A floral centerpiece on a set table — Big Deal Catering

Gourmet Catering in Nashville and Beyond

The art of the private table.

Private dinners, supper clubs, weddings, milestone celebrations, and pop-ups — built around exceptional food and thoughtful styling. A party with personality.

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Our House

Two careers. One standard. Every evening, written from scratch.

At Big Deal Catering, Mario Manzini and Robin Lee combine exceptional food with thoughtful event design to create memorable experiences for every occasion.

With 19 years of experience in Michelin-star restaurant kitchens, Mario brings a refined culinary background paired with a passion for approachable, nostalgic menus that feel both elevated and fun. Robin's expertise in private event curation and design transforms each gathering into a seamless, beautifully styled experience.

From receptions to private dinners, in-home events, pop-ups and supper clubs, Big Deal Catering delivers inventive food with full-service hospitality.

Philosophy

Built around the moment, not the menu.

Big Deal Catering was built on the idea that catering should feel personal, exciting, and beautifully executed from start to finish.

Chef Mario Manzini spent nearly two decades working in Michelin-star restaurant kitchens, developing a culinary style rooted in creativity, nostalgia, and approachability. His menus blend refined technique with comforting, familiar flavors to create dining experiences that are both inventive and welcoming.

Robin Lee brings years of experience in private event curation and design, with a focus on transforming gatherings into cohesive, elevated experiences. From rentals and florals to event flow and presentation, Robin enhances every detail surrounding the menu to ensure each event feels effortless and thoughtfully designed.

Big Deal Catering offers a unique full-service catering experience that combines custom menus, polished event execution, and personalized hospitality. We want you to know that it is a Big Deal.

Let's Make Your Next Event a Big Deal.

Formats

From canapés to seated grandeur.

Canapés & Reception

Small format, refined. A first impression that holds the room.

Seated Dinners

Plated service for tables of eight to two hundred and forty.

Family Style

Generous platters, communal rhythm, the warmth of a home table.

Stations & Live Cookery

Hand-finished courses presented and plated in front of your guests.

Bar Programme

Cocktails, wine pairings, and a bar built for the evening — not the inventory.

Full Service

Linen, lighting, glass, china, florals, and the team to carry it.

Services

What occasion are we writing for?

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Private Event Curation

Full-service private dinners and celebrations — food, styling, rentals, florals, and the final touches that make an evening memorable.

02

Private Chef

Bespoke in-home dining for small gatherings. We bring the menu, the kitchen, and the calm.

03

Supper Clubs

Recurring communal dinners — a rotating menu, a long table, and a room full of new friends.

04

Ticketed Dinners

Chef-driven evenings open to the public. Sold by the seat.

05

Pop-Ups & Collabs

Cross-brand pop-ups with kindred makers — Seconds Pleaseee, Sauced, Rosemary & Beauty Queen, and more.

Every event is priced by guest count & scope

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A long table set for twelve guests, blue linen and candlelight

A recent event…

Twelve guests.
One unrepeatable dinner.

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Let's make your next event a Big Deal.

Share a few details about your evening — we will respond personally within twenty-four hours.

Mario

Mario@bigdealcatering.com

Robin

Robin@bigdealcatering.com

Phone

615-994-1354

Lead time

Four weeks preferred