About Us

Special Times Catering was established in 1997 by then owner, Mindy Pritchard. With over 25 years of experience in the catering industry, and with at least 4,000 events catered, Mindy trailblazed her way to becoming one of the top caterers in the Butte, Glenn and Tehama County Area. After becoming a Special Times Catering Bride in 2015, Shandi Sweetin, current owner, began working at Special Times as a floor staff member, and day of coordinator. After six years of hands-on experience, and mentoring from one of the best, Shandi was able to purchase the business and continue carrying out Mindy’s legacy.
Our specialty is providing peace of mind. With our experienced and dedicated team, we handle all the nuances of off-site catering, so you can enjoy your own event as a guest. From first impressions to lasting impressions, our commitment is to make every event a truly exceptional experience!
At Special Times Catering we believe, like any great recipe, creating a remarkable event requires basic ingredients that must be included if you want to produce a masterpiece: Phenomenal food, outstanding service, and extraordinary presentation. It’s a commitment to which we’ve stayed true for over two decades!

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Why We Are Different

We are a full-service catering and events company serving Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Sutter Counties. We help create extraordinary weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events by placing a strong emphasis on personalized customer service. Our approach is simple: We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards because you deserve simply the finest.

Our Team

Special Times Catering is a genuine, family owned and operated small business. We pride ourselves in employees, who are sometimes family members that love their jobs, and truly enjoy making sure that your day is perfect, and extra “Special”.

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