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VOTED
"BEST CATERING COMPANY"
-Bohemian Magazine
"BEST WEDDING CATERER"
Northern California
-Luxe Magazine
Wine Country's full-service catering company, we offer custom menu planning with a range of service options to suit any type of event; large or small, casual or elegant.
CHEF-OWNED
Established in 2010, our experience shines through in all we do from our menus to execution.
We're skilled at defining and working within your vision, scope and budget. With a carefully honed list of the finest producers, farmers and purveyors, we let the bounty of Northern California guide our menus with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
SERVICE OPTIONS
Cuisine is deeply personal and we love creating the menu and services to best suit your vision.
We offer options from formal sit-down dinners to
drop-offs and everything in between...
SIT-DOWN, PLATED
MULTI-COURSE MEALS
This service option works best for
more intimate, upscale affairs and often include custom menu design and event planning services.
DROP-OFF PLATTERS
An easy and affordable option for business meetings, client lunches and wine pairings, we provide beautifully arranged and seasonally abundant platters.
(minimums apply)
FAMILY STYLE & BUFFET
The most popular service option features heaping platters of beautifully presented seasonal food in a traditional or modern buffet setting. Self-service or chef-served options available.
OUR FLEET
Traditional catering meets three fabulous service options.
Centerpiece-worthy vehicles help create a truly memorable event.
Don't forget to ask about our traditional Southern Barbecue Smoker and Menu too.
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MOBILE BAR
& KITCHEN
A lovely option for buffet,
passed, and walk-up service options, alongside a full-service bar so you can offer anything from wine and cocktails to local kombucha on tap.
WOOD FIRED OVEN
Our beautiful, custom wood
fired oven is a gorgeous centerpiece for any event and offers a myriad of menu options from roasted local meats and veggies to Latin-inspired "on fire" meals, and of course,
seriously fabulous pizza.
GOURMET
FOOD TRUCK
A great option for more casual affairs, or for larger events
like weddings, wine club events and festivals. We also offer
day rates for photo and movie
sets and film shoots.
WEDDINGS
Voted "Best Wedding Caterer"
It’s your big day and it needs to be perfect. It takes a lot of time and planning but we give absolute personalized attention to every bride.
“I just wanted to say thank you for making my daughter’s wedding so memorable.”
– Karen Perry
SPECIAL MENUS
We're happy to accommodate special themes and requests to suit your desires, vision and dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten, nut or dairy free.
For larger events and special celebrations we encourage our clients to take advantage of our Event Planning Services.
We’ll ensure every aspect of your event is planned, and we’ll be there to coordinate all details on the big day. Depending on the size and intricacies of your event, we can dedicate an Event Planner and/or an on-site Event Coordinator. Learn more…
EVENT PLANNING
CULINARY KUDOS
Voted
"BEST WEDDING CATERER"
Wine Country & Napa Valley Best Of
– The Bohemian
“36 Hours in Napa Valley… In an area known for its osten-tatious dining rooms, try the Oooh Girl Fried Chicken Slider from Mark’s the Spot...” – The New York Times
“On behalf of the Coombsville Vintners and Growers thank you for providing amazing food and staff for our Premiere Napa Valley party. Our guests were impressed! Your staff was helpful, professional, and friendly. We could not have asked for more.”
– Rebecca Griffin, Coombsville Vintners & Growers
“Everyone was absolutely raving about the food and your team! The food was delicious and your team was efficient and
professional. Duckhorn will definitely use your services again.”
– Stacie Galloway, Duckhorn Wine Company
“Thanks again Mark, you guys were more than AMAZING.
It was really a flawlessly executed event, I can’t thank you enough and I’m so impressed with the way you run your business.”
- Kristine Ashe, Owner, Entre Nous Wines
“You were awesome – great job and great food!! Everyone loved it!!! I will totally recommend you! Thank you!”
– Jennifer Malfanti Martin, VP, Channel Pacific
“People loved the food and of course the fabulous truck.
Thanks again for your flexible nature, we all had a great time.
The french toast on a stick was ridiculous, I think people
went back for thirds.” – Joyce McCollum, Corison Winery
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“Spot On! Everyone is professional and personable
and the items they make are FLAVOR BOMBS! They are
simply a pleasure to work with. Everything is right about
Marks the Spot!”
- Ramona H, Yelp, Napa Valley
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“Dinner rez at the French Laundry? Save on lunch with chef Mark Raymond’s buttermilk fried chicken... and since this is California, it's gluten-free.”
– Conde Nast Traveler
Thank you again. Our guests RAVED about their dinner, and have said they’ll come back to visit next year as long as we have Mark’s the Spot here for them! Again, thanks a million!!
- Helene Weiss, Caymus Winery
“Thanks! Our crew has been LOVING the food. I apologize
that we had so many unexpected extra people today. You guys handled it like champs, and we really appreciate the way you handled everything without a hitch.”
– Ellie, Film Crew, Geico Commercial, On Location
“We truly appreciate working with you, and appreciate your attention to the details in taking care of our guests! Keep up
the amazing work and thank-you so much!!”
– Tracey-Ann Samuels, Personal Concierge, Luxury Retreats
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"Marks the Spot knocked it out of the park once again. Every detail was taken care of. The staff, the food and the service are exceptional. They will always be our go-to for catering. Delicious food, experienced chefs, creative cuisine, professional staff and great value."
– Ellen Kohagura, Napa, California
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“I want to thank you again for donating and then going more than the extra mile.”
– Genevieve Welsh, St. Helena Co-op
“Thank you so much for accommodating our group today!
You were so incredibly helpful and efficient. Everyone LOVED the food!!!! We have suggested you for a few events coming up here at Domaine, so we hope to see you again soon. Please tell Mark how pleased we were with the entire experience!”
– Melia Treviso, Domaine Chandon
“Thank you so much. The food was absolutely fabulous!
All the guests were raving! I have to admit that I’m a bit of a food snob, and I loved everything! The whole thing could not have gone better. It was so nice to not have to worry about food, and to have someone else cover it so beautifully.
My husband loved his party, and I was able to enjoy it too!”
–Connie Bensen, Napa, California
“You are a delight to do business with and we will be sure to recommend you.” – John Salmon, Sonoma, California
CHEF OWNED
“Mark Raymond is the real deal.”
– Press Democrat
Mark Raymond, Chef & Owner.
Mark has honed his cooking skills literally around the world, having worked in kitchens in New Zealand, Australia, London, Spain and Sonoma. He was even an opening chef for the infamous Roxanne’s Living Foods restaurant in Larkspur. He spent five years working in the wine industry as a Cellar Assistant, National Sales Manager, General Manager and Winery Chef, which has given him a great sense of the art of wine and food pairing. In 2010, he started Mark’s the Spot Fine Food, and has been featured in The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, the Press Democrat, The Bohemian and The Napa Register.
