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13 Wedding Caterers in Ventura, CA

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My House Events

4.9

Starts at $840
Serves Ventura, CA

Welcome to My House Events, a mission-centered catering company serving Los Angeles, New Orleans, and beyond. We partner with BIPOC, Women, and LGBTQ+ chefs and event professionals to create extraordinary events that go beyond traditional catering. From food trucks to lavish multi-course dinners, our diverse menus are tailored to your tastes, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. At My House Events, we take pride in curating events that exceed expectations while cultivating lasting relationships with our valued clients.

“Since our venue did not have a preferred vendor list or a built-in catering team, we were given maximum flexibility (which is also intimidating, as the choice and freedom can be a bit overwhelming). To help narrow things down, our planner prompted us to choose a single type of cuisine that we like, and work from there. We both love New Orleans / Cajun cuisine, so enter My House. From their first proposal, we were all in. It featured childhood favorites like fried catfish, and out-of-the-ordinary passed appetizers like mini chicken & waffles. Our first calls with them were relaxed, collaborative and informative. Our first tasting, while kinda pricey (isn't everything?), went really well - and gave us a chance to provide more feedback and tweaks, which were promptly applied to later estimates and menus. As our planning evolved, it was a little tough to try to keep the budget in check, and it meant making some tough calls to cut costs (for instance - jettisoning late night bites), My House was always willing to work with both us and our planner on finding financial solutions - but there were a few moments where we felt like we didn't know what to expect, and stressed out a bit when we saw the latest numbers. I suppose this is part of the process for lots of couples. I never lost faith that they'd turn it out on the big day, and I'm happy to share that they did just that. They created an incredibly tasteful display for our buffet, which struck a balance between rustic and elegant. The staff was helpful, efficient, and professional - but I want to give special highlight to Simone. Simone was personable, diligent and intuitive. She knows exactly what she's doing, any couple would be very lucky to have her running any aspect of their event - because she does it with aplomb. The food was absolutely delicious. Big, bold flavors - zesty, crunchy, creamy, smoky, cheesy, sweet and spicy and everything in between . We loved hosting such a delectable menu that departed from the traditional wedding fare, but stayed true to the cuisine of New Orleans and the tastes of Southern comfort. So, so, so, so good!”

J+J, 8 days ago

Krafted Culture Catering + Events

3.0

Serves Ventura, 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.

“Selecting a caterer for our wedding was a very daunting task. So many caterers to choose from, all at different price levels and various offerings. After interviewing a handful of companies, we decided to go with the team at Krafted Culture. From the beginning Chef Cooper was attentive to our vision, and our budget. He helped guide us along the path from beginning to our wedding day. Chef Cooper was always punctual, reliable, respectful and honest. He truly had our best interests at heart. At our tasting, we knew we had made the right choice. The food was phenomenal. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the entire layout of our wedding changed 4 days prior to the big day. Chef Cooper was very instrumental in collaborating with our wedding coordinator and made sure that the changes would not affect his service. On the day of Chef and his team were on time, ready to work and pleasant with our guests. Our guests did not have to wait long for their meal and they all loved the food, especially the Caribbean Chicken. If we had to do it all over again we would not hesitate to hire Krafted Culture. If you are looking for a professional caterer that provides quality food and excellent day of service at a very fair price, look no further than Chef Cooper and his team at Krafted Culture. Chris & Dalice”

Chris C., 2 months ago

Lobo Castle Productions

5.0

Starts at $4,000
Serves Ventura, CA

Lobo Castle Productions and its catering services has been featured on CBS Bachelorette, MTV Cribs , The Travel Channel, The Food Network, WEtv’s David Tatura’s Celebrity Celebrations, and Syfy’s Big Fat Geek Wedding. With over 30 years of cooking expertise we are known for creating unique menus & events. We have partnered with a variety of event vendors to appeal to a broad range of demographic tastes. These vendors specialize in all aspects of an event, thus ensuring your specific vision is achieved. We produce events that are out of the ordinary.

“Lobo Castle Productions was an exceptional catering choice for our wedding. From the beginning, their team was friendly, communicative and highly accommodating as we planned the menu for our multicultural event. The quality of their work was outstanding - they prepared a gourmet, international spread that was absolutely delicious and beautifully displayed. The tasting was a fantastic experience that gave us full confidence in their abilities. Lobo Castle went above and beyond to ensure the food satisfied both of our cultural traditions, making our wedding day even more special. We highly recommend them to any couple seeking an exceptional catering experience.”

Barbara L., 8 months ago

Food First Events & Catering

5.0

Starts at $2,000
Serves Ventura, CA

Food First Events & Catering Co. came to life in 2005 when our Chef and owner, David Gussin graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, Ca. Chef Gussin went on to work in the kitchens of James Beard Award & Michelin Star chefs. Chef Gussin’s resume includes heading up some of LA's hottest restaurants as their Executive Chef including: STK, Fig & Olive, Akasha and Cleo -- not to mention our dedicated sushi chef studied under chef Katsuya. Food First Events has since worked with many well-known celebrities, companies, and clients.

“We’ve used food first events & catering three times now. The level of detail, service, and food is outstanding from begging to the end. These guys are pros. We even trusted them with our wedding. I wouldn’t do it any other way. They go above and beyond with helping with all the details of events to ensure the customer has an excellent time. Innovative ways of accommodating us and coming up with great ideas where all of our guests were amazed. The food is top notch quality. They accommodated diverse requests. For example, surf and turf, to vegan, and our last event, which was Thai. All were outstanding, think Michelin star quality. They are very kind and take all of our needs in to consideration. They have great ideas on how to make an incredible event thats creates life long memories. These guys are the best! They even did my sisters wedding.”

Dan Z., 3 years ago

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Wired Wally

5.0

Starts at $5
Serves Ventura, 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

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homegrown kitchen

5.0

Serves Ventura, 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

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L.A. Roots Catering

5.0

Serves Ventura, CA

THE PERFECT FARE - FOR ANYWHERE. Whether you’re having an intimate dinner with a few friends, a high-end tapas party with unbelievably great food, a carefully curated wine pairing dinner, or a full scale event for hundreds with impeccable service; L.A. Roots has you covered. Its high end and low-maintenance fare is as rustic as the California coast, and heavily embedded with a Latin, Asian, Italian & Polynesian underbelly. L.A. Roots believes in simple ingredients, sustainably and locally sourced, organic wherever possible. By selecting L.A. Roots Catering you’re opting for unforgettable fare and an experience you will never forget.

“We dreamed of this food for weeks before the wedding, and on the day of it was just as good as the tasting. This is truly the best option for foodies planning a wedding in SoCal and we are beyond satisfied with the service and food from our caterer. Our guests also loved the food and drinks and said that it was the best food they have had at a wedding.”

Kelly S., 2 years ago

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Charcu To You Catering & Event Planning

Starts at $750
Serves Ventura, CA

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.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

Starts at $7,500
Serves Ventura, CA

Food is our love language. We have been doing this for a long time, and believe in the power of food to bring people together. Quality, craft, beautiful, delicious food is our goal every time. We work with incredible partners who provide us with top tier produce, seafood, beef, chicken, eggs and dairy. These intentional choices contribute to the menus we create and the dishes we deliver.

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Chef John's Events & Catering

5.0

Serves Ventura, CA for additional fees
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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.

“Jeannette was super responsive and easy to work with. She solved all the problems and attended to all my catering needs. Delivery was on time, and the break down was perfect! The chicken piccata was so soft I still find hard to believe. The assorted desserts were definitely a talking point, they sure were assorted (was not even able to try them all!) and so delicious I couldn’t pick a favorite either. My wedding cake was everything I dreamed of! I can’t recommend chef johns more, and it sure was one of the best investments of my wedding.”

Denise and C., 3 years ago

Mangia and Enjoy!

Starts at $25,000
Serves Ventura, 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.

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GourMel Catering

5.0

Starts at $9,000
Serves Ventura, CA

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.

“Mel and her team bring excellent service, delicious cuisine, and a fantastic creative eye to every event they execute. As a photographer, I work with many event planners and caterers. Mel has my highest recommendation for any wedding or hosted event. From the moment she and I first connected, I found Mel to be extremely responsive and easy to contact. She provided clear instructions and information leading up to the event so my assistant and I would know exactly what to expect. Mel worked with the grooms to create a unique, outstanding menu with elements involving both their preferences and their cultural backgrounds. When we arrived at the wedding, we were completely wow’d by what Mel had created! She displayed the dishes with such finesse. It was all so well-considered and beautifully organized. Mel’s team was easy to work with all night long and made sure we had everything we needed. I heard so many compliments from guests about how delicious the food tasted and what a great time they were having. Not only did Mel create a stunning atmosphere and table display for us to photograph, but she was fun, outgoing, and easy to work with. What more could you need? Don’t hesitate - just hire her right away!”

Erin Marton, 5 years ago

Primal Alchemy Catering

Starts at $800
Serves Ventura, CA for additional fees

Primal Alchemy is a Chef-driven catering company serving all of Southern California, specializing in cooking with organic, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. With a thorough background in traditional culinary preparation, and a progressive approach that incorporates the increasingly popular Farm To-Table Philosophy, Primal Alchemy collaborates with local producers to provide a diverse array of food that is extremely fresh, simply seasoned, and prepared in the most straightforward manner. We love to create serve OUTSTANDING food!