Business Details
Your Trusted Catering Partner in San Francisco
Founded by Ted Wilson, Metal + Match is a premier catering company rooted in the Bay Area's culinary traditions. Our approach combines innovation with decades of restaurant and catering expertise, focusing on seasonal, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients. We specialize in creating unforgettable dining experiences for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, emphasizing rustic yet refined flavors unique to the region. Our dedicated team ensures exceptional service quality, tailoring menus and presentation to meet each client's vision. With operations centered in San Francisco and extending throughout the Bay Area, we bring culinary artistry to diverse venues while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.Our services include family-style dinners, buffets, passed hors d'oeuvres, station-based dining, and multi-course seated meals, all designed to elevate special occasions. Through our Bar Car program, we also offer fully equipped bar services to complement events. By prioritizing ingredient quality, creative presentation, and attentive service, we strive to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences that reflect both client preferences and our culinary philosophy. Our reputation as a trusted San Francisco caterer stems from consistent execution of these principles across thousands of events. Whether serving corporate functions or private celebrations, we maintain rigorous standards for food safety, staff training, and client communication to ensure seamless event execution.
Services
Event Catering
Family Style Dinner
Buffet Service
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Station Service
Coursed Seated Dinner
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in restaurant and catering operations
- Our menus feature 100% seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from Bay Area farms
- We provide five distinct service formats to match event requirements
- Our fully trained staff scales from intimate dinners to 1500-guest events
- We maintain Bay Area-specific expertise across multiple neighborhoods and venues
Services
Event Catering
Metal + Match provides comprehensive catering solutions for events of all sizes. Our offerings include menu customization using seasonal ingredients, professional staff deployment, and venue-specific service adaptations. We handle logistics from setup to cleanup while maintaining culinary excellence across 15-1500 guest capacities. Our team works closely with clients to create memorable dining experiences that align with event themes and dietary requirements.
Family Style Dinner
This interactive service format emphasizes communal dining experiences. We serve multi-course meals featuring shared salads, two entrees, and sides presented in serving vessels that encourage guest interaction. The menu includes locally sourced cheese and charcuterie reception hour options, with plated salad availability. Designed for 25-1,500 guests, this service includes dessert spreads and beverage service.
Buffet Service
Our buffet service combines efficiency with culinary quality for 25-1500 guests. The offering includes salad, two entrees, and two sides presented in attractive display stations. We provide locally sourced charcuterie reception options and passed hors d'oeuvres upgrades. The format balances guest autonomy with professional presentation standards while maintaining food safety and temperature controls throughout service duration.
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Designed for networking events and receptions, this service features handcrafted bite-sized offerings. Our team serves 4-6 seasonal hors d'oeuvres options while maintaining proper food handling protocols. The service includes stationary presentation elements and roaming servers to accommodate 25-1000 guests. Each item emphasizes local ingredients and creative flavor combinations in convenient consumption formats.
Coursed Seated Dinner
This premium service delivers multi-course fine dining experiences for 15-500 guests. Our chefs create 3-6 course menus showcasing seasonal ingredients from local farms. The service includes professional wait staff, proper table service protocols, and coordinated course pacing. We provide complete dining setups with appropriate china, glassware, and linens to ensure elevated culinary experiences at private events.
People
Ted Wilson
Founder
Ted Wilson established Metal + Match with a vision to combine restaurant expertise with event catering. Bringing decades of culinary experience, he oversees menu development and service standards. His leadership focuses on sustainable sourcing and innovative presentation while maintaining operational excellence across all events.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, and social gatherings of all sizes from intimate dinners to 1500-guest celebrations.
Do you serve areas outside San Francisco?
While based in the Bay Area, we cater throughout California. Contact us with specific location details for event feasibility assessment.
How many staff members do you provide per event?
Staffing scales with event size and complexity. We provide sufficient servers, chefs, and support personnel based on guest count, venue layout, and service requirements.
Do you offer bar services?
Yes, our Bar Car program provides fully equipped and staffed bar services for most event types and locations.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Our menus can be customized to address common dietary restrictions including vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-specific preparations.
What is included in your reception hour service?
Reception hour includes locally sourced cheese and charcuterie with house-made accompaniments like pickles, preserves, and spreads.
