Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Absolutely excellent experience -- couldn't recommend more! Gigi and her team were extremely…read moreresponsive from the get-go when I was planning my dad's 80th birthday in my parents' yard. Their team on site was also extremely professional and kind (offering multiple times to help out with other things we were carrying around etc). We'll definitely use them again!

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

trashy company! the people who work for them do a shitty job. not caring and food was trash!read more

My husband and I LOVE the cookies from Magnolia! They are typically at the La Jolla Open Aire…read moreFarmer's Market on Sundays and so we often splurge and get half a dozen cookies to eat throughout the week. They offer a variety of unique cookie flavors along with granola. You really can't go wrong with any of the options (pretty much had them all), but our favorites are the salted brown butter chocolate chip, espresso toffee chocolate & sea salt, peanut butter brown butter butterfinger, and the s'mores. They can package up your cookies in a nice box as well or they are wrapped individually. It's hard not to eat all of the cookies in one sitting, but they do last throughout the week if you have some self control! They do offer samples and even have a frequent buyer card. Buy 12 and get one free! I've gone through probably more cards than I should, but these cookies are just that amazing! Pricing is reasonable for the quality of cookie you get. The owner, Max, and the rest of the folks that work there are super friendly and you can tell that they have a passion for baking these delicious goods. I definitely recommend checking out Magnolia!

I am not the type of person to just buy cookies because I've been perfecting a recipe. Max makes…read moresuch amazing cookies- my favorite is the earl gray, fig jam, and almond cookie. It honestly could not be replicated so I won't even attempt to do so. Max is also such a pleasant owner. He's super nice!! Give him a follow!!

We chose Culinary Kitchen for our recent wedding in Julian, CA this past June and my husband and I…read moreare incredibly thankful that we got to work with Ashley and JP for our big day! Food and catering service were some of our highest priorities to get right during our wedding and Culinary Kitchen was phenomenal every step of the way. Our communication with Ashley and and JP before, during, and after the wedding was exceptional. From the very beginning, Ashley was very responsive and regularly checked in with us, which helped me feel less overwhelmed by all the catering decisions we needed to make. I tend to err on being extremely detail oriented and I asked tons of questions early on. Ashley was so patient and thorough with each email I had sent over even before booking. Before choosing our caterer, we did 3 different wedding caterer tastings and Culinary Kitchen easily was the best of all three (we're still thinking about the gochujang meatballs and the cavatappi pasta with fennel sausage!!). On our wedding day, the food service ran seamlessly and our guests often commented on how good the food was (guests were actually trying to sneak chicken tenders off the kids plates because even the kids meals were so good). Their team also helped us serve our desserts, did our bartending, and rented/placed all of our table settings, all at very reasonable prices as part of the entire catering package. The team also went above and beyond to accommodate all of our guests' special dietary needs while still helping us stay within budget and recommending a cohesive menu. One last thing - we did A LOT of research on different San Diego caterers before our wedding (I think we sent out inquiries to at least 10 other caterers) and Culinary Kitchen's catering packages felt the most "upscale" and comprehensive without leaving us feeling nickel and dimed for every line item. I truly felt like their team was on our side the whole way. THANK YOU Culinary Kitchen for catering our wedding day!! We wish you guys the best of success!

Culinary Kitchen provided the appetizers and buffet for our wedding and it was amazing! Working…read morewith Ashley throughout the entire process was a real pleasure. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The chef has a passion for each dish and it really shined through on the night of our wedding, as our guests were raving about the quality of the food! Everything fit into our budget as well and we couldn't have been happier. We would highly recommend Culinary Kitchen for your event!

We had Cesar cater our wedding and all of our guests are still raving about his food! His tacos are…read moresome of the best around and the grilled onions are to die for. We can't recommend Cesar and his team enough!

Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. While the food was good, the service was…read moreextremely unprofessional. The caterer arrived late, and food service didn't begin until about 1.5 hours after the scheduled time. The service was also very slow, causing our baby shower to be delayed by nearly two hours. The lack of punctuality and organization created unnecessary stress and negatively impacted our event. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this service.

Worked with The Wild Thyme Co for my 10/18 180 person wedding at the Darlington House! Through…read morethem, we booked our rentals with Event Party Rentals with whom they partner. We worked with Rachel and Jordan and booked about 1.5 years in advance. They were communicative and very flexible with my multitude of changes throughout the year and a half working with them. I was even able to add a cake tasting and cake later on and change certain rentals very close to wedding date. They were patient and accommodating and willing to make just about anything work! My guests were incredibly happy with the food and the service, and my husband and I absolutely loved the waiter assigned to us on wedding day! The only thing that went wrong was half of our string lights (required by DH) went out for the entirety of the seated meal due to an installation error. I'm not docking any points from rating as this was a genuine mistake and WTC reached out to their EPR contact right away to have them return to site and get it fixed. It did take about an hour+ to resolve but WTC was very apologetic and even provided a a partial refund for the lighting. One thing we were bummed about was that cake service occurred during the main dance floor time and if cake wasn't accepted from the server, it was a missed opportunity. According to my guests, about 90% of people didn't get cake as it wasn't left on tables and most people were on the dance floor. 2.5/3 sheets cakes remained at the end of the night. One big win was TWC was so organized and accommodating for the many dietary restrictions/allergies we threw at them and served our guests appropriately. We received no complaints and guests and family said it was handled seamlessly! All in all, my husband and I were so pleased with our decision to work with WTC and will forever cherish the role they played in making our day amazing!

We hired Wild Thyme for my dad's celebration of life that we hosted at our home. The staff was…read morewonderful with helping us initially plan the menu, accommodating dietary restrictions, and making the delivery process and setup at our house very simple. I had many guests ask me where we got the catering from because they enjoyed the food so much. The standout dish was the short ribs and the gnocchi. I would highly recommend hiring them for catering if you want things to be easy and the food to be good.

I highly recommend working with The French Gourmet and especially wish to thank Jennifer, Charlie,…read moreJeff and Ben, who all provided exceptional service, professionalism and accommodations. On December 12, 2024, we celebrated our third consecutive Annual Real Estate VIP Clients: Gratitude Gathering party, beautifully catered by The French Gourmet. Once again, we had the pleasure of working with Jennifer--who is simply fantastic! Additionally, Charlie and the on-site event team, including Jeff I and Ben L, provided exceptional professionalism and accommodation. I can also add that long ago, I was a Professional Wedding DJ and used to work many weeding receptions with The French Gourmet, so I'll add that I've known the staff's quality service and food for over 20 years! Each year, our guests ask, 'Who catered this?' and I'm proud to respond, 'Just like last year--the best! The French Gourmet!' As always, the menu, decor, and setup were outstanding! As a professional residential REALTOR® in San Diego, it's vital for me to express gratitude to my amazing team, vendors, and VIP clients while impressing them with a high standard of holiday magic at these gatherings. The French Gourmet helps me achieve that beautifully! Thomas J. Nelson, Big Block Realty - San Diego

Thank you Michel for a marvelous catering experience. From the moment we first spoke with you…read moreregarding the event for our daughter until the perfect execution of our plans this past weekend, our family feels like everything was handled with a high level of professionalism, great communication and was a good value as well. So many of our guests commented on what a beautiful, delicious spread we provided, and that's what it was! We couldn't be happier. You helped make a very special celebration all that more special, and Bonnie and I appreciate it very much. Thank you to you and your staff! Tonight we're having some delicious leftovers for dinner!

We hired Lets hibachi team for our housewarming, and it was such a fun experience! Alex was our…read morechef, and he was absolutely amazing. He was interactive, entertaining, and had everyone laughing from start to finish. The food was delicious, but Alex's energy and personality really made the night unforgettable. He created such a fun atmosphere and made everyone feel included. I would highly recommend requesting Alex if you have the chance you won't be disappointed!

We hired "Let's Habachi" to come to our Airbnb in Pointe Loma one night to have a special dinner…read moreevent as a family. Alex, our chef, Dodd an amazing job cooking, serving drinks and entertaining us throughout the evening. At the end of the night my kids said it was the best Habachi they had ever eaten. Alex was fabulous...we would highly recommend him!

Yummmm!!! They were great... Food was delicious! Great part…read moreof making our weekend Fantastic.

We've used Taquizas José for three years in a row now for our daughter's birthday party in our…read morebackyard, and they always are wonderful to work with. Most recently, they came out last Saturday and served our 50 guests with ease. Everything from communication to set up and clean up is easy and smooth. Their email response time is always incredibly fast and they make booking so efficient and quick. They are also very transparent about pricing and very reasonable in their pricing. They also offer discounts and sales often and often give a cash discount when paying too. Our guests always rave about the food and they are the only taco company we know of that offers fish tacos as an option. We also love that they offer more unusual items such as grilled veggies and churros. We highly recommend Taquizas José for your next event.