We happily chose Fundamental after a bad experience with another catering team, their tasting was disappointing, we got our deposit back, and we had to scramble to find someone new. When we reached out to Fundamental, Lauren replied right away and was immediately helpful. We set up a tasting based on what we were looking for, and when we arrived, the presentation and attention to detail stood out immediately. It was a private tasting, and they started us with cornbread and honey butter that wasn't even on our original menu. After trying it, we knew it had to be part of the wedding dinner. Every dish they served was genuinely delicious and felt like something from a high-quality restaurant. We left the tasting feeling confident we had made the right choice. On the wedding day, the buffet looked great, and so many guests commented on how good the food was. A few even asked what was in the cornbread so they could try making it themselves. The service was excellent as well, and our main server was friendly and professional all night. We were really happy with how everything turned out and couldn't have asked for better catering for our wedding. Thank you to Lauren and the event staff, you nailed it! - Mark + Carla read more

Cindy and the rest of the Fundamental team were great, and we would recommend them to everyone. Cindy was there every step of the way to help steer us to where we wanted. It's a really big menu that you have to narrow down! But after our tasting, we left confident that we had made the right choices. Cindy also apparently knows every single planner and the ins and outs of every single venue in the LA area, so you can rest assured that if there's any super specific thing you're worried about, she has it covered. We were extremely satisfied with the Fundamental team the day of. They did a great job! read more

As a wedding & event planner that has been in the industry for over 13 years I can say wholeheartedly that the Fundamentals Events Team is by far one of the best! From inquiry to event day, it has always been a great experience. I typically work closely with Cindy during the inquiry, booking phase, tasting to final details and she is so attentive to details, beyond timely communicator and is always giving such great & honest suggestions. Come day of, the team is always on time, always attentive to the many details and curveballs that are thrown at us on event days (with a big smile too). Thankful to have met the Fundamental Team and can't wait for the next event with them. read more

I've worked with Fundamental LA on all types of events over the last 8 years or so, including an 80 person corporate event this spring, and each time we hire them, I am reminded why we keep coming back. The team is wonderful, the food is delicious, their set up is always beautiful, and they are competitively priced. Highly recommend! read more

Finding a caterer 2 months before your backyard wedding is no joke! Because we were throwing our wedding in our backyard, we wanted the food to be excellent - nothing the elderly folks in my family could complain about later! After contacting several caterers in the area - many were no longer available for our date, some were WAY too expensive, some were very unresponsive or required multiple emails to get a response. getting desperate, i googled "LA Caterers" on Eater and found Fundamental listed on one of their articles. I was worried because they had been featured it would turn out to be very expensive but i was pleasantly surprised that the initial quote was reasonable! not the cheapest but not the most expensive. More importantly - i got a quote and contact immediately. I worked with Lauren - who was very professional and communicative. That alone sold me immediately. For me - having someone reliable take care of something as important as food for the wedding was worth the price. In addition - the menu was vast and had a wide variety and the tasting was EXCELLENT. We went with soy marinated steak and sea bass for our entrees. Both were cooked to perfection and the flavors on point! The passed appetizers were also a hit - pork steamed bun, thai shrimp bite, and popcorn chicken. In addition to a meat/cheese station. For sides we had roasted potatoes - but they werent just normal potatoes - very lemony and flavorful, ive never had potatoes like that before! The grilled asparagus were also delicious! Not stringy or over cooked - not to mention they were ENORMOUS, like baby trees! Dessert - we opted for creme brulee, smores bite, and lemon bar, The creme brulee was slightly under but it was still very tasty! I realize now it may be difficult to prepare creme brulee off site. Lastly - the bartending - the most important part - was AMAZING! we booked a full bar and Ryan the bartender was great! Aside from the delicious food, Fundamental was able to set up their kitchen in our small ADU and cooked out of there the whole night. they were also excellent with the clean up! Left everything organized and trash neatly in trashbags. From beginning to end - it was amazing working with Fundamental for our small wedding. My guests left happy and with full bellies and some with one too many drinks - but that's ok! I highly recommend LA Fundamental for any event you plan to have!! read more

Food was incredibly important to us, and we wanted our catering search to be stress-free, so we contacted Fundamental from our venue's (SmogShoppe) recommended vendor list. From the moment we connected with Fundamental, Cindy made us feel confident we could have a fantastic meal within our budget. The tasting experience was particularly special--personal, delicious, and our favorite part of our planning process. We kept it simple with three passed appetizers for cocktail hour and a family-style dinner, but the food was anything but simple! Guests raved to us all night that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had--and we couldn't agree more! Choosing a favorite dish is nearly impossible, but the fried chicken sliders, ahi tuna tacos, garlic basil sea bass, and wild mushroom pasta were definite standouts. For dessert, we initially planned to have pies from a local shop to add a personal touch, but with limited fridge space, we opted for Fundamental's dessert bar. We're so glad we did--everything was handled seamlessly, and the desserts were a huge hit. They also managed the bartending, including high-quality margaritas and Old Fashioneds that perfectly complemented the evening. All the food and drinks were exceptional, far beyond traditional wedding fare. I highly recommend Fundamental for all your catering needs! read more

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I am an event planner in Los Angeles and worked with Fundamental over the past several months while planning my clients wedding. I cannot say enough good things! Lauren was a huge help every step of the way with making sure we had everything we needed for the wedding at Lombardi House in Hollywood. I had a million questions and she answered each one of them with detail and in a timely manner. On the event day, everything was very smooth. The team arrived on time to set up and executed the day as planned. Everyone was helpful and accommodating to my team as well as the other vendors. They were on top of everything which allowed me to focus on other areas of the day. Guests raved about the food! We had paella, taco, and pizza stations with everything made fresh on site. My clients were so happy with everything! I look forward to my next event with Fundamental! read more

Just book fundamental you won't regret it. We booked fundamental for our wedding back in January and we got SO many positive reviews from our guests about the food. (Which is rare for a wedding) Shoutout to Cindy. She is one of a kind and is so dedicated, friendly and professional. We felt so taken care of by her and the team at fundamental. The food and service were top notch and we enjoyed every second of our special day and so did our guests. read more

Fundamental catered for my wedding on September 2 and we absolutely made the best choice by selecting them. The food was INCREDIBLE, we received so many compliments and the staff was wonderful. I spent the last year or so working with Lauren to build a menu, taste the food, and coordinate the details of our wedding day. The professionalism and execution of Fundamental was a DREAM and the food was even better. Highly recommend. read more

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Fundamental Events was a pleasure to work with and my husband and I are so happy we booked them to cater our wedding! Catering and open bar was one of our top priorities and we wanted to make sure our guests were well fed and enjoyed the food and drinks. We got so many compliments on how tasty everything turned out! Fundamental's catering offerings are not only delicious but also modern and trendy, which made for a fun, impressive and eclectic menu. For example, we served spicy ahi tuna tacos, wild mushroom flatbread with truffle oil and mini steak frites bites for our passed appetizers. They had so many great menu options and my husband and I had such a blast during our tasting as we sampled our menu and cocktail options. Not only that, I highly recommend booking their bartending services as they were great in handling our open bar and making sure the drinks were plentiful and flowing. The Fundamental staff was also wonderful to work with, from the planning process to the tasting to the actual wedding day. Lauren, their Director of Sales, was amazing from start to finish. She's quick to respond and easy to work with. Their staff on the day of our wedding were so impressive in making sure my husband and I actually got to enjoy our dinner and always had a drink in our hand. At the end of the night, they prepared a special box of cookies for us to take home and enjoy, which we gladly devoured at our hotel early in the wee hours of the morning, post wedding. A big thank you to the Fundamental team for making our day memorable and delicious! read more

Everything the Fundamental team pulled off for our June 2024 wedding was so lovely and we got many rave reviews about the food, service, and drinks. We loved all of the little touches and attention to detail that made the evening smooth for us, from the post-ceremony drinks to our personal server to the food brought to us so we didn't have to walk up to the buffet. Our guests also commented on how beautiful the presentation of the food was! In addition, the Fundamental coordinating team is easy to work with, flexible, and transparent! One of our goals going into this was to have amazing food and drinks at our wedding, and mission certainly accomplished! read more

I booked fundamental for my wedding and it was the best decision I could have made! We had a great experience doing a tasting, which helped us create the perfect buffet style menu. They kept me organized throughout the planning process and were excellent communicators. The service throughout the wedding was above and beyond my expectations, we were surprised and delighted with every thoughtful detail. They provided a dedicated server for us as the wedding couple, who brought us our signature drinks right after the service and even packed us a dessert box at the end. Everyone that attended told us that the food was great, and the drinks were visually stunning and expertly made. read more

I have worked with Fundamental more times than I can count and that is for a reason! Their team is incredibly responsive, attentive to detail, and truly care about each event. They are professional and execute phenomenal events with delicious food and a strong team. (All are very important!) As an event planner, I value a team who can truly pull their own weight and is devoted to the event (no matter what it's for!), and as a bride, I care about professionalism, great service and delicious food. The fundamental team has always exceeded my expectations! Truly cannot recommend enough. read more

Fundamental feels like one of the few catering services left that are 1) honest 2) collaborative and 3) serve freaking delicious food! Planning / Pre-Event 1) Lauren is such a joy to work with - she's prompt and easy to work with 2) The team fully customized a menu based on my wife and I's ethnic background and our interest - a bit of a tall task for them to roll in Chinese, Filipino, American BBQ, etc, but the team rolled out an amazing menu 3) Fundamental also does full service catering - everything we needed was able to be provided by the team! Day Of 1) Team was self-managed and needed zero support from us - they set up, served food, and cleaned up all by themselves 2) Food was delicious - serving staff was extremely friendly (one saw that my wife and I were super busy and bogged down by guests but came up and served us some appetizers :) Post-Event 1) Finances were very clear - direct deposit, no surprise charges, and the team followed up with a gift which was very thoughtful. Thank you Lauren, Cynthia, and Justin for the most amazing wedding! read more

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If I could rate Fundamental higher, I would!! We used fundamental for our wedding & they were FANTASTIC!! Leading up to our event, we worked with Cindy who is an absolute gem. We got married at Adamson House, which has a lot of specific rules & requires your to bring everything in. Cindy helped to ensure we had everything covered working with our rental company so nothing was missed. She provided recommendations, and answered every question we had (usually in record time). On the day of the event - everything was seamless. And our guests RAVED about the food. We did a family style meal, and everyone loved it. Multiple people specifically called out the salmon dish, and brown butter polenta. We had quite a few guests tell us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! From the planning to execution to food - everything was perfect!! read more

They catered an event that I attended some months ago. The food just wasn't anything at all special. The best thing was a big pan of something called (I think?) Heirloom Grains - quinoa and some veggies and perhaps nuts. Next to that on the buffet table was a pan of undercooked grilled vegetables. All in all, a rather bland affair. The pictures on their website look better than what we had. I told the organizers of the event that we need to go back to barbecued chicken and garlic bread next year (catered by other vendor.) read more

Hired fundamental for a photo shoot production, breakfast and lunch for a crew of 25 people and a high end brand. Breakfast and lunch were lovely and a big hit with crew. Everything was delivered on time and they were really flexible with adjustments when we needed them! Still dreaming of the short rib, lemon cookies, and chia pudding!! read more

Fundamental Catering was amazing to work with, from the pre planning to the day of set up. Lauren was lovely to work with and on top of EVERY detail. They worked with our special requests and had a great menu. The food was delicious, we are still craving it! The staff was so helpful and set up the table exactly as we pictured it. A wonderful woman was readily available at every turn with drinks for my husband and I. She also ensured that we got to enjoy our dinner by personally serving us. She was so kind and helpful! read more

Planning a wedding from over 3000 miles away is never an easy feat. Especially when it came to finding a caterer, bartender, and dessert provider. Cindy so graciously answered every menial question I had and did it with such patience, grace, and knowledge. My partner and I was unsure which company to go with for feeding our hungry masses, but we are eternally grateful that we chose Fundamental. From the masses of emails (I believe our email chain hit triple digits), hurried scheduling for tasting (again, I'm 3000 miles away), to day of coordination-- everything was incredible. We received immense compliments for the food and service. It was truly our pleasure to work with Cindy and her team. Thank you for making our night one we will never forget! Also, those chocolate chip cookies? TO. DIE. FOR. read more

We picked Fundamental to be our caterer for our wedding at Millwick in March 2023, and after all was said and done, it turned out to be one of the absolute best choices we made for our wedding. From beginning to end, they made the whole process incredibly seamless and easy, and when it came to the food and drinks on the wedding day, our guests couldn't stop raving about it to us! With Fundamental, you are truly getting the full package, as they provided beautiful dishes that taste as good as they looked, drinks that were mixed to perfection, and service that took care of all of our guests very well. We never had anything to worry about at any point, and everyone ended the night with full and happy bellies. And this review could not be complete without a huge shoutout to Cindy, who we cannot express enough gratitude and appreciation for helping and guiding us throughout this entire process. It was not easy planning a wedding in LA while living in the Bay Area, but Cindy made it a cake walk. It is no overstatement when I say that Cindy went above and beyond in accommodating our needs and wants, and she was always so quick and detailed in her communication to us. We enjoyed working with her so much that now we will miss having a reason to reach out to her. All in all, you'd be doing yourself and your guests a huge favor by choosing Fundamental. They were worth every penny, and there is no doubt that they played a big part in the success of our wedding. Thank you so much to Cindy and the team for being so awesome in every way! read more

From start to finish, working with Fundamental for our June 2024 wedding was a breeze. Lauren, Jessica, and team were incredibly professional and helpful from the moment we placed an inquiry, and throughout the entire process. It's their warmth and sincere interest that made our event a success. Picking from their extensive menu was difficult because everything looked and sounded so delicious! The items we selected were all flavorful and hit different parts of our palates during our tasting. We knew our guests from many backgrounds would enjoy the selections. It's a cliche that wedding food is usually ehh, but come wedding night, our guests all raved about how tasty everything was :) The gem lettuces salad, the spicy fusili pasta, garlic potatoes, roast chicken--yum, yum, and yum! When we had questions or encountered small hiccups, they were super fast to respond and work out what was needed. We changed the menu here and there---added a carving station for the NY strip loin and sushi to our cocktail hour, which they had a fabulous sushi company partner come in and amaze our guests. The Fundamental team displayed such flexibility and were easy to work with. Wedding day, their staff was honestly the BEST. We felt taken care of and loved because they genuinely cared about us and our guests. From the flavors to the thoughtful presentation of the food and the hardworking Fundamental staff, our beautiful wedding was made possible because of them. Like they told us in their farewell email, it is truly bittersweet because the working relationship is over (for now but I hope one of our friends/family members books them for their next event) and they were just so helpful and made what could've been a stressful process so easy and honestly kinda fun. Thank you again for carrying out our vision! read more

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fundamental events catered our July 2023 wedding at Millwick and I can't say enough great things about our experience with the company and especially Lauren. She was such a pleasure to work with, super prompt, patient, insightful and informative. She often guided us when we weren't sure what made sense for us, and was very respectful or our budget, trying to ensure we'd maximize on value where possible. Our tasting (which I highly recommend you do) was a really fun experience in itself and definitely helped us make decisions on apps and cocktails so we knew exactly what we were going to get on the day. We were (not exaggerating) blown away with how good everything tasted and how decent the portion sizes were for the mains. On the actual day, the staff were awesome, all the servers and bar staff were really well presented, they were friendly and interactive but never in your face. They really blended into the feel of the wedding which felt intimate and elegant. The food was as good as the tasting and the drinks were a huge hit with our group (we even had a guest request the recipe for the 'his' drink).. All in all, we are so happy we decided to go with fundamental, they already have a very solid reputation in the wedding community but I just had to come on here and say THANK YOU fundamental, THANK YOU Lauren, you guys are the best! read more

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We had Fundamental cater our May 2023 wedding at Grass Room DTLA and they were absolutely fantastic. From booking them to the actual wedding day, everything was easy and communication was seamless. Cindy was amazing to work with and was always available to address any questions or concerns that we had. On the day of the wedding, the servers and bartenders we had were so attentive and professional to us and our guests. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy. And the food was so good. We had many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I would 100% recommend Fundamental to anyone planning an event. They are professional, kind, and amazing at what they do and I would book them again in a heartbeat. read more

We had the pleasure of choosing Fundamental to cater and bartend our wedding at Millwick, and it was an excellent decision. From the start, they were incredibly easy to work with. Cindy, our point of contact, impressed us with her organizational skills and prompt responses. Our top priority was ensuring a seamless flow at the wedding, and Fundamental delivered beyond our expectations. During the cocktail hour, guests raved about the abundant tray-passed appetizers and drinks. Opting for the family style dinner was another great choice, as the courses came out flawlessly. The bartending service was exceptional, leaving everyone satisfied. We highly recommend Fundamental for their professionalism, efficiency, and outstanding service. Our wedding day was made even more memorable thanks to their excellent efforts. read more

Oh my god. Fundamental just catered and managed the bar at our wedding this past weekend and absolutely knocked it out of the park! We worked with Cindy and she was the absolute best throughout the entire process. We went through loads of revisions, questions, advice and Cindy was by far the most responsive vendor we worked with at our wedding. She was 100% on top of everything, proactive, efficient, and quick to respond on emails. Our tasting was amazing and I can truly say the food exceeded our expectations on the wedding day for 100+ guests - there was no dry chicken in sight, steak cooked to perfection, everything came out orderly (no one's left waiting for food), service was outstanding, there was never a line at the bar - the drinks were generously poured and kept the party going all night. Truly magical and we received SO many compliments on the food, bar and service from our guests throughout the night. Even as bride and groom we felt extremely taken care of by the Fundamental team. They completely went above and beyond the day-of and even sent us home with a sweet hand written card and little gift of desserts. I can't recommend them enough it was an absolute joy working with such an A+ team. We couldn't have been happier! We had: - Appetizers: Ahi tuna tacos (tacos crispy and fresh, never soggy!), mini slider was in-n-out dreams, bouson fritter was elegant and a show stopper - Dinner: Mac & Cheese (crowd favorite), roast chicken (moist to perfection never dry), flat iron steak cooked beautifully still pink inside with nice char on the outside, grilled veggies which I was originally skeptical about being "boring" but we're such a hit- didn't compete with anything on the place had a gorgeous Thai basil dressing and completed the meal without being too heavy before jumping on the dance floor. - Dessert: Cookies, Tiramisu, Apple Pie (they were all finished and gone within minutes- in a time where I often see desserts go to waste at weddings there was literally none left at ours - everything was devoured) Thank you Cindy and team for crushing it on our wedding day! read more

Cindy and the Fundamental team completely rocked it and played an instrumental role in creating the wedding day of our dreams! From the very first call, Cindy was extremely responsive, helpful in providing guidance and feedback and endlessly upbeat and supportive of our big day. Candidly, we were so blown away at our tasting by how delicious the food was (I think we had resigned ourselves to the fact that surely wedding catering couldn't be more than OK), and the most impressive thing was that the food tasted just as outstanding (if not better) on the wedding day itself! Fundamental's consistency and commitment to excellence was evident in every interaction with them, and it really showed when it was time for them to execute on the vision we had created together. During and after the wedding, we received SO many compliments on the food, drinks and service, and we owe that to Cindy, Ryan (the lead captain the day of our wedding) and Ryan's team who worked our wedding. We cannot recommend Fundamental highly enough and are so thankful to have had them in our corner. read more

We chose Fundamental for our wedding in DTLA in April 2023 and they were truly the best caterer we could have imagined! Their work for our wedding went beyond our wildest dreams. Not only was the food spectacular (truly, not just the best wedding food we've ever had - it was Iin our top meals we've ever had!!), but the staff truly went above and beyond. They not only kept our guests generously fed, but they actively contributed to the celebratory, joyful atmosphere that we were hoping to foster on our wedding day. We wanted our dinner to feel like a big family dinner party and that is exactly what the Fundamental team delivered, in both food and in spirit. The bartenders did a wonderful job with our custom cocktails which were designed by a dear friend of ours, making their work extra appreciated. I also have to say that the Eggplant Rollatini was the standout dish for nearly all of our guests - we kept getting comments about how insanely delicious it was! That was particularly meaningful because our vegetarian and vegan guests specifically told us that it made them feel included and part of the dinner celebration, rather than the veggie option being an afterthought. Thank you for sharing such an incredible meal and quick, thoughtful, joyful service. Our day wouldn't have been the same without your team! read more

I was a dj at a wedding in Brentwood and the food by this catering was amazing. I have tried many catered foods in the past events and weddings and I would say Fundamental Events is one of the best As far as quality, taste and freshness!! read more

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From start to finish we had such an incredible experience with Fundamental LA! Our wedding was so flawless, partially because of the attention to detail that the catering and rentals team brought. We found it very convenient that the catering team took care of our rentals as well as the food and staff! We felt so taken care of before and during our wedding--we even had a personal waiter who was so delightful and attentive without being overbearing. We didn't expect to be waited on and it was such a nice touch! The food was SO delicious and expertly plated. We chose Fundamental LA because of the variety of plant-based options and even our carnivore guests said each dish was delicious! We are so pleased to have partnered with Fundamental for such an important event!! read more

We just finished using fundamental for a small catering event, and are totally satisfied and impressed by their service. In all honesty, we tried a number of other restaurants prior for this event and got crickets, like nothing. Feedback from fundamental on the quote was quick and thorough, the staff showed up right on time, on-site they were very organized, the food was outstanding, the finish detail they put into the food on site was first rate, communication and service during the entire event was excellent, and the kitchen was left spotless at conclusion. Would not hesitate to use again, and would recommend you consider using for your function and not waste your time trying anyone else. Stellar. read more

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If you want people to be talking about how good the food was at your wedding, hire Fundamental! Finding great food to serve was really important to us, and they did not disappoint! Their gorgonzola crusted filet mignon is to die for! Lauren was an absolute pleasure to work with, we had a few last minute situations that were far from ideal and she and her team figured out a way to make it work, and made sure that the stress wasn't on us. All in all, great food, and great service! read more

Fundamental was our caterer and bar service for our wedding at SmogShoppe in June 2023. From day one, Cindy was very communicative which made what could have been a stressful portion of wedding planning very easy and enjoyable. Food was outstanding and all of our guests raved about how good everything tasted. We even used them for our open bar and they always made sure our guests did not have to wait long for a drink! The staff was friendly and attentive and just really a dream vendor to work with. If you are looking for a caterer for your next event, do not hesitate one second on choosing Fundamental! read more

Cindy and her team far exceeded any expectations we had for our wedding meal. They were so professional and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process. Cindy is truly the easiest person to work with, she is down-to-earth and understanding. Our tasting was fantastic, and the selections we made were just as great served at the wedding. Our guests raved about the food and the service. WOW their team is amazing. Every person that was there on our wedding day was so fantastic. I can't recommend working with the Fundamental Events team on your big day enough. 10/10 experience, thank you Fundamental Events for making our big day so memorable!! (and for the box of sweet treats they made sure to send us home with!) read more

We hired Fundamental for our wedding at the Malibu Solstice Vineyard, and we loved working with Lauren and her team! The tasting experience in DTLA was terrific, and they helped us to craft our menu. On the wedding day, the crew was very professional from the very beginning to the last drink. The appetizers and main dishes were well presented, and all our guests complimented us for the quality of the food. The crew was part of the party, and they took care of our guests. We highly recommend Fundamental, particularly for couples looking for an elevated comfort food experience! Andrea & Lina read more

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Fundamental events was a GOD SEND. We were having massive trouble with our previous catering team and had to let them go just weeks prior to our wedding. At the very last minute we found Fundamental Catering - they are usually booked and we got extremely lucky they were not for our date. They did everything from scheduling our tasting to finalizing the details in literal weeks. The food was delicious and people RAVED about the bao bun station especially! A huge, huge thanks to Cindy who was our main point person in making it all an insane success. Also they sent us home with packaged gooey chocolate chip cookies which are my FAVORITE and there was nothing more that could have ended our perfect night. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Cindy + crew! We cherished what you brought to the table! read more

I chose to work with Fundamental for my wedding in September 2022 since we saw that they had options for different food stations, which was our vision for our wedding. They were extremely prompt in responding to our inquiry, which we appreciated. We had the pleasure of working mainly with Cindy. From the very beginning and throughout the seven month process, Cindy was extremely professional, kind, and accommodating to our questions, concerns, and requests, and continually checked up on us via email but was also available by phone. We were able to meet her during our food tasting and she helped us to feel confident to move forward with them! All the food we tried was incredible and seasoned well. On our wedding day, we had a bao, taco, and carving station, and our guests ranging from young to old raved over the food. We would highly recommend them for any event! read more

I honestly don't even know where to start with this review besides HIRE FUNDAMENTAL! The first time I visited my venue (SmogShoppe), some of the ladies that were working there that day had chocolate chip cookies. I asked where they were from, as I am a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, and they said "Fundamental, they are a caterer and here basically every weekend. If you book the venue, you should consider them for your wedding!" Needless to say, I did just that. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Cindy at Fundamental for the year leading up to my wedding and I cannot say enough incredible things about her. I think we must've had at least 1,000 emails back and forth with each other over the last 12 months, and Cindy was always quick to respond and willing to work with me and within my budget to make sure my husband and I got exactly what we wanted at our wedding. Now... onto the food. The food was the one thing my husband wanted to have a say in for our wedding, and after our tasting with Fundamental, he was incredibly excited. He told so many people to look forward to the food at our wedding, and it did not disappoint! Even after our tastings, I really didn't expect to get as many "that was the BEST food I've ever had at a wedding!" comments from our guests. Every single person was raving - from the appetizers at cocktail hour, to the salad I still dream about every night, and of course, the gooey chocolate chip cookies that I think every single guest had, it truly was the best food I'd ever had a wedding, and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding! If you are thinking about having Fundamental cater your wedding or event, please just stop looking and hire them! Their staff at the event was incredible, amazing bartenders, waiters, everything. Fundamental, you were the best and I will miss your cookies! read more

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We worked with Fundamental for our wedding last weekend at the Grass Room and would highly recommend! Trying to find a caterer for a wedding is pretty stressful and involved process, as you have to do initials calls with tons of businesses before they send pricing information, etc. From the start, Fundamental was super friendly and easy to work with. We loved their menu options and pricing. We attended a tasting and loved the special touches they added (personalized menus, florals, sent us with desserts to go)! We were really blown away by the food and made our decision without attending any other tastings. Fundamental was a preferred vendor recommended by our venue, so that also made us feel super confident. We heard from both Grass Room staff and Pop the Champagne (coordinating company) staff how great the Fundamental team is to work with! We didn't realize how many details would need to be discussed around catering for a wedding, but Lauren and Jessica broke it down into manageable emails. They checked in with us along the way and were always there when we had questions. Day of, the Fundamental staff were so friendly! Our coordinator also said that the Fundamental lead on site was amazing to work with behind the scenes. Many guests told us how much they enjoyed the food! The grazing tables, passed apps, the whole dinner, and the late night snacks were all a hit! The bartenders also did a great job! Overall, we are super happy we went with Fundamental and would definitely recommend to others! read more

We cannot recommend Fundamental Events more highly. We hired them to cater our 180 person wedding reception at Valentine DTLA and it was one of the best decisions we made. Food and drinks were one of our top priorities, and they absolutely killed it! Everyone raved about how delicious the food and cocktails were, and their serving staff was so attentive and kind. Throughout the planning process, Lauren and Sara were incredibly helpful and responsive -- beyond professional; they exceeded all of our expectations (and somehow still affordable!). Do not hesitate to book Fundamental! read more

Cindy and her team are a delight to work with! I reached out for help with an event that was less than a month out. Cindy was incredibly responsive and helpful from the get-go. Throughout the planning process, she made things easy and her team on the day-of was personable and professional. Can't recommend highly enough! read more