Park Place Catering

What Park Place Catering does

Park Place Catering is a privately held full-service catering and event venue operator based in Southern California, headquartered at 901 N Bradford Ave in Placentia, CA with a mailing address in Fullerton. The company serves consumers and small businesses planning weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, quinceaneras, corporate events, and other special occasions through bundled venue rental and catering packages. It operates a portfolio of five banquet hall venues across Southern California (Downey, Bellflower, La Mirada, Montebello, and La Habra) under partnership arrangements with Catholic parishes, with venue capacities ranging from 240 to 300 guests.

The product portfolio comprises multiple per-person buffet categories (Luncheon Sandwich Buffets, Create Your Own Buffets, Deluxe/Premium Entrees, Mexican Dinner Buffets, Hors d'oeuvres Buffets, International Buffets, Grand Dinner Buffets, and Luncheon or Dinner Buffets) priced from $16.50 to $25.50 per person, plus add-on services including decorated cakes ($4.75 per person or $8.50 for French pastries), wedding ceremony packages ($475), wedding packages ($4.95-$8.25 per person), and full bar services. Venue rental pricing spans $1,600 to $2,500 per event with security, deposits, and add-on hours itemized separately. All full-service menus include staff supervisor, uniformed personnel, silver beverage service, color-coordinated linens, crystal glassware, china plates, and satin stainless place settings, plus a dedicated event coordinator per booking.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and event-driven: customers reach the company via phone ((714) 993-4033, (562) 866-5464), email ([email protected]), the website (parkplacecatering.com), or in-person venue visits. Pricing is publicly transparent on the website with no intermediated distribution, no social media channels, and no enterprise sales motion. Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional per-event with a stated 15% gratuity plus local sales tax applied on top of menu and venue pricing. The company also does business as "Park Place Elite Catering."

Name

Park Place Catering

Legal name

Park Place Catering

Website

https://parkplacecatering.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Park Place Catering is a Southern California full-service catering and event venue operator serving consumers and small businesses with bundled catering and banquet hall rentals across five parish-affiliated venues, primarily for weddings and special occasions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering and Banquet Hall Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Banquet hall rental
• Wedding catering
• Special occasion catering
• Buffet and bar service

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events including luncheon buffets, dinner buffets, Mexican buffets, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Pricing ranges from $16.50 to $25.50 per person depending on menu selection. Includes staff, equipment, and service personnel.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of banquet halls and event spaces at multiple church venues. Venue rental prices range from $1,600 to $2,500 depending on the location and capacity. Additional fees for security guards and damage deposits apply.
3. Bar Services: Full-service bar packages including host bars (domestic beer, wine, sodas) and full-service bars with liquor. Also includes no-host/cash bar options and bar tickets with $4.00 value. Subject to 15% gratuity and sales tax.
4. Wedding Packages: Complete wedding packages including ceremony setup, decorated cake and cutting service, champagne toast, and event coordination. Prices from $4.95 to $8.25 per person depending on package selected. Optional add-ons include chair covers, fresh fruits, and additional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and banquet hall venue rentals for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, quinceaneras, and corporate events across Southern California. Its portfolio includes multiple buffet categories (luncheon sandwich, create-your-own, deluxe/premium entrees, Mexican dinner, international, grand dinner, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts) priced per person, plus five church-affiliated banquet halls, wedding ceremony packages, and bar services. Each event is assigned a dedicated coordinator and custom menus are designed to client taste and budget.

Product overview

Park Place Catering operates as a full-service catering and event venue company offering a unified portfolio of customizable buffet services and venue rentals. The core offering consists of multiple buffet categories (Luncheon Sandwich Buffets, Create Your Own Buffets, Deluxe/Premium Entrees, Mexican Dinner Buffets, Hors d'oeuvres Buffets, Desserts, International Buffets, and Grand Dinner Buffets) which can be ordered as standalone services or combined with venue rentals at four banquet hall locations (Parish Hall @ St. Raymond's, Coleman Center, Gannon Hall, and Watterson Hall). Additional add-on services include wedding ceremony packages, Special Occasion Packages for events, and Bar Services. The company primarily serves Southern California with locations in Placentia, Downey, Bellflower, La Mirada, La Habra, and Montebello.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luncheon Sandwich Buffets Premade sandwich buffet options including Petite Sandwich Buffet and Croissant Buffet, featuring sliced meats, cheeses, salads, and beverages for luncheon events.
• Create Your Own Luncheon or Dinner Buffets Customizable buffet where customers select 1-2 entrees, 2 side dishes, and 1 salad from standard options including beef, chicken, and pasta dishes, priced $18.95–$21.95 per person.
• Deluxe and Premium Entree Options Premium dinner entrees including Chicken Parmesan, Sliced Roasted Roast Beef, Meat Lasagna, Glazed Salmon, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Grilled Tri Tip Beef, and Roasted Prime Rib, served with 2 sides and 1 salad, priced $19.95–$25.95 per person.
• Mexican Dinner Buffets Mexican cuisine buffet featuring Chicken Fajitas, Beef Fajitas, Carnitas, Beef Barbacoa, Birria, Chile Verde, Steak Picado, and Chicken Enchiladas, served with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas, priced $18.95–$21.95 per person.
• Hors d'oeuvres Buffet Appetizer buffet with cold selections (cheese, crackers, dips, vegetables, fruits) and hot options (meatballs, egg rolls, chicken tenders, quiche, stuffed mushrooms), includes coffee and fruit juice beverage, priced $18.50 per person.
• Desserts Special occasion decorated cakes in various flavors (Vanilla, Lemon, Chocolate, Red Velvet) with multiple filling options priced $4.75 per person, plus assorted French pastries and cookies served buffet-style at $8.50 per person.
• International Buffets Themed international cuisine buffets including Buffet Siciliana (Italian), Buffet Italiana (Italian), and Mexican Fiesta Buffet, priced $16.50–$18.75 per person.
• Grand Dinner Buffets Premium dinner buffets featuring Chef Carved Prime Rib Roast ($25.50), Chicken Ala Kiev or Cordon Bleu, and Hawaiian Buffet ($17.50–$19.50) with tropical-themed dishes, priced $17.50–$25.50 per person.
• Luncheon or Dinner Buffets Specialty themed buffets including Barbecue Buffet, Chef's Buffet, Monte Carlo Buffet, Park Place Buffet, Polynesian Buffet, and Chef Carved Baron of Beef, priced $16.75–$17.95 per person.
• Banquet Halls Venue rental services at four locations: Parish Hall @ St. Raymond's Church (Downey), Coleman Center (La Habra), Gannon Hall @ St. Paul of the Cross (La Mirada), and Watterson Hall (Montebello), with capacities of 240–300 guests and rental rates $1,600–$2,500.
• Weddings Wedding ceremony services including gazebo setup, decorated aisle stanchions, white padded chairs, rehearsal time with coordinator, and appetizers following ceremony, priced $475 for garden ceremony plus $300 add-on for indoor ceremony.
• Special Occasion Package Event packages for weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays including decorated cake and cutting service, celebration toast (Champagne or Martinellis), printed personalized beverage napkins, cake knife and server, event coordinator, guest book stand, and punch fountain, priced $4.95–$8.25 per person.
• Bar Services Full-service bar options including Host Bar (domestic beer, wine, sodas, house liquor), Full-Service Host Bar with premium mixed drinks, and No-Host Bar (cash bar) with bartender service, plus bar tickets at $4.00 value.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Parish Hall @ St. Raymond's ChurchcoreOthersVenue partnership for hosting wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday and business events. Located at 12348 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90242. Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and event services at this venue.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Coleman CentercoreOthersVenue partnership for hosting wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday and business events. Located at 900 W. La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, CA 90631. Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and event services at this venue.
• Gannon Hall @ St. Paul of the Cross Catholic ChurchcoreOthersVenue partnership for hosting wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday and business events. Located at 14020 Foster Road, La Mirada, CA 90638. Built in April 2000, this facility offers a new, air-conditioned space with large stage for DJ or band. Capacity 300 guests. Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and event services at this venue.
• Watterson Hall @ Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalcoreOthersVenue partnership for hosting wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday and business events. Located at 820 N. Garfield Ave., Montebello, CA 90640. Features large stage for DJ or large band, plenty of parking, air conditioning. Capacity 240 guests. Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and event services at this venue.
• Parish Hall @ St. Bernard's ChurchcoreOthersVenue partnership for hosting events. Located at 9647 E. Beach St., Bellflower, CA 90706. Park Place Catering provides full-service catering and event services at this venue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Huntington Catering: SoCal-based event caterer providing on-site and off-site catering for weddings and corporate events across multiple venue partnerships — comparable multi-venue regional operator with similar buffet and event-coordination model.
• 24 Carrots Catering & Events: Southern California-based full-service wedding and event caterer offering custom menus, bar service, and coordination — directly comparable in scope, customer base (weddings/social events), and SoCal regional focus to Park Place.
• Command Performance Catering: Long-established Southern California caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private parties with bundled venue/catering offerings in the greater LA area — directly comparable operating model and customer base.
• Jay's Catering: Southern California full-service caterer for weddings, quinceaneras, corporate, and social events — directly comparable in target customer base, Latino/SoCal wedding market focus, and bundled event service approach.
• Truly Yours Caterers: Southern California wedding and event caterer offering custom menus, cake, and coordination services — directly comparable in customer profile, service bundling, and regional operating model.
• Coast to Coast Catering: Southern California-based wedding and event caterer with bundled venue recommendations and full-service offerings — comparable scale and customer targeting to Park Place.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food services and catering conglomerate with significant event and institutional catering operations — overlapping end market (event catering) but vastly larger scale and different operational model.
• Wolfgang Puck Catering: Premium national event and wedding catering brand operating at high-end venues across major U.S. markets — overlapping capability set (event catering + bar + coordination) but serving a higher price tier and broader geography than Park Place.
• Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): Large-scale event catering and hospitality services provider for stadiums, conventions, and large events — overlapping in large-group catering capability but operating at materially different scale, contract structure, and venue type.

Others

• The Knot / WeddingWire (vendor marketplace): Leading wedding vendor marketplace and discovery platform where catering and venue vendors compete for inbound leads — adjacent/ecosystem relationship: not a direct caterer, but the channel through which Park Place's prospective customers increasingly discover competing vendors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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