Nashville native. Decades in the game. Still plating like it’s opening night.
Private dinners that feel like the best party you’ve ever been to.
For more than thirty years, Chef Johnny Haffner has been feeding Nashville — from intimate yet vibrant dinners at home to weddings that stretch long into the night. What people remember isn’t just the food. It’s the feeling. The flow. The way everything just works, down to the last bite.
The man behind the meal
Seasonal, thoughtful, never the same twice
Valentine’s, minus the reservation chaos
About Johnny
Thirty years in Nashville kitchens, still chasing that first perfect bite.
He’s cooked for Nashville’s most memorable celebrations - weddings, dinner parties, fundraisers, porch suppers - and while the menus change, the feeling doesn’t. It’s always ease. It’s always care. It’s always Southern hospitality done right.
With Johnny Haffner, catering doesn’t feel like catering. It feels like gathering. Like warmth. Like the kind of evening people talk about long after it’s over.
Every menu is custom. Every dish is seasonal. Every night is designed to flow perfectly. The team shows up polished, kind, and calm. The presentation is thoughtful and a little unexpected.
If you’re looking for food that feels personal, comforting, and just the right kind of elevated, you’re in the right kitchen.
Services
Menus that tell a story — yours
Menu Samples
Menus are custom and seasonal.
Reach out to create yours.
Valentine’s day Menu
Details
Valentine’s, minus the reservation chaos.
Chef Johnny Haffner’s Valentine’s menu is live, with a lineup that works for every kind of plan, from date night at home to a Galentine’s spread that actually feels special.
Think: Maryland crab dip, pepper bacon-wrapped dates, petit filet + sauce béarnaise, and a little something sweet to finish.
Order by February 9th at 5pm
Swing by our kitchen at 6202 Charlotte Pike, Suite #3, Nashville, TN, on Saturday, February 14th, between 10am and 4pm to pick up your order.
For a stress-free experience, opt for our delivery service—our team will be making drop-offs between 10am and 4pm on February 14th.
Gallery
A look through our favorite moments — weddings, dinners, holidays, and the quiet details in between.
Let’s plan your next great meal.
Contact Info
Phone: 615-352-0350
Email: johnnyhaffnercatering@gmail.com
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