We have use Dave's Catering for several of our parties. The food is delicious, well prepared, beautiful presentation, taste great, and a great variety to choose from. Their Chef Jen is amazing at what she does, as well as a fabulous bartender. This time we have Rebi as a bartender, her drinks were on point, and she is knowledgeable of her craft. Anytime that we've had Dave's Catering doing our parties it has always been a fabulous experience. Especially for me the host who didn't need to worry about a thing. I highly recommend Dave's Catering and Event Planning for your next event. Happy Customer, Pia Siegman Sherwood Forest. read more

I have been using Dave's Catering for the last 10 years and I know that because the first time I used him was at my kid's first birthday and he has literally done every year since and she's turning 11! He also does my holiday parties and I look forward to my yearly ritual of calling him, going over the menu and catching on the latest events that he has done. He's very talent, kind and courteous and his staff is always lovely as well. My kitchen is always cleaner then they found it! It's a pleasure to recommend Dave! read more

I love Dave and his staff. Every event they do is awesome. The food served is delicious and he is a delight. I highly recommend him. They cleaned up so well. I was quite appreciative of his nice the staff was. The bartender was adorable. Dave is always a delight. read more

Working with Dave's Catering, for our wedding day, was absolutely wonderful! There was always available support, encouragement and excitement during our wedding season. Chef Jen came to our home and cooked for us before we had to pick a final menu. She was so kind and supportive, and the best chef we could have asked for! Spending the wedding day with their staff was a hit and the food was incredible. Our guests have not stopped talking about their positive experience of everyone and have been raving about the food & drinks! The presentation and taste were fabulous. We will be recommending everyone to use them! read more

I had my 60th Birthday Celebration with my closest family and friends last night at my house. I didn't want to cook so I hired Daves Catering to do the honors. I cannot say enough about them, the food was DELICIOUS, great presentation, and the service just as amazing. Jen was the chef, Tiffany assisted Jen in the kitchen, as well as, Bartended and Alana was the server. They were friendly, warm, and professional, lovely ladies!!! Needless to say that I would hire Daves Catering and Event Planning for my next social gathering, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. Thank you for making my event a SUCCESS. Sincerely, Pia Siegman, Sherwood Forest. read more

Great service, yummy food. Had a teriffic experience with Dave when he catered our wedding in Malibu this August. We didn't have a wedding planner and did all of the organizing and coordinating ourselves so Dave's experience and calm demeanor was a huge help throughout the process. He had never worked at our venue so he scouted it ahead of time and gave us suggestions of how to layout the buffet and tables. He also walked us through options of what linens and tableware we'd need to rent and helped us help save money by telling us what we wouldn't need. After giving us a nice Sunday, poolside tasting with our mothers; we decided on a buffet and served appetizers during the cocktail hour. On top of all his help and experience, Dave's food is amazing. Our entrees were sliced filet mignon, chicken cordon bleu, and butternut squash lasagna. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasty (which is impressive when cooking for 100 people). The filet was medium rare with just enough pink in the center, the chicken was tender and had a good balance of ham and swiss, and the lasagna was such a hit that the groomsmen were eating the leftovers in the hotel lobby bar after the reception. The desserts were equally delicious, and his pastry chef made us an absolutely epic cake (see the pics) that my wife saw on Pintrest and fell in love with. The catering staff was professional and ninja-like; setting up, serving, pouring champagne, and clearing tables quickly and quietly. Since we missed most of the cocktail hour doing photos, they made sure that we had a plate of hors d'oeuvre waiting for us at our table. And they did the same thing with dessert because we were too busy talking and dancing. It was a nice touch on a whirlwind day. Overall, we got rave reviews about the food from friends and family and we could not have been more pleased with the service and food. Our wedding was a great success with a lot of help from Dave's Catering. read more

Dave's Catering & Event Planning - Half and Half Cake! - Party & Event Planning Near Me

The owner is extremely unprofessional and rude, I would not recommend doing business with him or his company as he doesn't practice business fairly. I would give 0 stars if possible. read more

All we can say is WOW! Dave and his crew just catered our wedding reception in Palm Springs and all of our guests were blown away. He was so easy to work with and made our selections so easy. The appetizers and buffet were so delicious. Dave's staff was super professional and attentive. We trusted Dave with everything and he came through. He's super nice too and HANDSOME! LOL .. anyway, we HIGHLY recommend Dave's Catering to anyone who wants a 5-star experience. We will certainly use him again. read more

We were absolutely thrilled with Dave's Catering for our wedding! The food, drink, presentation, and service is beyond fabulous!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Dave's catering was hired to feed the staff at my job. Unfortunately we learned "feeding" is a relative term. There are murderers and rapist sitting in prisons who are being fed better and more than us. Hyperbole? No sir. This is a catering company that had the audacity to put out a bowl of plain lettuce and call it a "Traditional Caesar Salad." And as for the portion sizes, they are fair but only if you are going by the standards set in communist labor camps. The staff is so rude and defensive that we are no longer allowed to talk to them. But to be fair they listened to our complaints went back to base and labored over a solution so out of the box that 100 chimps in a room for 100 years would have never came up with...Bigger plates smaller portions. read more

Dave's Catering & Event Planning - This is what this catering company considers a full meal. The hair we found in the fudge was a bonus. Probably cause they are so generous. - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Used him to cater a shoot and he ran out of food 3 days in a row. When calling him to go over everything afterward, he would not take my calls and threatened to sue me for harassment when I texted him to set up a time to talk. It seems that threatening legal action is his M.O. so god help you if you have a dispute of any kind. I wouldn't be surprised if this negative review leads to another threat of legal action. A warning to anyone who chooses work with Dave, you are dealing with a person who will not reason or have a conversation with you if anything goes wrong. read more

If I could put ZERO stars I would!!! Where to begin? Everything about Dave and his mediocre catering company was appalling bad. I was talent on a set recently that Dave catered and every day even if I wanted to eat the inedible food I barely could because we ran out of food every single day! And not even everyone in the crew got to eat. Get it together man!!! So unprofessional. The women working for him had no idea what to say, they were clueless and the food was bland and needed hot sauce added to everything because it tasted like warm rubber. YUCK! read more

Dave's started catering my place of work at the beginning of January. The first two days were great, but then immediately took a nosedive. Every plate served since has been bland, filled with fancy names for food that usually tasted reheated. The meats are usually ok but with the small portion sizes you can hardly have a taste before it's gone. Once people began to complain to the caters they fired back at management and now won't talk to anyone while they're around. Small portions, rude staff, and angry customers don't mix. read more

Dave's Catering & Event Planning - Meal served on January 14th, 2016. - Party & Event Planning Near Me

This is my opinion and experience. +Presentation +Staff "Attractive" "Don't be fooled by the good looks, once you dig in more than once...it is really not that good". Our company has been using this service for the past week and it has been bad. At first they seemed awesome, as I said it looked really good...but then the quality went down hill fast. -Portions sizes way to small -Servings were arbitrary.. either you got too little or none at all -Menu on a daily basis with no rhyme or reasons -Food was under cooked -Too much seafood and crustaceans -Staff "Bad Attitude and Rudeness" The thing that surprised me was that all the food seemed to be rationed, we were literally being served "ice cube" portions of food meant for neo-cuisine! My job was not some posh Beverly Hills place for such delicate and petite portions, you have hungry people who want food and not arte! The food seemed rushed as most of the things were not cooked, the asparagus was too raw, the meatloaf was too rare, the cakes were not fully cooked (center pieces were moist), the red potatoes were raw, the carne asada looked like left over meatloaf from the previous day, it was just bad in the long run. What was worse there were no safe options for me, as I am allergic to all things seafood. Not even the salad seemed safe, as they were rationing out that too.... so much for a meal. Our company in the past has always provided a descent meal, and due to this service I ended up spending over $50 to go elsewhere because of the seafood, under cooked portions, and people getting sick, and fear or retaliation from the catering service. I was really disappointed, since they made some dishes I wanted to try. Food is not only about nourishment, but it is a social and pleasurable experience, which they soured the past week with. I am sure that this service does a great job at a one time event, where they can take time in preparing an excellent menu.... and doing thing right. However, for a daily service... best to bring your own lunch. read more

Thank you does not suffice for the amazing job Dave and his team did catering my recent wedding. Dave was always available and responded right away any time I reached out to him leading up to the special day. HIs warm and casual attitude always put me at ease when something came up as they inevitably do! Not only did they do a great job with the food (people are still telling me how good it was months later) but he didn't bat an eye when I asked if his team would be able to help set up and break down the tables. He even offered to provide his own wine glasses so we could save on the rental contract. Our dinner service was family style and there was more than enough food. His staff was really on top of it, quick to bring the food out (we could barely keep up!) and never letting an empty dish sit too long. I truly can't say enough good things about Dave and wouldn't hesitate to use him again or refer him to anyone who's looking. Thanks Dave! read more

Last spring, at an auction fundraiser for a non-profit organization, I bid on - and won - a gift certificate for 4 dozen cupcakes from Dave's Catering. I'm a cupcake queen - or, at the very least, a cupcake princess - so I figured it was the perfect item for me. Fast forward to a year later. Naturally, the certificate had suffered the same fate that many items on my desk at home do: there it sat for 12 long months, collecting dust. When I realized that it was going to expire, I called Dave in a panic, figuring my time had run out. Not so. Calm, good-sense-of-humor-having Dave got back to me right away and extended the life of the gift certificate, saying that I could use it whenever I liked. Loved him for that. It gets better. Fast forward to my birthday in early May. Again, last-minute Melinda over here (that would be me) calls Dave three days before my party to ask, "Can I use the certificate for my party on Saturday?" Dave not only said, "Of COURSE!", he made 4 dozen mini cupcakes for me and my peeps, HAND-DELIVERED them to the restaurant where I was having my party, and put two in a box just for little old me. This is customer service at its best, people, and the cupcakes were UH-MAY-ZING. I give five stars to David Young, his baking, his service-oriented attitude, and his general good nature. Give Dave a buzz the next time you need a professional to cater and/or plan your event. He's just a delight to work with. read more

let me preface this review by saying that all the reviews that are one star are obviously clients that stumbled onto the wrong page and service. Dave is somebody that you would want catering your EVERY event; he's professional, creative, and absolutely wonderful to work with! He works with the needs of the clients, and goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy. He has catered two of my shoots so far and I'm looking forward to having him cater the rest! Usually other companies would give me pretty standard items but he has absolutely spoiled us! My crew had FILET MIGNON and HOMEMADE CUPCAKES and PORTEBELLO PASTA...etc it goes on! Everyone was extremely happy and was asking about the catering. Of course, if I could hoard Dave to myself I would but people deserve to know about this amazing man and his incredible staff. in my line of work, and I'm sure for everyone's line of work, if there is good food there is good energy. Having the right person take care of the food at your event is so important! I highly recommend dave, without reservation. If you have him cater your event, you are without a doubt in the best hands! read more

Dave has provided catering for many of our company meetings, and the quality of his service and food is simply fantastic! Not only does he go above and beyond to make sure that the catering is tailored to your specific needs, he also makes sure to provide all the supplies that are necessary to make the event a success! For our meetings, he provided tables, tablecloths, utensils, the whole works. Plus, his friendly demeanor and readiness to help makes him a joy to work with. Now, onto the food! Dave knows just how to create the best combination of dishes for a great meal! Some highlights include the filet minon, seared ahi tuna, four-cheese sauce gnocchi, and homemade cupcakes. Everyone at our business meetings rave about the food and leaves extremely satisfied. We will definitely be using Dave as our caterer for many of our future business events! read more

Where do I even begin? Dave and his team have been so gracious and easy to work with and provided the most beautiful, well-presented, delicious food for an amazing non-profit that I work with. It is so rare to run into someone who is willing to be helpful, professional and generous. Although I am sure that he had much bigger/demanding jobs he made us feel like we were always his most important client. I look forward to a chance to use Dave again, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a no b.s., easy going, delicious catering option. (try the mozzarella/tomato skewer thingies- AMAZING!) read more

So the only thing I'm kinda grumpy about is that I can't give Dave more stars. We had our wedding this past weekend and holy good god, I can't count the number of people who came up to us and raved about the food. We had butternut squash lasagna, filet minion that came apart on the fork, garlic mashed potatoes, two salads, an amazing chicken cordon bleu.... everything was fantastic. The passed apps were also incredible (I got maybe three bites as the bride, but hey, three bites is better than none!) and for dessert we got cake pops that were insanely good. If you have Dave as your caterer, know that your food is gonna be loved by your guests and talked about long after your event is over. Dave was not only our caterer for our wedding but also our Day Of Coordinator (brides and grooms - listen carefully - he does both at the same time for no additional charge!) and he was ON IT. Everything about our wedding was perfect, spot on, and timed really well, while also being casual and relaxed (as one friend remarked: "This really is an asshole-less wedding!" And it was). We can't sing Dave's praises enough for getting all of our rentals (chairs, tables, linens, table settings) taken care of, handling the drinks, food, and appetizers, and then also showing up and keeping the wedding party organized and on schedule. He's just the freakin' bomb, and if you're engaged and don't have a caterer yet, GET HIM. NOW. I'm super serious. Dave is awesome and that's all there is to it. :) read more

Dave & his team recently catered my Palm Springs wedding and did a fantastic job!! We did an appetizer style moving reception with finger foods and dessert bites. It was a huge hit. The food was fantastic as well as the dessert bites! And nobody left hungry!!! Dave and his staff were so great. Very professional and courteous to myself, my husband & all of our guests. I would hire them again in a heartbeat! read more

David and his team were FANTASTIC! They were on time, full prepared for a classy Malibu fundraiser hosted up in the hills. We had over 100 people at the event and everyone commented on how awesome the food was! The mac and cheese pockets are TO DIE FOR! Not only that but the staff was superb. They cleaned up the kitchen as if they'd never been there and even helped us to wash glasses when we ran out (definitely not a part of their contract!) I know it's customary to tip the caterer - but this was the first time that I actually felt beyond obligated to give them a tip and more! These guys are the best. If you're looking for amazing food, flexible and customer oriented staff, and a great party - these guys are your choice! read more

Presentation means a lot to me since I start assessing food with my eyes before it even hits my mouth. Have you seen his food??? Wow. He really knows how to work a plate. Gimme one of everything. And then "just one more". read more

David Is the consummate professional with years of experience. Everything he touches is outstanding filled with love & pride. Rest assured you will be so glad you chose Dave's catering! Absolutely THE BEST! read more

How to begin....I am an event planner from Bakersfield, California, my client/friend had plans to be married in Glendora, so, what does one do? Yelp, of course! David was one of the few to even return a call, I had a menu and proposal within just a few days, and we were set to go. And then, how was it going to turn out? Totally strange area, unfamiliar circumstances, totally out of my element, and, no way to consider a plan B, without blowing up a modest budget. Event staff showed up 2 hours before then event, pulled the kitchen together in a snap, needed very little coaching, and worked the crowd with ease. Seriously, amazing!! The guests were impressed! The food was great, quality, presentation, all surpassed my expectations. Thank you! read more

Dave and his staff are beyond amazing! They catered our wedding in July 2016 in Downtown LA with full service and the night was amazing! We had Dave bring in his full staff, who were all so professional, doing apps, buffet style dinner for 200 guests plus vendors, and dessert. Dave was great to work with! From the start he treated us like family and you can tell he really puts his heart into his food! We had 200 guests and everyone keeps telling us how much they liked all the delicious food! We also had a very particular cake design that we wanted and he took care of it like a boss! I can't speak highly enough of his professional service and I can't wait to book him again for the smaller parties we do! Thanks Dave! read more

Dave is a total pro! I contacted him at the very last minute to cater a party of 200. He got back to me right away with a good quote and a delicious looking menu. On a side note, that dude who gave the negative review is kinda bonkers. I've never heard of anyone booking a party TWO YEARS in advance. read more

Thank you, Dave and Staff for the incredible food and amazing service at lunch for our company. You went above and beyond to make sure the food was delicious and substantial from the salad, main course to dessert. Many of us had had a long week and it was really nice to sit down to lunch so excellently prepared. I will recommend you to all my friends! read more

Dave provided the catering and event planning services for a business luncheon for my company on February 6th. He provided the table linens, table settings, floral arrangements and food. He did a great job in all areas and the event was a big success. We had a very snooty list of guests and all were happy with the food. More than half of the group came back for seconds of Dave's poached salmon and chicken marsala. The presentation and taste of Dave's food was perfect for our group. I'd highly recommend him to others and will be using him again. read more

Fantastic... 5 stars!!! Dave has catered two of my events and I couldn't be happier. The first was an all day charity event. He served breakfast and lunch to 25 volunteers. Cuban Press sandwiches for lunch... we were all blown away. The second was a BBQ for 30. He set up a sausage bar with the most delicious and creative toppings I have ever seen. I have also been to two cocktail parties where he was the caterer with passed hors d'oeuvres. I highly recommend his Tuna Cups and the Sliders. read more

These guys were AMAZING! I had them cater my partner's 40th birthday and it was a total success. The food was delicious. Butternut squash lasagna is to die for... The carrot cake was exquisite! The team was very friendly and helpful. Great job guys! Thank you for making it such a great night. Would highly recommend. read more

Super guy and great team. Came through for our event smoothly and just made it easy. Very professional and accommodating. Thank you!

Dave did an outstanding job on very short notice. He was helpful, flexible and easy to work with. He was happy to provide options within our budget and even threw in an amazing peach sangria (which was the hit of the party) for free. The food was delicious, and throughout the night, Dave took care of refreshing the table and clearing plates. I was able to simply enjoy entertaining my guests. The best part was that my kitchen was spotless when Dave left. I could not be happier with Dave's work and will definitely use him again. read more

Dave and his team catered my 50th birthday party. Dave is so accommodating and easy to work with. He worked around my budget and timeline. The food was excellent. The special cocktails were great too. The ladies that helped and served were sweet and very professional. I will be calling Dave again. Thank you Dave!! read more

Very rarely have I been vastly disappointed. This period of this past week marks the first time that this ever happened. This started yesterday. First of all, I will say they catered to my place of work last December. They were great! One of the women was friendly. Food was wonderful. Seafood cooked excellently. They were generous and gracious. I was looking forward to them catering. They seemed quite nice and put-together. Then January happened. At first there was a bit of chaos, which was odd as they were filling the same capacity as the other month. The portions got steadily smaller, and unfortunately, the staff got shorter-tempered. They had become demeaning - like we were piggy 1st graders. Also, it seemed like they served us at a snail's pace - unlike last month. So very few to very little people got seconds. Yesterday, one of the staff members was immensely rude to me. He was blond and had a blue cap on at times. Our line was the first line and when I got him, he asked me if I'd come through before when I had JUST given my line leader my ticket! The attitude was either if I was a pig or at least a sneak. Either way it did NOT sit well with me. Did they all of a sudden have a problem feeding people? There were no other women that looked anything else like me! I would think that they would have gotten the hang of it, as it seemed a good thing that we were eating their food happily before and with gusto. Oh yes, the meatloaf was barely a 1.5" X1.5" slice. They were slow as snails so second portions were hard to get as some lines had to go back. On top of that, they changed their menu last minute a few times. Withered fish sticks that might have been indicative of King Phillip II of Spain's impotence, and turkey. Weird combos. The things that they had put together so neatly the last month just fell apart. You know PU PU platters? This was a freaking FU FU platter to my co-workers and company. First of all was the ridiculously small portions of literally, 3 fries, 3 green beans, and a small withered slice of pork or a shriveled chicken "tender". I suppose there were seconds, but I somehow didn't think so. One co-worker found a hair baked in her chocolate cake. Later on, she vomited the lunch as it didn't take to her. Quite a few of my co-workers got sick. Normally, I go and happily eat the lunches that my company provides, but today I CHOSE to eat out as I couldn't stand their crap anymore. I didn't even want to touch their food, as they f*cked me off THAT badly. I think their shtick is, that they draw you in with a good impression like a seasoned user, then they just abuse you once they got you in. Either they got two very different business philosophies or someone just didn't give a sh*t. Either way, I would NEVER recommend them for that. If Dave does have the penchant for suing threats, I will treat it with the utmost respect like I do his food. I will throw it in the garbage, because there is absolutely no merit to them. read more

Where do I begin??? Let's just start with a rating and see if Dave deletes my comments as he threatened he would.... I'll will post ALL of our email correspondence shortly if not. I see I have not been removed I must preface by saying I am NOT the one soliciting clients nor am I the 1 with a business. Dave did not show any professionalism or tact and was simply immature and required the last word. I see absolutely nothing wrong in planning a 40th birthday party 18 months in advance especially since weddings are planned much further out! Email conversation: Me:Looking to have a birthday celebration for 50-75 people with appetizers & cocktails for approx 3-4 hours on a Sat night in March. Trying to stay within $1000 an hour including tax & tip. Thx in advance D:Great just need an exact date Very booked Me:3/7/2015... D:Ok Talk to you in a year Me:No thx... D:Ya waste of time 2 years in advance Me:I am an Elite Yelper.... I will be mentioning how unprofessional and arrogant you are. And, NOTHING I do is a waste of time if I am doing it you idiot. D:Who are you? You are acting crazy I also work for yelp so can delete as soon as you post Me: I'll run that by Yelp, I bet you don't... D: David young Please call them Email me one more time I will call my attorney and sue for harassment Already tracked your email I know who you are Call yelp and ask about Dave's catering David young 323.652.0968 Me: Andrea Mercier And I don't see calling you out as harassment! Don't advertise if you don't expect questions! D:On google researching you now Me: Wait, I thought you were too busy for me. Why are you wasting my time? D: Your wasting mine crazy person Restraining order D: I found your profile. VERY starnge to me that you have a different email address from your name. ALSO, who plans their birthday 2 years in advance. MANY red flags. I am copying my attorney on this email because you are acting like a crazy person... Please and I say PLEASE NEVER email me again! Me: You've carried this on long enough! Ive stopped & you continue... Get a life, I have no need to hide-I've done nothing wrong. You can stop & get back to your busy schedule... lol D:Freak freak freak You need a doctor read more

Hired Dave for a surprise party, he was pretty flexible & an upbeat guy, but beware the food is really medicore. We had chicken parm, spaghetti & meatballs, baked ziti - all covered with the same, pretty bland, red sauce (can't in good conscience call it marinara). Dave disappearred about 45 mins into the event and left no one behind who could communicate in English & they broke down dinner and the party 45 mins ahead of schedule... Not great communication & my attempts to do so after were met with "you were happy, right?" over & over again. Not super unhappy, but super meh. I'd gamble on something else. And if you're even a little bit of a foodie, don't do it. read more

I worked for Dave at Dave's Catering and Event Planning for 3 years and his services and food creations are just simply the best in LA. Dave is experienced, imaginative, dependable and his staff is equally so. Everyone at Dave's Catering is trained on providing the best food and event experience possible. My favorite foods Dave created were his ahi tuna wonton crisp with wasabi mayo and his mini crab cakes with lemon aioli. Clients loved those as well as Dave's signature Italian pasta and meatballs, artichoke dip with endive and crostini with goat cheese, truffle honey, sun-dried apricots and cranberries. Now that I no longer live in LA, I miss his food and always still recommend him to anyone planning a special event!! read more

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Absolutely thoroughly pleased with Dave and his team after the event that they catered in my West Hollywood showroom. The bartenders were fantastic, the servers were attentive and thorough making sure all my guests were taken care of and the food was INCREDIBLE. And Dave himself - a doll! A job very well done - we will definitely be using Dave in the future! read more

Dave catered our daughters first birthday and we could actually relax and enjoy our friends and family! They had everything prepared wonderfully and made it a tasty and stress free party. I've also been lucky enough to attend a few other private parties catered by Dave and they have been amazing and heard many compliments from the guests as well. Call Dave, he's the best! read more