Saltwater Catering is simply the best! I've worked with Lou, Nancy, and the Saltwater Catering team for years on a wide range of events -- from an elegant dinner party for 12 to a dinner party for 100+ guests, and everything in between (baby showers, engagement parties, celebrations of life and more). Whether the occasion calls for fine dining or casual BBQ, they can truly do it all -- and do it beautifully. The food is always amazing, the pricing is reasonable, and the team is a joy to work with. They listen carefully, adapt to your needs, and bring your ideas to life. You come to them with a clear vision or just a loose theme and they will work with you to make it special. I've hosted events both at home and at outside venues, and Saltwater has even helped me find a venue when my first choice wasn't available. Their professionalism and dedication are unmatched. At one party, when our ovens suddenly stopped working, the chef and his assistant literally ran back and forth to a neighbor's house to make sure our guests never noticed a thing -- talk about above and beyond! I've trusted them for long-planned events like weddings and for last-minute gatherings like a celebration of life, and they've handled every situation flawlessly. Lou and Nancy are true pros who care deeply about their clients and the quality of their work. I can't say enough good things about Saltwater Catering -- they make every event feel special. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Saltwater Catering team was great and adaptable for our 3-day film set on the beach. Professional, aesthetically pleasing presentation. Present and accommodating staff, especially with our dynamic production schedule. Good variety of food menus. They were communicative with our production team on what they needed: two 8-foot tables and an EZ-up tent with walls attached to block the wind from cooling the burners. We'd recommend listing "includes dairy" as an allergy warning moving forward, since we had a couple minor instances with our crew's needs. 2 out of the 3 days, the staff helped us box lunches and leftovers to-go, which was incredibly helpful and appreciated. On the last day, they provided boxes, but our crew had to box it up. Overall, Saltwater Catering was easy to work with, and we'd use them again if we film in the area. read more

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Saltwater's team is the very best! Chef Lou and Manager Nancy took care of everything as we planned our first event for 200 guests. We had tasted their food before and knew we were in for delicious cuisine, but what surprised us was their attention to detail in guiding us through the mysterious maze of planning a big party! From renting the furniture, glasses, dishes, tablecloths and the kitchen equipment, they covered all the necessities with ease. Adjustments were even made at the last minute to provide heaters when the weather required them. Their service team was elegantly dressed, friendly and professional, as they moved through our crowd offering guests a variety of tasty heavy appetizers. We would just finish up a lamb lollipop when another server would appear with a yummy spring roll with dipping sauce, then a fabulous chicken slider with dill pickle. Vegetarian offerings were included in the interesting menu, too. Saltwater also provided a good number of bartenders so that guests seldom had to wait in line for a refill. All said, I can 100% recommend Saltwater Catering. We will use them again! read more

I want to give a shout out to Saltwater Catering who was one of the vendors who made our wedding day just perfect. The wedding reception was on the Paradiso yacht and they had recommended Saltwater Catering along with others. I had the best planning experience with Saltwater Catering and they came through with the most delicious food fantastic service and plenty of food as well for my very small group. I would not hesitate to use them again and I hope I will have a party in the future where I can use them. Highly recommend #SaltwaterCatering read more

Using Saltwater Catering made this the most stress free and successful party ever. The staff arrived early to set up everything and the presentation was lovely. The food was delicious and the servers, chef & bartender were very professional & personable. I will use them again. read more

Saltwater catered our non profit event last night. They worked within our budget and were FANTASTIC! The food was amazing and service even better. I highly recommend them and will absolutely only use them for all events going forward! read more

I had such a excellent experience hiring Saltwater catering. Nancy, Lou and their team did a wonderful job beginning to end. Food, service, and clean-up were amazing. One of the most stress free hosting experiences where I actually almost felt like a guest being able to enjoy and not worry about food, drinks and clean-up. read more

I really can't put my extreme satisfaction of Lou, Nancy & staff into words. Their professional detail to service exceeded my expectations. From the hors d'oeuvres pass, meal serving & to the clean-up at the end, they did not miss any steps. We were referred to Saltwater Catering from a dear friend who owns a restaurant. Saltwater Catering did an excellent job on the perfect day in my life: successfully feeding our 80+ guests at my daughter's wedding. Their combination of varieties in salmon, short ribs and lobster ravioli as the main choices, accompanied with a delicious cold roasted vegetable side and delicately prepared mashed potatoes all followed a meticulously prepared plated beet radicchio salad is far exceeded my expectations. It is their personal touch that made the dining and whole evening experience that I remember the most. Their communication through the planning process was on spot on! No surprises in the end. Thank you for a memorable afternoon/evening! read more

I recently ordered the corn beef from Saltwater!! It was without a doubt the best corn beef I've ever had!! First of all their portions were very generous and the cabbage and potatoes with the drippings that came with the beef were delicious!! I've ordered other take out food from Saltwater and have to say I've never been disappointed.. Now that things are opening back up I seriously can't wait to host my next gathering and have Saltwater provide the food.. They are definitely my secret to hosting the perfect party with the very best food!! read more

Hired Saltwater for a surprise birthday party for my husband and I was so glad I did. The communication before they were booked was professional, direct and filled with solutions. We finalized a menu and when the day came - they delivered without a hitch. Their staff was well trained and professional. It was like having my guests dine at a hi-end restaurant. They were super helpful in keeping the home clean and the guests well taken care of. Multiple guests commented on how they felt so take care of. I would book them for future events and without a doubt - I would recommend. Thank you to both Nancy and Lou and their family of staff for delivering a wonderful event. read more

Ok I just liked every single photo I haven't tasted one bite but there's so much love here it's unbelievable the time and care it takes to create such artful ingestible's is blowing me away right now this chef creator needs to be a celebrity he is to me anyway i'll bet the food is over the top so he deserves to be recognized in this world of "not paying attention because were just too overwhelmed" BIG LOVING SHOUT TO THIS MASTER CHEF!!! Love on a platter this chef masterful creator Is a beautiful gift that is available I need to find a reason to have a party to celebtate life and absolutely hire this person / Organization this is over the top to me and I've been everywhere beautiful congratulations look forward to meeting you so impressed! Wait you're doing what you were providing is hands-down extraordinary and worth a big shout out just because it's amazing Looks to me like LOVE On a platter! may God Richly bless you and your efforts your business for the love you are putting out!!!! read more

We recently hired Saltwater Catering for a retirement party at our home for seventy guests. Lou and his staff were very professional in the planning of this event and working with us to ensure nothing was overlooked. This was a one stop shop that handled not only the food, but a bar, tables, linens, etc. on the day of the event, Lou showed up with his staff and immediately went to work. The staff looked and performed in an extremely professional manner. Most importantly... the food was outstanding and there was more than enough for people to enjoy seconds. Lou was great and easy to work with. They are not the least expensive caterer we interviewed, but you get what you pay for, and Saltwater Catering is worth the money if you are looking for an extremely professional event with excellent food. Highly recommend. read more

Saltwater Catering was beyond fantastic! I hired them for a Groundbreaking Ceremony at a local mall. Nancy, Lou and the rest of their team were great to work with. They were professional and very responsive. On the day of, the service was amazing, the presentation was wonderful and the food was even better! The guests raved about the food after. They even assisted with some of the other rentals for the event. Would 100% recommend them for your next event! read more

Saltwater catered a Holiday boat party for us and it was fabulous. No muss no hassle on our part Saltwater, made it very easy. Food, staff all excellent! would definitely use them again! read more

Saltwater has THE best food. Their professionalism and creativity are superior to any other catering company I have used. They can customize a menu for anything from a team party for 14 year olds to the most elegant of fine dining events. I have personally been at events they catered on both ends of this spectrum. Both were top notch. I am so happy to have a caterer in my phone list that can do anything I need and make it fabulous. Entertaining just became so much easier! Thanks Saltwater. read more

Saltwater catered our beautiful beach themed wedding in April 2017. Nancy went above and beyond to not only provide the best menu but help with the bakery for our gorgeous and delicious cake! Lou also exceeded all expectations with his delicious and beautiful buffet! They are so dedicated, caring of the happiness of their clients, and over the top! And Lou's food is simply THE BEST! Thank you Saltwater for helping make our day perfect! (We also has leftovers in our honeymoon suite including cake to much later thanks to Lou and Nancy since we were busy with guests an dancing to eat a lot!) read more

Great options for office lunches during these trying times with Covid. They were wonderful in their delivery and handling of everything. The food was fantastic! read more

Nancy, Lou and the entire team created the most elegant Christmas Eve dinner for our family. Food was Delicious, beautiful presentation. What a pleasure to work with this team. Very professional and the attention to detail was extraordinary. They are excellent and I look forward to planning another event read more

Had a catered party and it was awesome. The presentation was lovely and food was fresh and delicious. Everyone raved. So clever to serve the Thai salad in little boxes with chopsticks. Plan on using Saltwater every time I need catering. They came highly recommended by friend and they were right! The staff was friendly and available to me whenever I had a question. read more

We just attended a wedding yesterday. Saltwater Catering did such an amazing job. The elegance, the variety of food items from the appetizers to the main buffet, was amazing. Their staff was incredible not leaving out any details small or large. I would highly recommend Saltwater Catering for any size or type of party. read more

Saltwater catering provided an amazing family party this weekend for our Mother's 90th birthday. They were top notch in everything they did. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The staff was professional, attentive and incredibly friendly. Everything was so smooth from the rental delivery to the set up and clean up. We could not have asked for a better experience. I would recommend them wholeheartedly for anyone who wants wonderful food and a special dinner. Thank you Lou and Nancy, you were amazing. read more

Lou and Saltwater Catering have been catering our small, and large events, for the scientific community in a large university environment for the past 3 years. The quality of the food, the presentation, the service are exceptional and they will always work within your budget. Student, faculty and visitors rush to our events when they know we have engaged Saltwater! From box lunches to receptions and Mexican fiestas, Saltwater always provides the best of everything. The quantity of food provided is above exceptional. This is important when serving always hungry graduate students! Saltwater Catering is absolutely the best caterer we have worked with in Orange County! read more

Saltwater helped me thoroughly enjoy our son's college graduation celebration! The set up exceeded our needs with our guests ranging from grandparents to college kids. The food was mouth watering with the turkey sliders and mac-n-cheese everyone's favorite! The service was exceptional, subdued and very attentive. They thought of everything, making this a worry free and enjoyable event for me! read more

I have found my "go to catering company"! Lou and his staff did an excellent job for our gala. Our guests are raving about the food. The care and effort Lou puts into his events shows! Attention to detail is what makes an event exceptional and Saltwater Catering has it mastered, from creative menu development, through presentation, tablescape, food quality and service! I would highly recommend Saltwater Catering for any event. Thank you Lou and staff for making me look good! read more

Saltwater Catering never disappoints! We use them for work events and they are definitely a favorite! Delicious food and great portions!

I used Saltwater Catering for a symposium lunch and dinner at UCI. The food was absolutely remarkable and the service was top grade. I highly recommend Saltwater Catering for any event. read more

Saltwater Catering hit it out of the park with our corporate lunch today, it was beautifully presented, and the food was the best that we've had. ordered for 65 people and every one of them was happy. read more

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Lou and his team are a first a class catering and event planning company. I have used several caterers in Orange County for the past 18 years and Saltwater Catering is by far the best. Not only is the food absolutely delicious but the portions are generous and the quality of the food is excellent. Everytime I have an event, whether large or small, I am always complimented on the food. I will never use another caterer. They make my events unforgettable! read more

Lou and his team at Saltwater helped me host a wonderful 90th Birthday Party for my Mom and 50 of her friends and family. The food was amazing- beautiful to look at and delicious and the staff was very professional, attentive and pleasant. The large lemon birthday cake was so good we had very little, if any left. My Mom has had calls all week from her friends with compliments about the food and staff. Nancy was a great help with the menu and other details and when they left, the kitchen was spotless. I would not have a party without them. read more

Lou and his staff did a great job for the cocktail party we put on. They were totally professional, the food was great, and we loved the service. Highly recommended. Thanks Lou and staff! read more

We hired Saltwater Catering for our wedding two weeks ago and it was the best experience ever. Lou is a dream to work with and his staff so professional and attentive. The food was beyond what I expected and we have received so many calls from our guests complimenting it. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious and aplenty and the entree portions were generous and excellent quality. It was the best and most delicious meal that I've ever had at a wedding. Thanks so much Lou! read more