Full Service Catering
Full-service events are where High Desert Catering does what we do best: exceptional food, cooked and finished on site, supported by a polished service team that understands flow, timing, and guest experience.
This is our highest level of service and is designed for weddings and elevated corporate events where food, service, and atmosphere all matter equally.
This service is a great fit if you’re planning:
• A wedding or large celebration
• A corporate event where professionalism matters
• A hosted gathering where you don’t want to manage logistics
• An event that requires on-site cooking and service
You care deeply about food quality and want a team that runs the event with confidence - not one that needs to be managed.
This service may not be the best fit if you’re looking for:
• You’re looking for drop-off catering only
• You don’t need on-site staff or chefs (or minimal)
• Your guest count or budget is very small
• You’re looking for a low-cost option
We believe clarity up front makes for better events - and better partnerships.
photo by: Kayla Cindy Photo
WHAT THE EXPERIENCE FEELS LIKE
Thoughtful, calm, and well-paced.
Our chefs and service team work together behind the scenes so your event feels effortless. Food is cooked and finished on site whenever possible, service is attentive without being intrusive, and everything moves with intention - from the first bite to the last pour. We work closely with your coordinating and vendor team for a seamless event!
This is hospitality you don’t have to think about.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Full-service events typically include:
• Custom menu planning
• Professional chef team on site
• Service staff and event captain
• On-site cooking or finishing
• Coordination with planners and venues
• Full bar service when requested
Exact staffing and scope are finalized during planning.
INVESTMENT GUIDANCE
Because every event is different, pricing is customized. That said:
• Most full-service events begin around $8,000–$10,000
• Final investment depends on guest count, menu, staffing, and bar service
• Minimums apply based on date and season
For more context, visit our Pricing Philosophy page.
If this sounds like the level of service you’re looking for, we’d love to learn more about your event.