Capers Cafe & Catering Co

"Bistro fare & coffee provided for takeout or dine-in at a laid-back offshoot of a catering company."

Capers Cafe & Catering Co is a Portland-based, family-owned full-service caterer offering custom catering for weddings and events, with a bistro cafe also serving dine-in and takeout. Capers builds every menu from scratch using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with culturally diverse options spanning cuisines including Mexican, Italian, French, Southern, Greek, Thai, Filipino, and PNW-inspired, plus vegan and gluten-free accommodations; service formats include buffet, plated fine dining, and a mobile food truck kitchen. In business since 1991, Capers has catered more than 250-person weddings and events, with 30-plus weddings since 2018 ranging from 50 to 300 guests; catering director Matt has managed more than 1,000 events and 40-plus weddings throughout her career. Based in Portland, Oregon, with documented catering work extending to Battle Ground, Washington and the broader SW Washington region. Reviewers highlight fresh, on-site preparation from the mobile kitchen truck, standout individual dishes such as veggie skewers and pulled pork sandwiches, professional and friendly staff, and a catering manager noted for strong communication and follow-through on permits and logistics.