What Sage Bleu Catering & Design does

Sage Bleu Catering & Design is a chef-led, full-service catering company headquartered in Astoria, Oregon, serving the Northern Oregon Coast and extending into Southwest Washington. Founded by Lavonne Cimbak in 2017 in San Diego and relocated to the Oregon Coast in 2019, the company delivers full-service off-site catering with on-site cooking capabilities, including building functional kitchens at venues that lack commercial kitchen infrastructure and adapting menus to space, weather, and service constraints. Its core products are organized into four use-case verticals (weddings, corporate and nonprofit events, social gatherings, and personal chef in-home dining), supplemented by add-on services including staffed bar service, event rentals, and pick-up/drop-off catering with seasonal and specialty menu collections.

The company monetizes through project-based, unit-priced engagements with price points ranging from approximately $750 for standalone bar service to $20,000+ for large fundraisers and corporate events, and a $1,200 food minimum for pick-up/drop-off catering. Distribution is direct via website contact form, phone, and email, supported by a vendor and venue referral network across the Oregon Coast. Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest), wedding-industry directories (WeddingWire, The Knot, Oregon Bride), Yelp, SEO, vendor referrals, and a content blog. The business intentionally limits its event calendar to maintain quality, operates with 1-10 employees, and is privately held by the founder with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries beyond the forthcoming Anchor & Alder Event Rentals venture.

Name

Sage Bleu Catering & Design

Legal name

Sage Bleu LLC

Website

https://sagebleucatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sage Bleu Catering & Design is a chef-led, full-service off-site catering company serving weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and in-home dining along the Northern Oregon Coast and Southwest Washington, with on-site cooking, bar service, and event rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Off-site event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Personal chef dining
• Corporate event catering
• Event rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Astoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Full-service event catering including menu planning, on-site cooking, professional staffing, setup, service, and breakdown. Core revenue driver for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
2. Personal Chef Services: In-home dining experiences for intimate dinners, family gatherings, and private celebrations. Includes customized menu planning, on-site cooking, service, and cleanup.
3. Bar Services: Staffed bar service including licensed bartenders, complete bar setup and breakdown, structured beverage menus, alcohol quantity guidance, and coordination with food service timing.
4. Event Rentals: Rental collection including plates/chargers, platters/bowls, glassware, flatware, serving utensils, furniture, and lighting. Available alongside catering or standalone for tabletop-only needs.
5. Pick-Up/Drop-Off Catering: Prepared menus designed for clients who do not need on-site service but value thoughtful food and presentation. Availability limited based on scheduling with $1200 food minimum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sage Bleu Catering & Design is a chef-led, full-service off-site catering company that designs customized menus, prepares food on location, and staffs events for weddings, corporate and nonprofit functions, social gatherings, and private in-home dining experiences along the Northern Oregon Coast. The company builds functional kitchens at venues without commercial infrastructure, supplies licensed bartenders and curated bar service, and offers a curated collection of event rentals including plates, glassware, flatware, furniture, and lighting, alongside simplified pick-up and drop-off catering for smaller gatherings.

Product overview

Sage Bleu Catering & Design is a chef-led, full-service catering company offering a unified portfolio of catering services along the Northern Oregon Coast. The core offering consists of full-service catering for weddings, corporate and nonprofit events, and social gatherings, supplemented by personal chef services for in-home dining experiences. The company also provides add-on services including staffed bar services with licensed bartenders, event rentals (plates, glassware, flatware, furniture, lighting), and pick-up/drop-off catering for smaller events. Menu offerings span seasonal categories (Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter), specialized menus (Cocktail Hours, Brunch & Lunch, PNW-Inspired, Vegetarian & Vegan), and corporate event menus. The company operates on an intentionally limited event calendar to maintain quality and hands-on execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Wedding Catering Chef-led full-service wedding catering along the Northern Oregon Coast with custom menu development, on-site cooking, professional staffing, and seamless event execution for intimate elopements of 4 guests to large destination weddings of 200+ guests. Pricing starts at $3,500, with weddings of 50-100 guests commonly ranging $7,500-$15,000+.
• Corporate & Nonprofit Catering Full-service catering for corporate events, fundraisers, staff retreats, board meetings, and annual conferences throughout the Northern Oregon Coast with structured menus and professional execution. Small corporate dinners or board events start at $3,500; fundraisers and large-scale events commonly range $7,500-$20,000+.
• Social Event Catering Private event catering for meaningful social gatherings including family celebrations, milestone events, anniversary parties, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and graduation celebrations. Smaller gatherings and hosted dinners start at $3,500; larger social events and milestone celebrations commonly range $6,500-$12,000+.
• Personal Chef Services In-home private chef services for intimate dinners, family gatherings, and vacation rental dining experiences with customized menu planning, grocery sourcing, on-site cooking, service, and cleanup. Intimate dinners for 2-6 guests priced $1,000-$1,500; gatherings of 8-12 guests priced $2,000-$4,000.
• Bar Services Staffed, curated beverage service for events including licensed bartenders, complete bar setup and breakdown, structured beverage menus, alcohol quantity guidance, and professional cocktail service. Bartending-only service for small events under 40 people starts at $750.
• Event Rentals Hand-selected collection of event rentals including plates, chargers, platters, bowls, glassware, flatware, serving utensils, furniture, and lighting to support food service and table setup. Available alongside catering or standalone for tabletop-only needs.
• Pick-Up and Drop-Off Catering Simplified catering option for smaller gatherings without on-site service, featuring pre-prepared menus designed for easy hosting and pickup or delivery. $1,200 food minimum; availability limited based on scheduling.
• Seasonal Catering Menus Customized seasonal menu collections including Spring & Summer, Fall & Winter, Brunch & Lunch, Cocktail Hour, PNW-Inspired, Vegetarian & Vegan, and Corporate Event menus, designed to align with seasonality, setting, and service style.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events catered from 4 guests to 200+

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rosebriar MansioncoreOthersHistoric Astoria, OR venue partner. Preferred wedding and event venue frequently featured in catering portfolio.
• The Ruins at AstoriacoreOthersPopular Astoria wedding venue. Multiple client events documented including featured weddings.
• Manzanita WinerycoreOthersPreferred venue for wedding dinners and events. Seamless coordination documented with venue team.
• Tolovana InnminorOthersCannon Beach accommodation venue for multi-day corporate events and retreats.
• Sou' Wester LodgeminorOthersLong Beach, WA wedding venue. Featured as location for client wedding receptions.
• Pine Grove Community CenterminorOthersManzanita, OR community venue for wedding celebrations and social events.
• Lum LodgeminorOthersEvent venue partner listed among preferred venues for Oregon Coast events.
• J Rickey EventscoreOthersWedding planner featured as preferred vendor. Collaborative partner for event design and coordination.
• Blend DesignsminorOthersPreferred floral design partner for events and weddings along Oregon Coast.
• Bloomin Crazy FloralminorOthersFloral partner listed among preferred vendors for wedding and event collaborations.
• Come To Bliss PhotographyminorOthersPreferred photographer partner for documenting weddings and events.
• Your Perfect BridesmaidsminorOthersPreferred vendor partner for wedding party services and coordination.
• Jaime Ta CreativeminorOthersEvent designer and creative partner featured in vendor recommendations.
• Kuro CreativeminorOthersCreative services partner listed among preferred vendors for events.
• Darling Dahlia FloralminorOthersFloral design partner for wedding and event styling.
• Megan VanDoran PhotographyminorOthersPhotographer partner for capturing wedding and event moments.
• Cannon Beach Party RentalsminorOthersEvent rental partner referenced in social media for wedding at Cannon Beach venue.
• Anchor & Alder Event RentalsminorOthersUpcoming event rental company launching as related venture under Sage Bleu umbrella.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Occasions Catering: Portland-based full-service event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate, and social events across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable mix of off-premise catering, custom menus, and small professional staffing teams.
• Catering by Design: Boutique full-service catering operation serving weddings and events with chef-designed custom menus and on-site execution. Closely comparable structure - small team, premium pricing, multi-service offering including bar service.
• Savor Catering & Event Design: Chef-led full-service catering for weddings, corporate, and social events with event design capabilities. Comparable product mix where catering is bundled with event design/bar services for premium clientele.
• Vibrant Table Catering & Events: Portland-based chef-led catering serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across the Pacific Northwest. Directly comparable on menu customization, full-service off-premise model, and premium positioning to Sage Bleu on the Oregon Coast.
• Devil's Food Catering: Portland boutique wedding and event caterer with strong reputation for chef-driven custom menus and full-service offerings. Operates in the same PNW geography with similar customer segments (couples, corporate, private events) and pricing tier.
• The Catered Affair: Long-established boutique catering company serving weddings and events with custom menus, on-site staffing, and bar services. Comparable operating model - chef-led, full-service, premium pricing, multi-event-type book of business.

Broad incumbents

• Whole Foods Market Catering: Large-scale catering arm of a national grocery retailer offering full-service catering, bar service, and rentals across many U.S. markets. Provides a broader, less specialized alternative at lower price points for corporate and social event clients in the same addressable market.

Regional players

• John Howie Events & Catering: Seattle-based full-service event and wedding caterer serving the broader Pacific Northwest. Overlapping customer profile (corporate, weddings, social events) and full-service off-premise model, but anchored in a different PNW metro.
• Eat Your Heart Out Catering: Coastal-region full-service wedding and event caterer with custom menus and on-site cooking capability. Comparable on off-premise model, coastal destination weddings, and chef-led custom menus.
• Cloud 9 Catering & Events: PNW-based boutique catering company serving weddings, corporate, and private events with chef-driven menus. Operates with a comparable small-team, high-touch service model in a different geographic pocket of the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sagebleucatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/sagebleucatering
• Pinterestpinterest.com/sagebleucatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sage-bleu-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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