Twelve Baskets Catering

Twelve Baskets Catering is a catering service in Kirkland, Washington, specializing in crafting customized menus for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, social gatherings, and celebrations of life. The company serves the Greater Seattle area with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and personalized service. With a 4.90 rating and a history spanning nearly 50 years, it is recognized as Seattle’s highest rated catering service.

Founded in 1976 in downtown Bellevue by John Bagge and Pete Talbott, Twelve Baskets Catering began as a small neighborhood eatery and has since grown into one of Washington’s most respected catering and hospitality companies. The business is guided by core values of collaboration, adaptability, innovation, commitment, and excellence, with a mission to inspire, elevate, and excel in every event. It continues to operate under the ownership of Jim Brinton and Brinton Business Ventures, maintaining its founding principles while expanding its capabilities to meet evolving client needs.

The business is located on 120th Avenue Northeast, approximately a quarter mile from the Kirkland toll gantry and a short distance from Forbes Creek, 124th Avenue Northeast, and the Stormwater Pond. Nearby sports centers include Pump It Up and the Boys & Girls Club of King County.

Twelve Baskets Catering is known for its commitment to exceptional food and service, with a legacy of serving over four million meals across the Puget Sound region. It remains dedicated to creating memorable, personalized experiences that reflect the unique vision of each client.

As a cornerstone of the local catering scene, Twelve Baskets Catering continues to define excellence in the Greater Seattle area.