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, 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!

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!

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.

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 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.

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.