Light shadows moving subtly on a wooden wall.

nashville, tn

 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

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

Thanksgiving

Our biggest day of the year.

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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Johnny Haffner