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Antonio Ayestaran has been a professional chef for over 25 years. He is an A.C.F. (American Culinary Federation) apprentice graduate, a certified Chef de Cuisine and certified Pastry Chef.

Antonio, along with 6 other chefs, represented the state of California at the largest cooking competition in the world; the Culinary Olympics in Germany, in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Antonio received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for his efforts.

Antonio prides his business on working closely with his customers, creating custom experiences for each event. He works closely with many of the largest organizations in Nevada County cooking for fundraisers, donating meals and time, giving back to the community whenever possible.

We want our customers to have the best day that they could have ever dreamed of. In order for us to do this we only schedule one event at a time. This ensures that you have the best "on point wait staff" and that all of our products and services are available, and of course, that Antonio can be at each event. Our main focus is to create amazing food and make you feel as comfortable and special as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$40

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

$32

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$36

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

$26

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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

Bartender(s)

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?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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 Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering

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Guests rave that Antonio's team delivers exceptional, delicious, and beautifully presented food that attendees still talk about. Reviewers praise responsive communication, helpful tastings, and flexibility for dietary needs. The professional, attentive staff kept the day running smoothly and many highly recommend them for weddings.

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Guests rave that Antonio's team delivers exceptional, delicious, and beautifully presented food that attendees still talk about. Reviewers praise responsive communication, helpful tastings, and flexibility for dietary needs. The professional, attentive staff kept the day running smoothly and many highly recommend them for weddings.

Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Food, Service, & RAVING Reviews From Our Guests

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Antonio for my wedding on October 4th, 2025, and I can honestly say the experience was nothing short of amazing from beginning to end.
From our very first conversation, Antonio was kind, professional, and incredibly communicative. Before our tasting, he called to walk through the menu and help us build something we knew we’d love. His menu offers such a wide variety of delicious options... it was honestly hard to narrow it down! We also really appreciated how flexible he was. Every dish was customizable, and he made sure everything reflected our tastes and preferences perfectly.
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Antonio was always available to answer my questions. He never made me feel like a bother and always responded quickly and kindly.
On the wedding day, Antonio and his team truly went above and beyond. Everything was perfectly executed, from cocktail hour to the main dinner service to dessert. Even though my husband and I weren’t able to attend cocktail hour, his team made sure to bring appetizers to us, which was such a thoughtful touch, and so appreciated.
The food was an absolute hit. We are still getting compliments from guests saying it was some of the best food they've ever had at a wedding. People couldn’t stop talking about the appetizers, the flavorful entrees, the sides... everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. And the desert bar had so many options, there was a flavor for everyone there! Several guests said they would love to hire Antonio for their own events.
His staff was just as incredible...professional and attentive. They kept everything running smoothly while making sure our guests were well taken care of.
I can’t say enough great things about Antonio and his team. If you're looking for a caterer who not only delivers exceptional food but also top-tier service and a true sense of care and professionalism, Antonio is the one. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 10.03.2025

Antonio and has team NEVER cease to amaze me! Antonio has done the catering for my dad's work for over 10 years, so it was an easy decision for me to have him as the caterer at our wedding. His food always blows me away, and he worked with us to create a menu that fit what we wanted food wise, as well as meeting dietary restrictions for guests! His team is so kind, and full of amazing people. If you need a caterer for your next event, he will always be my first recommendation to anyone.
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Michelle Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Antonio!

Antonio’s Catering was absolutely spectacular! From the very beginning, Antonio and his team were organized, professional, and a joy to work with. The food was out of this world. Passed appetizers and charcuterie spread were a huge hit during cocktail hour and all the dinner buffet options were delicious. So many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had!

As someone who is gluten-free and dairy-free, I was so appreciative of how thoughtfully the menu was prepared to accommodate my needs without sacrificing flavor or presentation. Every dish was beautifully prepared and served perfectly.

The entire staff worked together seamlessly coordinating both the food and bar service with efficiency and grace. Everything ran flawlessly from start to finish, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We can’t thank Antonio and his incredible team enough for helping make our wedding day so memorable. Highly, highly recommend!
Richard
Richard Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food experience for our wedding in May 2025!

Absolutely seamless and pleasant experience working with Antonio and his team for our wedding in May 2025; from building out the menu, to tasting, to actual presentation on wedding day. Antonio was kind and responsive throughout the process. Our guests are still raving about having the best wedding meal (and appetizers) to date. Thanks so much Antonio and team!!
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Elena Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food and service even in stressful weather!

Antonio and his team catered our wedding in April on a pretty rainy day outside and he pulled it off perfectly. The food was incredible and absolutely delicious and his staff was so friendly, professionally, and easy to work with. I was impressed by his food at our tasting but blown away at the wedding.
I can’t recommend him and his team enough to cater your event, you won’t regret it!
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Daniela Sent on 04/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Antonio for your wedding!

Antonio’s food at our wedding was absolutely delicious and impressed all of our guests. We opted for a buffet style meal where we had an abundance of different types of food that were all flavorful, so much so, that some of our guests had seconds. Aside from the food, Antonio and his crew truly did save the day. We had an issue with our rental company where we were left without linens or napkins; however, Antonio quickly rented out the linens from a local business. He did not hesitate to make sure that we both were taken care of throughout the day. His crew was so kind and helpful as well. The service was seamless. My husband and I were a bit clueless when planning the wedding, thankfully, Antonio was there to help us throughout the way. I highly recommend him for all of your events.
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Ashley Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend him more!

Multiple friends and people in the industry recommend Antonio and it’s easy to see why. My husband and I booked him for our 150 person wedding and we couldn’t recommend him more. His staff are friendly, efficient, and professional, his prices are beyond fair, and his food is delicious and fresh. He did a tasting for both our families and we were all blown away at the quality and flavors he used. Our food tasted just as good on our wedding day as it did when we had a small tasting for 6 people. Almost a year later, our friends and family still talk about our wedding food saying it was the best they’ve ever had. He’s easy to communicate with and kind as well. You can tell he loves his job! Do yourself a favor and book him now!!
MARIE
Marie Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Paella Wedding!

Hiring Antonio for our wedding was one of the best decisions we ever made. He is fun but professional, has great prices, and his food is incredible. We were very specific with what we wanted which was vats of paella and we also wanted passed appetizers. He made all of this happen seamlessly and our guests raved about the food. He was also very easy to work with and professional as well with his documents. We got to do a tasting before which was such a fun experience and he went above and beyond to help us really figure out what we wanted. We love Antonio, many people in the Auburn area do as well. He is a great choice for any catering event!
Sara
Sara Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Antonio immediately!!!!! You won’t regret it

Antonio and his team catered our wedding at Gold Hill Gardens in Newcastle. He was an absolute joy to work with from the beginning. He was responsive when I was deciding what caterer to go with, he had an expansive menu and was willing to work with our ideas, and he had incredibly competitive pricing. We were able to do a tasting at his kitchen and we immediately knew we made the right decision. After trying the shrimp with the gazpacho, we knew we needed an entree that included shrimp was well. He suggested the risotto cakes and they were fantastic, and could accommodate both vegetarians (by skipping the shrimp) and pescatarians.

We loved his food and were excited to have him handle our wedding. Having attended many weddings and talked to many brides/grooms, we expected the food to be good on our wedding day but not as good as when we tasted considering he’d be cooking half in his kitchen and finishing at the venue and cooking for 150 people, not 4.

The food on our wedding day was FANTASTIC. One of our groomsman who loves shrimp said this was a top 3 shrimp he’s ever had. Another guest said they’ve never left a wedding thinking the food was memorable but that ours was truly delicious.

They also executed our drinks to perfection.

I could not recommend Antonio more. Hire him immediately!!!!
Tamara
Tamara Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food and great customer service

We did lunch for my wedding with 170 guests with both vegetarian and meat options. The food was amazing, creative, and very flavorful. Our guests raved about the food. Antonio was easy to work with and very flexible with all of the changes I requested. The cleanup afterwards was thorough and efficient, which we especially appreciated. I highly recommend Antonio and I look forward to using him for my next event.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
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Hands down, the best Catering Company in the Grass Valley, Nevada County area

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Excellent Service Awesome Food.

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We have been working with Antonio for many years and it's always a pleasure. He and his staff are completely professional and we always hear raves about his food and food presentation. We love finding out that Antonio is the caterer at weddings we perform at because we know we'll be eating well that day!

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Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering frequently asked questions

At Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering 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 Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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