Catering & Bar Services
Elevated southern cuisine, served your way.
An Executive Chef, a dedicated beverage team, and an on-site kitchen at every historic venue — bringing restaurant-caliber flavor to gatherings of 30 to 250.
Whatever the Size of the Room
quality dining, thoughtfully crafted for everything from intimate dinners to unforgettable celebrations.
Our Executive Chef leads a full front- and back-of-house team across every event, delivering the same, white-gloved service whether we're hosting an intimate dinner for 30 or a celebration for 250. It’s why our couples consistently leave saying the food was what their guests talked about long after the celebration was over.
30–250
Guests Served
3
On-Site Commercial Kitchens
500+
Celebrations Hosted
MEET CHEF MATTHEW KENNEDY
A Fernandina Beach native, Chef Matthew Kennedy graduated from Fernandina Beach High School's culinary program before earning his degree from Keiser University's Culinary Arts program in 2006. He spent eight years at Amelia Island Plantation before joining The Florida House Inn 12 years ago, and now leads the kitchen at Down Under Restaurant.
Today, Chef Kennedy oversees all in-house catering for Saltmarsh Hospitality Group's Amelia Island venues — from weddings and rehearsal dinners to corporate events — bringing seamless service and memorable flavors to every celebration.
Tailored to Your Tastes
Designed uniquely yours
We start every event the same way: by designing a culinary experience that belongs to you. Some couples want their families' signature dishes on the table. Others want a full tasting menu with wine pairings, built course by course with the chef.
Our Executive Chef oversees a dedicated commercial kitchen serving all three venues, ensuring every dish is prepared with precision and delivered at its best. From private dinners to grand celebrations, each menu is thoughtfully crafted, finished fresh, and served with the effortless elegance you expect.
A Local Sensibility
Sourced from the farmers and fishermen we know
Fresh, local ingredients are the cornerstone of everything we cook. Our culinary team works directly with area farmers and fishermen, bringing seasonal and sustainable ingredients to your guests' tables — buttermilk fried chicken included, one of the dishes we're asked for frequently.
Glasses Worth Raising
A bar program with the same standard as the kitchen
Our beverage team brings professional service and quality ingredients to every bar package, from beer and wine to innovative custom cocktails — many of them inspired by the recipes behind The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn.
In Their Words
What our couples rave about
Lauren
"Beyond the beautiful venue, the attention to detail and quality of service was executed to perfection. The food was outstanding and the culinary team was flexible in accommodating some of our special requests. The same goes for the drinks- the seasonally influenced cocktails were so well prepared and we were able to customize our bar packages with several special requests. The service and hospitality throughout the entire process were wonderful."
James
"The wait staff and bartenders were so accommodating and attentive to our guests. It was such a seamless experience from booking our wedding to scheduling a food tasting and meeting the chef to the wedding day. We got so many compliments on how delicious the food was. We were able to work with our Event Manager and customize a menu to our taste to make sure our wedding day felt personal and truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you SHG for making our wedding day dreams come true!"
Lisa
"When creating my menu, SHG helped me customize everything to exactly what I wanted... On the day of my wedding, they exceeded my expectations. The service was top notch. I did not lift a finger or feel any stress regarding the event details the day of my wedding. They are the best of the best when it comes to the wedding and event business."