Cathy’s Catering: Personal touches create perfect events
After 33 years of catering special events for South Jersey folks who are celebrating a major milestone, Cathy Gunn knows the secret to a successful experience: the relationship she shares with her client.
“It’s the personal connection that makes all the difference,” says Gunn, who is hands-on for each and every occasion.
“We’re helping them realize their vision for the perfect event. Food is not only nourishment. It’s part of the joy and connection in our celebrations. After 33 years, catering is still my passion. When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and that’s so true.”
The business Gunn started in her kitchen in the early ’90s has now grown to one of South Jersey’s leading catering businesses. The award-winning caterer is known for creating love stories on plates at the weddings she caters, where her chicken stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto drizzle often steals the show. But it’s the details that really make the difference, and the attention Gunn pays to what each client wants.
“It’s not just ‘What’s on your menu?’ We help them realize their vision for the perfect event,” she says. “They’re working with me, and I love that part of what I do. We talk about what makes them happy, what they love, and then that’s what we bring to the table – literally.”
And while Gunn oversees each event they cater, she knows her team creates her strong foundation. “You’re nothing without a strong team, and we have that. Some of my employees have been with me for 15, 20 years. I have a great staff, and they are a big part of my success story,” she says.
Cathy’s Catering and Cathy’s Carryout Cuisine are a success by any standard. Cathy’s Catering has earned Best of SJ awards for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. And she is a preferred caterer for Community House of Moorestown and The Collingswood Grand Ballroom, among others. Next year she will begin as a preferred caterer at Founder’s Grove in Magnolia.
“There’s a reason why Cathy’s Catering has been around so long,” Gunn adds. “People know how much I care about their event, because I truly do. I want every event to be perfect. There’s no better feeling when I know a bride, or a person celebrating a birthday, or a retiree, feels what we did for their event couldn’t have been any better. It’s what makes me happy, and why I still love this work, even after 33 years.”
Proud to be a Preferred Caterer at Community House of Moorestown The Collingswood Grand Ballroom Founder’s Grove in Magnolia (beginning 2026)
Riverton | 856-829-2119
cathyscatering.com
4 reasons to stop at Cathy’s Carryout Cuisine
1. You’ve heard “What’s for dinner?” one too many times.
Cathy’s has eat-and-heat dinner entrees, soups, salads and desserts, all prepared by the chef at Cathy’s Catering.
2. You’re heading into the office tomorrow and you need lunch.
You can order online and pick up your favorite lunch at a designated time. (Try the chicken salad – if it’s still available when you order. Cathy says they sell5 trays a day.)
3. You finally realize you’re maybe not the greatest cook.
It’s ok. Cathy’s meals are prepared by a chef, using fresh ingredients. Cathy’s favorite dish is cavatappi pasta with jumbo shrimp, asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes in a light Alfredo sauce.
4. You like delicious food.
Don’t we all. So here’s a way to guarantee you’ll be savoring every bite of your meal: Stop into Cathy’s Carryout Cuisine or order online, and soon you’ll be feasting on chicken jambalaya, homemade meatballs or chicken parm.(They even havea gluten free option!)
15 E. Main St., Moorestown | 856-222-0505
Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 am to 6 pm | Saturday, noon to 3 pm
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
“Cathy’s Catering was phenomenal! Cathy herself talked to me personally about the menu I needed for my grandparents 65th wedding anniversary party. I really appreciate the one-on-one customer service! The food was delicious and everyone at the party was raving about it (especially the salad with strawberries and raspberry vinaigrette).” – M.B.
“The food was amazing, the displays for the set up were beautiful and her team was a delight to work with.” – K.H.
“As far as ease to work with throughout the entire planning process, Cathy was responsive, honest, transparent, reasonable and flexible.” – E.H.
“I stopped into this shop yesterday and was very happy that I did… I had their tomato with mozzarella stack with balsamic and oil which had to be the most delicious I have ever tasted.” – K.M.
