Representing a New Era - A Milestone Celebration
Licensed & Insured · HACCP Certified · Health Permit #PT0488026 · Serving the Bay Area since 2012
A Room Full of People Who Built Something. A Meal Worthy of the Moment.
A ribbon cutting is more than a photo opportunity. It's the moment a company publicly declares: we're here, we're real, and we built something worth celebrating. When a client invited 40 of their closest partners, investors, and team members to their new Santa Clara headquarters for a grand opening celebration, the food had to match the weight of the occasion.
Not a buffet. Not boxed lunches. A fully curated passed reception — executed with the precision of a fine dining service, in a brand-new space that had never hosted an event before. Handheld Catering was called to make it look effortless. That's exactly what they delivered.
No Second Chances at a Grand Opening.
Design the Room. Design the Menu. Design the Moment.
Anna P. and Dan Figone approached this as two inseparable problems: how the space should feel, and what the food should say. Both answers had to be right simultaneously.
Every Detail Placed With Intention.
Anna P. coordinated the full venue setup — working directly with the client to map the reception flow, guest arrival sequence, and presentation layout. Large white floral arrangements with fresh kumquats and trailing greenery anchored the tablescape, paired with deep green linens and warm wood accents that reflected the brand's visual identity.
Dan Figone developed the menu as a deliberate counterpoint to standard reception food. Every item was composed — not assembled. The Mille-Feuille Potato with Caviar required multiple preparation steps and precise plating timed to service. The Seafood Tartar Stack was built to order. Stuffed Figs arrived chilled to order on gold trays. Nothing was an afterthought.
The result was a reception that felt curated from the moment guests walked in — not catered. That distinction mattered to the client. And it shows.
Invisible Until It Needed to Be Seen.
The best catering at an event like this goes unnoticed — guests focus on the moment, not the logistics. Handheld executed three simultaneous systems to make that happen.
"Handheld made our grand opening feel like the milestone it truly was. Every detail — from the florals to the food — was exactly right. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the Mille-Feuille Potato. We couldn't have asked for a better partner."— Client, Santa Clara Headquarters · Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
A Grand Opening That Felt Grand.
A ribbon cutting is a one-time event. There's no dress rehearsal, no chance to re-do the first impression. Handheld Catering understood that assignment — and delivered a reception that the client's team still references as the benchmark for what their events should look and feel like.
The People Behind the Perfect First Impression.
A grand opening demands a team that understands both precision and hospitality. Handheld brought three of their most experienced people to make it happen.
A New Era, Beautifully Served.
This Is What Handheld Does for Your Most Important Events.
The Milestone Celebration is where Handheld's full-service capabilities come together — planning, culinary design, presentation, and execution all in one team.
High-Stakes Hospitality in a Silicon Valley Parking Lot
Your Milestone Deserves a Meal to Match.
Grand openings, ribbon cuttings, investor receptions — Handheld brings full-service catering and event design to your most important moments. Tell us what you're planning.
Handheld Catering and Events is a local Bay Area Catering company that uses fresh locally grown produce and meat whenever possible for all their events. Servicing the Bay Area; Handheld Catering and Events can cater your next event in style.
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- Handheld Catering and Events
- info@handheldcatering.com
- Santa Clara
- 1725 De La Cruz Blvd #1 Santa Clara CA 95050
- (408) 692-4782
- San Jose
- 99 S. Almaden Blvd. #659 San Jose, CA 95113
- (408) 465-0466
Licensed & Insured • Food Safety HACCP Certified • Health Permit #PT0488026 • CA Green Business Certified • SV Chamber of Commerce Member
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