Wylder Space

Wylder Space is a catering service in Santa Cruz, CA, specializing in farm-to-table, seasonal menus crafted from ingredients sourced across the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay. The business serves weddings, corporate events, private gatherings, and community gatherings with full-service, handcrafted menus designed around the time of year and client stories. It also offers educational experiences, including live cooking classes and skill-building programs, and maintains an online community focused on home cooking, canning, and reconnecting with seasonal food. With a 4.90 rating, Wylder Space is recognized for its commitment to real food, sustainable practices, and human-centered hospitality.

Rooted in a philosophy of food sovereignty, Wylder Space emphasizes scratch-made dishes using locally sourced produce and premium ingredients, with a focus on simplicity, soulfulness, and connection to the land. The company was founded by Molly Bravo, a private chef and caterer with nearly two decades of experience, who leads a team dedicated to slow hospitality, community building, and teaching people to cook with confidence. The business operates from a kitchen and event space in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where seasonal menus are developed and prepared with care.

Located on Green Hills Road, Wylder Space sits just a short distance from Carbonera Creek, Lodato Open Space Preserve, and the Canepa museum, with the Scotts Valley Farmers Market and Santa Cruz Highway within a half-mile radius.

Wylder Space is known for its authentic, seasonally driven approach to catering, its deep ties to local farms and food systems, and its emphasis on community, education, and sustainable practices. The business stands out for its consistent, high-quality service and its ability to create meaningful, memorable experiences through food.

In Santa Cruz, Wylder Space embodies the region’s values of sustainability, craftsmanship, and connection to nature through every meal it prepares.