Vicari Catering is our new in residence caterer

Vicari Catering is officially our caterer in residence. John Mabry's background in the restaurant world runs deep. His passion for great food and hospitality speaks for itself.⁠
⁠Read on to learn more about John and his restaurant & catering experience below 👇⁠
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About Vicari⁠

For more than 15 years, Vicari has been a cornerstone of North Mississippi’s dining and event community. Beginning with its flagship restaurant in Corinth and later expanding with The Standard in Corinth, Vicari has built a reputation for exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and unforgettable experiences for every occasion.⁠

Meet Chef John Mabry⁠

Chef John Mabry, founder and principal owner of Vicari, brings more than 40 years of culinary and event expertise to The Jefferson. Throughout his career, John has orchestrated weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and celebrations of every size and style.⁠

His remarkable experience ranges from preparing elegant dinners at the Palace of Versailles to producing large-scale product launches aboard the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. No matter the event, John’s passion is creating one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to each client.⁠

By taking the time to listen, understand your vision, and bring it to life, Chef John is committed to making every event a truly memorable occasion.⁠

Together, we’re developing fresh ideas for exceptional food, memorable entertainment, and unique experiences that will make The Jefferson a destination to enjoy again and again.⁠

Photo: Ops Manager Zerek Rider (left) and Chef John Mabry (right)⁠

Vicari Catering⁠
In Residence at The Jefferson⁠
John Mabry & Zerek Rider⁠
365 MS-6 East⁠
Oxford, MS 38655⁠
http://www.vicarigrill.com⁠
662-398-8080⁠

2026 Mississippi Magazine Best of Weddings M List

Mississippi Magazine’s 2026 Best of Weddings / Wedding Register issue is officially on newsstands, and we’re honored to be named to the M List (Top 5) for Best Rustic Venue. 🤍⁠

⁠Thank you to our couples, guests, friends, and vendor partners for your votes and continued support. It truly means the world to us. A heartfelt thanks as well to our venue manager, Amanda Victory, our incredible in-house team, and our talented vendor partners who help bring every celebration to life.⁠ 💍❤️

2025 Mississippi Magazine Best of Weddings M List

We are so thrilled that your votes helped us to be named to Mississippi Magazine’s 2025 M List in 3 Venue Categories:
✨ Rustic Venue
✨ Rehearsal Dinner Venue
✨ Destination Venue

This is a HUGE honor, and we seriously can’t say THANK YOU enough! From the couples who trusted us with their big days to the families who celebrated milestones with us—y’all are the reason we do what we do. 💍❤️

2024 Mississippi Magazine Best Destination Wedding Venue

We are so thrilled that your votes helped us to win Mississippi Magazine’s 2024 BEST DESTINATION WEDDING VENUE. Thank you very much for the votes in Mississippi Magazine BEST OF WEDDINGS! Thank you, OXFORD, for being a much desired wedding location. We couldn't have won this category without Oxford's incredibly talented pool of hospitality professionals: event planners, florists, caterers, party rental companies, photographers, hotels, restaurants, and more.

2024 Mississippi Magazine M List Rehearsal Dinner Venue

We are so thrilled that your votes helped us to be named to Mississippi Magazine’s 2024 M List (top 5) for Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue! Thank you very much for the votes in Mississippi Magazine BEST OF WEDDINGS! The second photo shows our M List honor as well as being named Best Destination Wedding Venue in Mississippi.

2022 Mississippi Magazine M List - Venue: Rustic

We are so thrilled that your votes helped us to be named to Mississippi Magazine’s 2022 M List for Best Venue: Rustic! Thank you very much for the votes in Mississippi Magazine BEST OF WEDDINGS!