serving the south sounds most delicious events since 1997

we speak food.

Innovative food.

comfort food.

The Vault Catering Company has earned a reputation for food that is both delicious and beautifully presented. Wether it’s an intimate dinner for twenty, a wedding reception for three hundred or a corporate gathering for a thousand guest, we are here to help. We offer full-service catering and event services to suit our clients taste and budgets.

Locally sourced fresh ingredients and expert preparation are the hallmarks of The Vault Catering Company. We offer a variety of menu options, as well as custom menus to fit any event. Led by Culinary Director and Executive Chef, Mary Cortez, our kitchen team strives to combine innovative flare to classic Northwest inspired and international menus.

Hosting an event is often times more about delicious food. Our team, led our Executive Director of Catering, Sandra Winters, will help guide you through the process of curating a menu event that aligns with your style, taste, and event goals. We offer all clients support in venue selection, rental management, decor, entertainment, and more.

As a respected, family-owned business in Tacoma, we pride ourselves in our connections to our community and our commitment to supporting our community through celebrations and events.

meet the heart of our business,

our team.

  • Sandra winters

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CATERING

    Sandra’s passion for catering and events began in 2005 when she started at The Vault Catering Company as seasonal event staff. Her heart for serving others and creating memorable guest experiences transformed into the role of Executive Director of Catering in 2013. Planning, managing and executing events from fifty to twelve hundred guest, her professionalism shows with her attention to detail, positive outlook, and smile that shines through in all situations.

  • MARY CORTEZ

    EXECUTIVE CHEF

    Mary left a career in investment banking in 2007 to follow her true passion for cooking. In 2010, she graduated from South Seattle Culinary Arts Program. She has worked everywhere from fine dining, hotels and senior living communities before joining The Vault Catering Company in 2018. She loves cooking with globally inspired bold flavors and creating custom menus. When she is not catering events, she is cuddling with her two rescue dogs, traveling, or honing her craft as a painter.