san diego ORGANIC FARM TO TABLE CATERING + PROVISIONS

Thoughtfully sourced ingredients, handcrafted menus, and small-batch goods — rooted in local farms and slow food traditions.

organic catering

We specialize in creating custom culinary spreads that celebrate the seasons and terroir of Southern California. We craft our menus with intention, sourcing sustainably from local regenerative ranches and organic farms.

WHOLE FOOD INGREDIENTS | PASTURE RAISED MEATS | HERITAGE GRAINS

We focus on regionally inspired flavors that reflect our world travels while celebrating the bounty of California grown produce. We believe in building personal relationships- with our farmers, our purveyors and most importantly, with our clients. Chefs Carli and Raya will be present at every event and look forward to speaking with you on the phone, through email and in person.

Please give us a call or text, we would LOVE to chat about your next special event.

CALL OR TEXT: (619)608-1088 EMAIL: chef@thetinydeli.com

EXPLORE OUR MENUS

Thank you so, so much for cooking *the most INCREDIBLE food* for us for two days! I cannot even begin to tell you how many compliments we received about your food, your sourcing, the presentation, the list goes on. I was truly blown away that you sourced from the farms that were a part of the events, that added so much to the Conference, thank you!

-Dr. Lexie
I have used The Tiny Deli for events and drop off catering for years! Carli and Raya always cook to impress. Food is always made with clean ingredients. Their food is layered with amazing flavor and the spread always looks incredible, they never disappoint! Now they have created an awesome pancake mix that I absolutely love. These girls are the real deal :)

-Allison M.
Truly, that was some of the most delicious beef I’ve ever had—thank you for sharing such nourishing and flavorful dishes

-Lily M.

heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella

A buffet table with various dishes including salads, grilled meats, and desserts, with people serving themselves food in a restaurant or event space.

baja chop salad with cilantro vinaigrette

People serving themselves food from a buffet table with various dishes at a gathering.

Woman with a wide-brimmed hat serving food at an outdoor catered event, with various bowls of chili, bread, and salad on the table.

Close-up of a charcuterie board with various cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits, and a jar of honey, set on a rustic wooden table with a wooden box and greenery in the background.

Close-up of four small square pieces of frittata with cheese and herbs on a wooden platter, each topped with a toothpick.

A spread of drinks and desserts on a wooden table, including four bottles of colorful juice or tea, multiple small cups of a creamy dessert garnished with almonds and chocolate shavings, and a tray of cupcakes topped with white frosting and chopped p

how you can work with us

CORPORATE LUNCHES + RETREATS

We have firsthand experience of the transformational difference providing whole ingredient, fresh food does for a company’s work ethic, morale and productivity. We truly feel the investment in healthy, organic and seasonal lunches will drastically improve any company culture. We are available for onsite service and drop off corporate catering, as well as special team building events and dinners.
DROP OFF CATERING + GRAZING TABLES

Farm-to-table menus for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and community events. Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest, such as sharing a beautiful grazing table with friends and loved ones. We love helping you take back your precious time by providing beautiful, seasonal meals to nourish you.
ORGANIC FARM TO TABLE PROVISIONS

Small-batch pancake mix, seasonal fridge and pantry staples made with organic ingredients. Our take home deli provisions are prepared fresh daily and available for local pickup and delivery. From house-made trays of lasagna to fresh baked cobblers and loaded harvest salads, everything is scratch made in small batches.

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Our Story

Rooted in Slow Food & Local Farms

We are chefs Carli & Raya, located in the heart of San Diego. As health conscious chefs, our journey with food continues to motivate us to work with organic, high quality products that support local farmers and ranchers. Over our 15+ year careers, we’ve had the opportunity to travel and cook across the world, living in Thailand, Portugal and Mexico while training in Italy, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, and throughout the United States. Each place gifting us unique skills and new perspectives of the culinary world. Professionally, we have held positions in multiple Southern California restaurants as executive chef and pastry chef, respectively. Our restaurant work has earned recognitions from the Michelin Bib Gourmand as well as LA Times Top 100 Restaurants List. International experiences have included tenures at Michelin Star restaurants in Copenhagen and Lisbon.

In 2020, we opened The Tiny Deli on a six acre homestead in Dripping Springs, Texas- a small rural town on the outskirts of Austin. Coming home to California in 2025 has allowed us to build our dream business, providing small batch products, fresh milled flours and organic catering to our local community. With intention and gratitude, we look forward to bringing our global farm to table spread to your next event.

Buen provecho!

Chefs Carli & Raya

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