Thai Catering for Parties & Celebrations in Arlington, MA
Bringing Thai Flavors to Your Arlington Celebration
Arlington is a town that knows how to gather — backyard birthday parties in the neighborhoods off Mass Ave, graduation celebrations packed with family, and weekend get-togethers in condo common rooms or local event halls. When you want food that actually excites a crowd rather than just fills plates, KaO | Thai & Asian Flavors caters parties and celebrations throughout Arlington from our kitchen in Lawrence, MA.
Whether you're hosting 10 guests or 50, we handle the food so you can focus on the people.
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What Makes KaO Work for Arlington Parties
Arlington hosts a mix of young families, longtime residents, and a growing number of people who have traveled widely and expect real flavor — not watered-down takeout. Our menu reflects that. The dishes below are proven crowd-pleasers that hold up well for catering and scale cleanly from a birthday dinner of 12 to a graduation party of 40:
- Pad Thai — the anchor dish; nearly everyone eats it, it travels well, and it looks great served family-style
- General KaO Chicken — sweet, savory, and reliably popular with guests of all ages
- Drunken Noodle 🌶️🌶️ — for the heat-seekers in the group; flag it on your table and watch it disappear
- Thai Fried Rice / Spicy Basil Fried Rice 🌶️🌶️ / Kao Fried Rice — mix and match rice dishes to give guests options
- Crab Rangoon & Gyoza — starters that work as guests arrive and mingle
- Thai Ice Tea — a fan favorite that adds a festive touch to any table
- Kao Platters — shareable formats built for groups, ideal when you want a spread rather than individual portions
- Lo Mein & Grilled Chicken Teriyaki — crowd-safe options for guests who prefer milder flavors
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Family-Style or Individually Packed?
For a birthday dinner in an Arlington home or backyard, family-style is usually the right call — large bowls at the center of the table, guests serve themselves, and the meal feels communal. For graduation parties where guests arrive in waves and eat standing up or in shifts, individually packed portions prevent cold food and make serving much easier. Tell us your setup when you order and we'll recommend the right format.
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Portions and Planning
Our catering minimum is 10 guests. A good rule of thumb for a party: plan one rice or noodle dish per 8–10 guests, at least two protein options, and one or two shareable appetizers like Crab Rangoon or Gyoza to keep energy up while the main spread is being set out.
Arlington is roughly 30–40 minutes from our Lawrence kitchen depending on traffic — we factor that into timing. Please place your order at least 48 hours in advance. Weekend parties especially fill up fast, so the earlier you reach out, the better we can accommodate your timeline.
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Ready to Plan Your Arlington Party?
Call us at 978-923-0065 to talk through your guest count, dish selection, and pickup or delivery logistics. You can also visit our website to start a catering inquiry. Let us know the date, the size of your group, and whether you're thinking family-style or individually packed — we'll take it from there.
KaO | Thai & Asian Flavors 125 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 📞 978-923-0065