Your wedding day marks one of life’s greatest celebrations and most meaningful milestones. As you and your beloved gather with your nearest and dearest, Culinary Excellence is honored to cater to every detail so you can fully immerse yourselves in each magical moment.
For over 20 years, our team has had the privilege of providing attentive full-service custom catering for weddings throughout the East Bay region. We know how much love, hope and joy goes into each celebration of love. That’s why we pour our hearts into crafting bespoke menus and artful details tailored just for you and your partner. From capturing your shared tastes to bringing your unique wedding vision to life, it is our joy to make this day uniquely yours.
Whether your wedding takes place in the rolling hills of Walnut Creek, the charming streets of Danville or the historic sites of Livermore and Pleasanton, we adore infusing local flavor into your menu. Our chef-driven team thoughtfully designs each dish using the freshest in-season ingredients from local purveyors you’ll be proud to serve your guests. With artful presentations and sensory delights, our cuisine celebrates the bounty of Northern California so your meal is as distinctive as your love.
Want to gift your guests an exceptional culinary experience to be remembered for years? Look no further. Our team believes tantalizing tastes, graceful service and meaningful moments are the cornerstones of an extraordinary affair. So on your wedding day, simply relax with loved ones while we handle each detail just for you. When great care goes into the food, every bite feels like an expression of your joy.
Sit-Down Service That Wows
For a formal seated dinner, impress guests with gourmet courses meticulously designed and served by our staff. Appetizers like Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce start the night off right as mingling guests whet their appetites.
Rather than a basic salad, elevate the experience with creative selections like our Baby Spinach Salad, featuring toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, raspberries and raspberry vinaigrette. Butternut Squash Soup with crème fraiche also delights.
Our bread basket showcases an assortment of freshly baked breads served with sweet cream butter – the perfect accompaniment to your appetizers and salad.
For entrees, provide guests a choice between two expertly prepared options like Filet Served Medium Rare with Roast Garlic Demi-Glace or Pan Seared Halibut with Citrus Beurre Blanc. Both proteins pair beautifully with sides like Potatoes Savoyarde, Fresh Asparagus and Stuffed Tomatoes.
End yoursavory courses on a sweet note with wedding cake or desserts like Crème Brûlée or Tiramisu. Our bar packages include wine, beer, signature drinks and professional bartenders to complete the full dining experience.
When guests dine on incredible cuisine, you’ll remember the evening for the food just as much as the company.
Cocktail-Style Receptions
For more casual celebrations, cocktail parties offer flexibility and mingling. Treat guests to passed hors d’oeuvres like Mushroom Feta Walnut en Croute or Seared Ahi Tuna on Cucumber Rounds.
Interactive food stations keep energy high and conversations flowing. Try crowd favorites like slider stations, mashed potato bars, mac and cheese bars, taco stations, ramen stations, poke bowl bars or oyster shucking stations.
Late night snacks are also a hit, from pizza and popcorn bars to French fry stations. And let’s not forget the sweets – dessert stations with donuts, cookies, candy buffets and chocolate fountains earn rave reviews.
We’ll handle all the rentals, staffing, bar service, cake cutting and more to let you focus on fun. With Culinary Excellence as your caterer, mouthwatering menus and graceful service come together seamlessly.
The First One’s On Us
We know how stressful wedding planning can be, especially when deciding on your caterer. That’s why we offer complimentary tastings and consultations for engaged couples. Consider it our wedding gift to you!
During your tasting, our chef will prepare a specially designed menu just for you using the freshest seasonal ingredients. As you sample select dishes, we’ll listen closely as you share your vision, priorities, and menu preferences. How do you want your guests to feel as they dine? What flavors and cuisines do you enjoy most? Any family recipes or meaningful touches you’d like incorporated? Please, share every detail!
We take notes on everything from your wedding theme, design aesthetic, and special moments you’re planning to your budget and logistical needs. Our goal is to fully understand your desires so we can design an incredible culinary experience personalized just for you on your special day. By the end we hope you’ll leave not just full from our delicious food, but feeling seen, heard, and inspired about the magical day ahead. You deserve nothing less!
When the big day arrives, trust Culinary Excellence to handle every detail with care so you and your beloved can be fully present. This is your time to soak in joy with each other and your most cherished people. While you celebrate love, let us do the rest by turning your dream menu into a reality. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary tasting and consultation. We can’t wait to hear all about your vision!
