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The Hitching Post Full Service Difference

Our 60 year reputation as the premier steakhouse on the Central Coast provides our clients with the piece of mind knowing the last thing they'll have to worry about on the day of their big event is the food! But another integral part of what we offer is our service. Whether your event is a formal, plated dinner for 600 or a casual, fun-loving affair for 50, our service plan will be personally created to suit your needs and desires. The Hitching Post's service oriented staff have one goal in mind: Anticipating your needs and fulfilling them!

Your Menu

You may choose one of our most popular menus or we will meet with you as often as needed to customize a menu that works for you and your guests. If you've not had the pleasure of tasting our food previously, we will gladly set up a tasting for you. Our event coordinator not only arranges for all the food preparation with our chef, she is onsite the day of the event to make sure the timing of your dinner is perfect.

Recommendations

Having catered on the Central Coast for over 30 years, we are familiar with many venues and vendors. We can recommend rental companies, florists, bakeries, music and photographers that we have successfully worked with in the past.

Rental Items

We can coordinate the renting of china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, linen, dance floors, tents, etc. Not only will we order them, on the day of event we will check items in and make sure everything that was ordered has arrived.

Bar Service

We have a full bar catering license and can provide a fully staffed bar.

Day of Event

Our staff also assists other vendors as needed, whether it's the florist, your own event coordinator, the venue staff, etc. Our coordinator stays connected with everyone onsite who is working your event so that everything runs smoothly. Cake cutting by our staff is complimentary.

Clean up

For an additional fee our staff will remain onsite until the conclusion of your event. They will take down tables and chairs, remove linens and make sure glassware is stored with other rentals.


Whatever your special event...wedding, anniversary, birthday, baptism, etc...we want to serve your family and friends. Whether it is here at our restaurant or at your location, you can count on our 60 years of experience to impress your guests!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$40

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Lactose Free
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Hitching Post

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Stacey Sent on 10/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Having grown up on the Central Coast, I've always known Hitching Post as some of the best BBQ in the world. When we started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to treat our guests to a true California getaway (my husband is Canadian), and that meant Santa Maria style BBQ. I looked into Hitching Post, just to see if they offered catering, and was thrilled to find they did. We went for a tasting at the restaurant and were absolutely blown away by the service. We felt like VIPs, and knew immediately we'd found our caterer.

Dawn and team were so helpful in creating the perfect menu for us. They really pulled out all the stops -- right down to preparing artichokes with vegan butter for a couple vegan guests.

Good food was one of our top priorities, and these guys delivered. Our guests were blown away by the food, and we loved getting to share a piece of the Central Coast with guests who traveled far and wide.
David
David Sent on 07/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
What can I say other then Dawn was amazing. The food was perfect. I am so happy that we decided to work with Dawn and the Hitching Post. Dawn and Amanda both made the process painless. After all the planning they were consistently responsive and supportive. They had the resources to find pretty much everything we wanted for our reception table settings. Yes I would hire them again! And lastly ... try the grilled cheese with tomato bisque. So good and the kids loved it.
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Christine Sent on 09/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I would highly recommend The Hitching Post. Not only was their food incredible (It is definitely worth the extra money to splurge on the mac and cheese!) but Dawn was so easy to work with and I never had any concerns that things weren't going to get done. Awesome food and awesome people to work with!
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Hitching Post frequently asked questions

At Hitching Post, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Hitching Post includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Hitching Post offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Hitching Post offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Hitching Post, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Local
At Hitching Post, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Lactose Free
  • Vegetarian
Hitching Post provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Hitching Post offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Hitching Post is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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