I cannot recommend 24 Carrots more. After 8 different tastings to find the perfect caterer for our 130 person wedding, we are SO happy we chose them. We worked with Erik from the start after a terrible experience with another caterer who backed out of our wedding just a couple months before our date. Erik immediately jumped in when we contacted him and not only offered us discounts in a lot of different areas because he felt bad for what we'd been through with our previous caterer, he also offered to move the tasting location so it would be closer and more convenient for my husband and I to do a tasting right away given our time crunch and the location of our jobs. Erik was extremely responsive, accommodating, and flexible from start to finish. All of the pricing was extremely transparent and there wasn't constant upcharges or hidden fees like you see with some wedding vendors. The tasting itself was wonderful, which included surprise complimentary champagne in addition to complimentary add on tastings Erik picked just for us, and we immediately vibed with Erik, who was so sweet and genuine and not at all being an over-the-top salesman. You can tell he loves his job and cares about the food and company, but it still just felt like we were enjoying a delicious meal with an old friend. Even if the food sucked, we might have still chosen 24 Carrots just because of how much we all loved working with Erik! But alas, the food was also spectacular. All in all we did EIGHT food tastings to pick the right caterer for our wedding, because having excellent food and service was one of our top priorities for our wedding. We knew 24 Carrots was the right choice after how professional and organized they were and after we tasted their excellent food. On the day of the wedding, they had a massive crew of people to make sure everything was executed perfectly. From passed appetizers during cocktail hour, to piping hot duet plated dinner service, the food was excellent. We had so many guests rave about how delicious the food was, even still. This was no ordinary wedding food. It was a cold and rainy day on the wedding, and somehow, guests commented on how all the food still came out piping hot. The dish was a duet of salmon and braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and broccolini. The vegetarian option was a butternut squash and caramelized onion risotto. Both servings were huge, and our hungry guests were thrilled. The service and professionalism of the staff was unmatched. They were able to help do a "flip" between the ceremony and the reception, while also serving apps during cocktail hour. Everything was executed perfectly, the taste and flavor of all aspects of the dinner was phenomenal, and the staff was all so kind and gracious. My husband, me, and my parents are so happy we chose 24 Carrots and got to work with Erik. We have already recommended them to anyone who needs a caterer and we will absolutely be using them again for any future events we have, big or small. Our previous caterer backing out turned out to be a huge blessing in the end because we got to end up working with 24 Carrots who helped make our day even more perfect. 10/10 recommendation, service, and quality of food. read more

If 0 stars had been possible, that would have been our review becuase of the deceitful-appearing bid practices and extremely high prices of this catering business that enjoys a highly unwarranted near-monopoly with Pacific View Mortuary and Memorial Park in Newport Beach. This is what they, 24 carrots, did: We needed light afternoon snacks for about 15-20 people for about 2-3 hours. Pacific View only works with 24 carrots (they said...). We got a bid for 30 people and six hours! We only got that bid on a Friday afternoon/evening after asking Pacific View about it on a Monday. Not only that, but this is the breakdown they gave us with many repetitions of charges: Food: $1,800 Staff: $800 Admin fee: $571 Delivery charge: $405 Food delivery (yes, another delivery charge): $121 Admin fee (yes, also another one!): $331 (for more than $900 just in admin fees!) The grand total: $5,306 We insisted on another company. They were expensive too, but we got all we needed with food left over for us to take home for $1,920. DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU REALLY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PRICE! read more

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Loved working with Tony and the team on my small event. Everything was handled perfectly despite being last minute. Good and staff were top notch . Highly recommend for your catering needs. read more

We worked with 24 Carrots for our wedding and their food was truly incredible. Every single dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and so fresh. Our guests are still talking about how good everything was. The service was just as amazing as the food. Their team was warm, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire night. They checked in with us often, made sure we always had a plate and a drink, and were so kind throughout the whole evening. From the appetizers to the main course to the dessert, everything was five star. They made our wedding feel luxurious, seamless, and memorable. If you want amazing food and service that makes you feel cared for, 24 Carrots is truly the best. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing and personal,friendly service, fantastic food. Beautiful venue and ample parking

My boxed catered lunch included a roast beef baguette sandwich, Vicky's chips, a large manifest chocolate cookie and pasta salad. The sandwich was pretty ok- a bit dry. Chips, cookie and pasta salad were very good. Overall good treat. Neatly packaged, sealed with a sticker. read more

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We had quotes from three different catering companies. Even though it was the highest bid decided to go with 24 carrots. We made the decision because they took care of the tables, linens, silverware, glasses and food. It ended being the best decision. Worth every penny. They had 4 staff members for the entire length of the lunch. They were very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. So many people went back for seconds and were raving how good it was. To top it off they clean everything up take the trash with them. It was like a party of 50 was never there! I highly recommend using them. read more

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Bottom line: my son still won't shut up about the sliders and this was years ago! My family attended a wedding that these guys catered, and our son at the time was only about six or seven years old and had just recently discovered that he liked hamburgers. He got a hold of some of their sliders, and I kid you not, he's almost 12 years old now, and still won't shut up about the sliders. I have to say, all of their food was delicious and we really loved everything that we had. Catering a wedding is really a true test as it's a very challenging project. So kudos to their team for delivering some amazing food on a large scale. Definitely check these guys out! read more

We just had our wedding this past weekend and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. 24 Carrots truly exceeded our expectations--from start to finish. The food at our wedding was absolutely incredible, and the tasting we had a few months prior was such a special, memorable experience. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! A huge thank you to Thai Nguyen and Anna Ismirnioglou, who were amazing to work with throughout the planning process. They were extremely responsive over email and phone, always kind and patient, and truly helped us stay within our budget without ever compromising on quality. We also want to give a special shoutout to the on-site staff, who were so professional, warm, and courteous. Everything on the day-of ran seamlessly--we didn't notice a single hiccup, and that's a testament to how organized and experienced the team is. We wholeheartedly recommend 24 Carrots to anyone planning a wedding. They're incredible, and we're so grateful we got to work with them! read more

The entire staff at 23Carrots was great and the food was extraordinary. Our event manager Susan was wonderful and helped me through the entire process of planning our event. Thank you 24Carrorts for your attentive customer service, attention to detail, and a meal that our guests will be talking about for years to come. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Tony and Kristin from the 24 Carrots team and we couldn't be happier with the service that we received. At every step of the way, they communicated very clearly about what they offered and how much everything cost. There were no hidden fees or any unreasonable additional expenses, like we were warned could come up during wedding planning. Their entire team are professionals of the highest caliber. They were very accommodating with any requests that we made, and there was a valid legitimate reason for anything they could not do. And most importantly, on the day of the event, they delivered everything as promised. We had a fairly large wedding and everyone was so impressed with the food, and all other services! We can't recommend them highly enough. If we were to host another large event, we would not look elsewhere! read more

24 Carrots was top notch and professional from start to finish. They have a ton of options for all price points and needs and their team was great to work with. The tasting experience gave us confidence that the food at our wedding would be high quality, and we weren't disappointed. The food was aweseome, some of the best Ive ever had at a wedding. We even had a slight miscommunication on some linen colors on the day of the wedding, and 24 Carrots made it right within hours, before our guests arrive. Very pleased and impressed with the way they run their business and would definitely use them again in the future. read more

We celebrated our firm's 80th anniversary and 24 Carrots was amazing. Our associates raved about the food and presentation. Every station was full at all times. The wait staff were professional and friendly and were there just enough and not too much interrupting conversation. The whole staff paid close attention to every detail and the surprise little cans of tomato soup with our name on them were a smash. Both the food and beverage staff were friendly, attentive, and the best I have experienced at any catered event I have attended. I highly recommend 24 Carrots for your next event. read more

Sean was amazing at a good friend's wedding which was held at The Richland. He kept the party going and made excellent drinks. Do yourself a favor and request Sean for every event you have 10/10!! read more

We had our 50th class reunion at The Richland and catered by 24 Carrots. Our selections were the tri tip, whipped potatoes, salad, butternut squash risotto and dinner rolls. All delicious and beautifully presented. We chose to have a buffet. Since each entree had a server and there were two lines, our attendees moved through the line very quickly, loved that. Gabrielle from 24 Carrots was great, as was the rest of the staff, they were really on top of it and friendly- the dishes and empty glasses were cleared quickly, very well done. Highly recommended! read more

24 Carrots was extremely professional and helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. I so appreciate Beth and Anna and what they do! They are rockstars! The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was fantastic. I will say we were a smaller wedding (40 people) and the cocktail hour did not go as smoothly as anticipated. The appetizers did not cycle all the way through, so some guests did not get offered all of the options. Other than that, the day and night was spectacular! Thank you! -Madison and Ryan read more

We had the MOST amazing experience working with 24 Carrots for our wedding! My husband and I are big food snobs and have been to one too many weddings where the food was inedible (cold, improperly cooked, bland). When it came to our wedding day, our top priority was delicious food and 24 carrots knocked it out of the park!!! We loved working with Kristin and Alix! They were extremely helpful, attentive, and detail oriented! Honestly, the food was one of our favorite parts of our special day and all of our guests raved about it! Highly recommend 24 carrots for any party, wedding or special occasion! read more

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Well coordinated. Food was excellent. The service provided by the staff was courteous and friendly.

We got married at Rancho Las Lomas and this was the catering service associated with the venue. The private menu tasting was so cool! You can see the chefs hard at work making the appetizers and entrees. They even had this cute little sign with our names on it as we walked in (it's the little things!) I've been to a lot of weddings and this is, by far, the best wedding food I've ever had. All of my guests were so happy with the appetizers and entrees. When you're spending this type of money on a huge life event, you want everything to be perfect. 24 Carrots Catering and Events made it such a beautiful evening. read more

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We came back for another tasting to select our second entree for our big day. We also asked if we could try an additional 6 hors d'oeuvres since we weren't really satisfied with the first set we tried, and Kimberlyn offered it without any qualms. I'm so glad we got to try more because we were much happier this time around! Thai Chicken Satay: The chicken was much juicier this time than the Miso Chicken Yakitori was. The sweet peanut sauce must've added to the moistness and the topped micro cilantro made a nice contrast with the curry spice. Veggie Slider: I'm glad we tried this because I wasn't expecting such a thick piece of zucchini! The mozzarella was melted nicely and the tomato aioli added some flavor, but I think I'll pass on this. Lobster Roll: I was curious to see how they were going to make these bite-sized and they are the cutest little lobster rolls I've ever seen! I think they used langostino and it was mixed with diced celery. The roll was toasted and buttery too. Stuffed Artichoke Hearts: Panko crusted and fried on the outside and the filling was bursting with zest from the sun-dried tomato and lemon but well balanced with manchego and balsamic. Plantain Tostone: diced jerk chicken nestled in a cup shaped plantain chip and topped with mint cilantro emulsion. They did alright with the jerk seasoning. The plantain chip was a bit on the hard side. I liked the mint cilantro emulsion, but that isn't really Jamaican, so it seemed a little odd together. Rock Shrimp & Grits: Another very cute presentation in a mini Dutch oven-like container! Wow, the applewood-smoked bacon on top was crispy and delicious! The shrimp and grits were buttery, cheesy and creamy! We are going to need some time to narrow down 4 hors d'oeuvres! Good thing we have time! Now, to select our second entree! We were happy with the Hanger Steak, so we wanted to try the other fish entrees. Grilled Swordfish: It was cooked just right and tender. That Szechuan peppercorn sauce was quite spicy though! The Thai Basil on top was so strong it numbed my tongue too! This dish will be too much for some of our guests, especially the mother-in-law! Northern Cod: Was more like the opposite of the swordfish, delicate and subtle with potato leek veloute (like purée). It seemed on the bland side to me and smelt pretty fishy. Atlantic Salmon: This was the winner! I eat salmon weekly, so initially, it sounded boring to me. But the lemon and cherry tomato tarragon sauce was so good and the salmon was cooked to perfection, moist and flaky! I would've liked to try the sides to these entrees too, like the herb polenta and vegetables to get a better idea of how the entire dishes would taste all together, but they didn't add them to the tasting this second time around. Nonetheless, at least we decided on our entrees! Again, the service was excellent and Kimberlyn gave us more information to help with planning. I'm grateful for having a second opportunity to taste! read more

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I ordered from 24 Carrots for a corporate Thanksgiving lunch for 24 people. The team was here at 11 on the dot as promised, super friendly and efficient. My team LOVED the thanksgiving food and many took leftovers. It can sometimes be hard to cook and maintain quality for larger parties but everyone kept saying how delicious the food was. The price was extremely appropriate for the amount of food and leftovers we received. I would recommend them for any corporate gathering. They are quick to respond, professional and a quality choice. Hope to use them soon! read more

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We had our wedding in March at Ole Hanson Beach Club and it was the most perfect day! 24 Carrots is so thorough in their planning and they truly handle it all for you on the day of. Plus, the food is amazing! read more

Loved the food catered for our wedding! We did a menu tasting and it was incredible (and fun). All of the appetizers are from Heaven. The filet mignon is perfectly cooked. Don't miss the mushroom risotto! All of the people who work here are so nice and wonderful read more

The 24 Carrots team were a pleasure to work with and the food was delicious! Our food tasting was so fun and they had a huge menu to choose from. During the tasting, we could see inside the kitchen and it was a private tasting which was cool. I love that we were able to pick hors d'oeuvres and snacks that were all different cuisines. We added the fried hot chicken sliders and short rib grilled cheeses for late night snacks that hit the spot! The bartender was also great and made high quality cocktails. Our guests came up to us during the wedding to tell us how good the food was! The service was also impeccable! Our server would often check in on us and they were all so kind! Highly recommend! read more

I hired 24 Carrots for my 40th Birthday Party and everything was perfection!!!!! I have gotten endless amounts of great feedback about the food and staff being incredible. Choosing 24 Carrots was the BEST decision I made. Their thoughtfulness and guidance leading up to the event to help me plan and make decisions was phenomenal. No other catering company would have put the TLC into my event that their team did. I would hire them again for my next event in a heartbeat!! read more

As a wedding coordinator, my partner and I worked with 24 Carrots at The Richland. April was our banquet captain - her leadership and her entire team that night was amazing! The buffet went pretty fast, as a vendor we were able to go through the buffet as well - which was very tasty, their service was amazing, their assistance with the flip was very efficient, and just a delight to work with. Being able to communicate with April was so easy and thorough. There's nothing better than having an high quality caterer like 24 Carrots. They are definitely one of the top catering companies we've worked with! read more

24 Carrots was amazing to work with, and their food is even better! Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how amazing and delicious the food was. When originally choosing the cuisine, we loved that 24 carrots had such a wide range of cuisines and types of food. We took a little bit of a risk and chose a southeast asian spread since that spoke to my fiances upbringing (curry, rice, beef etc) and not your traditional fish and red meat. It ended up being one of the biggest things our guests talked to us about afterwards! I couldn't recommend them enough. read more

Absolutely amazing, no wonder they are ranked #1, staff and food were exceptional all our guests commented how much they enjoyed the food and had Never tasted 'wedding food' like it in their lives, this was also commented by a veteran wedding florist! Their staff were impeccable, polite, on the button and so attentive, this was our daughters wedding and by far the wedding of the century, we would highly recommend 24 Carrots they were brilliant from start to finish, shout out to Shelby x read more

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24 Carrots is by far the very best catering and events company that I have ever done business with. My daughter's wedding at the Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano was a huge success and 24 Carrots Catering & Events was highly instrumental in our event's overall success!This catering business truly lived up to its motto as being "Simply the Finest," as they offered a service and menu selection that was second-to-none! Anna Ismirnioglou, the Venue & Event Producer, along with her crew provided exceptional service and delicious food that was enjoyed and appreciated by our 150+ guests. They were very professional, on time, very organized and offered a mouthwatering menu and an experience that will truly be remembered by many in attendance. I highly recommend 24 Carrots Catering & Events for your special occasion. Outstanding job! read more

My review comes after visiting several 24C venues and attending a tasting. Most of the venues I contacted had excellent customer service - prompt, polite, and thorough responses. One of the locations (Las Lomas) was kind of hit or miss, especially when it came to answering calls and replying to voicemails. Regarding the food, we were super disappointed overall. Appetizers were on the smaller side, some were great others very skippable. I wonder if they're trying to do much with the extensive menu, probably better to stick to a narrow range with better execution. Salads were very forgettable, not better than a grocery store kit. Our real disappointment was with the mains and sides which were a big miss. Potatoes were flavorless or overly sweetened (the sweet potato reminded me of pureed baby food) and meats were low quality, overly salty or overly sweet. Also, beware cutlery and dishes aren't included with the quoted price of food. They still use plastic cups here with a substantial up charge for glassware. read more

My wife is currently serving on the grand jury. They decided to have a Valentine's Day Party and asked 24 Carrots to provide the catering. I can't say enough great things about 24 Carrots especially April who did all the work. She arrived on time. The set up was artistically done. The food service was pleasing to the eye. Everything was delicious. The cleanup was magnificent. In short, we would hire them all over again in a heartbeat. Thanks to April for making it a very special evening. The best part...the party was over by 8:30pm so all us old f*rts could get to bed early. read more

We booked 24 carrots for our wedding, and we were blown away by the amazing food and service. We had a great experience working with Bree and Amanda, who was very responsive and addressed all of our questions and concerns promptly. Everything we had at our tasting tasted just as delicious at our actual wedding, which honestly we didn't expect. Several of our wedding guests have told us it's the best wedding food they've ever had. In addition to the taste of the food, their service was also great. Our drinks were always filled, food was served and cleared promptly. They even made a platter of appetizers for us to enjoy right after the ceremony before cocktail hour started to make sure we got to try everything served. Their menu is very extensive and covers a wide variety of foods- so whatever you want served at your wedding, they likely have. In addition to the traditional meal options, they also have a wide variety of stations you can choose from e.g. for late night food or during cocktail hour. We had the following foods, and loved them all! Appetizers: Hibachi lamb chops, cubano mini slider, raw bay scallop on the half shell, avocado toast, ahi tartate on wonton spoon Salad: tuscan kale salad Entrees: Prime flat iron steak, chilean sea bass Late night: street taco stand read more

This catering service provider did a highly professional job for the wedding reception I attended. Food service was efficient and courteous. Requests were handled well. Food quality was superb. Every aspect of the flow of the reception was controlled expertly. read more

My husband and I recently got married at The Richland and we absolutely loved our venue!!! From the time we toured, to the booking process, to answering our many questions, Bree & Sarah did an amazing job and made us feel so comfortable! We were so happy with the 24 Carrots team and all the work put into making our wedding day so amazing! We received SO many compliments on the venue and the food :) We are so glad we chose The Richland for our special day and thankful to the entire team! read more

We used 24 Carrots for our wedding and it was the best decision! Our guests raved about the food all night and the staff were super professional and nice! They made the process super easy with so many options! Best catering company experience I've had so far! read more

I went to a Yelp philanthropic event with 24 Carrots as one of several vendors. They provided this INCREDIBLE mushroom taco that I can't stop thinking about. I expected them to be a 4-5 star restaurant, not a catering company! Highly recommend. read more

I can't thank Kristin Howe and the incredible team at 24 Carrots for making our 70th Birthday party such a success! Everyone went above and beyond to create such a wonderful celebrations! I wish I had taken more photos to share. All the best to all of you! Cheri read more

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Aaron Jack was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. He easily made this event amazing.

24 Carrots did a fantastic job with everything for our TWO weddings. They catered our real wedding dinner with our immediate family and our big reception/one year anniversary party. From start to finish, Nicole and her team at 24 Carrots were professional, responsible, and fantastic at everything they did. The food is always AMAZING!! Their menu is so delicious that it makes it very hard to choose what to get. At our wedding reception, we had the best appetizers - from the lobster roll sliders, to the hibachi lamp chops with ginger, to the BLTA crostini. The compressed arugula salad with the walnut champagne vinaigrette was perfect and so beautiful on the plate. The duet plate with filet and halibut was perfect and a hit with all of our guests. The mini desserts were the perfect way to end the night - especially the s'mores tart that had us at the first bite at our tasting. All of the servers, bartenders, cooks, and staff were so nice and easy to work with! They all made our event spectacular. Thank you to the entire 24 Carrots team for everything from start to finish!!! read more

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Man, I cannot speak highly enough of 24 Carrots. First off, their food is DELICIOUS. We went a little out of the box for our choices (ex: green papaya salad, swordfish instead of typical salmon, mostly vegetarian passed apps), and our guests were all floored with how amazing it all was. Seriously, food was one of our big important things, and the quality for the value is outstanding. We worked with Morgan and she was incredible. Very sweet, responsive, patient, and she also helped us work through a really difficult change and made it work for everyone! She really made such a stressful time so easy to navigate. Her team on the day-of was fantastic as well. Everyone was so friendly and I never heard of anyone wanting for anything, only how incredible everything was. 24 Carrots was a very big part of making our wedding dreams come true. So glad we chose them, and you will be too!!! Ps. my advice to any couple getting married: treat those as you'd like to be treated. Of course this process is stressful but if you are patient and ask nicely, you might be surprised how happy people are to help you! read more