Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Catering Services in Paso Robles, CA
Since 2000, Trumpet Vine Catering has been dedicated to redefining the art of culinary experiences through exceptional food and service. Our foundation lies in sourcing fresh, locally grown ingredients to craft menus that reflect each client's unique vision. With a team of classically trained chefs, event specialists, and hospitality professionals, we bring decades of combined expertise in creating unforgettable dining experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through meticulous attention to detail, from the initial consultation to the final bite.We maintain rigorous standards in both culinary execution and customer service, ensuring every event meets our exacting quality benchmarks. Our team's extensive background in fine dining, event management, and hospitality leadership positions us as industry leaders in Central Coast catering. Transparency in operations, ethical sourcing practices, and personalized client communication form the core of our trusted service model.
Services
Wedding catering
Corporate events
Private parties
Custom menus
Event staffing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of specialized catering expertise since 2000
- Our menus feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Central Coast farms
- We accommodate diverse dining styles including plated, buffet, and family-style service
- Our team includes classically trained chefs with extensive hospitality industry experience
- We provide comprehensive event support including on-site chefs and event managers
What people say
Exceptional food quality
Professional service
Creative menu options
Attention to detail
Dietary accommodations
Services
Wedding catering
Our wedding catering service creates custom-designed menus that reflect each couple's unique vision. We offer multiple dining styles including plated, buffet, and family-style service with options for welcome beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert menus. Our team includes dedicated event managers and on-site staff to ensure seamless execution.
Corporate events
We specialize in corporate catering for conferences, meetings, and special business events. Our menus feature diverse culinary options that accommodate various dietary preferences while maintaining exceptional presentation and flavor. Our experienced team provides professional service with attention to detail for any business occasion.
Custom menus
Our custom menu design service works with clients to create unique dining experiences that match their specific event vision. We offer multiple cuisine options including rustic California, French, Mediterranean, and Tuscan styles with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and producers.
Event staffing
We provide professional event staffing including servers, chefs, and event managers for any size gathering. Our staff-to-guest ratios ensure exceptional service quality with 1 server per 10-12 guests for plated service, 1 per 12-15 for family-style, and 1 per 20-22 for buffet service.
Tasting experiences
We offer tasting experiences to help clients select their event menu. Options include partial tastings for $150 (2 guests) and full tastings for $300 (2 guests), with additional guests available at extra cost. Tastings are scheduled mid-week based on availability.
People
Nick Nolan
Chef, Owner
Nick Nolan is a Santa Barbara City College culinary graduate with extensive experience in Los Angeles and Australia kitchens. He brings expertise in farm-to-table cuisine to Trumpet Vine Catering, combining classic training with innovative California flavors.
Erica Nolan
Co-Owner
Erica Nolan, a Cal Poly wine and viticulture graduate, transitioned from Firestone Walker Brewing Company to full-time marketing and sales leadership at Trumpet Vine Catering, combining hospitality expertise with business strategy.
Brian Watson
Chef De Cuisine
Chef Brian Watson brings 30+ years of East Coast culinary experience, specializing in seafood and BBQ. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, he contributes unique flavors from his time in Puerto Rico and California's Central Coast.
Autumn Knapp
Event Manager
Autumn Knapp combines event planning expertise from Kennolyn Events with culinary passion, managing seamless event execution while ensuring exceptional guest experiences through her dual expertise in food and event logistics.
Tony Tran
Marketing Manager
Tony Tran, a Cal Poly engineering graduate, blends design thinking with culinary expertise. As founder of Triano Studios, he contributes branding expertise while maintaining a passion for classic French and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Questions
What is included in your catering pricing?
Our $100-$130 per person pricing includes welcome beverages, hors d'oeuvres, dinner service, staff, rentals, and on-site coordination. Sales tax is included, with optional gratuities.
Do you provide bartending services?
Yes, we offer full bartending services with custom cocktails, though alcohol must be provided by the client.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We accommodate most dietary restrictions through customized menu options and ingredient substitutions.
What rental equipment do you provide?
We coordinate rental requirements including kitchen equipment, tables, chairs, linens, and serving ware through recommended vendors.
Do you offer menu tasting sessions?
Yes, we offer partial and full menu tastings mid-week starting at $150 for 2 guests with additional guests available at extra cost.
What service styles do you offer?
We provide plated service (1 server/10-12 guests), family-style (1/12-15), and buffet service (1/20-22) with professional staff for each format.
Reviews (5)
Christiana C.
Jun 27, 2022
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND - ONE OF THE BEST WEDDING DECISIONS WE MADE! First off, the food was so delicious that our guests are still reaching out to us to rave about how much they enjoyed their meals.months after our wedding. Being able to serve our loved ones a truly mouthwatering meal was especially important to my husband and me, as food is one of our love languages. Second, the end to end service we received from Sara, Chef Nick, and the TVC team was just outstanding.
My husband and I wanted to create new, thoughtful dishes to reflect our venue and cultures, so Sara and Chef Nick worked tirelessly with us for weeks to curate the most perfect plates to share with our guests. I could go on and on about how much I appreciate this team and how amazing they were to us.but long story short, you really will not regret working with them!
My husband and I wanted to create new, thoughtful dishes to reflect our venue and cultures, so Sara and Chef Nick worked tirelessly with us for weeks to curate the most perfect plates to share with our guests. I could go on and on about how much I appreciate this team and how amazing they were to us.but long story short, you really will not regret working with them!
Bryan S.
Jun 23, 2022
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Trumpet Vine knocked our rehearsal dinner right out of the park They were incredibly easy to work with in the planning stages. The day-of execution was utterly delicious and the whole team was a wonderfully delightful, impeccably professional presence at the dinner. Trumpet Vine will surely make your event special!
Mira Vista
Jun 17, 2022
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The best of the best. This team is an A+ team. They pretty much take the initiative on everything and take incredible care of the property. Sarah, is phenomenal to work with and we can't wait to welcome them back
Emily Henson
Jun 05, 2022
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Our experience with Trumpet Vine was amazing from start to finish! Erica & Sara did everything to meet our needs and make our day carefree! We did a taco bar and everything was spot on (especially the carne asada!). They even cleaned all of the dishes & crated them for us at the end of the night which ended up saving our butts when the rental company decided to pick everything at 8:00 am the morning after the wedding. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Elizabeth C.
Apr 26, 2022
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I cannot say enough good things about Trumpet Vine. I vetted numerous caterers before making our choice. Trumpet Vine (notably Sara) was the only caterer to be very responsive and get us a reasonable proposal based on our personal tastes. Another top vendor didn't even get back to us for 6 weeks. Food is important for a wedding that is across the country. I've been to weddings I traveled for and the food was bad enough to make a beautiful wedding seem blah.
I did not want that to be our guests' experience. Let me tell you, the food was 100% the best food we've had in Paso, period. It was sooooo good! I'm a pasta girl so one of our dishes was a chicken pasta that was to die for. We also had a salmon that was out of this world and everyone said the steak we had was so tender, it could be cut with a fork. We have 15 vendors or so and out of everyone, they were 100% our favorite. Thank you, Sara and TV. You helped make it the best day of our lives.
I did not want that to be our guests' experience. Let me tell you, the food was 100% the best food we've had in Paso, period. It was sooooo good! I'm a pasta girl so one of our dishes was a chicken pasta that was to die for. We also had a salmon that was out of this world and everyone said the steak we had was so tender, it could be cut with a fork. We have 15 vendors or so and out of everyone, they were 100% our favorite. Thank you, Sara and TV. You helped make it the best day of our lives.