Central Coast Wedding Catering Blog

Cheerful & rustic San Luis Obispo wine country wedding

Let’s start with something sweet, shall we?
How lovely this is dessert spread for Eugene & Nicole’s wedding at Edna Valley Vineyards?
Hungry yet?

And is if Edna Valley wasn’t already stunning, it recently underwent a major remodel, bringing in an updated look that is modern, sleek & rustic. It’s definitely one of our faves among Central Coast wedding venues.

But, back to our lovely couple, Nicole & Eugene. We adore their yellow, cheerful theme filled with sweet details. The Spanish-inspired menu included appetizers such as pork & manchego empanadas, fig & goat cheese crostinis with candied walnuts & heirloom tomato gazpacho “shooters.” We love weddings that follow a theme & we highly recommend using a theme to create your perfect menu.

For dinner, entrees include our farmers market vegetarian paella, herb-grilled tri tip, roasted pork loin. Those were served with our grilled corn cakes with smoked tomato & rosemary and some good ol’ local grilled veggies. Our paella is served in an awesomely huge paella pan and we love how the paella matched their colors! 🙂

But before we end, we gotta thank the always amazing Cameron Ingalls, who shared these pics with us.

Congrats Nicole & Eugene!! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day.

A Plated Dinner at Santa Margarita Ranch

The rustic elegance of the barn at Santa Margarita Ranch creates the perfect ambiance for any gathering.
For the wedding of Joe & Kat, it was the ideal place to treat their 100 closest friends & family to a fabulous plated dinner of local organic meats & produce.
After a sentimental ceremony under the oak tree, guests enjoyed signature cocktails (his — a manhattan, hers — a lemon drop), tray-passed appetizers and a stationary spread of artisan cheeses & breads. Below is the heirloom tomato bruschetta with fresh mozzarella, basil & balsamic reduction.


Once guests made their way into the barn, our most popular salad was served — mixed organic field greens, cave-aged bleu cheese, candied pecans & zinfandel-poached pear tossed with a pomegranate vinaigrette.
Entrees included Heart Ranch filet, local sea bass & a roasted vegetable torte.
One of the best aspects of this menu is that every entree is awesome & delicious. How could you be disappointed with this vegetarian torte if it was placed in front of you? Layers of farm fresh roasted vegetables (bell peppers, onions, porcini mushrooms, zuchinni, & squash) are stacked under smoked provolone cheese & then cooked to perfection.

But then, the seared sea bass was fresh off the boat & the Hearst Ranch filet mignon (in the background) was as good as it gets.

And, in case you had any questions about the menu…

Simple, fresh, organic, local, and perfect.

An Elegant Affair at the Pavilion on the Lake

The Pavilion on the Lake is one of the most beautiful wedding venues on the Central Coast. Floor to ceiling windows frame the lakefront setting of a deck that drapes over the Atascadero Lake. The lovely couple, Jessica & Michael, knew they wanted the comforts of an indoor wedding reception while incorporating the beauty of the outdoors.

While outdoor weddings are popular & charming, indoor weddings eliminate the can-be issues of outdoor receptions…bad weather, bugs, unpleasant bathrooms, etc. The Pavilion is one of the best places on the Central Coast to have an outdoor wedding & an indoor reception. And it’s smack inbetween Los Angeleas and San Francisco and minutes from the wine country!

For their menu, Jessica & Michael knew they wanted a local rustic menu but with some elements that they love. For example, the couple included figs stuffed with gorgonzola & pancetta in their hor’deourves hour along with empanadas stuffed with pulled pork & topped while chipotle aioli.

For dinner, they wanted their out-of-town guests to get a taste of San Luis Obispo County so they chose mesquite-grilled tri tip & herb-grilled chicken. They also offered a dessert bar of chocolate decadence & cheesecake rather than a traditional wedding cake.

Best wishes to Jessica & Michael as they start their new life together!