Wow. I read all the other reviews and I cannot believe this was the same place we had cater our party. It's wild! From the get go we never spoke to anyone on the phone. We did everything by email with Cassie in the beginning. We had a hard time choosing the food because the options were vast - like overwhelming almost. I finally chose "stir fry" because it was vegetarian and we also got a chicken option and some appetizers like salmon and charcuterie. The apps were delicious. The "stir fry" however was not. It was underwhelming to say the least. And it was so much food I felt like it was really thrown together. Soggy veggies. Limp ramen. I asked for pictures ahead of time so I could see what I was getting but nope they don't have pictures of their own food. Weird. The best part was Blanca who dropped off and picked up everything. She was really nice and helpful. Cassie the owner never reached out to confirm the party ahead of time and worse - didn't call to see how everything was afterward. This was over $1000 I spent on food for 24 people!!! I wish I had just gotten chipotle honestly. Pic is of the charcuterie that Blanca put together. People liked it and the mushroom purses too. read more

Anything But Ordinary Catering - Charcuterie. Mushroom purses. And salmon rolls. - Caterers Near Me - Oceanside, California

Last Saturday chef Cassie cooked an amazing meal in celebration of my surprise birthday celebration, Dear Chef Cassie you once again nailed it with your suggestions that could never disappoint our guests All 3 protein options were cooked to perfection and I must say I am a fan of your Chimichurri sauce Your mini desserts were amazing I could never get tired of your tiramisu Once again thank you and all of our admiration and gratitude to you and your staff Eddy L read more

Anything But Ordinary Catering - Mashe potato and chicken piccata - Caterers Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Oh my gosh - I can't say enough superlatives about this catering company! They catered my Halloween party last night (October 18th, 2025), and not only was their food incredibly delicious (an array of Mexican food, including carne asada, chicken tacos, beans, rice, salad, guacamole, and a variety of salsas), but Rocio and Betty (I apologize if I'm misspelling your names!) were absolutely delightful - just so kind, thorough, and talented! Highly, HIGHLY recommend! (I wish I had pictures!) read more

OMG.. ABO catered my wedding reception and I can not say enough how wonderful the experience was. Kelley worked with my constant changes and crafted a great dinner. The catering staff were AMAZING! The food was delicious and guests are still raving about it! I highly recommend them for your party!! read more

Wow!!! ABO delivered better than I expected (but after all the great reviews, why would this surprise me?)!!! Set up was on time and so comfortable. Guests were delighted by the presentation...The ketchup infusions for the sliders will be talked about for ages! And the tomato soup shots with bread atop needed explanation, but revealed wonder at the cleverness. The chicken and steak satay were good, but as the evening wore out, so did they. Top star yum were the chicken wontons, but absolute favorite was the coconut shrimp. They all have clever names, but I'm doing the common name. Leftover sliders were dried out/hard...30 seconds in the microwave (infuse ketchup prior...LOL) and a touch of mayo/mustard for me and I couldn't eat just one!! Everyone asked who catered and I was so happy to say you did!!! Thanks for helping my birthday celebration be one to smile about!!! read more

Delicious food and top notch service Flexible affordable with yummy choices for plated or buffet catering Our guests were raving about the food a year after the event: Short ribs especially. Will always be our go to caterer! read more

Recently had catering from this business for my husband's 40th birthday, and everything went great. Cassie is very effective and quick to communicate and emails. The staff were great, very friendly and super professional. Food was very good, the cheese platter was delicious and greatly designed. The fact that they brought real plates&forks and not disposable ones, was very impressive. I try to avoid using plastic/paper plates and utensils, and this was great. They cleaned up and packed all the left overs away. Highly recommend this business. read more

Cassie the owner was very professional as well as response time was quick. She went out of her way to make sure I received her menu. It didn't show up on my email so she sent it via text. Boy the choices were impressive and looked delicious! Yes. I would recommend this catering company. read more

Cassie and her crew were SO EASY to work with! From the prompt communication and navigating menu to her crew that came and set up everything so beautifully. The guests raved about the food and the presentation was just as good. Thank you ABO! We were very grateful for all of your help read more

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Cassie is responsive and her food was uniquely beautiful and delicious. All my guests were wowed. Highly recommend!

We had the good fortune to have ABO cater my mother's 80th birthday party in San Diego last weekend. 100% would recommend. The waitstaff was perfect, helpful and unobtrusive. The food was delectable. They brought everything we needed for a delightful event. If you are considering using them, we highly recommend you do so. As the adage goes: you get what you pay for. They added so much to our gathering. Thank you, Chef Cassie! read more

I have worked with Cassie several times and she is wonderful! The food is not only delicious but she is so creative in presentation and style! Everyone at my daughter's bridal shower raved about the appetizers and cake pops! Absolutely will use again and highly recommend! read more

As a retired Event Planner I really put this catering company through the ringer! My Niece was getting married, so the pressure was on. I had to make everything perfect. My Niece is like a Daughter to me. It all HAD to be great! I am the Queen of details. I had many conversations with Cassie the owner of Anything But Ordinary. Cassie was calm and understood why this event needed to be just right. All this said. Isn't that the way we all feel about our events? The cost, the planning the stress...... It goes on and on. Well, the good news is you will never have to worry about the catering with Anything But Ordinary. The food will be great, the staff will be attentive, there will be plenty of food and then some. I would always recommend Cassie and Anything But Ordinary. Stop shopping for caterers. Anything But Ordinary is the BEST!!!!!! read more

My best friend got married and she hired this venue. We were very satisfied. Service: the team arrived early and prepared everything in advance. Brought nice chairs and set ups. They were very kind and easy to work with. Service was very nice throughout the whole dinner. Decorations were so pretty and photogenic. After the event, they cleared the area like they were never there. Food: appetizers were perfect with pre-meal wines. My favorite was bacon wrapped scallops. Salad was ordinary, nothing to complain about. We had options for main course: steak or white fish. I chose steak and it was cooked perfectly- medium. Sauce and sides were great addition. Five star professionals. I strongly recommend this place! read more

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There is no words to describe the exceptional catering service and service I received for my engagement proposal. From the initial contact with Kelly to the set up of the proposal by Cassie and her assistant. The food was exceptional. They helped me surprise my fiancé. The proposal looks like something out of a movie. They coordinated her favorite color is her favorite foods her favorite flowers and a runway of rose petals with candles. It was amazing from start to finish. They even stayed to take a video of the proposal which we will cherish forever. I highly recommend this company. Thank you so much for making our day so special. read more

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This my first time to use Anything But Ordinary! I found them on Yelp and after reading reviews and looking at other photos from previous events they did not disappoint us! From the start of the contract very easy to express what I wanted till the final set up it was impressive! For this event a bridal shower tea themed party, the details for the tables, the food and beverage tables were beautifully done. Thank you so much to Cassie the chef and whole team of Anything But Ordinary!! My family and friends were impressed and will refer you!! read more

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A friend saw I had invited Anything but Ordinary for my wife's 40th birthday gala, and asked: Would you use their services again. Here's what I wrote her back: "In a heartbeat. Cassie did Charity's 40th Birthday for me. Best food I've had at a catering, she adds more value as a creative instigator and full solution as well. Had I not called her, the dinner, dessert, and vibe for Charity's party would have been just a poker party...instead friends are still talking about the EXPERIENCE, food, and fun. Cassie was central to the experience for me. " I'm an event promoter, specializing in experience for people who visit my events, but when it comes to details like food and decor, it's important we nail it. I'm not nearly as focused, or specialized in creating something cool for my wife or daughters, sadly! Good news Husbands and Fathers: Cassie and her small army make the details, small and big, come to technicolor reality....even though all I knew about catering was "beef satay" they took my 1 item catering vocabulary and created a mouthwatering selections of small plates from ceviche, tomato and basil brioche, and epic display of a casino themed cake pops...with a small custom cake that tasted wonderful, to accommodate the traditional birthday candle & song. Honestly, I should could have tripled the invoice that I received at the end, and been thrilled writing the check, knowing that the Experience of Charity's Birthday was Anything But Ordinary. All 23 guests will always remember it (And my wife thinks I'm a hero; you apparently can buy that kind of "super husband status", boys). read more

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*This review is for the food tasting and customer service I have received so far. Our wedding isn't until August and I know it will be perfect because of Cassie and her team* I don't even know where to begin. We had our food tasting a few months ago with Cassie and were blown away by the food. We picked the mini bruschetta, screaming Sebastian (mushrooms stuffed with crab) and the mini sliders for our passed appetizers. It was really hard to choose because everything was so good. Cassie is definitely not the "snooty" type of caterer that just wants your money. I am and 23 and my fiancé is 24 and we don't have a big budget to work with so when I went to check out other places we felt very uncomfortable and out of place. She is the most helpful person and really has been going above and beyond with our requests and has worked with our budget in every way We had a big wedding planned at first and had to change our plans unexpectedly because of reasons in the family and Cassie was very accommodating and completely worked with us. She is doing not only our food, but our drinks, cake and desserts, rentals AND flowers. It's such a stress relief to have all that booked in ONE contract and not threw multiple different vendors. No more stressful wedding planned. I can't wait until our big day! I know it will be perfect and stress free because of ABO catering. read more

Anything But Ordinary Catering - My fiancé and I at our food tasting. I'm obsessed with the rustic wood door table! - Caterers Near Me - Oceanside, California

A truly professional team could not have made a more magical time for my future daughter-in-law's bridal shower in February 2015! The decorations could not have been more beautiful. We were doing a Bali theme for the bridal shower and there was a problem with the Bali umbrella centerpieces. Cassie went out and purchased them which she didn't have to do and they were beautiful. She saved the day as they were the magnificent centerpieces! She really loves and cares about what she does as it shows in her attention to your needs. There was a lot going on at that time for us and she took a lot of stress off of me in organizing the shower. Cassie could not have been easier to work with and very understanding. I don't think anybody could have been as understanding as she was and put on such a beautiful party for us. Cassie and her assistant came early to set the party up. When I came out of my room I could not believe what they had done to the house me outside. It had such a "Zen" like feeling and was breathtaking. There were candles and island themed flowers on the food stations, orchids on the table settings, and other parts of the house. She made a beautiful doll cake, beautiful bridal dress sugar cookies which everyone raved about, and the food and presentation it was spectacular. Of course we were running late with the games that the girls were playing, but her assistant was patient and understanding and enjoyed watching everybody having fun. The food was just amazing, the presentation was first class and again her willingness and kindness was amazing. That's what makes Cassie such a wonderful businesswoman as she takes pride in what she does. We use used them before from my husband's 50th birthday party that had a tiki surf theme and to this day people so talk about. Thank you to Cassie and her team as we will be using you again! read more

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Cassie and her Staff really went above and beyond to make our wedding one of a kind. It was more PERFECT than we could have dreamed of. The Overall Experience: Cassie and her team offered to do way more than average caterers. I mean assistance with decor, decor rentals, cake service, and even champagne! When they offered to assist with decor, our cake, and our linens I knew I had to use them for our wedding. And let me be the first to say that our decor requests were a little extensive and a bit out of the ordinary since we were having a Kentucky Derby themed Wedding. It's really a one stop shop! Flexibility: Cassie and her team provide SO many amazing services and extras. From rentals, to decor, to linens and champagne! I can't say THANK YOU enough to her and her team for ALL of the amazing work they did. I have a 7 page list of things that needed to be done with pictures attached...and they absolutely NAILED IT. Staff: Cassie is amazing, very responsive, and has a wonderfully creative mind. If she can't do what you're asking or if she isn't familiar with it she'll at least try it or come up with an alternative solution. She did our cake and all our food and everything was finger licking GOOD....MMMmm I wish I could have round 2 to be honest! I booked Cassie and her team almost a year prior to our wedding, but I was one of those brides that had a pretty good idea of what I wanted and stuck to my choices for the most part. The best way to contact them is via phone to get immediate responses to your questions. This is especially the case during holidays and prime wedding season. If you do email, be sure to CC: Cassie on the emails or give them a call you can usually get your questions answered almost immediately. Creativity: Cassie's creativity is amazing. I wanted to make sure that my guests got to experience things that are usually never or rarely seen at weddings. I wanted "different" without trying to hard and looking crazy! With Cassie's help on the food selections, platting, and decor we made it all come together in a classy yet elegant fashion. One of my favorite ideas was our mashed potatoes being served in martini glasses and For instance I didn't want your regular cake so with Cassie's help we chose: Peach Velvet / (White Cake) Marble with Peach Schnapps and Vanilla Mouse w/ a strawberry preserve. *IT was AMAZING...and our guests went back for seconds! It was so moist and she did my custom cake with NO fondant!!!* Food: The flavor profiles she has come up with are so creative and even more tasty. We had our food tasting at her office and everything was amazing. We had a hard time narrowing our selections down... but we ended up choosing tri-tip w/ mango and a chicken and Brussel Sprout entree. We had hors d'oeuvres: Coconut shrimp, chicken, and bacon wrapped scallops. Value: Ummmm let's just say it doesn't get any better :)!. We ordered our cake, cocktail hour food (3 hors d'oeuvres-mentioned above), and a sit down meal with 2 options for our guests. EVERYONE said the food was amazing and the presentation was even better. I'm telling you I can hardly wait until we can whip out our cake for our 1 year anniversary just so I can have another slice of heaven. We plan on contacting Cassie and her team very soon...I HAVE absolutely no regrets for choosing Cassie and her team to do our wonderful wedding. And I wouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone to use her again or recommend her other brides-to-be! Ohh and to top it off, before our wedding day started Cassie stopped me to exchange some kind and calming words as well as a beautiful gift that I'll cherish forever. You can really tell she cares dearly about her customers... to the point of giving me a custom made gift. She is way too SWEET! *Pictures Posted so You can see some magic from our beautiful day * read more

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Cassie and her team did my wedding in Oceanside on August, 16, 2014. The event was beautifully catered and the staff was exceptional. ABO did my décor just the way I pictured! Cassie was very attentive, she texted and called giving suggestions, and even sending pictures of ideas. The food was plated and she gave us a variety of options to choose from! All were absolutely delicious ... she really is an amazing chef. They went above and beyond with our wedding, she even helped with coordination since my wedding was at the beach and the reception was in another location. She set up two venues, and offered a wedding captain to help with coordination. Everything turned out fabulous, and it was all thanks to ABO. -If you want the best you have to go with them! Adrianna & Ian read more

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Cassie and her team were AMAZING! We hired ABO to cater for our wedding this past weekend and Cassie went above and beyond our expectations! I highly recommend ABO if you're looking for a caterer who offers exceptional service, who communicates to you through the entire process, and who delivers quality food at a very reasonable price! I was very impressed on how professional her staff was, how efficient Cassie was in the kitchen, and how beautifully the food was presented to us and to our guests. You will not regret choosing ABO to cater any event! I've heard nothing but great things about ABO's exceptional service and how delicious the food was from our wedding guests. Thank you so much, Cassie! You made our wedding day even more special by going above and beyond our expectations! read more

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We had our wedding in Coronado, CA in September 2014. I found ABO Catering and it was the best decision I made for my wedding. I live in Tucson, AZ and Cassie made it so easy to plan the wedding from afar. We brainstormed via emails and she was a genius! She did it all for us: the cake, the catering, the flowers, the decorations for the reception AND ceremony. And she was so quick to respond to my emails even though I was sending so many! The food was amazing! Everyone was going on and on about the food, there was plenty even for those who wanted seconds! The chicken was the most tender chicken I've ever had and the prime rib was to die for. Everything down to the vegetables was just delicious. I'm sad I couldn't get more but being the bride, I was more than preoccupied. The cake was soooo good. I was a little picky because I wanted 2 different flavors of cake and icing but she did it EXACTLY how I wanted and it was gorgeous! It was perfectly moist and rich. I can't wait to have our 1 year anniversary so we can have more! Finally the decorations. I had an idea of what I wanted but no way to explain it. Cassie took what I gave her and turned it into something amazing. The centerpieces were beautiful and I loved the decorations at the ceremony. I wish I could post pictures! All I can say is I was so blessed to find Cassie and her team to do basically everything for our wedding and it came out so perfect. She made it so easy to plan from afar and didn't give me a hard time when I wanted to make last minute changes. Definitely 5 stars! read more

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We had to move a wedding last minute due to fire evacuation. We booked ABO Catering last minute for a full plated dinner for 80 people. I am beyond impressed with everything this company did to help us pull this off. The service staff was fantastic. The food, tenderloin, was some of the best. Guests raved about the food as some of the best they've ever had at a wedding. Their team went above and beyond to help us pull off a wedding relocation in just 4 days! I can not sing their praises enough. Thank you! read more

My husband and I are very pleased with the services from ABO catering... from arranging our delicious meals, to renting vintage door tables, linens, and bartending service. The staff was friendly and took care of the guests. We booked ABO catering for our wedding, 40 people, and were delighted with Cassie's friendliness, creativity and work ethics. We really felt like Cassie captured our vision in food and pricing. This was the first place we did a tasting and end up being the last. We were happy to hear that meals were cooked on site. It really doesn't get better than hot plated food. There were some vegetarians, including myself, and she readily took suggestions and created a tasty counter plate. Her team was fabulous and we were delighted to have such a smooth reception. Thank you Cassie and team at ABO catering. I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family. :) read more

Perfect buffet catering with passed h'dourves and beautiful yummy cake. Service was super friendly and we had a wonderful time. Thank you!! read more

Anything But Ordinary Catering - Gorgeous setup and delicious marble cake for our celebration party! - Caterers Near Me - Oceanside, California

I assisted my friend in running her daughter's wedding last night. During set up the staff was helpful but things fell apart during appetizers and dinner. Not enough food or enough staff during the reception. After the mother of the bride went into the kitchen to figure out what was going on we thought the problem would be fixed, but no. It got to the point that myself and another co-worker got appetizers from the kitchen and served them. During dinner service one of the servers was crying while she served food. They ran out of mashed potatoes and while flavorful, the tri-tip was chewy and nearly impossible to cut. The bartender and several of the waiters were trying to make things right, but the team leaders were not having a good night. Not sure what was going on in the kitchen, but things went sideways. When they asked me for my feedback I told them the good and not so good, and they proceeded to argue with me and the team leaders got very defensive. They then proceeded to sit and whine and complain with each other in full view and earshot. The wedding was over and we were cleaning up. This unprofessional, whining session went on for nearly 45 minutes and many of the family members assisting with breaking down the event commented on how rude and unprofessional the catering staff was being. Nothing extraordinary about the staff or the food last night. I would not recommend this company. read more

Cassie was helpful. Her assistant not so much. I had a very hard time reaching her and had to ask the same questions multiple times before she would respond. She was extremely slow to respond when she did. I ended up chosing abo anyways for my wedding and it was just ok. I think everyone enjoyed their meal except for me (the bride). I requested multiple times to have a vegan meal and I did not get one. I think they gave it someone else because my dad who requested vegetarian said he ate a vegan one.. I asked 3 different servers that the meal given to me was not vegan clearly...it had butter and cheese everywhere. None of them ever fixed it so I basically was grumpy and starved on my wedding day. I remember being so hungry that I just wanted the night to end so I go get some food. Not the way I wanted to remember my wedding night :( I am giving a 2 because the rest of the food like I said had good reviews by those who ate it. We served tri tip asparagus and a mashed potato bar. read more

I have planned over 80 weddings and since meeting Cassie and her team in 2010 for my own event, I have referred ABO to every bride and made sure, when they were available, we partnered with them. Not only are they the MOST CREATIVE catering company out there, but their food is amazing (I have done dozens of tastings!), their prices can't be BEAT and the service they provide is OVER THE TOP AMAZING! Most recently I planned a wedding in July and had several people (friends and family of the bridal party) who promised to show up and help. Needless to say, on the day of... I had no help and the ABO team rolled up their sleeves and literally took people off their line to help me decorate, pull the tables together, set up chairs and make it all happen. I need to be very clear when I say this..... I COULD NOT HAVE PULLED IT OFF WITHOUT THEM. The venue was new and everything that could have gone wrong, did. (with the venue, not ABO) The ABO team does more than show up for a job, they really care and will do anything to make the event successful. I also find that dealing with their team is very easy and smooth. They are very responsive and will bend over backwards to make a bride's budget work when possible and they come up with creative solutions for any occasion. I have even seen them pull off elegant affairs with very little kitchen resources. Again, they make it happen!! I have a very small number of vendors or people I ever refer. ABO Is ALWAYS one of them along with NR3 video. If anyone is considering a caterer for any event (because I've also hired them for company and corporate parties as well) then message me directly about ABO because I could go ON and ON about how amazing they are and give example after example (I can even send you a video link of my event!!). I would also say the same about NR3 as a videographer. Grab both of these professional teams when you can because they are in demand and understandably so! Thanks ABO for always exceeding my expectations. I could write a book about how amazing the food is and I didn't even touch on that - but everybody knows that - - - I wanted to touch mostly on your level of service, creativity and personal attention. Hands down. The best. Period! read more

Anything But Ordinary catered our wedding at the Coronado Community Center in April, 2013. They not only took care of the dinner, cocktail hour, bar, champagne toast, the tables, linens, glasses, plates etc. but also made an amazing cake that exceeded our expectations and provided the chairs and chair covers for the ceremony and reception, the ceremony arch, and ran the whole show that night. It was truly a 1-stop shop which made planning so much easier for us. We could not be happier with the way everything turned out. The Food: We did the food tasting at a beautiful winery in Carlsbad, which was a great experience overall. We tasted many different options and settled on having 3 choices for our guests (tri-tip, salmon, chicken breast). This wasn't the standard wedding fare. There was a unique spin on each dish that made it delicious and unique. We also did a cake tasting and got to choose 3 different layers all with different cake and filling/frosting on each layer. On the wedding night, everything met or exceeded our expectations based on the tasting. The food was absolutely delicious and many guest commented that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. The Staff: Cassie and her amazing team did a great job setting everything up, keeping the food coming right on pace, and making sure all our guests were taken care of. Everyone was friendly, helpful and professional. Again, many guests commented on how great the staff was. Cassie did a phenomenal job, she's a pro and knows how to get things done and keep things moving. The Value: We feel like we got an incredible deal considering the quality of the food, the service provided and everything ABO took care of for us. We shopped around a lot and did not find anyone else offering the 1-stop shop service ABO did and especially at such a high quality. We got 5-star service at a very reasonable price and it was worth every penny. I highly recommend Cassie and ABO to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a top-notch experience at their wedding. read more

Where do I even begin to explain how amazing Cassie and the entire Anything But Ordinary team were? Cassie literally planned out my entire wedding, every single detail. I couldn't have imagined how amazing it would be. She helped me throughout the year planning for my candy bar, flags in the drinks, light streaming, flower choices, drink choices, décor AND SO MUCH MORE. When I say Cassie did it all SHE REALLY DID!!!! I knew going into it that Cassie would give me the wedding of my dreams, but I didn't know how amazing it would be, if I think about it for too long I'll start crying! Cassie would send me emails sometimes late at night, of course I would get them the next day, but it goes to show that she pours her heart and soul into what she does. She planned a tasting for my husband and I and gave us wonderful choices and was extremely patient with us, there was so much to choose from that it took us forever we didn't feel rushed once! Cassie and ABO did my floral arrangements for my entire wedding party, center pieces, wedding arch and accents around the venue and absolutely made it look like a dream. ABO ran our bar and gave us tons of ideas on what the drink choices should be, also provided the bar tender. ABO did an AMAZING job on the food as well, we had the best cocktail hour (the guests raved about how good the passed-appetizers were and creative to boot!). The cocktail hour was also joined with an amazing stationed drink and cheese bar, also amazingly delicious. Obviously, at my wedding, no guests went hungry. The dinner was my favorite! We had Married Greens Salad to start which were, Mixed Greens, Sliced Grapes, Cranberries, Walnuts Feta Cheese and pears. For our remarkable Entrées our guests had a choice between, Marinated Tri Tip with Grilled Asparagus and Twice Baked Mashed Potato, served in a darling martini glass or, Oven Roasted Chicken with Blood Orange-Pomegranate Sauce, with grilled Asparagus and roasted red potatoes...I have heard complements for months about how wonderful the food was. I can't even explain how exquisite the décor was, Cassie and her ABO team have the ability to take the ideas you have and magnify them and create an absolute fairy tale. Cassie worked with me through every idea I had, from flower peddles down the aisle to succulents everywhere and lights strung throughout the venue. I was so incredibly lucky to have them run my wedding, I honestly feel that it was more than I could have ever received anywhere else. I love Cassie and her ABO team so much and will be forever grateful to them. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Chef Cassie and her amazing crew. I had a formal wedding reception at the Green Gables (formally the Old Richland School House) in San Marcos, CA and she made everything so much easier. The food was good, which you will find hard to get when it comes to wedding receptions. She was always available before the event if I had questions or even letting me know a few weeks before that the napkins and napkin rings we were thinking of using didn't seem to go well. We had decided on these items separately at first. She gave me photographs of different options so I could see which way to change them to. On the day of my event I was doing most of the set up myself and my venue site was giving tours of all the things I was setting up and not getting things moved and set up the way we had agreed on prior. Chef Cassie came in to help deal with them on set up and even let me know when an employee of the venue was sticking dirty hands in the ice we were going to use for the water station. I gave her money and she ran out and got fresh ice. Her staff was amazing during my entire event and by far the only hired people that day who made it excellent and worry free. Don't look at other catering companies just use this one. It may not seem all glammed up as some but by far one of the most professional caterers I have ever worked with. read more

While wedding planning, we were referred to Cassie by my best friend, who is in the wedding business herself. She had been to several of Cassie's events and spoke very highly of her. We were looking for a caterer who could provide excellent service, delicious food and professionalism, without charging an absolute fortune. My father is a retired chef, so the food had to pass his taste test as well! Although we live out of state, the interactions with Cassie went very well. She was great at returning phone calls and emails promptly, and always answered all of our questions thoroughly. Planning a wedding from 1,000 miles away is complicated to say the least, but Cassie never made it seem that way. She took care of all of the rentals (tables, chairs, linens...I'm probably forgetting something). She has her own rental equipment, which keeps prices reasonable and means everything is there on time. We had a lovely tasting at her family's vineyard property in the beautiful hills of North County. Because I got the address mixed up, we had to reschedule at the last minute, and Cassie's lovely assistant, Blanca, was our hostess. My parents and I enjoyed a 5 star meal in a beautiful tasting room, along with glitter-covered chocolate truffles for dessert! We decided on a tasty beef with a red wine sauce and chicken picata. Both dishes tasted amazing at the tasting and at our wedding. Our sides included decadent twice-baked mashed potatoes. We were very busy taking pictures during our cocktail hour,but I'll never forget the mini fish taco appetizers that my new sister-in-law slipped me in between photographs! Our tables looked so beautiful! Cassie's linens were the perfect colors....I'll never forget looking out at our reception area from my little bridal room where I was getting ready. It looked like a true dream---better than I could ever have imagined! Thank you, Cassie and crew! You made our day--anything but ordinary. read more

I hired Cassie and her team for a work function. This was a huge product launch for us, the biggest ever in fact, so this event was extremely important. We flew in customers from all over to attend back to back events. I basically told Cassie my budget and she ran with it. We decided on heavy appetizers and desserts. The appetizers were creative, scrumptious, and fun. The glitter ball chocolates were so much fun - not only did they taste great but glitter was showing up everywhere. I also rented furniture and every piece was just perfect. And the way she decorates the food stations - she complimented my theme seamlessly. I had numerous people comment on the fabulous food and impeccable service. Cassie's team is professional, friendly and truly delightful. Bartenders can make or break a party - and these girls were absolute perfection. I will continue to use Cassie and continue to recommend her. She truly lives up to her name "Anything But Ordinary". Way to go Cassie. read more

I can't say enough about Cassie and the Anything But Ordinary experience. Décor - Cassie is a master of the vintage, shabby chic look that is so popular. She has been known to decorate with vintage dressers, wine barrels, old windows, even a vintage sofa! From the big displays to the table settings, she and her team transform a venue into a beautiful personalized setting for every event. Food - You will always get a delicious meal, and then some, at an ABO event. Chef Cassie and her team of sous chefs prepare and serve amazing appetizers (caprese kabobs, satay chicken, coconut shrimp, lime ceviche), and the way her staff tray-passes them adds a lot of elegance. Beverages - The beverage bar with water, lemonade, and ice tea lets thirsty guests serve themselves, and the bar staff takes excellent care of those seeking stronger libations. Whether they're serving customized bride & groom cocktails, beer and wine, or a full bar, Cassie's team keeps every guest's glass full. Coordination - ABO's on-site coordination makes events seamless - it's so easy when the same team is handling your catering and the execution of your event. Cassie and her team have coordinated hundreds of weddings and lend a zen-like confidence, and the ability to troubleshoot any problem. Rentals - A huge perk of working with ABO is the ability to use Cassie's event supplies - linens, glassware, dishes, tables, chairs - all at a huge savings compared to a standalone rental company. Staff - It's obvious that the Anything But Ordinary staff like what they do. Most of the time, they're such hard working professionals that you don't notice them, but they are a diverse group of heavy lifters, big smilers, always ready to help. read more

Anything But Ordinary Catering prepared the food for our corporate grand opening. The food was so good that it was gone in an hour! My recommendation is don't go light, because people are going to be having more than 5 pieces per person. Cassie was super easy to work with, and her staff was very accommodating. Their display was unreal. read more

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Cassie and her team truly created our dream wedding. The details were perfect, the food was amazing and the service was incredible. We planned our Oceanside wedding from Indianapolis and Cassie could not have been easier to work with. You will be in excellent hands. We were told our wedding looked like a wedding in a movie. It was pure magic. read more

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Words can't express how much we'd recommend Cassie and her team for your catering needs! I was blown away! They truly live up to their name which is what intrigued me as well as their slogan, "You dream it, we create it!! It was so easy! I just had to supply inspiration photos for my wedding's reception, cake, flowers and choose our menu and viola! they made it happen so effortlessly and right on point! Everything they provided exceeded my expectations-see attached pics and you'll agree! Cassie and her team always responded timely, were a complete pleasure to work with and were able to find everything I was looking for for my reception needs-to include Moscow mule copper mugs! Our guests raved about their delicious unique food creations and many mentioned they could eat Cassie's appetizers all night long. KUDOS! We will definitely look to Cassie and her Anything but Ordinary team for our friend and family future catering needs! read more

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I cannot begin to describe how amazing Chef Cassie and her crew are. My wedding would not have been possible without her. I planned to have my wedding in San Marcos, and I had no idea how I was going to pull it off because I lived in northern California and knew nothing about the area. I wanted to book Anything but Ordinary for the delicious food, but she ended up helping me with everything!! She helped me book my hair stylist, photographer and DJ for my wedding because she knows the area. I seriously could not have done it without her, and her generosity in helping me. She took the time to help me with anything I needed, not just the food and place settings. ( which were beautiful by the way!) I booked her for the food because it is amazing!! I honestly did not think I would have time to eat on my wedding day, but I did! And I remember exactly how amazing everything tasted. For the main dish we had Chicken Mole Marsala, mashed potatoes and asparagus and Marinated Tri-Tip With Chipotle Teriyaki sauce and Pineapple Salsa. It was the most amazing meal I have ever had Oh my goodness! I could not have been happier with my wedding food. We had salad and appetizers as well. The guests STILL talk about the food to this day ( almost 2 years later). When you book Anything but Ordinary you not only book amazing food for your event, but you book an extremely hard working team who is willing to go that extra mile for their customers. It really is anything but ordinary.... It is extraordinary! Thank you Chef Cassie for the amazing food and for everything you helped me with to make my Big Day absolutely beautiful and perfect! read more

I have been to a couple of events catered by Anything But Ordinary (ABO). One was at Sunshine Mountain Vineyard for a wine event and the other was at my friend's wedding at the Coronado Community Center. Cassie is an incredible and creative chef. She has an extensive array of dishes to choose from but will also work with you on whatever your vision or tastes are. At my friend's wedding, there were both meat lovers and vegetarians. Both categories raved about the quality of the food and preparation. The steaks were cooked perfectly, which is rare for large catered events, and the vegetarian dish (which I had) was this amazingly tasty large puff pastry. It was delicious. I would definitely recommend Cassie and ABO to others! read more