THE HIVE CATERING COMPANY, LLC

What THE HIVE CATERING COMPANY, LLC does

The Hive Catering Company, LLC is a privately held Oregon-based hospitality business operating two integrated lines: a full-service catering company and a farm-to-table restaurant concept (The Hive Social). The catering operation cooks meals fresh onsite at private residences and venues throughout the Willamette Valley, serving events ranging from 40 to 400 guests and covering weddings, rehearsal dinners, holiday gatherings, corporate functions, and non-profit events. The restaurant operates as a dine-in venue at 602 7th Street in Oregon City, offering brunch, happy hour, and dinner service with seasonal menus built around locally sourced Pacific Northwest ingredients.

The company's revenue model is anchored on professional services catering (with a $10,000 minimum, typical client spend of $120 per guest, and menu pricing ranging from $35 to $150 per guest) supplemented by restaurant dine-in revenue, gift card and merchandise sales, and small-scale private event room bookings. Distribution is regional and direct-to-consumer, relying on a website-driven booking funnel, the Explore Tock reservation platform for restaurant seating, and Toast Tab for pickup and delivery. The business is operationally constrained by a self-imposed cap of two catered events per day to preserve quality, indicating a premium, labor-intensive service model rather than a scalable volume play.

The technology footprint is minimal: no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed. Marketing is largely organic through the Squarespace-hosted website, regional wedding publication features (Oregon Bride, Wedventure, The Art of Weddings Portland, Engaged Life), and channel partnerships with rental coordinator Arden Event Collective and event venues The Arc Light and The Hardware Store. There is no disclosed headcount, leadership team, funding history, or institutional investment, consistent with a small, owner-operated Oregon LLC.

Name

THE HIVE CATERING COMPANY, LLC

Legal name

THE HIVE CATERING COMPANY, LLC

Website

https://thehivecatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hive Catering Company is a privately held Oregon-based hospitality business operating a full-service onsite catering company and a farm-to-table restaurant (The Hive Social), serving event hosts and diners in the Willamette Valley with locally sourced Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAKAE

Wedding & Social Event Catering

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

SECONDARYTHAHAKAD

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

SECONDARYHSACAGAA

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

SECONDARYTHAHAKAN

Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

Keywords

• Full-service catering
• Event catering services
• Farm-to-table restaurant
• Private event venues
• Special occasion dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Cooks meals fresh onsite at private residences and venues throughout the Willamette Valley. Serves a wide range of menus for special occasions including weddings, rehearsals, holiday gatherings, corporate and non-profit events. Quality and sustainability at the forefront with locally sourced ingredients.
2. Restaurant Dine-In (The Hive Social): Farm-to-table brunch, happy hour, and dinner restaurant in Oregon City. Features seasonal menus with unique staples like aebleskivers, benedicts, and seasonal avocado toasts.
3. Gift Cards and Merchandise: Electronic and physical gift cards sold online for both The Hive Social and The Hardware Store brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

THE HIVE CATERING COMPANY, LLC operates full-service onsite catering for weddings, rehearsals, holiday gatherings, corporate and non-profit events across the Willamette Valley, serving 40 to 400 guests with meals cooked fresh onsite. It also operates The Hive Social, a farm-to-table restaurant in Oregon City serving brunch, happy hour, and dinner with seasonal, locally sourced Pacific Northwest menus.

Product overview

The Hive Catering Company operates as a dual-offering hospitality business combining (1) Full Service Catering with meals cooked onsite at private residences and venues throughout the Willamette Valley for events ranging from 40 to 400 guests, and (2) The Hive Social, a farm-to-table dine-in restaurant offering brunch, happy hour, and dinner service. The product portfolio also includes private event spaces at partner venues (The Private Room, The Arc Light, The Hardware Store), merchandise and gift cards, and pickup/delivery service. The company emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and craft beverages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Service Catering Full-service catering providing meals cooked fresh onsite at private residences and venues throughout the Willamette Valley for special occasions including weddings, rehearsals, holiday gatherings, corporate and non-profit events of 40 to 400 guests. Features family-style meals, passed hors d'oeuvres, grazing tables, and full bar/beverage service.
• The Hive Social Restaurant Farm-to-table brunch, happy hour, and dinner restaurant located at 602 7th Street, Oregon City. Features seasonal menus with signature staples including aebleskivers, benedicts, seasonal avocado toasts, and craft cocktails, with Social Hour specials Wednesday through Saturday.
• Private Event Spaces Private event spaces coordinated through The Hive Social and partner venues, including The Private Room (8-12 guests) at The Hive Social, The Arc Light Bar (15-30 guests), The Hardware Store (40-80 guests), and The Arc Light Full Venue (40-120 guests) located at Oddfellows Lodge #3.
• Merchandise and Gift Cards Electronic and physical gift cards and merchandise available for The Hive Social and The Hardware Store brands. Gift cards offered in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, with electronic cards delivered via email and physical cards mailed within 72 hours.
• Restaurant Pickup and Delivery Pickup and delivery ordering service for The Hive Social restaurant menu, fulfilled through the Toast Tab online ordering platform.

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arden Event CollectivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner for coordinating plateware, glassware, and other rental items for events. Rental costs start at $8 per guest for basic place settings. They help coordinate rentals and delivery based on location, day/time, items rented, and venue structure.
• The Arc Light VenuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue partner offering The Arc Light Bar (15-30 guests) and Full Venue (40-120 guests) located at Oddfellows Lodge #3. Please visit www.thearclightvenue.com for event space bookings.
• The Hardware StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for private events suitable for groups of 40-80 guests. Located in Oregon City. Learn more at www.thehardwarestoreoc.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A La Carte Catering & Event Design: Portland-based full-service catering and event design firm serving weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations in Oregon. Comparable on full-service catering model, wedding/corporate client mix, and Pacific Northwest operating region.
• Food in Bloom Catering & Events: Portland and Willamette Valley full-service caterer for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings with custom seasonal menus. Closely aligned on geography, customer segments (weddings and corporate), and full-service onsite model.
• Vibrant Table Catering & Events: Portland-based full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across the Pacific Northwest with seasonal farm-to-table menus. Directly comparable on business model, geography, customer segments, and locally-sourced PNW positioning.
• Tournant: Portland private dining and small-event catering company offering home chef experiences with seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine for intimate gatherings. Directly comparable on locally sourced PNW cuisine, event-driven revenue model, and small-to-mid event format.
• Devil's Food Catering: Portland-based sustainable caterer specializing in farm-direct ingredients for weddings, corporate functions, and social events throughout Oregon. Comparable on farm-to-table sourcing, full-service onsite catering, and Willamette Valley service area.

Broad incumbents

• Ava Gene's: Portland Italian restaurant with farm-to-table sourcing and private dining/event capabilities for special occasions. Comparable on PNW local sourcing and private event hosting, with broader Italian-cuisine identity and lower catering specialization than The Hive.
• Andina Restaurant: Portland Peruvian restaurant offering private events and catering services, a regional fixture in Portland's farm-to-table dining scene. Comparable on PNW hospitality positioning and private event hosting, with broader culinary identity than The Hive's seed-to-plate focus.
• RingSide Fish House: Portland steakhouse with private event and banquet capabilities, a regional Pacific Northwest hospitality business serving corporate and social events. Overlaps on private event and banquet hosting, but specializes in steakhouse cuisine rather than farm-to-table catering.
• Higgins Restaurant & Bar: Portland farm-to-table restaurant with private dining and event capabilities, focused on Pacific Northwest ingredients and seasonal menus. Overlaps on PNW farm-to-table positioning and event hosting, though primarily a restaurant brand rather than a dedicated caterer.
• Coquine Restaurant: Portland neighborhood restaurant offering private dining events with seasonal, locally sourced Pacific Northwest cuisine. Comparable on local sourcing and private-event offerings, but operates only a single dine-in concept without dedicated catering arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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