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Cook and Run Inc. is a catering company based in Oakland, California, offering Private Chef and Catering Services for weddings and events throughout The Bay Area.

Our professionally trained chefs are able to prepare an eclectic range of cuisine that is sure to leave your guests satisfied! Our menu is completely customizable--we want to cater to your individual budget, preferences and tastes!


Services Offered:

Cook and Run Inc. offers Buffet Service, Plated Service and Family Style Service.

We have Servers and Bartenders available and can provide everything from the tables and chairs to the glassware and linens to ensure a low-stress and enjoyable atmosphere!

Plated Service: meals are presented to guests individually at their table by servers.

Buffet Service: buffets can be dropped off and set-up or you may add server(s)

Family Style Service: food is served on large platters, meant for sharing, not individual meals

Note: we also have Taco Bars, Charcuterie, Fruit/Cheese Board and Chocolate Fountains

Once the dining has ended, the staff will carry out the clean-up services to create a spotless environment for the dancing to begin!

Our team is fully vaccinated and wears appropriate PPE at all events.

We're willing to work within your budget and are passionate about making your wedding perfect and your guests mouths water!


Cuisine

Cook and Run Inc. offers fully customized menus. We have a sample menu, including an amazing list of apps, available upon request, however, our chefs are able to prepare virtually anything you have in mind!

We provide services for brunch, lunch, dinner, hors d'oeuvres, apps, and cocktail reception. We're also happy to accommodate any dietary requirements you or your guests might have.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$95

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$8

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Troy C. Sent on 12/28/2023
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Extremely unsatisfied and disappointed...

I generally do not take the time to write reviews but felt compelled to do so in this case. We hired cook and run for our daughter’s wedding which took place on October 28, 2023 at the Fox Haven Ranch in Byron, CA. I was apprehensive from the start as the cost seemed very high at $15,000+ for a 160 guests and the bill had to be paid in full prior to the event, but my daughter and son in-law really liked the food so we moved forward. Unfortunately, my apprehension was realized because we feel like we did not get what we paid for. The lack of service, communication, attention, and professionalism is not something that any parent wants to deal with on their daughter’s wedding day. Our contract stated that we would have 5 servers for the event and only two showed up. The chef and the chef’s assistant were 45 minutes late and seemed to have no information or details about our event. Through all of our conversations, we had the expectation that chef Marissa was going to be our onsite chef. She did not show up and did not give us any notice that she would not be there. Their staff brought no food warmers, our food was in aluminum tins and just placed on a counter; therefore, some of our guests received cold food. The food that was not cold did taste good, but quite a few guests at the wedding were ultimately served cold food. These are just a few of our complaints. We followed up with chef Marissa after the event to discuss these issues and she was very argumentative, and defensive. She offered us, what we felt was, a half-hearted apology and a small reimbursement which we did not accept. She said any future conversations would need to be had through her attorney. We did attempt to negotiate with her attorney but felt that the money had already been spent and that it was more important for our voice to be heard in hopes that no one else has to go through something so stressful on what is supposed to be a joyous occasion.
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