Catering Guide · California

Caterers in California

389 caterers, food trucks and restaurants that cater in 162 cities and towns, from OpenStreetMap (refreshed November 5, 2026).

How Many Caterers Are There in California?

We list 389 catering businesses in California: 165 full-service caterers, 126 food trucks and carts and 99 restaurants that cater, plus 18 BBQ caterers, across 162 cities and towns. The most are in San Jose (49), Los Angeles (32), Oakland (15). Every listing is free; nobody pays to rank.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap (refreshed November 5, 2026).

165caterers
126food trucks
99restaurants that cater
162cities & towns

By Catering Type in California

Cities and Towns

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Largest Cities in California

San Jose 49 Listed

1597 Meridian Avenue, San Jose

Full-Service CaterersPhoneWebsiteHours

Los Angeles 32 Listed

777 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles

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11870 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles

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2201 North Broadway, Los Angeles

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

3008 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

Oakland 15 Listed

1575 7th Street, Oakland

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2506 International Boulevard, Oakland

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

San Diego 15 Listed

3695 India Street, San Diego

Full-Service CaterersMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

2795 Main Street, San Diego

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3444 Midway Drive, San Diego

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

12847 El Camino Real, San Diego

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

Lake Forest 12 Listed

21771 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest

Full-Service CaterersBreakfastBagelPhoneWebsiteHours

24301 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest

Full-Service CaterersPersianArabPhoneWebsiteHours

23702 El Toro Road, Lake Forest

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23706 El Toro Road, Lake Forest

Restaurants That CaterChickenPhoneWebsiteHours

23522 El Toro Road, Lake Forest

Full-Service CaterersWedding & Event CateringPhoneWebsiteHours

Redding 9 Listed

995 Hilltop Drive, Redding

Restaurants That CaterMexicanPhoneWebsite

5132 Caterpillar Road, Redding

Full-Service CaterersBBQ CateringBarbecueSandwichPhoneWebsiteHours

435 East Cypress Avenue, Redding

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1035 Dana Drive, Redding

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2395 Athens Avenue, Redding

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Santa Clara 7 Listed

500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

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3233 De La Cruz Boulevard, Santa Clara

Full-Service Caterers

1614 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara

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2505 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

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2940 Feliz Road, Santa Clara

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Mountain View 6 Listed

1220 Grant Road, Mountain View

Food TrucksMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

914 Rich Avenue, Mountain View

Full-Service CaterersPhoneWebsiteHours

Sunnyvale 6 Listed

811 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale

Food TrucksMexicanPhoneWebsiteHours

Modesto 5 Listed

850 16th Street, Modesto

Food TrucksPizzaPhoneWebsiteHours

Catering in California: Questions

How many caterers are listed in California?

We list 389 catering businesses in California across 162 cities and towns: 165 full-service caterers, 126 food trucks, 99 restaurants that cater, 18 BBQ catering, 13 wedding & event catering, 17 dessert catering, 9 bar & coffee catering, 2 corporate catering. The most are in San Jose (49), Los Angeles (32), Oakland (15).

Do food trucks need a permit to cater in California?

Food trucks need a valid health permit from the state or county where they are based, and many cities also require a local vending or event permit, especially on public property. For a private event on private land, ask the truck to confirm its permits and your venue's rules.

Is catering taxed in California?

In most states, prepared food and catering are subject to sales tax, and some states also tax the service charge. Rates and rules vary by state and city, so ask the caterer to show tax as a separate line on the quote.

Plan ahead with the catering cost calculator, the food quantity calculator and the catering checklist.

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources & method