San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters help celebrate a birthday with breakfast!

Organic San Diego Caterer, Eco Cater, got a call for catering a from the birthday boys mother. She wanted something healthy, local, organic and fun! We helped her put together a great menu to be served at her sons birthday party. San Diego catering team, Eco Caters arrived with many breakfast treats for the kiddos. They served up  Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Egg, Cheese, and Salsa, all made mini for little hands to pick up. Along side the crowd pleasing burritos, we had house made Granola with Bananas and Yogurt, healthy Mixed Pastries, Home Fries with Chive, and our market Fresh Fruit Platter drizzled with local honey. We also made both Orange, Pomegranate-Apple juices. The host felt good about feeding all the children Eco Caters local and organic foods. The kids loved the breakfast and it game them the energy they needed to be creative during their craft lesson at The Cove. The Cove is a very cool place in North County. They offer art and computer classes to children of all ages. You can sign your kid up for a class, drop them off for an impromptu session, or just come and use the space for anything you like! Its a great idea for a kids birthday party! Organic Caterer, Eco Caters was able to cater at The Cove, even though we were not on their preferred catering list. A lot of times all you have to do is ask to use a caterer not on the list and a venue will let you. We would love to cater your childs birthday or even your own, contact us today to get your custom proposal.

San Diego Organic Caterer Prepares a High End Private Dinner

Eco Caters could not wait for this event. Although we do many private dinners, this one let our chefs get truly creative serving up a high end plated meal. The host chose her menu but allowed the San Diego caterer to choose the freshest items at the market, making for a super delicious and of the season meal.  Guest arrived and chatted while tasting the first of many Sine Qua Non wines, two whites. One was called ” The Boot ” and the second “Hoo Doo Man”. They then gathered around the large dining room table adorned with a beautiful centerpiece made up of local flowers by Rae Florae.  The organic catering company started with 2 plated appetizers including  our Pan Seared Tuna with Crispy Ginger, Preserve Lemon, and Scallion Oil and  Bleu Cheese Souffle with Wild Arugula and Strawberry Banyuls. After tasting another round of wines the guest were served a salad made up of  Baby Greens with Persian Cucumbers, Apple, Pea Sprouts, and Avocado Dressing, served with a nice pinot nior called “A Capella”. For the main entree guest got to choose between Grilled Ancho Crusted Ribeye topped with Caramelized Onion, and served with Roasted Beets, Horseradish, and Wild Arugula or Pan Sautéed Copper River Salmon on a bed of Roasted Fennel Orzo served with a side of Brussels Sprout and finished with a Mustard Chive Sauce, both enhanced with seasonal and local  produce. The entrees were served with a few different wines. They had “Into the Dark” and “Raven” both  Grenache, and “17th Nail in My Cranium” a Syrah. The ribeye was provided by Brandt Beef, a local farm that practices human and natural growing, creating a superb product. The chef thought the cut of beef was so beautiful, we had to show you a picture of it!

After guest had a moment to taste some more wine and enjoy their meal, San Diego organic caterer, Eco Caters served Port Poached Pear with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Sabayon Cream. To finish off the wine tasting evening the host choose for us to have a communal cheese board of  Chef’s Choice Cheese  with Market Fruit and Preserve, served with “Strawman” a late harvest Marsanne.  It was the perfect way to end the wine tasting dinner.

Organic Catering Company, Eco Caters prepared fresh fare for a belated holiday bash

For this event, Eco Caters, an organic catering company, was taken to La Jolla Farms to prepare some of our delicious fresh fare. La Jolla Farms is absolutely stunning, with many homes having direct views of the ocean, what a great place to get to work!  The cocktail hour started with the soft sounds of a string quartet and an organic catered cocktail hour. We provided our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserve, Hummus Trio with Tabouli, Olive Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella, and Mixed Olives, and Farmers Market Fruit Display with Local Honey. Guest mingled and chatted about their holiday festivities as the head chef and his assistants finished preparing the buffet. For this buffet, San Diego organic caters prepared a fresh from the Farmers Market Salad includes, Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing. For the main course, guest were treated to our Grilled Organic Hanger Steak with Fresh Herbs and Caramelized Shallot and Pan Seared Sea Bass with Cali‐Crystal Beurre Blanc. The organic caterer prepared decadent Truffle Potato Puree and our ever so yummy Roasted Tomato and Onion Panade for the sides. Guest loved all the food and the host loved being able to enjoy her party. Eco Caters cleaned up the kitchen and did all the dishes before leaving the party.

This organic catering company loves working in La Jolla, but we travel all over Southern California. With kitchens in both LA and San Diego it makes it easy for us to work in Beverly Hills, Malibu, La Jolla, or Del mar. Contact us today for a custom proposal!

Eco Caters prepares a Holiday Dinner for a Private Family Get Together
When Eco Caters got the offer to prepare a holiday dinner for a intimate family get together we were very touched. This organic caterer felt honored to be asked into someone’s home for such a special meal. We started by preparing our delicious Baked Brie with Roasted Macadamia Nuts and Homemade Preserve. We followed that with our  House Cured Salmon Display with Capers, Egg, Purple Onion, and Dill Crème Friache and Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves. The family caught up with one another as the aroma of a great dinner was being prepared in their kitchen. The host chose to have a traditional holiday feast with a twist. Organic caterer, Eco Caters was up to the challange. We started the dinner with our Wild Arugula with Smit Farms Apples, Pumpkin Seeds, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette. For the main course the family was treated to our Coriander and Dried Mushroom Dusted Leg of Lamb with Zinfandel Reduction and our House Cured Piru Canyon Honey Baked Ham. For sides guest had decadent Truffle Smashed Potatoes and our Homemade Green Bean Casserole. Everyone really liked it, especially the host, who finally got a chance to hold the dinner and enjoy her family at the same time! For dessert, organic caterer Eco Caters made a Jamaican Rum Cake with California Golden Raisins, which was a great way to end the evening.
This organic catering company then cleaned the dishes and the kitchen until all was spotless. The host was so happy with the way the evening turned out. Why not contact Eco Caters today and have a private dinner for your family!

San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, puts together a lovely spread for a local San Diego company party

Eco Caters loves holiday parties, but what we love even more is getting to cater them! We we pleased to be able to cater this party at a home in El Cajon. We started the night with a cocktail hour, featuring many of our tray passed delicacies.  We started with our clients favorite, Thai Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Yogurt. We then passed comforting Beef Wellingtons with Smoked Ketchup and Apricot Mustard and our Petite Lump Crab Handroll with Chive and Julienne Peppers. It was the perfect mix of food to get this party started. As guest chatted and minguled, San Diego catering company, Eco Caters prepared a fresh buffet. The buffet started with our winter salad of Herb Mix with Pumpkin Seed, Shaved Purple Onion, Tomato, and Sweet Pepper Vinaigrette. The buffet also had crowd pleasing Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Jus and savory Pan Seared Sea Bass with Cali-Crystal Beurre Blanc. For the sides, this San Diego caterer prepared our crisp Roasted Weiser Farms Potatoes with Marjoram and Thyme and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables. The guest were so happy with the food, they really appreciated their company throwing such a great holiday party with great catering from your local San Diego catering company, Eco Caters. For dessert the client purchased beautiful cakes from Extraordinary Desserts, which was a perfect way to end the night.

Eco Caters provided fresh fare for a Holiday Lunch at a San Diego Based Company

Organic Catering company, Eco Caters started out this fun holiday lunch with our fresh from the market Vegetable Crudite with Roasted Onion Dip and House Ranch, and Farmers Market Fruit Display with Local Honey. Guest were then treated to a healthy meal of Farmers Market Salad includes, Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing, a vegetarian entree of Grilled Polenta Cake with Market Vegetable Ragout, and Braised Beef Brisket with Tomato and Garlic for the meat eaters.  All prepared by organic caterer, Eco Caters. For sides this San Diego organic caterer provided Roasted Weiser Farms Potatoes with Marjoram and Thyme, and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables. Guest were so please with all the fresh and organic options, which was a nice change after all the typical holiday parties they have been attending. For dessert the chef made decadent Caramel Brownies, a real crowd pleaser. The guest were very thankful for the lunch provided by their company as a holiday treat to them. They were pleased to be offered such healthy, tasty and fresh, organic caterer food.

Why not show your employees how much you care about them by having Eco Caters put together an organic lunch for them? Organic caterer, Eco Caters can also put together corporate lunches, cocktail parties or even private dinners. Contact us today for a completely customized menu!

Eco Caters, a San Diego Caterer, visited Pacific Beach this past weekend

Our client wanted to surprise his wife with a party for her and all of her friends. The surprise was that she wouldn’t have to be the one running around and helping everyone. San Diego catering company, Eco Caters did all the shopping, prep, cooking, and serving for her! She was thrilled (and a little relieved). Her husband decided to do a cocktail party with lots of little bites. When guest started to arrived they were welcomed into the backyard featuring a bar and our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, tasty Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Tabouli, Olives Salad, and toasty Grilled Flatbread. While guest mingled and chatted our chefs were busy in the kitchen whipping up many tasty treats.

San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters passed zesty Thai Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Yogurt, Grassfed Beef Slider with Smoked Cheddar and Caramalized Onion, Seared Albacore with Orange Grapefruit Slaw, Mojo Shrimp with Pineapple and Chive, Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, Avocado Oil, and Preserved Lemon. For dessert San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters whipped up  Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the food and the birthday girl got to really enjoy her day. Contact us today to set up your next stress-free party!

This party was set up in the clients backyard and our chefs were stationed in their kitchen, when using San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, there is no need to go to a crowded restaurant. When we come into your home, you truly get to relax and enjoy the food and your company.

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!

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!

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!