Our Food Philosophy | Santa Cruz Slow Food, Sustainable Catering & Tradition
Why We Choose Regenerative Practices for Every Santa Cruz Event
You care where your food comes from — so do we. That’s why the ingredients we use (down to the olive oil from Bella Vista Farm) are local, organic, and prepared with purpose. We believe food should nourish people and the planet.
From Local Farms to Your Table: The Wylder Way
You deserve meals that reflect the land around you. We source from nearby farms and build each menu around the season, the soil, and your story.
Teaching Traditional Food Skills in the Santa Cruz Mountains
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own sourdough, can your harvest, or learn ancestral ways in a modern kitchen — you’re in the right place. Our courses and community are here to guide you.
Preserving the Past: Our Commitment to Canning, Fermenting & Seasonal Foods
This isn’t just food — it’s a return to something real. We’ll show you how to safely preserve what you grow and cook with intention all year long.
Join Our Santa Cruz Food Community — In Person or Online
Whether you're hosting an event, starting a food business, or learning to can your first jar — you're invited. We're passionate about building a community with likeminded people & preserving the wisdom of our elders, so we can pass that knowledge on to our youth.
Wylder Space Mission
At Wylder Space, our mission is to reconnect people to food, tradition, and community through farm-to-table catering, canning workshops, and real food education—rooted in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
We serve all who want to eat REAL food. We teach food preservation, fermenting, and ancestral kitchen skills that empower families, nourish gatherings, and support cottage food businesses.
Whether you're planning a Santa Cruz wedding, starting a food-based business, or learning to can at home, Wylder Space is your guide to living—and eating—with intention.
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Wylder's Portfolio
If you're into down to earth dining, meals made with love, ingredients that are sourced from reputable, small farms with an open door policy- definitely check out our living portfolio, on IG. It's our up-to-date event showcase and you'll get a better sense of who we are and what we believe in.
