Business Details
Your Trusted Catering Partner in South San Francisco
Founded by Fran Guevara, A Black Tie Affair has been delivering exceptional catering services to the San Francisco Peninsula for over 30 years. Our expertise in crafting fresh, high-quality cuisine is matched by our commitment to personalized hospitality, ensuring every event receives meticulous attention to detail. We specialize in corporate catering, weddings, private parties, and large-scale conventions, tailoring our approach to meet each client's unique vision. Our culinary team creates year-round and seasonal menus using the finest ingredients, with options for custom requests to suit evolving tastes. With dedicated event coordinators and service staff, we streamline the planning process to make every experience seamless and stress-free.Fran's journey from a single-employee home business to a thriving full-service company reflects our dedication to excellence. As an active community member, we support local causes including the SF AIDS Walk and SFGH CARE program. Our reputation for reliability and innovation has made us a trusted partner for clients seeking exceptional catering solutions. We combine culinary artistry with operational expertise to transform events into memorable occasions. Every dish we serve and every event we coordinate embodies our passion for food and hospitality.
Services
Catering Services
Corporate Events
Wedding Catering
Private Parties
Seasonal Menus
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of catering experience with personalized event coordination
- Our team uses only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients in every dish
- We provide custom menu creation for unique client preferences and dietary needs
- Our dedicated event professionals ensure seamless planning and execution
- We maintain strong community ties through annual charitable contributions
Services
Catering Services
Our full-service catering delivers fresh, high-quality cuisine for any occasion. We specialize in creating customized menus that reflect client preferences while maintaining exceptional presentation. Our team handles all aspects from menu design to on-site service execution.
Corporate Events
We provide comprehensive catering solutions for corporate meetings, conferences, and business functions. Our services include breakfast buffets, lunch spreads, and formal dinner arrangements tailored to professional environments.
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering combines elegant presentation with exceptional flavors for your special day. We offer tasting sessions, menu customization, and full-service coordination to ensure your reception meals exceed expectations.
Private Parties
From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, we create memorable culinary experiences for personal events. Our team adapts to any theme while maintaining our commitment to quality ingredients and presentation.
Seasonal Menus
We offer rotating seasonal menus that showcase the best available ingredients throughout the year. These specialty offerings complement our standard menu with fresh, innovative dishes tailored to current produce.
People
Fran Guevara
Founder
With over 30 years in the food industry, Fran established A Black Tie Affair from a home-based business to a full-service catering company. She maintains active community involvement while overseeing culinary operations.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, picnics, and conventions of all sizes across the San Francisco Peninsula.
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, our culinary team creates customized menus to meet specific dietary requirements and preferences for all our catering services.
Do you offer seasonal menu options?
We provide three seasonal menu rotations annually featuring fresh, locally available ingredients alongside our year-round offerings.
How do you handle event coordination?
Our dedicated event coordinators work closely with clients from planning through execution to ensure seamless, stress-free experiences.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Peninsula, including South San Francisco and surrounding communities.
