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

Chef Ray exceeded our expectations. He was responsive, friendly, and professional. The food was…read moredelicious! He prepared a buffet with something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. I will definitely work with him again. He offers luxurious food at really reasonable prices. But the best part about working with him is his wonderful, positive attitude.

Josie has been cheffing for my family for almost a decade. We absolutely LOVE her. We are self…read moreproclaimed foodies, and like healthy delicious and interesting food. She has many wonderful staples like her veggie shrimp rolls (must have)! But she is super open to trying new things. We often collaborate on the menu with Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty being one of our favorite go to books in a pinch. Josie is a wonderful warm person and can be trusted to respect your home, family and guests. She is a real professional.

Josie has been the personal chef for my clients for the past 3 years and she is PHENOMENAL!!!! Not…read moreonly is she super easy to work with, but her food is so delicious. And she knows how to cook for all types of palates, ages and appetites. My clients have an especially particular set of dietary needs and allergies that must be worked around. We have had a hard time finding a chef that knows how to adjust to those needs while keeping the food selections, fresh, delicious, and diverse, but with Josie, it's just been so easy since Day 1. They also have 2 toddlers and she always suggests healthy and fun selections for them and they LOVE it! She's also a great cooking tutor and is always happy to help and answer any and all questions. And get this...we are in Los Angeles and Josie is in Santa Barbara...but THAT is how valuable she is to us! We get her food brought down to LA from Santa Barbara. Yes. Believe it when I say Chef Josie is one of the best! When it comes to working parties and events that my clients host, once again, she makes it all so easy and her attention to detail is absolutely precise! For example...We hosted a pizza party because the house had a new wood-fired brick pizza oven installed. I discussed this with Josie, and at the time, she had never worked with wood-fired pizza ovens. However, the very next day she sent me all the information she had researched on it, and also took the initiative to find someone to show her how to work with a wood-fired pizza oven. Because of her research and initiative, she was able to show me via texting and Facetime, how to properly cure the oven a week before the party and then when it came to the actual day of the party, Josie & her assistant came down to cook and put the oven and her newfound wood-fired pizza skills to the test...and everyone LOVED it!!! The pizza was honestly some of the most delicious pizza I've had. And it's all because of the prep work Josie had done before and then when the time came, like a master at their craft, she just let her experience do the rest. And clean-up was a BREEZE!!!!! She and her awesome assistant were constantly cleaning as they were working, so by the time they had to leave, everything was already cleaned up and put away. I am SO GRATEFUL for Josie. She makes my clients very happy and that makes me extremely happy and also, my job that much easier! She is truly one of the best people you will ever work with.

Chef Michael Wood is a creative, innovative, passionate, and charming chef. Aside from his obvious…read moretalent in the kitchen, he is an absolute delight to interact with. I was lucky to get the chance to attend a dinner he did at the Brave & Maiden Estate (photos attached). It was amazing to listen to him describe the inspiration for the different courses. The courses were thought-provoking, artistically-presented, and most importantly delicious. It was a meal I will remember for the rest of my life. He is truly passionate about sourcing the highest-quality seasonal ingredients, and ensuring his guests have a meaningful dining experience. His decades of culinary experience shines through every meal he prepares. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated private chef experience.

Chef Michael was fantastic for my mom's 70th birthday for a private party of 6. Starting with a…read moresmall welcome bite and mom's favorite cocktail (lemon drop martini), every dish was fantastic. In addition to the welcome bite, we had a 4 course dinner complete with salad, fresh pasta, fish, and a killer signature dessert. Every one was raving about the food and we were so impressed with the flavors and presentation. Chef was easy to work with and flexible, which was great as we were planning a surprise event. He did forget the custom printed menus, which was a minor disappointment, but the flavors and presentation more than made up for the minor issue. We are already talking about ways to include him in future events.

Talin provided a wonderful four course meal for our group of 19. She was accommodating for the…read morekids in our group as well, which is not always easy to find. She made it a very relaxing evening for all of us. I would highly recommend her!

Talin's Table is exquisite! The food is prepared with you in mind. She really puts everything…read moretogether in a personal way that I would bet there are very few chefs who do this for their clients! She is such a sweet and talented chef, you will leave Talin's Table not only satisfied, but feel like you personally engaged with the chef! I highly recommend her, her passion for cooking delicious food absolutely shines!

Bonnie was a pleasure to work with from the start! She was quick to respond to my initial emails,…read morecame up with a beautiful menu after taking into consideration any dietary restrictions (and my 5 other guests). She set the table simply.. but so beautifully with fresh flowers. All of the courses were served to my specifications with fresh & local ingredients. It was such a relaxing and perfect experience. I highly recommend her!! The price was very reasonable and her and her server cleaned everything up before leaving-- like they were never there!! I will definitely be using her services again.

Bonnie and her skillful team always bring catering experience to the highest level…read more Team is rising up for any challenge and source their food from best local farms, very professional and paying attention to presentation based on the theme of your preference .... As we are very health nutrient oriented with specific requirements, Bonnie comes up with very tailored and personalized service, creative and pleasure to work with on all levels! Her services on top of my list to go for catering from small intimate parties to large scale productions. Yana B

Will definitely be calling Alex again for my next dinner party! Everything was delicious and plated…read morebeautifully, my guests were blown away. He is accommodating and curated the perfect menu which made everything so easy for me as the host. Highly recommend hiring Alex for your next dinner party!

You MUST use Chef Alex for your next dinner party! His meals are sooo pretty and taste even better…read morethan they look if you can believe that! His perfectly curated menus make for excellent hosting whether it be for a family gathering or friends night in. I can't recommend him enough!!

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would in a heartbeat! We hired Mark for our elopement dinner…read moreand he completely blew us away. From the first conversation, he was kind, funny, professional, and genuinely excited to help make our day special and he delivered on every front. The food? Unreal. Every dish was thoughtful, beautifully plated, and insanely delicious. We're still dreaming about it. He somehow managed to strike that perfect balance between fine dining and pure comfort. You could feel the love and care he puts into his craft. But what really made the experience unforgettable was him. He was warm, easygoing, and brought such a fun, calming energy to the day--it honestly felt like having someone you've known forever cooking for you, who just so happens to be incredibly talented. Our guests haven't stopped talking about it, and neither have we. Couldn't recommend him enough. If you're looking for a private chef for a special occasion (or honestly, any occasion), he's really great!

Mark was absolutely fantastic. We had him do a 7 course pairing and everything was spot on. Every…read moredish was unique, delicious and he would go out of his way to explain his process and shared whatever knowledge you wanted about his process in creating the dishes he served. If you're looking for food that is truly amazing and totally original, look no further. He will deliver. He and Elliot are nothing short of professional and awesome Thank you Mark and Elliot you really made our anniversary special!!

We recently used Organic Ojai for my son's wedding. Chef William was very professional and easy to…read morework with. The food was delicious and fresh. And, he accommodated the vegan bride and some food allergies. My friend who used to cater said that it was very reasonably priced. (I don't hire caterers often, so have no frame of reference on price.)

I would definitely use Organic Ojai again. The food supplied by Organic Ojai for our weekend…read moreretreat was a highlight. It was super easy and smooth to work with Chef William on creating a delicious offering that accommodated a whole variety of food allergies and avoidances. I loved not having to think about the set up or clean up of the food. Every detail was taken care of. Thank you Organic Ojai!

We used Seasons to caterer our wedding at Taft Gardens in Ojai in May 2024. We can't say enough…read morewonderful things about working with Naomi and the Seasons team as well as how DELICIOUS all the food was! During and after our wedding, our guests raved about how delicious everything was from the specialty cocktails, apps, and dinner! Everything was perfectly timed, our guests were very well fed, and we were so incredibly happy with our decision to hire them. A few things that stood out! Naomi and the team were so helpful during the contracting and menu selection process, they were very communicative, responsive, and helped with recommendations. The menu tasting was so incredibly fun and fancy! We loved getting to try so many items and getting to tweak any dishes to our liking. Food was an incredibly important part of our wedding day. Both my husband and I are foodies and we have been to several friends weddings were food was just 'meh'. We couldn't have been happier with the food ourselves and loved that our guests were also so pleased with the food (had multiple guests ask about if we had the recipes for certain dishes that were served!!). We went with a bread and dill compote butter, delicious arugula salad, great steak and salmon mains, and a potato and pea/asparagus salad sides (see menu pic for details). You will not regret hiring Seasons for your wedding or event and we are so grateful we did! Outside of the food and drinks being amazing, the staff, service, and bartenders, were the best! Thanks for being such a big and wonderful part of our biggest day, Seasons team! pics via: @wearemattandjess

Good catering company with caring people. I would definitely hire them for my catering needs.read more

"It's in the Sauce" catering has now done three reunions for our veterans group, and Wayne and his…read morefamily continue to knock it out of the park every time. There are no fancy contracts, no drama, and no surprises--just a handshake, a date, and a headcount. I tell Wayne when we're eating and how many mouths we need to feed, and he shows up on time, fully prepared, and ready to deliver. That kind of reliability is rare, and it means everything when you're feeding a large group. The food is consistently excellent, the service is smooth, and the whole operation reflects pride, experience, and family values. You can tell this is a family-owned business that genuinely cares about doing things right. When you find people you can trust completely, you stick with them--and that's exactly why we'll continue to use It's in the Sauce for future reunions. Highly recommended without hesitation.

An amazing spot to grab some BBQ in Oxnard. This spot is unassuming and what appears to be in a…read morebusiness area of town away from foot traffic. We probably wouldn't have dropped by it if someone hadn't told us about it. The staff was kind, friendly, and gave suggestions when we asked questions about the various meat options. The cash register is right straight in as you walk in. There are communal benches outside and a few high top tables inside, but the restaurant seemed to get a lot of pick up orders. Food came out within 5 minutes on a Saturday at lunch, which I was weary about since it's BBQ - but everything ended up still being hot and juicy. We ended up going with the 3-meat plate for about $30 total. It was enough for 2 people (or 1 really hungry person!). We ordered the brisket, burnt ends, and hot links which came with garlic bread and two sides of our choice - the star of the show was for sure the burnt ends, which were juicy and deeply flavorful. The brisket was moist, which I feel like is hard to find, but I do wish it had more flavor. The hot links were also good but didn't have much nuance either. Next time, we'll definitely save room to try some dessert, which was only $5! If you're in the area, definitely check this place out!