Stems / Capability statement
Capability Statement
Company overview
Stems is a boutique full service catering and hospitality company specializing in graze style culinary experiences, large format cheese and charcuterie boxes, interactive activations, and curated local gifting. We merge artistry, community, and precision logistics to create seamless experiences that scale from intimate gatherings to events serving 5,000+ guests. With two venues in Old Pasadena and South Pasadena, both conveniently located across from the Metro line, Stems connects local flavor with elevated hospitality at every level.
Core competencies
- Full service catering (25 to 3,000 guests): signature graze style setups and activations for VIP lounges, press events, and corporate gatherings.
- Cheese and charcuterie boxes: individually packaged boxes or large format platters for stadium suites, media gifting, and hospitality programs.
- Gifting baskets: locally sourced gift baskets featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs.
- Cooking classes and workshops.
- Culinary production and styling.
- Corporate and event partnerships.
Differentiators
- Proven large scale execution: delivered a 2,000-guest graze experience for Netflix in partnership with Wolfgang Puck Catering, completed within a 72-hour turnaround.
- High volume production: produced hundreds of cheese boxes for Disney and held a catering contract with Trader Joe’s University for more than two years.
- Scalable graze expertise: one of Southern California’s first graze focused caterers, servicing boutique events from 1 to 3,000 guests.
- Strategic production partnerships: established commissary and fulfillment alliances supporting up to 5,000+ units for corporate and event gifting.
- Local sourcing network: more than 100 regional artisans, farmers, and makers supporting freshness, sustainability, and California storytelling.
- Flexible pricing: customizable pricing for event size, style, and budget.
- BIPOC, woman founded, active duty spouse owned, and community rooted: partnering with local makers, strengthening small businesses, and driving inclusive economic impact.
Industries served
- Sports and entertainment
- Education and institutions
- Government, corporate, and executive events
- Tourism and hospitality
- Nonprofit and community activations
- Private celebrations
Classification codes
NAICS
- 722310 , Food Service Contractors
- 722330 , Mobile Food Services
- 722510 , Restaurants and Other Eating Places
- 722320 , Caterers
- 611699 , School Instruction
- 311991 , Perishable Prepared Food
- 311999 , Specialty Food Manufacturing
- 454390 , Other Direct Selling Establishments (gifting/boxes)
- 812990 , Event Support Services
UNSPSC
- 90101600 , Catering services
- 90101601 , Catering services for public functions
- 90101602 , Catering services for private functions
- 90101700 , Food and beverage service at events
- 90101800 , Event planning and management services
- 50192101 , Prepared appetizers or finger foods
- 60141100 , Gift baskets and related supplies
- 60141102 , Gift sets
Certifications
The supplied capability statement lists SafeServe Certified; licensing with Los Angeles and Pasadena Health & Business Departments; certified MBE, WBE, CBE, and SB; and WOSB and ACDBE certifications in process.
Contact
teo@stemsca.com
1009 El Centro Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
www.stemsca.com