OUR STORY & MISSION
Homegirl Catering grew to be a unique women-run social enterprise separate from its original home in the Homegirl Café. Stemming from Homeboy Industries, its mission is to provide support and empowerment to women from difficult life situations, formerly gang-involvement, and previously incarcerated. We build up individuals with strength, confidence, and a sense of ownership for their work by providing the resources and a safe space for women to develop various skillsets.
Over time Homegirl Café and Catering evolved further to include both men and women. We transform lives by breaking cycles and changing barriers. With every order you make from Homegirl Catering, you are guaranteed to impact a life!
Homegirl Catering also strives to fight food insecurity. During the pandemic,
Homegirl Café and Homegirl Catering pivoted from the usual menu and deliveries to
help those in need, “Feed Hope”. Our teams worked long hours to deliver meals
around the community to ensure everyone was fed and their needs accommodated.
For over 10 years, our team has delivered fresh and unique food experiences to LA
areas. With a Latin fusion flair and a drive to provide nutritious meals that feeds
mental health, we bring a blend of family and cultures to your tables. From
Homeboy Bakery’s fresh bread and signature coffee cakes to our taco and churro
bars, Homegirl Catering will create the same experience for your event! We
encourage our fellow Angelenos to reach out and get to know us!
We thank you for supporting our mission.
-Is there a deadline to book an event?
We recommend booking with us at least two weeks prior to the event date based on availability of our calendar. This allows time to create your order, and ensure we provide the care and attention your event deserves.
-Can we pay for services on the day of event?
To book an event with Homegirl Catering, we require a Signature and 50% deposit of the initial menu and service proposal. Final payments of the finalized menu and chosen services must be paid 3 days before the event date. If no payment is received or arranged prior to your event date, our staff has been instructed not to move forward with your order.
-Are changes allowed prior to an event and how soon before event can we change things?
Changes to the event order can be made to the initial proposal as needed. Menus, guest counts, and event details must be finalized 7 days prior to the event date to allow time for our team to build out your event.
-Is there a discount if we have a big order?
Unfortunately, we do not provide discounts based on the size of the order at this time. We currently offer discounts on drinks when added to meals. Please reach out to our sales team for further clarification.
-Why is there a 20% service fee?
Since Homegirl Catering is part of a non-profit organization, this standard catering service fee goes to our standard operations and admin fees.
-Why aren’t appetizers for delivery?
Homegirl Catering provides the best food quality and presentation to our guests. Due to the delicacy of the appetizers on our menu, these items are only available for full service events.
-What is included in the services?
Our team will take care of the food, set up, maintenance and breakdown. We assist in our own clean up while on-site along with providing standard set up of Homegirl Catering equipment.
-Would Homegirl Catering provide clean up?
Homegirl Catering is responsible for clean-up for food and beverages provided by us, including the breakdown of any equipment and supplies we bring. At this time, we do not provide this service for additional vendors that may be at the event.
-Do you provide set up for delivery?
Yes, set up is included in the delivery services. We ask that sturdy tables and covers be available for the deliveries. When ordering for delivery, please provide parking and any special delivery instructions so our team is able to properly deliver and set up your order.
-Do you provide rentals?
Based on availability, we can provide food equipment such as chaffers, dispensers, serving utensils, etc. to aid during the service. Homegirl Catering does not supply large scale rentals. We ask that food tables, linens, and covers be available for deliveries. Our event partners, Town and Country Rentals, can help complete any necessary rental requests.
-What happens if I need to cancel?
If you need to cancel your event after having made payments under contract agreements, our damages will be difficult to ascertain because of the uncertainties concerning our ability to rebook your date, make use of food or other items acquired to service your event, reallocate our staff, or cancel contracts we have made with subcontractors. Accordingly, we have adopted a policy that all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable if you cancel the event, without exception, and these amounts shall constitute liquidated damages in the event of cancellation.
Furthermore, for deliveries and pick-up orders, cancellations 5 days prior to the event will be charged the full amount. For full service event cancellations 14 days prior to the event will be charged the full amount.
-What is the easiest way to communicate with Homegirl Catering?
The easiest way to get in contact with our sales team is by emailing hgcatering@homeboyindustries.org or for immediate response call us at (213) 300-5044 with any further questions you may have.