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

Chef Ray exceeded our expectations. He was responsive, friendly, and professional. The food was…read moredelicious! He prepared a buffet with something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. I will definitely work with him again. He offers luxurious food at really reasonable prices. But the best part about working with him is his wonderful, positive attitude.

We used DJs Catering for our wedding in Ojai April 2026! We used their all inclusive services for…read morefood and rentals. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. There was not a single issue or hiccup, and that kind of execution is no small feat. The team was incredibly helpful, the food was truly impeccable, and the staff were so kind and attentive throughout the entire event. We received endless compliments from our guests, the catering was genuinely one of the highlights of the night. KB, the catering manager, was on another level! She took such amazing care of us as a couple, constantly checking in, bringing us food, and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. We never once had to look for her, she was always right there, anticipating everything before we even had to ask. She was like a hawk in the best possible way, completely on top of every detail while still being warm and calm. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding! A true gem! They went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail. We are so grateful and will be talking about them for a long time!

We went to a school family camp weekend at El Capitan Canyon this month and got a bountiful…read moreHawaiian luau-themed dinner through DJ's California Catering. My friend Kelly M. did the hard work of booking, but I was part of the host crew and thought this dinner was quite successful. We ordered a buffet for 30 adults and 35 children, which ended up feeding 41 adults and 39 children, with leftovers to spare. The total cost, including tip, was a little over $2,900. Not cheap or anything, but definitely worth it for the food and service. DJ's came and set everything up, and there was a guy on site to handle everything for a period of like five hours. I didn't get his name, but he was nice, even helping me open a can I needed desperately to open, without the use of a can opener. The service came with sugarcane plates, forks, knives, and paper napkins, and a luau-themed table covering to put under the buffet. All things we didn't have to think about. We grilled the other night of camp and this was more cost effective, but proportionately more laborious. The food was good and covered a lot of bases, so everyone had something to eat. There were dinner rolls with one thousand pats of butter, many of which I now have in my fridge, and a giant catering tray of three cheese macaroni and cheese. My children were covered with these two offerings, as were, I suspect, many others. We got two meat entrées, which were both very satisfying: traditional Hawaiian kalua pork and grilled teriyaki chicken breast with grilled Maui pineapple. An island garden salad made for a nice side, with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, and ginger soy vinaigrette. Kind of like Chinese chicken salad without the chicken, and therefore well matched to the chicken teriyaki. There was steamed jasmine rice too, and a tropical fruit salad. Everyone had a great time at the family luau, even if most of the kids were too excited to sit down and eat proper dinner. DJ's California Catering took care of everything (well, except childcare) so we parents could just sit back and enjoy.

I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

The service was excellent. The owner was very friendly and provided great communication leading up…read moreto the event. We had the Chicken and Brisket both were very yummy. The brisket was probably the best brisket I've had. Will hire again.

If you have an event nearby, cater Famous tacos. We had a wedding nearby and they were great. The…read morefan favorite was the carnitas. Thanks again for the great food and service

First time trying and carne asada had great flavor and salsa roja was very good. Prices were…read morereasonable too. Will be coming back for sure.

5/5 We hired DeArmore BBQ Catering for our wedding on 12/7/2024, and I couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision! From the very start, Miguel was incredibly professional and responsive, always answering the phone right away and addressing all our questions and concerns For our big day, we ordered a selection of appetizers, along with the main dinner featuring chicken and tri-tip, plus a variety of sides. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the food, and it truly made our wedding dinner a memorable experience I would definitely hire DeArmore BBQ Catering again for any future event. Their quality of service and amazing food exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for fantastic catering! Thank you Miguel and Staff!

Can not recommend enough. Booked them for our wedding in September with 70 people in the hills of…read moreOjai. We had never tried them before booking. My husband found them on here or Google. Everyone raved about the food and months later still do. Quick responses and easy communication. Professional and accommodating. Best prices. So happy we booked them!! Would hire again!!

The perfect party pleaser BBQ! And so easy to order/delivery was on time/they set everything so…read morequickly: tri tip, chicken, grilled veggies, potato salad, salad, beans, and omg the buttery grilled bread... Everyone was lining up for 3rds and to go containers. Thank you Scooter!

Had Scooters BBQ and Catering for my mom's celebration of life luncheon and everything about this…read morecompany is amazing! Our guests raved about the good food and Scooters staff were on time, helpful and caring. I highly recommend this company for their fair pricing, quality food and excellent customer service. These things are not easy to find these days. Thank you Scooter and staff for making a difficult day beautiful.

Chef Ray was amazing. I spoke with him on the phone and that evening he had a proposed menu for my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner. My daughter-in-law had family coming from out of the country and we wanted to impress our new family with a great experience. Chef Ray did not disappoint. Chef Ray, Lexis, and Travis showed up to the event prepared (3 hour early to set up and get the dinner started). We had hor dourves that were amazing, and the main courses were so delicious. The pricing was so reasonable too. Chef Ray was so easy to work with start to finish. I would highly recommend 805 Catering

Chef Ray & his team recently catered an event at our home, and helped to make the party a memorable…read moreone for not only my family, but our guests as well! From the moment I first reached out to Ray to the conclusion of the party, he was nothing short of easy to work with, communicative and professional. Not only that, his food was delicious and all of our guests kept asking for his contact information. He made what could have been an overwhelming experience super easy for us and took care of everything - from menu planning, rentals, securing a bartender, to even making sure any leftovers were packed up and the kitchen was tidy before they left. Thank you Chef Ray & team for helping to make our party great. We will definitely reach out when we are planning the next one!

From beginning to end, exceptional service and product!…read more I'm from out of town and needed to plan an after funural gathering with food and had no idea where to start! Scott responded within a few hours and was available to talk it through, suggest ideas and accommodate any and all guidelines we provided. He was quick in his responses and quote and even late night questions all while we had less than 2 days to plan and execute! On the day of the team was early and set up a beautiful spread. They were very friendly, kind, professional and caring. The food was delicious! They walked around to make sure everyone had everything they needed and even provided full service on putting together the perfect bagel bite with all the toppings. They packed up all the leftovers and cleaned up so we didn't have to do a thing! We could not have asked for a better experience! They provided a fully kosher spread and knew how to work within a kosher kitchen. Truly appreciate having the process be so easy and smooth on such a hard day.

We had Scott do our bris and the food was excellent and all his staff was extremely friendly. A…read morelot of time catering food is mediocre in bulk, but legitimately all his different brunch foods were as good as it gets and many guests complimented how much they liked it. Beyond that Scott does a great job hosting and making your guests feel welcome and cared for, he left a memorable impression on everyone. We will use for our future catering needs.

Working the team at Lorraine Lim Catering for my birthday was a wonderful experience from the very…read morefirst email I received from Glenn! They were responsive to all my questions leading up to the event; I loved that I could book passed hors d'oeuvres, a charcuterie table spread, beverages, a bartender, AND desserts all in one amazing vendor -- all we had to do was provide the alcohol. The servers were so lovely and attentive, and the food was excellent -- we got lots of compliments from our guests! I truly loved working with the Lorraine Lim Catering team and I'll be recommending them to anyone looking for a professional, communicative caterer with delicious food and great service for their wedding or event. THANK YOU so much!

Lorraine Lim Catering catered our wedding in August 2021, and we could not recommend them more…read more Glenn and Lorraine were a delight to work with, extremely responsive, and genuinely caring. We're still getting compliments from our guests about the food and their team's exceptional service even 3 months later. Glenn and Lorraine worked with us through two tastings to craft a menu that was not only delicious but able to be adapted to suit dietary restrictions. Our guests were so impressed at their servers for greeting them by name to confirm dietary restrictions before dinner began. Every random ask and need we had throughout the planning process was no problem -- Lorraine Lim Catering had thought of every nuance and small detail from the full kitchen build to chilling our 6L bottle of champagne to making sure the bride and groom actually ate. (Glenn literally hand delivered a bowl of ice cream to me as if he knew that's exactly what I wanted -- talk about surprise and delight!) We also did a full bar but brought in our own alcohol -- Glenn helped us confirm what to buy, and their bartenders were so organized and had great energy throughout the evening. Total pros! Passed appetizers: * Oysters in the half shell (Kumamotos and Pacifics) with mignonette sauce * Chicken satay with Thai-style peanut sauce * BLT crostini with basil aioli Dinner: * Ojai orange balsamic salad * Beef tenderloin with thyme garlic butter & brandy peppercorn sauce * Salmon with tamari soy & ginger-scallion sauce * Summer vegetable quinoa pilaf * Rosemary roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables Desserts: * McConnell's of Santa Barbara ice cream bar * Chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse (small wedding cake for cutting) * Chocolate pot de creme * Summer stone fruit tart with mascarpone Late night snacks: * Oven baked tater tots with garlic aioli & ketchup Thank you Glenn, Lorraine, and team for just being such incredible partners and delivering such an incredible experience to us and our guests on our wedding day!

We used Seasons to caterer our wedding at Taft Gardens in Ojai in May 2024. We can't say enough…read morewonderful things about working with Naomi and the Seasons team as well as how DELICIOUS all the food was! During and after our wedding, our guests raved about how delicious everything was from the specialty cocktails, apps, and dinner! Everything was perfectly timed, our guests were very well fed, and we were so incredibly happy with our decision to hire them. A few things that stood out! Naomi and the team were so helpful during the contracting and menu selection process, they were very communicative, responsive, and helped with recommendations. The menu tasting was so incredibly fun and fancy! We loved getting to try so many items and getting to tweak any dishes to our liking. Food was an incredibly important part of our wedding day. Both my husband and I are foodies and we have been to several friends weddings were food was just 'meh'. We couldn't have been happier with the food ourselves and loved that our guests were also so pleased with the food (had multiple guests ask about if we had the recipes for certain dishes that were served!!). We went with a bread and dill compote butter, delicious arugula salad, great steak and salmon mains, and a potato and pea/asparagus salad sides (see menu pic for details). You will not regret hiring Seasons for your wedding or event and we are so grateful we did! Outside of the food and drinks being amazing, the staff, service, and bartenders, were the best! Thanks for being such a big and wonderful part of our biggest day, Seasons team! pics via: @wearemattandjess

Good catering company with caring people. I would definitely hire them for my catering needs.read more