Tony Caters

Tony Caters is a San Jose-based catering company serving corporate gatherings, private events, and weddings across the San Francisco Bay Area, with a sister brand, Smashing Dishes, handling large-scale full-service events. Tony Caters offers off-the-shelf menu packages for drop-off and lightly staffed events, while its sister brand Smashing Dishes covers weddings and high-end functions with full staffing, rentals, and event execution. Founded in 2009 by San Jose native Tony Santos, a Le Cordon Bleu-certified California Culinary Academy graduate who previously worked in the Silicon Valley corporate sector at companies including Apple and the Tech Museum of San Jose. Based in Alviso, CA, Tony Caters serves the full Bay Area and Silicon Valley corridor, from San Jose to San Francisco, south to Monterey and Carmel, and north to Sausalito and Tiburon, with availability beyond that radius upon request. Couples and event planners highlight the collaborative menu planning, professional and friendly staff, accommodating approach to budget and dietary needs, and standout dishes including brisket, ribs, and housemade items.