Mini sandwiches with various toppings, topped with toothpicks holding black and green olives, placed on a tray with greens.

Exceptional Catering Services for Every Occasion

Three chefs standing side by side wearing black aprons with the logo "Thompson Tables" in front of a metallic, reflective backdrop.
Salad bar with yellow squash, shredded carrots, leafy greens, pink pickled vegetables, and dressings in bowls, on a table with a red checkered tablecloth.

About Us

At Thompson Tables, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences for every occasion. Owned and operated by Beth Thompson in Columbia, Missouri, Chef Beth has a passion for local, fresh, made from scratch food for all.

“My career in food service started by cooking meals for church events and family gatherings on our dairy farm in Mountain View, Missouri. I specialize in creating delicious meals using healthy, fresh ingredients within any dietary restriction. I am passionate about local food, local farming, nutritious eating, and using good food to bring people together.”

A cheese and charcuterie platter with various cheeses, cured meats, grapes, crackers, bread, and garnishes.
A smiling woman in a chef's coat standing behind a table with watermelon slices and other food items under an outdoor canopy.
A woman selecting food from a buffet table at an indoor event space with salad, soup, and other dishes.
A female chef wearing a white chef's coat and gloves is cooking with a frying pan on a stove during a demonstration or cooking event.
Tray of gourmet sliders topped with mixed vegetables and black olives, in a professional kitchen with a blurred chef in the background.

What They Say

“Caring Hearts and Hands uses Thompson Tables for our catering needs and it has been a wonderful experience. Beth and her team handle everything so it’s one less thing to worry about when planning an event. The food quality, presentation and service is outstanding and our guests shared with us just how much they enjoyed the food. I would highly recommend Thompson Tables for all your catering needs. ”
— Jackie Reed - Co-Founder of Caring Hearts and Hands
Plate of sliced banana bread with a black tongs on top, garnished with mint leaves, with more slices of banana bread in the background on a checkered red and white tablecloth.
Colorful mixed salad with cherry tomatoes, sliced heirloom tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves served on a white platter.
“We used Chef Beth to cater a large event and her and her team went above and beyond. Everything was incredible and her service was superb. I personally like how she incorporates local food into her dishes and I think that flavor is what sets her apart from the rest.”
— Brittany Sullivan - Sullivan Farms
Mini sandwiches with shredded beef, microgreens, and small buns topped with skewers of green olives, carrots, green beans, and black olives.
Assorted chocolate brownies decorated with strawberries, whipped cream, and mint leaves, displayed on large platters at a dessert table.
A cheese and charcuterie platter with grapes, figs, olives, meats, and local cheeses.
“Thompson Tables is my number one choice when it comes to catering the events I host. Chef Beth has always gone the extra mile to source what she can locally from farmers in the area to create delicious dishes. It is all beautiful, tasty and she is very thoughtful of allergens. Thompson Tables has delivered this quality at every single event I’ve hosted from 5 guests to 275 guests. People always remember the food from my events and it keeps them coming back, I swear!”
— Lexi Linsenman RD, LD Development Director - Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
Tray of Beef Meatballs with Mushrooms and Chestnut Cream Sauce.
Menu from Thompson Tables at Missouri Farmers Union, dated November 13, 2025, featuring dishes such as Garden Salad with Mokum Carrots and Delicata Squash and Pickled Daikon Radish, Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fennel and Parsley, and Beef Meatballs with Mushrooms and Chestnut Cream Sauce.
A tray of cooked shredded braised pork garnished with fresh parsley and topped with shredded vegetables.
Menu from Thompson Tables featuring December 17, 2025, dishes including Braised Pork Roast, Garlicky Kale Salad, glazed carrots, honey roasted fall squash, and herb pesto potatoes from Sullivan Farms and Happy Hollow Farms.

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