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The Kitchen for Exploring Foods is a premium wedding catering company based in Pasadena, California. For over three decades, this culinary team has been creating delicious dishes and curating dream menus for couples celebrating their special day. The Kitchen for Exploring Foods is committed to providing exceptional service for your special day, offering quality cuisine and service to enhance your occasion.

Cuisine

The team at the Kitchen for Exploring Foods is passionate about their craft. They can work with you to design your dream menu which can incorporate a range of worldly cuisines such as Italian, Japanese, Mediterranian, Greek, Mexican, and many more. Your chosen culinary fayre can be served in a style that suits your needs including plated, stations, buffet, family-style, and more. They are happy to accommodate a range of dietary requirements. These include:

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • No pork
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free

Services Offered

The Kitchen for Exploring Foods can completely customize your wedding catering experience to perfectly match your dream design. They have been awarded the Zagat Award of Distinction and has been featured in the New York Times, and on the Today Show. By working alongside you, they aim to create a culinary experience for you and your guests that reflects your style, individuality, and taste. A range of beverage services can also be provided by this company, including champagne toasts and specialty drinks. Delivery, setup, and cleanup of your catering is supplied to facilitate a stress-free experience.

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast
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Reviews of The Kitchen for Exploring Foods

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
6 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Holly Sent on 10/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We used them for our wedding two weeks ago and couldn’t have been happier! We stayed at our venue for two days so not only did they cater our reception but also two brunches for family and the wedding party. Every single bit of food was amazing and their team was so friendly and on top of everything! They even went out of their way to make sure my husband and I were taken care of and actually got to eat, which we all know is hard! They are an exceptional caterer and I couldn’t recommend them higher! :)
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Morgan Sent on 12/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We were beyond happy to have The Kitchen cater our wedding!!! Their food is EXCELLENT and the service is wonderful!!

Lauren walked us through every step of the process, with great suggestions and attention to detail. John made us feel welcome at the storefront. Matt ran our event beautifully and worked with us to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. Our guests all complimented the food (including the vegans and gluten-free eaters) and were impressed with the presentation and service.

We finally found a vendor that combined great food and really warm, professional service. I can't recommend them enough!!

And... we'll definitely continue to drop by the store for takeout!
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Jessica Sent on 07/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The Kitchen has been catering for our family and friends since the early eighties. I wanted to use them for my wedding because we knew and trusted them, but I am also a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York so it was important to me that the food be outstanding.

We were not disappointed. The food was incredible - so much so that guest after guest kept coming up and telling us that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding.

You will be in great hands with The Kitchen!
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The Kitchen for Exploring Foods frequently asked questions

The Kitchen for Exploring Foods offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Kitchen for Exploring Foods offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At The Kitchen for Exploring Foods, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Kitchen for Exploring Foods, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Kitchen for Exploring Foods provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Champagne Toast
The Kitchen for Exploring Foods is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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