Since 1976
Carlyle’s has provided the Atlanta community with high-quality catering. We pride ourselves on our commitment to making our client successful by going above and beyond to make their catered event unforgettable. Our genuine and sincere approach to service has earned us a reputation of excellence in the Atlanta catering market. We look forward to working with you.
When We Say ‘At Carlyle’s, You’re Family’, We Mean It.
Because for us, it’s true. Carlyle’s is a family business founded on the simple principle of bringing great food and service to the Atlanta community.
Owners Charlie Boyd, Helton Jolly, Roy Torbert, and Bill Boyd, with former executive chef, Chef Irene Wesley, and long-time office manager Carol Miller, shown in 2008.
Passing the torch
Continuing the family legacy…
Second Generation Ownership
Owners Walt Torbert, Mary Atkinson, Ben Torbert, Sarah Merrill, and William Boyd
Our Story
Founded in 1976 by two brother-in-laws with one of their mothers as executive chef, Carlyle’s began as a lunchtime spot serving ice cream, soups and sandwiches to the Atlanta corporate market.
Homemade foods served with a genuine smile was a recipe for success, and Carlyle’s grew to more than a dozen locations across Atlanta.
Our Corporate Catering Division grew as demand for in-office foods boomed across Atlanta. A range of Fortune 100 companies, boutique firms, universities and government institutions relied on Carlyle’s for a variety of services, from running daily meal programs to executing high-end corporate events.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
In Town Extra
May 7, 1981
In 2019, we opened our own 500 capacity event space. The Carlyle sits in the center of Atlanta in a gorgeous historic building, a place for our city’s residents to gather for celebrations, meetings, and community events.
During the 2020 Pandemic, Carlyle’s diversified its services to produce wholesale foods, including meals for the US Marines. The company also shifted to provide wholistic hospitality solutions, focusing its 45 year record of success on helping Atlanta businesses solve food related challenges in a post-pandemic office.
Today, we make our clients successful, no matter what food or catering need they bring to us. We form lasting, healthy relationships with our clients because we bring the same genuine concern and friendly attitude as we did on day one.
Carlyle’s Core Values
We Make Our Client’s Successful
Consistently Great
We take pride in producing consistently great food with a focus on tradition and innovation.
The Extra Mile
We strive to deliver the most complete and caring service—always going the extra mile.
We’re Family
We treat each other with respect and gratitude in an environment of total support and accountability.
Carlyle’s In The Community
Our community is doing important work. We want to support these missions and champion their impact. Specifically, The Nicholas House and The Covenant House, are two non-profits we hold near & dear to our hearts. Both organizations offer support services and safe havens for Atlanta’s homeless population. Through hot meal donations & volunteer efforts, we hope to make a small positive difference.
In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carlyle’s organized monetary donations to feed Atlanta’s frontline healthcare workers as they worked tirelessly to restore health back to our city.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Carlyle’s, we are committed to wholly supporting and upholding the pillars of diversity and inclusivity within our company. We’re in the business of breaking bread and we believe in its sacred ability to forge meaningful connections between people from all walks of life. Every person and their unique voice is welcome and valued at our table.
What Our Customers Say
“Just a quick email to say thank you for catering our training on yesterday. The food was delicious and presented wonderfully. I especially appreciated your help in creating the perfect menu and keeping it within our budget. Awesome job!!!!”
— LaShaunda
“Everything went great! People loved the presentation and they said everything tasted wonderful and fresh. Again, I thank you for accommodating my last minute planning.”
— Kathleen
“The dinner was awesome!!! Everyone loved the BBQ. All of the food was great but those desserts, OMG amazing!!! Once again, you hit a homerun. Thanks again for all your help to make this dinner a success”
— Tracy