Chapel on The Hill
Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos, CA
While Chapel on The Hill operates on a venue-rental model without an indoor commercial kitchen, its expansive outdoor garden terrace and accessible staging zones seamlessly support Kitchenina’s self-contained catering operations. Our team brings custom live-fire grills and mobile kitchen equipment on-site to prepare and serve freshly cooked gourmet buffets directly in the redwood grove
Location
24250 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Tucked among the magnificent redwood groves of the Santa Cruz Mountains off Highway 17, Chapel on The Hill is an intimate, historic wedding chapel and event venue in Los Gatos, California. Originally constructed in 1954, this charming wood structure features rustic architectural details, warm timber interiors, and expansive open windows that frame towering trees while streaming in natural sunlight. Picturesque pathways wind from the chapel through peaceful forest trailways down to a spacious open-air garden area, offering a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail celebrations, and dining under the redwood canopy.
Operating under a flexible venue-rental framework, Chapel on The Hill gives hosts complete freedom to bring in preferred vendors and create a custom celebration tailored to their vision. With its tranquil mountain atmosphere, vintage bridal cottage, and versatile garden lawns, the property seamlessly blends historic charm with natural beauty—conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown San Jose and 15 minutes from the Santa Cruz coast.
Why It Works
The venue's open-air garden layout and flexible outside catering policy allow Kitchenina to effortlessly deploy our mobile live-fire rigs without needing any venue-provided kitchen infrastructure.
Rachel & Marcus T
Kitchenina catered our anniversary celebration in the garden at Chapel on The Hill, and the experience was flawless. Aliki made menu planning effortless, and Chef Kostas' live-fire cooking created such an amazing aroma and vibe among the redwoods. The service team was attentive, professional, and took care of every detail from start to finish.
FAQ
Q: Can Kitchenina provide full live-fire catering setups here?
A: Yes, this venue features open outdoor grounds that perfectly accommodate our custom live-fire rigs and mobile kitchen equipment.
Q: How does Kitchenina handle food prep without an indoor kitchen on-site?
A: We bring a fully self-contained mobile kitchen setup, including temperature-controlled units and live-fire grills, allowing us to prepare fresh, restaurant-quality meals outdoors.
Q: How are load-in and catering staging managed at Chapel on The Hill?
A: Our team coordinates directly with venue management to utilize dedicated access points for efficient staging, load-in, and service station setup well before guests arrive.
We offer full service packages that include:
- Venue rental of your choice
- Catering (Buffet, Family style, Plated service, Interactive stations)
- Desert bar (staged stations)
- Event & catering Rentals
- Bar service (Bring Your Own or Bar packages)
- Other services (Beverage stations - Specialized Coffee & tea - Welcome Cocktails, Set up & breakdown, Waste Management)