Urban Plates Catering

• Buffet trays of our Famous Plates, with one protein and two sides per guest, so everyone can serve themselves.
• Protein and side trays in two sizes: small serves 10 and large serves 20.
• Individually packaged meals, each person gets their own meal in its own container, so every guest gets the plate they ordered. Perfect for fussy eaters!
• Boxed meals for eating on the go, each with a hand-carved sandwich and chips. You can add a side salad or a cookie.
• Sandwich trays with 5 or 10 sandwiches, cut in half and served with chips.
• Large catering salads: small serves 10 and large serves 20.

What makes Urban Plates a good catering choice? You know what you're getting. Our chefs cook from scratch with the same quality ingredients we serve in our restaurants: 100% grass-fed steak, cage-free chicken that's never frozen, sustainable salmon, MSC-certified wild ahi, and organic tofu. Every order comes with disposable plates, cutlery, napkins, and serving utensils. Order online in a few minutes, or talk to a catering consultant who'll help you plan. One call, one order, one less thing to worry about. Looking for catering restaurants or catering near me? We’re a dependable caterer near me option with transparent pricing.

Looking for office catering, a team lunch, or corporate catering near you? Urban Plates makes it easy to take care of your people. Individually boxed meals give everyone their own lunch, no line at the buffet. Group trays work for all-hands meetings, trainings, and client lunches. Sandwich trays and big salads keep a working lunch moving. And because we have options for every diet, nobody gets stuck picking at the bread. If you’re searching for catering near me or a caterer near me for corporate needs, we’ve got you covered with delivery and setup options.

Planning a birthday, graduation, holiday party, shower, or game day? Build a buffet everyone will love. Choose our Famous Plates in group trays, with one protein and two sides per person. Or mix and match protein trays, side trays, and catering salads, each available in sizes that serve 10 or 20. Add slow-cooked braises, soups, and desserts from our pastry chefs, and you've got a party. For anyone comparing catering restaurants or typing catering near me, we provide flexible menus and clear portions so you order just what you need.

What are boxed lunches good for? Meetings, trainings, sports teams, field trips, and any day you need lunch fast. Choose individually packaged Plates with one protein and two sides, individually packaged salads, or boxed sandwiches served with chips. Add a side salad or a cookie. One person, one container. Easy to hand out, easy to eat.

Does Urban Plates offer gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free catering? Yes. Most of our proteins are marked gluten-free and dairy-free, including grass-fed steak, cage-free chicken, sustainable salmon, wild ahi, and organic tofu. Our vegan options include Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu, the Beets + Avocado Bowl, the Classic House and Caribbean salads, Tomato Basil soup, and sides like Organic Red & White Quinoa, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes. We also bake a gluten-free chocolate cookie. Individually packaged meals make it simple to get the right plate to the right person.

While some items are marked gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan, we can't guarantee they won't come into contact with other foods during preparation. If a guest has a serious allergy, talk with our catering team before you order and review our allergen information.

• Our Famous Plates: Pick a protein and two scratch-made sides for each guest, individually packaged or in group trays. Proteins include Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak, Grilled Sustainable Salmon, Seared Wild Ahi Tuna, Grilled Cage-Free Chicken, and Chili Glazed Grilled Organic Tofu.
• Protein and side trays: hand-carved proteins and sides like Mashed Organic Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Organic Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets, and Yellow Basmati Rice (small serves 10, large serves 20).
• Sandwich trays: hand-carved sandwiches on grilled rustic bread, cut in half and served with chips.
• Catering salads: Classic House, Caribbean, Chopped Caesar, and Local Mixed Beet (small serves 10, large serves 20).
• Other options: Braises and bowls, soups, desserts, and beverages are also available.

Nobody wants to run out, and nobody wants a fridge full of leftovers. Start with your headcount. For Famous Plates, order one plate per guest. For trays and catering salads, a small serves 10 and a large serves 20. A large braise serves 6. Our catering consultants plan orders every day and can help you right-size your order for affordable Catering that fits your budget, a helpful tip if you’re searching for affordable catering near me.

Ordering catering should be the easy part. Order online at urbanplates.com for pickup or delivery, email a catering consultant at catering@urbanplates.com, or call us at 1-800-652-4788. Delivery is available through a third-party partner within a 10-mile radius for a $25 fee; larger orders may be personally delivered by an Urban Plates manager, based on availability. Need to keep food hot? Add Sterno fuels or a disposable chafing rack with your order.

• What types of catering services are available near me? We offer boxed meals, trays, buffets, salads, desserts, and beverages.
• Do local caterers offer delivery and setup? Yes—delivery is available, and we provide setup essentials. You’ll want to work with a Catering Service (Sales) Manager if your event requires set up. Call us at: 1-800-652-4788.
• What is the average cost of catering per person near me? Prices range between $14 to $25 per person and vary by market and selection; our team can provide per-person estimates to help you find affordable catering near me.
• How far in advance should I book catering near me? We recommend booking at least 24-48 hours ahead for standard orders and longer for large events.

Searching for "catering near me," "healthy catering near me," "office catering near me," or "boxed lunch catering near me"? Urban Plates caters from restaurants across Southern and Northern California, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Irvine, Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, San Jose, and Pleasant Hill. If you need a caterer near me from trusted catering restaurants, find the Urban Plates nearest you and book today.