Hey Chef Catering · by Hats Off To Dining Catering

Fresh Catering. Easy Ordering. Happy Crowds.

Tampa & St. Petersburg · $225 minimum · 48-hour notice

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Catering Made Easy

Planning catering shouldn’t mean emails, phone calls, and back-and-forth. Choose your menu online, select your delivery date, enter your event details, and check out securely.

1

Choose Your Food

Browse the catering menu and build your order online.

2

Pick Your Date

Select your delivery date and add your event details.

3

Check Out Online

Pay securely and complete your order in just a few steps.

4

Enjoy Your Gathering

We prepare it fresh, deliver it, and set it up.

FEATURED FOOD

Crowd-Pleasing Favorites

Most trays are available for 10–15 or 15–30 people.

BBQ pulled pork sliders — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Award-Winning BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in our signature BBQ sauce on soft slider buns.

Shrimp po boy sandwich tray — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Shrimp Po Boy

Creole-seasoned crispy shrimp on a tender bun with lettuce and our signature remoulade sauce.

Cheeseburger slider tray — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Cheeseburger Sliders

Juicy, seasoned mini burgers served on soft slider buns.

Roasted chicken slider tray — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Roasted Chicken Sliders

Slow-roasted, perfectly seasoned chicken on tender slider buns.

Mac and cheese — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Baked Three Cheese Mac n Cheese

Creamy baked macaroni and cheese made with a rich blend of three cheeses.

Chocolate chip cookies — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Gourmet Cookies

Gourmet chocolate chip and macadamia white chocolate chip cookies.

Need a vegetarian option?

Select favorites are available with vegetarian alternatives, including Jackfruit & Oyster Mushroom BBQ and Philly Mushroom Steak.

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Bridal shower catering — group catering, Tampa & St. Petersburg

Made for Meetings, Parties & Everything in Between

Office Lunches

Easy-to-order meals for team lunches, meetings, trainings, and workplace gatherings.

Parties & Celebrations

Simple group catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

Game Days & Tailgates

Crowd-friendly favorites made for sharing.

Family Gatherings

Easy catering for get-togethers with family and friends.

Showers & Special Events

A convenient way to feed your guests without full-service catering.

Small Weddings

Simple drop-off catering for intimate wedding celebrations.

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Freshly Prepared. Ready to Share.

Preparing catering food in commercial kitchen
  • Prepared the day of delivery
    Your food is prepared fresh in our commercial kitchen on the day we deliver it.
  • Experienced catering team
    Hey Chef is operated by the chef-owner behind Hats Off To Dining Catering, serving Tampa Bay since 2002.
  • Basic setup included
    We’ll help get your food set up and ready to serve.
  • Online self-ordering
    Choose your menu, date, and prepay online.
  • Tampa Bay delivery
    Delivered directly to your event.

Catering Across Tampa & St. Petersburg

Hey Chef Catering provides drop-off catering throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding communities. Delivery availability and fees are based on the driving distance from our kitchen. Enter your event address at checkout to see your available delivery options and fee.

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Hear It From Our Customers

A few words from customers of Hats Off To Dining Catering.

  • The food was wonderful!

    Particularly the crab cakes. I don’t think I’ve ever had any that good.
    Dean
    Hats Off To Dining Catering customer

  • Appetizers delicately tasteful, entrées amazing.

    We all kept looking up like, what did you put in this food? Our palate was overwhelmingly satisfied.
    Shalaria
    Hats Off To Dining Catering customer

From an Experienced Catering Kitchen

Hey Chef Catering is operated by the chef-owner behind Hats Off To Dining Catering, an established catering business serving Tampa Bay since 2002. Hey Chef was created to make catering simpler for groups that want great food without the complexity of full-service catering. Every order is prepared fresh in our commercial kitchen on the day of delivery. Our menu features crowd-friendly favorites including award-winning BBQ pulled pork, Philly cheesesteaks sliders, hearty sides, and gourmet cookies.

Freshly prepared. Easy to order. Ready to share.

Sandwich buffet for an office lunch networking

Frequently Asked Questions

Place your order online — choose your food, select your delivery date, enter your event details, and check out securely. We prepare your food fresh the day of delivery, bring it to your location, and provide basic setup. On-site staffing and table service are not included.

We deliver throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding communities. Delivery availability and fees are based on driving distance from our kitchen and are shown during checkout.

Please place your catering order at least 48 hours before your requested delivery date.

Yes — the minimum catering order is $225, before delivery fees and taxes.

Yes. Vegetarian alternatives are available for select favorites, including Jackfruit & Oyster Mushroom BBQ and Philly Mushroom Steak.

Catering orders are paid securely online by credit card at checkout.

Please call 813-546-9743 as soon as possible if you need to make a change to your catering order. We’ll let you know what options are available based on the order and timing.

Our catering menu features American comfort food and crowd-friendly favorites, including sliders, sandwiches, BBQ, seafood, hearty sides, salads, desserts, and vegetarian options.

Ready to Feed Your Group?

Choose your menu, pick your date, and place your order online.

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