Kim catered a business event for a group of 25 women on relatively short notice, and was able to work within my budget and still come up with a classy and delicious menu. The staff was helpful, prompt, professional, and friendly, and everything went smoothly. Would not hesitate to use them again! read more

I highly recommend this company for any elegant occasion! Kyle at Vucacious catering was wonderful during our event, positive attitude, extremely helpful, and completely on top of the food preparation and presentation. The food was delicious and exactly what we had hoped for! Our event went off without a hitch thanks to Kyle and the great service Vucacious provided. We will be using them again!! read more

Delicious, conscientious, professional - I worked with Kasey at Vucacious Catering for a memorial service and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. They answered my call and worked easily and efficiently with my quick time frame. I received several compliments on the food, presentation, and their level of service. Highly recommend! read more

Kim and her staff are the best. They can work with any budget and deliver on time and always get raves about flavor profiles. I have worked with Vucacious Catering for years and I never use anyone else. Definitely would recommend. read more

Our company has worked with Kim and Vucacious Catering on several events we've hosted in the past. This was my first time, however, working with Kim, and I have nothing but great things to say. Kim put together a fantastic menu that perfectly fit the theme of our event. She also has a great eye for layout and flow, which served as a huge help when we walked through our venue prior to the day of our planned event (as this was my first time organizing the type of event we hosted). Even during the event itself, set up and clean up was fast and organized. Kim had a handle on everything, even coordinating with an outside staffing company, to ensure that the event was executed smoothly. I would highly recommend Kim and Vucacious Catering to other companies/organizations looking for caterers for their next event. We definitely plan and look forward to continue working with her. read more

It was such a pleasure working with Kim, Kyle and Alicia. Vucacious made everything so easy from start to finish. Kim did a great job of explaining the process and working with us to have a great event within our budget. Kyle was great with hearing our vision and executing it. The staff they used for the event was also fantastic and so friendly. The food was displayed beautiful. I would definitely use them again for future events. They handled it all from start to finish (including clean up). Highly recommend. read more

Kim and her team are the highest caliber of professional. Not only is the food amazing, but Kim's foresight and attention to detail are second to none. Furthermore, she is a pleasure to work with and someone my company relies on as a go-to for all our events. Kim is the best! read more

You know you've found an outstanding caterer and event partner when they prepare the feast FIRST for the eyes, then for the taste buds. Kim Vu did exactly that for our invitation only, in-store event. She didn't even have a kitchen to work her magic. She made one and did it all. That's REAL magic. From the amazing color palette of purple, locally grown, Amarosa mashed potatoes peppered with pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and savory seasoning to skewered and curried chicken bites, and chocolate mousse spoons that will doom your willpower on contact, each treat in between wowed our staff and most importantly our Yelp Elite guests: heart-shaped avocado toast! Stacked on high glass étagères, each sweet and savory bite was displayed as its own art exhibit: mango panna cotta, mini chocolate cakes, and tiny donuts that are the gateway to living dangerously. By far, the beet hummus bites were the clear darling of the evening. Most people write off the amuse bouche portion of dinner as passé or unnecessary. We got to live in it for three hours, and it was heaven. Add a little Rosé to the cocktail hour with Bellinis and wine, a great bartender, a little glitter and a LOT of fabulous cards and gift ideas, and you've got a Hallmark Signature event solidly serviced and fed by Vucacious Catering. Their name has since been passed on to my event team at the LA County Bar Association because great food, reliable service, and anyone that can over-deliver on an event vision is VERY hard to find when growing one's business. Kim made sure to meet the guests, introduce her food, and even bussed dirty dishes off the floor. While no one expects a great chef to do that, it sure does say a lot about her work ethic and drive. Many thanks to Kim and team, all ultimate professionals and chefs. read more

We used Kim for a start-up tech house party in Beverly Hills for 80 guests and about 6 hours of 'party' and she did a wonderful job preparing awesome entrees, finger foods and fresh fruits and veggies just like what we had ordered. The set-up and take-down was seamless and she was responsive to everything. Def using her again :) read more

The bar has truly been raised! Vucacious is the Diamond standard for service, food and professionalism. I absolutely recommend them for any event - large or small. They make having a successful event simple as they take the guess work and stress out of the planning equation. Also, for such a premium service, they are value priced for such an impressive team of foodie/event experts! I feel like they always give me the family price plan! Shhhhh! Don't tell Kim and team we aren't related... I can't wait until the next event! Those wraps and skewers are calling for me!!! Cheers! read more

Recently booked Kim at Vucacious catering for my party of 60 people at my house. It was PERFECT food was delicious (the baked brie crostini, the vegetable skewers, the pulled pork little sandwiches...) her team was very professional but still extremely friendly they set up on time and cleaned everything afterwards. the guests loved them! She worked within my budget and was always available to accomodate me, even last minute changes I highly recommend Vucacious catering! read more

Kim is the best! She is my GO TO caterer for all types of events. The food is fantastic and creative, everything is done on time and impeccable and everyone just loves the food! Vucacious Catering is fantastic for showers, birthday parties, housewarming parties and so much more! read more

A++++ Not living in Southern California, I wanted to find a caterer for our wedding who cooked with an Asian influence and finding Vucacious Catering on Yelp fit the first requirement. I also wanted a trained chef who was more than a home cook who started a side business. I wanted a caterer who had great reviews. Vucacious met my needs. Now how do I communicate with her from thousands of miles away? I was already going to trust that her food was going to taste good. Will we be able to make sure we got what we wanted and on time, without any hitches? We corresponded by phone and e-mail. The written descriptions of the proposed menu items were spot on. She made several suggestions as to a menu and was able to add specific items that I requested. She was very accessible the entire time. Kim is very friendly and helpful Kim catered our intimate wedding and did a fabulous job. Her food was delicious and tasted like it came from a highly trained chef. It was also presented in an elegant fashion. The food was plentiful; my only regret is that I was so caught up in the moment that I was not able to get seconds of certain dishes. Our guests benefited. They loved the food!! Kim showed up at the house on time and made sure everything was being taken care of before she had to leave for another event. Her assistant stayed the entire time and helped clean up. We really want to thank Kim for her great job attending to our wedding. We are both senior citizens so we know what delicious food and great service looks like. Vucacious Catering delivers on all counts! read more

I was looking to host a dinner party to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday. While I consider myself a decent chef, I wanted to be able to enjoy the night and decided to bring in a professional. Kim was exactly that. From start to finish Kim was very easy to work with. I contacted and priced a number of different private chefs and Kim was the only one who took my generic idea of what I was looking for and transformed it into an amazing 7-course Italian feast! It was exactly what I wanted, though she had individual prices on each menu item so I could decide to swap out things for other items based on my budget. I decided to keep it as is and everything turned out wonderfully. We had 8 couples and every one of them were extremely impressed by the quality of food and I was very impressed by the service. Kim and her crew also helped with table planning, setup, decorations, linen/chair rental, the whole thing. Oh and the best part, they do all the dishes and wrap any leftovers and put them in your fridge which we enjoyed for the next week. All in all we had a wonderful event and I wholeheartedly recommend Vucacious Catering. I will definitely be a repeat customer should I decide to host another event. Thank you Kim! read more

We used their service for an event and it was great. Sam was very friendly, professional and food was delicious. They have vegan and vegetarian options which was amazing. read more

Kim was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! We started off the process with her by letting her know what our needs were for our wedding, and she quickly put together a proposal. After selecting some appetizers together, she set up a wonderful tasting for us and everything went extremely smoothly all the way through the wedding. She was super flexible throughout the process, open to suggestions, and always went above and beyond. Our wedding was a bit more complicated because we had already booked food trucks as our main course and also had a dessert provider. Her customized catering services package for us included 600 pieces of appetizers, bar service, vendor meals, wait staff, coffee service, ice cream float bar, etc. She also helped with the decor at the wedding - her setup of the cake and desserts table was absolutely stunning as well! She even let us borrow her cake knife and serving knife! While we only went to Kim for mostly the appetizers in terms of food, we have no doubt that she is fully capable of preparing anything else we could have asked for; everything she made was delicious. She was also so well organized and on top of everything. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for event planning services as well! read more

Kim is amazing. She is organized, detail oriented and the food is out of this world. She has the biggest heart and gives so much of herself to charitable causes. I can't say enough wonderful things! read more

First of all, I rarely write yelp reviews but...Kim Vu (of Vucacious Catering) is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the fortune to come across! I was planning my first big party (50+ people) at my house in Santa Monica and having never done this before (and filled with a healthy dose of anxiety), I looked online to see whether or not I can afford catering. After calling several folks, I came across Kim who, hearing what I wanted, was kind, patient, and willing to work within my budget, while always being the eminent professional. I can't say enough good things about her - the way she runs her business, her food, her interpersonal skills and her general easygoing and "willing to work with you" kind of nature. She is one of these rare people who sees the bigger picture. She is doing what she loves - making her clients wishes come true - rather than chasing short-term profit potential! Amazing! She will be my only call for catering/party planning for my 2015 wedding! read more

Our nonprofit has used Kim for years, but this was my first time working with Kim. She runs a very professional business with delicious food and is our go-to caterer for events. Everyone I work with told me that I would love Kim's food and enjoy working with her. Both are true. Kim knows how to cater an event and make it both memorable and fun. She has great taste, great style and great ideas! I would recommend any business hire Kim for their next corporate event. read more

This is definitely one of the best catering companies in So Cal! They prepared wonderful dishes for our daughter's graduation party and their food presentation on the serving table was exquisitely done with orchid accents. The food was as tasty as it looked and everyone at the party raved about the assorted dishes and desserts. read more

I used Vucacious Catering for an event, and was thrilled with the results. The food was delicious, especially loved the lettuce wrap dish, and the service was professional. I would wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone who wants a top notch caterer. read more

I had the pleasure to work with Vucacious Catering this week. I called them with an emergency catering request with 24hours to spare. Kim was responsive, flexible, friendly, and professional. She immediately began putting together a menu and developed a plan to make it happen. She never skipped a beat. The proposal she put together exceeded my expectations and included elements I hadn't even considered. We did not end up contracting with Vucacious because the host of our event worked with his personal chef, so I can not comment on the food, or execution. But I can unreservedly recommend Kim/Vucacious Catering for their excellent, efficient, and personalized customer service. I will definitely contact them again when I plan our next event in LA. read more

It was a pleasure working with Kim for my baby shower! Not only was the food very good -- but Kim just has a fantastic attitude. She is extremely likable, trustworthy, and delivers on time. She was also willing to work with my tight budget and be flexible to make my shower how I envisioned it. The yelp reviews are true! She's a five star caterer! Don't hesitate! read more

We hired Vucacious Catering to cater a backyard brunch for our daughter's graduation. Their team was prompt and professional. The food presentation was lovely and everything was delicious. It was a pleasure working with them, and I will certainly hire them for my next event! read more

I found Vucacious Catering on yelp and now return to yelp to encourage others to engage their services. Canapes for 20 were ample and delicious, beautifully conceived and presented based on the particulars of our situation. The food was delicious - including two different plates of fish, fig chutney with endive, bruschetta with a rich tomato topping, and grilled vegetables. Kim helped me stay within my budget. When she came to the house, it was a bonus to find we had much in common. She is lively and intelligent about food and culture. I highly recommend her and Vucacious. read more

Vucacious catered a business networking meeting for a group of 25 executives on March 23rd. The food was great and the staff was lovely. They were super helpful and managed to keep everything moving while remaining discreetly in the background. read more

Working with Vucacious in LA was one of the best decisions we made this year. Kim, the owner, is extremely professional, experienced, and always prepared. She came to our event with excellent staff, delicious food, and a great attitude. Kim worked with us prior to our event to put together not one, but two custom menus for two different asks. Both were fantastic. Our guests loved her staff who kept them entertained at the bar and throughout dinner. In the event world when you have to factor in catering to the setup, who you go with can make or break the event. In this case, Kim Vu and her Vucacious team complete MADE our event. We walked away feeling so good about the event and so much of it can be credited to Kim. Thank you so much for making our lives so easy on event day and providing such a wonderful experience to our guests. We will be looking for the next opportunity to work with you in the future! read more

My experience with Vivacious Catering was truly delightful! The food was superb, and the service was excellent. They are so on point! I definitely recommend Vivacious Catering to anyone looking a professional catering company that serves top quality food. read more

I was part of a small dinner held in Kim's private dining room at the Santa Monica space. From the service, to the fabulous cocktails to the amazing food, it was an overall outstanding experience. Kim is a consummate professional, with an attention to detail and presentation. The food was creative, but not fussy and everything tasted amazing. I look forward to hiring her for a private event. read more

Kim and her team helped us to create an amazing event at our new community. Everything was taken care of and really to stress out of planning the event. Highly recommended!!!! read more

We used Vucacious Catering for a conference our organization was hosting and would highly recommend them! We were so happy with the food, service, and presentation. Kim is wonderful and extremely responsive. She truly works to provide excellent service and delicious food in line with what you are looking for. We will definitely be using them again! read more

Kim and her crew have catered two events for us in the past year. They were both huge successes. Kim is supremely organized and about as easy to deal with as you could hope. Her staff are professional and handle everything well. The food is fantastic. Basically this company is everything you could hope for in a caterer. read more

Kim and her team did a wonderful job putting a fundraising dinner together for us. The menu she planned was thoughtful, delicious, and within our (very limited) budget. She accommodated every one of our guests with special needs without batting an eye and was kind, understanding, and thorough in helping me plan the event despite my many, many questions throughout the process. The buffet looked beautiful! THANK YOU! read more

Not only was the food amazing, Kim is such a kind and wonderful person to work with! I am hopeless in the kitchen and she helped me put together a delicious meal for my event. Everything went so smoothly and she was super helpful every step of the way. Highly highly recommend! read more

There's only a couple of words needed to describe Vucacious Catering - amazingly delicious! The food that Kim and her team prepare is truly delicious, full of seasonal and super fresh items that will please any foodie in town. She's super easy to work with, has great ideas and a great attitude, making planning your event a smooth and stress free experience. I couldn't recommend her more! read more

Kim is AMAZING!!! She goes above and beyond your typical caterer. Whether she is just providing food or is your events caterer she provides one-on-one personalized service that leaves you feeling like you are the most important client she has, and that speaks volumes. She is totally professional even when last minute, night before, changes are requested. And to top it off the food is amazing and it well presented. I will continue to use Vucacious Catering for all my events. read more

Kim is everything you'd want in a caterer. She not only helped me come up with a fabulous, healthy, delicious menu (for a small yet diverse crowd of people), she told me exactly what I needed to get for the kids. Her chef, Oliver, worked magic. We have a small galley kitchen, with little within easy reach because the rectangular lay out spreads everything out. The party spanned from 3 to 10pm, which is a challenge. Dinner service was planned for 5. Oliver had the appetizers gorgeously presented by 5, with a continuous flow of other spectacular foods. The pork medallions were tender, excellent quality, very well seasoned, yet low salt as requested. Even the meat eaters loved the tofu skewers. Chicken skewers were excellent. Grilled veggies were incredible, as was the hummus and pineapple/mango salsa. Oliver set up everything beautifully, had the food refreshed continuously. Everything presented and tasted freshly made until 8pm, when the main dishes were put away, packed, cleaned up and cake service started, all seamlessly. read more

This is my first Yelp review and I just HAD to write and tell everyone how wonderful Vucacious Catering and Kim are!! I was throwing a surprise party for my boyfriend's 50th on a boat in Marina Del Rey and didn't even know where to start with finding a caterer, as I have never used one before, though I am a bit of an aspiring foodie and cooking enthusiast. I wrote to a few different caterers that I found on Yelp and Kim was the only one that was so responsive and helpful from the get go, and so pleasant to work with! I didn't even know what I could get for my budget and she guided me to a wonderful menu with an exciting variety of flavors and choices. She worked within my budget and gave me a fabulous spread of easy to eat boat food with delicious dipping sauces and just really really tasty flavor combos! She was so professional and I never worried for a second about her coming through for me. It was fabulous and stress free on a day that had a a lot riding on it for me after all the surprise planning, etc... Even the delivery caterer, Matt, was great! He was cool as a cucumber, while i was having trouble finding the boat and on the verge of getting really freaked out. Very helpful and professional. You can't go wrong with Vucacious Catering, send her your party ideas and she will DELIVER!! Thank you Kim!! :)) read more