Authentic Latin American Catering 

Fresh Taco Bars, Pupusa Boxes & Hot Fajita Trays Delivered directly to your event.

Intro

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Welcome to Cocineros Catering! We provide fresh, authentic Latin American catering for corporate lunches, private parties, weddings, and community gatherings across Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Hyattsville, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C.

Whether you need drop-off finger food boxes for 10 people or full hot-tray buffets for 150+, our kitchen crafts every dish fresh for your event.

Catering Tray Menu & Pricing 

Wedding & Large Event Planning Notice

Planning a Wedding or Major Celebration?

For weddings, milestone celebrations, and large formal galas, we require menu planning and date reservation at least 6 months prior to your event date. Early booking ensures date availability, allows time for custom menu tastings, and guarantees seamless coordination for your special day.

Working with an Event Planner?

We love collaborating with professional coordinators! If you have a dedicated Wedding Planner, Event Coordinator, or Venue Manager, our catering team is fully prepared to work alongside them to handle timeline scheduling, service setups, and floor logistics so your event runs flawlessly.

Dietary, Logistic & Extras

Dietary & Allergen Notes

• Gluten-Free (GF): Corn tortilla Tacos, Yellow Rice, and Pinto Beans. (Note: Chips, Tostones, and Flautas are fried in shared oil).

• Vegetarian & Dairy Details: Cheese/Spinach Empanadas, Pupusas, Quesadillas, Tostones, and Flautas contain dairy. Pinto Beans are 100% pork-free.

Ordering Logistics

Advance Notice: Please submit catering orders 24 to 48 hours in advance.

Catering Supplies (Available for Purchase): To keep base tray pricing low, single-use supplies are optional add-ons:

Single-Use Plate, Napkin & Utensil Packs

Heavy-Duty Serving Tongs & Spoons

Disposable Chafing Dish Kits with Warming Sternos

Custom Request 

Looking for Something Specific?

While our menu features customer favorites like taco bars, pupusas, and mix fajitas, every event is unique! If there is a particular dish, custom recipe, or specific dietary setup you need that isn't listed, we are happy to accommodate you. Let us know in your inquiry and our kitchen will build a custom menu tailored to your event.

Service radious & Delivery details

Service Boundaries: Delivering catering setups across Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C, and more.

Ordering Lead Time: Catering tray orders require 24 to 48 hours advance notice for preparation.

Fulfillment Options: Pickup available at our East-West Hwy location, or direct drop-off delivery to your venue.

Delivery & Handling Charge (Average $40 per catering order)

To guarantee your meal arrives in optimal condition, our flat delivery fee covers:

• Food Safety & Temperature Control: Transport in commercial-grade Cambro insulated carriers to ensure all hot entrees stay hot and fresh until served.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Full catering delivery insurance coverage during transportation.

• Sanitation Standards: Strict adherence to ServSafe-compliant transport and hygiene protocols.

Tax-Exempt & Non-Profit Catering Policy

We honor tax-exempt status for qualified organizations in accordance with state guidelines. If your organization is exempt from sales tax, please review our accepted categories and submission process below.

Accepted Tax-Exempt Organizations

• Non-Profit & 501(c)(3) Organizations: Religious institutions, charitable foundations, community non-profits, and educational groups.

• Schools & Universities: K-12 public/private schools, PTAs, state colleges, and university departments.

• Government Agencies: Federal, state, and local municipal government entities.

• Volunteer & Veteran Organizations: Recognized local volunteer fire companies, veterans' associations, and emergency service groups.

Submission Requirements

To waive state sales tax on your catering invoice:

1. Provide Documentation: You must send a copy of your valid State Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate (e.g., Maryland Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate or D.C. Certificate of Exemption) to admin@thecocineros.com

2. Timing: Upload or email your certificate before or at the time of placing your inquiry. Tax exemptions cannot be retroactively applied after an invoice is processed and paid.

3. Payment Method: The event might be paid for directly using an official organization account (e.g., organization check, business credit card, or government purchase order matching the certificate name).

How to Order for PGCPS (Prince George's County Public Schools)

If you are a PGCPS staff member, teacher, or administrative employee placing a catering order using school district funds, you can issue a Purchase Order (PO) through the internal procurement system:

1. Find Us on Oracle: Search for our registered legal entity name: M & C Kitchen LLC in the PGCPS Oracle Supplier Database.

2. Request an Official Catering Quote: Fill out our online inquiry form or email us admin@thecocineros.com with your event date, estimated guest count, and selected catering trays. We will send you an itemized quote to attach to your Oracle requisition.

3. Submit Your Requisition: Enter the requisition in Oracle using M & C Kitchen LLC. Once your school administrator approves it and generates an official Purchase Order (PO), forward the PO number to us to lock in your catering delivery date.

4. Tax Exemption: Because PGCPS is an exempt educational entity, no sales tax will be applied to your quote or invoice.

Alcohol Policy

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Policy

Cocineros Catering strictly provides non-alcoholic catering services. We offer house-made traditional beverages—including our fresh Horchata, Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), and Melon drinks—as well as bottled waters, juices and sodas. We do not provide, serve, or handle alcoholic beverages under any circumstances. If your event includes alcohol, you must arrange for a licensed bartending service or venue staff to manage bar service.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: How far in advance do I need to place my catering order?

A: We require 24 to 48 hours advance notice for all catering tray orders. This ensures our kitchen has enough time to source fresh ingredients and prepare your meals to order.

Q: What areas do you deliver catering to?

A: We deliver catering across Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. Pickup is also available at our East-West Highway location.

Q: What is included in the catering delivery fee?

A: Our average delivery fee is $40 per catering order. This charge includes full delivery insurance coverage, strict adherence to ServSafe sanitary protocols, and transport in commercial-grade Cambro insulated carriers to guarantee your food arrives piping hot and ready to serve.

Q: Are serving utensils, plates, and chafing dishes included?

A: To keep our base tray prices as low as possible, single-use supplies are treats as optional add-ons available for purchase. You can easily add single-use plate/napkin/cutlery packs, heavy-duty serving tongs, or disposable chafing dish kits with warming sternos to your inquiry.

Q: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions like Gluten-Free or Vegetarian?

A: Yes! We offer corn tortilla Tacos, Yellow Rice, and Pinto Beans as gluten-free options (note: chips and fried items share oil). We also serve Vegetarian Cheese/Spinach Empanadas, Veggie Enchiladas Verdes, and 100% pork-free Pinto Beans.

Q: What if I want a specific dish or custom menu that isn't on your catering menu?

A: We are happy to work with you! If you have a specific Latin American dish, custom recipe, or unique event setup in mind that isn't listed on our standard menu, simply let us know in your inquiry form and our kitchen team will build a customized package for you.

Q: Do you accept tax exemption for non-profits and government organizations?

A: Yes! We accept valid tax exemption certificates for 501(c)(3) non-profits, schools, government agencies, and religious institutions. Simply attach your state tax exemption certificate in our online inquiry form when requesting your catering quote, and we will remove the sales tax from your invoice.

Q: Is Cocineros an approved catering vendor for Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)?

A: Yes! You can find us registered under our official business name, M & C Kitchen LLC, in the PGCPS Oracle supplier directory to process Purchase Orders for school catered events.

Q: How do PGCPS teachers and staff submit a catering Purchase Order (PO)?

A: Request an itemized catering quote from us first, then create a requisition in Oracle selecting M & C Kitchen LLC. Once your PO is generated, email it to us at least 24–48 hours prior to your event date to confirm delivery.

Q: How far in advance should we book Cocineros for a wedding or large formal event?

A: We recommend booking weddings and large-scale celebrations at least 6 months in advance. This provides adequate time to lock in your date, finalize custom menu selections, and coordinate logistics. If you are working with a wedding planner or event coordinator, our team will work directly with them to manage setup timelines and service details!

Q: Do you provide bar service or serve alcoholic beverages at events?

A: No. Cocineros Catering is a non-alcoholic caterer. We do not supply, deliver, or serve alcoholic drinks. We do, however, provide signature Latin non-alcoholic beverages like our fresh Horchata, Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), and Melon drinks. Clients hosting events with alcohol are welcome to hire a separate, licensed bartending service.