Barbara & Company Catering - Santa Cruz, California

Kelsey J.

We are so happy we booked Marina and her crew for our 100 person wedding at the Seymour Center in June, as we are still getting lots of compliments on how delicious the food was almost two months later! We chose to work with Marina at Barbara & Co. because 1) she offered a tasting prior to booking, 2) we were impressed with how great her food tasted, 3) her prices are very reasonable and 4) Marina was so kind and genuine in helping us plan out the details for the wedding. Right from the beginning at the tasting she offered us personalized suggestions for how to design our table setting, and later met with us at Alexis Party Rentals to pick out all the rental items. Leading up to the wedding she was prompt in answering questions and adjusting the coordination for the pick-up, setup, and returns from Alexis Party Rentals. Our venue also had strict cleaning and time restrictions regarding set-up and everything was handled for a small fee – saving a great deal of stress with having to avoid hiring an additional cleaning vendor. Everything went great the day of the wedding, and I was impressed with how professional and kind the members of her team were – as well as how wonderful it was to have food grilled on-site (the tri-tip got rave reviews!). Our wedding wouldn’t have been as wonderful without her advice and food, and I would highly recommend Barbara & Co for weddings and events.

Photos: By Katie & Morgan Hallas

Jennifer B.

Mmmm Good! We were so glad that we hired Barbara & Company to cater our big party with over 200 guests last weekend. Marina and Victor and their crew are so professional, and truly a pleasure to work with. It was a challenge to select the menu for our party only because they offer so many delicious options, but Marina was a great help in thinking it all through and everything they made was beautifully presented and delicious. They are so well-regarded in our community that I went into the party knowing we’d be completely satisfied with the service and food they provided, and we certainly were. They arrived right on time, were ready to get to work, and prepared everything to perfection. They really know how to present all of the food in a very appealing way - everything looked so attractive and professionally done. The crew was really efficient and worked throughout the six-hour party to clear plates and glasses, which were all washed up and ready to be returned to the rental company when the party concluded. Our guests continue to rave about how wonderful the food was and as the semi-frazzled host of the biggest party we’ve ever put on, it was a huge relief to know they handled everything with patience and grace! I highly recommend Barbara & Company, I’m confident you’ll be as completely satisfied as we were!

Mitch G.

We booked Barbara & Company Catering for our wedding in May 2023 for about 100 people in downtown Santa Cruz. The owner, Marina, was nothing short of amazing. We had very little experience with weddings and wedding planning, and Marina helped point us in the right direction with so many things, beyond catering. Further, she has a lot of contacts with other vendors, and was happy to connect us.

The menu was created in collaboration. While they have a lot of suggested dishes to give you ideas, their team can make almost anything if you give them direction! She held a tasting for us which was a great opportunity to refine the details.

They also assisted with rentals, coordinating the order, pick up, setup, and return from Alexis Party Rentals in Santa Cruz. During the planning process, Marina met us at Alexis Rentals and helped us pick out our place settings, and identify the number of pieces of each that we needed.

Leading up to the event Marina was always quick to respond by email, and was available to chat on the phone whenever we needed.

The day of, our event went incredibly well. We heard nothing but good things from guests about the quality of the food and the professionalism of the service. Marina has a keen eye for details, and with so much wedding experience, is able to preempt issues and respond without guidance when necessary. Their team was also very respectful of the venue and their requirements, doing an excellent job of cleaning up.

We have nothing but love and respect for Marina and her crew! Catering weddings is hard work, but they make it look easy from the other side of the table (so to say).

I wouldn’t hesitate to book Barbara & Co. for future events, and would definitely recommend them to others for their weddings. Marina is a great partner to have on your side as you go through the planning process.

Angela R.

Barbara & Company did my wedding of 100 at Seymour center in July 2022. Her team was amazing. They set up all the chairs, tables, linens and rental items. They operated on a very quick timeline since some rooms couldn't be set up until the venue closed to the public. I was very stressed on the wedding day but once I saw Marina and her team working at the venue, I felt way better. We got one of the cheaper food packages and everything was AMAZING. I got so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was and that it wasn't like 'normal wedding food.' It was also easy to accommodate dietary restrictions of some guests within the menu items. For a small fee, they also did all the cleanup afterwards. I'd recommend this catering service to anyone in the area. Weddings are so stressful, but if you hire Barbara & Company at least you know the food and service will be well managed!

Taylor C.

Barbara and Catering Company’s entire team was an absolute dream to work with! They catered our wedding reception in October 2019. We couldn’t have asked for more responsive and detail-oriented staff. They helped coordinate our rentals, the organization of the space, and offers great consult on other wedding details. Also, the food was absolutely delicious — our guests were raving!! Thank you again, Barbara and Company!

Janelle D.

So happy we booked Barbara & Co. for our wedding! Food was delicious, and Marina helped work within our budget.

Anne S.

Best catering in SantaCruz !! I get a lot of questions asked as if this is a regular restaurant This is a catering company that serves on various sites and also does drop- offs or you can pick up orders, but there's no seating or dining at the kitchen

Tracy H.

Nothing short of Amazing!