Together we create an experience that lasts a lifetime. We will guide you through the process, design a high-end food experience, combining everything that is important to you, figure out the logistics and execute a flawless event. Since the inception of Park Avenue Catering, it has been a focus for Chef Bruce to find the best local products to use, sourcing Sonoma and Napa County farms, bakeries, butchers, and more.
Freshness, sustainability, and quality are the most important ingredients in any dish. Park Avenue Catering was created in 1989 by owner & Executive Chef, Bruce Riezenman. He leads a team of experienced & hardworking professionals who are dedicated to each other and our clients. We are true to who we are, always providing quality, integrity and consistency.
Freshness, sustainability, and quality are the most important ingredients in any dish. Park Avenue Catering was created in 1989 by owner & Executive Chef, Bruce Riezenman. He leads a team of experienced & hardworking professionals who are dedicated to each other and our clients. We are true to who we are, always providing quality, integrity and consistency.
Services
We are a collection of many talents, starting with our owner and Executive Chef Bruce Riezenman. Along our twenty-five year path, Bruce has hired, taught and nurtured a dedicated family of professionals who bring years of experience and perspective to Park Avenue Catering and our clients. We specialize in event catering, delicious artisan gift boxes, and catering virtual events throughout Sonoma County.
From your first phone call, Park Avenue Catering is at your service. The depth of experience of the Park Avenue staff is beyond measure. Every member of our team brings their passion for service and years of experience to the table each and every event they produce. Service is one of the most important factors in creating a memorable occasion.
This beautiful bride and groom exchanged their vows at Chateau St. Jean with lush greenery and white floral arrangements. A beautiful Petaluma, Napa Valley wedding for Mindy and Drew at the venue Olympia's Valley. Sara and Ramsen live in Chicago, but have family and friends scattered across the US, Europe and the Middle East, .
Park Avenue Catering is no ordinary company. It never stands still. The creative juices overflow all day long. We come up with new ideas, create concepts, brainstorm how to make them work and then they become a reality. We see a need, create a plan, and then we execute. This is how our family grows.
At Park Avenue Catering, we take a holistic approach to our day-to-day operations. We offer food from sustainable sources, minimize our impact on the environment, purchase from local businesses, and support the community we live in. Creating a company culture that looks at the big picture is the cornerstone of Park Avenue Catering.
Reviews (21)
Dana N.
Oct 28, 2021
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We were so lucky to have Park Avenue cater our wedding in August 2021. We were supposed to get married in June 2020 and obviously that didn't happen. Anthony was amazing and supportive throughout the entire postponement process and was one of the only vendors that gave us some real advice, as hard as it may have been to hear. Given some pretty unique circumstances, we were forced to choose between our venue and Park Avenue and boy are we glad we picked PA! We had already done our tasting and knew how phenomenal the food was and Anthony made it clear that he cared about us and our wanted to
Shannon H.
Oct 27, 2021
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WOW! Can't imagine our wedding without Anthony and the whole crew from Park Avenue. They're literally the star of the night!!!
We were supposed to have our wedding back in October 2020. Lo and behold, we had to postpone it until August 2021 and it was never our intention to drag Park Avenue for another year.
Our initial venue had a change in management and no longer letting us bring outside caterer for our 2021 date, so we were stuck with the options of choosing our venue or our caterer, we went with the decision to let go of our venue and stick with Park Avenue. And it DID NOT disappoint
We were supposed to have our wedding back in October 2020. Lo and behold, we had to postpone it until August 2021 and it was never our intention to drag Park Avenue for another year.
Our initial venue had a change in management and no longer letting us bring outside caterer for our 2021 date, so we were stuck with the options of choosing our venue or our caterer, we went with the decision to let go of our venue and stick with Park Avenue. And it DID NOT disappoint
Kayce C.
Oct 23, 2021
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Wow! I was so so impressed by the professionalism and quality of Park Ave Catering. Anthony was an absolute joy to work with. He was so calm and worked with all of our little requests! I wish he would have been there day of to meet but his staff was so prepared and perfectly organized. Park Ave was one of my favorite vendors for my wedding for sure. Our pre-meeting and tasting was like a true dining experience and made us feel so special! And THE FOOD! WOW! With my family being in high end dining I had high expectations for our food at the wedding. And I got what I asked for. Most important I wanted
Ann A.
Sep 07, 2021
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I attended a wedding last week at the Vine Hill Vineyard in Sebastopol, catered by Park Avenue. I just gave Park Avenue a 5 star rating because there wasn't an option of a 6 star. Why am I so excited about a caterer when I wasn't the host? Because I am a foodie and am quick to criticize food. So when a meal is exemplary, I want to say Bravo to the preparer. It started with the hors d'oeuvres table which was a cornucopia of color, with fresh vegetables perfectly arrayed. And the meal.... I usually pick at the rolls at a wedding meal because the salad is limp. Not if Park Avenue
M. P.
Jul 31, 2021
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If you want to work with a caterer with business ethics, find another one. Their contract basically says no matter what, they will keep your deposit. When Covid-19 hit, it became obvious that my daughter's wedding would be illegal under both state and county law. EVERY other vendor refunded the money in full. Bruce at Park Avenue Catering refused to refund the money. When I explained that it was illegal to host the event, he offered to only keep half, more than $4,000. I had to take him to small claims to get my money back. His contract is ridiculous, and he probably updated it now to say
Caylah N.
Jul 06, 2021
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My husband and I could not have been happier with Park Avenue. Anthony was a professional the entire process and helped us curate a well-balanced menu that would be a hit with all of our guests. The food was outstanding, and service was amazing. Marc, who was the onsite lead the day of the event, was amazing and made sure that we felt taken care of every minute. Our guests are still raving about the food and how amazing the service was throughout the entire day. Even with COVID-19 adding a whole other layer of stress to the planning, working with them remained a breeze and we even got to do a socially
Jackeline S.
Jun 24, 2021
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My husband and I could to be more happy with having hired Park Ave catering for our wedding reception. The staff were so professional, especially Anthony. The food was amazing and we kept hearing positive comments from our guests months after the wedding. Park Ave worked so well with us especially during the pandemic, they were very flexible with helping us reschedule the date and we are so grateful for their support during the pandemic. We chose to have the food served family style to the guests and chose both the halibut and tri-tip as our entrees and they were fantastic. Catering was one of
Alex Johnson
May 16, 2021
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Park Avenue catered our wedding on May 29, 2021.
Before choosing PAC, we had attended two weddings in the Sonoma/Napa area catered by them, and it was the most delicious, best presented food we'd ever had at a wedding. Before we even knew our venue, we knew we wanted PAC to cater our special day.
Our tasting was so much fun, and we were so stuffed when we left. It was like having a tasting menu at a Michelin-star restaurant but with more food, so prepare yourself for a great time (we'd recommend making a romantic long weekend out of it).
We had to reschedule with PAC not once, but twice, the
Before choosing PAC, we had attended two weddings in the Sonoma/Napa area catered by them, and it was the most delicious, best presented food we'd ever had at a wedding. Before we even knew our venue, we knew we wanted PAC to cater our special day.
Our tasting was so much fun, and we were so stuffed when we left. It was like having a tasting menu at a Michelin-star restaurant but with more food, so prepare yourself for a great time (we'd recommend making a romantic long weekend out of it).
We had to reschedule with PAC not once, but twice, the
Cathy B.
Apr 16, 2021
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We had this compan cater a small event of 30 people. The food was unique and delicious. Food was served family style so little contact with servers for their safety and ours. All servers wore masks the whole time. Barely knew they were there except for the delicious horderves set out, lunch brought to our table and we served ourselves and then dessert was set out for self service. Food was excellent!
Lisa P.
Dec 25, 2020
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I had to write this review ASAP- we ordered the Beef Wellington dinner for Christmas Eve delivery. It was beyond my expectations- fantastic! Everything meticulously made and portioned. Reheating/prep easy, with good instructions. Once life can be normal again (let us pray!) Park Ave Catering will be on my 10 Star List for any entertaining requiring catering. Thank you for a lovely pre-holiday early afternoon feast. We're still in a food coma 2 hours later. I didn't delve into whether meal services are available other than on holidays but that could be on my list as well. Bravo to the
Michelle D.
Sep 23, 2020
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We worked with Justine from Park Ave and she and the team at Park Ave were amazing from start to finish!
Before we get into the details, the food is amazing, my whole family was excited about the menu and Justine was really sweet helping make sure that everyone was enjoying everything at our initial tasting - including my mom who was undergoing chemo at the time and not feeling great. Their location in Cotati is convenient and the tasting could not have gone more smoothly.
For planning overall, Justine was so wonderful and communicative, I come from an events background and had about a million
Before we get into the details, the food is amazing, my whole family was excited about the menu and Justine was really sweet helping make sure that everyone was enjoying everything at our initial tasting - including my mom who was undergoing chemo at the time and not feeling great. Their location in Cotati is convenient and the tasting could not have gone more smoothly.
For planning overall, Justine was so wonderful and communicative, I come from an events background and had about a million
Jules Y.
May 04, 2020
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I don't know if I can put into words how great Park Avenue Catering is. But I will try.
I don't live in the USA but we got married in California. I chose them blindly just based on reviews. They offer a massive selection of dishes and cuisines which made the foodie in me happy. ANTHONY IS THE BEST!!! He listened patiently to my questions (I had a lot) and was really open to my ideas. He is so responsive and accommodating of our needs and preferences. We did the tasting a few months before my wedding and he made us feel very special. They should rename it to Park Anthony Catering!! That
I don't live in the USA but we got married in California. I chose them blindly just based on reviews. They offer a massive selection of dishes and cuisines which made the foodie in me happy. ANTHONY IS THE BEST!!! He listened patiently to my questions (I had a lot) and was really open to my ideas. He is so responsive and accommodating of our needs and preferences. We did the tasting a few months before my wedding and he made us feel very special. They should rename it to Park Anthony Catering!! That
Del S.
Mar 21, 2020
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If you're planning an event in Sonoma, I HIGHLY recommend using Park Avenue Catering! We hired them for our wedding in October. The food was unreal, service was spectacular, and the team an absolute pleasure to work with. Many of our guests said that the food was a highlight of the night.
Anthony was the best partner we could ask for. He was extremely responsive and receptive to our requests. Our wedding was during the Kincaid fire in Sonoma and despite many people having to evacuate, PAC brought the highest caliber of service, truly making the night.
We wouldn't let our friends getting
Anthony was the best partner we could ask for. He was extremely responsive and receptive to our requests. Our wedding was during the Kincaid fire in Sonoma and despite many people having to evacuate, PAC brought the highest caliber of service, truly making the night.
We wouldn't let our friends getting
Debbie McGowan
Dec 03, 2019
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Park Avenue catered my daughter's wedding in early October at Kenwood Ranch. They were FANTASTIC! Anthony was our contact and he could not have made our experience any better. From his menu recommendations and amazing tasting event in their dining room, to actually being Captain at the wedding, Anthony was right on every detail. He has a very calm and professional manner, the perfect balance to the emotions involved in making key wedding decisions. I have been to many events over the past years that Park Avenue has catered, so I knew that the food would be good. But it wasn't just good, it was
Kati Pennington
Sep 17, 2019
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We LOVED working with Janine and the team at Park Avenue! She was so responsive, flexible, patient, and professional the whole way through! When we did our tasting to select the menu, it was such a great experience, but let me tell you - the food was even BETTER at the actual event! Our guests are still talking about it! The staff at the wedding was so incredible and professional. Park Avenue even sent us home with a goodie bag of amazing food to enjoy after the wedding with a sweet card! I mean come on.
You can't go wrong with Park Avenue! :)
You can't go wrong with Park Avenue! :)
Nikki Machado
Sep 08, 2019
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The entire experience working with Park Avenue was incredible! They were beyond friendly, walked us through the whole process and really exceeded our expectations. We live across the country and were not able to do a tasting, however, we loved the menu and were confident the food would be good. The food and the service on the day of our wedding was far greater than anything we had expected. We had many guests complimenting us saying it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The staff treated us with great kindness and helped make our day memorable. Thank you so much to the team at Park
Brian Wortmann
Aug 07, 2019
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Do yourself a favor and work with Park Avenue. All of their food is amazing. Not only at our own wedding, but at friends weddings who have hired them as well. We worked with Justine and could not have been happier. She was always quick to respond to emails and very detailed. She helped us not only with the menu, but with all the little details of service you don’t think about. We were able to taste through our menu (arguably the best part) and offer up our opinion and critiques, of which there were few. As it typically goes with a wedding, we did not have a lot of time to sit and enjoy dinner
D. Johnson
Jul 03, 2019
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Erika Roche
Jun 14, 2019
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We used Park Avenue Catering for our wedding at Olympia's Valley Estate and they delivered beyond our biggest expectations! We heard so many compliments from guests about this being the best wedding food they've ever had, how courteous the staff was, how good the cocktails were. We also appreciated all the little attention to detail. Their preparation was beautiful. Everything was top notch and the service was fantastic. Thank you to Justine and Sheila for making this process so easy for us. With their team we had no worries going into our big day and that has been the case from the very first
Emily Gabree
May 29, 2019
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We worked with both Justine and Anthony at PAC, and had a great experience! They were both so helpful, professional, patient with our (many) changes as we got closer to the wedding date, and they had some great suggestions about incorporating the wine from our venue into one of the sorbets in the gelato cart! Everyone LOVED the food and desserts!
Kyle Hudson
May 22, 2019
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We absolutely loved working with Janine and all of Park Ave. From the Groom POV, one who isn't very savvy with anything catering, Janine helped me feel at incredible ease with everything we need, from very detailed aspects to big picture things. Everything was taken care of and the end result was pure beauty. Not to mention, the food was absolutely AMAZING. Everyone raved about our food for a long time after our wedding. Would recommend to a friend and absolutely would use again (hopefully not for another wedding of mine though! ;)
