Small-Event Catering in Palm Springs

Hosting 10 to 40 guests? Chef Tien Tran brings restaurant-quality catering to your home, rental or venue, cooked on-site by the chef himself rather than dropped off in trays. It is the warmth of a private chef with the scale your party needs.

Private chef catering vs. a traditional caterer

Big catering companies are built for weddings of 200. For a birthday dinner, rehearsal dinner or backyard party, you want food made fresh on-site, a menu written for your group and a chef who is there all night. That is what Tien’s Table does, whether it is a backyard birthday or a large dinner party at home.

Events we cater

Catering formats

• Plated dinners with multiple courses served at the table
• Family-style platters for a relaxed, shared meal
• Buffets and stations, such as taco bars and grill spreads
• Cocktail parties with passed appetizers and small bites
• Brunch for the morning after

Small-event catering: questions

What is the largest group you cater?

Tien’s sweet spot is 10 to 40 guests. Guests have hired him for groups of 24 and Friendsgiving for about 25.

Can you handle dietary needs for a whole group?

Yes. Vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly dishes are planned into the menu.

Where do you cater?

Across Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Joshua Tree, the country clubs and out to the Inland Empire and LA and Orange County.

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