Most full-service catering in Corona, CA runs $45-$150 per person, depending on service style, menu, and event size. Drop-off catering starts around $25-$45 per person for corporate lunches. Wedding catering averages $90-$150 per person with staff, rentals, and a plated or stationed menu. Corporate galas and private estate events typically land between $100-$200 per person. We build every quote around your menu, guest count, and service level — book a consultation for a custom estimate.
We are based in Corona, CA and cater events throughout Riverside County, the Inland Empire, Orange County, and the greater Los Angeles area. Common service zones include Corona, Riverside, Temescal Valley, Lake Elsinore, Eastvale, Chino Hills, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, and Newport Coast. We travel for larger events — please contact us with your venue and date.
For weddings and large corporate events, we recommend booking 6-12 months ahead, especially if your date is in peak season (April-October). For smaller events like birthday parties, private dinners, and intimate gatherings of 20-50 guests, 4-8 weeks of lead time is usually enough. For last-minute corporate drop-off catering or executive lunches, we can often accommodate 48-hour notice based on availability.
Yes — every menu is built to accommodate dietary needs. We regularly prepare menus that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, kosher-style, halal-style, keto, paleo, and whole30-compliant. As a farm-to-table kitchen sourcing from local Southern California farms, we work with clean, seasonal ingredients that make allergy-friendly cooking easier. Please share all dietary requirements and allergies during your consultation.
For full-service catering with staff, our minimum is usually 20 guests for private events and 10 for private chef in-home dinners. There is no upper limit — we have executed events for 500+ guests, including corporate galas, wedding receptions, and large private estate functions. Drop-off catering has a lower minimum, typically 10-15 meals.
Full-service packages include menu planning, sourcing and preparation, on-site cooking or plating, professional service staff (servers, bartenders, chefs), setup, and breakdown. Equipment rentals (tables, linens, glassware, china) can be added through our partner network. For wedding catering, we also coordinate with your venue, florist, and planner on timing. Drop-off catering includes labeled disposable packaging; you handle serving and cleanup.
Yes — we offer private tastings for weddings and large-budget events after an initial consultation and deposit. Tastings typically include 4-6 menu items from the draft menu we build with you. For corporate and smaller private events, we share a curated menu based on past events rather than a formal tasting. Book a consultation to start the conversation.
We require a signed agreement and deposit to reserve your date — typically 25-50% of the total quote. Deposits are non-refundable because we turn down other bookings to hold the date. Final head count and balance are due 14 days before the event. Cancellations more than 60 days out may receive partial refund of non-deposit payments; inside 30 days, final payment is due in full. Full policy is in your contract.
Farm-to-table means we source ingredients from local Southern California farms rather than industrial food distributors. For your menu, this means seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, and ingredients picked within days of your event. Menus shift with the season — spring brings asparagus and stone fruit, fall brings squash and pomegranates. The result is more flavor, better nutrition, and a meaningful local-sourcing story for your guests. Read more in The Art of Farm-to-Table Catering.
Chef Bill has catered for NBA, NFL, and MLB athletes — including named clients like Klay Thompson, Griffin Canning, the LA Rams, and the LA Dodgers — because performance nutrition is our specialty. We build macro-balanced menus for in-season training, post-game recovery, and off-season weight management, with total discretion at private residences. Learn more about pro athlete nutrition and sports team catering.
