The food is delicious and well-balanced. The dessert menu has plenty of options. Service is…read morefriendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. I tried the chicken bowl, and it was great!

Update (08/04/24): The business owner reached out shortly after I posted this review and refunded…read moreback our salad bar purchase. I wish we had noted down the staff member's name who attended to us that day, because we were definitely not offered a discount when we brought up this issue. I do not appreciate the passive aggressive tone of the response we received and certainly did not appreciate being gaslighted here. We won't be coming back. Came here for lunch and we chose the salad bar, which was priced according to the weight of the food you picked. Upon paying for two of those, I realized that I am also paying for the weight of the container, which goes against California law. We spoke to the employee on duty and she claimed that the manager was not around, and refused to do anything about it. What these guys are doing is unethical. You've been warned. Don't get food from the salad bar.

Chef Ray catered my wellness retreat and the experience was absolutely incredible from start to…read morefinish. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and honestly one of the highlights of the entire retreat. Every single attendee complimented the food throughout the day and kept asking who the chef was. He was professional, reliable, and truly helped elevate the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend Chef Ray for any event, especially wellness and luxury experiences where quality and presentation really matter.

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

We had Taqueria 805 at a company event yesterday and they were a huge hit!! The food was fresh and…read moreamazing! The staff were friendly, professional, and so helpful! Everything from first contact to end of the party was easy, professional, and worth every penny!! I cannot recommend them enough. We will definitely have them back!! Give them a call!!

Great tacos, delicious salsas. Good service, clean place. Wish them well in carpinteria. Hope they…read moremake it!

Steph and his team catered my wedding in august 2021. His crew did an amazing job. We got the tri…read moretip and smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, salad with bread, and people won't stop telling me how good the food was. He also served appetizers during cocktail hour. He was super easy going, service was great from beginning to end, made sure everything clicked and was taken care of and looked great. He and his staff were so friendly. He was so organized, professional and completely reliable. Steph will make sure you get exactly what you want. His prices are fair and if you like bbq I totally recommend him in a heart beat. He makes bbq look like fine dining. He's the bbq man!

I'm the wife of Kevin K. and I just wanted to add on to his review from nine months ago. It has…read morebeen nearly a year since our wedding last July and we STILL get compliments about the food. Steph and Jamie, the owners of Simply Marvelous BBQ, were easily the most accommodating and nicest vendor we worked with. When we first contacted them, they had us come over to their home for a taste test. We brought our best man along and they gave all three of us full plates of food. Everything was to die for, so without even tasting any other place, we booked them right then and there. As wedding planning progressed and we realized that we were going to end up with a giant wedding of nearly 250 guests, they were beyond helpful. Steph even met with my mother at the site of the event (Elings Park) to decide the best place to set up the buffet and their kitchen/smoker. For appetizers, they set up a cheese and fruit table and also had servers passing around bacon wrapped meatballs. The meatballs were incredible and were the first to go! Some of the groomsmen were eating upwards of a dozen because they were so good. They also helped with setting up punch/lemonade and water dispensers. When dinner came around, the buffet was set up beautifully. We had rolls, salad, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, turkey, tri-tip, and pulled pork. They also had a cherry barbeque sauce and it was so rich and flavorful. Nothing was bland. As Kevin mentioned, the pulled pork is incredible, as it simply melts in your mouth. At the end of the night, their staff even helped with cleaning up! I'm not sure if they always do this, but it was such a huge help and a nice gesture on their part. Overall, a wonderful experience. There's no need to look anywhere else for a caterer as Simply Marvelous BBQ is simply the best!

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!!

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.

Mario was excellent to work with. Not only does he provide quality ingredients and a fun energetic…read moreservice, he also frequently helps out the community and local non-profits. My husband and I would highly recommend Rasta Rita for anyone looking to make their event have that little something special.

What a great experience!! From start to finish Mario and his staff helped me to plan my perfect…read moreparty! The event went off without a hitch. The bartender arrived early. Went over all the details of what they were serving. My guest loved the cool truck they served out of. I can't wait to use them for future events.

Yummm!! Absolutely amazing from the service to the delectable food. Beautiful presentation and the…read morefriendliest staff. You will be so glad you booked them! We use them for corporate lunches.

I planned an event in the montecito area from afar and Tiana and team were amazing! I did a small…read morereception for 35 people at a private residence and the service, display and food quality was great! I'm a planner from outside state and it made me nervous to go with a caterer that I have tried before or even had a chance to do a tasting, but after reading reviews and stalking their instagram and blogs, I knew they would be a great choice. The services staff was friendly and quick to refill stations when quantities were low. Food was warm and tasty. Our party was set to be outside that evening but it ended up raining and we had to move inside. The team did the best with what they had to work with and the party was a success. They even cleaned up and were packed up and out pretty quick after the party ended. I will definitely use Omni again for future events I do in the Santa Barbara area!

I've worked with Deb several times for weddings and she always delivers! Delicious food, spot on…read moreservice, incredible attention to detail. I've had guests rave over and over about the food. Thanks again Savory Thyme Catering!

From the owner: Savory Thyme is a boutique catering company in Santa Barbara that caters to clients who are…read morepassionate about serving great food. In our kitchen, anything is possible. From breakfast to dinner, hors d'ouevres to make-your-own stations, vegan to gluten-free, our fine-dining approach ensures a unique culinary experience. We take pride in customizing every detail to our clients' taste and budget. Please call us to make an appointment, we look forward to hearing from you.

We attended a party at a friend's house which was catered by SB Paella…read more Service 5 stars: Chef Ben was friendly, outgoing, super attentive and helpful. An all around nice guy and a great person to have a conversation with. He gracefully handled the 50+ person party with no issues whatsoever. Food 5 stars: I had their signature Paella Mixta (Chicken, Pork, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Veggies, Saffron) and the Jamon Serrano (Serrano Ham) from the whole leg carving station. Super high quality ingredients, excellent taste and great presentation. Absolutely top notch! The Last Word 5 stars: All and all, this was a fun and interactive culinary experience! I would ask SB Paella to cater my party in a heartbeat and without hesitation. Highly recommended!

What a fun and unique catering option! We wanted a family style meal for our rehearsal dinner but…read morenot a buffet and SB Paella was the perfect choice. We chose four passed appetizers and a traditional paella to serve about 30 guests (including a few vegetarians) and it achieved everything we hoped for. Ben, the chef, was friendly, efficient and even packed up a few left over containers for us that came in handy over our wedding weekend! I highly recommend.