Chef-Owned Catering · Vancouver, WA & Portland Metro
Weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations catered with global technique, local ingredients, and the kind of service that makes the whole room remember the food.
What We Cater
Every event is built from scratch around your people, your palate, and your budget — never a reheated template.
Plated dinners, elevated buffets, and cocktail-hour spreads designed with you. We craft a menu as unique and memorable as the day itself — and run the timeline so you never think about logistics.
Launches, galas, holiday parties, board lunches, and conferences. Precision logistics and standout presentation that make your company look as good as the food tastes.
Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, backyard gatherings, and intimate chef's dinners. From a relaxed family cookout to a multi-course experience at your table.
Meet the Chef · Family-Owned
Cooking and bringing people together has always been my passion. I've spent years alongside renowned chefs and restaurants across Texas, Oregon, and Washington — in high-volume kitchens, fine-dining rooms, and off-site catering — learning how to make food that's both ambitious and genuinely comforting.
West Coast Special Events is how I bring that experience straight to your table. I fuse global techniques with the incredible ingredients we're lucky to have here in the Pacific Northwest, and I sweat every detail so your only job is to enjoy the moment.
“It's not just what I do — it's how I do it. Thoughtful, human, and reliable, from our first call to the last plate cleared.”Start Planning With John
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Reviews
“Best food I have ever had at a wedding! John was amazing, he handled everything and thought of everything… most importantly nothing went wrong, and my daughter can be a touch picky. I will use this company again for sure, and recommend John and his staff to anyone getting married!”
“Perfection. Owner John Dyess and his team provided beautiful appetizers and entrees, and the service was 5 star. They took care of every detail on my daughter's special day. I would recommend West Coast Special Events for any event.”
“Weddings have a lot of moving parts, and he understands that timing and flow matter just as much as the food. Everything was executed exactly as discussed, no surprises, no scrambling. The food was beautifully presented and consistently good across the board.”
“John and his team did an outstanding job planning and executing an event for 250 attendees. The menu was perfect and the food was delicious. The service provided was top notch and a great value for what we received. Thank you John!”
Let's Plan Something Delicious
Tell Chef John a little about your event and you'll hear back within one business day with ideas and next steps. No pressure, no obligation.