Franciscan Gardens is an event space located in the heart of old downtown San Juan Capistrano in the outdoor rose garden area of one of the city's oldest buildings, The Provincial. The space is owned by 24-Carrots, a local catering company and event planner that orchestrates special events. While the property is primarily used for weddings, any special occasion for adults is welcome to inquire. There is a private area of the mansion that is used by the kitchen catering, and a beautiful, detailed room for the bride and her attendants to make final dress adjustments before services. There is another room for the groom, naturally much smaller but still quite adequate. The garden is adjacent to the Franciscan shopping center, the train station and the historic Mission.
VG is a full service bakery offering freshly baked donuts twice daily at 4am and 4pm. The bakery also offers a large variety of pastries, muffins, cookies, bread, desserts and cakes for all occasions. A morning delivery service is available to nearby businesses for $10 minimum orders with 24 hr advance notice. VG specializes in wedding cakes, which are prepared and decorated the day of the wedding, and which come in a variety of sizes to feed anywhere from 12 to 400 people.
Pila's Colossal Cake & Supply is located in the Santa Rosa Shopping Center. It has every cake making supply you could imagine: templates, cupcake baking cups, sprinkles, pre-made flowers, cardboard rounds and more. Custom cake orders can also be placed. Private parties and classes are also available. Check the website for the most current class schedule.