Our story
Culinary storytellersat heart.
Who we are
Heart & Plates is a San Francisco Bay Area catering company specializing in custom menus and memorable dining experiences.
Founded on the belief that great food brings people closer together, we've spent over a decade feeding Silicon Valley's most ambitious companies and its most meaningful celebrations. From daily office lunches to investor dinners, weddings, and holiday galas, we treat every plate as a chance to tell a story.
Meet the chef
Chef Pablo Martínez
Executive Chef & Founder
With over two decades of culinary and catering experience in the Bay Area, Chef Pablo Martínez has built a career around turning events into unforgettable experiences. His passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and love for bold, inspiring flavors have defined his style, while his commitment to excellence shines through in every detail.
Throughout the years, he has crafted unique menus for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate gatherings — always guided by the belief that food is more than nourishment; it is connection, joy, and a lasting memory.
At Heart & Plates, Chef Pablo continues to bring his philosophy to life, delivering dishes that are authentic, full of flavor, beautifully presented, and always made with heart.
500+
Corporate events catered
12+
Years serving the Bay Area
50k
Guests delighted
4.9★
Average client rating
What webelieve in.
Seasonal sourcing
We build menus around Northern California's harvest, partnering with local growers and producers.
Fine-dining discipline
Corporate catering deserves the same craft as a great restaurant. Our chefs deliver exactly that.
Radical hospitality
From dietary inclusion to flawless logistics, we sweat the details so you don't have to.
Let's build something memorable
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Open 7 days a week · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM