Exceptional Catering, Affordable Luxury
Personal Menus. Exceptional Service. Unforgettable Events.Serving Santa Cruz County and Beyond
Weddings
Your special day, our passion
Private Events
Birthdays, anniversaries, and more
Corporate Catering
Professional. Polished. Delicious.
Custom Menus
Tailored to your tastes and budget
Welcome to Affordable Chef Services!
Whether you’re searching for a caterer for a dinner party, birthday, anniversary, wedding reception, holiday, company picnic, or other event, personal Chef Mark Gallagher of Affordable Chef Services of Santa Cruz can custom cater a menu just for you.
Our highly trained professional staff have the experience and passion to cater your special event.
Multi-course plated wine pairing dinners or buffet-style meals are available; Affordable Chef Services is also available for cooking classes and team building events.
To ensure the best culinary experience, Affordable Chef uses the highest quality meats, fish and local Santa Cruz County-grown organic produce available.
Chef Mark personally caters and designs each event menu dependent on the type of event, your desired catering price range, and any special dietary or religious needs you may have.
For an event quote, please send us your information via our Event Quote form.
For other types of inquiries, please use the Contact form or give us a call.
Fresh Flavors, In Season
Cocktail Hour
- Pastry wrapped brie with baguettes/
- Cajun meatballs
- Artichoke and pepper crisps
- Black olive tapenade with balsamic reduction
- Bruschetta spoons
- Caprese
- Ceviche spoons
Large 12ft Grazing Table
Seasonal fruits, veggies, cheeses, dips , breads and crackers.
Buffet Double Sided
- Organic field greens salad with tomato, cucumbers, sesame ginger vin and feta
- Oven baked organic chicken breast with a tarragon cream sauce
- Herb rubbed tri tip with a rosemary demi-glace
- Roasted organic veggie lasagna with bechamel
- Wild rice pilaf with roasted veg
- Roasted fingerling potatoes
- Marinated asparagus spears
- Dinner rolls and butter
Recognition for Chef Mark Gallagher
