I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!

Bits and Bites catered our baby shower and I'm so glad they did! Ilona was wonderful to work with…read morefrom beginning to end. She helped me customize the perfect menu for our smaller party, and I appreciated her flexibility in adding last minute add-ons. Best of all, Ilona created the most beautiful catering table for the event and she truly took our "cutie" citrus theme to heart. All of our guests loved the food (especially the chicken and waffles!) and wanted to know who catered the party. I rarely do Yelp reviews anymore and this wasn't even requested, but Bits and Bites deserves the praise and more than 5 stars!

So thankful to Ilona for setting up a beautiful display of delicious food for our party!…read more I usually love a good grazing table but we didn't have enough people for it. Luckily Ilona had a great menu of items for us to choose from to design a perfect brunch birthday. She brought everything for the setup (except the table/linens), plates, flowers, tier trays, etc... Not only did she set up the table perfectly everything tasted wonderful. Everyone couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and delicious everything was. Looking forward to hosting another party with Ilona!

Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Gigi and her staff were FANTASTIC!!!! Communication with Gigi from the first email to the Day of…read moreEvent was quick and helpful and she helped guide us on how to host the event and even offered plan "B" as we were hosting an outdoor event for 100 people. The staff came in, set up and were soooo professional. All our guests commented on how amazing the food was!!! Everything was cooked to perfection and the food tables were constantly being refilled so we were never at a loss for food over the 4 hours of our event. I highly highly recommend De La Vina Catering and won't even think twice for my next event as I already know we will use them again. They came highly recommended to me and we have had many attendees ask for their contact information. Again, I cannot praise this group enough if you want gourmet food and fantastic service for your next event!

We chose Culinary Kitchen for our recent wedding in Julian, CA this past June and my husband and I…read moreare incredibly thankful that we got to work with Ashley and JP for our big day! Food and catering service were some of our highest priorities to get right during our wedding and Culinary Kitchen was phenomenal every step of the way. Our communication with Ashley and and JP before, during, and after the wedding was exceptional. From the very beginning, Ashley was very responsive and regularly checked in with us, which helped me feel less overwhelmed by all the catering decisions we needed to make. I tend to err on being extremely detail oriented and I asked tons of questions early on. Ashley was so patient and thorough with each email I had sent over even before booking. Before choosing our caterer, we did 3 different wedding caterer tastings and Culinary Kitchen easily was the best of all three (we're still thinking about the gochujang meatballs and the cavatappi pasta with fennel sausage!!). On our wedding day, the food service ran seamlessly and our guests often commented on how good the food was (guests were actually trying to sneak chicken tenders off the kids plates because even the kids meals were so good). Their team also helped us serve our desserts, did our bartending, and rented/placed all of our table settings, all at very reasonable prices as part of the entire catering package. The team also went above and beyond to accommodate all of our guests' special dietary needs while still helping us stay within budget and recommending a cohesive menu. One last thing - we did A LOT of research on different San Diego caterers before our wedding (I think we sent out inquiries to at least 10 other caterers) and Culinary Kitchen's catering packages felt the most "upscale" and comprehensive without leaving us feeling nickel and dimed for every line item. I truly felt like their team was on our side the whole way. THANK YOU Culinary Kitchen for catering our wedding day!! We wish you guys the best of success!

Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

Wow. I read all the other reviews and I cannot believe this was the same place we had cater our…read moreparty. It's wild! From the get go we never spoke to anyone on the phone. We did everything by email with Cassie in the beginning. We had a hard time choosing the food because the options were vast - like overwhelming almost. I finally chose "stir fry" because it was vegetarian and we also got a chicken option and some appetizers like salmon and charcuterie. The apps were delicious. The "stir fry" however was not. It was underwhelming to say the least. And it was so much food I felt like it was really thrown together. Soggy veggies. Limp ramen. I asked for pictures ahead of time so I could see what I was getting but nope they don't have pictures of their own food. Weird. The best part was Blanca who dropped off and picked up everything. She was really nice and helpful. Cassie the owner never reached out to confirm the party ahead of time and worse - didn't call to see how everything was afterward. This was over $1000 I spent on food for 24 people!!! I wish I had just gotten chipotle honestly. Pic is of the charcuterie that Blanca put together. People liked it and the mushroom purses too.

Last Saturday chef Cassie cooked an amazing meal in celebration of my surprise birthday…read morecelebration, Dear Chef Cassie you once again nailed it with your suggestions that could never disappoint our guests All 3 protein options were cooked to perfection and I must say I am a fan of your Chimichurri sauce Your mini desserts were amazing I could never get tired of your tiramisu Once again thank you and all of our admiration and gratitude to you and your staff Eddy L

Had a family reunion and wanted to be able to mingle. The Rasta Taco truck was amazing! They set…read moreup, brought all of the plates, utensils and cups and cleaned up! The food was delicious and I received a lot of compliments on how tasty it was. We had 20 adults and 9 little kids. I can't wait to have them at another party!

We wanted a stress free event so we booked this company to provide tacos, rice, and beans. We were…read morequoted a price of over a $1000 for 22 people. We provided the guacamole. I thought this was too expensive for what we got but we wanted stress free. After the event we were told that we must tip the person who provided the food. I told this company that I thought the high price included a tip. But alas, no. In the future I'll do the cooking. Just wasn't worth the high price. I do not recommend this company.

By far the best party for my wife. Everyone loved the food, energy, and vibe. My friends didn't…read moreknow about the fire dancer after and it took the party to another level! Highly recommend and will definitely book you all again. Saeed the chef was so nice, fun, interactive, and we all enjoyed him! The only hibachi catering to book in SoCal!

Amazing job catering my wife's birthday and Chef T was very personable and entertaining!read more

Taco's El Chove (Jose) - Thank you for the great food at…read moreour birthday event! My cousin and I celebrated our 50th birthday last night 12/30. We had 45-50 people at the party. We knew we wanted a "Taco guy" but we did not have any referrals or suggestions. I looked on Yelp and found Tacos El Chove. As I read the positive reviews, I took the chance and hired him. Jose was fairly priced, highly responsive, and his tacos were excellent! Jose made carne, chicken, and pastor proteins, rice, beans, and aqua fresco. Again, the food was excellent. In fact, the business where we had our event is interested in hiring Tacos El Chove for their future events. Long story short - if you are searching for a "taco guy" and run across Tacos El Chove in Yelp. Trust the reviews (like I did), trust my review and book Jose! David

Got this quote for 25 people:…read more $450 This is what I include Rice & Beans, Chips, Carne asada, Pollo asado, Adobada And all the fixings for your tacos, Salsas Red & Green, Guacamole, Cilantro Radish, Onions, Limes. Glad I received a response, but personally think it's a lot for catering a lunch for 25 people. Ended up finding a better option for $300.

We hired buckboard to cater our backyard wedding and everything from our initial tasting, back and…read moreforth communications and day of service was amazing. Raquel was our coordinator and she made sure all the details aligned with the needs of our wedding. The food was incredible and we even had plenty of leftovers for a gourmet meal the night after our wedding. Thank you Raquel, Anthony and Deb for making our special day so spectacular and memorable. Highly recommend buckboard to cater your next event!

What makes a great reception and wedding day, food and the bar... Buckboard was a true highlight…read morefor my husband and I, and our guests! The food? Absolutely unforgettable. Every course, from the appetizers to the main courses, was incredible and beautifully presented. Many of our guests reached out about how it was simply such good food. One of our deciding factors was the fact that Buckboard is actually a restaurant here in San Diego, so their food was not just "wedding food" but actually restaurant quality. We fell in love instantly after our tasting. Knowing they are a local San Diego restaurant gave us so much confidence in food quality, and they absolutely delivered. Their service on the day of our wedding was seamless. It felt like everything was handled effortlessly, which allowed us to enjoy the day stress-free. My husband and I planned our wedding on our own and one of the biggest reliefs for us was that Buckboard took care of so many details - from linens, plates, and bar service to the propane for the heaters. Having one point of contact for everything was a great aspect. We truly didn't worry about their services at all day of. Buckboard's familiarity with our venue was another huge plus. They worked in perfect harmony with the venue staff. And as a same-sex couple, we were deeply touched by how welcomed and respected they made us feel throughout the entire process. We wholeheartedly recommend Buckboard Catering for their incredible food, great service, and outstanding communication. They made our wedding day not just special, but unforgettable. Thank you, Buckboard, for everything, you're truly the best!

Harvest Kitchen did a wonderful job catering our wedding. The food was excellent, beautifully…read moreplated, and exactly in line with what we had hoped for based on the reference images and menu planning conversations. They delivered a menu that felt elevated while still being broadly appealing to guests. All of the food was well executed and not only looked great but was delicious. The service was excellent throughout the evening as well. Their team was professional, organized, and easy to work with, and they helped the meal feel seamless from start to finish. They coordinated well with the other vendors, like Snake Oil Cocktails, and assured us they would work in lock-step, allowing us to focus on enjoying our time with guests. We were extremely happy with the experience and would enthusiastically recommend Harvest Kitchen!

We cannot say enough about how grateful we are to Harvest Kitchen for the incredible food and…read moreservice they provided for our in-home wedding in April. We had a French country theme, and they created a beautiful four-course meal for our 30 guests. Every plate was artistically presented and adorned with edible flowers -- each dish felt like a work of art. The food and service were absolutely exceptional. For most of the evening, we were hardly even aware of the staff's presence, which speaks to how seamlessly and professionally everything was handled. They staffed the event perfectly, providing attentive yet unobtrusive service throughout the evening. Our vision for the wedding was for it to feel small, intimate, elegant, and deeply special -- a night where our guests truly felt spoiled. With Harvest Kitchen's help, that vision came to life. Our guests were completely wowed, and many commented that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Working with Rachel was an absolute pleasure. She is truly a master of her craft -- incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and thoughtful -- ensuring that nothing was overlooked. We cannot say enough about the wonderful staff and overall experience. They exceeded every expectation and helped make our wedding day unforgettable. Thank you again for everything! Beth and Dean