Simply Dupre

Simply Dupre is a caterer in Columbia, SC, specializing in express catering services for business meetings, club gatherings, and casual events. The company provides boxed lunches, sandwich trays, hot meals, and family-style dishes with as little as 24 hours’ notice. Their menu features a range of made-to-order options including baked spaghetti casserole, chicken pot pie, mashed potato bake, shepherds pie, and seasonal vegetable casseroles. Serving Columbia and surrounding areas, Simply Dupre delivers stress-free catering with a focus on quality and convenience.

The business is part of Dupre Catering & Events, a family-owned company established in 1989 by Dupre Percival, a Columbia native. The company operates from a venue campus in the Vista area and has built a reputation for excellence in both social and corporate events. The team, led by Percival’s son Bob and an executive chef, emphasizes taste, quality, and client-driven service. While bar services were discontinued in September 2025 due to insurance requirements, the company continues to support clients by recommending trusted bartending partners.

Simply Dupre is located on Senate Street, about a mile from Riverfront Park and within close proximity to the Columbia Canal, Congaree River Bridges, EdVenture museum, and the historic Columbia Canal Power Plant. Its downtown location places it near major city landmarks, making it accessible for local business and community events.

Though no specific score strengths are listed, the company’s long-standing presence in Columbia since 1989 reflects its enduring reliability and deep roots in the local catering scene.

Simply Dupre brings decades of local experience to the city’s business and community gatherings, offering dependable, high-quality meals that meet the needs of a fast-paced urban environment.