These local and regional event professionals have either worked on-site or have been recommended by our colleagues and clients. As all are consultants operating independently of Venture, we encourage you to conduct your research, read reviews, and ask plenty of questions to find the perfect fit. We’d love it if you’d share your feedback and experiences with us!

catering

Sacred Kitchen
Chef Jesse is a passionate cook and leadership facilitator with over twenty years of experience. His team specializes in collaborative, dining celebration where guests are nurtured and welcomed.

California Girl Catering
With more than thirty-five years of experience, Chef Lori and her team offer classic recipes and personal favorites made with the very best California ingredients.

San Mateo Catering Company
Classic full-service catering options with build your own menus. Also, cakes and desserts!

Paella Time
Chef Ralph offers an authentic, live cooking experience with classic technique and superior ingredients. Wedding Wire and The Knot Couples Choice Awards.

Colectivo Felix
Chef-owned powerhouse, offering really memorable Pan-American cuisine made with local and indigenous ingredients.

Cooking for Friends
Specializing in large format food experiences for your event, Chef Richard will host your pig roast, bbq spread, lobster buffet, etc.

Affordable Chef Services
With a focus on fresh, local, and organic ingredients, Chef Mark offers affordable, high-quality buffet and multi-course plated catering services for parties of all sizes.

Goldie’s BBQ
Rockin’ their classic oakwood bbq menu since 1980; a favorite for rehearsal and reception alike.

La Mediterranee
Drawing from the menus at their award-winning Bay Area restaurants, La Med offers full-service (and pick-up) mediterranean and middle eastern menus.

photography

Rachelle Derouin
Based in SF, Rachelle is a documentary photographer who captures the full experience and feeling of the unforgettable day. Hers is gorgeous work for kindred spirits!

Kaelen McCracken
Based in SF, Kaelen’s photojournalistic style creates visually stunning, life-saturated stories about people, places, and events.

Hope’s Lens
Based in the Bay Area, Hope favors full color, authentic moments, and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. A love!

Annie Bang
Annie and her team use a photojournalistic style to tell the story of you and yours from start to finish. Award winning many times over, while putting everyone at ease…

Nikki Ritcher
Based in Truckee, Nikki is a nature-loving, adventure-chasing, outdoor-oriented commercial lifestyle and documentary photographer with what seriously seems like a heart of gold.

Zoe Larkin
Zoe’s clients say she and her team are, from start to finish, a dream to work with. Her easefulness and professionalism are only topped by the gorgeous, totally human albums she captures for her couples.

floral

Forever Bloom Farm
Pescadero-grown blossoms and blooms; plus, farmstand, workshops, and incredibly lovely people.

Nigella
A botanical boutique! Light and lovely with a seamless process for micro-weddings and grand events.

Half Moon Flowers
Full-service floral studio focused on weddings and events, based in Half Moon Bay.