A symphony of local ingredients, crafted into mouth-watering food. Crave Catering - Our Farm to Your What makes us special? Who are we?
If you’re looking for a catering company who delivers mouth-watering cuisine while treating Mother Earth with respect, give us a call. While we’ve worked with many corporate clients, we would love to hear from you. Please read (and eat) on, and if you’re interested give us a call when you’re ready! A little bit about Crave Catering:
We are a family-owned business located in inner Southeast Portland; one that cherishes our environment, one that celebrates the bounty of beautiful ingredients in the Northwest, one that respects our staff and co-workers and one, of course, that specializes in crafting mouth-watering cuisine. Mark Lopez is our commander in chief and has been in the food business for most of his life. (In fact, he began planning meals and cooking for his family when he was 8!) This love for food inspired him to open a small Taqueria in downtown Portland over 13 years ago, quickly expanding into a full-service catering business about four years ago. As the catering business grew, the Taqueria was shed, the name was changed to Crave Catering and an International Chef joined the team to continue our progression. Our team of chefs and foodies are truly devoted to our planet, which means we do everything within our power to preserve its beauty. We care about where we buy our food, how our cows and chickens are fed, who we choose as partners and even who we choose to hire. We recycle, compost, and utilize efficient heat for our building; we employ biodiesel and hybrid vehicles within our delivery fleet, give back to the community and so much more. We’re co-founders and proud members of the Sustainable Catering Association, members of the Sustainable Business Network and received our RecycleWorks award. Simply put, sustainability is near and dear to our hearts and we plan to do 10% more each and every year. We are a bunch of crazy foodies who love food, adore the Earth, revel in beautiful presentations and adore people. Most everyone who works for us has been in the industry for most of their adult lives; this is their chosen career path. Everyone on our staff is well versed in service and what it means to really take care of our guests. We are truly thrilled to possibly work with you, be it an office breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail party, holiday, birthday, a private dinner party, or even anniversary celebration. Cheers,
Mark Lopez
President
Crave Catering
10/29/2025
🎃 Skip the mess — carve at the farm! 🧡
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Make memories, not a mess! ✨
Our Pumpkin Carving Station is open and ready for you — complete with kid-friendly tools, carving templates, and even short tables for the littles! 👧🎃
🍂 Feed your pumpkin scraps to the cows, goats, and chickens — they love a good pumpkin snack! 🐮🐐🐔
👻 The perfect fall activity this week before Halloween (especially if your kids have early release!).
🎟️ Admission is free — with a $5 per person donation suggested to help keep the farm open to the public and care for the animals you love. ❤️
📅 Open daily | 10am–7pm
📍 Gather and Feast Farm
2706 NE 369th Street, La Center, WA
♻️ P.S. After Halloween, bring your pumpkins back — our animals will turn them into tasty fall treats! 🎃🐷
10/16/2025
✨ PORTLAND — YOU ARE MAGIC ✨
This Sunday (10/19) from 10am–1pm, start your morning off right! The National Mural Tour, SPRAYCATION, has landed in Portland and the newest “YOU ARE MAGIC” mural has come to life in East Portland.
Come meet visiting muralist, Zuzu, and join us for a morning of art, connection, music, local bites, and good vibes.
This event is our love letter to Portland — a celebration of creativity, community, and the magic within each of us.
‼️The event is free + open to the public‼️
✨THE VIBES ✨
🍳Complimentary farm-to-table brunch bites by Crave Catering
☕️ Fresh coffee by Nossa Familia Coffee
🎶 Live set by DJ Aquamarine
💖 Special guest appearance
✅ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ✅
✨Must RSVP for brunch & coffee
👉 Link in bio to save your spot!
🌦️ Event is rain or shine
🚗 Street parking available
📍 Crave Catering
1324 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR
FROM Zuzu:
This mural is my gift to Portland — part of the SPRAYCATION Mural Tour, a dream project that’s taken me across the western U.S. creating large-scale public murals, hosting events in new cities, and spreading magic along the way.
Now more than ever, it feels important that we come together and uplift one another — to invest in projects that remind us of our shared humanity and the strength that exists in community. Art carries the energy of positive transformation and change.
Gather and Feast Farm
09/25/2025
I just met the coolest artist! is on her Spraycation Tour 2025 and is coming to Portland today and looking to gift and paint somebody a mural!
If you have a 10 x 10 or larger space that is an open view to the public, send her a message! invite her to create some magic at your place!
07/19/2025
Choose your own farm adventure
Saturday, July 26 at Gather and Feast Farm
Join us for an evening of creativity, flavor, and unforgettable moments:
Woodfired pizza by Crave Catering (5–8 pm)
Paint night featuring Kevin the Peacock (5–7:30 pm)
Rock painting for all ages
Highland cow selfies with our friendly herd
Enjoy farm-fresh food, local art, and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Family friendly. Tickets are limited.
Reserve your spot now tickets in bio
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06/07/2025
Oh the things you see and hear… today I was at the gas station filling up one of our vans and getting it ready for the team to go out to tonight for another fabulous wedding when I overheard the sweetest conversation the guy on the other side of the pump was having on the phone. I’m not sure who he was talking to but he thoughtfully said “ok, be safe.” It made me think of my almost 20 year old son and I wondered if he was talking to his son.
I finished pumping gas and was about to hit the road and noticed he was done too and off the phone. I couldn’t help but acknowledge his kind words to the recipient. I asked if it was his son, he said “no, it was my boss!” The owner of .and.wild
Well Shawn, it was a pleasure meeting you today and hearing your kind words. I look forward to connecting with you in the next ✨
03/06/2025
08/09/2024
🎉 Impress Your Clients with a Crave Catering Experience! 🎉
Planning a client appreciation event? Let us take care of the details with our gourmet menus and top-notch service. Your clients deserve the best – give them a night to remember!
08/06/2024
🚀 Boost Morale with Our Office Lunch Catering! 🚀
A well-fed team is a happy team! Treat your colleagues to a mouthwatering lunch catered by us. From classic comfort foods to health-conscious choices, we've got you covered.
08/03/2024
🌟 Perfect Summer Picnics with Crave Catering! 🌟
Whether it’s a corporate picnic or a family gathering, our catering services will make your event special. Enjoy delicious food and impeccable service under the summer sun.
07/31/2024
🎉 Celebrate Your Clients with Crave Catering! 🎉
Show your clients how much they mean to you with a spectacular dining experience. Our customized menus and exceptional service ensure every detail is perfect.
07/29/2024
🥗🍴 Office Lunches Made Easy! 🍴🥗
Why settle for boring lunches when you can have a feast? Our office lunch catering offers a variety of fresh and delicious options that will keep your team energized and productive.
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Portland has a wealth of farm-to-table options – but only Crave Catering sources their ingredients from their very own family-owned farm!
Every one of our menus are bursting with items we've planted, grown, harvested, and prepared with our very own hands. Our chefs don't just pick produce from farmer's markets – they plant it and pull it from the earth themselves.
So you're engaged – and now you want to plan a reception that's just as unique as you are. Look no further than Crave Catering! No other Portland caterer reflects the city's special charm. With a seasoned team prepared to handle all sizes of outdoor events, we go where your wedding goes – be that at a campground, a remote vineyard, a rustic farmhouse, or anywhere in between.
So many of our guests have told their brides that Crave Catering's food is the best food they've ever had at a wedding! And with our dedicated ethical and ecological practices, you'll have the comfort of knowing that everything on the table is sustainable, fresh, and local.
Crave is your premier Portland, Oregon catering company for all your special event needs. We all know event planning can be stressful – but at Crave Catering, you're in good hands. With a culinary team boasting nearly seven decades of combined experience, you can expect cuisine that is nothing short of mouthwatering.
Whether you're planning a family reunion, bar mitzvah, a holiday party, or a blow-out company picnic, Crave is here to tailor your event exactly to your vision. And no worries if you've never done this before – our dedicated sales team is here every step of the way – from venue selection to menu planning to rental coordination, we've got your back!
Our sustainability practices don't end with our farm. We integrate the sustainability model into everything we do – from eco fuel in our chafers and compostable wares at our events, to efficient appliances and no-waste policies in our kitchens – if there's a way to be environmentally mindful about any of our processes, we're going to adopt it.
From pickling or preserving excess produce from our farm, to donating leftover food to the Portland Mission, you can rest easy knowing that the food at your event is being prepared as sustainably as possible. If you're looking for a Portland catering company that will provide you with delicious food while reducing your carbon footprint – Crave Catering is the way to go!
