Collins Catering and Events

Specialties

At Collins Catering & Events, we are in the business of creating memorable events and are committed to providing you with creative catering in both quality and presentation. Every event whether it is a wedding, corporate celebration, reunion, birthday or sporting event is an opportunity to create a lasting impression. Our reputation is based on our dependability, outstanding service and great quality cuisine from the informal to the extraordinary. Collins Catering and Events is on the preferred caterers list for several facilities including the Harry P. Leu Gardens, Paradise Cove at Buena Vista Water Sports, Titanic — The Experience, and many other beautiful and unique venues. In 2010 CC & E became the exclusive caterer for the NEW Skyline Club on the Club Suite Level at the Citrus Bowl. For a complete list of venue sites please refer to the venues part of our website. If you are unsure of a location for your event, please let one of our Event Specialists know. They will be happy to

History

Established in 2007.

Wally and Janet Collins along with their two daughters, Erica and Jessy, organized Collins Catering & Events in Orlando, Florida on June 13, 2007. In August of 2008, the Collins’ bought what was once known as Gooding’s Catering from the Gooding’s Corporation. Wally created Gooding’s Catering in 1996 under the Gooding’s Corp. and made it one of the largest catering companies in Central Florida.

The Collins family has over 40 years of combined experience with catering events and in the food & beverage industries. Some of that experience comes from catering events for the Champs Sports Bowl, the Capital One Bowl, the Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World, the 1999 — 2009 WDW Marathon Weekend, the Orlando Magic, University of Central Florida, and many, many more.

Meet the Business Owner

Wally C.

Business Owner

Wally has been in the food and beverage industry since 1980. Earlier in his career, Mr. Collins held leadership positions in the food and beverage operations for Walt Disney World including fast food operations, on-​site banquets, and off-​premise catering. From 1996 — 2008 he had been building Gooding’s Catering into a major force in Central Florida. Now that commitment continues with Collins Catering & Events.