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With over 30 years of experience, Betty Zlatchin Catering takes pride in using organic sustainable l

At Betty Zlatchin Catering we take pride in using organic, sustainable food from local vendors and bring these components together in dishes that are both delicious and beautiful to behold. Every menu we create is customized to match your taste and style. We match our passion for food with our commitment to expert event production. We assemble the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients, present

them with flair and beauty and take care of our clients and guests with gracious, friendly and professional service.

01/14/2025

Our hearts go out to the LA community during this unimaginable tragedy. If you’re looking for a way to help from afar, we encourage you to consider donating to . World Central Kitchen is an incredible organization who shares our dedication to supporting those in need. We were proud to partner with them during the COVID pandemic to feed our SF community, and they are now on the ground in LA, providing meals to those displaced by the Eaton and Palisades Fires, as well as the heroic first responders.
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Today, we’re making a donation to WCK and invite you to join us. Click the link in our bio to go directly to their donation page.
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Sending love, strength, and nourishment to our friends in Southern California. ❤️💪🏻
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01/06/2025

New year, new you? We can't be the only ones reaching for the veggies this week after lots of fabulous holiday indulgence. Our seasonal vegetables are the perfect example of how to "eat the rainbow" for your health--the more variety, the more color, the better!
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01/03/2025

As we start a fresh new year, we thought it would be the perfect time to introduce Olivia, our newest account executive at BZC! 🎉
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Born and raised in Minnesota, Olivia’s passion for food started at home, learning from her mom who made everything from scratch. Her journey took her from studying in Florence, to cooking on Maui, to studying silver service in the Bahamas, to working with passionate farm to table chefs in the Bay, where she honed her skills in healthy, sustainable eating. 🌱✨
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With a background in international relations and a deep love for slow food, she’s always focused on the bigger picture—doing good with food and supporting local communities. From teaching cooking classes to volunteering for event planning, she’s worn many hats, all while bringing a hands-on, thoughtful approach to every project.
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Her philosophy? “Work hard, be nice”—something she learned from both her experience in hospitality and in HR, where she helped foster positive office culture.
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Now, as part of our team, Olivia brings her love for logistics, creative planning, and relationship-building to every event. When she’s not planning amazing events or creating delicious dishes, you can find her hiking, kayaking, crafting, or spending time with her cat, Lilu.
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We’re thrilled to have her on the team, and can’t wait to see what kind of BZC magic she makes in 2025!
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12/23/2024

What’s your favorite Christmas roast? Turkey, ham, or prime rib? 🍗🍖🥩
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We’re partial to all of them, but this year we’re just not ready to say goodbye to turkey season! We’re already counting down the days until turkey carving stations grace our menus again!
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Whether you’re stuffing your turkey or tying your roast in preparation for your holiday feast, we hope that it’s cooked to absolute perfection!
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12/18/2024

Oh what fun it is to serve 500 guests at the !
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This fabulous group of holiday revelers noshed on dishes from all over the world, from Japan to Korea to Brazil!
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Thanks to our vendor team (and our own José, who planned and executed this whole event) for knocking it out of the park!
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12/13/2024

Throwing it back to this luxuriant joint birthday party at our partner venue . We planned an epic SF-inspired menu, with everything from a prime rib carving station to oysters from our friends at . We always feel privileged to work in iconic Bay Area venues like Bi**os, especially for milestone celebrations like this one. Thanks to our clients for trusting us to plan and execute every detail of this unforgettable evening!
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12/07/2024

At BZC, we’re passionate about sourcing the freshest, most sustainable ingredients from an incredible network of local farms, creameries, and ranches. One of our favorites? —a certified organic farm with fields in Bolinas and Thermal. 🌱
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Most of our lettuce comes from Star Route, and we especially love their amazing chicory lettuces, a winter crop that truly shines on our menus 🥬✨
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But it’s not just the produce we admire—it’s their commitment to community. Star Route partners with local organizations to champion organic farming practices, aligning perfectly with our values.
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Thank you, Star Route, for helping us bring seasonal, sustainable, and downright delicious dishes to our guests. ❤️
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12/03/2024

A staff favorite, our California Haas Avocado Carpaccio may be one of the most flavorful vegan appetizers ever made? At least that’s what we think! 🥑 This little bite has it all: crunch, acid, spice, and a hearty flavor that will impress vegans, gluten-free folks, and omnivores alike!
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11/26/2024

Our fall newsletter is out TODAY, featuring a highlight on our new Executive Chef Joe, and one of his favorite autumnal recipes 🍂

Chef Joe attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago. After cutting his teeth at various French restaurants, including the seminal four-star Everest, Chef Joe made his way out to California, where he immersed himself in California cuisine through long stints at Menlo Park’s Flea Street and San Francisco’s Michelin-starred La Folie. One of our favorite facts about Chef Joe is that all of the restaurants that he has worked at were open for 30+ years, a trend that he is keeping with through his work at Betty Zlatchin Catering.
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One of our other favorite facts about Chef Joe is that he is a longtime friend of our former Executive Chef, now General Manager, Dan. Chef Joe and Dan first met each other working at Flea Street over 15 years ago, and we have loved seeing this longstanding friendship evolve through their new collaboration at BZC.
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When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Joe spends most of this time with his three dogs (two basset hounds and one samoyed) and his partner Kristin at their home San Rafael. Join us in welcoming Chef Joe to the BZC family!
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Don’t forget to head to our website to sign up for our quarterly newsletters for more company updates and seasonal recipes!
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11/13/2024

Betty Zlatchin Catering is proud to be a longtime supporter of , an amazing non-profit who has been championing access to the arts since 1979. SF Performances provides the world’s best artists space and support for innovation in music and dance, and offers the community a transformative experience and a deep connection to the arts through the timeless power of live performance.
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We are grateful to have been to support their cause again this year at their annual Gala at the beautiful Green Room, and encourage you to check out their website for upcoming opportunities to volunteer & get involved!
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11/01/2024

Happy Friday! Today, we’re highlighting Tom, our former executive chef and one of our BZC family all stars! 🌟 Tom officially retired a few years ago after an amazing 31 (!!!) years with us, but we’re lucky enough to still have him working part-time in the kitchen, bringing his signature touch to every dish.
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Growing up in Oklahoma as one of nine siblings, Tom discovered his love for cooking while whipping up meals for his brothers and sisters. He made his way to SF in 1981 and soon after met Betty at an event at the . Tom still remembers the very first dish he plated for BZC—quail with pureed beet! After a sweet stint as a pastry chef at (where his chocolate cake became Betty’s fave), Tom joined us as BZC’s very first executive chef, carrying on Betty’s legacy and crafting every single custom menu until he retired.
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With 35+ years in the SF event scene, Tom’s favorite venue? The iconic (though SF City Hall comes in as a close second). We couldn’t be more grateful for everything Tom’s done to shape BZC—we wouldn’t be who we are today without him. Cheers to you, Tom! 🥂 Here’s to more memories and great food together!
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10/15/2024

Today we’re throwing a big shoutout to Mark, the legend who’s been rocking with Team BZC for 25 years! Originally from sunny LA, Mark made his way to SF over 40 years ago after traveling across the country. It was here that he owned his own restaurant for 14 years before finding his calling in the catering world—and lucky for us, he never looked back. 🙌
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Mark’s been our go-to guy as Facilities Manager for the past 18 years, and while he’s officially retiring this year, we’re thrilled he’ll still be with us part-time (he’s not quite ready to give up the catering magic yet 😉✨). His favorite part of the gig? Helping create unforgettable memories for our guests alongside an awesome team.
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As for retirement, Mark’s excited to spend more time with his lovely wife and volunteer at the Mission Cultural Center, helping with their incredible Carnival floats. He’s mentored so many of us over the years, and we couldn’t be more thankful for everything he’s done for BZC.
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Cheers to Mark! 🍻 Here’s to your next adventure!
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10/10/2024

We love to put our own spin on an iconic dish. This “Nobu-style” halibut is a recreation of Chef Nobu’s famous miso black cod, with a BZC twist. We nestle this white miso-glazed halibut on top of scallion risotto, shiitakes, & bok choy, and topped with crispy, frizzled sweet potato.
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10/04/2024

Feeling like you might need a whole dang tray of margaritas after this extra 🔥 week? We got you!
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We like our margs with a little kick, featuring cucumber puree, tequila, cointreau, fresh lime juice, & honey black pepper syrup 🍯 perfect for a hot Friday afternoon!
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10/01/2024

Absolute magic in Carmel for H&J.
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09/25/2024

Oysters on the half-shell with all the fixings, and you don't even "half-ta" to leave your spot by the bar to grab one.Our roaming oysters are a crowd pleaser at corporate events, weddings, and social celebrations!
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09/18/2024

We're cooking up some exciting proposals for events this week, so this iconic SF gem is totally on our minds! Setting our tables next to Rodin's statues feels like a real privilege, and it really gets our creative juices bubbling to design our setups to vibe with the amazing art that surrounds them. Working in such cool spots is just one of the many reasons we absolutely LOVE being a caterer in San Francisco!--
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09/16/2024

We wanted to take a second to highlight one of our favorite local orgs, . This summer was our third year participating in their program, which offers paid work experience internships to local high school students. This year we were lucky to be paired with Daniel, an enthusiastic graduating senior who joined our warehouse operations team for the summer. Wesley, our DOO, put together a comprehensive work experience program for Daniel, which covered all aspects of running a small business, from sales to BOH operations. We want to thank EFY CEO, Carlo, for stopping by our kitchen to check in on Daniel's progress, and we wish Daniel the best of luck as he starts his first semester at San Jose State. Check out to see how you can support the awesome work they are doing!
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1177 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA
94107

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http://www.bettyzlatchin.com/

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Glitz, glam, a little funk, and a whole lot of holiday spirit for this event at the @theregencyballroom 🧚🏻‍♀️🎄 Our culinary team has been pulling out all of the stops this holiday season, and this menu was no exception, with an abundance of our best small plate stations. Our team served it up at multiple carving, seafood, vegetarian, and dessert stations 🍖🦪 We love a menu that both indulgent and considerate of every guest’s dietary preference! - Catering, Planning, & Design: @bettyzlatchincatering Rentals: @brighteventrentals @bbjlatavola Venue: @theregencyballroom Oyster Station: @hogislandoyster - - - #holidaymagic #sfchristmas #elegantaffair #christmas #holidayspirit #sfevents #holidayparty #corporatecatering

1,400+ person masquerade-themed holiday party at the @deyoungmuseum? No problem 🙂‍↔️🤙🎭 “I received so many positive compliments on Saturday…from the overall feel of the event and how the venue was transformed, to the food, the entertainment and the different rooms and the vibe for each one. A couple of folks told me this is the best holiday party they have ever attended!” Client kudos like this keep us going through the busy season! Thanks so much to the amazing folks at @leadingedgeagency for inviting us to be part of such an incredible night! - Planning, Entertainment & Design: @leadingedgeagency Floral Design: @hunt_littlefield Catering: @bettyzlatchincatering Rentals: @bbjlatavola @brighteventrentals @ampartyrentalsinc @theonicollection Venue: @deyoungmuseum Beverage Service: @bartendersunlimited

Can’t believe it’s been a year since this incredible day. Happy anniversary to A & Y 🤍 - Wedding Planner / @dremunontherun Videography / @flamefilms.co Photography / @erichmcvey at @theweddingartistsco Stationery / @nubo_studio Florist / @amyburkedesigns Catering /@bettyzlatchincatering Rentals / @hensleyeventresources , @foundrentalco, @brighteventrentals Ceremony Music / @synchronicitystrings Photo Booths / @mirmirphoto , @napaphotoboothco Linens / @nuagedesignsinc A/V + Lighting / @lastwaveproductions Bride’s Dress / @oscardelarenta @francescamirandabridal Hair / @byemilyhedicke Makeup / @leyla_hayauri Celebrant / @hufftclint Entertainment / @westcoastmusicbevhills . . . . . #sanfranciscowedding #romanticwedding #destinationwedding #classicwedding #sanfranciscocityhall #sanfrancisco #romance #weddingplanning #weddingplanner #weddingvenue #weddinginspo #luxurywedding #luxuryweddings #destinationweddingplanner #sanfranciscocityhallwedding

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Bomb tacos at the Taco Stand in La Jolla. Yummy and how they should be ! Hecho a Mano 😜