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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.

About Johnny

The man behind the meal

Menus

Seasonal, thoughtful, never the same twice

Thanksgiving

The day we look forward to all year

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

From porch parties to
black-tie dinners, we’ve done it all.

We specialize in at-home dinners and weddings, but our work covers everything from law firm luncheons to multi-course galas. Menus are built from scratch — seasonal, personal, and plated with intention.