Full-Service Catering
Scottsdale & Phoenix, AZ
Catering With the
Soul of a Private Chef
Most catering happens on autopilot — pre-built trays trucked in, a chafing dish line, and food that tastes like it was made the day before. A Prime Dinners catering is built around a different idea: every event deserves the same precision, craft, and personalization that Chef Anthony Primera puts into a private chef dinner for two — even if there are two hundred guests at the table.
Every catering engagement begins with a complimentary consultation. Chef Primera learns the shape of your event — the venue, the guest count, the dietary mix, the vibe you want in the room — and then designs a fully custom menu from the ground up. Nothing comes from a binder of pre-set packages. Whether you are planning an elegant wedding in Paradise Valley, a corporate launch dinner in Old Town Scottsdale, a milestone birthday at a private estate, or a brand activation in Phoenix, you get a menu built specifically for your event and your guests.
Chef Primera caters across the full Greater Phoenix metro area — Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, and beyond. For destination weddings, multi-day corporate retreats, and out-of-state private events, he travels with the team and equipment needed to deliver the same experience anywhere in the country.
From plated multi-course service and family-style feasts to live-action stations, hand-passed canapés, grazing tables, and full-bar pairings, A Prime Dinners catering scales gracefully from intimate gatherings of twenty to full receptions of three hundred — without ever losing the fine dining standard that defines the brand.
What's Included
in Every Catering
Fully Custom Menus
Every menu is built from scratch around your event — guest profile, dietary needs, season, venue, and vibe — never a templated package.
Scales from 20 to 300+
Intimate cocktail parties through full wedding receptions — staffing, equipment, and timing scale to your event without compromising quality.
Any Venue, Any Setup
Private estates, vineyards, hotel ballrooms, corporate offices, art galleries, backyard receptions — Chef Primera adapts the kitchen to your space.
Full Dietary Accommodation
Gluten-free, vegan, keto, halal, kosher, allergen-aware — every dietary requirement is engineered into the menu, never an afterthought.
Service Styles to Match
Plated multi-course, family-style feasts, live-action stations, hand-passed canapés, grazing tables, sushi bars, and full-bar pairings.
Destination & Travel
Available for destination weddings, corporate retreats, and out-of-state private events — Chef Primera travels nationally and internationally.
Pricing is transparent and scoped to your event. Catering generally starts at around $85 per guest for plated multi-course service, with per-person rates adjusting based on menu complexity, ingredient sourcing, service style, and total guest count. Live stations, premium proteins (wagyu, A5, lobster), and full-bar service are priced separately and disclosed up front. Larger events typically see lower per-person rates.
Bookings are secured with a 50% deposit, refundable in full with 30 or more days of cancellation notice. For destination events, travel, lodging, and per-diem are quoted separately and itemized clearly on your proposal — no surprise fees, ever.
Every catering proposal includes itemized invoicing appropriate for corporate expense reporting, wedding planner coordination, and event-day production schedules. Chef Primera works closely with planners, venue coordinators, and AV/decor teams to make sure the food is one less thing on your timeline.
Ready to start the conversation? Call (480) 241-1767 or submit a catering inquiry and Chef Primera will respond within 24 hours with availability and next steps. Also explore our dedicated pages for wedding catering, corporate events, and holiday gatherings.
From Request
to Table
Submit Your Request
Tell us about your event — the date, number of guests, occasion, and any dietary considerations.
Consultation
Chef Primera reaches out to discuss your vision and craft a personalized menu just for you.
Tasting & Production Plan
For larger events, Chef Primera offers a tasting and finalizes the production plan — service flow, staffing, equipment list, and timing — coordinated with your planner or venue.
Event Day Execution
Chef Primera and the catering team arrive in advance, set up the on-site kitchen, and execute every course with the precision of a fine dining service.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How is A Prime Dinners catering different from a traditional caterer?
Traditional caterers build their business around volume — reusable menus, pre-portioned trays, and food prepared the day before. Chef Primera operates the opposite way: every menu is custom-built for your event, food is prepared fresh on-site whenever possible, and the same fine dining standard that defines our private chef service runs through every catered plate.
What is the starting price for catering?
Plated multi-course catering generally starts at around $85 per guest. Premium menus, live-action stations, specialty proteins (wagyu, A5, lobster), and full-bar service are priced separately. Final pricing depends on guest count, menu, service style, and venue logistics — every proposal is itemized so you see exactly what you are paying for.
Can you cater destination weddings or out-of-state events?
Yes. Chef Primera caters destination weddings, corporate retreats, and private events across the country and internationally. Travel, lodging, and per-diem expenses are quoted separately on your proposal and disclosed before any booking. The fine dining standard travels with the team.
What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
Catering bookings are secured with a 50% deposit. Cancellations with 30 or more days of notice receive a full deposit refund. Inside 30 days, partial refunds may apply depending on ingredient sourcing, staffing, and travel commitments already made. Specific terms are outlined in your event contract.
How far in advance should we book catering?
For weddings, 6 to 12 months ahead is ideal. For corporate events of 30 or more guests, 6 to 8 weeks is recommended. For smaller private catering (20 to 40 guests), 3 to 4 weeks is usually sufficient. Peak season dates (October through May in Arizona) book the fastest.
Do you provide staff, rentals, and bar service?
Yes. We can coordinate service staff, rentals (chinaware, glassware, flatware, linens), and full bar service through trusted partners — or work seamlessly with the vendors you have already booked. Your proposal will show exactly what is included and what is sourced externally.