Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Wedding Service in Mendocino
Pilon Kitchen is a family-owned catering business founded in 2015 by a Venezuelan couple who transformed their passion for gastronomy into a culinary venture. With backgrounds in optometry, we shifted our focus to share traditional Venezuelan recipes and Latin American flavors while offering certified wedding and event planning services. Our modern mobile kitchen provides flexibility for diverse venues, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and authentic cuisine.We prioritize creating memorable experiences through food and event design, emphasizing sensory details like aroma, taste, and presentation. Our team is trained to serve groups of all sizes, including corporate events, winery pairings, and weddings in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. Over seven years, weve built a reputation for excellence, combining culinary expertise with logistical precision to deliver seamless, unforgettable events.
Services
Catering Services
Wedding Catering
Event Planning
Food Truck Rentals
Corporate Events
Winery Pairings
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 7+ years of experience in Venezuelan cuisine and event logistics.
- Our certified wedding planners design sensory-rich, memorable experiences.
- We serve groups from intimate dinners to 400+ guests efficiently.
- Our menu blends traditional family recipes with customizable dietary options.
- We provide high-tech payment solutions and trained, professional staff.
Associations and certifications
- Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute
What people say
DELICIOUS food
Excellent service
Authentic recipes
Professional wedding planners
Trained for large groups
Services
Catering Services
Pilon Kitchen provides customized catering for events of all sizes, using traditional Venezuelan recipes and Latin American flavors. Our mobile kitchen ensures flexibility for diverse venues, from intimate dinners to large weddings. We prioritize fresh ingredients, dietary accommodations, and sensory-rich presentations to create unforgettable culinary experiences.
Wedding Catering
Specializing in wedding catering, we design menus that reflect couples' unique stories while honoring Venezuelan culinary traditions. Our certified planners coordinate food, ambiance, and logistics to ensure cohesive, emotionally impactful events. Services include tastings, budget-friendly options, and efficient service for 20400+ guests.
Event Planning
As certified Lovegevity planners, we offer full-service event coordination focusing on sensory details like aroma, music, and presentation. Our approach integrates food with overall event design, ensuring seamless execution from rehearsal dinners to corporate gatherings. We handle logistics, vendor coordination, and contingency planning.
Food Truck Rentals
Our modern food truck brings gourmet Venezuelan cuisine to weddings, wineries, and festivals. The mobile unit offers flexibility for remote venues while maintaining high-quality service. Features include quick service for large groups, branded presentation, and tech-enabled payment options for guest convenience.
Corporate Events
We cater corporate gatherings with menus blending traditional Venezuelan dishes and international favorites. Services include themed presentations, wine-pairing stations, and efficient service for conferences or team-building events. Our team ensures professional execution aligned with brand aesthetics and guest expectations.
People
Sauline Molina
Chef & Co-Founder
Creative force behind Pilon Kitchen's culinary design and event aesthetics. Certified wedding planner with expertise in sensory-driven event coordination. Focuses on logistics, marketing, and integrating food with thematic elements for memorable experiences.
Erick Daz
Chef & Co-Founder
Strategic leader in financial planning and operations for Pilon Kitchen. Oversees event timelines, vendor management, and client consultations. Combines organizational skills with hospitality expertise to ensure efficient, personalized service for every event.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, winery pairings, festivals, and private parties of all sizes.
Do you offer vegan or dietary-restricted options?
Yes, we provide fully vegan menus, gluten-free options, and customize dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary needs.
Are you certified wedding planners?
Yes, we hold certifications from the Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute for professional event coordination.
Can you serve large groups?
We efficiently serve up to 400 guests in one hour using streamlined food truck operations without compromising quality.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, with availability for events across Northern California.
Do you provide equipment rentals?
We offer coffee/tea stations, charcuterie setups, and tableware rentals as part of our full-service catering packages.
