WOW! Had the lobster party this past weekend for my sister in laws birthday. So much more than just a food fest... this is truly an EXPERIENCE u are paying for. The staff was SO great... from braving the heat wave outdoors cooking, to explaining and demonstrating all the lobster/clams/shrimp, to providing a casual class on how to eat/open a lobster. Starter: JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL. the size of the shrimp was impressive! They were perfectly cleaned, deveined, and required no peeling. Served with a wonderful cocktail sauce (also home made) it was truly perfection! STEAMED CLAMS served in bowls in a white wine sauce with garlic and butter. WOW they also provided bread which was perfect to dip into the flavorful broth. LOBSTER: Huge lobsters ... u get to see them alive then patiently wait for dinner. it was out of this world delicious. I have had a lot of lobster in my lifetime but I can truly say this is the best I ever had! Ranged from 1-2 lb lobsters. Lots of meat, served with corn, potatoes, sausage, and onions. Highly recommend to hire these guys!! read more

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Fantastic customer service! Hosted a company party in Irvine and they drove all the way from LA to accommodate us. John had great communication, the entire staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. The guests loved it the food and were raving about the event the next day. They would help our guests pick the meat out of the lobsters too. Thank you LA lobster party for helping us make our event a success! read more

Thank you John and your staff for a Wonderful evening and your Delish lobster, clams, corn, bread and even the potatoes were sweet and yummy. We had the best time and I swear your lobster was the best I e had anywhere in LA in a very long time. Sweet and tender and fun to crack into. Thank god for the bibs. Thank you for a special and unique experience. I feel something like this is best for parties of 20-30 people and don't over dress get messy and have fun. read more

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John and his team are fantastic. I'm from Maine and I can tell you they really know how to cook steamed clams and lobsters. They come to your house or party location, cook everything to perfection on the spot, and clean up everything for you too. Thank you so much, John! Everyone loved it. read more

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John & his crew did a fantastic job making my mothers birthday party a huge success. Thank you!! read more

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We have known John for years and he's like one of my uncles. So for my wedding, there was no question about who to call. We made sure that we picked a venue that would allow us to have John cater. He did a full Armenian meal for our reception of 165 guests and everyone RAVED about the food. Hummus, Babaganoush, Dolmas, Cheese Bourek, Tabouleh and more. And that was just the appetizers! He grilled shish kabobs on site, making our guests mouths water as they waited to enter the reception. He trimmed and marinated lamb and chicken kabobs. And the luleh kabobs were amazing. Complete with traditional rice pilaf and gorgeous roasted vegetables, our guests were in heaven. And we love the leftovers! You cannot go wrong with whatever your event if you hire John. He's a great chef and cater as well as a wonderful human being. read more

Met John the Lobster Chef while he was working at Cuvée in Valencia. The man sits at the front of the restaurant with fresh lobsters waiting to be prepared. And when they're ready, they are good! Perfection! read more

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We are doing an amazing eating experience again for my husband 60th birthday! I can't wait to see which scrumptious Mediterranean treats he has! Always a favorite for my teenagers are the cheese Bouregs- Flaky crispy pastry with yummy cheese inside! Kebabs, hummos,steak tartare,tabouli, Everything he makes is perfection!!! read more

John and his crew put on a true East Coast Seafood extravaganza! It simply does not get any better than this if, you're looking for an authentic Maine Lobster Cookout! These guys provide everything you would ever need including bibs, nut crackers, those tiny little forks for getting the best meat out of the knuckles and body and baskets on the tables to discard what you don't eat. John's homemade New England Clam Chowder is to die for, and it could be served in the very best seafood restaruants on the East Coast! And if it's fresh Oysters on the Half Shell you want, John personally shucks each and every one of them himself. You simply must try LA Lobster Party to fully understand how amazing they are! Just close your eyes for a few moments just after they serve the lobster, and you'll swear you're on the North Shore or anywhere along the coast of Maine! read more

LA Lobster Party is the way to go! I must say that John, his son, Melvie, and his assistant were the kindest bunch of caters I have ever come across. They made my husbands birthday party (6/13/15) so enjoyable! The lobster was cooked to perfection. The party attendees were thrilled smiling, and almost giddy! Thank you so much for making the party a success! read more

We had a July 4th party in LA that Chef John and his son Bobby catered. It was top notch! The food was delicious and the presentation was so much fun. They were helpful in showing all the attendees how to put on the bibs provided and how to eat a lobster, they set the tables to look like an authentic New England clambake, and they were delightful to work with. I would definitely recommend having them cater your next party. So delicious and fun!!! read more

Our party for my father's 70th birthday was out of this world amazing - LA Lobster Party did an absolutely phenomenal job - John and his staff were fabulous - friendly, punctual, they provided impeccable service and most importantly, the food was ridiculously good. Your guests must come hungry! The clams complete with bread to soak in the broth, the whole Maine lobster, potatoes, andouille sausage and corn on the cob - it was a feast! My father grew up on the East Coast and loved nothing more than New England seafood - so recreating this on the West Coast was a dream. John & his staff know what they're doing - they are pros - you can't go wrong with booking LA Lobster Party for your next special occasion! read more

We recently celebrated a special birthday along with Mother's Day, in which we had John and his LA Lobster Party cater. John flew in the live hard shell lobster from Maine, which was then steamed at the party for the freshest possible preparation. We also had fresh clams, prepared in an amazing broth, again on site, in which the clams were drenched. We dipped our bread in the broth as to soak up every last drop! Being from Boston and a consummate chef, John has a deep understanding and love for New England Seafood. John and his friendly staff shared their knowledge of "Lobsta" with the guests, as we had lots of questions. It was clear that at evenings end, LA Lobster Party gave us a most memorable experience that will not be forgotten. We are now all raving fans, and can recommend LA Lobster Party for any special event you want to put over the top! read more

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John is awesome. We did a party for a large group at our home and he took care of everything. The food, the tables, everything. His lobsters are direct from Maine as are the steamers. His apple pie was terrific and his New England clam chowder was delicious. Hope to have him back again soon. read more

Let me just say that John Safoyan and his crew ( son Bobby and friend Carol )are the best. Last night we hosted our daughter's birthday party and La Lobster Party catered the meal., and where do I start? The crew arrived right on time and immediately set up, and began prepping the feast (meal is too mild a term). Everything was made fresh. the lobsters arrived alive and where steamed fresh. the king crabs looked like they had escaped from Jurrasic Park. The corn, potatoes and sausage were out of this world. Not only did John and his staff do a fabulous job of cooking but they were entertaining as well. Bobby introduced our two youngest partygoers to the lobsters, and when it came time to eat we were given lessons in how to disassemble the crustaceans. Accompanied by french bread,drawn butter and the most delicious shrimp cocktail I've ever eaten, the whole group,was in shellfish heaven. I highly recommend La Lobster Party for any celebration. Thank you John it was OUTSANDING! read more

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LA Lobster Party was THE PERFECT caterer for my Mom's big 6-0! She's a classy lady so only the best will do and John made sure of that. He was responsive to my inquires, confirmed our party plans, and walked me through all the menu options. Each of our guests was treated to a VIP experience with their very own huge main lobster! John even showed off a few live lobsters for the guests and especially the kids to admire for a bit. It's not cheap, but it's SOOO worth it. We wanted a classy backyard summer party and that's exactly what we got. Gorgeous memories for years to come! read more

So we were at a family birthday party in Glendale laughin' and scratchin' and waiting for the surprise birthday guest- drinking, eating some nice appetizers enjoying music and meeting up with people we hardly get to see. We saw this team of caterers and suddenly there was a huge pot of soup. Soup? I thought- what the hey? The soup turned out to be a very light and tasty version of New England clam chowder. I was excited to see what these guys were hauling across the pool area in large steel pots. My husband came back to our table wearing a lobster bib, grinning like a cheshire cat and shielding his plate from me like it was his ATM passcode number. Hey- lobster!!! Seriously? We were all suddenly holding plates of corn, seasoned potatoes and onions waiting for the lobster guy to crack open our meals. After years of not having lobster ( but being a New Englander) I was in hog heaven! We had the best time! Delicious food catered by a very genial and skilled staff. A great concept- you will be so happy you called LA Lobster Party!!! read more

LA Lobster Party is fantastic!!! I surprised my husband for his birthday and had LA Lobster Party come to our house to cater. It was his first time having lobster. The portions were large and the chef would come to tell us how to eat the lobster. A wonderful and delicious experience. I would recommend them to anyone whether it's for a private event or for a large group. read more

LA Lobster Party is the most authentic New England Clambake! Our guests enjoyed the total experience and are hoping we make this an annual event! I grew up in Massachusetts and love a good clambake . John an his crew do an amazing job to bring you a total experience. It was fun to share with our friends an amazing New England clambake right here in Los Angeles. read more

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I agree had a great time and good food, will definately go back for more

Thanks to John at LA Lobster Party for making our MJS summer kick off party a huge success. Not only is the clam chowder light and amazing, the lobsters are FABULOUS. Drawn butter is clarified, sausage a great compliment, corn & potatoes are tender and perfectly cooked. John's services come with friendly and efficient staff, silverware, lobster crackers & picks, bibs, instructions, plates -- everything. He will even lend you his red gingham table cloths if you need them! I would highly recommend them for any gathering! read more

Amazing!!!!!! Delicious, great chef and mind-blowing lobsters!!!! Thanks you so much for everything!! -Fabrizia

These boys are the best in the business. The helpers came and taugh us all how to crack the lobsters and they were very patient and enthusiastic with all of us. The food was superb and the service was incredible. I truly enjoyed our experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

We had my 50th birthday on the beach and LA Lobster Party made it an amazing experience. They came down to the beach, set up the table, cooked it all up right there. (I should add that this was a private beach club. I don't think they can do it on any beach). The staff was excellent. Super nice and fun group. We had 70 people and everyone raved about the catering, the wonderful service and of course the Lobster was the best. I highly recommend these guys. John the owner was very professional and followed up repeatedly to make sure everything would go smoothly. Can't wait to do it again. read more

Can't recommend highly enough! We worked with John for a small graduation party, and everything was great. The food was delicious, and he and his son were great additions to the evening. They brought everything needed, including table clothes and bibs, and they even set a beautiful table with baskets for the clam and lobster shells. It was so fun to see non New England friends learning to crack open Maine lobsters, and they went home raving about the experience. Can't wait to work together again! read more

LA Lobster Party did a fantastic job at my mother's 60th birthday party. All of the food was superb! John and his crew were outstanding. Our guests loved the clams and lobsters and gave it a big thumbs up. I would highly recommend LA Lobster Party to anyone looking to celebrate in a new and creative way. Well done! read more

I found LA Lobster Party on Yelp and was nervous to hire them for my party based on Yelp alone. But I did and it was the best decision ever! First of all, the food was exceptional - yummy shrimp cocktail, crazy good cheese pastry, and the lobster was so fresh and delicious. But what I didn't realize it that it's more than just a meal, it's an event! Having my friends wearing bibs was absolutely delightful and everyone cracking into lobsters was a great way to break the ice. John is so accommodating and helpful and his crew is wonderful. It was such a good time! I just can't say enough good things about LA Lobster Party!!! read more

This place is amazing. The owner/chef is THE nicest man. So sweet. I recommend coming here if you're in the mood for a nice evening. The food is bomb and the play some nic(country)e music. OVERALL A WONDERFUL PLACE. read more

John did an amazing job catering my mother's 85th birthday party! She wanted an old-fashioned Maine lobster/clam bake for her birthday and we definitely went to the right place. The lobsters, clams, oysters and other seafood appetizers were so fresh and mouthwateringly cooked to perfection, and the accompanying corn, potatoes and sausage were delicious! Plus John and his son were so friendly and conscientious - they helped us crack the lobsters to get every last yummy bite - and they really seemed to care whether everyone was having a good time. They were professional and detailed in the set-up (they provide everything by way of eating utensils, lobster bibs, plates, etc.) as well as the break-down, and hauled everything away at the end of the night so we didn't have to deal with the shells and other trash. Highly recommend! read more

I can not say enough good things about Chef John and his team. LA Lobster Party has catered two fundraising events for me and both have been a huge success. While other fundraisers serve rubber chicken, my guests were able to experience a real New England style Lobster party. The usual business attire of ties for the men and heels for the women were replaced with flip flops and lobster bibs. The lobster was amazing, the potatoes cooked to perfection, and the corn sweet. I would highly recommend LA Lobster Party for any event large or small. read more

Wow! Truly authentic and really delicious. John was super friendly, helpful and accommodating to our post Graduation schedule. 45 guests is not easy but the timing and dinner went off without a hitch. The lobsters and the chowder were best ever and I had true Cape Cod alums at my dinner to impress. Great food, great service. It's such a unique party experience and I'm still hearing raves from my guests. There is nothing quite like an authentic clam bake /lobster party. The entire meal is entertainment and interactive. John and his crew even teach you how to crack and they provide all the utensils. Not to mention, johns really personable and passionate and his crew are polite and friendly. All the necessary set up provided and everything cleaned up spotlessly. I will make this a yearly dinner now! Thanks again! read more

What an INCREDIBLE pleasure!!! John was very helpful in the organizing of my menu for a backyard birthday party for 25 people. Every detail was covered in the planning stages which brought me so much peace of mind. The big day arrives and John, with his staff (Bobby, Carol & Louis), arrive in a timely manner, set up their "kitchen" and set the tables. When my guests arrived, they served appetizers of amazing Ahi Poke and COLOSSAL-sized shrimp cocktail. The shrimp (and the cocktail sauce) were so fresh and delicious - honestly, the best I have ever had. (My mouth waters for more right now!). After our guests mingled for a while, John checked in with me to see if I wanted to adjust the original dinner serving time planned or to go with what we had originally agreed to (I loved & appreciated his attention to detail). Our guests got seated to be served bowls of steamed clams in a sauce that was superior in itself. Dunking the sourdough bread into the sauce was a delight right along with the clams. After the clams, our dinner of 1 1/2 - 2 lb. FRESH (whole) lobsters were served along with corn on the cob, sweet onions, baby new potatoes and linguine sausage. A side of drawn clarified butter and lemon wedges were provided with each plate. Worried about getting that good meat out of the lobster shell? Not one bit with John and his team there. They magnificently managed my guests and shelled (or guided you - whichever you preferred) the sweet and succulent meat right out for you. Not just the tail but the claws too. DO NOT miss out on the claw meat - - oh my goodness, it was fabulous!!! When everyone was more than full on this amazing dinner, our plates were cleared from the tables and next thing I know, John and his team had their "kitchen" broken down, loaded into their van and were saying good-bye. Before leaving, John told me that he had re-packed the leftover shrimp/cocktail sauce and the ahi poke and put it in my refrigerator (ready to be re-served to company at a moment's notice). He also packed up the leftover lobster (from a few of our guests who preferred not to eat lobster), all taken out of the shell and ready to be enjoyed as our leftovers - - which I made Lobster Rolls (sandwiches) for dinner last night and tonight, it's Lobster Bisque!!! Later that evening, after our last guests left, I began some clean up - expecting to find my trash cans full of our discarded dinner plates and unfinished food, to find that John had hauled out every bit of trash associated to the dinner he so perfectly served. John provides THE COMPLETE package for you!!! He and each of his staff were polite and professional and a joy to have around my guests. My guests raved about the delicious and unique experience they had, too. What a treat this was - - I will spoil myself and some guests of mine again with"an LA Lobster Party" for sure! read more