Your wedding menu isn’t just about how it tastes…

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

It’s about the beauty & bounty of the spread.

Many brides shy away from buffets over the fear of lines & and a long row of stainless steel chafing dishes. This lovely wedding at Edna Valley Vineyards shows how buffets can be exactly the opposite!
(Above: Cedar-planked grilled wild salmon with citrus & olive tapenade)

Buffets can be a way to add color & a bit of fun to a reception. It’s also a way to showcase the amazing Central Coast grown produce & specialties.

This menu for Erin & Brad’s wedding was served in the autumn when some local produce is at it’s peak including heirloom tomatoes from Peacock Farms and mushrooms & squash picked up that day from the Templeton Farmers Market. Other menu items included oak-grilled tri tip with chili & orange salsa and grilled corn cakes with roasted tomato & rosemary chutney.


Thanks to the amazing wedding photographer Amy Wellenkamp for taking a moment to capture our cuisine!
Below are a few of the yummy appetizers. Can you see the heart?

And congrats to Erin & Brad–Thanks for letting the crew of Pacific Harvest Catering be a part of your special day!

Country Chic at The Gardens at Peacock Farms

Monday, November 8th, 2010


Have we mentioned that we love working at the Gardens at Peacock Farms?
Well, we do.
No, they don’t have a great setup for easy catering or even a kitchen for us to use (we build our own). But this Arroyo Grande event venue is amazing! And the proprietors Logan & Jessica keep the grounds impeccable.
They create a perfct ambience for weddings with their thriving gardens, winding pathways & overhanging canopy of fruit trees.
Here’sa few pics from a wedding we catered there recently. Lucky for us, Jayson Mellom snuck back to our kitchen area to get some shots of the plated dinner service.

Guests started with a plated salad course of organix mixed greens with zinfandel-poached pear, gorgonzola, candied pecans & pomegranate vinaigrette.

Then guests had a choice of aged top sirloin or pan-seared salmon.

And finally, below are some shots of the awesome Pacific Harvest Catering crew at work! Among the praises we get from past clients, our staff is mentioned almost as much as the food. We are very proud of that!

Wine country flavors…

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010


Our favorite weddings to cater are for the couples that welcome us into their lives to become their friends, and then as their caterers.

Tommy & Rosanna were one such couple. They shared their vision and we listened. Then they let the chefs go crazy and create an amazing menu for them. Check out the Korean-style short ribs. This picture was shot as the plate went out to one of the guests. Isn’t it beautiful?

After the lovely ceremony at Venteux Vineyards, guests dined on fresh oysters, ahi tar tar & beef wellington bites paired with champagne. They then proceeded to taste wine & then enjoy the beautiful ambience created by Kramer Entertainment & Allure Events.
Thanks to Viera Photography for the beautiful photos & congrats to Tommy & Rosanna!