Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Ottoville, OH
Founded in 1979, Lock Sixteen Catering has built a reputation as one of Northwest Ohio's premier catering companies. Our commitment to quality ingredients, exceptional service, and innovative culinary solutions has allowed us to serve hundreds of thousands of guests annually across diverse events including weddings, corporate functions, and major national competitions. With our mobile full-kitchen tractor-trailers, we bring our expertise directly to event locations while maintaining strict standards of food preparation and presentation. Our team combines decades of experience with a dedication to customer satisfaction, evidenced by our recognition as the #1 Catering Company by the local community.We operate a popular steakhouse in Lima and manage a university food court, demonstrating our versatility across dining formats. Our founder Gene Miller's philosophy of delivering 'true value' continues to guide our operations, ensuring clients receive both exceptional quality and service. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, we maintain the same meticulous attention to detail that established our reputation over 40 years ago.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Buffet Service
Mobile Kitchen
Steakhouse Dining
Picnic Catering
Party Packs
Signature BBQ
Home Delivered Meals
Event Linens
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of catering experience with mobile kitchen capabilities
- Our team serves as exclusive caterer at major national events
- We maintain strict quality control from preparation to delivery
- Our flexible service options accommodate events of all sizes
- Our founder's proven recipe for success ensures customer satisfaction
What people say
Best catering company
Excellent service
High-quality food
Professional staff
Reliable event execution
Services
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering service delivers gourmet dining experiences tailored to your special day. With customizable menus and professional service staff, we handle all aspects from formal sit-down dinners to elegant buffet presentations. Our mobile kitchens ensure food quality remains perfect regardless of venue location.
Mobile Kitchen
Our state-of-the-art mobile kitchen tractor-trailers bring restaurant-quality preparation directly to your event. This capability allows us to serve at remote locations while maintaining strict food safety standards and presentation quality for events of any size.
Corporate Events
We specialize in corporate catering solutions from executive luncheons to large conferences. Our menus accommodate diverse dietary needs while our experienced staff ensures seamless service coordination. Clients benefit from our proven track record with major national events.
Home Delivered Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals delivered weekly to seven Ohio counties. Each $9.00 meal meets strict dietary guidelines with low fat, sugar, and sodium content. Available Monday deliveries include beverage options and require advance scheduling through our office.
Steakhouse Dining
Our Lima steakhouse offers classic American cuisine featuring premium cuts, award-winning ribs, and fresh seafood. The menu includes casual dining options like burgers and salads while maintaining the same quality standards as our catering operations.
People
Gene Miller
Founder
Gene Miller established Lock Sixteen in 1979 using his meat-cutting expertise. His commitment to quality and customer value transformed a small restaurant into a premier catering company while maintaining family-owned principles.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, picnics, holiday parties, and special occasions of all sizes across Northwest Ohio.
Do you offer on-site cooking capabilities?
Yes, our mobile full-kitchen tractor-trailers allow us to prepare meals on-site while maintaining restaurant-quality standards.
What areas do you serve for home delivered meals?
Home meal delivery available in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties.
How much are home delivered meals?
Each nutritionally balanced meal costs $9.00, including beverage options like milk or juice.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards for both catering services and meal deliveries.
Are you the exclusive caterer at any venues?
Yes, we're the exclusive caterer at the UNOH Event Center and serve at major national events like the NHRA Nationals.
