At Metal and Match, we don’t just serve food as caterers. We serve the flavors of the Bay Area on a plate. As one of the most trusted caterers in Los Gatos and beyond, we’ve brought culinary joy to countless events — and we’ve done it by focusing on local ingredients and chefs.
Hosting an event in Los Gatos provides the perfect chance to bring together local people and local food, and that’s exactly what we’re here to do. Here are just a few of the ways we believe any event can embrace what makes the Bay Area beautiful through catering choices.
Embracing Local Ingredients
Fresh, local ingredients in Los Gatos are essential to the residents here. Because the town is so close to so much great farmland, local chefs have access to some of the finest local produce, meats, and dairy products. Incorporating these local ingredients into an event menu is just one of the ways our team ensures that what goes on the plate comes from the community.
This also means embracing seasonal menus, understanding that available ingredients change with the seasons. Seasonal menus don’t just offer varied flavors depending on the time of year — they also support local farmers, and reduce the need to ship ingredients from halfway across the world. The environment will thank you.
By partnering with local farms and producers and rolling with the seasons, we embrace the farm-to-table philosophy at every event.
Featuring Local Chefs
Los Gatos and the Bay Area at large are home to world-class chefs — even those who may fly under the radar.
Featuring the work of talented local chefs enables them to hone their craft and enables us to bring their delicious creations to event guests. Signature dishes allow culinary creatives to show off their personal style and cooking philosophy, and that adds up to true pleasure for guests.
Meanwhile, these unique dishes can serve as a menu’s focal point, offering guests a taste profile they may not get anywhere else. Highlighting chef-crafted dishes like these will add a personal touch to your event and celebrate the talents grown right here in Los Gatos.
Highlighting Regional Dishes
Los Gatos is home to a huge range of diverse influences in the food we eat, ranging from Mediterranean flavor to Asian spice. Including this unique blend in our catering menus is one of the ways we pay homage to these cultural roots. From artisan pizzas to Asian-inspired dishes, seafood creations, and more, we highlight our heritage while creating a blend that looks toward the future.
Innovation, after all, is what brings excitement to event catering. While traditional dishes will always be a hit, we try to also offer unique twists that put a spin on classic recipes. By combining modern techniques and unexpected ingredients, we keep catering menus from becoming stale or “corporate.” After all, if you can’t find flavor at the catering table, it doesn’t bode well for your event!
Creating an Immersive Experience
If there’s one thing we understand at Metal and Match, it’s that catering is about so much more than food. Catering tables, grazing tables, dishes — these things all take up visual real estate at your event, and they communicate something about the values of the host.
That’s why we strive to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of your event, both in our menu choices and in how we serve you. We bring sophistication and charm to your event with thoughtful touches throughout, and ensure that every need is taken care of from setup to takedown.
After all, we understand that catering is just one important part of your event. As host, we want you to focus on giving your guests the best possible experience — while we give them the best possible culinary experience and service.
Conclusion
Planning a catered event in Los Gatos is a unique opportunity. You have access to one of the richest combinations of flavors and cultures in the United States, and you deserve to partner with a catering service that understands that.
At Metal and Match, not only do we understand it but we live and breathe local flavors. We’re dedicated to bringing together the best of the Bay Area, tossing in a generous helping of professional service, and adding a dash of our own unique character.
The result? One of the best-reviewed and most sought-after catering services in Los Gatos.
Want to learn more? Reach out and talk to us today!
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