Elephants Catering & Events has been in the food service industry since 1979. But apart from the experience, we value their solid menu options and ability to cater to various events – from corporate events to private parties.

Their catering menu mostly consists of comfort food from breakfast meals to lunch entrées. Of course, there are also light lunches and snacks, as well as sandwiches, salads, and soups (pretty much a wide selection in our opinion).

This range of meals makes it ideal for more casual events to intimate yet laid-back parties among colleagues or friends. Plus, they have an online menu, which makes it easier to curate the set of meals you’ll have.

Moreover, the company also offers a vegan/vegetarian catering service, perfect for guests with dietary restrictions. If you’re curious about the meals included, they have wheat-free catering options (even though they’re not ​​a certified gluten-free kitchen).

As for events, they can provide services to wedding receptions, corporate events, non-profit events, and other social events. The even better part is the fact that they have a reasonable pricing system, which is always a plus point for all.

However, you may find that the breakdown of costs may not be spelled out clearly. Fortunately, this is an old case, so, as budget-conscious consumers too. we’re only keeping an eye out on them now moving forward.

One thing we find pleasing about Vibrant Table Catering & Events is the kind of culinary style they deliver. Well, as per the feedback they’ve been getting, catering with them is always event-inspired and innovative.

First things first, they cater to any size of event, so whether you’re hosting a gala, having an event reception, or even an intimate dinner, they definitely can provide your catering needs. On top of it all, they even offer pre-designed menus.

Speaking of which, their menu options are outlined seasonally, however as we’ve mentioned earlier, they do menu customization that will suit your event. This is a very important factor on our part so this really wins us over.

It might also be worth mentioning that they have pretty solid connections with the best food suppliers and producers. This gives us an impression of how dedicated they are to delivering beautiful and well-curated meals.

The only drawback, based on the reviews, is their poor finalization of bills, and other things similar. However, this we’ve heard is actually a minor inconvenience and nothing more than a serious matter, so they’re still quite alright at all.

To end this, we also would like to pinpoint that they have at least three available exclusive venues for their catering services. By the way, they are a full-service catering and events company so you don’t have to worry regarding the production and planning services.

Chefstable Catering, if you ask us, is one of the most popular catering services in their area. As a matter of fact, they’re listed as preferred caterers for all major Portland-area venues and beyond – a pretty cool feat, to be honest. 

Now, for the most exciting part: they do offer a wide selection of catering services including small plates, plated dinners, family style, buffet dinners, and vegan dinners. All these come with an extraordinary list of menus, so you don’t have to worry about that part.

The reviews on them and their portfolio show that they do specialize in wedding events – actually, they specialize in bringing out a Portland-style wedding. Their wedding menu, as we’ve learned, includes dishes from iconic local restaurants.

Talking about that, they’ve partnered with such restaurants as well as local chefs to deliver this kind of service. Well, this just simply gives away how they always managed to curate fine-tuned recipes for a catered environment.

Of course, there were reported minor inconsistencies with the overall catering services they provide. Good thing, they backed their works with an alternative plan of action, which we truly appreciate as a whole.

Finally, the company also does delivery to your chosen venues (that is beyond theirs). For their rates, we’ve heard it is pretty reasonable, but to say that it’s budget-friendly is not ours to decide since some menus can be pretty steep.

A taste of Portland – that’s what Pearl Catering calls their menu, and the majority of the residents in the area agree with them too. For your information, their food is locally handcrafted, bringing you highly personalized catering services.

Before anything else, we find their menu options common yet truly promising since the ingredients used are sourced from reputable sources. Clients can enjoy a wide selection of food options including appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and bars.

It’s also their attention to detail that brings them to the top of this game – from suggesting to customizing your menu, food tasting, and the likes of it. Well, there’s just a tiny bit of a problem with the clean–up after an event, but that’s just a minor inconsistency though.

On a positive note, they can acknowledge their clients for vegan and gluten-free options, something that tells us they accommodate special dietary requirements. You might just not want to forget to request that upon your inquiry.

Now, there’s nothing we could discuss more regarding their rates since they don’t publicly disclose it. However, we’ve heard that they are more than affordable, at least according to the clients we surveyed, so that’s quite reassuring.

Unfortunately, there were some issues regarding their poor refund policy which is quite a disappointment. It’s, as we see it, due to their poor communication with the customers, so that’s something they need to get work on in the meantime.

Over the past several decades, Premiere Catering has been providing catering services, be it wedding receptions, company holidays, or even private parties. With the kind of reputation they have, we’re not too surprised at their ability to accommodate clients.

Regarding that, we’ve learned that they are able to cater to both large and small events, something you can count on such a reputable company like them. Not to mention, we’re wowed by them specializing in on-site cooking catering.

For their menu choices, there are buffet, stations & plated catering of lunch and dinner dishes, plus their BBQ menu. As usual, these aren’t budget-friendly but are available at a reasonable rate, although they do have an affordable menu for those looking for it.

Here comes their corporate menu which we find perfect for local businesses considering cheaper menus. The only downside of this is it isn’t customizable and that the menu changes almost daily, leaving you an unpredictable serving of food.

We’ve also learned that they are great with handling last-minute additions to the initially agreed set of meals which is totally a plus point for them. All thanks to the friendly staff of the company who all show how experience pays off.

Lastly, reviews also reflect positive feedback regarding their additional services including setting up and cleaning up of all their service items. That’s why we don’t doubt the hundreds of tips clients happily give to them.

Capers Café & Catering Co is a company that offers a wide range of customizable food catering services ideal just for any occasion or purpose. With a diverse and culturally-rich palette, they had been serving their clients good food ever since their founding back in 1991. 

We like that their options can accommodate a wide range of preferences and diet restrictions since they also offer vegan menus and gluten-free friendly options to which clients can freely avail of and request. 

Furthermore, all of their food is sustainably sourced and made from scratch to ensure that clients won’t only get the best savory experience but also the benefit of the fresh ingredients that they make use of.

However, they do not have flat pricing available for their catering packages, so clients may need to get in touch with them for more information on such details.

Nonetheless, with their diverse and inclusive menus, highly customizable and sustainable approach to catering, and responsive customer services, we highly recommend them to clients in the area looking for such services.