We used Wilder Space to cater a baby shower for about 60 people this past weekend, and they were absolutely incredible. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated -- from the beautiful displays, signage, tablescapes, and darling water/juice stations to the gorgeous paper products and overall presentation. The food was fantastic, and the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options were especially impressive. Guests were raving about everything. The service was just as exceptional -- the team was attentive, kind, constantly refreshing items, clearing tables, and so gracious throughout the event. They were also wonderful to work with on budget, incredibly accommodating, and even helped with a few extras so we did not need additional rentals. Wilder Space is polished, professional, and truly top-notch. We are so grateful we found them and will absolutely use them again. Highly recommend for events in Santa Cruz, the South Bay, and surrounding areas. read more

We had an incredible experience with Wylder Space from start to finish during our wedding planning! First off, Molly is so unbelievably talented, extremely communicative, and remarkably kind. I booked very early on with her and had many questions and follow ups. She always responded promptly with love, compassion, and a clear passion for her work. In addition, when Alicia joined on our team, she integrated seamlessly when working alongside Molly. We were so impressed by Molly's cooking (and overall hospitality and gratitude) when we enjoyed her tasting. We lowered our expectations when we assumed that food made in bulk for a wedding wouldn't be as good. I am so so pleased to say the food was just as incredible when it served over 110 guests. It greatly exceeded our expectations. Molly cooks with love. You can feel it when you're enjoying your meal. We got so many compliments from our guests who came up to us raving about how delicious everything was. In addition, Wylder Space did more than just cook! They coordinated linen rentals, set up table settings, and advised about the BYOB drinks. I truly don't know how Molly finds the time to be so communicative while pouring her heart into amazing meals and effective party planning. Molly and Wylder Space, you are a huge reason our wedding was such a success. We understand why you're one of Nestldown's preferred vendors. We hold you to a very high regard. Thank you for everything! read more

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We had Wylder Space provide the catering for our May 2024 wedding and were very pleased with the service and quality of the food! We particularly liked the fact that all of our chosen entrees were gluten free without having to make any changes to them, as we had a number of GF guests in attendance. Molly was very accommodating throughout the quoting process to help fit our budget without sacrificing the quality of the food or service. Everything tasted very good, and the overall presentation of the dishes was beautiful, especially the chocolate rosemary braised short ribs which were definitely a favorite amongst our guests! The vegan entree was also a standout; what's usually an afterthought for a lot of caterers was a delicious and thoughtfully presented option. We also have to give a particular shout out to the vegan, gluten free seven layer dream bars which were absolute HEAVEN. Overall, we were very pleased with Wylder Space and would happily recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in the area! read more

As wedding planners, it's always part of our job to find the best catering for our clients. We hired Chef Molly and her team at Wylder Space for a wedding at Glen Oaks in Big Sur. With the cocktail hour being under the redwoods by the creek and then the dinner reception in a tent up at Glen Oaks, it wasn't an easy job for her crew! Everything was on time and delicious! The guests never knew all of the hard work that went on behind the scenes, but we did and we were so happy with the outcome! Our clients loved her food. As a chef Molly is refreshing in a tough industry. She's an authentic and compassionate person, and becomes an instant friend when you meet her! That passion comes through in her beautiful food and hospitality. We would definitely work with her again! read more

Wylder Space - A toast to a beautiful event with Wylder Space catering, Big Sur Wedding. - Caterers Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

I had Wylder Space cater for my wedding. We discussed what type of menu we were looking for then came in for a full-course tasting menu. The food was amazing during the tasting and our wedding. All our guests raved about the food. We added a beef wellington entree and a french fry bar to our menu. We didn't opt to taste-test it, but it still turned out amazing. The beef wellington was cooked perfectly. We also had sea bass, chicken, pasta, and a kid's chicken entree. Everyone was cooked perfectly (I heard from my guests), which is really impressive because they prepped and cooked for 150 people. Molly even helped us figure out table settings (what we needed and what we didn't). She also created menu displays for our french fry and boba bar, which I didn't talk about but she knew we needed it. Everything looked beautiful I was so happy with how it turned out. read more

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I had the blackberry strawberry smoothie and the biscuits with gravy. First off the setting is pleasant. They've done a good job of creating a relaxing atmosphere. Service was a bit spotty at times, but I'll attribute that to the recent reopen of the state and getting back into the swing of things. Now for food: smoothie was delicious though I wish they either served it with a longer straw or chose a different glass so it was easier to drink given the decor up top. The biscuits and gravy had lots of flavor, but I could have used about a stick less of butter. Additionally they added even more butter as a side on the potatoes. The plate was already saturated so no need for extra butter. The biscuits were flaky and delicious and the gravy was good but again had too much butter for my liking. Finally while I appreciate fancy silverware, I like for it to be functional. The biscuits required a sturdy knife but the gold knife that was part of the set was nowhere near up to the task. I was eventually able to get a different knife but if you order the biscuits make sure to ask for an appropriate knife. Overall I'd return and maybe try a different dish. read more

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We had the most incredible experience with Wylder Space and cannot recommend them enough. Molly and the entire Wylder team are absolute pros across the board and it shows at every step of the way -- from the thoughtful tasting experience and custom menu planning to the continuous communication and impeccable execution. We used our own venue, so Wylder was especially helpful in mapping out our space, figuring out rental quantities, and lending their expertise on details big and small. They were an invaluable source of guidance throughout our entire planning process and we could not have done it without them. But what really stole the show was the FOOD. We had no less than 20 guests come up to tell us that their dinner was the best wedding food they had ever had. People were in awe. The presentation and meal itself were the stuff of Michelin-starred restaurants -- with all ingredients sourced from local and sustainable producers. Wylder so far surpasses the typical "wedding caterer" that they honestly need their own category. Book them now! read more

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We have used Wylder Space for private dinners, birthdays, parties and corporate events. Molly and her team are hands down my favorite group to work with in the Bay Area. The food and presentation are fabulous and her staff is top-notch. Highly recommend. read more

Well I give this meal a 5 even knowing the desert was not ready and I was looking forward to it lol I love the owner she is adorable not sure what happened but I was there at 3 for pick up and that's probably to early. The cous cous made up for it and was probably the best I've ever had. so delicious! The lamb was good but Cous Cous was the absolute bestseller! They gave me 25% off because desert was not quiet ready I will be back again and again. My felton fave. Hands down. When back open after Covid-19 closures you better bet I'll be sitting pretty with my gals and my man. Thank you again for your sweetness sweet lady I love everything you put your heart and hands on. read more

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We hired Wylder Space for our rehearsal dinner and they did not disappoint. Our guests raved about the food, which was delicious, and the service even better. Highly recommend them for any event! read more

Wylder Space thought of all the details for our wedding. They were thoughtful and really wanted to make sure our wedding was perfect for us. The guests raved at their hospitality and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend them! read more

Molly helped us curate our wedding menu with our vegan dietary needs and accommodated all of our requests! We had our very first tasting with her and the rest of the tastings we did just weren't the same. Not only is the food delicious and unique, but Molly and her staff are extremely warm and passionate about what they do and it makes the experience that much better! We felt taken care of and highly recommend Wylder for your catering needs! read more

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I have booked Molly and her Wylder team for my wedding that is this upcoming June. Thus far she has been so responsive and willing to mold everything around my fiance and I's preferences. We had our tasting already and the food was so mouthwatering and looked like a piece of art. I can;t give enough praise to this woman and her team. I will definitely be back on here after the wedding to update. read more

Super beautiful, relaxed and fresh atmosphere and happy nostalgic music! Indoor and outdoor seating plus community tables (plenty of spacing for current social distancing conditions.) Nestled in the redwoods, it's truly gorgeous. The owners are friendly and really eager to provide farm to table, fresh, organic and incredibly tasting foods! Chef Molly has many years of exquisite menu mastery and it shows. You will really love the delicious kaleidoscope of flavors in every scrumptious bite. Fresh kombucha, beer, wine and fruit waters too! Bring the kids! read more

WYLDER SPACE IS THE REAL DEAL!!! Chef Molly and her team are so supportive prior to the wedding to truly make the planning process so enjoyable and easy to work with. On the wedding day, her team is extremely kind and willing to help in any way they can. They do an excellent job with service and the food was a HUGE hit on our wedding day. Thank you Molly and Team for being amazing!! I'm excited to have have you at many more events and functions :) read more

This review is about our experiences OVERALL using Wylder Space as our "buffet-style" dinner catering for our small, intimate wedding. Molly and her team are super nice, very responsive, and very pleasurable to work with. Her restaurant was recommended as one of our preferred vendors and we were impressed during our dinner tasting, which included appetizers, salmon, and avocado beet hummus. The quality of the tasting was excellent and her pricing fit our budget, so we chose Wylder Space as our caterer. During the night of our wedding, Molly and her team delivered the food and set everything up as promised punctually. However, this is where our expectations were let down. All of the food presented in bulk were far from what we experienced during our tasting. The appetizers were delicious (shrimp and scallops), but the main courses (salmon, braised short rib, avocado beet hummus) were especially underwhelming and rough/chewy. The salad was also disappointing and many of the greens were NOT fresh, which was pointed out by many of our guests. We were completely shocked when we saw that our guests would heat up leftovers from lunch to eat, rather than eat the dinner provided. By the end of the night, we had a ridiculous amount of food remaining from dinner. We truly enjoyed working with Molly, but overall there are certain things that can be improved on. 1) Food quality: We believe dinner catering by Wylder Space is best done by individual plates served by staff. Buffet style food in bulk definitely affected the quality of the meal. The inconsistency of what we had at the tasting and the actual dinner really dampened our experience with Wylder Space. 2) Masking: We are in the middle of a pandemic and everyone in our small, intimate wedding had to provide negative COVID test for the safety of everybody. Molly & her team came and delivered the food without wearing masks, which could have jeopardized all of our guests. Molly is a wonderful person and she is a joy to work with, but if you are planning to choose Wylder Space as your caterer, I recommend having their team ON SITE to prepare and serve your guests individually so that the quality of food isn't a surprise. read more

We hired Wylder to cater our fully vegan wedding on May 29, 2022. Molly was so amazing throughout the planning process! We did a tasting and a separate dessert tasting after our initial dessert plans fell through, and she made both feel like very special and intimate experiences. She was responsive to emails and was very flexible. The food was wonderful. It felt like a menu that was truly designed for us, very plant-forward with fresh ingredients done in delicious and innovative ways. On the day of, the catering team arrived on time and did set up for all of the rentals. They were thorough in set up and clean up, communicated everything very clearly, and did an awesome job throughout the event. We got many compliments about the food, and the vegan seven-layer dream bars disappeared VERY quickly! We would recommend Wylder catering to anyone! read more

Five stars is not enough! We had our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Wylder Space last Sunday evening and we could not have been more pleased with the food and service. Molly, Kyle and the incredible staff went above and beyond to give our family a very memorable dinner. Their thoughtful and artistic touches were apparent everywhere, from the beautifully set dining room to the delicious grazing table on their delightful patio and the artfully presented desserts and hot chocolate bar after our meal. We come from a very food-centric area of Central Coast Wine Country and Wylder Space would give every restaurant in our town a run for their money! I hope that Felton realizes what a gem they have and continue to support Molly and her wonderful restaurant and catering business. I highly recommend them for your next event - you will NOT be disappointed! read more

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Came here for a poetry reading on the back patio. Ordered the Cheese platter and a lemon pound cake, and a few other items.. The food and service was fantastic. Thank you to our 5 Star Server Karla!!! During our meal and experience a woman came to our table, without a mask, and presented herself in manner that appeared like a owner of some sort. She asserted herself to tell me off then threatened me saying " this is the last time". Not sure why she did this but she never identified herself as a manager or owner, she just acted like she was an authority of some sort. I found out her name is Rebecca and her affiliation with restaurant was unclear to the staff and other regular patrons. Too bad... the food and staff were great!!! 5 STARS FOR THEM and THE FOOD!!! NO STARS FOR THE MYSTERY WOMAN be careful and keep an eye out for "Rebecca" read more

I'm uncomfortable getting food from here again because on multiple occasions, the staff was either not wearing a mask at all or inappropriately, or there were guests in the restaurant (a table of 6) all not wearing masks. I wanted to love this place when it opened, it has an interesting model and it had the potential to be a great addition to Felton. The first meal I ordered (takeout, cuz COVID) was pretty good, it was fried chicken, pasta salad, and sautéed greens. The next one I got was the meatloaf meal. Advertised as moist and delicious, it was pretty dry and flavorless. Something with the greens had changed, they weren't as good as before. The potatoes were good, we didn't receive the sauce that was supposed to come with the cheesecake cups. I'd love to try them again but due to their loose mask policies I don't feel safe being a patron, and am concerned by their lack of precautions taken for their employee's safety. read more

I ordered the CBD mango smoothie and avocado toast with a side of hollandaise sauce. Their presentation is straight art, so beautiful. Everything tasted fabulous, the poached egg was cooked to perfection and the toast perfectly toasted. The farmers cheese on the avocado toast didn't overwhelm the flavors and every bite was delicious. They have an amazing outdoor patio to relax and enjoy your meal. Excited to return and check out their dinner menu. read more

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We went to Wylder Space last Saturday to celebrate my birthday. It was amazing. We ordered chicken pot pie, quesadillas, hamburgers and lemon cake. We all loved it and my family can't wait to go back. read more

Wylder Space - Chicken pot pie - Caterers Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

We had Wylder Space cater a dinner with an invited guest after a university event. The table was beautiful with edible flowers and bright colors. The food was amazing, and the students and faculty were enchanted by the taste and the presentation. Molly is a delight. Highly recommend! read more

We used Wylder Space for our wedding and we were very pleased! Great food, great communication, great service!

I cannot say how grateful my wife and I are for Molly's kindness and dedication to making our wedding so special. From the moment we met her at the tasting, we could tell how much she cares about her clients and how much effort she puts into providing high quality foods and beautifully plated dishes. On our wedding day, all the aspects of catering and service flowed so smoothly. Our guests raved about the food and friendly, attentive staff. We cannot put into words how much we appreciate everything Molly and her staff brought to making our wedding day everything we could have asked for and more. Highly, highly recommend Molly and Wylder Space to anyone who is looking for reliable, wonderful service and amazing food for their friends and family at their wedding ceremony or event. read more

We had an amazing time for our tasting at Wylder Space while searching for a wedding caterer. My fiance and I loved all the creatively paired flavors and unique, seasonal choices for ingredients. We are super excited for Wylder Space to cater our wedding and made the decision to go with them right after our tasting. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you want wedding food that is going to wow your guests! Molly is clearly a very talented and professionally trained chef and her menus are truly curated for a wonderful culinary experience. read more

A true delight. The owners are wonderful caring folks who want to support our community's access to healthy delicious food.

I had the most amazing lunch here today! Grass fed beef steak with roasted root veggies. Absolutely delicious! Shared the cheese board with a friend. Everything was so special! Can't wait to go back. read more

Wylder Space - The cheese board with sparkling rosé syrah. - Caterers Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

So.In.Love. I knew this little sweet spot would be good as a foodie friend has been raving about x We finally made it for lunch and I am so glad we did! From the moment you walk in everything looks sparkly clean, everyone was smiling and friendly, and Molly the owner/chef personally greeted us x We ordered the Wyld Pot which was this crazy good poutine type dish with Yukon gold potato, chicken gravy, and some scrumptious melted cheese. Delicious We shared a grilled cheese with bacon need I say more? Grilled. Cheese. Bacon. It came with a half salad of the day which happened to be heirloom tomato and fresh burrata x Hubby had an IPA and I had kombucha x Definitely will be a new go-to for us x read more

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Food is delicious, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully sourced. And Molly is an absolute delight to work with! You really can't do better than Wylder Space. read more

I used Molly and her team for our wedding! They not only went above and beyond but exeeded our expectations. From someone like me with multiple dietary restrictions, Molly and her team curated the most AMAZING FOOD. In fact, many of my wedding guests continue to talk about the food. If you have the chance to meet Molly you will be warmed by her presence. Wylder Space is truely amazing, and is my first choice for any event. read more

Wylder did a great job on our summer rehearsal dinner. The company worked with us on the menu and accommodated all requests. The food was tasty and the service was professional from start to finish.We'd highly recommend Wylder if you have an event in the Scotts ValleySanta Cruz area! read more

The owner is rude and the atmosphere is unwelcome. It's giving unsafe vibes. This place is not a restaurant, but something else. Not sure we need them in our little community. We want a good place to eat, not a strange place with questionable agenda read more

This review is about customer service not their food. I'll never try their food considering that couldn't bother to give a call back on what would have been a $600 order. I've been looking into ordering prepared meals for Thanksgiving since this year it will be a small group. I called everywhere in the county practically. Wylder Space was the only place that didn't return my call. That's out of 25 restaurants. I left msg on social media but needed to know if WS had a children's menu. None is listed which is weird for a family holiday. Not only that they are $88 a meal that you have reheat yourself. A restaurant meal wouldn't be that expensive. We could go to the Shadowbrook with a beautiful ambiance for half the price. Plus no info if anything was organic. I'd expect it be for $88! Insane. I get it they are newbies to Santa Cruz but I don't think they know their customer base. If you can't afford to be in business in Santa Cruz trying to gouge the customers won't help. They might take pretty pictures or write faux deep thoughts but their customer service is horrible. I brought this up in a mom's group and was told some other really negative things so I guess I'm glad they never returned my calls, emails or messages. I'm glad I made other plans. Your Place answered my questions about food allergies and children's menus no problem. Looking forward to giving them a good review. read more

Hired Molly and her catering team for our wedding in July and have been blown away by her positive energy, culinary artistry and professionalism. Did a small tasting to refine the menu choices and felt like a serious fine dining event. Great job pairing wines with the courses and making us feel pampered! Highly recommend Molly and her team... what a bright light in catering and dining! read more

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We all just love Wylder in the Felton community. Molly is all love, ingredients and chefs and staff and the space are such a welcome hub of great food, good energy, and creativity. read more

This past December we contracted with Wylder Space for our company Holiday Party in Scotts Valley, CA. Not only did they provide the most delicious farm-to-table meal and the most delicious desserts, but their customer service went above and beyond! Their creativity, menu selections and presentation blew us away. Molly and her team were always readily available for questions, promptly replied to calls and emails and offered services we didn't even know to ask for. From start to finish, Wylder Space exceeded our expectations! When planning an event, it all comes down to delicious, high-quality food and outstanding customer service at a reasonable cost...this is why I highly recommend Wylder Space for your event. read more

Have been to the Wylder restaurant several times, including their catering at Hallcrest winery. They have a nice happy hour. I have yet to try brunch. Food & service are hit & miss. Lots of wonderful menu items & ideas, unfortunately the execution is lacking and inconsistent. I would rate the restaurant average as far as food, service & execution. Wylder is not even close to 5-star and I've been meaning to add my 2-cents to the reviews. There are far better restaurants in Santa Cruz, including Copal, Vim, West End Tap, etc. all on the Westside. I sure miss Cremer House in Felton & am looking forward to Alvarado Street taking over that location. I was surprised to run into the catering end at a recent wedding for my best friend's only daughter. Here I would rate the food a 2. I want you wedding couples & planners to know Wylder is not a 5-star operation. I asked the wedding planner (the groom's cousin from the east coast) how she came across our hole in the wall caterer in Felton. She said she found them on the internet & arranged a tasting based on all the 5-star reviews. I haven't yet spoken to the mother of the bride (I plan to) but I assume the tasting went well because, if the per person price is $100-150/person, the catering cost would've been between $20-30K! And they never would've chosen what we were served. The food: The cheese board was fabulous. Wonderful cheeses, including dairy free for the lactose intolerant. The honeycomb was a great touch, unfortunately the wrapper was left on & nobody knew it was honeycomb (better labels would've been nice as the guests were guessing what the cheeses were - I think only the lactose free were labeled.) Also, there were NO plates, so guests were crowding around the table trying to enjoy the cheeses. After several requests for plates, someone brought saucers (sorry, that's just wrong!). When the crackers ran out, again, the guests had to chase down the caterer staff, one of whom brought the Costco almond cracker box out to the table and proceeded to shove his hand into box to replenish! Then dinner, served buffet style: Kale caeser Avo w/beet hummus Roasted sweet potato wedges w/tahini drizzle Roast chicken Molé short ribs We were the last to go thru the buffet, and they had run out salad. When the salad was finally replenished, the kale was raw and the caesar dressing tasted like mayo. I didn't see or taste the earlier salad, so I hope it was wilted with a nice bright garlic, lemony. anchovie hint dressing that stood up to the kale. The salad l had was inedible. I've had the avo w/beet hummus at the restaurant & liked it. The buffet presentation was a little sloppy, and there was about half the hummus in the seed hole compared to the restaurant presentation. The sweet potato wedges were mostly raw, not even al dente. I got one wedge that was almost cooked. The tahini sauce was bland & too thick. Again, inedible! The meat, chicken was dry & ribs okay, maybe 3-4oz pieces. While going thru the buffet, I was taken aback when we were told we get to choose only one protein, one tiny piece of meat (I got to taste my fiancé's). I should've chosen the ribs. Maybe the raw potatoes & kale were due to bad portion planning and they had run out before the last 20 guests? Who knows? The last plate should be just as good as the first plate. No excuse. That said, Wylder has potential. I truly hope they will improve their food consistency & service. The menu ideas are there, just lacking in execution. I keep going back, hoping for that 5-star experience and Wylder's success as a local hole in the wall gem. read more

Tried going this weekend & did not realize they were so lax on basic COVID precautions. I see now that's their claim to fame? But also, really stupid. Menu of the day looked good but everyone gave us weird looks (maybe because we were wearing masks!). Wasn't a friendly environment for us & I was bummed! The people that worked there didn't even acknowledge us... we ended up walking out. Not sure this is a place we will try to go to again. read more

They actually close from 2-3 on weekends, got turned away despite open sign and hours. Would have been out first time. There will not be a second. read more