Anaviv Catering & Events

Anaviv Catering & Events is a Richmond-based, chef-driven farm-to-table caterer operating under the Anaviv Culinary Group, which spans catering, dining, and hospitality brands across the Bay Area. Known for seasonal, locally sourced menus, Anaviv handles full wedding food and beverage service including passed appetizers, family-style or plated meals, custom cocktail programs, and Rabbinically supervised kosher catering through its Ta'yeem brand. Founded in 2016 by Arnon Oren, who trained in classical kitchens in France and worked at Chez Panisse and Oliveto Cafe & Restaurant before launching his first catering business, Oren's Kitchen, in 2006. Based in Richmond, serving the Bay Area including Oakland. Couples consistently highlight the quality and visual presentation of the food, the team's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and last-minute changes, pre-event tastings with chef input, and attentive on-site service from staff members including Dee, Tonya, and Wendy Kleckner.