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A wedding catering service in Santa Cruz, California, Barbara & Company Catering has over three generations of experience in restaurants and catering. Barbara caters to any event, whether you are hosting a corporate event, wedding, birthday, anniversary, or an intimate dinner. They believe each event is memorable, so they will work with you to develop a menu that fits your special event.

Services Offered

Barbara & Company Catering provides delivery, setup, and cleanup services. The company also offers a collection of sample and customized menus. They can cater any meal in any style, from breakfast and brunch to hors d'oeuvres and buffet to plated. The team has the experience to provide it all! For events with bar service, they can also provide bartenders as needed. Other services to consider include:

  • Cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Cuisine

Whether you have special dietary restrictions or prefer to follow a strict dietary plan, couples can work with Barbara & Company Catering to design the perfect menu. From gluten-free and nut-free to vegan and vegetarian options, the company offers couples various cuisine accommodations. Couples can select from local and organic, Italian, or Mexican cuisine and any of the following options:

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Mediterranean
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish
  • No pork

What You'll Love About Barbara & Company Catering

In addition to providing exceptional customer service and cuisine, Barbara & Company Catering Barbara offers equipment rentals to elevate your event. You can opt for tables, chairs, barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. This way, you'll craft a fine dining experience for all your guests!

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$71

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

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$52

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

$30

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings

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
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Barbara & Company Catering

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99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Barbara & Company catering, led by Marina, receives high praise from multiple reviewers who hired them for events and weddings. Customers highlight the delicious food, efficient and caring staff, personalized service, reasonable prices, and professionalism. Marina's attention to detail, ability to preempt and solve issues, and helpfulness in coordinating rentals and vendors are consistently commended. Guests rave about the quality of food and service provided by Marina and her team, making Barbara & Company a highly recommended choice for weddings and events in the Santa Cruz area.

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Barbara & Company catering, led by Marina, receives high praise from multiple reviewers who hired them for events and weddings. Customers highlight the delicious food, efficient and caring staff, personalized service, reasonable prices, and professionalism. Marina's attention to detail, ability to preempt and solve issues, and helpfulness in coordinating rentals and vendors are consistently commended. Guests rave about the quality of food and service provided by Marina and her team, making Barbara & Company a highly recommended choice for weddings and events in the Santa Cruz area.

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Donna A. Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone raved

Barbara & Company catered an event for me in August 2024. I couldn't have been happier with Marina from the first email to clean up. Staff was efficient, caring and reassuring throughout. I didn't have to do anything other than answer a few questions. Food was fantastic. Everyone attending raved about the tri tip and hula chicken as well as the sides and the garlic bread. I've even received notes after the event asking about the caterer and food. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in doubt.
Kelsey
Kelsey J. Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable Service and Fantastic Food

We are so happy we booked Marina and her crew for our 100 person wedding at the Seymour Center in June, as we are still getting lots of compliments on how delicious the food was almost two months later! We chose to work with Marina at Barbara & Co. because 1) she offered a tasting prior to booking, 2) we were impressed with how great her food tasted, 3) her prices are very reasonable and 4) Marina was so kind and genuine in helping us plan out the details for the wedding. Right from the beginning at the tasting she offered us personalized suggestions for how to design our table setting, and later met with us at Alexis Party Rentals to pick out all the rental items. Leading up to the wedding she was prompt in answering questions and adjusting the coordination for the pick-up, setup, and returns from Alexis Party Rentals. Our venue also had strict cleaning and time restrictions regarding set-up and everything was handled for a small fee – saving a great deal of stress with having to avoid hiring an additional cleaning vendor. Everything went great the day of the wedding, and I was impressed with how professional and kind the members of her team were – as well as how wonderful it was to have food grilled on-site (the tri-tip got rave reviews!). Our wedding wouldn’t have been as wonderful without her advice and food, and I would highly recommend Barbara & Co for weddings and events.

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Jennifer
Jennifer B. Sent on 07/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mmmm Good!

Mmmm Good! We were so glad that we hired Barbara & Company to cater our big party with over 200 guests last weekend. Marina and Victor and their crew are so professional, and truly a pleasure to work with. It was a challenge to select the menu for our party only because they offer so many delicious options, but Marina was a great help in thinking it all through and everything they made was beautifully presented and delicious. They are so well-regarded in our community that I went into the party knowing we’d be completely satisfied with the service and food they provided, and we certainly were. They arrived right on time, were ready to get to work, and prepared everything to perfection. They really know how to present all of the food in a very appealing way - everything looked so attractive and professionally done. The crew was really efficient and worked throughout the six-hour party to clear plates and glasses, which were all washed up and ready to be returned to the rental company when the party concluded. Our guests continue to rave about how wonderful the food was and as the semi-frazzled host of the biggest party we’ve ever put on, it was a huge relief to know they handled everything with patience and grace! I highly recommend Barbara & Company, I’m confident you’ll be as completely satisfied as we were!
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Music Now DJs Music Now DJs Wedding DJs

Very professional, and always excellent service. Love working with them!

Music Express Music Express Wedding DJs

I really enjoyed working with this company. They do a great job and will do wonderful work for your wedding!

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Barbara & Company Catering frequently asked questions

At Barbara & Company Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
Barbara & Company Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Barbara & Company Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Barbara & Company Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Spanish
At Barbara & Company Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Barbara & Company Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
To cater to all tastes, Barbara & Company Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Barbara & Company 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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