How to Plan Mexican Catering for Your OC Wedding
Why Mexican Food Is Perfect for Your OC Wedding
Planning a wedding in Orange County means making a thousand decisions, and one of the biggest is food. Here’s the good news: Mexican catering is one of the smartest choices you can make. It’s a crowd-pleaser that handles dietary restrictions naturally, scales beautifully from 50 to 200 guests, and gives your celebration a flavor profile that no one’s going to forget.
At Olamendi’s, we’ve been catering weddings and celebrations across Orange County for over 50 years. Our family has fed thousands of wedding guests since 1974, and we’ve learned a thing or two about what works.
The Taco Bar: Your Guests Will Love You for This
A taco bar is the single best catering format for a wedding reception. Your guests choose their own proteins — carne asada, pollo, carnitas, al pastor — pile on their favorite toppings, and build exactly what they want. No one’s stuck with a plate they didn’t choose.
For vegetarian guests, we offer cheese, bean, and potato options that hold their own alongside the meats. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, so guests with dietary restrictions aren’t left picking at a side salad. Everyone eats well.
A taco bar works for cocktail-style receptions and seated dinners alike. Set it up as a station for mingling, or have our team plate and serve — we’re flexible.
Party Tray Sizing for Your Guest Count
Not every wedding needs a full-service setup. Our party trays are perfect for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, or more casual receptions. Here’s a rough guide:
- 50 guests: 3-4 large trays, mixed proteins, with rice, beans, and chips/guac sides
- 100 guests: 6-8 trays with variety — add enchiladas or tamales for range
- 150 guests: 10-12 trays, consider splitting into two stations to keep lines short
- 200 guests: Full-service recommended — our team handles setup, replenishment, and breakdown
Check out our full menu for all the options available for tray orders.
Full-Service vs. Pickup: Which Is Right for Your Wedding?
Full-service catering means our team arrives at your venue, sets up the stations, keeps everything hot and stocked throughout the reception, and handles cleanup. This is what we recommend for weddings over 100 guests or any event where you want to enjoy the party instead of managing the food.
Pickup catering works well for smaller, more casual celebrations — backyard weddings, intimate gatherings, day-after brunches. You pick up the trays from our Mission Viejo location, and everything’s packaged to stay hot and ready to serve.
When to Book Your Wedding Catering
We recommend reaching out 4-6 weeks before your event date. This gives us time to customize the menu, handle any dietary needs, and make sure we’re fully staffed for your big day. For peak wedding season (May through October), earlier is better.
Contact us to start planning. We’ll walk you through every option and put together a proposal that fits your guest count and budget.
Why Couples Choose Olamendi’s
We’re not a faceless catering company with a call center. We’re a family that’s been feeding Orange County for three generations. When you book with us, you’re working directly with people who care about your event as much as you do.
Our corporate catering clients trust us with their biggest events, and our wedding couples come back for anniversaries, baby showers, and family reunions. That’s the kind of relationship we build — one great meal at a time.
Ready to start planning? Reach out today and let’s make your wedding unforgettable.
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