Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner for Unforgettable Weddings & Events
Founded by a Venezuelan couple with a shared passion for gastronomy, our business combines authentic culinary traditions with professional event expertise. After transitioning from careers in optometry, we established Pilon Kitchen to share our heritage through Venezuelan and Latin American cuisine while offering certified wedding and event planning services. Our modern mobile kitchen enables flexibility across diverse venues, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events accommodating up to 450 guests.With over seven years of experience in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, we specialize in creating memorable sensory experiences through food pairings, aroma-based activities, and personalized service. Our commitment to quality extends to accommodating dietary preferences, including vegan options, and ensuring seamless execution for weddings, corporate events, and community celebrations.
Services
Wedding Catering
Event Planning
Food Truck Service
Corporate Catering
Winery Events
Rehearsal Dinners
Camp Event Catering
Intimate Gatherings
Menu Customization
Dietary Accommodations
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Certified Wedding and Event Planners with specialized event execution expertise
- Mobile kitchen accommodates events from 20 to 450+ guests with efficiency
- Authentic Venezuelan recipes passed through generations for distinctive flavors
- Proven experience serving high-profile venues across Mendocino and Sonoma Counties
- Flexible menu options including vegan, gluten-free, and international specialties
What people say
DELICIOUS food
EXCELLENT service
Authentic recipes
Professional staff
Memorable experience
Services
Wedding Catering
Specialized catering for weddings of all sizes, from intimate ceremonies to luxury events. Our service includes menu customization, on-site food preparation using a modern mobile kitchen, and coordination with venue requirements. We incorporate traditional Venezuelan flavors while accommodating diverse dietary needs, ensuring each wedding reception becomes a memorable culinary experience.
Event Planning
Certified wedding and event planning services covering logistics, vendor management, and timeline execution. Our approach focuses on creating cohesive experiences that reflect client visions, with particular expertise in integrating food services with overall event atmosphere. Services available for partial or full planning requirements across multiple event types.
Food Truck Service
Flexible food truck catering that adapts to various venues and event styles. The self-contained mobile kitchen allows efficient service in remote locations while maintaining food quality. Ideal for casual events, festivals, and locations with limited kitchen facilities, offering the same menu options as traditional catering setups.
Corporate Catering
Catering solutions for corporate functions including meetings, conferences, and networking events. Our menus combine gourmet presentation with practical service options, featuring wine pairing suggestions and aroma-based sensory experiences tailored to professional audiences. Available for both indoor and outdoor business gatherings.
Winery Events
Specialized catering for winery functions featuring wine-pairing menus and aroma-identification activities. With extensive experience at Mendocino and Sonoma County vineyards, we create cohesive experiences that complement wine tasting events, private tours, and harvest festivals while maintaining culinary authenticity.
People
Sauline Molina
Chef & Co-Founder
Co-founder with Venezuelan culinary heritage, bringing traditional recipes and food preparation expertise. Oversees menu development and on-site execution for all catering events.
Erick Daz
Chef & Co-Founder
Co-founder combining event planning certification with culinary skills. Manages client relations and coordinates logistics for weddings and large-scale events across Northern California.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, winery functions, rehearsal dinners, camp gatherings, and private parties of all sizes.
Do you offer menu customization?
Yes, we customize menus for dietary needs including vegan, gluten-free, and international preferences while maintaining our Venezuelan flavor base.
Can you accommodate large groups?
We efficiently serve up to 450 guests using our mobile kitchen system, with experience serving 400+ people within 75 minutes.
Are you certified event planners?
Yes, we hold professional certification in wedding and event planning alongside our catering services.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, with availability for events throughout California's North Coast region.
Do you provide equipment and staffing?
We supply all necessary food service equipment and professional staff for events, adapting to venue-specific requirements.
