Eco Caters San Diego Catering Division Serves Organic Cuisine at Private Home Wedding in Del Mar

Although we had rough weather all week it cleared up and turned out to be a perfect day for this beautiful wedding in Del Mar.  Eco Caters provided all organic food to the friends and family of the bride and groom on this unbelievable April evening.  The ceremony was held in the back yard and then everyone moved to the front for a drink and some organic hors d’oeuvres.  We started off with stationary hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour which included a Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves (pictured above), Antipasto with Marinated Artichoke, Sweet Peppers with Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomato with Mozzarella, and Mixed Olives and a mixed slider platter boasting Curry Chicken Salad with California Golden Raisins, Muffoletta with Olive Salad and Provolone (pictured above), and Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli.  During the cocktail hour the photographer was snapping photos of the guests and our food (all pictures above) which all came out very nice.  They can be found at www.barnettphoto.com.  After about 1 hour of mingling the guests moved back to the back yard where the set up had been transformed by the Eco Caters staff and ready for the dinner buffet.  As guests sat down we brought them a plated salad which consisted of Organic Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Sliced Almonds, 9 Grain Croutons, Goji Berries, and Avocado Dressing.  The heartfelt toasts ended as we opened up the buffet which people were very excited about.  The chafers were nicely filled with Rosemary Marjoram Chicken Breast finished with a Wild Mushroom Sauce, Pan Seared Rockfish with Cali-Crystal Beurre Blanc, Wild Mushroom Quinoa and Grilled Farmers Market Vegetables.  We also put out fresh baked organic french bread and honey whipped butter with dinner.  All of the produce was bought from local organic farms, much of which came from Suzie’s Farm in San Diego.  The seafood was sustainably caught by Catalina Offshore and the chicken organic free range from Northern California.

After dinner guests continued to mingle around enjoying each others company and some dessert with Eco Caters organic fair trade coffee and tea service.  The dessert was a spread of different options made by the mother of the bride and friends.  The bride and groom actually came out from the east coast and picked Eco Caters San Diego Catering division specifically because we serve organic cuisine.  We could tell that they had a knack for organic food as well when we saw the organic vegetable and herb garden in the side yard.  It is always great to serve fresh organic cuisine in a lovely setting to people who truly appreciate it.  We look forward to more Del Mar catering events and weddings, especially the ones with a view of the ocean!

Eco Caters loves Sage Mountain Farm, not just for their savory Sage Candy Onions, but for their dedication to educate people on sustainable and organic foods. They are one of the leaders of sustainable farming in Southern California. Owners Phil and Juany Noble have grown their farm significantly over the last 5 years. They are Certified Organic growers, and are located at 40630 Sage Road, in Aguanga, California (about 20 miles East of Temecula – if you want to check out the farm for yourself. Just be ready to pick up a shovel and help out while you are there. One thing you will find out if you visit is just how much they care for the produce and animals they are raising. Their vegetables are grown using sparkling clean natural well water. At their high desert property, they use pure organic guidelines to raise steers, chickens, pigs and goats. You can get produce from Sage Mountain Farms in many different ways other than visiting the farm. You can find their produce at Whole Foods grocery stores around San Diego as well as many farmers markets including Ocean Beach and Hillcrest. You can also join their CSA program to get a fresh box of organic produce delivered weekly. Find out more at www.sagemountainfarm.com.

All Organic Catering Services – Los Angeles Catering – Woronker Wedding

Eco Caters did an all organic catered wedding at the Smogg Shoppe on November 21st. The location was as beautiful as it was unique, being that it actually used to be a smog shop. This was no traditional Jewish wedding as we learned quickly about the unique passions that the couple shared, including their obvious love for music. After the evening ceremony, our servers tray passed hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour that included truffled grilled cheese; roasted chicken with avocado, sweet corn, and fermented black bean; and cucumber cups with mango, preserve lemon, chili, and lime. The hungry guests’ appreciated all of the delicious hors d’oeuvres but it was the truffled grilled cheese that was an overall favorite.

All of the guests seemed to really appreciate all of the organic food even though most of them had never experienced an organic catering event before. After cocktail hour, the guests as well as the bride and the groom took their seats and started with their toasts. We started the dinner with a beautiful herb mix salad with edible flowers , pea sprouts, heirloom tomato and avocado dressing. For the main entrée guests had their choice of a bisonburger with smoked cheddar, grilled onion and beefsteak tomato with house mustard, ketchup and hand cut fries; Coconut oil poached yellowtail with celeriac, lime zest, and cilantro; or polenta lasagna with grilled fennel, squash, and homemade rocotta and grilled broccolini. As everyone engaged in conversation and laughs, the bride and groom cut their cake and danced the night away. We have catered many events in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas and at this venue and will continue to bring organic catering bliss to the Smogg Shoppe.

All of the event photography was done by Annie McElwain Photography. To see more photos go to  www.amphotography.com

All Organic Catering- Pasadena Catering

Organic catering is Eco Caters specialty and at the wedding of Vicky and Mike on October 17th, 2009 we were able to showcase our many skills. It was held at the beautiful Japanese American Museum in Pasadena. The décor was exquisite, the colorful lanterns hanging from the walls was a perfect complement to the rest of the museum. Once the beautiful ceremony was completely, stationary hors d’oeuvres were set up in the courtyard. There was a chef’s choice cheese display with market fruit and preserves and vegetable crudités with roasted onion dip and house ranch.

While the bride and groom enjoyed conversation with their guests before dinner, more hors d’oeuvres were being tray passed. Those startes consisted of roasted chicken with avocado, sweet corn, and fermented black beans; grilled shrimp with mojo and pineapple; and asparagus with crispy jamon. The truffile grilled cheese seemed to be the favorite of all the appetizers, as guests were reaching for their second and thirds.

Organic catering can definitely impress those taste buds that have never had the pleasure of really exploring what local fresh ingredients can taste like. For dinner we served a stellar salad mix with pumpkin seed, shaved purple onion, tomato, and sweet pepper vinaigrette. The guests’ then had the\ choice between ancho crusted ribeye served with golden beets, horseradish, and chive; herb crusted chicken breast with truffled potato and grilled squash; and the vegetarian option, spaghetti squash with portobella chimmichurri. Although some guest were skeptical about an all organic wedding, after getting a taste of what Eco Caters had to offer, people were very pleased and many asked for business cards.

Apple pie is a favorite dessert of both the bride and groom, so after dinner warmed apple pie was served to all guests that chose to enjoy something sweet after a filling meal. The event photographer Rob Greer took many beautiful artistic pictures which can found on his website http://www.robgreerweddings.com/blog/. The wedding came to a conclusion with all guests dancing the night away, and a very satisfied bride and groom.  Eco Caters has been doing Pasadena Catering since they opened in 2007 and this was a very nice event.

San Diego Catering Team prepares Vegetarian Meal for Carlsbad Wedding

It was a beautiful October day for the wedding of Justine and Scott. For this couple, it was really important to have an organic pescetarian meal, and San Diego Catering company Eco Caters made that happen.  For those of you who may not know what a pescetarian is, it is like being a vegetarian, but they eat fish too. Due to our spot as an organic San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters gets lots of special requests for dietary, or lifestyle needs.

For this party, guest were greeted with stationary appetizers of Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, our popular Mezze Platter with Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives Salad, and Fresh Pita, and crowd pleasing Vegetable Crudite with Roasted Onion Dip and House Ranch. This couple wanted to add something exciting and different to their appetizers, to they chose our fruit Melon Basil Skewers with Pistachio Oil, and refreshing Cucumber Cups with Mango, Jicama, Chili, and Lime.

After grazing for a bit, the party was treated to a lovely salad of  Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Sliced Almonds, 9 Grain Croutons, Goji Berries, and Avocado Dressing. For the main meal the pescetarians feasted on Spinach Stuffed Sole with Mandarin Oil and Black Sesame. There was also Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Chimmi Churri on a bed of Spaghetti Squash for the vegitarians. Both served with Mac-n-Cheese with Cave Aged Gruyere, and Lemon Scented Israeli Cous Cous. All items were prepared from scratch by San Diego caterer, Eco Caters.

This was a custom menu created just for the couple. Eco Caters, San Diego Catering would be happy to prepare the meal of your dreams for your event. We can work with you to put together a menu that reflect you as a couple and indulge your guest at the same time.

San Diego Catering Company Eco Caters services a Two Day Event

The event started on Saturday with a very lovely ceremony. After guests mingled and chatted a bit they nibbled on San Diego caterer, Eco Caters, special Farmers Market Vegetable Crudite with Bagna Cuda, and Spinach Dip, a Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Roasted Red Peppers, Hearts of Palm, Olive Salad and Fresh Pita, Beggars Purse with Cherry Shallot Jam and Camembert, Blue Cheese Bison Sliders with Caramelized Onion and Pomme Fritte, and Seared Albacore with Grapefruit and Orange Slaw.

The party continued with more of San Diego Catering company Eco Caters provided food. They had an Arugula Salad with Feta, Julianne Onions and Pear Vinaigrette, Porter Marinated Tri-Tip with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Local Pacific Fish with Spinach, Mandarin Oil and Black Sesame. All food catered by San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters, is organic and purchased from local farms.

The event continued into Sunday. This wedding party hosted a brunch and Eco Caters were on hand as support staff, making sure it went off without a hitch. A brunch is a great way to bring guest together one more time. If a lot of your guest are traveling, it gives them an activity to do before they go back home, and they feel like they really got to see the bride and groom. We can do anything from a waffle station, to custom omelets and even a smoothie bar!

This couple used sustainable succulents as center pieces, which lasted well after Sunday’s brunch. These center pieces can also make great favors or gifts.

July 26th 2008 Eco Caters at Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu. A hard to reach location, but worth every turn once you get to the top and have a view of the entire Santa Monica Bay and Malibu.  Check them out the beautiful Malibu venue at ranchodelcielomalibu.com. They also have a great shuttle service to bring guest up and down the mountain.

Hors De Oeuvres included a Cheese Display with Market Fruit, Farmers Market Veggie Crudite with Spinach Dip and Sundried Tomato Dip, our famous Seafood Sausage with Radish Sprout, Roasted Tomato and Onion Crostini with Bagna Cauda (pictured), and Roasted Free Range Chicken with Avocado Black Bean and Corn Crème.

We also presented a buffet with Organic Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Jus and Crispy Salmon with Dill Mustard, alongside Truffle Smashed Potatoes, Broccolini, and Wild Mushroom Quinoa.

The event was absolutely beautiful and the guests were loving the organic catering to go along with the incredible views.  This venue encompasses the dream wedding you might think of having in Los Angeles and more particularly in Malibu.

Organic Catering Company Works with San Diego Couple on their Wedding Day

The day was as beautiful as this couple and the meal was equally divine.  They chose to have a plated meal and a mix of both tray passed and stationary appetizers, all prepared by Eco Caters, a San Diego caterer. The appetizers consisted of  Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit, Chevre, Old Amsterdam Cave Aged Gouda, Saint Andre Triple Cream Brie, Irish Porter Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Apricot Preserves, Blueberry Preserves, and Fresh Organic Carlsbad Strawberries. Servers then walked through the party with Roasted Tomato and Onion Crostini with Bagna Cuda, Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Black Bean, and Corn Crème, Seared Ahi with Valencia Orange and Grapefruit Slaw.

After enjoying the company and chatter of the wedding,  guest sat down to a dinner prepared by Organic Catering Company Eco Caters. The meal included Pepper Mix Salad  with Apple, Shaved Parmesan, and Truffle Oil, Grilled Organic Sirloin with Marjoram, Thyme, and Basil served Blanched French Beans and Herb Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Salmon with Basil Oil and Tomato Coulis served with Green Beans, Crispy Shallot and Herb Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Polenta with Vegetable Ragout and Fire Roasted Pepper Sauce.