Highly recommended!Shoutout to Chef Ray Swanson of Chef 805 Catering for an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. My wife and I attended a friend's birthday party where Chef Ray handled the catering, and the food was truly outstanding. Having spent 22 years in the food service industry myself, I'm not easily impressed--but the presentation, flavors, and overall execution were exceptional. Every item was fantastic. The bruschetta with goat cream cheese was fresh and perfectly balanced. The seared ahi tuna bites were beautifully prepared, and the shrimp spring rolls with ginger peanut sauce were bursting with flavor. Even the flatbread pizza with Caesar salad was spot-on. One great dish after another--we were honestly stuffed by the end of the night. What stood out most was the attention to detail and restaurant-quality presentation, something you rarely see at private catered events. Chef Ray clearly takes pride in his craft, and it shows in every bite. We're already looking forward to the next event he caters at our friend's house--and we'll definitely be using Chef 805 Catering for one of our own parties in the future. -- Anil

Ray and his staff are the caterers we use at our SB Woman's Club for our monthly Luncheons. They…read moreare always on time for set up and presentation. Great variety of food keep in mind they do this for us every Wed. starting in October and ending in May. However they also have served at our Annual La Merienda to kick off Fiesta. His staff are also very polite and professional. I would recommend Chef 805 Catering for any event needing to have awesome food and exceptional service.

Food is very authentic, the carnitas tacos were so delicious and the prices are reasonable. I will…read moredefinitely eat here again.

My wife raves about Epic Tacos and last night she placed an order online for me to pick up on my…read moreway home. When I got there they had their food truck in the parking lot and there was a line there a to enter the restaurant. Of course it was Cinco De Mayo, and everyone wanted their fix! Of course it would be longer than the posted time of our online order, but it took just under an hour for the food to be ready. Normally I would not be happy, but the two ladies working the register and expediting the orders were amazing. They were so accommodating and never seemed stressed and went out of their way to be kind and helpful to every customer. The food was great but the service under the circumstances was what had my experience memorable. I know why this place is so popular and I see great things ahead for them!

My work schedule and their pick up schedule doesn't always line up, for me. When the stars align…read moreand I'm able to pick it up, I always order. Order online on Wednesday pick up on a set weekend time and day. Pick up is quick and the food is always piping hot. The chicken wings were lightly smoked with this wonderful hoisin, garlicky, sticky sauce. The wings were so good. The rack of ribs were huge, with a beautiful bark. The brisket is always a crowd favorite. Some slices are the fatty side, other slices from the lean side. It's a perfect combination. The pulled pork is smoky and salty in the best way possible. The provided mustard bbq sauce always goes so well with the pulled pork. What dawned on me was the quality of the meats. Not a lot of excessive fat on any of the meats. The pork belly burnt ends are to die for. A smoky sweet glaze over this perfect bite size chunks of pork belly burnt ends. The Mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw are all flavorful on their own. I applaud a chef who spends just as much time on the sides as the mains. It makes for a perfect meal. Almost forgot about the house made pickles, they provide a nice reset to all the richness of the meal. Thank you chef Logan and the whole crew for a perfect meal.

Have I really not reviewed this place? No way! I am an OG supporter of Zef BBQ since the covid days…read moreof driving up in a car to get the goods. And it's always been good! Can BBQ in Simi Valley be THAT good? Well, yes BECAUSE we are talking 'bout a good dude (and family) with an open mind and kind heart that brings that to his food. In what ways? Let's give an example - by taking chances with flavor - in the case of the past weekend for ISLAND OF ZEF. Like c'mon Logan be making loco moco AND bahn mi with island vibes and that 'cue smoke! And he's doing it out of a small as* kitchen with just a few staff, churning these orders out for the people. This is home-cooked value. This is local love and support for a business that gives back to its community. So what tips do I got? 1) Burnt ends hit all the time 2) Nanner pudding even better after you freeze it 3) Order early and chill in line - yep it can take a minute but good things come to those who wait 4) This dude SEASONS the food so don't be surprised 5) Themed weekends are a great way to explore outside of your everyday bbq comfort zone 6) Don't be sad if you don't see "Zef" live and in the flesh. I promise you 99 percent of the time he is back there prepping your shi! 7) Follow him on social media and be entertained (Do I have critiques? I mean nothing is ever perfect but you can directly share with him and he responds. And things continue to get better! I have witnessed the work and the growth and it's been awesome to watch!) @this_camera_eats_first

Steve and I want to thank Scott Tessler and his entire team from Silver Spoons for making Sunday's…read moreOpen House to Meet the Baby [our new grandchild] a truly special occasion for us, and one where we felt as if we did not have to lift a finger! Silver Spoons made everything happen, put the numerous gorgeous bouquets that people brought away in the perfect vases, which Scott or his team somehow found on their own without bothering me. They made everything look delicious despite the unbelievable heat, and then, on top of everything else - everything WAS delicious and delightful. The food was fantastic. And Scott Tessler and his team all talked to our guests in such a nice way. It was fun to have them there. We have used Silver Spoons intermittently over the years - for our daughter's wedding in Malibu in 2015, and now again, to introduce her baby to our friends and family. I'm beginning to think we should do this more often - the results from Scott and Silver Spoons are outstanding. After our event was over, exhausted, we came back to our kitchen, and discovered scads of perfectly wrapped leftovers - Steve and I simultaneously went hunting for that incredible mustard - oh, no, did they leave us some? Yes! You left us a significant amount, nicely wrapped up. And you cleaned up the kitchen beautifully! Even mopped! Everything was left in perfect order. I've been enjoying all the leftovers now for a few days. We have already given Silver Spoons' contact information to one guest at the party, who was very impressed with its work. Many of our guests were already familiar with Silver Spoons from their experiences at University Synagogue (now part of Wilshire Boulevard Temple). The food, the presentation, interaction with guests, following of dietary/allergy restrictions - all perfect. We had magnificent vegetables for the vegans, gluten-free dishes of all kinds that were superb, regular dishes that were wonderful - the food was great. And the service is exceptional. Our baby grandson had a grand debut in the Millers' back yard, and Silver Spoons Catering was a big part of that. Silver Spoons did a wonderful job, and we thank them for it.

OMG. These guys are awesome! They are the most efficient, tasty, clean and organized set up and…read morereasonably priced for what you get. Can't wait til next year to celebrate our 25th anniversary. They came in and took care of everything. Food was superb. I can't say enough about these guys.

This review is for Will and his catering pop-up. As a Simi Valley resident I have seen plenty of…read morementions of his food so when I had an opportunity to check it out my daughter and I jumped. She opted for the cheese pizza. Although it was the most basic pizza it tasted great! Dough was phenomenal. Good cheese/sauce ratio and delicious garlicky crust. Keeping Will in mind for any future catering needs. Thumbs up!

Will catered a brunch for our family celebration on January 18. It was beyond spectacular. The…read moreset-up and food displays were beautiful. The food was delicious, and our family was so impressed with everything about the morning. I wholeheartedly recommend Will's Bountiful Brunch. I look forward to hiring him for other occasions as well.

Hired Distinctive Catering for my daugters newlyweed brunch. They came prepared and set up was…read morequick. The two gentlemen that showed were friendly and professional. I requested an omelet bar and a waffle/pancake bar. Also included was a coffee station along with juices. Breakfast potatoes and bacon. The array of ingredients for the bars were incredible. The beautiful fruit platter had choices I had not even thought of. All of my guests complemented every detail and also couldnt stop saying how delicious everything was. During the event they helped clear tables which was such a nice touch. I would absolutely hire Distinctive Catering again. Highly recommend

After reading all the great reviews online, I decided to hire them to cater my birthday party…read more Distinctive Catering surely made a great impression to all my guests. The main dishes, drinks, desserts were all superb! Real top notch in quality and taste. My guests going for seconds speak for how good every dish was. Ray and Troy were nothing short of being so reliable and professional at what they do. They are both so easy to work with and very pleasant. I will definitely hire them again in my next event. I highly recommend them 100%!

If I could pick just one word to describe The Vineyards and our wedding day? Magical. I had…read moretoured many venues in the Ventura County area, but none of them struck me the way The Vineyards did. I had a really good feeling upon pulling up to the venue, as it was clear there was ample parking. Not only that, but the greenery is well maintained and it looks absolutely stunning. It's easy to see from any of the photos, but being there in person just doesn't do it all justice. Every corner of the venue is well thought out and beautiful. The lights and greenery that make up the archways just gave the place an enchanting feel. THE VENUE/PLANNING: I knew I wanted a "garden" feel for my wedding and having attended 2 weddings leading up to my own, those experiences guided some of the more practical criteria I was looking for in a venue: -indoor/outdoor options for weather consideration -More than 2 bathrooms/toilets -Getting ready area for groom (in a lot of venues, there's some kind of bridal suite, but Groom facilities are more hit and miss) -photo op areas (plentiful!) -Large parking lot The Vineyards easily met all of these parameters and more. Aside from the above, I do want to note the HUGE bridal suite area with couches, tables and its own bathroom. I did not have a bridal party, but this can easily accommodate 15+ people. There were also 2 "ceremony" location options to choose from (garden or waterwall), and distinct areas for the cocktail and reception. There are so many little photo op nooks around the grounds that your guests can walk around during cocktail hour and enjoy the vibes. In the planning months leading up to our wedding day, The Vineyards was always very flexible and accommodating. They have a portal system which keeps all the important information in one place, in terms of information that they need, deadlines, correspondence, food choices, etc. Our wedding was in February 2026, definitely with the potential for rain. The venue (and all my vendors) were right there with me tracking the weather to see how it would play out. Luckily, it did not rain (down-poured the next day though!), and we were able to keep the ceremony in the Garden area. They did have options available to move the ceremony inside in case it were to have rained, and they went over a few details in preparation just in case. As other reviews have said, they offer a "Vendor Package" which I highly recommend. There are multiple vendor options within each category, but it is a huge perk that these vendors have the familiarity already, and really know where things are at the venue. I was very happy with all the vendors I chose; I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of them. THE STAFF: We met with Shadi, who first toured us around the venue. She is super sweet and very personable. She gave us a lot of detailed information and answered all the questions we had. We had even asked to tour the venue at night and she absolutely accommodated us, and turned on all the features so we could really get an idea of what it would all look like. Everything there is even more stunning at night, when all the lights are on. Shadi ended up going on maternity leave before our wedding and we were helped by Soroor and Jim, who were also incredibly helpful in all the questions that I had. Soroor was there the day of as well and helped me with my outfit right before the ceremony started. Jim was also there in the morning to help with a few setup items. Deana was our coordinator for the day and she is an absolute ROCKSTAR! We briefly met her during the food tasting, but we really got to see her in action at our rehearsal. I could tell immediately that she is someone that is incredibly organized, detail oriented and absolutely knows what she's doing. She is always thinking of the couple and doesn't make you feel like you're just another number. She was with us every step of the way from the start of the ceremony, making sure we had food and drinks during break times, keeping us on schedule with wherever we needed to be, handling and corralling difficult family with grace, and just generally checking in with us and how we were doing throughout the evening. It can be an overwhelming day, but it really does fly by, and having her there to guide us through it all is a big reason for why our wedding went as well as it did. We couldn't imagine having a different coordinator to keep us comfortable & stable. She made us feel that if anything were to have happened, we would be able to deal with it, no problem. We interacted with some of the wait staff during the Food Tasting as well, and not so much on our actual wedding day, but I received good feedback from our guests that all were attentive, friendly and professional. I genuinely feel that the team at The Vineyards really does care about making your day the best it can possibly be. I know that my wedding would not have turned out as amazing as it did, if I had had it at

The property is spacious, and has a wide variety of amenities. A wonderful place for a wedding…read moreceremony or reception. our wedding of 160 people fit comfortably in the ballroom, and everyone had enough wonderful food to eat.

I'm not from the area, but, I wanted a local caterer for my daughter's wedding. After reading the…read morepositive reviews I made an appointment to meet with Ruben and discuss options. I knew I made the right decision as he was very conscientious, takes pride in his business and pays attention to every detail. He brought samples of the chicken, beef and several homemade salsas. I had two guests with dietary restrictions and he was very accommodating! All my guests commented on how delicious the food tasted and the food table presentation was lovely. Ruben and Allen are a great team and will definitely enhance your celebration!

Ruben recently catered a 4th of July party for ~85 people and everything went very smoothly. The…read moreset up was very professional, as was Ruben, and the food was terrific! Everyone enjoyed the tacos and all of the delicious toppings and sides. All homemade, high quality, and very tasty!

Las Tias Catering catered my daughter's first birthday party. We ordered the Tostada Bar which came…read morewith 3 options; tinga de pollo, picadillo, and chicken salad. The order also included rice and beans and as a sweet gesture she threw in potato salad and pasta salad. The food was a hit. My guests were more than satisfied with the food. I personally loved the picadillo tostada but all of them were delicious. Her team was professional and courteous. The set up was clean and organized. The communication was excellent. They responded to texts and calls promptly. I highly recommend you hire them for your event, you'll love their service and food! Thank you Las Tias Catering.

My husband and I had Las Tias catering for our daughter's baptism reception. The food was amazing…read more We had selected the beef fajitas, chile verde, calabacitas, chicken tinga, beans, rice, nopales salad, pasta salad, and a spring mix of salad. Food came with all the fixings you would need (tortillas, tostadas, salsa, crema, etc.). Everything was cooked and seasoned well. All of our guests were very impressed with how good the food was. The team was very accommodating and attentive to our needs. Pricing is more than fair for the quality of food you are receiving. We would most definitely reach out for their catering services for future events.

I have ordered with them 3 times already. The price is very reasonable and it is really good!read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this taco caterer. They helped feed our family and…read morefriends during my son repast, and everything was absolutely amazing. The food was fresh, flavorful, and there was more than enough for everyone. What meant the most was the kindness, professionalism, and compassion they showed during one of the hardest days of our lives. They arrived on time, handled everything seamlessly, and allowed our family to focus on celebrating my sons life instead of worrying about the food. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the tacos were. Thank you for helping make such an emotional day a little easier. Your generosity, care, and outstanding service will never be forgotten. I wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone looking for exceptional catering.