Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Templeton, CA
Since 2005, Pacific Harvest Catering has been dedicated to redefining event dining through fresh, locally sourced ingredients and personalized service. Founded by Chef Seth White and co-owned by Dawn White, our boutique catering company combines decades of culinary expertise with a passion for Central Coast agriculture. We specialize in creating custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings across Paso Robles, Templeton, San Luis Obispo, and surrounding areas.Our team's commitment to on-site preparation, seasonal ingredients, and attention to detail has earned us recognition as one of the region's premier catering services. With a focus on sustainability and flavor, we transform local produce, meats, and seafood into memorable dining experiences that reflect each client's unique vision.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
ToGo Meals
Wine Country Catering
Rustic Weddings
Appetizer Parties
Family-Style Dining
Food Stations
Custom Menus
Local Ingredients
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in Central Coast catering since 2005 with 15+ years of local event expertise
- Our menus feature 100% scratch-made dishes using seasonal organic produce from local farms
- We customize every menu to match client vision while maintaining culinary excellence
- Award-winning service with 4.9+ average rating from 100+ five-star client reviews
- We maintain strict quality control by limiting events to two per day maximum
What people say
Best wedding food
Exceptional service
Fresh local fare
Perfect catering
Amazing presentation
Services
Wedding Catering
We create custom wedding menus that reflect each couple's unique vision while showcasing Central Coast flavors. Our team handles events from 20 to 400 guests with seamless service at vineyards, ranches, and coastal venues. With extensive experience at premier locations like Halter Ranch and Hammersky Vineyards, we ensure exceptional food quality and presentation for your special day.
Corporate Events
Our corporate catering solutions combine gourmet presentation with practical service for awards dinners, retreats, and business gatherings. We've served organizations like the Templeton Chamber of Commerce with menus that impress executives and employees alike. Our staff ensures professional execution whether serving plated meals or interactive food stations.
ToGo Meals
Our chef-prepared family-style meals offer restaurant-quality dining at home. Available for curbside pickup in Templeton, these meals serve four people with options like herb-marinated steak kabobs and chicken fajita kits. We maintain food quality through proper heating instructions for at-home preparation.
Food Stations
We design themed food stations that engage guests while maintaining culinary excellence. Options include mac and cheese bars with custom toppings or hearty fare stations featuring carved meats. Our staff manages portion control and presentation throughout events to ensure consistent guest satisfaction.
Local Ingredient Catering
Our menus emphasize seasonal produce from Central Coast farms and fresh seafood from local waters. This approach ensures peak flavor while supporting regional agriculture. We work directly with growers to incorporate organic ingredients that reflect current harvests in our ever-changing menu offerings.
People
Seth White
Owner & Chef
Chef Seth White founded Pacific Harvest Catering in 2005 after developing his culinary skills in Northern California restaurants since age 14. His farm-to-table philosophy drives our menu creation, focusing on seasonal ingredients and on-site preparation for optimal freshness.
Dawn White
Co-Owner & Business Manager
Dawn White co-owns Pacific Harvest Catering and manages business operations. A former food reporter for the San Luis Obispo Tribune, she brings industry expertise and hospitality experience to our client relations and event coordination processes.
Questions
Where is Pacific Harvest Catering located and what areas do you serve?
Our catering kitchen is located at 86 Gibson Road, Suite 4, Templeton, CA. We serve the entire Central Coast region from Santa Ynez to Big Sur, including Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Cambria.
Do you use fresh or frozen ingredients in your catering?
We exclusively use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. All dishes, appetizers, and sauces are prepared from scratch for each event using seasonal produce from Central Coast farms.
What types of events do you typically cater?
We specialize in weddings, corporate retreats, wine country events, rustic barbecues, and private parties. Our services accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 400 guests across diverse venues.
How does your on-site food preparation process work?
We prepare all components in our commercial kitchen but cook everything fresh at the event venue. We establish portable kitchens at locations without existing catering facilities to ensure optimal food quality.
What distinguishes your catering service as 'boutique'?
As a husband-and-wife team, we maintain personal involvement in every event. We limit our bookings to two events per day to provide dedicated attention to each client's specific needs and vision.
What is included in your full-service catering package?
Our comprehensive service includes on-site staff 2-2.5 hours prior to events, table setting, food and non-alcoholic beverage service, drink stations, appetizer passing, dinner service, cake cutting, coffee service, and cleanup.
