Tea was the best choice I've made for my wedding. She was quick to respond when I reached out…read morelooking for a private chef to cook for 10 guests. She recommended a menu that's suited for our taste and I love that she was able to balance Asian/western palettes. We also didn't do a taste test, but was lucky to snatch a few of her bahn mi during her special pop up- omg the second I bite into the sandwich I knew she will deliver for our wedding. I trusted her completely. For the day of wedding she arrived on time and braved the cold in the outdoors to cook us a coursed meal. Our picky parents could not stop raving about it, and I still think about the lobster mushroom dish she made. I'm salivating as i write this. Do not hesitate to book her. She's professional, friendly, funny, and made our day so special. Excuse the bad quality of pics as I inhaled the food so fast and the pics don't do its justice. Look at how beautiful her plates are too!

Bahn mi has always been a sandwich that has been on my "must try" list but for whatever reason, it…read morenever happened. Chef Tea has thankfully made that a reality. I met Chef Tea through a volunteering opportunity, and she was gracious enough to make the team some of her delicious Bahn Mi Sandwiches. Talk about love at first bite! If my mouth had a soul mate, I am pretty sure it would be the Bahn Mi. For reference, I was able to try the pork and vegetarian Bahn Mi. The umami flavors hit you immediately and is welcomed with the combination of fresh veggies and held together with a crispy yet soft baguette. It was Heaven by way of every bite! Another small but important point was how each sandwich was thoughtfully wrapped and had a list of ingredients as well. Days later, I was thinking about her sandwich, and I decided to try a Bahn Mi from a popular Vietnamese restaurant in my area. I was let down because it tasted so different from what I experienced in Chef Tea's sandwich. I repeated this with another restaurant weeks later, only to be let down once more. It is safe to say that she has ruined me for all other Bahn Mi's. If you find yourself in need of a personal Chef who will deliver the "wow" factor, please consider Tra An Cuisine.

Chef Carlos was amazing. Very personable. He did a great job setting up and the food was delicious…read more We hired him to cater a bday dinner for a small group and enjoyed every morsel.

Chef Carlos and his wife Jessica are a top notch catering team. I contacted them 2 weeks before my…read morewedding and they made things so easy for me. I wanted BBQ at my wedding and they came up with a perfect menu and they made my vision a reality. They were on time for my event, dressed professionally, pleasant, accommodating and all of my guests loved the food. I did not stress about the food at all, they took care of everything and they made it so easy for me which made my wedding run so smoothly. I can't thank them enough for the wonderful food they served at my wedding and I can't recommend them enough!!

Renee is very professional and attentive. We didn't have a chance to try catering services due to…read morepersonal circumstances, but it was very easy to communicate with Renee. She went above and beyond with our wedding menu, she even translated it in my native language. She also sent me pictures of a table setting and she did a research on our traditional dishes. I would highly recommend Big Bear Event Catering!

I booked this catering company for the Ontario Reign staff retreat and they did a yummy breakfast,…read moreand 2 dinners for us. They were professional, on time and most importantly the food was amazing every time! Lauren was super easy to work with and her team was great. She had fair prices and the food was so tasty and accommodated everyone in our group of 40 people, would definitely recommend and use them again.

Professional and affordable catering. When I reached out…read morethey were very friendly and gave me options that actually wanted. The food was delicious, looked great and everybody said the portions were perfect. I would recommend to anyone looking to feed a large group.

I hired this company to cater a Celebration of Life last week. The food was mediocre, lack luster,…read moreand overpriced. There wasn't much service served buffet style. I was paying for servers. I would not use again. Recommendations: Serve drinks and appetizers first while preparing. Plate and serve salad to allow you more time to prepare entrees. The main entree was jumbo shrimp you should have prepared more than one tray for feeding over 70 people. There was nothing special everything was mediocre, lackluster.

Absolutely Amazing!! Delicious food, I throughly recommend it, all of my guests loved the food, no…read morewaste at all. It's worth the price. The service is also great, right on time, you will not regret hiring them!!

Chef Jon was great! He was quick, friendly & polite , and the food was great for the most part;…read moreespecially the steak, shrimp scampi & roasted potatoes. If you're vacationing with a large group and want to completely skip the hassle of cooking, I highly recommend him!

Chef Jon catered my mother-in-law's birthday party in Joshua Tree and blew us all away. Super…read moreresponsive and easy to work with during planning, and the food itself was next level. Brunch and dinner both had us talking for weeks after. Hands down the best catering experience I've had. 10/10 recommend for any event. Everything this man makes is delicious.

We hired Chef Tami for our first annual marriage retreat over Valentine's Day weekend, and it was…read moretruly an amazing experience from start to finish! She arrived right on time, fully prepared, and brought such a warm, friendly, and pleasant energy into the space. Not only was the food incredible, but she went above and beyond in ways we didn't even expect. She helped us set the dining room table and even showed us the proper way to arrange everything, from the forks and water glasses to the champagne glasses. It felt like we were getting a full fine dining experience right in our cabin! I honestly can't give enough compliments about Chef Tami. She created an unforgettable experience for our couples. And to top it off, she left the kitchen spotless! You would have never known a full gourmet meal had just been prepared in there. If you're looking to hire a private chef in the Lake Arrowhead or Big Bear area, I highly recommend her. We will absolutely be hiring her again!

We hosted a garden gala event to raise money for a local nonprofit (Rim of the World Special…read moreAthletes) that helps disabled children and adults, and they hired Tami Pounds to cater the event. Tami took the time to visit our gardens in advance to get a lay of the land, and was full of great ideas of how to best position the food tables. When the date of the gala arrived, Tami's crew arrived hours early to set up and were dressed professionally, which was very impressive. The chef and her crew worked tirelessly for 4 hours to keep hot and cold charcuterie delights fresh on the tables, including serving them to guests as they enjoyed the gardens. The food was absolutely out of this world, truly world class - with a large variety of both savory and dessert choices. My favorite was the bacon wrapped dates, which were absolute heaven. We host charity events throughout the year and we will definitely be hiring Tami Pounds to cater our events. She brings such a love to her work and the beauty of her food and gourmet deliciousness will be appreciated by all our guests.

We thoroughly enjoyed the evening served by Dining In Style. Malissa was very pleasant and paid…read moresuch careful attention to diet requirements and other details of the meal. Clean up was immaculate, leaving us all the time in the world to catch up with old friends around the table.

I've used Dining In Style twice now, and Malissa always hits it out of the park! Her menu choices…read moreare extensive, and cater to any dietary preference. She's on time and professional. Besides the delicious courses that she prepares, she leaves your kitchen cleaner than when she arrived, giving you time to enjoy your guests.