Oh my Gosh!!!! There are not enough words! First of all from first point of contact I knew he was going to be the right person for our event! He was prompt professional and we shared the same sense of humor lol he was accommodating and open to idea and soooo easy to work with!!! And let me tell you on the day of our after wedding brunch (side note i highly suggest this) he showed up prompt professional and immediately felt like part of our family!!! We did a brunch buffet and the centerpiece was korean chicken and waffles! Holy cow was this a hit!!!! Seriously thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such a special part of our wedding weekend we still keep saying brunch was one of our favorite memories and we're still craving those Bloody Marys! read more

Chef Jonathan did such an amazing job with my Father's Birthday Dinner. After texting and emailing, he got the type of menu we were looking for. He was very patient with our requests and very kind. Everything was seasoned and cooked very well. Thank you for making our event special. read more

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Chef Jonathan and his staff did an amazing job at our recent grand opening event. The presentation was beautiful, food was delicious, and Chef and his crew were incredibly helpful! read more

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Went to Riverside fundraiser last night. The chicken dish was pretty bad. Chicken so hard and tough, I couldn't cut it with the plastic knife. Very dry, tasteless and the sauce disgusting. Roasted veggies over cooked. The whole meal was tepid at best. Potato concoction was bland. read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Jonathan at our wedding venue for a mixer. We got to sample some of his food, as well as talk a little. He was by far one of easiest vendors to talk to as his personality is just as great as his food! We later had him over for a trial cook so we can test what food we were serving at the wedding. My fiancé and I were blown away by how delicious the food! The display of the food itself was amazing. I can not recommend Jonathan enough! We will be using him for any events in the future, as well as the occasional date night. read more

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Chef Jonathan was an awesome addition to our family vacation in the Coachella/Palm Springs area this spring break. We had a large group with 7 children under 7 years old and 4 adults. Chef Jonathan was able to curate a wonderful menu for our group that was within budget; considered all preferences and allergies; and made both the kids and the adults happy. It was like eating at a fine dining but also family style restaurant for 3 meals a day. If you are already a busy parent or a busy person in general, the last thing you want to do on vacation is cook and clean. Chef Jonathan prepared everything and tidied up the kitchen afterward. We were well taken care of. In fact, the morning we were leaving, the kids were asking, "Where's chef Jonathan?" Thank you, Chef, for an awesome experience! Would highly recommend! read more

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My husband and. I discovered James Madison Catering through a venue tour. Jonathan was very professional from the start. He offered us delicious appetizers and showed us his seasonal menus. My husband and I really liked that his menu changed with the season. Although he had a set menu, he emphasized he was open o suggestions if we had any. We hired him on the spot, and two weeks later we had a tasting. During our tasting Jonathan came to our home, and cooked everything in our home. Jonathan was very organized and fast! During the tasting Jonathan was very professional, yet fun. We had some fun taking videos for Instagram, to make the tasting more "dramatic" When the tasting was over our kitchen was spotless, and we had some leftovers. The days leading to the wedding, we finalized a few things. He offered kids meals and vendor meals at great prices. Jonathan also offered plate and champaign rentals at a very reasonable price! We defiantly took advantage of these offers. The day of the wedding, Jonathan was great! He introduced himself to our guest and told them what was on the menu. He then brought my husband and I our plates. He was honestly so professional, yet he felt like a friend. All of our guest loved the food, and my husband and I ate our entire meal! We hope to hire Jonathan, for another event. His food was delicious! THANK YOU! read more

Jonathan and his team were amazing! From the start of my wedding planning journey Jonathan was a dream to work with and made the process so easy! Plus the food was beyond delicious! He even catered a private dinner for my bachelorette party with all fresh ingredients that I am still thinking about to this day! Everyone was talking about how good it was! I cannot thank him and his team enough for making my wedding day so special!! Definitely recommending him to all my friends and family!! read more

Jonathan and his wife Nicole prepared a spectacular sunset dinner for our family of four in honor of our daughter's 15th birthday. I think I lost count but there were at least 7 courses. All fabulous: beautifully presented, delicious, full of flavor and truly creative. The menu was so well thought out and custom-made just for us. It was a night we will always remember. Jonathan has great communication skills and is professional all around. We'll definitely use their services again! Talented chefs! read more

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We discovered James Madison Catering through our venue and we are so thankful we did. Due to COVID, my husband and I had to switch our wedding plans completely to the San Diego area. Not being from the area made this planning a little stressful but we are forever thankful that we met Jonathan. Throughout the whole process, Jonathan was friendly, professional and responsive. We did a tasting and ended up making some adjustments to the menu via email and he was great in answering ALL the questions and in making suggestions for what might work. Our guests raved about the food and said it was the best wedding food they ever had! My husband and I agree. We highly recommend James Madison Catering for any event, you won't regret it!! read more

This was an absolutely amazing experience and if Jonathan made it soooo easy! From the menu to the preparation...spectacular. We loved spending time with him and his wife who celebrated their anniversary the day before they helped us celebrate ours. The stuff calamari, the grilled octopus, the two salads we had were unreal. Each of our entrees were full of flavor and needless to say, good to the last bite! We not only recommend them, we may be spending time with them on a more regular basis during the remainder of this pandemic. We may even invite them to enjoy the meal with us...our treat! :-) read more

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Working with Jonathan for our wedding was fun and seamless! He was supportive of all our food and drink ideas, which made our day extra special. All our guests raved about the food! It was an incredible experience and very reasonably priced. I definitely plan on using his catering services for future events. read more

Chef Jonathon was wonderful to work with as he made our wedding menu vision come true. The post-wedding ceremony celebration was held at a private residence in Twentynine Palms, CA and we were looking for a caterer to serve a family-style middle eastern menu which would suit our guests' various vegan/gluten-free/vegetarian dietary restrictions, while also providing options for meat lovers. Jonathon was excited about creating this menu. He even came to meet us at an Airbnb we rented when we visited the area months ahead of the event and put together a private dinner for us to taste. It was delicious and a great opportunity to provide him with feedback on the menu options we were able to try. Jonathan put so much passion and creativity into the menu and grazing board. He also handled the venue's numerous permitting requirements with professionalism and grace. The wedding dinner that Jonathan presented on our big day blew us away! Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was, from the lamb meatballs, to the falafel to the turmeric couscous. We are so pleased with James Madison Catering and would highly recommend them. The glassware, flatware, and dinnerware they provided were also excellent. read more

I had the most delicious appetizers at the Bridal Bizaar. There was a crunchy cone shaped salmon one that was so delicious and also another one with cheese. Both were incredible. I tried so hard to be polite and just take 1 of each but when I went back by I couldn't resist taking another. The guy at the booth was super nice. I will certainly be recommending this business to anyone looking for a caterer. read more

Jonathan and his team did an absolutely incredible job catering our wedding. They were the top thing my guests raved about after the wedding. I used to work weddings and events and it's extremely difficult to get food that tastes that good and is hot to everyone. We did a plated meal. The chicken was juicy and so was the steak. They also did a great job accommodating my guests' dietary needs. They are a great choice for your next event! read more