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About Essence of the Thymes
Essence of the Thymes is a wedding caterer serving couples across the Seattle area from Port Orchard. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside and Moments. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Catering in Seattle typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Essence of the Thymes
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside | 1.6 mi |
| Moments | 1.9 mi |
| Red Roof Ranch- Port Orchard | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Essence of the Thymes to each venue listed on Lazo.
Seattle weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° | 37° | 39% | 3:55 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 37° | 32% | 4:49 PM | 5:32 PM |
| Mar | 55° | 39° | 34% | 6:34 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 44° | 27% | 7:17 PM | 7:59 PM |
| May | 66° | 49° | 18% | 7:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Jun | 71° | 54° | 12% | 8:20 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Jul | 77° | 58° | 4% | 8:16 PM | 9:02 PM |
| Aug | 77° | 58° | 6% | 7:38 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 54° | 13% | 6:40 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 46° | 25% | 5:38 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 40° | 38% | 3:44 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 36° | 37% | 3:25 PM | 4:18 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Seattle Boeing Field (5.4 mi from Seattle). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Seattle.
Getting to Seattle
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field | 6 mi | 10 min |
| SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 145 mi | 3 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Seattle; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 817 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA
- Where
- Port Orchard · 15 miles west of central Seattle
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Seattle
- One of 172 wedding caterers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (360) 876-9200
- Website
- Visit site
From Essence of the Thymes's website
“Exemplary food and service tailored to your needs. Customized menus for events. Contact us for personalized catering solutions!”essenceofthethymes.com
- Services they list
- Plated dinners, Buffets, Family style, Bar service
- Prices on their site
- From $45 per guest
- Experience
- 14+ years
Read from essenceofthethymes.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Essence of the Thymes before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Port Orchard
- Nearest venue
- Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, 1.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 4 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 12 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Bremerton, Bainbridge Island
Distances are straight-line from Essence of the Thymes; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Seattle.
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