2943 State Street, Carlsbad
Wedding & Event Catering in California
13 wedding, banquet and event caterers in 13 cities and towns. Caterers that specialize in weddings, banquets, galas and large celebrations, often with full staff and bar. People usually book 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas.
How Many Wedding, Banquet and Event Caterers Are in California?
We list 13 wedding, banquet and event caterers in California, across 13 cities and towns; the most are in San Jose (1), Los Angeles (1), Oakland (1). People usually book wedding, banquet and event caterers 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas. Ask each for a written quote with every fee included and compare the totals.
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Before You Book
- What is the price per guest, and what exactly does it include?
- Can you send a sample invoice for our guest count with every fee, tax and service charge?
- Do you hold a food permit or license and liability insurance? Can our venue get a certificate of insurance?
- How do you handle allergies and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal or kosher meals?
- When is the final headcount due, and can it change after that?
- For weddings, book the venue first, then the caterer: many venues limit you to an approved list.
- Buffets are not always cheaper than plated meals once staffing and food quantity are counted.
- Plan one server per 10–12 guests for plated dinners, fewer for buffets.
1919 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa
23551 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
23522 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Los Angeles
325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park
272 14th Street, Oakland
Paradise Park
3887 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena
1071 The Alameda, San Jose
132 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana
24833 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clarita
Temecula
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