We used DJs Catering for our wedding in Ojai April 2026! We used their all inclusive services for food and rentals. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. There was not a single issue or hiccup, and that kind of execution is no small feat. The team was incredibly helpful, the food was truly impeccable, and the staff were so kind and attentive throughout the entire event. We received endless compliments from our guests, the catering was genuinely one of the highlights of the night. KB, the catering manager, was on another level! She took such amazing care of us as a couple, constantly checking in, bringing us food, and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. We never once had to look for her, she was always right there, anticipating everything before we even had to ask. She was like a hawk in the best possible way, completely on top of every detail while still being warm and calm. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding! A true gem! They went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail. We are so grateful and will be talking about them for a long time! read more

We went to a school family camp weekend at El Capitan Canyon this month and got a bountiful Hawaiian luau-themed dinner through DJ's California Catering. My friend Kelly M. did the hard work of booking, but I was part of the host crew and thought this dinner was quite successful. We ordered a buffet for 30 adults and 35 children, which ended up feeding 41 adults and 39 children, with leftovers to spare. The total cost, including tip, was a little over $2,900. Not cheap or anything, but definitely worth it for the food and service. DJ's came and set everything up, and there was a guy on site to handle everything for a period of like five hours. I didn't get his name, but he was nice, even helping me open a can I needed desperately to open, without the use of a can opener. The service came with sugarcane plates, forks, knives, and paper napkins, and a luau-themed table covering to put under the buffet. All things we didn't have to think about. We grilled the other night of camp and this was more cost effective, but proportionately more laborious. The food was good and covered a lot of bases, so everyone had something to eat. There were dinner rolls with one thousand pats of butter, many of which I now have in my fridge, and a giant catering tray of three cheese macaroni and cheese. My children were covered with these two offerings, as were, I suspect, many others. We got two meat entrées, which were both very satisfying: traditional Hawaiian kalua pork and grilled teriyaki chicken breast with grilled Maui pineapple. An island garden salad made for a nice side, with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, and ginger soy vinaigrette. Kind of like Chinese chicken salad without the chicken, and therefore well matched to the chicken teriyaki. There was steamed jasmine rice too, and a tropical fruit salad. Everyone had a great time at the family luau, even if most of the kids were too excited to sit down and eat proper dinner. DJ's California Catering took care of everything (well, except childcare) so we parents could just sit back and enjoy. read more

They will only cater your event if you have 125 guest minimum. I reached out for a quote for an engagement party since the website advertises "Private Party Catering to match your guest count". They don't list anywhere on the website about the guest minimum. So don't waste your time if you were interested in hosting a smaller event. read more

I should have known it's just a catering location. Not a walk in and order a sandwich place. Maybe owner should mention this on Yelp.

DJ's did my wedding at Sherwood Country Club a few years back. So since they did such an outstanding job, I called on DJ's to do my 75th Birthday party, for 32 guests. Once again, I cannot express enough praise and thanks for such an outstanding catering job 5 Star++ for the food, pastries gorgeous display of the food, incredible service by Douglas throughout the party..their menu is endless..There is no comparison for any other caterera. If you are planning a special event, you need to call DJ's! read more

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From set up to serving to breakdown DJ's staff did a great job. Went off without a hitch. Thanks guys! read more

Versatile, dependable and delicious, DJs catering is one of the county's best businesses. Once you order food from them all other extras; servers, bartenders, decor, linens, and furniture rentals that can come with your food order are hands-down the best deal around. Highly recommend this one stop shop for all your catering needs. read more

We hired DJ's to cater and provide rentals for a St. Patrick's Day celebration of life. They already had a corned beef menu available and were very accommodating when I requested to provide our own breads and additional desserts. Lauren was very helpful in getting us set up with a quote and was very responsive with sorting out all of the details. The crew that worked the event- Alex, Yessi, Jerry, and Douglas, were all extremely professional, friendly, and kind. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the rotisserie roasted chicken (and I am VERY picky about chicken!), and many people asked the employees for a card to inquire about catering their own events. They were also punctual and very efficient, making what was a difficult day for me as painless as possible. Thank you again, especially to Yessi, who went above and beyond. read more

DJs catering did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding. From the passed appetizers to the buffet and bar, everything was fantastic. The food was amazingly good. DJs made the event very elegant with the table service of wine and champaign. I would highly recommend DJ's catering for any event. read more

DJs were wonderful caterers at our wedding! Rachel (our point person) and the whole team were a pleasure to work with, provided exceptional, attentive service on the day, and prepared a lovely reception dinner for us and our guests. We really appreciated how their range of high-quality rental offerings lin addition to their catering services simplified our planning process. Rachel (our point person) did an amazing job walking us through our rental and culinary options. Did I mention that the dinner was delicious too?? Catering is obviously one of the larger line items for planning a wedding, and DJs provided complete transparency and reasonable prices on all their offerings. We also appreciated their flexibility in accommodating our requests for items like a raw bar at our reception that were not part of their standard menu. We would highly recommend DJs California Catering to keep your guests happy and fed at your next event! read more

DJs catered our wedding - they were so easy to work with and organized from start to finish. The buffet was very organized and went quickly for our group of 140, and they were able to accommodate allergies and special requests. The bartenders were great too! So many guests have mentioned to us since how great the food was- some said it's the best wedding food they've had! We loved the tri tip, tequila lime chicken, and Mac and cheese (amongst all the other dishes)! read more

DJs is an excellent choice for wedding catering. We worked with Doug and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food prepared by DJs was absolutely delicious - a lot of our guests told us that it was the best wedding food they ever had (and we totally agree!). From the tasting to the wedding day, the entire DJs staff was very friendly and efficient. We would recommend DJs catering to anyone looking for a high quality wedding caterer. read more

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One of the BEST Vendors to hire for your wedding day (and any special event you have)!! Selecting DJ's California Catering to cater our wedding was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding day! Doug and his team understand how important your wedding day is and pay attention to all the details that matter to you! Doug worked with my husband and I to create a menu that allowed for our favorite foods to be present (mine being pasta, his being potatoes), while including other delicious food that was allergen-friendly but could easily be enjoyed by all of our guests! We were very pleased with the quality of the food the day of and that our guests went back for seconds and thirds. While the food was incredible, their staff was just as fantastic! They made sure to attend to all of our guests and that they were well taken care of! My husband and I also appreciated the special attention that the lead caterer of that night gave us, making sure we were well fed and had our favorite cocktails on hand at all times. DJ's Catering has an incredibly professional, friendly, and personable staff that will make you want to go back to them to cater all of your events again and again! You will NOT be disappointed! Thank you again Doug and Team for ALL you did for us and our special day! read more

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We used DJ's Catering for our wedding recently, and were so happy with the outcome! The food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Cocktail hour went smoothly, and the bartenders received many compliments from friends and family. We were able to provide our own alcohol, saving a lot of money, and DJ's provided bartenders along with mixers and extras like lime slices, etc. Additionally, it was really important that food allergies were accommodated. I have a few close family members with life-threatening food allergies that required the food preparation to be done with very specific instructions. They not only accommodated these requests without any trouble, they also came back to me with questions showing they were really examining every ingredient and preparation step to ensure my guests' safety. I was so reassured by the people we worked with at DJ's, and really appreciate the thoughtfulness that went into helping us care for our guests. Highly recommend DJ's and so happy with the work they did to make our special day so great! read more

Highly recommend DJ's for wedding events (and all events for that matter)! DJ's provided rentals and catered our wedding on 7/1/23 - EXCELLENT service all around. Doug was easy to communicate with, worked out reasonable pricing, and was more than accommodating. Servers were quick and efficient with food service. Hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and dessert was absolutely delicious. Book 'em ASAP for your next event! Photos: LeLovelyLotus, @lelovelylotus Venue: Lions Park, @carpinterialionspark read more

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My Hawaiian Luau birthday party for 80 guests was Fabulous thanks to Joey and his staff. Delicious appetizers, Tropical Buffett dinner , and bar tenders making signature drinks made the night a huge success ! There was also a significant amount of food left over . Unbelievable! The staff also helped with clean up. They were so Amazing !! I would highly recommend them ! JL Channel Islands Harbor read more

Doug was professional, accommodating, and a joy to work with on our recent wedding. DJ's provided everything we needed to host our friends and family in style! They truly are a one-stop shop for your event and party needs... tables, chairs, linens, plates, and flatware, servers, bar tenders, and an excellent catering menu... they have it all! They worked closely with us in preparing gluten free, vegan, and meat options to fit all our dietary needs. Highly recommended! read more

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We hired DJ's for our wedding at Gerry Ranch. They were one of Gerry's exclusive vendors and working with them was a breeze. We had to postpone our 2020 wedding to 2021 due to the pandemic, and DJ's was accommodating. So many guests complimented the food, the bartender service, the s'mores bar, and even the display. Service was great and everything was beautifully put together. read more

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DJ's provided catering and rentals for the cocktail hour and dinner reception for our outdoor wedding in Santa Barbara. They were great to work with--friendly, responsive, and made tasty food. The team was even able to accommodate last minute additions when the weather changed on us. They provided a seamless experience for our wedding that required complex coordination with multiple locations. I highly recommend Doug and the DJ's Catering team! read more

Doug did an AMAZING job for our Malibu Wedding! I cannot say enough about this company! The food was delicious, the bar worked quickly and efficiently, and the table settings were beyond elegant! DJ's Catering does their catering job with a level of professionalism and attention to detail that is rare! If you want all your guests complimenting the food, and you want your venue to look flawless, definitely hire DJ's. Even more impressive, members of Doug's crew offered to help my wedding coordinator and her team when the events of the evening became overwhelming. They assisted out of kindness! It was such a refreshing display of team-effort! My husband and I really appreciate the enthusiasm, efficiency and positivity with which DJ's Catering operates. Thank you Doug and team for helping make our special day so memorable!!!! read more

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I just wanted to thank you for a lovely and delicious menu at the baby shower Saturday 10/23. Your staff were amazing from set up to service. This our second event with you and you did not disappoint. First was our daughters wedding two years ago and now a baby shower. Our guest are still taking about the food and service . And ask me for your information for their own events.Thank you again , you are our lifetime catering company ! Warmest regards, Denise A read more

Used DJs this month for a graduation party and was very pleased with their services. The food was delicious. We had the barbecue tri tip and chicken, sides and yummy desserts. The servers set up tables and chairs making everything so easy for me. Highly recommend! read more

We used DJ's to cater our wedding in Santa Barbara. Working with Rachel to coordinate our event was amazing! The food was great, amazing servers and all around wonderful experience. Would highly recommend DJs to anyone looking for a quality caterer. read more

Doug and his team were absolutely amazing! We initially narrowed our choices for a catering company down to two, DJ's being one of them. When we attended both tastings, DJ's was hands-down the clear winner. Everything we selected to taste was drool-worthy, and prepared and plated to perfection. The planning process with Doug was extremely smooth and easy. He was readily accessible and responsive, and accommodated our numerous personal requests - from adding empanadas and watermelon refreshers to our menu to serving lychee martinis as one of our signature drinks. Doug made sure that he and his team delivered whatever was necessary to bring our dream wedding to life! The day of our wedding couldn't have been more perfect! We chose a buffet style dinner and were so impressed that Doug's team was able to serve our ~150 guests in less than 15 minutes! Not only is DJ's efficient, their food is also stellar. We topped off our night with a churro dessert bar, which was a huge hit! Till this day, our guests still rave about Doug's team and how amazing the food tasted. read more

DJs catered our daughter's wedding for 200 people at our home in Los Angeles and were absolutely fantastic. The set up (they provide the rentals as well) was super easy, the food was amazing (we got so many compliments), the servers and bartenders incredibly professional, fast and lovely. Owner Doug was really patient with us as we changed our minds a few times beforehand about various aspects, and his advice on how and where to set everything up was perfect. Couldn't recommend more! read more

This review is for our wedding which was held on January 6, 2018 at Malibu West Beach Club. DJ's came as one of our venue's recommended vendors, and that showed in how well they knew the venue! And though they were up against a couple of others when we started our search, we chose them based on the strength of the quickness and clarity of Doug and his team's replies--and I'm so happy we did! They were our one-stop shop and so they took care of all tableware, tables, cloths, bartending services (we were able to supply our own alcohol!!) and, of course, food! (!) WHAT WE GOT: Hors d'oeuvres: Ahi Tuba Poke on a Wonton Crisp; Sea Scallops wrapped with Bacon; Petite Mango and Avocado Baskets // Everything here was amazing--all three were solid choices and I still remember them to this day! Buffet Entrees: Grilled Angus Tri-Tip; Grilled Tilapia; Three Cheese Macaroni; Penne Mozzarella Pasta; Rustica Salad // The tri-tip!! So perfect and so tender. The three cheese macaroni deserves all the praise everyone else gave it. And the rustic salad--the delicious dressing paired so well with the smoked apples and gouda! Late Night Snacks: Kahlua Pork Sliders; Mini California Dog // Our guests loved these--and I'd give the edge to the mini California dog! (!) SERVICE: Amazing in every sense. Our tables and napkins looked picture-perfect. We're also happy that we were actually able to eat and enjoy our wedding food! DJ's staff worked with our coordinators and served us hors d'oeuvres after our ceremony. They also prepared plates for us for our entrees when the time came... and they even constantly checked up on us in case we needed anything! We literally wanted for nothing. (!) TIDBITS: Our tasting day was an experience in itself! We drove out to Ventura the morning after we landed in LAX and we were treated very well by Alexandra. Her refreshing positivity and hospitality made us feel energized again! She and Doug were also very clear in explaining everything and in making sure everything was good to go. Seriously hoping one of our friends gets married in Malibu too... and hoping they pick DJ's so we can have that tri-tip again! read more

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Held a dinner party for my daughters 30th birthday, called numerous private chefs and caterers but selected DJ's. My company had used them in the past for luncheons. A server came with all of the dinnerware, great appetizers, salads and a fantastic surf and turf entree. The food was fantastic. Quality of the food was outstanding and they do not skimp on portion size. Your guests will not be grabbing a burger on the way home. You can shop around but the reviews are true, it couldn't have been any better! Thanks Doug and John! read more

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DJ catered the banquet for our daughter's wedding last weekend at Santa Barbara Women's Club. All the guests and family really enjoyed the dinner. The ribs were so tender, tri-tips were nice and the chickens were very nice done. I was very happy that even my very picky relatives were all happy with the food. The servers did a great job setting up the tables and chairs, plus serving drinks and food. I would definitely recommend them. read more

Working with DJ's was one of the best decisions we made when it came to planning our wedding. They have an extensive menu with so many options that it was hard to pick just a few, but once we had our tasting, we knew that anything we chose would be delicious! They were very understanding when we had to cancel and reschedule our wedding due to Covid and provided lots of advice and recommendations along the way. Doug also ensured that all of our specific needs were met and was absolutely amazing to work with. The fact that they offer event rentals on top of catering is not only convenient, but ensured that the entire setup and breakdown process went as smoothly as possible. Our team of bartenders and servers was extremely polite and attentive and checked in with my husband and me throughout the evening to ensure that everything was running smoothly and to see if we needed anything. We had brought a special sour beer for my husband and me to drink during the wedding speeches and the bartender remembered this little detail and secretly brought it over to us. We were so grateful that he remembered, because amongst all of the excitement, we certainly didn't! Thank you Doug, for being so wonderful to work with, for providing delicious food and beautiful rental options, and for having such an attentive and hard-working team. We enjoyed every minute of our wedding and our guests raved about the food and dessert selections. We certainly look forward to working with you again in the future! read more

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Outstanding service, food and administrative speed! We needed to plan for a Memorial service reception in 5 days. John was amazingly helpful and fast in putting The proposal together, and then revising it based on our changes. The buffet was beautifully done, there was more than enough food for our group, and Edward and Joey gave exceptional service. I will definitely be keeping them on my short list for caterers, for both personal and professional needs. Toby Theule The Santa Barbara Wedding Coordinator read more

DJ's Catered my promotion ceremony reception. They were already booked for the date I needed, but, since it was a military function they made an exception. They were fabulous. The food was delicious. The staff was great and went above and beyond when they packed up the leftover food. They also did more cleanup than I expected. I can't say enough great things about them. Thank you DJ's! read more

DJ's Catering's service on and before our wedding day was flawless! Doug took care of us and made the process so much easier with his expert advice. It was easy to trust him with every decision. The food was phenomenal at the tasting and was raved about by all our guests on wedding day! We also rented tables, chairs, linens, glasses, cutlery and the aisle. What really made our big day so special was Taryn and the rest of the crew that were on site and made sure we were fed and had drinks in hand and did an amazing job cleaning up with little to no effort from us or any of our guests! I couldn't rave any more about how wonderful DJ's Catering is and how you should use them for your wedding if you want professionals! Thank you again Doug, Taryn and everyone else! read more

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The team at DJ's was great to work with! So thankful for the attention to detail and personalized options. Our wedding guests loved the taco bar and popcorn! Would recommend DJ's without any hesitation! read more

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After searching around for some time for the right catering company for our Oct 2016 wedding we found DJ's and were so impressed with their professionalism, positive energy and everything they had to offer. Doug and his team were able too help us find a solution within our budget for apps, dinner, service and rentals. From our first tasting to the main event they provided amazing service and everything went so smoothly. My husband and I had our hearts set on serving Tacos for the meal and Djs created a tasty spread with a display elevated enough for a wedding. Our guests still rave about the unique and delicious take on wedding food! We also had passed apps during cocktail hour and again presentation and taste were a hit! We also had DJ's provide all of the rentals for us ( including tables / chairs / linens / serve ware/ barware etc. ) and do all of the set up. Doug worked with me on floorpans and made sure our vision came to life perfectly on the day of. Service was also amazing and all of the staff were so friendly. They made sure my husband and I ate and even made us a second plate delivered to our table when the first one sat for too long as we tried to make the rounds to see all the guests. During the wedding planning process I had many people tell me that while design and decor details are import, Food and Drink are the key items to make sure your guests have a great time. Dj's definitely nailed it, and we would recommend them to anyone!! read more

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Hiring DJ's California Catering was the best decision we made for our wedding. In the months prior to the even, Doug worked closely with my wife and I regarding the menu and the logistics. He made many helpful suggestions, and was happy to make many small changes along the way. He showed us all the options, and was never pushy and listened to our needs. I was even able to contact him 2 days prior to add more heat lamps as the weather turned out to be cooler than expected. The food and service were both amazing, and all of the guests were wow'd. read more

You know you're the BEST catering business around if you're always invited to the VIP a seating at The Strawberry Festival every year to cater! I've been lucky to be VIP twice and I'm still learning how to get those ticketsIf anyone know please, let me know! It's seriously the BEST seat in the house because, you know DJ Catering will be there! The first time I went I was obviously amazed that the event has VIP and amazing catering. I was blown away by the presentation this catering company brought to the event. I had an array of beautiful fresh greens on my plate. The sad was crisp. Chicken was fancy and DELICIOUS with some tasty potatoes and I was able to try the bbq Tri-tip. You couldn't go wrong with the bread and butter! This last time I went it was kicked in to gear with some Asian-Fusion and let me tell you I was in love and impressed!!! Again, they had an amazing professional setup! I ha ether best cold noodle dish with almonds and small mandarins Yes, I am drooling right now!!! The white rice was excellent! The tri-tip was marinated with teriyaki and I've never had this before. I was have it with BBQ sauce. Oh, man I'm happy I didn't miss out of the rolls.... it was the most delicious soft bread I've ever had! Even the butter is freakin' good! #supportsmallbusiness YES, I highly recommend you HIRE them for all your events. read more

The best!! DJ's catered our wedding at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Why would I choose a Ventura-based caterer for a wedding in Northeast LA, a full 60 miles away? Well, let me tell you. 1. Value. Brides, I know you hear me on this one. Our venue was flexible on catering and I spent days gathering quotes from other caterers, but you know what? None of them could touch DJs on price. For our smallish wedding (mid-60s), the quotes we were getting from other caterers were at least $1,000 more - and that's a big difference for that amount of guests. While my husband and I weren't making our decision strictly on price, that amount of savings is hard to ignore. We were able to add some upgrades like Chiavari chairs and an extra side and still come out ahead by a long shot. 2. Convenience. I knew I didn't want a situation where I or my family members were stuck setting up, washing dishes, preparing food or otherwise "working" and not able to enjoy the day. DJs has everything! Set up, rentals, service, tear down - they do it all. Once you start planning a wedding you realize that not all caterers are created equal. Some caterers are full service (like DJs), some only do the food, some do food and service but not rentals. DJs is truly full service and can handle every aspect of the setup, meaning that if your venue is basically an empty room (like mine), you don't need to work with another company to handle the table and chair rentals, flatware, linens, glasses, bartenders and staff. DJs can handle it all. 3. Quality. Obviously the reviews were great, and I happened to have a few coworkers who had personal experience working with DJs and could vouch for their awesomeness. We did the tasting and thought the food was great. However, day-of we were blown away by how tasty the food was. I'd been nervous about how it was going to be - you hear stories about caterers pulling the bait-and-switch and being unable to replicate the excellent food of the tasting - plus I wasn't sure how that amount of food would be after traveling 60 miles. But when my plate was delivered to me I was surprised at how delicious and Instagram-worthy it looked! Our guests raved about the food and we had plenty of it (unlike some caterers who don't bring near enough). And the service was wonderful. I felt so supported and well taken care of. It was the first time DJs had worked my venue, but you wouldn't know it by how smoothly everything went. Every communication and interaction leading up to the wedding was excellent, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone getting married in the LA area. Can't wait to use them for future parties! read more

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I worked with Doug and his team for 6 months planning our Malibu wedding. To say they exceeded our expectations doesn't begin to explain how happy we were with them. From the start, they made us feel like we were in good hands. They helped us come up with ways to 'cut corners' and never tried to push us into needless expenses. This was huge, bc so many other vendors take advantage of couples in wedding mode and the other guys only are interested in taking your money. Doug, Laura, John and the rest of the group were the nicest people to work with. Secondly, the food was spectacular! We did a buffet option and our guests were all very pleased. We went up and did a tasting a few months before the wedding and knew they were in for a treat. The other thing that made our lives so much easier is they have everything you could possible need to rent. From tables, to dance floors, barrels to umbrellas, they have it. I highly recommend using this team, I know I will if I ever need a caterer again! read more

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Absolutely amazing! Lamb Pops, Shrimp Skewers, Chicken Skewers, Mushroom with spinach, Caprese Skewers, fruit and cheese tray and the sauces.. oh my gosh the sauces compliment each other. Everything was fresh and cooked out of this world. I highly recommend them for any size party. They work with you and your budget, so professional kind and always easy to get ahold of. They show up to impress. Team is a joy to work with and I cannot express enough how amazing the food was. They even bring their own chafer dishes, even when they are not staying to serve and fresh flowers. When you call them the next day to pick up the chafers and dishes you do not even need to wash them. This is 5 star service and I am beyond impressed and will be coming back to them for all my future events. Thank you! read more

Hands down the best catered food I have ever had! Big thank you to Doug and his staff at DJ's California Catering for making my wedding the most of incredible experience. Let me start with how easy it was to book them. Doug was always available to talk. He made sure to keep in contact throughout the process. He made the experience as pain free as possible especially considering I was from out of state. Their staff went above and beyond the day of the wedding. The food was delicious, the alcohol even better! They even helped out with the flower and cake delivery. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you are looking for a caterer, DJ's California Catering is the company to book! I'll update my post later when I receive photos from my photographer of how beautiful they made the venue. Thank you again for the best wedding ever! read more