Robert and Fernando were excellent!! They catered my cousin's wedding who I was day-of coordinating…read morefor, and even though we weren't able to give them much information about the venue beforehand, they showed up early and were able to make a game plan despite restrictions to venue space/availability. 10/10 would hire them to cater again; the food was excellent and had a broad appeal to a full spectrum of wedding guests, whilst also being unique enough to be able to tell that their tacos weren't garden-variety. Punctuality, adaptability and courteousness are their strengths, with no glaringly-obvious deficiencies. Happy to report top marks in all categories!

Delicious food and great service!…read more Planning: Fernando was responsive, attentive, and flexible Price: reasonable! We hosted an end of season banquet for our swim team and their families, about 120 people Food: delicious! Safe options for allergies and plenty of food to go around. Tacos of all kinds, drinks, sides, and all the fixings. Service: day of Brian and helper were professional, kind, clean, and fast! They served fresh to order tacos to our group and no one had to wait in line too long. No photos because we were enjoying the party! I would highlight recommend!

Chef Ray catered my wellness retreat and the experience was absolutely incredible from start to…read morefinish. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and honestly one of the highlights of the entire retreat. Every single attendee complimented the food throughout the day and kept asking who the chef was. He was professional, reliable, and truly helped elevate the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend Chef Ray for any event, especially wellness and luxury experiences where quality and presentation really matter.

Highly recommended!Shoutout to Chef Ray Swanson of Chef 805 Catering for an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. My wife and I attended a friend's birthday party where Chef Ray handled the catering, and the food was truly outstanding. Having spent 22 years in the food service industry myself, I'm not easily impressed--but the presentation, flavors, and overall execution were exceptional. Every item was fantastic. The bruschetta with goat cream cheese was fresh and perfectly balanced. The seared ahi tuna bites were beautifully prepared, and the shrimp spring rolls with ginger peanut sauce were bursting with flavor. Even the flatbread pizza with Caesar salad was spot-on. One great dish after another--we were honestly stuffed by the end of the night. What stood out most was the attention to detail and restaurant-quality presentation, something you rarely see at private catered events. Chef Ray clearly takes pride in his craft, and it shows in every bite. We're already looking forward to the next event he caters at our friend's house--and we'll definitely be using Chef 805 Catering for one of our own parties in the future. -- Anil

Epic Tacos is amazing!!! All the staff is friendly and the food is always fresh!! Highly recommendread more

Very nice environment and the workers are amazing the food is very fast. The food is decently pricedread more

Very positive! We…read morehave used Scott and Silver Spoons a number of times, all positive! We look forward to using him again. Alfred B.

OMG. These guys are awesome! They are the most efficient, tasty, clean and organized set up and…read morereasonably priced for what you get. Can't wait til next year to celebrate our 25th anniversary. They came in and took care of everything. Food was superb. I can't say enough about these guys.

Chef Ray was amazing. I spoke with him on the phone and that evening he had a proposed menu for my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner. My daughter-in-law had family coming from out of the country and we wanted to impress our new family with a great experience. Chef Ray did not disappoint. Chef Ray, Lexis, and Travis showed up to the event prepared (3 hour early to set up and get the dinner started). We had hor dourves that were amazing, and the main courses were so delicious. The pricing was so reasonable too. Chef Ray was so easy to work with start to finish. I would highly recommend 805 Catering

Chef Ray & his team recently catered an event at our home, and helped to make the party a memorable…read moreone for not only my family, but our guests as well! From the moment I first reached out to Ray to the conclusion of the party, he was nothing short of easy to work with, communicative and professional. Not only that, his food was delicious and all of our guests kept asking for his contact information. He made what could have been an overwhelming experience super easy for us and took care of everything - from menu planning, rentals, securing a bartender, to even making sure any leftovers were packed up and the kitchen was tidy before they left. Thank you Chef Ray & team for helping to make our party great. We will definitely reach out when we are planning the next one!

Las Tias Catering catered my daughter's first birthday party. We ordered the Tostada Bar which came…read morewith 3 options; tinga de pollo, picadillo, and chicken salad. The order also included rice and beans and as a sweet gesture she threw in potato salad and pasta salad. The food was a hit. My guests were more than satisfied with the food. I personally loved the picadillo tostada but all of them were delicious. Her team was professional and courteous. The set up was clean and organized. The communication was excellent. They responded to texts and calls promptly. I highly recommend you hire them for your event, you'll love their service and food! Thank you Las Tias Catering.

My husband and I had Las Tias catering for our daughter's baptism reception. The food was amazing…read more We had selected the beef fajitas, chile verde, calabacitas, chicken tinga, beans, rice, nopales salad, pasta salad, and a spring mix of salad. Food came with all the fixings you would need (tortillas, tostadas, salsa, crema, etc.). Everything was cooked and seasoned well. All of our guests were very impressed with how good the food was. The team was very accommodating and attentive to our needs. Pricing is more than fair for the quality of food you are receiving. We would most definitely reach out for their catering services for future events.

Have I really not reviewed this place? No way! I am an OG supporter of Zef BBQ since the covid days…read moreof driving up in a car to get the goods. And it's always been good! Can BBQ in Simi Valley be THAT good? Well, yes BECAUSE we are talking 'bout a good dude (and family) with an open mind and kind heart that brings that to his food. In what ways? Let's give an example - by taking chances with flavor - in the case of the past weekend for ISLAND OF ZEF. Like c'mon Logan be making loco moco AND bahn mi with island vibes and that 'cue smoke! And he's doing it out of a small as* kitchen with just a few staff, churning these orders out for the people. This is home-cooked value. This is local love and support for a business that gives back to its community. So what tips do I got? 1) Burnt ends hit all the time 2) Nanner pudding even better after you freeze it 3) Order early and chill in line - yep it can take a minute but good things come to those who wait 4) This dude SEASONS the food so don't be surprised 5) Themed weekends are a great way to explore outside of your everyday bbq comfort zone 6) Don't be sad if you don't see "Zef" live and in the flesh. I promise you 99 percent of the time he is back there prepping your shi! 7) Follow him on social media and be entertained (Do I have critiques? I mean nothing is ever perfect but you can directly share with him and he responds. And things continue to get better! I have witnessed the work and the growth and it's been awesome to watch!) @this_camera_eats_first

Customer service not good and Overpriced for what u get…read more The main guy with a man bun is sarcastic and kind of rude. I tried this business at their Benny Boy brewery pop up. Once I got to the front of the line he asked me to wait to order (guessing because they seemed like they had a lot of pending orders before me) which was fine. I noticed he was very obviously just killing time walking around aimlessly instead of helping the food preparers catch up which was the 1st little thing I noticed but tried not to think much of. Then when he finally got to taking my order, I only ordered the banana pudding and he asked me "oh just that why didn't you say so" like how am I supposed to know why you're making me wait to order?? I brushed it off and then decided to add on the bacon wrapped chicken "lollipop" thing to snack on for my order. He then asked me if I wanted the pudding now or when the rest of my order was ready. I said I can take it either way and joked about hoping I wouldn't forget the pudding when I came back to pick up my chicken order when he then said it was up to me because it's "not his responsibility" to remember. So it's not your responsibility to keep track of the customer's order before serving? Especially because they note the orders on physical paper tickets for the cooks. I've never heard of such a thing. It's kind of like when u order a drink at a restaurant and they ask if u want it now or with your food like are u not gonna give me what I ordered if I don't remind you? Mind you he's also very perky and talks with a smile so that he doesn't come off aggressive but he's actually passive aggressive and a little rude. Lastly, the banana pudding was just ok. It came in a deli container but tasted more like cheesecake in a tub which tasted good but not like banana pudding. The only banana flavor i got came from the actual pieces of banana which it had very little of and you can tell they were not fresh bananas. The chunks of banana were grey and bitter like they used bananas that were going bad or the premade "pudding" had been stored for a while which for $13 was not worth the price. $9 at best.

Will catered a brunch for our family celebration on January 18. It was beyond spectacular. The…read moreset-up and food displays were beautiful. The food was delicious, and our family was so impressed with everything about the morning. I wholeheartedly recommend Will's Bountiful Brunch. I look forward to hiring him for other occasions as well.

This review is for Will and his catering pop-up. As a Simi Valley resident I have seen plenty of…read morementions of his food so when I had an opportunity to check it out my daughter and I jumped. She opted for the cheese pizza. Although it was the most basic pizza it tasted great! Dough was phenomenal. Good cheese/sauce ratio and delicious garlicky crust. Keeping Will in mind for any future catering needs. Thumbs up!

The tacos were great they where very fast in serving them I would definitely recommend themread more

Thanks to Ruben and his wife our party was a huge success!…read more I picked Dos Tacos because I really liked the presentation of the cute serving dishes and the food looked delicious. It's a family business and keeping the business in Simi Valley was important to me. All the food was fresh, flavorful and prepared with care. I had a baby shower in the backyard and wanted something special and fun! Ruben and his wife showed up a little early. Set up everything without any issues and after an hour of cooking and preparing the feast, we were all ready to eat. Everyone was so happy and there was plenty to eat.. even grilled veggies for my vegan friends! I highly recommend using Dos Tacos Y Tu!

If I could pick just one word to describe The Vineyards and our wedding day? Magical. I had…read moretoured many venues in the Ventura County area, but none of them struck me the way The Vineyards did. I had a really good feeling upon pulling up to the venue, as it was clear there was ample parking. Not only that, but the greenery is well maintained and it looks absolutely stunning. It's easy to see from any of the photos, but being there in person just doesn't do it all justice. Every corner of the venue is well thought out and beautiful. The lights and greenery that make up the archways just gave the place an enchanting feel. THE VENUE/PLANNING: I knew I wanted a "garden" feel for my wedding and having attended 2 weddings leading up to my own, those experiences guided some of the more practical criteria I was looking for in a venue: -indoor/outdoor options for weather consideration -More than 2 bathrooms/toilets -Getting ready area for groom (in a lot of venues, there's some kind of bridal suite, but Groom facilities are more hit and miss) -photo op areas (plentiful!) -Large parking lot The Vineyards easily met all of these parameters and more. Aside from the above, I do want to note the HUGE bridal suite area with couches, tables and its own bathroom. I did not have a bridal party, but this can easily accommodate 15+ people. There were also 2 "ceremony" location options to choose from (garden or waterwall), and distinct areas for the cocktail and reception. There are so many little photo op nooks around the grounds that your guests can walk around during cocktail hour and enjoy the vibes. In the planning months leading up to our wedding day, The Vineyards was always very flexible and accommodating. They have a portal system which keeps all the important information in one place, in terms of information that they need, deadlines, correspondence, food choices, etc. Our wedding was in February 2026, definitely with the potential for rain. The venue (and all my vendors) were right there with me tracking the weather to see how it would play out. Luckily, it did not rain (down-poured the next day though!), and we were able to keep the ceremony in the Garden area. They did have options available to move the ceremony inside in case it were to have rained, and they went over a few details in preparation just in case. As other reviews have said, they offer a "Vendor Package" which I highly recommend. There are multiple vendor options within each category, but it is a huge perk that these vendors have the familiarity already, and really know where things are at the venue. I was very happy with all the vendors I chose; I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of them. THE STAFF: We met with Shadi, who first toured us around the venue. She is super sweet and very personable. She gave us a lot of detailed information and answered all the questions we had. We had even asked to tour the venue at night and she absolutely accommodated us, and turned on all the features so we could really get an idea of what it would all look like. Everything there is even more stunning at night, when all the lights are on. Shadi ended up going on maternity leave before our wedding and we were helped by Soroor and Jim, who were also incredibly helpful in all the questions that I had. Soroor was there the day of as well and helped me with my outfit right before the ceremony started. Jim was also there in the morning to help with a few setup items. Deana was our coordinator for the day and she is an absolute ROCKSTAR! We briefly met her during the food tasting, but we really got to see her in action at our rehearsal. I could tell immediately that she is someone that is incredibly organized, detail oriented and absolutely knows what she's doing. She is always thinking of the couple and doesn't make you feel like you're just another number. She was with us every step of the way from the start of the ceremony, making sure we had food and drinks during break times, keeping us on schedule with wherever we needed to be, handling and corralling difficult family with grace, and just generally checking in with us and how we were doing throughout the evening. It can be an overwhelming day, but it really does fly by, and having her there to guide us through it all is a big reason for why our wedding went as well as it did. We couldn't imagine having a different coordinator to keep us comfortable & stable. She made us feel that if anything were to have happened, we would be able to deal with it, no problem. We interacted with some of the wait staff during the Food Tasting as well, and not so much on our actual wedding day, but I received good feedback from our guests that all were attentive, friendly and professional. I genuinely feel that the team at The Vineyards really does care about making your day the best it can possibly be. I know that my wedding would not have turned out as amazing as it did, if I had had it at

June 15th 2025 was a dream come true thanks to The Vineyards. While our wedding day was always…read moreexpected to be perfect, the year and months leading up to it proved why The Vineyards is a true 5 star wedding experience. My wife and I toured the grounds back in April 2024, and fell in love immediately. The vast indoor and outdoor grounds, with plenty of options for outdoor seating, and the beautiful path leading to the garden ceremony location were big highlights for us. Soroor was excellent in answering all of our questions, detailing the full breakdown of food selections and the two alcohol packages, and all the inclusions The Vineyards offers. We booked the week after our first visit. The communication over the next 13 months was always quick and detailed by Soroor. Any time we emailed her, we'd get a response within hours, sometimes minutes! Additionally, we had an excellent time at our food tasting back in December, where we enjoyed 20+ appetizer options, each of their entree options, and their side options as well. On the big day, my wife and her bridesmaids arrived at 10:30am, and were welcomed warmly by Soroor and her team. Us boys arrived at 12, and were also greeted with snacks, a nice bottle of champagne, and a pitcher of beer by Jimmy! Since a lot of our decorations were DIY, we brought them in a few days before and a few on the day of. Soroor and her team were quick to have everything setup for us and in position well before any of our guests started arriving. Soroor and Deanna emphasized that we wouldn't have to lift a finger for decorating, and they were correct! Everything was set up to our exact details and preferences. My wife and I did a first look and private vows, during this Soroor and Deanna were great in communicating with our photographers and guiding our bridal party to an area where they got to witness it while being "out of the frame." Despite running a little behind schedule from makeup/getting ready, Deanna smoothly guided our group through the end of the first look and back inside as guests started to arrive. When it was time for us to line up for the ceremony, Deanna did an excellent job explaining positions and pace to each member of the bridal party and made all of us feel at ease as we made our way to the garden. The ceremony was absolutely perfect! The background of the garden area provided a Washington Forest feel, transporting you to a truly different vibe. The pacing and coordination as each member of the bridal party walked up was smooth and not rushed, allowing each of us to soak in the moment. It was my wife and I's favorite part of the evening, and a real dream come true. Once the ceremony ended, my wife and I walked down to the 2nd set of lower stairs where the staff greeted us with our specialty cocktails and an array of appetizers for us to enjoy. Big plus as well for them having a water station near the seating area for guests and the bridal party. The reception was a great combination of elegance and party! Juan, aka DJ Kryp2nite, was an awesome personality and kept the vibes high all night! He did an excellent job hyping up our guests for our grand entrance, and did a great job incorporating the add ons throughout the night (fog during first dance, lasers, lighting). Big thank you to Juan for delivering as our DJ! As for the food, the buffet meal was excellent. All the food was yummy and loved by guests, with many praising the NY steak, lemon chicken, the vegan pasta primavera, and our 2 hors d'oeuvres: Bruschetta and Meat/chicken skewers. The dessert bar was beautiful and yummy too, with so many different options and presented beautifully. A lot of our guests emphasized that it felt like fine dining. Last thoughts: Opt for the Champagne tower and sparklers exit! Our champagne tower was setup nicely at the path entrance and was both a beautiful photo opportunity and a freebie for our guests. The sparkler exit was truly magical and was truly a grand send off! Thank you to the Vineyards once again for a once in a lifetime night!