We pursue hyperlocal cuisine, genuine hospitality,
and expanding access to nourishing food.
By caring for the earth,
we help build healthier communities and bring people together around the table.

Chickens under a fruit tree with hanging yellow-orange fruits on the ground and in the branches.

Food is medicine to nourish our bodies.
The Table Catering serves vegetable-forward California Mediterranean cuisine, bake whole wheat bread, cook with extra virgin olive oil, and
follow slow, traditional preindustrial cooking methods.


We partner with like minded mission-driven socially responsible woman owned businesses, including Piikup who provides job training for those facing hiring barriers.
We strive to pay livable wages and partner with farmers with fair working conditions.

We regularly donate food and funds in an effort to alleviate food insecure community members within Berkeley and Oakland


Ingredients grown close to home combat climate change, support local farms, local economy and taste great

We celebrate Northern California’s bounty and source from regenerative and organic farms and strive for zero-waste event

A smiling man with glasses, a beard, and a blue cap with a tree logo, holding plates of dessert outdoors, wearing an apron that says 'The Table Catering', under a canopy with trees and a sunny sky in the background.

Chef Peter has been cooking in the East Bay since 2003. He holds two culinary degrees from California Culinary Academy and a Bachelors in Chemistry from UC Berkeley.

Chef Peter honed his skills preparing fine dining dishes at Bucci’s, Chez Panisse, and Garibaldis. As Executive Sous at Google, Peter led kitchens of 50 staff and feeding 800+ daily guests with new, daily menus. He is quite comfortable cooking for large groups. His work as Culinary Trainer in West Oakland’s St. Vincent de Paul Oakland was honored by NBC Bay Area Proud.

Peter most recently served as Chef & Hospitality Director at a Berkeley faith based community. He led a volunteer team who in return fed 200 guests weekly, creating innovative dishes, and fostering community fellowship.

Peter is married to Nicole, has two kids, a dog, some chickens, lives in Oakland and grew up in San Diego. He enjoys cooking, building, video games, magic the gathering, comedy and urban farming.

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Nicole desires to bring our East Bay community together and create spaces where everyone can have a seat around the table.

She holds a Bachelors of Social Work and offers 20+ years of operations and hospitality experience. She has served in numerous food service management roles with Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Fenton’s Creamery, and variety of kid and community program management roles to increase food access, including food drive and events coordinator with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and was responsible for increasing access to healthy free and reduced school meals, managed 50 school partnerships and $3mil annual revenue with Revolution Foods.

She has led corporate kitchen operations as Cafe Manager at an 800 guest cafeteria at Google, led a staff of 50 and coordinated $1M in annual revenue as Catering Manager at UC Berkeley International House and led Social Event bookings including weddings with Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

Nicole is married to Peter, has two kids, a dog, some chickens and is an Oakland native. She enjoys movement, nature, photography, interior design, amusement parks, documentaries and the ocean.

"I anticipate a long-time relationship with the Table Catering"

Had a nonprofit donor breakfast to host, and the partnership with The Table went flawlessly. Nicole was professional, flexible, communicative from beginning to end.

Moreover, I can tell our guests were pleased with the cold breakfast
(both sweet and savory pastries, and fruit skewers) because they went back for more.

Craig W, Berkeley Faith Based Nonprofit

The Table Catering’s is trusted by numerous
community focused East Bay event venues.

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

The UC Botanical Garden offers two spectacular venues for your special event. Host your ceremony surrounded by the beauty and grandeur of coast redwoods in our Mather Redwood Grove and Amphitheater.
Celebrate with your guests in the historic Julia Morgan Hall, an incomparable setting nestled in the Garden.

David Brower Center

Hosting low-impact, environmentally conscious events in stylish spaces-perfect for a wide range of private and public events-including celebrations, conferences, receptions, and meetings in Downtown Berkeley

  • Affordable: Discounts for nonprofit, education, and government.

  • Simple: We handle on-site logistics, so you can focus on your event.

  • Environmentally conscious: All rooms are designed with attractive, non-toxic, sustainable materials.

  • Advanced: High-quality equipment with audio reinforcement by world-renowned Meyer Sound.

  • Flexible: Rent rooms separately or together, daytime or evening.

  • Convenient: Park in our basement garage, or walk one block from the Downtown Berkeley BART and multiple bus lines.

Oakland Fairyland

Vintage Feel. Modern Frills.

Our venue spans 10 acres of truly enchanted land with capacity for up to 1,200 guests. Whether you’re hosting a celebratory get together, a corporate event, or a momentous occasion, Fairyland is the perfect place for an experience that is guaranteed to be merry, memorable, and absolutely magical.

  • Weddings

  • Corporate Events

  • School Dances, Proms, and Balls

  • Birthdays and Social Celebrations

Town and Gown Club Berkeley

The historic Maybeck-designed clubhouse, located at 2401 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, is available for rent to members or nonmembers who are sponsored by a member. 

The Club is an ideal venue for events, such as weddings, birthdays, luncheons, memorials and other social parties. Other events, such as charitable and/or cultural fundraising events, may be approved by the Board on a case by case basis.

The maximum capacity for guests seated at tables is 100 people upstairs and 85 people downstairs. The maximum capacity without tables is 200 people. The upstairs space has a stage, dropdown screen, sound equipment, and lighting. There is an enclosed garden patio outside the boardroom downstairs.  

Berkeley Yacht Club

A charming and luxurious venue situated on the breathtaking waterfront of the San Francisco Bay. Our stunning rental space is the perfect setting for your next special event, whether it's a sophisticated corporate gathering, an elegant wedding, or a lively family celebration. ​

The moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the panoramic views of the sparkling Bay, the San Francisco skyline, and the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Our versatile rental space can accommodate up to 120 guests and has been thoughtfully designed to bring together the perfect blend of elegance and functionality.

Temescal Works Oakland

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT SPACE
Oakland Coworking at Temescal Works
490 43rd Street Oakland, CA 94609

Holiday Events  °  School Auctions  °  Anniversaries  °  Wedding Receptions  °  Graduations  °  Baby Showers  °  Adult Birthday Parties  °  Company Off-sites and Workshops  °  Retirement Parties
And more!

Rent event space in our beautifully renovated warehouse with its industrial vibe, multiple skylights and exposed brick and timber. Our space features a 25′ high atrium, with adjacent kitchen and multiple break out areas. Highly configurable to meet the requirements of many event types. Ask us about renting space for a film or photoshoot.

Piedmont Community Church

Oakland City Church

Oakland Redwoods, East Bay Regional Parks

Piedmont Community Hall

At the Piedmont Community Hall, creating a magical event is our specialty! Located across the inspiring views of the San Francisco skyline and nestles within a natural setting amongst the redwood trees, the Piedmont Community Hall makes THE perfect location for your one-of-a-kind event. Your occasion will be as unforgettable as the grandeur of the breathtaking surrounds.

Christ Church East Bay, Berkeley

UC Berkeley Alumni House

Thanks to the generosity of more than 18,000 alumni, Alumni House has been dedicated to the service of the university since 1954, preserving a bond of association and friendship among members of the university community. Located in the heart of the bustling UC Berkeley campus, Alumni House is an unexpected oasis of tranquility, a perfect and versatile place for small and large events alike—from tailgates to conferences, seminars, and weddings.

Berkeley Born | Oakland Owned | Local Love

Featured Local Northern California Organic Farms

  • Avalos Organics

    Onions, other vegetables

    In 1998 Efren Avalos founded Avalos Organic Farm on 4 acres of land near Hollister, CA. Since then, he has expanded to 17 acres, growing a broad selection of produce for markets and restaurants. When you see Efren at the market, he is always smiling.

    As he says: “I love my job because I can bring this nice community a little bit of the good food that they deserve.”

  • Happy Boy Farms

    Tomatoes, squash, melon, greens, root vegetables

    Owner Greg Beccio has been growing organically for over 20 years in the Central Coast region of northern California. Happy Boy Farms is based near Watsonville and tends to multiple plots of land located in neighboring counties. Each field has a unique microclimate and soil structure, creating a multitude of growing conditions for a wide array of row crops chosen and planted specifically for each region and the changing seasons.

  • Kashiwase Farms

    Stone fruits, almonds

    Steven Kashiwase is a third generation farmer. Steven transformed his family’s farm from a conventional operation growing two cropsinto a mixed orchard producing fresh fruits and almonds for farmers markets and a few retail stores.

  • Burroughs Family Farms

    Bringing hand-raised and regeneratively grown products directly to you while protecting soil and water for generations to come.

    We feature Burroughs’ whole chicken, eggs, extra virgin olive oil and organic grass-fed beef.

  • Capay Mills Flour

    Capay Mills is a stone flour mill near Chico, California, that transforms sustainably grown heirloom grains into uniquely flavorful, fresh, & nutritious flours, rich in character and history.

    We prefer to cook and bake exclusively with Capay Mills whole wheat flour.

  • Massa Brown Rice

    Massa grows their brown rice in fertile soil using regenerative farming practices that are better for the land, our communities, and the environment.

    When it comes to the farm, they accept no compromise: great foods, vibrant soils, healthier planet.

    We prefer to cook exclusively with Massa Organics brown rice.

A taste of our own urban farming

  • Our backyard honey bees

  • Our front yard avocado tree

  • Our backyard harvest

  • Neighbors bounty

  • Our backyard lemon tree