About Ladyfingers

Ladyfingers Catering is a woman-owned business led by Deborah Lowery, proudly serving Louisville and the Kentuckiana region for over 36 years. We distinguish ourselves from others in the catering business through our homemade cuisine and extensive made-from-scratch menus, our beautiful presentation, and our professional, caring team that makes up the "Ladyfingers Family."

Ladyfingers is a full-service caterer that offers flexibility in custom designing and pricing any special event. Whether the occasion is a gourmet lunch delivery, a black-tie reception, or an outdoor cookout, Ladyfingers is equipped to assist every customer from start to finish. Our range of services includes plated dinners, themed buffets, corporate luncheons, interactive food stations, fresh boxed lunches, outdoor cookouts, weddings, celebrations of life, and elegant galas. We handle every detail so you can fully enjoy your event, from exceptional food and presentation to outstanding service for you and your guests.

We are especially proud of our diverse team of chefs, whose expertise in both international and local cuisines allows us to offer authentic dishes from around the globe. Our menus range from Caribbean, Latin, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines to Southern favorites, BBQ, Kentucky classics, and bourbon-inspired specialties. Ladyfingers invests in our chefs each year through food and wine events and cooking lessons around the world, helping us continually introduce new flavors, techniques, and culinary traditions to our menus. Everything at Ladyfingers is made in-house using fresh, high-quality local ingredients, including herbs and vegetables grown in our own on-site gardens. We are also happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-friendly, and other special dietary requests.

Our head baker prepares all of our breads from scratch, including our signature Kentucky Proud Butter Buns, as well as handcrafted pastries and desserts. Ladyfingers Catering also features a knowledgeable STAR-certified beverage and bar service team. Our Bar & Beverage Director can craft specialty cocktails and mocktails tailored to your event's theme and personal taste.

Ladyfingers Catering is the premier caterer for local weddings! Voted Best Wedding Caterer year after year, we take pride in bringing your catering vision to life. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or an elegant reception, our experienced team creates unforgettable celebrations featuring award-winning, made-from-scratch cuisine, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service tailored to your vision and style. Couples and their families often share that working with Ladyfingers makes the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free, with a team that goes above and beyond to ensure you and your guests can fully enjoy your special day.

Ladyfingers Catering is licensed and approved at the most distinctive venues in Kentuckiana, and has catered for some of Kentucky’s most prestigious events: Kentucky Derby Festival, Thunder Over Louisville, Barnstable Brown Gala, Field & Fork, Bourbon Festival, South Oldham Rotary Club, Harbor House, Catholic Charities of Louisville, Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, Gilda's Club & Ovarian Awareness, Best Buddies, Hats for Hope, Louisville Orchestra with special guests such as Yo-Yo Ma & Teddy Abrams, and Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies.

We strongly believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for over 36 years. We provide services and food through in-kind donations for many charitable fundraisers, including Scarves for Hope, MS Gala, 21st Century Parks, Barnstable Brown Gala, Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish, and St. Jude. We donate food directly to local organizations in need, such as Kentucky Harvest, Feed Louisville, and local fire departments. We have also assisted the Red Cross with food for tornado relief and our local utility companies during ice storms.

Our clients choose Ladyfingers Catering for unforgettable food, stunning presentation, and warm, professional service from a team they trust to handle every detail with care. We look forward to working with you soon!