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Occasions Catering is located in Olympia, Washington. We offer event planning services and provide a rich selection of linens, china, service ware, furnishings, and tenting. In our menus you will find delectable hors d'oeuvres as well as buffet, plated and family-style service options.
We crown the meal with sumptuous desserts and offer superb bar service along with all event set up and striking. We cater at a variety of venues across the Puget Sound area including Tacoma, Sumner, Lakewood, Tenino, Centralia, Chehalis and many more. We will be delighted to create an unforgettable event for you! Call us today to schedule your free consultation!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$70

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

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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

$40

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast

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?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

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

Reviews of Occasions Catering

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Occasions Catering receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food offerings, and professional staff. Clients praise Karla for her seamless coordination and attentive service, with guests still raving about the scrumptious bites served during cocktail hour and dinner. Despite working remotely, the team at Occasions Catering went above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding experience, accommodating menu adjustments and dietary restrictions while providing impeccable service from start to finish. Highly recommended for their value, customization options, and friendly staff, Occasions Catering is a top choice for wedding catering needs.

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Occasions Catering receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food offerings, and professional staff. Clients praise Karla for her seamless coordination and attentive service, with guests still raving about the scrumptious bites served during cocktail hour and dinner. Despite working remotely, the team at Occasions Catering went above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding experience, accommodating menu adjustments and dietary restrictions while providing impeccable service from start to finish. Highly recommended for their value, customization options, and friendly staff, Occasions Catering is a top choice for wedding catering needs.

Marissa
Marissa Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

1,000 stars: EXCELLENT

I don’t even know where to begin! Karla was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. She was incredibly professional and always quick to respond to emails — and as a bride, we all know how many emails we juggle, so that meant a lot. From our very first tasting, Karla made everything feel seamless and special.

On our wedding day, Karla and her staff went above and beyond. She kept checking on me and Brady to make sure we had everything we needed and even surprised us with a little celebration plate of hors d’oeuvres while we signed our marriage license — such a thoughtful touch! The staff was friendly, attentive, and so kind.

And the food… omg, so delicious! Our guests are still raving about the small bites during cocktail hour and the dinner. Every dish was perfect.

I could go on and on about how wonderful Occasions was. I truly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event — they are top-notch, 10/10 stars! Thank you, Karla, for making our day so special!
Leah
Leah Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious service!

From the start, the folks at Occasions Catering were professional and helpful. The great tasting helped solidify our choice to have them at the wedding. They were easy to contact when we had questions. On the day of the wedding, guests talked about how much they enjoyed the food!
CAW
Caw Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Occasions Catering was easy to work with. Their onsite support was excellent and attendees raves about the food.

We were able to make adjustments to the menu and they helped coordinate with our dessert vendor. The food was delicious including options for vegan and gluten free guests. They were fully staffed and provided services for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, desserts and bartender. Loved their professional appearance and highly recommend Occasions Catering.
Corinne
Corinne Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our daughter was married in Copalis Beach, WA and Occasions made the experience easy and wonderful.

The entire crew was professional, went beyond the contract and very friendly. While we started with Lauren (who retired part way through) and ended with Emily they both provided exactly what we needed. The crew was fantastic, friendly and even went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect.
We had to arrange everything remotely as we live in Wyoming. They went out of their way before, during and after the wedding reception. It's our only daughter so no more weddings to plan for us but we highly recommend Occasions for your event!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Occasions Catering catered our wedding, and we cannot rave enough how amazing the experience was. The food items we chose on our menu were:
-Charcuterie Cups
-Fresh Greens, with Candied Pecan, Gorgonzola tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette
-Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce &
Mushroom Demi Glaze
-Chicken Dijon Sautéed Mushrooms, Pear Onions,
Artichoke Hearts, Heavy Cream & Dijon Mustard
-Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Onions, Serrano Chili
& Chives topped with a Banana Sour Cream (on
the side)

We had SO many compliments with how much guests loved the food. Karla was amazing with communication prior to the wedding and day-of. The staff was very friendly and efficient, and our bartender was skilled.

I felt very supported and taken care of, and am so thankful we went with Occasions Catering for our wedding!
R
Rb Sent on 12/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Personalized Experience

All our interactions with Occasions staff was efficient, informative, and helped us perfectly cater our wedding reception dinner. The owner, Carla, was especially helpful in making sure we were able to create a customized menu for our needs, taking into consideration various dietary requirements. They went above and beyond to make sure the reception was set up beautifully, helping fix details and clean up beyond what we expected. All staff was courteous and kind during serving, and provided complimentary cake cutting, making sure leftovers were boxed and sent with us for the honeymoon as requested. I would highly recommend Occasions Catering for their quality of service, competitive pricing, and menu flexibility.
C
Cassandra Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Occasions Catering

My Wife and I recently got married and selected Occasions Catering as our catering vendor. We are so thankful we had Occasions Catering to support our wedding for so many reasons. I highly recommend and endorse this catering company.

EXCELLENT VALUE - We found Occasions Catering to provide excellent value for our wedding. Reasonably priced, great food, able to create customized menus, and friendly supportive staff.

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE - We worked directly with Karla Curry of Occasions Catering to plan out our menu, work through logistics, and fine tune our plans leading up to the wedding. Karla was easy to work with, very responsive, and she worked hard to ensure the event went off without any issues. I appreciate that Karla helped us fine tune the menu and that she was willing to come out a week prior to the venue to meet with our wedding planning and walk through logistics. Due to all the prep that Karla helped us with, we felt very confident in what to expect from catering team leading up to the wedding.

FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL STAFF - All of Occasions Catering staff were friendly, personable, and professional.

DELICIOUS FOOD - We chose a lunch time reception and a mix of chicken, sandwiches, and salad. We also had the charcuterie cups during happy hour, and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. Our guests complimented us a number of times for how delicious and healthy the entire menu was. Guests were delighted with the food provided by Occasions Catering.

Highly recommend working with Karla Curry and Occasions Catering team for your next event! Cheers!
K
Kristen Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience!

Working with Wendi at Occasions Catering for our wedding was such an easy and pleasurable experience! She was always quick to respond as we planned our outdoor fall wedding. My husband and I had recently moved to the Olympia area and she was helpful in suggesting other vendors, including a bakery for our cake and a venue for an after-party. She had previous experience at our venue which was helpful as we worked to plan some logistics. Occasions was flexible with our desire to honor my husband's Greek and Italian heritage and allowed us to customize a dinner menu that worked for us. They also provided a vegetarian option for one of our guests and were quick with responses about possible possible allergens that may have affected our guests.
On the day of the wedding, everything went so well! Wendi checked in with me to confirm that I still wanted to follow the timeline we had laid out and made adjustments as we went. The serving staff was professional, friendly, and did an excellent job! They kindly set aside appetizers for my husband and I at our table, and even gave us a little box of goodies and snacks for the end of the night!
All of the food was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the baron of beef. The gourmet s'mores bar was a big hit with our guests, and really added to the overall atmosphere of our casual park wedding.
A
Amy C. Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Must Book Occasion’s Catering

If you are in the market for a catering company, look no further, Occasion's Catering is it! We hired Occasion’s Catering for our wedding and we can not say enough good things about this company! Our entire experience, from choosing a menu, menu tasting, to wedding day and everything in between was absolutely incredible. We chose the Dinner of the Northwest menu option and the food was absolutely AMAZING. Our guests were so pleased. Karla was extremely organized, communicative, on time, and efficient. Their team was very professional, the service was incredible, and the whole team truly made our day so special. Thank you Occasion’s Catering for making our day perfect! We can’t thank you enough!

-Amy & Zach
S
Sg Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

It was a pleasure to work with Karla and the Occasions staff. They were very professional and responsive to our questions and our requests throughout the planning process as well as day of. Our guests raved about the food! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality caterer.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Occasions Catering frequently asked questions

At Occasions Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Occasions Catering includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Occasions Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Occasions Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Occasions Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Occasions Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Occasions Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Occasions Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Occasions Catering is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.
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