A16 Catering

A16 hospitality, food and wine - transportable and transporting. From seated dining for a select few, or a crowd - let our experienced team develop a program to suit any special event. We are open to special requests, on the menu or not … just ask!

FULL-SERVICE CATERING

Our mobile wood-fired ovens can travel all around the Bay Area to bring authentic pizza Napoletana to your next event. From intimate gatherings to major music festivals, let our experienced catering staff site, spec, and do all the heavy lifting while you enjoy. Our offerings include everything from backyard pizza parties to formal, seated dinners, all with the optional accompaniment of wine pairings from our award-winning list. Just let us know what you’d like, and we'd love to drive over and make it all happen! 

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DROP-OFF CATERING

Looking to enjoy A16 at your home or office without the full service? We offer both drop-off and pick-up catering from all three of our locations: A16 San Francisco, A16 Rockridge, and A16 La Pala at the historic Ferry Building. Just click the link and let us know what you need!

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A person cooking outdoors by the water with a city bridge in the background. The person is tossing a pizza peel and pizza dough in the air. There are two black pizza ovens behind, and a wooden counter with various containers and bottles.
Sunset over a lush green forest with tall trees, including palm trees, and a gathering of people with umbrellas in a backyard.
A pizza oven with a fire inside, against a graffiti-covered brick wall.
Person shaping pizza dough in a pizzeria kitchen.
Tray of toasted bread slices topped with scrambled eggs and pumpkin seeds, placed on a wooden serving board.
People gathered outdoors at a dinner party, some standing and some sitting, with string lights overhead, enjoying drinks and conversation.
A vintage green truck parked on a wooden dock by a marina, with a small table displaying wooden serving boards and bowls, and string lights hanging overhead at dusk.
A pizza being cooked in a wood-fired oven with flames inside. The pizza is topped with basil, cheese, and tomato sauce.
Large group of people gathered outdoors under a shade canopy, surrounded by stacked barrels and containers, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Barbecue grill with several steaks cooking on it, one steak being lifted with tongs
Outdoor table set with various bottles of alcohol, empty glasses, and a white tablecloth, with large trees and a house in the background.
Multiple appetizer trays with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and skewers, ready for serving.
A floral arrangement and two black pizza ovens on a wooden table outdoors in a forest setting.
Man in chef's apron and white shirt with towel, grilling a pizza in an outdoor pizza oven on a stand in a park with trees and buildings in the background.
A large spread of Italian antipasto with cured meats, cheeses, breadsticks, crostini, salad, green olives, and various bowls of dips and spreads.
Two people preparing food at an outdoor food stand with a wood counter, a pizza oven in the background, and various containers of ingredients. One person is slicing food and the other is working with ingredients. A green sign with 'A16' is placed in
A variety of pizzas, appetizers, and finger foods displayed on a dark table with decorative green foliage and small bowls of dipping sauces
A man with a mustache and short hair, wearing a black shirt and apron, is standing in front of a pizza oven under a green umbrella. He is smiling and holding a napkin, with flour on his hands and apron. There are pizza doughs on the floured surface i
A man with black hair, beard, and mustache, smiling, sitting at a table in a cooking or outdoor kitchen setting, wearing a black shirt, gray apron, and blue gloves, with hands pressed together in a gesture of greeting or prayer.
Group of nine people standing together in a vineyard with grapevines and trees in the background. They are smiling and posing for the photo, some wearing aprons and black shirts.
Barbecue grill with several pieces of meat cooking over charcoal, with a person holding tongs, outdoors with green bush in the background.
Outdoor gathering with a long dining table set with glasses, plates, and flowers, surrounded by people wearing hats and summer clothing, in a garden with lush greenery and white flowering bushes.
Black and white photo of street food vendors cooking with a large wine or pizza oven in the background
Aerial view of a garden vineyard with rows of grapevines, a long outdoor dining table with chairs, and green canopies surrounded by trees and greenery.
A table setting with white plates, silverware, a menu, glasses, a water bottle, candles, and a floral centerpiece on a wooden table with a beige table runner.
People dining outdoors at tables in a vineyard with trees and hills in the background.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Single oven events require a 10x10’ flat space. This could be in a parking lot, residential street, driveway, etc. If there’s a flat path that meets our width requirements, it could even be your backyard!

  • We have two freestanding Bella ovens that are transported all around the Bay Area, as well as one Gozney oven that's perfect for smaller events.

  • Our Bella ovens are 42” D x 46” W and weigh over 500lbs. The Gozney is 26” H x 24.8” D x 28.8” W and weighs approximately 150lbs.

    Our pizza tables vary in size: 26” D x 75-98” W

  • We’re happy to customize your event based on the hours you need.

    Your event salesperson will be glad to discuss the details and help create the perfect plan for you.

  • Because every event is different, setup and load-out times can vary.

    Your event salesperson would be glad to connect and walk through the details with you.

  • We do not provide dinnerware or glassware, but we are more than happy to assist in facilitating rental orders.

    Standard paper compostables or bamboo compostables can be added for an additional cost.

  • For reception style events with passed items, as well as buffet style events, we provide all the necessary serveware.

    This includes platters, serving utensils, chafing dishes, risers, cutlery and napkin holders, and more.

    For seated, family style events it will depend on the menu selections and guest count, but the serveware will usually need to be rented.

  • We may require an outlet for evening events when our lighting is needed for the oven.

  • We typically don’t require either. An exception might include events where we aren’t using our oven - e.g. it’s unavailable, our setup requirements aren’t met or it’s a pizza-free menu.

  • We have two 6’ folding tables that can be used for buffet/grazing or bar/back bar. We also have three narrow 4’ folding tables with adjustable legs.

    If we aren’t using all of our wood tables for food preparation, then one can sometimes be available for grazing.