About Us | Rice & Shine — Pan-Asian Catering in Los Angeles

Pan-Asian catering and meal prep,
rooted in Central Los Angeles.

Our Mission

To bring people together through bold, fresh, and authentic Pan-Asian flavors — cooked with care, served with warmth, and tailored to every event.

We started Rice & Shine because home-cooked Pan-Asian food is missing from catering and meal prep services — and that's a huge miss. These cuisines bring incredible variety, fresh vegetables, and dishes that are light and easy on your body. But beyond the food, we felt something deeper was missing: the sense of community that comes from sharing a real meal.

That's why we cook.

Cooking Philosophy

Six ideas guide everything we cook.

Authenticity

We follow traditional recipes and use ingredients the way they were meant to be used.

Community & Local

We're rooted in Central LA, cooking fresh food for the community around us.

Simplicity

Home cooking that's easy to digest and sustainable on a daily basis.

Honesty

Everyone should know where their food comes from, where it's made, and who makes it.

Inclusivity

Dietary restrictions aren't special requests, but a compromise we make to each other.

Freshness

Every dish is made to order with love. No reheat.

Trang and Sotida

Meet Trang & Sotida

Rice & Shine was born from our passion for cooking and a desire to create memorable experiences. After countless hours of perfecting our skills (and many rounds of Overcooked!), we took on the challenge of real-world catering.

Together, we celebrate diverse culinary traditions, ready to create a multicultural menu tailored for your event. With Sotida's expertise in Southern Thai cuisine and Trang's specialization in Northern Vietnamese dishes, we bring authentic flavors and passionate cooking to every gathering.