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Newport Rib Company is a full-service wedding caterer based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in delicious barbecue cuisine. The team has been in business since the mid-80s, delivering delectable dishes to events of up to 5,000 guests. As a family-run business, these culinary professionals offer a detailed and personable service. They work closely with couples to design an unforgettable wedding menu.

Services Offered

A range of options are available from the team at Newport Rib Company to suit clients' varying budgets and requirements. Their full-service wedding packages feature delivery and setup, as well as staffing, bar services, and cake-cutting. Rental items such as tableware, glassware, and linens are also available. These experienced professionals strive to provide a flexible experience personalized for each couple.

Cuisine

These passionate culinary artists are able to organize a mouth-watering barbecue buffet for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Curate your wedding menu from a selection of popular dishes, such as baby back ribs, slow-roasted steak, and pulled pork. Sides on offer include coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and kale salad. The team can also organize hors d'oeuvres and desserts to help ensure that your loved ones are satisfied throughout the celebrations. Bar packages feature a range of refreshing beverages, from beer and wine to cocktails and champagne. Gluten-, lactose-, nut-, and pork-free options can be prepared for guests with dietary requirements, as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$45

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

$34

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$34

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

$22

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
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 Newport Rib Company

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Cori W. Sent on 02/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vendor Ever!

We had Newport Rib Company cater the food and the bar our October 2019 wedding and did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend working with them! Their team was top notch and so easy to work with and to coordinate with. Leading up to our wedding, we had a really fun food tasting at the restaurant and picked a menu that we loved and knew that our guests would love and boy were we right! We had rave reviews about the food all night. In fact, to this day people tell us it was one of the best wedding dinners they have had (I would highly recommend the ribs and mac and cheese). Plus, it was so fun having rib bibs for all of our guests to wear and made for some awesome pictures!

In addition, they also did a fantastic job with the bar. They worked with us on our wine and beer selections and their team made the set up and tear down so easy. We didn’t have to think about a thing! At one point, we ran out of the amount of rose that we ordered, and Laura and her team ran back to their restaurant to re-stock for us to make sure that our guests had rose all day! In addition, they made sure that myself and my husband had a full glass throughout the entire night, that little extra touch made our night so easy and enjoyable. I cannot say enough great things about this team as well as the quality of their food and alcohol for the price. You will not find anything more delicious, more reasonably priced, and with people who are more willing to go the extra mile to make your special day extra special. I highly recommend working with Newport Rib Co for your wedding.
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Edward C. Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

NRC is the best!

My wife and I went with Newport Rib Catering for our wedding. We received many positive compliments regarding the food and service. Leading up to the event, Laura was so helpful in answering all the administrative questions, and kept an open mind regarding the various requests we had. I would strongly recommend NRC to others for catering and will most definitely be calling them again next time we need it!

The deal is amazing because for the normal price of food, they provide the rest of the items like tablecloths, goblets, plates, napkins, etc.
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Llanel S. Sent on 05/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Newport Rib Company

Newport Rib Company is one of the most amazing and professional companies to work with for any catered event; especially for weddings. Laura is wonderful to work with due to her knowledge, experience, and recommendations for crowd pleasers! She is also willing to accommodate any food restrictions for any guests. All of the food options are such a hit!
It makes it challenging to narrow down your food options. The happy couple for chose BBQ brisket martinis with mashed potatoes, baked beans, and topped with crispy onions, BBQ chicken and baby back ribs, seasonal vegetables, and garlic mashed potatoes. All of it was to die for! We will just say the guests went for additional helpings! Iced tea, water, lemonade, and coffee were included with dinner. In addition to the food and drinks, you do not have to worry about getting a separate vendor for linens, plates, glassware, and cutlery. She has you covered! Her team was also such a delight to work with! Everyone was also very professional! I highly recommend Newport/Naples Rib Company to any bride and groom! You are getting one of the best BBQ around and an amazing team to work with throughout your wedding process. We look forward to ordering more future caterings from Newport Rib Company!
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Newport Rib Company frequently asked questions

At Newport Rib Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Newport Rib Company includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Newport Rib Company offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Newport Rib Company offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
At Newport Rib Company, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
At Newport Rib Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Newport Rib Company provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Newport Rib Company offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Newport Rib Company 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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