The Best Italian Wedding Catering in Santa Barbara, CA

The Best Italian Wedding Catering in Santa Barbara, CA

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16 Wedding Caterers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Palma Plant-Based Catering 
Santa Barbara, CA

    When not out catering private events, you can find Chef Dalan cooking through the open kitchen window at his hip downtown restaurant Rascal's Vegan in Santa Barbara, serving up the most delicious and authentic plant-based Mexican cuisine. Dalan started out in the culinary world, slinging tortas out of his garage to friends and neighbors. His journey has taken him far, now a successful restaurant owner in Santa Barbara, you can still find Chef Dalan volunteering to cook for community non-profits, teaching cooking classes about plant-based nutrition for the youth and elderly, or shopping at the farmer’s market supporting local produce vendors.

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    NORR Kitchen 

    5.0

    • Starts at $99
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

    Hi I'm Christiann! My Co-founder and I have owned a successful, 🌟- all platform -5 star 🌟 restaurant & craft bar and am now offering my services in the Southern California region. From full craft bar services, exquisite wine pairings and events, to outdoor experiences and private in home dinner parties, our advanced and highly trained team have you covered. Let’s connect! I can’t wait to bring the 5 star experience to your home or event. Feel free to ask for additional verified reviews, I have dozens. I'm new to this platform : )

    I had the pleasure of working with the event planning team at NORR for a beautifully curated baby shower on the East Coast. The experience was outstanding — they were highly organized, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. I highly recommend NORR to anyone looking for a seamless, well-executed event.
    Sergio S., 4 months ago
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    Krafted Culture Catering + Events 

    5.0

    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

    Based in Upland, CA, Krafted Culture provides expert culinary services for weddings and special events. Our kitchen crew specializes in global cuisine and plant-based dishes, serving up a fresh alternative to standard catering companies. Contact us by phone or email. We can make your wedding menu one-of-a-kind. Krafted Culture is focused on delivering a highly personalized experience to each couple that they work with. They are excited to collaborate with you and find out more about your unique tastes and vision for your wedding banquet. We work with all budgets.

    I photographed a wedding that Krafted Culture catered in the Lake Arrowhead area. Not only was he and his staff so friendly and amazing...the food was EXCELLENT. As a wedding photographer, I eat A LOT of wedding food and let me tell you that this wasn't like the normal dinner every other weekend. The best part of all of this? The dinner was plant based. Everyone raved about it all night (even the die hard meat lovers). I wish they catered all the weddings I photograph!
    Wild Irish Rose Photo, 4 years ago
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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., 2 years ago
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    Martino'S Catering 
    • Starts at $1,000
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

    Martino's Catering is a female-led & family-owned business sprouted from the love of home-cooked meals that have brought and continue to bring families together for memorable gatherings. We are a full-service Caterer serving the beautiful areas surrounding Santa Barbara, Ventura, & Los Angeles specializing in weddings, corporate events, galas, holiday parties, Bat Mitzvahs, and much more. We will bring with us our innate sense of sophistication & elegance. With fundamentals in traditional Italian & Mexican cooking, we customize every menu for each occasion & ensure that you receive the finest service

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    Americano 

    5.0

    • Starts at $90
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees
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    Americano 🇮🇹 is a Best of Zola 2025 and 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.

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    "Literally The Best Wedding Food I've Ever Had." -Guest at our wedding If you are even thinking about booking Americano for your wedding, stop thinking and DO IT. Hiring them was single-handedly the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. We knew we wanted our food to be a highlight, not an afterthought, and the Americano team delivered a culinary experience that was beyond our wildest dreams. Our guests are still raving about it weeks later! From our very first inquiry, their catering manager (Beni) and team were an absolute dream to work with. They were responsive, incredibly organized, and genuinely excited about creating a menu that felt personal to us. They took our vision and elevated it with creative ideas, turning the tasting into one of our favorite pre-wedding memories. They made the entire process feel completely seamless and stress-free. Now, let's talk about the food on the wedding day. Show-stopping. We had the burrata with prosciutto and fig jam for a starter, and people were losing their minds over how fresh and flavorful it was. For mains, the slow-braised short rib literally melted in your mouth, and the sea bass was cooked to absolute perfection. It wasn't just "good wedding food"—it was exceptional food, period. The presentation was stunning, the ingredients were top-tier, and everything was served hot and flawlessly. Multiple guests—including our pickiest family members—pulled us aside to say it was the most delicious and memorable meal they had ever had at a wedding. Americano didn't just cater our wedding; they created an unforgettable experience that became a core memory of our celebration. They are worth every single penny and then some for the impact they will have on your day. Book them. You will be so, so happy you did!
    Ferid K., 4 months ago
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    Chef John's Events & Catering 

    5.0

    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

    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
    From the moment we first contacted Chef John's Events & Catering, we were impressed by their prompt, complete and detailed communication style. They always offered helpful suggestions to ensure our wedding day was perfect. The quality and quantity of the food they provided was superior, and the value far exceeded the price. Chef Jeannette and her team were a pleasure to work with, as they accommodated guests with severe allergies and dietary requirements, ensuring a safe and delicious experience for everyone. Additionally, they left the kitchen area spotless after the event, despite catering the wedding at a friend's home. I had experienced Chef Jeannette's delicious food at several corporate events prior to my wedding, so I knew I wanted to use Chef John's Catering. They made the planning and preparation so much easier, and were willing to work with us on our budget and specific requests. We couldn't have been happier with their exceptional service and incredible food.
    Catherine N., a year 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
    Thomas and his amazing team did all they could to help make our day amazing. They have such amazing food, desserts, and staff! Thomas was very communicative and worked with us to make sure everything went exactly as we wanted. Their food was one of the highlights of our wedding! Even our vegan/gluten free friends raved about their food. Could not recommend fire and wood catering enough for your event!
    Nick N., 2 years ago
    Bailey Rae Events 

    5.0

    • Starts at $3,000
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

    We are breaking into the California market bringing the flavor and delectable Southern Louisiana Creole/Cajun cuisine adding a twist to the standard American gourmet cuisine. Providing the same dishes we are all familiar with, but with an extra twist. We are inviting others to experience the true taste of the south where delicious food and service is a staple. Our dishes aren't just pretty, the food is actually delicious.

    Bailey Rae Events was a life saver! I called with a last minute request to cater a small intimate event for 20 guests. Bailey Rae events came through in the nick of time. The staff were professional, considerate and brought my vision to life. The presentation was beautiful! They set up and cleaned up and the food was DELICIOUS!
    Tracie T., a month ago
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    Casa Strada - Ham Carvers in Los Angeles 

    5.0

    • Starts at $1,350
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

    Hola! We are Casa Strada, Jamón Ibérico master carvers from Spain who want to give you the best experience in your wedding. Enjoy this delicacy, essential for any big day in Spain, and level up your special event! We work in the greater Los Angeles area and are able to travel. 📩ig: casastradala

    Awarded Best of Zola
    We are a Spanish couple and we wanted to have jamon iberico at our wedding like we do in Spain. Casa Strada did an amazing job, the ham was fantastic and everyone loved seeing the carving.
    Senin and A., 2 years ago
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    Charcu To You Crafted & Curated Catering & Events 
    • Starts at $750
    • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

    We specialize in creating custom experiences for our clients. From charcuterie grazing tables for your cocktail hour, to elegant styled buffets & food stations, to relaxed build your own taco & burger bars, full blown BBQ cookouts to seated fine dining service, we offer it all for your reception!! We can provide everything from table decor to the dance floor. We offer wedding cake cutting service, bartending, ceremony rentals, day of wedding coordination and full catering. Reach out and let’s plan something remarkable together and make your vision come to life. Warmly~ Becky Brown

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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., 3 years ago

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