These mothers can cook!
and we’ll make sure everyone has fun along the way. With our selection of intriguing menus created with the freshest, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, you know our food is going to be amazing. But successful catering is more than that! It’s our personalized service that will ensure your event is exactly the way you want it – from start to finish. We’re here for you!
Bring it on!
Our menus are inspired by flavors from the Pacific Northwest, and include options for meat-lovers, seafood enthusiasts, vegetarians and all special diets (gluten-free, vegan, …) Whether you’re serving a buffet dinner, a sit-down meal, an outdoor BBQ, breakfast (don’t forget about the day after!) or an appetizer spread, we have menus that will satisfy native Seattle-ites as well as out-of-town guests. Our in-house baker creates beautifully decadent desserts to finish any meal with style.
Years of experience
Madres Kitchen is the combined concept of well-traveled owners Kristen Cole and Heather Chitty. Kristen’s experience comes from more than 15 years in the restaurant and catering industry, including local stints at Carmelita and The Rose Club, and professional training as a graduate of the Seattle Culinary Academy . Kristen’s time spent living and traveling in South America have helped shape Madres’ menus with bold flavors and emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients. Heather brings with her years on the business side of catering. A pro-multi-tasker, she’ll make sure every detail is in order – and do it with a smile.
Full service catering
Our professional staff will make your event – whether that’s a wedding, conference, Bar/Bat Mitvah, business meeting, commitment ceremony, rehearsal dinner or appetizer party - go smoothly from set-up to tear-down. Madres provides well-coordinated, heart-felt service including; rentals, servers, bartenders, personalized tastings, event planning and décor. Bonus – we never tack on additional (hidden) service fees. Everything is included.
Setup Equipment
We are able to prepare everything in our commercial kitchen and bring it to your event site, allowing you the flexibility of hosting your day in any facility you choose.
We provide all equipment - from outdoor grills to elegant chafers and serving pieces to colorful, decorative napkins and linens. We work with you to customize the look and feel you envision. This is your day!
Cost and Terms
Menu prices range from $13 to $30 per person, and we are enthusiastic about working within your budget! 50% of total estimated food-cost is needed to reserve your date. Madres never charges extra service fees or required gratuity.
What do people say?!
What can I say but BRAVO (or rather BRAVA!) and THANKS so much for a wonderful presentation of delicious food for our party. You made the party...and I am very grateful.
~Maggie, University of Washington
I just wanted to let you know we were so pleased with EVERYTHING on Saturday! You were great to work with!! The food was delicious and you were so efficient and professional in managing everything. We really feel it was a perfect day and you were a big part of making it perfect! Thanks for a job well done!!!
~Martha, bride