
Grazing tables
A generous centerpiece for a deck or backyard, built with the afternoon sun and the length of your event in mind.
Gather around the tableOn the water
Kirkland catering for the days the lake earns its keep — grazing tables on the deck, canapés on the dock, and menus planned for weather that does what it likes.
Lakeside. Generously shared.
A taste of the possibilitiesThe art of gathering
Each one behaves differently outdoors, so it is worth picking the one that suits where your guests will actually stand.

A generous centerpiece for a deck or backyard, built with the afternoon sun and the length of your event in mind.
Gather around the table
Little bites that suit a waterfront reception, where guests are standing, moving, and rarely near a plate.
Make it a canapé occasion
The practical answer on a dock or a boat, where table space is short and nothing stays level for long.
Think inside the boxLocal knowledge
Kirkland catering is mostly outdoor catering, and outdoors is a different job. A grazing table that looks immaculate in a dining room behaves differently on a west-facing deck in August. We build for the conditions — delicate items go out last, boards sit on chilled underlays, and the layout works with shade rather than against it.
Access along the waterfront is the other variable. Many Kirkland properties drop steeply from the street to the lake, with a long stair run between the van and the table. That is entirely workable, but it changes what we bring and how early we arrive, so it is worth mentioning when you enquire.
For events at Marina Park or other public space, the City of Kirkland permit is arranged by you as the organizer. We will work to whatever the permit allows once it is in hand.
Tell us the date, the headcount and whether you are indoors, outdoors or hoping for the best.
Beyond the grazing table
Mexican, Indian, Italian and American catering menus, shaped around your occasion and served across Kirkland.
Explore the catering menusKirkland questions
Yes. Lakefront homes, decks and moorage-side gatherings along Lake Washington are among our favorite Kirkland events. Tell us how close the setup is to the water and whether there are stairs down to the deck, since both change how we pack and how long setup takes.
We build the table for the conditions. Soft cheeses and anything delicate go out last, chilled underlays sit beneath the boards, and we plan for shade rather than direct afternoon sun. For events running longer than about two hours in warm weather we will suggest a menu that holds up rather than one that wilts.
We can deliver to Marina Park and the surrounding waterfront. Public park events usually need a City of Kirkland permit, which is arranged by you as the organizer. For a boat, we deliver dockside rather than carrying setup aboard, and it helps to know the slip number in advance.
Often. A grazing table suits a backyard gathering well because it gives people somewhere to drift toward without a formal sit-down. Canapé boxes are the easier option on a dock, where table space is limited and the ground is rarely level.
We ask about a covered fallback when you book, and plan the table so it can move indoors or under cover without being rebuilt from scratch. Rain here is rarely a surprise, so having the alternative agreed in advance means no decisions get made in a hurry on the day.
Yes, along with Rose Hill, Bridle Trails and the rest of Kirkland. Most Kirkland addresses fall inside our ten-mile complimentary delivery radius from Mercer Island; a flat $35 applies to anything beyond it.
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Prepare your event brief in a couple of minutes and send it straight to Zoila.