Catering & Private Events

From Office Lunches to Lake Weekends

Whether you’re hosting a company lunch, a wedding reception, a birthday, or a weekend at the lake, Patty’s Down the Road can handle the food. We’ve catered everything from casual office spreads to full dinner buffets, charcuterie tables, holiday parties, and “just because” gatherings.

Our team builds catering menus around the same things people love in the diner: hearty portions, solid comfort food, fresh sides, and pies that disappear fast.

Local Catering Around Royal & Hot Springs

We cater events in and around Royal, Lake Ouachita, Lake Hamilton, and Hot Springs, Arkansas. If your crowd is close enough for us to deliver hot food safely, we can likely make it work.

We’ve handled:

• Office and clinic lunches
• Weddings and rehearsal dinners
• Family reunions and lake house weekends
• Team banquets and celebrations
• Holiday parties and special occasion dinners

Menu Options

Every event is a little different, so we keep our catering flexible. We can keep it simple or build it out:

• Breakfast spreads – biscuits, breakfast casseroles, pancakes, breakfast meats, and more.
• Lunch and dinner buffets – fried fish, chicken fried chicken, hamburgers, sides, and salads.
• Party trays – sliders, sandwiches, chicken tenders, and shareable appetizers.
• Charcuterie-style boards and snack tables.
• Desserts – whole pies, slices, and dessert assortments.

If you have a specific idea in mind, just ask. We’re used to customizing menus to fit groups, budgets, and themes.

Host Your Event at Patty’s

You don’t have to take the food to go—we can host your group right here. Our dining room can be reserved for private events on select days and times, and we regularly host after-hours and monthly private event nights.

A few popular options:

• Private dinners in the dining room
• Small receptions and celebrations
• Team or staff appreciation nights
• Club or organization gatherings

We’ll work with you on seating, timing, and how you want the night to feel—casual, sit-down, buffet-style, or somewhere in between.

Patio Parties

When the weather cooperates, our patio is a great spot for a laid-back event. With tables, shade, and plenty of good energy, it’s perfect for casual gatherings, birthday parties, and after-the-lake meetups.

Depending on your event, we can:

• Set up buffet-style service on the patio
• Offer a limited menu for your group
• Arrange games like cornhole and carnival-style activities on select nights

Rent the Space, Bring Your Own or Let Us Cater

Some groups want Patty’s to handle everything. Others just need a fun, welcoming space and plan to bring their own food. We can work with both.

Options include:

• Full-service Patty’s catering in the dining room or on the patio.
• Space rental with your own food, plus the option to add pies or dessert from Patty’s.
• Hybrid events where we handle mains or sides and you bring extra snacks or specialty items.

Tell us what you’re picturing and we’ll help you decide what makes the most sense.

How to Book

Ready to start planning?

1. Share the basics – date, time, headcount, and whether you want on-site catering, an in-house event, or both.
2. Talk through the menu – we’ll suggest options that fit your group and budget.
3. Confirm the details – once everything looks good, we’ll lock in your date and get to work.

Use the contact form on this site, give us a call during business hours, or stop by the diner to talk through your event in person.

Let’s Feed Your People

However you choose to celebrate—here at Patty’s, out on the patio, or out at the lake—we’re here to make sure nobody leaves hungry.