Taste Catering Company

Taste Catering Company is a catering service in Wilmington, Delaware, specializing in gourmet, made-to-order meals and event catering with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Serving individuals and organizations across the region, the company offers customizable menus featuring salads, sandwiches, soups, and small-batch prepared foods, including options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets. Known for its commitment to quality and community, Taste Catering Company has earned a 5.00 rating from 4,700 reviews, reflecting consistent excellence in food, service, and guest experience. The business operates throughout Wilmington and surrounding areas, with a strong reputation for reliability and culinary creativity.

Rooted in a legacy that began in 1973 as a wine and cheese shop in Virginia Beach, Taste Catering Company evolved from a family-owned specialty food business into a modern, employee-owned enterprise. The company was stewardship of the Pruden family, known for generations in the specialty food trade, and now operates as a 100% employee-owned business through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This model fosters deep team investment and ensures that every staff member plays a direct role in the company’s success. The business blends traditional craftsmanship with innovation, offering curated catering packages, boutique retail items, and a curated café experience, all unified by a mission to cultivate community through the Good Life.

Located on Gilpin Avenue, Taste Catering Company sits just a short walk from Trolley Square, a vibrant neighborhood hub, and is within a quarter-mile of the Wilmington Fire Department Station 5, the J.D. Holden III Bird Sanctuary, and Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School. The address is also near Kentmere Parkway, a scenic green space, and the Forty Acres neighborhood, placing the business in a well-connected, community-centered area of Wilmington.

With a reputation built on consistent quality, a deeply rooted commitment to fresh ingredients, and a team dedicated to exceptional service, Taste Catering Company stands among the most trusted names in Delaware’s catering industry. Its high customer rating, long-standing local presence, and employee ownership reflect a business that values both excellence and community.

In Wilmington, Taste Catering Company brings the spirit of the Good Life to every event, blending culinary artistry with genuine hospitality.