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About Baum & Blume and The Carriage House
Based in Carmel Valley, Baum & Blume and The Carriage House works with couples planning weddings throughout Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Holman Ranch and Gardener Ranch. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Monterey
How much does wedding catering cost in Monterey?
Catering in Monterey typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Baum & Blume and The Carriage House
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Holman Ranch | 0.5 mi |
| Gardener Ranch | 0.6 mi |
| Carmelo Vineyards | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Baum & Blume and The Carriage House to each venue listed on Lazo.
Monterey weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 43° | 17% | 4:36 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 45° | 22% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 46° | 21% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 47° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4% | 7:31 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 68° | 52° | 1% | 7:49 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 69° | 54° | 0% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 70° | 55° | 0% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 54° | 1% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 51° | 5% | 5:56 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 46° | 13% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 62° | 43° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.
Getting to Monterey
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Sacramento | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4 El Caminito Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA
- Where
- Carmel Valley · 12 miles southeast of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Monterey
- One of 89 wedding caterers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 659-0400
- Website
- Visit site
From Baum & Blume and The Carriage House's website
“This is truly one of the Peninsula's most unique destinations... European-style cafe, take-out, garden pavilion, a five-star catering company...”baumandblume.com
Read from baumandblume.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Baum & Blume and The Carriage House before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Carmel Valley
- Nearest venue
- Holman Ranch, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 23 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carmel, Salinas, Corral De Tierra
Distances are straight-line from Baum & Blume and The Carriage House; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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