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!

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, 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.

Hazy Meadow Ranch, a hidden jem of Lakeside.

Many San Diegoans have heard of Hazy Meadow Carriage company, they have been providing horse drawn carriages for weddings in the area for the past 20 years.  What many don’t know is that Linda Hayes has turned her ranch in to an amazing wedding and event venue. Set in the mountains of Lakeside, this venue provides a completely private and serene setting for your wedding or corporate event.

I could not get over the gorgeous views of the massive mountains and blue sky all contrasting against the lush grounds, Linda has thought of everything! Starting at around $2,000 for the day, Linda provides a well groomed lawn, a house with bride and grooms quarters ( complete with pool table and black jack!), horse drawn carriage, parking, restrooms, the ceremony site and reception site. Guest will never forget your wedding as Linda has made Hazy Meadow adorable. Check out the cute western themed housed, what great photo opts! Linda has even strung cute ping-pong lighting through-out the trees, making it very romantic at night – you can actually see the stars here !

I really think this venue would be great for a casual do-it-yourself indie wedding or a grand wedding with a southern slant, or even a corporate ho-down. Hazy Meadow has hosted parties as small as 50 upto 450! If you get a chance, you must meet with Linda and talk a walk around the area. When you do you may stumble among a wild peacock or two. If you contact them, please mention that Eco Caters sent you!

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 Wedding Catering company, Eco Caters, works with the Botanical Gardens on a Beautiful Outdoor Wedding

Eco Caters, a San Diego caterer, loves the San Diego Botanical Gardens (formerly the Quail Botanical Gardens)! This garden is set up perfectly to hold both the ceremony and reception of any couple that loves the outdoors. This couple also enhanced the space with the most romantic lighting, and beautifully simple tables set ups. (pictures to come soon!)

Guest were greeted with amazing organic wines and San Diego wedding catering company, Eco Caters, famous Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, along with a Mezze Platter of Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Salad, and Fresh Pita.

For the meal San Diego Caterer, Eco Caters came up with a custom Asian Inspired meal for the young couple. Eco Caters served a buffet featuring entree’s of Kahlua Pork, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, and Vegetable Pad Thai. The sides were equally exciting and guest kept coming back for more of the Veggie Stir Fry, Mirepoix Quinoa, and Farmer’s Market Salad.

Guest laughed and mingled as the groom and bride formed their receiving line. Instead of a normal receiving line this couple choose to hand out a decadent cupcake to every guest as they hugged and chatted. It was a very cute “thank you” from the couple. Guest loved it because it gave them time alone with the couple, and they got the chance to take some photos together.

The cupcakes were supplied by Extraordinary Desserts, a San Diego staple. If you have not yet been to this bakery, you must go! They have some of the most decadent and outrageous looking cakes and desserts. Whenever I have company in town I love taking them to Extraordinary Desserts after a night on the town. They offer 2 locations, both with a lounge/ bar  feel, sure to impress.

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!