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Dupree Catering + Events

Caterer · Paris, KY · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%19+1.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 110 wedding caterersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
4.9 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
12%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Dupree Catering + Events at a glance

Google reviewers rate Dupree Catering 4.9/5 from 118 reviews, highlighting seamless communication, punctuality, and creative food presentation for weddings and corporate events. Customers frequently praise the staff's professionalism and ability to accommodate specific dietary restrictions and venue details. One low-star review alleges that negative feedback was removed from the platform, though the owner replied to only 12% of reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 118 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 118 Google reviews (108 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 12% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 9, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Caterer serving Paris, Kentucky.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding caterers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction94Reliability93Craft & service99Value97Momentum100Replies to reviews19Satisfaction: 94 (median 84)Reliability: 93 (median 86)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 97 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 19 (median 40)
Dupree Catering + EventsWedding Caterers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Dupree Catering + Events: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
94
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Dupree Catering + Events: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Dupree Catering + Events: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dupree Catering + Events: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
97
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Dupree Catering + Events: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dupree Catering + Events: 19/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.F
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Star ratings

118 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11396%
  • 4 stars33%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 108 written reviews

  • Praise16496%
  • Complaints74%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4426%
  • Would recommend4426%
  • Quality & results3621%
  • Speed & response2615%
  • Communication116%
  • Honesty & trust74%
  • Price & value32%

What customers talk about

We read 108 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were constantly moving and serving guests with kindness and a smile.”
  • “I would completely recommend them for any special event.”
    “Dupree catered my daughter's rehearsal dinner and welcome party, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
  • “Tom and his team did such an outstanding job of catering our son’s wedding.”
  • “Dupree has been consistently catering and hosting our events for a few years and everything is seamless, efficient and great quality.”
  • “The servers were knowledgeable and friendly and communicated well.”
  • “Their team is professional, reliable, and truly a joy to have on-site.”
  • “Worth every penny.”

People customers mention

  • Heidi 11 reviews
  • Jeremy 9 reviews
  • Lexington 7 reviews
  • Tom 5 reviews
  • Samantha 4 reviews
  • Crouse 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Jennifer7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Tom and his team did such an outstanding job of catering our son’s wedding. They food was fantastic and the service was even better. They were constantly moving and serving guests with kindness and a smile. If I could give 10 stars I would!! Thank you so much for making the day even more special!

G2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We used Dupree Catering for Picnic in Pops and were very pleased. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly and communicated well. The food was creative and everyone enjoyed it. They provided everything we needed. Will definitely use them again next year.

Christy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Jeremy and his team were amazing. From the menu planning to the set up and execution, it was a seamless process. We used Dupree for the rehearsal dinner the night before our son's wedding. I wish I had taken picture of the food; it was wonderful. All the guests raved on how great the menu was! I would completely recommend them for any special event.

Megan9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

We hired Dupree for our wedding because they had worked at our venue so much (The Sanctuary in Lexington) and I’m so thankful we did!! Heidi helped us with every detail, from the food choices, outside rentals, venue floor plan…she was simply amazing. Our wedding day was phenomenal and our guests have continuously…

Claire5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Thank you for the outstanding catering at our wedding. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Heidi, your team was warm, professional and attentive to every detail. Our guests are still raving about the filet mignon, the southern succotash with smoked corn, and the au gratin potatoes with spinach…

Alison5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Dupree's catered our wedding last October, and the food was truly top notch! I knew it would be from our tasting, but I am so thankful and happy we ended up going with Dupree's. Our wedding had a lot of pescatarians and vegetarians (including me), and Dupree's really ensured that the even non-meat options were next…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 118 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jennifer Barry7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tom and his team did such an outstanding job of catering our son’s wedding. They food was fantastic and the service was even better. They were constantly moving and serving guests with kindness and a smile. If I could give 10 stars I would!! Thank you so much for making the day even more special!

G Huntress2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews G has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We used Dupree Catering for Picnic in Pops and were very pleased. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly and communicated well. The food was creative and everyone enjoyed it. They provided everything we needed. Will definitely use them again next year.

Christy Staten4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeremy and his team were amazing. From the menu planning to the set up and execution, it was a seamless process. We used Dupree for the rehearsal dinner the night before our son's wedding. I wish I had taken picture of the food; it was wonderful. All the guests raved on how great the menu was! I would completely recommend them for any special event.

Megan Stotts9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We hired Dupree for our wedding because they had worked at our venue so much (The Sanctuary in Lexington) and I’m so thankful we did!! Heidi helped us with every detail, from the food choices, outside rentals, venue floor plan…she was simply amazing. Our wedding day was phenomenal and our guests have continuously said “the food was amazing!” Which I feel like you don’t hear at many weddings. We’re so thankful for Heidi and her team! Thank you for making our wedding a success!!!

Claire Harris5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Claire has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you for the outstanding catering at our wedding. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Heidi, your team was warm, professional and attentive to every detail. Our guests are still raving about the filet mignon, the southern succotash with smoked corn, and the au gratin potatoes with spinach parmesan! Thank you for helping make our day unforgettable.

Alison Schreiber5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dupree's catered our wedding last October, and the food was truly top notch! I knew it would be from our tasting, but I am so thankful and happy we ended up going with Dupree's. Our wedding had a lot of pescatarians and vegetarians (including me), and Dupree's really ensured that the even non-meat options were next level. It was such a special evening, and it would not have been nearly as perfect with any other caterer.

Kristin Caudill2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

From the first phone call through the completed event, Jeremy and Dupree Catering staff were wonderful! Jeremy was super easy to work with. We had some conversations about options for our daughters cocktail hour and wedding reception for a smaller group of 30 people and found the perfect fit for the day. We were able to book a private tasting of our selections and couldn't wait to share the menu with our guests. The night of the event the staff was so wonderful and attentive. They made sure the bride, groom, and immediate family got appetizers set aside for them and served the bride and groom their dinner first. It was perfect and we highly recommend Jeremy and Dupree for your next event, big or small!

Emily Wehrle3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dupree has been consistently catering and hosting our events for a few years and everything is seamless, efficient and great quality. We can't say enough good things about working with their team!

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Emily! We are thrilled to hear that you have had such a great experience with our team! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your honest feedback and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Whitney PannellLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Whitney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Hosting a party is a stressful thing! Jeremy Ashby with Dupree catering makes it stress-free. He takes care of all the details so you don’t have to worry. His food and service are excellent. Dupree catering has been a staple for entertaining in central Kentucky for decades. I highly recommend him and his company.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Whitney! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Jeremy and our team! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your honest feedback and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Alan Goodno8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dupree Catering was phenomenal from our very first tasting through linen coordination, venue communication, and ultimately the execution on the day of our wedding. In particular, Heidi Crouse was incredible. Truly incredible. We felt so lucky to work with her, and if you are fortunate enough to have Heidi for your wedding, you can be confident that catering is one thing you will not need to worry about. In fact, multiple vendors told us independently that Heidi and Dupree are the best in Lexington, and they were absolutely right. The food was outstanding. As with most couples on their wedding day, I wish I had more time to eat and enjoy it myself, but our guests raved about it. Heidi also worked closely with us to create a vision for something they had not done before, thoughtfully capturing exactly what we wanted and bringing it to life. She collaborated seamlessly with our venue, Castle & Key, and with the rest of our vendor team. We could not be more grateful for her creativity, professionalism, and care throughout the entire process. Highly recommend. Worth every penny.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, Alan! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our team! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your honest feedback and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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