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.
A Nashville native making Thanksgiving easy for all.
Each Thanksgiving, we send out more than a hundred meals to families across Middle Tennessee. It’s tradition. It’s joy. It’s what we do best.
Ease your holiday cooking stress with our Thanksgiving Catering Menu, crafted by Chef Johnny and his talented culinary team to make your celebration effortless and unforgettable.
Each order includes simple reheating instructions for a seamless dining experience—printed and included with every order. Just choose your dishes, select pickup or delivery, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Details
Menu launches October 31st
Order deadline by November 21st
Pickup: Wednesday, November 26th from 11 AM to 5 PM at Johnny Haffner Catering, 6202 Charlotte Pike, Suite #3, Nashville, TN 37209
Delivery: Wednesday, November 26th between 10 AM and 6 PM
(Delivery window based on route; exact times cannot be guaranteed.)
Thanksgiving morning delivery is available for an additional $100.
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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