We had Whole Lotta Love cater our corporate retreat in La Quinta and they really knocked it out of the park! Arrived on time. Meat was delivered hot and ready to eat, salad was fresh, all the items we ordered were included. Dressing and BBQ sauce were great. Chicken and Tri-Tip were really good, Ribs were AMAZING! Could not put them down. Portions were very generous. Rachel and Bill really cared and made sure all was good before they left. Their company name is no exaggeration! Would definitely recommend. read more

My husband and I went to our neighbors party catered by Whole Lotta love BBQ last night. The ribs, tri-tip, chicken and all the sides were out of this world. This is the best BBQ food we have had in a very long time. My husband loves to BBQ, but he cannot compete. We will be using and recommending Whole Lotta Love BBQ to friends and family. read more

Rachel and Bill were so professional and reliable! AND made this very affordable! They were punctual and so friendly that other people thought they were guests of the party. They catered my father-in-law's 90th birthday celebration and everyone just raved about the food! The chicken was a big hit and so were the tri tip and ribs that everyone came back for seconds and thirds! There was even enough to take home due to the generous portions. Everyone was asking who catered and I was more than happy to share the information. I cannot thank Rachel & Bill enough for making it seem so effortless and making this event a success. read more

We had Whole Lotta Love BBQ cater dinner for our weekend trip with 20+ people, and it was amazing! Brian and Rachel were seriously the best to work with. They made everything super easy and totally seamless from start to finish. Couldn't have asked for a better setup or a tastier meal! Highly recommend! read more

Another great golf trip where we had Rachel's Whole Lotta Love cater our big group dinner. Every year, Rachel helps us further perfect our menu for our Father-Son golf trip. Sometimes it's new delicious sides, and we never drift too far from the fairway of the Tri-Tip and other delicious meat. So much easier than going out to dinner is just to have it brought to our rental house or hotel. Rachel is super responsive, always creative with menu ideas and has great customer service (one year she even brought balloons as it was the birthday of a guy in our group). read more

Once again Rachael and Brian Carreiro of Whole Lotta Love BBQ came through for our Season Ender Party. People here can't decide which they like better the chicken or baby back ribs, so we just order both and make everybody happy. Communication prior to our event was top notch and the service during the event was incomparable. Contact them for their great food, stay with them because they are just nice folks. read more

they live next door. Tasted thir meat for the first time in 10 years. Meat tasted like it was cooled by sink water. Had zero bbq flavor and was soggy.... read more

Our second time using WHole lotta BBQ and it did not disappoint. Amazing food, great service and over amazing experience. A perfect food option for large groups. read more

Use WLLB for a 2 nd time. Family parties with 30+ people. Food was fresh hot and well prepared. Highly recommend.

Amazing service and delicious, delectable BBQ meats and side dishes! I am so pleased with EVERYTHING from start to finish. Very kind people, personable, professional and very fair. Easy and quick communication with great follow up prior to function to confirm. Set up was smoothe and seemless! More than generous portions for all guests. Entire process was easy and stress-free. Highly recommend this company for your catering needs! Thank you, Brian and Rachel! read more

Rachel and Brian are the best!! From the beginning of the process to the end of the catering event. They fed almost 100 people at our daughter's wedding and not only provided delicious food, but they were helpful with other recommendations and suggestions. They were responsive to communications, showed up promptly, went above and beyond in helping us clean up, and always with a smile on their faces. I would HIGHLY recommend them!! We still have wedding guests commenting on how much they loved their BBQ. They are simply the best and we are so grateful we found them! read more

Celebrated my 50th with Whole Lotta Love! 40 of us at the Westin Villas. Brian and Rachel cooked offsite and brought the food ready to serve. This was our second time using them for a party. Just book them! read more

Best BBQ caterer in the desert! Rachel and Brian cooked up plenty of delicious food for 16 of us that were getting together for a boys weekend of golf. Ribs and pulled pork were to die for! We will use them again for our next trip! read more

Rachel & Brian at Whole Lotta Love BBQ made it easier for us to enjoy our time with our out-of-town family members & local guests that gathered in our home to celebrate my spouse's 71st birthday party. Rachel & Brian promptly responded to our initial request, provided a detailed quote at a very fair price, answered questions, & treated us like we were family. Brian & Rachel provided us with delicious Tri-Tip, chicken, Ceasar salad, baked beans, coleslaw, corn, King's Hawaiian Rolls, Ceasar dressing, WLLB BBQ sauce, plates, napkins, and utensils for serving & eating. Delivery was prompt on the day of the party and Rachel & Brian did most of the set-up, so all we had to do was remove the tray lids that kept the fresh food hot until our guests were ready to dig in. All of our guests had plenty to eat & several commented that it was some of the best bbq & sides they had tasted in a long time. Highly recommend Whole Lotta Love BBQ and next time we will order all 3 meats, so our guests can enjoy the ribs too. Thanks again Brian and Rachel. read more

Such a great experience with this business. I took on the planning of meals for a recent bachelor party in Palm Springs, and BBQ was the theme for Friday night. After searching for numerous vendors and options for food (on Labor Day weekend) - I landed on this business. Quick response via email (just my style) SUPER affordable and very accommodating to my requests. They served 20 of us Ribs, Chicken, Green beans - WITH BACON (yes, queue the drooling), Corn on the cob, salad, and mac and cheese that we proceeded to eat out of the pan at the end of the night. Drop off was quick and painless, they brought the trays in ready to serve and provided all of the utensils needed to serve, plates, napkins and utensils to eat. We could not have asked for more from this business. It was an AWESOME experience. If I had to give one item of feedback, it would be to connect with easier payment methods (Zelle, Venmo). We had to pay cash/check for deposit and final balance and I am in Northern Ca. So we had to put a check in the mail - which can be scary these days. We collected money from everyone via venmo, so luckily I had my checkbook with me to pay the final balance day of. The other part w/checks is waiting for them to clear, which fortunately didnt take this business any longer than a week after our event. Overall, they were awesome read more

Incredible flavors and great customer service. Best ribs , and pulled pork I had in a while. I'm absolutely obsessed with their bbq sauce. May need to have one shipped to LA read more

I called and got a quote for multiple catering companies that served In Indio, CA. I went with Rachel & Brian to host my husband's 50th birthday celebration because they were responsive, personable, and had great reviews for their food and service. Whole Lotta Love BBQ was punctual, quick and efficient. The food was hot and fresh upon arrival and set up. They had plates, utensils, and serving spoons and tongs. There was plenty of food for 30 people. It was so good, especially the ribs....(fall off the bone ); nothing was wasted. We had left overs for seconds and late night munchies. The only thing I regret was not asking for the Caesar salad dressing to be on the side cause it was soggy and lettuce was not crunchy. Putting potato salad and Caesar salad on a bed of ice to keep it cool. Payment was simple with Venmo and credit card payment either the day before or day of at our convenience. read more

We had such a wonderful experience with Whole Lotta Love BBQ. We had them cater my husbands 40th birthday at La Quinta Resort for about 45ppl and everyone expressed to us how delicious the food was. We had the pulled pork, grilled chicken and tri-tip and it was amazing. We will definitely be using them again and referring people. Thanks again! read more

I ordered catering from Whole Lotta Love BBQ for my event. They delivered huge amount of delicious food! My guests were eating like crazy including me ! We had ribs, pulled pork, chicken, salads, corn, beans...you name it! Everything freshly made and sooooo good ! They also helped me to set it up everything. I will definitely order from them for my next event. Thank you Rachel and Brian ! read more

Rachel and her husband showed up to our house and delivered the food ready and hot. They set up the food where we wanted and made it so convenient for us. Amazing food!!! Everything tasted delicious. Highly recommend this business. read more

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Rachel and her husband provide a such great catering service for my baby shower. Ended up total 28 guests and didn't finish the food for 20 people. Food is amazing! Very on time! Highly recommended! read more

I was hosting a weekend getaway in Palm Desert for 15 people for my birthday. Last minute my caterer cancelled on me! I called Whole Lotta Love BBQ on a Wednesday night and asked if they could accommodate my party last minute. I wasn't sure if I needed them Saturday or Sunday, but they said they could accommodate either day. I was blown away at the last minute service for a full BBQ dinner. Their menu on their website was easy to follow and their follow up skills was clear, quick and efficient. After placing my order the following day on Thursday, I changed their arrival time from 4pm to 1pm and they were once again accommodating for the last minute change. I never had to follow up with them, they arrived on time, carried everything in and were very kind. The food was hot and amazing. I ordered ribs, chicken and tri-tip and it came with potato salad, baked beans, corn and bread. They even included utensils and plates. The ribs were fall off the bone and delicious. I also ordered a pan of mac n' cheese! It was all a hit! We also had so much left overs! It was easy, priced fairly and delicious. I also gave them a 20% gratuity that wasn't required like some of the other vendors I spoke to, but should be. If you're looking for GOOD SERVICE, DELICIOUS FOOD AT A GREAT PRICE look no further! read more

We hired Rachel and Brian to cater our March 2017 wedding in Bermuda Dunes and from first contact through the end of the night, we couldn't have been happier with our choice. As a Missourian, I was raised on barbecue and, having waited tables in an authentic BBQ restaurant back in the day, consider myself a bit of a connoisseur. Their food did not disappoint. From the bacon wrapped jalapeños served during our cocktail hour through the tri-tip, pulled pork, ribs, cole slaw, green salad, corn, pasta salad, mac and cheese and rolls we dished up buffet style for dinner, every bite was perfect. Many of our guests came back for seconds and thirds and we still had enough leftovers to make pulled pork nachos for our late-night pool party and munch on everything for lunch the next day. Brian and Rachel are the kindest, most thoughtful caterers I've met in my life (not to mention that their services are a steal for the incredible quality and quantity you're getting) and I whole-heartedly recommend them. read more

Whole Lotta Love BBQ was excellent and the perfect choice for our backyard wedding. It was all so great!!! Everything was perfect. We had a lot of people say how great the BBQ was. Set up was great, service was great and the food extra tasty! read more

We were coming into town for a golf weekend and wanted something that would allow all of the gang to hang out by the pool after golf, relax and work on our appetites. They showed up on time, the food was already warm and set it up with plates, silverware, BBQ sauce and TONS OF FOOD! Everyone complimented the amount of food, but more importantly the quality. The ribs were a hit, fall of the bone tender! Tri-tip was thinly sliced and the sides were great. Very affordable and plenty of leftovers. We will def be using again if we are in the area in need of another great catered BBQ! read more

Hired to cater my cousins wedding in 9 days they've been hired for over a month and just canceled on us leaving us with nothing less than two weeks before the wedding completely unprofessional and inconsiderate will never use them and will never recommend them what a joke read more

Rachel and her hubby exceeding our expectations by far! We lovedddd the food and had a crazy amount of positive feedback from the catering. My personal favorite was the chicken and baked beans. We have been snacking on our leftover food for a couple days now. We wish we lived closer so we could use you guys more often. Thank you so much for the excellent, professional, and friendly service. If you are looking for some delicious BBQ, stop looking and give Rachel a call! read more

I highly recommend Whole Lotta Love BBQ! Rachel and Brian were wonderful to work with as I planned lunch for the first day of my sister's bachelorette party in Thousand Palms. Rachel reached out as soon as I requested a quote and, when we were missing each other via email, gave me a call to talk through everything. The bride is a picky eater and Rachel was very accommodating in putting together a menu that everyone would love. Everything was a huge hit and we even had enough chicken, mac n cheese, beans, etc leftover for a second meal that day. The portions were huge for the price! It was also very easy to make payments as they used Venmo for the deposit and final payment on the day the food was delivered. Thank you both for making my sister's big weekend so special! read more

Rachel and Brian were lovely to deal with from start to finish, and we couldn't have been happier with the food and the service! Would highly recommend! read more

We had a dinner for 20 catered and Whole Lotta Love BBQ made it fantastic! They were easy to work with a very responsive to questions. They delivered the food on time and it was delicious! The chicken was a hit with our entire party and the pork and tri-tip were also very tasty. They were reasonably priced and the food portions were super generous. read more

We just had our wedding at a home we rented in La Quinta. I saw the reviews, and felt for one of our day's there at the home our family would enjoy a catered barbecue. We ordered a meal for 20 people. The tri tip melted in our mouths, their special sauces were so amazing. The chicken was moist and tender. The ribs fell off the bone. The owners were on time, set up everything, and reminded us of making sure we refrigerated the food within a proper time. Salads, were not like store bought salads. They were unique, cold, and tasted like GRANDMA / Grandpa made it which they did. If you live in this area, I would reserve them months ahead, as they are reasonable in price, and their food is to live for !. I will use them again for our reunion next year with my family. This company is number 1 in my book ! BARB IRONS.... just married March 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Had a blast ! read more

We hired Rachel and Brian to cater our wedding rehearsal dinner in Rancho Mirage. From my first contact with Rachel, I knew I could count on her to deliver exceptional service and delicious food. They are passionate about their BBQ and it was obvious, they care about making sure their customers have a wonderful, stress-free experience. Rachel and Brian delivered the food on time, and even stayed around to help me with the ovens and ensured I had all the proper serving utensils. The BBQ and side dishes were delicious and we had plenty of leftovers to munch on throughout the entire weekend. I highly recommend their catering services and will certainly hire them again. Many thanks, Rachel and Brian! read more

Fantastic BBQ. They catered our party and the food and service was outstanding. Loved the ribs and pulled pork. Will definitely use them again. read more

This past weekend I hosted a early family Christmas in La Quinta. I trusted Rachel & Brian from Whole Lotta Love BBQ to prepare my family's Christmas celebration. Due to the high price of assorted meats, I was too nervous to prepare them for my family. Rachel was kindhearted and took the time to answer all my questions. After talking to Brian I knew he had my back. Their set up (disposable chafing dish/sternos ) was very professional and food was PIPING HOT. This Husband & Wife Team know how to cook! The meats were mouth watering and so tender. My family (all foodies/carnivores) came from as far away as Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, and several cities in Cali when I announced the event menu. Everyone was impressed and went back for seconds including my 93yr old Dad. So grateful for the peace of mind, ease and affordability. Thanks to you Brian & Rachel my family wants to have Christmas in the Desert again next year. read more

We spent much time researching where there would be a good BBQ caterer in or near Indio. We came upon Whole Lotta Love BBQ which came highly rated. To be honest we were skeptical but contacted them anyway. To say that our experience was great is an understatement. From my first contact with Rachel all the way to the end of our party, they could not be beat! You can see the menu on line but we really wanted to taste the food. No problem with them! We loved what we chose for our party. Rachel and her husband, Brian came out to our home so we could taste the food. The day of the party they were at our home at noon and BBQ's chicken and tri-tip, then smoked it. DELICIOUS. We chose side dishes that everyone loved, especially the Caesar salad. Rachel served the food, Brian kept slicing the meat. When our guests were finished eating, Rachel and Brian packed up and left. The place was spotless where they worked and served. We would highly recommend Whole Lotta Love BBQ to anyone wanting good, honest help, delicious food and a unique not really expensive party. read more

They were just awesome! everyone loved it! my function was a fundraiser for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, A perfect choice, as our theme was a "HoeDown"! food preparation(everything was cooked/grilled on site), set up, take down, went smooth as silk, food was just great!f Kuddos to Rachel & Brian read more

My wife and I rented a house in Bermuda Dunes to get married. We knew we wanted to serve BBQ at the wedding but because we are from San Diego and not the desert we were unfamiliar with the best options. Boy are we glad we chose Whole Lotta Love. From the first phone call to the actual event, Rachel was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. Ultimately, the guests raved about the food and the event went off without a hitch (well, just one anyway . . .) I could not more highly recommend their service. read more

Rachel and Brian catered a 30 person BBQ I had at a rental house in Palm Desert during a pool party. The process could not have been easier - Rachel was extremely responsive and sent over the menu options with price points right away. I am still in shock at the price of their service in comparison to other rates I got in the area. There are no hidden fees, unlike most of the other caterers who try to sneak in a delivery fee, etc. The food was delivered hot, and everyone LOVED it! We went with tri-tip and chicken, and more than once I overheard friends say it was the best they had ever had. I will definitely be using them again the next time our group makes a trip out to the desert! Thank you Rachel and Brian!! read more

Rachel was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was responsive, cheerful and accommodating! The food was a hit as well. We gave her a big job to do as there were 24 hungry guys coming from a day of golf. She delivered the food on time and every single person was pleasantly full. I would recommend Whole Lotta Love BBQ to anyone in need of some great Southern comfort food. read more

Brian and Rachel were a delight to work with! They provided us with a tasting and went out of their way in helping us decide a menu for a wedding welcome dinner for 120. They came and set up way ahead and even helped us find a bartender when through an oversight one was not ordered! Everything was delicious - we ran out of one of the salads early, so go over quantities when you're ordering to make sure that doesn't happened. Delicious and sweet people aiming to please! read more