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Portland based and inspired by Pacific Northwest cuisine, White Pepper works with local farms to create custom menus featuring fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. We are real people, making real food, creating real experiences.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$120

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

$55

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

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

$10

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

Set Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Reviews of White Pepper

Amy
Amy H. Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Divine and Professional

I was a day of coordinator for a reception recently catered by White Pepper. From the start of communication Wil was thorough and prompt with his responses. On the day of the event, his team was professional and courteous and extremely helpful. And the food? The food is divine. The food is some of the best catered food that I have had at a wedding in the 9 years I've been an event planner. I couldn't highly recommend them more!
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Anna Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Paella Wedding

White Pepper’s catering was the HIGHLIGHT of our wedding. We had their paella dinner, which truly blew our guests away. My husbands stepmom is a professional paella chef from Spain, and even SHE was stunned by their meal. Not only was the food divine, but the service was top notch. As the Bride and Groom, White Pepper assigned one server specifically to us, making sure we had food and whatever we wanted to drink; they were very attentive. White Pepper even brought us down some champagne and appetizers from the cocktail hour, so my husband and I could have a quiet moment alone, munching, before heading out to be with everyone else. White Pepper really knows what they are doing. Wil, at White Pepper, is an absolute gem. I found him so helpful, and he truly was there for me to answer any and all questions! Wil was really responsive, professional, and just flat out kind. I would recommend their catering to pretty much everyone and anyone!
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Dashiell Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great catering for our wedding

White Pepper recently catered our small, outdoor wedding, and we were very happy that we went with them. We chose White Pepper after a fantastic tasting at their Portland kitchen and event space. We initially worked with Greg, who helped put together our menu and got the ball rolling on planning what we would need for our event. After COVID-related delays, we started working with Becca, who was also very helpful and responsive for the duration, and stayed on-site for most of our event to ensure things ran smoothly.

It was great to have a full-service caterer. White Pepper worked with Party Place rentals to ensure we had all the linens, tableware, glassware etc. that we needed. Even as our plans kept shifting and our guest list continued to change based on COVID developments, White Pepper was on top of it and worked with Party Place to make sure we had the right amount of everything. And White Pepper didn’t bat an eye as our event size dropped significantly and we switched from family-style service to plated service shortly before the event. We were really grateful that they were so willing to accommodate the difficult, last-minute changes we needed to make to have a safe celebration.

The service was absolutely stellar. The event staff was incredibly professional and on top of everything. They were friendly and helpful, and they served food and cleared tables discretely and quickly. We were extremely happy and impressed with the service from everyone involved.

We were also happy with the food, especially the cedar-smoked salmon and potatoes. All very tasty! And White Pepper served the pie we brought in from an outside bakery (Lauretta Jeans in Portland) with no issues, even though pie seems significantly harder to serve to a crowd than cake.

All in all, White Pepper did a fantastic job. They were responsive, accommodating, professional, and, most importantly, helped us put on a fun, memorable wedding.
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Kirk Sent on 08/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Catered Food I've Ever Had

White Pepper catered our wedding this past weekend after over a year of delay due to COVID and two years of planning together. Everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the meal itself was above and beyond expectation. The wait staff were fun and friendly, the presentation was elegant and beautiful, and the food itself was just incredible. My past experience with catered food is that it's often dry or not quite hot enough, but somehow White Pepper made everything taste like a 5-star restaurant despite catering an event with no kitchen! Best catered food I've ever had, hands down.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 04/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Elegant and Incredibly Delicious

Planning for our wedding, we met with several caterers and tasted their menus to get a feel for what was available. Many of which would have been perfectly fine options, but with White Pepper it was immediately clear they were a step above. We were looking for a plated dinner for our guests and wanted something with a beautiful presentation, and no other company we found came anywhere close to what White Pepper offered.

White Pepper was all around very impressive, not only with the taste and presentation of the food, but provided thoughtful questions about our vision for the day and gave us excellent suggestions and feedback. One feature that drew us in right away was their ability to cook on-site. White Pepper’s mobile kitchen and grill really allowed their food to be enjoyed as intended.

We met with Susanna to discuss our plans for our special day and to sample their culinary skills. We had a small wedding and opted not to go with a wedding planner, and ended up being beyond grateful to have Susanna. She was always available for whatever questions and menu alterations we wanted to make in the months leading up to the wedding, and was instrumental in helping us figure out the table layout and general flow of the day for our venue.

White Pepper’s use of local ingredients gave a rustic flair to our winter wedding. It was beautifully presented, accented with edible flowers that created bright contrasts of color. White Pepper captured our vision of a bountiful charcuterie display that served as much as a decoration as a delightful hors d’oeuvres. Our guests enjoyed garlic brined Marion Acres chicken with a hazelnut sage brown butter or a cedar-smoked PNW salmon with parsley pesto. Both turned out phenomenally. Between the entrees, delicious accompaniments, and generous hors d’oeurves the food was a highlight to our special day.
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Shannon Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The food was beyond

Becca at White Pepper is amazing! She took my vision of tasting centerpieces and brought it to life. I am still getting notes from our guests raving about how good the food was, I hope I can make it back there soon to experience White Pepper again. I am a foodie (SP Top 50 bucket list) and this caterer was a foodie experience with sustainable practices and an eco-friendly approach which I really appreciated!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great food!

White Pepper certainly provides a gourmet experience that your wedding guests will be talking about well after your wedding. How often can you say that about “wedding food?” Overall we had a great experience and the food was delicious. We also had White Pepper staff coordinate our rentals, set up and clean up which was well worth it!
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Charles Sent on 07/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great food, great presentation, amazing staff!

We had already tasted a few other caterers for our wedding before White Pepper and had not been very impressed. Then came Becca and Will, who seemed to understand exactly what we were looking for (and what our budget was). As their kitchen was under construction at the time, Will invited us into his home to sample their dishes... and they had us at charcuterie. Not only is the presentation amazing, but the flavor is too! The sides and entrees were just as outstanding (seriously, try the potatoes). Becca was attentive and helpful every step of the way. She even prepared a small charcuterie board for us to have right after the ceremony. The entire staff was great during our reception. They were friendly and very helpful. We would recommend White Pepper to anyone!
Kenzie
Kenzie Sent on 03/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tasty, professional, and quality!

Tastiest food, most professional, excellent service
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Estrella Sent on 02/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

White Pepper is the Best!

To sum it up in one word, Amazing! From day 1, Alyssa and her team at White Pepper were easy to work with, great at getting back to us, and full of great ideas on how to make our wedding perfect. The food was incredible as well and served very quickly! Many of our guests have told us that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. They, White Pepper, clearly know what they are doing and we are so glad that we chose them to cater our wedding!
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Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Vista Hills Vineyard Vista Hills Vineyard Winery Weddings

When Wil and his staff at White Pepper first came to the vineyard as an outside catering team 2 years ago, as an event manager, I had little idea what to expect of their performance. By the end of the very first event I had decided I needed to invite him to join my Preferred List. They simply create seemingly effortless evenings and flawless events every time they are here. Wil's passion and dedication to his field is found in the details, from the flavors in his dishes, to the presentation of the meals, to the gorgeous hand lettered menu boards, I can't comment enough on how White Pepper truly stands out in the field of wedding catering. My clients rave about working with Wil, and love his food. Everyone on staff at White Pepper truly stands out to me as going above and beyond with a smile, and they truly enjoy being a part of your special day. As a client, you feel that attention on your wedding day, and you see it on the faces of your delighted guests. White Pepper is truly raising the bar for catering for a new generation.

Ginger and You Events Ginger and You Events Wedding Planners

Wil and Kris are incredible chefs, incredible people and have incredible vision. I love recommending my clients to work with White Pepper because of their ability to achieve farm-to-table look, taste and feel that seems effortless. They work hard to provide an excellent experience, while ensuring your guests taste buds pop. Wil and Kris are truly some of my favorite people - the fact that they are one of my favorite caterers is just an awesome bonus. As a day-of coordinator, I want my clients to book a caterer that is professional, able to provide incredible food and service that is unbeatable. White Pepper provides just that!

Something Borrowed Portland Something Borrowed Portland Wedding Rentals

We have had the honor of working with White Pepper at several weddings and corporate events over the last couple of years. Not only are the owners very down to earth and genuinely care about their clients, their food is also remarkable. They are one of our go-to catering companies when clients are looking for farm fresh, Northwest food. It's just as good as Grandma makes, always served with a smile and with the utmost professionalism. If you're looking for that true PNW flair, definitely give White Pepper a try, you won't be disappointed!

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White Pepper frequently asked questions

At White Pepper, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at White Pepper includes:
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
White Pepper offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
White Pepper provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
White Pepper is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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