Catering
Encinitas · Private Events & Catering
Private Eventsand Catering
Every event we host begins the same way our mornings do, with flour, eggs, and pasta rolled and cut by hand in our Encinitas kitchen. We pair Northern Italian tradition with the best of what California is growing, and bring it to the table with the warmth of a family supper.
Reserve Pastaria Vivi for your group, or invite our team into your home. The menus below are a starting point. They change with the season and can be built from anything we are making.
Two ways to gather
Where we host
At Pastaria Vivi, or at your table.
At pastaria VIVI
Private dining after hours, or for full buyouts
Reserve Pastaria Vivi in Encinitas for a private dinner once the market closes, or book a full buyout of the shop for your event. Our communal dining table seats up to 12 guests, steps from the counter where their pasta was made, with Italian and California wines poured by our team. For larger groups, book a full market buyout.
Ideal for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, team evenings, and hands-on pasta classes.
At your home
Dinners, plus passed and stationary appetizers
Everything is prepped in our permitted kitchen. Our culinary and service team then cooks and finishes each course on site as the menu calls for, and leaves your kitchen as we found it.
We host up to 100 guests at private homes, and sometimes more depending on the event. Ideal for gatherings across North County, from Encinitas and Carlsbad to Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar.
What you get
Every event, start to finish
Every event includes
- Handmade pasta, sauces, and focaccia made that day
- A dedicated chef and service team
- Menu planning with our chef
- Setup, service, and full cleanup
Every event can add
- Aperitivo hour with passed bites
- Wine pairings
- Linen and tableware rentals
- A hands-on pasta class
6 to 12 guests · at pastaria VIVI
Pasta & Tiramisu Experience
A private, hands-on evening in our kitchen after the market closes. Your group rolls, cuts, and shapes fresh pasta alongside our chefs, layers a tiramisu, then sits down to dinner built around what you made. The tiramisu is enjoyed after the class, and any leftovers are yours to take home.
At the board
Fresh egg dough, mixed, kneaded and rolled by hand. Hand-cut tagliatelle and farfalle. Tiramisu, layered together and enjoyed after class.
At the table, three courses
Antipasti of fresh-baked focaccia, handmade burrata and Prosciutto di Parma. Your pasta, finished by our chefs with a seasonal sauce. Dolce of the tiramisu you made, with fresh cannoli.
In the glass
Curated Italian wines, a pairing selected by our team and served with dinner.
Add to any event
Aperitivo hour
Passed bites, priced per person plus tax, gratuity included.
Boards
Planning details
Minimums and event fees
| Sun to Thu | Fri & Sat | |
|---|---|---|
| After hours, January to November | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| After hours, December | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Buyout during market hours | $1,000 per operating hour | |
Minimums are food and beverage spend. A three-hour buyout during market hours carries a $3,000 minimum.
| Guest minimum | 10 guests |
| Travel | $150 within North County coastal, beyond is quoted |
| Service window | Five hours, including setup and cleanup |
| Extended service | $75 per staff member per hour, in 30-minute increments |
| Rentals | Linens, tableware and glassware arranged at cost |
Event terms
Booking and guarantee
Securing your date
A signed event agreement and a 50% deposit reserve your date. The final 50%, your final menu selections, and your final guest count are all due 7 days before the event. Payments are invoiced through our point-of-sale system, payable by card or ACH, and all payments are final upon receipt.
Events booked within 72 hours carry a 15% rush fee.
Guest count and selections
Your final guest count, plated entrée selections, and any dietary needs are due 7 days before the event.
The guaranteed count is billed even if fewer guests attend. Added guests are billed at the per-person price when we can accommodate them.
What pricing includes
- Food, our culinary team, on-site service, and gratuity
- No added service charge. The only addition is sales tax
- California sales tax applies to the full event total, including service and rentals
Cancellation
- 15 days or more before the event: the deposit is retained, no further charge
- 7 to 14 days before: 50% of the estimated total
- Fewer than 7 days: 100% of the estimated total, based on menu price and guaranteed count
Wine, beverage and the fine print
Good to know
Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Before you ask
Catering questions
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can, and earlier for December. Events booked within 72 hours of the date carry a 15% rush fee, and final guest counts and entrée selections are due 7 days out.
How many people can you seat at Pastaria Vivi?
Our communal dining table seats up to 12 guests. Larger groups can book a full market buyout, and for events at a private home we can host up to 100 guests, sometimes more depending on the event.
Can you host during normal hours?
Yes, as a full buyout of the shop, with a $1,000 minimum per operating hour. Private dinners happen after the market closes.
Can you do vegetarian, or work around allergies?
Yes, with advance notice. The plated menu includes a vegetarian secondo and we prepare many allergy-aware dishes. Our kitchen handles wheat, eggs, dairy and tree nuts daily, so we cannot promise an allergen-free environment.
Can we bring our own wine?
At the pastaria, yes, for a $35 corkage fee per 750 ml bottle. For events at your home, the host provides all beverages and our team does not pour alcohol away from Pastaria Vivi.
What do you need from me for an event at my home?
A table, seating and dinnerware unless we arrange rentals, a clean kitchen with a working oven and stovetop, nearby parking for our team, and all beverages.
