San Francisco Bay Area

Wedding Catering in the Bay Area

Your wedding day deserves food that moves people. Full-service wedding catering for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and every celebration in between β€” crafted with seasonal Bay Area ingredients and flawless hospitality.

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Trusted by couples across San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and the Peninsula

Wedding Catering for Every Celebration

From an intimate rehearsal dinner to a grand reception for 500, our Bay Area wedding caterer team brings the same care to every moment of your wedding weekend.

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Receptions

The centerpiece of your wedding day. Multi-course plated dinners, elegant family-style feasts, or curated food stations β€” each designed around your vision and your venue's flow.

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Rehearsal Dinners

Set the tone the night before with an intimate dinner for your closest family and friends. Relaxed yet refined, with menus that feel personal and unhurried.

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Bridal Showers

Beautiful brunch spreads, afternoon tea service, or cocktail-style gatherings. Light, seasonal menus that make the guest of honor feel celebrated.

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Engagement Parties

Kick off your journey together with passed appetizers, wine pairings, and a menu that tells your story. From backyard gatherings to rooftop soirΓ©es.

How It Works

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Consultation

Share your wedding vision β€” date, venue, guest count, style, and any culinary dreams. We respond with a tailored proposal and pricing within 48 hours.

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Tasting

Sit down with our chef for a complimentary tasting of your custom menu. Refine dishes, finalize courses, and nail down every detail β€” from canapΓ© to cake accompaniment.

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Your Day

Our team arrives early, handles everything, and disappears when the job is done. An on-site captain coordinates with your planner, DJ, and venue so you never think about food logistics.

What's Included

Custom seasonal menu design
Complimentary tasting for the couple
Professional service staff & bartenders
On-site event captain
Complete setup and breakdown
Plates, flatware, glassware, linens
Dietary accommodation (vegan, GF, etc.)
Vendor coordination with your planner
Venue logistics and timeline planning
Post-event cleanup

Bar packages, specialty rentals, late-night bites, and floral arrangements available as add-ons.

Why Couples Choose High Touch

Wedding catering in San Francisco and the Bay Area means navigating diverse venues, microclimates, and guest lists that span the globe. Here is what sets us apart as a Bay Area wedding caterer.

We source directly from Northern California farms and ranches β€” Marin Sun Farms, Dirty Girl Produce, Hog Island Oysters β€” because great reception catering starts with ingredients that do not need to hide behind heavy sauces. Every wedding menu we build is seasonal, which means a September harvest dinner looks completely different from a February celebration, and both feel intentional.

Our rehearsal dinner catering is designed to feel like a different experience from the reception β€” more relaxed, more personal, often family-style. Couples tell us it becomes one of the most memorable meals of the entire weekend. We also handle bridal showers and engagement parties, giving you a single culinary partner from the first toast to the last dance.

Premium wedding catering in the Bay Area typically runs $150-$250 per person, and that reflects the quality of ingredients, the caliber of service staff, and the level of coordination required to execute a flawless wedding meal. We are transparent about pricing from the first conversation β€” no hidden fees, no surprise line items after the contract is signed.

Wedding Catering FAQ

Common questions from couples planning their Bay Area wedding

How much does wedding catering cost in the Bay Area?

Wedding catering in the San Francisco Bay Area typically ranges from $150 to $250 per person for premium full-service catering. This includes a custom seasonal menu, professional service staff, setup, breakdown, and all serviceware. Cocktail-hour-only packages start lower, while lavish multi-course plated dinners with wine pairings and late-night bites can exceed $250 per person. Sales tax, a 10% service charge, and optional gratuity are added separately.

How far in advance should I book wedding catering?

We recommend booking your wedding caterer 6 to 12 months before your wedding date. Peak wedding season in the Bay Area runs from May through October, and popular dates book quickly. For weekend weddings during peak season, 9-12 months is ideal. Weekday or off-season weddings can sometimes be booked with 3-4 months notice. Early booking gives us time for a complimentary tasting and thorough menu refinement.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions at a wedding?

Absolutely. We handle vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, kosher-style, halal, and complex multi-allergen requirements. For weddings, we design menus where the majority of dishes are naturally inclusive so guests with dietary needs enjoy the same beautiful courses as everyone else. We work with you to collect guest dietary information in advance and label every dish with allergen details.

What areas do you serve for wedding catering?

We provide wedding catering across the entire San Francisco Bay Area β€” including San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Marin County, the Peninsula (Woodside, Atherton, Palo Alto), the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek), and South Bay (San Jose, Los Gatos). We cater at private estates, vineyards, hotels, event venues, and outdoor locations throughout the region.

What is included in your wedding catering service?

Full-service wedding catering includes a personal consultation, custom seasonal menu design, a complimentary tasting for the couple, all food preparation with locally sourced ingredients, professional service staff, complete setup and breakdown, all serviceware, an on-site event captain, vendor coordination with your planner and venue, and post-event cleanup. Bar service, specialty rentals, and floral arrangements can be added.

Lena Zakharova
Crafted by Lena & Salsa
Every wedding menu is personally curated by our founder Lena, with Salsa keeping her company through every tasting and planning session. We believe the food at your wedding should feel as personal as your vows β€” thoughtful, intentional, and made with love for the people who matter most to you.

Ready to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable?

Tell us about your wedding and we'll send a custom proposal within 48 hours. No obligation, no cookie-cutter menus β€” just honest conversation about your vision.

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