Catering questions, answered

We serve Tracy, CA, and the surrounding 40 mile radius, including Mountain House, Lathrop, Manteca, Stockton, Brentwood, Antioch, Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Modesto, and the greater Tri-Valley & Central Valley. We offer the same flat delivery rate no matter the travel distance.

We cater corporate breakfast, lunch & dinner, private parties, holiday events, drop-off catering, wedding, and full-service dinners (buffet, plated, or family-style) — we cater from a small 10-person drop-off order to 400+ guest weddings.

Drop-off orders require 72 hours minimum. Full-service events require 10 days advance booking, but we recommend at least 2-3 weeks notice. Please note that weekends book up first, and the months of June, November, and December are particularly busy for us.

Yes, we offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options across nearly every menu. Allergies are flagged on every menu item and confirmed on your final order.

Drop-off = we deliver hot/cold platters ready to serve, you handle cleanup.

Full-service = we bring staff, real chafing dishes, elegant serve-ware, linens, and full setup/breakdown. See a full comparison →

Browse the menu, add items to your cart, and check out online — or request a custom quote and we'll build it for you.

Most drop-off menus require a $400 minimum. Boxed meals require 25 boxes per menu.

We require a 72 hour minimum order booking for most drop-off catering orders. However, we do book up in advance, and so we encourage clients to book as soon as possible.

Yes — mix-and-match across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and appetizers is welcome. If you need help, fill out the form at the bottom of any page to request a custom quote.

Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options are available across nearly every menu and flagged on each item.

Menu pricing covers the food. Delivery, staffing, rentals, and service fees are quoted separately based on your event.

Wedding catering includes menu design, rental design, rentals coordination, full setup, cleanup. You may opt for your wedding catering to be buffet-style, plated, or family-style, and we have a handful of cuisines for you to choose from. In addition, we have a plethora of add-on services that you can add to your order, including coffee and tea service, bartenders, passed and stationed appetizers, dessert table, table rentals, chairs, linens, florals, tablescapes, and more.

Yes, we offer mobile tastings that are complimentary for booked weddings, or available as a paid tasting before contract. If you end up signing with us, we can remove the price of the tasting from your final bill.

We offer wedding catering packages for all budgets, from $55–$120/guest depending on menu style (buffet, plated, stations) and service level. In addition, add-on services such as rentals, may increase the price per person.

Absolutely. We label every dish at the buffet and can accommodate gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and nut free dishes.

Yes, we coordinate directly with your planner, venue manager, and rental companies so service runs seamlessly.

We have actually taken on a wedding catering order as soon as ten days before the wedding, but we recommend at least 4-6 weeks in advance. Please note that our kitchen books up on weekends first, and the months of June, November, and December are particularly busy for us.

Orders over $3,000 require a 50% down deposit. The remaining balance is due 10 days prior to your event date.

We have bartenders and expert bartenders available for hire, however, we do not sell alcohol, and so you or the venue would need to provide the alcohol for us to pour.

Full-service catering includes setup, professional servers, buffet, family-style, or plated service, replenishment, and full breakdown/cleanup of catering areas. In addition, with full-service catering, we have a plethora of add-on services including coffee/tea service, passed appetizers, rentals like tables, chairs, and linens, florals, tablescapes, and more.

Typically 1 server per 25 guests for buffets and 1 per 15–20 for plated dinners, plus a captain on events of 50 or more.

Gratuity is not included and is optional for the client. All gratuities given are distributed evenly between our hard-working cooks, drivers, servers, bartenders, customer service staff, and rentals staff – everyone who is actively involved in the success of your event.

Many of our full-service packages include ceramic plates, utensils, glassware, and linens, but not all. We also offer budget-friendly packages that instead utilize elegant disposable plates, utensils, and cups.

We recommend you book your full service event at least 3-4 weeks in advance to be on the safe side, but we will accept full-service orders as late as 10 days prior to the event date. Please note that weekends book up first, and the months of June, November, and December are exceptionally busy for us.

The minimum guest count for most full-service packages is 25 guests. Smaller groups may book drop-off catering with an attendant instead.

Yes. We do not cook any of the food on-site, and so we do not need a kitchen.

Tracy and the surrounding 40-mile radius (Stockton, Modesto, Livermore, Brentwood, Manteca, Lathrop, and more) at one flat delivery rate.

A minimum of 25 boxes per meal. Boxed Lunches and Artisan Boxed Lunches allow you to mix-and-match sandwiches and wraps. Breakfast and dinner boxes, however, require a minimum of 25 of the same box.

Sealed, labeled individual boxes with utensils and napkin — ideal for grab-and-go, conferences, and outdoor events.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free boxes are clearly labeled upon request.

Cold boxes hold safely for 2 hours at room temperature; hot boxes are delivered in insulated carriers and should be served within 1 hour.

We require a minimum of 72 hours notice, but for larger orders may need at least 5 days notice.

Yes, so long as each delivery address meets our $400 minimum order. We may require an additional delivery fee for multiple addresses.

Cold breakfast and lunch boxes start $18.75; hot lunch boxes start at ~$30 per person, and hot dinner boxes start at ~$40 per person.

Yes. Weekly and monthly schedules get a dedicated coordinator and locked pricing.

November and December dates fill quickly. Book 3-5 weeks ahead for likely availability.

Yes — we cater buffet-style, family-style and plated dinners for offices of 25–400+, with full setup and staffing.

Yes. Drop-off holiday menus can be added a-la-carte for any size gathering.

Yes, with limited slots and a holiday surcharge. We are closed only two days out of the year: Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Yes — we offer tables, chairs, linens, glassware, seasonal centerpieces, florals, and holiday tablescapes.

By booking your order, you are subject to a 50% cancellation fee for orders cancelled at least 72 hours in advance. For orders cancelled with less than 72 hours notice, confirmed orders are subject to a 100% cancellation fee.

We offer centerpieces, bud vases, impact arrangements, meadows, floral arches, mantle installations, custom bloom bars, flower crown bars, balloon arches, and full tablescape design coordinated with your linens and china.

Yes. Our full offerings can be found on this page, or if you would like a comprehensive consultation, we can put together a custom quote for you.

Bud vase clusters from $95 for 3; full lush centerpieces $195-$350/table; impact arrangements $350-$600 each; tabletop broken arch set $800 (our signature statement), meadows $400-$600 each, floral installations $1350-$8500 each, mantle installations $750-$2000 per set, and custom bloom bar $48/person. We can also put together a custom quote for you if you have complex needs.

Yes, we honor specific flower lists when available and substitute like-for-like if a stem isn't in season.

While we can sometimes accept floral orders as late-notice as 10 days in advance, we recommend booking florals with us at least 3-4 weeks in advance.

Yes, setup is included, and breakdown/disposal can be added so you don't leave with buckets of stems.

Yes, you can keep the centerpieces after the event upon request, and the flowers are yours. Guests are welcome to take stems home.

We offer chiavari and resin chairs, guest tables with linens, cocktail and buffet tables, glassware, china, flatware, chafing dishes, and floral/tablescape add-ons.

Rentals always require attendant(s) for setup, safe handling, and cleanup.

We do not have a strict minimum, but we do require on-site staff for rentals. Most clients combine rentals with catering packages.

Yes, every guest table booked through us includes a standard linen. Our linens come in a plethora of color choices.

Normal wear is covered. Significant damage or loss is billed at replacement cost.

Typically same-day delivery 2–4 hours before your event and pickup that night or next morning depending on venue access.

Yes. Once you approve your quote we send a catering agreement to sign. Orders over $3,000 also require a 50% deposit to reserve the date.

Yes — guest counts and menu changes are welcome up to 10 days before your event. After that we may not be able to adjust quantities.

Our commercial kitchen and primary operations are based in Pleasanton, California. We are a service-area catering company serving events throughout the Bay Area, including Tracy and nearby communities. Our team delivers and provides full-service catering directly at offices, homes, wedding venues, and other event locations.