Food that makes your
event unforgettable
From intimate backyard birthdays to large corporate spreads —
we bring the flavor, you take the credit.
Oakland, CA · Halal · Scratch-Made
Catering that
Catering that
actually tastes good.
Drop-off and staffed catering for corporate events, celebrations, and every gathering in between. Family-run since day one. Halal-certified proteins. No seed oils — ever.
Most Popular
Sandwich Packages
Half sandwiches on Acme bread — mix and match four options, sold in four group sizes. Go Just Sandwiches for simplicity, or upgrade to the Foodie Package and get a salad, a side, and scratch-made cookies included.
Available sandwiches:
- —Fried Halal Chicken · lemon aioli · citrus slaw
- —Deli Style · turkey or roast beef · whole grain mustard
- —Grilled Eggplant · fresh mozz · sunflower pesto (nut-free)
- —Tofu · miso tahini · pickled red onion · arugula
Mix and match any combination. All on Acme sweet deli rolls.
Mini
10 half sandwiches · best for 5–7 people
Just Sandwiches
$95
Foodie Package: $130
★ Most Popular
Small
16 half sandwiches · best for 8–10 people
Just Sandwiches
$148
Foodie Package: $195
Medium
22 half sandwiches · best for 11–14 people
Just Sandwiches
$200
Foodie Package: $265
Large
30 half sandwiches · best for 15–20 people
Just Sandwiches
$275
Foodie Package: $360
Foodie Package includes: choice of salad + side dish + assorted scratch-made cookies. Minimum 10 halves.
Fried Halal Chicken
Lemon aioli · citrus slaw · Acme roll
$9.50/half
Deli Style
Turkey or roast beef · whole grain mustard
$8.50/half
Grilled Eggplant
Fresh mozz · sunflower pesto (nut-free)
$8.00/half
Tofu
Miso tahini · pickled red onion · arugula
$7.50/half
Full Menu
Every occasion, covered.
Drop-off and staffed catering from $14/person. All prices per person before delivery and fees.
Breakfast
From $28/pp
Continental Breakfast
Light, elegant morning spread. Perfect for early meetings, conferences, or arrival setups.
- Assorted muffins (apple, blueberry, or paleo)
- Seasonal fruit bowl
- Coffee traveler (serves 12–16)
- Orange juice
🌿 Vegetarian🌾 GF available
Breakfast
From $22/pp
Full Spread Breakfast
Warm and hearty to fuel the morning. Great for team events, client breakfasts, or all-day meetings.
- Breakfast burritos or seasonal egg frittata (your choice)
- Homestyle potatoes
- Seasonal fruit bowl + coffee traveler + OJ
- Protein add-on: bacon or sausage +$3/person
🌾 GF available🌿 Veg option
Lunch
From $20/pp
Boxed Lunches
Individually packaged meals — ideal for corporate lunches, conferences, and structured events. Minimum 15.
- Choice of sandwich: fried chicken, deli, veggie eggplant, or tofu
- Kettle chips + house-made cookie
- Upgrade to half salad +$3/person
🌱 Vegan option🌾 GF option✦ Halal
Vegan-Friendly
From $30/pp
Buddha Bowl Station
Nourishing, customizable, beautiful. A hit with health-conscious and dietary-diverse teams.
- Roasted Japanese sweet potato, edamame, quinoa
- Seasonal vegetables (grilled or roasted)
- Tahini miso dressing (house-made)
- Tofu included · halal chicken +$3, fried +$4
🌱 Vegan base🌾 GF🥛 Dairy-free
Staffed Recommended
From $32/pp
Taco Bar
A crowd-favorite. Rice and beans, full toppings, 2 proteins + veggie option. Arrives hot and ready.
- Full toppings bar (salsa, crema, cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, lime)
- 2 proteins of your choice + veggie option
- Chips & housemade guacamole
🌿 Veg option🌾 GF option✦ Halal
Dinner
From $35/pp
Buffet Dinner
A full dinner spread. Choose your protein and we build the rest.
- Choice: steak, fried halal chicken, or jerk chicken
- Pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies
- Rice and beans + agua fresca
✦ Halal chicken🌾 GF option
Latin Spread
From $32/pp
Enchilada & Latin Spread
Soulful and abundant. A celebration of Latin flavors done from scratch — a natural extension of who we are.
- Chicken enchiladas + steak fajitas
- Mushroom carnitas-style + zucchini (veg)
- Mexican rice, black beans
🌿 Veg option✦ Halal
Caribbean
From $30/pp
Caribbean & Jerk
Bold, aromatic flavors. Jerk halal chicken, Caribbean rice and beans, sweet plantains.
- Jerk halal chicken
- Caribbean-style rice and beans
- Sweet plantains
🌾 GF✦ Halal🥛 Dairy-free
Comfort
From $30/pp
Comfort Food & Southern
Halal fried chicken, homemade mac and cheese, buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables.
- Halal fried chicken
- Homemade mac and cheese
- Buttermilk mashed potatoes + roasted veggies
✦ Halal chicken
Mix & Match
From $30/pp
Slider Station
Four slider options for maximum variety. Great for large groups with diverse tastes.
- Fried halal chicken sliders (lemon aioli, citrus slaw)
- '15' burger sliders
- Grilled eggplant + tofu sliders (vegan)
🌱 Vegan option✦ Halal
Grazing
From $30/pp
Grazing & Charcuterie
Beautiful boards that guests graze throughout the event. Perfect for receptions and mixers.
- Charcuterie boards with meats and cheeses
- Veggie platters with hummus
- Fruit platters + crudité with crackers
🌿 Veg option🌾 GF option
Happy Hour
From $32/pp
Heavy Appetizers
Passed apps and small bites for receptions, mixers, and celebrations. Pairs with our bartending add-on.
- Crab cakes + shrimp skewers w/ coconut Thai pesto
- Fried halal chicken sliders
- Cauliflower ceviche tostadas + empanada bites
- Agua fresca
🌿 Veg options✦ Halal
All pricing per person, includes drop-off delivery within Oakland/Alameda. Final pricing may vary based on guest count and travel distance.
Behind the scenes
Made from scratch.
Every single order.
Every single order.
Every sauce, dressing, and garnish is made in our kitchen — our aioli, sunflower pesto, salsa verde, tahini miso dressing, and granola are all house-made. Never poured from a commercial container. People tell us they can taste the difference. We believe them, because we feel it too.
Services
Add-Ons & Upgrades
Elevate any package with staffing, bartending, and equipment.
Staffing & Servers
$60/hr per staff · 4hr min
On-site setup, serving, and cleanup. Required for taco bars and staffed events. $60–75/hr per staff member.
Bartending
$125/hr · 4hr minimum
Licensed bartender with specialty cocktails and house-made syrups. Guests may provide their own alcohol.
Equipment Rental
Quoted per event
Chafing dishes and sternos to keep food hot. Subject to venue open flame policy. Trays and utensils also available.
Desserts & Drinks
Added to any package
Scratch-made cookies, brownie bites (GF & V), arroz con leche, fruit crisp. Agua fresca, coffee service, coconut water.
Simple Process
How it works
From first email to event day — we make it easy.
1
Reach out
Email or call us with your date, headcount, and event type. We respond within one business day.
2
Get your quote
We send a full itemized proposal within 24 hours — no guesswork, no hidden fees.
3
Confirm & deposit
A 50% deposit locks in your date. Final headcount confirmed 5 business days before.
4
We handle the rest
Hot, fresh, on time. Setup and cleanup included. You enjoy the event.
★★★★★
Brian and his team were outstanding — very communicative and offered wonderful suggestions. They helped us create a menu that catered to our budget, dietary needs, and wants. The assortment was beautiful and perfectly portioned. Definitely THE winning team.
Fundraising event · Oakland
★★★★★
I'm so impressed with the food and Café 15's willingness and patience to help us design a menu that addressed many different food restrictions. No matter how big or small your catering needs, I would highly encourage you to work with Café 15.
Corporate event · Bay Area
★★★★★
Great food and amazing service. It was a short turnaround and I really appreciate how delicious, fresh, and fast everything arrived. The sweet potatoes were my favorite. Will absolutely order again.
Event catering · April 2024
★★★★★
Everyone loved the fried chicken sliders and the guac was excellent. Service and communication was amazing. Hire them!
Family potluck · Oakland
★★★★★
I went to a three-day training where Café 15 catered breakfast and lunch each day. The caterers were very kind and professional — very easy to work with.
Three-day training · 2023
Inclusive By Design
We accommodate
We accommodate
everyone at the table.
Every dietary need is handled with the same care as the rest of the menu — not as an afterthought.
🌱
Vegan
Across most packages
🌿
Vegetarian
Across most packages
🌾
Gluten-Free
On request
🥛
Dairy-Free
On request
✦
Halal-Certified
All chicken, always
✡
Kosher
Externally sourced
Before You Book
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend 5–7 business days for most orders. For large events (50+ guests) or staffed events, we prefer 2 weeks. Last-minute? Call us — we do our best.
What's the minimum order?
Per-person items require a minimum of 6. Burritos and sandwiches require 8. Boxed meals require 15. Sandwich packages start at 10 halves. No minimum on coffee travelers or dessert trays.
Is the chicken really halal? What does that mean for food quality?
Yes — all our chicken is halal-certified. Halal certification requires individual animal inspection, humane handling, and full blood drainage. This improves flavor, reduces bacterial load, and is a meaningfully higher processing standard. We can provide certification documentation on request.
What if my headcount changes after I book?
Final headcount must be confirmed 5 business days before your event. We can accommodate increases up to 10% with that notice. Contact us early for larger changes.
What areas do you deliver to?
Delivery is included for events within Oakland and Alameda. A travel fee applies for Berkeley, Emeryville, and other East Bay cities. We regularly cater across the Bay Area — contact us for events outside the immediate area.
What's the deposit and payment policy?
A 50% deposit confirms your booking. The remaining balance is due on event day. We accept all major credit cards (3% processing fee) and ACH/check — ACH avoids the fee.
Get Your Quote
Tell us about your event.
We respond within one business day with a full itemized proposal.
We'll respond within one business day with a full quote. No commitment required.
Dinner Buffet
A full sit-down experience in buffet format — choose your mains, round out with sides, and add dessert to finish strong.
Choice of main: balsamic steak, jerk chicken, lamb bowl & more
Sides: mac & cheese, roasted vegetables, rice
Add-on: dessert spread available
Staffed service included