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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.