Honestly.. I hate to say this.. I was at a lakeside event and thought to myself.. Lemme give these…read moreguys a try and a tri tip sandwich sounded darn good. I ordered that with a side of mac and cheese. $20 later I was given a plate with what looked like a delicious sandwich and Mac and cheese. I went to pick up the sandwich and the bottom bun must have had that meat sitting on it for 10 min.. It was completely soggy and had to use a fork to try and eat the meat which had a substantial amount of fat I should have taken it back. The Mac and cheese my kid lives.. He took one bite and didn't eat any of the rest.. I didnt either. . It was Luke warm.. And very little of any flavor. Comon guys.. If you're gonna have $20 sandwich out there.. Make it memorable. Switch out the bun.. For goodness sakes.. It would have made a big difference. You were not busy.. And even if you were.. Do the right thing.

Please don't let my terrible photos stop you from eating this delicious BBQ…read more Yes, the prices are a little steep (similar to the prices charged by ALL food trucks) but you get a TON of absolutely delicious BBQ. We tried the pulled pork sandwich and the smoked beef sandwich. They were both terrific and you get an absolutely MOUND of meat with both dishes. The BBQ sauce used was a tad sweet but not too sweet. Both proteins were incredibly tender and juicy. We also tried the mac and cheese and beans and, as with the meats, you get a ton of whatever side you order (you get one side per plate). The mac was a little dry but still delicious. The beans were smoky and OUT OF THIS WORLD TERRIFIC. I'm not kidding. These are life-changing beans, if there can be such a thing. Frequently parked outside the Lost Abbey in San Elijo, this is a truck you want to check out. The food was served very quickly after ordering so no long wait like with most food trucks.

Amazing food and catering. Very affordable. We ordered everything well ahead of our party and…read morepicked up the day of. It was amazingly delicious and our friends and family raved about it!

What makes a great reception and wedding day, food and the bar... Buckboard was a true highlight…read morefor my husband and I, and our guests! The food? Absolutely unforgettable. Every course, from the appetizers to the main courses, was incredible and beautifully presented. Many of our guests reached out about how it was simply such good food. One of our deciding factors was the fact that Buckboard is actually a restaurant here in San Diego, so their food was not just "wedding food" but actually restaurant quality. We fell in love instantly after our tasting. Knowing they are a local San Diego restaurant gave us so much confidence in food quality, and they absolutely delivered. Their service on the day of our wedding was seamless. It felt like everything was handled effortlessly, which allowed us to enjoy the day stress-free. My husband and I planned our wedding on our own and one of the biggest reliefs for us was that Buckboard took care of so many details - from linens, plates, and bar service to the propane for the heaters. Having one point of contact for everything was a great aspect. We truly didn't worry about their services at all day of. Buckboard's familiarity with our venue was another huge plus. They worked in perfect harmony with the venue staff. And as a same-sex couple, we were deeply touched by how welcomed and respected they made us feel throughout the entire process. We wholeheartedly recommend Buckboard Catering for their incredible food, great service, and outstanding communication. They made our wedding day not just special, but unforgettable. Thank you, Buckboard, for everything, you're truly the best!

We've used Taquizas José for three years in a row now for our daughter's birthday party in our…read morebackyard, and they always are wonderful to work with. Most recently, they came out last Saturday and served our 50 guests with ease. Everything from communication to set up and clean up is easy and smooth. Their email response time is always incredibly fast and they make booking so efficient and quick. They are also very transparent about pricing and very reasonable in their pricing. They also offer discounts and sales often and often give a cash discount when paying too. Our guests always rave about the food and they are the only taco company we know of that offers fish tacos as an option. We also love that they offer more unusual items such as grilled veggies and churros. We highly recommend Taquizas José for your next event.

This is your sign to book with Taquizas Jose! Awesome food and a super communicative, professional…read morestaff. From the moment we inquired to the day of the party, we received several emails confirming the location, setup area, menu, and guest count. I had zero concerns about their ability to execute the plan, and I especially appreciated their 48-hour final confirmation. Our guests (95 total) raved about the food. We ran out of beef a little earlier than expected, but our people do love to eat and appreciated that the staff didn't skimp on portion sizes. I think my guests took "all you can eat" seriously--LOL. My only suggestion would be to let Taquizas Jose know if your group loves to eat, as you may want to factor that into the amount of meat they bring. We've been feasting on leftover beans, rice, and tortillas this week--thoroughly enjoying it. Safe to say no one left hungry, and we're still enjoying it days later. 10/10 would (and hope to) book again for any event!

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.

Amazing experience with Chef Diego, who came early to set up and cater our small dinner party…read more Planning the menu was very easy and Flavor Chef folks were super responsive. We had not anticipated such an amazing experience given it was for a small dinner party (10 ppl) versus a big event like a wedding or retirement party. The appetizers were amazing and dinner was perfect. We will definitely be coming back for any future needs. Everyone in our dinner party loved the food and the experience. Basically, we are all super fans!

Outstanding Food and Exceptional Service!…read more We used Bekker's Catering for our son and daughter-in-law's wedding, and they did a fantastic job from start to finish. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it! We received so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed everything. The Bekker's team was also wonderful. The staff was friendly, professional, attentive, and very accommodating. They were flexible with our requests and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. Most importantly, the bride and groom were thrilled with their menu choices and with the entire experience. Bekker's helped make their wedding reception exactly what we had hoped for. We were so happy with everything and would definitely recommend Bekker's for a wedding or any special event!

I learned about Bekker's from an event for the La Jolla Newcomers Club a few years ago. Before…read moreleaving, I made sure I took their card. They impressed me with their professional service, especially around the hors-d'oeuvres, which they passed frequently. No need to wave to them from across the room. Their pacing of the different platters was perfect. The food at that event also stood out above anything else I'd ever eaten from a catering firm. Our event was no different in every regard. The staff moved efficiently through the room, serving, then clearing. I couldn't believe we could get out of there with a clean venue as quickly as we did. I particularly appreciated the help we received transporting food and wine to our cars. A job very well done. Special thanks to our coordinator, Kimberly, for facilitating connections with the florist and wine merchant.

I can't reccomend Caliente BBQ enough! We wanted to have a BBQ event for a party we were throwing…read morefor fifty guests. We gave Caliente BBQ very little heads up and were worried that we had not planned out far enough. Well, Mike over at Caliente is a real miracle worker. He had great suggestions for quickly hitting a menu within our budget. He is very professional businessman and quite the amazing chef. He and his coworker, Joe are true gentlemen and quite the BBQ experts. Our guests could not stop raving about the food. (insider tip, the Pineapple Chicken and the Creamed Corn were off the hook good). Will definitely give Caliente two thumbs up...way up!

This is our second time having Caliente BBQ cater our events. Mike is wonderful to work with! He…read moreand his crew were wonderful and very friendly. Food was amazing had lots of feed back from my guests. We had kalua Pork, short ribs, potatoe salad, macaroni salad coleslaw with Hawaiian bread it was great! Their sauces we delicious. Will definitely be working with him again!

I hired Rotisserie Affair for my lavender farm event and they did such a great job. The food was…read moreseriously amazing. it tasted so good and we had plenty. We also had custom lavender gelato made and it was to die for. On top of that, in the last hours prior to the event, I asked for tables and chairs and they were quick to respond in such short notice. i really appreciated how engaged they were with my guests and walked around handing out gelato. I couldn't have been happier with my choice to hire Rotisserie Affair!

Kevin's friendly, vibrant personality elevated an already impressive meal to something…read moreextraordinarily good! Folks, find a way to hire him for your event. You'll be glad you did! Food prep went without a hitch. Clean-up too. Attention to detail was lovely. The individual attention he gave to each guest's needs really made our party feel so special.

Tacos by Manny was a NO CALL/NO SHOW for a Celebration of Life! He left the mother of the decedent…read morehanging! keep that in mind when booking Tacos by Manny catering.

Manny catered my birthday , and the food was delicious ! The servings are great , they definitely…read morepay attention to detail ! Customer service was excellent! Will be definitely booking again

I first discovered them through catered events -- and I'm so glad I did, because they quickly…read morebecame one of my favorite taquerías in San Diego. They have a few locations, and I recently visited the National City storefront... left just as satisfied. The tacos are definitely on the pricier side, but the quality makes it worth it. They press fresh corn tortillas right on the spot, the meat actually tastes like true asada, and the salsa/topping bar lets you customize your already amazing taco. Service is friendly, fast, and consistent. A go‑to spot when you want tacos that feel authentic.

I had the pleasure of experiencing Taquizas Los Chuchys prior watching an SDFC match at snapdragon…read morestadium. With long lines of patrons waiting to order I knew that these tacos must be good. My order consisted of 1 carne asada and 2 pork tacos with everything as well as a Limon drink. These tacos were packed with meat bursting with flavor from the fresh guacamole all the way to the fresh hand pressed tortillas being made right on the spot. My tacos paired well with my Limon drink and it was one of the best tacos I've had. Definitely a must try experience for any taco lovers and the quality and amount are well appointed.

Chef Alvaro and his team from Tapa Stand prepared the most delicious paella, and the salad was…read moreabsolutely amazing as well! Everything was so flavorful and beautifully prepared. Thank you to this wonderful and kind team for making my 40th birthday extra special. We truly appreciate you and will definitely have you back again!

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.