Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Event Experts in Central Pennsylvania
The JDK Group Catering & Events has been redefining the standard for special events since 1987. Our mission centers on building meaningful relationships with clients to create flawless, unforgettable celebrations. With over 25 years of expertise, we combine exceptional culinary services, innovative event design, and a passionate team to serve Central Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. Our commitment to local sourcing, industry-leading training, and community engagement has earned us both local and international recognition. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring every event reflects the client's unique vision.Our award-winning team of event specialists, AIFD-certified florists, and production experts work collaboratively to deliver stress-free experiences. By maintaining rigorous service standards and investing in cutting-edge design trends, we consistently exceed client expectations. Our 50+ venue partnerships and comprehensive in-house rental inventory further enhance our ability to execute events of any scale. This dedication to excellence has resulted in over 20,000 successfully produced events and enduring client relationships.
Services
Full-Service Catering
Event Planning
Floral Design
Event Rentals
Destination Events
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of event management expertise with 20,000+ successfully produced events
- Award-winning team of AIFD-certified florists and event specialists
- Comprehensive in-house services from catering to custom event design
- Locally-sourced ingredients and proprietary staff training programs
- 50+ venue partnerships across Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York regions
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
What people say
Flawless event
Amazing day
Incredible service
Wedding of my dreams
Spotless presentation
Services
Full-Service Catering
Our culinary team creates gourmet dining experiences for events of all sizes. From menu development to on-site service, we ensure exceptional food quality and presentation. With 25+ years of expertise, we offer customizable options using locally-sourced ingredients. Our in-house trained staff guarantees seamless execution for gatherings ranging from 15 to 15,000 guests.
Event Planning
Comprehensive event coordination from concept to completion. Our specialists develop detailed proposals outlining logistics, timelines, and vendor coordination. We manage all aspects including venue selection, permitting, and day-of execution. This service ensures stress-free planning for corporate functions, weddings, and social events.
Floral Design
Award-winning floral arrangements tailored to client preferences. Our AIFD-certified designers create centerpieces, arches, and suspended installations using seasonal blooms. We offer full-service floral design for weddings, galas, and private events. Each creation combines artistic vision with technical expertise to enhance event aesthetics.
Event Rentals
Extensive inventory of premium event equipment including tables, chairs, linens, and specialty decor. Our collection features unique pieces for custom event styling. We provide delivery, setup, and breakdown services. This comprehensive rental solution eliminates the need for third-party vendors.
Destination Events
Specialized planning for weddings and events at remote locations. Our team coordinates logistics, vendor partnerships, and transportation for venues outside our primary service area. We ensure consistent quality standards for destination celebrations in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We handle weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and destination celebrations. Our team manages events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale productions for 15,000 guests.
Do you provide event planning services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive event planning including venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline development, and day-of execution for all event types.
Are your florists certified professionals?
Our floral design team includes AIFD-certified florists who attend industry conferences to stay current with design trends and techniques.
Can you accommodate large events?
Yes, our infrastructure supports events for up to 15,000 guests with dedicated teams for logistics, catering, and production management.
Do you offer rental equipment?
We maintain a comprehensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens, and specialty decor items available for rental with delivery and setup options.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central Pennsylvania including Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Carlisle, and Gettysburg, with destination event capabilities beyond this region.
Reviews (4)
Ashley Shirey
May 17, 2022
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We hired JDK for our florals for the wedding. We had Colton and he was wonderful! I had a really hard time in the beginning trying to put my vision into words and he worked with me and my maid of honor to get what I was looking for. The results speak for themselves--- Look at the pictures! He even helped me find alternatives within my vision to keep us as close to budget as possible. Everything was perfect! Thank you Colton!
Linda Trang
Jan 04, 2022
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My husband and I choose The JDK Group to cater our wedding on October 24th 2021 and we were not disappointed! We had the pleasure of working with Lexi from inception to execution and the night could not have turned out better. From the beginning, Lexi was very communicative. She was able to give me answers to all my questions and offered suggestions and alternatives to make sure that we would receive the service we had dreamed of for our wedding while keeping in mind our vision and budget. Lexi and the team were really flexible when needed, problem solved when issues arrived out of their control (on the day of without worrying the bride and groom!), and made sure that everyone was taken care of.
The night ran smoothly without much communication with myself or my husband on the day of so we could enjoy the night. We also loved that we were able to work with Chef Jay to create and customize our own dinner menu for the wedding which we really loved. Our family and friends raved about the food! We highly recommend The JDK Group if you are looking for a company that prides themselves on customer service and excellent food!
The night ran smoothly without much communication with myself or my husband on the day of so we could enjoy the night. We also loved that we were able to work with Chef Jay to create and customize our own dinner menu for the wedding which we really loved. Our family and friends raved about the food! We highly recommend The JDK Group if you are looking for a company that prides themselves on customer service and excellent food!
Kate Mo
Oct 19, 2021
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We are so glad we chose JDK for our wedding. The beef tenderloin was the best we EVER had (made by Anna) and lots of compliments were given regarding the timeliness, organization, and friendliness of the servers. They not only excelled at making our day perfect, they were professional, patient, and easy to reach for my numerous questions. Lexi is a wonderful employee!
Alannah Staver
Oct 09, 2021
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We hired the JDK floral and design team to produce the wedding of our dreams and they delivered BIG! From start to finish we could NOT recommend the JDK Group and specifically Weddings by JDK, Colton or his team more! They will take your vision and make it a reality! In fact, they took our vision and made our wedding more dreamy, boho and perfect than we could have ever imagined. This is one extremely talented, creative team, that's easy and a pleasure to work with. They're responsive and imaginative and we can't recommend you hire them more!
