Five Star Catering

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

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/w**e 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’!

Catering & Bartending Five Star Catering Full Service Wedding & Event Catering - CA
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. 🤍

Photography sustudio photography | SF Bay Area wedding photographer
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Venue Holman Ranch
Videography Ej Stavick | Destination Wedding Videographer & Photographer
Florals Anne Latham | Bay Area + Hawaii Florist
HMUA Joli De Jackie
DJ Ardi Samonte
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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. 🤍

Catering & Bartending Five Star Catering Full Service Wedding & Event Catering - CA
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

Vintage trains, redwoods, and one unforgettable backdrop. 🚂🤍 We love a venue that feels a little unexpected, and Roaring...
08/04/2026

Vintage trains, redwoods, and one unforgettable backdrop. 🚂🤍

We love a venue that feels a little unexpected, and Roaring Camp never disappoints.

A one-of-a-kind setting, delicious food, and moments worth celebrating.

Cheers to the happy couple! 🥂

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Catering Five Star Catering Full Service Wedding & Event Catering - CA
Venue Roaring Camp Weddings
Planning Lindsey • Wedding & Event Planner
DJ SANTA CRUZ DJ COMPANY
Florals Leah Blackwell Ulmer

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The wedding entree everyone loves...Our Slow-Roasted Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with our signature sweet & spicy Jalapeño Ap...
07/28/2026

The wedding entree everyone loves...

Our Slow-Roasted Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with our signature sweet & spicy Jalapeño Apricot Sauce is the kind of wedding entree guests come back for seconds. Tender, flavorful, and naturally gluten free & dairy free.

Photography Jodee Friday | California + Texas Wedding Photographer
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🥂 Wedding beverage service is so much more than “Do we need a bar?”One of the biggest surprises for couples is how many ...
06/30/2026

🥂 Wedding beverage service is so much more than “Do we need a bar?”

One of the biggest surprises for couples is how many beverage decisions go into creating an unforgettable guest experience.

Here are the questions we hear most often:

✨ Should we greet guests with a tray-passed welcome drink?
✨ Do we need signature cocktails?
✨ Should we offer mocktails or other non-alcoholic options?
✨ Is tableside w**e service worth it?
✨ Do we need a ch*****ne toast?
✨ How many bartenders do we need?
✨ Should we have one bar or multiple?
✨ How much alcohol do we actually need?

Our answer? Thoughtful beverage service keeps your guests comfortable and celebrating from the first sip to the last dance.

✔️ Tray-passed welcome drinks create a memorable first impression.
✔️ Signature cocktails add a personal & fun touch.
✔️ Mocktails ensure every guest feels included.
✔️ Tableside w**e service elevates dinner, and it’s included in our standard packages
✔️ Guests can toast with the drink already in hand, or you can add a ch*****ne toast for an extra celebratory touch.
✔️ Efficient bar service keeps lines short, and we’ll help determine the right number of bartenders and guide you through alcohol quantities.

The best weddings don’t happen by accident, they’re planned with intention. 🥂

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✨ 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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