Question 1

Who actually designs my menu?

Accepted Answer

Chef Sandra designs every menu personally, from a conversation about your event, your guests and what you want the room to feel like. Not from a package, and not from a template you are fitted into. When you call, you get an owner — the same two people who will be there on event day.

Question 2

How many different cuisines do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our own cuisine is chef-crafted Modern American — scratch-made, seasonally inspired, built to travel well and satisfy a mixed crowd. Chef Sandra also builds Greek-inspired, Lebanese, Italian, Spanish, French and Mexican-inspired menus on request, and mixes them freely when the guest list calls for it. A menu should feel as particular as the people you are feeding. That is the one we build.

Question 3

How many staff will be on site for my event?

Accepted Answer

Staffing is planned to your guest count, service format and venue layout — chefs, servers, bartenders, buffet attendants and an event captain as needed. We give you the number in writing before you book, and that team stays through continuous bussing and complete breakdown. We do not drop food and leave.

Question 4

Do you work with other caterers and event producers on overflow events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We take partner and overflow work for caterers, venues and event producers who are booked out or who have an event that does not fit their own calendar. Same staffing standards, same production system, discreet execution under your client relationship. Contact us to discuss partner arrangements.

Question 5

Can you handle an event of 400 to 600 guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our largest single service to date was 400 guests in one seating, verified by a public client review. We staff events up to 600. The same team plans a twelve-guest dinner and a four-hundred-guest lunch.

Question 6

What should I ask any caterer before booking?

Accepted Answer

How many staff will be on-site for my guest count? Who is my contact on event day, and will they be there? What time do you leave? How will dietary items be labeled at service? What is the largest event you have executed, and can I read the review? We answer all five in writing before you book.

Question 7

What types of corporate events does Taza Catering serve in Phoenix?

Accepted Answer

Taza Catering & Events provides full-service catering for executive dinners, board meetings, client receptions, corporate retreats, training sessions, open houses, and VIP events throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale. Our uniformed staff, custom menus, and meticulous coordination are designed for corporate environments where professionalism and timing are critical.

Question 8

Does Taza Catering provide a Certificate of Insurance for Phoenix venues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your Phoenix venue requires proof of insurance or a Certificate of Insurance (COI), Taza Catering & Events can provide documentation as part of the event planning process. We coordinate with venues regularly and can deliver COI paperwork well before your event date.

Question 9

How would you describe your food style?

Accepted Answer

We offer chef-crafted Modern American cuisine with seasonally inspired menus built around premium ingredients including grass-fed beef, organic vegetables, hormone-free poultry, and wild-caught fish. Our custom menus are designed to be elevated yet approachable, with full accommodation for dietary needs including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free options.

Question 10

What makes Taza different from other Phoenix caterers?

Accepted Answer

Taza Catering & Events is a premium, high-touch catering company that combines chef-driven food with a professionally managed event process. We provide uniformed staff, fully custom menus built around your event vision, and meticulous attention to every detail from setup through breakdown. We specialize in events where quality, presentation, and seamless execution matter most.

Question 11

Can Taza Catering accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We specialize in custom menus that accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and allergy-friendly requirements. All dishes can be clearly labeled at service, and we work with clients in advance to ensure every guest has safe, delicious options.

Question 12

What areas does Taza Catering serve?

Accepted Answer

Taza Catering & Events serves the entire Phoenix metropolitan area including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, and surrounding communities. Our tasting room and consultation space is located in Old Town Scottsdale.

Question 13

Do you offer tastings before booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We welcome private tastings by appointment at our Old Town Scottsdale tasting room at 4343 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 150. You select the dishes you wish to taste, and Chef Sandra guides you through menu choices and portion planning so you book with confidence.

Question 14

Do you offer dine-in service?

Accepted Answer

We no longer have regular walk-up dine-in - but we still love sharing our food in person. We host scheduled, private tastings by appointment at our Old Towne Scottsdale tasting room, where you can try our menu before booking your event. Call to schedule a tasting.