What Contemporary Catering does

Contemporary Catering is a Los Angeles-based full-service catering and event production company that designs and executes custom culinary experiences for corporate events, weddings, and social occasions. Founded in 1997 and operating primarily in Southern California, the company employs between 11 and 50 people and directly engages clients through a Client Experience team that builds bespoke menus rather than selling pre-set packages. Its service portfolio spans corporate events (intimate dinners through thousands-guest functions), weddings, social celebrations, full-service production (staffing, permitting, logistics, custom fabrication, talent), retail food operations (five retail food concepts and a full-service bar inside a luxury equestrian park), and consulting and special projects.

The company operates with no proprietary technology platform; its core assets are culinary expertise, trained staff, institutional relationships, and a curated vendor network emphasizing local organic produce and sustainably sourced meats. Revenue is generated through quote-based, custom-priced event contracts with a multi-year cadence, supplemented by retail food and bar sales at the equestrian park and fees from consulting and project work. Marketing leans on Instagram, the company website, and a referral/word-of-mouth motion within the LA luxury events market, with no resellers or third-party distribution channels. Notable clients and partners include the LA Times (Taste of LA, Food Bowl), Baby2Baby Gala, Neon Carnival, House of Sephora, Revolve, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Menlo Park Charity Horse Show.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, or funding rounds, and no public financial details are available. Strategic moats are built on roughly two decades of brand presence, custom-menu talent, and deep relationships across LA's premium event and venue ecosystem rather than on technology or scale advantages.

Name

Contemporary Catering

Legal name

Contemporary Catering

Website

https://contemporarycatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contemporary Catering is a Los Angeles-based full-service catering and event production company that creates custom menus and production services for corporate events, weddings, and social occasions, with notable clients including LA Times, Baby2Baby Gala, and House of Sephora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Custom menu design
• Event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full service catering for corporate events, weddings, and social events. Revenue generated through customized menu pricing based on guest count, menu complexity, and service requirements. Events range from intimate dinners for two to corporate events for thousands.
2. Full Service Production: Additional revenue from staffing, service models, permitting, logistics, custom fabrication, and talent services. This comprehensive production support is offered as an additional level of service beyond food and beverage.
3. Retail Food Operations: Operating five retail food concepts and a full service bar in a luxury equestrian park. Revenue from retail food sales and bar services.
4. Consulting & Special Projects: Culinary event consulting and special project execution for clients. The company is trusted with special projects around the country, including event production partnerships with major clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Contemporary Catering provides full-service catering and event production for corporate events, weddings, social occasions, and special projects. Rather than offering pre-set packages, the company designs custom menus for each client and can scale from intimate dinners for two to corporate events for thousands. Offerings include custom menu design, full-service production (staffing, logistics, permitting, custom fabrication, talent), retail food and bar operations at venues, and culinary consulting.

Product overview

Contemporary Catering is a full service catering and event production company offering a unified portfolio of services centered on customized culinary experiences. The core offerings include Corporate Events, Wedding Catering Services, Social Events, Full Service Production, Retail Operations, and Consulting & Special Projects. These services are complemented by customizable menu offerings including Corporate Reception, Holiday Affair, Traditional Wedding, and Luxury Champagne Pairing Dinner menus. The company specializes in creating bespoke menus tailored to each client's preferences rather than pre-set packages, serving events ranging from intimate dinners for two to corporate events for thousands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Events Full-service catering and event execution for corporate functions ranging from private dinners to awards shows and company-wide events. Designed for corporate clients seeking clean, unique, and timeless menus paired with seamless event operations.
• Wedding Catering Services Customized wedding catering for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and ceremonies. Built on personalized menus and culinary experiences drawing on nearly two decades of experience.
• Social Events Catering services for birthdays, baby showers, mitzvahs, anniversaries, and other personal social gatherings, building long-term relationships with clients across life's significant moments.
• Full Service Production Expert event production services including staffing, service models, permitting, logistics, custom fabrication, and talent coordination, offered as an additional level of service beyond food and beverage.
• Retail Operations Operates five retail food concepts and a full-service bar within a luxury equestrian park, with additional retail project experience including House of Sephora, Revolve, Menlo Park Charity Horse Show, and Van Gogh Museum.
• Consulting & Special Projects Culinary event partnership and production services for special projects, including event production partnerships with major clients such as LA Times Taste of LA and Food Bowl, Baby2Baby Gala, and Neon Carnival.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LA TimescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary Catering is the LA Times' culinary event partner for events including Taste of LA and Food Bowl. This is a significant ongoing partnership positioning the company as the preferred culinary partner for major media events.
• Baby2Baby GalamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual production involvement for the Baby2Baby Gala, supporting clients in creating amazing experiences at this high-profile charity event.
• Neon CarnivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual production involvement for Neon Carnival charity event. Client partnerships where Contemporary is engaged for event execution.
• House of SephoraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPast retail project operation at House of Sephora venue. One of several notable retail operations the company has executed.
• RevolveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPast retail project operation for Revolve fashion brand. Demonstrates capability in retail and fashion industry events.
• Menlo Park Charity Horse ShowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast charity event retail operations at Menlo Park Charity Horse Show.
• Van Gogh MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast event catering operations at Van Gogh Museum, demonstrating international event capability and prestige venue experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patina Catering: Patina Catering, part of the Patina Restaurant Group, is a Los Angeles-based luxury caterer offering bespoke menus, full-service event production, and high-end wedding and corporate catering. It competes head-to-head with Contemporary Catering for LA's premium corporate and private event clients.
• Command Performance Catering: Command Performance Catering is a long-established LA luxury caterer specializing in corporate events, galas, weddings, and large-scale productions. It is highly comparable to Contemporary Catering in service mix, target market (LA enterprise and social clients), and bespoke menu approach.
• Heirloom LA: Heirloom LA is a Los Angeles full-service catering and event production company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with a focus on farm-to-table ingredients. It mirrors Contemporary Catering's emphasis on custom menus, sustainable sourcing, and luxury LA market positioning.
• Susan Hollander Catering: Susan Hollander Catering is a Los Angeles-based bespoke caterer focused on weddings, social events, and corporate functions with custom seasonal menus. It targets the same high-end LA client base as Contemporary Catering with a similarly artisanal, custom-menu positioning.
• Wolfgang Puck Catering: Wolfgang Puck Catering is a national luxury catering and event production company headquartered in Los Angeles, serving corporate events, weddings, and social occasions for high-profile clients. It directly competes with Contemporary Catering in the LA premium market and shares the same full-service production and custom menu model.
• Affairs by Bashert: Affairs by Bashert is a Southern California luxury wedding and event caterer offering custom kosher and non-kosher menus with full-service production. Comparable to Contemporary Catering in target market (LA premium weddings/events), custom-menu philosophy, and full-service production positioning.
• Tres LA Catering: Tres LA Catering is a Los Angeles boutique caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and private parties with tailored seasonal menus. Comparable to Contemporary Catering in scale, target customer (LA premium weddings and corporate), and full-service event execution.
• Bites by Clyde: Bites by Clyde is a Southern California-based luxury caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private dinners with custom curated menus. Comparable to Contemporary Catering in service scope, custom-menu model, and LA luxury target market.

Broad incumbents

• Bon Appétit Management Company: Bon Appétit Management is a national food service and catering contractor serving corporate, cultural, and event clients across the US. It overlaps with Contemporary Catering in LA corporate and event catering but at much larger scale with a broader institutional clientele.
• Restaurant Associates: Restaurant Associates is a national hospitality and food service company that operates catering, corporate dining, and event production across major US markets. It competes with Contemporary Catering in the LA corporate catering segment but serves a broader portfolio of clients and venues than a boutique caterer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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