Jay's Catering Company

What Jay's Catering Company does

Jay's Catering Company is a privately held, family-owned catering and hospitality business founded in 1967 by Jay and Eleanor Mastroianni in Orange County, California, and led since 1994 by their daughter Linda Loaeza as CEO. The company's core business is full-service catering — food preparation, service staff, setup and cleanup — delivered from a 36,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Garden Grove that includes a 4,000+ sq. ft. commercial kitchen and an on-site bakery capable of producing for up to 5,000 guests per event. Service tiers span pickup and delivery orders for small occasions through full-service execution for events hosting up to 3,000 guests, with pricing quoted per event rather than published on a rate card.

The business has been systematically expanded beyond catering into adjacent revenue lines: Jay's Rentals (tables, chairs, linens, chafing dishes, china, flatware, and glassware), full bar and mixology services, an in-house bakery, and a portfolio of owned event venues (Grand Gimeno, Serra Plaza, Hangar 21, Estate on Second, Executive Hangar, Rose Center, Casino San Clemente, OC Polo Club). The Ellie's Table sub-brand operates bakery-cafe locations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, generating daytime and retail revenue. The company also maintains reciprocal venue partnerships with approximately ten additional Southern California properties, giving it a venue-concierge motion that connects clients with venues it does not own.

The go-to-market model is event-driven and direct: a team of Event Specialists manages client relationships from inquiry through execution, supported by the owned venue portfolio, owned rental inventory, and in-house staffing. Jay's employs more than 200 staff — including classically trained chefs and a dedicated venue management function — and operates exclusively within Southern California (Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties). The company has never raised outside capital and remains entirely family-controlled across three generations, with Linda Loaeza's son Armand Barragan serving as COO.

Name

Jay's Catering Company

Legal name

Jay's Catering Co.

Website

https://jayscatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jay's Catering Company is a family-owned, third-generation full-service caterer and venue operator in Southern California, serving weddings, corporate events, and private social occasions from a Garden Grove headquarters, with an owned portfolio of 8+ event venues, in-house rentals, a bakery capable of serving 5,000 guests, and the Ellie's Table bakery-cafe sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Retail Bakeries (311811), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Event venue management
• Event rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Complete catering services including food preparation, service staff, setup, and cleanup. Includes executive setups where staff sets everything up so clients can be guests at their own event.
2. Pickup Orders: Small orders that can fit in customer's vehicle, picked up from main kitchen in Garden Grove or Ellie's Table in San Clemente.
3. Delivery Orders: Cuisine delivered to venue, perfect for casual small occasions with hot and cold food options.
4. Jay's Rentals: Event rental items including tables, chairs, linens, chafing dishes, and other tabletop items from linens to china, flatware, and glassware.
5. Full Bar Services: Licensed to offer full bar services with innovative mixology and signature drink creation.
6. Bakery: On-site bakery producing treats for events, capable of baking for up to 5,000 people per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jay's Catering Company provides full-service event catering for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations across Southern California, including handcrafted from-scratch cuisine, professional wait staff, setup, and cleanup. The company also operates an in-house bakery, a dedicated event rentals division (tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware), a full bar and mixology service, and a portfolio of owned event venues under the Jay's Family of Venues brand. Service tiers range from small pickup and delivery orders to full-service events for up to 3,000 guests.

Product overview

Jay's Catering Company operates as a family-owned hospitality group offering full-service catering, event production, venue management, and bakery/cafe operations across Southern California. The core product is the catering service that provides handcrafted cuisine from scratch for events ranging from intimate gatherings to 3,000-guest galas. The company manages a portfolio of owned venues (Grand Gimeno, Serra Plaza, The Casino San Clemente, Hangar 21, Estate on Second, The Executive Hangar, OC Polo Club) and partners with additional venues. Ellie's Table serves as the bakery/cafe sub-brand. The Jay's Rentals division provides event equipment. Additional services include mixology, bakery items, Taste of Jay's tasting events, and event specialist planning assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ellie's Table: Bakery and cafe brand operated by Jay's Catering, with locations in San Clemente and other areas. Ellie’s Table offers breakfast, lunch, and catering services and is described as Jay’s catering-owned café.
• Jay's Family of Venues
• Jay's Catering Hospitality Group
• Taste of Jay's

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Catering

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Association for Catering and Events (NACE)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for catering and event professionals providing industry resources, education, and networking opportunities.
• International Caterers Association (ICA)minorOthersProfessional association representing the interests of caterers worldwide with educational resources and industry advocacy.
• International Special Events Society (ISES)minorOthersGlobal organization for special events professionals providing education, networking, and industry standards.
• Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)minorOthersProfessional organization for bridal consultants providing certification and industry resources.
• Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA)minorOthersProfessional association for wedding industry professionals providing education and networking.
• CatersourceminorOthersIndustry resource and conference provider for catering professionals offering education and products.
• Alzheimer's Family Services CenterminorOthersDedicated to providing support, guidance and treatment for dementia patients and their families. Jay's has proudly supported this charity for over 40 years.
• Assistance League of Garden GroveminorOthersVolunteers transforming the lives of children through community programs. Jay's has supported for over 40 years.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)minorOthersProvides a powerful voice and meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and abandonment.
• ChildhelpminorOthersMeets the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.
• Grandma's House of HopeminorOthersCommitted to improving quality of life for OC's most vulnerable, underserved community members through housing, food and supportive services.
• Kiwanis ClubminorOthersHelps kids around the world through community service and large-scale challenges like fighting disease and poverty.
• Olive Crest Children's HomeminorOthersDedicated to preventing child abuse, treating and educating at-risk children and preserving families.
• Acacia Adult Day ServicesminorOthersProvides community-based services for individuals needing daytime assistance with medical and social needs.
• Garden Grove RotaryminorOthersProvides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding through fellowship of business leaders.
• American Cancer SocietyminorOthersDedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, advocacy, and patient support.
• Share Our StrengthminorOthersWorking to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.
• American Red CrossminorOthersPrevents and alleviates human suffering in emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.
• Carson RotaryminorOthersProvides opportunities for like-minded people to improve communities through the Rotary platform.
• Family Autism NetworkminorOthersModel program utilizing trained volunteers to meet needs of underserved families affected by autism in Orange County.
• City of Garden GroveminorOthersJay's hometown city providing services promoting safety, cultural harmony and enrichment.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorOthersProvides programs and services to promote development of boys and girls through education, sports, health and career programs.
• We Give ThanksminorOthersProvides Thanksgiving Day feast to the homeless and less fortunate in Southern California.
• Orange County PhilharmonicminorOthersFosters appreciation for music through national and international performances and music education programs.
• Special OlympicsminorOthersPromotes acceptance, inclusion and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
• Grandparents Autism NetworkminorOthersPromotes awareness and understanding of autism and enhances resources for community responsiveness.
• The Casino San ClementecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric oceanfront venue overlooking the Pacific with Grand Ballroom, Rock Garden, and Patio of the Stars. Jay's Catering Hospitality Group venue offering exclusive coastal California charm.
• Grand GimenocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish Colonial Revival venue in Old Towne Orange with 10,000+ sq. ft. of event space. Owned and operated by Jay's Catering.
• Serra PlazacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish-style venue in San Juan Capistrano with stone walkways, loggias, arches, and fountain. Jay's Catering venue currently being updated.
• Hangar 21coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor8,000 sq. ft. industrial venue with 20-foot ceilings and iron beams. Part of Jay's Catering venue portfolio.
• Estate on SecondcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric venue in downtown Santa Ana. Part of Jay's Catering venue portfolio and home to Taste of Jay's showcase events.
• The Executive HangarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation-themed venue featuring views of small planes and helicopters. Part of Jay's Catering venue portfolio.
• OC Polo ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnique venue in Silverado Canyon offering limitless possibilities for special occasions. Venue partner.
• The Swanner HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestored farmhouse on 2.5 acres in San Juan Capistrano. Venue partner for weddings and events.
• The LinksmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue redefining the art of hosting with memorable and unique occasions. Venue partner.
• The Christ CathedralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChrist Cathedral Campus in Garden Grove featuring stunning architecture by Richard Neutra and Philip Johnson. Venue partner for weddings and galas.
• Marina ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity and sailing center in Dana Point Harbor with sleek architecture and recreational facilities. Venue partner.
• Ocean InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoastal venue in Dana Point Harbor with three versatile property locations. Venue partner for corporate events.
• The Barn at Aliso Viejo RanchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric and rustic wedding venue in Aliso Viejo, California. Venue partner.
• The Japanese GardenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnique outdoor wedding venue with privacy and impeccably maintained grounds. Venue partner.
• Oasis CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue for social or professional events. Venue partner.
• So Cal Classic Car StorageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive classic car facility and event venue in Orange County with contemporary finishings. Venue partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eco Caters: Southern California-based caterer focused on corporate drop-off and event catering. Comparable in regional footprint and catering service delivery, though more oriented to corporate drop-off than Jay's full-service weddings.
• 24 Carrots Catering & Events: Southern California-based full-service wedding and event caterer operating across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Highly comparable in business model — full-service catering with event specialists, premium positioning, multi-cuisine from-scratch approach, and editorial presence in the same wedding publications.
• Command Performance Catering: Long-established Los Angeles/Orange County event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Directly comparable as a Southern California full-service caterer with similar menu customization and event-coordination model.

Regional players

• Abigail Kirsch Catering Collection: New York-area full-service caterer operating premium events and managing exclusive venue partnerships. Comparable as a full-service caterer with strong brand and venue-management overlap, though geographically distant from Jay's SoCal base.
• Contemporary Catering & Event Production: Long-established Orange County and Southern California event caterer serving weddings, corporate galas, and social events. Comparable as a regional full-service caterer with similar SoCal footprint and event-coordination capabilities.
• Peachtree Catering & Events: San Francisco Bay Area full-service caterer serving weddings and corporate events. Comparable business model (full-service catering, event specialists, premium positioning) but operates in a different California geography from Jay's Southern California base.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Catering & Events (Hilton Worldwide): Hotel chain's in-house banquet and catering arm offers broad event catering services at owned venues. Overlaps with Jay's venue + catering integration but as part of a much larger hospitality portfolio rather than a specialized caterer.

Emerging players

• Cater2.me: Tech-enabled corporate catering platform offering drop-off and staffed corporate meal programs. Partial overlap in corporate catering use cases but uses a digitally native, tech-platform model that contrasts with Jay's full-service, event-driven approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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