Catering That Doesn’t Require a Separate Menu for Everyone
Anyone who has planned an office lunch knows the real challenge isn’t picking a cuisine — it’s picking one that the whole group can actually eat. Shishkabob Mediterranean’s catering program is built around that problem directly: halal meats for guests who need it, a Vegetarian Plate and Falafel Wrap for anyone skipping meat, and rice- and salad-based trays that work for just about everyone else. Nobody at the table needs a separate order.
Who This Is For
The restaurant’s catering program already serves a real, stated client base: corporate meetings and client lunches for South Bay tech companies including Apple and LinkedIn, plus private family gatherings and birthday parties across Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara. If your office is sitting inside the Duane Ave / Highway 101 tech corridor, or your family event is anywhere in the surrounding South Bay, you’re squarely in the service area.
What’s Actually on the Catering Trays
Catering pulls from the same halal kitchen as the regular menu — nothing is invented specifically for events. Based on the current tray menu, options include:
- Beef & Chicken Tray ($65) — a mix of Kubideh and chicken kabobs, built for mixed-preference groups.
- Kubideh Tray ($65) and Chicken Tray ($55) — single-protein trays for simpler group orders.
- Basmati Rice Tray ($20) and Veggies Kabob Tray ($20) — the base most groups build a full spread around.
- Salad and appetizer trays — Garden Salad Tray ($25), Greek Salad Tray ($30), Hummus Tray ($30), and Kashke Bademjan Tray ($30) round out a buffet-style setup.
For smaller meetings, individually boxed lunches are also available instead of a shared buffet — a better fit for a conference room where guests are eating at their desks.
How Booking Works
The catering process is a simple three-step form on the restaurant’s site: submit your event details (headcount, date, and location — Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, and similar areas are all explicitly served), get menu recommendations tailored to the group size and budget, and confirm delivery. Event types on the form include Family Gathering, Birthday Party, and Corporate Event, so whether it’s a Monday all-hands or a Saturday birthday party, the booking path is the same.
For last-minute office lunches — say, a same-week meeting near Highway 101 — calling the catering line directly at (408) 685-2037 is faster than the web form.
Why Book Direct Instead of Through a Third Party
As with regular orders, catering booked directly through Shishkabob Mediterranean avoids the markup that third-party platforms add to group orders — a meaningful difference once you’re ordering $200–$500+ worth of trays for a team lunch or family event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shishkabob Mediterranean cater outside of Sunnyvale? Yes — the catering program explicitly serves Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara, with private events also mentioned in San Jose.
Is the catering menu halal? Yes, all catering trays use the same halal-certified meats as the in-restaurant menu.
What if some guests are vegetarian? The catering menu includes vegetarian-friendly options like Veggies & Basmati Rice, Falafel Wrap, and the Vegetarian Plate, alongside salad and rice trays.
Can I order individually boxed lunches instead of a shared buffet tray? Yes — individually boxed Kabob Box Lunches are available for corporate meetings where a shared buffet isn’t practical.
How far in advance should I book catering? The site doesn’t publish a specific lead time; for standard events, submit the catering form with your date and headcount as early as possible, and for last-minute office lunches, call (408) 685-2037 directly.
How do I get a quote for my event? Submit the catering request form with your event type, date, headcount, and dietary preferences, or call (408) 685-2037 to speak with the catering team directly.
