I was unable to find a caterer that was willing to work within the time and budget constraints I had for this event which lead me to Yelp. I called CDC and Mrs. Tate and her staff where extremely helpful and accommodating. I was more than pleased with the presentation of the food and most importantly the taste. We stayed in constant communication and everything was delivered surpassed my expectations. I got to look like the hero when all I did was call Culinary Delight. =) The experience was so great that I am now using CDC for my upcoming baby shower and am excited to see what she comes up with for my Dr. Seuss theme (yes, I have requested a green eggs and ham dish). This team rocks and I am glad that I have another small business catering company that I can add to the top of my rolodex. read more

I had very specific questions about their business and information I required before making my decision. I must say the lady I spoke to took the time to answer and explain everything I needed to know and made me feel comfortable about my choices. I'm glad I called them. read more

I wish I could give a gazillion stars, the moon, the sun and my first born, Simba! Ms. Emma is everything everyone here says and more! She and Ron are kind, generous, hilarious, talented, honest and professional in every way. On top of that, they are good people--- in a town (and industry) where good people are few and far between. I travel a lot for work and knew that during the months leading up to my wedding, I'd be traveling extensively, both in and out of the country. Ms. Emma took the "what would I do for my daughter?" approach and handled things with such wisdom and care--- by the time I was back and ready to "do this thing," she was prepared with the best of the best options to make final decisions on. My wedding planner found Ms. Emma randomly online and from the first conversation, I knew they were "the one." She served as a liaison between the rental company (JC Rental) and us, went out of her way numerous times to save us money, gave priceless advice (that only comes from experience), checked in to make sure I wasn't losing my mind and then talked me out of tree when I was, worked with our budget (an understatement) and makes absolutely phenomenal food. Ms. Emma and Mr. Ron are blessings, saints, rockstars and wonderful people... True one-of-a-kind GEMS!!! read more

Love at first bite!! My girlfriend got me a dozen Red Velvet cupcakes for me (and the folks in my office) for Valentine's Day. I love a good cupcake (who doesn't?) and I've tried all the 'famous' places - Vanilla Bake Shop, Sprinkles, etc. One bite in, I think my exact thought was "oh my god." The next was "this is amazing." Then "these are way better than the ones she made for me last year (oh crap!)." These are quite easily the best cupcakes in Los Angeles, if not the world. In hearing the story from the GF later, she said the customer service experience couldn't have been more pleasant, the delivery on V-Day was there by 9:30am, and the cupcakes stayed fresh, moist, and delicious - well, not for long, as they were snapped up pretty quickly. Everyone loved them. I don't need a caterer very often, but next time I do - I"m coming back to Emma and the team at Culinary Delight. read more

WOW!! What more can I say! This is by far the best catering service I have ever work with! Emma, the owner of the catering service and chef was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable, has been in the business over 30 years and knows what she's doing. I found them on yelp and was impressed by their very high reviews. Now I understand that people are not exaggerating with her service. I first contacted Emma about 3 weeks before my event. We reserved a date and went over menu choices. Given the large amount of people (120), I went for the budget menu of appetizers. $10 per person, a complete bargain for such high quality food. They were able to set me up with tables, high boys, chairs and a dessert stand. I'll review the different aspects of my event in details below. FOOD: All from the budget menu ($10 per person) 1) BBQ beef tri-tip sliders (see photo): These were absolutely DELICIOUS! Moist beef, great BBQ flavor. I really enjoyed the buns they came with as well. We had so many left over that I've been eating them for days. Very filling. 2) Mini Deep dish pizza (see photo): Bite sized cheese (vegetarian) and peperoni pizzas. Delicious, baked to perfection. 3) Caprice Salad: The mozzarella was so soft and Moist, very flavorful. The tomatoes were ripe and I really liked the basil, salt and olive oil flavoring. 4) Meatball lollipops: These were delicious! The meatballs were tender, juicy and had a great teriyaki flavor. 5) Stuffed Portobello mushroom caps (see photo): This was another vegetarian option, the mushrooms were very fresh, the filling was a spinach cheese mix, really tasty. 6) Grilled Thai chicken Salad (see photo): Grilled chicken breast on fresh lettuce, crispy noodles with a chili Thai dressing. Absolutely fabulous. 7) Mini mac and cheese (see photo): This was a hit! It was so cheesy and had sun dried tomato pieces, REALLY GOOD! 8) Chicken Satay: Grilled chicken breast with chives and a savory sauce. Really good. Emma prepared some of the food on site, fresh as can be! We had our own desserts that a friend baked for us, but Emma and her staff set them up for us for no charge! SET UP: I didn't have to do a thing! Emma arranged table and chair rentals from JC rentals. She arranged for them to drop off the tables before the event and pick them up after. Emma let us choose a theme (I chose blue and gold for my Alma matter) and prepared fresh flower as well. We had five large tables, 8 high boys and a few chairs. The high light of the night was the bar, which had a light-up counter with changing colors, my guests lover it! SERVICE: The servers and bartender were all amazing. Everyone was so nice, even Emma was there most of the night to ensure that things went smoothly. The bartender was very knowledgeable. I purchased my own wine and liquor and the bar tender knew exactly what to do, very classy. The serves passed around appetizers throughout the event. They set up everything, and took things down and cleaned. It allowed me to be a guest at my own party, which was great. IMPRESSIONS: Professionalism: 5+ Food: 5+ Service: 5+ Cost: 5+. VERY affordable. They also can prepare fancier things, and I will definitely use them for my engagement party! OVERALL RATING: 5+ stars read more

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Our non-profit had Emma provide appetizers for an evening reception at a corporate conference space. The cost was not cheap, over $17 per person. Ultimately the service was very poor. The delivery vendor arrived an hour early. The foods was dropped off with no setup of any kind. There was nothing to keep our hot items warm until the start of the event. The hot items were cold from the start. The food tasted fine, but too many rolled sandwiches. Considering the service provided, we should have just got our own food at Costco. We will have many more events in the same location, but we will need to find a different caterer. read more

Emma and her crew were extraordinary. Our guests were raving the entire night- food was superb, delicious, beautifully presented. Emma planned a perfect reception menu and stayed within our budget. She was well prepared for set up, for serving and created a perfect presentation with limited space. We will use her in the future for other events. Emma took care of every detail so that our guests would have a perfect reception experience with the most delicious food!!!!! read more

I found Emma and her company off of Yelp and decided to run with it since my fiance and I were looking for a catering company for our engagement party. I can absolutely say that I am so, so, SO incredibly glad I came across her Yelp page! At the beginning of March, I gave her a call and told her what I wanted to do. I wanted appetizers, a dinner buffet and a dessert bar for around 70 people. Emma and her team coordinated with me up until our party (mid April) to make sure everything was absolutely perfect. Before our event, we discussed my budget, what I was able to get within what I could pay for, what kind of food to have, and basically everything I needed to know in order to make the night go smoothly. They were so helpful and accommodating with everything; my expectations were very much exceeded! On the evening of the event, Emma and her team came over in the late afternoon to set everything up. They started cooking, setting everything up, setting the bar up, and making sure that everything looked good. As someone who often hosts parties, I really didn't have to do anything because I knew that they had everything under control! And then there's the food....omg the food was SO good. The mac and cheese and the braised tri-tip beef were EXCELLENT....and the desserts. I probably ate half of the dessert bar LOL During the party, they were cleaning, getting people drinks, setting food out, and cleaned and packed everything up once they were done. The entire next week, my fiance and I were getting complements left and right about everything! The food, the service, the accommodations; I couldn't have asked for anything else! Bottom line is, if you're hosting a party or any type of event and want suburb service and food and someone super easy to work with, I HIGHLY recommend you go with Culinary Delight Catering!!! =) read more

WOW...I'm not the first person to exclaim this...but it is worth repeating! Emma's cakes are the best we've ever tasted. My husband is not a big dessert eater but he does love a fluffy yellow cake with milk chocolate frosting! For his birthday I knew just what to do! From the moment I spoke with Emma...I knew it was going to be terrific and it was. Absolutely delicious...left-overs were sent to work with my husband because if they stayed in the house I would have eaten them all myself! Emma was easy to work with and the cake arrived on time (even though I missed the delivery time...they didn't give up and they made sure my cake was delivered to an alternate location. I called Emma the next morning and shared our enthusiasm for her delicious baking and promised to pass on my 5 star- 2 thumbs up recommendation. Culinary Delight Catering is THE place to go. read more

I have yet to have any cupcakes as good as these in the city of Los Angeles....Sprinkles who?! Lol!...I met the owner of Culinary Delight catering through my father, and not only is she a great baker, but a sweetheart as well :-). She really puts time and care into each and every cupcake, and her effort manifests in their deliciousness. My favorite is the lemon cupcake with the cream icing...I remember my father brought some home for the family and they were so good I was even eating them for breakfast! Lol. I've also heard GREAT things about the Red Velvet cupcakes, but have yet to try them because she always sells out of them so quickly (they're on my "to-do" list though lol). All in all, I think these cupcakes are superb! And I am pretty sure all of her customers agree as I've seen how busy she gets around the holidays or special event times (from what I've heard she's even made Avatar cupcakes for an Oscar party!!). My 80-something year old grandmother can even attest to their goodness as she looks forward to me or my father bringing her some whenever we do (and sweets aren't even really her "thing"). These are without a doubt very tasty and memorable cupcakes, and with the professional and genuinely hospitable service to accompany them, Culinary Delight Catering can't be beat! read more

I cannot say enough good words about Culinary Delight- the service, attention to detail, and food are top notch. I contacted Culinary Delight and reached Ms. Emma to cater the repast for my Father in Law's memorial service. Although my request came just 3 days before the service, Emma was able to accommodate our request. The day of the service, she and her team arrived early to set up and a beautiful display of delicious food and beverage was waiting for our family and friends. Ms. Emma exceeded our expectations with providing additional menu and desert items at her compliment. We enjoyed the baked chicken, green beans, mac and cheese, green salad and fresh fruit. I am looking forward to the next opportunity to use Culinary Delight again. I would highly recommend them to any one for any event of any size. And yes! The macaroni and cheese is legit. read more

I would like to Thank Emma and Ron Tate for there professionalism, the great staff, the spectacular food and keeping things together under the adversity we faced at the venue!!! Love you guys and thanks once again for the five star customer service ... read more

Emma and her team were an absolute delight to work with! Emma was incredibly patient and helpful getting us set up with some last minute catering needs for our event, all while being mindful of our budget. Everything ran smoothy the day of our event and the food was delicious! read more

I would like to say thanks to Emma and her team for making our daughter's Birthday extra special. What an amazing experience we had.From the the moment she picked up the phone, it was like speaking to a friend. She's warm, patient and caring. We went over what I wanted to achieve and she explained how to get the best result possible. We did everything she suggested which led to having the perfect food. The mac and cheese melts in your mouth and left the guess wanting more. If you are looking to have a dinner party at home or throwing a huge party, please look no further. The best food, service and warmest smiles one can ask for. Emma you are blessed and we thank you and your team for everything. Kerry read more

I searched Yelp for, Best Healthy Food and Meal Delivery Services in Los Angeles. This caterer no longer provides that particular service. However, I spoke, at length to the owner. Please note, she took the time to listen to my needs and happily made suggestions regarding my requirements. She was professional and patient. I plan use her as a caterer in the near future. Yeah Culinary Delights! read more

The multiple 5-star reviews for these guys do not lie. We had the pleasure of working with Emma & Ron at our wedding. Cost was an issue so they worked with us to keep it affordable, and the food was out of this world! Not only that, they hooked us up with the rentals place for our backyard tent and took care of everything. These guys are so great and so hands-on, it's hard to see how anyone else could even could close. Five stars only because we can't give them ten. If only they'd open a restaurant! We love you, Emma & Ron! read more

I had to find a caterer for my father's memorial service, yet I no longer live in the LA area. As I usually do, I check yelp and read the reviews. After reviewing Culinary Delight Catering's wonderful Yelp reviews, I moved onto their website and loved what I read about the company, who they are and knew my dad would want me to work with them. Emma was fantastic to work with in so many ways; compassionate, strong communicator and worked within our budget besides being so helpful in offering suggestions that I may not have thought of. I explained what was important to our family and she far exceeded our needs plus her staff was awesome; friendly, professional and even offered to help us load cars when they done working and ready to leave. Now the food.... was excellent comfort food... we went with their winter menu and had the BBQ Tri Tip sliders, mac n cheese (heavenly in my opinion), fresh spring rolls, satay chicken, deviled eggs, caprese skewers, mini quiche, fruit platter and bite size desserts (crème brulee was fantastic). I know had my dad been there, he would he have had 3-4 plates and been happy, which was my goal. I cannot say enough great things about this company and by the other reviews, I know why Emma receives the ratings she does. read more

The owner, Emma was such a pleasure to work with. She was available to answer any questions and had great suggestions about food pairings, as they have many options to choose from. The delivery people came right on time, they were very helpful, and everything was accounted for and looked great. The cold items were cold and the hot were hot! The food tasted great, the presentation was lovely, the fruit and veggies were fresh. (the orchids made a nice touch on the trays). The amount of food was plentiful, and the guests were asking where it came from. We would recommend, and look forward to working with Culinary Delight again. read more

This many Yelp reviews couldn't be wrong. I hired Culinary Delight to cater an event at my house after reading excellent review after excellent review here. And those reviews were well-deserved indeed. Emma and her staff showed up 30 minutes early. They set everything up. The food was awesome and plentiful and well put together. The staff went out of their way to keep the party flowing. And as everyone has said, they are so nice to work with. Emma made it so easy to plan this event, and so easy to focus on my guests once it was going on. Very happy customer. read more

She's simply the best in every aspect: service, quality, class, price. She helped my husband and me deliver cupcakes with a special twist on the spur of the moment to a possible employer. He didn't get the job, but they raved about the cupcakes! LOL! I can't recommend her enough - and have, actually. Thank you again, Emma! ~Tim and Lisa read more

YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOOK ANY FURTHER!! CULINARY DELIGHT CATERING IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! Emma and Ron are FANTASTIC as they just catered a huge casino night fundraiser for our college program. Emma was outstanding as she worked with our budget, menu ideas, and scheduling perfectly. She was so kind and patient as well as on top of all the "items" I couldn't think of. Additionally, Ron delivered all the food and was such a gentlemen. The food was outstanding! Prepared well, delivered with all the dishes and utensils needed and it was plenty for our group. I cannot thank them enough and recommend further. You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! CALL EMMA TODAY!! read more

Dear Emma, I simply cannot thank you enough for the flawless catering provided by Culinary Delight for my husband's 65th birthday party on June 25, 2016. Guests commented on the food's promptness, exceptional flavor, and presentation. Among servers, Monique stood out as amazing because she was most pleasant and she anticipated and responded to guests needs before they could ask for assistance. I highly recommend Culinary Delight when you want excellence for that very special occasion. Thank You, Bernadine Sonnier-Vactor read more

I absolutely love sweets, so I was delighted to be able to taste such moist, delicious, and creatively made cupcakes from Emma and her team. Along with having had the pleasure to taste many other dishes made by Emma and her team, I also have had the opportunity to witness how professional and poised Emma and her staff are while attending an event catered by Culinary Delight Catering. I know that Emma and her staff pride themselves on using the best products, organic or specified to your desire, for all of their events and orders - which can be hard to find as a quality among others. Emma and her staff are the epitome of great service, quality, and personality. :) read more

Where do I even begin!? Emma and her team were truly amazing. From their professionalism to their food to the staff, everything was just perfect. The food was presented beautifully and the staff was incredibly attentive. We were jam packed all night and no one left hungry or thirsty. SO impressed with this company!. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. read more

We needed a good spread for our cast and crew on set and Emma knew just what to present. Not only were they punctual and very friendly, but everything from the pinwheel wraps to the crudite platter was gorgeous and incredibly tasty! Plus we had food leftover for people to take home, and they still charged much less than other subpar caterers who were giving us less of a selection. Will definitely use them again for upcoming shoots! read more

Miss Emma, the owner of Culinary Delights, is really a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to having them cater our next party and would recommend them in a heartbeat. My friends will tell you that I know cupcakes, so if you're looking for the ultimate, look no further. These cupcakes are so moist and tasty, I was still thinking about them the next day. The only thing better than having them at our party was enjoying the leftovers the next morning with a cup of coffee at breakfast. They have lots of flavors but the Red Velvet is my personal favorite. read more

Sorry this review took me so long to write, but Culinary Delights Catered a Holiday Party for my Ski Club back in December. Working with Emma was really great. The Food was Very Good and Plentiful. The guys arrived with delivery right on time and the price was right where we need it to be for our budget. I will totally use Culinary Delight Catering again for future events! read more

Left a review on GooglePlus for Ms. Emma, and I didn't realize that I didn't do one here. We are returning customers for Culinary Delight Catering. She first catered the appetizers and cupcakes for my wedding celebration and this time it was for my daughters (and my) birthday. Emma is a pleasure to work with. This is a family owned business and you get top notch quality with a personal touch. She will work with you on what's in season and what makes sense, and you really get a sense that she cares ALOT about the quality of her food and serving it how it will be best enjoyed. You definitely don't need to worry about planning for too little food because you get a TON of food and will have leftovers (which is a good thing!). So, all those people who didn't RSVP and still show up will have food to eat, no stress :) We also love that she's less than a mile from us. Love supporting families in our neighborhood and we don't have to go further out for great food. read more

The cupcakes were moist and delicious. Emma was a pleasure to do business with. I would certainly recommend tbem for any of your catering venues. I them!! read more

The most delicious cupcakes with the most wonderful service. I had the pleasure of meeting Emma, the owner, & her husband. They were both professional and most delightful people. I was lucky to stumble upon their website and I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were the biggest hit at the baby shower from the smallest child to the big, burly men! I was so glad to have leftovers! I truly believe each cupcake was infused with love. Good job Miss Emma! read more

Just imagine that each of my five stars are worth two points because Emma definitely deserves a 10! I came across Culinary Delight Catering on Yelp and after seeing so many high reviews I was thinking "Hmm, this might be too good to be true" but for once it's not! I was the party planner for my friend's garden party in LA and of course the budget was an issue (isn't it always) so we had to take that into consideration. Emma worked with us to find a menu that would make the most of our budget. At the day of the party everyone was raving about everything and how delicious it was. But I do have to say, as good as the food and service was, that wasn't the best part of the experience for me. On the day of the party everything was running late and someone who was supposed to come early to help and go pick up the catering from Emma bailed, leaving me to go do it at the last minute. Well, with rushing and LA traffic and everything let's just say I didn't arrive in exactly a 'calm' demeanor. Emma stopped me in my tracks right away and said "Calm down. Breathe. It is what it is and being short on time is out of your control right now." She said everything would work out and you know what? It did! That was an unexpected, yet welcome lesson in just calming down in the midst of a "crisis" and putting things into perspective. So, you see, with Culinary Delight you get more than just great food, you also get wonderful advice! Call Emma for your next event....you'll be happy you did :) read more

Emma and her team did an amazing job for our backyard party! They got started on a hot summer LA afternoon and, from a tiny kitchen, delivered an incredible selection of comfort foods, small-bite style! Sliders, quiches, killer mac n cheese! Everything was delicious! And we had plenty of leftovers for brunch the next morning! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Emma made my baby shower a wonderful event. She had excellent communication with us. She wanted to make sure that everything I wanted was done. Fabulous customer service and the caterers really helped add that extra touch. The food was fantastic and we had so much leftover but people made sure to take it home. Everyone raved about how wonderful the displays were and how lovely everything looked. I hope that I can contract her in the future. read more

My sister celebrated her 90th birthday and Emma prepared a fruit platter for our event. The platter was ABSOLUTELY beautiful! with fresh pineapples, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. Emma was so very accommodating as I provided her with the wrong pick up date. She assured me the platter would be ready for pick up and she didn't disappoint. I will definitely use her services again and refer her to as many people that I know! XO read more

Culinary Delights, catered my beautiful baby shower ! Everything was exceptional and the service, products, decor, food, attention to detail was superb. Emma Tate provided a hand on experience and made each detail beautiful memorable and special ! The food was superb and tasted exceptional! From the mini veggie cups, moist and amazingly decorated cupcakes, to the decadent Tri - Tip for dinner to list a few! The experience is one I will truly treasure. It was the most beautiful experience. The service was spectacular! Culinary Delights is a full catering experience. I look forward to referring this service for a full experience.. If your seeking classy, reasonable and elegance, this is your one stop! I thank you Culinary Delights for making my dream shower as special as my dreams could have imagined ! read more

I saw a review here from someone who had to organize a memorial service for their parent from long distance, which was exactly my situation. I called Emma and after 3 minutes of talking with her I knew we were in good hands. With everyone else happening when there's a death in the family, the last thing you want to be worrying about it the catering -- and I didn't have to think about it for one second once we settled on a menu. In addition, the food was DELICIOUS, super fresh and with enough diversity to suit everyone's food sensibilities. We had these little BBQ sandwiches and it was Emma who wisely suggested that we use soft rolls for them because elderly people sometimes had a hard time with crusty things. The fruit and desserts were beyond fresh and amazing; people raved about the little creme brûlées. The mac and cheese and BBQ was delish. Despite the fact that I think the estimated headcount was about right (100 people), there was a TON of food leftover, and with so many of us from out of town and unable to take the leftovers, Emma and her staff took it down to a homeless facility without charging for the extra effort that took. There was just a lot of love and caring in everything they did. On top of everything, there was a problem with the plumbing in the facility and they just rolled with it, let me know the problem without complaining and how they would handle it. These guys are professional and put on a classy event. You can't go wrong. Thanks a million, Emma!! read more

Emma is such a sweet wonderful lady and it really reflects in her food. Every time I've spoken with Emma, I can tell that she really listens, cares and loves what she does. I wish more businesses conducted themselves in the same manner. read more

I was truly blessed when I was lead to Emma, her husband Ron, and their company Culinary Delight Catering. I had a very special and unique occasion where I was trying to propose to my girlfriend (now fiancee) at a party with about 60 of our family and friends. The tricky part was that everything was a SURPRISE. To add to the challenge I could not be physically present on the day of the event because I was bringing my fiancee and Emma could not be in communication with me at all. Essentially everything had to be done perfectly without me. In addition, we held the party at a location that was cluttered with old junk which needed to be cleared out with only a few hours to do so. This place was where my fiancee and I first met. Emma had her work cut out for her. While I was stressing out of my mind with what I was about to do, Emma was always nice, calm, and very helpful. She went above and beyond everything I had wanted and the event could not have been executed more perfectly. Emma made EVERYTHING happen just as how I had envisioned it without any problems! She recommended and followed through with JC Party Rentals for anything I needed. She had her staff clear out all the junk and set up a grand and fabulous party area. It was all done quickly and on time. When I finally arrived and proposed (she said YES!) I was speechless and ecstatic. All my guests were raving about the DELICIOUS food Emma had prepared and also what a wonderfully delightful person she was. And it is definitely true what everyone else here is saying, her CUPCAKES are AMAZING!! Aside from the event itself, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emma over the phone and meeting her and her husband Ron in person. They are both truly genuine and spiritual people and just a pleasure to speak with! My guests who arrived before me, some of whom spoke with them while they were setting up all definitely agreed and had the same good things to say about them! It was a great contrast to the other snobby people I've come across while searching for someone to help me with my event. Emma was truly someone that I felt could be entrusted with something as important as this and she did not disappoint at all! Thanks Emma and Ron! My fiancee and I could not have asked for anyone better! read more

Words cannot express how I feel about Culinary Delight Catering! I ordered 4 dozens for my daughter's birthday party and we didn't have a single one left. They were GONE instantly. Everyone loved them, including my "extra picky aunt". I definitely recommend this place, best cupcakes and best owner ever, Emma went out of her way to make sure I had what I needed, I will be coming back soon! read more

Great service and tasty food! I ordered the pinwheel and mini cupcake platters. Everything was delicious and the owner Ms. Emma is as sweet as her desserts. I'll definitely become a repeat customer. read more