All Occasions Catering

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Over 25 Years of Culinary Experience Serving the East Bay Area

Chef Dave and team cooking shrimp paella in large pans at an outdoor catered event Handcrafted charcuterie and cheese board with salami roses, crackers, and fresh fruit Full indoor buffet spread with chafing dishes and pastries at a catered luncheon Colorful fresh vegetable platter with broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, and ranch dip
Est. 2001 Serving the East Bay
Proudly Serving the Bay Area
25+ Years Experience

Over 25 Years of Culinary Experience Serving the East Bay Area

Chef Dave Krider holding fresh lobsters in his kitchen

Meet Chef Dave

Chef Dave Krider has been in the restaurant business since age 15. Trained at the U.S. Navy Commissioned Officers' Club in Long Beach, he built a career spanning decades across the East Bay — from restaurants and resorts to launching All Occasions Catering in 2001.

Today, Chef Dave personally handles every event. No call centers, no rotating staff — just a seasoned chef who takes pride in feeding your guests right.

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What Our Clients Say

All 5-star reviews from real clients across the East Bay.

★★★★★

"Dave does such an amazing job on his catering events. The food is top notch and beautifully presented. His serving staff is attentive and always pleasant."

Helen L. Pleasant Hill, CA
★★★★★

"We had brunch for about 120 people in our backyard and Dave provided a very nice buffet. He brought even more food than we asked for. Everything looked beautiful."

Yuval G. Danville, CA
★★★★★

"We use Chef Dave all the time at our Company. He has fed anywhere from 50 to 250 people for us. The food is always exceptional... his tri tip and pulled pork especially."

Kristine R. San Jose, CA

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Trusted By

From major corporations to local community organizations, Chef Dave has served them all since 2001.

PG&E Wells Fargo BMW — Concord BMW UC San Francisco Saint Mary's College Contra Costa County
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce City of Pleasant Hill East Bay Parks Bay Alarm Company and 65+ more

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Serving the East Bay

Chef Dave has been a resident of the East Bay for over 30 years, serving communities across Contra Costa County.

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