From workplace lunches to wedding receptions, every event comes with details that need to fall into place. Since 1994, Piazza Market Catering has helped bring them together with custom menus, staffing, rentals, delivery, and event coordination for occasions across Emeryville.
Piazza Market Catering began in 1994 with corporate events at the center of the business. Our work grew from there. Workplace lunches opened the door to weddings and full event service across the East Bay.
Majority women-owned and operated, we still believe good events need straight answers and a crew that notices what hosts might otherwise miss.
Put something within reach before dinner starts. Stuffed peppers and flaky pastries disappear fast when people talk with one hand and eat with the other. View Full Menu
A rich entrée needs a sharp counterpoint. Bring in crisp greens or roasted vegetables so every plate has somewhere lighter to go between heavier bites. View Full Menu
Chicken may play it safe, but salmon or braised beef changes the mood. Add a pasta and nobody leaves wondering where the real meal was. View Full Menu
Nobody wants a complicated lunch between meetings. A catering expert can pack sandwiches and wraps that travel neatly and still taste freshly made at noon. View Full Menu
Cookies are easy. Lemon bars get attention. Set both beside coffee and watch the guests who said they were full quietly circle back for another. View Full Menu
Breakfast should arrive before the first yawn becomes contagious. Bring coffee and something warm enough to make an early start feel less like a punishment. View Full Menu
When nobody has time to compare twelve side dishes, a pre-selected menu ends the debate and gets a complete lunch ordered before calendars fill up. View Full Menu
A good menu should not feel like five unrelated decisions stacked together. Our event catering services begin with your schedule and crowd, then build courses that make sense together without turning dinner into another exhausting planning marathon for the host.
Good food cannot rescue a room with missing tables. Our crew keeps the meal and setup moving together, so hosts are not making emergency calls.
“The food was incredible, the staff was amazing, and everything exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be using Piazza Market Catering & Events again!
If you’re looking for a caterer that delivers amazing food and outstanding customer service, look no further. Piazza Market Catering & Events made our event unforgettable, and we’ll definitely be booking them again”
Tell us what guests love and avoid. The menu can bend without losing its personality.
Good crews notice empty glasses and crowded tables before anyone needs to wave them over.
Need plates or linens? Add them with the food order instead of calling another vendor.
The smartest planning happens early, when small changes are easier, and nobody is rushing yet.
The honest answer is: as soon as the date stops moving. A small weekday lunch may need little runway. A large reception on a busy Saturday needs much more. Early contact protects your options for staff and rentals. Waiting will not ruin things, but it can quickly shrink available choices.
Ten guests can change a menu. Fifty can change the whole room. Headcount affects portions, serving speed, and how much equipment shows up. Give your catering specialist the best estimate you have, even if it is not final. A useful rough number beats a confident guess that doubles next week.
Usually, yes, but “can” needs a conversation behind it. A vegetarian request is not the same as a severe nut allergy. Explain exactly what each guest avoids and ask about shared equipment. Kitchens differ. Get the answer before choosing dishes, not after invitations have gone out and expectations are set.
Price tells part of the story. Ask who answers the phone when plans change and what happens after delivery. A catering company may quote less because staffing, rentals, or cleanup are missing. Read the scope line by line. The cheapest proposal can become expensive once the overlooked pieces show up.
Piazza Market Catering is a trusted San Francisco caterer offering full-service catering for breakfast, luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties, and special events with innovative cuisine and custom menu choices.
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