Where ever you choose to have your reception, we hope you give Classic Catering an opportunity to quote on your menu. Classic Catering has been catering weddings and special events in the Monterey County area for many years and we are pleased when our clients make comments like, "It was as if you were family instead of just someone we hired." Classic Catering’s reputation and growth has come from a result of their attention to detail, quality gourmet food, and friendly, professional service; and as your wedding caterer, you can be confident they will do what is necessary to ensure your expectations are not only met, but exceeded. But we don’t expect you just to take our word for it — please review their website where you can look through their testimonials and some other informative pages such as Why Hire Classic Catering?

Besides Monterey Beach Weddings’ ceremony only packages and the all inclusive packages we offer with Gatherings, we would be happy to help you put together your entire event at any other location as well. Whether it’s a simple and affordable reception or an all out gala affair, Monterey Beach Weddings and Classic Catering work with some of the best wedding specialists in the Monterey area and can help you put it all together, from your beach or park ceremony choice, to the reception site, menu, florists, and photographers.

Wedding Reception Venue Locations

If for any reason Gatherings is not a fit for you, we are happy to make some other suggestions. The following reception locations are a few of our favorite wedding reception sites, and they offer a wide variety of styles and ambiance from art museums to halls, ranches, wineries and historical buildings, all beautiful and unique. Keep in mind that these are just a few of the reception facilities Classic Catering caterers at, so if you don’t see your reception location here, please call to tell us which site you are looking at.

La Mirada Museum Up to 300 guests 720 Via Mirada, Monterey (831) 372-3689 www.montereyart.org La Mirada offers various venues for your special event. The beautiful rose garden is ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions and the magnificence of the drawing room that opens up to a lovely patio, is perfect for many different types of parties and receptions. Imagine yourself sitting in the same place that Rudolf Valentino and Charlie Chaplin often visited.

Holman Ranch Up to 250+ Guests Carmel Valley Call Classic Catering for more details (831) 647-0114 The Holman Ranch, considered a miniature San Simeon when it was built in 1928, is a 400-acre country estate in Carmel Valley. Once an active guest ranch, The Holman Ranch was the center of Carmel Valley social life, as well as a hideaway for many Hollywood celebrities. The exquisitely refurbished property provides the perfect setting for memorable special events such as weddings, family celebrations and corporate parties. Anything and Everything is Possible!

Wave Street Studio Up to 150 Guests 774 Wave Street, Monterey (831) 655-2010 www.wavestreet.biz Wave Street offers a spectacular studio space for your special events. The optional upper and lower patios extend the available space to include the beautiful courtyard and fountain with radiant heat seating.

Memory Gardens Up to 250 Guests 20 Custom Plaza, Monterey (831) 649-7118 www.montereyhistory.org The most visited gardens in Monterey State Historic Park. Graceful stucco archways framed by multi colored roses and other flowers make this a photographer’s favorite. Stucco walls of the Pacific House and surrounding gardens isolate this site from the city creating quiet and solitude. The fountain delights both children and adults and is perfect for your outdoor event or wedding. Close to the historic Monterey wharf and several hotels, it is a unique and peaceful outdoor location.

Georis Winery Up to 130 guests Carmel Valley Call Classic Catering for more details (831) 647-0114 This winery, located in the heart of Carmel Valley, is continuously surrounded by sun, charm and artistic ability. This Carmel Valley Arts Center contains a large wood fireplace, walls full of oil and water colors, and lovely manicured gardens. The whimsical garden across the street is a perfect place to start off with wine and hors d'oeuvres. You might want to rent some umbrellas because the Carmel Valley area can get warm.

Henry Miller Library Up to 150 guests Big Sur Call Classic Catering for more details (831) 647-0114 In the heart of Big Sur, surrounded by redwoods and with many great lodging facilities near by, is this eclectic library, beautiful lawn area and stage. There's art in the trees and fairy lights for a magical Big Sur feel at night.

PG Community Center Up to 150 Guests Call Classic Catering for more details (831) 647-0114 The Center is available as a rental for single events or regularly scheduled meetings. This is a wonderful facility for wedding receptions and anniversary parties.

Chautauqua Hall Up to 250 Guests Call Classic Catering for more details (831) 647-0114 Chautauqua Hall was built in 1881 and is an historic landmark. This large hall is a lovely informal setting to dance and play right in the heart of downtown Pacific Grove.