Crave Catering

Name: Crave Catering
Address: 1324 SE 8th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, US
Telephone: (503) 224-0370
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Crave Catering

A symphony of local ingredients, crafted into mouth-watering food. Crave Catering - Our Farm to Your What makes us special? Who are we?
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If you’re looking for a catering company who delivers mouth-watering cuisine while treating Mother Earth with respect, give us a call. While we’ve worked with many corporate clients, we would love to hear from you. Please read (and eat) on, and if you’re interested give us a call when you’re ready! A little bit about Crave Catering:

We are a family-owned business located in inner Southeast Portla

nd; one that cherishes our environment, one that celebrates the bounty of beautiful ingredients in the Northwest, one that respects our staff and co-workers and one, of course, that specializes in crafting mouth-watering cuisine. Mark Lopez is our commander in chief and has been in the food business for most of his life. (In fact, he began planning meals and cooking for his family when he was 8!) This love for food inspired him to open a small Taqueria in downtown Portland over 13 years ago, quickly expanding into a full-service catering business about four years ago. As the catering business grew, the Taqueria was shed, the name was changed to Crave Catering and an International Chef joined the team to continue our progression. Our team of chefs and foodies are truly devoted to our planet, which means we do everything within our power to preserve its beauty. We care about where we buy our food, how our cows and chickens are fed, who we choose as partners and even who we choose to hire. We recycle, compost, and utilize efficient heat for our building; we employ biodiesel and hybrid vehicles within our delivery fleet, give back to the community and so much more. We’re co-founders and proud members of the Sustainable Catering Association, members of the Sustainable Business Network and received our RecycleWorks award. Simply put, sustainability is near and dear to our hearts and we plan to do 10% more each and every year. We are a bunch of crazy foodies who love food, adore the Earth, revel in beautiful presentations and adore people. Most everyone who works for us has been in the industry for most of their adult lives; this is their chosen career path. Everyone on our staff is well versed in service and what it means to really take care of our guests. We are truly thrilled to possibly work with you, be it an office breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail party, holiday, birthday, a private dinner party, or even anniversary celebration. Cheers,

Mark Lopez

President
Crave Catering

08/09/2024

🎉 Impress Your Clients with a Crave Catering Experience! 🎉
Planning a client appreciation event? Let us take care of the details with our gourmet menus and top-notch service. Your clients deserve the best – give them a night to remember!

08/06/2024

🚀 Boost Morale with Our Office Lunch Catering! 🚀
A well-fed team is a happy team! Treat your colleagues to a mouthwatering lunch catered by us. From classic comfort foods to health-conscious choices, we've got you covered.

08/03/2024

🌟 Perfect Summer Picnics with Crave Catering! 🌟
Whether it’s a corporate picnic or a family gathering, our catering services will make your event special. Enjoy delicious food and impeccable service under the summer sun.

07/31/2024

🎉 Celebrate Your Clients with Crave Catering! 🎉
Show your clients how much they mean to you with a spectacular dining experience. Our customized menus and exceptional service ensure every detail is perfect.

07/29/2024

🥗🍴 Office Lunches Made Easy! 🍴🥗
Why settle for boring lunches when you can have a feast? Our office lunch catering offers a variety of fresh and delicious options that will keep your team energized and productive.

07/25/2024

🌞 It's not too late to book your company picnic! 🌞
Celebrate summer with an unforgettable company picnic catered by Crave! Enjoy delicious, fresh dishes and a fun-filled day under the sun. Let us handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment.

03/11/2024

What your next employee appreciation could look like 🤩 Ditch the veggie plates and treat your team to a bounty of bites instead ✨️

03/04/2024

always delivers on the vibes 🙌

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02/28/2024

Behind the scenes of our seasonal roasted vegetable displays 👀 Everything prepped and ready to go!

02/27/2024

Cheers! We love a good toast 🥂 There's something special about a champagne toast to celebrate the important moments 💕

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01/26/2024

🍫🍫🍫 LOVE these chocolate cake shots - built with the perfect balance of cake and cream for a delicious bite every time ✨️

01/25/2024

For the potato lover: Petite New Potatoes, roasted and stuffed with creme fraiche and truffle mushroom pate 😍 Not a potato fan? Try again 🥔

01/18/2024

One of our most popular entrees: Rosemary Smoked Chicken Breast ✨️

Whether we plate it for you or you get to serve yourself from the buffet, get ready for this to be the centerpiece of any plate!

01/17/2024

You've never had beets like this 🤩 Try our Charred Beet Crostini, topped with hazelnut, ricotta, and a honey citrus vinaigrette, for the perfect hors d'oeuvre bite 💕

01/12/2024

Salmon + Citrus Aioli + Fried Herbs = 💯 Don't worry - there's always enough for everyone to have a piece (or two!)
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01/09/2024

One of our menu staples - freshly baked focaccia bread 😍 Made in-house, using cracked black pepper, infused sea salt, and drizzled with olive oil 💯

01/08/2024

One of our classic seasonal salads 🥗 😍 Heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled onions on a bed of fresh mixed greens is best during summertime, but we'll dream about this one all year long ✨️

12/06/2023

Winter Wonderland Dessert Display 🌲❄️🧁

We had so much fun at this holiday party last week - the lemon curd parfaits and chocolate mousse shots turned out perfectly 🥰

11/29/2023

Mocktails 🤝 Cocktails

Wild Peach Iced Tea 🍑
Blushing Nectarine 🍹

Add both to your bar menu for those perfect summer vibes ☀️

11/28/2023

Dreaming about this bounty of roasted vegetables 😍

Our vegetables are a staple on almost all of our buffet menus - harvested seasonally and roasted to perfection with olive oil and fresh herbs 💫

10/19/2023

In love with these mini grazing boards - perfect for those intimate moments before a big reception! 🥳

10/17/2023

Autumn cocktail inspo: Apple Cider Mule 🍸🥂

House-made apple cider, premium vodka, lime, and ginger beer - garnished with a baked apple slice and sprig of rosemary ✨️

10/11/2023

Dreaming of sunny days and coordinating color schemes ☀️

10/04/2023

FAVORITE holiday dessert 😍

Pair these Ginger Molasses Cookies with one of our hot chocolate bars for ultimate cozy vibes ✨️

09/28/2023

to one of our favorite weddings this season! 🥰 How often do you get to cater in an equestrian arena?

Not pictured: all our animal (and people!) friends that helped celebrate! 🐴🦙💕

Address

1324 SE 8th Avenue
Portland, OR
97214

Telephone

(503) 224-0370

Website

http://www.cravepdx.com/

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Preparing to smoke our Cedar Plank NW Salmon! Our salmon is by far one of our top selling dishes due to it's amazing flavor from this unique technique. #pdxchef #northwestsalmon #sustainable #uniquetechnique

Nothing like grilling Garlic & Herb Crusted Flat Iron steaks under the trees! We can set up a kicthen wherever your event is. This was our very first wedding at our farm, what a perfect setting for a wedding! Looking for someone to cook for your event? Call us! Looking for a farm to get married on? Call us! 😁

Why yes, that is, in fact, a tequila fountain!! Keep an eye on our Insta story for more Cinco fun!

Grillin' up some naan bread as part of a Middle Eastern lunch for our Farm-to-Office Lunch clients! Keep an eye on our Instagram story for more juicy details!

And the winner is...! 👏 🎉

How was your #ChineseNewYear? Ours was awesome - we got to put together a spectacular family style meal featuring our scratch made #ChineseWinterMelonSoup! 🎊🎆🐓

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Crave Catering’s Story

Portland has a wealth of farm-to-table options – but only Crave Catering sources their ingredients from their very own family-owned farm!

Every one of our menus are bursting with items we've planted, grown, harvested, and prepared with our very own hands. Our chefs don't just pick produce from farmer's markets – they plant it and pull it from the earth themselves.

So you're engaged – and now you want to plan a reception that's just as unique as you are. Look no further than Crave Catering! No other Portland caterer reflects the city's special charm. With a seasoned team prepared to handle all sizes of outdoor events, we go where your wedding goes – be that at a campground, a remote vineyard, a rustic farmhouse, or anywhere in between. So many of our guests have told their brides that Crave Catering's food is the best food they've ever had at a wedding! And with our dedicated ethical and ecological practices, you'll have the comfort of knowing that everything on the table is sustainable, fresh, and local.

Crave is your premier Portland, Oregon catering company for all your special event needs. We all know event planning can be stressful – but at Crave Catering, you're in good hands. With a culinary team boasting nearly seven decades of combined experience, you can expect cuisine that is nothing short of mouthwatering. Whether you're planning a family reunion, bar mitzvah, a holiday party, or a blow-out company picnic, Crave is here to tailor your event exactly to your vision. And no worries if you've never done this before – our dedicated sales team is here every step of the way – from venue selection to menu planning to rental coordination, we've got your back!