Community and Corporate Events

Looking for a unique venue for your next company event? Rancho Cielo, a 100-acre ranch nestled in the Salinas foothills and surrounded by peaceful meadows and spectacular views, provides a relaxed setting for your next business meeting, afternoon retreat, holiday dinner or social event.

Host an event and support our community

Do good and feel good. All event proceeds go back into running Rancho Cielo programs! We offer onsite-catered events for small to midsize company gatherings.

Contact Laura Nicola, Drummond Culinary Academy Instructor and Events, for more information: lnicola@ranchocieloyc.org

Onsite Catered Events

Are you a local business or community organization? Our Drummond Culinary Academy students would love to cook for you! We often host events such as company luncheons and dinners, holiday parties, business meetings and more.

Fridays are not available due to our Friday Night Dinner student dining experience.

  • Lunch or Dinner
  • October through May
  • Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday
  • Guest count: 15-75 people   
  • Plated Meals are available for 60 guests and under.
  • Buffet Meals are available for guest counts over 60.
  • We are a beer and wine only venue–no hard alcohol.
  • Pricing is dependent upon guest count, date and number of guests.

Capacity

  • Dining room can seat up to 60 guests indoors. 
  • Outdoor patio can seat between 30-40 guests
  • Outdoor courtyard can seat 20-30 guests.

All events must pay a $500 deposit and have day-of liability insurance in place. At this time, our students are not yet equipped to do offsite catering.

Please note that, effective immediately, we are now offering only catered onsite community or corporate events.