What Is Event Catering?

Event catering is the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food for special occasions. It can include weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, quinceañeras, retirement parties, housewarming events, and other life events that you want to make memorable for your guests.

What Is The Advantage of Hiring An Event Caterer For Your Cocktail Party?

If you are having a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of an important project or to announce the inauguration of an event, then you should consider using an event catering service. This is a great way to make your guests feel welcome and have a good time..

What Type of Events Need Event Catering?

In the world of event catering, you'll find a wide variety of events that need to have food and beverages served. These include big social gatherings, major sporting events and other public events that involve large numbers of people.

Does It Matter What Your Budget & Equipment Needs Are?

When planning an event, it's important to understand your budget and the necessary equipment that will be needed. Not all events require the same level of catering, so it's important to get a feel for what you're willing to spend.

What Are Factors To Consider When Choosing An Event Caterer?

The food is a big part of the experience at any event, so it's important to hire a caterer with good taste and a high level of professionalism. You also want a caterer who can handle any special requests you might have and is willing to work with you to achieve your vision.

Is It Ideal To Get Caterers For Corporate Events?

Whether you are planning a buffet or a sit down dinner, it's important to choose a caterer that can meet your specific needs. Consider the theme and style of the event, and the number of attendees.

What Are The Benefits Of Hiring An Event Designer?

Having an event designed by an experienced professional will help you to ensure that your event is successful. They will be able to find the right venue, catering services and other important elements for your event.

Bay Area Catering Services

Catering and Event Planning Services We Offer

FULL-SERVICE EVENT PRODUCTION

Hosting a large group? Cooking on site? Need full service event production with audio/video and all of the works? Our serving personnel, event planners and trained chefs will do everything required to create the perfect event so you can relax and enjoy the occasion. Event staff hours will be charged based on your specific event details. Most events require two-hour set up and a one hour clean up in addition to your actual event time.

CORPORATE & OFFICE EVENTS

Having previously served some of the Silicon Valley’s most successful tech companies, Chef Figone understands the demands and needs of a fast-paced, network oriented environment. Food nourishes the body and mind, and can help reinvigorate any meeting, event, or conference attendee. Handheld provides fresh, healthy and fun options, with attention paid to any dietary needs or concerns. Whether it is a company holiday party, a boxed lunch delivery at the office or a business meeting, please consider Handheld Catering for all your food service needs.

WEDDINGS

Handheld Catering knows that a wedding is a special day for a couple. With a respected party and wedding planner in close communication to explain the ins and outs of your celebration, we are sure to make your vision become a reality.

Handheld Catering believes in seasonal, Farm to Fork catering, and with our mobile equipment your event can take place anywhere!

Hakone Gardens
The Rengstorff House
Blanco Urban Venue in San Jose
Glasshouse in San Jose
Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto
Los Altos History Museum

EXECUTIVE SET UPS

Looking for an elevated presentation but don’t want staff? An Executive Set Up is a delivery option that provides more than just a drop off. Our Executive Set Up delivery team will come to your location and set up your food using linens, chafers, decorative serving platters and risers. Additional fees may include rental of chafers, linens, and pick up of the equipment. Executive Set Ups are scheduled within a one-hour window of your choice.

Delivery orders

Want us to come to you? Delivery orders are perfect for a more casual type of entertaining. Our trained delivery staff will assist with basic set up and ensure that your order is on time. All items are sent in disposable containers and platters. Delivery charges are based on time of delivery and location and scheduled within a 45 minute window of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Food Catering Services

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers!

FAQ

Q: Can I make up my own menu or make changes in your menus?

A: We would love to help you create a special menu just for your event. All of the menus on this website are completely customizable, you are welcome to make any additions or changes you prefer. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will make your vision become reality.

Q: Can you provide rental items for my event?

A: Not only can we arrange for the rental of the usual party items such as tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and silverware, but we also have access to fine china, crystal, and specialty linens. We can also arrange for larger items such as canopies, stages, dance floors and more.

Q: What type of events do you cater?

A: Whether you need catering for something casual or formal, we do it all! Events include but are not limited to corporate event catering, wedding catering, wedding rehearsals, private events, family functions, and catering for large group events of up to 1,000 people. For formal event catering, we offer an extravagant plated service with high-end ingredients.

What our clients say:

Used these guys for a few holiday events this year. The food was awesome, great service and the staff was super friendly. I'll be using them again for future events for sure!

Fantastic service from a truly well run company, with phenomenal food that is second to none.

Great to work with, on time and great food. Creative and delicious menu, everyone was pleased. Will definitely use again.

Excellent Catering Company, Amazing Food, Amazing Staff, I highly recommend this company.

I have used this service before and the staff was kind and professional with quality food I look forward to using handheld catering service again in the future