July is one of our favorite months. The weather is warm, friends and family come to visit, and summer is at its peak! What better time is there to schedule a party? At Mundo Catering, we are proud to be a go-to caterer for private events, birthdays, conferences,...
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how can I find the best vendors for my wedding?
Ahhh… Your wedding day. It’s a beautiful time: a heartwarming ceremony that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. It’s the beginning of years and years of stories and special moments yet to come, and it’s understandable that you want the day to be as...
top 10 wedding menu trends and ideas for summer 2023
It’s hard to believe it’s May already. This year has flown by, and it’s already time to make those finishing details for your summer 2023 wedding. If you haven’t booked a caterer yet, now’s the time. Of course, when it comes to working with a wedding caterer, it helps...
What to Consider When Choosing a Caterer for Your Wedding
Many couples choose to get a wedding planner or ask friends/family to help with specific details of planning the wedding. However, as every engaged person discovers, there is so much more to wedding planning than budget and design. So, in the end, the principal planner in the couple needs be the final decisionmaker and ensure a particular aspect blends with the overall vision.
where do our leftovers go?
In Oregon alone, roughly 407,840 individuals are going hungry, with 114,460 of those individuals being kids. That comes to about 1 in 10 people and 1 in 8 children. It hurts us to throw away food, especially knowing how many people suffer from hunger. That’s why...
How to Throw a Fun Holiday Party
With winter coming up, now’s the perfect time to plan your holiday party. Have your previous holiday parties been a bust, though, with attendance dwindling every year? This can be the year you do things differently. Today, we’re going to show you how to throw a fun...
best things to serve at a holiday party in 2023
It’s holiday party season! Now that you’ve set a date for the big event, it’s time to start planning your menu (or book a caterer, such as your friends at Mundo Catering!). The question is: what are the best things to serve at a holiday party? Let’s go over some...
Get to Know the Chef Series
We often share about what we do at Mundo Catering, but it’s not often you hear from the chefs who take care of the magic behind the scenes. In our last “Get to Know the Chef” blog, we met Chef Sarah, and today, we’re going to introduce you to Chef Javier Baltazar....
get to know the chef series: meet chef sarah
Mundo Catering is proud to work with many talented chefs who provide a full-court press for our film, wedding, and event catering clientele. In this new blog series, we’re going to take you behind the scenes and help you get to know the chefs who are making your food...
Day in the Life of a Film Production Caterer
Have you ever wondered what it’s like catering for a film crew? If so, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain to give you an insider’s view of our day-to-day life. So, grab a coffee, and get cozy. We hope you have fun reading this look behind the...
what inspired us to compost food?
With the warm weather and gardening season here, one question we’ve been getting a lot is, “Do you compost?” And we’re proud to say that we do! Mundo Catering is currently working with the county and our garbage collection company on a food composting program to...
catering for the GMC car commercial: an experience we’ll never forget
Different locations. Every day. For five days. That’s what we call catering for the GMC car commercial! It was September 2021, and we ventured to Bellingham, WA, to take on this job. Now, we don’t always get to watch the filming in action, but on this shoot, we were...
Pre-Wedding Checklist Needs to Include Catering
Springtime is a season of love. It’s symbolic of change and new beginnings, so it’s no wonder that many couples choose to say “I do” at this time of year.
Girl in the Woods
Image Source: IMDb Mundo Catering had a big job between May 2021 and July 2021. What was it, you ask? Catering for the watch-from-the-edge-of-your-seat supernatural teen drama, Girl in the Woods! This TV show follows the journey of a girl named Carrie, who runs away...
Top 5 COVID-Friendly Ideas for Employee Appreciation
Holiday parties might be out this year due to COVID, but employee appreciation is always in. Here, we’ll share a few fun ways to thank your team for all their hard work this season (social distancing approved). We hope this gives you some inspiration. best...
Tips for Catering Your Corporate Event
five things mundo catering has learned from catering corporate events Planning a corporate event like a holiday party, networking meeting, or conference requires a lot of forethought and often an agenda to keep things on track. The Mundo Catering team has provided...
What to Expect from a Caterer VS. a Food Cart
what to expect from a caterer vs. a food cart | Portland, OR Food carts are a booming industry, especially here in Portland. While we think food carts are pretty cool, Mundo Catering is not in the food cart business. You won’t find us on Hawthorne or North...
Top 8 Traits of the Best Food Caterers
Top 8 Traits of the Best Food Caterers | Portland, OR If you’re looking for a food caterer in Portland for 2021, Mundo Catering is your go-to choice! We have the ideal combination of personality and professionalism to ensure your wedding or event goes off without a...
5 Ideas that Guarantee a Great Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Food 2021 It is hard to believe that Valentine’s Day 2021 is just around the corner! In an effort to help make 2021 better than 2020, we’re sharing feasts and treats you are sure to love this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are celebrating with your...
What’s Next for Portland Catering?
What’s Next for Portland Catering in 2021? As 2020 (finally) comes to a close, it is safe to say that we all want 2021 to fare better. As challenging as this year has been, we are hopeful that the new year will bring new solutions and a new sense of normalcy. It is...
Our Favorite Wedding Food Trends 2020
Our Favorite Wedding Food Trends | Nov 2020 As this year comes to a close, we’re looking at the top wedding food trends of 2020. Some of these trends made a comeback, while others are new and here to stay for several seasons to come. If you hosted your...
How to Host Safe Events During the Holiday Season
How to Host Safe Events During the Holiday Season | Portland, OR Multnomah County in Oregon is still under Phase 1 restrictions due to COVID-19. Restaurants, bars, and other establishments have had to adapt with outdoor seating and other precautionary measures...
2020 Food Trends | Mundo Catering
Top 2020 Food Trends In 2020, school, work, and every other facet of our lives flipped upside down -- or, at least, moved online. Our meals and food preparation changed, too. Restaurants have also adapted by incorporating outdoor dining and delivery into their...
Catering & COVID-19
A New Normal for Caterers & Restaurants By now, “the new normal” is the slogan of the year. 2020 has been rife with challenges for every industry during the Coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses have to adapt to new conditions, social-distancing guidelines,...
Fall Wedding Menu Ideas
It’s that time of year: fall wedding season! Ahhh… We can already envision the rich fall colors, natural backdrops, and the breathtaking wood accents. Last year, we did a deep dive into the best fall wedding trends, and this year, we’re mixing things up with some delicious autumn wedding menu trends.
The Best Fall Wedding Trends in 2025
'Tis the season… Fall wedding season: one of our favorite times of the year! Fall weddings are like pumpkin spice lattes: warmly inviting, nostalgically charming, and undeniably popular. They blend tradition with creativity effortlessly. Ready for a journey into...
Creative Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Menu
Your menu isn't just about feeding people. It's one of the most powerful ways to show who you are as a couple. While everyone's obsessing over centerpieces and photo booth props, you can create even more cohesivity by creating a menu that tells a story. Think about...
























