What Eco Caters does

Eco Caters (EcoCaters) is a privately held, family-owned full-service event catering company founded in 2007 by chef Robert Wood. The company provides organic, farm-to-table catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and film/TV production crews across three US markets: Washington DC (headquarters, 2221 Adams Pl NE), Los Angeles, and San Diego. Its core offering is custom menu design built on certified organic ingredients sourced from local growers, sustainable seafood, and seasonal produce, with comprehensive dietary accommodation (vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free). The company differentiates on sustainability practices including zero-waste food handling, full composting, cooking oil recycling, and a food rescue partnership with Food Rescue US.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) full-service event catering priced per-event via quote-based inquiry, (2) Simply Lunch, a sub-brand targeting recurring corporate office lunch programs with a 50-person minimum and chef-prepared meal delivery or on-site cooking, and (3) boxed lunch catering with a 20-person minimum. Pricing is largely unit-based with variable per-headcount rates, with full-service events sometimes structured as multi-year contracts for corporate clients. Distribution is entirely direct-to-venue through regional kitchen operations; there is no marketplace or third-party reseller presence. Go-to-market relies on a HubSpot-powered website with quote request CTAs, regional phone lines, an active blog, and direct outreach by dedicated account managers for enterprise accounts.

Eco Caters employs 11-50 people and has operated for approximately 17-18 years without external venture or private equity funding. Documented enterprise references include the Washington Capitals (sports team catering) and Murad (skincare corporate luncheon), alongside named wedding customers. The company maintains community partnerships with Kid Power, Make-a-Wish, and TAPS. Its East Coast headquarters is in Washington DC, with West Coast kitchen infrastructure in LA and San Diego.

Name

Eco Caters

Legal name

Eco Caters

Website

https://ecocaters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eco Caters is a privately held, family-owned sustainable event caterer founded in 2007, providing organic, farm-to-table catering for weddings, corporate events, and private occasions across Washington DC, Los Angeles, and San Diego, plus a recurring corporate lunch sub-brand called Simply Lunch.

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 & Office Food Programs (HSACAGAC), Corporate & Office Catering (THAFAIAA), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD)

Keywords

• Organic event catering
• Corporate lunch catering
• Wedding catering services
• Sustainable catering
• Farm-to-table catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service event catering including weddings, corporate events, private events, holiday parties, and large-scale gatherings. Pricing based on per-person rates with menu customization. Services include menu design, food preparation, on-site service, staffing, rentals, setup and breakdown.
2. Simply Lunch Corporate Program: Recurring office lunch catering service with customizable menus based on company needs. Minimum 50 people for recurring programs. Free onsite consultation offered. Pricing variable based on headcount, frequency, and term commitment. Includes chef-prepared meal delivery or onsite cooking options.
3. Boxed Lunch Catering: Pre-packaged lunch options including cold and hot boxed lunches. Minimum 20 people for lunch catering. Quick and simple pricing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eco Caters provides full-service sustainable event catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. The company also operates Simply Lunch, a recurring office lunch catering program delivering chef-prepared organic meals to corporate clients with a 50-person minimum. Services include custom menu design, on-site preparation, professional staffing, rentals, setup, and cleanup.

Product overview

Eco Caters is an award-winning sustainable event catering company founded in 2007, operating across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. The core offering is full-service event catering including Wedding Catering, Corporate Catering, and Private Event Catering. The company also operates Simply Lunch as a dedicated office lunch catering sub-brand featuring organic, chef-driven meals. Catering Menus serves as the customization service underpinning all offerings, using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients with options for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions. Holiday Catering provides seasonal catering for year-end celebrations. The portfolio is unified by a sustainability-first philosophy with certified organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Simply Lunch: An award-winning lunch program centered around organic food and eco-conscious cooking for corporate office catering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sourcing from local farm partners and designing seasonal menus reduces environmental impact while providing fresher, more flavorful ingredients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kid PowerminorOthersEcoCaters participates in community collaborations with Kid Power, supporting their mission through sustainable event catering contributions.
• Make-a-WishminorOthersEcoCaters collaborates with Make-a-Wish foundation to support wish-granting events through catering contributions.
• TAPSminorOthersEcoCaters supports TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) through catering partnerships for memorial and support events.
• Food Rescue USminorOthersEcoCaters partners with Food Rescue US to help reduce food waste and ensure excess food from events goes to those in need rather than landfills.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZeroCater: ZeroCater is a corporate office catering and lunch program provider. Directly comparable to EcoCaters' Simply Lunch subscription offering, ZeroCater competes in the same recurring-corporate-catering product category with tech-enabled ordering.
• Heirloom LA: Heirloom LA is a Los Angeles-based full-service event and wedding catering company. Direct geographic and product peer to EcoCaters' LA operations, with comparable premium events and custom menus.
• Galley Events & Catering: Galley Events & Catering is a DC-area event catering company serving weddings and corporate events. Direct competitor to EcoCaters in the DC metro full-service catering market.
• Occasions Caterers: Occasions Caterers is a Washington DC-area full-service event and corporate caterer. Overlaps EcoCaters' DC headquarters market across weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with comparable service tiers.
• Thyme & Again Catering: Thyme & Again is a DMV-area full-service catering and events company. Comparable to EcoCaters' DC operations across private events, weddings, and corporate catering with similar full-service positioning.
• Design Cuisine: Design Cuisine is a Washington DC event catering company. Competes head-to-head with EcoCaters in the DC market for weddings, galas, and corporate events with comparable full-service event capabilities.
• Spilled Milk Catering: Spilled Milk Catering is an LA-based event and wedding caterer. Direct geographic peer in EcoCaters' LA market serving similar weddings, private events, and corporate clients.
• Fooda: Fooda operates recurring corporate lunch programs and pop-up restaurants inside office buildings. Directly competes with EcoCaters' Simply Lunch for the same enterprise lunch subscription wallet with similar mid-large employer targeting.

Broad incumbents

• ezCater: ezCater is the largest online catering marketplace connecting businesses with thousands of local caterers. It overlaps with EcoCaters on corporate catering demand but operates as a broad platform rather than a single kitchen brand.

Emerging players

• Bento Catering: Bento offers tech-enabled corporate catering and meal programs for offices. Competes with EcoCaters' Simply Lunch subscription for corporate lunch demand with a more digital-first operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EcoCatersDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-caters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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