Graduation Party Catering in Southern California

A backyard party or an open house for the graduate, with food that suits a crowd that comes and goes.

From 25 per guest

Hawaiian chicken catered by Braun's Catering Company
Pesto caprese skewers catered by Braun's Catering Company

What It Costs

From 25 per guest

Dinner menus start at 25 per guest, and each one is a full meal. Most appetizers run 3 to 8 per guest and can be mixed with any menu in one quote. The service level you choose is quoted with your event.

What moves the price

Hawaiian Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
from 25 per guest
American BBQ
from 25 per guest
Skewers & Handheld Bites
most items 3 to 8 per guest
Charcuterie Boards
8 to 20 per guest, quoted per event
Treats by the Dozen
21 to 60 per dozen
Service level
quoted with your event
Service Levels

How Much of the Party We Handle

Every level works with any menu. Pick how much help you want on the day.

  1. Free Pickup

    Pick up any menu from our kitchen, ready to serve.

    • Every food and dessert item available
    • No service charge
  2. Delivery & Drop-Off

    We bring the food to your event and you take it from there.

    • Food delivery
    • No setup, service, plates, or serveware
  3. Professional Buffet Service

    A staffed buffet that we set up, serve, and clean up.

    • Full buffet set up with professional chafing dishes and serveware
    • Tables and linens for the buffet
    • Choice of 3 drinks
    • 2-hour staffed service, with up to 3 servers included
    • Upgraded disposable tableware and plateware
    • Full cleanup and packaging of remaining food

The service level you choose is quoted with your event. More about our catering services

Graduation Parties

Backyard Parties and Open Houses

For the party at home, the open house, or the celebration after the ceremony.

A party at home

We bring the buffet to your home. With the professional buffet service we also bring the tables and linens for the buffet, the staff to serve, and the cleanup.

A crowd that comes and goes

Caprese skewers, fresh fruit, crudité, and charcuterie boards are finger food and self-serve platters, easy for guests to pick up as they arrive.

Appetizers

Cake and treats

A custom cake in any theme from our award-winning pastry chef, or cupcakes and cookies by the dozen.

Cakes and desserts
From a Graduation Party and More

Rated 5.0 ★ on Google · 200+ Reviews

Pesto caprese skewers catered by Braun's Catering Company

“Braun's Catering Company catered for my Graduation Ceremony this year… they have pesto pasta skewer horderves that my family, friends and I couldn't get enough of! Definitely try the caprese skewers, Hawaiian pineaplle teriyaki chicken or lemon herb chicken!”

Dominick D. · Graduation Celebration · June 2026
Hawaiian chicken catered by Braun's Catering Company

“Kira and her assistant had a beautiful Hawaiian luncheon of Teriyaki Chicken, coconut rice and mixed vegetables, and lots of fruits.”

Betsy M. · Hawaiian Luncheon · April 2025
Pesto caprese skewers fruit catered by Braun's Catering Company

“We enjoyed the lemon chardonnay sauce on all of the entree items! The appetizers were perfect! And the cheesecake was an amazing treat!”

Jessica C. · Private Event · April 2025

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Questions

Questions About Graduation Party Catering

How much does graduation party catering cost?

Dinner menus start at 25 per guest, and most appetizers run 3 to 8 per guest. The service level is quoted with your event.

What food works for a graduation party?

A hot buffet such as the Hawaiian Teriyaki or the American BBQ for the meal, with skewers and platters for guests who drop by. Appetizers can be mixed with any menu and built into one quote.

Can you cater a graduation party at our home?

Yes. We deliver to homes, halls, and other venues. With the professional buffet service we bring the tables and linens for the buffet, the staff, and the cleanup.

What if we do not know how many guests will come?

Give us your best estimate. Food is priced per guest, and we will go over the number with you when we confirm the details.

Can you make a graduation cake?

Yes. Custom cakes in any theme are made by our award-winning pastry chef. They start at 350 and are quoted per design. See cakes and desserts.

Can you accommodate allergies and dietary needs?

Yes. Our menus can be built with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Tell us what your guests need in the quote form and we will plan the menu around it. See our vegetarian and vegan menus.

Do you bring plates and utensils?

It depends on the service level. Delivery and drop-off is food only, with no plates or serveware. The disposable buffet set up includes disposable chafing dishes, plates, napkins, and utensils. The professional buffet service includes professional chafing dishes and upgraded disposable tableware.

Where do you cater?

Across the Inland Empire and the rest of Southern California. We cater across Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties.
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