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Behind the Scenes of a Full-Service Catering Team

March 24, 2026 by Butler's Panrty

At a truly incredible event, everything feels effortless. A champagne flute appears in your hand just as the toast begins. Your entrée arrives hot and perfectly prepared. That seamless experience isn’t accidental; it’s the result of careful planning, coordination, and a dedicated catering team working behind the scenes. Here’s a look at what goes into […]

Corporate Event Catering in St. Louis: Planning, Pricing, and What Impacts Cost

February 9, 2026 by Butler's Pantry

Planning a corporate event in St. Louis comes with real logistics. Downtown load-in windows, historic venues without kitchens, fluctuating guest counts, and executives who expect everything to feel seamless. After 60 years as a catering company in St. Louis, we know food is only part of the equation. What clients actually need is precision, coordination, […]

Wedding Catering in St. Louis: What Couples Should Know Before Choosing a Caterer

January 21, 2026 by Butler's Panrty

At Butler’s Pantry, we have done thousands of weddings over the last 60 years. It’s one of the most important days of your life, and we often hear from people that food is one of the most personal choices you can make; it’s a reflection of your history, your relationship, and how you want people […]

What to Look for in a Full-Service Catering Company in St. Louis

January 15, 2026 by Butler's Panrty

Why does the right full-service catering partner matter for your Midwest celebration? This part of the country is known for its hospitality, and we’ve picked up a thing or two in the last 60 years of serving St. Louis. With its community-driven culture, the Midwest finds connection through food and shared experiences. From corporate launches […]

St. Louis Magazine: What is the one cookie you absolutely must eat during the holiday season? Richard Nix Jr. shares his favorite!

December 16, 2025 by Marketing

Area chefs and restaurant professionals weigh in about their seasonal favorites. by Cheryl Baehr Richard Nix, Butler’s Pantry: “Piccione raspberry thumbprint cookies. This cookie has always stood out to me for its simplicity. There is nothing overly ornate about it, just a soft dough and a sweet raspberry flavor that feels right for the holidays.” Liz Schuster, Tenacious Eats: “We […]

St. Louis Magazine: Where to find Christmas and Christmas Eve dinner in St. Louis

December 12, 2025 by Marketing

by Amy De La Hunt & Abby Wuellner & Maya Wilkins & Henry Coen If making the magic has you too exhausted to make holiday meals, several area restaurants are ready to act as your elves! With several eateries offering pre-order, pickup, delivery and dine-in options, you can cross one task off your list without […]

Ladue News: How to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in the St. Louis area without actually cooking

November 17, 2025 by Marketing

Feeling cooked and without motivation to prepare a Thanksgiving spread? These experts prepare everything for you – from meat and potatoes to desserts. (We won’t shame you for moving the meal to your own dishes, but your in-laws might.) Here are two ways to bring delicious food to the table. Cater the full feast. Catering […]

Where to get Thanksgiving meals at St. Louis restaurants in 2025

November 16, 2025 by Marketing

By Riley Hansen Whether you love Thanksgiving at home (but hate cooking) or prefer to go out and let a restaurant handle everything, someone in St. Louis has you covered. From upscale to down-home, the restaurants on this list aim to serve this holiday. Butler’s Pantry Butler’s Pantry is offering drop-off or pickup Thanksgiving catering with […]

Thirsty Thursday: Butler’s Pantry is making Thanksgiving easy!

November 14, 2025 by Marketing

Published by KMOV Thanksgiving is almost here, and Butler’s Pantry is making it easy to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. This year, Ryan Manka, Director of Beverage, is showcasing the Thanksgiving Entertaining Now Collection—complete with crowd-pleasing cocktails you can batch ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. The Entertaining Now […]

2026 Wedding Food Trends That Are Changing the Game

October 27, 2025 by Marketing

Wedding Food Trends 2026 by Chapelle Johnson – Updated Oct 28, 2025 Finding the top wedding catering trends can be difficult if you don’t know where to look and who to ask. That’s why we spoke to numerous wedding pros to get the inside scoop on the trends in catering. Menus That Tell a Story Photo: […]