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ABOUT

Since 1987, when our company was first started, we have prepared authentic, made from scratch food, served in the spirit of true Kentucky hospitality. At Dupree, catering is so much more than prepared food. Our business is relationships; we learn our clients tastes and work tirelessly to create a memorable experience for them from start to end. As our company has grown and evolved, from a one room kitchen to an industry leader with a 12,000 square foot facility, we have made great strides along the way while maintaining this philosophy.

Dupree Catering + Events and the Mane on Main are currently owned and run by Tom Evans, who grew up in the hospitality industry and worked in his family's catering business in Washington D.C., catering for embassies, government officials, universities and more. Tom’s experience allows for innovation and his good-hearted nature continues to cultivate a family feel around Dupree Catering + Events; many of our current employees have spent their entire careers with our Company and this is something we are extremely proud of and speaks volumes to our business!

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TEAM

Our team is made up of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Starting with our Culinary team, who takes pride in everything that leaves the kitchen. To our Event Coordinators, who attend all of their full service events and work with clients from the beginning to the end of their events ensuring everything is right. 

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CAREERS

We are always looking for friendly smiling people. If you enjoy hard work in a creative environment and have a passion for customer satisfaction, along food and events, we want to hear from you. We have seasonal part-time employment for servers, bartenders and kitchen staff. We have a great work environment with advancement opportunity. 

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SUSTAINABILITY

Dupree Catering + Events is the only  Green Restaurant Association (GRA), certified caterer in Kentucky and one of only 13 nationwide. Having implemented major changes including: sustainable cleaning products, disposables, waste management and many other changes necessary for certification we have gone to great lengths to become more responsible.
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THE AZUR FOOD GROUP

Dupree Catering + Events is part of the AZUR Food Group which also includes AZUR Restaurant and Patio, Lexington Diner and Food News and Chews. For more information on our other businesses please see the links below.

Azur Restaurant & Patio |  Lexington Diner | Food News & Chews

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Orders for Derby catering have officially closed! Orders for Derby catering have officially closed! Thank you so much to all that chose to cater their derby festivities with Dupree!
We are thrilled to be nominated for Best of Lexing We are thrilled to be nominated for Best of Lexington in Catering! 

Voting is open now though May 8th, with the option to vote for all of your Lexington favorites once a day! 

To vote for Dupree Catering + Events as Best Catering in Lexington, follow these steps: 

✨ www.votelexington.com > Eat & Drink > Catering > Dupree Catering + Events 
✨Vote for all your Lexington Favorites in each category (you can only submit one full ballot a day) 
✨When all votes are in, Click ‘Submit Ballot’
✨Continue daily through May 8th 

Thank you in advance for your continued support in choosing Dupree Catering to serve you! 

#lexingtonky #weddingcatering #eventcatering #cateringcompany #lexky
We are thrilled to be nominated for Best of Lexing We are thrilled to be nominated for Best of Lexington in Event Venue AND Wedding Venue! 

Voting is open now though May 8th, with the option to vote for all of your Lexington favorites once a day! 

To vote for The Mane on Main as Best Event Venue and Wedding Venue in Lexington, follow these steps: 

✨ www.votelexington.com > Services > Event Venue > The Mane on Main > Vote in another main category > Services > Wedding Venue > The Mane on Main 
✨ Vote for all your Lexington Favorites in each category (you can only submit one full ballot a day) 
✨ When all votes are in, Click ‘Submit Ballot’
✨ Continue daily through May 8th 

Thank you in advance for your continued support in choosing The Mane on Main to host all of your special moments! 

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Events at The Sanctuary are always beautiful 🥂✨ F Events at The Sanctuary are always beautiful 🥂✨

Featuring a beautiful reception set up and a pre set salad for the guests! 🤩🍽️

Venue : @sanctuary_lex 
Planning & Coordination : @momentsby_hannah 
Florals : @candicefordeventdesign 
Catering & Bar : @dupree_catering (@heidilcrouse )

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It’s always a pleasure catering weddings at Castle It’s always a pleasure catering weddings at Castle & Key! 🍽️👏🏼 

This weekend we got to cater a beautiful plated meal for the newlyweds, Elise & Dustin! 🥂🎉

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🌹 This year, allow Dupree Catering + Events to cat 🌹 This year, allow Dupree Catering + Events to cater your Derby Festivities! 🍽️

🌹The Kentucky Derby is always a highly anticipated event in The Bluegrass and we are happy to help your event be an overall success! 🏇

🌹 Call our office today at 859-231-0464 to place your catering order! 📞

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Thank you, Bryant’s Rent-All for hosting another a Thank you, Bryant’s Rent-All for hosting another amazing Designer Showcase! It’s always a pleasure being in such a creative space of vendors in the Lexington Area! 

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✨We are proud to be acknowledged as Lexington’s Le ✨We are proud to be acknowledged as Lexington’s Leader in Venue with a View again! Thank you TOPS!✨

✨ We would also like to give a huge welcome to our newest team member, Justin Dalton, who has taken on the position as the Venue Coordinator here at The Mane on Main! We are thrilled to have you! ✨

✨Give us a call today at 859-231-0464 ✨

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We are proud to be acknowledged as Lexington’s Lea We are proud to be acknowledged as Lexington’s Leader in Catering & Events again! Thank you TOPS ! 

✨Give us a call today at 859-231-0464 to speak with one of our Coordinators ✨

@topsinlex

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We hope that everyone who stopped by the Golden Sp We hope that everyone who stopped by the Golden Spur Social Club had a lovely experience last night! 

✨It’s always a great time collaborating with @refinedsocialevents & @canvas_event_furniture ✨

Thank you @bryantsrentall for having us! 🥂

More pictures to come 🎉

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DUPREE CATERING + EVENTS and THE MANE ON MAIN (Onsite Venue)
Phone: (859) 231-0464 • 201 East Main Street, Suite 1500 • Lexington, KY 40507