San Diego caterer, Eco Caters was proud to be part of this great day!

Wakeland housing and development corporation asked Eco Caters to help them with the launch of a brand new apartment building. This time the building incorporated eco-friendly materials. The village green apartments are a model of sustainability, water conservation and energy efficiency. The best part about these apartments are that they are super affordable places to live. Read more about it here.

With our sustainable methods and eco friendly ways, this San Diego caterer fit right into this party. The weather the day of the event was rainy and muggy, but Eco Caters pressed on, serving guest refreshing Lemonade, Ice Tea, and Water with mint. We then opened a buffet of Farmers Market Salad, Chicken Shawarma, Canellini and Vegetables on Orzo, homemade Hummus, Tabouli, toasty Fresh Pita, Fresh Fruit and Cookies.

The guest ate and listened to speeches given by Wakeland about the property and a special address by the Mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders! Even with the little bit of rain, it ended up being a great day! Many commented on the food and how nice it was to be treated to a healthy and flavorful lunch. Why not treat your employees to a catered lunch buffet? San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters, has many different lunch menus, or we can make something special just for you. Contact us today! Your staff or clients will be grateful for the tasty meal. We can do a served or drop off buffet, appetizer or more! Whatever food needs you have, San Diego catering, Eco Caters can handle it!

Powerhouse Park Community Center, surf and sun in the heart of Del Mar

Many Californians choose to get married on the beach, but there are not that many venues actually ON the beach. That is why Powerhouse Park Community Center is so special. This center is set up perfectly for weddings and events. With the rental you get the whole building, patio and more. There is space to hold your ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner, complete with a Del Mar sunset. They even have a nice kitchen spot for the catering team to set up that is out of the way. The powerhouse also provides all your tables, which helps save you money. You can find out more here!

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters prepares an adult cocktail party with a kid friendly spin in Del Mar

The couple who contacted us wanted one this, “amazing food on the beach”, Eco Caters was happy to oblige. They went for our cocktail party menu, which was served on the beautiful beach in Del Mar.  The family arrived early and secured a space next to the playground. Which was a great tool to keeping the kids happy.

Guest were greeted by a wonderful bar of wine and fresh-squeezed juices for the kids. Eco Caters then set out some stationary appitzers of Tuna Tar Tar in Cucumber Cup with Avocado Oil and Preserve Lemon, and Spicy Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Red Pepper Yogurt. For the hungry toddlers, and the birthday boy, San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters prepared Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Grilled Chicken Fingers with Carrots, Green Beans, and House Ranch. We then had servers tray pass bite sized Grassfed Beef Sliders with Smoked Cheddar and Caramalized Onions, Argentinean Lamb Skewers with Chimmi Churri, Seared Albacore with Orange Grapefruit Slaw, Jumbo Scallop Ceviche with Lemon, Lime, Agave and Coconut Butter, and Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, Avocado Oil, and Preserved Lemon.

Guest had a great time soaking in the sun and the kids loved playing in the sand. San Diego caterer, Eco Caters then presented a lovely dessert buffet of fresh fruit, Mini Chocolate Tarts with Champagne Raspberries, and Mini Poached Pear Tarts. The family was very happy with the way the day turned out.

Why not hold a party on the beach? This San Diego catering team can help you will all your rentals. All you need to do is secure a permit from the city, this can be much cheaper then any venue! We could do a private dinner, cocktail party or more! Contact Eco Caters today to set something up!

Providing Eco Friendly Options, Rae Florae has easily become Eco Caters favorite florist.

Rae Florae is a local based company run by Paula Rae. Paula’s eye for color and detail, along with her crafty spirit and vast knowledge of flowers, makes her the florist you want on your side. Her work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks and more!  She even offers completely green designs. Your flowers will be sourced from local, sustainable/organic growers. From using hemp and bamboo to recycled glass vases, Rae Florae has many options for  green flower design and all of them are simply stunning. Paula also practices green methods in her studio. Contact her today for a totally unique floral design.

Straus Family Creamery products are simply amazing. Try them once and you will never go back. Touted by top chefs and celebrity figures (ala Martha Stewert), these dairy products are pure and delicious. This company also really cares about the environment, which makes them all the more special. Here are some special things Straus does to protect our environment, the cows and us!

1 – They use No Hormones or Antibiotics;  Treating cows with hormones, including Bovine Growth Hormone,  rBGH,  is strictly forbidden by organic law. They do not treat their cows with antibiotics; when necessary, they utilize homeopathy and aspirin.
2 – They have Certified Organic Land and Feed; They do not use any herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers, period! They haven’t used any since the 1980s, way before they turned organic.
3 – Environmentally Safe Plant; They work hard to conserve water, recycle wherever possible and strictly avoid using environmentally detrimental chemicals. They use hydrogen peroxide as a sanitizer as it leaves no chemical residues.
4 – Organic Certification; All products are produced in accordance with USDA Organic Regulations and are third-party certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
5 – Natural Pest Control: They have been using an electric-powered bug zapper which the cows walk under as they enter the barn to be milked. A solar-powered zapper is used near covered drinking troughs out in the fields.

Travel in Style while being Eco Conscious in San Diego

Terramoto Transportation provides limos, sedans and SUVs to Californians. This company also offers green methods of transportation. They have hybrids and more for the Eco Friendly couple. All of their cars come  equipped with power converters that allow power access for laptops and mobile DVD players. They also offer deals to get to many airports in the area. They are also a part of the E.R.A. The members of this green transportation coalition have not only committed to do everything possible in thier day to day operations to be environmentally friendly  but also contribute to an organization that plants protected trees to off set their carbon emissions. So if you need a “get away” car from your reception or to the airport for you honeymoon, Terramoto is a great choice!

Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering Company, worked with a local business to provide fresh, tasty, healthy appetizers during an evening meeting.

Having an evening business meeting can be tough on employees. They get hungry and their attention spans shorten. One local San Diego business was smart by offering up some tasty treats, provided by organic caterer, Eco Caters. Participants sipped on our refreshing  homemade Ice Tea, Mint infused Water and Lemonade. They nibbled on our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, Vegetable Crudite with Roasted Onion Dip and House Ranch, and our very popular mixed sliders. The sliders they chose were Curry Chicken Salad with California Golden Raisins, Albacore Salad with Nicoise Olives, and Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli. For dessert, San Diego caterer, Eco Caters served fresh fruit.

The meeting went smoothly and the employees were thrilled with the spread. Why not treat your hard working team to a snack at the next long meeting? We all know we are much more proficient on a full stomach. Contact San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters today, we can put together a custom quote for a lunch buffet, sandwiches and wraps or cocktail style party.

Also, while you are thinking about your employees, it is about time to start thinking about your holiday event plans. San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters has whipped up a totally new holiday themed menu. It is filled with succulent meats and all of your favorite trimmings, with an Eco Caters twist. We have menus for cocktail parties, stations, plated meals or a holiday buffet. As always, everything on the menu is organic and purchased from local farms.  Contact us today to set up a tasting or to receive the new menus!

We want to thank all of our amazing clients and friends for voting for Eco Caters as one of  the best caterers in San Diego. This year Eco Caters rose from 5th place (2009) to 4th place in 2010. We are also the only caterer to be on the list 2 years in a row! Eco Caters works hard to provide a fresh take on catering, using local and organic ingredients during all of their events. Thank you San Diego!

Eco Caters, a San Diego Caterer, works with Levyland in Carlsbad on an Simply Stunning Wedding

San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters, could not wait to work with this unique and fun couple. With the bride being a photographer and the husband a graphic designer, we new this wedding was going to be super cool. The couple chose to start the cocktail hour off with blackberry mojitos and  our fresh and unique passed appetizers. These consisted of  savory Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Sweet Corn, and Fermented Black Bean, zippy Carrot Orange Shooters, decadent Turkey Sliders with Apple and Arugula, refreshing Cucumber Cups with Mango, Jicama, Chili, and Lime. For dinner, Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering company prepared a mix of Mulit-grain and fresh Challah served with Honey Whipped Butter. For the salad we plated Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, and Garlic Croutons with House Made Buttermilk Ranch. The guest has a choice of Porter Marinated Tri-Tip with Green Peppercorn Sauce served with Truffle Potato Puree and Grilled Asparagus, or Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with House Made Ricotta for their main entree. The meal went out with out a hitch and everyone seemed to really enjoy it.

Eco Caters then cut and served a delicious wedding cake made by Sweet Cheeks Bakery. With the cheery linens, by A Perfect Table, stunning and intriguing flowers by Rae Florae and seamless coordination of Amorology, this wedding was exactly what the new couple deserved, perfection.

Levyland is a great place to get married or hold any event. They offer room for up to 10 people and you can stay there for a whole week! Where the house is set makes it very private, while still enjoying views of the ocean and grasslands. If you are thinking of having an ourdoor wedding, Levyland is a great place to check out!

This Rehearsal Dinner was made flawless by Family, Friends and San Diego Catering Company, Eco Caters.

We were preparing for the wedding reception meal we got a call from the groom’s mother. Her son was so impressed with our food that she wanted to use us for the rehearsal dinner as well! This was such a complement. San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters loves doing smaller more intimate meals for family, and this family was so much fun to work with!

We started the meal out with our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserve, Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella, and Mixed Olives, and our decadent Chilled Seafood Display with Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, Mussels, Lemon Caper Aioli, and Cocktail Sauce. Guest chatted with the soon to be bride and groom and nibbles on these goodies. They then were treated to a buffet that united both families. The buffet consisted of fresh Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Chevre, and Tomato Vinaigrette, Carolina Pulled Pork Shoulder with Cider Vinegar and Cole Slaw on Rustic Rolls, Grilled Yellowtail with Cilantro Jalapeno Oil and Grilled Scallion, Roasted Weiser Farms Potatoes with Marjoram and Thyme, and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables. Everyone loved the food, a guest even told us our Carolina Pulled Pork was better than anything in Carolina!

This house was rented by the Groom’s parents and was a prefect spot to hold an rehearsal dinner. The linens from A Perfect Table, were champagne and sea blue, my new favorite color combination for sure. San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters helped set up the sweet centerpieces of candles, sand and shells, creating a lovely beachy feel.

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, felt very lucky to be asked to be part of such a fun and meaningful event. Contact us today and we can create a custom menu for your rehearsal dinner.