This post was originally shared on the Pure Joy Catering Blog. Be sure to visit their blog for more delectable culinary inspiration, recipes, and event planning tips. PURE JOY MOLE & A COCOA INSPIRED FIRESTONE EVENT Catering: Pure Joy Catering | Santa Barbara Wedding Caterer Location: Firestone Vineyards | Santa Barbara Wedding Venue   ~ FIRESTONE [...]

When planning to celebrate with family and friends, why not eat what you love?  This all-comfort food menu by Pure Joy Catering, is a fun change from more traditional wedding fare. Caterer: Pure Joy Catering Photography: VINSON Photography

For the latest updates on what’s fresh and fabulous at the market, check in on Twitter to see what Duo Catering & Events is sourcing this season from the best local/regional farms–like these perfect, sweet peaches from Regier Farms . . . Later, being grilled up by Duo for a delectable Summer dessert. Yum.

Cucumber Cocktails By: Gabrielle Moes, Chef/Owner, Seasons Catering With spring in full swing and the busy Santa Barbara wedding season soon approaching, I took some time Friday afternoon to get the last of my summer vegetables planted in the garden. Tomato, squash, pepper, and cucumber all ready to go – and after a day gardening, [...]

Spring is here and with April showers come May flowers and a bounty of organic fruits, vegetables, and gorgeous greens to plan your menu around.  Remember to ask your caterer what local farms are growing during the season of your wedding. Below Ashley and Brian of Duo Catering and Events regularly visit our local Farmer’s market and tweet photos with yummy [...]

Preserving the best of the holiday season… By Seasons Catering Memories of the holidays for me have always included special foods and treats enjoyed with family and friends. Pumpkin, nut, and spiced breads are delicious, simple to bake and make wonderful gifts! This year in the Seasons Catering kitchen, along with baking up a storm, [...]

There’s a new gourmet flatbread pizza menu in Santa Barbara and it’s available from Fire and Ice Events right in the heart of the funk zone. Fire and Ice Events has been providing outstanding food and stellar service for private events for years. Just recently, they began offering an assortment of fresh, mouth-watering, made to [...]

Pure Joy Catering’s Watermelon Cocktail There is nothing that screams summer more than the watermelon- it’s a luscious thirst-quencher on a hot sizzling day! Serve this crowd-pleasing cocktail at your next party! – Simple Ingredients – Powerful Flavor By keeping the ingredients to a minimum allows the flavors to penetrate. Recipe Seedless Watermelon Sea Salt [...]

Event Planner: Alegria by Design Photos: Linda Chaja Caterer: Duo Catering and Events Duo Catering and Events created this refreshing and beautiful table of “Welcome Beverages” offering a unique and seasonal aguas frescas menu, perfect for a Summer, Santa Barbara wedding: Welcome Beverages (Seasonal Aguas) Verbena Infused Crenshaw Melon Minted White Peach Watermelon

Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles ‘Tis the time of year to enjoy a nice glass of bubbly, or at least the excuse to pop open a celebratory bottle. Lucky for us, the Central Coast is teaming with sparkling options made by local vintners. Your first stop–if you are in Santa Barbara–should be Lazy Acres, and [...]