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Betty Zlatchin Catering

Every menu we create is customized to match your taste and style. We match our passion for food with our commitment to expert event production.

For over 40 years we have built a reputation in the San Francisco Bay Area for excellence—offering extraordinary cuisine, meticulous planning, and warm, thoughtful service. At Betty Zlatchin Catering we take pride in using organic, sustainable food from local vendors and bring these components together in dishes that are both delicious and beautiful to behold. We assemble the freshest and finest s

easonal ingredients, present them with flair and beauty and take care of our clients and guests with gracious, friendly and professional service.

06/19/2025

We 🤍 being a part of magical days like Jenny & Jacob’s wedding at the beautiful Flood Mansion. Anytime friends and family come together around a table? We’ll toast to that!
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🥬Spring Salad🥬
wild arugula, sugar snap peas, fava blossoms, cherry belle radish with torched carrot puree, tarragon, wood grilled artichokes, champagne vinaigrette
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🐟Olive Oil Cured Hamachi🐟
meyer lemon jam, castelvetrano olive-scallion oil, fried sunchoke served in a slipper spoon
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06/18/2025

Small plates, big variety! 🍽️
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We loved creating the menu for this anniversary party, highlighting seasonal ingredients from basil pesto to sun gold tomatoes to summer squash.
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Little Gem Salad - sun gold tomato, avocado, serpent cucumber, marinated red onion, pt. Reyes blue, garlic croutons, lemon herb vinaigrette
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Cedar Plank Roasted King Salmon - whole roasted side of salmon with fennel-citrus relish, summer squash, snap peas, served over wild rice; Romesco sauce on the side
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Grilled Creekstone Aged Ribeye - sautéed chanterelle, cremini, porcinis, braised Nantes carrots; horseradish cream on the side
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Summer Ricotta Ravioli - grilled sunburst squash, tomato concasse, basil pesto, charred cherry tomatoes, parmesan
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06/13/2025

Summer is time for SALADS. We enjoyed crafting this dish, highlighting two seasonal favorites each in their own way. 🍉🍅
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🥗 This Compressed Watermelon and Tomato Salad includes sheep’s milk feta, serpent cucumber, Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, pickled torpedo onion, and torn mint, tossed in a smoky pepper vinaigrette. Compressing the watermelon gives it a more intense flavor, with the texture becoming firmer while retaining a silky bite.
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06/10/2025

“Norman and I cannot thank you enough for the so very professional, caring job from Jose and Julie. The day was magical and so much was due to how cared for everyone was by your staff. So many people commented on how delicious, artistic the food and tables were presented.”
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Thank you for the kind words, Carol! Our goal is to make every event feel magical! ✨
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06/04/2025

Reminiscing on this sweet summer dessert spread full of seasonal favorites ( ) at Becca & Bill’s June wedding. 🍓🍰
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Dessert table included Summer Fruit Spoon (nectarine, strawberry, mint, quinoa crunch), Cake Pops and Polenta Cake. Something for everyone!
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05/21/2025

Appetizers like our grilled fennel prawns welcome guests, and their taste buds, to an event. 🍤🍋‍🟩With lemon relish, citrus aioli, and fleur de sel - this bright bite was enjoyed at a rooftop cocktail hour before guests made their way into the main event.
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05/13/2025

Scrumptious AND sustainable! This herb-crusted halibut with salsa verde is an excellent example of our commitment to being an San Francisco Certified Green Business.
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As a Green business, when procuring seafood we:
Source at least 70% of our seafood from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified suppliers
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Ensure 99% of our seafood is listed as a Best Choice on the Seafood Watch Program.
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The result? Thoughtfully sourced menus you can feel good about—every bite supports a healthier planet. 🐟
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05/11/2025

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all the moms who show their love through food — just like Betty. She started this business from her home kitchen, pouring care into every dish she made. Today, her son David continues that tradition, honoring her legacy with every event we cater. Here’s to the moms who nourish us, teach us, and love us one handmade meal at a time.

05/02/2025

“Hi BZC dream team! Thank you all so much for making Decibel such a success! You are the best! Everyone loved it - obviously. Huge success, thanks to you and your incredible teams who exceed my expectations every single time we work together.
I hope you all have some time to relax, and I’m sure we’ll all be talking when I’m ready to plan the next Decibel event.”

Thanks Team Decibel! We feel the same way!

Our team loved creating a multi-day menu that fed the team during a three day event at the Children’s Creativity Museum of San Francisco. We think the unique space inspired us to have a little extra fun! Lunches and snack breaks were full of healthy options to keep attendees feeling upbeat and excited about the program.

Some of our featured favorites from this menu included:

Kobe Beef Sliders - green garlic aioli, fried shallots, tallegio cheese, toasted brioche round served on a bed of seasonal floral blooms
Spring Veggie Ragout - bright and beautiful spring ragout of pea sprouts, artichokes, french beans, baby
carrots & fingerling potatoes - vegan /GF
Grilled Local Salmon - sustainably sourced salmon garnished with cracked olive salsa verde

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04/30/2025

A little tour through our menu for a sunny & intimate seaside wedding. We love menus that allow our exceptional locally-sourced produce, seafood, and meat to shine
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04/23/2025

“Watching your team work was like watching beautiful choreography. No wasted motion, every person knowing just what steps to take. A remarkable performance. Couldn’t be more pleased. Everyone there knew they were participating in something special.” - Marilyn

We’re still beaming from Marilyn’s note —proof that when passion meets precision, the result is pure magic.

04/19/2025

From grand halls to glowing garden tables, Betty Zlatchin Catering brings the magic to every setting. Whether it’s an elegant soirée under the stars or a celebration in one of San Francisco’s iconic venues, we craft unforgettable experiences — one toast at a time.
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04/18/2025

Sourcing local ingredients means not only fresh, but beautiful produce as well. Arash and Hasti’s guests enjoyed this picturesque salad including wild arugula, local burrata, toasted pistachio, nasturtium, and a ginger-black pepper vinaigrette. The Black Beauty, Santa Rosa, and Mirabelle plums were all seasonal for their September celebration.
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04/13/2025

This lovely spring weather has us craving some al fresco dining! A beautiful buffet allows guests to browse with their senses while they build the perfect plate. 🍽️🌷
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04/09/2025

Oh hey, crudités!
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04/04/2025

We had the sweetest time catering the opening event for the Wayne Thiebaud show at 🍰🎨 Known for his whimsical paintings of cakes, pies, and savory treats, Thiebaud’s work is a feast for the eyes—and the perfect inspiration for our food stations. Our client shared his art as a jumping-off point, and our team ran with it, designing a colorful, playful spread that nodded to his deliciously iconic style. A true celebration of art and appetite!
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04/01/2025

Fiddlers Green Farm is one of our go to stands at the Marin Farmers Market, especially for spring produce like fava beans, english peas, & artichokes 🫛
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Based in Yolo County, FGF has been a CCOF Certified Organic farm since 1982, making it one of the oldest organic farms in California. Jim Eldon and Julie Rose are the third owners of this 30+ acre legacy farm, and since 1991 have stewarded this fertile plot of land, focusing on vending to their community via farmers markets and CSAs. The original owners took inspiration from their Irish heritage when they named the farm, referencing the 19th-century maritime folklore of a sailor’s version of heaven, Fiddler’s Green.
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We are grateful to count Jim and Fiddler’s Green as one of our trusted BZC sourcing partners, and for everything that they contribute to the organic farming community in Northern California!
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03/25/2025

J&A’s dreamy winter wedding at SF City Hall was pure magic! ❄️✨ In a December filled with incredible events, this day stood out—joyful guests, a cozy winter menu, and a breathtaking design by . Everything came together for a celebration we’ll be reminiscing about for a long time. More festive holiday weddings, please! ❤️🎄🥂
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03/20/2025

Our vernal equinox newsletter just went live! In it we celebrate the transition from winter to spring, and share the recipe for one of our favorite spring dishes. Shoot us a message if you’d like to join our mailing list and get the spring newsletter sent right to your inbox! 🌱📩🍓
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03/18/2025

Mouth-watering kudos from a lovely client partner 🫶🏻
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03/14/2025

Spring is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to hit the farmers market to search for ingredients to make the ultimate spring salad 🌱🍊
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Our “Essence of Spring” salad is an ode to the season, composed of dungeness crab, citrus, little gems, tender greens, shaved fennel, blood orange gastrique, celery root-apple remoulade, & meyer lemon vinaigrette 🦀
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03/12/2025

Going down to le Bayou! 🐊
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This festive gathering brought NOLA to the South Bay, with everything from Hurricanes Lobster Po’Boys to Cafe du Monde-inspired chicory coffee ☕️🎭
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02/26/2025

🌟Team Highlight Tuesday🌟

Today we’re shining our spotlight on Kim, our incredible Facilities Manager. Originally from Sacramento, Kim moved to San Francisco over two decades ago to attend SFAI, where she studied interior design. Since then, she has built a dynamic career spanning event production, experiential art installations, and venue management.
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At BZC, Kim oversees all aspects of facilities management. Her responsibilities range from pack outs to equipment maintenance to safety compliance and event logistics. With her background in interior design, she is deeply committed to maintaining a functional kitchen and warehouse space that allows our team to focus on their craft. Kim has also been spearheading our soon to be announced 🤫 SF Green Business (re)Certification–thank you, Kim! 🌱
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Outside of work, Kim is an avid traveler, live music enthusiast, and art lover. She enjoys exploring San Francisco’s vibrant arts scene, attending gallery openings, and discovering new music venues. She also loves spending time with her cat, Ripley, and is always planning her next adventure🚀 Cheers to you, Kim, for everything that you bring to the BZC family!
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02/21/2025

There’s something about the middle of winter that really makes us miss tomato season 🍅✨ Counting down the days until we can start plating up this simple, but delicious, beauty again!
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Farmers market heirloom tomato and burrata salad with torn basil, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, & maldon sea salt 🤌🏻
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02/17/2025

Recently a client asked us if we ever design Asian-influenced menus. Our answer was—“Absolutely, oh yes, all the time!” From Chinese to Thai to Indian, we’ve traveled all over the continent through our menus 🌏
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One of the magical things about being a caterer is fulfilling whatever requests our clients have—whether its for a certain cuisine, recipe, or ingredient. This flexibility allows our chefs to be culinary jacks of all trades (masters of all), and why our chef team draws from their versatile backgrounds with experience in every kind of cuisine imaginable 🧑‍🍳🌶️
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1177 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA
94107

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http://www.bettyzlatchin.com/

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