Heirloom Catering

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of catering a beautiful Celebration of Life for a truly special family.

Their father was a gardener, an orchard keeper, and someone known for extraordinary generosity. The kind of person whose hospitality made everyone feel welcome, nourished, and at home.

To honor his legacy, we created a menu inspired by the things he loved. We hand-crafted saffron corzetti, a traditional stamped pasta whose intricate designs tell a story long before the first bite. We finished the meal with saffron ice cream and pistachio cookies, bringing together flavors that felt both elegant and deeply personal.

Food has a remarkable way of preserving memories. Every stamp in the pasta, every thread of saffron, and every shared meal became a small tribute to a life well lived.

It was an honor to help celebrate a man whose love was cultivated through gardens, orchards, family, and a table that was always open to others.

💛 Live Long & Eat Well.

Back in 2018, Zach started Rebel Bread⁠ in our Curtis Park kitchen. Watching him grow from those early days into one of Denver’s most beloved bakeries has been such a joy, and I couldn’t be prouder of everything he has built.

Now, somehow, we’ve ended up in the same building again.

This weekend we had the opportunity to cater a family celebration together. Zach fired up his coal-fired pizzas while we prepared seasonal appetizers, fresh salads, and saffron ice cream with pistachio cookies for dessert.

The food was wonderful, but the real highlight was spending the day laughing, hugging, and working alongside one of my dearest friends. These full-circle moments are rare, and they remind me why I love being part of Denver’s food community.

Here’s to old friends, shared kitchens, and the businesses we build together. 🥂

It’s salad season, and we are here for it!

Meet our Deconstructed Pesto Pasta Salad — a light, bright celebration of spring flavors and Colorado-grown goodness.

Fresh farfalle pasta tossed with shaved asparagus, crisp radishes, sweet spring peas, peppery arugula, chopped basil, and Parmesan. Finished with toasted pine nuts, fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice for the perfect balance of freshness and flavor.

This dish is everything we love about the season: vibrant, simple, and packed with ingredients that let the produce shine.

At Heirloom Catering, we believe great food starts with great ingredients, and spring is giving us plenty to be excited about.

Follow us for updates about our micro-farm!

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Join the Team at Heirloom Catering Colorado

Prep Chef / Production Cook

📍 Heirloom Catering Colorado — Denver Metro Area
🕒 Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Starting pay $22 plus gratuity

At Heirloom Catering, we believe food should tell a story — one rooted in local ingredients, seasonal cooking, sustainability, and genuine hospitality. We are looking for a skilled, hardworking Prep Chef to join our growing kitchen team.

This is the perfect position for someone who loves cooking from scratch, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values teamwork, creativity, and quality ingredients.

What You’ll Do

•Prepare fresh ingredients, sauces, dressings, proteins, and seasonal menu items
•Assist with event prep and production
•Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
•Follow food safety and sanitation standards
•Support chefs during large-scale catering production
•Help with packing and organizing off-site events

What We’re Looking For

•Kitchen or prep experience preferred
•Ability to work efficiently and stay organized
•Positive attitude and strong work ethic
•Passion for food, hospitality, and local ingredients
•Ability to lift 40+ pounds and stand for long periods
•Weekend availability is a must

What We Offer

•Competitive pay based on experience
•Flexible scheduling
•Opportunity for growth within the company
•Creative seasonal menus
•Supportive team environment
•Employee meals and kitchen perks
•Work with local farms and high-quality ingredients

We are not a corporate kitchen. We are a passionate, creative team that truly cares about the food we make and the people we serve.

📩 To apply, send your resume and a short introduction about yourself to:
[email protected]

Happy Mother’s Day to our very own Zola. 💐✨

The mother of Heirloom Catering, the queen of the Honda Odyssey, and the calm in our chaos.

For over twenty years, Zola and Michelle have gone from dancing at the club to raising kids, running events, managing payroll, scheduling teams, and somehow still finding time to laugh through it all.

Behind every successful event is Zola keeping things moving while also reminding teenagers to do the dishes before dad gets home. A true ride or die, a powerhouse mom, and the backbone of our team.

Our clients love her. Our staff depends on her. And while she leads with kindness, don’t get it twisted… she will absolutely keep everyone in line. 😂🖤

Today we celebrate the women who hold it all together with strength, humor, love, and grace.

Happy Mother’s Day, Zola. We love you. ✨

Golden hour spilling across the garden beds, herbs climbing toward the sun, and the promise of summer finally in the air ☀️🌿

This season is all about slow mornings, dirt on our hands, fresh-picked ingredients, and meals that feel light, bright, and alive. Crisp greens, juicy citrus, edible flowers, garden herbs, and vibrant flavors that taste like sunshine on a plate.

Food should feel like summer — fresh, colorful, nourishing, and shared with people you love.

Here’s to dreaming bigger gardens, longer patio dinners, farmers markets, and a season filled with beautiful food and beautiful moments. 🌼🥒🍋

Our Mediterranean menu continues to be one of our most requested experiences — vibrant, seasonal, and built around gathering people around the table.

From house-made falafel and olive & lemon braised chicken to spicy lamb meatballs, roasted feta, fresh herbs, citrus, and garden-inspired sides, this menu was designed to feel abundant, colorful, and full of life.

Paired with signature cocktails, bright wines, and a little baklava for dessert, it’s the kind of spread that turns dinner into an experience.

Perfect for:
• Weddings
• Corporate gatherings
• Summer parties
• Family-style celebrations
• Outdoor events

At Heirloom Catering, we believe food should tell a story — rooted in hospitality, culture, and connection.

Live Long & Eat Well.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Today—and every day—I honor the ancestors who taught us the ways of old. Traditions that live in our veins. Our deep appreciation for food, working the land, music, and the arts continues through us.

Colorado was once part of Mexico, and we are fortunate to still live within that culture today.

May all our amigas and amigos stay safe—today and always. I hope there’s a pot of homemade beans and green chile on your stove, and fresh tortillas on the griddle—soft, warm, with those perfect little brown bubbles—ready for a swipe of butter to fill your hearts. And Besos for all!

“My grandmother always said, ‘Hita, we are like cats—we always land on our feet.’”

Sit tibi prosperitas et potestas.

A reminder that resilience runs in our blood. No matter how hard the fall, we rise, we rebuild, and we carry forward the strength of those who came before us. ✊🏽🫜

P.S. This is my Great-Grandmother and my Grandmother in this photo.

Happy Sunday! Our team has been working hard and got our 2026 Catering Guide completed. We have taken a lot of inspiration from Chef ottolenghi. Our new menu is light and bright while including guilty pleasures

Booking 2026 and 2027 events now!

Can we have some real talk about wedding costs?

When you reach out to a catering company (or any wedding vendor), there are a few important things to understand behind the scenes:

Food costs
Quality matters. Many of us source locally, work with trusted vendors, and even grow ingredients ourselves. With rising fuel and supply costs, food pricing has increased across the board—and that directly impacts what ends up on your plate.

Labor
Great events don’t happen without great people. From chefs to service staff, experienced teams are essential to making your day seamless. We believe in paying a living wage, and that investment shows in the quality of service your guests receive.

You’re asking a restaurant to come to you
When you hire a caterer, you’re essentially asking a full restaurant to travel to your venue. That means transporting food, staff, equipment, rentals, and everything needed to execute service in a space that often isn’t designed like a restaurant kitchen or dining room.

Compliance & operations
Licensed kitchens, insurance, workers’ comp, vehicles, equipment—these aren’t optional, they’re necessary. Running a legitimate, insured, and professional operation comes with significant monthly costs, but it’s what ensures safety, reliability, and peace of mind.

Time & planning
Weddings don’t come together overnight. Many of us spend months (sometimes a full year) planning, communicating, and coordinating every detail to bring your vision to life.

At the end of the day, you’re not just paying for food—you’re investing in an experience, a team, and the care that goes into one of the most important days of your life.

And yes… sometimes a little patience (and a sense of humor) goes a long way too. 😉