Arista Catering

What Arista Catering does

Arista Catering is a privately held, full-service catering company headquartered at 1502 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, Washington, serving the Greater Seattle Area including Bellevue. The company has been operating for over a decade and employs between 11 and 50 people. Its offering spans four revenue streams: full-service event catering (weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, memorials, and graduations), drop-off disposable catering via the ToastTab online ordering platform, prepared meal delivery / box lunches (priced $15.95-$29.50 per person), and aviation catering for private jets and corporate aircraft under the ARISTA Inflight sub-brand with delivery to six Seattle-area airports and FBOs. The menu portfolio covers 15+ cuisine types including Mexican, Italian, Indian, BBQ, Cajun, Swedish, Luau, vegan, high tea, and breakfast/lunch/dinner formats.

The business model is primarily professional-services-based, monetized through per-person and per-event pricing, with add-on revenue from bar/liquor service, dessert catering, event rentals, and premium inflight meals. Pricing structures include a 50% deposit (or $1,000, whichever is less) for weddings with the balance due 10 days before the event, a 20-person minimum for graduation packages, and subscription-style annual volume contracts with discounts for corporate clients spending over $50,000 annually. Go-to-market is consultative field sales targeting enterprise and event-based customers through website quote requests and phone inquiries, complemented by self-serve e-commerce on ToastTab for drop-off orders and SEO-optimized content marketing across cateringseattle.com.

Distribution is built on a network of 12+ preferred venue partnerships (Thornwood Castle, Mercer Island Community Center, Washington Arboretum/Wisteria Hall, Union Events Center & Marina, UW facilities, and others), supported by a digital presence on Facebook and Instagram and an active blog covering catering trends. Arista has earned the Seattle Times "Best Caterer in the PNW" gold award for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025), Yelp Best Catering (2023), and three consecutive Top Rated Local awards in Washington State (2018-2020). No revenue, funding, ownership, or executive information is publicly disclosed.

Name

Arista Catering

Legal name

Arista Catering

Website

https://cateringseattle.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arista Catering is a privately held Seattle-based full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and private aviation clients across the Greater Seattle Area, with online drop-off ordering via ToastTab and dedicated aviation catering under the ARISTA Inflight sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Logistics & Delivery Management (HSACAGAK), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Private jet catering
• Prepared meal delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Comprehensive catering services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special occasions. Includes setup, service staff, and cleanup. Revenue is generated through per-person pricing based on menu selections and service level.
2. Drop-off Catering: Disposable drop-off delivery for meetings, lunches, and small gatherings. Convenient option for corporate clients and casual events where full service is not required. Revenue generated through menu package pricing.
3. Aviation/In-flight Catering: Specialized catering for private jets and corporate aircraft. Delivered directly to airports, FBOs, and aircraft. Offers 24/7 ordering with same-day and last-minute capabilities. Revenue from premium in-flight meal pricing.
4. Prepared Meal Delivery: Individual portioned box lunches and prepared meals for delivery. Online ordering through ToastTab platform for consumer and corporate customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arista Catering is a Seattle-based full-service catering company that prepares and delivers food, beverages, and service staff for weddings, corporate events, private parties, funerals, graduations, holidays, and aviation/private jet clients. The company also offers a drop-off and pickup prepared meal delivery service through an online ordering platform, alongside add-on event rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, and tableware.

Product overview

Arista Catering is a full-service catering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of culinary services for events of all sizes. The core offering consists of meal catering across multiple cuisines (breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers) and specialty categories (Mexican, BBQ, vegan, Indian, Cajun, Swedish, Luau). These are complemented by event-specific services including wedding catering, corporate event catering, graduation party catering, funeral/memorial catering, and holiday catering. Add-on services include bar and liquor catering, dessert catering, event rentals, and prepared meal delivery. A distinctive specialty is aviation catering for private jets with direct delivery to airports and FBOs. The company operates primarily in the Seattle and Bellevue areas, offering both full-service (with staffing, setup, and cleanup) and drop-off disposable catering formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARISTA Inflight: Private jet and executive aircraft catering division serving Seattle area airports with gourmet in-flight meals

Products and services

• Wedding Catering

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Seattle's Tall ShipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for sailing and maritime-themed events. Arista provides preferred catering services at this unique Seattle venue.
• Washington Arboretum - Wisteria HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for Wisteria Hall, a premier wedding and event venue within the UW Botanic Gardens.
• UW Center for Urban HorticultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partnership for events at this UW facility specializing in urban horticulture education and events.
• UW TacomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor for UW Tacoma conference and event spaces.
• The 101minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for events at The 101 on Jackson, a Seattle event space.
• Within SODOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSODO-based event space partnership for Seattle catering services.
• Stone Way Auto Event SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique auto-themed event venue partnership in Seattle.
• Woodinville LavenderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Woodinville Lavender for events at this scenic venue in wine country.
• Thornwood CastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering partner for Thornwood Castle, an iconic wedding venue in Lakewood, WA.
• Union Events Center & MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partnership for Lake Union events at Union Events Center & Marina.
• Mercer Island Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering services for events at Mercer Island Community Center.
• The Great Hall - Green LakeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Great Hall event venue in Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle.
• Mercer Island Lifestyle MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for marketing and promotional content visibility.
• Frances Gaul PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing photography services for events, featured in marketing materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herban Feast Catering: Seattle-area full-service caterer offering weddings, corporate events, and private parties with farm-to-table sourcing — direct competitor in the same local market with overlapping cuisine/event menu.
• Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering: Established Seattle full-service caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings; operates in the same geographic market with comparable service tiers.
• Kasper's Catering (Kaspar's): Long-standing Seattle catering company with premier event venues (Kasper's Ballroom, Hotel Monacatering), serving similar wedding and corporate clientele with full-service and event production.
• Pink Salt Catering: Seattle-based full-service caterer covering weddings, corporate, and social events with comparable menu breadth and venue partnerships.
• The Catering Company of Seattle: Seattle caterer providing full-service catering and event coordination for weddings, corporate functions, and private events in the same market.

Regional players

• Gallagher's Where-U-Brew-Meat St. Catering: PNW (Washington) catering company with menu specialization in BBQ, Prime Rib, and custom menus for weddings and corporate events; comparable service offering but operating across multiple WA cities rather than only Seattle.
• Devil's Food Catering: Portland-based full-service caterer for weddings, corporate, and social events with comparable cuisine diversity and event production; serves an adjacent PNW metro rather than Seattle.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): Large-scale hospitality and catering provider for stadiums, convention centers, and major venues; offers corporate and event catering at scale as part of a broader food services portfolio overlapping with Arista's corporate and large-event work.

Emerging players

• Ez Cater: Online marketplace aggregating local caterers for corporate drop-off catering; overlaps directly with Arista's ToastTab drop-off and corporate catering motion as a channel and indirect competitor.

Others

• Toast (ToastTab): Restaurant/catering commerce and online ordering platform — Arista's own online ordering and drop-off infrastructure runs on Toast, making it an enabling technology partner in the same catering funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AristaCatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/aristacateringseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arista-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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