Built by a Chef. Designed for Teams.
Boto Catering brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to recurring breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for teams, residences, retreats, and private events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Good Food. Dependable Service.
We create rotating menus, prepare everything in our professional kitchen, transport it safely, and provide the staff needed to finish, serve, and leave your space tidy.
The Story Behind Boto
Boto Catering was founded by Chef Lucas Freire after more than 20 years of working in professional kitchens and feeding communities. During that time, he saw the same challenge repeatedly: teams wanted fresh, varied meals, but office and residential kitchens were rarely designed for high-demand cooking.
Boto was created around a better model. We plan menus around each client, prepare the meals in our professional kitchen, transport everything safely, and send a chef or support team to finish, serve, and clean the areas we use. The result is more menu variety, dependable timing, thoughtful dietary accommodations, and less stress for the people we serve.
Our Mission
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to make dependable, chef-prepared meals easy for teams, residences, retreats, and private gatherings. We create fresh, varied menus around each client’s schedule, preferences, and dietary needs.
By preparing meals in our professional kitchen and carefully managing transportation, service, and cleanup, we provide greater menu variety, reliable timing, and less strain on our clients’ kitchens. From recurring breakfast, lunch, and dinner to special events, our goal is simple: serve thoughtful food, take care of the details, and help people feel well fed and welcomed.
Meet the People Behind Boto
Boto combines culinary experience with strong business operations. Chef Lucas Freire and Julio Otaviano bring more than 40 years of combined hospitality experience, balancing food, service, logistics, finance, and team leadership.
Lucas Freire
Founder & Executive Chef
With more than 20 years of culinary experience, Lucas Freire founded Boto to create a more dependable and thoughtful way of feeding teams and communities. He leads Boto’s culinary direction, menu development, kitchen operations, and service standards. His approach combines fresh ingredients, globally inspired menus, dietary flexibility, and the belief that good food helps people feel connected, energized, and cared for.
Julio Otaviano
Co-Owner & Director of Finance and Operations
With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Julio Otaviano leads Boto’s finance and operations. His expertise in financial management, logistics, staffing, and professional relationships helps the company grow responsibly and operate efficiently. Working behind the scenes, Julio provides the structure and support that keep Boto’s team, clients, and partners moving forward.
Breno Batista
Events Coordinator
With 12 years of experience in event coordination, Breno Batista brings energy, charisma, and confident leadership to every Boto event. A natural problem solver and clear communicator, he coordinates logistics, staff, timelines, vendors, and operational partners to keep every detail moving smoothly. His strong industry relationships and hands-on understanding of event operations help Boto deliver organized, welcoming, and memorable experiences from setup through final service.
Let's Create Unforgettable Moments Together
Ready to elevate your next event with a personal touch? Reach out to Boto Catering and let us craft a culinary experience that resonates with your vision. Our team is eager to bring your ideas to life with exceptional food, thoughtfully served. Connect with us today to start planning your memorable gathering.