Bella Pasta is a Fresno catering company that specializes in Italian cuisine. The business serves a large selection of appetizers, antipasto trays, sandwiches, entrees, and salads. The restaurant has a menu of hand-selected Italian wines. Customers have praised Bella Pasta for its reasonable prices, great location, and phenomenal service.
Campagnia has been serving Fresno clients for more than 15 years. The Fresno catering company won Best Fine Dining Restaurant and Best Watering Hole from the California Restaurant Association and Diner's Choice 2015 from OpenTable. The business caters birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, weddings, corporate dinners, business meetings, and other occasions. Clients have praised Campagnia for its consistently good food and service.
Classic Catering at 625 serves parties of up to 2,000 in the Fresno area. Founded in 1986, The company caters in its 300-person banquet hall or offsite with buffets or full-service labor. The business also delivers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The company carries rental items including tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware, and stemware in a variety of colors and styles. Clients attest to Classic Catering's perfect presentation, amazing service, and memorable food.
Eat It Up specializes in corporate catering services including workplace breakfasts, business lunch meetings, special event dinners, buffets, and educational workshops. The business uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to cook a variety of American and vegetarian dishes. The chef has worked in the food industry for more than 15 years. Customers have praised Eat It Up for its accommodating staff and delicious food.
Max's Bistro and Bar has been serving the Fresno area since 1997. The business serves lunch, dinner, and dessert and coordinates wine pairings with the dinner menu. The restaurant won OpenTable's Diners' Choice 2016 and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016. The business has also been featured in Fresno Magazine. Customers say that Max's Bistro and Bar has attentive, professional staff and quality service.
Ovidio is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has served the area since 1979. The Fresno company serves up to 80 people at local events and serves appetizers, salads, paninis, pasta trays, entrees, and pizzas. The restaurant hosts weekly events such as happy hours, ladies nights, and karaoke nights. Customers have praised Ovidio for its quality customer service and delicious food.
Papi's Mex Grill serves casual Mexican food including fajitas, chile rellenos, homemade tortillas, burritos, and calle tacos. For catering events, the business serves custom party trays and combination platters. Customers say that Papi's Mex Grill has quality customer service, delicious meals and desserts, and fair prices.
Pardini's has been serving Fresno customers since 1958. The company caters wedding receptions, office parties, cocktail parties, and other special occasions. Clients say the business has reliable, professional staff and amazing food. Pardini's serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, hors d'oeuvres, and barbeque fare, and allows for pick up and delivery. The menus include china, linen, silverware, and glassware.
Phoenician Garden Restaurant is a family-owned and operated Mediterranean bar and grill. The Fresno company caters events such as business meetings or private parties. The business uses fresh ingredients in its entrees, appetizers, desserts, and salads. The restaurant has been featured The Culture Trip and was rated One of the Best 10 Restaurants in Fresno. Customers say that Phoenician Garden Restaurant has amazing food and service.
The Elbow Room has been serving the Fresno area since 1955. The restaurant uses locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and beef in its recipes and caters any kind of local event. The company's menu features fares for any kind of appetite, with entree salads, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, steaks, and specialty meats. The Elbow Room's banquet facilities can be rented for special occasions.
Yosemite Falls Cafe specializes in grilled food. The business caters corporate luncheons, corporate parties, tailgate parties, and BBQs with homestyle cooking. The cafe hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including karaoke nights, DJ events, and live bands. Customers have praised Yosemite Falls Cafe for its great customer service and tasty dishes with a variety of different options.
Getting leads for any business can be tough, but there's no better asset than word of mouth. The best way to get new customers is to make sure you always offer top-level service to the ones you already have, so they recommend you to friends and family in the future.
The amount your catering business makes per event depends entirely on how much you charge for your food minus the cost of expenses, such as staffing and materials. These are all details to be worked out in your business plan, but a good rule of thumb is to walk away with at least enough profit to cover the time you spent earning it. The average salary for a caterer is between $18,000 and $42,000 per year.
There are several licenses required to run a catering business. In addition to a basic business license (BBL), you may also need a county or city license for food handling and a safety certification. A liquor license is not a necessity but common for caterers who plan on serving weddings and other large parties.
