Most Five Star packages have a 19% service charge added to all food and beverage costs.  This is an industry standard (actually some companies add as much as 25%) and helps to cover our staff's total compensation.  Many people ask whether this service charge is the...

We hope you stop by and visit us at the Santa Cruz Bridal Show at the Cocoanut Grove Sunday, January 27th. Whether you are just in the beginning planning stages or you are looking for one or two final vendors, it's a great opportunity to connect with your vendor team.

Five Star just won the Couple's Choice award from Wedding Wire! Congratulations to our entire team for the hard work and professionalism it takes to receive this award.  This is our 11th year receiving this honor and it means we are in the top 5% of Wedding Pros...

It's always nice to give back to our community, especially during this time of year when so many families are struggling to make the holidays a little extra special for their kids.  Our team looks forward to adopting a family each year and this year we are so excited...

People often say they are looking for a Casual  BBQ feel to their event in hopes of finding a less expensive alternative to a typical wedding buffet.  So is a BBQ generally less expensive? The answer really depends on what you mean by a casual BBQ.   If you mean...

The answer is "yes!"  I'm surprised by how many clients think that pricing will be cheaper if they hide the fact that they are planning a wedding.  I'm guessing there is some article out there that suggests to brides that caterers mark up weddings just for the heck of...

It's been our pleasure to help out Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Kitchen while their chef has some rare time off.  Yesterday our Executive Chef, Juan Gomez, donated his time to help coordinate the team of volunteers that prepare lunch everyday for 80-100...