3 weeks before my son's BarMitzvah I had zero food for the fast approaching and relatively small event (100 people). Because the party was planned during the busy wedding summer, I was having difficulties finding a caterer that would commit and work with me on price and options with such short notice. I called Paula and the moment she picked up the phone she assured me that it would get done and boy! ...It really exceeded my expectations. Nancy (Paula's team) worked tirelessly putting together very elegant menus (for Kiddush lunch and dinner) within a price range that I felt comfortable. She stepped up by making fabulous recommendations with the bar, linen selection colors and tons of extras I hadn't thought of, that made my son's party shine. Jaime (captain) did an awesome job putting together an elegant modern presentation for the Kiddush, hors d'oeuvre, the diner food, and the deserts. He was also very accommodating for my last minute requests. The bar had plenty of selections to choose from and all the crew from the kitchen to the waitresses including chefs were phenomenal. Kiddush lunch was delicious, at dinner everybody was raving about the food, must definitely the touch of the night was the chef at the desert table and his exotic fruits. The selection of food and deserts for the overall event was outstanding! Best of all, the billing was clearly itemized. Thank you so much Balabusta for the superb service, I couldn't have asked for anything better because everything was the best. You are the definite choice for my next event. read more

Nancy and Paula catered my daughter's wedding in Beverly Hills and five stars is not enough! Everything they served was a ten! From the sushi bar that was presented beautifully it made you feel like you were on a tropical island to the beef sticks and then the dinner was served, OMG we had a prime rib selections, vegetarian selection and then the miso glazed Chilean Sea Bass hit it out of the ballpark! The salad dressing I our green salads were high class and delicious! These ladies have a wonderful palette and the cooking skills to deliver try them you will never want anyone else! read more

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Amazing food! We had a fantastic experience with Balabusta. The grilled cheese station and desserts were a huge hit with our guests. The presentation and quality of food are top notch! read more

Nancy, Paula, and team helped us cater our son's Bris with just a few day's notice! They were wonderful to work with and the food was excellent. The presentation was all everyone could talk about at the event, and they exceeded all of our expectations. We provided them a general menu theme and they took it and ran with great suggestions and beautiful/professional set up. We would be excited to use them again at our next simcha. read more

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Nancy and the team at Balabusta Catering put together an incredible seated wedding meal. They did not miss a beat from setting up, serving the delicious food, cleaning up, and assisting with anything we needed for the day. Truly a 10/10 experience. Thanks again!! read more

I hired Balabusta Catering for my son's bar mitzvah recently. I have to say, I so rarely write reviews here, but they were just phenomenal. Their professionalism, their food, really just their overall vibe and communication; made me looking forward to my next event to hire them! Highly recommend. read more

Balabusta Catering's impressive variety of dishes was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor and showcasing their exceptional culinary skills, while their flexibility in accommodating special requests was matched only by their excellent communication throughout the entire process, making them a standout choice for any occasion, including our recent celebratory Kosher event. Every aspect of their service, from the delicious first bite to the final farewell, was a testament to their professionalism and dedication to making each event a memorable success. My wife's 65th birthday party (her only birthday party ever) was a huge success. She was overwhelmed at the event as she was also recovering from a broken femur and has had Type 1 diabetes for 63+ years. We had passing hors d'oeuvres trays and a beautifully decorated round multi-tray display in the foyer. Then we had a large group of buffet style entrees in the party room with a carving station, salads and vegetables. It was a small party of 50. Balabusta table settings and servers did a fantastic job, as good as some double the price kosher caterers we used decades ago. Balabusta is a staple of many local synagogues. You do get what you pay for. The food was some of the best kosher food available. All parve including a high end restaurant quality ravioli and totally consumed hand carved marinated brisket and Viennese pastry tables. Everything just looked elegant and tasty. This event looked and felt like a high end wedding. It made a tremendous impression on our guests (friends and family). Balabusta also aided in last minute linens & glassware which were to be the responsibility of another party. Nancy came through at the last minute. The party was a total success!!! Ask Nancy for my food and display choices. You and your guests will be surprised at the elegance Balabusta can provide. read more

We could not have been happier with this catering service. Very personable, professional, and received so many compliments from our event!

I would recommend Balabusta to anyone that is looking for high quality food and service. Nancy and Pnina are caring, open minded, and very helpful. They will go out of their way to make you happy and satisfied with everything. The food was amazing and the stuff was very professional. Don't over think that they are the right choice! read more

The food was excellent, and the service team was friendly and professional. We had the Italian food station, and all the guests enjoyed it

they were amazing. the best! went above and beyond and all of the food was wonderful and the staff was excellent!

The food from Balabusta is incredible. It is one of the best Kosher caterers I have ever tried. They catered a Shabbat dinner for us in at a hotel in Santa Barbara, and all of our guests were raving about the food. (We had fish and brisket. Both were excellent, but the brisket was probably the best brisket I have ever had in my life.) Nancy and Paula are easy to work with and were able to put together the catering for our event on short notice. Next time I am hosting a Kosher event, I will definitely be using Balabusta Catering. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

I wanted to take a minute and share our experience for our bnai mitzvah celebration... The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and Paula was able to meet our Gluten Free requirements. Her staff is incredible. The service for both Friday night and Saturday was OUTSTANDING. The wait staff was attentive, helpful, incredibly nice and each of them showed such care and kindness to me and my family. They were wonderful!  It meant so much! We even had several guests comment on the amazing food, selection and service. I truly can't recommend Balabusta Catering enough. Our experience (this is our 2nd time using them!) was all I imagined and even more, read more

We've been guests at events with Balabusta Catering for years and have never once been disappointed by the food. We just used her for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah in May and we and our guests were blown away. The food was displayed beautifully, it tasted amazing and the service was outstanding. We could not have been happier. Everything was white glove service and will only recommend Balabusta to everyone who needs catering. read more

Wow! Very impressed with this catering!!! The amounts of food you get and the layout! All my guest were asking who was the catering! The quality of food is really over the top! The salads were great I definitely will us them again for my next event read more

GREAT ALL AROUND! Great food. Great presentation. Great service - Paula is a gem. Everything we needed, she made happen. And SO easy to work with. THANK YOU for a great wedding. Everyone is raving "the food was so good. Your cocktail party was amazing." HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! KOSHER read more

The food, preparation, organization and set up was outstanding. Our guests were amazed from the flavors, plating and overall layout. Highly recommended - 5 stars all the way! Thank you for giving us a wow event. read more

Paula, Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! The food, the presentation, and your employees made my daughter's Bat Mitzvah fantastic. Everyone loved the food, loved the employees energy and most of all I thank you for all your experience helping me make my daughter's Bat Mitzvah awesome. If you ever need a recommendation, please call me. KOSHER! Jill read more

Paula and her staff are creative, professional and always exceeded my expectations! Last night she catered a buffet dinner for 300+ guests and I have never seen people enjoy themselves like that. The food as delicious. She knows her audience and goes above and beyond to please even the pickiest of clients. I can't wait for another opportunity to work with her and her stellar team. read more

My family and all the guests at our kiddush luncheon could not stop raving about the food from Balabusta Catering. A couple of them even said our kiddush food was the best out of all our families kiddushes over the years (and there were many!) Special thanks to Paula and Nancy for being so detailed and making sure the event is just want we wanted. If you are looking for delicious kosher catering look no further. read more

What can I say, but wow! No doubt my son's Bar Mitzvah was elevated due to Balabusta Catering. Paula met with me and knew exactly what I was looking for and made it happen. The presentation was amazing and the food was exceptional at both the Kiddush luncheon and the dinner party. Russell lead the staff for the entire day and he was charming, communicative, and gracious and encouraged me to enjoy the event and tend to guests. There was no stress - I knew every last detail was being handled. No micro-managing needed on my part at all. I am so grateful and keep getting compliments about the food. Clear your calendar Paula, referrals will be rolling in soon! read more

We used Balabusta Catering for kiddish after a Bat Mitzvah. The food was delicious, and there was more than enough! It was displayed beautifully and everything looked so appetizing. The staff was great and went over and beyond to be helpful. I would definitely use Balabusta again. I highly recommend them. read more

Paula is amazing to work with and her food is so yummy! I am an event planner and hired Balabusta for a private dinner for 48 people. The food was hot, tasty and exactly what my client was looking for. Paula made the planning part super easy as well. I would definitely recommend them and can't wait to use them again at another event. read more

We hired Balabusta Catering for the celebration immediately following our daughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Paula and Cathy assisted us with the food (delicious, beautifully presented and Kosher) and the rentals through Beverly Events. They worked within our budget, and everything was great. They went out of their way to make sure the evening was a success for all! The staff was attentive and well trained; our guests loved the hot and cold appetizers that began as soon as Havdallah was over; the "personal chef pasta bar" concept and the lightup bars were a big hit, too. I highly recommend Balabusta and would not hesitate to use them again. Five stars! read more

Balabusta Catering catered our son's Bar Mitzvah last Saturday night. Our experience with them was fantastic from start to finish! Paula and Cathy were so responsive to all my emails and calls and sat with me in their office answering all my questions and making me feel comfortable and taken care of! The party was amazing! The food was so delicious! All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. Paula and Cathy went above and beyond in every way possible to ensure that our son's Bar Mitzvah was a huge success! The food not only tasted amazing but the presentation was beautiful as well. Without any hesitation and with so much confidence, we recommend Balabusta Catering!! I can't wait to have another event so I can work with them again!! Thank you for making such a special event in our lives so yummy and so perfect!! read more