Celebrations Worth Savoring
From a milestone birthday under string lights to a black-tie fundraiser beneath crystal chandeliers, every gathering deserves food that matches the moment. Wolfgang Puck Catering brings restaurant caliber cuisine, meticulous planning, and warm hospitality to social events of every size, because the best celebrations are the ones your guests still talk about.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
Great social event catering starts with great ingredients. Our menus are built around the ripest tomato, the sweetest strawberry, the most aromatic truffle: the kind of details that turn a passed appetizer into a memory. Picture perfectly crafted one-bite mini cheeseburgers passed as guests arrive, or a chef-attended steakhouse carving station slicing to order as your guests watch. Our teams move seamlessly between service styles, from cocktail parties with hors d'oeuvres and chef-attended stations to themed buffets, family-style dinners, or formal plated meals, so your event feels curated from the first bite to the last.
OCCASIONS WE CELEBRATE
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS
From an intimate dinner featuring perfectly braised short ribs to a full backyard celebration.
ENGAGEMENT PARTIES & ANNIVERSARIES
Think champagne toasts paired with mini chicken and waffles.
GRADUATIONS & RETIREMENTS
Festive, family-style spreads built around barbeque classics.
HOLIDAY GATHERINGS & REUNIONS
Seasonal menus featuring hand formed tortelloni, warmed by the spirit of the season.
FUNDRAISERS & GALAS
Elevated small bites like smoked salmon blini, designed to impress from the first course.
DESTINATION EVENTS
Great food travels well when it's in the right hands. Our destination event catering team brings the same ingredient-driven craft and hospitality to venues around the world: a cliffside dinner featuring wood grilled branzino, a garden reception with passed crostini topped with jewel toned vegetables, a ballroom finale of seasonal produce topped miniature cakes. With decades of experience navigating unique venues, logistics, and locations, we make it possible to gather your favorite people anywhere in the world, without compromising on flavor.
HOW IT WORKS
Planning a social event should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Here's what to expect:
Share your date, guest count, and style, from casual to formal.
Tell us your vision
Work with our culinary team to build a menu around your must-haves, dietary needs, and seasonal ingredients.
Taste and customize
From staffing to stations to timing, our team manages the full experience onsite.
Leave the details to us
Celebrate
FAQS
Our social event catering packages typically include menu planning, food and beverage service, staffing, and setup/breakdown. Rental items, florals, and specialty stations can be added based on your event's needs.
We recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks in advance for most social events, though larger celebrations or peak-season dates (holidays, spring and summer weekends) may require more lead time.
Yes. Our culinary team builds menus around dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, made-without-gluten, and allergy-specific requests, without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
Yes. We cater social events at private residences, event venues, and destination locations. Our team can also recommend iconic venues if you haven't secured a location yet.
Social event catering focuses on personal celebrations, like birthdays, anniversaries, and engagement parties, while corporate catering is designed around business gatherings like client events and team milestones. Menus and service styles are tailored accordingly.