Pura Vida Catering

About Pura Vida Catering

Pura Vida Catering

Pura Vida Catering creates memorable experiences by delivering a stress-free, delicious meal at weddings, corporate events, private entertainment, and retreats Every dish is a celebration of its ingredients, cooked slowly and with care. We are committed to creating food that nourishes the soul, honors tradition, and brings you together.

At Pura Vida Catering, we craft delicious meals with care and intention — celebrating slow food that honors tradition and brings people together. Good food + Community + Love, are our main ingredients

Sample catered weddings

Megan & Ryan
Lauren & Brandon

Megan contacted us and stated that she wanted Costa Rican food for her wedding. We were inspired by fresh latin flavors with zesty notes. The ceviche appetizer cups were an absolute hit, and very refreshing on such a hot day! We handled all the food from 3 apps to mains, and 1 dessert. We loved working with such an exclusive venue as Burning Sky and hope to be back! Thank you Megan & Ryan for trusting us!

Guest Count

175

Total Catering Cost

$13,000

Menu Highlights

Buffet
Food stations
Passed appetizers
Dessert service
Caprese Skewers Ceviche Cups Fried Yuca Sweet Plantains Chipotle Chicken Carne Guisada Mexican Rice Black Beans Pupusas Sauces Salad

Services Included

Clean Up / Trash Removal
Chef(s)
Service Captain(s)
Service Staff
Setup / Breakdown
Rentals

Salad, Ceviche ups and main buffet display

Outdoor table set up Amazing Planner: Melissa Weaver https://www.weaverweddings.com

Buffet line with 3 Servers - everyone served in under 1hr

Extra apps set up at Buffet line for guests to finish eating

Services

Cleanup and breakdown
Consultations and tastings - complimentary
Consultations and tastings - for a fee
Delivery and setup
Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
Rental coordination - does not invoice couple
Serving staff

Cuisines

American
BBQ
Cajun
Farm-to-table
French
Fusion
Greek
Indian
Italian
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai

Dietary accommodations

Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Meal types

Breakfast/brunch
Buffet
Dessert service
Family-style meal
Food stations
Passed appetizers
Seated meal
Stationary appetizers

Beverage services

Mixers/non-alcoholic options

Drink types

Coffee service
Non-alcoholic

Reviews

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Brisket
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•Dee H.•Sep 25, 2025
Pura Vida Catering exceeded all our expectations for our wedding day. The brisket they served was absolutely delicious - the meat was so tender and packed with flavor. Our guests raved about the high quality of the food, and many said it was the best catered meal they had ever had at a wedding. The Pura Vida team was also incredibly professional and attentive throughout the entire event, ensuring everything ran smoothly. We were thrilled with the exceptional service and value they provided, and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Amazing food and service
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•Jaci T.•Jul 23, 2025
They did an amazing job and everything was so yummy and fresh.
Next Level Service - Even for Vendors!
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•Melissa W.•Jul 17, 2025
Xoshil and her team were AMAZING! Before the wedding, she was super communicative, and I knew we were on the same page before the event started. During the event, she and her team stepped in to assist with rapidly filling waters (on what was, I swear, the hottest day of the year - a guest or two may have gone down because of the heat). As a planner, it is not uncommon for me to grab a vendor plate and eat 3 bites because I'm running around on behalf of the couple and making sure everything's on time/everyone's where they need to be. Xoshil tracked me down more than once to either make sure I had a plan for dinner and once I finally sat down to eat, she made sure I had enough. It was a super kind gesture that did not go unnoticed. I CAN NOT WAIT to work with Pura Vida again!
Wedding Catering
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•Lauren and B.•Jul 10, 2025
Xoshil is an amazing chef and a true leader. She was so kind and easy to work from booking to wedding day. Her team was always responsive, kind, and supportive. Every dish Xoshil makes was made with heart and soul. She will work with you to make your day as perfect and stress free as possible.