Gather Event Collective Event Planner from Encinitas, CA

GATHER EVENT COLLECTIVE is a boutique catering event service company located in Encinitas, CA specializing in intimate gatherings and celebrations for 20-60 guests. Our team is here to take the stress out of planning catering, event rentals and onsite staff. We provide expert support and personalized services, focusing on making every event effortless and memorable for our clients. Perfect for occasions like baby showers, birthday celebrations, milestone anniversaries, office parties, intimate weddings, brunch gatherings, and graduations. We'll start by acquiring delicious catering from your chosen local restaurant, carefully selecting menu options that align with your event's theme and preferences. Our team will work closely with you on menu development to ensure every dish is perfect, and we'll handle all negotiations to secure the best possible price. On the day of your event, we’ll coordinate the pick-up or delivery of your food and set up a beautiful buffet or cocktail-style service, creating an inviting presentation that enhances the atmosphere. Throughout the event, our staff will stay onsite to replenish food as needed and keep the serving area tidy, allowing you to focus on enjoying the celebration with your guests. And, if you're in need of rentals we can assist you in making all necessary rental choices—from tables, chairs, and linens to décor items that perfectly match your event’s theme. Our team handles all the details, including any revisions, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating pick-ups. On the day of your event, we manage the rental process onsite, ensuring everything is set up correctly and handled with care. Note from the Owner: Hi! I'm Staci. With my deep passion for service and hospitality, I find event catering production incredibly rewarding and take great pride in providing excellent and attentive service to all of my clients and their guests. I have over 22 years of experience in the restaurant and catering industry, holding positions in event sales, event production, and operations management, as well as bakery production and catering food preparation. I have had the opportunity to collaborate and work on prominent events like SXSW and F1 Racing in Austin, TX and have also produced successful events for companies like Tillamook, Fasten, and Bumble. With Gather Event Collective, I have decided to focus on small scale gatherings because of the unique sense of connection they bring. Where every guest feels included, and there's a genuine opportunity for meaningful interactions. It’s in these moments that the true essence of celebration comes to life.