Thai Catering for Seaport Parties, Birthdays & Celebrations
Real Thai Food, Brought to Your Seaport Celebration
Seaport has become one of Greater Boston's go-to spots for milestone moments — rooftop birthday dinners, graduation gatherings in loft apartments, and weekend parties in the neighborhood's modern event spaces. When you want food that actually excites a crowd instead of blending into the background, KaO | Thai & Asian Flavors caters from our kitchen in Lawrence, MA straight to your Seaport venue.
We require a minimum of 10 guests and ask that you place your order at least 48 hours in advance — giving us time to prep everything fresh and coordinate the hand-off so your evening runs smoothly.
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Family-Style or Individually Packed — You Choose
Seaport parties come in all shapes. A birthday dinner in a private dining room at one of the Innovation District's event venues calls for a different setup than a graduation cookout on a rooftop deck.
Family-style works beautifully when guests are seated and sharing — big bowls of Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle 🌶️🌶️, and Thai Fried Rice land on the table and guests help themselves. It feels festive, it encourages conversation, and it scales easily when your headcount shifts at the last minute.
Individually packed trays suit venues where guests move around — think cocktail-style birthday parties or a graduation open house where people drift in and out. Each person gets their own portion of General KaO Chicken, Grilled Chicken Teriyaki, or Lo Mein without anyone hovering over a shared platter.
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Dishes That Scale Well for a Crowd
Not every menu item travels and scales the same way. Here's what consistently works for larger Seaport parties:
- Pad Thai — the crowd-pleaser; works for guests who've never tried Thai food and fans alike
- Kao Fried Rice & Thai Fried Rice — satisfying, easy to portion, holds well during service
- General KaO Chicken — bold flavor, great as a protein centerpiece alongside rice
- Drunken Noodle 🌶️🌶️ & Spicy Basil Fried Rice 🌶️🌶️ — order these for the spice lovers in your group; label clearly for guests who prefer mild
- Kao Platters — designed for sharing, these make setup simple
- Starters (Crab Rangoon, Gyoza) — perfect for a pre-dinner appetizer spread while guests arrive
- Thai Iced Tea — a natural conversation starter and a hit with guests trying it for the first time
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How Much to Order
For a seated dinner, plan on one to two hearty dishes per every eight to ten guests, plus a rice or noodle base. For a standing or cocktail-style event, a wider variety of smaller quantities keeps the spread interesting. When in doubt, our team can help you map out quantities when you call — we'd rather you have enough than run short mid-party.
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Planning Your Seaport Event
Seaport parking is limited on weekends, so coordinate your catering pickup or drop-off window carefully with your venue. Many Seaport event spaces have loading dock access or designated delivery windows — confirming those details before you finalize your order helps everything go smoothly on the day.
KaO is located at 125 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840, roughly 30–35 minutes north of Seaport depending on traffic. We're a straightforward drive up I-93, and many Seaport hosts send someone to collect the order as part of the party prep.
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Ready to Book?
Call us at 978-923-0065 to talk through your menu and confirm your date — remember, orders need at least 48 hours notice and a minimum of 10 guests. Let's make your Seaport celebration one people talk about.