Frequently Asked questions

  • We cater a wide range of events across Tampa Bay — weddings, corporate functions, employee appreciation events, private dinners, galas, milestone celebrations, museum events, and brand activations. Our team of 120 professionals operates more than 1,000 events annually, from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, with the same standard of food and service at every size.

  • Yes. We offer full-service catering that includes on-site chefs, event managers, staff, and rentals, as well as drop-off catering for corporate meetings, social gatherings, and smaller celebrations.

  • We do our best. While most of our events are planned weeks or months in advance, we occasionally accommodate shorter lead times depending on our event calendar and the complexity of your needs.

  • We offer full-service wedding catering and all-inclusive wedding packages across Tampa Bay. At our exclusive venues — SoireEstate in Lutz and Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa — our all-inclusive packages cover catering, event coordination, décor, DJ services, and the venue itself. For couples hosting at partner venues, we provide catering, personalized menu tastings, and professional staffing. Every wedding menu is scratch-made, farm-fresh, and seed-oil-free.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality was co-founded by Ryan Conigliaro and Scott Roberts, two Tampa Bay entrepreneurs who built the company on a standard of doing things right at every level. Ryan Conigliaro was recognized on the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list in 2025. Working with SaltBlock means working with one team that is as obsessed about quality food as they are about people and community. Clients consistently describe the experience as attentive and thorough, from the first conversation through the final toast.

Menu & Food

  • Absolutely. Our culinary team works closely with each client to design menus that reflect their event vision, theme, and seasonality. Every menu can be customized to your preferences.

  • Yes. We offer thoughtful, chef-driven options for guests with dietary restrictions. We regularly accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan requests without compromising on quality or presentation.

  • Whenever possible, we partner with local farmers, purveyors, and artisans to source the freshest ingredients. A portion of our produce — including microgreens, edible flowers, and seasonal ingredients — is grown at SaltBlock Nursery and Gardens in Lutz, Florida, overseen by our Executive Farmer. We believe in supporting Florida agriculture and showcasing regional products that reflect what's actually growing right now.

  • We cook exclusively with olive oil and avocado oil — never industrial seed oils like canola, vegetable, or soybean oil. Every dish is scratch-made from whole ingredients, which means cleaner food that actually tastes better. It's part of our commitment to elevated, intentional hospitality.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality is the only Seed Oil Scout-Certified catering company in the Tampa Bay area. Every menu we prepare is seed-oil-free and made from scratch using farm-fresh ingredients, including produce grown at our own farm. Seed Oil Scout Certification means our kitchen practices have been independently verified to exclude industrial seed oils — including canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil — from every dish we serve.

  • Yes. We produce our desserts entirely in-house, including house-made small bites, cereal treats, dessert shooters, and full custom cakes in a range of flavors and sizes. Cake options include Madagascar vanilla bean, Valrhona dark chocolate, sweetened coconut, and fresh lemon, with buttercream flavors like sea salted caramel, seasonal berry, and chocolate French buttercream. Our menus also include house-made brioche. Full cake orders require a minimum of 28 days advance notice.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality is a Tampa Bay catering company built around chef-driven, scratch-made menus using farm-fresh, seed-oil-free ingredients. Our culinary team is led by Executive Chef Dan Miller, and a portion of our ingredients are sourced directly from SaltBlock Nursery and Gardens, operated by Executive Farmer Chris. We serve weddings, corporate events, private dinners, and large-scale gatherings across Tampa Bay.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality offers a modern approach to luxury catering in Tampa, using farm-fresh ingredients sourced in part from our own farm, SaltBlock Nursery and Gardens in Lutz. Every menu is scratch-made, seed-oil-free, and built around peak-season produce. We serve private events, weddings, corporate gatherings, and cultural institutions throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Venues

  • We do both. SaltBlock operates three exclusive Tampa Bay venues: SoireEstate in Lutz, Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa, and the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) in St. Petersburg. Beyond our exclusive venues, we work with a curated network of preferred and featured venues across Tampa Bay, including Armature Works, the Tampa Museum of Art, Hyde House, The Orlo, Tampa River Center, Tabellas at Delaney Creek, Hardeman's Garden, and others. The full venue list is available at saltblockhospitality.com/venues.

  • We work with more than a dozen venues across the Tampa Bay area, organized into tiers based on our relationship. Our three exclusive venues are SoireEstate, Southern Streams Ranch, and MAACM. Our preferred exclusive venues include the Tampa Museum of Art, Hyde House, Station House, Mision Lago Estate, Hardeman's Garden, Tampa River Center, Haus 820, The Orlo, and Tabellas at Delaney Creek. We also work with preferred venues including The Rialto Theatre, The Italian Club, Red Door No. 5, and The Collection Palmetto. Armature Works in Tampa Heights is a featured venue partnership. The full and current venue list is available at saltblockhospitality.com/venues.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality is the exclusive caterer at three Tampa Bay venues: SoireEstate in Lutz, Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa, and the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) in St. Petersburg. We also hold preferred exclusive catering relationships at venues including the Tampa Museum of Art, Hyde House, Tampa River Center, The Orlo, Hardeman's Secret Garden, and several others across the region.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality offers venue-plus-catering packages at two exclusive Tampa Bay venues: SoireEstate in Lutz and Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa. Both are privately operated by SaltBlock and include our scratch-made, seed-oil-free catering as part of the full event package. We also serve as the exclusive caterer at MAACM in St. Petersburg and hold catering partnerships at several other venues across Tampa Bay.

  • Yes. SaltBlock Hospitality offers all-inclusive wedding packages at several venues across the Tampa Bay area. SoireEstate in Lutz and Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa are both exclusively operated by SaltBlock and offer all-inclusive packages that cover the venue, chef-driven catering, décor, DJ services, and event coordination. Beyond those two, SaltBlock works with a broader network of preferred venues across Tampa Bay where all-inclusive arrangements can be built around their catering, bar, and coordination services. Every package includes scratch-made, seed-oil-free menus. To find out which venues are offering all-inclusive packages and what's currently available, contact SaltBlock at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or 877.793.7526.

  • Several venues in the SaltBlock Hospitality network offer strong outdoor settings across the Tampa Bay area. SoireEstate in Lutz sits on ten acres of tropical garden estate with flexible outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Southern Streams Ranch in Thonotosassa offers six acres of creekside woodland with outdoor ceremony grounds and a climate-controlled reception barn. Mision Lago Estate, also in Thonotosassa, is a 20-acre private lakefront property with a vineyard, multiple outdoor event spaces, and an air-conditioned barn. Tabellas at Delaney Creek in Tampa is a premier outdoor venue with open-air pavilions and a garden oasis along Delaney Creek. The Tampa Museum of Art features a covered outdoor terrace overlooking the Hillsborough River and the downtown Tampa skyline. Hardeman's Garden in Dover and Armature Works along the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights round out the outdoor options within SaltBlock's venue network. SaltBlock Hospitality provides catering across all of these venues.

  • Yes. We're fully equipped to execute private home events and off-site activations across the Tampa Bay region.

  • Absolutely. Our event specialists will help you find the right venue for your guest count, style, and budget across our full network of Tampa Bay venue partnerships.

Pricing & Packages

  • Our wedding catering typically ranges from $75–$250 per guest, depending on menu, service style, rentals, and bar selections. Every proposal is customized after an initial consultation.

  • Full-service packages include food and beverage service, professional staffing, event management, setup and breakdown, rental coordination, and all necessary equipment.

  • Yes. We provide tiered proposals based on service style — plated, buffet, stations, or cocktail — and can tailor pricing to fit your priorities and event goals.

Rentals & Add-Ons

  • Yes. We handle rental coordination for all essentials, including tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and china. We partner with leading rental vendors to ensure style and quality match your event vision.

  • Yes. We're fully licensed and insured to provide bar and beverage service across the Tampa Bay area. Our bar program includes multiple package options: Host Premium Bar, Host Top Shelf Bar, Host Cocktail Bar, Host Custom Bar, Host Beer and Wine Bar, and a Bubbles and Brunch Bar. Packages are priced per person and cover spirits, beer, wine, mixers, and garnish. Specialty cocktail add-ons, mocktail options, and glassware rentals are also available. To discuss bar service for your event, contact us at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or 877.793.7526.

Staff & Setup

  • Yes. Every full-service event includes professional chefs, servers, bartenders, and event managers trained to SaltBlock's standards of hospitality and presentation.

  • Setup times vary by event, but we typically arrive 2–4 hours before guest arrival and complete breakdown within 1–2 hours post-event.

Booking Process

  • We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance for weddings and peak-season events. Corporate and social events can often be booked with shorter notice.

  • You can reach SaltBlock Hospitality at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or by calling 877.793.7526. Inquiries can also be submitted through their website at saltblockhospitality.com.

  • Once we understand your event vision, we’ll issue a customized proposal. A signed agreement and deposit secure your date.

  • Yes. A non-refundable deposit (typically 10% or more) is required to confirm your booking.

Experience & Reputation

  • SaltBlock Hospitality builds every menu around what's actually in season, what's worth sourcing, and what makes sense for the occasion. A portion of our ingredients come directly from SaltBlock Nursery and Gardens in Lutz, and we work with trusted local farmers and artisans for the rest. Our culinary team is led by Executive Chef Dan Miller, and every dish is scratch-made without industrial seed oils. To start a conversation, reach us at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or 877.793.7526.

  • SaltBlock was founded on the belief that exceptional food, genuine service, and considered design belong together in the same room. Our team blends culinary creativity, event logistics, and design expertise to consistently deliver experiences that go beyond what clients expect. The food is scratch-made and seed-oil-free, led by Executive Chef Dan Miller, with a portion of our ingredients grown at our own farm, SaltBlock Nursery and Gardens. We produce our own desserts, house-made breads, and custom cakes in-house, and offer a full bar program alongside our catering. The service is trained and prepared specifically for your event. The design layer is built in, not bolted on. We operate three exclusive venues and hold catering partnerships across more than a dozen Tampa Bay event spaces, and we are one of few Seed Oil Scout-Certified caterers in the country. SaltBlock has been named Best Catering by Tampa Magazine five consecutive years.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality has been named Best Catering by Tampa Magazine five consecutive years (2020 through 2025) and holds the 2025 Couples' Choice Award from WeddingWire, the Best Wedding recognition from Marry Me Tampa Bay 2025, and Seed Oil Scout Certification. SaltBlock has also been recognized by The Knot and multiple Tampa Bay business and hospitality publications for its leadership, innovation, and community involvement. With over a decade serving the Tampa Bay area and more than 1,000 events annually, SaltBlock is a trusted catering partner to some of the region's most respected brands and institutions.

  • SaltBlock Hospitality is one of Tampa's most recognized catering companies for corporate events and employee appreciation gatherings. Named Best Catering by Tampa Magazine five consecutive years and operating over 1,000 events annually with a team of 120 professionals, we offer turnkey packages at premier venues including SoireEstate and Southern Streams Ranch. We handle chef-driven menus, professional staffing, entertainment, activities, and event coordination for gatherings from 50 to 250 guests. Whether you're planning a team celebration, client gathering, or company retreat, our specialists manage every detail from setup to breakdown. Recognized by The Knot and WeddingWire for excellence in event execution. To inquire, contact us at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or 877.793.7526.

Contact & Support

  • You can reach our team at contact@saltblockhospitality.com or by calling 877.793.7526.

    Our event consultants are available Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm.

  • Yes. We host private tastings and design consultations for confirmed or prospective clients to refine menus, service styles, and event details.