Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Petaluma, CA
Since 1999, Lombardi's Catering has been dedicated to providing exceptional full-service catering solutions for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Our team of experienced chefs and event specialists creates made-from-scratch cuisine tailored to each client's unique vision, ensuring memorable dining experiences. With decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in weddings, corporate events, funerals, and custom menu design, maintaining rigorous standards of quality and hospitality.Our commitment to sourcing local ingredients and offering sustainable service options reflects our dedication to both culinary excellence and environmental responsibility. Through personalized consultation and meticulous attention to detail, we collaborate with clients to coordinate every aspect of their event, including rentals, dcor, and vendor partnerships, ensuring seamless execution from planning to completion.
Services
Buffet Service
Weddings Catering
Corporate Events
Funeral Catering
Custom Menu Design
Picnic Catering
Family Style Dining
Plated Service
Delivery Service
Vegetarian Menus
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in event catering since 1999 with a 35-member expert team
- Our chefs prepare all dishes from scratch using locally sourced ingredients
- We coordinate complete event logistics including rentals and vendor partnerships
- We offer sustainable service options with compostable and recycled materials
- Our staff consistently receives five-star ratings for food quality and service
What people say
Perfectly delicious meal
Staff was amazing
Food was great
Exceptional service
Memorable menu design
Services
Wedding Catering
Lombardi's Catering creates customized wedding menus with locally sourced ingredients, offering full-service coordination including venue setup, rentals, and staff. Our experienced team ensures flawless execution from ceremony to reception, providing tasting sessions and sustainable service options while maintaining rigorous culinary standards for both intimate and large-scale celebrations.
Corporate Events
We specialize in corporate catering solutions for meetings, conferences, and office events. Our offerings include breakfast buffets, plated luncheons, and custom snack stations with flexible service options. The dedicated team handles logistics coordination, dietary accommodations, and on-site service execution, ensuring professional presentation and quality dining experiences for business clients.
Buffet Service
Our buffet catering features made-from-scratch dishes presented in elegant serving arrangements. We provide complete setup with chafers, serving utensils, and appropriate staffing levels. The menu includes signature items like mesquite-grilled meats and house-made salads, with sustainable serving ware options available for environmentally conscious events.
Delivery Service
Lombardis offers professional delivery of pre-prepared catering orders with optional setup assistance. Our drivers ensure timely arrival and proper food temperature maintenance. This service includes boxed lunches, pre-arranged buffet components, and special dietary requirement accommodations, maintaining the same quality standards as our full-service events.
Custom Menu Design
We develop tailored menus for all occasions, working closely with clients to create unique dining experiences. Our culinary team incorporates seasonal ingredients and accommodates special dietary needs while maintaining presentation standards. The service includes tasting consultations and menu adjustments to ensure alignment with event themes and client preferences.
People
Lee Lombardi
Partner
Founder with over 40 years in catering, established Lombardis Gourmet Deli & BBQ in 1999. Specializes in wine and food pairing, with extensive experience in mobile catering operations and business development.
Scott Nelson
Partner
Co-owner since 2000, focuses on quality control and local sourcing. Developed catering division into major business segment with 35 staff members, commercial kitchen, and fleet operations while maintaining pricing integrity.
Denise Bugbee
Weddings & Special Events Manager
Manages event logistics since 2017 with project management background. Coordinates complex event details including vendor partnerships and client consultations, ensuring seamless execution of weddings and special occasions.
Eddy Altamirano
Head Chef
Lead chef since 2003, responsible for menu development and kitchen operations. Brings creative culinary expertise to event execution while maintaining consistency in food quality across all service formats.
Jim Nelson
Delivery Driver
Logistics facilitator since business inception, handles transportation and on-site setup. Ensures timely delivery and proper presentation of all catering orders while maintaining food safety standards during transit.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater all occasions including weddings, corporate events, funerals, picnics, and private parties. Our services accommodate events from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver pre-prepared catering orders with optional setup assistance. Delivery charges vary based on venue locations within the Greater Bay Area.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We offer vegetarian, gluten-free, and children's meal options. Our team works with clients to accommodate specific dietary needs when provided in advance.
What service styles are available?
We provide buffet, family-style, plated service, and chef-attended stations. Each option includes appropriate staffing and presentation tailored to your event requirements.
Do you provide event coordination?
Yes, we assist with rental coordination, vendor partnerships, and complete event logistics planning to ensure seamless execution of your special occasion.
Reviews (7)
Kaitlin A.
May 05, 2022
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I am a wedding coordinator and don't typically leave vendor reviews, but I had to with this company! Wonderful team and oh good gracious. THE FOOD IS TO DIE FOR! No they didnt pay me to say that, and I am picky about my food! Some of the best wedding food I've had at a wedding. The staff worked so hard and made the event run so smoothly. They take great care of their clients AND the vendors! I appreciate this most. Only negative is they aren't closer to where I am based at (Sacramento, CA)! I hope to work with them in the future somehow!
Lane Nittler
Dec 12, 2021
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Love having you serve couples and their guests at Mountain House Estate! Food and service is always great!
CMan
Sep 22, 2021
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Paid for the Tri-Tip family meal which was 35 bucks. Arrive and I'm given half a trip-tip and half a chicken at the SAME PRICE?! One is 35 bucks the other is 19 bucks. Simple math. Over charged. Never called. Bad service.
Katie Baumbach
May 03, 2021
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Lombardi's catering was the perfect choice for our intimate, outdoor covid wedding. They were flexible with last minute changes when we rescheduled our original wedding date and guest count. Denise was very responsive and helpful in her emails! Of course, the food was delicious as always! I highly recommend Lombardi's catering!
California Girl
Jan 19, 2021
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They were amazing to work with for our #Covid19Wedding. Plans changed multiple times due to the Pandemic, Denise was wonderful and accommodating. Day of the Wedding everything was perfect - food was spectacular, presentation elegant, service five star. Generous portions, we were thrilled to enjoy leftovers. We are so grateful to Lombardi's for making our special day, that much more wonderful.
Mandy Schmidt
Mar 22, 2020
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Amazing food! Incredibly professional team and excellent support while planning menus! Highly recommend their catering for gatherings of all sizes.
Linda Burke
Dec 26, 2019
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I used Lombardi's for my husband's 70th birthday party. We did the fajita bar. The food and service was excellent, will definitely use them again!
