The Best American Wedding Caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

The Best American Wedding Caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

How do we sort results, including Sponsored Ads and personalized results?


22 Wedding Caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

American
Quick responder
Palma Plant-Based Catering 
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Offer

When not out catering private events, you can find Chef Dalan cooking through the open kitchen window at his hip downtown restaurant Rascal's Vegan in Santa Barbara, serving up the most delicious and authentic plant-based Mexican cuisine. Dalan started out in the culinary world, slinging tortas out of his garage to friends and neighbors. His journey has taken him far, now a successful restaurant owner in Santa Barbara, you can still find Chef Dalan volunteering to cook for community non-profits, teaching cooking classes about plant-based nutrition for the youth and elderly, or shopping at the farmer’s market supporting local produce vendors.

Krafted Culture Catering + Events 

3.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Based in Upland, CA, Krafted Culture provides expert culinary services for weddings and special events. Our kitchen crew specializes in global cuisine and plant-based dishes, serving up a fresh alternative to standard catering companies. Contact us by phone or email. We can make your wedding menu one-of-a-kind. Krafted Culture is focused on delivering a highly personalized experience to each couple that they work with. They are excited to collaborate with you and find out more about your unique tastes and vision for your wedding banquet. We work with all budgets.

I photographed a wedding that Krafted Culture catered in the Lake Arrowhead area. Not only was he and his staff so friendly and amazing...the food was EXCELLENT. As a wedding photographer, I eat A LOT of wedding food and let me tell you that this wasn't like the normal dinner every other weekend. The best part of all of this? The dinner was plant based. Everyone raved about it all night (even the die hard meat lovers). I wish they catered all the weddings I photograph!
Wild Irish Rose Photo, 4 years ago
Quick responder
Glad Mouf 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Glad Mouf BBQ – Unforgettable Flavor for Your Special Day At Glad Mouf BBQ, we believe every wedding deserves unforgettable food that brings people together. We specialize in craft barbecue with a gourmet twist, featuring the world’s most tender smoked oxtails, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, juicy smoked chicken, brisket tacos —all paired with our legendary sauces. We offer catering with a choice of station-style service with pre-portioned servings or a buffet. Enjoy a special rate of $50 per person for 100+ guests or $75 per person with a 50-guest minimum. Our customizable menu allows you to create the perfect meal for your wedding vision.

Our experience with Glad Mouf catering was fantastic from start to finish. Amir, the owner, had a fun and detailed communication style that made the planning process easy and enjoyable. His team was incredibly professional, delivering flavorful cuisine that wowed our guests. The menu options were unique and creative, and the pricing was very affordable, providing great value. Most importantly, they were punctual and easy to work with on the day of our wedding, ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could focus on celebrating our special day. We highly recommend Glad Mouf for any couple looking for a catering company that combines quality, creativity, and excellent customer service.
Arrielle, 6 months ago
Quick responder
AnyThyme Catering Co 

5.0

  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

AnyThyme Catering Co. Crafting unforgettable moments—one bite at a time. We’re Jolene and Alyssa—wives, food lovers, and the heart behind AnyThyme Catering. What started as a dream turned into a family-run business built on love, inclusivity, and a deep passion for bringing people together through food. As a proudly women-owned and LGBTQ+ owned company, we believe every celebration should feel personal, warm, and authentically you. From backyard weddings to elegant affairs, we show up with fresh ingredients, creative menus, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s make something beautiful (and delicious) together. 💛

AnyThyme Catering Co. was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their team was fast, friendly, and efficient in their communication, making the planning process a breeze. On the day of the event, their hard work and attention to detail really shone through - the food was amazing and received rave reviews from all of our guests. Jolene in particular went above and beyond, helping to set up the tables and relieving a lot of the stress that can come with wedding planning. We give AnyThyme Catering our highest 5-star recommendation without hesitation.
Janessa R., 10 days ago
TrendlineTrending
Wired Wally 

5.0

  • Starts at $5
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Wired Wally is a catering and beverage company that specializes in providing unique and client specific meals and specialty lattes, mocktails and other drinks. We love to create menus specific to your theme. We can also provide you with vendor contacts for decor, valet, venues and more! We have been feeding the bellies of celebrities like Julia Roberts, Tori Spelling, Harry Styles and more for 10+ years. Our event sizes range from 10 guests to 4000+.

I ordered their coffee and latte service for my baby shower. They created an adorable specialty latte in our colors and it tasted great. Raquel is super nice to deal with and I would recommend them.
Alys H., 2 months ago
Quick responder
homegrown kitchen 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

We offer full-scale event production and catering services in Southern California region. We aim to use local ingredients to highlight regional cuisines from around the world. We handle parties for families of 10, small weddings, up to large scale corporate events for 400 guests.

Homegrown Kitchen really knocked our party hors d’oeuvres & dinner out of the park! She took the time to understand our tastes and provided selection of tasty options to choose between. The actual day of-guests and family RAVED about how delicious the food was from start to finish, and the potions were more than generous. Be sure to verify needs for plating/dinnerware and any kitchen requirements per your venue. Highly Recommend Homegrown Kitchen!
Ellen and R., 2 years ago
Quick responder
Martino'S Catering 
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Martino's Catering is a female-led & family-owned business sprouted from the love of home-cooked meals that have brought and continue to bring families together for memorable gatherings. We are a full-service Caterer serving the beautiful areas surrounding Santa Barbara, Ventura, & Los Angeles specializing in weddings, corporate events, galas, holiday parties, Bat Mitzvahs, and much more. We will bring with us our innate sense of sophistication & elegance. With fundamentals in traditional Italian & Mexican cooking, we customize every menu for each occasion & ensure that you receive the finest service

Quick responder
Americano 

5.0

  • Starts at $90
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Americano 🇮🇹 is a Best of Zola 2025 and Mercury News 'Bay Area Best', family-run catering service bringing authentic Italian heritage to your wedding. We use fresh ingredients from our family farm, growing 100% organic veggies with care. From our famous sauces to seasonal offerings, every dish is crafted with love. We make your guests feel like part of our famiglia with comforting classics, elegant entrées, and family-style platters. Let us create an unforgettable feast filled with warmth, joy, and tradition.

Awarded Best of Zola
Americano catered our wedding, and we couldn't have been more impressed! From start to finish, they delivered an unforgettable dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious—our guests are still raving about the Chicken Marsala and garlic bread! The team was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Their attention to detail and use of fresh, high-quality ingredients really stood out. If you're looking for top-notch catering with authentic Italian flavors, Americano is the way to go. Highly recommend!
Beni, 10 months ago
Quick responder
Chef John's Events & Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Chef John's Events & Catering serves weddings throughout the Phoenix area and beyond. Led by Chef Jeannette, this team has created cuisines of all kinds for celebrations both intimate and grand. Our creativity is constrained only by the availability of fresh and seasonal ingredients, which help us craft the most delicious dishes possible. Chef John's Events & Catering is inspired by culinary traditions all over the world. For your wedding, we invite you to choose one global cuisine, or your favorite dishes from several. Whichever you decide upon, we will wow you and your guests with mouth-watering flavors and beautiful presentations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Chef Jeannette of Chef John's Catering is great to work with and can customize a menu to satisfy any taste. Her food is fresh made - never frozen, boxed or reheated. If you want Italian - she can do it, if you want authentic German - she can do it. Whether you need a casual style taco buffet or a forma sit down dinner Chef John's can handle it. Chef John's is as comfortable doing an intimate in-home dinner for 2 as a casual buffet for 4,000 of your closest friends! From beautiful charcuterie displays to yummy desserts Chef John's provides excellent service and quality for a reasonable cost.
Canto Event Management, 2 years ago
GemHidden gem
Ala Mode Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Welcome to A La Mode Catering! We’re thrilled to tell you more about us. At A La Mode Catering, we are passionate about creating unforgettable culinary experiences. With years of experience in the industry, we have perfected the art of catering for all types of events, big or small. Our team of talented chefs and dedicated staff work tirelessly to deliver exceptional service and delicious food that will leave your guests raving. From corporate events to weddings, birthdays, and everything in between, we have the expertise to cater to your specific needs and exceed your expectations.

Ala Mode Catering was a fantastic choice for our wedding catering. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent - they were always very prompt in responding to our questions and providing updates throughout the planning process. The team at Ala Mode was friendly and personable, but also had an excellent eye for detail. They walked us through the entire catering process, helping us plan a delicious menu that fit our vision for the day. On the day of the wedding, they executed our event flawlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests raved about it. Thank you Ala Mode for making our wedding day so memorable - I can't thank you enough!
Maria, 7 months ago
Quick responder
The Lime Truck 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

The Lime Truck specializes in elevated, fresh, and fun Mexican-inspired California cuisine that's guaranteed to make your special day unforgettable! Our award-winning, ethically-sourced menu is built to satisfy and accommodate all of your guests, regardless of their dietary needs. We get that planning a wedding is a lot of work, so we’re here to make it as easy, as exciting, and as awesome as possible!

We loved having our wedding afterparty guest fed by the Lime Truck!! They were so fast and the tacos were amazing! In the planning process, they responded to our emails really quickly and made the process very simple.
Jacquelyn Lee G., 2 years ago
Quick responder
Charcu To You Catering & Event Planning 
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Elegant rustic grazing is a new and beautiful way to engage your guests with each other and bring love and family together. Grazing through the elegant and styled charcuterie grazing tables or the rustic styled buffet grazing tables together makes everyone feel comfortable and connected. I provide customized grazing for all stages of your exciting time, from engagement parties, photo shoot sessions, rehearsals, to day of brunch/lunch, appetizers and a gorgeous styled and layered buffet dinner after the ceremony.

Mangia and Enjoy! 
  • Starts at $25,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Chef Sarah Chianese is an accomplished, award-winning chef & Wedding Industry Professional creating unique & memorable boutique wedding experiences for over a decade. She & her exceptional team at Mangia and Enjoy! provide the most flavorful, heart-warming, healthy and beautifully presented meals for you & your loved ones using local, organic & seasonal ingredients in a creative way - your experience, your palette's pleasure, and alway made with love! Local, organic, seasonal, farm fresh and full of Flavor! Mangia and Enjoy! has been featured in: Bridal Guide, Wedding Chicks, She Finds, Catersource, Dances With Her & more. WIPA, ICA & NACE.

Slate Catering 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Starts at $36

As the premier grazing style catering company of California’s central coast, Slate continues to lead the community in styling grazing tables and charcuterie platters as well as al fresco dining and craft cocktails. Since 2017, It’s been our privilege to add our touch to your weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, beach picnics, wine tasting platters, and everything in between.

I have hired Slate Catering for multiple events, from Charcuterie cone drop offs, full blown overflowing charcuterie stations, to full events over 100ppl with the best bougie tacos in town! The Slate catering Team is professional, creative, easy to communicate with, always has delicious food that has a beautiful thoughtful presentation, They are my go-to for all my event needs, no matter how big or small. My brides love their setup for getting ready nibbles on the day of the wedding, and equally love them for rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, and weddings! They have even come aboard with us on sailing charters. They are an amazing company and you will be in fantastic hands with them!
Onyx + Redwood, 3 years ago
Pierre's Catering by L.A. Roots 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Pierre’s Catering is a top-rated, full-service catering company based in Los Angeles, serving Southern California—from Santa Barbara and Ventura to Pasadena and the heart of L.A. We specialize in wedding catering, corporate events, private parties, and upscale drop-off service. From elegant plated dinners to BBQs, vegan and vegetarian menus, our team brings decades of experience to make your event unforgettable. Trusted across Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Santa Monica, Culver City, and more, we’re fully licensed and insured. 👉 Contact us today to book your next catered event or tasting.

Pierre did more than just catering for us! He offered advice on how to make the day run smoothly, room setup, amazing rental pieces like a ladder ice cream/cookie bar, and more! He was a lot of fun to work with and very professional. And the food was AMAZING! All of our guests raved about how wonderful it was and how amazed they were that he could cook salmon and meat that perfectly for so many people! Pierre helped to make our day delicious and unforgettable!
Michelle & M., 5 years ago
GemHidden gem
GourMel Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

GourMel Catering has earned a steady and loyal following of corporate and private clients, integrating a fine dining experience with a one-of-a-kind nature that is unique to each special event. Intriguing menus with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, kind, professional service and creative presentations make GourMel an excellent choice for your wedding needs. We'll make your event memorable for all of the right reasons. Each affair begins with a consultation wherein food and wine are paired, décor and presentation are attended to and rentals are ordered.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a blast working with Mel! She communicated perfectly and responded to our millions of questions within a few minutes. We expressed our concerns with our group having multiple food allergies and Mel was able to accommodate them all. We had espresso balsamic beef tenderloin, miso caramel scallops, garlic green beans, sesame noodles to die for - absolutely wow, vegan bbq seitan brisket, sautéed veggies, vegan and traditional charcuterie boards, strawberry goat cheese crostini, custom breads and cranberry brie in phyllo cups. All the food was amazing! The staff that was tending to us for the night were great. Our two bartenders were amazing. Loads of energy, great stories and really were life of the party. Shout out to everyone at GourMel that was able to make this wedding night possible.
Chris and K., 2 years ago
TrendlineTrending
Tuck-ins 

5.0

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Tuck-ins are a roastable, Inside-Out S’more on a stick, each containing a crunchy handmade graham cracker, covered in decadent chocolate, all inside a fluffy marshmallow! Tuck-ins® are available in Classic, Cookies & Cream, and Peanut Butter! Tuck-ins can be given out as favors with guests roasting them at home over a gas or electric stove. You can even have your own roasting station at your event with TerraFlame Fire Bowls available through Tuck-ins!

Awarded Best of Zola
We ordered Tuck Ins to put in our wedding guest gift bags at the hotel. Tuck Ins was easy to work with, delivered in a timely manner, and all of our guests loved having something delicious and made by a local Philly company. If we were to get married again, I think we would include Tuck Ins at the dessert table and let the guests roast them at the reception. Would highly recommend!
Caroline, 4 years ago

Location flexible? Discover caterers near Santa Barbara, CA