Thai Catering for Parties & Celebrations in Union Square, MA
Bringing Real Thai Flavor to Your Union Square Celebration
Union Square is one of the most socially alive corners of Greater Boston — a dense, walkable neighborhood packed with house parties, birthday dinners, graduation gatherings, and weekend celebrations happening in apartments, community halls, and rented event spaces. When you want food that actually matches the energy of the occasion, KaO | Thai & Asian Flavors caters directly to Union Square from our kitchen at 125 Essex Street in Lawrence, MA — roughly a 30-minute drive away.
We are not a Union Square restaurant, but we are a Union Square catering option — and there's a real difference between ordering a few dishes for delivery and having a full Thai spread ready for 20 guests the moment your party kicks off.
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What Works Best for a Crowd
Union Square parties tend to run the gamut: a tight birthday dinner for 12 in a third-floor apartment, a graduation cookout for 40 in a backyard on Prospect Street, a late-afternoon celebration in a rented space near Bow Market. Our menu scales well across all of these.
For family-style service — where dishes go in the center of the table and guests help themselves — we recommend building around:
- Pad Thai – universally crowd-pleasing, holds well in large trays
- General KaO Chicken – a house favorite that disappears fast at parties
- Kao Fried Rice or Thai Fried Rice – great as a base that stretches portions
- Drunken Noodle 🌶️🌶️ – for guests who want heat; label it clearly
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice 🌶️🌶️ – another bold option for spice lovers
- LoMein – a reliable crowd-pleaser for mixed-preference groups
- Crab Rangoon and Gyoza – ideal as passed starters or snack stations
- Thai Ice Tea – add it in bulk and guests will thank you
For individually packed portions — better when you have a standing-room event, a backyard setup with no shared table, or guests arriving in waves — our Kao platters are the right call. Each guest gets their own, service stays clean, and you don't have to worry about trays sitting out.
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Portions, Planning, and Lead Time
Catering from KaO starts at a minimum of 10 guests. For Union Square gatherings where the guest list can shift late (a birthday where "a few more friends" RSVP the day before), we recommend building your order around your confirmed headcount and rounding up by 10–15%.
Please place your catering order at least 48 hours in advance. For weekend parties — Friday and Saturday evenings are peak celebration time in Union Square — Tuesday or Wednesday is a smart window to lock in your order and avoid any last-minute scramble.
Union Square's parking situation is real: if you're picking up the order yourself, factor in that street parking near your venue may require some coordination. We recommend designating someone to handle the pickup so the host stays free for guests.
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Ready to Book Your Union Square Party Catering?
KaO has the menu, the portions, and the flexibility to make your next Union Square birthday, graduation, or weekend celebration feel effortless.
Call us at [978-923-0065](tel:9789230065) to talk through your event details and get a catering quote — or reach out online to start your order. Give us 48 hours and we'll take care of the food.