These are some of the worst people I've ever encountered. Evil treatment of employees, especially seasonal workers in the Coachella Valley, that they refer to as "these people". You can put on a nice presentation, but the mean-spirited, narcissistic manner in which you treat the ones who are making it happen for you will come back to you, Nace, Marissol, Kim. Oh, and please keep your fingers out of your mouth when you're handling food. read more

Careful about these people. They buy reviews and previously had 3.5 stars before an influx of 5 stars. It's also pretty funny how the website had to "rebrand" and remove all their owners, management, and coordinators because people would recognize them as just terrible people. I'm just leaving this review to let people know that this is not a reputable catering service I would recommend. I would recommend if you have the budget Marbled LA or better yet Bite Catering, Good Heart Catering, Catering Los Angeles, the list goes on and these are cheaper options than "Contemporary catering". If you enjoy cold sliders, poor management, a staff that doesn't respond back, and an arrogant owner that blames LA for being the problem and tucking tale back to the desert (as he puts it) this might be the place for you. There's a reason why this place didn't take off in L.A. and a large portion of their team was laid off. read more

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Wouldn't recommend. This company has some of the worst food I've tasted, the food was dry and the drinks were limited. I was at a venue last year during July 2022, and I have to say that the food was horrible. I didn't want to complain because I already heard the owner screaming in the back at his chefs but I would avoid and go reliable for catering. Either go W.P. (if you have the extra money to do so) or maybe Bite. *Be aware that the owner seems to have a fragile ego and is taking down negative reviews, the only "good" reviews are from 2017-2019. I only reposted this review because I noticed that one of their locations were shutting down and wanted to see if they were still in business. Turns out that they are, but for how much longer with their quality, who knows? Hopefully they close sooner rather than later, many other catering companies are worth it especially in L.A. as I have said previously. read more

We consider ourselves to be big foodies. So picking a food vendor for our wedding seemed like an impossible task. Contemporary blew us away with every plate they selected for us. Stephanie and Andrew were super helpful and precise with taking care of everything from the tasting to what was needed the day of. We went with the buffet and it was great to have so many different options that all tasted amazing! We had multiple guests come up and tell us this was the best food they've had at a wedding. read more

The Contemporary Catering Team was perfect for my wedding. They were extremely helpful and solution solvers! I appreciate everything and the food was fantastic. They pulled off everything that we wanted and more! read more

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Contemporary Catering, Nathaniel and his staff, did my daughter's wedding last weekend. The food was AMAZING! I've been to so many weddings where the food is mediocre at best and all our guests raved about the food! From the cocktail hour with charcuterie and the fabulous seafood bar to the passed hors d'oeuvres of short rib sliders, ahi wonton tacos, wild mushroom flatbread and the three meat marinara meatballs then on to the meal of grilled peach and arugula salad, a pasta station with four sauces (the bolognese was out of this world!), the seabass and filet mignon stations...everything was amazing. His staff was professional and very attentive. I spoke with Nathaniel about the food after the food tasting prior to the wedding and he is a well-versed and seasoned chef that prides himself on local, organic, high quality food. And, it showed! I can't express in words all of the positive comments from our guest. Contemporary Catering absolutely made the wedding special. People always remember the bride, the food and the party! I'm still getting texts and emails a week later about how great everything was and one person even asked if they could get a recipe! LOL This was at an outdoor venue where we had to rent all the kitchen equipment. So being able to prepare this outstanding meal in an outdoor kitchen was truly amazing. We did have a minor issue with some bartenders but Nathaniel handled the situation professionally and made sure everything was taken care of. His is clearly a man and business owner of integrity, professionalism and ensuring the best possible customer experience with the best quality food he can provide. If you're looking to have an event catered and want to ensure the BEST food, call Nathaniel at Contemporary Catering. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Contemporary Catering did a FANTASTIC job and exceeded our expectations for our wedding in Malibu last weekend. Greg Waits was wonderful to work with, and extremely friendly and laid back. The staff ran the event smoothly and everything from the presentation, timing, temperature, and quality of each dish was on point. I am so used to wedding food being mediocre that I found myself with low expectations sort of out of habit, but we got SO MANY compliments and rave reviews on the food. In particular, the salmon was wonderful as was the steak, and people loved the cheesecake dessert. The appetizers were also wonderful. They also provided bartenders who did a fabulous job keeping everyone happy, and servers who went around to tables with wine. I can't recommend them highly enough, they are well worth every penny. read more

Contemporary Catering is so much more than you might think. The people behind this business understand that there is something precious and special at stake in every event. This care and dedication is felt in every step of their process from the beginning to the very end. Nace and Rachel are exceptional and the team they build matches that sense of integrity. We are forever grateful for the special touches they added to make our day feel personalized to us. In addition to their exceptional service the food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We only wish we had more of an appetite on the actual wedding day to eat MORE. If you are searching for professionalism and personalized care, look no further than Contemporary Catering! Your guests will thank you and so will your stomachs! read more

It's hard to write this review. I do not know where to start. My wedding was beautiful bedlam, and at the helm of the ship steering through, was Contemporary Catering, making sense out of everything. Full disclosure, through working with Rob, the sales manager, we became friends, he is the most emotionally gracious, perceptive, witty and direct man. He is a real stickler for quality and beauty, and was a perfect fit for me. Always a professional, the fact he cared about my wedding was abundantly clear from day one, and he never wavered. The food. My guests had a wonderful time at the wedding, but the number one thing I hear is "Wow, your food was amazing!" or, "That was not wedding food, that was like a dinner out at a great restaurant!". My facebook is filled with comments about my wedding food!! I don't ask about the food, but I certainly hear about it. Rob and his other half Rachel were terrific. They kept altering things for me, removing, adding on, it was like an alchemy project and it made magic at the end. I will post pictures when I have them on this lap top, and I will flesh this out - but for now, let me say - I chose Contemporary, and I am so glad I did. Rob led me to nearly all of my other vendors (I wish I had let him lead me to ALL of them! ) and all of the vendors he sent me to did an excellent job. I am picky, apparently among my vendors, I am notoriously selective. I put together an elegant and themed successful wedding in four and a half months for 100 people and it was a splendid affair. Contemporary went way over and above, and Rob essentially acted as back up coordinator. I literally would not have made it through the day without Rob and his team at Contemporary. I HIGHLY recommend them. Their presence at my wedding gave me a security and peace of mind that I most definitely would not have had otherwise, they know what they are doing and they do it so well. I don;t know if I would have been able to get down that aisle without Rob. No joke! So glad I picked them!!!! Best decision ever!!!! :) read more

On July 3 we had a wedding for 50 at our home. Contemporary catering was amazing! Anna was the head chef and her staff was the best we have ever used! The food was delicious, the service was spectacular. I will use them again! We couldn't have been happier! read more

I can't highly enough recommend this great group of people! The service was outstanding and the food was exceptional. I wouldn't recommend any other catering device as this is the very best!!! read more

It is hard to appropriately put into words (and stars) how incredible Contemporary Catering is. They are seriously THE BEST and I am incredibly picky and the worst client as I typically know what I don't like but not what I do like :). Contemporary catered our wedding in June at Cielo Farms and everything was absolute perfection. All of our guests were buzzing about the food all night from appetizers to dessert to late night French fries and chicken & waffles. Even my incredibly critical foodie of a father (it is genetic) went out of his way to personally thank the chef and kitchen staff at the end of the wedding. In all honesty, one of my biggest concerns for my wedding was whether or not my father would enjoy the food - his life is measured in quality meals and I knew he would have two memories from my wedding. The first being walking me down the aisle, the second being if his steak was properly rare. I hope in that order. And Contemporary delivered. From our first meeting with Contemporary, Rob Pausmith had me at "We cook all of our food onsite and we source from local organic farms". Done. I had died and gone to catering Heaven. Rob was incredibly thoughtful on helping us design a crowd pleasing menu that was elegant, not over complicated, and felt like us. A feat I can't imagine is easy given the number of events they cater a year. Aside from the guidance on food, Rob and his team (huge shout out to Elise!) were there every step of the way. Rob is so much more than a caterer, he is a true event planner and has a way about him that makes you feel so incredibly special and that you are his only focus. Rob is breath of fresh air an in industry that seems to add zeros to any line item with the word wedding it. He took time away from his day consistently to talk us through various aspects of our wedding process and was in regular communication with our wedding planner. I honestly do not know what we would have done without him and do not believe our wedding would have been the same without his involvement. I can't thank Rob and the entire Contemporary team enough for making our wedding so special, for incorporating burrrata into two separate dishes, and for ensuring I did not leave the wedding hungry (I have witnessed too many brides - such an atrocity - leaving their weddings hungry). THANK YOU and all of our love! Bianca & Drew Cielo Farms June 23, 2018 read more

I chose Contemporary Catering for our wedding this past May 21 at Triunfo Creek Vineyards because of their impeccable reputation on Yelp, and their customer service. I noticed that they were voted LA's best caterer's for 2-3 years in a row! Rob and the team were very friendly and helpful, however as our wedding date approached I didn't really hear from anyone at all. They did mention that they were extremely busy and booked. Our food tasting was AMAZING and I loved how it was private (just my husband and I). Everything we tasted was so excellent and gourmet! We were able to customize our menu to our taste. I'll have to say that our tasting was my favorite part of working with Contemporary. Rob and the team really got to know us as a couple, and we were able to share our personal preferences with them. Our guests did say the food was good, but to be really frank with you I was expecting a lot more positive feedback from my guests-- especially after all of the reviews I had seen online, and knowing how much we had spent on the food (it was NOT CHEAP). Contemporary provided the following for us: Appetizers, non alcoholic beverages, main course, and a dessert bar It was tough for me to write this review because I loved all of the people at Contemporary that I met and was hoping to be blown away the day of our wedding. Don't get me wrong: The food was pretty delicious, but it just wasn't as tasty as I was anticipating. We spent a lot more on catering than we had originally anticipated so of course our expectations were extremely high. All of my other wedding vendors followed up with me after the wedding to see how I was doing, how my honeymoon went, and they made sure that I was happy with the wedding-- except Contemporary Catering. I was quite disappointed in that, especially since it seems as though customer service was their strength. read more

We have been married for exactly 10 days and there has been one constant in those 10 days: Our guests won't stop asking about who our caterer was. (Or what magical wizardry they employed to create that chimichurri sauce.) I wanted to take a few minutes in the post-wedding madness to share how utterly incredible Rob, Elise, Megan and the whole Contemporary Catering team was because in a lot of ways, I wish we'd had a review like this one to guide us when making the decision to pick a caterer and property for our big day. From their calming support during the planning process, to their championing us with other vendors, to their going above and beyond with things (replacing the sod on the property before the wedding; re-paving the walk-up; providing a renovated bridal sweet on-site), to the (GLORIOUS!) food and drinks at our big day...we truly wouldn't have had a perfect wedding day without Contemporary at the helm. You've heard the 'our guests loved the food' before but in our case, we have been getting texts, emails and a few phone calls every single day since the wedding asking who our caterer was... Our guests were absolutely floored by the tray passed and buffet food and drink, as well as the service overall, and routinely have been gone out of their way to drop words like 'magical,' 'perfect,' and 'food channel' to describe the eats and setting. My wife and I know in the grand scheme of things we are one wedding in a calendar of many for teams like Contemporary's, and a small wedding compared to the many larger they probably do, but their attention to detail and stewardship meant the world to us. A wedding is always supposed to be a night you treasure. I suppose this is a long way of saying Contemporary Catering made it a night that was EASY to treasure. Thanks, squad -- and we look forward to being a guest of yours again very soon. read more

I cannot share enough accolades for Contemporary Catering. As a corporate event producer, I have used many caterers over time but for me, no other company compares. From planning to execution, everything was precisely delivered as planned and the team really went above and beyond my expectations. Stephanie was highly organized and delivered everything right on time with calm, focus and a smile on her face. Her attention to every detail took the stress off me at our event and I was able to enjoy our guests and relax knowing our event was in the best hands! The staff was incredibly generous, well trained, and thoughtful. The food was bountiful, beautifully presented, and I never had to worry about running out, even with the extra guests that showed up. I commend Nace and his team, because it is rare to find someone as passionate about the food as he is about service. He is a consummate professional who knows exactly what I need before I do, and jumps in to help wherever needed. I cannot be more grateful for finding a caterer I can trust with my most important clients and for always providing them a five-star experience. I am a raving fan of Contemporary Catering. read more

"This isn't wedding food - this is like dining in a gourmet restaurant." "I've never been to any wedding anywhere with food this delicious. " "This food is amazing. How did you find these people?" Those are just three verbatim comments from our wedding guests this past weekend. The food truly is incredibly good, with service to match. Contemporary is in a class by itself. read more

the food & staff are incredible!

The Contemporary Catering team was fantastic! So helpful and flexible behind the scenes (my client made no less than 5 changes to the menu and the admin team was quick and patient every time!) and the day of with Brandon and Shawn went swimmingly as well. This company is polite, quick, and most importantly the food execution and set up was fantastic. Highly recommend to pro event planners and those planning their own celebrations. read more

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The only struggle that I'm having in writing this review, is that due to my insane curiosity of NEEDING to know how others put their unapologetic feelings and praises of Contemporary Catering into words, I decided to read them all first. And before I start, I have a few things I need to get off my jealousy ridden chest. ;) You all may think that Rob was your perfect fit, but you're wrong. He is MINE. We go together like the fried PB&J dessert bites he served during our dessert time, like the mini chicken and waffles that our guests' died over during cocktail hour, and of course as perfectly as the ratio was in our tiny little bite-sized mac and cheese muffins. I truthuflly have never connected with someone so quickly, to the point where I put all of my trust in them the way I did with Rob. I guess it's true how they say, "when you know, you know." Back to providing you fine folks with some valuable feedback and insight: Rob did SO much more for us than any other catering company would do. He started by assisting us in building out what he considered a "dream team" of vendors. (If anyone knows this industry and vendors, it's Rob.) He listed them out, I called and hired each of them, and we went on creating what would be the biggest (and best) day of mine and my husband's life. The end result.. a PERFECT wedding. (I'm just sorry ya'll weren't there to experience it first hand.) ;) Ok, now to the details, I was connected to Rob (from the heavens above aka Sandy at Premier Party Rents) via email, my husband and I jumped on the phone with him, instantly hit it off, explained our vision for the day and our expectations (AMAZING FOOD), set a time to do a tasting and WAH-LAH, that was the start of it. This whole process was organized and to the point - what everyone appreciates. Rob not only provided us so much guidance in our menu, but he truly assisted us with feedback and thoughts on the whole wedding. *You know, by giving insight on the things you wouldn't know to think of because, you've NEVER gotten married or planned an event like this before!* He was real, upfront and honest with us the whole time. He CARED (as you've seen in the below comments) immensely on what would make us happy and did everything in his power to ensure that happened. Moving on to the wedding - the food was impeccable. I'm pretty sure Rob ran out of business cards that night due to our guests requesting them. Beyond not hearing a single bad thing about the food and service on our big day, I haven't even heard a good thing - I truthfully have ONLY heard the most fantastic, out of this world reviews. I'm talking, obsessive statements on how fantastic everything was. If I had to guess on the words our friends and family would use to describe their thoughts on food, it would be "mind blown". In addition to knocking it out of the park with taste and presentation, I've never experienced a staff so assertive and on top of it, in my life. I truly couldn't have asked for anything better, and can honestly say, I wouldn't change a thing. The sad truth is our wedding day is over. The light at the end of the tunnel, I can't wait to figure out what we can use Contemporary Catering for in the future! **Recommendations** - Ask, no DEMAND, the appetizer swings. If you're venue allows it, they're an unreal detail no one will ever forget. Paying for this is BEYOND worth it. - Chimichurri drizzled steak, airline bone-in chicken, fresh mushroom raviolis - this trio is PERFECTION. Help me, help you. - Liquid cheesecake shots, fried PB&J bites, mini blackberry cobbler - Trust me on this, my husband could choose sweets over me on a rough day. I'd choose these three over him on a good day. ;) - Don't forget the mac & cheese muffins, and mini chicken and waffles - comfort cocktail hour food Was.My.JAM. ** My Note To CONTEMPORARY/NACE - please start a newlywed/couples cooking class following each wedding at your kitchen. It's quite clear that all of your clients adore you and your staff, the business you've built and the food you make. I have no doubt that every client would want-in on continuing the awesome experience and relationship with Contemporary Catering following their big day. Lastly, thank you for EVERYTHING. xx read more

Nathaniel and his team at Contemporary knocked it out of the park for our wedding! They helped develop a menu that was special to our day and were open when I asked for a few changes (e.g., salad options) prior to the wedding date. Our bar service was also through Contemporary, and they did an awesome job! Thank you so much, Nathaniel!! read more

These guys are great! We had a food tasting on Monday which was so much better than I thought it was going to be. My family and I were there to sample the food for our daughter's wedding to take place next summer. We arrived promptly at noon as they had instructed us; they were ready exactly when we got there. Every food we tasted was more delicious than the previous. The presentation was superb only to be outdone by the savory and delicious tastes that our palates experienced. Nathaniel the owner, was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and was on top of every aspect of his catering company, this made all of us feel very confident that the wedding for 2016 could only be outstanding with him at the helm. This was the only catering company that we have been to thus far, and I don't know how it could get any better than our experience on Monday. . Five thumbs up! read more

Trust me when I say, contemporary catering is all you need. If you don't read further than this - know that I am the most say it like it is person around, and this company, these HUMANS are brilliant. This team will become your family - they certainly became mine. They not only cared, showed up, FED US, loved us, laughed with us, they saved my wedding. They are more than a catering company they are the key to your most exceptional event. I have been told by numerous people that the food I served at my wedding was not only "the best wedding food" ever tasted, but some of the best food in general. Lucky for me, I actually got to eat at my wedding because Rob made sure to bring us appetizers when we couldnt get them ourselves, and whisk us away for a moment alone to eat the GLORIOUS meal the 5star chefs cooked. My mouth is watering while I write this..... Rob, Megan, and team I love you dearly. You were amazing from day one, but were masterful, fantastic, creative geniuses who NEVER had be me lose hope or doubt anything at all during the unique last minute happenings during the planning stages of my phenomenal wedding. I miss you guys. xoxoxoxoxoxoxox read more

You will never find a better caterer than these guys. We have now had them cater two separate private events, and their ease, ability to navigate changing circumstances, guest lists, etc is unparallelled. They are elegant, meticulous, and the food is simply AMAZING. Even their bartenders are top of the top. Our guests are consistently blown away. Honestly, I can't imagine doing an event without them, and I don't plan to! read more

No words can really begin to express what an amazing experience I had working with Contemporary Catering.. I was in the process of starting my own event production company when I had a client who was referred to me very last minute to produce their wedding within two months.. When I called to set up a tasting, I was directed to Rob, who is one of the most amazing human beings and goes above and beyond to exceed any and all expectations. Rob took me under his wing and helped me tremendously with managing my clients very high expectations. We came in and did the tasting, and of course the food was exceptional and the customer service was beyond words.. We sealed the deal and team Contemporary won over the hearts of my clients. If it was not for Rob and Rachel, I do not think we would have made it to the finish line. The attention to detail and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that our clients were happy was undoubtedly one of the best professional experiences I have ever had. Contemporary Catering gets an A++ rating on quality of service and quality of food. Thank you Team Contemporary, I could not have done it without you. read more

I struggle to find words that can properly articulate how I feel about Rob and the entire Contemporary Catering team. The customer service, attention to detail and obviously, the food, is nothing short of incredible. When I first met Rob he spent over two hours with me not only going through menu options but helping me find my wedding planner (Kristeen LaBrot, she's the best!), florist, rental company and so much more. During the months leading up to my wedding, Rob and his team served as more than just my caterers, they were my sounding board for all things wedding related - color palettes, flower arrangements, floor plans and even my wedding dress. The team has an intense passion for every project they take on. I sometimes felt like my wedding was the only event they had - that is how much attention and priority they give their brides. They make you feel like your big day is their big day too. Beyond the exceptional customer service, the food is out of this world! The flavor combinations are unique, the ingredients are insanely fresh and the taste is on par with some of the best restaurants I've been to. Contemporary catered both my wedding and post-wedding BBQ and guests couldn't decide which meal they liked better. The food was the highlight of our wedding weekend. I'm salivating just thinking of all the amazing dishes that they came up with. The team truly listened to our menu vision and presented our guests with beautiful and delicious plates of food. Contemporary should be every brides first call! I'm already trying to figure out the next event to book them for! read more

TLDR: Wedding's are stressful enough. Go with Contemporary Catering and you'll make sure that your special day is perfect. HIRE THEM FOR YOUR EVENT NOW! Long version: If I could give more than five stars I would. Rob and Rachel from Contemporary Catering made our wedding. A little backstory: We found out that because of personal circumstances that we'd have to move our wedding up by 4.5 months, which gave us about one month to plan and execute our special day. I gave Rob a call, told him the type of cuisine we were interested in and within a day or so we had a tasting scheduled and a menu that was within our budget (which was much more generous than what other caterers were offering for the same price). I was skeptical of every caterer we had spoken with, but as I soon found out my skepticism of Contemporary Catering was unfounded. They nailed the tasting, capturing my fiancé and my tastes perfectly. They knew exactly what we wanted and the food was amazing. We loved it so much that we offered them money and booked them right on the spot. Leading up to the wedding Rob was in constant communication, letting me know where things were at with the menu, the money, rentals and preparation. I felt well communicated with and well taken care of. I knew what to expect the day of my wedding, which was especially reassuring because there were so many unknowns going into our special day. On top of that, along the way, Rob and Rachel communicated with my parents, friends and anyone else who wanted to contribute some sort of food item. They coordinated everything perfectly with the menu that they built. On the day of our wedding the staff was prompt, professional and organized. Again, I wasn't worried about the food even though to us it was one of the most important aspects of the wedding. They accommodated the countless food allergies that both my partner and I have, as well as those of our guests. Vegans, gluten free folks, dairy free folks, nut free folks... everything was handle delicately and the food did not suffer. We had vegan dishes, gluten free dishes, and plenty of mouth watering meat. The steak was a perfect medium rare. The salmon was perfect as well. The vegetables, including the brussels sprouts, the salads and the appetizers were also perfect. The sauces were savory and perfectly seasoned. But most importantly (even though I know that this point is a bit selfish) I actually got to try all of this food during my wedding. Rob made sure that we had something to eat the entire night. By the end I was full and I had the opportunity to try everything from the appetizers to the desserts. God! And everything was so delicious! We all know how awful wedding food can be, especially if it's a buffet for 150 people, but straight up, I'd be blown away if I ate this food in a restaurant. I'm getting hungry just writing about it. Rob's importance at the event can't be overstated. Besides making everything run smoothly, he even called an Uber for a guest who was too drunk to drive themselves home. This wasn't included in any service, but he's a good guy and was looking out for us and our family. I wouldn't have changed one thing about the food, about the service or about anything else regarding Contemporary Catering. Rob and Rachel were amazing and you're making a big mistake if you don't hire them for your event. They're no bullshit, awesome people and when you're navigating the wedding world, we all know that's a rare quality. read more

Made our dreams a reality ! I can not express enough how thankful that my bride and I are for being introduced to Rob and the Contemporary team. After securing our wedding venue, our second goal was to find the perfect catering company to take our venue, hopes and dreams to the next level and Rob did not disappoint. I too am in the service industry owning a few companies , some of which are used for weddings, so I can only appreciate when I experience a vendor go above and beyond to make sure an event, let alone a wedding, is executed with perfection. The night was flawless and it could not have happened without Contemporary and especially Rob! The only issue throughout the night was the rental company had an oven that went out and Rob came to the rescue to resolve the issue and ultimately none of our guests knew anything had happened. I am overly grateful for having Rob and Contemporary leading the way on our big day and probably need to ask him for more business cards since our guests still won't stop asking me how to get a hold of the amazing food that was served at or wedding ....send some my way Rob! If you are in the early stages of planning your wedding or large scale event , your first call should be to Rob at contemporary as not only is he perfect , but the team of vendors he has surrounded himself with I can only define as the "A Squad". read more

Where do I start, I truly could not have accomplished my event without Rob and his team. Unlike other caterers that are just interested in squeezing you for as much money as possible and delivering a mediocre job. Rob takes on the event as his own and is truly committed to making sure that every single aspect is flawless. There were times I honestly forgot he was the caterer and looked at him as my production partner. Rob demands excellence from all of his staff and all of his vendors and will fight for your until it's perfect. Working with him is like working with your best friend that just simply wants the best for you. Oh and did I mention that the food was DELICIOUS!! No request was too big or too small and more often than not he had ways to make our ideas even better. They are more than willing and capable to make adjustments on the fly and cater to the ever changing needs of your guests. My only hesitation in writing this review would be that the fact that I want to keep this team all to myself! Trust me - this is the only catering team you need. read more

Contemporary Catering is incredible. Period. Hire them. It will be the best decision you make. It certainly was ours. My (now) wife and I spent over a year planning our wedding weekend and Rob, Rachel, and, of course, Chef Nate, were there for us every step of the way. First, the food: It is 5-stars, no joke. I am a "foodie" and a bit of a self-admitted food snob. Honestly, I would drive an hour daily to Encino to eat in their test kitchen 7 days a week if they would let me. Even now, three weeks after our wedding, our guests continue to rave to me about the food (pro tip: you NEED to serve the mini chicken and waffles appetizer). Trust me when I tell you that their execution was flawless and the quality was exquisite. Second, the people: You will not find a more invested, passionate, and sincere team of individuals who love what they do and are so good at it. They are unbelievably responsive, overly generous with their time, extremely attentive to detail and endlessly patient. Without a doubt, we can say that thanks to Contemporary our wedding day was perfect and we are so grateful to everyone on the team. Rob and his team provided so much more value than I ever thought possible. We will ALWAYS refer Contemporary to our friends, families, and loved ones in need of wedding catering and, personally, we can't wait to work with them again to cater other events in our future! Thank you, yet again, Rob, Rachel, and Chef Nate! read more

Contemporary catering is number one!! They did our wedding last weekend in Malibu and it was AMAZING! I have never tasted such high quality food at a wedding or any event. Their ability to create such quality to large numbers is astounding. We worked personally with rob and he is a dream come true!!! He left no questions unanswered and his ideas were perfect. He truly made our wedding the fairy tale I always dreamed of! THANK YOU ! Best day of our lives read more

Contemporary Catering - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nace and his team at Contemporary Catering have seem to done it again! The attention to detail at my daughter's baby shower, turned wedding celebration was absolutely perfect! Nace was able to piece together all the details effortlessly. From the tableware, music and floral arrangements to the exceptional food (our friends are still raving about how delicious it was) my daughters day will be remembered for years to come. Nace, from the Kern, Zinn and Montoya families, we love you! read more

With our company providing service to countless catering and event planning companies over the years, Contemporary Catering stands out as true masters of their craft. From large formal affairs to intimate gatherings, Contemporary Catering always create a unique and inspiring experience. Their menus are creative and the cuisine choices are outstanding! The whole staff is wonderfully attentive and I've seen nothing but happy and (more than) satisfied guests at every event. Nathaniel and Jenny prepare the so very important behind-the-scenes details which make each event run smoothly. As an event unfolds, they guide the energy and tone of the experience to match the client's desire. In the more than 7 years our companies have been working together, it is comforting to know that every aspect of an event has been thought out with great care and precision. Creative, caring and trusted by Hollywood's elite, Contemporary Catering is an absolute pleasure to work with and my #1 referral for anyone planning an event. read more

I am completely blown away by the service I witnessed by Contemporary Catering. I have photographed quite a few weddings, and have met a lot of vendors along the way. And never ever ever have I seen caterers commit so much to making an event PERFECT. You see for them, it's not just about the delicious food. It' about creating a wonderful experience for their clients. The wedding we did together could have been a disaster. It was POURING rain and the couple had put in so much work into their outdoor wedding/reception. But Rob had an incredibly positive attitude and he and his team went to work moving everything indoors, buying tents so the kitchen staff could cook outside and giving the small barn more room for the guests. The ceremony site he created was BEAUTIFUL. After the ceremony, his team went to work again, flipping the ceremony site and turning it into the most elegant reception. If you are looking for a caterer, look no further. These guys give their all and don't just provide amazing food, but an amazing experience, too! read more

They just catered my wedding yesterday and we had the best party we could ask for. Nace took care of everything and we didn't have to think about anything. From setting up the wedding ceremony to booking all the restrooms, tables, etc. On top of everything my dad (who is a great cook) made a bunch of stuff and Nace seamlessly added it to what they already had in mind. The staff was great. On time and super friendly. Thank you for making our wedding day special. Dr. Eric Bay Chiropractic and Rehabilitation read more

I shouldn't really need to review Contemporary Catering... anyone who knows anything knows how effing amazing they are. I mean they are #1 for a reason. You don't have to finish reading just give them your money already but if you do continue reading let me tell you... I hate Wedding food. Cut. Copy. Paste. Every time. If I go to one more wedding serving a choice of chicken fish or steak officially weddings will be dead to me. But I did not have to worry about that situation at my wedding! My husband has Celiac Disease - normally that would be a problem... Not with Contemporary Catering! We had a taco bar, a sushi bar, a salad bar, and a dessert bar - crushed it. And the passed apps... I'm not a vegan (obviously or I would have told you first because how do you know someone is a Vegan - they tell you right away) but we had Vegan ceviche... and it was amaze balls. Rob is my most favorite human on this planet, next to Elise. I am obsessed with them and want them to adopt me but they said no and the husband was like I'm basically adopting you so you can't go be adopted by someone else... but it was close. Thank you Contemporary Catering for making our day special and for being your awesome selves!!!! Love M&M Brausa read more

I need more stars!! Contemporary Catering is beyond! We just had our wedding at Cielo Farms and this team killed it!!! A fun little story we had gone to a friends wedding 2 years ago at Saddlerock my parents were there as well and the appetizers they were passing were SO GOOD. So good to where my mom had to get their business card. To then find out it was Contemporary as we were booking Cielo Farms, from that point on we knew our food was going to be outstanding! And it was! Rob was a delight to work with, at our tasting he made sure every bite, every addition was to our liking. I realized in that tasting I was not a fan of tarragon and that was instantly removed from our salad. He made the tasting fun and we of course left happy and oh so full! I had a hard time deciding what I was going to be eating on my wedding night! Rob's team was so responsive on everything, they even provided you with pictures of the dishes after your tasting, I mean what?! We had a pretty large wedding and Rob and his team came in strong. There were so many of them but you didn't even notice they were there, they attended to all of our guests needs and it was phenomenal. Our guests could not stop talking about the food, especially the filet, it was cooked to PERFECTION! I had the mushroom ravioli and you know how they always tell you to eat on your wedding day, well before they could tell me that I had cleaned my entire plate! The whole night was magic and beyond. I cannot thank Rob and his team enough for what they did for us, we seriously want to do the night all over again! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! SO MUCH LOVE FOR ALL OF YOU. Kenna & Mike 9.1.18 @ Cielo Farms (BEST DAY EVER) read more

Worst people ever- con artist, food sucks, terrible people to work for.. make you go through hell to get paid- pay is always wrong- Beware of all good reviews read more

UPDATE: Contemporary catered my wedding on 9.9 and killed it! The food and service were incredible. Rob is amazing - you can really tell that he's really passionate about his job. Megan made my life so much easier with all the production details. They should be the only caterer you consider for your event :) read more

Rob Pausmith and the team at Contemporary Catering catered our wedding a couple months ago and our guests are STILL raving about them. One gentleman, who is well traveled and has amazing taste, said that the meal was one of the best he'd ever had in his life. Rob spent an afternoon with my wife and I and created a whole menu based on our different upbringings, culture, (Filipino, British, but also Southern/ Virginia), and was able to create an original and delectable meal, that somehow told our story, and was presented exactly to fit in with our elegant/rustic theme. They truly went all out with the details, and our experience and the experience of our guests both with the food, AND (and it's important) the Service, was truly seamless. They helped to make it so that all we and our guests had to do was enjoy our day. Weddings are difficult enough - contemporary catering can take a lot of pressure off, while bringing a mind blowing food experience to your wedding. Rob was also instrumental in helping us put together, and communicate with the rest of our vendor team. We couldn't recommend them higher. read more

Contemporary Catering - at Cielo Malibu Wines, photo by: Kevin Lee Studio - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Los Angeles, California