Business Details
36 Years
experience
Creative Catering Services in Vancouver, WA
Founded in 1990 as Applewood Catering, Say Ciao!! has evolved through several iterations while maintaining a steadfast commitment to culinary excellence. With over three decades of experience, our team specializes in crafting innovative, fresh, and locally sourced menus tailored to diverse events. Our services span intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings and corporate functions, emphasizing professional execution and personalized attention.We pride ourselves on handling every detailfrom menu design to event setupto ensure seamless experiences for clients and guests alike. Our dedication to quality ingredients, creative presentation, and reliable service has solidified our reputation as a trusted catering partner in the Vancouver, WA area.
Services
Catering Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Menu Customization
Event Planning
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 31 years of catering experience with a focus on fresh, local ingredients.
- Our full-service catering includes rentals, staffing, and event coordination.
- We provide tailored menus for events ranging from 6 to 600 guests.
- Our professional staff ensures timely delivery and immaculate presentation.
- We specialize in Northwest-themed cuisine with international flavor influences.
What people say
Exceptional food quality
Professional staff
Fresh and local ingredients
Beautiful presentation
Reliable service
Services
Catering Services
Say Ciao!! provides full-service catering for events of all sizes, from intimate dinners to large weddings. Our menus feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients with creative international influences. Professional staff handle setup, service, and cleanup, ensuring seamless execution while clients enjoy their events.
Wedding Catering
Specializing in wedding catering, we create customized menus and presentation styles to match each couple's vision. Services include coordination of rentals, staffing, desserts, and beverages. Our team ensures elegant, flavorful cuisine and flawless service for ceremonies and receptions.
Corporate Catering
Corporate catering solutions range from casual office lunches to formal galas. Menus accommodate diverse dietary needs and budgets, with options for plated meals, buffets, or hors d'oeuvres. We provide all necessary equipment, staff, and logistical support for professional events.
Menu Customization
Our chefs collaborate with clients to design unique menus reflecting personal tastes or event themes. Options include Northwest-inspired dishes, international cuisine, and seasonal specialties. Customization extends to presentation styles and dietary accommodations for all guest preferences.
Event Planning
Beyond catering, we offer comprehensive event planning services. This includes venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline management, and on-site execution. Our goal is to reduce client stress while delivering beautifully organized, memorable occasions.
People
Chef Peter Leigh Gallin
Owner & Executive Chef
With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Peter founded Say Ciao!! in 2014 after operating under previous catering brands since 1990. He specializes in Northwest cuisine with international influences, emphasizing fresh ingredients and creative presentation for events of all sizes.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, rehearsal dinners, and intimate gatherings ranging from 6 to 600 guests.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our menus can be customized to accommodate dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options.
Do you provide rentals and staffing?
Yes, we offer complete rental packages including tables, chairs, linens, and serving equipment, along with professional staff for setup and service.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 3-6 months in advance for weekends, though we can accommodate shorter timelines for smaller events when available.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Vancouver, WA and Clark County, with availability for events in surrounding regions upon request.
Reviews (4)
David Rutiezer
Oct 24, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Uniformly unhelpful staff, poor food quality & high price. I was actually asked once by the manager, out of the blue, if I had paid! (I had.) Only good thing is, during the pandemic, the live music on the patio, but I've decided to wait and hear my friends' bands elsewhere.
Uniformly unhelpful staff, poor food quality & high price. I was actually asked once by the manager, out of the blue, if I had paid! (I had.) Only good thing is, during the pandemic, the live music on the patio, but I've decided to wait and hear my friends' bands elsewhere.
Cristina Cris Charles
Sep 19, 2021
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Very poor service. The older waitress kept ignoring our table for our order. We kept waving her down but she kept chatting away with a group of her friends. The manager came over to us to see what we wanted. He had to go get her. After I finished my sandwich I decided to order fries, she took my second order but forgot to submit it. When I reminded her that she had forgotten my order, she said accused me of canceling the order.
"How could I cancel an order that was never submitted"
The younger waittres, Tina, was great. The food was good, music was nice, the service and attitude was awful.
"How could I cancel an order that was never submitted"
The younger waittres, Tina, was great. The food was good, music was nice, the service and attitude was awful.
Sue Rose
Aug 04, 2021
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Love Say Ciao! Catered a large group, and Peter was fantastic. Good music, good food, great cider. And Mars is AWESOME! Thanks so much.
Susan Hall
Jun 26, 2021
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Second time there food and service good, however was charged tax on entertainment service charge could have paid cash next time will know better
Entertainment was very good
Entertainment was very good
