Elegance Without Compromise
AWARD-WINNING LUXURY CATERING
Catering, at this level, is more than food. It is service —in the most refined, time-honored sense of the word.
It is about anticipating what is needed before anyone must ask. Knowing that the fork and knife should be placed a fingernail's width from the edge of a table. And ensuring the pace of the meal never distracts from the joy of it.
At Contessa, standards are not merely our preferences. They are our promises.
A Higher Standard of Excellence
Here, nothing is improvised. Everything is polished.
And we guarantee your guests will feel that difference.
We hold our team to a higher standard —from how they set a table to how they enter a room. Every guest interaction reflects our training and our values, and while our presence always remains discreet, our precision never goes unnoticed.
Service That Honors the Occasion
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED.
PROPERLY TIMED. SEAMLESSLY EXECUTED.
Events change — timelines shift, weather turns, and expectations evolve. But at Contessa Catering, we remain consistent. No matter what, we manage it all quickly, calmly, and most importantly, without involving you. In turn, the service remains smooth. The mood stays steady. And your guests enjoy the experience, precisely as planned.
Leadership That Manages the Unexpected
STEADY PRESENCE. CLEAR DIRECTION. UNMATCHED COMPOSURE.
I don't think I've ever heard so many compliments on the food! Everything was delicious, timely and exactly what we wanted for our guests.
“I can't thank her enough for her professionalism and can do attitude.”
We have plated at 11,000 feet, built field kitchens in the mountains, and served multi-course meals in the desert — all without compromising temperature, timing, or taste. Our approach adapts to each environment so your guests remember the moment, not the logistics.
Expertise That Travels Well
REMOTE LOCATIONS. UNUSUAL LOGISTICS. IMPECCABLE RESULTS.
Her team is stellar and hard working and their interactions with the guests are always kind and professional!
“Lanette is very communicative and willing to pivot during the event.”
Lanette has spent her entire life around the table — first in her family’s kitchen, then in the world’s best hotels, and eventually leading her own team with a standard of excellence that has now defined Contessa Catering for over two decades.
Formally trained at the Art Institute of Seattle, polished through years at the Ritz-Carlton, Lanette learned early on that proper service is not just taught. It is upheld — consistently and without exception.
She founded Contessa on the principles of honest flavor, precise execution, and the belief that clients should never have to ask twice. Today, she leads with quiet authority and expects the same from her team — no drama, no surprises, and no detail overlooked.
An Origin of Culinary Elegance
THE CONTESSA BEHIND CONTESSA CATERING
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