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Summit Event Catering is a wedding catering company based in Orange County, California.

No two weddings are the same. That means no wedding menu is the same. At Summit Event Catering, we strive to create personalized menus that meet the needs of each client. We take into consideration your budget, the style of your wedding, and your personal relationship with the cuisine. If you’re looking for ease of choice, we offer packages. That said, even our packages allow you personalization with an ample array of options for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and even refreshments. We live in a foodie world, and our staff is passionate about working side by side with our couples to integrate food as the main event at their wedding. You are welcome to our tasting room, where you’ll experience the quality of our food and service. From there, we collaborate with you to create a menu that represents you as a couple. Is there a family recipe that you want to share with your guests? That’s a challenge we welcome. Perhaps you have shared a meal at a favorite restaurant that you want to replicate. Our event producers and chefs can help to make that happen. We share your love of modern cuisine and look forward to helping you to translate that love into a meal that you’ll share with your family and friends.

Also, we are now offering On-Site Corporate Safe Serve Meals. Learn more about it on our website.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$75

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$60

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

$45

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

Delivery
Clean Up
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
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?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Summit Event Catering

Katie
Katie Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

High quality, reasonable prices, great service!

We got married in Long Beach, CA on 10/12/24 and all of our guests said Summit's food was THE BEST they had ever been served at wedding! I cannot recommend Summit Event Catering more! Pamela Aki especially was fantastic to work with. We chose the plated option for a guest count of just under 160 guests. We found the prices to be reasonable as compared to other vendors, and the quality of the menu, ingredients, and overall taste to be outstanding! Additionally, Summit allowed us to make several reasonable alterations to our chosen package, which we were really grateful for, due to several guest allergies, etc! Pam was incredibly communicative throughout our entire working relationship and we are so grateful. She made the process so easy! On our wedding day, everything went smoothly and the Summit staff was fantastic. We look back at the catering portion of our wedding with fond memories. Thank you Summit & Pam!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 01/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food your guests will be raving about

Our wedding coordinator from Modern LA Weddings highly recommended this vendor. We met with Veronica who is so fun and has so many wonderful food ideas. Food genuinely excites these people! You get the sense that they truly want to bring out the best food regardless of your style. They can do it all! We had them do a plated dinner with 6 tray-passed hors d'ouevres. They were so easy to work with and let us try so many different items before making our decision. They also were very flexible with the logistics since we had to change our wedding venue due to Covid and hosted the wedding in my parent's backyard. I was nervous about how food would turn out coming out of a mobile kitchen but it was still incredible. To this day I get compliments on how good the food was! It's not something you hear very often from wedding guests.
Maria
Maria Sent on 12/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best caterer

Summit Event Catering was the best caterer for our event! We worked with Debbie and she was an absolute sweetheart. The food was delicious and all of our guests left very happy and full! From the appetizers to the main dishes, everything was absolutely perfect. We know we can count on them for any future events!
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 11/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Summit!

Summit will not disappoint!!!
I hired Summit for my black tie wedding in Palm Springs. We drove to Orange county for a tasting and we knew they were the company for us right away. The food was delicious and the staff was warm, friendly, and organized!
Pam, our event coordinator, was awesome! She was always available for a quick phone call for questions. She even drove out to Palm Springs to check out the venue before our big day to make sure everything went smoothly.
SO many of our guests talked about how much they loved the food!
Presentation was lovely and price was very reasonable. Everything went perfectly as planned.
I would 1000% recommend Summit.
Alberto
Alberto Sent on 09/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience and service!

We learned about Summit Event Catering from our good friend, who also used them for her wedding. The company - and Pamela (who we directly worked with) - blew us away. Pamela was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. She was clearly knowledgeable and truly cared for us as a couple, ensuring that we knew all our options, saving us money where she could, and sharing tidbits of advice from her many years in this industry. Multiple times she eased our concerns, especially my wife whose anxiety was through the roof many times over in this process. Although initially hard to schedule (given we were living across the country), the taste testing was phenomenal and gave a great view of what to expect at the wedding.
The day of the event also went incredibly well. Our guest were taken care of and loved the amazing food. I assure you nobody went hungry. The staff was also very professional and really made our wife and I feel special throughout the night. There is no doubt that Summit Event Catering has ample experience in this industry. We have recommended them to our friends and family.
M
Monica Sent on 08/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Catering Company!

They were one of my favorite vendors! And their VP, Veronica was nothing short of fantastic, she made me feel like family and she took extra time to talk things through with me so that I felt comfortable. We went to several food tastings and when we went with Summit we immediately knew they were the ones. If you want professional staff, DELICIOUS food, and great set up/breakdown, look no further!
Katie
Katie Sent on 03/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Special thanks to Debbie + Hannah!

Debbie and team were amazing! It was clear how much experience they had. She was organized and easy to communicate with pre-wedding. When we were doing photos (during cocktail hour), the staff was constantly checking on the bridal party to make sure we had something to eat. Especially one of the servers, Hannah! She was always going out of her way to make sure that I was fed. Couldn't have appreciated her more. During the reception, service continued to be fantastic -- people loved the late-night snacks of fries! Thank you to the team for contributing to such an unforgettable night!
Athena
Athena Sent on 05/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
It was a pleasure working with Summit Catering Events. Debbie was the one in charge of our wedding and she was amazing! You can tell she has years of experience and helped make the process smooth and easy. The food at our wedding was amazing! I had nothing but good feedback from my guests. They loved our food! As a foodie myself, food is something I want my guests to remember when they think about my wedding and Summit Catering Events pulled it off. I am so happy that I chose them over all the other caterers out there. Debbie responded to us right away, answered all of our questions and had questions for us like the little things we didn't even think of. Thank you for making my wedding such a memorable one! I recommend Summit Catering Events to anyone and everyone looking for delicious and yummy food!
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Adreanna Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As my partner and I planned our wedding, we had a couple of unpleasant encounters with overpriced caterers. The moment we spoke to Veronica, from Summit Event Catering we were sold. We hired Summit Events Catering before even trying the food. The customer service was so above and beyond we just had to work with Summit and their all-star coordinator, Veronica Medrano.

Veronica delivered on her promise to make our event a beautiful, special, and delicious one. Summit was able to work with us in so many capacities but I'll try and keep it short. We were able to taste a variety of their tasty menu options and select meals for all our guests, including our pescetarian guests. Choosing from so many great options was so hard! On the day of the event, they provided a delicious iced tea, water, water cups, kind, professional, flexible service staff, and of course, the delicious meal we are all still raving about to this day. Summit allowed us to personalize the meals a little further by permitting our family to provide a home made beverage.

The buffet was well organized. The wedding party was taken care of as they made sure to set aside appetizers for us. We, the bride and groom, were served our dinner and did not have to wait for the buffet line. The staff was flexible enough to pass around our cake pop desserts (from a different vendor).

Don't worry if your venue does not permit cooking on site. Summit can work with that.

For some, food is not as important for their event. For us, it was the most important. It is so obvious the hands cooking the food are so special and talented. On top of that, Veronica is well connected in the community. She was able to refer us to other vendors in the area. She is truly an expert in her field as are the great chefs.
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Janet Sent on 01/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When we first started to look for caterers, we had no idea what we were looking for and what we wanted. We found Summit Catering as one of the "preferred vendors" from our venue. They were located in Fullerton which is really close to where we live, so I made a call. From the moment I talked with Veronica on the phone from day 1, I knew they were our caterers. We even looked/spoke to 3 other caterers after them and we still came back to Summit. Veronica knew exactly what I wanted without me even knowing what I wanted. She knew my fiance and I were big on making sure the food was good and that all of our guests had a good time.

Veronica helped us plan the perfect menu for our wedding with just the right amount of deliciousness and fun. We had great appetizers that fed our guests through cocktail hour. The food during the reception was amazing with a carving station to top it off. Lastly we had late night snacks with bacon wrapped hot dogs that really helped with our guests who just wanted to linger around before heading home. Everyone til this day has complimented on how good the food was at the wedding and we can't thank Veronica enough for her guidance in planning.

I also want to note that we got married in downtown LA during the Women's March (aka Trump protest) and Veronica and her team were still able to make their way to the venue site and prepare a meal for 260 guests on time. They had to push and shove (with some law enforcers) to get to our venue to set up, but they were professional and timeline. We couldn't have asked for a better team of caterers that wanted to make our day more special than we did for ourselves.
We 200% guarantee that Summit and Veronica will take good care of you, your belly, and your guests.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
J. Aitken Photography J. Aitken Photography Wedding Photographers

You can't pick a better catering service! The quality, taste, and presentation of their food is the definition of class!

Orange County Beach Weddings Orange County Beach Weddings Wedding Planners

I LOVE working with Summit Events. I work directly with Pam AKI for all of my catering needs. She is absolutely amazing in what she does. The food quality and presentation is by far the best I have ever had in any of my events. IF your are planning an event, you must call SUMMIT EVENTS!

The Red Horse Barn The Red Horse Barn Barn & Farm Weddings

We can't say enough good things about Summit Event Catering! They know the Red Horse Barn like the back of their hand they will take care of you from the moment you first connect. Great food. Great people!

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Summit Event Catering frequently asked questions

At Summit Event Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Summit Event Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Summit Event Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Summit Event Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Summit Event Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Summit Event Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Summit Event Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Summit Event Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Summit Event 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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