Weddings & quinceañeras
A tamale bar is a warmer, more personal thing than a plated dinner, and it feeds a big room fast. Trays of pork, chicken and veggie with all three salsas on the table.
Catering & vendor booking
Let us bring the food.
Two things happen on this page. You can book us to feed your event — wedding, birthday, company lunch, community day — or, if you run a market or festival, you can book us as a food vendor at yours. Tell us which below and we will come straight back with a quote.
What we cater
If people need feeding, we can be there.
We cater across Chico, Butte County and the neighboring North State counties. If your event is not on this list, ask anyway — the answer is usually yes.
Birthdays & family parties
The order most people start with. Dozens by the tray, bean dip and chips out first, and a sweet dozen at the end that nobody sees coming.
Corporate & staff events
Team lunches, appreciation days, harvest crews and open houses. Tamales hold heat well, so a room can eat over an hour without anything going cold or sad.
Community gatherings
Church events, fundraisers, school functions, sports banquets and block parties across Chico and Butte County. We are local, and we price like it.
Markets & festivals
Organisers: we are a working market vendor every week of the year, with our own canopy, our own setup and our own following. Tell us your dates.
Memorials & gatherings
Tamales are what people in this valley bring when it matters. Tell us the day and the number and we will handle the food quietly and properly.
Two different bookings
Catering, or vendor?
People use the same word for both and they are not the same job. Here is the difference, so you can pick the right one on the form.
You have an event and a headcount. We build a menu around your guests, bring the food, set it out, and keep it hot. You get a per-head quote up front. Weddings, parties, company lunches, community days.
You run a market, festival, fair or fundraiser and you want good food on site. We turn up with our own canopy, our own setup and our own following, and we sell to your crowd. Tell us your dates and your vendor terms.
The cheapest of the three. Tamales by the dozen with salsas and bean dip, packed to travel, ready when you said you would be there. No staff, no setup. See how party packs work.
How it works
Four steps, no mystery.
Send us the details
Date, rough headcount, where it is, and whether you want food delivered or us there serving. The form below or a phone call, either is fine.
We build the order
We will talk you through quantities and heat levels, work around dietary needs, and tell you honestly what suits your guests.
You get a quote
A clear number before anything is locked in. Quotes are free and there is no deposit conversation until you know the price.
We show up, or you collect
For catering we bring it and set it out. For a party pack you pick it up ready to go. Either way, on time.
Send an inquiry
Tell us about your event.
The more you can tell us, the better the quote. Date, rough headcount and where it is gets us most of the way there — and if you do not know all of it yet, send what you have.
- Free quotes, no obligation
- Vegetarian options always available
- We travel across Butte, Glenn & Tehama
- Popular dates go early — ask sooner
Would rather just talk? Call (530) 783-7211 or text (530) 354-0173. We answer the phone 11:00am – 7:00pm, seven days a week.
Event inquiry
Tell us what you need and we will come back with a free quote.
Ready to send.
Your inquiry is composed and waiting in your text or email app — press send there and it is on its way to us. If nothing opened, copy the details below and send them to info@buttevalleysalsaandmore.com.
Testimonials
What others are saying.
From Chico locals who found us at the market.
Nothing beats the Red Roasted.
I’ve tried salsas all over Chico, but nothing beats the rich, smoky flavor of the Red Roasted. The tamales are just like the ones my grandma used to make — full of flavor and so comforting. Every visit is a treat!
Now I’m hooked.
Stopped by on a whim and now I’m hooked! The Verde Hot Salsa has the perfect kick, and the Sweet Pineapple Tamales are my new favorite dessert. You can taste the love in every bite.
Everyone loves them, even the meat-eaters.
The veggie tamales are a lifesaver for my family get-togethers — everyone loves them, even the meat-eaters! Always fresh, always delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real homemade flavor.
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100% satisfaction guaranteed.
We know food has to look as good as it tastes. Every batch is prepared with care — and if you are not satisfied, we will go the extra mile to make it right.
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Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can, especially for weekends, wedding season and December. Call with your date as soon as you have it and we will tell you honestly whether it is open.
How many people can you feed?
Anything from a family gathering up to a full community event. Tell us your headcount when you get in touch and we will confirm what it takes and what it costs.
What is the difference between catering and a party pack?
Catering means we bring the food and set it out at your event. A party pack means you collect it ready to serve and handle it yourself — cheaper, and perfect if you just need a lot of good food in one place. More on party packs.
Do you cater outside Chico?
Yes — across Butte County, Glenn and Tehama counties: Paradise, Durham, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Willows, Corning, Red Bluff and the towns between. If it is a reasonable drive, ask.
We run a market or festival. How do we book you as a vendor?
Send us your dates, your location and your vendor terms through the form on this page and we will come back to you. We are a working market vendor every week of the year, with our own canopy, our own setup and our own following.
Can you handle vegetarian and dietary needs?
Vegetarian tamales are on our table most weeks and a genuinely mild salsa always is. Tell us in advance and we will work around what we can — and we will tell you plainly when we cannot, because we cook in one family kitchen.
What does catering cost?
It depends on headcount, menu and location, which is why every quote is individual and every quote is free. Send the details and we will come back with a number.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Let’s get your date on the calendar.
Call (530) 783-7211, text (530) 354-0173, or send the form above and we will come back with a free quote.