Catering from Vetted Restaurants in Los Angeles & Orange County
Despite plenty of food options in Los Angeles & Orange County, finding delicious meals from restaurants who deliver punctually is stressful — let's be honest, your team is opinionated when it comes to food quality, they have special dietary preferences, traffic is no joke, and we all know that jittery feeling as you're waiting for the delivery to arrive.
At CaterCow, our goal is to make your job easier. We vet each one of our restaurants and curate their menus to make sure you're getting the best delivered food in Los Angeles & Orange County. We share with you photos of the actual deliveries and monitor the restaurant's punctuality so that you don't have to worry about it. Give us a try, and we promise we'll go above and beyond to make you look good!
Top Catering Options in Los Angeles & Orange County
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Find Minority Owned Restaurants in Los Angeles & Orange County
CaterCow lets you filter for minority-owned restaurants, allowing you to support them during Black History Month & Juneteenth, AAPI Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Pride Month, or any occasion. Learn more about our dedication to supporting minority owned restaurant using the links below.
Individually Boxed Lunches for Busy Los Angeles & Orange County Offices
Keep meetings efficient, distribution simple, and cleanup a breeze with neatly labeled, grab-and-go meals. Boxed lunches are perfect for large teams with diverse dietary restrictions, staggered schedules, and offices with tight delivery windows.
Frequently Asked Questions in Los Angeles & Orange County
How does corporate catering work for Los Angeles offices?
Corporate catering in Los Angeles is largely about traffic and distance. Offices span Downtown, Santa Monica, Century City, and Hollywood. Timing matters. CaterCow is built for that. Choose from LA restaurants that regularly feed office teams. Portions scale efficiently and dietary preferences are covered. We manage traffic timing, parking, and delivery coordination. If headcount changes, we handle it. From DTLA to Santa Monica, you order once and we handle logistics.
How far in advance should I order catering in Los Angeles?
For most office catering, CaterCow recommends: 2–3 business days ahead for standard orders 5–7 days ahead for 50+ people or executive meetings 1–2 weeks ahead during busy seasons and major event weeks LA traffic, parking, and building access rules significantly affect delivery planning. Ordering early gives you more restaurant choices—especially in Downtown, Santa Monica, and Century City. Last-minute works occasionally, but flexibility is required. If it matters, book early.
What’s the average cost of corporate catering in Los Angeles?
Corporate catering in Los Angeles is among the most expensive catering cities and averages $21.00 per person for lunch, $16.40 for breakfast, and $22.45 for happy hour snacks. Cuisine is the greatest determinant of price. There are plenty of budget asian and mexican catering options in the greater Los Angeles area.
What types of food work best for Los Angeles office catering?
Los Angeles offices strongly favor healthy salads, grain bowls, and plant-based spreads. Interactive taco bars and build-your-own formats are especially popular. For budget-conscious teams, gourmet sandwiches and wraps menus deliver variety without sacrificing freshness.
Can Los Angeles corporate caterers accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, most corporate catering menus in Los Angeles include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Mixed-diet catering is extremely common, with clearly labeled dishes to simplify office service. LA’s strong plant-based dining culture makes dietary flexibility easy to achieve.
What’s the best catering option for 20–50 people in an Los Angeles office?
If you’re feeding 20–50 people, choose a catering option that offers flexibility and smooth service. Most Los Angeles offices rely on group ordering for its efficiency and broad menu appeal.
What are common mistakes Los Angeles offices make when ordering catering?
Many Los Angeles offices don’t realize sandwiches, Americanized Chinese, and Thai catering are typically the most budget-friendly options for feeding larger groups efficiently.
Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves
We thoughtfully curate every option you see. We believe that food can inspire, spark conversation and bring people together. Our goal is to offer the best food for your group in a convenient-to-use, easy-to-order format.
What is CaterCow?
We're an online catering marketplace featuring vetted menus designed to work for groups large and small.
Food with personality.
No more uninspired sandwich boxes. Pick from unique, seasonal options curated by our team.
Easy to use.
We've streamlined the process for ordering food for your group, just the click of a button and your job is done.
Catering Your Way
Whether you like to do everything yourself, get your team involved or would rather we took care of things for you, CaterCow has you covered.
Managed Catering
If you order catering frequently and would prefer for us to handle menu selection, we can set you up with a dedicated account manager.
Ordering For a Team?
Let your group choose what they want to eat with our simple and straightforward group ordering polls.
Explore our Group Ordering PackagesSee What Others Say
We loved your product; this was hands down one of the best catering decisions we’ve ever made! In the past, we’ve gone with generic food catering options for corporate events, and while they were serviceable, nothing truly stood out. That all changed when we discovered CaterCow on LinkedIn. From the very beginning, the platform provided a refreshing and seamless experience that completely transformed our perception of corporate catering. We chose Ruth’s Hawaiian for our team celebration, and let me say the food was incredible. Every plate was packed with flavor, generous portions of protein, hearty sides, and beautifully balanced. Our employees couldn’t stop raving about it! We received nothing but positive feedback, and several team members even inquired about the restaurant's location because they wanted to visit it themselves. What truly set this experience apart was the quality and care put into every detail. It wasn’t just lunch, it felt like a true celebration. We’re thrilled we made the switch, and we will be using CaterCow (and Ruth’s Hawaiian) again for future events. Thank you for helping us elevate our workplace events. You’ve set the bar high!
Jaime G.
85 person order
Rutt's Hawaiian Meals To-Go
Rutts Catering
When I say that everyone said this was the best meal of the year, I mean it. I had people thanking me for this choice left and right all day. These meals were HUGE. As usual, everything tasted fresh and delicious. The packaging and presentation were both perfect. Rutt's really knows how to make some amazing food, thanks to CaterCow for making this amazing option available to us!
David R.
65 person order
Rutt's Individual Holiday Meals
Rutts Catering
We hired Spotted Hen Catering for a casual in-office networking event with 40 executives. The simple seasonal meal was delicious (salad was fresh, chicken was delicious, and Broccolini was done just right)! We also added on Mac & Cheese (which was all the rage) and mini desserts. The desserts were so good, people were eating multiples! Jason, our caterer and his teammate were wonderful. They were flexible when we needed to delay the time of dinner back a few hours. They were "on" the entire time they were there, ensuring everyone was fed and that they were cleaning up when folks were done with dinner. They packaged all of our remaining food up for us and put it away in our fridge so we didn't even have to do that. Jason was so easy to work with and so kind. All around, great food, great price, great service, and we'd use them again in a heartbeat!
Heather P.
45 person order
Simple Seasonal Meal
Spotted Hen Catering