Lisa Dupar Catering

What Lisa Dupar Catering does

Lisa Dupar Catering is a privately held, founder-led full-service catering company established in 1984 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, serving the Greater Seattle Area and Pacific Northwest. The company provides customizable seasonal menus, bar service, setup, service staff, cleanup, and event planning assistance across four primary use cases: weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and fundraisers/galas. Operations are anchored by a 14,000 sq ft commercial kitchen facility and a named leadership team that includes Chief Creative Officer Lisa Dupar, Chief Operations Officer Brent Novotny, Executive Chef Jed Laprade, Pastry Chef Ana Heredia, and dedicated sales, marketing, and event-planning functions. The customer base spans major enterprise logos including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Intel, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Starbucks, Costco, Nordstrom, REI, and the Gates Foundation, alongside individual weddings and social-event clients.

The company operates two principal service lines: a quote-based full-service catering motion driven by a field sales team that produces all-inclusive custom proposals, and a self-serve on-demand pickup and delivery sub-brand called Dupar on the Fly, powered by the HoneyCart online ordering platform. Distribution is regional and direct, complemented by content marketing, organic social on Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn, email newsletters, and earned media in publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, Brides, and Seattle Met. The business is privately owned with no disclosed external funding or institutional shareholders; ownership appears concentrated with founder Lisa Dupar and the named executive team. Related operating entities include the wholly owned Pomegranate Bistro restaurant and a published cookbook, Fried Chicken & Champagne. The technology stack is conventional (web, CRM, HoneyCart e-commerce) with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary software platforms, or data products.

Name

Lisa Dupar Catering

Legal name

Lisa Dupar Catering

Website

https://lisaduparcatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lisa Dupar Catering is a privately held, founder-led full-service catering company founded in 1984 in Redmond, Washington, serving weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and fundraisers across the Greater Seattle Area with a 14,000 sq ft commercial kitchen and a self-serve on-demand sub-brand, Dupar on the Fly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Full-service event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Drop-off catering
• Specialty cake services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Event Catering: Complete catering services for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and fundraisers including food preparation, bar service, setup, service staff, and cleanup. Revenue generated through custom event proposals with all-inclusive pricing.
2. Dupar on the Fly (Pickup & Delivery): Chef-crafted ready-to-go platters, boards, specialty cakes, and menu items ordered online for pickup or delivery. Target customers include business meetings, office gatherings, celebrations, and everyday hospitality needs.
3. Specialty Cakes: Custom celebration cakes, seasonal pies, handcrafted cookies, bars, and pastries available for pickup, delivery, or full-service catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lisa Dupar Catering provides full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and fundraisers, including customizable seasonal menus, professional service staff, bar service, setup, cleanup, rentals coordination, and event planning assistance. The company also operates Dupar on the Fly, a chef-crafted drop-off and pickup catering service offering platters, boards, and specialty cakes for business meetings, office gatherings, and celebrations, ordered through the HoneyCart online platform. All food is prepared from scratch at the company's 14,000 sq ft commercial kitchen in Redmond, Washington.

Product overview

Lisa Dupar Catering is a full-service catering company offering two primary service lines: (1) Full-Service Catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and galas, featuring seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine, professional service staff, event planning, rentals, floral design, and comprehensive bar services; and (2) Dupar on the Fly, a drop-off and pickup catering sub-brand offering chef-crafted platters, charcuterie boards, specialty cakes, and menus ordered through the HoneyCart online platform. Additional offerings include custom wedding cakes, corporate breakfast/lunch/dinner catering, fundraiser and gala services, and a cookbook authored by Chef Lisa Dupar. The company operates from a 14,000 sq ft kitchen facility established in 1984.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Catering Full-service catering offering customizable seasonal Pacific Northwest menus, professional service staff, bar service, setup, cleanup, rentals coordination, and event planning assistance for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and fundraisers in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Dupar on the Fly

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years in business since 1984
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Admiral's HousecoreOthersVenue partner for events in Seattle area. Listed among trusted venues the company works with regularly.
• Argosy CruisescoreOthersVenue partner providing floating event spaces including Champagne Lady, Lady Mary, and Spirit of Seattle vessels.
• Benaroya HallcoreOthersMajor venue partner for events in Seattle. Hosted the Closing Party for Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit.
• Bloedel ReservecoreOthersPremium venue partner for private events in the Seattle area.
• Bridal BlisscoreOthersPremier wedding planning partner with established working relationship.
• Cort Party RentalcoreOthersRental partner for events including tables, linens, china, flatware, and glassware. Partnered on 700-person fundraiser reset after sprinkler incident.
• Sinclair & MoorecoreOthersEvent design partner for weddings and special events.
• Pomegranate BistrocoreOthersLisa Dupar's restaurant adjacent to the catering business. Source for cookbook 'Fried Chicken & Champagne' and additional culinary operations.
• Leading Caterers of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association co-hosted the 2023 Executive Summit with DSquared Hospitality/Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes.
• International Live Events Association (ILEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association that awarded ILEA Emerald City Applause Award for Best Team Effort in 2023.
• HoneyCartcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform partner powering Dupar on the Fly pickup and delivery ordering system.
• 425 MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Lisa Dupar in exclusive interview celebrating the company's 40th anniversary.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abigail Kirsch: Established New York-based full-service catering and event company with a strong reputation for premium weddings and corporate events. Comparable as a larger, more established incumbent in the same full-service event catering category.
• Sodexo: Global contract foodservice and facility management company with a significant corporate catering and event services business. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in event catering and contract foodservice at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ken's Catering: Long-established Seattle-area full-service catering company serving corporate and private events. Comparable in market, scale, and full-service offering.
• 12th Avenue Catering: Seattle-based full-service caterer offering event catering with seasonal menus. Direct competitor in the PNW corporate and wedding catering market.
• Act 3 Catering: Pacific Northwest full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Comparable in scope and geography to Lisa Dupar Catering.
• John Howie Catering: Seattle-area full-service catering company with chef-driven menus for weddings and corporate clients. Direct competitor in PNW premium event market with similar service offerings.
• Herban Feast: Seattle-based catering company focused on farm-to-table, seasonal menus for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable in PNW geography, full-service event catering, and locally-sourced culinary approach.
• Bite Catering Couture: Seattle full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Comparable in scale, target segments, and Pacific Northwest geographic focus.
• DSquared Hospitality / Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes: Seattle-area full-service catering and event company. Co-hosted the Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit with Lisa Dupar Catering in 2023, indicating directly comparable scale, service lines, and market positioning in the PNW premium event segment.

Regional players

• Pacific Catering & Events: Pacific Northwest event catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and galas. Comparable regional peer with similar full-service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lisaduparcatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lisaduparcatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/lisaduparcatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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