Christies Catering

Christie Katona has been in the food business since the mid 70’s. She began working with the Cuisinart company when it first appeared in the United States. She taught professionally for many years, did restaurant and corporate recipe development and consulting, as well as guest appearances on radio, newspapers and television. She has been voted for the second year in a row as one of Seattle's top ten caterers by brides at the Knot. This award was decided by popular vote from the brides! Her culinary training includes study at the famed Cordon Bleu in London. Christie has published many cookbooks with a new one in the works, entitled “Catering, the Agony and the Ecstasy!”

Because of her many years of experience in this field, Christie can bring a wealth of knowledge to your special day. Your first meeting will consist of a one hour interview where you discuss your plans, budget, ideas and dreams. It is your wedding, your wallet and your day. They will be happy to advise you and give you recommendations for other excellent vendors in the industry. They have an extensive collection of pictures for you to browse through.

They offer a wide selection of menus and many extras so that you can customize your day to suit your personal taste and budget. Christie knows that people eat with their eyes so your buffet tables will be beautifully and lavishly decorated with colorful cloths, beautiful serving pieces, flowers and other decorative items.

Their International menus include:
*** Italian
*** Hawaiian
*** Indian
*** Afternoon Teas
*** French
*** Seafood Extravaganza
*** Oriental
*** Russian
*** Vietnamese
*** Hors d’oeuvre Buffets
*** Caribbean
*** Octoberfest
*** Mexican
*** Holiday Themes
*** Pacific Northwest
*** Spanish Tapas
*** Sushi

Prices start at:

300 or more guests - $12 per guest
150 - 299 guests - $15 per guest
1 - 149 guests - $18 per guest

Along with providing a delicious variety of food, they also include in their prices the following services to help make planning your event as simple as possible:

Food, coffee service, punch and ice water

All serving dishes, utensils

China and cutlery for guests

White linen tablecloths for ALL tables, including guest tables

Decorated tables for buffet, cake, bar, gifts, guest book and beverages

Silver champagne bucket and toasting goblets for the bride and groom

Cake knife and server, plus cake cutting service

Bride and groom honeymoon package

Set up, service and clean up

Licensed and insured bartenders

King County Health Department approved servers

They can work with a budget and have an extensive portfolio of pictures of events they have catered.

They offer great customer service as well as rental arrangements and decorator packages.


**The above information is directly from Christies Catering's website.