About this vendor
Beautiful flowers, artful place settings, delicious and interactive foods that your guests will talk about for years. Here at Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering, we custom design every detail of your event and menu to match your definition of perfection. You will only receive the best service from our team of trained staff and chefs. Leave the planning and execution to us as we ensure your reception is the most beautiful day of your life!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- Fusion
Dietary Options
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Family Style
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2017.2013.2012.
Best of Weddings
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ASBC absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding! We hosted a brunch reception and requested an all-vegetarian menu. My husband gave a lot of input during the planning st...
age- he's a big foodie- and our coordinator Stephanie accomodated every request with no problem. Our tasting was phenomenal and we were able to ask for a few small changes during that time, including adding a gluten-free bread option for one dish and making sure the bloody mary mix that would be served at the bar during cocktail hour was vegetarian too. The day-of experience couldn't be beat. Everything felt seamless, the bartender was wonderful, and I've since heard from guests that no one "missed the meat" lol. We're so thrilled Stephanie and her team were a part of our day.
Exceptional!!! My husband and I had the chance to try ASBC food at a tasting dinner and were so glad we did because it influenced what we chose for our final menu. Their selections...
are incredible - we could find something to work with the various dietary needs of our guests and the preferences that my husband and I have. They were even able to make a couple of dishes specifically for us, which was so special. What I liked most about ASBC was that they had a preferred rental vendor for dish ware, glassware, tables and chairs. This made the planning process so much easier and we could envision the possible price estimate more clearly with everything included. Would highly recommend checking Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering out for future catering needs!
Santa Barbara Catering made my wedding at the Farm at South Mountain happen! While the event staff from the venue itself wasn't there or present at all, the catering crew was prese...
nt and excelled at their jobs. They made sure the appetizer course ran smoothly (and even delivered to me and my husband while we were in the bridal suite before our grand entrance so we could enjoy the food we paid for!). The dinner ran perfectly, and everyone got the meals they needed, even though the venue staff neglected to communicate to the catering staff that we had vegan and gluten free guests. Our guests with special accommodations were taken care of in the end though, because the captain for Santa Barbara was on her A-game. The food was incredible, the service was spectacular, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I would absolutely recommend Santa Barbara Catering to any couple looking to cater their wedding!
From the tastings to the final execution Artisan by Santa Barbara was excellent! Our guests raved about the food and loved the family style dinner. Even our vegetarians were happy!...
You MUST order the chipotle mashed potatoes. Their onsite staff moved about the event effortlessly and kept all of the guests happy and well served. The bartenders remembered the guest’s orders and kept the bar lines moving quickly. They are a must have for your next event.
When my now-husband and I first dined at one of Santa Barbara Catering's restaurants, we immediately knew we had to have them cater our wedding. The variety of delectable food item...
s made our mouths water and the taste is like nothing we’ve ever had before! Every hors d'oeuvre and entree we sampled had outstanding flavor and was displayed beautifully, even as a buffet. The vegetables were fresh and cooked just right, and the tortilla and parmesan crusted chicken breast was to die for! Our guests are STILL texting me saying how much they loved the food we had at the wedding!
Not only was the food delicious, but Santa Barbara Catering’s service and attention to detail was second to none. Our tables, linens and decor were laid out exactly as I envisioned. The beautiful colored napkins and fruitwood chairs really classed up our event and made the reception all the more gorgeous. Nobody was ever without food or drink in hand thanks to the fabulous wait staff who was working our event. There was even a gentleman who came all the way out to where we were taking photos with our photographers (which was a several minute walk from the reception) just to bring my groom and I water and hors d'oeuvres to make sure we weren’t getting faint or too hungry to continue.
We had the most beautiful, delicious dinner we could possibly have hoped for and we cannot recommend Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering Company enough! If you’re having an upcoming event, you’d be making a huge mistake by not hiring this company!
Food was amazing! Everyone loved it. Will definitely recommend going to the tasting.
We loved Santa Barbara Catering! They were always quick to respond to my (many!) emails. We went to their group tasting and even though that meal was just a sample of their food an...
d not our exact menu, we knew they would be capable of making anything delicious. We did their Arizona Taco Bar for our wedding and it was such a huge hit!
My wedding was at The Farm at South Mountain so I automatically had to go with Santa Barbara Catering and we also weren't able to have a tasting which I was nervous and disappointe...
d about, but in the end I was so happy! We had stations with various comfort food (mac and cheese, sliders, pizza, etc.) The food was amazing and I got so many compliments from my guests! Also, the servers were FANTASTIC! Very kind and accommodating.
We had to use Santa Barbara with the venue that we picked, and after our tasting we were a little nervous. It was a lot like typical wedding food, just kinda there. Everyone we kne...
w that had been to a wedding at the venue talked about how great the food was, and we were a little bummed our tasting was just ok. The actual wedding food - OH MY GOD. Completely different story. Again, all people could talk about was the food! From the bruschetta bar at cocktail hour, to dinner, to the late night pizzas and churros - everything surpassed our expectations. We most definitely would recommend this caterer!
The ladies at Santa Barbara Catering were delightful professionals to deal with... they responded to our every need, they werr punchual and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Santa Barbara catering is as good as it gets! They catered my wedding last weekend and every aspect of it was wonderful. The food was delicious. You can really tell that they only...
serve the highest quality ingredients. The staff was super accommodating and went out of their way to make sure our event was exactly the way we had imagined.
If you are looking for a caterer, Santa Barbara catering company is the right choice. They will make your wedding better then you could have ever dreamed it to be!
I used Santa Barbara Catering for my anniversary party. They are so elegant and their food is so refined. The food was so fresh and the portions were fantastic (as my husband said ...
:) ) I would recommend them and also use them for any other parties that I host.
Santa Barbara Catering was absolutely amazing to work with from my first phone call to my wedding day! They were able to help with every aspect and coordinated all my rentals. The...
ir food was so delicious and my guests are still commenting on how yummy everything was. I will definitely be referring them to my friends and family.
I was able to finally work with Santa Barbara with one of my brides. It was a great experience and I will definitely be recommending them for any future weddings that I plan!
I cannot say enough great things about Santa Barbara Catering, working with them was truly an experience! All of the guests loved the food and the service was exceptional. Everythi...
ng was perfect and I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Can you say delicious? From planning, to our dinner tasting, we loved the customer service that we received. The day of our wedding was also great and thankfully we had a great cat...
ering manager who was great throughout the night!
My dream wedding happened because of Santa Barbara! Anything that we needed was taken care of! My favorite were the short ribs with chipotle mashed potatoes. Oh. My. Gosh.
Melissan rocks!!! Food and service was amazing! Our guests couldn't stop smiling and it made our night great!!!!!!
Nikki, Kelsey, and Kristin I, and the entire staff at Santa Barbara Catering exceeded our expectations! We were thrilled with the stellar preparedness, organization, attention to d...
etail, and phenomenal customer service. We would be thrilled to work with you all again for future events!
I was at a wedding this past weekend that Santa Barbara Catered. It was so good. I couldn't believe the amazing structures that the food was on. I also loved the creative ways that...
the food was displayed. All of the food tasted like we were dining in an actual restaurant!!!!! When I get married I will definitely be using them for my catering!
The food was amazing and the service was great! They were always asking us (the bride and groom) if we needed anything and providing us with food and drinks. All our guests comment...
ed that the food was fantastic.
Thanks for everything!!
My wedding was amazing this past weekend! From the donut cart to tableside ice cream, I was so pleased with all of the food! We had four different stations for my guests and everyo...
ne couldn't stop compimenting on how great the food was!
Nikki was a pleasure to work with. She was flexible with changes and had a calm demeanor. Glad we went with Santa Barbara Catering. p.s. the donut holes were the best!
Our guests loved the food! The set-up, given the limited space, was maximized and the servers were friendly and worked hard! Much appreciated.
My groom and I selected short ribs, mashed potatoes, and green beans for our wedding dinner. Oh I cannot forget about our perfect late night burrito bar too! We had an incredible t...
asting, but the food on our wedding night blew us and our guests away! It was absolutely incredible, better than I could imagine- so good that I wish I could go "back" and get this meal for dinner again. I really hope I have another event to hire Santa Barbara and serve this dinner for :-)!
Santa Barbara catering did a fantastic job with our wedding food and rentals! All of our guests raved about the food and especially how perfectly the steak and chicken were cooked...
. The staff were friendly and professional. Everything looks beautiful and we never had to ask for a thing, the staff was so attentive and wonderful. I absolutely recommend them to anyone who is getting married or hosting an event!
If you are looking for top notch cuisine and service, you need to use Santa Barbara!
Nicole Jorgensen is THE BEST! We went to one tasting, and it was with SB. We didn't need to go...
anywhere else.
We were so welcomed and pampered there, we made our decision on the spot! We made a decision for the venue early on in the planning process, but lost it due to code problems. Nicole met with me more than once to help resolve and show me other venues she thought could work for us. This was way beyond what you would expect from your caterer! She was such a pleasure to work with. We found a new venue and SB came through all the way! The food was delicious! The service from the Staff we requested( Nate and Evette) was awesome! All of our guests were amazed by the food and service. We had many commenting that when they would get up form their chair , they would come back to find their napkin, folded and draped over their chair back. Hire Santa Barbara Catering, and ask for Nicole Jorgensen! You'll be very happy you did! Thanks to all! Mark and Bob
Working with Santa Barbara was great. Nikki was great and very good at communication. The only thing I was a bit disappointed about was when we did the taking and tasted the food w...
e choose it was amazing. At the wedding the veggies I choose were not what was served and the stuffed chicken was not good and seemed like it was sitting for a long time or old. It was not fresh tasting like at the tasting but the beef was to die for.
I held my wedding at the Farm at South Mountain in April of 2014 and Santa Barbara Catering was the required caterer of the event.
They did an amazing job at everything; food, s...
ervice, etc. Everyone was impressed with the quality of the food and raved about how delicious it was.
It was however, quite pricey. Be aware that you pay a pretty penny for them and upcharges.
I was just married at the Icehouse and I could not wait to write a review about my experience. Originally I wanted a low key wedding. I was looking for a unique venue to just hold ...
the ceremony in and then find a restaurant to host the brunch afterwards because I did not want to plan all the details that come with a reception (linens, centerpieces, etc.) However, after we toured the Icehouse I was willing to forgo that idea and really plan all the details because I loved the venue that much. I could not picture my wedding day in any other place. The one concern I had was I must choose one of their approved caterers. Once I contacted Lauren Leonard at Santa Barbara Catering I was put at ease and knew I had nothing to worry about. She worked within my budget and was always eager to suggest alternatives when something didn't work with my financial constraints. Even with a smaller budget, I feel I did not have to sacrifice quality of food with Santa Barbara Catering. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren. I would absolutely recommend Santa Barbara Catering! I want to get married all over again just because everything went smoothly and according to plan. I don't think I would be saying this had it not been for Lauren.
The food was amazing! The service was excellent.
Lindley with Santa Barbara helped make our day perfect. She worked with us every step of the way to make sure our day went perfect. She was even there at the wedding. Santa Barbara...
set everything up for us, I didn't have to worry about 1 detail because they had it all taken care of. I still have people telling me the food was amazing! My grandpa (who is the pickiest eater) kept going back for more! The price is worth the service.
Santa Barbara Catering was great to work with for my wedding. The food was amazing. I am usually not a fan of banquet meals as I find that the food is not as good. This was not ...
the case at Santa Barbara. They continually made the food so it was piping hot and perfectly cooked. I worked with Lauren who was great with all of our special needs. We had so many people with allergies, she made sure that there was something for them (even had a special salad for my sister as she could not eat the one I picked).
We worked with Melissan for our wedding. Because of the contract in place with our venue, we didn't have a choice on our caterer. However, we got incredibly lucky and loved Santa B...
arbara.
I simply can't say enough about Santa Barbara Catering. Lauren Guthrie at Santa Barbara was amazing to work with-- she met with me multiple times not only to go over menus, but als...
o helped with figuring out the layout of the reception, what rentals I would need, and the reception timeline. She was unbelievably professional and responsive to my many questions throughout the entire process, and was always warm, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgable. I can't imagine the wedding planning process without her!
The day of catering staff was equally incredible-- helping with everything from laying out escort cards to getting my now husband and me our dinner plates and drinks the second we sat down for the reception meal. Our guests (meat eaters, vegans, gluten-free friends and everything in-between) raved and raved about the quality of service and the delicious food.
Absolutely exceeded every single one of our expectations. Thank you, Santa Barbara Catering, for making our wedding reception such a joy!
Worked with me to figure out veggie options. Guests couldn't stop talking about the food! Thank you Santa Barbara Catering!
We chose Santa Barbara to cater our wedding at the Phoenix Art Museum. I contacted them and three other companies on the museum's list of preferred caterers, and they beat the comp...
etition. They responded to my request and sent several sample menus with pricing. Their per person cost was higher than Fabulous Food, but the total cost was a good $2,000 lower. That's because they don't add on additional fees for labor, setup, etc.
Lauren was a joy to work with. She responded to all my questions professionally and in a timely manner. She was patient with me through multiple menu changes. They even let us customize the menu with our own recipes. In the final walkthrough, Lauren thought of several details and clearly had a vision of what needed to happen. She helped brainstorm clever ways to keep rental costs down. I felt like she was on our side throughout the whole process.
The tasting we attended was a group tasting at the Tempe Center for the Arts. That meant we didn't get to try the food on our exact menu, but it was a sampling of what they provide. We weren't all that impressed with the tasting--it tasted like pretty standard catering fare--but the food at the actual wedding was amazing. The stuffed chicken breast with spinach and fontina was divine. The presentation was beautiful (see photo of the buffet), and the staff were very accommodating. At the reception my dad and I decided to give the leftovers to Meals on Wheels, and they were happy to make the switch.
I am so glad we chose Santa Barbara Catering and would recommend them in a heartbeat.
People talked about my food at my wedding for hours!!!! LOVED IT!
Lauren was our coordinator and was so patient with us. Anytime we emailed she got back right away and answered all of our questions. The food was delicious and our guests are still...
complimenting us on it!
My coordinator, Lauren, was amazing and super accommodating. Always the constant professional and happy to oblige me with a custom quote when I had another idea.
My guests compl...
imented the food and the service we received at the event.
Couldn't be happier!
Excellent food and service. Guests raved about the food at our wedding. They were helpful in recommending venues to accomodate our needs.
The food and service was amazing! The team at Santa Barbara helped make my wedding such a success! You know the food was great when people talk about it weeks after!
All the food we served at our wedding, dinner and our late night snack was delicious! Working with SBC was so great, they were very accommodating to all our wants and requests. A...
ll our guests raved about the food we served! My husband and I wanted to surprise our guests with a midnight snack of hamburgers and french fries with were so delicious! The staff were all so nice to work with as well!
Delicious food for a good price. Everything was delivered and set up right on time. Tons of options as well.
Santa Barbara Catering Company truly put on a magnificent feast and catered to our wishes. There were many changes and suggestions from the groom and myself, as we wanted and envi...
sioned a particular style of food with particular requests and the catering company did exactly as we wanted. No questions and with a great price to our requests. The food was definitely a HUGE talk throughout the wedding. From the appetizers to the service staff the guests were absolutely amazed at how perfect everything was!
Santa Barbara had an amazing selection of locally grown and organic foods, they made us just about anything and the food was amazing!! This is not wedding standard food!
The food was wonderful and full of variety. The service staff was very polite and professional, with someone designated explicitly to cater to the needs of the bride and groom. G...
reat experience :)
Lauren went above and beyond to make everything fantastic!!
I struggled with Santa Barbara Catering because they were the exclusive caterer for my venue, so I had to work with them. Their full dinner menus (even buffet) was well beyond my b...
udget, so we went with heavy appetizers like mini sandwiches, fondues, etc. My guests were plenty satisfied, and the food was delcious. Lauren Guthrie was endlessly patient with me as I tried to make the numbers work time and time again. I think they revised the menu and estimate 8 or 9 times for me.
The only downside for me other than the price was that they are pretty strict about your adjustments of the menu items. They are created by great chefs, so they don't want to mess with the ingredients too much.
They also do not allow any other food or drink on the premises not provided by their company because they are an exclusive caterer. So, be careful with the bar or candy tables.
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1090 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ | serves the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering