The Best Food, Made Fresh Daily

As Portland's favorite specialty foods & catering company, Elephants Catering is a trusted and integral part of the community fabric of Portland. Our catering menu features traditional favorites & seasonal specials all prepared from scratch daily, along with our exceptional hand-cut cheese selections, charcuterie and in-house bakery & patisserie.

Our chef and staff regard the pleasure of eating as an all-encompassing sensory experience, and take great strides to ensure that each and every item crafted in our kitchen will tempt and please your guests. Our taste creations have been reviewed in publications from Portland Monthly to the New York Times, and our Executive Chef is continually creating delights ranging from Asian bistro-inspired selections to "new American comfort food". We also offer a variety of wine, beer and bar options. Please inquire with your sales associate.

Design, Floral Arrangements & Decor

Elephants Catering knows that it's all the little things that really make an event timeless and memorable. In our over 30 years, we've developed relationships with the best in design & rental partners in the area to achieve your vision. From floral masterpieces to integrated lighting to custom fabrics, we know who has what you're looking for and can make all of the arrangements for you - we're here to help!

Beautiful Venues

We know that the best place for a party or celebration can be your own home or office! But if you are looking to truly dazzle your guests and go beyond the ordinary, location is, as they say, everything! Elephants Catering has earned our place as a Preferred Caterer at venues across Portland and SW Washington, into Wine Country and through the Columbia Gorge! Let us help you choose the ideal venue or location for your next event.

A Professional Staff

The staff of Elephants Catering has a single goal in mind - to delight your tastebuds and make planning any event as seamless as possible. We can be as hands-on (or off) as you need us to be. Let our dedicated team of catering & industry professionals guide you in creating a truly memorable occasion for you and your guests - while you relax and enjoy the party!

Environmental Commitment

At Elephants, we are aware of the potential environmental impact that hosting an event can have. That's why we take every possible step to be responsible stewards for future generations of guests. Elephants Catering services are Gold Certified by Portland's Sustainability At Work. Our efforts have won us numerous awards, including the Sustainable Business Oregon Innovation Award for Small Businesses and the EPA Energy Star Award. From our resource conservation efforts, to our extensive composting & recycling, you've never seen an Elephant tread so lightly! We offer "Electric Delivery" Nissan Leaf and Biodiesel fleet, and use 100% wind power at our Catering kitchen, but these are just a few of the things we feel are important. Take a look at our Green Statement and Sustainable Policies and Practices for more details..

Your Place or Ours?

We offer a full range of menu and event planning services. Our staff will gladly host you in our beautiful Garden Room at NW 22nd, help you select a venue through our preferred partners, or work with the location of your choice to help best realize your vision.

Full Service events may require just one of our professional servers or an entire team of servers, bartenders and chefs.

Elephants Catering is also proud to offer our delicious menu items as a drop-off service for more intimate settings such as private homes or church reception halls. Let us take care of the cooking so that you and your guests can relax and enjoy the festivities!