About this vendor
Based in Mesa, AZ, The Local Caterer is a premier wedding catering service. They provide fresh and healthy food prepared from scratch using the finest local ingredients.
In the heart of Arizona, amidst the challenges of a global pandemic, The Local Caterer emerged as a beacon of culinary passion and community commitment. Founded in 2020 by Chef Josh Bakken, our journey goes beyond catering; it's a story of resilience, love, and a deep-seated desire to serve.
With a rich background boasting over 14 years in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry, Chef Josh brings a wealth of expertise in diverse cuisines and culinary techniques. His dream of bringing people together around the dinner table became a reality with the establishment of The Local Caterer.
Enjoy delicious Mexican and Italian cuisine from The Local Caterer. Whether it is a taco station, an Italian feast, or the BBQ slider station, their menu offering has something to please everyone. They also offer convenient boxed lunch and breakfast catering options. Customer service is their top priority, and they strive to ensure that both you and your guests enjoy a great experience. Choose from one of their great packages and let them deliver tasty and nourishing food on your special day.
Details
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- French
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Food Trucks
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5
out of 5.04 reviews
Josh and Kasandra did a phenomenal job at our wedding. We had many caterers not want to come to our venue due to the remoteness of the location, but Josh and Kasandra said it was n...
ot an issue. Communication with them was quick and easy. The best part was the food was DELICIOUS! Our guests are still raving about how good it was. I cannot recommend them enough!
The Local Caterer did a fantastic job with our wedding! We hired them to do a mashed potato bar during the dinner service with vegan options as well. They made phenomenal food that...
was a hit with all of our guests. Josh was our main point of contact and he is very responsive and able to answer questions easily and quickly. We were struggling to find a caterer and had posted in a local facebook group and connected with him through that. He made it so easy to make sure we could get our ideas created to fit our needs and do that in what is considered more last minute when talking wedding planning. We are so thankful for their hard work and delicious food that were such a hit at our wedding!
If your goal is great food and great service that includes peace of mind during all the stressful planning of a wedding; the Local Caterer is your best option.
I have used The Local Caterer for numerous events both large and small and they have always hit a home run. The food is phenomenal, the staff is friendly and helpful and they alwa...
ys made this part of my events stress free. HIGHLY recommend them.
Contact
3215 S Sossaman Rd Suite C, Mesa, AZ | Maricopa County
The Local Caterer