Locals and visitors to the Myrtle Beach area have catering needs, whether for a wedding or a back yard pig pickin'. These local caterers and restaurants will handle the party.

The Myrtle Beach area is a wedding destination and a traditional gathering spot for family reunions, so quality catering is in high demand. These fine catering companies offer a range of cuisines and prices.

Carefree Catering

8151 U.S. 17 S., Pawleys Island, (843) 237-7503

Executive Chef Jeff Tuttle is a longtime local with extensive catering experience. He specializes in on-site catering needs, from buffets and bartenders to butler-style service.

Website: http://www.carefreecatering.com/index.html

Crady's Restaurant & Bar

332 Main St., Conway, (843) 248-3321

Elegant finger foods or sit-down meals can be provided, along with some of the best Southern baked goods this side of the Appalacians.

Website: http://www.cradysrestaurant.com/catering.html

Damon's Grill

2985 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-8000; and 801 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 272-5107

Whether you need a breakfast buffet, appetizer spread, box lunches or piles of Damon's great ribs, Damon's will bring its truck to your site and feed your crowd.

Website: http://www.ribsribsribs.com/catering.html

Delectable Occasions

225 Swallow Ave., Georgetown, (843) 240-0636

Sandra Mazingo has been delighting customers with her catered Lowcountry goodies for more than 30 years. She handles romantic dinners for two, backyard buffets or elegant wedding receptions for 1,000. A unique service she provides is stocking vacation homes with groceries and ready-to-eat meals; and she also specializes in wild game.

Website: http://www.delectableoccasions.com/index.htm

Hog Heaven

U.S. 17 between Pawleys Island and Georgetown, (843) 237-7444

Barbecue, Lowcountry Boils - these folks will make your party guests proud to know you.

Website: http://hogheaveninc.com/

Inlet Affairs Banquet & Catering

4024 U.S 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, (843) 651-2904

Inlet Affairs has its own catering hall, but can also provide catering at your site. Its menu is large and can service formal affairs, pig pickin's and more.

Website: http://www.inletaffairs.com/

Jimmyz Original Hibachi House

6108 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-8008

Jimmy Miller will bring his mobile catering unit to your party and cook his famous hibachi meals on-site!

Website: http://hibachi.eazytube.com/

Murray's Savory and Sweets Cafe

2954 E. Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-1661

Two chef brothers can cater affairs for five to 500, from gourmet finger foods to full meals and special occasion cakes. They made the logo cakes in the photos accompanying this article. In May 2012 they're opening a roomier second location at 799 U.S. 17 S. in Surfside Beach.

Website: http://www.murrayssavoryandsweets.com/

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

3731 Oleander Dr., Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-2383; and Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, (843) 427-7183.

Salsarita's can provide a unique customized Mexican experience at your next get-together.               

Website: http://www.salsaritas.com/

Sugar and Sage Catering

3640 B Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, (843) 293-3339

Chef Nanette Thomas and Kelli Fellows have a lengthy catering menu that can be adapted for most any occasion with dishes from Thai Chicken Chili Satay with peanut sauce to Carved Prime Rib au Jus or Chocolate-dipped Strawberries. They can even cater an entire vegan menu.

Website: http://www.sugarandsage.com/catering

List updated April 22, 2012.