We hired David to provide dinners for a 16-person family trip to San Diego and could not be happier about how it turned out. In the planning stage, the team was very helpful in walking us through our meal options and customizing where it made sense. The food was fantastic, plentiful and it always came with easy-to-follow instructions. We achieved our goal of having great food for everyone without having to go out every night or stress about the cooking process during our vacation. The team was super throughout the entire process -I couldn't recommend highly enough. read more

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! David has catered to my family and I multiple times and everyone is obsessed with his food and services. His food is scrumptious and so beautifully crafted. David is a true gem - we recommend to the highest degree for any occasion, small or grand! read more

David catered my company's open house event for about 300 people and did an outstanding job. It was buffet style with different food stations throughout our office. He served tri-tip sliders with cilantro and chipotle mayo, cheese enchiladas, chicken satay, ahi poke on a crisp wonton cracker, and a giant taco station with pork, chicken and beef. All of the food was fantastic and actually warm. That's the key, it was warm. *Highly recommend! read more

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Another amazing event by Dinners with David! From start to finish, Dinners by David doesn't disappoint. David helped me plan a Halloween Bunco party, created an amazing menu, made modifications where needed, worked with me on price and executed beautifully. The food was beyond delicious. My guests were so amazed and had a wonderful time. Leo, our server, arrived early, got everything set up and looking beautiful, and was just a lovely person throughout the night. Thank you David & Leo! I will definitely be coming back to you for all of my party needs! read more

A few years ago I went to a dinner party catered by David and the food was delicious. I asked one of the servers for a business card because you never know right? Fast forward to two weeks before Thanksgiving 2018 and I'm in a panic. I need to have Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people and I really don't have the time or equipment to make food for SO many people. I emailed David and got a quick response. My message said that I needed help with food but not necessarily staff. He said they were making food for pick up and that this might be what I need and it was! On Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving) I picked up food for 20. I need to say that their 20 is in reality 40. When I got the food it was all carefully labeled, wrapped and cared for. When I heat up the food on Thursday it all turned out great. DELICIOUS mashed potatoes, moist and flavorful turkey, gravy, yummy cranberry sauce, green bean and amazing pies. We have left overs. We all ate a lot and had seconds maybe even thirds. Did I mention we have left overs? WOW. WOW. WOW. If you have an event that needs catering contact David. Amazing. You will not be disappointed. If he caters your next event you will be thrilled he did! read more

Can't say enough good things about David and his crew. They catered our rehearsal dinner on a yacht and the food was absolutely out of this world! Prices, communication, food, everting was top notch. If you are thinking about having An event catered, look no further and book David now!!! read more

Once again I hired David's catering for my moms 70th!! I can't recommended them enough! Their staff, food, customer service....all exquisite. I will never have another party without them! This catering company is amazing. I found them on Yelp and I needed a small formal dinner party for my godmothers 80th birthday. David was extremely patient and beyond friendly. He came to her house 2 months prior and we planned the entire event together from the table set up to the food, bar and all the preparation needed. His company took care of absolutely everything and the event went perfect. His chef Christy made an incredible meal and the staff was beyond friendly even staying an extra hour because guests ended up staying longer then expected. I can not recommend this company enough and will refer them to everyone I know. read more

David and his staff did an amazing job for our small wedding reception. He helped develop the menu and added his own recommendations which turned out wonderfully. Our guests were blown away and raving about the food the next day. The level of service from the waitstaff was also exceptional. Dinners By david went above and beyond and earned every dollar. David was also very easy to get along with and work with and addressed and accommodated all of our needs. 5 Stars!!!! read more

David is a very nice person and excellent to work with. Absolutely spectacular food, presentation and servers. Could not ask for more !! read more

I should have posted this a very long time ago... I hired David to cater a sit down dinner party for 12. He created a 5 course dinner menu beginning with 3 passed hors d'oeuvres. David and his team were absolutely fabulous! He not only listened and patiently worked with me on the menu (I and all of my guests are foodies), but he went far and above exceeding my expectations! He hit the nail on the head! Not only was David's team wonderful and professional, but they also did a fantastic clean up job! It is nice to wake up (especially after o e to many glasses of Vino) to a clean kitchen. Thank you David, for doing such an extraordinary job attending to our guests and making us feel well taken care of! read more

We hired Dinners by David Catering for a nonprofit fundraising event. It was an event that combined adults and children, so we had two different menus. Everything about the service provided by David and his team exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, properly heated and the delivery and set up beautifully done. Our meal was for 90 people and again, everything happened just as we hoped. Can't ask for better than that, right? Thank you David, Tannaz and Katy and the rest of the team. read more

After being turned down by other caterer's around town, I was referred to Dinners by David Catering and it turned out to be a blessing! I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is interested in catering an event. The food was amazing and delicious (my guests kept raving about the food) and the staff was even better. Tannaz was great to work with and she kept expressing to me that she was there at the event so I did not have to do anything - and she was right! The staff was so accommodating and took care of our every need. I explained the type and style of food that I wanted and Tannaz nailed it and exceeded my expectations. I can't wait for my next event so that we can work together again. Thank you for making my party an event of a lifetime and I can't stop thinking about it! read more

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I used Dinners By David for private jet catering due to a recommendation that his food is "AMAZING" but what I wasn't told is how AMAZING the entire experience would be!! I've been in the private jet industry for over 15 years and this is, hands down, my most pleasant catering experience! David is hands-on, attentive to detail, attentive to needs, and very timely! I'm impressed & that doesn't happen too easily! Thank you, again, for everything David!! read more

Dinners By David catered my 50th birthday party last weekend and they were amazing! All my friends and family raved about the food and the service. If you need a caterer for your event don't bother looking anywhere else---they are THE BEST!!! read more

Me and 5 of my close friends had the pleasure of experiencing an evening at home with David and Chef Kristie this past weekend. WOW! the entire experience was magnificent. The food and presentations were fantastic, the service was excellent and the entire experience was so much fun. Our evening began with appetizers - Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas with Carrot Escabeche, cilantro an avocado/ Moroccan Spiced Grilled Lamb Medallions. Yum! The Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Risotto were the crowd favorites. I appreciate all the effort in making our evening special. (thanks for leaving my kitchen cleaner than what is was when you arrived!) We highly recommend hiring these two. Dinners by David get a two thumbs up from the Sanchez-Mata clan. thank you so much for everything!! ESM read more

David is awesome and his food is incredible. I have used the same person for years to cater everything from large parties to small dinner events. When she was booked I turned to Yelp to check out various chefs. I sent a message to about 10 people and received various levels of response. David responded to me quickly and his menu was the instant winner. I love great food and have come to expect in most meals not all your courses will be amazing but every course of the meal prepared by David and his staff was excellent. On top of that execution, timing and service was above and beyond. Chef Cristy was an awesome addition to our dinner and not only did she do an excellent job but her great personality helped make our dinner party a night to remember. The food was so good I contacted David the next week and asked if he could do a drop off for a anniversary dinner I was hosting for my parents, once again the execution and flavors were amazing. It takes a lot to impress me but David far exceeded my expectations. My new go to for work and social events! read more

We hired David to cater for my in-laws 50th a couple years ago, which was fabulous!! In planning for our Christmas party this year I just knew we had to use David and his team again...and like I thought, it was perfect!! The planning process was a breeze and the night of was amazing and flawless. The staff is very professional and highly experienced. Looking forward to our next party!! read more

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Here's yet another five-star rave for this fabulous company! We hired Dinners By David to cater my parents' 60th anniversary surprise party. The party was on a yacht out in San Diego Bay, and Dinners By David came through beautifully. Everyone raved about the food. My mom claimed the filet mignon was the best steak she'd ever tasted. The entire dinner was perfect -- and remember, it was prepared in a small yacht galley! The chef and the assistant were very easy to work with and highly professional. Dinners By David made our event go over spectacularly. We'd hire them again - that's a no-brainer! read more

My wife and I used Dinners by David for a sit down dinner after an informal wine tasting we were having at our house with friends. Our goal was to be able to focus on time with our friends and not have to worry about the meal. The meal was fantastic !! What put the event over the top was the amazing service by Chef Beth and Alex. Not only for the meal but helped with setting up the wine tasting and some impromptu bartending. We did not ask for help but they recognized a situation where they could go out of their scope of our agreement to make our event even more special !!! Amazing !!! Dan - La Jolla read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about David and his wonderful chef Cristy Bell. David did so much more then just cater our wedding, he practically helped coordinate it too! He always made himself available to help with just about everything, party rentals, bar recommendations, advice, and so much more! He was so friendly and down to earth making the whole things easy and fun. The food was so great at the tasting that we decided to use him for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding, and am I glad we did! Guests from the wedding are still calling and emailing asking about the dinner and where they can possibly taste anything as good again! My husband and I are in a similar predicament because we have been trying to think of an event we can host just to use Dinners by David again! He cares about what he does and I more than re comment using him for any catering needs! read more

Dinners By David made backyard wedding perfect!! David was extremely flexible to work with in regards to menu, price, delivery, etc. The quality of food was outstanding and my whole family loved every item we purchased including meats, veggies, and brunch items! I cannot recommend Dinners by David enough, and hope to be able to utilize their services in the future for any event. Thank you David!!! read more

We received brunch as a gift, and it was our first opportunity to taste food from Dinners by David. The food was SUPERB, we received french toast and a frittata - both tasted fresh and delicious. I loved the frittata and the french toast was the best I"ve ever tasted. So far the highlight of food eaten during the quarantine! read more

This review is 5 years late, and I am still thinking about the wonderful service David provided for my small wedding in Balboa Park. He was absolutely awesome to work with. He helped me arrange so much of my reception and at a great price. Everyone loved the food and service. He will really work with you on pricing and variety. Excellent! If I still lived in San Diego I would definitely work with him again. read more

David was wonderful to work with. He catered our Thanksgiving for 36 out-of-town travelers. The food was delivered hot and on time. Everything was absolutely delicious! I did not have one complaint and it was a very picky crowd of home cooks and a chef! We had more than enough food and the few that lived in the area were more than happy to take leftovers. The rest of us ate it for breakfast as unfortunately we had to leave the day after Thanksgiving. I would highly recommend Dinners by David! read more

We just had our wedding last weekend and Dinner's By David REALLY delivered! The food was fantastic, the staff was professional, and everyone loved the food. They really exceeded our expectations. The sushi nachos and chicken stacks were out of this world! read more

Wow, gotta say these reviews are accurate. The tray passed apps were delicious. The service from Tiffany and Kerry was top notch. They were ever-present yet invisible with their service touch. I was only attending a party they handled; they handled it! Hire them! read more

David and Kristi (his chef) do a wonderful job. They catered my 40th birthday, and people couldn't get enough of the food. It was a surprise party, and I didn't even to try one of the appetizers because it was gone before I arrived for my surprise (that's what I get for being late for my own party I guess). I loved the food I had, and Kristi made this amazing birthday cake for me. My wife told her I really like peanut butter and chocolate together (who doesn't, right?), and she came up with this awesome recipe that had just the right combination of the 2 flavors... I get hungry just thinking about it. On top of the food being great, their service is excellent. David is a "we'll make it happen" kind of guy, and they do. He takes responsibility for what goes well and what doesn't, and he makes everything right. I'd highly recommend him. read more

David catered a dinner for 8 last Friday night that was incredible!. From the ahi, to the pastor pork, to the main course and dessert, it was all delicious. I wish I has some pics to share but didn't take any. Chef Christy and David were both very professional and very accommodating. If anyone asks who I'd recommend for catering these guys (gal) would be the first and only recommendation. read more

We had a Mother's Day dinner catered by dinners by David at my house for 12 people. Chef Beth and Rshim were amazing! I really wasn't expecting the level of service,the food was amazing and Rshim was helping with the serving.we never had an empty glass,food was offered at precisely the right time and they were both very sweet and professional. Although I was having this dinner catered I seriously thought I was still going to be running around like a crazy person but I never got up,not even once! So glad we did this,totally worth the money for the experience. read more

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Dinners by David catered our office party a few weeks back. Wow!! I was shocked how good the food was. They were referred by a colleague who gets boxed lunches delivered to their office. There was so much good food, I especially loved the Tri Tip Sliders. Our server Leo was amazing. He setup a beautiful display table and was so professional. He even wrapped up leftovers for us and we got to enjoy them the next day. Thanks so much for everything. Can't wait til next year. JM read more

Absolutely incredible food and such personable people! David, you're amazing! The little chicken pablano tostadas!! The prosciutto wrapped prawns!! And so much more. What a wonderful spread you presented for the family gathering to celebrate my Auntie Blu's life. Truly wonderful and exactly what we needed. (and yes, I still want your recipe for the chicken pablano!) read more

David and his staffs catered an amazing Anniversary dinner at my house(for 50 people). Will definitely use his service again for future events!!! read more

David is the BEST! He catered both the rehearsal dinner that we hosted as well as the wedding. Smart move on our part! His food was amazing - fried chicken with chimichurri sauce was out of this world! His coleslaw and pulled pork pulled in for a close tie. He and his team were professional, friendly, helpful and made everything seem so effortless. They took a lot of pressure off of me at the end!! I have worked with many caterers and event planners - no one compares to David and his team. I have never reviewed on yelp, but felt compelled to do so because he is that good! Looking forward to my next party with David in San Diego!! read more

In one word ... Amazing! From planning to execution, David was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. David was hired to cater a family gathering on the 4th of July. At the last minute, additional dinners were added to the weekend and graciously accommodated. The first meal was great! ... and subsequent meals just got better and better. Taste, presentation and service were all 5 stars. Thank you David! PS The apple pie is incredible! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Chef Christy is the absolute best! She's an amazing chef and an even more wonderful person. She's catered three events for our family and I feel like she's part of it now. Thank you so much Christy, Leo, David and Tiffany! read more

I hosted a party last weekend for a large crowd of people, many with food issues. I spoke with Tannaz Lohrasebi, General Manager and she assured me that Chef Beth could accommodate all my guests. She was right! It didn't matter what came out of the kitchen because all my guests were surprised, delighted and happy with Chef Beth's creations. There was something for everyone the entire time. Tannaz's attention to detail, her calm, reassuring manner and professionalism allowed me to be with my guests at all times. Love working with Tannaz and most definitely will use Dinners by David again!! read more

I worked with David for a private birthday party. David and his staff were extremely accommodating and professional. During the planning of the menu David worked with me and adjusted his budget to help me get everything needed for the party. When onsite the staff was very friendly and hard working. They were constantly refilling drinks, cleaning up trash, and making sure the overall party was running smoothly. The food was high-end, tasted delicious, and had a great presentation. As an event planner I work with different caterers all the time and Dinners by David was by far one of the best companies I have worked with. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of amazing food, reliable staff, and a stress-free planning experience. read more

They catered our wedding and it was well done. Tannaz is very detailed oriented and made all the little things come together magically. Their chef made the most amazing enchiladas I've ever had (and I've had a lot!). Bartenders were also a class act. I couldn't have asked for more on my wedding day! read more

David and the crew are AMAZING! Our go to for all our events from family dinners to cordial celebrations! They have been a part of occasions including birthdays bashes, July 4th bbqs, as well as our recent thanksgiving gathering. With the fantastic fare and the attention to detail, Dinners by David is a sure fit for any event! read more

David and his team are awesome. We were caught last minute with the need to host a reception for a departing co-worker. No problem. One call to David and everything was arranged. A few days later platters of outstanding appetizers and a congratulatory cake arrived right on time. Dinners by David is the real deal. Excellent staff, great food and promises delivered. I highly recommend their service. BTW, be sure to get the Jumbo Shrimp! read more