Nelson's Kitchen

Catering & event food vendor  |  South Bay + surrounding areas

Bacon-wrapped, off the flat-top, wherever you are.

Bacon-wrapped dogs, cooked on site and served hot. Parties, tournaments, shows — we bring the griddle to you.

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Come for the cards,
stay for the dogs Catch us at the next show or tournament.
  • PartiesBirthdays, graduations, backyards
  • TournamentsAll-day service, fast line
  • ShowsCard shows, markets, expos
  • EventsPrivate and corporate, fully handled

Meet the man behind the griddle

Real food. Real flavor. Real people.

Nelson’s Kitchen started from something simple, my love for cooking and bringing people together through good food. It’s really all about creating an experience and seeing someone take that first bite and truly enjoying what I made.

What started with cooking for family and friends grew into something I wanted to take seriously and build into my own business. I had many people always tell me I should create my own recipes and food business because of how good my food always was. I started Nelson’s Kitchen to bring fresh, flavorful, made-with-care food to events throughout the community. From our bacon wrapped hot dogs and other menu items, I take pride in putting quality and effort into everything I serve.

As the owner and cook, I’m hands-on at every event. When you book Nelson’s Kitchen, you’re not just hiring someone to serve food. You’re supporting a small business built on hard work, passion, great service, and a genuine love for feeding people.

This is only the beginning, and I’m excited to continue growing Nelson’s Kitchen one event, one customer, and one great meal at a time.

John Joseph Nelson Owner, Nelson’s Kitchen

Made fresh

Every order goes on the grill when you order it, with ingredients we'd feed our own family.

Made with care

Cooked with passion and served with pride. You'll taste the difference on the first bite.

Made for you

Parties, tournaments, shows or private events — we bring the flavor to your spot and handle the setup.

Catering packages

Pick the package that fits your headcount. Every one includes the griddle, the crew, setup and cleanup — you just tell us where to park.

The Pop-Up

Up to 50 guests

Custom quotefor your headcount
  • Two hours of hot service on site
  • Bacon-wrapped dogs, built to order
  • Grilled peppers and onions
  • Full condiment bar
  • One cook on site
  • Setup, service and cleanup
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Most booked

The House Party

50–100 guests

Custom quotefor your headcount
  • Three hours of hot service on site
  • Everything in The Pop-Up
  • Two cooks, faster line
  • Chips and drinks station
  • Serving table with branded setup
  • Custom menu card for your event
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The Full Spread

100+ guests

Custom quotefor your headcount
  • Everything in The House Party
  • Full event coordination
  • Extended or all-day service
  • Staffing scaled to your headcount
  • Vendor and timeline planning
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Also available: tournaments, shows and markets, corporate lunches, late-night service, and custom menus for bigger builds. Ask in your booking request.

Book a date

Pick your date on the calendar, tell us about the event, and you'll get a written quote back within 24 hours. Crossed-out dates are already spoken for.

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No date picked yet, or still comparing options? Send the details and we'll put numbers to it.

Tell us roughly what you're planning. You'll get a written quote back — no deposit, no pressure, nothing locked in.

  • What we need Your name, email, phone, rough headcount and a ballpark date
  • What you get Per-guest pricing and what's included
  • How long Back to you within 24 hours

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