I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!

Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Gigi and her staff were FANTASTIC!!!! Communication with Gigi from the first email to the Day of…read moreEvent was quick and helpful and she helped guide us on how to host the event and even offered plan "B" as we were hosting an outdoor event for 100 people. The staff came in, set up and were soooo professional. All our guests commented on how amazing the food was!!! Everything was cooked to perfection and the food tables were constantly being refilled so we were never at a loss for food over the 4 hours of our event. I highly highly recommend De La Vina Catering and won't even think twice for my next event as I already know we will use them again. They came highly recommended to me and we have had many attendees ask for their contact information. Again, I cannot praise this group enough if you want gourmet food and fantastic service for your next event!

We hosted a special birthday party and Kalei's was AMAZING - from the outstanding service to the…read moremost delicious food! Khara and Morgan were so helpful and friendly - they suggested just the right amount and variety of food and even which chafing dishes to use for our party of 30. I appreciated the great communication and convenient online customer portal. The food was packed nicely and securely and was easy to transport. Everyone at Kalei's is so friendly and kind. The party guests kept commenting how delicious the food was and asked where it was from. All 50 pieces of lumpia were quickly devoured! Thank you to everyone at Kalei's for making our event so special. We will definitely be back soon!

Wow!! What a wonderful caterer. First, I had the greatest experience working with Andy and his…read morelovely wife. Such nice people. I really appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail. Andy even came before the event to scope out the space and do a dry run. Second, the food was amazing! We had a work event for 275 people. I continue to hear from coworkers how good the food was. You must order the roasted pig- the star of the show. We also had the island style fish and huli huli chicken. Highly recommend both. Loved the sides and the dessert was amazing! I could eat the banana bread with chocolate chips and coconut butter mochis every day. Yum. Thanks again for an amazing event!

We had Salud Catering cater our rehearsal dinner in a backyard in Ramona for around 40 people…read more Everyone was super friendly and helpful though out the entire process! Food was delicious and amazing. Highly recommend for affordable and amazing catering!

they were on time and accommodating with a scheduling misunderstang. the food was great!read more

We used Alvaro to cater our son's wedding on January 3, 2025. The wedding took place at our home,…read moreand he did a superb job setting up the appetizers, preparing the paella as well as the delicious dessert. He was wonderful to work with and provided a fair price for all the food, setup, and staffing. We hope to have another event that he can cater because he left a lasting impression.

We had the Tapa Stand cater a 70th birthday party for my mom. Alvaro and his team were super…read moreprofessional, friendly, and really helpful. Most of our guests had never tried or tasted Paella before, and Alvaro took the time to share the love that goes into his Paella. Not only was the food amazing, but my guests also got to learn about the Spanish culture, ingredients, and the love that goes into every Paella. Thanks, Alvaro and your team, for making my mom's 70th birthday so special. Your food definitely was the star of the show!

Bekker's was so wonderful to work with for our wedding. They were attentive and caring with how…read morethey approached our wishes. With no extra cost, they were also very accomodating to dietary restrictions, which was very appreciative! Duringt he actual wedding, I heard from our coordinator that they were so wonderful to work with and efficent with setup and clean up. Our guests were escatic for the food quality and quantity. Bekker's feels like a hidden gem in the San Diego Catering business because they care about guest experience and the pricing feels achievable and worth the value.

Kimberly's wedding coordination was amazing!! She set us up with a great, intimate tasting and kept…read moreus beyond her time to make sure we were comfortable with the wedding planning process. She was always available to text or answer the phone. Our wedding was perfect thanks to her.

This place is awesome! I've used them three years in a row for my summer parties. High quality…read morefood, beautifully arranged. Guests always comment favorably! Nancy S. Rancho Santa Fe

The ordering process was easy. The owner responded quickly and answered all of my questions. The…read moreboxes were perfect for my daughter's college graduation party. The quality went beyond my expectations!

We chose Culinary Kitchen for our recent wedding in Julian, CA this past June and my husband and I…read moreare incredibly thankful that we got to work with Ashley and JP for our big day! Food and catering service were some of our highest priorities to get right during our wedding and Culinary Kitchen was phenomenal every step of the way. Our communication with Ashley and and JP before, during, and after the wedding was exceptional. From the very beginning, Ashley was very responsive and regularly checked in with us, which helped me feel less overwhelmed by all the catering decisions we needed to make. I tend to err on being extremely detail oriented and I asked tons of questions early on. Ashley was so patient and thorough with each email I had sent over even before booking. Before choosing our caterer, we did 3 different wedding caterer tastings and Culinary Kitchen easily was the best of all three (we're still thinking about the gochujang meatballs and the cavatappi pasta with fennel sausage!!). On our wedding day, the food service ran seamlessly and our guests often commented on how good the food was (guests were actually trying to sneak chicken tenders off the kids plates because even the kids meals were so good). Their team also helped us serve our desserts, did our bartending, and rented/placed all of our table settings, all at very reasonable prices as part of the entire catering package. The team also went above and beyond to accommodate all of our guests' special dietary needs while still helping us stay within budget and recommending a cohesive menu. One last thing - we did A LOT of research on different San Diego caterers before our wedding (I think we sent out inquiries to at least 10 other caterers) and Culinary Kitchen's catering packages felt the most "upscale" and comprehensive without leaving us feeling nickel and dimed for every line item. I truly felt like their team was on our side the whole way. THANK YOU Culinary Kitchen for catering our wedding day!! We wish you guys the best of success!

Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

Del Mar Taco Company was recommended to us from a very good friend who used them several times. We…read morebooked them for a graduation party for about 50 people, and they were great. Set up and clean up was seamless, the guy who served the tacos, an SDSU student (forget his name) was really nice. And best of all, the food was excellent. We ordered carnitas, beef and chicken tacos and quesadillas. It was all exceptionally good. My favorite was the Carnitas, but everything was great. Nice salsa and toppings. Totally recommend and will use again!

Easy to coordinate with, friendly staff & delicious food! We had an excellent experience for our…read morerehearsal dinner on the beach at Mission Bay. Thanks to this team, they gave my guests and experience they'll never forget. Or myself! We highly recommend using Del Mar Taco Co!

Quality imagination presentation --…read more Four Seasons Food Catering is owned by the marvelous duo Billy Burd and Sierra Ridenour-Burd. They make an amazing team. They catered a party for us at the The Thursday Club in Point Loma in March and dazzled everyone. When we were trying to choose a caterer we were attracted to Four Seasons by the imaginative and creative flair of Chef Billy Burd's cuisine and by their very positive reviews. One thing that caught our attention about the reviews was that many of them were fairly long. Apparently reviewers were not satisfied to give 5 stars and a paragraph of praise, they really wanted to testify. They felt that Four Seasons was special and they were motivated to let you know just how special. After experiencing Four Seasons catering service we can understand that sentiment. The culinary experience Four Seasons provided was marvelous. The dishes were imaginative, taste tempting, and a delight to the eye. Guests loved the appetizers that were passed: shrimp wrapped in basil and pancetta, mushrooms with escargot, parmesan crusted artichoke hearts. The stationary display had a choice assortment of cheeses and a selection of cold seafood that included jumbo shrimp, smoked salmon, ahi poke, and a sashimi platter all beautifully presented. Suffice it to say the buffet was equally spectacular. Chef Billy takes pride in the quality of the products he sources. The filet mignon for example was gorgeous. The shrimp served in the seafood display were so tasty that they made you stop and take notice. This was a once in a lifetime kind of party for us so we pulled out the stops when we were choosing items for the menu. It's very much to Billy and Sierra's credit that part of their response was to say that and they would be happy to offer some more budget friendly variations. We appreciated their inclination to work with clients to find good solutions to their needs. We enjoyed meeting with Chef Billy one time early in the planning process, but other than that, all the planning and coordination was handled by Sierra. She is fantastic and a pleasure to work with. She gave us recommendations on the initial approach to the menu, on down to details like the serving schedule, linens, and the table floor plan. We communicated mostly through email which was very productive because her emails, besides being congenial, were always clear and complete. And it was amazing how quickly she would reply, usually the same day. When it came to the final week before the party and it was time to summarize all the various emails and discussions Sierra nailed it, she recapped everything perfectly. The Four Seasons staff were wonderful. During the set up time they operated like clockwork. During the party they could not have been more charming and gracious. This is another major point to Billy and Sierra's credit. It takes care and effort to assemble a team of this quality--a group of individuals who interface harmoniously not only with the guests, but with each other, and with other vendors such as the florist. The whole event flowed thanks to the staff. When you are planning a special event you hope to create a joyful and memorable experience for all your guests. Four Seasons is a caterer with an amazing combination of culinary artistry and service craft. Choose Four Seasons as your caterer and you can't go wrong.

Spectacular! Four Seasons exceeded our expectations in every…read moreway for our daughters "Night Before" celebration for her wedding. The planning process was smooth and Sierra was incredibly responsive, helpful and willing to adapt as our numbers grew, menu changed and then a last minute venue change. Our guests raved about the food, it was not only delicious but beautifully presented. The staff was professional, helpful, positive and focused around the guest experience which was wonderful. We will 100% use Four Seasons Foods again, they are spectacular!