About Ladyfingers

Ladyfingers Catering is a woman-owned business led by Deborah Lowery, serving Louisville and the Kentuckiana region for over 36 years. We distinguish ourselves from others in the catering business because of our homemade cuisine, our beautiful presentation, and our professional staff which 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, interactive food stations, fresh boxed lunches, outdoor cookouts, weddings, celebrations of life and elegant galas. We handle every detail so you can enjoy your event, from exceptional food and presentation to outstanding service for both our clients and their 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, including Caribbean, Latin, Mediterranean, Indian, Asian, Southern, BBQ, as well as Kentucky classics and bourbon-inspired favorites. Everything at Ladyfingers Catering is homemade and prepared with as many local ingredients as possible, down to the fresh herbs and vegetables we grow in our on-site garden. We create customized menus that accommodate all dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring every guest is satisfied. 

Our head baker home-bakes all of our breads, including our signature Kentucky Proud Butter Buns along with pastries and desserts made from scratch to perfection. Ladyfingers Catering also includes a knowledgeable Star Certified beverage and bar service team. Our bar and beverage director can craft specialty cocktails and mocktails tailored to your event’s theme.

Ladyfingers Catering is the premier caterer for local weddings! Voted best wedding caterer year after year, we take pride in our ability to bring your catering vision to life. We are honored to assist you in planning and executing your unforgettable day. From casual gatherings to elegant affairs, we offer custom designs with fine attention to detail that are sure to create long-lasting memories with your friends and family. Couples and families consistently share that working with Ladyfingers makes the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free, with a team that goes above and beyond to take care of everything so you can fully enjoy your 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 to Fork, Bourbon Festival, South Oldham Rotary Club, Harbor House, Catholic Charities of Louisville, Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, Gilda's Club & Ovarian Awareness, Best Buddies, Hope Scarves, 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 taking care of the community that takes care of you. 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.

We look forward to working with you soon!