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Arizona Inspirations Catering

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LAST UPDATED: May 6th, 2024

Arizona Inspirations Catering (AZ Inspirations Catering) is Arizona’s top-rated catering company, offering full-service catering, party rentals, and event planning. Since 2003, the company has been offering wedding catering and other event catering services with customized menus that can be tailored to any budget.

The owner of AZ Inspirations Catering is Chef Nikolas Monts de Oca (Chef Niko), a graduate of The Scottsdale Culinary Institute where he trained in classic French cuisine. In 1999, Chef Niko founded Global Infusion Corp., the parent company of AZ Inspirations Catering. True to Global Infusion Corp,’s name, Chef Niko seeks to infuse his recipes with flavors and ingredients from around the world; he is known for designing unique and creative menus while meeting the demands of the catering industry.

Beyond catering, AZ Inspirations Catering offers event rentals, including linens, tables, chairs, tableware, and more.

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The Good

  • Variety of Menus
  • Top-Rated Wedding Catering
  • Additional Event Rentals

Variety of Menus

AZ Inspirations Catering offers a wide variety of menus to meet a wide range of event needs. The company offers the following menus:

  • Butler Passed Appetizer — A large assortment of appetizers, featuring a range of world flavors. Pick and choose the appetizers you’d like; minimum 100 pieces per selection. Appetizer pricing and availability is subject to change without notice.
  • Breakfast Menu — Breakfast buffet options with a 25 person minimum. Breakfast stations available with purchase of breakfast buffet.
  • Barbecue Menu — Three “Feast” options with varying inclusions (all packages include cornbread and butter). Feast options are priced per person with a 25 person minimum. You can customize your menu with a variety of salads, sides, and meats:
    • The Basic — choice of 1 salad, 2 sides, 1 meat selection
    • The Family Feast — choice of 1 salad, 2 sides, 2 meats
    • The Neighborhood Feast — choice of 2 salads, 2 sides, 2 meats
  • Buffet Menu — 4 buffet packages with varying inclusions(all packages include gourmet rolls/sliced bread and butter, and choice of 2 beverages). Buffet packages are priced per person with a 35 person minimum. You can customize your menu with a variety of salads, sides, and entrées: 
    • Light Buffet — choice of 1 salad, 1 side dish, 1 main entrée
    • Premium Buffet — choice of 1 salad, 2 side dishes, 1 main entrée
    • Executive Buffet — choice of 1 salad, 2 side dishes, 2 main entrées
    • Grand Buffet — choice of 2 salads, 3 side dishes, 3 main entrées
  • Cold Menu — An assortment of salads, sandwiches, and flatbread wraps. 10 person minimum per selection and a $250 minimum order required for delivery. Menu includes plates, utensils, and napkins.
  • Beverage Menu — Available to purchase by the gallon (variety of juices) or single serve (canned soda and bottled water). Bar service station available, in addition to a Bloody Mary Bar and Mimosa Station; alcohol is not included. Bar staff are available at an hourly wage ranging from $20–$35. Coffee service is also available.
  • Dessert Menu — A variety of dessert stations available, priced per person with a 50 person minimum. Cake and pie options are available with a 16 slice minimum order per flavor. Gluten-free dessert options are also available.
  • Food Station Add-Ons — A variety of food stations add-ons available, priced per person with a 50 person minimum.
  • Appetizer Stations Menu — A variety of appetizer stations available, priced per person with a 50 person minimum.
  • Plated & Served Menu — A wide variety of plated and served entrées and side dishes (all entrées typically include 1 salad and 2 side dishes). Selections are priced per person with a 35 person minimum.

As seen above, AZ Inspirations Catering offers a customizable catering experience, allowing you to tailor your event’s menu exactly to your needs, preferences, and budget. 

It’s important to note that pricing is available for individual menu selections, but prices don’t reflect sales tax, delivery charges, and gratuity. If you want an estimate of your complete menu, including all your selections, you can call or email the AZ Inspirations Catering team.

Top-Rated Wedding Catering

AZ Inspirations Catering offers top-rated wedding catering in Arizona. You can customize your wedding reception’s menu based on your needs, preferences, and budget. In addition, the AZ Inspirations Catering staff is experienced in providing exceptional customer service and an exceptional dining experience for you and your guests.

AZ Inspirations Catering’s wedding catering services are available in Tempe, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Peoria.

Additional Event Rentals

In addition to top-rated catering services, AZ Inspirations Catering offers additional event rental services, including table linens, tables, chairs, tableware, and more. Thus, AZ Inspirations Catering could be your one-stop, not only for your event’s menu, but for your event furnishings and even some decorations.

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The Bad

  • Limited Service Area

Limited Service Area

AZ Inspirations Catering typically only service the following areas in Arizona:

  • Tempe
  • Paradise Valley
  • Phoenix
  • Scottsdale
  • Gilbert
  • Peoria

While a limited service area isn’t a reflection of a company’s quality, it’s important to note whether or not the company’s services are available in your area. Thus, if you don’t reside in the areas listed above, unfortunately AZ Inspirations Catering’s services may not be available to you.

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The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a catering company in Arizona, Arizona Inspirations Catering could be an excellent choice for your event. The company is owned by Chef Nikolas Monts de Oca (Chef Niko), a graduate of The Scottsdale Culinary Institute where he trained in classic French cuisine. Chef Niko is a favorite caterer in Arizona and offers a wide range of menu selections that feature global flavors and ingredients. 

AZ Inspirations Catering has a variety of menus, each of which contain individually-priced selections that can be customized to your needs and preferences. It’s important to note that menu selection prices don’t include sales tax, delivery charges, and gratuity.

In addition to catering, AZ Inspirations Catering offers event rentals, including tables, chairs, table linens, and tableware.

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