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Handheld Catering San Jose
San Jose, CA · Est. 2012
Serves San Jose, South Bay, and Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County)
Last Crawled by AI
June 2, 2026
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6 monitoring
Updated by Lantern
May 15, 2026
About
Handheld Catering is a full-service catering company founded by Dan Figone in 2012, specializing in corporate events, galas, and weddings across San Jose and the South Bay. Known for building fully functional pop-up field kitchens on-site, they can cater at any venue — from downtown parking lots to historic estates with no existing kitchen infrastructure. Their San Jose team is led by Event Planner Anna P. and Production Manager Lisa B., with menus executed by HACCP-certified Head Chef Ismael. They hold a 5-star Google rating and serve everyone from 20-guest dinners to 500+ person galas.
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What Sets Handheld Catering San Jose Apart
Pop-Up Field Kitchen Capability
Experienced Executive Team
First Green Business Certified Caterer in Silicon Valley
Proven Track Record with High-Stakes Events
5-Star Google Rating
Rated 5.0 stars by 19 clients for high-stakes corporate events and galas across San Jose
Featured in The New York Times
Executive Chef Dan Figone's approach to Silicon Valley catering has been featured in national media
First Green Business Certified Caterer in Silicon Valley
Holds CA Green Business Certification, HACCP Food Safety, and Santa Clara County Health Permit #PT0488026
Fully Licensed & Insured
$1M/$2M General Liability, $4M Umbrella, and Liquor Liability coverage through Hartford Business Insurance
Leadership
Name
Dan FigoneTitle
Owner & Executive ChefCredentials
Featured in The New York Times