My office is OBSESSED with Plates and Bowls Catering! The food is amazing. The falafel are among the best I've ever had-not at all dry and so tasty. We all fawn over the gorgeous crudite platters. It's a feast for your eyes for sure. Beyond the amazing food, the service is top notch. Great communication from Kristen, and super thoughtful after-service follow through. We order a lot of lunches at my office, and Plates and Bowls is a frequent request. Love the song title names of their lunch spreads, too. read more

We were treated to this at work. CHIA SEED PUDDING CUP: -- great texture and creamy -- loaded with black chia seeds -- could use more fresh chopped or dried fruit for added interest -- not too sweet as presented so fruit would not hurt RATING = A MINI CHOCOLATE PASTRY (croissant-like): -- not enough chocolate for bite balance on each nibble -- bread texture decent -- not flaky; better in an air fryer RATING = B MINI CROISSANTS: -- soft vs. firm texture -- not flaky -- better after the air fryer -- possibly too health consciously prepared to be "golden" type RATING = A- FRESH FRUIT & DRIED FRUIT: -- red grapes, blueberries, apple, mango, baby banana, watermelon, strawberries -- not as fresh as could be with watermelon and strawberries but strawberries aren't always good and sweet even when color is right on and this is a poor year for watermelon (probably due to early heat spell in February) so not necessarily a "them" issue RATING = A OATMEAL CUP: -- milky and creamy with nice oat texture -- light sweetness -- really good -- added some blueberries to improve the interest level RATING = A read more

So, even though I wasn't the person that hired their catering service, I wanted to give them a review. My organization has used them many times and they've always killed it. I don't know how much they charge, but if you want to have a fantastic catered meal I highly recommend them. And definitely get their bread and desserts. I know people may be avoiding carbs and sugar these days, but whoever does their baking and desserts knows what they are doing. read more

They catered my bridal shower and wow! The food was so delicious. The guests raved about it. They set it up and you can tell the food is made with love. They also are super good about accommodated food allergies. Highly recommend! read more

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Seriously, the best catering I've ever ordered. Generous portions and the most delicious bread I've ever tried. I'd highly recommend this company and the skewers were to die for. We held a meeting at Hana Haus and it all went smoothly. Team had so many compliments about the food. Excellent value for my needs and frankly food was better than nearby restaurants. read more

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Gensler Newport Beach has used Plates and Bowls pre-Covid and now that a lot of office gathering and events are back post Covid we are happy to use them again. Their food is always delicious and presentation is above par. They have a fun menu and great variety that accommodates everyone's taste buds. Kristen is so pleasing to work with and all their staff are great in communication. I highly recommend it! read more

We have used Plates & Bowls for several internal meetings and training in Orange County. LOVE their options for monthly specials! Kristen is always a pleasure to work with and the food is always delicious and on point. Plates & Bowls is our go to choice when we have meetings in the OC area. Lila H. read more

The food assortment from Plates and Bowls never disappoints and tastes amazing. The prices are on par for the area. And most importantly the people over at Plates and Bowls are always very friendly and a joy to work with. They make sure you don't need to worry about anything when it comes to catering. read more

Great service!!! Delicious food options! We use Plates and Bowls frequently and they never disappoint!

Very tasty, good layout, nutritional balance, highly recommended to order party trays. From a Dietitian read more

We use this catering service for all of our work events and parties! Best food, amazing prices and large portions! We will continue to use them moving forward! Xoxo Mouse graphics team! read more

Plates and Bowls is one of the best catering options here in OC! Kristen and the team over there are very communicative (a must when handling the stress of organizing any events for a busy PE firm) and the product they deliver is exceptional! They have many healthy options and there is always something new to try. Also important to note is the presentation of your food after delivery. You want to impress your guests with a nice spread and Plates and Bowls definitely hits it out of the park!! If you're tired of the same sandwich, pastry, salad, or taco bar for your work events I highly recommend you give Plates and Bowls a try! read more

We ordered from Plates + Bowls for a business gathering, and we were so impressed with the food and the presentation. The crudites and salads were all so fresh and delicious, and our team was so appreciative that we provided an healthy spread instead of the standard fare. It was super easy to order thanks to the menu suggestions provided, and the cost was very reasonable. Everyone was raving about the food, and they are a difficult bunch to please. This will be our new go-to for healthy, elegant and tasty business catering. I highly recommend! read more

We love Plates and Bowls! We have them cater our events, at least once a month (typically 60-80 attendees). They are reliable, on time and everyone loves the food. They offer a variety of different options and meet all necessary diet restrictions...not to mention the great price point! Kristen is always willing to work with us if we need a custom item. From my experience, they are one of the best around with affordable prices! You won't be disappointed. read more

They're always very professional and nice while catering to my work place. I recommend them to all my friends and family. Will definitely be back. read more

We had our Baby Shower brunch on Sept. 7, 2024. The food was good and the portion was generous. Would definitely use P+B again but do want to share what we were disappointed about. We were told that the catering service would provide "plenty" of disposable plates, utensils, napkins, take-home boxes, and small plates for cake (although cake was done by a separate baker). No take-home boxes or small plates were provided. The napkins were cocktail-sized napkins only, there were barely enough plates, and we ran out of forks. And we were frugal by not changing our plates when going for second helping. We ended up having to run to Target to get more supplies. read more

Plates and Bowls has great service and excellent food! Perfect for catering parties and company events. My company Mouse Graphics always enjoys them :) read more

Plates and Bowls has amazingly DELICIOUS food! Our office is always so excited to try out their lunch spreads and P+B never disappoints. Not only does the food taste good, they use healthy and local ingredients and have a ton of vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. The service and communication is also the best I've ever experienced when dealing with catering companies. Shout-out to Kristen, who is super sweet and thoughtful! read more

Food is so great, service and attention to detail is the best! Great menu and variety - something to make everyone happy in the office.

One of the best places for catering possible. We have been using them for years from basic lunch to huge events. The food is delicious and we always get rave reviews on it. They are the nicest people to work with, communicate well. Their presentation and set up is beautiful and they always put signs up for what you are eating. They have lots of seasonal options, themed options and a variety of dietary options. The set up and clean up and are very timely. We recommend them a lot and always look for to it! Classy catering that's beautiful and affordable! read more

Kristen and my peeps at Plates+Bowls ALWAYS do a phenomenal job for our events. On time, professional, beautifully presented and delicious. Everything you want in catering. Thanks, again, Plates+Bowls, we'll see you again VERY soon!!! read more

Absolutely love Plates + Bowls never disappoints and the staff is so friendly and helpful love using them for all our work events!

Love Plates + Bowls Catering! Food is fresh delicious the presentation is beautiful. Everyone is super nice! read more

Plates + Bowls Catering - Delicious! - Caterers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a great option for in office catering. Meals are fresh, delicious and healthy and everyone loved them. They're so easy to work with - everything came on time and there were tonnes of options for box lunches , buffets, breakfast, and individual meals. We've used P+B so many times and they never disappoint. Highly recommend. Jenn is a superstar! read more

I was skeptical to try a new caterer for my son's 21st birthday "bar" brunch, but I shouldn't have been. I had Chef Andy and Ali come with more fixings for our omelet bar than I could have ever imagined! I also requested breakfast potatoes, and Jenn easily accommodated even though they are not on the menu. Andy and Ali even offered to help set up. Towards the end of the event, Allie even made more omelets for us to eat later on. All the guests were impressed and loved the food. Thank you for helping make my son's birthday a success! read more

Their food never disappoints! Great quality and generous portions. Very creative mix of ingredients in every dish.

We have used P+B for a few work events now. They are delicious, fresh, timely, have great service, and everyone at the office asks for them to keep coming back! Highly recommended. Friendly, communicative, and adaptive, will work with you to set up what you want and graciously accommodate for the particular event you are using them to cater for. Having several folks with severe food allergies and preferences in the office, P+B's attention to detail is well appreciated. read more

The Deli platter is amazing, it's a great option for your company lunch. I can't believe how accommodating and helpful the Plates + Bowls staff is about recommending items from their menu. read more

You can't go wrong with Plates + Bowls. They have a variety of items on their menu with monthly specials so it doesn't feel too repetitive. The prices are also very reasonable and portions and packaging is on point as well. We cater daily to our clients so it's important for us to find a caterer who is not only consistent with the quality of their food and packaging but also within our budget. Jennifer is great to work with and always willing to work with us on any special needs or requests. I highly recommend trying them out. read more

Plates and Bowls food is delicious and fresh! The menu offers a diverse variety of healthy and incredibly tasty items at an extremely reasonable price. The presentation of the food is impeccable. The staff is professional and helpful which makes ordering quick and easy. A definite crowd pleaser! read more

Plates & Bowls Catering has been a great go-to for all my catering needs.  I have ordered numerous times for business meetings as well as social parties. The kebob and salad combos are one of my favorites but recently I tried their waffle bar breakfast and my whole team loved it. Definitely check out the Burger Bar as well. read more