That Food GuyCatering & Alcohol Service
Smoked brisket sliced on butcher paper in firelight

Catering in Keizer & Salem, Oregon

Never trust a skinny chef.

Weddings, company events and picnics. We cook it, bring it and serve it. Drinks too.

In business20+ years
People fed2,000,000+
Based inKeizer, OR
Call usMon–Sat, any hour

What are you planning?

Tap one. We'll show you what fits and set up your quote.

About us

We cater weddings, company events and picnics across the Mid-Willamette Valley.

You pick a menu. We cook it, bring it to your venue and serve it. Every menu can be changed, and you pay per guest.

Need drinks too? We do that as well, on the same quote.

Get a free quote

What we cater

Weddings.
Company events.
Picnics.

Pick your event to see what fits. Every menu can be changed.

Evening wedding buffet with steaming chafing dishes and string lights
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Weddings

Reception buffets built around your guest list, from the house tri-tip menu couples pick most to chicken, salmon and prime rib dinners.

  • Most requestedTri-tip & citrus chicken
  • FormatBuffet, full service
  • Add-onBar service
See the wedding menu →
Catering buffet with silver chafing dishes
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Company events

Breakfast, lunch and dinner for meetings, trainings and all-day events. Need a room? We can recommend venues around the valley.

  • BreakfastContinental to gourmet buffet
  • LunchFajita, pasta, sandwich bars
  • ExtrasVenue recommendations
See lunch menus →
Steaks searing over open flames on a grill
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Picnics & fundraisers

Company picnics, concessions and fundraisers. Quarter-pound burgers and dogs, BBQ chicken and baby back ribs, all the way up to a Hawaiian luau.

  • ClassicCelebrate Summer
  • RibsLip Smacker
  • ShowpieceHawaiian Luau
See picnic menus →

Most popular wedding menu

The menu couples pick most.

Smoked tri-tip and citrus chicken with all the sides. Swap anything you want.

Most popular · Wedding

Tri-tip & Citrus Chicken

served buffet style

  1. Smoked Tri-TipEntrée
  2. Citrus ChickenEntrée
  3. Garlic MashersSide
  4. Twice-Baked Mac & CheeseSide
  5. Organic Green SaladSalad
  6. Fruit Salad with Honey & LimeSalad
  7. Bread Rolls & ButterBread
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Priced per guest. Changes welcome.

Price

Per guest

Changes

Always OK

Drinks

We serve drinks too.

Add alcohol service to any event. No need to hire a separate bartender. It goes on the same quote as your food.

Cocktail poured over a large ice cube with string lights behind

From our kitchen.

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Smoked ribs, sliced
Smoked low01
Chef chopping herbs
Prepped by hand02
Plated salmon
Baked salmon03
Wedding reception table with flowers
Long tables04
Stack of pancakes
Morning service05
Layered dessert cake
Dessert course06

How it works

3 simple steps.

1

Tell us the event

Your date, how many guests and what kind of event. Call us or fill in the form below.

2

Get your quote

We help you pick the menu and send you a price per guest.

3

We feed everyone

We cook, bring it to your venue and serve it. You enjoy your event.

Trusted for 20+ years

2,000,000+people fed
ReviewsPraised for the food and the presentation.

From a June 2023 Eventective review of a home wedding for about 150 guests. More reviews are on Thumbtack →

WhereKeizer, Salem and nearby towns.

Silverton, Woodburn, Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, Stayton and Albany.

WhenCall Mon–Sat, any hour.

Sundays by appointment. (503) 910-4695 →

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Fill in the form. We reply with a price per guest. Rather talk? Call (503) 910-4695.

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Questions

Quick answers.

How much does catering cost?

All of our prices are per guest. Tell us your date, guest count and the menu you like, and we send a per-head quote.

Can I change a menu?

Yes. Every menu can be customized and substitutions are available. Mix items from different menus or ask for something that isn't listed.

Do you serve alcohol?

Yes. We offer alcohol service for events. Ask about it when you request your quote.

Can you recommend a venue?

Yes. For business meetings and all-day events we can recommend venues around the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Where do you cater?

We're based in Keizer, Oregon and cater events across the Mid-Willamette Valley, including Salem.

When can I reach you?

Call (503) 910-4695 Monday through Saturday, any hour. Sundays are by appointment.

Hungry yet?

Tell us your date and guest count. We'll send a price per guest, and help you pick a menu.

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