4 Catering Services near Seattle

Food is usually a big part of most parties. Some parties are even centered around, like barbecues or dinner and brunch parties. For these, figuring out what to serve is key to making it memorable. 

But just because you like hosting and organizing parties, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a gifted cook. I’m certainly not. If I’m preparing the party food myself I always look for easy to put together finger food options. You will hardly get an invitation from me to a dinner party for which I’ll be cooking (that’s my husband’s role). 

But for some parties, there’s just so much to take care of and to do that maybe the food is not something I want to add to the list. Sometimes, I just want to enjoy good food that I didn’t have to prepare. 

ON SAFARI FOODS

On Safari Foods is a locally owned and operated catering service with 28 years of experience and a café in SoDo, Seattle open from 11am to 2pm on weekdays. Their philosophy is based on sourcing local, humane practices and waste reduction.

Types of service provided:

  • Corporate
  • Wedding
  • Private parties ( Birthday parties, Cocktail soirees, Family reunions, Summer BBQs etc)
  • Party boxes

Features:

  • Online ordering
  • Drop-off delivery
  • Pickup
  • Staffed event

Menus available:

  • Breakfast/Brunch
  • Appetizers
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Dessert

TWELVE BASKETS

Also with a sustainable approach, Twelve Baskets is an award-winning catering service based out of Kirkland that offers a variety of menu options to match your event style.

Types of service provided:

  • Corporate
  • Wedding
  • Private parties ( Birthday parties, Cocktail soirees, Family reunions, Summer BBQs etc)
  • Party boxes

Features:

  • Online ordering
  • Drop-off delivery
  • Pickup
  • Staffed event

Menus available:

  • Breakfast/Brunch
  • Appetizers
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Dessert

ARISTA

Whether you’re hosting a cocktail reception for 50 or a plated dinner for 2000, the Seattle-based Arista offers customized solutions for you and your guests while staying within your catering budget.

Types of service provided:

  • Corporate
  • Wedding
  • Private parties ( Birthday parties, Cocktail soirees, Family reunions, Summer BBQs etc)
  • Party boxes

Features:

  • Staffed event

Menus available:

  • Breakfast/Brunch
  • Appetizers
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Dessert

Born in the beautiful island of Fiji, Navi opened his business in 2018 after working for years in the hospitality industry. With a lot of family support, Navi’s Catering Kitchen offers the full range of services you might need for your event. 

Types of service provided:

  • Corporate
  • Wedding
  • Private parties ( Birthday parties, Cocktail soirees, Family reunions, Summer BBQs etc)
  • Party boxes

Features:

  • Online ordering
  • Drop-off delivery
  • Pickup
  • Staffed event

Menus available:

  • Breakfast/Brunch
  • Appetizers
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Dessert

What about you? Have you ever hired a catering service before? Any recommendations?