Catering at Stanford & the Research Park
Catering Stanford events means working inside someone else's rules — department budgets, building coordinators, insurance paperwork, and rooms that were never designed for a buffet. We have done the awkward load-ins: lecture-hall lobbies, courtyard receptions, lab break rooms, and grad-house patios.
Catering options for Stanford departments
Drop-off catering in Stanford
Hot and cold platters, breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and desserts delivered to your event in Stanford.
Drop-off catering in StanfordFull-service catering in Stanford
Chefs, servers, and attendants on-site in Stanford for a turnkey event experience.
Full-service catering in StanfordWedding catering in Stanford
Plated dinners, buffets, and passed appetizers tailored to your Stanford wedding.
Wedding catering in StanfordBoxed meals in Stanford
Individually packaged boxed meals for offices, conferences, and group events in Stanford.
Boxed meals in StanfordHoliday catering in Stanford
Seasonal menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and corporate parties in Stanford.
Holiday catering in StanfordRentals & florals in Stanford
Linens, glassware, chairs, tables, and event florals delivered to your Stanford event.
Rentals & florals in StanfordDelivery to campus and the Research Park
We deliver to departments, institutes, and Research Park tenants at one flat rate. Send the building, room, and any dock or permit details and we schedule around class blocks and reserved loading windows.
- • Flat delivery rate to campus buildings and Research Park suites
- • COIs and vendor paperwork prepared before the event date
- • Setups in lobbies, courtyards, and rooms without kitchens
- • Boxed and labeled meals for seminars and poster sessions
Campus events we cater
- • Department lunches
- • Seminars & colloquia
- • Poster sessions
- • Recruiting dinners
- • Lab celebrations
- • Conference breaks
- • Award receptions
- • Alumni gatherings
- • Commencement parties
- • Retirement receptions
- • Holiday luncheons
- • Student org banquets
ReviewsFeedback from campus-area clients
Comments from departments, labs, and Research Park teams after their catered events.
"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!"
"Excellent service, delicious food! Everyone at our function kept talking about how good the food was. I will continue to use your catering service for any functions we will have in the future!!!"
"They catered our event last night. Multiple people asked, “Who was the caterer? The food is amazing!”"
Other cities near campus we serve
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