Thai Party & Event Catering Serving Boston, MA – KaO Thai & Asian Flavors
Bringing Authentic Thai Flavors to Your Boston Celebration
Boston is a city built around gatherings — from graduation parties in Allston student apartments to birthday dinners in South End lofts, backyard cookouts in Jamaica Plain, and milestone celebrations booked at event spaces in the Seaport. If you're planning a private party or social event anywhere in the Boston area, KaO | Thai & Asian Flavors in nearby Lawrence, MA is ready to cater it with bold, crowd-pleasing Thai and Asian dishes that hold up beautifully at a party.
We're located on Essex Street in Lawrence — roughly 30 miles north of Boston — and we bring the food to your venue. No corporate boardroom required. This is about celebrating with the people you love.
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Food That Works for a Room Full of People
Not every dish travels well or scales gracefully to 20, 40, or 60 guests. After catering dozens of events, we know what works:
- Pad Thai — arguably the most universally loved dish we make; holds heat well and pleases guests who are new to Thai food and regulars alike
- Kao Fried Rice & Thai Fried Rice — easy to portion in large pans, great as a base alongside proteins
- General KaO Chicken — a crowd favorite that disappears fast at parties; order extra
- Drunken Noodle 🌶️🌶️ and Spicy Basil Fried Rice 🌶️🌶️ — for guests who want heat; label these clearly if you're mixing heat levels
- Grilled Chicken Teriyaki — a reliable option that works for picky eaters and kids
- Crab Rangoon and Gyoza — ideal appetizers while guests arrive and mingle
- Thai Iced Tea — a party staple; the color alone is a conversation starter on any table
- Lo Mein and Kao Platters — fill out a spread efficiently and stretch your per-head budget
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Family-Style or Individually Packed?
For house parties and venue events in Boston, family-style large trays are usually the right call — they encourage the communal feel of the evening, reduce per-person cost, and are easier to manage on a buffet table. If your event calls for individually packed meals (think outdoor graduation parties, rooftop venues with limited table space, or ticketed celebrations), we can accommodate that too. Just let us know when you reach out.
A general starting point: plan for 3–4 dishes for groups of 10–20, adding one dish roughly every additional 8–10 guests to keep variety without overwhelming your setup.
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What You Need to Know Before Ordering
Boston event spaces and private venues often have tight delivery windows and specific load-in requirements. Keep this in mind as you plan:
- Minimum: 10 guests
- Lead time: Please place your catering order at least 48 hours in advance — more notice is always better for weekend evenings and holiday weekends when Boston venues book up fast
- No in-house delivery: You or your venue coordinator arranges pickup or coordinates arrival; contact us to confirm logistics
- Phone: 978-923-0065
- Address for pickup: 125 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
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Ready to Plan Your Boston Party?
Whether it's a graduation dinner in Dorchester, a birthday bash in the North End, or a summer celebration in Brookline, KaO has the menu to make it memorable. Reach out early — weekend catering slots fill quickly.
Call us at 978-923-0065 or stop by 125 Essex Street in Lawrence to discuss your event. You can also [order online](#) to get started on your catering request today.