our process
the blackberry soul experience
How do I book Blackberry Soul?
1
tell us about your event
Guest count, location, timing, budget and occasion. Through our Quote Request we will collect the facts around your experience.
This is where we listen deeply and begin to shape a culinary vision that is entirely yours.
2
custom menu design
We recommend the right direction for the event.
We design a menu rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Our menus are custom, created for the occasion, the guests, and the experience you want in the room.
3
bring the menu into focus
Your proposal builds from the first menu direction we share. Together, we fine-tune the details so the menu feels right for the occasion, the guests, and the room.
The featured dishes were chosen from recent Blackberry Soul menus as a glimpse of the flavor, warmth, and creativity we bring to each event.
Featured Dishes
Poached Alaskan Salmon & Caviar
Wild Alaskan salmon, gently poached in a vegetable broth & finished with caviar
Lobster Bites & Grits
Lobster served over creamy yellow polenta grits, finished in a rich white wine and herb sauce, or smoky Creole red sauce
Jerk Chicken
Island-spiced marinated chicken, roasted in herbs, onions and peppers, delivering slow heat and deep flavor.
Vegan Creole Gumbo
A plant-based take on the Creole classic. Packed with okra, vegetables, legumes and bold spices
Vegan Crab Cakes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; crafted with hearts of palm for a delicate, flaky texture. Served with a zesty vegan remoulade for the ultimate coastal-inspired bite.
Some of our favorites
These are classic Blackberry Soul dishes. We provide an array of creative appetizers, brunch items, seasonal menus, plant-forward features, refined comfort food, and chef-created dishes tailored to your event.
Herb Grilled Tri-Tip
Tri-tip, grilled and seasoned with herbs and garlic, sliced thin and drizzled in summer onions and olive oil.
Candied Yams
Fresh yams, seasoned and served in their own syrup.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Old time classic made southern style. Baked with crispy edges.
Homemade Biscuits
Drop biscuits made your way and usually served with a fruit compote. A Blackberry Soul Classic
Plum Cobbler
Our summer favorite. Plums and berries under flaky crust.
Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies
Carrot Cake and Oatmeal in a cookie. Chewy and sure to take your breath away
Menus Designed Around Your Event
Every Blackberry Soul menu is shaped around your guest
count, event style, season, service needs, and the experience you
want your guests to have. Blackberry Soul designs corporate and private event menus across the San Francisco Bay Area, from Oakland to Silicon Valley.
EXECUTIVE DINNERS
& BOARD GALAS
CORPORATE SUMMITS & PRODUCT LAUNCHES
CHARITY GALAS
& FUNDRAISERS
VIP & PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS
Intimate to grand, we design multi-course culinary journeys that elevate your brand and leave your most important guests in genuine awe.
Every detail, from the welcome reception to the final dessert, is curated to reflect the stature of the occasion.
When your company has something significant to announce, the culinary experience should match the moment.
We create food programs that energize your audience, reinforce your brand identity, and turn a corporate event into a celebration.
Your mission deserves a stage that moves people, and great food moves people.
We partner with nonprofits, community investors and foundations to create gala experiences that inspire generosity and reflect the heart of your cause.
Life's greatest milestones deserve a feast to match.
From anniversary dinners to landmark birthday celebrations, we bring Blackberry Soul’s soulful flavor, thoughtful presentation, and culinary point of view to your most cherished occasions.