Delectable Wedding Appetizers from Our Catering Members
Photo by Anna Delores Photography
Food can be one of the most important and fun components of a wedding. It fuels your guests throughout your entire event and works to bring everyone together - especially during cocktail hour.
During this time in between the ceremony and reception, appetizers, or hors d’oeuvres, are served and are the first foods your guests will enjoy. These small bites are usually easy-to-eat finger foods and help to hold your guests over before the full meal is ready. Appetizers can be distributed by waitstaff or set up at a station for guests to serve themselves.
Appetizers should compliment your main meal and also include a variety of options to satisfy guests with different tastes and dietary restrictions. Plus, you should consider both hot and cold dishes.
A couple of popular wedding appetizers include skewers, flatbreads, sliders, shrimp cocktail, caprese bites, and meatballs. While these are classic options, each of our catering members also has their own unique take on appetizers. Get inspired by a couple of the mouthwatering recipes they have available.
Savoir Faire Catering
With over 30 years of experience, Savoir Faire knows how to keep their clients happy with locally-grown, high quality food. The catering team will work with you to create a customized buffet, family-style meal, stations, or formal-plated menu, which all of course include appetizers, or ‘Small Bites’ as Savoir Faire refers to them on their menus. Lighter appetizer options for spring and summer include spicy chilled sweet shrimp or corn-leek cakes, while fall and winter menus include sweet onion tarts and flatbread pizza topped with onion, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
Photo 1: Willa Kveta Photography | Photo 2: Jodee Debes
Rasta Rita Margarita and Beverage Truck
Rasta Rita Margarita and Beverage Truck is an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Licensed and Insured private bar, beverage and Bartending company. Catering and serving all of California, our goal is to assist in the planning and execution of your wedding or private event.
The truck offers plenty of colorful cocktails, but also snacks like the Rita-Tizers chips and dip and a self-serve nacho bar.
Photo courtesy of Rasta Rita
Catering Connection
When you’re looking for fabulous food made from locally grown produce along with the finest dining experience, Catering Connection is your go-to vendor. The team is unrivaled in their food and service knowledge and it’s made apparent on their diverse and unique food menus. The hors d’oeuvres menu encompasses small plates/tapas, flatbreads, seasonal soup shots, as well as chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb, seafood and vegetarian dishes. The starters menu also covers an impressive list of fresh salads and soups.
Photo 1: Yours Truly Media | Photo 2: Sun + Sparrow Photography
Get Shucked Santa Barbara
Get Shucked is an oyster bar catering company where patrons can savor the true coastal flavors of Santa Barbara. Featuring delicacies such as uni, shrimp, and oysters, all complemented by signature homemade sauces. Their mission is to make these flavorful delights accessible to everyone, whether they are out at sea or attending an event. The Get Shucked menu also includes appetizers like bruschetta, tuna tartar, caviar bumps, and ceviche.
Photo by Alyssa Lizarraga Photography
Seasons Catering
The catering team truly does have the perfect food and menu for every season and occasion. Seasons Catering uses classic cooking techniques with a modern approach in order to perfect recipes that pair taste buds and textures, creating a balanced palate. Both passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres are available for your cocktail hour. A few tasty options to choose from are squash tartlets, guacamole and jicama tacos, crab tostados, mini croque monsieur, chilled lobster salad, and lemongrass and ginger scented scallops.
Photos 1 + 2: Lerina Winter Photography
Kyle’s Kitchen
Kyle’s Kitchen offers creative, flavorful, and unique options for any special occasion. With over 25 years of experience, they have a distinct understanding of what clients need and want from their caterers. In terms of appetizers, Kyle’s Kitchen offers picks like fries, salad, and rolls to go with your hamburgers, chicken strips, and protein bowls.
Photo courtesy of Kyle’s Kitchen
Omni Catering
Omni Catering stands out as a leader in full-service event catering in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The company prides itself on seamlessly harmonizing the art of culinary excellence, precise planning, and impeccable service into every event. Its goal is to bring its clients' unique vision to life, allowing them to relax and embrace every moment of their event with ease and joy. Omni offers plenty of delicious apps including stations like charcuterie, empanadas, a raw bar, or a fresh avocado station.
Photo by Anna Delores Photography
Get a taste for all of our catering vendors below! These Santa Barbara companies provide a flavor for everyone and plenty of options for your big day.
