Catering & Party Platters

Farm-to-table catering in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley

Since 1995, Los Olivos Café has been serving wine country cuisine. Our catering platters bring the same kitchen and farm to your gathering.

Most of the produce on these platters is grown at the Café Farm, our own CCOF Certified Organic farm just down the road from the restaurant. The gem lettuce in the Little Gems platter, the Chioggia beets, the romaine in the Caesar, the vegetables on the crudité tray — harvested a mile away, often the same morning we build your order. No other caterer in the valley can say that. Our sandwich platters are popular for daytime gatherings, and our short rib and chicken platters are ideal for an evening at home with family and friends.

Whether you call them catering platters or party platters, they're built to travel and built to feed a crowd well.

This is what LOCAL tastes like.™

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Image of a colorful platter with beets, chicken quinoa, tomatoes cabbage and other greens

How it works:

Order at least 24 hours ahead. We need a day's notice to harvest and prep properly. You can place orders up to two weeks in advance, which we recommend for weddings, larger events, and busy weekends.

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Pickup or Delivery

Delivery available to Los Olivos, Ballard, Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Buellton.

Most gatherings do well with two to three platters from different categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At least 24 hours. We accept orders up to two weeks ahead, and we recommend booking early for weekends, holidays, and events during harvest season.

  • Each platter serves approximately 8 people as a main dish, or up to 12 when combined with other items. Make sure to see recommendations in each platters description, as the portions do vary. As an example, for a party of 25, plan on roughly three to four platters.

  • Between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., feel free to email catering@losolivoscafe.com if an earlier time is required, and we’ll see what we can do.

  • Platters range from $50 to $126 and serve 8 to 12, which works out to roughly $6 to $16 per person per platter. Most gatherings combine two or three platters.

  • Much of the produce comes from our Café Farm, our own CCOF Certified Organic farm just down the road from the restaurant. Contact catering@losolivoscafe..com if you would like a list of the specific ingredients being harvested from the farm for your order.

  • Yes. The Café Farm Crudité, Café Farm Salad, Quinoa, and Grilled Za'atar Flatbread platters are vegetarian, and several can be prepared vegan on request. Gluten free options for flatbreads are also available. Email catering@losolivoscafe.com for special requests.

  • Yes. Every bottle on our list is available at take-home pricing, and we'll have your bottles ready when you pick up your platters.

  • We provide platters for wedding-related gatherings — welcome spreads, rehearsal events, getting-ready suites, and casual receptions — throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.

  • Let us know when you order and we'll do our best to accommodate.

  • We can provide serving utensils and plates if requested. We do not provide staff.
    However, if you would like to host your gathering at the Los Olivos Café our Private Dining Room seats up to 30 guests. It would be our pleasure to host and serve your gathering and make it one you will cherish. Find out more on our website.

  • Place your order online here.