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
Summer pasta classes
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.
Summer pasta Classes
Details
SUMMER PASTA CLASSES WITH CHEF JOHNNY HAFFNER
Nashville, pull up a chair.
This summer, Chef Johnny Haffner is opening the doors to his catering kitchen for a handful of intimate pasta nights filled with good food, good wine energy, and a few tricks from decades in the game.
Students will roll, shape, stir, sip, and learn alongside Johnny as he walks through some of his favorite Italian classics, including a live ravioli demonstration and hands-on pasta preparation from start to finish.
Each class is limited to 20 seats only. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
CLASS DATES
June
Tuesday, June 9
Thursday, June 25
July
Tuesday, July 7
Thursday, July 23
August
Tuesday, August 4
Thursday, August 20
TIME
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
LOCATION
Johnny Haffner Catering Kitchen
6202 Charlotte Pike, Suite #3
Nashville, TN 37209
$75 per person
ON THE MENU
Ricotta Gnocchi with Parmesan & Basil Pesto Sauce
Tagliatelle with Bolognese
Johnny’s Ravioli Demonstration with Boursin
Plus a full seasonal spread including:
Salad
Risotto with Asparagus & Peas
Zabaione with Strawberries
SIGN-UP DEADLINES
June Classes
Register by Saturday, May 30
July Classes
Register by Tuesday, June 30
August Classes
Register by Tuesday, July 28
Come hungry. Leave knowing how to make pasta that’ll make somebody fall in love with you.
Reserve your seat below.
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
Please allow one to two business days for a reply.