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A full-service caterer based in Portland, Oregon, Premiere Catering can accommodate wedding receptions of all sizes. With more than 28 years of experience in the wedding reception business, couples and their guests will notice the fresh flavors and quality of the menu. Delivering exquisite quality and brilliant service, this business customizes the menu to fit each couple's style of entertaining, culinary tastes, and budget.

Cuisine

Premiere Catering offers cleanup, delivery, and setup, giving couples one less thing to take care of. They are happy to serve their dishes as a buffet, family-style, or traditional plated meal. Hors d'oeuvres are also available for cocktail receptions. The dishes available from this business span all manner of cuisines, from Cajun to Italian. Classic American options and meals for guests with dietary restrictions are also available. To-be-weds can attend an initial tasting to decide which dishes to include on their wedding day menu.

What You'll Love About Premiere Catering

Couples who book with this caterer rave about their beautifully presented and flavorful dishes. In addition to making your wedding cuisine memorable, they provide unparalleled hospitality. Check out their photo gallery and reviews to get a full picture of this business.

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FAQ

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

$70

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

$55

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$60

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

$60

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

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

House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

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
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)
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

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Reviews of Premiere Catering

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Premiere Catering received exceptional reviews for their service and food quality at various events, including weddings. Reviewers highlighted Michael's professionalism, excellent communication, and ability to handle last-minute changes with grace. Guests were impressed by the delicious food, especially for vegetarian options, and the staff's attentiveness and seamless execution of events. The catering team's flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail were consistently praised, making Premiere Catering a highly recommended choice for weddings and special occasions.

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Premiere Catering received exceptional reviews for their service and food quality at various events, including weddings. Reviewers highlighted Michael's professionalism, excellent communication, and ability to handle last-minute changes with grace. Guests were impressed by the delicious food, especially for vegetarian options, and the staff's attentiveness and seamless execution of events. The catering team's flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail were consistently praised, making Premiere Catering a highly recommended choice for weddings and special occasions.

Judy
Judy Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Premiere Lives Up to Its Name in Every Way!

Premiere catered my son's wedding at Maple Leaf Events. At the end of the reception, my daughter remarked "you were relaxed and not worried about anything!". It was true, I enjoyed every special moment. It made me realize how expertly Premiere Catering carried out the catering plan designed by the bridal couple and Michael (Premiere owner). From the Champagne Welcome to the Cocktail Party to Dinner and Dancing, Premiere followed through on every detail. They are so low profile you don't even realize how smoothly everything is moving along. The Chef created outstanding entrees which were hot and beautifully displayed on the buffet. Many guests commented how much they enjoyed the food. The bartenders deserve a shout-out for the great drinks and personable service. Communication: excellent, Food: incredible, Staff: impeccable, Experience: Perfect!
Isabel
Isabel Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Quality Food & Service

We just celebrated our company’s 10th anniversary this past weekend and hosted a large celebration, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience with Premiere Catering.
From the very beginning, Michael was incredibly responsive and easy to reach, which immediately set Premiere apart from the other caterers we considered. After attending a tasting and being blown away by the food, we knew we had found the right choice. As our event approached, Michael remained consistent with communication and was especially helpful when coordinating rentals.
On the day of the event, we realized we were short on chairs, and Michael handled it immediately by ordering additional rental chairs—completely stress-free for us. During the event, Mitch, the chef, stayed on site and was absolutely fantastic. He had a great attitude, stayed on top of everything, and he and his staff handled the chaos of a large party with ease. We are so grateful for their flexibility and professionalism.
And the food—absolutely delicious. The brisket is to die for! We received rave reviews from our guests, and the catering was truly a highlight of the night. We also made specialty cocktails, and they were great. It was worth every penny, and we would highly recommend Premiere Catering for any event. If you want delicious food and great service, go with Premiere!
Tim
Tim Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience

Michael is so quick to respond and always looking to solve and issues we had! Food was amazing as well, guests were blown away.
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 07/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent food and service.

Michael at Premiere Catering defines professionalism. He made us feel special from our tasting to the actual day. We had foodies from Portland, San Francisco and Chicago in attendance and they all raved about the food. It was an absolutely perfect day.
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Arwen Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous food – and they saved the day!

Premiere Catering was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding. We’re both vegetarian and allergic to mushrooms, and we really wanted a completely vegetarian wedding that our guests would still get excited about. They completely nailed it!! The food was amazing, and we heard so many compliments from friends and family.

Also, John was truly the hero of the day: two days before the wedding, something totally unexpected came up that could’ve been an absolute disaster, and he handled it so calmly and graciously with an enormous pivot that most vendors would have freaked out about. He's such a star!!

Everything went off without a hitch, and we felt so supported from start to finish — they even made sure we got to eat! So, so grateful. I'd give them a million stars if I could!
R
Rebecka Sent on 08/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent to work with!

Picking a caterer can be a really tough decision. We had quotes from 5 different vendors in the end, but Premiere Catering was just a step above the rest. We were so impressed by Michael's communication from the very start - less than a day usually to hear back about questions, and he always had a clear answer. This massively reduced our stress leading up to the big day, and Michael and his team were flexible and accomodating for all of our requests, even the last minute ones. Then the food!! We've had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding food they had ever had. It looked amazing and tasted amazing. And the staff were so professional during the entire day, keeping us and our wedding coordinator up to speed on everything. We did a "back yard" wedding so it was a unique and challenging setting for them, but they surpassed expecation.
T
Theresa Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect! Amazing food and people!!

Best caterer I have ever worked with! They were a huge part of making our daughter’s wedding amazing! The presentation is artistic and beautiful. The service is outstanding-simply ask and they make it happen. They are incredibly responsive and make the process as stress free as possible. And, most importantly, the food is DELICIOUS!! We worked with them before when they catered another of our daughter’s wedding, which was also an amazing experience! It says a lot that so many of our relatives and friends commented on how thrilled they were that Premiere was catering because they remembered how wonderful the food was eleven years ago. They were not disappointed this time around! Our guests raved about everything-especially the mini grilled cheese and tomato soup appetizers, the cedar plank salmon and the Mac and cheese! There are not sufficient words to thank John and the staff for everything!!
Shantel
Shantel Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing all around!

Michael and the Premiere Catering staff were so amazing to work with. From our tasting appointment, to our site walk through and the big day, Premiere Catering executed everything perfectly with the upmost professionalism. All of the food was simply delicious, we received so many compliments and would recommend Michael and his team to anyone looking for an excellent caterer.
L
Lynnette Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch!

My daughter chose Premiere Catering for her wedding last month and could not have made a better choice. Not only was Michael extremely easy to work with but he was able to accomodate all of the dietary restrictions as well as "special" requests. Every guest raved at how delicious his preparations were from the hors d'oevures and dinner to the late night snack table. His personal attention to details and special accommodations went far and above anything we could have expected. Michael is truly exceptional and I highly recommend him and Premiere Catering.
M
Madison Sent on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best catering team in portland!

Michael and John and their team are IMPECCABLE!!! My husband and I had our post wedding celebration here in Portland and Happy Valley. Michael made all of our dreams and visions come true. They were amazing to work with and so patient and accommodating to our requests (while we juggled our two toddlers while planning). Our friends and family were amazed by the delicious food as well as the GORGEOUS set up they provided. Michael handled everything from tastings and curating a menu to coordinating the rentals. Wish we could do it all over again. 100/10 would recommend Premiere Catering to anyone and everyone wishing for the perfect wedding. Thank you Michael from the bottom of our hearts!!!
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Premiere Catering takes care of their guests as if they were family. From fine dining and delicious food to top notch service. We love working with them and can't wait to shoot another wedding where we can enjoy their masterful creations.

Wonser Woods Estate, LLC Wonser Woods Estate, LLC Winery Weddings

As a wedding venue, we have numerous caterers pass through our doors. Premier Catering is by far our favorite. Their professionalism and attention to detail is unparalleled in the industry. The food they serve is truly amazing from the delectable hour'derves and main course, including vegetarian and gluten free options, to the spectacular array of deserts. However, it is their top of the line service that makes them stand out. Whatever event you are considering them for, we highly recommend Premier Catering.

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Premiere Catering is one of the best catering companies that we had pleasure to work with. Great staff, wonderful food, and great customer service overall. Always love working together on different events with them.

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Premiere Catering frequently asked questions

At Premiere Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Premiere Catering includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Premiere Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Premiere 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 Premiere Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Premiere Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Premiere Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Premiere Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Premiere Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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