Marigold Catering – Cleveland, OH | Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties
Marigold Catering – Cleveland, OH | Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties
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Founded in 1997, Marigold prides itself on being not only a woman-owned, but LGBTQ+ -owned business, thanks to our founder Joan Rosenthal. Joan started with “humble beginnings” as she often says, relying on her amazing family and friends for support. Joan used her mother’s kitchen to prepare and cook food and is often heard referring to her mother as her “first executive chef”. Over two decades later, Marigold has grown into the blooming Catering + Events business it is today, with Joan instilling her passion and enthusiasm not only to her staff, but to her clients as well. At Marigold, we love assisting you with all types of events, anything from small intimate dinner parties to huge galas for hundreds of people.

The Difference


At Marigold, we strive to deliver a truly unique and memorable experience from start to finish. We’re not a big operation that churns out cookie-cuter parties, but we’re also not a small shop that lacks the resources to ensure your event runs smoothly; we’re right in the middle! Our dedicated Event Team provides you with personal attention to guide you through the event planning process. We believe that catering is more than just food on a plate and we measure our success by the personal connections we create and invest ourselves completely in the happiness of our clients and guests.

Our Founder


Joan Rosenthal

Founder and President

Born and raised in Cleveland, Joan grew up in a warm and embracing family that loved to cook and entertain. Early on she developed a passion for hospitality. Joan is graduate of the University of Denver Hotel and Restaurant Management School, with an MBA from Cleveland State University, Joan’s career spans several large and respected food and hospitality corporations including: Hyatt Hotels, Kraft Foods, CPC Foods and Diamond Crystal Foods. In 1997 Joan left corporate life to create her own business.

As a business owner, Joan is deeply proud of the top notch staff she has assembled and nurtured. Joan is also deeply committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Joan is also an avid golfer.

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Our Commitment


Marigold is committed to giving back to the communities in which our employees and clients live and work. We support our community through our time, energy and resources. We embrace the opportunity to give back, as we seek to create a stronger community. Marigold has developed community partnerships with causes that align with our core values and work with them closely to help further their missions.

FAQs


What Event Planning services are included when hiring Marigold?

Great question! Each event is assigned a dedicated planner who will work with you from start to finish. We create your menu, design your space, handle your timeline & logistics and guide you through the event planning process. We also supply you with checklists, vendors recommendations and personalized touches. At Marigold, we act as your portal into Cleveland’s event planning world!

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Why do you have required staff for my event?

We have the highest quality service staff in Cleveland. Our staff is meticulously trained and lead by our event planning team as well as our senior service members known as Captains. Your service staff is determined by your Event Planner and is based on a couple of things: setup requirements, dinner service style, number of guests and selected menu items. We also require chefs to be onsite to prepare and make your food beautiful and delicious.

FAQs


Can you help me with dietary restrictions?

Absolutely! That’s one of the best parts of being a custom caterer! We can design a menu to accommodate any special dietary restrictions from gluten-free to vegan and more. Be sure to let your Event Planner know of these restrictions during the initial planning stages of the event.

FAQs


What does being a custom caterer mean?

We get this question a lot! It means different things to different companies, but for Marigold, this means that we can adjust, modify and create any menu items that you want! We do everything from changing portion sizes to full custom menus for clients.

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How do I start planning my event?

Contact us today! One of our talented Event Planners will be happy to walk you through the process. In the meantime, feel free to browse through our menu gallery or check out our venue page to find the perfect location for your event.

FAQs


Is there a minimum or maximum number of people required?

We are able to cater to groups from small to large. Whether your event is an intimate dinner party of ten, a large corporate gathering for hundreds, or a black tie gala, Marigold will work with you to make your vision come alive.

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Marigold Catering – Cleveland, OH | Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties


3901 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

T: 216-566-5400
F: 216-566-5403

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Customer Reviews

"I want to thank you so much for making Candice & Joe's wedding just perfect. You had every little detail taken care of. I wanted you to know that I fully appreciated how thorough and professional you were through the entire process."
—Debbie E. (Mother of Bride)
"First and foremost, THANK YOU for a wonderful event. It was a HUGE success thanks to you and your team. Everyone raved about the food and service, and they are still talking about it today. THANK YOU!"
—Ashley Davenport – Cleveland Institute of Music
"I want to thank you and your staff for such a wonderful presentation and delicious food. We have gotten so many fabulous comments. Everyone wanted to know who the caterers were. The soup was a huge hit. The selection of cheeses were excellent...as well as everything else."
—Dennis and Mary Sutcliffe (Parents of Bride)
"Food today (Wednesday) was great!! And people are still talking about Monday and Tuesday and saying that they hope we always use you!! Thanks for everything!! I'm sooooooo excited with how everything went!! Made my week so much easier!!"
—Nicole Angie at Pile Dynamics, Inc. (Corporate Executive Assistant)
"It was PERFECT!! What else can I say? You pulled out all the stops and I really appreciate all the effort. your staff was wonderful-efficient, pleasant, competent and all quietly behind the scene. Thanks so much."
—Evie S.
"Many thanks for the sublime picnic dinners prepared for our blossom evening. Subtle perfection. I appreciate your generous donation to Hopewell’s Summer Solstice."
—Erin H.
"Thank-you so much for your hard work on the April 9th event. It is always great to work with the Marigold staff. Park Lane is a beautiful facility! Thanks again for your help and flexibility."
—Josh S., University Hospitals
"Thank-you for working with us and helping to plan our Date Party at The Museum of Natural History. Our sisters had a wonderful evening- all of the Marigold staff were great to work with and helped make the event a success. Both Hillary and I received many positive comments about the food, especially dessert!"
—Jessica H.
"You are amazing! We can’t thank you enough for all you did to make our day the one we will never forget!"
—Mr. & Mrs. Clark
"Michael and I wish to thank you for ALL your support, (and patience) in making our Wedding Day truly special! We appreciate your time and energy. thank you so much, all, for a splendid menu and even better presentation and support at the event."