Diversity is important if you’re going to please a majority of the people who show up at your wedding, corporate luncheon, or social event. That’s why we offer BBQ catering Portland Oregon style in addition to our fine Italian dishes and sandwiches. Everyone loves good barbecue and we encourage our clients to always offer it as an option even when they choose other items from our menu. Most folks go in the other direction and request vegetarian dishes mixed in; why not include a few BBQ meals too? There’s always someone who just doesn’t like gourmet food, but they’ll devour grilled meat with barbecue sauce cooked in for flavor.

Is your mouth watering yet? If it is, you too could be a carnivore at your next function. We have a lot of fun serving ribs and beer, sometimes more fun than when we do sit down dinners. Barbecue is casual, it’s messy, and people feel normal and relaxed when they’re indulging in it. There are certain functions where it’s a better choice than others, such as any event being held in an outdoor venue. If your guests are showing up in jeans and t-shirts, BBQ is a great idea. In a formal setting it might be a little messy.

Of course, barbecued meat doesn’t have to be eaten off the bone, held between two hands like a turkey drumstick. Ribs and chicken wings are fun, but they are not the only choice for a barbecue catering request. We do roasts of all types and can serve them in a formal dinner setting without staining a single white or yellow chiffon dress or Armani suit. In addition to those, we also offer a beef brisket to die for and the old standby – hamburgers and hot dogs, and not just for the kids either. Admit it; you enjoy a nice juicy burger just as much as they do. It’s okay. You can tell us and we’ll serve it to you.

Perhaps the most important key to our success has been the ability to grow and adapt as time has gone by. To Dine For started out as an Italian food Portland catering company. We have grown into a full service provider of fine foods from around the world. We’ve also added in a few hometown favorites, so don’t hesitate to call us if you’re in the mood for ribs and chicken at your business lunch today. Don’t be afraid to ask for extra sauce when you order either. We’ll bring napkins and handy wipes.

We don’t want to mislead you into thinking that all we serve here at To Dine For is Italian food, but it is definitely one of our specialties. Our sauces are all homemade from recipes passed down to us from generations of fine Italian cooks. If you’ve ever had our ziti and meatballs or lasagna you know that we are passionate about the food that we make. You could travel the length of Italy, from Venice to Sicily, and never taste Italian food as exquisite as what you can find right here in Portland. Our Portland Oregon Caterers can really cook. Come on in and take a taste for yourself if you don’t believe us.

To be successful in our industry it’s important to offer variety, but it also helps to specialize in something if you can. We were known as an Italian food caterer long before we became the diverse cuisine provider that we are today. We didn’t want to become one dimensional, so we worked on building our public image. We also became really good at making Italian food. The skills we learned as children coupled with a high demand for pasta, sauce, and specialty recipes helped us build our reputation and establish a name for ourselves.

Today, our Portland Oregon catering company offers the best Italian cuisine on the West Coast, and then some. Those who hire us to do weddings or luncheons know that we have our specialty, but they also understand that we offer much more than that. We do barbecue, food off the grill, sandwiches, salads, alcohol, DJ service, and floral arrangements. Our company has evolved quite a bit since we made our first lasagna or bruschetta. We still make those, but now we can give our customers so much more in addition to select Italian entrees and appetizers.

It’s all about the food. A good caterer can make someone’s mouth water by simply describing what’s on the menu for the day. The smells coming from the kitchen or buffet table should demand the attention of everyone in the room, making dinner the primary topic of conversation. Once seated, your guests should be treated to a presentation like no other they have seen before, waited on by professional, well-dressed servers, and treated to a meal they will talk about for years to come.