Occasions Catering & Special Events

Occasions Catering & Special Events is an Olympia, WA catering company serving weddings and special events, offering food, bar service, table linens, and on-site event coordination. Occasions provides customized menus with preview tastings, linen and china selection, bartending services, and an assigned Event Coordinator present on-site through service for weddings and large events. Founded by Jim and Jennie Hannah in 1989, the company was sold to longtime employee Karla Malone in 2012; a notable early milestone was catering Governor Christine Gregoire's daughter's wedding in 2008. Based in Olympia, WA, with partnerships across Thurston, Pierce, and Lewis County in the South Sound region. Couples consistently highlight responsive communication, attentive day-of staff, thoughtful personal touches from coordinators, and food that guests continue talking about after the event.