We hired Ashley as a personal chef while we were in town for a bachelorette party, and she was…read moreabsolutely amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly professional, arrived right on time, came fully prepared with everything she needed, and completely took the stress off our evening. The food was so good (honestly DELICIOUS), and on top of that, she somehow left the kitchen even cleaner than when she arrived! She was attentive, kind, and impressively patient while managing our themed dinner- even after we'd enjoyed a few glasses of wine. The entire experience felt thoughtful and seamless. You will absolutely not regret hiring her!

If I could change one thing about my wedding, it would be hiring Chef Ashley…read more The booking process was stressful from the beginning. Communication was inconsistent, and it was often difficult to get a response. As a bride planning a wedding, you want to feel confident that your vendors are organized, reliable, and prepared. Unfortunately, I never felt that level of confidence throughout the process. After multiple follow-up emails, I reached a point where I considered hiring someone else simply because I was unsure whether my event was confirmed. Payment was requested in full through a QuickBooks invoice, but there was no formal contract or detailed service agreement outlining expectations. I believe implementing a more structured booking process with contracts and automated forms would greatly improve the client experience. On the wedding day, Ashley arrived nearly two hours later than the arrival time she had provided. She arrived while I was getting ready, which added unnecessary stress to an already busy day. As for the food, there were some highlights. The steak was excellent, the prosciutto sandwich appetizer was delicious, the wedge salad was very good, and the chocolate mousse was well received by our guests. However, other dishes missed the mark. The unagi pasta was largely untouched by our guests, and the halibut was bland and lacked seasoning. The steak was served warm, but the mashed potatoes underneath were cold. My biggest disappointment was the level of service. I had expected a fully serviced, plated fine-dining experience, especially for such a small and intimate wedding of only eight guests. Instead, many details felt overlooked. We often had to ask for basic service items, poured our own wine, and even packed some of our own leftovers. Despite specifically requesting that leftovers be saved, a significant portion was discarded. Overall, the experience did not match the level of service I expected for the price paid. While some of the food was very good, the communication issues, late arrival, service shortcomings, and lack of professionalism throughout the planning process overshadowed the positive aspects. I would not hire Chef Ashley again.

I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

The service was excellent. The owner was very friendly and provided great communication leading up…read moreto the event. We had the Chicken and Brisket both were very yummy. The brisket was probably the best brisket I've had. Will hire again.

I cannot recommend Island View Catering enough. Buckle up, there's a lot I want to say…read more We had a Sept 2020 wedding originally, so we were part of the postponement crew. We postponed one year so we got married in Sept 2021. I had to move all my vendors, which I did so successfully. Then, due to some unfortunate circumstances, my original caterer cancelled on us about 4 months prior to the wedding. I was frantic as this was a very competitive year due to all the postponements. I started reaching out to anyone and everyone and to my surprise, I still had a lot of options. I got on the phone with Avrey and he was the first person that really put my mind at ease and made it clear that he could and would do his best to mostly match the menu I had already created and work with me on budget that I already had. He was such a fabulous person to talk to and work with; I just felt really at ease and like my opinions and needs were being taken care of. I'm also in the service business, and I admired the way he was treating me as a potential client. I ended up signing with them and the proposal process was very clear, professional, and smooth. Then he met my wedding planner, and she also thoroughly enjoyed working with Avrey and his team, and that was impressive to me. Then comes the wedding day - holy crap - I had SO MANY people come up to me and tell me not only that the food was absolutely phenomenal (we had a taco bar and delicious apps), but that anyone who ran into one of the catering team members was so impressed by them. I had brought my own bartender, a friend of the family, and she also had nothing but great things to say about the catering team. I later found out that we ran out of margaritas that we had premade, and Avrey said great we'll make more. I am still not even aware of what ingredients we had and didn't have, but somehow they made more. So to be clear, his team went back and juiced a ton of limes and made more batches of margaritas, which they were never responsible for in our contract/plans. My parents and some family friends did a lot of the take-down of the wedding. The catering staffed helped them tremendously - again, not their job. They helped box up extra wine, extra food, and even carry it to my parents car and help them load. The food was INCREDIBLE, and it was so beautifully presented; the team was top notch. Your catering team really makes the wedding flow - if they're disorganized or anything less than stellar, so are your and your guests' experiences. I had so many people tell me that this is the best wedding food they've ever had. Avrey is one of the most professional caterers I've come across - his communication is impeccable, and he just cares about doing a good job. Do yourself a favor, call Avrey and book them for whatever event you have coming up. I only wish I had more events to hire them for.

This week, we were at a wedding for 300 in SYV and Island View catered the meal and the bars. It…read moreis pretty unusual for me to say this, but there was NOTHING Island View could have done better! The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. And the menu was tailored to the bride and groom's tastes. The service was attentive, happy, and always in the right place at the right time. The drinks were legit (not watered-down sugar with cheap booze). And they stayed the WHOLE TIME so if a guest wanted anything more as the night went on, they were there to make it happen... and still full of smiles at 11:30pm!! Truly a wonderful partner for any event! Thanks, Island View Catering, for helping our friends' wedding such a success!

Food was amazing! All of their homemade sauces were Incredible and you can tell they have a real…read morepassion for what they do. I would highly recommend them. Must try their Adobo Aioli and jalepeno poppers. Saying these guys were nice and respectful would be an understatement. We feel truly blessed we were able to hire them for our wedding!!!

Awesome awesome food!!!! I tried the carne asada fries and they were to LIVE for!!!! I also sampled…read morethe burger, regular French fries. Their BBQ pulled pork sand which is delicious, the grilled cheese has a hint of garlic and is amazing!!!! If you love spice and tomato soup, their tomato bisque is a must have! It's a hearty brothy type of soup and it's super yummy accompanied with the grilled cheese sandwich. The Ranch Guys whipped up some amazing dishes on Christmas Day! Great job! Definitely would recommend!!

Serena is great! I had such a hard time planning a wedding on my one but the second she got…read moreinvolved it was all hands on deck and she made everything so much easier. My only regret is that I didn't hire her sooner!

Serena was the day of coordinator for my wedding in December 2019. We loved Serena and our wedding…read morewas absolutely perfect!

So happy we went with Louise for our private dinner. She was timely and made the best local picked…read moreand prepared dinner. It was for a 40th birthday and it was amazing. Highly recommend booking her for your next large party dinner.

Great food, super nice caterer and reasonable pricing. Guests were very pleased with the menu.read more

I planned an event in the montecito area from afar and Tiana and team were amazing! I did a small…read morereception for 35 people at a private residence and the service, display and food quality was great! I'm a planner from outside state and it made me nervous to go with a caterer that I have tried before or even had a chance to do a tasting, but after reading reviews and stalking their instagram and blogs, I knew they would be a great choice. The services staff was friendly and quick to refill stations when quantities were low. Food was warm and tasty. Our party was set to be outside that evening but it ended up raining and we had to move inside. The team did the best with what they had to work with and the party was a success. They even cleaned up and were packed up and out pretty quick after the party ended. I will definitely use Omni again for future events I do in the Santa Barbara area!

Yummm!! Absolutely amazing from the service to the delectable food. Beautiful presentation and the…read morefriendliest staff. You will be so glad you booked them! We use them for corporate lunches.

Taco Man Express catered our wedding of 80ish people in San Luis Obispo and the food was amazing!…read moreUnfortunately I missed the quesadillas and jalapeno poppers appetizers but I heard they were phenomenal! All the guests wanted them by the plate and not one by one! Haha! The quality of the tacos, and everything was top notch! My wife and I were raving about the guacamole and craving more the next day! lol! Their communication leading up to the day could be a bit better, but ultimately they showed up, everyone was super nice!! and like I said above, the food was amazing!!

We booked Taco Man Express for our last tailgate at Cal Poly and they did not disappoint. They…read morearrived early and everything was delicious. We had a party of 90. James was a great host and the food was a hit! Highly recommend using Taco Man express for your next event.

Ashley and her crew are amazing! We have had her cater and bartend numerous private parties from…read more5-12 people. Always amazing food and great drinks! Ashley is always our go to for any private event! Think of her for your next event!

I was tasked with hiring a bar company for our summer party! Till Death Do Us Party is amazing. I'm…read morethankful they had our date available. We wanted a tropical aesthetic and they nailed the concept with amazing detail and ideas. The drinks were beautiful and so refreshing!! Thank you!!

We attended a party at a friend's house which was catered by SB Paella…read more Service 5 stars: Chef Ben was friendly, outgoing, super attentive and helpful. An all around nice guy and a great person to have a conversation with. He gracefully handled the 50+ person party with no issues whatsoever. Food 5 stars: I had their signature Paella Mixta (Chicken, Pork, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Veggies, Saffron) and the Jamon Serrano (Serrano Ham) from the whole leg carving station. Super high quality ingredients, excellent taste and great presentation. Absolutely top notch! The Last Word 5 stars: All and all, this was a fun and interactive culinary experience! I would ask SB Paella to cater my party in a heartbeat and without hesitation. Highly recommended!

What a fun and unique catering option! We wanted a family style meal for our rehearsal dinner but…read morenot a buffet and SB Paella was the perfect choice. We chose four passed appetizers and a traditional paella to serve about 30 guests (including a few vegetarians) and it achieved everything we hoped for. Ben, the chef, was friendly, efficient and even packed up a few left over containers for us that came in handy over our wedding weekend! I highly recommend.