Sidecar Kitchen

Sidecar Kitchen is a wedding caterer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Co-owner and chef Hector Lopez works with couples on palate preferences and a customized menu, while co-owner Adam Irvin helps plan wedding and catering arrangements.

The food and service styles

Menus are gourmet, with examples such as a cashew chicken endive station and a grilled chicken medley. Service styles listed include buffet, family style, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, plus a custom menu. Packages come in three tiers, which gives both intimate and larger weddings a place to start.

For LGBTQ+ couples

Sidecar Kitchen is LGBTQ+-owned, with two co-owners who divide the work between kitchen and planning. For couples, that can mean a direct conversation with the people who run the business. A 5.0 rating across 23 reviews suggests the experience holds up.

What to bring to a tasting

• Your estimated guest count and any known dietary needs
• A sense of whether you prefer stations or seated courses
• Questions about staffing, service time and breakdown
• Details of your venue kitchen access or lack of it

South Florida timing

Heat and humidity shape what works outdoors, so ask how the team keeps dishes safe and appealing during a long cocktail hour. Winter is busy season in Fort Lauderdale, so book early.

Venue and logistics

Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers and what kitchen space or power is available. Confirm arrival and load-out times, and how leftovers, trash and equipment are handled. Request the liquor and licensing arrangement in writing if bar service is part of your plan.