Specialty Coffee Catering in Nashville & the East Bay — 8th & Roast

In short: We cater offices, parties, and events across the East Bay with taco bars, burrito spreads, build-your-own bowls, and family-style platters. Call (615) 219-4641 with your headcount, date, and pickup or delivery details for a quote.

Why Customers Choose Us for Catering

Mexican food is one of the easiest cuisines to scale up for a group — almost everyone eats it, it works for kids and adults, it’s easy to make vegetarian-friendly, and it travels well in trays. We take advantage of that. Whether it is a 12-person team lunch or a 100- person birthday party, we can build a menu that hits the right balance of protein, sides, sauces, and tortillas without anyone leaving hungry.

Because we cook the food fresh out of our Sun Valley Mall kitchen the same day, the quality you taste in the food court is exactly what shows up at your event. The proteins are seasoned and grilled the morning of. The salsas are blended that day. The rice and beans go into the trays hot.

Catering Formats

• Coffee Service — Freshly brewed coffee in travelers, with cream, sugar, and cups.
• Pastry & Breakfast Platters — Assortments of freshly baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and quiche.
• Boxed Lunches — Individually packaged meals with sandwiches, salads, and sides.
• Family-style platters — proteins, rice, beans, salsas, and tortillas in trays.
• Individually Packaged Meals — labeled per person; works well for meetings and conferences.
• Quesadilla & nacho add-ons — easy hot snack tray for casual events.

What affects catering pricing

Catering cost depends on a few factors:

• Number of people. Per-person pricing typically gets more efficient as the group grows.
• Number of proteins. One-protein orders are the most affordable; two or three add variety at a small upcharge.
• Number of sides. Rice, beans, chips, and salsa are standard; guacamole, queso, and corn add-ons are extras.
• Tortillas, chips, and salsas. Typically included; specialty additions like elote-style corn cups are extras.
• Format. Individually Packaged Meals require more packaging than family-style trays.
• Pickup vs. delivery. Pickup is included; delivery depends on distance and order size.

We will quote you a clear total over the phone — no surprise fees at pickup. If you are comparing quotes, ask each caterer for a per-person “all-in” number including sides, tortillas, salsas, and packaging. That is the apples-to-apples comparison.

How to book catering

1. Call (615) 219-4641 at least 48–72 hours in advance.
2. Tell us headcount, dietary needs, preferred proteins, and pickup or delivery.
3. We confirm the menu and total.
4. Pick up at Sun Valley Mall on the day of the event, or arrange delivery if available.

For larger events (50+ people), we recommend a week of notice when possible. That gives us time to scale up the prep without compressing service for our walk-up customers. We can almost always accommodate shorter notice for smaller groups — just call and ask.

Catering hiring guide — what to ask any Mexican caterer

1. Are the proteins cooked the same day, or pre-cooked and reheated? Same-day is better.
2. Are salsas made in-house? If they come from a tub, the flavor will show it.
3. Can the menu be made vegetarian-friendly? A good caterer can adapt easily.
4. How is the food packaged for transport? Hot trays, foil wraps, and labeled boxes all matter.
5. What is the per-person all-in price? Including sides, sauces, tortillas, and packaging.
6. What happens if headcount changes? Reasonable lead time for changes is normal.

Common events we cater

• Office lunches and team meetings.
• Birthday parties and family celebrations.
• Quinceañeras and graduation parties.
• Sports team meals and end-of-season parties.
• Conference and training-day lunches.
• Holiday gatherings and casual office happy hours.

Service area for catering

Nashville, Midtown, 8th Avenue South, Midtown, Nashville, Midtown, 8th Avenue South, Midtown, and surrounding East Bay cities. Delivery availability depends on order size and distance — we’ll be honest about what works on the call.

Direct answers

• How far in advance should I book? 48–72 hours minimum; a week+ for 50+ people.
• Do you deliver? Sometimes — depends on size and distance. Call to confirm.
• Smallest catering order? Roughly 10 people, but call us — small group orders can also be done off the regular menu.
• Can you do vegetarian? Yes — bean and rice builds, cheese quesadillas, taco salads, and veggie-forward bowls.
• Do you take same-day catering? For smaller orders, often yes. Call early in the day.

Sample catering menus

These are starting points — every order is built to your headcount and preferences, but the structures below give you a sense of what a finished catering order looks like.

Office lunch (12–25 people)

• Two proteins (typically al pastor and pollo)
• Rice and beans
• Fresh tortillas, pico de gallo, salsa verde, salsa roja, lime
• Chips and salsa
• Boxed individual or build-your-own

Birthday party (40–60 people)

• Three proteins (al pastor, carnitas, carne asada)
• Rice, beans, roasted corn
• Tortillas, full salsa bar, guacamole, sour cream
• Chips and salsa
• Family-style trays for build-your-own tacos and burritos

Large gathering (80–120 people)

• Three to four proteins including a vegetarian option
• Rice, beans, roasted corn, optional elote-style cups
• Tortillas, full salsa bar, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, pico
• Chips and salsa, family-size guacamole
• Family-style taco bar setup, optional dessert tray

How catering day works on our end

On the morning of your event, our team starts the catering prep early so the proteins, rice, beans, salsas, and toppings are at peak freshness right at pickup time. Trays are sealed and labeled with your name and pickup time. We hold them hot until you arrive. If delivery was arranged, we coordinate the drop-off window with you the day before so there are no surprises on the day of.

Catering for dietary-mix groups

Most groups have a mix of meat eaters, vegetarians, spice-tolerant folks, and people who prefer mild. We design catering menus around that reality. A typical office order might include two proteins plus a vegetarian beans-and-cheese option, mild and medium salsas on the side, and a small batch of guacamole — that combination keeps almost everyone happy.

Catering tips from the kitchen

• Plan ~1.5 servings per adult for build-your-own taco bars — people circle back.
• Always include a vegetarian option even if you only expect one or two vegetarians; it gets eaten by everyone.
• Order salsas on the side at varied heat levels so kids and adults are both happy.
• Tortillas keep best wrapped in foil — we send them that way to keep them warm in transit.
• Add chips and salsa for any event longer than 90 minutes; it gives guests something to start on.

Local pickup logistics

For pickup at Sun Valley Mall, plan an extra 10 minutes for parking and walking out through the food court entrance with the trays. We can stage the order at the counter and help carry to the curb if you let us know on the phone. Have your contact phone available in case we need to reach you.