NET ZERO RANCH

Elegant rustic wedding caterer

Santa Fe, Taos, Abiquiu, Ribera, ABQ

Travel area: Within 300 miles See details

5.0

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A few bachelor friends and I were at a wedding in Santa Fe, and NETZERO Ranch was the caterer. Wow! Their food is so delicious, everything was fresh and organic. Every dish was better than the next. We all overate LOL. The vibe from head chef Kualani and the rest of her staff was also fantastic; everyone on the team was friendly, kind, and great to be around. We all said that the meal was the best we have ever had at a wedding, and possibly the best we’ve ever had anywhere. I would highly recommend hiring this Caterer. NETZERO Ranch made that wedding very special and memorable..

Joshua V.

5.0

Went to a wedding in Taos,NM and just wanted to give a shout out for Netzero ranch for the awesome catering. Food was delicious, entire staff was amazing. 100% recommend. Book Netzero ranch for your next catering needs.

Vince R.

5.0

Kualani Kennedy

OWNER

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NZR Inc. is a destination-wedding catering company built around live-fire grills and 18-hour wood-smoked meats. Our menus draw from the great asado traditions of Argentina and Uruguay, the smoke and salsa cultures of Oaxaca and Jalisco, and the chiles, mole, and posole of New Mexico — served as casually or as formally as the moment calls for. Every event is all-inclusive. Travel, gratuity, tax, composting, and chefs are baked into one transparent per-person price — no surprise fees, no surprise additional cost. That is our brand promise. We cook for couples who care where their food comes from. New Mexico ranch partnerships move through a single regional smokehouse, and Santa Fe farmers’ markets provide 90% of our produce. Vegan and gluten-free service is built into every menu by default, not added as an afterthought. WHAT WE OFFER The Charro Menu 18-Hr Wood-Smoked Beef Brisket · Mixla Tortillas (2/pp) · Vaqueros Pinto Beans · Arroz Mexicano · Jicama & Mint Slaw · Salsa de Piña Habanero The Asado — Argentinian grills · Wood-Smoked Beef Brisket · Mole Beans · Cilantro Lime Rice · Mixla Tortillas · Ensalada de Nochebuena · Salsa Aji Verde The Taqueria — Live-Fire cast-iron flat-top grills · East LA Crispy Birria · Mole Beans · Jicama & Mint Slaw · Salsa de Guajillo The Plated — Full service · 4 courses · fine-dining · 51–150 guests CUISINES Mexican · New Mexican · Argentine · Uruguayan · Oaxacan · East LA • Live-Fire · Smoked Meats DIETARY Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-Free · Dairy-Free · Nut-Free on request SERVICE AREA Taos · Angel Fire · Arroyo Seco · Abiquiu · Santa Fe · Albuquerque · Ribera · WHAT’S INCLUDED IN PRICE Chefs · Food · Travel · Gratuity · Tax · BioWare · Composting · Setup ADDITIONAL SIDES & ADD-ONS A complete list of sides, add-ons, and substitutions allows our clients to curate the perfect menu and service to match their price point. SERVICE STYLE (choose your level of service) Buffet · Family Style · Plated · Drop-Off · Captains · Servers · Soft Bar · Appetizer Station · Dessert Station TEXT US NOW 808-446-4983, no forms, no emails, no phone tag. We are always available to text you back asap.

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

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Cuisine

American

BBQ

Latin American

Mexican

Southwestern

Specialty

Dietary Options

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Halal

Nut Free

Organic

Sugar Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet

Catering Clean Up

Catering Delivery & Setup

Chef Stations

Family Style

Passed Appetizers

Seated Meal

Servers

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Meet the team

Kualani Kennedy

Owner

Best caterer in Santa Fe & best caterer in Taos for premium weddings and private events. NET ZERO RANCH is the top-rated zero-waste catering company serving Santa Fe and Taos. We accept only 20 intimate events per year at the area's finest private ranches, mountain estates, museums, art galleries, and botanical gardens (Many Feathers Ranch, Blame Her Ranch, Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Vladem Contemporary, and more). 100 % farm-to-table, fully biodegradable, no plastic, no leftovers. See our favorite venues: https://www.netzeroranch.com/best-micro-wedding-venues-santa-fe-taos

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Frankie G

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7/09/2024

Working alongside Net Zero Ranch for Tessa and William's elopement was a truly wonderful experience that we, as the photographer and videographer team, feel so lucky to have been a...

part of. From the moment we arrived at the venue, it was clear that Net Zero Ranch operates with a level of professionalism and dedication that really makes them stand out in the catering industry. The setting itself was absolutely stunning—a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern sustainability. Net Zero Ranch's commitment to eco-friendly practices was evident in every detail, from the locally sourced ingredients to the biodegradable materials used in their service. This not only created a wonderful atmosphere for the elopement but also aligned beautifully with Tessa and William's values, making their special day even more meaningful. As we moved around capturing the moments, we couldn't help but notice the seamless coordination and efficiency of the Net Zero Ranch team. The staff was incredibly attentive, making sure that every guest felt welcomed and well-cared for. Their ability to manage the event smoothly allowed us to focus entirely on our work, knowing that the catering was in expert hands. The food, of course, was a highlight. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, giving us plenty of opportunities to capture stunning shots of the culinary creations. The guests were visibly delighted, and the couple themselves couldn't stop raving about the exceptional quality and taste. It's clear that Net Zero Ranch places a high emphasis on both flavor and presentation, making their catering service a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. In summary, working with Net Zero Ranch for Tessa and William's elopement was an absolute joy. Their dedication to sustainability, exceptional service, and outstanding culinary skills created a truly memorable experience for everyone involved. We can't recommend Net Zero Ranch enough to any couple looking for a catering service that combines professionalism with a genuine passion for creating unforgettable events.

Joshua V

1/11/2026

A few bachelor friends and I were at a wedding in Santa Fe, and NETZERO Ranch was the caterer. Wow! Their food is so delicious, everything was fresh and organic. Every dish was bet...

ter than the next. We all overate LOL. The vibe from head chef Kualani and the rest of her staff was also fantastic; everyone on the team was friendly, kind, and great to be around. We all said that the meal was the best we have ever had at a wedding, and possibly the best we’ve ever had anywhere. I would highly recommend hiring this Caterer. NETZERO Ranch made that wedding very special and memorable..

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Vince R

1/11/2026

Went to a wedding in Taos,NM and just wanted to give a shout out for Netzero ranch for the awesome catering. Food was delicious, entire staff was amazing. 100% recommend. Book Netz...

ero ranch for your next catering needs.

Vivien S

1/16/2023

Kualani and her team blew away myself and our guests with her delicious food. Kualani was open to collaboratively creating the menu items together and delivered on what was request...

ed: traditional New Mexican food that was warming for our Fall wedding. The food was locally sourced and seasonal. We received tons of complements from our guests on how great the food was. Not only was Kualani easy to communicate and plan the menu with, she was always responsive to our questions and remained flexible and accommodating when special dietary restrictions were needed. Additionally, Kualani was very prepared; she and her team set everything up the day before to make the wedding day seamless and stress-free. I would highly recommend Kualani and her team.

Angelica L

11/24/2022

My wedding was last year and I still think about the food. We had a few family crisis afterwards where we were not able to write this review. But my husband and I where going over ...

our wedding pictures with family recently and everyone kept reminding us on how good the food was. Let me take through the journey chef kualani took us. We had tamales and fresh bruscetta for our cocktail hour. Our Mexican American family were presently surprised as they are harsh critics of all Mexican food. For our dinner the salads we had where Devine. I remember forgoing pictures to get seconds. The corn risotto, I still have dreams of it. And I was so afraid of having barbecue items because I was afraid I'd spill but the chicken and the ribs where Devine specially with the sauce. I'm glad we where able to find her. It makes us look back with a smile when we see the food pictures from our wedding.

Response from NET ZERO RANCH on 11/24/2022

Oh My Goodness what a lovely Thanksgiving day treat! To be showered in gratitude from one ...

of my clients . Angelica it was a pleasure to cook for your group. Your family and friends made our job so much fun ! Great group of folks. Best guests, best Bride and Groom ever! Five stars to you too. Chef k

Jill P

10/05/2022

The food was the best I’ve ever had at a wedding! Prompt, efficient, and courteous service from this caterer and her staff!

Stephen M

9/27/2022

The meal was wonderful! We had multiple comments from guests that it was the best food they'd had at a wedding.

Molly H

4/12/2022

Let me just start by saying that 5 stars are not nearly enough! My mom wanted to celebrate her birthday in Taos with her closet friends and my sister and I wanted to throw her a sp...

ecial dinner to celebrate. We came across Chef Kualani’s page and I am endlessly grateful that we did because the entire process could not have been more perfect. From the very beginning, Kualani was incredibly warm, communicative, and endlessly accommodating. She was open to any requests we had but also came up with the most unbelievable seasonal menu for the dinner (because I had no idea where to start). Dealing with her was a pleasure each and every time and she helped me go through all the details so that nothing was forgotten. And the dinner…. THE DINNER. The food was absolutely incredible. I’m still thinking about her spring pea soup with truffle oil. Every course was fantastic. But Kualani is not just a chef, she is a true hostess. She and her partner Richard came in to our AirBnb and handled literally EVERYTHING. She brought beautiful plates and flatware so we didn’t have to rely on the AirBnb’s stash. She decorated the table. She even made my niece a grilled cheese sandwich while she was prepping. And then, at the end of one of the best meals of my life, they cleaned everything up and left the kitchen better than they found it. Having worked in restaurants and catering for many years, I know first-hand that chefs are not always hospitable. It is a completely different skillset and it’s the reason restaurants need a front-of-house staff. But Kualani is the rare exception that is truly capable of curating a perfect evening. She has the most amazing energy and could not have been happier with our entire experience. The dinner absolutely made my mother’s birthday and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Alex V

8/10/2021

We hired Kualani (Ku) and her team for our wedding at Leaping Deer Ranch and our already high expectations were blown out of the water. The food was unbelievably delicious (the cor...

n risotto was a crowd favorite - unreal!), diverse, colorful, and responsibly sourced (local NM beef, salmon flown in from the NW). Ku was a joy to work with as well; she brought a calm, positive, and welcoming energy throughout the weekend, always reminding us that she could accommodate whatever we needed while working in our space. The whole process was collaborative as well and Ku kept us in the loop at every turn. I was heavily involved in the creation of the menu and was even invited to taste test the sauces the day before the ceremony as Ku prepped with her team. Ku was also extremely organized, knowing just how to time everything, how to serve efficiently, and even had her team set up our event space - this wasn't her first rodeo! I'm not just being hyperbolic when I say that this was one of the best meals I have ever eaten, seriously, which was nice given that it was my wedding day :) 11/10 would hire again and also I just want to be Kualani's friend. What a wonderful spirit. Thanks for everything!!

Response from NET ZERO RANCH on 08/10/2021

Oh my goodness , Alex that was the kindest and most heartfelt review and genuinely crafted...

appreciation I have ever had. I too had a wonderful time serving you and your whole family. May you have the most amazing life together and seriously when you renew your vows I’d love to be your caterer. Keep in-touch my friend! Warmly ~Ku

Laurie B

8/08/2021

My daughter used Ku as the caterer for her wedding . The food was fabulous ! Ku and her staff were fabulous ! She used all locally grown fruit and vegetables as well as grass fed l...

ocal beef . Every single menu choice was delicious . The presentation was simple and elegant . If you need a caterer in northern New Mexico Ku is the BEST !

Colleen G

7/27/2021

If you aren't hiring Kualani for your catering needs then what are you doing?! Hands down best catered food I've had for an event. I attended a wedding at Leaping Deer Ranch. Kua...

lani and her team were organized, friendly and cared deeply about the food they were serving. Everything was fresh, local, and responsibly sourced. The various sauces (green sauce, wow!) were the star of the show and she spent all day curating them and even letting the groom taste test :) Thank you Kualani and team for an unforgettable meal!

Jenny T

7/25/2021

Kualani was a joy to work with. As a day of wedding coordinator, finding an amazing caterer like Kualani can be hard. She was professional, timely, and her food was inspired! Hones...

tly the best food I’ve ever had at a wedding and I’ve been to many. All dietary restrictions were honored and her and her team cleaned up after themselves, leaving the kitchen at Leaping Deer Ranch spotless! If you are looking for a chef who not only cooks creatively and deliciously, but is also wonderful to work with, Kualani is your person!

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM

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Santa Fe, Taos, Abiquiu, Ribera, ABQ
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Travel area: Within 300 miles

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