The Best Italian Wedding Catering in Santa Barbara, CA

The Best Italian Wedding Catering in Santa Barbara, CA

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15 Wedding Caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

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homegrown kitchen 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

We offer full-scale event production and catering services in Southern California region. We aim to use local ingredients to highlight regional cuisines from around the world. We handle parties for families of 10, small weddings, up to large scale corporate events for 400 guests.

Homegrown Kitchen really knocked our party hors d’oeuvres & dinner out of the park! She took the time to understand our tastes and provided selection of tasty options to choose between. The actual day of-guests and family RAVED about how delicious the food was from start to finish, and the potions were more than generous. Be sure to verify needs for plating/dinnerware and any kitchen requirements per your venue. Highly Recommend Homegrown Kitchen!
Ellen and R., a year ago
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Late to the Lake 

4.8

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide unforgettable, delicious, and eye catching options. That's why we prepare all of our boards and graze displays to your style, with the highest quality products. Whether it is an intimate dinner or an event for up to 800 guests, we do it all! If you are considering a Graze table for your wedding or next event, reach out and we'd be delighted to create something beautiful for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Alicia and her staff catered our wedding on 9/17/23. It was outstanding! The food was a huge hit with our guests and by far one of the most talked about things at our wedding. Everyone was kind and professional. I would highly recommend them for any wedding or event!
Hailey + H., a year ago
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Americano 

5.0

  • Starts at $90
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Americano 🇮🇹 is a Mercury News 'Bay Area Best', family-run catering service bringing authentic Italian heritage to your wedding. We use fresh ingredients from our family farm, growing 100% organic veggies with care. From our famous sauces to seasonal offerings, every dish is crafted with love. We make your guests feel like part of our famiglia with comforting classics, elegant entrées, and family-style platters. Let us create an unforgettable feast filled with warmth, joy, and tradition.

Americano catered our wedding, and we couldn't have been more impressed! From start to finish, they delivered an unforgettable dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious—our guests are still raving about the Chicken Marsala and garlic bread! The team was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Their attention to detail and use of fresh, high-quality ingredients really stood out. If you're looking for top-notch catering with authentic Italian flavors, Americano is the way to go. Highly recommend!
Beni, a month ago
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GourMel Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

GourMel Catering has earned a steady and loyal following of corporate and private clients, integrating a fine dining experience with a one-of-a-kind nature that is unique to each special event. Intriguing menus with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, kind, professional service and creative presentations make GourMel an excellent choice for your wedding needs. We'll make your event memorable for all of the right reasons. Each affair begins with a consultation wherein food and wine are paired, décor and presentation are attended to and rentals are ordered.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a blast working with Mel! She communicated perfectly and responded to our millions of questions within a few minutes. We expressed our concerns with our group having multiple food allergies and Mel was able to accommodate them all. We had espresso balsamic beef tenderloin, miso caramel scallops, garlic green beans, sesame noodles to die for - absolutely wow, vegan bbq seitan brisket, sautéed veggies, vegan and traditional charcuterie boards, strawberry goat cheese crostini, custom breads and cranberry brie in phyllo cups. All the food was amazing! The staff that was tending to us for the night were great. Our two bartenders were amazing. Loads of energy, great stories and really were life of the party. Shout out to everyone at GourMel that was able to make this wedding night possible.
Chris and K., a year ago
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Chef John's Events & Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees
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Chef John's Events & Catering serves weddings throughout the Phoenix area and beyond. Led by Chef Jeannette, this team has created cuisines of all kinds for celebrations both intimate and grand. Our creativity is constrained only by the availability of fresh and seasonal ingredients, which help us craft the most delicious dishes possible. Chef John's Events & Catering is inspired by culinary traditions all over the world. For your wedding, we invite you to choose one global cuisine, or your favorite dishes from several. Whichever you decide upon, we will wow you and your guests with mouth-watering flavors and beautiful presentations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jeannette was super responsive and easy to work with. She solved all the problems and attended to all my catering needs. Delivery was on time, and the break down was perfect! The chicken piccata was so soft I still find hard to believe. The assorted desserts were definitely a talking point, they sure were assorted (was not even able to try them all!) and so delicious I couldn’t pick a favorite either. My wedding cake was everything I dreamed of! I can’t recommend chef johns more, and it sure was one of the best investments of my wedding.
Denise and C., 2 years ago
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Fire & Wood Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Welcome. We are Southern California’s most unique Wood-Fired Pizza Catering Company. We bring an exceptional outdoor food experience, with our wood fired oven and our 100% wood-fired menu. All of our food offerings, curated by Chef Thomas, are cooked in our customized mobile wood-fired oven. All of our ingredients are locally sourced from California, as we pride ourselves on taking the time necessary to find the best possible ingredients, and close to home.

Awarded Best of Zola
Fire and wood was one of the most memorable things about my whole wedding. Everyone loved the food! My roots are in the east coast, so when I read about Chef Thomas and saw his food photos, I was drooling with anticipation. I loved what he had to offer on his catering menu but I challenged him to make a few fun twists for me. My close family and friend from NYC/NJ gave it all a chef’s kiss approval. I went home with leftovers and my hubby and I relived the moments for a week! 10/10
Joy M., 16 days ago

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About wedding caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

How much do catering services usually cost in Santa Barbara, CA?

Full service catering packages range from $500 to $8,500 and average around $1,500.

Which are the most popular caterers in Santa Barbara, CA?

Some of the most popular caterers in this area include Martino'S Catering, Simply Appetizing and Fire & Wood Catering.

Do catering packages include serving staff?

Yes! 37% of packages in Santa Barbara, CA include serving staff, such as servers and bussers. Many others also include rental coordination, just ask before you book!

Can caterers in Santa Barbara, CA accommodate specialized diets?

They can! 11 offer kosher services and 21 offer vegetarian packages. You can search on Zola for caterers who can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal and vegan diets as well!

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