Farm-to-Table Catering Rooted in Seasonality, Story & Soul
- Wylder Space creates intentional, full-service catering experiences for weddings, retreats, and gatherings across California—using fresh, local ingredients sourced from regenerative farms.
And if you're ready to fill your own shelves, we’ll teach you that too. - PLAN YOUR MENU
🍽️ Catering Investment Options
Full-Service Events: From $95 per guest +
For events with heart—weddings, retreats, and milestone moments.
Minimum investment: $7,500Food Drop-Offs: From $55 per guest +
Perfect for smaller gatherings needing chef-prepared, seasonal nourishment.
Minimum investment: $2,200
Also Offering: Pantry & Canning Education
For the women who feel the pull to preserve more than just memories—
We offer beginner-friendly courses in canning, food storage, and kitchen traditions passed down through generations.
We offer beginner-friendly courses in canning, food storage, and kitchen traditions passed down through generations.
Catering That Nourishes, Connects & Celebrates
Farm-to-Table Catering for Weddings, Retreats & Events Across California
From intimate backyard weddings to soulful corporate gatherings, Wylder Space creates custom, seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients that honor your story and nourish your guests.
From intimate backyard weddings to soulful corporate gatherings, Wylder Space creates custom, seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients that honor your story and nourish your guests.
Always Inclusive, Always Beautiful
We craft vibrant, allergy-friendly dishes with gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options—served with edible flowers, rainbow produce, and bright beautiful herbs.
We craft vibrant, allergy-friendly dishes with gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options—served with edible flowers, rainbow produce, and bright beautiful herbs.
Beyond Catering: Learn to Nourish Your Own Table
Wylder Space is more than a catering company—it’s a kitchen movement.
We’re teaching women how to preserve food, build pantry resilience, and even turn their skills into income—one jar, one shelf, one small business at a time.
We’re teaching women how to preserve food, build pantry resilience, and even turn their skills into income—one jar, one shelf, one small business at a time.
What We Offer:
- Canning & Food Preservation Courses – Learn ancestral skills through hands-on workshops and guided video lessons.
- Seasonal Cookbook by Molly Bravo – Filled with nourishing recipes and real-life canning know-how.
- Cottage Food Business Mentorship – Inside the Sovereign Kitchen Society, we guide you in launching your own legal, low-overhead food business from home.
- A Homesteading Community for Women – Reconnect with your roots and build relationships with other mamas reclaiming food freedom.
Meet Molly Bravo
Founder & Food Guide
Molly’s mission began with a desire to honor real food, traditions, and local farmers. She’s served mountain weddings, led community canning courses, and helped women launch profitable food ventures—all rooted in authenticity, faith, and slow-living.
“My goal is to educate our clients on knowing and caring about where their food comes from. I'm inspired by all things old fashioned and want to preserve the wisdom of our elders and pass that knowledge on to the next generation...”
“My goal is to educate our clients on knowing and caring about where their food comes from. I'm inspired by all things old fashioned and want to preserve the wisdom of our elders and pass that knowledge on to the next generation...”
Testimonials
⭐️“The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it!”
⭐️“The Wylder Space team made our wedding stress-free and unforgettable. Their attention to detail was impeccable.”
⭐️“We loved the commitment to local and organic ingredients. It really made a difference in the taste and quality of the dishes.”
⭐️“The Wylder Space team made our wedding stress-free and unforgettable. Their attention to detail was impeccable.”
⭐️“We loved the commitment to local and organic ingredients. It really made a difference in the taste and quality of the dishes.”
Why Work With Wylder Space?
Rooted in Real Food. Designed for Real Growth.
At Wylder Space, we don’t just feed people—we help women reclaim kitchen wisdom, reconnect to their purpose, and build food businesses from home.
Whether you’re planning a nourishing event or dreaming of canning your first jar (or your first sale), you’re exactly where you belong.
What Makes Us Different:
Five-Star Catering Experience
Trusted across California with glowing reviews on WeddingWire and Yelp. Our seasonal menus bring slow food to weddings, retreats, and special events.
Trusted across California with glowing reviews on WeddingWire and Yelp. Our seasonal menus bring slow food to weddings, retreats, and special events.
True Farm-to-Table Values
We cook with ingredients from local farms, CSAs, and backyard gardens—because real food tells the best stories.
We cook with ingredients from local farms, CSAs, and backyard gardens—because real food tells the best stories.
Canning & Cottage Biz Mentorship
Through our online courses and Sovereign Kitchen Society, we teach women how to preserve food and launch their own legal kitchen business—without a commercial kitchen.
Through our online courses and Sovereign Kitchen Society, we teach women how to preserve food and launch their own legal kitchen business—without a commercial kitchen.
Low Overhead, High Impact
With just a stockpot and intention, we’ve helped dozens of women start meaningful food businesses from home. You can be next.
With just a stockpot and intention, we’ve helped dozens of women start meaningful food businesses from home. You can be next.
Your Path At A Glance
| Service | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Catering | Vibrant menus, full-service execution, dietary flexibility, and stunning presentation |
| Education | Courses in canning, preserving, and seasonal cooking |
| Mentorship | Sovereign Kitchen Society — how to legally and profitably build a home cottage food business |
| Community | Ongoing support, group coaching, and shared inspiration |
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions About Wylder's Catering
1. How much does your catering cost per person in Santa Cruz?
Full‑service farm‑to‑table menus start at $120 per guest for 100‑person weddings. Smaller events, corporate retreats, or private dinners are quoted case‑by‑case after we confirm your guest count, service style, and rental needs.
Full‑service farm‑to‑table menus start at $120 per guest for 100‑person weddings. Smaller events, corporate retreats, or private dinners are quoted case‑by‑case after we confirm your guest count, service style, and rental needs.
2. Do you provide bar packages and event‑rental services?
Yes. We supply ABC‑licensed bar staff, curated California wine & craft‑cocktail packages, plus all rentals—glassware, linens, farm tables, flatware, and eco‑friendly disposables—bundled into one invoice.
Yes. We supply ABC‑licensed bar staff, curated California wine & craft‑cocktail packages, plus all rentals—glassware, linens, farm tables, flatware, and eco‑friendly disposables—bundled into one invoice.
3. Is a tasting included before we book Wylder Space?
Absolutely. Once you approve a preliminary proposal, we schedule a complimentary guided tasting for up to four guests at our Santa Cruz Mountains kitchen, featuring seasonal dishes from your custom menu.
Absolutely. Once you approve a preliminary proposal, we schedule a complimentary guided tasting for up to four guests at our Santa Cruz Mountains kitchen, featuring seasonal dishes from your custom menu.
4. What deposit is required to reserve our date?
A 50 % retainer secures your event on our calendar. The remaining balance is due 14 days before service; payment plans are available for multi‑day retreats.
A 50 % retainer secures your event on our calendar. The remaining balance is due 14 days before service; payment plans are available for multi‑day retreats.
5. What areas do you serve in and around Santa Cruz County?
We cater throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, the coast, and Monterey Bay—from ZIP 95060 (Santa Cruz Westside) to 93924 (Carmel Valley Village)—with no travel fee inside a 10‑mile radius of downtown Santa Cruz.
We cater throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, the coast, and Monterey Bay—from ZIP 95060 (Santa Cruz Westside) to 93924 (Carmel Valley Village)—with no travel fee inside a 10‑mile radius of downtown Santa Cruz.
6. Can you handle permits and insurance for redwood‑forest venues?
Yes. Wylder Space carries $2 million in general liability insurance and secures county fire permits for outdoor kitchens at venues like Waterfall Lodge, Sequoia Retreat, and Nestldown.
Yes. Wylder Space carries $2 million in general liability insurance and secures county fire permits for outdoor kitchens at venues like Waterfall Lodge, Sequoia Retreat, and Nestldown.
