After much searching, my husband and I decided upon Above All Catering for our wedding, and we could not be happier with the entire experience. With 76 guests in attendance, the food, service, and professionalism were nothing short of our expectations--and at a very affordable price. We highly recommend scheduling a tasting appointment, as it was a valuable part of the decision process for us and I definitely wanted to wow our guests with the food that we chose. It helped us fine-tune our initial menu and even led to us upgrading from their tri-tip to the braised short ribs, which completely won us over at the tasting. So tender and flavorful--our guests said that was their favorite part of their dinner! Every single item was delicious and beautifully presented as you will see in the photos, and the attention to detail in both flavor and appearance made a big impression for me. We started our planning with Lindsay Vandruff, who was fantastic to work with--friendly, warm, organized, and responsive. She worked closely with us so we could stick to our budget and never pushed us towards making any pricier choices or upgrades. Even after she left the company midway through our planning, the transition to our next coordinator, Danielle Schmidt, was smooth and stress-free. Danielle was a very communicative and ensured that nothing was overlooked in the final stages of planning. The staff on the day of the wedding was just as impressive--attentive, courteous, and incredibly efficient. They managed everything behind the scenes so we could simply enjoy our day. They even brought our food to our during our reception since we were so busy talking to our guests which was very sweet! If you're looking for a catering company that delivers quality, professionalism, and flavors, all at a good price point, Above All Catering would be the choice! We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning any type of special event! read more

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This is my second time working with Above All Catering. The first time was in 2018 when we did a style shoot event at Fete the Venue in Costa Mesa along with Wildflower Linen (La Tavola Linen) and I have had their delicious catering experiences when I went to some event/wedding industry events at the Fete! In the past I did love their food station displays from a grazing station swing to a pasta station with a giant cheese wheel and a wooden wall displays of pretzels. This time I was reintroduced to AAC through finding The Bar Caterer. AAC and TBC are partner companies and they are also owned by the same company that owns Fete the Venue. I love coming back to a company that has good memories in my mind and delicious experiences. For two back-to-back events of mine this March -- one was an event with Pacific Chorale at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach and the other a corporate event in Irvine. I was connected to Sales Manager, Danielle Schmidt. Working with her (and TBC's Carlos) was amazing! They go hand in hand. The first time I met Danielle (and Carlos) was at a site visit at Lido Theater and that meeting was so productive and all logistics was all set! Working with AAC felt easy and efficient. Danielle was great at follow ups, responding to questions, fast at emails, and personable. And can I just say -- my first walk-thru meeting was seriously one of the best! It was efficient, effective, and easy! With knowledge and experienced people working together, most events will be successful. Plus at that meeting, my client and I were gifted a surprise and delight from both AAC and TBC. Care packages of food and beverage goodies are always a perk! Those touches truly are memorable. Now on day-of event -- just wow! The lead, staff, and chefs were all on time. It was seamless in terms of setting up, prepping, and the service during the event with guests was impeccable! My two events both had tray pass. I did have some repeats, but I personally loved the Stuffed Mushroom! Second on the Beef Wellington. Sooooo good! Both events had Grazing Stations that encompassed premium cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, and crudite. The only difference were food stations! For the Lido Theater event -- we had a Flatbread Station with a Caprese and BBQ Chicken selection. The BBQ Chicken was of course most popular. The Irvine event had more food stations -- Poke Station, Pasta Station, and Korean BBQ Station. The guests loved the pasta the most. But I personally liked the K-BBQ! The Bulgogi Beef was bomb! All the chefs were so good. The Leads that worked were Jo (at Lido Theater) and Kyle (at Irvine). Both Jo and Kyle were on top of it! So organized and everything was structured perfectly. Anything we needed, they both delivered right away! I absolutely loved working with the entire AAC team! From Danielle (sales manager) to the leads and chefs and the staff -- I was impressed. It was like a well piled machine! And what was the cherry on top was the Leads providing a paper that was like a comment card Q&A. That makes me know that AAC strives to improve and make themselves better. AAC (and TBC) get 5-stars, two thumbs way up, 100%... all of the above! I will definitely refer and will continue working with them. P.S. At the Irvine corporate event -- the Vice Mayor of the City of Irvine popped by and he was raving about the food. I totally passed on AAC's info to him for the City of Irvine to have good food when they need a caterer! *insert heart emoji* read more

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We first encountered Above All Catering at an industry breakfast and were pleasantly impressed by their food, presentation, and staff. As invited guests, we were charmed by the visual appeal, quality and unique variety of the pastries, as well as by the attentiveness and professionalism of their staff. Of special note was the coconut chia seed parfait, which we have already attempted to recreate in our kitchen, because it was so amazing! We would definitely hire them for our own events! read more

Above All Catering - Coconut Chia Parfait and other tasty treats being enjoyed at an elegantly catered industry event by Above All Catering. - Caterers Near Me - Anaheim, California

Brought catering in for the Thanksgiving holiday for employees. Great prompt service and great food. Presentation was also amazing. Thank you and HNY! Cheers to a prosperous New Year. read more

We had an incredible experience with Above All Catering for our wedding. From the very beginning, the communication was clear, transparent, and professional. They offered a wide variety of great food options to choose from and worked with us to meet all of our budget goals without ever sacrificing quality. On the day of the wedding, everything ran so smoothly. Our guests raved about the passed appetizers during cocktail hour, and dinner service was seamless, so much so that guests went back for seconds. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend them! read more

Above All Catering was instrumental in making our wedding a hit, and a huge part of that was thanks to Danielle. She was so communicative, responsive, and really took the time to understand who we are as a couple - making sure the menu reflected that perfectly. The food not only tasted amazing, but felt so us. Our guests are still raving about the hamachi crudo from cocktail hour (so fresh and flavorful!) and the pasta station was such a fun, interactive touch. The cocktails were also no joke - strong and well-balanced, just the way we like them. Service was smooth, professional, and totally stress-free. Multiple people told us it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We couldn't agree more! read more

If you are looking for a caterer, look no further. My Fiancé and I selected Above All as our wedding day caterer and cannot recommend them more. The Above All team was a pleasure to work with from the beginning until the end! Their professionalism and delivery day of made them one the best vendors we worked with. The food & drinks were just as delicious on our wedding day as they were when we did our tasting! Our guests raved about how amazing our menu was and thoroughly enjoyed all the bar offerings we selected. A huge thank you to Danielle, the Sales Manager, who was constantly in communication with us and paid attention to every detail. She went above and beyond for us, ensuring that there were no hiccups or surprises the day of our wedding. She even went as far as to create an adorable bar sign for us listing our signature cocktails! The service Above All provided was truly top notch. From the wait staff to our point of contact, Danielle, we were so pleased with our experience! read more

From the very beginning, my experience with Above All Catering was top notch! Danielle really worked with me to create a menu that fit my budget and my guests allergies. She was always kind, patient, and communicative. I truly appreciate her assistance with helping to make my girlfriend's birthday party the best one that she's ever had. I also have to give a shoutout to Fernando!! He was our server and bartender for the night, and he was absolutely AMAZING! He came early to assess out the place, then came back right on time! Not only was he punctual, but he was also really kind, funny, and knew how to make a great lemon drop! If you're looking for a catering company that you can rely on to make your event memorable, I would definitely recommend choosing this company "above all" others read more

We hired Above All to do the catering for our recent backyard wedding. The food was delicious and service was amazing. My husband told me later that they even offered to help with setup! Definitely would recommend them. read more

I was planning a Thanksgiving lunch for my office, but the problem was I was trying to find a company that would serve it the week before Thanksgiving not the actual week of Thanksgiving. I came across this company by recommendation from Facebook and I was not disappointed. They were extremely responsive and I was able to book my entire lunch with an hour of emailing them. We got turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, rolls, and sugar cookies, and everything was absolutely amazing. I got so many compliments on the food, and the ham and stuffing were probably the best I've ever had. It was fairly priced and delivered and set up on time. I will definitely be using them again! read more

I highly recommend Above All Catering!!! We just had our wedding and they did such an amazing job! All of our guests love the food and the service of their staff was exceptional! I couldn't ask for anything more on our my special day! Danielle our catering contact was amazing and on point and knew her stuff! She was professional and ensured everything ran smoothly! Her staff was amazing! Even my groomzilla (hubby) was impressed by Danielle! She put him at ease! She knew her stuff! If you're looking for a catering company go to Above all Catering! Thank you for making our day memorable! read more

Danielle and her team are always great to work with! I use them often for work events because their customer service, food quality, and presentation are consistently excellent. They never disappoint! For this particular event, I ordered both a continental breakfast and boxed lunches for 280 people. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delivered right on time. The service was reliable as always, which takes so much stress off event planning. I highly recommend Danielle and her team for any occasion--large or small. They make it easy, delicious, and worry-free every time. read more

I'm an event planner in OC and worked with Above All Catering two weekends in a row recently, at two separate events (one wedding and one Bat Mitzvah). At both events, we had such a great experience with them! They were professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. They arrived on time, got right to work, and were very helpful throughout the entire event. Their communication throughout the process was above and beyond, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The food was delicious and affordable for the clients! We truly enjoyed working with them and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for amazing service and a great team! read more

Lindsay was easy to work with to place an order and very helpful and friendly (and got my order in with ease, even though it was very last minute). Our order was delivered on time and was complete. However, I had requested white meat instead of dark meat for the skewers and they used dark meat. The overall appearance of the appetizers we received was extremely disappointing. One guest asked if they were from Trader Joe's, because they did look like it and did not seem like they were prepared by a professional catering service. The taste was good overall, but the presentation was subpar and did not look professional like the photos on this page. Unfortunately, the price far exceeded the presentation and quality of what we received. read more

The catering team was awesome. They were right on top of everything. The guys was very tasty. Would definitely use Above All Catering again.

Above All Catering services my wedding brunch of about 120 people in Joshua Tree. The staff were wonderful. The food was delicious. I will definitely use them again for our next event. Perfection! read more

We selected Above All Catering after meeting with Danielle and taste testing selections for a Rehearsal/Out of Town Guests event for my son's wedding. Danielle made it so easy and flexible when changes were needed. The food was exceptional and I received so many compliments on the staff who worked the event. Kyle was great! Carlos (our bartender) was next level. Thank you everyone for such an amazing evening!! read more

Amazing experience overall. Danielle was very communicable, adaptable to our needs, and caused no issues on the day of. Would use again!

We booked AAC for our wedding on 11/11/23 as the exclusive caterer offered by Fete the Venue. We had our tasting with them and they gave us multiple choices to try from and they were full portions! We were so full after and everything was delicious. We were VERY happy with ACC on our wedding day, the food was great and the presentation was beautiful. Even when they cut our cake for us it was so neatly placed. My husband and I did not have to get up at any point for food or beverages. A member of their team got us food right away and brought it to our table and would periodically come back to see if we needed seconds or anything to drink. We really appreciated her! We actually got to eat at our wedding! Haha! We did have peace of mind knowing they would accomplish our requests because they work so closely with the venue. So any special requests seemed to flow with ease. Also with booking with them through the venue, they did not charge a service fee. Side Note: We did ask if we would be able to take any leftovers home after the wedding but they said no for health safety reasons. I took away a star because there were a few things we did not find easy when working with AAC. The cooks and waiters were superb but management was where they dropped a few balls. After we booked them I had a hard time getting a response back from them. I even had to have Sarah, the sales manager from Fete the Venue reach out to them to get us some type of response. Lastly we needed to switch our method of payment for one of our scheduled payments, and we provided them with the updated payment with plenty of time, and received a confirmation of the update. Yet on the day of the payment, the wrong form of payment was still processed. When I reached out to see what happened, I was again, left with no response. When writing this review I had to decide the star rating. I did this based off outweighing 1 of 2 things: #1 The long 2 years I had to deal with not being able to have good communication with this company, and #2 having exactly what we asked for on our wedding day. With that being said, I gave them 4 stars because they were not the worst to work with and they did execute the day with flying colors, and our guests and us loved the food and service. read more

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Amazing customer service from beginning to end. The food was a 10 out of 10. We had an omelet station with all the fixings. The omelets were so fluffy and delicious. The pancake just as good. The service from the chef and server was amazing. I was pleasantly surprised when they offered to help us with anything we needed. They even helped out with things like moving tables and tents last minute due to rain. Their attitude was so friendly and professional. I will definitely use this catering company again and again! Highly recommend! read more

Above All Catering - Omelet station - Caterers Near Me - Anaheim, California

Above All Catering went ABOVE and beyond! They gave me outstanding customer service in every area - party & meal planning, correspondence & communication as we fine-tuned details for the party, and lastly, our day of staff member was fabulous! He was attentive, engaging, friendly, extremely helpful and just a joy! The food was delicious! Their prices were far better than other catering companies I contacted, and they offered MORE service. I highly recommend them! read more

Above all catering is top notch! The food was absolutely impeccable and they were able to modify our specific needs with ease. They recently did our wedding and their service was very professional. Thank you so much above all catering! read more

We just celebrated our 25th anniversary and had an event catered by Above All Catering. They did an amazing Job. The food was delicious and all of the staff was very friendly and attentive to everyone's needs. Many of our guests have expressed how great their service was. I would highly recommend them. Alicia was great to work with and was very easy to get a hold of. THANK YOU all once again!!! read more

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We used Above All Catering for a Super Bowl Party. The food was excellent in quality and we appreciate the variety of tasty choices. They showed up to deliver the food a bit later than agreed, but not so late that it mattered. The person delivering made sure it was displayed in an attractive manner and was professional and friendly. read more

Food was so delicious and the service was top fantastic. We had plenty of staff, and they went above and beyond. So many guests for my daughter's wedding commented on how delicious the food was! read more

Amazing communication, and delicious food. Server was so friendly and so attentive. I would definitely book again, they made event day worry free and so easy. read more

Hired AAC for a holiday lunch for 130 people. Danielle did a fantastic job communicating ahead of the event, ensuring all our needs were met. The staff they sent out to work the event were superb! The food was delicious and my guests were all impressed with both the visuals and the quality. I highly recommend!! read more

Danielle (All Above Catering), Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication in making our company holiday party such a memorable event. Your willingness to arrive early, assist with ordering and even overseeing the unloading the lounge furniture, and stepping in to help instruct event vendors was truly appreciated. We're especially grateful for the extra effort you put into helping with the table linens and decorations--it's those thoughtful touches that made the event so special and run as smoothly as it did. Your support did not go unnoticed, and we're so lucky to have had you as part of this event. Looking forward to collaborating again in the future! read more

We Just had Above All cater our sons wedding. I wish I could give them 10 stars. The staff made sure the bridal party had food and drinks while they were taking their pictures after the ceremony( I never thought of that ) they were attentive to all the guests needs, friendly and polite. The passed hor d'oeuvres were amazing. The food was absolutely delicious, not typical wedding food at all. We chose to have a desert and coffee bar and that was a big hit. I received so many compliments on the food and service and would like to give Danielle a big THANK YOU!!! For all of her help. You guys were amazing! read more

This is is the second time that we have used Above All Catering. They truly live up to their name. From ordering to delivery, the service is exceptional. The food is outstanding. Our guests had nothing but good things to say! Danielle and the entire team are so personable and patient. P.S. - always get the pasta salad, it is delicious!! read more

Above All Catering did an AMAZING job! Lindsay Vandruff worked with my budget and crafted a delicious menu for my event. The food was absolutely delicious; My guests are still raving about the food. The presentation was above and beyond what I expected. The petite Beef Wellington, Stuffed Mushrooms were so good my guests kept coming back for second and thirds! The Caprese skewers, Cheesy Chicken Potato Croquettes, and the Charcuterie were delicious and beautifully presented....almost too good to eat! The Bakers Snacks dessert selection was not only yummy, but also very well presented. Beverage bar was great....they can even make water look beautiful!! Servers went above and beyond. They arrived two hours before my event time and Kyle and Jo worked their magic and had everything ready within the hour. They stood by and made sure the food tables were spotless. Besides the excellent food, Lindsay, Kyle and Jo are truly good people and provided legendary service. Above All Catering is truly ABOVE ALL THE REST!!! read more

We had a fantastic experience with Alicia & her team for our 200+ person wedding at Heritage Park. Alicia was a standout for her flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism. She worked with us to modify the menu for vegans and assorted food allergies. The menu itself had multiple options so that it wasn't just chicken-in-cream-sauce standard wedding fare. Even so, we made some changes based on Alicia's recommendation and I was extremely happy with the flavor, quality and presentation of the food. I received rave feedback from our guests due to the staff's hospitality and service. As the bride and groom , we actually got to eat and drink and our food needs were attended to by a wonderful staff member. Above all (no pun intended), Alicia is a wonderful person & her warmth and care exudes in her interactions. read more

I had the best experience working with Danielle Schmidt! I told her what type of event I was having and she quickly provided some excellent choices! She helped me with the menu and even arranged a bartender! She made it so easy! I highly recommend Above All Catering and Events! read more

We used Above All Catering for our 150 person sit down wedding as well as the passed hors d'oeuvers, this was the best wedding food I have ever had, the staff did an amazing job at getting the food out hot and the short ribs just fell apart. We will for sure be using them again for our events. I think they will get calls from my friends too because it truly was delicious. read more

Above All Catering - Marry me chicken and short ribs with the best mashed potatoes ever and heirloom carrots. - Caterers Near Me - Anaheim, California

Above All Catering did such an exceptional job for my work Holiday Luncheon. The staff was great, very attentive and courteous. The food was delicious, even the vegetarian option we had. Everyone is still talking about it. The tables were decorated beautifully. Working with Lindsay was absolutely phenomenal. She was great! Easy to work with and very pleasant. Will definitely consider using again! read more

Planned and executed my first staff holiday event for my new job! No pressure! With the help of Above All Catering, everyone was singing my praises! Food was on time, set up and most importantly delicious!! We had the pasta station and upgraded our meal with Shrimp scampi! The sauce was so yummy! Creamy, fresh but not heavy! My only thing is the pasta got hard on the bottom of the steamer chafer.. so the bottom layer had to be tossed.. but besides that.. everything was perfect and we even had plenty for people to take home! Huge praises to Above All - for making me the hero at my first staff event at my new job! Thank you! read more

This company is amazing. They catered our corporate holiday party (50 people) The coordinator was very communicative and answered all my questions! The catering team was on time and professional. Everyone loved the food and the presentation. Will definitely be using them again! Highly recommend. read more

Danielle went above and beyond while I was looking for food vendors for my wedding. She was constantly following up during the process and although I ended up going a different direction, I had to share my experience working with her! Great customer service and will definitely use Above All Catering in the future and recommend to others! read more

Recently worked with Above All Catering for my bridal shower and have nothing but positives things to say and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to cater for an event. They are really responsive and work with all budgets. The process is simple and you don't have to prepare much at all for their arrival, they really did it all and put the customer first. The food was delicious and they are all so friendly and have great customer service. Highly recommend and can't use to use them again. read more

First of all, Danielle was the sales manager that assisted us, she really epitomizes what excellent customer service means. She worked with us for 2 months coming up with a menu that would serve our needs. She always answered all our questions and was candid. I give her 5 stars for her commitment to helping her clients. The day of our 25th Anniversary event, Gladys, the lead server was the very best. The day of the event felt chaotic but she was so calm and knew exactly what she was doing. Her and her team were awesome. Now moving on to the food. We had a buffet which consisted of the California Chicken entree, Mashed potatoes and salad. The chicken breast was moist and the rest of the meal was good. Our guest enjoyed it. The down side was the dressing was salty. Which really ruined the salad. I never had a chance to taste anything prior to serving, which I would recommend. We also ordered 5 different passed appetizers. They were good but the ones that were meant to be served warm, were not warm. We did order 240 pieces, so we hired an additional server to make sure we can pass all appetizers. It was successful at the end. Although my husband never got to try them. I think the timing was somewhat off because they started to pass out plates of appetizers to wrap it up. There was some miscommunication. But it got resolved. We were waiting for them to tell us when they were ready and they said they were waiting for us to give them the ok..But as I said the servers were the kindest, and very helpful. We had hoped with the additional servers they would be able to assist with pouring wine and champagne but they refused to do that. I didn't have the time to contact Danielle, so we ended up having family serve our guest which was a bit tacky. Overall this catering company did the best they could. I would definitely consider hiring them in the future. The team of people we had the privilege of working with overall made our event a success. Thank you for your patience and assistance. read more