Catering companies in Oakland, CA
TopCaterers lists 9 catering companies serving Oakland, CA. 1 offer drop-off and 2 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (1). Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Plated (2), Full service (1) |
| County | Alameda |
| City population | 436,504 |
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What Oakland caterers offer
Oakland has 9 caterers listed on TopCaterers, all of them based in the city. Most of them take on weddings (6 of 9), with corporate events next (5). On the menu side you will find Italian (2), desserts (1), Indian (1) and Mediterranean (1); the other 5 don't name one, so describe the menu you want when you ask for quotes. Service styles mentioned include cocktail receptions (4), bar service (3) and plated dinners (3). Dietary tags: vegan (2) and vegetarian (1).
Events
- Weddings 6
- Corporate events 5
- Holiday parties 2
- Baby showers 1
- Birthday parties 1
- Funerals and repasts 1
- Parties 1
Cuisines
- Italian 2
- Dessert 1
- Indian 1
- Mediterranean 1
- Pizza 1
Service styles
- Cocktail receptions 4
- Bar service 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Boxed lunches 2
- Event staffing 2
- Buffets 1
- Drop-off delivery 1
- Full-service (staffed) events 1
Dietary
- Vegan 2
- Vegetarian 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 9; one caterer can carry several tags. 5 also describe their food as American.
More California cities with caterers
- Berkeley 8 caterers · 5 mi
- San Francisco 23 caterers · 8 mi
- Hayward 6 caterers · 14 mi
- San Jose 19 caterers · 38 mi
- Sacramento 12 caterers · 68 mi
- Fresno 12 caterers · 155 mi
Catering by event in Oakland
Catering in Oakland: common questions
How many caterers serve Oakland?
9 caterers are listed for Oakland, CA on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in California, Berkeley has 8, San Francisco has 23 and Hayward has 6.
What cuisines are available in Oakland?
Listings serving Oakland are tagged Italian (2), Dessert (1), Indian (1), Mediterranean (1) and Pizza (1). The other 5 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Oakland cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (6), corporate events (5), holiday parties (2), baby showers (1), birthday parties (1) and funerals and repasts (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Oakland?
Use Get free quotes on this page. The form asks for the event type, rough guest count and city, plus optional date, service style and budget per person. We pass it to up to 5 matching caterers that serve Oakland, and they reply to you directly. It is free and there is no obligation. Leave “Also ask for sealed bids” ticked and up to 8 caterers can also send a sealed bid with a total and per-person price.
Which caterers in Oakland deliver without staff?
1 of the 9 caterers listed in Oakland offer drop-off catering, where food arrives hot in disposable chafers with serving utensils and the caterer leaves. It is the cheapest way to feed a group and needs no gratuity or staffing charge. Filter the results on this page by “Drop-off” to see only those companies.
Can caterers in Oakland handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Of the caterers listed here, 1 offer vegan menus. Give final allergy and dietary counts at least two weeks before the event. For a guest with celiac disease, ask specifically about separate prep surfaces and utensils rather than just gluten-free ingredients, and for strict kosher or halal observance ask which certifying body the kitchen works under.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Oakland?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Oakland, CA, 1 to 2 weeks is usually enough. For a large corporate event allow 2 to 3 months, and for a wedding allow 9 to 12 months, since the best caterers in any metro book their Saturday dates first. December and the May-June graduation window are the hardest times of year to book late. Many caterers will take rush orders inside 72 hours for a fee, and repast catering is routinely arranged in under 48 hours.
How much does catering cost per person?
Nationally, drop-off trays and boxed meals commonly run about $15 to $30 per person, a buffet with setup about $25 to $55 per person, and a full-service event with staff and plated or stationed food about $50 to $150 per person or more. The three things that move the number most are service style, protein choice and guest count. Drop-off is cheaper than full service because there is no staffing, rentals or gratuity. Below roughly 40 guests, most caterers charge a flat minimum instead of a per-head rate.