Coastal Catering

Personal Chef, Sommelier & Fromagère Services

Eat Local & Organic

Serving Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey & San Mateo Counties

The Quintessential California Coastal Experience

Coastal Catering prepares the finest seasonal cuisine and pairs it with exceptional service customized to your satisfaction. We offer the quintessential coastal experience. The beautiful Monterey Bay and its bounty serve as the perfect backdrop for any occasion.

Let us put together something special for you today! Whether it's a formal wedding, a picnic on the beach, drop-off party platters or a pairing menu at a local vineyard we have a package that will meet your needs.

Give us a call and our skilled event coordinator and chef will make it happen for you. We have a philosophy of appreciating our natural resources without their exploitation. The Central Coast has an abundance of vineyards, organic farms and independent fishermen that we celebrate and support.

West Coast Seafood, Dungeness Crab and Abalone Dinners

Fresh off the boat Dungeness crabs cooked to order. Clams, oysters, mussels, prawns or the catch of the day served with a variety potatoes, corn, sourdough and salads. Top this off with a paired wine or a locally brewed beer and a perfect meal has arrived.

We'd like to tempt your palate with a Pacific Coast delicacy: Abalone. Coastal Catering is the only local caterer to feature this special seafood offering. We'll prepare a multi-course tasting menu featuring local farmed abalone.*Subject to availability.

“Toes in the Sand” Picnic Baskets

Our baskets provide the perfect, portable culinary experience. Enjoy a picnic basket anytime, anywhere with specially selected meats, cheeses, artisanal breads and organic produce. How about old fashioned fried chicken, cornbread and iced tea? All baskets are to your specifications and wine pairing services are available.

Corporate Events

Boxed lunches, banquets and cookouts are just a few of the options available to our corporate clients. We'll provide everything you need to keep it simple and clean without any compromise in quality, creativity or flavor. Let us put together a package for your company today.

Party Platters

Coastal Catering has a wide variety of platters to choose from: Sandwiches on artisanal breads, cheese boards, charcuterie, seasonal fruit, crudite, antipasti, salads, spreadables and delectable desserts. *All platters require 24 hours advanced notice.

Cocktail, Tailgate, Themed and Holiday Parties

Whether in your home or at a venue of your choice, we will bring your vision to life. Let your imagination run wild. The big game, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day or a birthday—our skilled staff will make it happen for you.

Weddings

On the beach, in a church, or a venue of your choosing, our event coordinator and chef will insure your special day is everything you ever dreamed. We have many options for you to choose from. Formal, full service to casual packages available. *Wedding cake and floral specialists upon request.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher Options

At Coastal Catering we understand that you or a guest may have special dietary needs. Please let us know so we may better accommodate you.

Baked Goods and Confections

Seasonal fruit pies, gallettes, cannoli and cookies made to order. Our cupcakes, mini bundts, confections and gelatos will take you down memory lane. How about handmade brioche, dinner rolls or foccacia for that little something special? Do you have a favorite family recipe? Let us know so we can recreate it for you.

BBQ and Cookouts

There is nothing like quality meat cooked over an open flame. At Coastal Catering we will indulge your primal desires with perfectly prepared, beef, pork, chicken or lamb with all the fixings. We use natural hormone free meats from local butchers.