Kuddos to Taylor Made Cuisine! We just hosted an event and Taylor Made Cuisine provided a beautiful…read morespread of flatbread options, sliders, salads and mini cupcakes. This was the third year in a row we have hired the company for our event and they are professional, responsive, set up beautiful displays and provide delicious food. The servers Georgia and Matthew were outstanding as well. I highly recommend Taylor Made Cuisine if you are interested in a well done and well executed event.

I used Taylor Made Cuisine to create a dessert table for my daughter's baby shower. Thanks to them…read morethe event was even more special. The table display was beautiful and the desserts were absolutely delicious. Everyone raved about them. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. The staff was right on time, professional and a pleasure to work with. I can't wait to throw another event just to use their services again. I can't recommend TMC enough.

I cannot recommend Bites & Bashes enough! This was a catered event for donors and special guests…read more It was a pleasure coordinating with Katie and Mariah. Quick responses and seamless customer service. Ordered for 100 guests and we were impressed by the amount of food received; there was more than enough to feed our additional last-minute guests we hadn't included in the original headcount. Everything was so light & colorful and tasted just as delicious as it looked. Appreciated the beautiful floral touches to the platters. We got the seasonal fruit platter, assorted viennoiseries, chia pudding, yogurt parfaits and coffee/tea. Per Katie's recommendation we added cookies--which were a huge hit with guests (and staff)! The menu was curated for dairy free/GF/vegan options. The delivery with Ramon went smoothly: right on time, clear communication via text and help with the set up. The whole Bites & Bashes team did such a professional job. You won't regret working with this family-owned business!

We had Bites and Bashes cater our house party and were so impressed with the quality of food, setup…read moreand customer service. Their team was efficient, personable and even spoke Japanese (we had mentioned this was a Japanese college alumni party). They were incredible to work with and all of our guests had a great experience. We ordered the Spanish Dinner with Paella and had pass around appetizers as well with glass noodles, spicy tuna with cucumber, sliders and coconut shrimp. Everything was delicious with not a single miss!! Highly recommend them for any level of catering as they created gorgeous displays, had amazing food and an efficient professional setup in our kitchen. Thank you so much for everything!!

I hired this group for a beach picnic corporate event Aug 19th. Nothing short of an amazing vendor…read moreto use for this style need or any needs. I was hosting a 30+ person team beach party. The communication was great with the entire team: sales rep, the prep team, Chefl, and accounts. My needs were met mostly overall, even though we did over serve way to much food I tried to cut back on, and was told to keep it - it was a per person headcount that matters, I personally did not want to over serve and toss any food in the trash - but they did assure me they would donate it whatever was left and we did have some. They even took liberty to box it all up at the end of the night and pass out what they could. Our two servers during the event were SO nice and helpful. The company set up and tore down so all I had to do was enjoy the event and provide to my team. They served my drinks, kept the food full all for a 4 hour event. They work hand in hand with Santa Monica Picnic Co, which was the set up with chairs and tables to make this event totally amazing on SM beach. The event went so well, and everyone loved it.

We've hired Vucacious Catering many times over the past 10 years and they just keep getting better…read moreand better. Working with Kim and her team make the planning easy and they offer so many choices of menu. Her on-site people are amazing as they set up and create their beautiful displays. And the food is ALWAYS delicious! We're so grateful to them for making our special occasions so special. We highly recommend you try them!

Ask 4 Tacos Catering (Gio) provided great service, easy to work with, and showed up on time! Highly…read morerecommend.

Great food, great hustle and service!!! I had tacos, nachos,…read moreand mulitas. Our event in Irvine was well supplied with food, sauces, horchata and everything needed! Ask4Tacos was excellent. Great asada and al pastor. My wife enjoyed the food also!!! (And she's very picky) The spicy salsa was my favorite!!! What a clean, efficient operation!

OMG. These guys are awesome! They are the most efficient, tasty, clean and organized set up and…read morereasonably priced for what you get. Can't wait til next year to celebrate our 25th anniversary. They came in and took care of everything. Food was superb. I can't say enough about these guys.

Steve and I want to thank Scott Tessler and his entire team from Silver Spoons for making Sunday's…read moreOpen House to Meet the Baby [our new grandchild] a truly special occasion for us, and one where we felt as if we did not have to lift a finger! Silver Spoons made everything happen, put the numerous gorgeous bouquets that people brought away in the perfect vases, which Scott or his team somehow found on their own without bothering me. They made everything look delicious despite the unbelievable heat, and then, on top of everything else - everything WAS delicious and delightful. The food was fantastic. And Scott Tessler and his team all talked to our guests in such a nice way. It was fun to have them there. We have used Silver Spoons intermittently over the years - for our daughter's wedding in Malibu in 2015, and now again, to introduce her baby to our friends and family. I'm beginning to think we should do this more often - the results from Scott and Silver Spoons are outstanding. After our event was over, exhausted, we came back to our kitchen, and discovered scads of perfectly wrapped leftovers - Steve and I simultaneously went hunting for that incredible mustard - oh, no, did they leave us some? Yes! You left us a significant amount, nicely wrapped up. And you cleaned up the kitchen beautifully! Even mopped! Everything was left in perfect order. I've been enjoying all the leftovers now for a few days. We have already given Silver Spoons' contact information to one guest at the party, who was very impressed with its work. Many of our guests were already familiar with Silver Spoons from their experiences at University Synagogue (now part of Wilshire Boulevard Temple). The food, the presentation, interaction with guests, following of dietary/allergy restrictions - all perfect. We had magnificent vegetables for the vegans, gluten-free dishes of all kinds that were superb, regular dishes that were wonderful - the food was great. And the service is exceptional. Our baby grandson had a grand debut in the Millers' back yard, and Silver Spoons Catering was a big part of that. Silver Spoons did a wonderful job, and we thank them for it.

I'm a big fan of Rutt's and so got the lunch catering for about 24 people. We used the online…read moreordering for pick-up which was convenient and easy. Food was ready right for pick-up time and came fresh and hot and as requested for our group. It was delicious and wonderful portion sizes and was an absolute hit for my party. I really valued the seamlessness as well as the quality for cost. I would recommend for everyone!

I ordered Thanksgiving catering from here for my company and our experience here was generally…read moregreat! We went with Combo #1 and there were around 12 of us. The portion was pretty good for our group size. We even had lots of leftovers. For some of the food items: -Chopped Turkey: Both the white and dark meats were juicy, succulent and flavorful. However, I do wish there was a larger meat ratio relative to all the sides. It also was a bit messy with the juices, so I would recommend even tighter packing. -Mashed Potatoes: Perfectly creamy and buttery. -Stuffing: Soft and flavorful. -Green Bean Casserole: Creamy and the green beans were cooked well. I would suggest putting the fried onion topping on the side so it could be crunchy. I'm not the biggest fan of Thanksgiving foods and I think this spread was great! Ordering and coordinating the order was relatively easy. I do wish the email etiquette and general communication was more professional though. We also received our order a bit later than scheduled, but I was told they were short on drivers for that day. I also liked the insulated bag the food came in. Overall, a good experience here and I would consider ordering catering from here again.

I hired Leslie to cook a suprise birthday dinner for my wife and to to teach my wife how to prepare…read morea similar meal. Leslie was fantastic in helping to plan the meal and choose all of the dishes. She purchased all the food, arrived on time and prepared a great meal. She even cleaned up everything before she left! I highly recommend her as a chef and as a teacher.

Our meal was perfect. Since we lost our home in the Palisades Fire, we were in dire need of…read moredelicious , nutritious and comforting food. Leslie delivered those things- along with a dose of love and compassion. 5 stars!

tl;dr even if charcuterie boards and boutique home goods aren't your thing, don't miss the…read morenot-so-secret farm-to-table sandwich selection Lady & Larder is no stranger to the spotlight. This tiny Santa Monica wine-and-cheese concept debuted in 2016, and their charcuterie boards earned acclaim from Oprah and The New York Times alike. During the pandemic, Lady & Larder ventured into the sandwich game, and the result was a resounding success. Nowadays, the not-so-secret "Secret Lunch" lineup of gourmet sandwiches is among the best in Los Angeles. The tiny Santa Monica shop shares the block with a Sherwin-Williams and a boxing gym. Cross your fingers for metered street parking on the trafficky block of Pico. Outside, red metal patio furniture is shaded by the overhanging storefront. Natural light runs through multicolored windows to the shop within. The mosaic tiled floor is effortlessly chic. The soaring whitewashed walls are minimally decorated, while shelves and refrigerators are carefully curated with wines, cheeses, tinned fish, and candles. The tablet register is set up on a worn kitchen countertop. Soft, instrumental music immediately feels welcoming. I've visited multiple times for early weekend lunch, and our Toast pre-order was ready upon arrival. We grabbed a table outside, and numerous takeout customers popped in and out during our meal. My favorite was the Disco Only. This elevated turkey club featured an impressive depth of flavor, from the sharp alpine cheese to the rich garlic mayo to the tangy pepperoncini vinegar. The thick-cut Bub and Grandma's sesame bread held up admirably well, and the arugula added a welcome fresh factor. The proteins were plentiful but were outshone by the other components. I also loved the Hot Girl Salami. The sweet-and-hot mustard and crispy baguette accentuated the rich, almost buttery salami. Meanwhile, the Venice Cowgirl was like a cheeseboard on a baguette. The sweet peaches and apricot-habanero jam dominated the subtly rich cheese or thin prosciutto, but the sandwich nonetheless proved to be a unique, summery option worth sharing. Lastly, the Yes, Honey elevated the ham-and-cheese with tangy relish, but the other components felt standard and forgettable. The service was friendly and efficient, and sandwiches ran for $15-20 each. Overall, the food tasted like the Santa Monica Farmer's Market on a premium roll, with sandos ranging from good to excellent. They are worth a dedicated visit if you're in the neighborhood, and I can't wait to work my way through more of Lady & Larder's menu.

my boyfriend surprised me on Valentine's Day with these!…read more Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Please support these ladies!!

I came on a sunday when it was super busy but the food was SUPER delicious!!!! Definitely worth the…read morewait. They didn't have music in the patio but it was okay because you could still hear it playing from the inside. Came back today again to order more tacos that the manager recommended for us, it was so good! Staff are always nice and the food was phenomenal

THE BEST BEAN, CHEESE, AND RICE BURRITO MONEY CAN BUY…read more Bad mood? Get a bean cheese and rice burrito. Didn't eat dinner and now it's 9pm? Get a bean cheese and rice burrito. Their burritos are big and perfectly balanced and the tortilla is stretchy and warm and DELISH. Good regardless of whether your DoorDash, pick up, or eat in. Soooooooo bomb.

Hands down the best catering company I have worked with. The food is super fresh, high quality and…read moredelicious! Robert is very friendly, professional and provides excellent customer service. I cannot recommend them enough for anyone considering finding a quality catering company.

I'm an Events and Operations Manager at UCLA Anderson and Sweetpea is our go-to catering co. for…read moreall our events within our department. The food is incredible and the staff is amazing!! This team really knows how to make your event perfect start to finish. Chef Robert provides excellent service and will customize the menu to fit your event if needed, He is so good on the details. The onsite leads Antoine and John are wonderful, making you feel so secure. They are sweet, very attentive and a productive duo. The Sweetpea team really goes above and beyond. I highly recommend for anyone to use them for any type of event because they can do it all. From very small intimate gatherings or large scale events they have you covered. We LOVE Sweetpea!!! :)