Scratch made Southern catering

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.

Chafing pans of Southern fried chicken, collard greens and mashed potatoes
Fried chicken, collard greens and mashed potatoes

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.

Matthew Holt, owner of Southern Thymes Catering
Matthew HoltOwner, Southern Thymes Cateringmatt@southernthymescatering.com

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.

Scratch Made, Every Time

We roast, simmer and bake in our own kitchen. The gravy is homemade and the mashed potatoes are real.

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

A teacher appreciation lunch buffet with garden salad, toppings and a printed menu
Teacher appreciation lunch
Guests at an outdoor lakeside party serving themselves from a catered buffet
Outdoor party by the lake
A party spread with pearl couscous salad, chickpea salad, crudités, pita and hummus
Party spread

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.

ST Food Services Sister company of Southern Thymes Catering stfoodservices.com

Let's Plan Your Next Gathering

Tell us your date and guest count and we will help you build the menu.