Marina del Rey Catering for Yachts, Docks and Harbor Parties
Marina del Rey is built around its harbor. We plan food that can be carried down a dock, served on a moving boat and still look good when it gets there.
Harbor-Side Catering in Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey is an unincorporated community run by Los Angeles County, and most of its life faces the water. Boat slips, charter yachts, waterfront apartments and harbor-side restaurants wrap around the basins. That makes catering here different from catering a ballroom. Food may need to be carried down a gangway, stored in a small galley and served while the boat is moving. We pack for that, with secure containers, compact platters and menus that do not need a stove on board. Cold seafood, wraps, skewers and salads usually work better than anything that needs reheating.
Plenty of Marina del Rey events stay on land. Burton Chace Park, at the end of a mole road, looks over the main channel, and nearby residential towers and clubhouses host birthdays, retirements and holiday parties with views of the boats. Parking near the docks is limited and some lots are metered or reserved, so we plan where to stop and how far the food has to travel. For charters, we work with the captain or charter company on loading times, since boats often have a short window at the dock before they leave.
What We Cater in Marina del Rey
Yacht charters and harbor cruises
Our yacht and marina catering covers menus packed for galleys and open decks. We plan around limited fridge space, rolling water and a fixed boarding time, and we keep plates and serving pieces boat-friendly.
Parties at Burton Chace Park
The park’s lawns and channel views make it a popular spot for gatherings. We plan easy buffet menus and drop-off setups that suit picnic tables and open air. Group use may need county approval, so check before you book.
Clubhouse and residential tower events
Waterfront buildings often have party rooms or rooftop decks that residents can book. We work within building rules on elevators, deliveries and cleanup, and plan a menu that fits the size of the space.
Sunset receptions on the water
Small weddings, proposals and anniversary cruises tend to be short and personal. We focus on a few well-made passed bites and a dessert, rather than a full buffet that will not fit on board.
Where we cater in Marina del Rey
Drop-off or full service in Marina del Rey
Boxed lunches, hot buffets, stations or staffed events, with setup and cleanup handled.
Get a Marina del Rey QuoteWhat Marina del Rey books most
“Eric and staff are absolutely phenomenal. They are consummate professionals and made a worry free wedding day for the bride and me. … They needed to feed 200 guests buffet style and we got so many compliments on the quality of the food.”
Ryan L. · Wedding · Google review
Common questions
Can you deliver food straight to a yacht slip?
Usually we deliver to the dock gate or a meeting point, and the charter crew or a host meets us there. Many docks are gated, so share the gate, slip number and a contact phone. Check with the charter company about loading times and what can be brought aboard.
Do we need a permit to hold a party at Burton Chace Park?
It depends on group size, setup and what you bring. The park is run by Los Angeles County, so check with the county about reservations and permits for your date before booking food.
What food works best on a boat?
Things that are good cold or at room temperature and easy to eat standing: sushi, wraps, skewers, fruit, and small desserts. We avoid sauces that spill and anything that needs a hot oven on board.
Do you provide staff, setup and equipment?
Yes. We deliver, arrange and set up before guests arrive. Full-service events include service staff, chafing and serving equipment, and cleanup.
Nearby communities we cater
Planning a Charter or Harbor Party?
Tell us the boat or venue, the guest count and the boarding time, and we will plan food that fits on board.