"To this day, our guests still RAVE about the food and experience"
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Corporate Events
Menlo Catering:
Over 20 years of high-end catering experience
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Serving San Jose, CA and the wider Bay Area
Serving San Jose, CA and the wider Bay Area
Quality Catering You Can Rely On
Quality Catering You Can Rely On
— Mayumi Bernardo, San Jose
— Mayumi Bernardo, San Jose
"To this day, our guests still RAVE about the food and experience"
Tailored menus that fit your vision & needs
Tailored menus that fit your vision & needs
Serving you with in-house chefs, servers & bartenders
Serving you with in-house chefs, servers & bartenders
Working with major rental companies & coordinating for you
Tailored menus that fit your vision & needs
Serving you with in-house chefs, servers & bartenders
Working with major rental companies & coordinating for you
Private Events
From birthdays to anniversaries and intimate home gatherings: you host the moment, we'll take care of everything.
Menus tailored to your needs
& prepared by our in-house chefs
Full service by our experienced,
in-house servers & bartenders
We work with major rental companies & can seamlessly coordinate your full event
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Event: Birthday Celebration
Location: Private residence, Palo Alto
Guest Count: 35 guests
Service style: Passed appetizers + small bites station
Timeline:
4:30 PM - Team arrives for setup (kitchen, buffet, bar)
6:00 PM - Guests arrive, cocktails begin
6:15 PM - Passed appetizers start
7:00 PM - Small bite stations open
8:30 PM - Dessert service
9:30 PM - Cleanup and breakdown
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Wedding Events
From the big day of a wedding reception to rehearsal dinners and bridal showers: this is your time to enjoy, and our job to wow.
Menus tailored to your needs
& prepared by our in-house chefs
Full service by our experienced,
in-house servers & bartenders
We work with major rental companies & can seamlessly coordinate your full event
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Location: Outdoor venue, Los Gatos
Event: Wedding Reception
Guest Count: 120 guests
Service style: Plated dinner, dessert, cocktails, appetizers
Timeline:
2:00 PM - Setup and kitchen prep begins
5:00 PM - Ceremony starts
5:45 PM - Cocktail hour with appetizers
7:00 PM - Guests seated for dinner
7:15 PM - Plated dinner service begins
8:30 PM - Dessert + speeches
10:00 PM - Cleanup
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Corporate Events
We'll handle every service detail of your company event—so it runs smoothly and gives your team & clients an experience they'll appreciate.
Menus tailored to your needs
& prepared by our in-house chefs
Full service by our experienced,
in-house servers & bartenders
We work with major rental companies & can seamlessly coordinate your full event
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Location: Office campus, San Jose
Event: Corporate Lunch Event
Guest Count: 80 guests
Service style: Lunch buffet
Timeline:
10:00 AM - Team arrives on-site & begins setup
12:00 PM - Lunch buffet service starts
12:45 PM - Peak of service
1:30 PM - Service wraps
2:00 PM - Cleanup and breakdown
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We're available 7 days a week during business hours. Wherever you are in the Bay Area—from San Jose to Mill Valley and Gilroy—we're here for you.
Call us directly,
or send an inquiry
to get a call-back
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Tell us what you envision for your event. We'll discuss menus types and service options that fit your needs—before wrapping up with a custom quote.
We'll discuss your event, share menus + a custom quote
Step 3
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We'll finalize your menu—including dietary restrictions & special requests—confirm timelines, and start coordinating rentals & outside vendors as needed. A 50% deposit secures your event date.
Details are finalized.
We coordinate rentals & vendors for your event
Step 4
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Before your event, we'll have a final check-in in case you have changes. On the day, our experienced in-house staff will set up everything, delight your guests, and handle cleanup—so you can just enjoy and relax.
Final check-in. Our staff arrives on Event Day, ready to impress
Step 1
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We're available 7 days a week during business hours. Wherever you are in the Bay Area—from San Jose to Mill Valley and Gilroy—we're here for you.
Call us directly,
or send an inquiry
to get a call-back
Step 2
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Tell us what you envision for your event. We'll discuss menus types and service options that fit your needs—before wrapping up with a custom quote.
We'll discuss your event, share menus + a custom quote
Step 3
Read Less
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We'll finalize your menu—including dietary restrictions & special requests—confirm timelines, and start coordinating rentals & outside vendors as needed. A 50% deposit secures your event date.
Details are finalized.
We coordinate rentals & vendors for your event
Step 4
Read Less
Read More
Before your event, we'll have a final check-in in case you have changes. On the day, our experienced in-house staff will set up everything, delight your guests, and handle cleanup—so you can just enjoy and relax.
Final check-in. Our staff arrives on Event Day, ready to impress
— Mayumi Bernardo, San Jose
"The food was outstanding, the table settings were pristine, and our guests felt so well taken care of"
"The food was outstanding, the table settings were pristine, and our guests felt so well taken care of"
Our specialty:
High-end menus,
tailored to your needs
Our specialty:
High-end menus,
tailored to your needs
Soup or Salad
Starters
Desserts
After Dinner
Meyer lemon zest, fresno chili, citrus aioli, caviar
Milk chocolate custard, crème fraîche, cocoa nibs, sea salt, orange chantilly
Caramelized onion, Gilroy garlic, basil, crème fraîche, parmesan crisp
Bagna cauda, parmesan, anchovy, watercress, Caesar dressing, lemon zest, radish
Whipped goat cheese, caramelized beets, pistachio crumble, micro greens, sherry vinaigrette, blood orange
Dungeness Crab Cake
Espresso Pot de Crème
Early Spring Tomato Soup
Charred Petite Romaine
Coffee with house-made biscotti and shortbread
Beetroot Tart
Carrot purée, Brussels sprout gratin, parmesan, gruyère, red wine demi-glace
CAB Filet Mignon
Whipped potatoes, bacon lardons, braised turnips, chicken jus
Cast Iron Mary’s Chicken
Entrées
Other Menus
Family-Style
Greek Dinner
Cocktail-Style Reception
Breakfast & Brunch
3-6 Course
Platted Dinner
Buffets: Mexican, Steakhouse, BBQ
Entrées
Signature
Experiences
Wood-Fired Pizza Experience
Taco & Street Food Experience
Brazilian Steakhouse Experience
Brick oven pizzas crafted on-site and served continuously
Chef-manned stations with tacos, quesadillas, and bold flavors
Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats carved by chefs
Coastal Crab Boil Experience
Italian Pasta Bar Experience
Live Paella Experience
A lively, communal seafood experience with bold flavors and hands-on dining
Fresh pasta finished to order with house-made sauces
Large-format paella cooked in front of guests with rich, shareable flavors
What Customers Say
What Customers Say
Art Tad-y
"We went with Menlo Catering for our wedding, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made… Honestly, booking with Menlo made my wife the happiest and most relaxed bride that day, which says everything…"
Francesca Bootman
"They’re the best catering company we’ve worked with…Everything was on time, the food tasted great, and the staff was friendly from start to finish. What really stood out was that they even brought a few extra items as a surprise…"
Yadira Espinoza
"Absolutely blown away! Many guests mentioned it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a party. The staff was professional, attentive, and handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to actually enjoy our own event. Highly recommend!"
Art Tad-y
"We went with Menlo Catering for our wedding, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made… Honestly, booking with Menlo made my wife the happiest and most relaxed bride that day, which says everything…"
Francesca Bootman
"They’re the best catering company we’ve worked with…Everything was on time, the food tasted great, and the staff was friendly from start to finish. What really stood out was that they even brought a few extra items as a surprise…"
Yadira Espinoza
"Absolutely blown away! Many guests mentioned it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a party. The staff was professional, attentive, and handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to actually enjoy our own event. Highly recommend!"
Menlo Catering
The Best Caters in the Bay Area
Menlo Catering
Over 20 years of experience in creating unforgettable events
Over 20 years of experience in creating unforgettable events
Private Events Wedding Event
Corporate Events
Wedding Events
Private Events Wedding Event
Corporate Events
Corporate Events
Private Events Wedding Event
Corporate Events
Private Events
Private Events Wedding Event
Corporate Events
Private Events Wedding Event
Corporate Events
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Menlo Catering 2026
Serving San Jose, CA and the wider Bay Area
Quality Catering You Can Rely On
"To this day, our guests still RAVE about the food and experience"
— Mayumi Bernardo, San Jose
Menlo Catering
Get A Custom Quote Today
20+ years of catering for private events, wedding events & corporate events
From birthdays to anni-versaries and intimate home gatherings: you host the moment, we'll take care of everything.
Private Events
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Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Professional Catering
With Tailored Menus
In-house Team Serving You & Your Guests
Add-on: Rentals & Event Coordination
Customize your menu, across 8 cuisines, to fit your event vision & any dietary restrictions
From our chefs to servers & bartenders, our experienced staff are always serving you
Use our network of major rental companies & coordination of external vendors to plan your private event stress-free
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Event: Birthday Celebration for 35 guests, at a private residence in Palo Alto
Timeline:
4:30 PM - Team arrives for setup (kitchen, buffet, bar)
6:00 PM - Guests arrive, cocktails begin
6:15 PM - Passed appetizers start
7:00 PM - Small bite stations open
8:30 PM - Dessert service
9:30 PM - Cleanup and breakdown
Service style: Passed appetizers + small bites station
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From the big day of a wedding reception to rehearsal dinners and bridal showers: this is your time to enjoy, and our job to wow.
Wedding Events
Read More
Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Professional Catering
With Tailored Menus
In-house Team Serving You & Your Guests
Add-on: Rentals & Event Coordination
Customize your menu, across 8 cuisines, to fit your event vision & any dietary restrictions
From our chefs to servers & bartenders, our experienced staff are always serving you
Use our network of major rental companies & coordination of external vendors to plan your private event stress-free
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Event: Birthday Celebration for 35 guests, at a private residence in Palo Alto
Timeline:
4:30 PM - Team arrives for setup (kitchen, buffet, bar)
6:00 PM - Guests arrive, cocktails begin
6:15 PM - Passed appetizers start
7:00 PM - Small bite stations open
8:30 PM - Dessert service
9:30 PM - Cleanup and breakdown
Service style: Passed appetizers + small bites station
Read Less
We'll handle every service detail of your company event—giving your team & clients an experience they'll appreciate.
Corporate Events
Read More
Service Details
Sample Itinerary
Professional Catering
With Tailored Menus
In-house Staff Serving Your Team & Clients
Add-on: Rentals & Event Coordination
Customize your menu, across 8 cuisines, to fit your event vision & any dietary restrictions
From our chefs to servers & bartenders, our experienced staff are always serving you
Use our network of major rental companies & coordination of external vendors to plan your corporate event stress-free
Extras: Live-Action Chef Stations & More
Event: Corporate Lunch
Guest Count: 80 guests
Location: Office Campus in San Jose
Timeline:
10:00 AM - Team arrives on-site & begins setup
12:00 PM - Lunch buffet service starts
12:45 PM - Peak of service
1:30 PM - Service wraps
2:00 PM - Cleanup and breakdown
Service style: Lunch Buffet
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"The food was outstanding, the table settings were pristine, and our guests felt so well taken care of"
— Mayumi Bernardo, San Jose
Serving you with our in-house chefs, servers & bartenders
Tailored menus that fit your event's vision & guest needs
Working with major rental companies &
coordinating for you
Step 1
Read Less
Read More
Call us directly,
or send an inquiry to get a call-back
We're available 7 days a week during business hours. Wherever you are in the Bay Area—from San Jose to Mill Valley and Gilroy—we're here for you.
Step 2
Read Less
Read More
We'll discuss your event, share menus + a custom quote
Tell us what you envision for your event. We'll discuss menus types and service options that fit your needs, before wrapping up with a custom quote.
Step 3
Read Less
Read More
Details are finalized.
We coordinate rentals/vendors for your event
We'll finalize your menu—including dietary restrictions & special requests—confirm timelines, and start coordinating rentals & outside vendors as needed. A 50% deposit secures your event date.
Step 4
Read Less
Read More
Final check-in. Our staff arrives on Event Day, ready to impress
Before your event, we'll have a final check-in in case you have changes. On the day, our experienced in-house staff will set up everything, delight your guests, and handle cleanup—so you can just enjoy and relax.
Entrées
Signature
Experiences
Other
Menus
Wood-Fired Pizza Experience
Taco & Street Food Experience
Brazilian Steakhouse Experience
Brick oven pizzas crafted on-site and served continuously
Chef-manned stations with tacos, quesadillas, and bold flavors
Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats carved by chefs
Coastal Crab Boil Experience
Italian Pasta Bar Experience
Live Paella Experience
A lively, communal seafood experience with bold flavors and hands-on dining
Fresh pasta finished to order with house-made sauces
Large-format paella cooked in front of guests with rich, shareable flavors
Mexican Buffet
Steakhouse Buffet
BBQ Buffet
Breakfast & Brunch
Cocktail-Style Reception
3-6 Course Platted Dinner
Family-Style Greek Dinner
Our specialty:
High-end menus, tailored to your needs
What Customers Say
Art Tad-y
"We went with Menlo Catering for our wedding, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made… Honestly, booking with Menlo made my wife the happiest and most relaxed bride that day, which says everything…"
Francesca Bootman
"They’re the best catering company we’ve worked with…Everything was on time, the food tasted great, and the staff was friendly from start to finish. What really stood out was that they even brought a few extra items as a surprise…"
Yadira Espinoza
"Absolutely blown away! Many guests mentioned it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a party. The staff was professional, attentive, and handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to actually enjoy our own event. Highly recommend!"
Get A Custom Quote Today
20+ years of catering for private events, wedding events & corporate events
Menlo Catering
The Best Caters in the Bay Area
Menlo Catering 2026.
All Rights Reserved.