Shaka Braai

(557 reviews)

Kuddos to Taylor Made Cuisine! We just hosted an event and Taylor Made Cuisine provided a beautiful…read morespread of flatbread options, sliders, salads and mini cupcakes. This was the third year in a row we have hired the company for our event and they are professional, responsive, set up beautiful displays and provide delicious food. The servers Georgia and Matthew were outstanding as well. I highly recommend Taylor Made Cuisine if you are interested in a well done and well executed event.

I've used Taylor Made Cuisine a few times now and they never disappoint! This time the fully…read morecatered a rehearsal dinner in my backyard and it was magical. We went with an Italian- summer in Positano theme- and the food was amazing! Everybody raved about it. Thanks again TMC! Until next time!!

Party In A Box Catering

(99 reviews)

I truly cannot say enough good things about Dawn and Party In A Box Catering. They catered both our…read morerehearsal dinner and our wedding dinner, and they were absolutely incredible from start to finish. For our rehearsal dinner, we had an Italian spread, and I am not exaggerating when I say the lasagna was literally the best lasagna I have ever had in my life. I ate the leftovers for an entire week and was genuinely sad when they were gone. For our wedding dinner, we had a taco bar, and it was a dream. The chicken was freaking phenomenal, the food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we hoped for. Dawn also made our wedding dessert dreams come to life with an assortment of desserts that were just as beautiful as they were delicious. Beyond the food, their professionalism, presentation, and display were unlike anything I have ever seen. Everything looked amazing, ran smoothly, and felt so thoughtfully done. I genuinely cannot imagine our wedding weekend without them. The only downside is that the food was so good I felt morally obligated to ask Dawn and her team to move into our home, because I'm honestly not sure how I'm supposed to live without their cooking now. We are so grateful for them and would recommend Party In A Box Catering a million times over!

i Used this caterer for my wedding brunch. The food was delicious and the delivery and…read morepresentation was spot on! I couldn't be happier . I did not expect to find a local caterer but the quality was big city good, even in this small town. This was my wedding cake . Incredible

Something Special Catering

(102 reviews)

Extremely reliable company. Great work ethic for these two young owners of something special…read morecatering. We had a problem with one of our vendors regarding the chairs being set up for our wedding, and they stepped in and offered to help without any hesitation. We have already booked them for our next event in July. Food was delicious. You will not be disappointed if you hire this company. Dee Dee and Dominick Monaco

Highly recommend. Used them for a small luncheon and they exceeded my expectations! Everyone…read morecomplimented both the presentation and the taste. Would definitely use again

Jay's Catering

4.6

(496 reviews)

100% perfect!!! I don't think I know enough positive words…read moreto express my gratitude on how wonderful everything was! From initially dealing with Samantha on the phone and getting the food ordered to the execution of the party and the cleanup, I can't say enough wonderful things.It was amazing. The food was amazing and tasty and so many compliments from everybody. The three staff members that came top notch wonderful they were so pleasant and hardworking, and I appreciated them so much. I worked at Ellie's table in san clemente until they closed so when we were going to have the reception at the house, I already knew I was gonna use jay's catering, and you did not disappoint not one bit. I will recommend you to everybody. And if we ever have another party ( ) , I would definitely use you again.I can't tell you how happy I am. Thank you.Thank you.Thank you so much . All the best Sandra Garbani

Jay's Catering catered our wedding and they did such an awesome job. They have the best wedding…read morebuffet we have ever had and we had so many of our guests compliment how good the food was. Jay's makes the whole process easy and seamless. We worked with Brittany, and she was such a joy to work with. She kept us informed and helped us every step in the process. Their tasting events also are very helpful in choosing the menu for your event. At first we originally had a menu selected, but after attending the tasting event and trying various items, we ended up changing our menu. If you have the privilege to work with Jay's you should choose them! Jay's catering also caters food at a cafe at my work and all my coworkers love their food. Just another verification that Jay's has awesome food.

The Mexican Taco Catering

(753 reviews)

Great experience and arrived on time…read more Parents raved about the food, which is all you could ask for when throwing a kids birthday party. Would consider using them again in the future!

Excellent food, prepared on time and served as expected. The guacamole was excellent and the green…read moresalsa was flavorful and spicy! Our server Don, had everything under control. I really appreciated all the communication prior to the event via text and voicemail that assured me that things were moving along as expected. I would definitely hire this team again! Great job!

Pizza 900 Mobile Catering

(103 reviews)

I had never been to Pizza 900 until they catered at my sister's party…read more The whole experience was amazing! They brought their wood-oven and set it up and all their pizza setup was so clean. They were making the pizza right there and each pizza was being ready in 3 mins! The employees were super nice and attentive. There were like 12 pizza flavors but my favorite was the vaggie pizza and "jimmy" pizza. I will be visiting their pizza shop sooooooooon!

I wish I got pictures, but Pizza 900 catered a party I attended today and #1, the pizza, salad,…read moredonuts and cookies were to die for. #2 they bring their own wood fired ovens for a very authentic experience. I loved watching them cooking! #3 all the staff were friendly, helpful and explained each type of pizza very well. If you're looking for a unique catering experience, I highly recommend Pizza 900. I'll be going to check out their restaurant in Laguna Hills soon!

JT's BBQ Cravings & More

(27 reviews)

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Mr. Hurn brought lunch for our office and the food was amazing! The vegetables were soooooo good!!!…read moreI had the chicken, potatoes and veggies and everything was outstanding! The bbq sauce he makes is fabulous! They do catering! I highly recommend!!! Thank you Mr. Hurn!

Excellent Brisket, great staff that seemed like maybe they had a stake in the business they were so…read morehelpful and on it!

Antonietta's Catering

(63 reviews)

They did our wedding in 2022 (yes, in 2026 we are still thinking about the food!)…read more The food was AMAZING!!!! service.... Perfect. She was so easy to work with. Everyone talked about the food and how fresh and delish it was. Highly recommend.

Thank you so much for your wonderful food and service. Highly recommend Antoinette and get staff…read morefor catering events!

Flavor Chef Catering

(216 reviews)

We cannot say enough amazing things about Derek and his team! They went way above and beyond to…read moremake our wedding day absolutely incredible. From the beautiful custom sign they made for our cross, to the tableware, arch, setup, and all the little details, they truly cared about making our day special. And the food was AMAZING. The sliders were absolutely killer, the ahi tuna crisps were incredible, and the spring rolls were a huge hit. Then they topped it all off with a churro cart and seriously delicious ice cream. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. But honestly, what stood out most was the service. His entire team was so helpful, kind, hardworking, and willing to jump in wherever they were needed. They made the setup process so easy for us and took so much off our plate on what was already such a big day. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did to make our wedding so memorable. If you're looking for a caterer who will not only serve incredible food but will genuinely go the extra mile for you, we cannot recommend them enough. 10/10 from start to finish!

Heidi and Riley are fantastic! Delicious food, the kindest chef, highly recommend! We had the best…read moredinner.

Jeff the Silent Chef

(64 reviews)

We had a party a few months ago. We had 100 guests at our home a few months ago and I HIGHLY…read morerecommend Jeff and his team. Everything was literally perfect! He met with us at our home well before the party to help plan everything out. We didn't have to worry about a thing. I would use him again in a second. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

Jeff was our caterer for our wedding and we cannot recommend him enough! He was super easy to talk…read moreto and walked us through not only our catering questions and needs, but he was extremely knowledgeable and provided his guidance throughout our entire wedding planning journey. We had so many calls with Jeff and he was extremely patient with all our questions. We took a chance since Jeff did not offer food tasting but I can now say that all his first star reviews are true! Our guest LOVED the food and raves about it. We decided on tray past appetizers and a buffet dinner. We also included a meat carving station. Throughout the entire process, Jeff recommended what he thinks our guest would like and what options complemented each other based on our choices. We also LOVED the food and the tray past appetizers we chose were so good! I wish we were able to have more! Hopefully more of my friends will host weddings and I can attend another wedding that Jeff caters! We highly recommend Jeff and he was soo amazing to work with. Thank you so much Jeff for such an amazing night!

Cal Jump

(230 reviews)

It's been awhile since I rented a bounce house. Cal Jump was so clean they even prepped the jump…read morehouse after they blew it up to make sure it was clean and ready for our party! I would definitely recommend!

Wow, what a disappoint for such a reputable bounce house company. Per their refund policy, you will…read moreget a full refund if you cancel 72 hours or more in advance of your rental date. I had to cancel my son's birthday party due to a very contagious virus he caught at preschool. I notified CalJump of this cancellation more than 72 hours in advance and they still have yet to process my refund despite written confirmation that they had. I have tried contacting their business numerous times via call and text and have either been ignored or told that the manager would check on it. If you do purchase their services, be sure to pay with credit in the case you need to cancel your event. They will reverse the charges for you if CalJump does not honor their refund policy.

The OC Jumper Guy

(260 reviews)

AMAZING company, start to finish. I would highly recommend, there team was awesome. Great jumpers!read more

We've ordered a jumper from him twice now and both experiences were amazing!…read more The first time, I had someone cancel on me the day before our birthday party. I called him hoping he could help and he went above and beyond to do so! Told me not to worry and he'd be at my house in the morning. His guys were so nice and got everything done quickly. I refer him to everyone! Truly the best.

714 Jumpers

(55 reviews)

714Jumpers exceeded our expectations and MORE! Larry was very responsive and professional in our…read morecommunications. Our preschool hosted a community open house event and he made sure that we had the BEST bounce house for the kids. Delivery and pickup was great, communication was fantastic, I highly recommend tm714Jumpers for your bounce house needs!!

They were able to help me out with last minute needs of tables, chairs, and bouncy castle. Larry…read morewas very nice. The delivery guys were very helpful and polite. Their customer service was excellent. Their products were clean and in very good shape.

Cal Jump

(67 reviews)

Cal Jump is a great place to rent for your kids or adult events! I rented from Cal Jump for my…read moredaughter's baby shower. Our guests were able to bring their kids, and did not require to hire a baby sitter. The kids had a great time bouncing. We had a couple of adults watching the children, so the adults did not have to worry about their children. Thank you Cal Jump! Great prices! Tina A

Horrible customer service shady business. Rented a bounce house 5/16, asked me to pay after…read moredropping off, Zelle'd him the balance. 5/18 I see a second charge on my debit card attached on file. Called customer service multiple times and I just keep getting the same BS "I'm going to let the owner know and get back to you". We are now at 5/29 2 weeks later and I still haven't gotten my refund. And no response from the owner. Would definitely avoid this business.

OC Bouncers

(63 reviews)

We got the EZ Tropical Dry jumper & it was super fun! Has a basketball hoop inside. Bought some…read moreinflatable basketballs and the kids all had a blast. It was a huge WIN! During summertime, you can add the attachment for a pool. The kids can slide right into the pool (or yourself haha). Yelp helped me send out quote requests to several jumper rental businesses and OC Bouncers was the first to respond with details. Extremely responsive, organized, professional, and helpful from beginning to end. Kept me in the loop with all of the steps (delivery, set up, pick up) and made payment as easy as possible. Answered all of my questions. I like their selection and designs for their jumpers as well. The one we got was in great condition and clean. Everything you need to know is on their website. I had a very good feeling about them and I'm so glad I went with them. Will definitely be using OC Bouncers for our next event!

Amazing company!! They give a time frame for drop off and pickup did both within the promised time…read moreframe. They also send a text 10-15 minutes before dropping off and picking up to let toy know they are on their way. The driver was friendly and courteous. Ny communication with everyone I talked to was wonderful and I would definitely do orders from them again!! Highly recommend!

Splash N Slide

(3 reviews)

Very professional and great service!…read more The owner was prompt at answering all my questions about the size of the bounce house, if we needed a tarp under the jumper, and if it was large enough to house children who are around 8 years old and around 10 of them. He was also not only on time but was early too. The bounce house that I rented had an area that was a ball pit and the owner and his employee were very helpful in figuring out what to do concerning a safety issue. They were very professional and calm concerning my concerns with children possibly getting hurt with how the ball pit section wasn't cushioned. After trying to figure out what to do he even gave me a discount due to my concerns which was very kind. Overall I would rent from them again!

Absolutely wonderful experience! Landon & his crew were…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. Our slide was in pristine condition and most importantly CLEAN! Cannot recommend enough!

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Jacob D.

6 years ago

Shaka Braai catered our Super Bowl party and they instantly became our favorite specialty food vendor. The meat and sauces were amazing, the sides were delicious, and the presentation alone was worth its weight in gold. We "pigged out" all day but still had a copious amount of leftovers to enjoy throughout the week. Mark and his team are friendly, fun, professional, prompt, responsive, creative, and detail-oriented...highly recommended!!! read more

Begonia M.

3 years ago

Mark is an amazing culinary leader. Everyone enjoyed the food and kept on going for more. Every touchpoint with Mark was seamless. He is so professional, friendly and will go that extra mile for your guest. We are still drooling over the amazing Pig Roast. Succulent and authentic South African BBQ style. He is the real deal. read more

Nadine M.

13 years ago

Food is always delicious and you can taste the fresh ingredients. I love the lamb pita. This isn't your standard fast food grab. This is gourmet food better than anything you usually get from a farmer's market stand. They also do catering, having a full rotisserie BBQ would be very cool at my next party. read more

Coco C.

4 years ago

Met this Asshole at Restaurant Depot where he tried to cut in line. Guess what motherfucker, that's not ok!!! We are all working hard and hAve little time. Why are you so special? I'm always at Restaurant Depot on Gothard. Can't wait to see you again, you little prick!!!! read more

Stephan C.

11 years ago

I LOVE their food! I get to enjoy their wonderful Organic Lamb Pita every Wednesday at the Farmers Market in Century City. I do plan on using their catering service for my next event! I recommend you give them a taste! read more

Anthony M.

13 years ago

I tried the Pulled Pork sandwich and the Lamb Pita, both are out of this world! If you value good fresh ingredients and great flavors, find Mark at the markets, or even better get him to cater an event for you! read more

World Wide W.

3 years ago

Mark and his team did a fantastic job at my wedding. From planning to executing our hog roast with side dishes, he did a superb job. Great communication, on time, recommend highly! read more

Jakob W.

4 years ago

The best Biltong in the USA!! Just like being back in Southafrica, where I have been so many times. And first class service.

Mark P.

13 years ago

great,If you haven't tried it, you have to come get some of the BEST roast lamb in pita you have ever tasted ! Come check

Benjamin A.

11 years ago

great food and friendly service.

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