Scratch Made, Every Time
We roast, simmer and bake in our own kitchen. The gravy is homemade and the mashed potatoes are real.
About us · Dacula, Georgia
About Southern Thymes Catering
A local Southern kitchen near Dacula, cooking scratch made comfort food for the gatherings that matter across Gwinnett County.
Our story
Southern Cooking, Close to Home
Southern Thymes Catering is a local catering kitchen near Dacula, Georgia. We cook Southern comfort food from scratch and deliver it ready to serve to homes, offices and churches across Gwinnett County and the communities around it.
Our menu leans on the dishes people grew up with: roasted turkey and glazed ham, collard greens, cornbread dressing, real mashed potatoes and homemade gravy. We keep the menu focused so every pan that leaves our kitchen is one we are proud of.
When you call, you reach our kitchen directly. You get straight answers, a clear price and food that shows up on time.
From our family to yours.
Meet the owner
Matthew Holt
23 years in hospitality, and every bit of it goes into your event.
Matthew Holt has spent the last 23 years in hospitality, and he has spent them at the highest level. He managed food and beverage for major hospitality groups, running food and beverage operations for large event centers where big crowds count on everything going right.
His years leading a large catering operation taught him that great catering is a team effort. At Southern Thymes, Matthew has put together a dedicated team who share his standards, from scratch cooking in the kitchen to careful setup at every event. Every order is prepared and delivered by people who take pride in their work and care about getting the details right.
Today Matthew brings all of that experience to Southern Thymes Catering. You get the planning and polish of a large event operation, the comfort of scratch made Southern cooking, and an owner who personally stands behind every order.
- 23 years
- in hospitality
- Event centers
- Led food and beverage for large venues
- Every event size
- From office lunches to large venue crowds
Our standards
What You Can Count On
Every order, from a thirty guest office lunch to a hundred guest holiday party, gets the same care.
Menus Built Around You
Every order is custom. Tell us what you want to serve and we'll build the menu and quote around your event.
On Time and Set Up
We deliver, set up the chafers and leave serving utensils, so you are ready when your guests arrive.
Local to Gwinnett
Our kitchen is near Dacula, so delivery within 30 minutes of our kitchen is free.
Who we cook for
Gatherings We Cater
We cater the events where good food brings people together, with a menu built for each one.
- Holiday parties
- Office and team lunches
- Church dinners
- Family reunions
- Birthday celebrations
- Graduation parties
- Community events
Where we deliver
Free delivery within 30 minutes of our kitchen, including:
- Dacula
- Lawrenceville
- Auburn
- Bethlehem
- Buford
- Hoschton
- Braselton
- Grayson
- Snellville
- Loganville
- Winder
- Suwanee
- Lilburn
- Sugar Hill
- Monroe
From recent events
Part of the family
Our Sister Company, ST Food Services
Southern Thymes Catering focuses on events and gatherings. Our sister company, ST Food Services, handles food service needs that go beyond a single event.
Let's Plan Your Next Gathering
Tell us your date and guest count and we will help you build the menu.