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Seated Dinner Catering with Full Service for Celebrations

Travels to You 50-200 guests 4 hours Catering Catering
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Hosted by Greg

Google
4.5 stars
35 reviews
Yelp
4.7 stars
98 reviews

Description

A full seated dinner, cooked and served by a team that has done this since 1992. This wedding catering and event catering package brings composed, restaurant-style courses to venues across the Bay Area, with staff who set, serve, and clear so your celebration stays a celebration from the first toast to the last plate.

Included With This Package

  • A seated, served meal built around your menu selections
  • Professional service staff for setting, coursing, and clearing
  • Menus shaped by the Bay Area's many food traditions
  • Coordination with your venue and planner on timing and flow

What a Served Dinner Changes

  • Guests stay seated and in conversation while courses come to them
  • The meal becomes part of the evening's rhythm instead of an intermission
  • Dietary accommodations arrive at the right seat without announcements

The kitchen behind this package has fed Silicon Valley and San Francisco events for every year since 1992, and the reviews carry the record: 4.7 stars across nearly a hundred reviews on one national platform and 4.5 on another. The galleries tell the same story, from long candlelit tables on terrace ceremonies to grand ballroom receptions under chandeliers. A seated dinner is the most demanding format in catering, and it is the format this team treats as its signature.

Questions Couples and Hosts Ask

  • Do you work with our planner and venue directly? Yes, timing and logistics are coordinated ahead
  • Can the menu reflect two food traditions? Blended menus are a specialty of this kitchen
  • Are dietary needs handled individually? Each accommodation is plated and delivered to the right guest

How Booking Works

Start with your date, venue, and approximate guest count. A menu consultation follows, selections are confirmed with a tasting conversation, and the service plan is locked with your venue before the week of the event. On the day, the team arrives early, sets quietly, and runs the meal so you never think about it.

Where We Work

Based in East Palo Alto, California, serving venues across the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and the East Bay.

Good to Know

  • Need a lighter format? The individually boxed meals package covers meetings and casual events
  • Pricing reflects the top of the published per-person range
  • Weddings, galas, and milestone dinners are the heart of this package

Menus Shaped by the Bay

The wedding menus draw on the full range this kitchen has cooked since 1992: California coastal produce, Mexican and Italian depth, farm-to-table technique, and classic continental service. Tasting conversations begin from what the two of you actually eat, not from a fixed list, and blended-heritage menus are handled with genuine fluency rather than a token dish. For corporate galas and milestone dinners, the same event catering discipline applies with a different tone.

Service, Course by Course

  • A first course set before guests are seated or served on arrival
  • Entrees plated in the kitchen and run by a coordinated service line
  • Dessert timed to toasts, with coffee service available alongside

The Operational Details

The service plan is written: arrival time, kitchen access, power and water needs, course timing, and breakdown. Staff counts scale with your guest list so courses land within minutes across the room. The team has worked the region's terraces, ballrooms, wineries, and backyard tents, and the photographs in the gallery come from those evenings. When the last plate is cleared, the kitchen space is returned the way it was found.

A Note on Pricing

This listing reflects the top of the published per-person range for seated service, so the number you see covers the full service described here. Final quotes follow the menu conversation, guest count, and venue logistics, always against the same published structure.

For hosts comparing formats, seated service rewards the occasions where the meal is the centerpiece: vow exchanges, anniversaries, retirements, and the dinners where the room should slow down on purpose.

Popular dates book early, especially in wedding season. Share your date and venue, and the menu conversation can start this week.

What's Included

Service Style for This Package:Buffet
Courses Included
DessertAppetizers

Cuisine And Menu

Meal Periods
LunchBrunchDinner

Licenses And Permits

Liquor License

Insurance And Contracts

Coverage Amount:Other
General Liability Insurance Liquor Liability Insurance

Delivery And Logistics

Event Locations Served
Residential homes

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Gluten Free Gluten Free
  • Plated Sit-down Dinner Plated Sit-down Dinner
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian
  • Custom Menu Custom Menu
  • Family Style Family Style
  • Kitchen Cleanup Kitchen Cleanup
  • Kitchen Staff Kitchen Staff

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Secure & Trusted Bookings

Every event is verified for quality, so you can book with peace of mind.

Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: East Palo Alto, CA

Cancellation Policy

Strict

  • Full refund: Up to 30 days before
  • 50% refund: 15-30 days before
  • No Refund: Within 15 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Are vendors vetted and insured?

Yes. All vendors are carefully vetted for professionalism, reliability, and quality of service. Where applicable, vendors carry appropriate insurance and can provide documentation upon request.

What exactly is included in this package?

Each package clearly lists what's included in the overview of the listing such as duration, guest minimum, staffing, equipment, venue (if applicable), setup, and cleanup. You can also add additional services like catering, bartender, DJ, decor, rentals, AV, or transportation during booking.

Is this event private?

Yes. All Events in Minutes packages are private unless clearly stated otherwise. Your group will not be mixed with other guests.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Pricing is fully transparent. Before checkout, you'll see: Base package price, Guest count pricing, Optional add-ons, Service fee, and Taxes (if required). There are no surprise charges after booking. You get exactly what you are promised in the listing overview.

Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Each package displays its cancellation window before booking. Rescheduling is often possible depending on notice. We aim to be flexible when adjustments are reasonable and communicated in advance.

Can this event take place at our office or chosen venue?

Many services can travel to your office or preferred venue. It is marked as 'Travels to You'. When applicable, select 'Travels to You' during booking in the filter. Please check building restrictions (alcohol, cooking, sound levels, etc.) and insurance requirements in advance. Most vendors can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) if needed.

Is the date and time available?

Yes. If you can select a date and complete checkout with instant booking packages, the package is available. Some packages have request to book and vendors need to check and respond. In the rare case of a vendor emergency, Events in Minutes will provide a comparable replacement or offer a full refund. Your booking is protected.

Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Anniversary, Wedding, Birthday, Engagement, Milestone Celebration

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