San Diego Catering company prepares a family meal for a family get together

Eco Caters, a San Diego catering company helped prepare a hearty meal for a Point Loma family’s gathering. Eco Caters arrived, cooked, cleaned and left, all while the host got a chance to catch up with her family, something that does not happen all too often.

The host chose to start with a few Hors D Oeuvres for her family to snack on while they watched a slideshow of old memories. These included;  Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserve, Hummus Trio with Tabouli, Olive Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, and a Chilled Seafood Display with Shrimp, Lemon Caper Aioli, and Cocktail Sauce.  All catered by San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters.

Her family was then served a family style meal of  Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Chevre, and Tomato Vinaigrette, Garlic Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast with Au Jus, Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Housemade Ricotta, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, and French Beans with Crispy Shallot.

For dessert San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, created the cutest miniature desserts for her family to savor after the meal. These desserts were,  mini Key Lime Tarts with Meringue and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.

A family style meal is a great option for a smaller dinner party or a even a wedding. It can make the party feel more intimate and family oriented. Guest like it because they can eat as much as they would on a buffet, but they are still being served. Host like it because it offers all the benefits of having a caterer while still serving a family style meal.

San Diego Catering company Eco Caters provides a picnic lunch for Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo

Cesar Millan and his Great Dog Adventure hit San Diego this week. The event  featured a  50-dog pack walk in San Diego led by Cesar Millan, a picnic lunch catered by green company Eco Caters, live animal presentation, and opportunities to explore the San Diego Zoo, a book signing with Scooby-Doo and Cesar Millan, and a giant scavenger hunt.

Dog enthusiast filled Heritage Park in Old Town for a delicious picnic lunch and some family fun. Organic catering company Eco Caters provided freshly made wraps, chips and brownies for all the volunteers and event attendees. Eco Caters is a San Diego based company that uses all organic food, purchased from local farmers. Eco Caters also subscribes to a “no-waste” mentality, which makes a difference at an event this size.  They compost all of their food scraps and never waste any food.

The picnic was filled with dog loving people and their adorable pooches, all set on the amazing Heritage Park lawn. Heritage Park, maintained by the San Diego County Department of Parks & Recreation, is home to stately Victorian homes that were moved there during the ’40s in order to protect them for generations to come. The area includes Senlis Cottage 1896, Sherman-Gilbert House 1887, Italiante Christian House 1889, Queen Anne McConaughy House 1887, Stick Eastlake Burton House 1887, Classic Revival Temple Beth Israel 1889, Classic revival and the oldest Jewish temple in the city.

It is an amazing place for a wedding, party, and of course the Great Dog Adventure.  The Great Dog Adventure, created by Cesar Millan and his team was the first event of this kind. It featured a contest to win a vacation in San Diego and more doggie prizes. Guest got the pleasure to meet and learn from Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan.

San Diego Wedding Catering company, Eco Caters, helps bride achieve her green wedding dreams

Eco Caters, a San Diego Wedding catering service, worked closely with this bride on making her wedding simple, sustainable, and beautiful. Once she decided to have a beach wedding and reception we talked a lot about having her meal served on china verses biodegradable dishes. She was worried the bio’s wouldn’t be upscale enough to fit a wedding. Once she saw the Verterra plates and utencils, she not only loved them, they made her beach wedding look complete!

These dishes and “wood” wear are a great option for those who are not set on having china. They are made from water and pressed fallen leaves. They’re non-toxic, biodegradable, compostable, durable, lightweight, convenient and downright stylish. You can get everything from plates, bowls, trays and more. They are great for any kind of event. They leave you with no clean up, and you can feel good about throwing them in your composter because soil containing Verterra can actually increase your plants growth by 15%!

For this wedding San Diego Caterer, Eco Cater created a special kid – friendly meal, since there were a good amount of children. This meal was maid up of Baked Chicken Fingers with Carrots, Green Beans, and House Ranch and Honey Mustard. The kids loved it!

The adults also really enjoyed their satisfying summer meal of Farmers Market Salad includes, Best of the Market Greens and Vegetables with a House Vinaigrette Dressing, Braised Beef Brisket with Tomato and Garlic, Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango and Avocado, Mirepoix Quinoa, and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables, all made by San Diego caterers, Eco Caters.

The night was completed by a beautiful sunset, warm breeze and dancing in the sand. This couple also chose to rent a private beach house. We have all the information if you to would like to hold your event at a private ocean front home. It really does make your event memorable and intimate.

A special thank you to Pamela Marches Photography, for the amazing images. Pamela has such a unique eye for photography and doesn’t miss a moment, check her out for your upcoming event!

San Diego Wedding Catering company, Eco Caters, works with the Botanical Gardens on a Beautiful Outdoor Wedding

Eco Caters, a San Diego caterer, loves the San Diego Botanical Gardens (formerly the Quail Botanical Gardens)! This garden is set up perfectly to hold both the ceremony and reception of any couple that loves the outdoors. This couple also enhanced the space with the most romantic lighting, and beautifully simple tables set ups. (pictures to come soon!)

Guest were greeted with amazing organic wines and San Diego wedding catering company, Eco Caters, famous Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, along with a Mezze Platter of Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Salad, and Fresh Pita.

For the meal San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters came up with a custom Asian Inspired meal for the young couple. Eco Caters served a buffet featuring entree’s of Kahlua Pork, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, and Vegetable Pad Thai. The sides were equally exciting and guest kept coming back for more of the Veggie Stir Fry, Mirepoix Quinoa, and Farmer’s Market Salad.

Guest laughed and mingled as the groom and bride formed their receiving line. Instead of a normal receiving line this couple choose to hand out a decadent cupcake to every guest as they hugged and chatted. It was a very cute “thank you” from the couple. Guest loved it because it gave them time alone with the couple, and they got the chance to take some photos together.

The cupcakes were supplied by Extraordinary Desserts, a San Diego staple. If you have not yet been to this bakery, you must go! They have some of the most decadent and outrageous looking cakes and desserts. Whenever I have company in town I love taking them to Extraordinary Desserts after a night on the town. They offer 2 locations, both with a lounge/ bar  feel, sure to impress.

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, provides light lunch at a private beach home

Eco Caters delivered a lovely array of appetizer and dessert to a family in their home on Friday.  Friends and family were treated to some specialties of this San Diego Catering company. They guest were greeted with stunning views of the ocean and a cocktail party featuring our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves,Vegetable Crudite with Roasted Onion Dip and House Ranch, Salmon Rillette with Seeded Crostini, Southern Pasta Salad with Local Olives, Celery, Onion, and Lemon, and Spicy Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Red Pepper Yogurt.

To make this party extra special the host asked the San Diego caterers to add our trendy and delicious mixed sliders, including; Curry Chicken Salad with California Golden Raisins, Albacore Salad with Nicoise Olives, Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli.

For dessert we provided market fresh Blackberry Cobbler with Pistachio Ice Cream, and our super dense Flourless Chocolate Tart with Champagne Raspberries.

The cocktail party was a great way for this family and their friends to catch up and be together. Renting a private home for a party is a great idea! You can normally rent them for a day or less if needed. You don’t have as many rules as many venues and it can create a very intimate and private party. Plus, it comes with gorgeous ocean views.

San Diego caterers, Eco Caters had a great time helping with this small cocktail party. A cocktail party can be a great way to bring your friends together with out throwing an huge bash. You could have a light lunch cocktail party, or an after dinner get together with light fare and drinks. It is really something to consider if you are thinking of throwing a party.

Photo Credit: Pamela Marches

Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering company, helps throw an amazing store opening in La Jolla

When I first spoke to the owner of Kerut, a new clothing boutique in La Jolla, she told me her store was a mix of “50s Palm Springs meets Morocco meets Nantucket” and she wanted to know if we could make food to match that idea. San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters was up for the challenge and we think we nailed it.

Party goers grazed on  San Diego Caters delicious  Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves. As they sipped on their signature dark and stormy cocktails, guest snacked on passed Melon Basil Skewers with Pistachio Oil and Flake Salt (1950’s), Curry Chicken with California Raisins and Toasted Coriander on Celery Boats (Morocco inspired), and Tuna Tar Tar in Cucumber Cup with Avocado Oil and Preserve Lemon (Nantucket).

San Diego Caters, Eco Caters, worked closely with the client to choose a menu that fit her vision, budget and party needs. We think the end result was an intriguing menu of tasty finger foods.

Having a cocktail party for your store opening is a great way to get the word out and bring traffic in. Even if it is just a little something, your customers appreciate it. It doesn’t have to be just for a grand opening. What about a store anniversary party, or a party during a big sale.

If you are in La Jolla soon you should stop by Kerut. This store has the perfect items for the super stylish and fashionable. Brands like  halston heritage, john patrick, kaine, sachin and babi, and commissioned bags by geisha de guadalupe. This store definitely stands out along the rows of shops on Girard Ave.  We are so thankful that they chose Eco Caters to cater this party, and hope to work with them again.

Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering company delivers a tasty cocktail reception

Eco Caters absolutely love the Water Conservation Gardens! They are so lush and beautiful and full of life, what a great place to throw a party or wedding! We jumped at the chance to cater their cocktail party fundraiser.

Guest grazed on San Diego Catering, Eco Caters’s, decadent Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves,  Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella, and Mixed Olives, and Housemade Charcuterie served with Spicy Mustard, Cornichon, Pickled Onions, and Garlic Rubbed Crostini.

The attendees chatted and were entertained by the laid back sounds of  guitarist Roberto Szajkowski. Roberto has been performing on the guitar in San Diego L.A, and Palm Springs for over ten years, both at weddings and private events and at various nightclubs and halls. Some of those included are Four Seasons Resort, The San Diego Chargers Gold Club, The Belly Up, ‘Canes, La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla Cove Suites, Hotel del Coronado, Humphrey’s, Catalina Country Club, The grand Del Mar, XLNC 1 Classical Radio, KIOZ’s “The Mikey Show” and more.

Guest had a great time enjoying the beautiful views, wonderful music and the delicious food provided by these San Diego caterers.

This venue has many different areas you can rent for the day. They have gardens, gazebos, amphitheaters, a covered patio and more. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, you should really consider checking this place out. The garden is closed after 4pm, so it would be a totally private affair, and with the help of San Diego caterers, Eco Caters, could make this event as unique as you are as a couple.

If you are not planning an event, it is still a nice place to go on a lazy sunday. The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a vegetable garden, as well as how-to displays such as mulch and irrigation exhibits. Admission is free, and the Garden can be viewed on a self-guided tour, or through one of their programs.

The Garden can be a learning laboratory for the dedicated gardener, a delightful place for an afternoon stroll, or a place to gather lots of information about water-wise, or California-Friendly^® gardening, while attending a fun family festival.

The Garden is supported by water district dues, and by memberships, donations, grants, facility rentals, and gift shop sales.  In 2005, Friends of the Water Conservation was created to increase private support for the Garden.

Eco Caters, a San Diego catering company, provided delicious organic small bites for a cocktail style birthday party

San Diego catering company, Eco Caters, had such a great time this past weekend making wonderful small bites for one lovely lady’s birthday party. Guest were welcomed to stationary platters of our Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Tabouli, Olives Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, fried to order Southern Chicken Lollypops with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch,  savory and cute mixed sliders including; Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli, Pastrami and Sauerkraut on Pretzel Rolls, and Smoked Salmon with Olivade and Sauce Grabiche.

After minguling awhile, guest feasted on, Eco Caters, a San Diego caterer, bite sized Truffled Grilled Cheese, Grassfed Beef Slider with Smoked Cheddar and Caramalized Onion, Gougere with House Bacon, Arugula and Pickled Onion, min Beef Wellingtons with Smoked Ketchup and Apricot Mustard, and Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, Avocado Oil, and Preserved Lemon.

It was the perfect party food for this group! They simply loved all the sliders and mini foods. The night ended with our new favorite cupcakes by CUPS of La Jolla. Cups makes decadent and different organic cupcakes. The women had a great time trying all the different flavors. CUPS has cupcakes topped with bacon and churros, what a great way to say Happy Birthday! San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, loves working with cups, contact us today to have great food and cute dessert delivered to your party.

What better gift to give then San Diego Catering by Eco Caters. By hiring us to  prepare yummy goodies for your friend or loved ones party, you actually get to enjoy the party too, which is a real gift to everyone. We come to your home with everything we need and leave with you never knowing we were there. Contact us today!

W.L. Gore and Associates Corporate Luncheon – Eco Caters, Orange County Caterers

Our Los Angeles Catering and San Diego Catering divisions got together to cater this two-day event with a total guest count of over 500 people. This was a wonderful event held at Irvine Lakes, which is 750 acres of fishing and camping for families or large groups located just minutes off the Orange County main freeways.  The Irvine Company and the Serrano Irrigation District (today known as the Serrano Water District) began construction on the Irvine Lake dam in 1929. The construction was completed and the lake was filled in 1931. In early 1930’s Irvine Lake was stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and panfish prior to opening in 1941. Today, Serrano Water District provides drinking water to Villa Park and some parts of the City of Orange.  Its rustic scenery and beautiful mountains surrounding the lake made for a breathtaking backdrop.

When a large event such as this uses our organic catering and our biodegradable cutlery (forks, knives, and alike), it really makes us feel great! They not only chose our Farmer’s Market organic catering menu of sandwiches and wraps, but they chose our fresh squeezed lemonade, iced teas and water with cucumber and lemon. Many guests commented on how fresh everything tasted and how wonderful the set up was. We look forward to catering their next corporate gathering. Hopefully the view will be just as spectacular.

The Los Angeles Catering Division of Eco Caters loves this Mid-Century Modern Eco-Friendly Catering Venue

Marrakesh House is a spectacular eco-friendly venue on a secluded hillside in Culver City. The 4,300 square foot Mid-Century Modern stunner is threaded with Moroccan design and contains several ideal indoor/outdoor settings for weddings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, corporate events and other social gatherings.   The venue can seat up to 150 guests seated and upwards of 300 for cocktail parties

The number of green elements infused into the house are endless! To start, the solar-paneled roof, powered by Mitsubishi Electric,  produces enough energy to supply approximately 60% of the house’s electricity.  Dig deeper and you’ll find all the wood used in the house is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council).

A two panel solar thermal array which can heat water for four people on average and an on-demand hot water heater is used in the kitchen.  The cabinets in the kitchen and bar are made of FSC formaldehyde-free bamboo and toilets in the house are low-flow to reduce water consumption.

Step outside of the Morocco-themed rooms and you’ll find the the organic living food garden.  The three-season garden, designed by Christy Wilhelmi, is filled with a variety of edible plants, housed in wood planters post-consumer milk crates. An organic garden wouldn’t be complete without a compost bin, worm bin, and chicken coop. The Marrakesh house has it all!

You can tour the property by contacting Laura Gatewood at laura@firecircle.com.  They are available for tours Monday through Friday 11am – 6pm and Saturday 11am – 4pm.

Some “Good to Know” Venue Information

• Fantastic interior 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound
• Two projectors and screens perfect for presentations, slideshows, and screenings
• Beautifully landscaped grounds and organic garden
• Side Stone Terrace overlooks Los Angeles and the Santa Monica mountains
• Back lawn features a gorgeous artisan teahouse
• Azure courtyard wired for 5800 watts doubles as a spacious dance floor
• Easy off-site parking and shuttle services for large events