Book Your Event with Katie's Catering in Tacoma
Use this form to request a booking with Katie's Catering in Tacoma. Provide the event date, start and end times, and the full event location (venue name and address or private residence). Indicate whether the event is indoor or outdoor and whether we will have access to a kitchen or only a warming area. Provide an accurate guest count and note whether that number is final or an estimate. Tell us your preferred service style — plated dinner, buffet, family-style, passed hors d'oeuvres, or food stations — and list menu preferences such as cuisine type, signature dishes, or specific items you want included. Share any dietary restrictions, allergies, or requests for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, or other special menus. Include contact details for the primary event organizer: full name, phone number, email address, and billing address if different. Share your budget expectations as a total budget or a per-guest target so our team can propose options that fit your needs. Note any additional requests such as bar service, staffing levels, rentals (linens, flatware, chafing dishes), cake cutting, event timeline, parking or loading details, and required permits. After you submit the form, our team will confirm availability for your date and location within two business days. We will follow up with suggested package options tailored to your guest count and preferences, outline pricing and staffing, and propose a draft menu. Once you approve the proposal, we will finalize the menu, service timeline, staffing plan, and logistics for your event and provide a written agreement and deposit instructions. Katie's Catering serves Tacoma and surrounding areas and is committed to clear communication and professional execution. If you need assistance completing the form or want to schedule an in-person or virtual consultation, indicate your preference in the message field and we will contact you promptly.
Menu and Services at Katie's Catering
Tailored Menus, Thoughtful Service
Katie's Catering in Tacoma designs menus and service packages to fit the tone of your event—from intimate rehearsal dinners to large weddings and corporate luncheons. Our culinary approach is Pacific Northwest–inspired, emphasizing seasonal produce and local suppliers when available. Sample offerings include passed hors d’oeuvres and station menus for cocktail receptions, three-course plated dinners for formal events, family-style shared platters for casual gatherings, and customized dessert selections. We offer ready-made packages for weddings, corporate catering, holiday parties, and private celebrations, each with customizable upgrades for presentation, staffing, and beverage service.
Service styles and beverage options are described in detail so you can choose what best fits your event. Buffet and station service: staffed stations with chafing dishes or action stations, plated-to-order hot service, or drop-and-go buffet for office events; recommended staffing levels and setup layouts are included in every proposal. Plated service: multi-course menus with plated appetizers and entrées, synchronized service, and course timing managed by our floor captain. Family-style: platters delivered to tables for communal service while maintaining pacing and portion control. Beverage service: full bar, beer-and-wine service, hosted beverage packages, or self-serve coffee and nonalcoholic beverage stations. All bartenders are licensed and trained in Washington State requirements and TIPS certified. Dietary accommodations: we create clear gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and other allergy-friendly options and are prepared to implement separate prep protocols to reduce cross-contact. Tastings: included with select full-service wedding packages; private tastings available by appointment for a tasting fee that is credited to your final invoice when you book.
Staffing, equipment, and policies to help plan with confidence. Staffing: standard staffing proposals include a floor manager, bartenders, cooks, and servers based on event size and service style (for example, plated service typically requires more servers per guest than buffet service). Equipment rentals: Katie's Catering coordinates and provides china, flatware, glassware, linens, chafing equipment, serving pieces, and bartending gear; we can also source specialty items such as bars, dance-floor lighting, and portable heaters through trusted rental partners. Deposits and booking: a deposit required to secure your date is collected at contract signing; final guest counts and menu selections are due in advance of the event as specified in your contract. Cancellation and changes: deposits are refundable or transferable according to the time frame stated in your contract; modifications to guest count or menu items may affect pricing and staffing. Payment methods: we accept major credit cards, ACH/bank transfer, and company checks; credit card payments may incur a processing fee that will be disclosed on your proposal. Overtime, gratuity, and final billing: gratuity and any overtime labor charges are outlined in proposals; a final invoice reflecting your guaranteed guest count and any day-of adjustments is provided after the event. To schedule a tasting, request a custom proposal, or review sample menus tailored to your Tacoma venue, contact Katie's Catering events team and we will guide you through the planning process.