Wedding & Rehearsal Dinner Catering in Johnson City & East Tennessee
Premium Catering for Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
You're saying "I do" to a lifetime together — don't settle for catering that's just average. Bruneau's South Philly Cuisine brings interactive, open‑air elegance to weddings across East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwest Virginia. From intimate micro weddings of 20 guests to celebrations of 130+, we make your big day delicious, memorable, and stress‑free.
Based in Johnson City, we proudly serve the Tri‑Cities, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and the Smoky Mountains, as well as Asheville, Maggie Valley, and the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor in Western NC, plus Abingdon and Bristol in SW Virginia. Wherever your venue — mountain lodge, church hall, private ranch, or riverfront estate — we bring the sizzle and the service.
✔ Wedding Rehearsal Dinners (often the same weekend as the reception)
✔ Micro Weddings (20 guests)
✔ Large Receptions (150+ guests)
✔Destination Weddings
✔Multi‑day Catering for Destination Wedding Weekends
Wedding Catering: The Bruneau's Experience
High‑Energy. Handcrafted. Unforgettable.
When you book Bruneau's for your wedding, you aren't just hiring a caterer. You're booking an immersive culinary experience that your guests will talk about for years. With a proven track record of serving micro weddings to large receptions (and often both the wedding dinner and the rehearsal dinner), we understand the flow, timing, and polish that make a wedding day seamless.
Our Central Oregon roots taught us to handle everything from riverfront Sunriver estates to private ranches along the Crooked River Gorge. Now we bring that same expertise to the Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge — with a menu that honors your love story.
Three Wedding Catering Options — Your Choice
1. The Original Performance (Open‑Air Food Cart)
The classic Bruneau's experience. Live‑cooked Philly Cheesesteaks, Chicken Cheesesteaks, Traditional Greek Gyros, and Chicken Souvlaki — prepared right before your guests' eyes. Perfect for cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and laid‑back receptions.
2. The Modern Chic (Grazing Table)
Sophisticated, stunning, and shareable. A curated spread of premium meats, artisan cheeses, fresh bread, fruits, nuts, dips, chocolates, and jams. Ideal for networking, cocktail hours, and elegant reception mixers.
3. The Global Fusion (Executive Buffet)
Choose from American, Mexican, Asian, or Mediterranean menus — all made with local ingredients and the Bruneau's Standard. Perfect for larger weddings, plated dinners, and multi‑course celebrations.
From the Smoky Mountains to the Blue Ridge — We Travel for Your Wedding
We know your dream venue isn't always down the street. That's why we happily travel to any location in:
• East Tennessee: Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and the Smoky Mountains
• Western North Carolina: Asheville, Maggie Valley, Boone, Blowing Rock, and the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor
• Southwest Virginia: Abingdon, Bristol, Wytheville, and beyond
Whether your wedding is in a mountain lodge, a riverfront estate, a church fellowship hall, or a private ranch, we bring the food, the flair, and the full catering setup — all self‑contained and professionally managed.
Wedding Engagement Parties, Rehearsal Dinners & Anniversary Celebrations
We Cater Every Milestone
Not every celebration is a wedding. We also specialize in:
✔ Wedding Engagement Parties
✔ 50th wedding anniversary parties and milestone celebrations
✔ 25th wedding anniversary parties
✔ Vow Renewals
✔Other Milestone Celbrations
No matter the size or setting, we deliver hot, fresh food with white‑glove service — without the white gloves.
Trusted by Couples — 98+ Five‑Star Reviews
Our reputation is built on consistency, warmth, and food that wows. With over 98 five‑star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook, we've earned the trust of brides, grooms, and event planners throughout the region.
We're proud to be a preferred vendor who is repeatedly invited back — because when your wedding food is this good, guests remember it.
Book Your Wedding Catering
Ready to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable?
Let's talk about your vision. Whether you want a live food‑cart performance, an elegant grazing table, a global buffet feast, or a combination of all three — we'll tailor a menu that fits your style, headcount, and budget.
Our calendar fills quickly during peak wedding season in the Smokies and Blue Ridge. Contact us today to check availability and request a custom quote.
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Not sure which catering style fits your budget or headcount? Our team is available for a 15-minute consultation to help you pick the perfect catering style for your big day.
Wedding ReviewS
August 12, 2017
For our wedding we envisioned a small backyard gathering filled with love, friends, family, a beautiful view and great food. Bruneau’s South Philly Food Cart more than met our expectations for great food! In fact one of the things our guests complimented most about our special day was the fantastic food, and the exciting way it was served.
Working with Bruneau’s was a delight from the very beginning. They were very responsive to our menu options and preferences even making a point to check in with us a few times ahead of the event. Having them reach out to make sure we were all on the same page really put us at ease. This was especially nice since we didn’t have a wedding coordinator; it was one less thing we had to worry about.
On the day of the event Bruneau’s was prompt and on time, arriving with more than enough delicious food to keep our guests happy and full. They even left us with leftovers! Yum! We would not hesitate in hiring them again.
Thank you Bruneau’s Team for making our day as special as possible!
The Stender’s“Great food and great service!! Bruneau’s catered our wedding and the food was fabulous!! they were awesome, on time, and stayed until everyone was full and happy. They went above and beyond to make the event perfect. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, they did it all! Definitely recommend Brueau’s for any event and we will use them again!”
—Terry Dupree (Groom; Catered Wedding)“This is the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had. Might actually beat Pat’s and Geno’s in Philly! Nothing like it in Bend – that’s for sure. They also do a great job of catering – they did our wedding in August and it was a major hit. I’d follow these guys anywhere.”
—Rachel M. (Bride)“We had Bruneau's cater our small wedding of 25 people and no one left hungry or thirsty! They were able to accommodate all of our vegetarian, vegan, and even gluten free requests without mishap. They also happily took "custom" orders on every sandwich. Our guests loved watching their food be made hot on the spot while making easy small talk to Ron. Andrea and Ron worked with our venue and coordinator to set up and down while also staying "out of the way" of photos and activities. Andrea was also very responsive and helpful with coordination before the event and answered any questions I had quickly. I recommend you try their charcuterie board and caprese salad, it was both beautiful and delicious!”
—R.C. (Bride; Catered Wedding)