East & Beyond Catering

Seven regions of China, cooked fresh for your table.

Authentic regional Chinese catering for homes, offices and weddings across Pierce County and the Northwest. From Sichuan heat to Cantonese dim sum and Silk Road lamb.

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East & Beyond specialties

Our own fusion creations, where Chinese dumpling craft meets Western comfort food.

East Meets West Fusion Dumplings

Hand-folded dumplings filled with melted cheese, sweet sautéed onion and your choice of filling.

Choose your filling

  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Pork
  • Shrimp

Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Kě Lè Jī Chì

Tender wings braised in Coca-Cola and our secret sauce until sticky, glossy and sweet-savory. A favorite home-style dish across China, made the East & Beyond way.

To start

Appetizers & dim sum

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crispy, golden rolls filled with fresh vegetables, served with a light dipping sauce.

Vegetarian

Har Gow

Cantonese shrimp dumplings

Translucent wrappers around sweet, whole shrimp. A dim sum classic.

Siu Mai

Pork & shrimp dumplings

Open-topped dumplings of seasoned pork and shrimp, steamed and juicy.

Cold starters

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Pāi Huáng Guā

Cool cucumbers tossed with garlic, black vinegar and a drizzle of chili oil.

VegetarianGluten-free option

Mouthwatering Chicken

Kǒu Shuǐ Jī

Tender poached chicken bathed in a fragrant, numbing Sichuan chili oil.

Spicy

Soups

Chicken Wonton Soup

Silky wontons in a warm, clear broth with tender chicken and fresh scallions.

Hot & Sour Soup

Suān Là Tāng

Tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and egg ribbons, balanced with black vinegar and white pepper.

Spicy

The regional table

Sichuan

Bold, hot and numbing: dried chilies, chili-bean paste and Sichuan peppercorn.

Mapo Tofu

Má Pó Dòufu

Soft tofu simmered in a bold Sichuan chili-bean sauce.

Spicy

Kung Pao Chicken

Gōng Bǎo Jī Dīng

Diced chicken wok-tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies and a tingle of Sichuan peppercorn.

Spicy

Fish-Fragrant Eggplant

Yú Xiāng Qiézi

Silky eggplant in a sweet, sour and garlicky chili sauce. No fish, despite the name.

SpicyVegetarian

Sichuan Boiled Pork (Shui Zhu Rou Pian)

Shuǐ Zhǔ Ròu Piàn

Silky, tender pork slices poached in a fiery red chili broth, finished with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorn and a pour of sizzling hot oil. Numbing, spicy and deeply aromatic.

Spicy

Dry-Fried Green Beans

Gān Biān Sì Jì Dòu

Blistered green beans with garlic, chili and savory minced pork.

Spicy

Dan Dan Noodles

Dàn Dàn Miàn

Chewy noodles in a spicy sesame-chili sauce, topped with crispy seasoned pork.

Spicy

Cantonese

Clean, delicate cooking from Guangdong that lets fresh ingredients lead.

Char Siu

Most requested

Chinese BBQ Pork

Sweet, smoky and beautifully caramelized.

Ginger Garlic Shrimp

Jiāng Suàn Xiā

Succulent shrimp stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic.

Salt & Pepper Squid

Jiāo Yán Yóu Yú

Lightly fried squid tossed with garlic, chili and scallion.

Soy Sauce Chow Mein

Chǐ Yóu Wáng Chǎo Miàn

Crispy-tender noodles with bean sprouts and scallions in a rich soy glaze.

Three-Cup Chicken

Sān Bēi Jī

Chicken braised in sesame oil, rice wine and soy with whole garlic cloves and fresh basil. (Originally from Jiangxi.)

Hunan

Fiery, smoky and direct, built on fresh chilies rather than numbing pepper.

Red-Braised Pork Belly

Hóng Shāo Ròu

Slow-braised pork belly in a glossy, caramelized soy sauce. Famous as Chairman Mao's favorite dish.

Hunan Farmhouse Pork

Nóng Jiā Xiǎo Chǎo Ròu

Thin-sliced pork stir-fried with fresh green chilies. Bold and smoky.

Spicy

Shanghai & Jiangsu

Gently sweet, soy-braised dishes from the lower Yangtze.

Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Xiǎo Lóng Bāo

Shanghai's famous soup dumplings: delicate pleated wrappers filled with seasoned pork and a burst of rich, hot broth. Served with black vinegar and fresh ginger. (Available for in-home parties only.)

Lion's Head Meatballs

Shī Zi Tóu

Large, tender pork meatballs gently braised with napa cabbage.

Wuxi Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs

Wúxī Pái Gǔ

Sticky, tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Scallion Oil Noodles

Cōng Yóu Bàn Miàn

Simple, fragrant noodles tossed with crispy fried scallions.

Vegetarian

Beijing

Imperial roasts and hearty northern wheat dishes from the capital.

Peking Duck Wraps

Běijīng Kǎo Yā

Crisp-skinned duck with cucumber, scallion and hoisin, rolled in thin pancakes. Available as a carving station for weddings and large events.

Zhájiàngmiàn

Old Beijing Noodles

Hand-cut noodles under a savory fermented bean and pork sauce, served with fresh cucumber.

Silk Road

Cumin, lamb and flatbreads from Xinjiang and Shaanxi in China's northwest.

Cumin Lamb

Zī Rán Yáng Ròu

Tender lamb wok-fried with toasted cumin, chili and onions.

Spicy

Big Plate Chicken

Dà Pán Jī

Spicy chicken and potato stew served over wide, hand-pulled noodles.

Spicy

Ròu Jiā Mó

Chinese “Burger”

Slow-braised, chopped pork in a crisp flatbread. Perfect for business lunches.

Dongbei

Hearty, generous dishes from the cold northeast.

Dì Sān Xiān

Three Treasures of the Earth

Eggplant, potato and green pepper in a savory garlic sauce.

Vegetarian

Guō Bāo Ròu

Crispy Sweet & Sour Pork

Crispy pork in a sweet-tart glaze. The original that inspired sweet-and-sour pork.

Familiar favorites

Orange Chicken with Peppers

Crispy chicken tossed in a bright citrus glaze with colorful peppers. Not too spicy.

Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables

Crisp, fresh vegetables tossed in a light, savory sauce.

VegetarianGluten-free option

Rice

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yángzhōu Chǎo Fàn

The classic Chinese fried rice with egg, shrimp, char siu and peas.

Vegetable Fried Rice with Pineapple

Fragrant wok-fried rice tossed with fresh vegetables and sweet pineapple.

Vegetarian

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Soft, fluffy and fragrant. Perfect with any main dish.

VegetarianGluten-free option

Homemade spicy chili sauce

Our house chili oil, served on the side for guests who enjoy extra heat. Use carefully, but enjoy boldly.

Desserts

Honeyed Silk Apple Fritters

Delicate apple slices in a light, crisp sweet batter, drizzled with warm honey for a silky, golden finish.

Vegetarian

Mango Sago

Hong Kong

Chilled mango with coconut milk, sago pearls and pomelo.

VegetarianGluten-free option

Sesame Balls

Jiān Duī

Crispy, sesame-coated rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste.

Vegetarian

Black Sesame Tang Yuan

Tāng Yuán

Soft glutinous rice dumplings with a warm black sesame filling, in a light ginger syrup.

Vegetarian

How we cater

In-home parties

We cook and serve fresh in your kitchen, so your guests eat straight from the wok.

Catered delivery

Hot, ready-to-serve trays delivered to your event.

Business & wedding functions

Buffets, family-style service and Peking duck carving stations.

Turnkey event coordination

Planning a wedding or business party? We handle every detail from start to finish: tables and setup, decorations, professional servers and full cleanup. You relax and enjoy the celebration with your guests.

Weekly meal programs

Home-style Chinese meals, cooked fresh and delivered each week.

How to order

Every event is different, so every menu is made to order. Four simple steps to your quote:

  1. Choose your dishes

    Pick your favorites from the menu. Craving something you don't see here? Just ask. We're happy to cook dishes off the menu and will do our best to make it for you.

  2. Tell us how many guests

    Give us a guest range so we can plan the right amount of food.

    4–6 guests6–10 guests10–15 guests15–25 guests25–40 guests40–50 guests50+ guests
  3. Pick your service

    Full service: we come to your home or office, cook everything fresh on-site and serve your guests.

    Delivery: hot, ready-to-serve dishes brought right to your door.

  4. Get your custom quote

    Send us your dishes, guest count and service choice, and we'll reply with a personalized price quote.

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