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    Cory M.

    Chef joann was so professional and easy to work with! And the star of the show was her food and her fun personality! My husbands 50th turned out amazing because of her!

    Chef Joann's bartenders made Hawaiian Shaved Ice-Cocktails for my wedding reception!!!
    chelsea c.

    Joann's Customized Catering did a fantastic job catering my wedding reception! Chef Joann & her team were very professional, detail oriented, and genuinely hospitable! The food was beautifully displayed and really tasty!! Her bar staff even made Hawaiian shaved ice cocktails for my guests! We also rented her multicolored vintage glassware...great touch! I absolutely recommend Joann's Catering...it was a one of a kind experience!

    I used Chef Joann for my micro wedding in July. she was amazing from start to finish! everyone at our wedding couldnt stop talking about the food and my aunt even checked to see if she would be interested in catering her daughters wedding. There were options for everyone no matter the food restrictions. I'm so happy we found her because I can't imagine our wedding with out the amazing food she prepared!

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    Kathryn H.

    My husband and I chose Chef Joann as our wedding caterer (she was on the preferred list of vendors for our venue, The Wood Shed). We met with multiple other caterers and Joann was by far the best! She was willing to work with us to come up with an amazing menu and needless to say the food was to die for. Everyone at the wedding was raving about it! For reference we had: Apps: Pulled pork jicama tacos with mango salsa & Vegetable ceviche mini tostadas Buffet: Polenta, vegan Quinoa salad with grilled summer squash, arugula and lemon vinaigrette; seared Santa Maria rub tri tip, & ancho lime roasted chicken Joann also helped us with the non-alcoholic drinks: we had coffee, tea, soda, and a fruit mocktail. Her staff was attentive, helpful, and professional. Joann went above and beyond by helping us with some of our non-food related wedding needs. We were able to rent vintage plates/ flatware/ cups for the tables from her and she referred us to the person we ended up hiring as our day-of coordinator. Joann was with us every step of the way and is truly a wonderful person. You can't go wrong hiring Chef Joann as your caterer for any event!

    Pete D.

    I had just started thinking about throwing my wife a 40th birthday party when I happened upon Chef Joann and her team at a company event she was catering. I'd been to countless company events over the years, but this one struck me as different. The food, the staging, the service... it was all thoughtfully prepared and executed. I asked Joann if she'd consider coming out to Joshua Tree to cater my wife's party and she didn't hesitate. Best decision I could've made. Now I had a partner-in-crime who helped to take care of everything, up to and through the event. The day of the party arrived and Joann did not disappoint, far exceeding my already high expectations. The place settings were right out of a movie, creating just the right vibe for dinner. The food was perfectly and evenly prepared, with more than enough to feed 40 hungry guests. And the energy Joann and her team brought to the event cannot be overstated. Maybe you'll find better food elsewhere (I doubt it), but you're not going to match the overall experience. I ended up getting a lot of kudos for throwing a great party, but truth be told Chef Joann deserves most of the credit. Thank you, Joann. You are a talent, and I could not have pulled it off without you.

    Chef Joann and her team recently catered our daughter's wedding. We were extremely happy with the service and quality of food. We had her provide the table settings as well as the cuisine. Our guests loved the eclectic china, glasses and linens. Then came the food! The charcuterie tray and pass around appetizers were outstanding. The entrees of short ribs and chicken were a big hit, not to mention the fresh roasted vegetables and decadent potatoes . She and her staff are very professional and provide wonderful customer service! I would absolutely use her catering services again!

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    If you want some great healthy food and lots of it presented deliciously and this is your woman the best chef you've ever had

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    Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events

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    We chose Culinary Kitchen for our recent wedding in Julian, CA this past June and my husband and I…read moreare incredibly thankful that we got to work with Ashley and JP for our big day! Food and catering service were some of our highest priorities to get right during our wedding and Culinary Kitchen was phenomenal every step of the way. Our communication with Ashley and and JP before, during, and after the wedding was exceptional. From the very beginning, Ashley was very responsive and regularly checked in with us, which helped me feel less overwhelmed by all the catering decisions we needed to make. I tend to err on being extremely detail oriented and I asked tons of questions early on. Ashley was so patient and thorough with each email I had sent over even before booking. Before choosing our caterer, we did 3 different wedding caterer tastings and Culinary Kitchen easily was the best of all three (we're still thinking about the gochujang meatballs and the cavatappi pasta with fennel sausage!!). On our wedding day, the food service ran seamlessly and our guests often commented on how good the food was (guests were actually trying to sneak chicken tenders off the kids plates because even the kids meals were so good). Their team also helped us serve our desserts, did our bartending, and rented/placed all of our table settings, all at very reasonable prices as part of the entire catering package. The team also went above and beyond to accommodate all of our guests' special dietary needs while still helping us stay within budget and recommending a cohesive menu. One last thing - we did A LOT of research on different San Diego caterers before our wedding (I think we sent out inquiries to at least 10 other caterers) and Culinary Kitchen's catering packages felt the most "upscale" and comprehensive without leaving us feeling nickel and dimed for every line item. I truly felt like their team was on our side the whole way. THANK YOU Culinary Kitchen for catering our wedding day!! We wish you guys the best of success!

    Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

    Four Seasons Foods

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    (71 reviews)

    Quality imagination presentation --…read more Four Seasons Food Catering is owned by the marvelous duo Billy Burd and Sierra Ridenour-Burd. They make an amazing team. They catered a party for us at the The Thursday Club in Point Loma in March and dazzled everyone. When we were trying to choose a caterer we were attracted to Four Seasons by the imaginative and creative flair of Chef Billy Burd's cuisine and by their very positive reviews. One thing that caught our attention about the reviews was that many of them were fairly long. Apparently reviewers were not satisfied to give 5 stars and a paragraph of praise, they really wanted to testify. They felt that Four Seasons was special and they were motivated to let you know just how special. After experiencing Four Seasons catering service we can understand that sentiment. The culinary experience Four Seasons provided was marvelous. The dishes were imaginative, taste tempting, and a delight to the eye. Guests loved the appetizers that were passed: shrimp wrapped in basil and pancetta, mushrooms with escargot, parmesan crusted artichoke hearts. The stationary display had a choice assortment of cheeses and a selection of cold seafood that included jumbo shrimp, smoked salmon, ahi poke, and a sashimi platter all beautifully presented. Suffice it to say the buffet was equally spectacular. Chef Billy takes pride in the quality of the products he sources. The filet mignon for example was gorgeous. The shrimp served in the seafood display were so tasty that they made you stop and take notice. This was a once in a lifetime kind of party for us so we pulled out the stops when we were choosing items for the menu. It's very much to Billy and Sierra's credit that part of their response was to say that and they would be happy to offer some more budget friendly variations. We appreciated their inclination to work with clients to find good solutions to their needs. We enjoyed meeting with Chef Billy one time early in the planning process, but other than that, all the planning and coordination was handled by Sierra. She is fantastic and a pleasure to work with. She gave us recommendations on the initial approach to the menu, on down to details like the serving schedule, linens, and the table floor plan. We communicated mostly through email which was very productive because her emails, besides being congenial, were always clear and complete. And it was amazing how quickly she would reply, usually the same day. When it came to the final week before the party and it was time to summarize all the various emails and discussions Sierra nailed it, she recapped everything perfectly. The Four Seasons staff were wonderful. During the set up time they operated like clockwork. During the party they could not have been more charming and gracious. This is another major point to Billy and Sierra's credit. It takes care and effort to assemble a team of this quality--a group of individuals who interface harmoniously not only with the guests, but with each other, and with other vendors such as the florist. The whole event flowed thanks to the staff. When you are planning a special event you hope to create a joyful and memorable experience for all your guests. Four Seasons is a caterer with an amazing combination of culinary artistry and service craft. Choose Four Seasons as your caterer and you can't go wrong.

    Spectacular! Four Seasons exceeded our expectations in every…read moreway for our daughters "Night Before" celebration for her wedding. The planning process was smooth and Sierra was incredibly responsive, helpful and willing to adapt as our numbers grew, menu changed and then a last minute venue change. Our guests raved about the food, it was not only delicious but beautifully presented. The staff was professional, helpful, positive and focused around the guest experience which was wonderful. We will 100% use Four Seasons Foods again, they are spectacular!

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