Southern Way Catering

09/23/2026

Blue hydrangeas and beautiful bites. 🩵

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09/21/2026

✨ Team Spotlight: Jonathan Bennett, Manager of Event Operations

Born and raised in Columbia, Jonathan studied business management at Claflin University before continuing his studies in hospitality management at USC. He joined Southern Way in 2022 as part-time floor staff and became an event manager just six months later.

Jonathan loves that no two events are ever the same, but weddings are his favorite. He especially enjoys the music, seeing guests on the dance floor, and the smiles on a couple’s faces at the end of the night.

Outside of Southern Way, Jonathan enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling to new places. Weekend getaways are his favorite!

09/18/2026

Rich vodka sauce, freshly grated Parmesan, a little parsley—and a bison meatball so good you can practically taste it through the screen.

09/16/2026

There’s a lot of history behind these doors—and now, there’s a Southern Way kitchen behind the scenes. 🥂

We’re proud to partner with Historic Columbia as its exclusive turn-key catering provider, bringing Southern Way Catering to four of Columbia’s most distinctive historic event spaces:

🏛️ Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens
🌿 Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion & the Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center
🌸 Seibels House & Gardens
🌳 Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Each property has its own character, architecture, and story. We get to add another chapter: gathering around a table and making these spaces part of celebrations happening in Columbia today. We couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead!

09/14/2026

Oyster season is here, and we’re taking that as our cue to get the ice nice and cold. 🦪

Planner: By Invitation Only...Event Planning & Design
Photographer: The Carters Creative

09/11/2026

✨ Team Spotlight: Vance Collier, Operations Manager

A Saint George, South Carolina native and University of South Carolina Hospitality Management graduate, Vance has been part of the Southern Way team since 2018. His passion for the Gamecocks and fast-paced events makes him a perfect fit for our Athletics Division, where he helps bring everything from premium suite experiences to large-scale game days to life.

Vance loves the hands-on nature of his role, making sure every event is set up to match each client's vision. Above all, he credits the people at Southern Way for making every event memorable and for teaching him that great hospitality starts with hard work.

When he's away from work, you'll find Vance hunting, fishing, golfing, cheering on the Gamecocks, or catching up on a well-earned nap.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Bring the family to the Gamecock Gastro Pub on Friday, Sept. 18 from 5–8 p.m. and spend some time inside Williams-Brice Stadium before Saturday’s home game against Mississippi State. 🐔🍻

With pub fare, signature cocktails, local craft b**r, and w**e waiting inside the Meredith Family 2001 Club, it’s the perfect way to kick off Family Weekend!

09/09/2026

Honored to be part of Hood Construction’s 40th anniversary celebration. 🥂 It was a joy to help bring together an evening celebrating four decades of hard work and a commitment to “Building It the Right Way.”

Congratulations to the entire Hood Construction Company, Inc. team on 40 years—we’re grateful to have been part of such a special milestone. Here’s to all that’s ahead!

Venue: 701 Whaley
Catering: Southern Way Catering
Rentals: Crisp Event Rentals
Live Florals: American Floral
Décor: Hola Lola Floral Co.
Entertainment: The Reggie Sullivan Band
Photographer: Clark Berry Photography

09/07/2026

Looking back on the Fazio wedding and remembering just how much joy filled the day. Celebrating at their family home made the whole evening feel especially personal, with every corner holding a little more meaning. 🤍

Photographer: The Carters Creative
Planner: By Invitation Only...Event Planning & Design
Florist: Kevin Lear On Main
Rentals: Crisp Event Rentals
Cake: Ally & Eloise Bakeshop
Cannolis: Cola Cannoli
Music: Deans' Duets