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The Bayside Cellar
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The Bayside Cellar

The Bayside Cellar

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Soul & Southern·Salem, VA·5.0(10)

Top ratedNewFast responder
platedPickupDeliverydrop-offTypically responds within a few hours$675 minimum order
BuffetWeddingsFamily-styleVegetarianVegan

About The Bayside Cellar

The Bayside Cellar brings soulful, scratch-made Southern cooking to Salem and the surrounding area. From intimate dinners to 204-guest celebrations, every menu is built around your event. Seasonal ingredients, honest pricing, and a team that treats your event like our own.

Location

The Bayside Cellar

5724 Commerce Way, Salem, VA

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Chef's picks

Sides & salads

Smoked gouda mac & cheese

Three-cheese, toasted crumb

Vegetarian
$9

Sweets

Peach cobbler

Brown-sugar oat crumble

Vegetarian
$5

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Signature mains

  • Slow-smoked brisket

    14-hour oak smoke, red-eye jus

    Gluten-free
    $19
  • Buttermilk fried chicken

    Brined 24 hours, double-dredged, honey drizzle

    $16.99
  • Shrimp & stone-ground grits

    Andouille, charred scallion

    $19.99

Sides & salads

  • Brown-butter cornbread

    Honey, flaked salt

    Vegetarian
    $7
  • Collard greens

    Smoked turkey, cider vinegar

    Gluten-free
    $4
  • Smoked gouda mac & cheese

    Three-cheese, toasted crumb

    Vegetarian
    $9

Sweets

  • Bourbon pecan pie

    Crème fraîche

    Vegetarian
    $7
  • Peach cobbler

    Brown-sugar oat crumble

    Vegetarian
    $5
  • Banana pudding

    Vanilla wafers, torched meringue

    Vegetarian
    $7

Catering packages

Drop-off buffet

$32/person

Min 20 guests

  • 2 mains, 3 sides
  • Bread & dessert
  • Disposable serviceware

Full-service plated

$67/person

Min 30 guests

  • 3-course plated dinner
  • Staff, rentals & setup
  • Menu tasting

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Service areas

SalemRoanokeBlacksburgChristiansburgRadford

Events catered

WeddingsCorporateHoliday partiesPrivate dinnersShowers

Good to know

Book 10+ days aheadDelivers within 21 mi$40 delivery feeServing since 2002
Service & staffing
deliverySetupCleanup
Payment
InvoiceCard
Deposit
A 50% deposit confirms your booking, with the remainder due on the event day.
Cancellation
Cancellations 7+ days before the event receive a full deposit refund.

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Reviews

5.0· 10 reviews
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Beautiful spread and amazing flavors. They accommodated our dietary needs without missing a beat.
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Olivia S.

Retirement party · 90 guests

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Every guest asked who catered — the peach cobbler was the star of the night.
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Vanessa L.

Engagement party · 99 guests

The team handled our event flawlessly. Generous portions and the brown-butter cornbread was unforgettable.
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Paige B.

Holiday party · 280 guests

They made our day stress-free. Staff was friendly, food was hot and fresh, and everything ran on schedule.
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Crystal T.

Anniversary dinner · 269 guests

The team handled our event flawlessly. Generous portions and the shrimp & stone-ground grits was unforgettable.
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Crystal H.

Retirement party · 108 guests

Professional, responsive, and the food was restaurant-quality. Highly recommend for any event in Salem.
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Renee P.

Graduation · 64 guests

Frequently asked questions

Every menu is fully customizable. Tell us your vision, headcount and budget and we'll build something perfect.

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