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

I request price for catering service left picture and a the date also what kind of food I wanted…read more But know one ever got back to me so I found a better catering service that does everything I wanted

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.

I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

The service was excellent. The owner was very friendly and provided great communication leading up…read moreto the event. We had the Chicken and Brisket both were very yummy. The brisket was probably the best brisket I've had. Will hire again.

If you have an event nearby, cater Famous tacos. We had a wedding nearby and they were great. The…read morefan favorite was the carnitas. Thanks again for the great food and service

This is the second time eating their food but the first time hiring them...sooooo professional,…read moreefficient, clean, cost competitive and delicious food!! I handed out quite a few of their cards. Johnny served us and did a great job. I'm sure we'll have them over again for another event!!

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!!

Thank you to Paul and Mario for serving up some delicious BBQ, both Chicken and Tri-Tip, crispy…read moregreen salad, pasta salad, chili beans, and tasty breads. Scooters did a wonderful job at our family reunion here in Santa Barbara. Very well organized, with all food served deliciously. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs BBQ catering for a large group event.

The perfect party pleaser BBQ! And so easy to order/delivery was on time/they set everything so…read morequickly: tri tip, chicken, grilled veggies, potato salad, salad, beans, and omg the buttery grilled bread... Everyone was lining up for 3rds and to go containers. Thank you Scooter!

Chef Ray was amazing. I spoke with him on the phone and that evening he had a proposed menu for my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner. My daughter-in-law had family coming from out of the country and we wanted to impress our new family with a great experience. Chef Ray did not disappoint. Chef Ray, Lexis, and Travis showed up to the event prepared (3 hour early to set up and get the dinner started). We had hor dourves that were amazing, and the main courses were so delicious. The pricing was so reasonable too. Chef Ray was so easy to work with start to finish. I would highly recommend 805 Catering

Chef Ray & his team recently catered an event at our home, and helped to make the party a memorable…read moreone for not only my family, but our guests as well! From the moment I first reached out to Ray to the conclusion of the party, he was nothing short of easy to work with, communicative and professional. Not only that, his food was delicious and all of our guests kept asking for his contact information. He made what could have been an overwhelming experience super easy for us and took care of everything - from menu planning, rentals, securing a bartender, to even making sure any leftovers were packed up and the kitchen was tidy before they left. Thank you Chef Ray & team for helping to make our party great. We will definitely reach out when we are planning the next one!

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.

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.

Working the team at Lorraine Lim Catering for my birthday was a wonderful experience from the very…read morefirst email I received from Glenn! They were responsive to all my questions leading up to the event; I loved that I could book passed hors d'oeuvres, a charcuterie table spread, beverages, a bartender, AND desserts all in one amazing vendor -- all we had to do was provide the alcohol. The servers were so lovely and attentive, and the food was excellent -- we got lots of compliments from our guests! I truly loved working with the Lorraine Lim Catering team and I'll be recommending them to anyone looking for a professional, communicative caterer with delicious food and great service for their wedding or event. THANK YOU so much!

Lorraine Lim Catering catered our wedding in August 2021, and we could not recommend them more…read more Glenn and Lorraine were a delight to work with, extremely responsive, and genuinely caring. We're still getting compliments from our guests about the food and their team's exceptional service even 3 months later. Glenn and Lorraine worked with us through two tastings to craft a menu that was not only delicious but able to be adapted to suit dietary restrictions. Our guests were so impressed at their servers for greeting them by name to confirm dietary restrictions before dinner began. Every random ask and need we had throughout the planning process was no problem -- Lorraine Lim Catering had thought of every nuance and small detail from the full kitchen build to chilling our 6L bottle of champagne to making sure the bride and groom actually ate. (Glenn literally hand delivered a bowl of ice cream to me as if he knew that's exactly what I wanted -- talk about surprise and delight!) We also did a full bar but brought in our own alcohol -- Glenn helped us confirm what to buy, and their bartenders were so organized and had great energy throughout the evening. Total pros! Passed appetizers: * Oysters in the half shell (Kumamotos and Pacifics) with mignonette sauce * Chicken satay with Thai-style peanut sauce * BLT crostini with basil aioli Dinner: * Ojai orange balsamic salad * Beef tenderloin with thyme garlic butter & brandy peppercorn sauce * Salmon with tamari soy & ginger-scallion sauce * Summer vegetable quinoa pilaf * Rosemary roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables Desserts: * McConnell's of Santa Barbara ice cream bar * Chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse (small wedding cake for cutting) * Chocolate pot de creme * Summer stone fruit tart with mascarpone Late night snacks: * Oven baked tater tots with garlic aioli & ketchup Thank you Glenn, Lorraine, and team for just being such incredible partners and delivering such an incredible experience to us and our guests on our wedding day!

Huge props to our event planner Naomi who really went above and beyond to plan our event. After…read morecoordinating all of the tables, chairs, linens, etc for an outside party weeks ahead of time we were totally blindsided and stressed out by a rain forecast! Naomi was so great and was able to elegantly pivot our plans to be inside at the last minute. The result was BETTER than what we originally planned and a little less expensive. Of course Gabby's team also cheffed up an amazing culinary experience for our 70 guests and the party was fantastic. Bravo!

Thank you to everyone at Seasons who helped make our son's wedding reception and dinner so…read morewonderful! The food was delicious & beautifully presented, the staff were efficient, helpful & lovely, and service throughout the evening was perfectly executed. They left our home in sparkling clean, orderly condition. We couldn't have been happier!