Oakland Catering Company

Oakland Catering Company handles workplace breakfasts and lunches, nonprofit and corporate events, birthdays, memorials, holiday parties and weddings. Orders range from hot or chilled drop-off platters to staffed buffets, plated dinners and family-style meals. The company also offers florals, tablescape design, rentals of tables, chairs, linens and glassware, and boxed meals for meetings and staggered shifts.

Most drop-off orders need at least 72 hours of notice and carry a $400 food minimum, while staffed events are best booked several weeks ahead. Many menu items accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free needs, and serious allergies are discussed directly before the menu is confirmed. The business does not supply alcohol, but its bartenders can serve drinks the client provides. It is based in Oakland and serves neighborhoods including Downtown, Rockridge and Temescal.