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About

24 Carrots Catering & Events is a full-service wedding catering company based in Costa Mesa, California, serving all of Southern California. Their talented team is passionate about food and works exclusively with top-quality ingredients. They believe that magical memories are made over delicious meals, and it is their pleasure to facilitate this experience for couples on their special day.

Services Offered

24 Carrots Catering & Events is more than just a catering company. Their dedicated team of industry experts is there to support couples through the entire planning process. They guide couples through every detail and logistical aspect of the event. Whether you need assistance with finding a venue, designing your tablescapes, selecting furniture, choreographing your floorplans, or something else, they can help. They also offer options for customization.

Cuisine

The culinary team at 24 Carrots Catering & Events cares deeply about quality. Their cooking process always begins with the finest, individually selected ingredients. Their food is cooked fresh, never frozen, and assembled by hand. Their chefs are professionally trained and constantly striving to improve their craft. Their passion is evident in every delightful morsel they prepare. They also do their cooking on-site to ensure optimal serving conditions. Their artistically presented dishes are sure to be a hit with your and your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$115

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$140

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$60

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of 24 Carrots Catering & Events

Anneli
Anneli Sent on 03/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you 24 Carrots!!!!!

Man, I cannot speak highly enough of 24 Carrots.
First off, their food is DELICIOUS. We went a little out of the box for our choices (ex: green papaya salad, swordfish instead of typical salmon, mostly vegetarian passed apps), and our guests were all floored with how amazing it all was. Seriously, food was one of our big important things, and the quality for the value is outstanding.
We worked with Morgan and she was incredible. Very sweet, responsive, patient, and she also helped us work through a really difficult change and made it work for everyone! She really made such a stressful time so easy to navigate. Her team on the day-of was fantastic as well. Everyone was so friendly and I never heard of anyone wanting for anything, only how incredible everything was.
24 Carrots was a very big part of making our wedding dreams come true. So glad we chose them, and you will be too!!!

Ps. my advice to any couple getting married: treat those as you'd like to be treated. Of course this process is stressful but if you are patient and ask nicely, you might be surprised how happy people are to help you!
S
Shayna Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful location

beautiful outdoor location for a summer wedding.
S
Samantha Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Two postponements later, 24 carrots made our wedding perfect

After booking our wedding at Ole Hanson Beach Club for April 2020, we postponed our wedding twice. 24 Carrots was super helpful along the way and totally willing to postpone without giving us a hard time. A year and a half later 24 Carrots made our wedding day absolutely perfect. Elizabeth and Nasime were there to answer my questions, and rolled with the punches during my multiple changes. The food that they catered the day of was absolutely great. They made sure that the bride and good got plenty of delicious snacks from cocktail hour that we missed due to photos. Thank you to the staff of 24 carrots and Elizabeth and Nasime for making sure we had an incredible wedding!
K
Kathy Sent on 12/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars 🌟

We couldn’t be happier with the quality and professionalism of 24 Carrots for our daughter’s July 2020 wedding. They really came through and gave her the wedding of her dreams in the middle of COVID pandemic! Excellent food, caring staff, just beautiful all around.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding + event caterers!

My husband and I had our wedding at Huntington Bay Club on October 9, 2020. It was the most MAGICAL day - thanks to 24 Carrots and the Huntington Bay Team.

Leading up to our wedding day, the planning was quite simple! We toured the venue and locked in a contract. Shelby kept constant communication with us and accommodated all of our requests.

Shelby met the girls first thing the morning of our event to make sure we were all settled and ready for the day. She checked in periodically and made sure her team had everything handled per the diagrams and orders we locked in prior.

Not only was the set-up and decor 5 Star, but the food was 5 Star too!

At cocktail hour, we offered tray passed Vegetable Crudites, Roquefort Cheese Puff Pastry's (YUM!), Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, and Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos. We decided to offer a buffet dinner for ease of service and to create a casual experience for our guests! We selected the Luau Buffet which included: baby spinach salad with mandarin oranges, macaroni salad (upgrade), Hawaiian rolls, tender slow-braised short ribs, ginger soy glazed salmon, jasmine rice, and Asian stir-fried vegetables! Dinner was SOOOO AMAZING and our guests are still talking about it. (Absolutely delicious!)

After dinner, we opened up dancing & offered late night snacks and dessert. We had a Nitrogen Ice Cream station which was a total hit! Not only was there ice cream (the bride's favorite), but it offered a little show too! On a beautiful station, we offered mini cheesecake bites, strawberry eclairs, dark chocolate mousse cups and mango-lime parfaits. In addition to dessert, we offered tray passed mini corndogs, onion rings and grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters.

WE WERE IN AW WITH HOW GOOD THE FOOD WAS! I have worked in the event industry providing food and beverage at multiple resorts and so expectations were high. The food provided at our menu tasting was EXACTLY what was provided at our wedding and so there were no surprises.

We appreciate the team at 24 Carrots so much and hope to work with them again in the future!

Thank you all so much for your dedication to the Five Star Experience!

**Photos by Ashley Paige Photography.
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 07/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

With 24 Carrots, there's always a way!

Planning a wedding in 2020 is not for the faint of heart. But my husband and I were determined to keep our date, and 24 Carrots made that happened. I truly don't think we would have been able to have our special day, had it not been for Sarah and the rest of the 24 Carrots team.

Every phone call we got in the months leading up to our wedding was pretty much filled with bad news, unless they were from Sarah. She was as determined to make our wedding happen as we were, which was both calming and encouraging. She made any necessary changes and adaptions on her end, and was extremely accommodating as we made many changes on our end. Through many tears of spring 2020, I always got off the phone with Sarah smiling.

Whether you are planning an adjusted Covid ceremony, or a full blown wedding down the road, the 24 Carrots team will be there to support you and make your dreams come true!
Amy
Amy C. Sent on 05/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious wedding food

We had our wedding at The Colony House, a 24 Carrots venue. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! The menu options are virtually limitless with 24 Carrots. They truly do amazing work. Many of our guests told us how much they liked the food we served and we agree! The staff was very friendly and we had our own waiter assigned to us to make sure we got to eat and had drinks. Before we sat down at our sweetheart table, they had delivered our drinks and hors oeuvres. They brought our food out at the very beginning of dinner service to ensure we got to enjoy it. Very tasty! Highly recommended!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 04/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding food imaginable!

I wish 24 Carrots had a physical restaurant we could go to because I’m going to be dreaming about how delicious the food was at our wedding for years to come! When it came time to choose our menu with them we had our local friends come over and do a March Madness style bracket to decide on appetizers because they had SO many delicious options it was difficult to choose! There would have been no losers, but winding up with the Roscoe Chicken and Waffle Sliders and Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup dippers were amongst some of our best victories. And as far as the main course went—many of our guests told us it was the best entrees they’d ever had at a wedding. Nothing was “basic” or “boring”, each part of the meal had unique spins on old classics that were delicious, well presented, cooked to perfection, and tailored when needed to be for various guests’ dietary restrictions. 24 Carrots was so flexible and accommodating and we would definitely recommend them for all your catering needs! But seriously, please let us come eat your food again, we miss it.
Annalisa
Annalisa Sent on 08/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Around!

24 Carrots is the best around, no question. The food was delicious and service was incredible. Our bar service was also through 24 Carrots and guests said that they were fantastic as well. Very accommodating of special menu requirements and the tasting was so fun! Definitely would recommend them!
Nathaly
Nathaly Sent on 08/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding food ever!

My husband and I never wanted a fancy formal dinner. We had a vision of a fun, laid back, brunch-style summer wedding. Thankfully 24K has an AMAZING brunch menu. We honestly couldn’t decide what to choose. It may have been the hardest decision because everything looked so great! We had our wedding at their Ole Hanson location so we went for their breakfast taco bar and it was a HIT! We also had a mimosa bar as well as a cold brew station. People were raving about the food well after the wedding. Their staff is INCREDIBLE. 5 star service and they go above and beyond to make your day truly special. I was 4 months pregnant during my hot summer wedding and multiple staff members were making sure I was okay during the whole wedding, providing water and snacks throughout the day. You have to go for 24K!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Sugar Branch Events Sugar Branch Events Wedding Planners

24 Carrots Catering provides the utmost sophistication from the first meeting, menu creation and design to the flawless execution for their Wedding clients. Our vision for each bride and groom, along with their guests makes it simple and easy to execute because of the 24 Carrots Staff. Amanda is professional, insightful and a pleasure to work with. And of course, the FOOD. Just a few words only can describe minutely of how your experience will be; Scrumptious, elegant, savory and sophisticated.

by Kerri Hatter Weddings & Events by Kerri Hatter Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

24 Carrots is beyond! They do a fabulous job in creating divine menu's for even the pickiest of eaters! Their team really delivers in service and presentation!

EVENTS BY KATHERINE EVENTS BY KATHERINE Wedding Planners

24 Carrots always provides delicious food and excellent service! You know you are in good hands with their staff as they provide the utmost attention to detail in personalizing each event. If you want delectable savory food and first class service with a smile, 24 Carrots is for you!

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24 Carrots Catering & Events frequently asked questions

At 24 Carrots Catering & Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at 24 Carrots Catering & Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
24 Carrots Catering & Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
24 Carrots Catering & Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At 24 Carrots Catering & Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At 24 Carrots Catering & Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
24 Carrots Catering & Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, 24 Carrots Catering & Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
24 Carrots Catering & Events is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.

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