If you want your wedding to be a party, you need to hire Israel, aka DJ Hot Chocolate RIGHT NOW. He was strongly recommended to us by my aunt and uncle who had attended two weddings for which he was the DJ - now they can say they've had the pleasure of attending THREE weddings hosted by DJ Hot Chocolate! We booked Israel for our 130-guest wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (held on 5/2/25) over a year in advance. His rates are very reasonable, but we would have happily paid double what he charged to have him host our special day. Israel is friendly and hilarious and was very responsive via email and phone over the year and half that we were in contact with him. He kept our meetings succinct and professional and was very organized. He made suggestions and song recommendations, and never took it personally when we declined anything. We felt so comfortable with him from the very beginning and didn't even bother to reach out to any other potential DJs - we knew he was right for us from the moment we logged onto our first Zoom meeting. On our wedding day, he showed up on time and set up all of his equipment, dressed to the nines. He has an online portal where we uploaded our must-play Spotify songs, but I had also sent him three MP3s for him to play - two during the ceremony, and the third during our first dance. He played them all exactly on beat, flawlessly. My husband and I met him for the first time in-person as we lined up for our grand entrance. He greeted us with a giant smile on his face and two big hugs. Immediately afterwards, the party BEGAN. Israel carried the night with such ease and positivity. His energy was palpable and contagious. He got our tables up and out of their seats, singing and dancing and setting the tone for the night immediately. We had 5 speeches - 2 best men, 2 maids of honor, and my father, the FOB. At the request of my dad, Israel played background music during his speech at the perfect volume, giving my dad the floor to give a full-on production. I had no idea that was going to happen and am grateful for Israel for going with the flow - it was the perfect touch for an incredible speech. Once the dance floor opened up, Israel came right out there with us all and absolutely carried the party through the end. He had us doing the Cupid Shuffle, the Wobble, and a couple of other organized dances that nearly all of our guests participated in. I don't think a single person left early! Israel had my 87 year old grandmother on the dance floor until the night ended. He also brought two wire baskets filled with flip-flops "for the ladies" whose feet were hurting from their heels - these were a hit, so many guests were wearing them! It was such a kind and thoughtful thing to do. He also took a bunch of selfie stick videos of everyone partying/dancing, and put them together into a 5+ minute video montage, which he emailed to me a few short days after the wedding. It was so much fun to re-watch!! See the two photos - they are stills from that video. Need I say more? Look how happy everyone was! So many of our guests reached out to tell us how much fun they had, and how awesome our DJ was. I would give DJ Hot Chocolate 1000 stars here if I could, and recommend him to anyone who asks. Thank you, Israel - we will be talking about you for the rest of our lives! read more

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Where to even begin?! DJ hot chocolate was seriously the best! We had our wedding at Monserate Winery and weren't sure who to hire for our DJ out in Fallbrook. I think that hiring DJ hot chocolate was the best decision we made besides saying yes at the altar. He is seriously the life of the party! He knows how to read the room and really delivers. A truly talented man! We had zoom meetings before our wedding to make sure bc very thing was squared away, and he was super professional and so fun! Highly highly recommend DJ hot chocolate as your DJ! read more

DJ Hot Chocolate absolutely brought the VIBES for our wedding!!! He was a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and on the day, he did amazing crowd work, played ALL the jams, joined us on the dancefloor and got some incredible selfie videos of our friends and family on the dancefloor that we'll cherish forever. He has an undeniable joy that your whole party will feel! Our guests couldn't stop raving about him during the wedding and loved his energy. We wanted to have a FUN night celebrating with all of our favorite people and he delivered!!! Thank you DJ Hot Chocolate for making our best day ever even better :) read more

DJ Hot Chocolate is the best DJ ever! I've had the pleasure of knowing him for close to a decade and he is definitely the life of the party! (in a good way) He doesn't steal focus from a couple but he gets it started so the fun continues. I've photographed many weddings where DJ Hot Chocolate was the DJ and the fun never stopped. I recommend him to all my clients when they say I want a fun energetic DJ who knows how to read a dance floor and just keeps my party going. Look no further! He really has a passion for music and he is the BEST choice for your wedding/event. read more

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Best DJ to have at your wedding! He has unmatchable energy and is just so fun! He definitely brought the party to our wedding. We met online several times before the wedding and it was a pleasure getting to know him and him us so that he knew exactly what we wanted to make our day that special. All the guests complimented him and just how awesome he is. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Where do I start! The energy and vibe for the whole Wedding was amazing and a big part by Israel and his energy. From the start with communication and his app to pick music and set the timeline it was a great experience and seamless experience. We wanted to have fun and dance party and he delivered So freaking amazing! Thank you for making our day the best day ever. read more

I cannot express enough what a gem DJ Hot Chocolate is. When I say life of the party I truly mean it. He is a genuine DJ who helps encourage the crowd to dance and enjoy the event. I had several people come up to me and say " I have not danced in years and this DJ got me out there"! He joins in the line dances calling out the moves so everyone can join in. He hands out man cards, black cards and etc. The guy is made for this job. You can tell he loves his job and deserves every penny he is asking for!!! I am begging you - hire DJ Hot Chocolate!!! Make sure to bring cash for a tip because trust me, you will feel compelled to give him a tip like I did. I told my husband he deserves more money than he is asking!! read more

THE BEST DJ IN NORTH COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO! I have known Hotchocolate "Israel" for five years. He knows how to read the vibe from the crowd and spin the best tunes ever. If you want to get your party on the dance floor, I highly recommend you hire Hotchocolate. He will also get on the dance floor with the party to synchronize dance moves also. I book Hotchocolate for each of my events at the popular Vintana Wine and Dine. The management at Vintana love him and so does our group. Remember to book early and often because he books up fast. If you need a reference, look up my Meetup group, North County Wine and Social page. There are several events you can see when Hotchocolate was our DJ. You may also contact me there and I will provide you with an "Outstanding" reference for Israel. Words can't describe how much we appreciate Hotchocolate. He is like a member of our family. read more

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DJ hot chocolate was great. I would recommend him to anyone for a wedding. He was great with the crowd and got them involved from the very beginning and had them all night engaged. Great music mix and fun to have all night. Hire this guy SAPLETAL - Williamson wedding read more

DJ Hot Chocolate is the best DJ you will ever find!! We got so many compliments on our wedding and a lot of it is due to this guy! He is so fun, has the best playlists, and gets the crowd interacting and having the time of their lives. I would him recommend to everyone! read more

Where do I even begin?! Israel is the absolute best! Not only is he such an amazing DJ, he is simply a wonderful human. From the first time we spoke with him we knew he was exactly what we wanted. You can tell he loves what he does and it translates to an unforgettable experience. He is so interactive and on point the entire time. He was attentive and knew exactly how to play to the crowd throughout the night. Words can't explain just how great he is. Everyone reached out telling us how much fun they had on the dance floor. I would recommend Israel over and over again! THANK YOU for making our wedding day so perfect and fun!!! read more

I just want to say that you, Israel are the greatest. My daughters wedding turned out perfect because of you. I have never seen a more personable DJ like you. Kept the party going, interactive & totally involved. Thank you so much read more

Israel was so great! He was so much fun to work with from initial call and meet up, to the actual event. He knows how to keep the energy going for the party and is an absolute blast! He's got great zingers he'll throw in when least expected and gets the whole event laughing. Thanks for making our celebration so much fun! read more

Recommending everyone to get DJ Hot Chocolate for any event day or night! The man is talented, energetic and professional. There was a not a single dull moment. Everything worked out very nice for our experience and if we ever need a DJ we know just where to go. Thank you DJ Hot Chocolate! read more

Attended a wedding with this DJ and had a blast! Definitely would highly consider hiring for my own wedding when the time comes! Friendly, upbeat and just a lot of fun read more

Israel is THE BEST! Our day of coordinator wasn't entirely consistent and he stepped up to make sure we knew exactly what was going on or coming up. He made sure all of our guests were engaged throughout the night. He's extremely considerate as well. Israel brought fuzzy sandals and socks for anyone who wanted to take off their shoes, but may not have come prepared to do so. The highlight video Israel put together was amazing. I loved getting to see each of our guests tearing up the dance floor...especially since, as a bride, I felt I was being torn in a million different directions. Israel played every song we wanted and whenever any dance heavy song came on, he would get out on the floor and guide the guests. Israel is incredibly talented. I would get married all over again just to experience our incredible reception. Shout out to Israel for making our day truly incredible, for anticipating our needs, and ensuring a good time was had by all. read more

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I absolutely must leave this review for DJ Hot Chocolate because his personality and DJ skills are insane and second to none. From start to finish, he executed the most kickass party we could have ever asked for at our wedding reception, and he made the process so easy. I was doing a full master's degree program, running my businesses, and planning my wedding around the time my then-fiance and I got in contact with Israel, so there was no way I was going to be able to select all the songs I wanted to use. Thank god he took care of all of it for us! Also, I had such a weird mix of younger Americans, professional-aged Frenchies, older Asians, and everything in between at our wedding, and DJHC played music that made everyone get up and dance. Even though it's been almost a year since my wedding, people still talk about how awesome DJHC was. I would highly recommend him to literally anyone. read more

I've been to a number of weddings in recent years and this is the first time I've ever thought to myself "this guy is an amazing DJ". He came fully prepared and hit every single cue. He really interacted with the guests, coordinated perfectly with the family and staff, and made sure the reception to my friends' wedding was fun and engaging throughout. I can't tell you enough how wonderful a wedding DJ he is! read more

Hands down the BEST DJ ever! He did my wedding in July 2018 and everyone who attended said how much they loved him and I had several people ask for his info so they could use him at their next event. He is very personable, funny, and gets everyone involved and having a great time! He is also very professional and on time and takes care of all the details so you don't have to worry. He is amazing and I would highly recommend him for any event - no matter how big or small. DJ Hot Chocolate is awesome!! read more

If you are looking for a DJ for your wedding (or any event), LOOK NO FURTHER!! DJ Hot Chocolate was the best choice my husband and I could have made for our wedding DJ. My husband and I love to have a good time and wanted the same in a DJ. DJ Hot Chocolate DELIVERED!! He knew exactly how to read the couple for their first dance, father/daughter, and mother/son dances as well as the room for general dancing. He got the crowd SO excited and ready to participate for the bouquet and garter tosses and was so interactive with the crowd! 10/10 recommend him for your wedding because he absolutely SLAYED! read more

Dj Hot Chocolate is the best of the best!! He made our wedding! He got the most compliments out of everything about our wedding. He was so very professional- he was there early setting up, making sure everything was working correctly, funny, energetic, and knew how to read the room & keep the party going! He knew our timeline and kept everything running smoothly. There were a few bumps in the road on our day but I never had to worry about Israel. Highly recommend!!! We love Dj Hot Chocolate! read more

By far the best DJ ever! He knows how to get everyone up and dancing and unites people of all ages together with music and humor! His enthusiasm is contagious. He just has it all! read more

I've been to many weddings, graduation parties, anniversary parties and have seen many DJ's. DJ Hot Chocolate is the BEST! He gets the party started. He is clean and respectful and it shows he loves what he does. Call DJ Hot Chocolate Entertainment. You will not be disappointed. read more

DJ HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!!! HE KILLED IT!! LISTEN, if you're looking for a DJ that will have your party on another level, then YOU FOUND HIM!! My wife and I have our guests still asking how we found him, saying how they loved our wedding, and raving about how much fun they had because of him. He is super easy to work with. He sat down with us, went over what we wanted, and he made it happen! DJ Hot Chocolate exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make our day even more special. He continuously interacted with our guests while at the tables and on the dance floor...he even made a video with all our guests having a great time! We will be using him in the future without a doubt! Check him out on Facebook. read more

Just attended my friend's wedding with DJ hot chocolate and he was amazing. Super fun, got the crowd engaged and just overall really made the reception lively and fun! read more

Israel "DJ Hot Chocolate" was a hit at our son's wedding; the bride & groom and guests are still raving about him. I thought we would have a sedate crowd, but he had them up and dancing like maniacs. He synchronized well with the wedding coordinator at the venue, hit all his queues, and was the essence of professionalism. read more

A DJ can make or break your event but believe me when I say that HE. WILL. MAKE. YOURS. I promise you will not regret the decision to book him! read more

Hands down the best DJ you will EVER hire. So professional and knows how to get the party going. Not to mention the best dressed person at the wedding. 10/10 read more