Excellent food and friendly service. We ordered a meal delivery and everything was delicious. From the tritip to the crab cakes to the mashed potatoes. My husband even managed to love the kale salad. I'm sure they are awesome for catering an event too. read more

If you are looking for someone to cater your event who will actually provide you good food, I highly recommend coming to this wonderful woman by the name of Sunny. I have never seen someone put in so much effort into her dishes, even to the tiniest detail. For example, she refuses to use store bought lemon juice and instead will juice the lemons herself. She attempts to make everything truly a work of art and she challenges herself to provide the best experience at every event she caters at. I attended a wedding Sunny had catered and everyone was blown away by how good the food was, including me of course!! I've heard she has connections to so many people in the area, which is a great blessing for brides and everyone else looking to host a great event. At the wedding, she took a watermelon and carved absolutely beautiful artwork into it... I was astounded. She usually caters larger events, with at least around 50 people or more. Her team is also so kind and amazing, I'm definitely going to ask her to cater my wedding later on! ;) read more

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All we really cared about for our wedding is that we had our friends and family there, everyone had fun, and there was plenty of good food. Sunny really delivered on the food front! Our friends and family literally raved about lunch (and they tend to be serious about their food), and she even made sure my husband and I took a second to eat. I couldn't get enough of the perfectly grilled veggies and the tri-tip was falling apart tender. Sunny was extremely accommodating both during the planning process and when it came to the list of dietary restrictions we had to cover (vegan, gluten-free, no onions etc.). Everyone got a full, delicious meal. When I first contacted her I was disappointed to find out that she doesn't do tastings anymore. I could tell from her reviews and website that she was the right one for our wedding, but I didn't feel comfortable hiring a caterer without trying their food first. I started contacting other caterers, but I wasn't finding anyone who could do a delicious full bbq lunch menu in our budget (everyone else was almost $5/head more!). I was pleasantly surprised a few weeks later when Sunny emailed to let me know that she had figured out a way for us to try her food! She was doing a menu similar to the one we wanted for her church, and asked if we could come to SC to sample it. Everything we tried was full of flavor and prepared in a way that let the freshness of the ingredients shine. Sunny was very considerate of our tight budget and really worked with us to make sure we got what we needed without overspending. Her workers helped tremendously with making sure things stayed tidy and ran smoothly. Sunny was a joy to work with for our wedding and I would hire her again in a second. read more

So good! I can't say enough good things about them. They did a great job catering our first party after covid lockdown. Great menu and easy to work with. read more

Fantastic ! Fantastic ! Fantastic. I just attended a three day event that was catered by this company and the food was hot, abundant and served immediately. They really go out of their way to make a great tasting meal. Each day had a variety of meats, salads and pasta/rice dishes and it was perfectly prepared and actually made the symposium I attended worthwhile. I can't rave enough about the service and perfect menu. I'm from the Bay Area and if I could get them to drive there for my next party I'd definitely pay for it. read more

Jeff and Joshua and Michelle were so easy to work with, very flexible, and put my mind at ease as I planned a post-wedding brunch from the opposite coast, sight unseen! I had never seen the venue (the bride's aunt's backyard) but they easily accommodated dietary restrictions and not knowing the layout! The morning of the big event they were on-time, super efficient, professional, low-key, flexible, cheerful and personable! The food was beautiful, colorful, fresh, warm, delicious and plentiful! The mimosas and bloody Mary's were perfect. I had nothing to do or worry about as "host" of this event! Two thumbs up! read more

I booked Sunny's at the last minute to cater a Saturday dinner for 20 to celebrate my daughter's college graduation. They were really easy to work with, their price was fair, and everyone raved about the food! FYI, my daughter is traveling to Greece so I wanted a Mediterranean menu and they were super accommodating. Except for a chicken entree, all the dishes were vegetarian. I hope I need catering again soon because I liked working with them so much! read more

Sunny's Catering is probably the best catering outfit in the entire Santa Cruz area. The presentation is literally amazing, with intricate food carving sculptures and edibles. I've had the pleasure of eating the food on several occasions and the food is fantastic. I'd definitely recommend them if you're looking for a caterer in Santa Cruz area (or the entire SF Bay area for that matter) for a wedding, banquet or event, I'd highly recommend them. read more

I recently had Sunny cater my wedding. WOW! She was fantastic. Beyond her delicious food, Sunny was almost like a wedding planner for us! We got married at the La Selva Club House and had no idea what we were doing at all, Sunny took the time to meet with us at the Club House and discuss extra things we needed, like chairs, lighting, etc. She's a true veteran of the area and e-mailed me examples of cute decoration ideas she's seen at the venue before. The food was the best tasting wedding food I've ever had. And Sunny was so organized, punctual, and right on with her food and venue decorating suggestions. We've also attended another wedding she catered and got the same impression. Also, I highly recommend her fruit platter! Beautiful! Would recommend her to anyone. read more

I enjoyed Sunny's catering at a Luau inpsired event, complete with hula dancers. The food was awesome and presentation was too. We plan on having a house warming party and really hope Sunny can cater our event. We had lots of fun and enjoyed the whole package. read more

Great service and even better food! They catered our wedding and the food was exceptional! Quality food, great portions and a fair price! I would highly recommend them for any catering needs! read more

Sunny prepares mass amounts of food without it tasting like it. The food stays fresh, clean, and healthy tasting without compromising flavor. Every other catered event I've been to leaves me with a feeling of blandness, tummy uncomfortableness or just bored/unmemorable food. Sunny's food is fresh, healthy and delicious. I've had Sunny's catered food from everything from bday parties, to weddings, church events and corporate parties (Santa Cruz is not that big of a town=) ). It is great home cooked food made with love taste/attention, yet is also sophisticated and delicious. Sunny is also incredibly friendly. I have met her in passing a few times. She is the warmest lady and you can tell she finds true joy in cooking and sharing it with others. Theres is a lot of love and attention in her food, it's really evident. Her food speaks on its own =) If I ever need a caterer in SC I would not hesitate to call her. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Joshua and Jeff recently catered my husband's birthday celebration at our house. They did a fantastic job for us, from beginning to end. Joshua worked with us to create a menu, which we sampled beforehand, at a private tasting at their kitchen in downtown Santa Cruz. Jeff prepared the food for us and led the catering team on the day of the party. Food was in a word...scrumptious. Team was friendly, efficient, and attentive while being unobtrusive. This is the company to hire if you want a catering service that provides fabulous food and terrific service. read more

Sunny's did our families' rehearsal dinner a few nights ago. The food was delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented. Service couldn't have been better. Joshua and Jeff are pros. We need to find a reason for another party, so we can call on them again! read more

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Sunny's Catering (Joshua, Jeff and Cybil) worked a luau party for us and they were the BEST! I "introduced" them to my kitchen and from that point on, they handled everything! I actually got to enjoy the party. When the party was over my kitchen was cleaner than when they arrived. They worked hand in hand with Pono Grill who provided the food. It was Labor Day weekend and they picked up the food downtown, navigated the holiday traffic and got to us in south county exactly when they were expected. Locals know, that's a bigger accomplishment than it might sound! Professional, organized, efficient, reasonably priced and nice, fun people. What more could we ask for? I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again. read more

We had our wedding catered this past weekend and Sunnys did such an amazing job! We were beyond impressed with the quality of the food, the service, and the attention to detail. We had a not so great experience with our venue, but Joshua and his crew really stepped in and helped out and my day-of coordinator had nothing but great things to say about them! Cannot recommend them enough! read more

I work at the University and used Sunny's catering for a lunch event and everyone absolutely loved the food! Joshua Server worked with our budget and provided excellent service. Would use them again for catering! read more

Sunny's catered a dinner for 10 I hosted at a private home in Santa Cruz and it was first class all the way. The food and service were both excellent. They accommodated various dietary restrictions for some of the guests and were easy to work with to plan the menu and logistics. read more

Sunny catered our wedding in August 2013 at the Sesnon House (170 person wedding). I thought her food was really some of the best tasting catered wedding food I've ever had, having worked as a wedding caterer in the past myself. What I liked about her food was that it was sort of simple and fresh, and everything tasted really homemade. We loved her pan fried chicken and her salad is fantastic - really fresh ingredients, not overly salty or greasy like some other wedding food can be. Sunny also went out of her way to make us feel cared for and about. We had a small billing problem at the end with a vendor she was partnered with, and she personally reimbursed us the difference that she thought we were owed (owed by the other vendor). She also makes a special hand carved fruit display, as her gift to all the brides and grooms - the gesture is very genuine; she is simply a really nice, caring and generous person, and very nice to work with at your wedding! Whereas other vendors made it feel like "all business," Sunny made me feel very appreciated and respected. Highly recommended! read more

Only positive things to say about this catering company! The Theta Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta chose to have our Founder's Day brunch catered by Sunny's Catering & we were not disappointed! The food was delicious, so much so that a lot of our ladies took leftovers home. Jeff and Joshua were both very attentive, refilling the food trays as some foods became scarce and didn't miss a single detail. We loved working with them and we are looking forward to working with them again in the future! read more

We hired Sunny's catering to cater our wedding brunch and we are so glad we did!! Joshua was very helpful, communicative, and made sure all the details were planned before the big day. Jeff and his team made sure our day ran without a hitch. And the most important part, the food was delicious! Thanks again guys! read more

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A sincere "thank you" to Joshua and all at Sunny's Catering for enhancing my Corralitos open house with your magic! I requested specifically Corralitos sausage to tie in to the local theme of the listing, and they went the extra miles to deliver and set up their fantastic display. The food was a huge hit! Joshua made my budget work with and abundant feeling food presentation. Though I heard about the actual presentation second hand (I could not be at the open house), the reviews were excellent. Not being able to attend could have added to the stress of wanting the open house to go well, but Joshua really stepped up and did his part in a way that allowed me to focus on what I needed to do. The transaction was super smooth from beginning to end, and all the "conversations" took place while Joshua was out of the country! I could certainly not tell. read more

Sunny has outdone herself. We recently had a wedding at Pajaro Dunes and her food was amazing. She delivered fresh flavorful food, that my guests enjoyed. She is warm and caring and knows what she is doing. She had rolls special made for us by a Portuguese bakery and from what I can tell can make anything your heart desires. Her and her staff were clean and made my day very special. I would recommend her to anyone that wants to cater a event, of any size. Thank you again Sunny for the unforgettable food. read more

I'm so glad to see Sunny's Catering on yelp. Sunny's has superb chefs and they are experts in a variety of cuisines. They do it all and they do it well. I especially love her savory grilled shrimp and mango infused dishes. You can bet the next time I host an event in Santa Cruz or San Jose, I'll be having Sunny handle it. read more

We held a 10 year anniversary party/vow renewal at the MAH in Santa Cruz, and Josh at Sunny's helped us work out all of the details. He and his crew were SO easy to work with, it made the catering a no-brainer. Food was fresh, yummy and easy. Staff were friendly and attentive. Josh was responsive and accommodating. What else do you need? read more

Joshua and his incredible team did such an amazing job at our wedding. We really couldn't have asked for a more helpful and well organized group. We had a larger number in attendance and wanted to provide our guests with a delicious menu. Sunny's Catering met that expectation and much more. Jeff and Joshua created a delightful menu and the staff were all very friendly and professional. Joshua was exceedingly helpful and offered his own personal experience to make our special day one to remember. He worked so readily and easily with all of the other vendors and even got us in contact with a DJ who rocked! The food was outstanding, the crew was fun and attentive, and the night was a huge success. We are so grateful to have worked with such understanding and accommodating people.Thank you so much to Joshua, Jeff and all of the lovely folks at Sunny's Catering. read more

Sunny came through again !.. This was my second time using Sunny's Catering and it was another great experience. Sunny and her staff were so marvelous and really, truly professional. The food was beyond delicious and the set up and presentation was really artistic and appealing. Everyone I talked to just raved about the whole experience ! It really is hard to find a caterer that does both meat and vegetables well. Meat eaters or vegetarians Sunny will satisfy. My wife and I truly loved her food. I am more than impressed with her menu, her set up and her style. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sunny's Catering to anyone. Thank you Sunny and Thank you Yelp !! read more

Sunny is AMAZING! She catered my wedding back in 2009 and it was above and beyond my expectations. Sunny cares and understood how important and special this day was for me and she delivered. It's quite obvious that's she gives 150%. You won't be disappointed! read more

I didn't actually hire Sunny to cater our wedding only because we ended up with a venue that does not allow outside catering, but we really loved her and the food she brought for us to sample. She is very sweet, organized and experienced. Her food is delicious but tastes fresh and healthy. She is willing to work with you and I have total confidence that if we had hired her, I would have been very satisfied. read more

We used Sunny's Catering for our daughter's wedding. Sunny made probably the best Italian and French food we ever tasted. The taste is very authentic with all the real ingredients. Food decorations and presentations were surprisingly beautiful. All the guests had a great time with a wonderful foods of great tastes and presentations. The price is very affordable. I trusted other comments on Sunny's such as JD's and he was really right. We strongly recommend Sunny's Catering. read more

I was invited to Sunny's Catering in Santa Cruz recently with all the big event coordinators including wedding coordinators. As a matter of fact I had a few chances to watch and taste her foods. Her foods that range from Italian, French, to Asian are extremely delicious and affordable. Best of all, the presentation was truly beautiful, actually a lot more beautiful with all the edible carvings than a few years ago. Coordinators are normally hard to be pleased, but the taste and beauty of Sunny's catering pleased those hard food critiques. I do not remember any catering that is at this level with at this price. I highly recommend Sunny's Catering. read more

Sunny's catered a party for our family. The food, appetizers, salads, fruit cuts, dressings, beef, chicken, deserts - were all excellent. They arrived early. They setup nicely for a full buffet presentation with all the buffet table decorations and plenty of serving utensils. They are very clean and polite and well dressed. Sunny's people were always smiling, even on a hot day with tough Santa Cruz traffic and hard hotel back room logistics. We had more food than needed. Sunny's provided take-home containers. The food quality and staff professionalism surely helped make our family event a lot of fun. read more

WOW. How can I describe our experience with Sunny in this little box?! In a very small nutshell, she was the bright light in the dark, confusing, oftentimes frustrating realm that is choosing a wedding caterer (or any vendor for that matter!) Sunny is the real deal all the way...and then some. From the moment we met her, she treated us like her own family, and achieved the rare combination of making us feel so at ease, comfortable, and flexible, yet organized, secure, and professionally represented. Her food is DELICIOUS, her event execution is impeccable, and she is the most affordable caterer we met with. We are so thankful we stumbled upon Sunny and her hardworking team (on Yelp actually!). Not only do you end up feeling like she's the long lost family member you wish you had, your guests will be SO pleased with their food that you'll hear about it for months to come. Also, don't skip out on her ginger-lime-mint-sugarcane beverage...I wish I had some right now... read more

I have the honor and pleasure of working with Sunny occasionally for the past 7 years. Sunny is a culinary expert. She will impress you and your guests with any type of meal you desire, Asian, Mexican, Italian, you name it! Her food is consistently fresh, delicious, abundant and beautifully presented. In fact, her food is so good I would be willing to work for the food alone! I love to take home leftovers and my family does too! For an awe-inspiring arrangement ask Sunny about her exquisite carved works of art from fruits and vegetables that can be personalized. In addition to her amazing talent, Sunny is one of the sweetest people I know. She goes above and beyond expectations. She takes care of her clients with friendly service, a gorgeous display of whatever fare they desire, plentiful provisions, and she offers many options to fit varying budgets as well. She also is very courteous to her employees. Her amazing staff Olga and Jose have been working with Sunny for the past 18+ years. I have worked with other caterers in the area and none compare to Sunny. Sunny is a sure bet! read more