Garces Trading Company brings the culinary vision of James Beard Award–winning Iron Chef Jose Garces to private events of every kind — from intimate dinner parties to large-scale galas. Expect seasonal ingredients, inventive menus, and a team that handles every detail so you don’t have to.
No two events are alike, and your catering shouldn't be either.
Our experienced event team works closely with you to develop customized menus featuring fresh ingredients, seasonal flavors, and signature Garces Trading Company dishes tailored to your celebration.
Whether you need elegant passed hors d'oeuvres, interactive food stations, buffet service, plated dinners, or late-night bites, we'll craft an experience that perfectly complements your event.
Most caterers execute a menu. We build one. Every Garces Trading Company event begins with a conversation about who you are and what matters to you — and ends with food that actually reflects that. Our menus draw on Chef Garces’s Latin-influenced culinary perspective, market-fresh ingredients, and years of event experience across hundreds of Philadelphia celebrations.
Your event coordinator stays with you from initial inquiry through the last plate cleared. No handoffs, no surprises. We coordinate directly with your venue, manage timing, and handle setup and breakdown — so the day runs exactly as planned.
Dietary restrictions, cultural traditions, family recipes you want honored — we work with all of it. Our team has experience designing menus for multicultural celebrations, allergy-conscious guest lists, and everything in between.
We cater at preferred partner venues across Philadelphia, and we bring the full Garces experience to private residences, outdoor spaces, corporate campuses, and beyond.
Tell us about your event and we’ll follow up within one business day with ideas, availability, and next steps.