Eco Caters, a San Diego catering company, works together for a Del Mar beach-front birthday party

Throwing a birthday party for a friend is really great, but throwing one on the beach with San Diego catering company, Eco Caters, is even better. We did not have much time to put this party together, so the client chose to have Eco Caters handle all rentals and linens. All they had to do was get a permit and choose their menu.

San Diego caterer, Eco caters started the party with tray passed appetizers. These included some cool seared Albacore with orange grapefruit slaw and a warm and spicy black bean and watercress cilantro shooter with tortilla julienne. Guest mingled, tasted some appetizers and watched as we grilled everything on site. Eco Caters even made a new custom dish for the guest of honor, shrimp burgers. These tasty little sandwiches were served on a mix of homemade bread with cocktail sauce and lemon caper aioli. The burgers were served along side a fresh salad of wild arugula, peach, nectarine, goat cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette. Guest had vegetarian pan sautéed polenta with carrot, celery root, and fire roasted tomatoes, savory mirepoix quinoa, and fresh from the market grilled vegetables.

The guest devoured the birthday dinner while the sun provided the most lovely sunset. This was a great treat for both the guest of honor and his guest. We are lucky to be living in California, surrounded by awesome beaches and amazing weather. Having a meal on the beach can create the feel of an instant pop-up restaurant that only you and all your closest friends are invited to. San Diego caterer, Eco Caters can do everything for you, so you don’t have to do any work and can enjoy the day. Call us today to set up your next wedding, party or event!

Eco Caters, a San Diego Wedding Caterer, helped throw an amazing backyard wedding in La Costa

We actually never met the bride until the big day! She planed the whole affair from afar with the help of Kristin from A Taylored Made Wedding, and a few loving friends. We really wanted to WOW the couple, and this San Diego Wedding Catering team did just that!

We started the cocktail hour with spicy Argentinean Lamb Skewer with Chimmi Churri, fresh Seared Albacore with Orange Grapefruit Slaw, and Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, Avocado Oil, and Preserved Lemon, all prepared by San Diego Wedding Caterer, Eco Caters. While guest sipped on our house made lemonade and ice tea, the bride and groom formed their receiving line at the front door, welcoming each and every guest inside.

Once seated, San Diego wedding catering company, Eco Caters served champagne and cider along with our Herb Mix salad with Edible Flowers, Pea Sprouts, Heirloom Tomato, and Avocado Dressing. It was truly a very pretty summer salad! We then served a choice of Ancho Crusted Ribeye with Horseradish Beets and Scallion, Coconut Oil Poached Yellowtail with Celeriac, Lime Zest, and Cilantro, or Roasted Zuchinni with Parmesan and Panko finished with Deep Fried Squash Flowers and Marjoram Yogurt. The bride and groom were so please, the groom ate two plates! Guest chatted and enjoyed watching the cake being cut as they finished their meal. The cake was provided by sweet cheeks bakery and had the most delicate and wonderful design. All pictures were taken by Kayden Studio, a very cheery couple who fit perfectly into the crowd and got some amazing shots!

This home was an amazing place to hold a wedding. Their neighbors were gracious enough to allow them to hold the ceremony in their front yard, which worked perfectly. When holding a wedding at you home always try to think out of the box for ways to use the space. We removed a grill and turned the space into a bar. The family moved all of the lounge furniture onto the grass to make way for a dance floor. They had plenty of space for everything!

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, provided many yummy choices for this couples dream wedding

I have been telling you for awhile that Eco Caters loves doing custom menus, and here is proof! We were thrilled when this forward thinking couple asked us to put together a station style meal! A station meal is a new trend that brides are constantly asking us about, and San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, loves!

For this meal we put together a cocktail hour featuring a chilled seafood station. San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, prepared fresh Ceviche, Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, Mussels, all served with our Lemon Caper Aioli, and Cocktail Sauce. Guest mingled and chatted while our servers circled the room with our crowd-pleasing Ground Sirloin Sliders with Smoked Cheddar, Roma Tomatos, and Homemade Aioli, zesty Thai Chicken Skewers, fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, and refreshing Cucumber Cups with Mango, Preserve Lemon, Chilli and Lime. Guest nibbled on all the goodies while sipping on the couples signature drinks, Mai Tia’s and White Sangria.

Once guest were seated, Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering company, served plated salads of Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Sliced Almonds, Garlic Croutons, and Avocado Dressing. Guest were then excused from their tables to enjoy the stations the couple and Eco Caters designed together.

They chose to have a pasta bar with our Angel Hair Pasta Checca and Garlic French Bread, a carving station with Rosemary and Garlic Stuffed Tri Tip served with Sauce Gribiche and Roasted Asparagus Marinated in Grapefruit Juice, Roasted Marjoram and Thyme Scented Chicken with Au Jus and Grilled Farmers Market Veggies. Lastly, they had a Yukon Gold Mashed Potato bar! This was very popular. Served in martini glasses with all the trimmings. Guest topped their potatoes with House Cured Bacon, Roasted Garlic, Chives, Crème Fraiche, Cheddar Cheese, Crabmeat Cream Sauce and a Red Wine Gravy.

To top of the amazing meal, the couple created a beautiful room. It was filled with the most beautiful centerpieces. Some even featured driftwood, which gave it a chic beach vibe. The linens were stunning, provided by our favorite linen lady, Irene of A Perfect Table. The room looked picture perfect! Sharon Cole, of A Dream Wedding really outdid herself, even bringing in square tables, something never done in this space before ! Eco Caters felt very lucky to be asked to cater such a lovely fete!

Thank you to Bobby of Bobby Earle photography for the lovely table scape pictures.

San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters, works on an intimate summer birthday party

When I got the call from this client she sounded stressed out and nervous. She plans and takes care of everyone else’s birthday, and this year her present to herself was Eco Caters. She really believed in eating good organic and wholesome food and wanted to be able to provide that to her guest without having to do everything by herself. San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters rushed in and  took her step by step through the planning process, making it as easy on her as possible.

We started with a cocktail hour as guest arrived, serving our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserve, creamy Hummus Trio with Tabouli, Olive Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, savory Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, and Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella.

After enjoying everyones company for awhile, Eco Caters, a San Diego caterer set up a buffet. The backyard buffet featured our Farmers Market Salad including, Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing, fresh Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango and Avocado, both Vegetarian and  Blackened Local Fish Burritos with Rice and Black Beans, Grilled Corn on the Cobb, and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables. The birthday girl rented a margarita machine and guest enjoyed them on the warm summer evening.

The evening went off without a hitch, with Eco Caters in the kitchen and the host actually enjoying her guest. Why not treat the one who is always the host to a stress free party. Eco Caters, a San Diego Catering company, will prepare a custom menu for you, taking into consideration all of your wants and needs. We will set everything up, serve the meal and clean up everything, allowing you to enjoy your party.

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters provided a Vegetarian Feast for a beautiful backyard wedding.

On this warm summer day, guest were greeted by adorable ice teas served in tiny mason jars. Which really helped set the mood for this simple, sweet and beautiful backyard wedding. Not really a backyard, more of a large field complete with horses and a pond! The bride chose to stay sustaible by using baby succulents as her favors and large ones for centerpieces. She painted reclaimed wood for her table numbers and choose fresh honey colored linens for all the long, family styled tables. The groom made his own beer, San Diego caterer, Eco Caters served amazing local, organic food, many hot air balloons flew overhead, and the great Jesi Haack was there to flood every corner with beauty and creative details.

We started the hungry bunch off with our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, freshly made Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Tabouleh, Olive Salad, and Warm Pita. Then, San Diego caterer, Eco Caters served up a seriously delicious buffet of Farmers Market Salad with the Best of the Market Greens, strawberries and goatcheese, all served with a Pear Vinaigrette Dressing. The buffet continued with our savory Nuts about Mushrooms Pasta Penne with Sherry, spicy Vegetarian Burritos with Rice and Black Beans, Mirpoix Quinoa, and Grilled Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon. For dessert the newlyweds presented their guest with a refreshing acia bar, featuring Sambazon sorbet, complete with healthy toppings. What a great way to finish off a summer meal!

The guest then danced under the stars to the pleaseing beats of DJ Chris Chamberlin. As the bride and groom ran to their get away car and escaped into the night.

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, enjoys working with custom menus, like this all vegetarian meal. We can put almost anything together for you, and we have more then vegetarian options. We have meats, and fish, cocktail parties, and tapas service, as well as plated and buffet meals. Contact us today and we can start your custom wedding menu!

Thank you to Aaron Young for these stunning images!

The BBQ buffet prepared by San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, was a hit at this company picnic.

When I asked our chef to prepare a custom menu for a new client, he got very excited, ,not because it was custom, but because she wanted the menu to feature different homemade BBQ sauces. Our kitchen was filled with the most amazing aroma the morning of this event. San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters, prepared a BBQ including a salad of market fresh Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, and Garlic Croutons with House Made Buttermilk Ranch, Grilled Jidori Chicken with Sherry Vinegar and Smoked Tomato BBQ Sauce, Eden Farms Baby Back Ribs with Carolina Style Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce, Cabernet Vinegar and Roasted Garlic Braised Brisket. For sides guest had vegetarian Grilled and Smoked Onion BBQ Beans, Cali Creole Potato Salad with Mirepoix and House Mustard, and local Corn on the Cobb. Everything was served on our biodegradable plates and forks. All the sauces were made from scratch by San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters. This was a farm fresh meal, and guests could taste it! San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, fills their menus with local and organic foods.

Are you planning a summer company picnic or get together? Contact Eco Caters if you are! We would love to work with you and help you achieve the party of your dreams. We can put together a custom cocktail party, BBQ, buffet, plated meal or even a five course tapa dinner! Guest love the food and your co-workers would really appreciate being treated to such a lovely meal.

San Diego Wedding Catering Company Prepared an Organic Meal

Eco Caters, a San Diego Wedding Caterer, helped prepare a spicy and savory meal for this super fun and laid back couple. During their first tasting it was clear they had a few ideas. They wanted something spicy and Brussels sprouts. Eco Caters was their to give them their dream meal.

Guest started out with some savory stationary appetizers, including our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserve and Local Honey, and our very popular Hummus Trio with Tabouli, Olive Salad, and Grilled Flatbread. After minguling and chatting with the most calm couple I have ever met, guest feasted on our fresh Farmers Market Salad which includes, Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing. They were then treated to our sweet Kahlua Pork and spicy Creole Style Blackened Catfish. For sides we offered decadent Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Mirepoix Quinoa. For dessert this couple chose one of Enticing Tables beautiful cupcake displays to help them show off their dessert. San Diego Wedding Caterer, Eco Caters, served coffee and assorted teas.

The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing all took place in their backyard. It was amazing. This couple completely changed their entire backyard. They moved out all their summer furniture and replaced it with long tables and lush linens. After the ceremony the chairs were moved to the tables, exposing their dance floor! The bar was set in a far corner, which worked great for the flow of the party. They even had space for a live band. San Diego Wedding Catering company, Eco Caters, was set up in their front yard, hidden from the rest of the party. This just shows that with a little elbow grease, anything is possible.

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, were thrilled to help this couple achieve a green wedding!

From the moment we met this couple, their dedication to being green and aiding in the protection of our earth was very prevalent. They chose centerpieces that used brightly colored citrus fruits, which guest took home to use later. They also chose to serve their meal on our very cool Verterra plates. They even had us save them to be re-used after the wedding! We were so happy to be able to cater their wedding.

San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, served up a filling meal of an organic Farmers Market Salad with a House Vinaigrette Dressing, savory Braised Beef Brisket with Tomato, Garlic, Olives, and Preserve Lemon, and our most popular Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango and Avocado. The sides consisted of  our decadent Garlic Smashed Potatoes, and summer fresh Grilled Farmer’s Market Vegetables.

Guest really enjoyed the meal and the couple enjoyed being able to serve everyone a healthy organic meal. San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, may not be the only organic catering company, but we do strive to be the best. All of our kitchen methods help us produce little to no waste. We purchase most of our food from local farmers and can provide totally compost-able corn products, for those who want something different from china and silver. We even have Verterra plates. These plates are made of nothing more then fallen leaves and hot water and look absolutely stunning for a beach our outdoor wedding. Why not go green for your big day? San Diego caterer, Eco Caters can make it easy for you.

Eco Caterers, a San Diego Wedding Caterer, Serves Yummy Small Bites at a Wedding at Powerhouse Park

This young, fun couple wanted something different than a normal sit down meal or buffet for their wedding.  They knew they had a very social group of friends and family, so they chose San Diego Wedding caterer, Eco Caters, to provide a stationary appitzer buffet for their wedding reception.

The meal consisted of Maggie’s Wild Arugula with Julienne Onion, Feta, and a refreshing Pear Mustard Seed Vinaigrette,  San Diego Catering company Eco Caters, decadent Albacore Salad Tartine with Chive and Nicoise Olives, filling Southern Pasta Salad with Local Olives, Celery, Onion, and Lemon, Spicy Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Red Pepper Yogurt, and our very popular Organic Beef Sliders with Smoked Cheddar and Tomato.

For dessert, the brides friend provided the most perfect lemon cupcakes on a very cool homemade stand.

The room was filled with pops of yellow and gray, which matched the venue and its wonderful sunset very well. Alesha Ballón, the designing diva for Ever After Events, worked really hard to make this brides vision come true. Tables were set with adorable yellow flower arrangements, each with the table named after them. They had an all yellow candy buffet, and even made yellow and gray signs for the buffet! You could tell a lot of time went into every detail, which added to the memorable evening.

This wedding took place at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar, a real staple to the area, and great place to hold a party! San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, will be doing a few more weddings there soon and we are happy to get to work with them again.

Some of these amazing images were provided by Laurent Kramer of Urak Photography. If you need a photographer, check him out at urakphotography.com.

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.