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Five Star Catering Serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties

10/16/2026

One question couples always ask is “how do we make our wedding bar stand out?”

Our answer? Signature cocktails! 🍓🍹🌶️
We always suggest providing cocktails that you truly enjoy like this refreshing Berry Smash and Spicy Margarita.

While we love classic cocktails, nothing beats showing off your style with a signature drink to kickstart the fun vibe!

Here are 3 tips for picking the perfect cocktail duo:

Balance your flavor profiles.
Mix a crowd-pleaser with something a little different. Pair a sweet, fruity option (like our Berry Smash) with something crisp or spicy (like a classic Marg) so every guest finds a favorite.

Match your wedding aesthetic.
Use fresh garnishes, colorful ingredients, or custom glassware that complements your wedding design & colors. A drink that looks as good as it tastes is an instant photo-op.

Prep for the timeline.
A heavy, complex drink might feel slow to pour during a packed cocktail hour. We help you design cocktail menus that have delicious complex flavors but are quick to serve. Because nobody wants a line at the bar.

Plus we provide our clients with a an alcohol purchasing cheatsheet that helps with how much liquor to buy based on your event and beverage services.

Planning a wedding on the central coast? Give us a call for your full service catering and bar services 🥂

The end of September marked 29 years of Five Star Catering and what a beautiful journey it’s been!Over the years, we’ve ...
10/14/2026

The end of September marked 29 years of Five Star Catering and what a beautiful journey it’s been!

Over the years, we’ve had the honor of catering thousands of weddings, family gatherings, and special celebrations. From beautifully crafted menus to delicious food shared around the table, we love bringing people together and creating memories that last a lifetime. 🥂

We’re incredibly grateful to every couple and family who has trusted us with their special moments. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team whose passion, dedication, and hard work have made these 29 years possible! It’s fun to think of how we started as a 2 person team to now our 75 person crew.

Here’s to 29 years of delicious food and unforgettable celebrations. We have so many plans for year 30! Cheers! 🥂✨

Delicious food. Pretty details. Happy guests. 🍂✨At Five Star Catering, we don’t just prepare the food, we create a buffe...
10/08/2026

Delicious food. Pretty details. Happy guests. 🍂✨

At Five Star Catering, we don’t just prepare the food, we create a buffet that feels beautiful, abundant, and intentional alongside the rest of your wedding design.

For this fall celebration at Waterfall Lodge, the buffet was styled with lush greenery, seasonal florals, and an abundance of freshly prepared dishes (enough for seconds!) so guests could enjoy a delicious meal and a beautiful presentation.

Ready to make your wedding menu one to remember? Give us a call or fill out the inquiry form on our website.

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🎶 POV: it’s a night in September… and you’re married to your favorite person. 🥹💍✨September weddings just hit different. ...
09/22/2026

🎶 POV: it’s a night in September… and you’re married to your favorite person. 🥹💍✨

September weddings just hit different. ✨ Cooler evenings, gorgeous light, and that perfect late-summer-to-fall vibe. 🤍

We LOVED being part of this beautiful wedding at Waterfall Lodge🥂

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Wedding cocktail hour, but make it a whole ✨vibe✨This bride created the sweetest little lounge moment with a colorful um...
09/09/2026

Wedding cocktail hour, but make it a whole ✨vibe✨

This bride created the sweetest little lounge moment with a colorful umbrella, cozy armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug, giving guests the perfect spot to relax, sip, and soak it all in.

Why add a lounge setup to your wedding cocktail hour?

✨ Gives guests a cozy place to relax between the ceremony & reception
✨ Creates natural conversation & mingling spots
✨ Adds personality & dimension to your cocktail hour
✨ Makes an open space feel more inviting & intentional
✨ Gives guests a place to linger a little longer with a cocktail in hand 🥂

Because cocktail hour can be more than appetizers + drinks. Think cozy seating, thoughtful details, and spaces that make your guests want to stay awhile.

Save this for your wedding mood board. ✨

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One of the easiest ways to make your wedding feel more you? Create a signature cocktail that ties into your story, your ...
09/03/2026

One of the easiest ways to make your wedding feel more you? Create a signature cocktail that ties into your story, your venue, or the season.

Here are wedding bar tips couples often overlook:

🍹 Choose a cocktail your bartender can execute quickly. If a cocktail takes 2 minutes to make, it can create a line at the bar.

✨ Keep it simple + memorable. Think 3–5 ingredients, a pretty garnish, and a name that means something to you.

🍋 Offer two signature cocktails + a solid beer/wine selection. You don’t need a 12-drink menu to impress your guests.

🌿 Match the vibe. Citrus + herbs for a summer garden wedding, warm spices for fall, bubbles + florals for a romantic celebration.

The best wedding bar experiences happen when your catering & bar teams are working together behind the scenes.

Save this for your wedding planning checklist + send it to your fiance’!

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Photographer Shannon Ingram
Venue Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

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The kind of moment you wish you could bottle up. ✨Plates on the table.Glasses in the air.Laughter all around.Your favori...
08/29/2026

The kind of moment you wish you could bottle up. ✨

Plates on the table.
Glasses in the air.
Laughter all around.

Your favorite people gathered close, enjoying a delicious meal, cheering you on as you step into this next chapter together. 🥂

Cheers to the moments that become memories. 🤍

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Sometimes the sweetest celebrations are the intimate ones. Family gathered close. Good food on the table. And little bit...
08/27/2026

Sometimes the sweetest celebrations are the intimate ones.
Family gathered close. Good food on the table. And little bites worth slowing down for. ✨

A peek at a few of the appetizers we prepared and tray passed for this a family gathering. Appetizer plate for the guest of honor:

- Vegan Chipotle Vegetables in Phyllo Cups
- Grilled Corralitos Sausages with Dipping Sauces
- Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Aioli

Because whether it’s 30 guests or 300, it’s the food, the people, and the moments in between that make it special. 🥂
Planning an intimate celebration on the Central Coast? Let us take care of the bites. 🤍

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Venue Memory Garden Monterey
Rentals Alexis Party Rental

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Crispy artichoke hearts + Lemon Aioli = the kind of bite you want during cocktail hour. 🤍Easy to eat, full of flavor, an...
08/13/2026

Crispy artichoke hearts + Lemon Aioli = the kind of bite you want during cocktail hour. 🤍

Easy to eat, full of flavor, and perfect with a glass of ch*****ne. Yum!

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Photography Jen Philips
Catering & Bartending Five Star Catering Full Service Wedding & Event Catering - CA
Venue Sand Rock Farm
Florals Amanda Connors
Rentals Alexis Party Rental

✨ The kind of tasty appetizer guests talk about long after the wedding.Fresh watermelon, crumbled feta, red onion, and m...
06/12/2026

✨ The kind of tasty appetizer guests talk about long after the wedding.
Fresh watermelon, crumbled feta, red onion, and mint vinaigrette served on an elegant Asian spoon. Light, refreshing, and perfect for cocktail hour.

Why this is a wedding favorite:
💍 Easy one-bite appetizer while guests mingle
☀️ Refreshing for spring and summer celebrations
✨ Beautiful presentation
🌿 Naturally gluten-free & vegetarian
🥂 Pairs perfectly with signature cocktails
🤍Tray passed keep energy flowing while guests socialize
💗 Delicious!

Would you serve this at your wedding? 🍉

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