These guys have amazing food! I have not tried one bad meal. Their meat is always the highest…read morequality and seasoned to perfection. Very moist chicken and tri tip. Pastrami sand which and breakfast burritos are also to die for. Check them out if you are thinking of having an event catered

Live Oak catered my wedding. We originally chose this caterer because we felt that the food was…read moregood, the pricing was competitive, and the caterer was willing to be flexible both in terms of menu and venue. However, things did not go so well for us. We had our wedding and reception on the beach. However, our cocktail hour was to be on a patio by the property that we had rented. The house and the beach were a short walk away from each other, but certainly presented a bit of a challenge in terms of getting things between the two. It was about a 5 minute walk. I know this is not the simplest set-up, but I assure you that I paid through the nose for this service and they charged us extra because of that 5 minute walk. Originally the caterer asked if they could just do wine and beer during the cocktail hour. This made no sense to us because it's called "cocktail hour" and we bought all the alcohol necessary. So, we asked them to actually serve cocktails and gave them a recipe for a signature drink. When we got up to the patio, there was a HUGE line waiting for drinks. Instead of premixing some of the signature drink so they could hand things out quickly to the crowd, every single drink was being made to order and the line was ridiculous. For me, that was a strike against them. It's an open bar- there's no reason why someone should be in line for 20 minutes to get a drink! Have they not heard of making pitchers?? Next, it turns out that the caterer hadn't split the alcohol supply between the patio and the beach. They had everything up on the patio, including things that really didn't need to be there, like the bubbly and the wine- things not being served at cocktail hour. So, they had to carry everything down with them. That took them a very long time. This meant that no one got any alcohol at the actual reception until after everyone had already eaten dinner!! Not to mention that the bubbly was never served, nevermind that it wasn't available during the big toasts. It gets better though. By the time they drag all the alcohol down, everyone's done eating and they are once again incapable of figuring out how to serve the crowd. Again a large queue forms. At this point I can't take this anymore and I just grab the bottles and start opening them and handing them out to various tables. Honestly, a wedding for which you bought all the alcohol and where you intended to have an open bar, is not so much fun when after all that it's pretty much a dry wedding! No one is feeling courageous enough to get on the dance floor. Now to finish the bar story- on top of everything, they run out of glasses!! They're talking to me about this issue and I'm amazed that they run out of glasses. You would think this would be just one of the most basic things a caterer does and prepares for. To top it off- the staff suggests picking up people's dirty glasses and reusing them, dirty! I was appalled. My wedding coordinator had to go drive to a supermarket and pick up plastic cups. Now on to the food. We had a buffet - with metal trays that were heated from the bottom. The food tasted good. However, after the last table was called to get their food, the caterer started taking food away. They made no announcement that they were taking away the food. When I asked him what he was doing he said that food couldn't be out for too long or it would go bad and then he'd be liable for making people sick. Folks, I'm a lawyer and here to say that if that were true, then you'd see waiters coming to take people's plates out from under them if they didn't eat fast enough. So, no one got to get seconds, even though people had taken little in the first round to make sure everyone got enough. And because the bar was so slow in opening up, now I have a bunch of guests who are drinking but no longer eating. That's a great recipe for alcohol poisoning. They hauled away tons of perfectly good that I paid good money for. I have never ever seen anyone do that before at any event. ADDITIONALLY the waitstaff went around to all the tables and took all the plates away for anyone who was dancing or not in their seat. So, without any indication that someone was actually done, they took their food away and they closed the buffet. We had a lot of hungry people!! The food was good, but the service was absolutely abominable. I really wouldn't recommend this company to anyone trying to do an event that requires any serious planning or foresight. These people showed themselves really incapable of problem-solving and really did not care at all whether the guests were getting everything they needed. When they ran out of cups, instead of figuring something out, they just didn't serve people! They also did not give a damn about my protestations with regard to the food. To think- picking a fight with a bride on her wedding day! If I knew that's how they were going to do things, I would have never in a million years signed up for this caterer

Paulo and Vannia are the best in the biz! They're super organized, communicative and kind. The food…read morewas abundant and delicious. We will absolutely be hiring them again!

This is the best taco catering I have ever experienced. The husband and wife are the sweetest and…read moretheir tacos and chiles are amazing. Not any taco bar, made to order, they catered my grandsons first birthday party and everyone loved them, cannot say enough about them, their business cards where all gone when people wanted them.

I purchased a basket of food for two from Nimita's Cuisine, for my daughter-in-law's birthday,…read morewhich was delivered in person by Nimita herself. My daughter-in-law is vegetarian who enjoys the types of food that Nimita makes (curries and healthy vegetables).. She loved the delicious food that she said was "perfectly spiced. She thought the food basket gift was super thoughtful and she loved meeting and talking with Nimita , a very warm and kind person.

Nimita was a pleasure to work with during my wedding planning process! She catered our Indian…read moresnacks before our ceremony in Santa Barbara. She hosted an amazing tasting for my husband and I's families and everything was so delicious! On the wedding day, her team went above and beyond to make sure all our guests were happy and we got RAVING REVIEWS from guests who LOVED the food! I got a chance to try her Samosa Chana and Pav Bhaji in the afternoon of the wedding day and they were AMAZING! Such great flavors and ingredients. I would definitely recommend Nimita and her team to anyone wanting Indian food at their wedding in the Santa Barbara area!

We just had an amazing birthday dinner prepared for us by Chef Johnny the owner of Semi Private…read moreChef. I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism and attention to detail that Johnny exhibits . He provided a number of menu choices and was very flexible. The food was delivered on time and he went over each of the courses in detail. I would not hesitate to use Semi Private Chef again for any dining experience.

Such a great experience!…read more We were in town to for a belated celebration with 3 couples in total. Johnny was easy to communicate with, provided great insight and options when planning the menu, was punctual, and of course the food was delicious!!

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would in a heartbeat! We hired Mark for our elopement dinner…read moreand he completely blew us away. From the first conversation, he was kind, funny, professional, and genuinely excited to help make our day special and he delivered on every front. The food? Unreal. Every dish was thoughtful, beautifully plated, and insanely delicious. We're still dreaming about it. He somehow managed to strike that perfect balance between fine dining and pure comfort. You could feel the love and care he puts into his craft. But what really made the experience unforgettable was him. He was warm, easygoing, and brought such a fun, calming energy to the day--it honestly felt like having someone you've known forever cooking for you, who just so happens to be incredibly talented. Our guests haven't stopped talking about it, and neither have we. Couldn't recommend him enough. If you're looking for a private chef for a special occasion (or honestly, any occasion), he's really great!

Mark was absolutely fantastic. We had him do a 7 course pairing and everything was spot on. Every…read moredish was unique, delicious and he would go out of his way to explain his process and shared whatever knowledge you wanted about his process in creating the dishes he served. If you're looking for food that is truly amazing and totally original, look no further. He will deliver. He and Elliot are nothing short of professional and awesome Thank you Mark and Elliot you really made our anniversary special!!

I simply think this organization is amazing. While underway with the self-defense test ship in Port…read moreHueneme, this crew provided our staff amazing meals. The pride that they had in what they were serving was apparent. Their service was always done with a smile and positive attitude. They even made a last-minute birthday cake for one of my teammates. They also managed to pull off cooking multiple rib eye steaks and lasagna which were both delicious! Great organization, great staff, great food. I couldn't ask for anything more.

A giant thank you to Chefs on a Mission for providing Dinner to the families of the Conception Dive…read moreBoat Vigil. The salads were so wonderful that people couldn't get enough. They even scraped the pan to get every last bite! The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Excellent catering company!

New West went above and beyond for our wedding catering, and we would highly recommend them to any…read moreevent host who cares a lot about good food. We hired New West for both our welcome party and our reception meal. The food was so phenomenal at the welcome party that multiple guests wondered aloud how the food could possibly be better the next day--and yet it was! Jeff created a true feast for us and our guests, from beautiful presentation to delicious flavors, and each dish featured high-quality, thoughtfully-sourced ingredients. Before the wedding weekend, Jeff was collaborative on the menu and took great care to feature local, seasonal ingredients. Thank you, Jeff and Janet, for making our wedding weekend so memorable!

While planning our wedding for this past summer I had heard, time and time again, that New West was…read morethe best, however, I wasn't certain why....until I contacted them. From the very first phone call Janet was helpful, informative and inventive. We wanted something different. She worked with us to perfect a menu that we loved and our guests honestly cannot stop talking about the food. They go on and on and ON! That's not typically what people rave about after a wedding, but we'll take it. The food was INCREDIBLE and the service was five star. I only wish I could go back and have it all over again. Jeff is an artist with food and it shows in every bite. We trusted him to put out what seasonal and freshest and he did not disappoint. At our request, he also came out and introduced himself to our guests and they loved it and felt so special. It was truly a meal and an evening we'll naturally never forget and that cannot be accomplished without the fantastic vendors you have surrounding you. I could go on all day. You're in phenomenal hands with New West, just book them sooner rather than later. Many thanks and much appreciation, Leigh Ann & Brien

We honestly don't have enough words to express how incredible our experience was at Villa + Vine!…read moreFrom the moment we first visited, we knew it was special--but they truly exceeded every expectation and gave us a wedding day more magical than we ever imagined. The staff was nothing short of amazing--professional, warm, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. They anticipated our needs before we even thought of them and made the entire planning process feel effortless and fun. On the day of the wedding, everything ran flawlessly, and we were able to completely relax and soak in every moment. The venue itself is absolutely stunning-- the outdoor courtyard, cozy fireplace, magical string lights and more. So many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful wedding (and fun!) they've ever attended, and we couldn't agree more If you're looking for a venue that will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable, this is it. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience and are endlessly thankful to the entire team at Villa + Vine for giving us memories we'll treasure forever.

Went to a wedding here and it was so perfect. It is a smaller venue and was perfect for the size…read more Loved everything about this place, the location, the staff was awesome, the food was so delicious . I was only a guest so I do not know who did the florals or DJ but it was a very fun and memorable night. Would recommend