We have many wonderful caterers! Here are some of our FAVORITES!!!
Included in the Wedding Packages is the Popular Favorite "Tri-Tip and Chicken" Menu from the Vail Ranch Steakhouse OR Smokin Mo's, cooked Santa Maria Style, with the big Chuck Wagon, cooked on-site!!!
(or NOW any of the other menu options listed below!!!)
Vail Ranch Steakhouse
Santa Maria Style BBQ
prepared in the traditional
Santa Maria Style:
Tri-tip and Chicken, specially seasoned and slowly grilled over red oak flames; Garden-fresh salad, Garlic (or plain) Mashed Potatoes, pinquito beans, & garlic bread!
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS!
* instead of BBQ - these are included in the packages also *
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Our food has been featured in LA Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, The Daily News, and InStyle magazines, as well as appearing on NBC, CNN, and The Food Network.
CHEF: David Fouts of 220 Catering
SLIDERS (SELECT ONE)
KOBE BEEF SLIDERS
MINI ROLLS TOP WITH KOBE BEEF PATIES, PICKLED PEPPERS, AND ARUGULA
BABY EGGPLANT PARMESIAN SLIDERS (VEGETARIAN OPTION)
EGGPLANT CRUSTED IN BREAD CRUMBS TOPPED WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE
ENTREE (SELECT ONE)
CHICKEN FILET
BASIL PESTO CRUSTED PAN SEARED AND SERVED WITH A LEMON AIOLI SAUCE
CRUSTED SALMON
BASIL PESTO CRUSTED PAN SEARED AND SERVED WITH A LEMON AIOLI SAUCE
SIDES
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
roasted mushrooms stuffed with fontina cheese, spinach and panchetta
ROASTED GARLIC POTATOES
fingerling potatoes topped With garlic, parmesan curls & flat leaf parsley
ROASTED VEGETABLES
assorted seasonal vegetables with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Garlic Croutons, And Parmesan Cheese Served With A Classic Caesar Dressing
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Taco Bar Menu
FRESH CHIP STATION
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Salsas: Red, Tomatillo, Guacatillo, Mexican Salsa, Guacamole
TACOS (select 3)
Carnitas Taco --Chunks of tender pork marinated in their own juices with bay leaves,
orange and seasonings
Chicken al Carbon Taco --chicken marinated in garlic, onion, and citrus juice
Carne Asada Taco --marinated in lime juice, garlic cilantro and spices
Garlic Shrimp taco --shrimp with garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, and parsley
Chicken or Beef Birria --meat braised with dried roasted peppers and finished with lime
Potato Rajas Taco --roasted potatoes, chiles, mexican cheeses, pickled onion
Side Platters (select 2)
FAJITA STYLE VEGETABLES
SPANISH RICE
CILANTRO RICE
BLACK BEANS
PINTO BEANS
REFRIED BEANS
CEBOLLITAS CAMBRAY (Grilled green onions prepared
with lemon and Maggi sauce)
DESSERT
Cranberry Chiffon
cranberries whipped with flavored gelatin,
chopped candied walnuts, orange zest, and sour cream
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Italian Buffet Menu
Classic Caesar Salad
romaine, garlic croutons, and parmesian cheese served with a classic caesar dressing
Tuscany Salad
baby organic arugula with cherry tomatoes, red onion tossed in a lemon basil viniagrette
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken braised in a tomato based sauce with wild mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, garlic onions and white wine
Ratatouille Casserole
A melange of tomatoes, onions, peppers, eggplant and squashes lightly sauteed and then baked under a crust of cheeses until golden brown
Garlic Bread
Flat bread brushed with Olive Oil, Garlic and Parsley
and choice of ONE below:
Lasagna Roll-Ups
fresh pasta sheets stuffed with ricotta, romano, mozzarella cheeses, sauteed spinach and topped with tomato garlic sauce
or
Eggplant Parmesan
eggplant crusted in Italian bread crumbs, layered with Italian meat sauce, romano and mozzarella cheese
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....now, for our favorite vendors!
Shuttle Service
to and from the ranch! (we love this and your guests will too! - they park at the Pala Casino (easy to get to) and get the royal treatment = fun! (Nice vans/buses and fully insured and professional --and reasonable!)
ask for Jorge: 888-702-7787 and mention
The Condor's Nest Ranch for discounted rates!
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Make-up & Hair on Location!
Cindy Rankin
760-994-7733
(Reasonable and Fabulous! She comes to the ranch for the Bride, Mom's, Bridemaids, flower girls, you name it! -- she has worked on celebrities and television!)
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Officiant
Reverend Tony DiRocco
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BARWORKS!
Catered Beverage Services
they have a liquor license, full insurance
and can bring all of the drinks, glasses and the bartender to serve --(*we give you a credit on the package for the bartender portion if you go with Barworks!)
858-566-6077
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Horse and Carriage Ride
(through Rancho Verano)
you select the horse and the carriage!
or even just the horse to ride in on for the bride!
2 hrs. =$600
Ask for Alden (760) 749-6503
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Photography ...(it's out of this world!)
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Daisy Varley
she's an amazing photographer! and sweet!
619-405-4780
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RK Green Studios
951-303-9933
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Cupcakes for your Wedding!
BABYCAKES CUPCAKES
a cupcake boutique --
760-518-2836
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CAKE
Elegance on Display
866-243-1865
Bo Cakes
951-676-6500
Cakes to Celebrate
888-522-4996
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Florists!
Rae Florae --cultivated floral design for weddings & events
Paula Rae 619-887-0984
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Sweet Flowers
Weddings and Events
951-723-8904
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Photo Booth
Rent a booth - 3 hrs $995
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Events by Design
Lighting & Event Production
ask for John 800-975-5258 ext.719
(let John know so he will bring led lights, or a generator so your event goes smoothly, and doesn't knock out the power!)
Western Productions, L.L.C.
ask for Alex Dikowski 858-492-8058
(let him know about bringing a generator, or low wattage/voltage lights so the event goes smoothly and doesn't knock out all of the fuses!)
