Debbie pfisterer
CEODebbie has been in catering since 1997, owning Blue Heron Catering since 2005. She is committed to bringing people together through food. Debbie values the relationships she has with her own team, her customers, and her industry partners. Her mission and responsibility as a green certified business (since 2007) is to practice and teach sustainability while providing honest, soulful food from our local food shed. Debbie believes in the power of community; which has brought many awards and accolades to Blue Heron over the years, including The Best of Oakland Magazine Award in 2025.
Her favorite quote is from Ruth Reichl –
“Pull up a chair, take a taste, join us. Life is so endlessly delicious”.
Anne-Marie Ceralvo
Sales & Event Manager
Sanford Marshall
The Wedding Coach, Sanford Marshall, has been delighting couples and their guests with his signature, stylish approach to weddings and events for over 23 years.
He has built a stellar reputation for creating celebrations that are impeccably executed, beautifully designed, and genuinely fun and engaging for everyone. With a keen eye for detail and a natural sense of flow, Sanford ensures each wedding feels effortless, joyful, and uniquely you.
Sanford’s talents have been showcased at some of the most sought-after venues in Northern California and beyond.
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“Designing your wedding is the greatest privilege and honor that could be bestowed upon us.
It’s a chance to tell your Love Story and create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s get married!”
Gail Howell
AdminBlue Heron
has been creating delicious menus since 1988.
We have a great passion for authenticity in our cooking.
While the sustainable food movement has become a way of life here in the Bay Area, we have always made using our local food shed a priority in our business model. As a Bay Area based company, our commitment to local and responsible food has strong roots in California that are reflected in our menus.
Blue Heron is highly sought after because we work so closely with the people who grow, raise and produce everything we use. It is not unusual to see a chef, event manager, or owner out on the farm or at the market stall.
We believe in great service and build our team around this premise. When we cater your event, who is there is as important as what we serve. Many of our staff members come from some of the finest restaurants and share our commitment to making every event one to be remembered and treating every guest with kindness. Blue Heron firmly believes in the "wow factor" and the magic that lies in the details.
We mean it when we say let us make your culinary dream come true.