Lemleys’ Catering

Specialties

We use fresh ingredients to create memorable experiences. With over 40 years in the catering business, we consistently create flawless events.

In 1968, Max and Christine Lemley began catering. They created memorable events through fresh approaches to food and service. Lemleys’ Catering introduced interactive food stations that remain popular today: six-​foot pans of jambalaya, portable wok mobiles and whole fish displays on the grill.

Today, Lemleys’ Catering is operated by event professionals who both began working at Lemleys’ Catering over 20 years ago. They continue the commitment to quality and community.

History

Established in 1968.

Forty years ago, Max and Christine Lemley began catering. They created memorable events through fresh approaches to food and service. Lemleys’ Catering introduced interactive food stations that remain popular today: six-​foot pans of jambalaya, portable wok mobiles and whole fish displays on the grill.

Meet the Manager

Alexa L.

Manager

At an early age, Chef Alexa began working with her parents at Lemleys’ Catering. As the Executive Chef, she carries on the family tradition of innovation in foods and service. One of Chef Alexa’s favorite things is designing menus that marry a couple’s individual tastes to reflect their one of a kind union. The office of Lt. Governor Becky Skillman recognizes her creativity with the title of «Indiana Artisan» for her 240SWEET Artisan Marshmallows. Even though Chef Alexa’s commissary is located in Columbus, Indianapolis Monthly named her marshmallows the «Best of Indy» for 2009. She is an Artist in Residence at the Indiana State Museum.

She and her life partner have two cats, two dogs and fixer-​upper.