From weddings to dazzle your friends and family, to corporate events to impress clients, a perfect caterer can make or break your party. No matter what you’re looking for, whether that’s vegan or gluten-free, a party of hundreds or a small gathering of friends, Marin County has a caterer for you that’s guaranteed to provide the delectable appetizers and delicious desserts of your dreams. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Jessie & Laurent (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Caterer picks see below.
Our 2024 Services category sponsor is Headlands Preparatory School. View the rest of the Services category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
Southern Marin
Chef Jayne Reichert
Sausalito
Formerly the executive chef of the Cavallo Point Cooking School, Jayne Reichert is one of Marin’s most renowned chefs and caterers. She has served as a private chef for an NBA player and specializes plant-based foods.
Lynda Balslev
Sausalito
Personal chef and caterer Lynda Balslev, specializes in curated small gatherings and events, as well as weekly meals for families and individuals. Bespoke menus, recipes, and meals are created and tailored to each client, artfully showcasing local, seasonal, organic ingredients.
Sausalito, 415.250.6393
Central Marin
CaterMarin
San Rafael
Executive Chef Nick is all about creativity, sustainability, and tailoring the food experience to the needs of every individual client. His claim to fame isn’t just in mouth-watering dishes, but it’s also in his allergy-conscious approach to catering, providing gluten-free and dairy-free dishes on request and making sure there’s no cross contamination happening in the kitchen. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
627 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, 415.892.2777
Dee’s Organic Catering
San Rafael
As the name implies, Dee’s is all about ensuring that the food offered is organic and free of any pesky pesticides. Originally from New York, Dee has now moved to California to continue the goal of providing creative culinary experiences for events. Fun fact: they also serve healthy school lunches!
1545 4th St, San Rafael, 415.484.3491
Jessie & Laurent
San Rafael
Fresh and local produce. USDA all-natural meats. Free range poultry. Every dish that Jessie & Laurent serve up demonstrates their commitment to quality and sustainability, to food as delectable as it is environmentally friendly. Delivered to your door each week, what they have on offer is extensive and constantly changing as produce comes in and out of season. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1945 Francisco Blvd E Ste 32, San Rafael, 415.485.1122
Sage Catering
San Rafael
At Sage, they take a people-first and food-focused approach, matching menus to your ideas and themes, whether that’s a wedding with a French twist or a classic Cinco de Mayo party. Another of their specialties is in providing a drinks menu tailored to your dinner, from house squeezed lemonade with mint to a perfectly paired wine. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
35 Mitchell Blvd Ste 12, San Rafael, 415.491.2222
Stacy Scott Catering
San Rafael
Stacy Scott Catering is synonymous with good taste. When you work with Scott, you can sit back, relax and trust that she will deliver delicious dishes without you needing to hover over her shoulder. She doesn’t just understand the art of food, she understands the stress that comes with any wedding or fundraiser.
930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.299.2503
Northern Marin
Classic Culinaire Novato
Novato
Executive and personal chef Chad Carlstedt founded Classic Culinaire in 2007. From a full-service wedding team to office buffets, appetizer parties, to seated dinners, there is nothing they can’t handle. Whether it’s a wild mushroom bruschetta or stuffed acorn squash, the offerings will leave everyone satisfied. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1555 S Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.430.8269
Best of the County Services Sponsor
Headlands Preparatory School
This award-winning, WASC-accredited, middle and high school has a long history of helping students succeed through individualized learning. From highly gifted students to those with learning differences, Headlands meets students where they are to maximize their learning. Executive Director Kristie Moore-Arauz shares their approach:
Please describe your curriculum.
Our curriculum is designed around the concept of mastery learning and our “acquire-practice-apply” method, in which students acquire content and skills, practice them in a meaningful way and apply them for long-term learning.
How does your school support individual students’ learning needs?
The one-to-one model enables teachers to engage unique student interests and provides them with the opportunity to develop and articulate their own thoughts, interests and opinions.
What extracurricular activities do you offer?
Headlands facilitates international and local group service trips as well as student lunch clubs in which students explore shared interests, such as leadership, yearbook, social justice, board games and more
Headlands Prep School | Sausalito | 415.944.2254 | headlandsprep.com
