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!

Los Angeles Catering – Malibu Catering for Eco Friendly Cocktail Party

Eco Caters catered for a cocktail party on December 20th. We set up the stationary hors d’oeuvres that consisted of antipasto with marinated artichoke, sweet pepper with arugula, marinated cherry tomato with mozzarella, and mixed olives as well as a scallop and shrimp sausage platter with house mustard and radish sprouts. While guest chatted about the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our Eco Caters servers tray passed thai chicken skewers with marjoram yogurt, argentinean lamb skewer with chimmi churri, camembert shooter with asparagus, and fresh bruschetta with tomato concasse.

The cocktail party consisted of 20 adults and 14 children, so Eco Caters made two large cheese pizzas on homemade crust with organic tomato sauce to please all taste palettes. Los Angeles catering needs are growing more environmentally conscious, and the host for this Malibu catered event was no different. The host decided to use biodegradable plates which are made from fallen palm leaves and is becoming a more desirable method for presenting food in an environmentally conscience way.

Overall, the cocktail party was a perfect combination of good conversation and amazing food. We offer Los Angeles catering services for all types of events including weddings, private parties and corporate functions so we hope you will contact us for your next Malibu catering event.

Los Angeles Catering – Organic Venice Beach Catering for Private Family Style Dinner

There is nothing better during the holidays than sharing a meal with family and friends. On December 16th, we did an all organic family style meal in Venice Beach. Before dinner guests engaged in conversation and helped themselves to Eco Caters very own stationary hors d’oeuvres that consisted of antipasto with marinated artichoke, sweet peppers with arugula, marinated cherry tomato with mozzarella, and mixed olives as well as a delicious vegetable crudite with roasted onion dip and house ranch. After the guest were done enjoying all our organic hors d’oeuvres they began to take their seats to get ready for the main course.

Prior to the main course, guests enjoyed a wild arugula salad with peach, nectarine, chevre, and apple cider vinaigrette; All of the mixed greens and herbs for the salad came from Maggie’s Farms. There were two main dishes, the first was a smoked chili rubbed tri-tip with a molasses and a fire roasted pepper sauce. The second was grilled vegetable lasagna with house made ricotta. To compliment the meal, roasted weiser farms potatoes with marjoram and thyme were served as well as a roasted asparagus marinated in grapefruit. Eating Organic is more than just food for our Venice Beach catered family, it has become a lifestyle which is why for the party we used Verterra biodegradable dinnerware which is biodegradable and compostable plates made from fallen palm leaves, flatware, cups and napkins. Whether it is a small dinner party, wedding, or a corporate catered event allow Eco Caters to provide our all Venice Beach catering services.

Los Angeles Catering – J Brand Jeans Cocktail Party

Eco Caters provide services for the J Brand Jeans Cocktail Party that took place on Saturday December 12th. This Los Angeles catered event was larger which consisted of over 150 guests. From start to finish Eco Caters was there to set up and make sure the event was as classy and stylish as J Brand Jeans. We set up our beautiful display of stationary hors d’oeuvres that consisted of a mezze platter with hummus, baba ganouj, roasted red peppers, olives salad, and fresh pita. There was also a hierloom salsa trio with organic tortilla chips. Guest were raving about our delicious mixed sliders. We had grilled eggplant with tomato, arugula, and marjoram aioli; Grilled portabella with mixed greens, and chimmi aioli; and organiz beef sliders with smoked cheddar, tomato, and homemade aioli.

Our Los Angeles catering team tray passed an assortment of hors d’oeuvres such as roasted chicken with avocado, sweet corn, and fermented black bean on crostini; beef wellingtons with smoked ketchup and apricot mustard; salmon rillette in crouton cup; and a roasted tomato crostini with vegetarian bagna cauda. Along with all of the stationary hors d’oeuvres, an assortment of desserts such as golden brownies and homemade cookies were offered to each guest. Needless to say, the night came to an end with happy guest leaving with full stomachs. Eco Caters will be there while you show off your product with our exceptional services and extraordinary organic catering services.

Eco Caters Organic Catering for  an  all Organic Holiday Dinner in Del Mar

We catered a holiday dinner on December 18^th at a beautiful home in Del Mar with amazing views of the pacific ocean. Organic catering in Del Mar is always a treat because we are typically working in nice homes with a view of the ocean.  This San Diego catering event was a nice intimate family dinner. The host chose to have  a wild arugula salad with organic apples from Smit Farms, Creole Gumbo Ya Ya served with organic white rice, a Cajun injected deep fried turkey with giblet gravy, truffled smashed potatoes and broccollini with garlic and shallots. All of which the guest devoured and came back for seconds.

To finish off the night, organic caterer,Eco Caters served some fresh made apple pie with cinnamon whipped cream made with organic apples from Smit Farms.

The Safflower Oil that we used to fry the turkey was given to Wherever Limousine for their biodiesel limo that they use for private events.  For more info on Wherever Limo, go to wherevershuttle.com. The main advantage of using vegetable oil based fuels instead of fossil fuels is that vegetable oil is renewable and better for the environment. Specifically, vegetable oil fuels are sustainable and carbon neutral. Burning straight vegetable oil as fuel, is considered carbon neutral because any carbon dioxide emitted was absorbed by the plant during its growing process and counterbalances the emitted CO2. Any vegetable oil can be used such as soy, corn or walnut oil and also the grease in restaurant kitchens.

Organic catering in San Diego and especially organic catering in Del Mar and other areas of north county has been picking up and we hope to continue working more and more in that area.  Holiday Party catering in San Diego was slow but steady this year and but it was an increase from 2008.  We are very thankful for the events that we have catered in 2009 and we look forward to bringing organic catering to all of Southern California in 2010.

Los Angeles Catering – Organic Catering for Holiday Party in Manhattan Beach

For a dinner party in Manhattan Beach on December 5th, the host specifically wanted all fresh organic food. We pride ourselves on knowing we have mastered the art of organic catering so this event was perfect for us. The stationary hors d’oeuvres consisted of chef’s choice cheese display with market fruit and preserves, and mezze platter with humus, baba ganouj, roasted red peppers, olives salad, and fresh pita. There were also a selection of mixed sliders such as: Grilled Portabella with mixed greens, and chimmi aioli; apricot turkey sliders with apple, arugula, and house mustard; and bacon, arugula, and cave aged gruyere; Thai chicken skewers with marjoram yogurt; Argentinean lamb skewer with chimmi churri; roasted beet salad with manchego, arugula, carrot, and beet vinaigrette; and lobster and porcini ravioli with chive beurre blanc. To compliment the food that we had prepared, the host of the party provided all organic wine and champagne for their guests.

As far as Los Angeles catering goes for us, we definitely use Maggies Farms for the majority of the fruits and vegetables and Rutiz Farms for the beets and potatoes. We have a great relationship with both of these farms, and we frequently use them for all our Los Angeles catering needs. The Eco friendly host also went as far as using Verterra dinnerware for her party. This is dinnerware that is 100% biodegradable and compotsable made from fallen palm leaves as well as biodegradable forks which were made out of wood. Using biodegradable dinnerware is very good for the environment but is also unique and beautiful, which is why we recommend it for all our clients.

Beverly Hills Catering – Organic Tray Passed Party

We work in Beverly Hills often, and one party that stood out was a holiday party on December 12th that we did at a home on the hills of Mulholland looking over all of LA. The house was just as beautiful as the view. With red rose table settings, candles, and a beautiful display of stationary hors d’oeuvres provided by us, the night was sure to be a success from the very beginning. The stationary hors d’oeuvres included southern chicken lollipops with homemade buttermilk ranch and a mezze platter with hummus, baba ganouj, and roasted red peppers.

While the guest enjoyed themselves and engaged in conversation, our servers tray passed truffled grilled cheese, salmon rillette in crouton cups, petite lump crap hand rolls with chive and julienne peppers, roasted tomato crostini with bagna cauda, and bacon and arugula sliders with aged gruyère. This Beverly Hills catering event was lucky enough to enjoy fish from Catalina, where they sell local caught fish. We also used Weiser Family Farms which is where all of the root vegetables and potatoes came from for this event. The night came to an end with guests raving about the organic catering services we had provided. The guests especially enjoyed the southern chicken lollipops and the salmon rillette and the hosts walked away knowing that we were the right choice for their organic meal.

Eco Caters, a  San Diego Caterer, Crafts a Green Holiday Cocktail Party in Del Mar

Eco Caters catered the Biomatrica holiday party at a private residence in Del Mar on Saturday.  The San Diego catering consisted of all stationary hors d’oeuvres including Tuna Tar Tar in Cucumber Cups with Avocado Oil and Preserve Lemon, Spicy Chicken Skewers with Marjoram Red Pepper Yogurt, Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli, Organic Beef Slider with Smoked Cheddar and Tomato, and a Charcuterie Display served with House Mustard, Cornichon, Pickled Onion, and Garlic Rubbed Crostini.

For dessert, San Diego caterer, Eco Caters served bite sized Banana Cheesecakes with Chocolate Ganache and Flourless Chocolate Tarts with Champagne Raspberries.  It was San Diego catering at its finest and we were pleased to serve all organic cuisine to a very thankful crowd.  We sourced the Chicken from Jidori Chicken, the all natural chicken out of Los Angeles.  The beef was grassfed beef from Tallgrass Beef.  All of the veggies were organic veggies from Suzie’s Farm along with other local organic farms in San Diego.  The food was plentiful and everyone was pleased with the meal. To learn more about where we source our food from visit our farms page.

Del Mar catering has been picking up for us lately with 4 or 5 holiday parties in Del Mar this year.  People are really starting to request organic catering throughout Southern California which has helped us grow this year.  Hopefully the trend towards organic catering becomes the norm and we continue to grow into 2010.  Del Mar is a vital area for us and we hope that we continue to book events, weddings and holiday parties in this area.

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

San Diego Catering company, Eco Caters, works with Alvarado Institute of Skin Care

Another organic and very sweet holiday party in San Diego was thrown by the Alvarado Institute of Skin Care and Eco Caters provided the San Diego catering.  The all organic and fair trade menu consisted of Banana Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache (gluten free and soy free), Flourless Chocolate Tart with Champagne Raspberries (gluten free, soy and dairy free), and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (gluten free, soy and dairy free). San Diego catering, Eco Caters also served organic and fair trade coffee from Bird Rock Roasters, the local organic roaster in San Diego with the best coffee.  Alongside the coffee was hot mango black tea and hot cocoa made dairy free.  The menu items were altered from our typical recipes in order to accommodate requests for gluten and dairy restrictions which we were happy to do.  San Diego caterers, Eco Caters, knows that San Diego is a very health-conscious market.  We often get requests for diet restrictions and modifications and we are always happy to meet the needs of our customers.  It is fun to try different versions of our recipes.  Because we are involved in all organic catering, people trust us with their health request, which we enjoy doing for them.

The night was cold so the warm organic beverages and bite sized sweets were perfect for Alvarado’s clients who came in to buy some products, get a massage and have a quick treat.  The ladies at Alvarado wanted organic catering because their products are all natural and they offer organic options as well.  They also try to minimize waste and be as eco-friendly as possible.  They also requested the gluten free and dairy free items because of the effects of those ingredients on the skin.  Gluten free catering is quite easy as long as you are willing to substitute alternative ingredients.  Eco Caters was a natural fit for the event and we hope to do more organic catering for them in 2010.  We also hope that as other companies in Southern California go green they also request organic catering for their next event.