DEVILS FOOD CATERING

Name

DEVILS FOOD CATERING

Legal name

Devil's Food Catering

Website

https://devilsfoodcatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Devil's Food Catering is a Portland-based full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, social occasions, and nonprofit galas with custom menus, a sophisticated bar program, and end-to-end event planning since 2003.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Full-service catering
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Event bar service
• Prepared food delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

PORTLAND, Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Catering Services: Full-service event catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, galas, and social occasions. Revenue is generated through custom proposals and quotes based on guest count, menu selection, service style (plated, family-style, buffet, cocktail, delivery), staffing, bar program, and event logistics. The company also operates a prepared-food delivery/pickup program (HANDBASKET) offering hand-crafted dishes for consumer orders. The business has more than doubled in size since the pandemic, indicating significant revenue growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Devil's Food Catering is a Portland-based full-service catering company that designs custom menus, runs an in-house bar/cocktail program, and provides full event production for weddings, corporate events, and nonprofit/social gatherings. The company also operates HANDBASKET, a separate prepared-food pickup and delivery program serving individual customers in the Portland area.

Product overview

Devil's Food Catering operates as a single, unified full-service catering company offering custom catering for events of all sizes. The core offering centers on full-service catering with custom menu design and a sophisticated bar program, supported by event planning and venue coordination services. During the pandemic, they temporarily expanded into a prepared food delivery/pickup service called HANDBASKET. The company has been serving the Portland area since 2003 and is known for hand-crafted foods, a sophisticated bar program, gracious service, experienced event planning, and timeless style.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Wedding Catering End-to-end wedding catering including custom menu design, on-site cooking, service staff, and coordination for the wedding day.
• Corporate Event Catering Full-service catering for corporate functions such as conferences, holiday parties, product launches, and company celebrations, including food, beverage, and service staff.
• Nonprofit and Social Event Catering Catering services for nonprofit galas, fundraisers, and private social gatherings, combining custom menus, bar service, and on-site event staff.
• Bar and Cocktail Program In-house bar and cocktail service provided alongside food catering for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, led by a dedicated Bar Director.
• HANDBASKET Prepared Food Pickup and Delivery Prepared meals available for pickup and delivery from the Portland commissary, giving local customers chef-quality food outside of full-service events.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than doubled in size since navigating the pandemic (2019–present)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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 core and minor.

• Portland Art MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 30+ venue partners. The Portland Art Museum is a landmark event location in the cultural district of downtown Portland, offering ballrooms, outdoor sculpture mall, meeting rooms, and auditorium spaces for events ranging from dozens to over a thousand guests. Devil's Food serves as a preferred or recommended catering partner at this venue.
• The Redd on SalmoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA city block event space in Portland's Central Eastside designed for world-class events. Managed by Ecotrust Events with nearly two decades of venue management experience. Devil's Food is a preferred catering partner for this venue, known for its food-culture-forward approach.
• Portland Center Stage / Gerding Theatre at the ArmorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA state-of-the-art performing arts facility (originally built in 1891, LEED Platinum certified) in the Pearl District. Devil's Food has catered gala events at this venue, including annual fundraising galas.
• CorksCru Wine Merchants / Vinify WinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by Dan Beekley, who selects hand-picked small-production wines from family-run European wineries (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal). Dan spends significant time in Europe sourcing wines from small, women-led wineries. These wines are featured in Devil's Food's sophisticated bar program and available by consumption. The partnership provides Devil's Food with exclusive, high-quality wine offerings that differentiate their bar program.
• Gathering Together FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA produce farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Referenced as a supplier of seasonal ingredients including spring greens, heirloom vegetables, and specialty produce for Devil's Food menus and the HANDBASKET program.
• Cow Bell CheesemongersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA local artisan cheese supplier referenced regularly in the HANDBASKET program and Devil's Food menus. Provides farmstead cheeses for cheese boards and menu items.
• Zenner's Sausage CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Portland-based sausage company serving the city since 1927. Referenced in the HANDBASKET pandemic pivot program as a partner for charcuterie items including smoked pork loin and bratwursts.
• Freeland SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Portland distillery providing spirits for Devil's Food's bar program and serving as a pickup location for the HANDBASKET prepared food delivery program (Northwest Portland). Also supplied hand sanitizer during the pandemic.
• GreatroomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn event venue in Beaverton and a partner pickup location for the HANDBASKET prepared food program. Devil's Food uses the venue for events.
• IronlightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Lake Oswego event venue accommodating up to 250 seated guests with rooftop terraces. A partner venue for Devil's Food events and a pickup location for the HANDBASKET prepared food delivery program.
• Blüm Floral DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Portland floral design studio regularly partnered with Devil's Food for event florals and arrangements. Featured in the HANDBASKET program with floral delivery options including peonies and seasonal arrangements.
• First Book PortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA nonprofit organization distributing free and low-cost books to children in need (93,000+ books distributed since 1998). Devil's Food partnered with First Book Portland for the HANDBASKET program, donating 25% of proceeds from certain children's literature-themed menu items to the organization.
• Durant Olive MillminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Dayton, Oregon. Partnered with Devil's Food's HANDBASKET program to offer Arbequina olive oil in 375mL bottles and varietal sampler sets. Products were featured as add-ons for pickup and delivery.
• Ecotrust EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe event management arm of Ecotrust, managing the Redd on Salmon and Irving Street Studio venues. Nearly two decades of venue management and event production experience. Ecotrust's mission advances environmental well-being, economic opportunity, and social equity — aligned with Devil's Food's own values. Irving Street Studio proceeds support Ecotrust's work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Associates: Major US corporate and event caterer operating across cultural institutions, corporate dining, and large-scale events. Comparable on the corporate/nonprofit event side but at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Abigail Kirsch: Long-established NYC premium caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and nonprofit galas at landmark venues. Highly comparable to Devil's Food on bespoke menus, venue partnerships, and premium positioning.
• Truffle Catering Collective: Portland-based caterer focused on weddings and private events with scratch-made, seasonal menus. Comparable service offering and target customer segment to Devil's Food's private events business.
• Great Performances: NYC-based premium event and corporate caterer with a strong focus on weddings, galas, and cultural institution events. Directly comparable business model to Devil's Food — bespoke menus, on-site service, and curated beverage programs serving high-end clientele.
• Vibrant Table Catering: Portland-based full-service caterer focused on weddings, corporate, and social events with seasonal, locally-sourced menus. Direct local competitor with overlapping customer segments and venue partnerships.
• Beaver Creek Catering: Pacific Northwest full-service caterer with a focus on weddings, corporate, and social events using regional ingredients. Comparable bespoke-catering model serving a similar PNW clientele.
• Food in Bloom: Portland-based full-service caterer offering custom menus for weddings, corporate, and social events. Direct local competitor with overlapping service model and customer base.

Others

• FreshPoint: National foodservice distributor serving restaurants and caterers with fresh produce and specialty ingredients. Relevant as a supplier/channel partner comparable to Devil's Food's local farm and artisan sourcing relationships.
• ezCater: Corporate catering marketplace connecting offices to a network of local caterers and restaurants. Not a direct competitor, but adjacent in food service and useful as a benchmark for catering market dynamics and corporate-customer acquisition channels.
• CaterTrax: Catering management software platform used by corporate and institutional caterers. Adjacent enabler for catering operations rather than a direct competitor — relevant as an ecosystem participant and potential technology partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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