I've hosted many parties over the years and worked with excellent caterers from Beverly Hills to…read moreSanta Barbara, but Beans BBQ & Catering truly stands out. For my husband's birthday, we wanted something casual yet still special, and Beans BBQ was perfect. From the start, Kristi was incredibly responsive and helpful in planning the menu. She and Dave even came hours early to work around our limited parking and make sure everything was perfectly set up. They were an absolute pleasure--warm, cheerful, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure everyone, including the hostess, was enjoying the party. And the food was FABULOUS! Our guests raved about everything, from the appetizers and BBQ to the incredible apple crumble. If you want delicious food, wonderful people, and the chance to actually relax and enjoy your own party, call Beans BBQ & Catering. They are exceptional--and they book up quickly! Lynn

Amazing! Beans BBQ was a food truck at my coworker's wedding party. The service was exceptional and…read morethe food was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was phenomenal as well. I am actually working with them to cater our corporate events.

On October 30th, I attended Daily Greenz Pop-Up Open House. For some time I had heard wonderful…read morethings about this catering and meal delivery company, so I was looking forward to experiencing it for myself. I had the pleasure of meeting both Chef Cristina Gonzalez ("back of the house") and her life and business partner, Elsa Cisneros ("front of the house"). Together as one they run this sustainable, local and organic-focused business. To begin, both women are extremely talented and experienced. Chef Cristina attended the School of Culinary Arts at SBCC and then later worked under Wolfgang Puck and for Bon Appetit. On the other hand, Elsa focused on catering at Philip's College in San Antonio, later to find herself at Bon Appetit elbow-to-elbow with Cristina. Next, viewing the exterior of where Daily Greenz shared kitchen is located is unassuming. However, after entering you quickly realize that this is home to one of Santa Barbara's cleanest kitchens. Everything from the ovens to the pans were sparkling clean and new. Daily Greenz Pop-Up allowed me the opportunity to taste a few items. To begin, there was a refreshing Jamaica "Blood" Tea (for Halloween) and a perfectly-balanced Margarita. They provided a fresh Caesar Salad as a starter, followed by a choice of two tacos. The tacos included Achiote Chicken (refried beans, caramelized onion, cheese, and avocado-tomatillo drizzle) and Pork Chile Colorado (Pork Palace Heritage Pasture pork, refried beans, and queso fresco). Both tacos were small and bite size, yet huge and full of delicious flavors. Each ingredient could be tasted individually and enjoyed immensely. I learned and appreciate that Daily Greenz gives you the option to reserve your chef-created meal service between 48 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Not only that, they allow you to choose a flexible meal plan for lunches/dinners (either or both) for one to every day of the week. Bottom line: If you are seeking a meal delivery service for your family, or a caterer for your business, please contact and give Daily Greenz a try.

I kept hearing about Daily Greenz on Facebook and thought I'd check it out. It's an unassuming…read morestorefront so keep an eye out! But there's an awesome curbside pick up option. However, I pulled into the small parking lot. Plenty of parking spots for easy in and out. The kitchen is brand new and clean. It's a very large, open space; neat and organized. It appeared to be a very high standard of food and safety in this kitchen! When I arrived, my order was being labeled and packed up. Everyone was so sweet and answered all of my questions about where everything was sourced from and when. Extremely fresh ingredients!! I love that everything is organic and locally sourced. When we first ordered, we thought it was a little pricey just for a couple of salads, but once we were home and sitting down to eat, we realized we got our money's worth in quality AND quantity!! These salads are HUGE!! The flank steak my husband added to his salad was a generous serving. Fortunately, the salads were prepared with the dressing on the side, so I'll have fresh, crisp greens for round 2 tomorrow! The vinaigrette alone would have been amazing, but the peanut sauce drizzle it also came with made it superb! I was so impressed. The whole menu sounds delicious! I was told it changes regularly, depending on what's in season, so I plan to hustle back for the Chile Colorado, the Brunch Strada, and the sun-dried tomato goat cheese spread. I'm drooling just thinking about it!!

Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience and would not recommend The Kitchen Door for a…read morelarge wedding or event. Betty has many positive reviews, which is one of the reasons I hired her, so my assumption is that smaller events may be a better fit for her business. However, based on my experience with a wedding of over 100 guests, I would not hire her again. The overall customer experience, communication, staffing, and execution did not meet expectations. Positives: * Betty was very helpful during the initial planning process. I originally reached out looking for bartending services, and she was able to provide catering, dinnerware, linens, and other items that reduced the amount of rentals I needed. * She created a beautiful custom menu and was accommodating when guest counts needed to be updated. * The appetizer presentation looked great and was well received by guests. * The enchilada soup was good. * She provided a cake knife for our cake cutting. * Food service itself was not excessively slow despite the size of the event. Negatives: * The staffing and service provided did not match what was outlined in our contract, and there was never any acknowledgment, explanation, or follow-up regarding those issues. * Our contract included two bartenders, but only one actually showed up. While the bartender who was present had a good attitude, I was told by guests that he arrived approximately an hour and a half late. I did not even realize until afterward that my friends were pouring me drinks, and guests were serving themselves drinks while waiting for bar service. * We ran out of food, despite six guests from my final headcount not attending, 14 of the guests being children, and three people that I know of not eating due to there being no food available. * There were no plates available when appetizers were first being served * We also did not have enough utensils for guests, and plastic utensils had to be used. I would have rented plates and utensils if that's what was needed. But I was told that she had them, which she did but not enough. * Communication became increasingly stressful after booking and I often felt uncomfortable asking questions or making updates. * I was contacted for final payment before the payment date outlined in our contract, which created unnecessary stress as I had intentionally planned my RSVP deadline around the contract timeline. * a little bit before the wedding, concerns regarding the venue change were raised (not kindly). I had previously asked what would be needed at the venue and was told that power was the primary requirement, so that was my understanding going into the event. There appeared to be a miscommunication regarding additional needs, including concerns about water access that had already been discussed prior to the wedding. While a solution was ultimately worked out and water was available on the wedding day, the way these concerns were communicated created unnecessary stress during an already busy and emotional time.

I hired Betti to bartend for a small (20 people) wedding reception and she was excellent! She was…read moreable to bring glassware and bar tools which was one less thing for me to worry about. She also provided free lemonade and ice tea which the young folks loved. She came early, set up on her own and stayed after the guests left to clean up. Her communication was great and the price was fair. Would absolutely hire her again.

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!

Look no further, Brendan& his wife, the owners (who owns the fabulous Viva Modern Mexico, Pizza…read moreMizza and Mizza) aim to please. Quality, Dependable, Creative and Positive Energy - are all just some of the adjectives. We suggested a different watermelon mint salad and they kindly substituted this special order. When short on chairs, he brought us some and then when the Berry Man shorted us OJ, he got us fresh squeezed. Going Above and Beyond! Not only is their food great for big or small events, you are also getting a star sense of support and positivity. By working with them, you are supporting local business that was doubly affected by the Thomas Fire disaster both due to the loss of business during the fires but they also lost their home in Ventura County. Yet, they power through it and even opened up the fabulous new Mizza on uppper State street (near the turtle arcade of their Viva Modern Mexico). If you have any questions, just PM me. Supporting them means supporting local business and doing so deliciously! Thank you!

We hired Viva Taco Bar for an employee party a couple of weeks ago. They were fantastic! The food…read morewas amazing (and plentiful! I sent people home with lots of leftovers.) and the set up was perfect. Alex was our primary contact the day of and he was great to work with. He and his team were prompt, efficient, & professional. I highly recommend Viva Taco Bar for your next party. We got beef, pork, chicken, & veggies for our taco options. All 3 meats were delicious & the beef seemed to be the crowd favorite.

Really really amazing empanadas - I got a traditional beef and traditional chicken and a machaca…read more(which was beef with egg and the tastiest in my opinion). The centerpiece for me was their salsa - make sure you get some. It's one of the best salsa I've ever had. And don't sleep on the coffee - really great as well! I got an iced latte

ARTESANO KITCHEN'S Chef Mey, a former Guatemalan physician, crafts the most delicious, nutritious,…read morehigh quality, organic, gluten-friendly empanadas and gluten-free desserts, along with wellness inspired, ethically sourced espresso drinks, with various organic milk options and a housemade monk fruit sugar-free syrup option, as well as organic ceremonial grade matcha. You can taste the love and care in each and every bite and sip! Those of us in the San Roque area are so very fortunate that the local warm and welcoming husband and wife team of ARTESANO KITCHEN, Erick and Mey, have chosen to set up their deluxe mobile artisan coffee cart each Friday morning on Alamar Avenue near Miradero Drive. It's an easy stop whether during a morning walk or while driving by, and it even makes for a special morning outing!

From the moment we booked until the last dance of our wedding night, our experience was…read moreexceptional. The venue was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our reception. Every detail came together so seamlessly, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting the space and how smoothly everything flowed. The staff was phenomenal--professional, kind, attentive, and always one step ahead. We truly felt like they cared about making our wedding day as special as possible, and they exceeded every expectation. A special thank you to our coordinator, Mel. She was incredible from start to finish. Her organization, communication, and calm presence made the entire day completely stress-free. She handled every detail behind the scenes so we could focus on celebrating with our family and friends. Having someone we could trust so completely was one of the best gifts we could have asked for on our wedding day. If you're looking for a reception venue with an amazing team that genuinely cares about their couples, I can't recommend this venue enough. We are so grateful to Mel and the entire staff for helping create one of the best days of our lives. We will always look back on our wedding with the happiest memories because of everything they did for us. - The Gravetts

We had our wedding here, and it was truly the perfect venue, especially if you're getting married…read moreat the Santa Barbara Courthouse. It's only about a five minute walk, which made everything so convenient for us and our guests. The food was absolutely amazing. Almost a year later, people are still talking about how delicious it was and how much there was. That alone says so much. On top of that, the pricing was incredibly reasonable, especially compared to other quotes we received that were honestly outrageous. The outdoor space with the fountain is such a beautiful bonus and really added to the atmosphere. The owners were wonderful to work with, even though I was planning everything from out of town. They were extremely accommodating and always responded quickly, usually within a few hours to a day, which made the entire process feel so easy and stress free. The wedding staff were also incredible, so kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire event. They made sure everything ran smoothly and made us feel completely taken care of. I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely check it out!

Bought beef jerky- 2 bags! The beef jerky was extremely dried and really hard to chew! Both bags of…read morebeef jerky felt like I was chewing on cardboard! Let's not forget that each 3oz bag was about $7.99. Don't buy this beef jerky!

The BEST! Great food and an even better atmosphere. We ordered the street corn, artichoke dip, and…read moretrip tip sandwich. WOW! Expectations exceeded! We were glad we went STRAIGHT TO SOURCE OF SANTA BARBARA STYLE TRI TIP!