Olive Events
Olive Events is a Kansas City-based off-premise catering company founded in 2002 providing custom menus, on-site cooking, bar service, and event coordination for weddings, corporate events, and social fundraisers of 2 to 500 guests, and operating The Venue at Willow Creek.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersKansas City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Olive Events does
Olive Events is a full-service, off-premise catering company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, founded in 2002 by Owner & Chef Marisa Roberts. The company provides catering and hospitality for weddings, corporate events, and social fundraisers, with executed events spanning 2 to 500 guests. The product portfolio covers custom menu development, passed hors d'oeuvres, interactive food stations, buffets, plated meals, and themed dessert and beverage bars, delivered alongside bar services, rental equipment, trained service staff, and day-of event coordination.
The operating model is built on a commercial kitchen facility in Kansas City, Kansas where menu items are prepared and partially cooked, then transported and finished on-site at event venues to preserve freshness (a satellite kitchen approach). The company also owns and operates The Venue at Willow Creek, located five minutes north of The Legends in Kansas City, extending the offering beyond catering into integrated venue hosting with in-house decor and planning services. A Client Portal handles deposit, milestone, and final balance payments as well as event documentation. No external institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed; the company is entirely founder-owned.
Monetization is per-person pricing that varies by service style (buffet $30–$50, plated $35–$55, stations $35–$50), plus per-person rentals ($4.25–$7.00), labor ($10–$15), and a 20% production fee. A 25% non-refundable retainer is collected at booking, with 50% due three months prior and the final balance two weeks before the event. Go-to-market is consultation-based direct sales via website inquiry and phone, supplemented by venue referrals. Operational capacity is intentionally constrained—the company caps Saturday events at two to preserve service quality.
Olive Events firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Olive Events
- Legal name
- Olive Events
- Website
- https://oliveeventscatering.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Olive Events is a Kansas City-based off-premise catering company founded in 2002 providing custom menus, on-site cooking, bar service, and event coordination for weddings, corporate events, and social fundraisers of 2 to 500 guests, and operating The Venue at Willow Creek.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Olive Events industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Catering Services
- NAICS
- Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)
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Where Olive Events is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kansas City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Olive Events business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Catering Services: Full-service off-premise catering providing food, beverage, equipment, trained service staff, and on-site catering coordination. Pricing is per person based on service style (buffet, plated, or stations). Additional revenue from rental items (plates, silverware, linens, glassware), labor fees, and production/coordination fees.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Buffet Service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Plated Meals |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Heavy Appetizer/Stations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Olive Events product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Olive Events is a full-service, off-premise catering company that prepares menus at its Kansas City commercial kitchen, transports them, and finishes cooking on-site at the venue. It delivers custom menus, professional service staff, rentals, bar service, and on-site catering coordination for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings such as fundraisers, wine dinners, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Pricing is per-person and varies by service style: buffet $30-$50, plated $35-$55, and stations $35-$50, plus rental, labor, and production fees.
Product overview
Olive Events is a full-service, off-premise catering company based in Kansas City, Kansas. The company offers a comprehensive suite of catering services for corporate events and weddings, including passed hors d'oeuvres, interactive food stations (Noshing Station, Thai Station, Action Stations), buffets, and plated meals. Additional offerings include bar services with crafted cocktails, dessert services, and The Venue at Willow Creek—a company-owned event venue. The company also provides a Client Portal for client payments and communication. Services range from $30-$55 per person depending on service style, with rental, labor, and production fees additional.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Corporate Events Catering Full-service off-premise catering for corporate events including breakfast meetings, working lunches, cocktail receptions, and formal dinners. Includes customized menus, professional service staff, on-site chefs, and bar services, with meticulous planning and dietary accommodations.
- Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering offering customizable menus including passed hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners, buffets, family-style service, late-night snacks, dessert service, and signature cocktail crafting for couples and their families.
- Interactive Food Stations Interactive food stations including a Noshing Station (charcuterie display), Thai Station (Hong Kong noodle box), Sliders and Sammies, Action Stations (street tacos, lobster martini, smokey shrimp cakes), and Souptini/Soup Shooters, priced $35-$50 per person.
- Buffet and Plated Dinner Service Buffet service priced $30-$50 per person and plated dinner service priced $35-$55 per person, featuring proteins, vegetarian options, salads, and sides. Includes rental items and professional service staff.
- Passed Hors D'Oeuvres Passed appetizer service featuring items such as creamy tomato soup sips, beef tenderloin crostini, caprese skewers, shrimp shooters, mini chicken and waffles, and custom creative bites.
- Desserts and Bar Beverage Service Dessert offerings including lemon tarts, Kentucky Derby pie, chocolate budino, and dessert shooters, paired with beverage services such as coffee bar, lemonade bar, Ultimate Bloody Mary bar, hot chocolate bar, and signature cocktails.
- Bar Services Crafted cocktail and bartending service featuring handcrafted cocktails, signature cocktails tailored to brand and theme, and professional mixologists, bundled with catering engagements.
- The Venue at Willow Creek Owned event venue offering integrated catering, bar services, decorations, in-house decor, and planning services for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
- Complimentary Sample Tastings Complimentary sample tasting experience showcasing 4-5 appetizers to demonstrate quality and presentation, allowing clients to customize their menu for upcoming events.
- Social Events Catering (Fundraisers, Wine Dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs) Full-service off-premise catering and event coordination for social occasions including fundraisers, wine dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and other social gatherings, with creative menu development and event concept innovation.
Quantifiable outcome
- Limited to 2 events per Saturday to guarantee dedicated attention
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Olive Events
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Olive Events technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Olive Events partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Olive Events competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Feastivities Catering: Philadelphia-based high-end full-service caterer for weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable custom menu approach, custom pricing, and full-service staffing model.
- Abigail Kirsch: NYC-based high-end off-premise caterer offering custom menus and full-service event production. Mirrors Olive Events' premium pricing, custom menu development, and corporate plus social event clientele.
- Blue Plate Catering: Chicago-based high-end full-service off-premise caterer for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in custom menu approach, on-site finishing model, and premium per-person pricing structure.
- Brancato's Catering: KC-area caterer offering full-service off-premise catering for weddings, corporate, and social events. Directly comparable operating model and customer base with strong local brand recognition.
- Affairs to Remember: Atlanta-based full-service off-premise caterer with comparable custom menu design and full-service staffing model for weddings, corporate events, and galas. Similar boutique premium positioning.
- Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions: Kansas City-based full-service off-premise caterer specializing in weddings and corporate events. Most directly comparable due to same geography, same service model, same customer segments, and similar premium positioning.
Regional players
- Jack Stack Barbecue Catering: KC-based barbecue brand extending into corporate and wedding catering with regional Kansas City footprint. Operates in the same geography but offers a more casual cuisine focus versus Olive Events' fine-dining positioning.
- Hereford House Special Events: Kansas City steakhouse brand offering off-premise catering and event services in the same metro area. Competes for corporate and private event clients in the KC market.
Broad incumbents
- Bon Appétit Management Company: Large-scale caterer and food service contractor operating corporate, university, and event venues nationwide. Overlaps with Olive Events in the corporate event and special function catering segment.
- Restaurant Associates: National contract food service and event catering provider serving corporate, cultural, and special event clients. Broad incumbent in the same special food services category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Olive Events leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Olive Events funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Olive Events M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Olive Events
What does Olive Events do?
Olive Events is a full-service, off-premise catering company that prepares menus at its Kansas City commercial kitchen, transports them, and finishes cooking on-site at the venue. It delivers custom menus, professional service staff, rentals, bar service, and on-site catering coordination for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings such as fundraisers, wine dinners, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Pricing is per-person and varies by service style: buffet $30-$50, plated $35-$55, and stations $35-$50, plus rental, labor, and production fees.
Is Olive Events a public or private company?
Olive Events is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Olive Events founded?
Olive Events was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Olive Events based?
Olive Events is headquartered in Kansas City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Olive Events make money?
One revenue line is on record: catering Services.
Who are Olive Events's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Feastivities Catering, Abigail Kirsch, Blue Plate Catering, Brancato's Catering, Affairs to Remember and Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions. Regional players are Jack Stack Barbecue Catering and Hereford House Special Events. Broad incumbents are Bon Appétit Management Company and Restaurant Associates.
Does Olive Events have an API?
No public API is recorded for Olive Events.
What industry is Olive Events in?
Olive Events's product category is Event Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAGAA, Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise), with a secondary code of THAHAKAE, Wedding & Social Event Catering. Its NAICS code is 722320 and its SIC code is 5812.