Business Details
15 Years
experience
Plant-Forward Catering for Memorable Celebrations
Midsummer Kitchen is a full-service catering company specializing in plant-forward, multicultural menus that celebrate the seasons, cultures, and stories of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2011 by Chef Ryan and Cleodia Martinez, our work reflects decades of combined culinary and wellness expertise, rooted in Filipino traditions and expanded through global influences. We prioritize sustainability through Green Business Bureau-certified practices, including compostable materials and mindful resource use.Our menus are crafted seasonally to create nourishing, memorable feasts that connect guests to the essence of your celebration. With experience catering weddings and events across the East Bay and nearby regions, we combine creative flavor with cultural resonance to deliver meals that delight the senses and foster connection. Our team approaches every event with care, ensuring your celebration reflects your values while honoring the people and places you cherish.
Services
Wedding Catering
Event Catering
Seasonal Menus
Sustainable Catering
Multicultural Cuisine
Plant-Forward Catering
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years of experience crafting plant-forward wedding feasts
- Our menus reflect multicultural traditions and seasonal Bay Area ingredients
- We maintain Green Business Bureau-certified sustainable catering practices
- Our team combines culinary expertise with nutrition science knowledge
- We provide personalized service connecting events to cultural heritage
Associations and certifications
- Green Business Bureau
Services
Wedding Catering
Full-service wedding catering creating plant-forward, multicultural menus tailored to your celebration's unique story and cultural heritage. Our seasonal dishes connect guests to the essence of your special day through thoughtfully sourced ingredients and creative flavor combinations. We work closely with couples to design memorable feasts that reflect their values and nourish loved ones long after the celebration ends.
Plant-Forward Menus
Seasonally inspired plant-forward menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients that highlight Northern California's agricultural bounty. Our dishes blend nutritional expertise with culinary artistry, offering flavorful options that satisfy diverse palates while maintaining environmental consciousness. Each menu evolves with the seasons to capture the region's natural abundance and cultural diversity.
Sustainable Catering
Green-certified catering services implementing environmentally responsible practices throughout our operations. We minimize waste through compostable materials, practice mindful resource use, and participate in sustainability initiatives covering energy, water, and transportation. Our approach ensures your celebration aligns with environmental values without compromising on flavor or presentation quality.
Multicultural Cuisine
Catering that celebrates cultural heritage through dishes influenced by Filipino traditions and global culinary elements. Our menus weave together Chinese, Spanish, Malay, and other international flavors, creating unique dining experiences that reflect personal stories and regional histories. This approach transforms meals into cultural narratives that connect guests through shared flavors and traditions.
Seasonal Menus
Menus designed around the freshest seasonal produce, creating dishes that capture the essence of each time of year. We work with local growers to source ingredients at their peak, ensuring optimal flavor while supporting regional agriculture. Seasonal menus allow us to craft ever-changing culinary experiences that reflect the natural rhythms and agricultural cycles of Northern California.
People
Ryan Martinez
Chef/Co-Owner
Chef Ryan Martinez brings global culinary expertise to Midsummer Kitchen, trained at The French Culinary Institute and with experience at notable restaurants and catering companies. His approach combines technical precision with cultural storytelling through food.
Cleodia Martinez
Nutritionist/Co-Owner
Cleodia Martinez shapes Midsummer Kitchen's vision with her nutrition expertise and business acumen, authoring plant-based Filipino cuisine publications and leading wellness-focused menu development that balances cultural heritage with modern health considerations.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We specialize in weddings and milestone celebrations across the San Francisco East Bay Area and nearby regions.
Are your menus exclusively plant-based?
We offer plant-forward menus with options accommodating various dietary needs including vegan and dairy-free preferences.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We use compostable materials, practice mindful resource consumption, and follow Green Business Bureau-certified sustainability initiatives.
Can you accommodate multicultural menu requests?
Our menus celebrate global traditions, particularly Filipino cuisine, with dishes reflecting Chinese, Spanish, Malay, and other cultural influences.
Do you cater at listed venues?
We partner with East Bay venues like The Gardens at Heather Farm and UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, and accommodate outside catering requests.
