Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner on California's Central Coast
Field To Table Catering & Events was founded in 2013 by Tracy Cole Labastida, whose journey from farmer to chef inspired our name and philosophy. Our team of chefs crafts personalized menus for weddings and corporate events, drawing on deep connections with Central Coast farmers to source the freshest local ingredients. We prioritize collaboration, creativity, and quality, ensuring every dish reflects our clients' unique visions while highlighting the region's agricultural bounty. Our approach combines decades of culinary expertise with a family-like team dynamic, fostering an environment where food lovers unite to create memorable experiences. From intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and unforgettable moments.Our historic farmhouse kitchen, established in 1913, serves as both our creative hub and a testament to our roots in agriculture and hospitality. We partner with premier venues across California's Central Coast, leveraging our industry relationships to enhance each event's success. Transparency, passion, and attention to detail define our process, from initial consultations to execution. Our dedication to local sourcing and seasonal ingredients ensures menus that are both sustainable and distinctive. With a focus on client collaboration, we transform visions into culinary realities, emphasizing quality, creativity, and service excellence.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Event Catering
Customized Menus
Venue Partnerships
Local Sourcing
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in customized menus tailored to your event's unique vision.
- Our deep ties with Central Coast farmers ensure the freshest local ingredients.
- Our team combines decades of culinary experience with a passion for hospitality.
- We offer seamless collaboration from initial concept to event execution.
- Our historic farmhouse kitchen provides a creative hub for culinary innovation.
Services
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering service creates customized culinary experiences that reflect each couple's unique vision. We work closely with clients to design menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients that highlight the Central Coast's seasonal bounty. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our team ensures every detail aligns with the event's theme and atmosphere, delivering exceptional service and unforgettable flavors.
Corporate Event Catering
We provide sophisticated catering solutions for corporate functions, combining culinary excellence with seamless service. Our menus are tailored to suit professional gatherings' tone, from casual networking events to formal galas. We accommodate diverse dietary needs while maintaining presentation standards that enhance brand image, ensuring memorable experiences for clients and attendees alike through our attention to detail and local ingredient focus.
Customized Menus
Our customized menu service begins with a collaborative consultation to understand client preferences, event themes, and dietary requirements. Our chefs craft unique culinary experiences that reflect individual visions, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and creative presentation. This personalized approach ensures each menu tells a story while maintaining exceptional quality and flavor profiles that impress guests and exceed expectations.
Venue Partnerships
We maintain strong relationships with premier venues across California's Central Coast, enhancing event planning efficiency. Our partnerships allow us to recommend optimal locations based on client needs while ensuring smooth coordination between catering and venue operations. This expertise streamlines logistics, improves service quality, and creates cohesive experiences that leverage each venue's unique characteristics to elevate events.
Local Sourcing
Our commitment to local sourcing connects us with Central Coast farmers and producers, ensuring the freshest ingredients. This approach supports regional agriculture while providing seasonal produce that enhances menu quality and sustainability. Our established relationships with suppliers allow us to access unique ingredients, creating menus that showcase the area's agricultural diversity and maintain exceptional flavor profiles throughout the year.
People
Tracy Cole Labastida
Founder & Chef
Tracy transitioned from farming to culinary arts, establishing Field to Table Catering in 2013. Her agricultural background informs our sourcing philosophy, blending farm expertise with culinary creativity to lead our team in delivering exceptional event experiences.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We specialize in weddings and corporate events, from intimate dinners to large celebrations across California's Central Coast.
How do you customize menus for events?
We collaborate closely with clients to understand preferences, dietary needs, and event themes, creating personalized menus that highlight local ingredients.
Do you work with specific venues?
Yes, we partner with premier venues across the Central Coast, leveraging our relationships to enhance event coordination and execution.
What is your sourcing philosophy?
We prioritize local, seasonal ingredients sourced through long-standing relationships with Central Coast farmers and producers.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend contacting us 6-12 months ahead to ensure availability, though we accommodate shorter timelines when possible.
