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Why Your Caterer’s Farm Relationships Matter More Than Their Menu

Handheld Catering farm-to-fork seasonal grazing board with artisan cheeses, fresh fruit and rose wine — Silicon Valley catering

Every caterer says ‘locally sourced’ these days. It’s on menus, websites, and pitch decks. But sourcing locally is a transaction. Sourcing from farms you actually know. Farms whose harvest calendars you follow, whose growers you call by name. That is something different entirely. At Handheld Catering, we’ve spent years building real working relationships with ten […]

10 Beautiful Silicon Valley Venues for Your Next Event (And How to Cater Them)

Handheld Catering summer dessert station with mini pastries, fruit tarts, and rich red floral arrangements for a Bay Area event

Whether you’re planning a late-spring celebration or gearing up for a summer gathering, Silicon Valley has some of the most beautiful and diverse event venues in California. From historic Victorian estates to modern urban rooftops, the options are as varied as the events themselves. As a caterer that has served hundreds of events across the […]

From Spring into Summer: How Handheld Catering’s Farm Partnerships Keep Every Season Fresh

Handheld Catering herb-crusted salmon with broccolini and mashed potatoes at a Bay Area wedding, by Ken Hamel Photo

Silicon Valley was once called the “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” a landscape of cherry orchards, apricot groves, and berry farms that stretched from San Jose to Palo Alto. The tech boom transformed the land, but the agricultural roots of this region run deep. At Handheld Catering, we believe those roots are worth honoring, and right […]