Our Services

We provide delicious culinary expressions of California’s cultural melting pot with a farm-to-table sensibility.

What sets Robert Dorsey Catering & Events apart is our attention to detail and the care that goes into each dish.  Whether you are looking for ways to wow at the annual company holiday gathering, planning your life celebration or want to gather for a cooking party, our team will make your entire event seamless.

Life Celebrations

Birthdays. Weddings. Anniversaries. Commitment Ceremonies. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Every facet of your special day should reflect your taste and be tailored to your vision.

Our team works with you to ensure that every detail is unique and perfect for you. From the memorable food to the stunning oral arrangements  to the exceptional service, we will make your day a perfect celebration.

Passed Hors d’oeuvres
  • Beef Empanadas – rocoto pepper sauce
  • Dungeness Crab Cakes – cajun remoulade, microgreens
  • Poached Pear on Endive – Pinot Noir poached pear, gorgonzola dolce, candied walnut
Buffet
  • Moroccan Style Chicken – savory spices, couscous, green olives, medjool dates
  • Griddled Green Chile Corn Cakes – anaheim & pasilla peppers, sweet corn, scallions, tomatillo salsa
  • Baby Kale & Israeli Couscous Salad – roasted butternut squash, soft herbs, cider vinaigrette, feta cheese, dried cranberries
  • Lola Rosa & Little Gem Salad – red wine shallot vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, toasted almonds
  • Fresh Baguette & Focaccia – sweet butter, sea salt
Beverages
  • Beer & Wine package
  • Curated Specialty Cocktails
  • Hibiscus Agua Fresca
  • Fresh Squeezed Mint Lemonade

Corporate

Our globally-influenced cuisine, professional staff, and uncompromising hospitality will create the perfect backdrop for your event.

Consider RDCE for year-end celebrations, in-office catering, company picnics, holiday catering, corporate board meetings, retreats  — and all your other corporate catering needs.

Our event team is here to create a custom experience where every detail is considered and every need anticipated.  RDCE’s deliciously Instagrammable spreads will leave your team looking forward to the next company gathering!

Boxed Lunch Menu
  • Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich – buttermilk fried chicken with southern spices, cabbage slaw, cajun remoulade, brioche roll, served with kettle chips
  • Thai Curry Noodles – stir fried egg noodles, coconut curry sauce, thai basil, portobello mushrooms, toasted garlic
  • Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Sandwich – herb aioli, grilled vegetables, organic greens, couscous salad
  • Cali Mixed Berry Salad – organic baby greens, steamed quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, green apple, feta cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
Cocktail Reception Hors d’oeuvres
  • Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle Bite – buttermilk fried chicken & belgian waffle, maple butter
  • Tuna Poke Spoon – ahi tuna, sesame, avocado, ponzu, seaweed, scallion, crispy taro or wonton
  • Mushroom Dumplings – shiitake mushrooms, sesame, ponzu
Stationary Appetizers
  • Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie Board – selection of local and imported cheeses, sliced prosciutto, chorizo, soppressata
  • Mezze Station – farmstand grilled vegetables, falafel, marinated olives, hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas, & grilled flatbread
  • Oaktown Slider Bar – a few of Chef Dorsey’s slider flavors include: grass-fed beef, pulled pork, fried chicken, and black bean & quinoa

Community

Galas. Fundraisers. Auctions. Your agency’s event is as important for fundraising as it is for PR. We understand the balance of working with committees, creating exceptional moments and of course, keeping the wine flowing!

The team at Robert Dorsey Catering & Events has had the honor to work with organizations like The California Wellness Foundation, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Surge Institute, City of Oakland, Prescott Joseph.

We look forward to partnering with your organization and helping you reach your goals.

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Stationary Appetizers
  • Dim Sum Station – miniature dim sum bites: steamed pork shumai, vegetable dumplings, crispy chicken wontons, and imperial pork pot stickers with soy-chile dipping sauce & sweet chile sauce
  • Street Taco Bar – carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas, and grilled vegetables served with warm, tortillas, salsa verde, salsa rojo, and pickled peppers
Passed Appetizers
  • Mushroom Risotto Arancini – porcini mushrooms, fontina, basil-lemon aioli
  • Thai Style Chicken Satays – house coconut curry sauce, fresh coriander
  • Smoked Salmon Crostini – lemon creme fraiche, microgreens
Buffet/Family Style
  • 12 Hour Slow Cooked Boneless Beef Short Ribs – heirloom carrots, microgreens, crispy onions, pinot noir glaze
  • Mediterranean Vegetable Tian – wood fired vegetables, braised field greens, romesco sauce
  • Herb Crusted Salmon – Atlantic salmon filet, herbed panko, meyer lemon butter, marble potatoes
Dessert
  • Dessert Trio Platter – chocolate sea salt caramel tartlet, lemon meringue tartlet, raspberry financiers

Ready To Go

We understand that not every celebration warrants full-service catering which is why we introduced this option for clients who still want our superior food and maybe an event lead assist with onsite management.

Chef Dorsey has designed a series of menus that are ideal for a range of occasions from short-notice work events or luncheons to adding some ease to your family gathering or shower.

Platters To-go
  • Caprese Skewers – mozzarella, sweet basil, cherry tomato, basil reduction
  • Beef Churrasco Con Chimichurri – grilled skirt steak skewer, chimichurri sauce
  • Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls – crisp vegetables, glass noodles, rice paper, soft herbs, hoisin chili sauce
Boxed Lunches To-go
  • BBQ Pork Bánh Mì – barbecued center-cut pork loin pickled cucumber, daikon radish, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, mayo
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad – hearts of romaine, herb grilled chicken, cheesy garlic garlic croutons, house-made caesar dressing, fresh lemon
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl – teriyaki grilled salmon filet, seasoned sushi rice, organic baby lettuces, snap peas, rainbow of shaved vegetables

Micro Events

While events may look a little different these days the reasons to gather and celebrate remain. Our ability to scale back without losing any of the high touch that we are known for is just the answer for smaller gatherings. The RDCE team poised to help you create the intimate dinner party in your backyard or the flawless C-Level dinner in the boardroom.

Menus

Festive Holiday

Assorted Soup Shooters: Forest mushroom with crème fraiche & truffle ~ Cool gazpacho with chive ~ Cream of tomato with parmesan crisps ~ Cucumber-mint with crème fraiche

Artisan Cheese Board: Chef’s selection of local and imported cheese ~ Humboldt fog, Point Reyes blue, Fiscalini, and Spanish manchego, with quince paste, dried fruit, almonds, fresh figs, grapes, artisan crackers, & baguette

Carved Turkey Breast: Slow roasted brined turkey breast with yeasted slider rolls, cranberry-fresh herb aioli, honey mustard, & baby field greens

Charcuterie Board: Chef’s selection of artisanal cured meats ~ prosciutto, calabrese salumi, soppressata, and coppa with cornichons, marinated olives, & fresh baguette

Cooking Parties

Cooking together is the ultimate relationship builder!  Whether in-person or virtual, our workshops are designed to be fun, interactive and informative.  You choose a menu, we provide the food, your team does the cooking and we do the cleaning! Some of the fun and exciting menus we can provide are Southern Twist, A Night in Spain and Pairs Well with a Cocktail. Whatever menu you choose, Chef Dorsey and the team bring a contagious passion for food to every gathering.

Menus

Festive Holiday

Assorted Soup Shooters: Forest mushroom with crème fraiche & truffle ~ Cool gazpacho with chive ~ Cream of tomato with parmesan crisps ~ Cucumber-mint with crème fraiche

Artisan Cheese Board: Chef’s selection of local and imported cheese ~ Humboldt fog, Point Reyes blue, Fiscalini, and Spanish manchego, with quince paste, dried fruit, almonds, fresh figs, grapes, artisan crackers, & baguette

Carved Turkey Breast: Slow roasted brined turkey breast with yeasted slider rolls, cranberry-fresh herb aioli, honey mustard, & baby field greens

Charcuterie Board: Chef’s selection of artisanal cured meats ~ prosciutto, calabrese salumi, soppressata, and coppa with cornichons, marinated olives, & fresh baguette

Bold Flavors

Assorted Soup Shooters: Forest mushroom with crème fraiche & truffle ~ Cool gazpacho with chive ~ Cream of tomato with parmesan crisps ~ Cucumber-mint with crème fraiche

Artisan Cheese Board: Chef’s selection of local and imported cheese ~ Humboldt fog, Point Reyes blue, Fiscalini, and Spanish manchego, with quince paste, dried fruit, almonds, fresh figs, grapes, artisan crackers, & baguette

Carved Turkey Breast: Slow roasted brined turkey breast with yeasted slider rolls, cranberry-fresh herb aioli, honey mustard, & baby field greens

Charcuterie Board: Chef’s selection of artisanal cured meats ~ prosciutto, calabrese salumi, soppressata, and coppa with cornichons, marinated olives, & fresh baguette

Warm and Savory

Assorted Soup Shooters: Forest mushroom with crème fraiche & truffle ~ Cool gazpacho with chive ~ Cream of tomato with parmesan crisps ~ Cucumber-mint with crème fraiche

Artisan Cheese Board: Chef’s selection of local and imported cheese ~ Humboldt fog, Point Reyes blue, Fiscalini, and Spanish manchego, with quince paste, dried fruit, almonds, fresh figs, grapes, artisan crackers, & baguette

Carved Turkey Breast: Slow roasted brined turkey breast with yeasted slider rolls, cranberry-fresh herb aioli, honey mustard, & baby field greens

Charcuterie Board: Chef’s selection of artisanal cured meats ~ prosciutto, calabrese salumi, soppressata, and coppa with cornichons, marinated olives, & fresh baguette

Casual Grub

The gift of time for friends, family and yourself.