We chose Iva Lee's to cater our recent July wedding and our guests had nothing but rave reviews of the food. I barely remember our food tasting, as we had to postpone once due to Covid, but we remember our choices tasting great, but you rarely hear "wedding food" to be delicious but this time, the food was EXCELLENT according to our guests-- from appetizers during cocktail hour on to dinner. The chicken and salmon were tender and juicy, the "creamy" mash potatoes lived up to its adjective! Everything was delicious. The whole team, particularly, Miya was super helpful and very responsive during the whole planning process especially since we had to rent out everything for our wedding (it was not included with the venue). Nobody ever really remembers wedding food when they attend weddings. But thankfully, our guests will! Thanks to Iva Lee's amazing catering. read more

I would choose zero stars if I could because they simply didn't even respond to my requests to cater my wedding. When I initially contacted them, they responded but after two emails they just stopped. I emailed them, called them, texted them, on multiple occasions and they just won't respond. My phone even noted that Lisa read my text and she still didn't respond. Incredibly rude and unprofessional. I know caterers for wedding are very busy so I was super patient and just kept trying to contact them. But to not even respond when I informed them I was highly interested and eager to put a contract in place because of their supposed good reputation. Beware if you are interested in them, seems like they just drop you whenever they feel like it! read more

Iva Lee's is 1 of only 5 exclusive caterers allowed to be chosen to provide catering and bar services at my wedding venue. They surely know this and would hopefully be responsive to couples getting married there. After over a month, Iva Lees has not responded to my (spaced out attempts) to contact by phone, email, text, or their contact form. Absolutely 0 response, not even "sorry we are busy with a crazy wedding season, will respond next month", which would have been fine. Now we only have 4 caterers to choose from, one of those four being about $10,000 more than the rest, so really 3 choices to try to find something with food options we like, and a budget that works. Clearly this is not very helpful and very unprofessional, beware. read more

My brother in law and his family have a long history with Iva Lee's catering, especially for weddings. When hearing their family talk about their wedding, everyone was always excited to have Iva Lee's as the caterer. I didn't know how good they were until my sister's wedding. THEY WERE AWESOME. My sister and brother in law chose a Mexican buffet since everyone around here loves Mexican food and it's a lot more exciting than some chicken dish in a cream sauce. My only "complaint" is that you could not personalize an alcohol package. Some of the liquors that were offered they knew that the crowd would not like, and they wanted to add some and they could not do it. Outside of this little part, everything was flawless. The food was great and the staff was super friendly!!! They were professional in every part of the definition. As someone who has worked private parties/catering for 10+ years, I cannot say enough nice things about them and their product. On another note, Miya, the day-of coordinator, is probably one of the nicest, easy going, and the most qualified person I have ever met to do her job. The wedding was perfect, and it's all due to Miya. Consider yourself lucky and/or blessed if you get the opportunity to work with Miya. Thank you to all of you at Iva Lee's for making my twin sister's wedding unforgettable, and as stress-free as possible. read more

Iva lees catering is delicious and hiring Miya as your day-Of coordinator is the best decision you'll ever make! We recently got married at Casa Romantica and I'm so happy they recommended Iva Lees and Miya because it truly made our day that much more special. We have gone to many weddings in the last two years and I can honestly say the food from Iva Lees is one of a kind and absolutely delicious, it taste home made and extremely fresh. They also pay attention to any dietary allergies your guests have, which was nice for us. Miya, is absolutely incredible! She goes above and beyond for all of your visions for your big day and truly makes the process less stressful and more fun! Our day went so well because of Miya and her team and we couldn't be happier! Last but not least, Miya is also all around just an awesome person and we hope to see her again! read more

We hired Iva Lee's for catering and day-of coordination for our Casa Romantica wedding. They also took care of the rentals through Signature Party Rentals. Miya was the best coordinator we could have asked for! She was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and always very responsive. With her help, planning a wedding from out of state wasn't quite as bad as I thought it would be. It was also incredibly convenient to have a single company handle our food, drinks, rentals, and coordination. The day of, several of our immediate family members and bridal party commented on how well Miya directed everything. And, the food was delicious, as many of our guests let us know! Highly recommend for their great service and high quality food. Thanks again to Miya and the Iva Lee's team! My husband and I look forward to visiting and enjoying the restaurant when we're back in the San Clemente area. read more

Iva Lees catering was incredible for our wedding! Everyone raved about the food and it was so delicious! The serving staff and bartenders were incredible and made sure that everyone was taken care of, even during pictures. The package options were reasonable and have options for everyone. We are so happy we chose Iva Lees as our caterer! read more

My husband and I divided our wedding planning tasks and he was in charge of finding a caterer. I have to say his decision on hiring Iva Lee's made him the best team mate of the whole process and our wedding day 10 times easier. All the food options including the hors d'oeuvres, salad entrees, and drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. After the tasting, we were simply sad that we could only pick some of the choices but they were all so good! Our guests from both the U.S and China spoke highly of the food and the drinks and that made the wedding a lot more enjoyable for everyone. Aside from the deliciousness of the food and drinks, the other major strengths with Iva Lee's is the quality of their staff, especially their coordinator Miya. She is super friendly, knowledgeable and excellent at what she does. She was on top of every detail throughout our wedding month and made the day go so smoothly and seamlessly. I didn't stress or sweat over anything on my big day but got to fully experience every moment. I don't think it is possible without Miya. In fact, our friends who are getting married next year noticed how competent Miya is and asked her business card at the wedding because they wanted to have a smooth wedding like ours! All the other staff are friendly and lots of fun to include on our wedding day too! One of my favorite moments was seeing the bar tenders showing some dance moves behind the bar. It made me feel like our wedding was interactive and fun for everyone! read more

I was in charge of my fundraiser and went to Iva Lee's for their wonderful food. I can't tell you how great Lisa, Miya and Heather were to us. The were so professional, timely, affordable, and organized. Their staff at the event were unobtrusive but friendly and professional. It was an amazing experience. The chicken for 140 women was perfectly cooked and all the guests couldn't stop raving about how much they loved the meal. We also had the most delicious appetizers. If you want great service, I highly recommend Iva Lee's. read more

We used Iva Lee's for the catering and day of coordination for our wedding in October. From the moment that my fiancé and I went in for a tasting, the women that we interacted with were professional and efficient with our time. In between sampling the different options that we'd chosen, we went through the different options from the rental company (place settings, silverware, linens etc.) The venue that we held our ceremony and reception at requires a minimum of a day of coordinator for the wedding and while we looked at a couple of options we ultimately chose Iva Lee's to assist with the coordination as well. This was a wise decision because one of the biggest components of a wedding is the catering and since everyone worked for the same company, the communication lines were open. The owner of Iva Lee's Catering, Lisa, ended up being our day of coordinator and she did an amazing job. She is incredibly detail oriented, knowledgeable and decisive, all of which one wants on a day as important as their wedding. Haven't mentioned yet, but the food was delicious. We had the sea bass and New York steak duo and our guests loved the food! I'd highly recommend working with Iva Lee's on an important day such as your wedding, or any event that you want professionally catered. read more

Seriously, hire them right now. I am a wedding planner and have had my business for 7 years and had the pleasure of working with Iva Lee's for the first time this past weekend. Before the event, they were extremely professional and helpful. On the day of the wedding, we had rain. The bride initially wanted to try and keep everything outside so the rental company had set all of the tables, etc. outside. When we arrived and realized that there was no way to keep the reception outside (it was raining) they didn't skip a beat and had their entire staff move the set-up inside. No complaining, just awesome movement to make it all happen. Right up to the ceremony we were going back and forth on whether to do it inside or out and they moved the chairs back and forth a few times with no questions asked. Their staff was awesome and so well prepared to handle any situation. Now the food. Their food was fantastic. The presentation was beautiful and both the fish and the steak were perfectly prepared (which is hard to do for 120 guests). The guests were raving about the quality and how fresh everything was. I cannot recommend this caterer enough. They were amazing to work with and know that if you have the opportunity to work with them you will be blown away! Thanks Iva Lee's for being so awesome. read more

This was probably my favorite part of wedding planning--the tasting! Iva Lee's food is delicious, and it stood up on the day of the event. Many of my guests commented on how good the food was! I worked closely with Robyn on selections for not only food, but linens, rentals, and the flow of events for the evening. She was extremely patient with my and my parents' questions and emails and was very responsive. Iva Lee's also does weddings at Casa Romantica (our venue) quite often, so they knew exactly what they were doing, and there were no surprises on the day of. read more

Iva Lee's was our caterer for our wedding at The Villa SJC and they were amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests. Our signature cocktails are also incredible. I mostly worked with Bonnie and she was so sweet and responsive to my million emails and changes to little details. On our wedding day all of staff were so professional and a joy to work with. I would highly recommend them for any wedding or special event! read more

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We had our wedding at The Villa in San Juan in a few weeks ago. Everything was so seemless! To have a caterer there and not even notice them setting up was wonderful. All the guests commented on how great the food was. They have a seasonal menu so you know everything they have is fresh and they care about details like that. This isn't just your run.of.the.mill dry chicken and a mound of flavorless potatoes on a plate. I literally ate my whole plate of food at the wedding. The way they even present their dishes is amazing! They were always really responsive to emails and let me come in and set up all my table decor to see if it all worked. They really work with all your needs, and are always so happy and cheerful! 5 stars! :) read more

We used Iva Lee's Catering for our wedding last month at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. Lisa and her team are amazing! Not a single details was left unnoticed. The food was fantastic, and the service impeccable! And any chef that puts out a table of bacon earns 5 stars in my mind! read more

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I wanted to take a moment to say what an amazing job Miya from Iva Lee's Coordination did at this past Saturdays wedding at Casa Romantica. Miya is definitely one of the best coordinators I have worked with, and did a great job every step of the way. She kept everything flowing and on schedule, was always 'two steps ahead', and was able to anticipate issues and solve them before they happened (which is the definition of an excellent coordinator!). If you are planning a wedding at Casa Romantica or anywhere in Orange County for that matter, I absolutely can't recommend her enough. Excellent work! 10/10. read more

Lisa and her team were amazing for our recent wedding. The food was a hit with everyone. Importantly the staff were extremely sensitive to complying with hygiene best practices. They ensured it was a great event! read more

I just love Iva Lee's! We got married at Casa Romantica in San Clemente and we chose Iva to do our catering. We worked with both Robyn and Lisa leading up to the big day and they held my hand/made it crazy easy. I had ZERO day of anxiety and I just floated around enjoying the moment. The staff greeted me as I came through the door after processing out of the ceremony with big smiles, congratulations, and trays of drinks (including champagne with lavender sprigs! I had to have it;). Like a flash we all had delicious appetizers in our hungry hands. Ir was pretty obvious at that point that things were going to go smoothly. Lisa let me know how things were going throughout the evening, but she didn't have to ask me any questions because she had gone through everything so thoroughly prior to the big day. She encouraged us to eat and I was so happy I did, the food was delicious! Tony the chef is gracious and he made an appearance and gave me a big hug (he is an old friend of mine). The catering team has an unreal amount of experience and it shows. All the staff looked classy and blended in, to be honest I didn't even notice most of what was going on, and that is the true mark of good service. At a wedding you want the staff to melt away and for it to be all about the guests. I used to do catering wait staffing myself and these people were on point. The bartenders were super cute (guys!) and sweet, fun. Lisa also followed us around and even assisted with photo styling and shuffling family members here and there for pictures. She does all the directing that you would have to do if she wasn't there so you can be the picture of the sweet, blushing bride. She was seriously AMAZING. If you want to guarantee that your food will taste and look great, and have a day of coordinator who will take you through all the steps and make your life easy choose Iva's. You just wont be disappointed. read more

Iva Lee's Catering - Caterers Near Me - San Clemente, California

One of my favorites. The Southern food is amazing and so is the atmosphere/mood and live music on weekends. I've had everything on the menu here, multiple times and it's still one of my top 5 restaurants. This place offers the total experience, intimate and classy dining, awesome food, peach martinis and live music. read more

Iva Lee's catered my daughter and son-in-law's wedding in August at Casa Romantica. They are one of three exclusive caterers for the venue and we loved them. We had a blast at the tasting appointment and were very pleased with what we chose. My favorite appetizer was the sweet potato fries in their own little paper cones with the sauce in cone. Everyone loved the food and the service couldn't have been better. We had several changes of attendees in the last few days and they were so accommodating with the minor adjustments. The tables looked perfect. It was a perfect day and Iva Lee's helped to make it that way. read more

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Iva's Lee's did a stellar job making my daughter and new son-in-laws' Casa Romantica wedding perfect!I From the beautifully set tables to the friendly, efficient bartenders and servers to amazing appetizers, an adorable coffee/cookie room and a delicious dinner, the catering and staff exceeded our high expectations. We happily received so many compliments on how good the food tasted. Miya was an incredible event planner, calm, knowledgeable, patient and creative. She responded and fulfilled our every need. I really can't thank her enough. I highly recommend Iva Lee's Catering. You will love them! read more

Iva Lee's catered our wedding, and they did a wonderful job! They have a lot of great food options, their food is DELICIOUS, they are affordable, and their service is fantastic! They also booked all of our wedding rentals for us, which made our lives a lot easier! I would recommend them as caterers for any wedding!! read more

We used Iva Lees for our rehearsal dinner and also to cater our wedding at Casa Romantica. We couldn't of been happier with either. The food was great and the customer service from Eric, Miya and all the wait staff, bartenders was top notch. Truly couldn't of been happier with the experience. Very professional, and attentive. Many thanks to all of you!! read more

Words cannot describe how perfect Iva Lee's Catering was for our wedding!!! We got married in March at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano (also perfect) and Iva Lee's is the exclusive caterer. The staff was amazing in helping us design our menu, accommodated last minute requests for guests' dietary restrictions, and coordinated our rentals so we had nothing to worry about. Robyn, who I worked with most directly, was so patient even as last minute changes to the guest count came up! She was sweet and enthusiastic about helping pick the perfect details and made suggestions as to how we could save money. We are STILL getting compliments on the food months later and would recommend Iva Lee's to anyone looking for a caterer for any event!! read more

Our beautiful wedding was 9.1.19 at La Ventura in San Clemente- a fabulous, beautiful venue!!! Iva Lee catered the wedding- the appetizers and entrees were gourmet and so delish!!! The table settings and service were amazing and a bonus was the food was nice and hot!! I highly recommend the salmon and short ribs- amazing!!! The catering by UVA Lee was top notch!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Miya and the entire Iva Lee's team was a dream. We used Iva Lee's for our wedding at Casa Romanitca. From our first emails to the day of we couldn't have asked for anything better. They are very organized and experienced which helps make the process very easy, stress free, and most importantly, enjoyable. Iva Lee's food was fantastic, our guests loved the Mexican food we chose. I have worked in special events for years and the service staff during our reception was top notch. Initially, rentals were my biggest stress but after meeting with Miya she made it painless. Miya reached out to all our other vendors and coordinator necessary details. Miya was great at keeping us on budget. We cannot recommend Iva Lee's or Miya enough if you are having a San Clemente wedding. read more

Miya from Iva Lee's was our coordinator, do your self a favor and book her....now!!!!! Talk about being on top of her game, literally Miya is the best! I ended up planning my wedding in less than 3 months and Miya made it seem like a walk in the park. Our day was absolutely perfect and we have Miya to thank for that!!! Miya is so organized, easy going, does everything with a smile and has somehow mastered being 5 steps ahead of everything. I can not say enough great things about her and we are so grateful as Miya planned and executed our perfect wedding!! Thank you for everything Miya! read more

Iva Lee's is amazing! They recently catered our May wedding at The Villa and the food was incredible. We got so many compliments on how delicious everything was. The staff is beyond nice and really go out of their way to meet your needs. We worked closely with Bonnie and she has to be one of the sweetest people on the face of the earth. She was so kind and accommodating! We highly recommend Iva Lee's! They're great! read more

From beginning to end Iva Lee's were amazing to work with! We had our wedding at the Villa at San Juan Capistrano last week and we were fortunate to have Iva Lee's cater the whole event - they were amazing!!! Not only was the food delicious, fresh and customized per our requests, but the staff were fantastic - friendly, enthusiastic, caring and professional. They paid attention to detail and were fun and extremely helpful . Iva Lee's also provide everything you could imagine in the way of furniture and decoration. They have an array of wine and water glasses, gorgeous tables, high-tops, chairs, love seats, votives, napkins etc. that you can choose from. So however you imagine your event - casual and rustic or elegant and sophisticated, they have what you need. We were treated like royalty when we met with Miya for our tasting - she was attentive, helpful, patient and kind. She gave us space to discuss everything and suggestions when we needed help, from everything from selecting the color of the napkins to adding more meat to one of our appetizers. She is wonderful! Iva Lee's also breaks down and itemizes everything - they are honest and transparent and extremely cooperative. They ask for your final guest count only 2 weeks before your event, to give you as much time as possible to get a final count for RSVPs and ensure they're not over or under ordering food. If you're looking for a sophisticated, stress-free event, handled by passionate and caring professionals, then I'd highly recommend you work with Iva Lee's Catering they truly are the best! read more

Iva Lee's did the catering for our wedding at the Villa San Juan Capistrano on 10/315. The Villa has an exclusive contract with Iva Lee's for the food and beverage service. At first we were a little hesitant about being locked into a caterer because we were scared the food might not be good and then we wouldn't be able to change. The owner of Iva Lee's also owns a restaurant so we had our family try the restaurant before we booked, and they said the food was just "ok." We went ahead and booked anyway because we loved the venue so much. When we went for our tasting with Iva Lee's the food was actually really good - the catering menu is different than the restaurant menu. After the wedding everyone told us the food was amazing! Our photographer even told us it was the best wedding food she had ever had! I do have to say that they have changed their catering menu, so they no longer offer what we ordered, but I would definitely cater from them again. They are also pretty flexible and we were able to mix and match sides from different entrees to make a dish to our liking. We also wanted to change the appetizer selection and they were able to do it at a very reasonable price. The mini chicken and waffles appetizer was great! The bartenders and servers were all super polite and attentive and they always had smiles on their faces! I also have to say that the office staff is super friendly and helpful! We live in northern California so it was hard for us to come do tastings, especially since they only offer them once weekly but they were able to squeeze us in the day before Thanksgiving since that was about the only time we would be down south during a weekday. read more

Iva Lee's is the BEST!! I honestly can't say anything negative about our experience working with Iva Lee's for our wedding catering. First of all, Miya is one of the most organized people I have come across and extremely detail oriented. She was so quick at responding to every email I sent (sometimes responded 5 seconds after I emailed her). She went above and beyond to make planning for the wedding super easy for us. She is extremely knowledgeable about weddings and gave us helpful advice about so many things. The food was also AMAZING. I carefully chose our caterer for our wedding because I come from a family of foodies, but the food that Iva Lee's provided for us was OUTSTANDING. Honestly couldn't have asked for better tasting and beautifully presented food. I also got so many compliments from my guests about how friendly the catering staff was. They were all extremely professional and made our wedding so much more special. I also love how they are a small local business. They are so warm and helpful :) We're so glad we chose Iva Lee's!!! read more

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We got married in August, 2016 and I still have guests reminiscing about the amazing food that was served at our wedding. We also opted to use their day-of coordination services and it was the BEST investment we made. PERIOD. Miya was our planner and she handled everything beautifully. She was organized, professional and kept everything running smoothly. Our photographer even lamented not having a Miya at every wedding she works! Iva Lee's was incredible and we were very satisfied with our wedding day! read more

Miya from Iva Lee's did the day-of wedding coordination for my wedding at Casa Romantica! She was the single best decision that I made in the wedding planning process! She immediately put my husband and I at ease when she guided our first tasting, so much so that we hired her for the coordination part as well. She was so involved every step of the way- she truly provided much more than a typical day-of-wedding coordination. She promptly answered any questions I asked her, had endless patience with my millions of changes, and made sure that everything and everyone ran smoothly the day of the wedding. She kept us on schedule, was so professional, and was also so fun to have around. She was with us until the last guest went home and gifts were packed up! Miya, you're an angel, I cannot thank you enough :) read more

We hired Iva Lee's Catering for our outdoor wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made! We worked with Robyn throughout the whole process and she was a dream come true. She was very easy to work with and was there to make everything perfect for our wedding day. We thought their menus looked amazing but we were set on having a Mexican fiesta for our wedding. They were able to put together one of the most special mexican dinners I could have ever imagined. It was the most elegant mexican cuisine and really affordable at the same time. The team that served us was amazing and all blended into the day seamlessly. The Iva Lee's team will do it all for you...all the rentals (tables, chairs, plate/glassware). They will set it up and break it down. Cook the most memorable meal in between and serve up some amazing cocktails. If you have a menu or drink of choice - share it with them and they would be happy to prepare it for your special day. Seriously - book Iva Lee's today and you will not be disappointed! read more

I was mother-of-the-groom at a recent wedding at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. I was very fortunate to have been somewhat included in the planning for the wedding. I can confidently say that our Iva Lee's coordinator, Miya Carew, always displayed professionalism, organization and a wonderful attitude throughout the planning and execution of our son's wedding. All of the guests had a wonderful time and loved the Iva Lee's food and beverage service. Not one complaint! I have no idea what might have been going on behind the scenes, but that is a testament to a job well done by Iva Lee's and our coordinator. read more

Iva Lee's catered our daughter's wedding at Casa Romantica. What a First Class Act!! The food was phenomenal, guests are still talking about it weeks later. Their staff made certain everyone was taken care of. The attention to every detail by Bonnie, Lisa and Eric gave our family and guests a wedding to always be remembered! read more

My husband and I had the most wonderful experience with Iva Lee's Day of Coordination. The manager, Rachel, made our entire wedding experience just flawless! We felt that the process was extremely well organized and personalized. As many brides understand, on the day of your wedding you just want to show up and have all of the magic happen behind the scenes and that is how our wedding day went because of Rachel & Iva Lee's. Thank you again for making our special day just perfection :) read more

Iva Lee's catered my wedding at The Villa last October. Heather and the entire staff was such a pleasure to work with! They assisted with my rentals and helped plan the most amazing menu for our special day. The food & service was top-notch! read more

Our daughter just got married last Friday, October 3rd 2014 at Casa Romantica. Robyn and Lisa were simply the BEST. Walking us through every step of the way with countless, e-mails and phone calls. Always patient and professional. BUT I would just like to add....proof of how much we LOVE LOVE LOVE Iva Lee's.... our youngest daughter got married 14 months ago at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano...the venue used Iva Lee's and it was the only catering that they used....move to 14 months later (last weekend) we had the choice to use 3 other caterers...and hands down we knew we were going to use them again! Our guests haven't stopped talking about the food from the first wedding...come the 2nd wedding.... my eldest daughter wanted it to be different and chose different food....everyone kept asking who was the latest caterers....no one could believe they could pull it off twice with an entirely different menu. If I had a third daughter we'd use them again. We love you Robyn and Lisa. You made both my daughters dream come true....and their parents dreams as well. Thank you again...."WE" and our guests cannot stop raving!!! read more