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About Rising to the Occasions
Rising to the Occasions brings caterer services to weddings across Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California, working from Carmel Valley. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Corral de Tierra Country Club and TPC Monterey at Pasadera. 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.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Monterey?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Rising to the Occasions
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Corral de Tierra Country Club | 2.1 mi |
| TPC Monterey at Pasadera | 2.2 mi |
| Fairview Laguna Seca | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Rising to the Occasions 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
- 26203 Jeanette Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA
- Where
- Carmel Valley · 9 miles southeast of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Monterey
- One of 89 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (970) 376-2473
- Website
- Visit site
Around Carmel Valley
- Nearest venue
- Corral de Tierra Country Club, 2.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 55 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 34 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carmel, Corral De Tierra, CORRAL DE TIE, Salinas
Distances are straight-line from Rising to the Occasions; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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