Went to get balloons for my friends 21st and i had such a helpful and welcoming experience! Love…read morethis place!!

I was looking for balloons for my friends 24th birthday and decided to go to this store on De La…read moreVina. It's a tiny store but there is a huge selection and the man working the counter was super helpful in finding me some cute balloons to decorate our apartment with. He even made a cute little balloon bouquet with all the balloons for me and filled them up with the helium (see pic). I was super grateful, especially because helium is so expensive and it's somewhat hard to find someone who will actually fill them with helium here. I was also happy to find/support a store that was family owned here in SB. The balloons were gorgeous and my friend loved them!! I'll be coming back!

This is by far the best rental service ever, every time I use them trip are so helpful and kind to…read moreme and the owner is so beautiful too.

After contacting 6 vendors, The Tent Merchant clearly became our top choice. No other vendor was…read moreeven a close second, for the following reasons. (All other vendors were deficient in one or more of these areas. Every other vendor was deficient in the first. Scary!). 1-COMPETENCE- The Tent Merchant asked all the right, necessary questions to safely, legally, securely erect a tent and visited the venue early on to ensure they were prepared. Beyond safety, they had the best variety of tent sizes,features and embellishments. They also had varied tablecloths available from basic polyester (the only thing available from all other vendors) to cotton, linen, and luxurious textured fabrics. They offered more sizes of linens and tables than others as well. 2-TRANSPARENCY/INTEGRITY: Immediate, clear, unchanging prices and no "surprise" small print. By FAR the best contract terms. No required NON-(or partially)REFUNDABLE deposit on a tent until 10 days prior to event (when weather is more clear), yet guaranteed tent availability! (Others required tent deposit up front: a guaranteed loss if you don't need it). The weather forecast led us to forego the tent, but even after the 10 day deadline, TM assured "we'll do everything we can to take care of you". We had nearly daily communication that final week, with immediate responses, updates and support. 3-Word-of-mouth RECOMMENDATION by a local event planner, who also sent me a link to the 2025 Santa Barbara Independent Wedding issue, in which The Tent Merchant was a recommended vendor. Yelp and Google were sources for others. Concluding, every detail was efficiently and thoughtfully fulfilled as promised, and on time. I am grateful for the professionalism, competence and integrity of this company. I can't recommend them more highly. They will capably support and fulfill your vision with excellence, they will be available, encouraging and honest, and they will have your back from start to finish.

It's easy for a vendor to look good on paper, but Tent Merchant delivers actual ease. For our Asian…read morepre-wedding events, we needed infrastructure we could trust blindly, and they absolutely smashed expectations. The tenting was put up efficiently and provided the perfect, comfortable sanctuary for our guests, while the tables and chairs were properly brought in and picked up. You can tell this team takes immense pride in the upkeep of their inventory--everything looked clean and was accurate. They were communicative, flexible with our shifting needs, and completely dependable. They are officially our go-to for any event infrastructure!

So sad I forgot to take a picture! Gina at Balloon Affair is amazing and very professional. We…read moreorder our balloon arches from them for our Homecoming games every year and they deliver orders as well! Today I called beforehand and asked for 24 red and white balloons for an event this evening to pick up at her site and she was able to accommodate my time frame. Gina's customer service is top notch and I highly recommend her company. Thank you!

Balloon Affair is AMAZING! We booked Balloon Affair for a grand opening event a week before we…read moreneeded the balloon arch, we were nervous that it was going to be too short of a notice but Gina was very helpful and made it all happen! She was also very professional throughout the entire process! Unfortunately I did not get any pictures, but we got so many compliments on it! Balloon Affair will definitely be our go to every time we need a balloon arch!

Ordered their turkey, potatoes, and stuffing for Thanksgiving and it was amazing!! So so good!…read more Loved it so much that when our Christmas plans fell through due to having a newborn and not wanting him to get sick, thought to order from Poe and Co again! Looked at their website and it was all sold out and closed! Messaged them and they made an exception for me! Will support them forever now! Good food and the gesture meant so much!

Incredibly kind service. I ordered three to-go catering items for my backyard wedding in Santa…read moreBarbara. It was delivered to the house timely. Baby lettuce salad had very generous portions. Tasty and fresh. Summer rolls were a hit. I ordered these as an appetizer for my party but these were polished off fast. I wish I had ordered more! Olive oil mini cakes was what I served in lieu of a traditional wedding cake. Olive oil cake is my favorite and it's difficult to find. Every single person loved it. And these people are not easy to please. Multiple folks asked who made this food. Will use Poe and Co when I'm back in town. An absolute show stopper.

On October 30th, I attended Daily Greenz Pop-Up Open House. For some time I had heard wonderful…read morethings about this catering and meal delivery company, so I was looking forward to experiencing it for myself. I had the pleasure of meeting both Chef Cristina Gonzalez ("back of the house") and her life and business partner, Elsa Cisneros ("front of the house"). Together as one they run this sustainable, local and organic-focused business. To begin, both women are extremely talented and experienced. Chef Cristina attended the School of Culinary Arts at SBCC and then later worked under Wolfgang Puck and for Bon Appetit. On the other hand, Elsa focused on catering at Philip's College in San Antonio, later to find herself at Bon Appetit elbow-to-elbow with Cristina. Next, viewing the exterior of where Daily Greenz shared kitchen is located is unassuming. However, after entering you quickly realize that this is home to one of Santa Barbara's cleanest kitchens. Everything from the ovens to the pans were sparkling clean and new. Daily Greenz Pop-Up allowed me the opportunity to taste a few items. To begin, there was a refreshing Jamaica "Blood" Tea (for Halloween) and a perfectly-balanced Margarita. They provided a fresh Caesar Salad as a starter, followed by a choice of two tacos. The tacos included Achiote Chicken (refried beans, caramelized onion, cheese, and avocado-tomatillo drizzle) and Pork Chile Colorado (Pork Palace Heritage Pasture pork, refried beans, and queso fresco). Both tacos were small and bite size, yet huge and full of delicious flavors. Each ingredient could be tasted individually and enjoyed immensely. I learned and appreciate that Daily Greenz gives you the option to reserve your chef-created meal service between 48 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Not only that, they allow you to choose a flexible meal plan for lunches/dinners (either or both) for one to every day of the week. Bottom line: If you are seeking a meal delivery service for your family, or a caterer for your business, please contact and give Daily Greenz a try.

I kept hearing about Daily Greenz on Facebook and thought I'd check it out. It's an unassuming…read morestorefront so keep an eye out! But there's an awesome curbside pick up option. However, I pulled into the small parking lot. Plenty of parking spots for easy in and out. The kitchen is brand new and clean. It's a very large, open space; neat and organized. It appeared to be a very high standard of food and safety in this kitchen! When I arrived, my order was being labeled and packed up. Everyone was so sweet and answered all of my questions about where everything was sourced from and when. Extremely fresh ingredients!! I love that everything is organic and locally sourced. When we first ordered, we thought it was a little pricey just for a couple of salads, but once we were home and sitting down to eat, we realized we got our money's worth in quality AND quantity!! These salads are HUGE!! The flank steak my husband added to his salad was a generous serving. Fortunately, the salads were prepared with the dressing on the side, so I'll have fresh, crisp greens for round 2 tomorrow! The vinaigrette alone would have been amazing, but the peanut sauce drizzle it also came with made it superb! I was so impressed. The whole menu sounds delicious! I was told it changes regularly, depending on what's in season, so I plan to hustle back for the Chile Colorado, the Brunch Strada, and the sun-dried tomato goat cheese spread. I'm drooling just thinking about it!!

We spent a long weekend in Montecito/Santa Barbara with five other couples celebrating my wife's…read more50th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. One of the highlights of the weekend was the meals prepared by SB Chef Collective. They handled breakfast each morning, lunch one day, and dinner on our final night--and "amazing" would be an understatement. We truly appreciated their professionalism and their flexibility in accommodating our group's wide range of dietary preferences. A special shout-out to our breakfast chef, Kelly, who even whipped up Bloody Mary mixers at the last minute one morning. I would highly recommend SB Chef Collective to anyone planning to spend a few days in the area.

Our recent getaway to Solvang was made even more memorable thanks to the personal chef experience…read morewe had at our Airbnb. After a fun-filled day of ostriches and wine tasting with our group of eight friends and three little ones, we were excited for an al fresco twilight dinner while the babies were tucked in for the night. Booking through Santa Barbara Chef Collective was such a breeze--simple, straightforward, and tailor-made for our needs. Choosing the menu was super fun as we were given so many delicious options for each course. Chef Aspyn and her sous chef Alexis arrived right on time and quickly started preparing our feast and setting the table. Not only was every course delicious, but so, so beautifully plated. They also made us cocktails and mocktails (for the pregnant ladies), and kept our wine glasses full throughout the entire evening. It was clear that these chefs are not only skilled but passionate about their craft. To top it all off, the chefs left our kitchen spotless - even washing baby bibs which we really appreciated. This dining experience was the highlight of our trip, and we couldn't have asked for a better meal. If you're considering a personal chef, I highly recommend Santa Barbara Chef Collective--they will without a doubt exceed your expectations!

Professional, on time, fast set up, stayed with water slide and jumper through event, fast clean…read moreup. From the first contact, through the final clean up this company was amazing and made our Rancho Oso event memorable for all our guests. Would definitely use them again

Great communication, arrived early, everything was clean and went well. My only suggestion would be…read moreto notify customers that there is a service charge for credit cards. I would have paid cash if I knew that was a possibility, but wasn't aware. Would definitely use fiesta jumps again!