Performer entertaining guests in the garden at a Portola Valley celebration
San Mateo County · Portola Valley

Portola Valley Catering, Hillside to Barn

Portola Valley catering is a logistics puzzle we like: narrow roads, long driveways, ranch properties, barn venues, and kitchens that were not built for sixty guests. We bring our own equipment, park where you tell us to, and leave the property exactly as we found it.

How Portola Valley hosts book us

Deliveries up the hill

Alpine Road, Portola Road, Westridge, and the ranch properties beyond are all inside our flat-rate delivery area. Our drivers plan for gates, gravel, and one-lane turns, and we stage food where power and shade actually exist.

  • Flat delivery rate for hillside and ranch addresses
  • Gate codes, gravel drives, and long carries planned in advance
  • Full equipment brought in for venues without a working kitchen
  • Servers, bartenders, and cleanup crews available

Portola Valley events we cater

  • Barn weddings
  • Ranch dinners
  • Anniversary parties
  • Milestone birthdays
  • Board retreats
  • Wine dinners
  • Memorial gatherings
  • Engagement parties
  • Graduation lunches
  • Holiday dinners
  • Garden receptions
  • Family reunions
Charcuterie grazing table built for a Portola Valley home event
Grazing table for a hillside home
Floral arch beside umbrella seating at a Portola Valley backyard event
Floral arch and shaded seating
Lawn tables set with linens for a Portola Valley afternoon party
Afternoon lawn party in Portola Valley
GoogleReviews

What Portola Valley hosts tell us

Reviews from clients who hosted catered events in Portola Valley and the surrounding hills.

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"Food was delicious and lovely presentation!! The staff was extremely efficient and courteous. Thank you Palo Alto Catering!!"
Lori Lappe
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"We were having a birthday celebration with about 35 guests. Palo Alto Catering went above and beyond our expectations. All the dishes were delicious and tasted fresh. We heard a lot of compliments about the food from our guests."
Vivian Cherian
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"Fantastic experience. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Perfect event. The food was delicious, and everyone had a good time. Thank you Palo Alto Catering!"
Diana Sage

Neighboring towns we cater

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Last updated: May 2026