Nelson's Catering of Central Illinois

08/21/2024

Voting ends on Friday!
Find Nelson's Catering under the Dining Category > Caterer/Catering Company

Keep voting daily! We appreciate your support!!

Vote for the top nominees in each category and be entered to win a gift card!

08/16/2024

Just a few days left to nominate your local favorites! Be sure to select Nelson's Catering under Food > Caterer. The nomination round ends August 19th! Thank you for supporting local

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08/12/2024

Nomination voting is open for Illinois Times Best of Springfield! Please take a moment to nominate Nelson's Catering under Food > Caterer and all your other local favorites in the various categories. We appreciate your support!

Nominate here ➡️ https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/bestofspringfield/Page #/gallery?group=493525

07/30/2024

Wanda will be onsite at all THREE expos coming up! This Sunday (8/4) is the first chance to meet vendors and explore options for your big day. We're excited to be offering a very fun sample for everyone to taste! Come check it out @ The Elegant Wedding Expo

07/23/2024

We make it easy! Our dedicated planners work with you to provide a menu that fits your event and budget. Our trained staff execute the presentation and service rounding out your experience. We're ready to serve you!

07/19/2024

Very proud of our team!

Illinois Women in Leadership Athena Awards

07/15/2024

We're serious when we say we have experience. The delicious food, professional staff, equipment, presentation, we bring it all, along with our 30 years of experience. Find what you're looking for with Nelson's Catering. Special shout out to Lead Caterer Amy for bringing it every weekend for our events. We are so thankful for her too!

07/04/2024

We loved working with Madeline &. Craig!

07/04/2024

Enjoy the holiday! Our office is closed Thursday (7/4) and Friday (7/5).

07/01/2024

Support the Mt Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce upcoming fundraiser and enjoy a delicious dinner!

Advance tickets had to be purchased prior to July 25, 2024. However, you can come by toward the end of the drive-up (6:15-6:30) to see if we have any extra dinners.

Buy our Nelson's Catering Chicken Dinner Tickets by July 23, 2024 from any of the ticket outlets below or register to buy them online at:

https://www.mtzionchamber.org/events

06/28/2024

Our phone lines are currently down. We are working to get them restored and will update here! Sorry for the inconvenience.

06/26/2024

Get the best every time! We're dedicated to providing excellent customer service from start to finish. Call us at 217-787-9443 or email [email protected] to begin planning your best event!

06/18/2024

It's International Picnic Day! Planning a summer picnic or appreciation for your staff? Nelson's Catering is here to help you give your team a meal they won't want to miss.

06/11/2024

Wedding season is in full swing! Recently engaged? With almost 30 years in the catering business, we can help bring your vision to reality. Let Nelson's flawless service and amazing food wow your guests. Here's what one wedding client had to say about their experience

06/08/2024

Beautiful day for a very special family celebration at a heritage farmstead.

06/05/2024

We enjoy having Talisa on our team! Her customer service is top notch.

06/03/2024

One of our beautiful wedding couples this weekend! Happy to be a part of it, especially with such a great group of vendors! 😍

05/29/2024

We were buzzing this Spring with many events from galas to graduations. Don't just take our word for it. Hear what this client had to say about their recent delivery! Trust us to make it easy whether you're feeding 15 or 500.

05/27/2024

Enjoy your holiday, but also remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country!

Please note our office is closed today with regular office hours resuming tomorrow 5/28

05/12/2024

05/11/2024

Congratulations to all University of Illinois graduates this weekend! As an approved caterer for the university, we are proud to serve many UIUC departments 🔶🔹

05/07/2024

05/07/2024

One of our lovely couples from this past weekend 😍

05/06/2024

Today begins National Nurses Week and we want to treat one outstanding nurse to a party!
Like our page & nominate your favorite local nurse to win a famous Nelson’s Catering Backyard BBQ for 25!

To nominate your nurse you must:
Like our page
Comment on this original post the name of your favorite nurse and where they work

THANK YOU to all our nurses and healthcare workers in Central Illinois!

05/05/2024

🌮 Tacos are always a great choice! Consider ordering Nelson's taco bar for your next event

🌮 Our taco bar includes 2 tacos per person: chicken and beef taco meat, all the traditional taco toppings, black beans, rice, and corn & pepper blend

05/03/2024

We're kicking off teacher appreciation week and we want to treat one lucky teacher to a party!
Like our page & nominate your favorite local teacher to win a famous Nelson’s Catering Backyard BBQ for 25!

To nominate your teacher you must:
Like our page
Comment on this original post the name of your favorite teacher and school they teach at

THANK YOU to all our teachers in Central Illinois!

04/24/2024

Today we recognize all admins for their hard work and dedication to keeping the business on task!

04/22/2024

Introducing Speed Heat 🔥
Our event planners have already started talking to customers about these and we have received great feedback.
Our initiative to cut back on single use styrofoam by replacing our foam cater caddies with the speed heat system is coming to a delivery near you! Watch this short video of what speed heat looks like at your event! The bases are reusable for our repeat clients 😀

Happy Earth Day 🌎

04/22/2024

2024 Event season is HERE
43 events and 168 shifts this week.

We’re HIRING! Servers, Lead Event Managers, and Bartenders

Apply online @ www.nelsonscatering.com

Great flexible schedules available

Full time and Part Time
Springfield, Decatur, & Champaign shifts

Our servers average $22 per hour including grats and a generous bonus program.

Join our team

04/16/2024

Enjoy the many flavors of Nelson’s Catering!

University of Illinois System @ Abraham Lincoln Library and Presidential Museum.