Cha,firo catering & Events
Chef Peggi Cruz Director of Tantalizing flavors Specializing in Vegan, Vegetarian friendly, Puerto Rican Cuisine with Soul!
Meet Your Chef
At Cha’Firo Catering & Events, we bring you the Best Cleveland Puerto Rican Cuisine. We approach every meal with Culinary Excellence, Creativity, and Tantalizing flavors! Our head chef Peggi is a classically trained chef, she focuses on using locally grown food and high-quality ingredients to create delicious meals that will bring meat eater, vegans, and vegetarians back to one table again!
catering@chafiro.com book today! (216) 701-6535
Meal Starters
Empanadas
Fluffy pastry dough packed with a savory filling.
Mushroom & Onion (vg)
(5in) $4 ea. (6in) $5 ea
sauteed mushroom & onions with sofrito in a red sauce.
Cilantro Shrimp
(5in) $5 ea
Shrimp scampi peaces cooked in olive oil, fresh garlic, and cilantro, finished in a lush red sauce
Saucy Chicken
(5in) $4. ea (6in) $5. ea
Tender chunks of chicken breast stewed in a lush red sauce
Savory Beef
(5in) $4. ea (6in) $5. ea
Slow cooked ground chuck with garlic, sofrito and olives
Relleno de Papa/Mashed Potato Balls
Handmade stuffed mashed potato ball deep fried to perfection
Broccoli & Cheddar
$5. ea
Cheesy broccoli & onions with a hint of spice (V)
Traditional Beef
$5. ea
Savory Ground Beef with a hint of spice
Plantains
Fresh Cut Plantains
Tostones / Fried Plantain Chips
$2. per person
Fried until golden brown served w/ Garlic Oil (Vg)
Maduros / Sweet Plantians
$2. per person
Fresh Cut Fried Sweet Plantains
Accommodating 12 - 200 guest
Buy a Full or Half Size Pan of Your Favorite Dishes
ARROZ CON GANDULES
PUERTO RICAN RICE & PEAS
VEGAN
$118
all vegan Puerto Rican yellow rice & peas
Con jamòn
$139
Puerto Rice rice & peas with Ham chunks
Con Camaròn
$169
Puerto Rican rice & peas with Shrimp
Con Pollo
$159
Puerto Rican rice with Chicken
Ensaladas
House Salads
Green Salad
$116
Mixed greens, Cucumber, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, House Raspberry Vin or Ranch
Cha'tato Salad
$129
Original Cruz Family Potato Salad
Codito con Tuna / Jamòn
$129
Puerto Rican Mac Salad
FULL PANS SERVE 35-40 PP / HALF PANS SERVE 20-25 PP
BUY A FULL OR HALF PAN OF YOUR FAVORITE DISHES
VEGAN PROTIEN
MADE WITH FRESH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
POTATO CARROT STEW
$109
CHUNKS OF POTATOES AND CORROTS IN A LUSH RED SAZON SAUCE
PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM STEAK
$149
ROASTED PORTOBELLA STEAK SMOTHERED IN A OINION, GARLIC, PEPPERS IN A RED SAUCE
MEAT PROTEINS
MARINATED PROTEINS WITH SOFRITO AND GARLIC
BAKED SALMON
Market Price
Alaskan Salmon Fillet slow roasted in Lemon Butter
Mamita's Butter Baked Chicken
$48 ~ 24pc
This Chicken is so so Good!
PERNIL / ROASTED PORK SHOULDER
$149
MARINATED FOR 24 HOURS AND SLOW ROASTED
FULL PAND SERVE 35-40 PPL / HALF PANS SERVE 20 - 25 PPL
Meal Selection Bundles
Vegan Puerto Rican $10 per person
Potato & Carrot Stew (vg)
Yukon Gold potatoes and Carrots stewed stewed to perfection with Sofrito in a red lush sauce.
Arroz con Gandules (vg)
Puerto Rican rice & peas with Olives
Green Salad (vg)
Mixed greens, iceberg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, house croutons ( House Raspberry VIn and/or Ranch)
Shrimp Scampi $18 per person
Shrimp scampi tossed in olive oil, fresh garlic, roasted red peppers, and cilantro butter
Arroz con Gandules (vg)
Puerto Rican Rice and Peas with Olives
Green Salad (v)
Mixed greens, iceberg lettuce,spinach, cucumber, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and house made croutons.
House Raspberry vin / Hidden valley ranch
You can add items to any bundle
meal selection bundles
Mamita's Butter Baked Chicken $12 per person
Slow baked leg quarters finished in a butter sauce (2 piece leg & thigh)
Arroz con Gandules (vg)
Puerto Rican Rice and Peas with Olives
Green Salad. (v)
Mixed greens, Iceberg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onion, House croutons
House Raspberry Vin / Hidden Valley Ranch
Pernil / Roasted Pork Shoulder $15 per person
Garlic & Abodo Marinated Pork Shoulder baked low and slow until tender on the inside and crunchy skins cracklen on the outside
Arroz con Gandules (vg)
Puerto Rican Rice and Peas with Olives
Green Salad (v)
Mixed greens, Iceberg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onions, House made croutons, House Raspberry Vin, Hidden Valley Ranch
You can add extra item to any bundle
Meal selection bundleS
Bistec en Cebolla / En Salsa Steak & Onions $16 Per person
Sauteed flipp steaks with onions and garlic. Add red Sauce Optional
Arroz con Gandules (vg)
Puerto Rican Rice and Peas with Olives
Green Salad (V)
Mixed greens, Iceberg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onions, cherry tomatoes, House croutons, House Raspberry Vin, Hidden Valley Ranch
Puerto Rican Rigatoni (V) $14 Per Person
Rigatoni pasta cooked al dente, with house spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and olives
Pearly White Jasmine Rice
Steamed white rice with olive oil and sea salt
Green Salad
Mixed greens, Iceberg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, House maed crouton, House raspberry Vin, Hidden Valley Ranch
ADD GROUND TURKRY OR GROUND BEEF + $3.50 PER PERSON
ADD TO YOUR BUNDLES here
SIDES
EVERY ITEMS IS HOUSE MADE WITH HIGH QUILTY INGREDIENTS
STEWED RED BEANS
Add $2.50 per person
Stewed small red beans with carrots and potatoes
Cha'tato Salad
Add $3.00 per person
Cruz family recipe Puerto Rican Style Potato Salad
Tuna Mac Salad / Coditos
Add $3.00 per person
Puerto Rican Style mac salad with tuna -or- ham with diced peppers, onions and moyo
DESSERTS
Signature Cakes
LEMON RASPBERRY COOKIE CRUNCH CAKE
$72.00
Moist and lemony six layered lemon cake layered with cream, cookies, house raspberry sauce, and fresh whipped cream. 9in Round Cake (8) large pieces
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE
$68.00
6 Layer of super moist chocolate cake, chocolate cream, oreo cookie, and gooey brownie (in Round Cake (8) Large pieces.
Honey Bread
$24.00 (1) Full pan
Toasted french bread drizzled with real butter and honey.
Larger Cakes are available by request
FESTIVALS / POP UP / EVENTS 2026
05/16/2026
WEST SIDE MARKET
8AM
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10AM
1979 W 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44113
Event Details
05/16/2026
WEST SIDE MARKET
COME ENJOY A FREE VEGAN FOOD DEMONSTRATION WITH CHEF PEGGI CRUZ AND LEAVE WITH A COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLE AND RECIPE.
8AM
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10AM
1979 W 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44113
05/17/2026
WEST SIDE MARKET
10AM
-
12AM
1979 W 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44113
Event Details
05/17/2026
WEST SIDE MARKET
COME ENJOY A FREE VEGAN FOOD DEMONSTRATION WITH CHEF PEGGI CRUZ AND LEAVE WITH A COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLE AND RECIPE.
10AM
-
12AM
1979 W 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44113
05/30/2026
VEGAN MARKET @ FAIRFAX MARKET
1pm
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5pm
2190 E 105 CLEVELAND OHIO 44106
Event Details
05/30/2026
VEGAN MARKET @ FAIRFAX MARKET
COME ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE VEGAN CLEVELAND FOOD AT FAIRFAX MARKET WITH FOOD FROM VENDORS ALL OVER CLEVELAND
1pm
-
5pm
2190 E 105 CLEVELAND OHIO 44106
06/13/2026
WEST 35TH STREET SALE
12pm
-
6pm
WEST 35TH STREET BETWEEN CARLYLE AND MEYER CLEVELAND OHIO 44109
Event Details
06/13/2026
WEST 35TH STREET SALE
COME OUT TO OUR FIRST ANUAL STREET SALE ! ENJOY MUSIC, STREET FOODS, SALES ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PLANTS, CUPCAKES, CAR PARTS, GROW BAGS, AND S...
12pm
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6pm
WEST 35TH STREET BETWEEN CARLYLE AND MEYER CLEVELAND OHIO 44109
06/27/2026
Tri - C JAzz Fest
5:45pm
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6:15pm
East 14th Euclid Ave CLEVELAND OHIO 44115
Event Details
06/27/2026
Tri - C JAzz Fest
Join Chef Peggi Cruz fro a Free Demonstration of Puerto Rican Staples; Sofrito & Vegan Arroz con Gandules
5:45pm
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6:15pm
East 14th Euclid Ave CLEVELAND OHIO 44115
More Events
Events / FESTVIALS 2026
FESTIVALS , POP-UP, EVENTS - EXACT DATE AND TIME ARE TBA
06/11/2026
West SIde Market
10:00am
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3:00pm
1979 W 25th Street Cleveland Ohio 44113
Event Details
06/11/2026
West SIde Market
Cha'firo Vegan friendly Puerto Rican Cuisine will be for purchase.
10:00am
-
3:00pm
1979 W 25th Street Cleveland Ohio 44113
08/08/2026
West SIde Market
10:00am
-
3:00pm
1979 W 25th Street Cleveland Ohio 44113
Event Details
08/08/2026
West SIde Market
Cha'firo Vegan friendly Puerto Rican Cuisine will be for purchase.
10:00am
-
3:00pm
1979 W 25th Street Cleveland Ohio 44113
09/12/2026
FRESH FEST
12pm
-
9pm
2881 E 82ND STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44104
Event Details
09/12/2026
FRESH FEST
COME ENJOY AFRICAN AND R&B ROOTS AT OTTER PARK AND FISH FARM. *THIS DATE AND TIME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
12pm
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9pm
2881 E 82ND STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44104
Contact Us
Let's chat about food!
I know you're busy, but let's take some time to talk about what you'd like to see on your table. Everyone's dietary needs and styles are unique, and we take pride in personalizing your menu. Contact us for your consultation today! We look forward to hearing for you.
Cha’Firo Catering & Events
(216) 701-6535 catering&chafiro.com
Hours
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sun | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Available for Holidays, Weddings, Work meetings, Birthdays, Boxed lunches, and more..
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