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!

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.

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 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 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!

Eco Caters Provided Organic Catering for the Rock and Roll Marathon

We were pleased to get the chance to work with Competitor Group again for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. This year Eco Caters provided breakfast, appetizers and dinner for the VIP tent.  The VIP tent hosted many elite athletes and stars of the running world. After winning his first marathon in an astounding 2:09:56, Richard Limo was seen mingling in the VIP tent. Bill Walton was also spotted enjoying some of our healthy, organic catered cuisine in the VIP tent.

For breakfast elite athletes and friends feasted on sweet Mixed Pastries, Muffins, Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese and Honey Whipped Butter, and a Fresh Fruit Platter. As runners started coming in they were treated to a Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Tabouli, Olives Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella, Mixed Olives and Salami, and Southern Pasta Salad with Local Olives, Celery, Onion, and Lemon. Servers passed savory sliders including; Grilled Eggplant sliders with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli, Bacon sliders with Arugula and Cave Aged Gruyere, and Grassfed Beef Sliders with Smoked Cheddar and Caramalized Onions. Later on in the day Organic Catering company Eco Caters served a fresh Farmers Market Salad, healthy Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango and Avocado, pretty Albacore Stuffed Tomato with Nicoise Olive, Cilantro Red Pepper Rice, Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables, and Fresh Fruit.

In efforts to host a more sustainable event, Competitor Group has been working with Eco Caters, an organic catering company,  for the past three years at both the San Diego and Los Angeles marathons. We feel that this is a great partnership, as healthy, fresh and tasty organic catered food couples great with hungry endurance athletes.

You can read more about the race and winners in this Union Tribune article. Check out Limo in front of the Eco Caters Banner!

San Diego Catering Company Eco Caters Serves Up an Organic Lunch

Eco Caters San Diego catering division was pleased to prepare a lunch for the San Diego Coastkeepers. During this lunch attendees munched on an array of fresh wraps, including our;

Roasted Pepper Aioli, and Pepper Mix. All wraps were served with our Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing. All items were prepared by San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, who provides organic ingredients in all of their meals. The wraps and sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or picnic and taste great. You can feel good about serving this to your employees as the our lunch is not loaded with chemicals or over processed food.

Everyone really enjoyed the lunch. San Diego Catering Company, Eco Caters, does all sorts of corporate lunches. If you would like your next meal catered by San Diego caterer, please contact us. As always, everything on the menu is organic and purchased from local farms. We can put together a lunch buffet, sandwiches and wraps or even a plated, more formal meal. We also have many hot lunch menus for both corporate or private affairs. We are also able to  help you with rental of audio visual equipment for you keynote speaker or presentation. We have a vast list of venue spaces that work for conferences or meetings and would enjoy talking with you about all of the aspects of your event. We offer event coordinators to make sure you don’t miss a single detail and your event turns out amazingly.