John and Cathi were an absolute joy to work with and made our wedding food feel so special and us. From the beginning, they were warm, generous, flexible, and genuinely excited to help us create the kind of meal we wanted. They made the whole catering process feel easy, which is no small thing when you're planning a wedding and making approximately 8,000 decisions. The food was incredible. Our guests are still talking about it, and we felt so cared for the entire weekend. John and Cathi brought such a calm energy to everything, and it made a huge difference. We're so grateful for them and would recommend them in a heartbeat!!! read more

John Little Catering has been the Caterer at our Wedding and Event Center Lavender and Olive many times and does an Awesome job and his staff is also very Professional. We know when they are hired from the Bride and Groom that our job as the Owners just got easier as they come in and do their thing and when they clean up and leave at the end of the night everything ran smoothly and everyone enjoyed their food. Please give them a call to make your Event a special one. Robin H read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE these caterers, I recently hired JLC to cater my wedding at Milagro Winery. They did such an amazing job. Working with John and Cathi was a delight, they let us completely customize our menu since we wanted comfort BBQ food and request anything we wanted. I still have people telling me how the food at our wedding was the best they ever had, not to mention their chicken and waffle appetizers were a huge hit. The best thing about JLC is they also do rentals, we ended up using them for all our linen rentals, and some decor furniture. They styled a sweetheart lounge for us with a gorgeous couch and chairs that was a great photo space. They also made sure that everything they used to decorate their tables and displays completely matched the theme of my wedding. I would definitely recommend them to anyone for their event!! read more

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John, Cathi and the entire staff that catered our event were AMAZING! The staff went above and beyond and I highly recommend John Little Catering. Oh. .and the food was AMAZING! !!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! !! read more

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It's taken me 6 months to write this review because every time I sat down to write it I would get worked up. I could write a novel about my experience with John Little but I'll keep it short and sweet. Cathi is by far the most unprofessional woman I've had the displeasure of working with. She was rude, lacked communication skills, offends easy, and then lies to you when you confront her. They are also way overpriced - they will nickel and dime you for every little detail. Unfortunately they can't even get the details correct. My quotes were wrong every single time. After going back and forth for months I decided to cancel my contract with them - they refused to refund my money even though it was a year away from my event. Cathi said, and I quote "My time is worth $1,000". Apparently a handful of emails and an hour long phone consult is worth $1,000. My recommendation to John Little - don't lose focus on what's important: Your Clients! read more

We reached out to John and Cathi after seeing John Little Catering on the list of approved vendors from our venue. Prior to reaching out to John Little Catering, we had one other tasting at a larger, more commercialized catering company, and frankly weren't very impressed with the food and were a little put-off by the fact that they charged us for it. From the beginning, Cathi Little was warm and welcoming, and worked hard to help us come up with an idea for a menu. She had a quote to us, including all of our rentals, in no time and was more than happy to schedule a tasting with us. Our tasting took place in John and Cathi's home in Ramona, an extremely personal touch that blew us away. John cooked all of the items from our menu right in front of us in their gorgeous kitchen, and Cathi talked us through all of the details. John prepared several different salads (his homemade dressings are divine) and versions of each selection (chicken, fish, vegetables, etc.) that he thought would work well for our venue and time of year (he only uses the freshest ingredients available). By the end of our night at John and Cathi's we knew that they were the perfect Catering team for us, so we immediately signed a contract and gave them a down payment. Easily one of the best decisions we made. Flash forward to two weeks before our November wedding, and there was rain in the forecast. Our venue was in Ramona, California (where it NEVER rains), and was all outdoors, so as expected I was a little stressed. One email to Cathi regarding the rain, and I was instantly relieved. She offered to put together an entire rain plan for us including tenting for our guests and all of our vendors, on top of the other weddings she was finalizing at the time. She communicated quickly, and made my life so much easier at a time when I felt like our whole event would be ruined. Thankfully, it did not end up raining on our wedding day, but the fact that Cathi worked so hard to make sure we were covered in case it did is just one example of how the John Little Catering team reliably provides service that goes above and beyond expectations. On the day of our wedding, John Little Catering blew every single one of our guests away with the quality of John's food and the beauty of Cathi's displays. Every single member of the John Little Catering team was gracious and had a smile on their face for the whole evening, a detail that did not go unnoticed, Cathi made sure that my husband and I were taken care of the whole evening. My new mother-in-law, who is not afraid to give constructive criticism, told us that John Little Catering provided the best meal she has ever had at a wedding or large event, and she's been to a lot of them. As someone who plans corporate Holiday Parties every year, I can easily say that John Little Catering is the best catering company I have ever worked with, and I have worked with some of the top hotels in the area. From the quality of the food, the attention to detail, the excellent customer service, and the warm and friendly duo that is John and Cathi Little, John Little Catering is a true gem in a sea of mediocrity. If you are looking for something more personal than your typical big box corporate caterer, look no further than John Little Catering. They are the kind of company that will add the perfect personal touch to your big day, and will have your guests talking about how good the food was at your wedding for years to come. read more

We used John Little Catering for our wedding and heard nothing but rave reviews the whole night. Everyone loved the BBQ pulled pork buffet we had! They also helped us to figure out how many rentals we would need to get and coordinate other rentals, like port-a-potties, which we needed for our venue. They also helped us look at cheaper alternatives when prices seemed higher than what we wanted--disposable plates and cutlery, providing our own dessert, and were flexible with our changes. They also provided bartenders to serve the alcohol we brought in/got from our venue. With how the day turned out and the quality of the food I would definitely recommend JLC for your catering needs. However, there were a few things-mostly involving communication beforehand-that were frustrating at times. They forgot about a couple of our meetings and had an elusive "administrative fee" that would raise each time we spoke without explanation. They would always apologize for not being on top of it with communication because they "are so busy"--which I get, and is great for their business, but not something you really want to hear when trying to plan your own wedding, you at least want to feel like a priority even if it isn't true. All in all the product we received was well worth the slight struggle to get there, we were so happy with our meal and so were our guests! read more

We used John Little for our wedding at the Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery, in Ramona. Although the price is a little high, you are getting what you paid for! The food we had was fresh, flavorful, and fit the setting at the winery very well. We opted for their standard tri-tip and turkey breast options, with the wine-makers salad, roasted veggies, and garlic mashed potatoes. Everyone enjoyed the food very much and the set-up and displays were very nicely done. JLC also provided us with a variety of cakes to go with our Julian pies. (We opted to do this rather than provide one large cake.) Although I barely had a chance to try all the cakes, the one I did sample was delicious and everyone else enjoyed them, too. I would definitely recommend John and Cathi for catering large events. read more

John & Cathi were an absolute delight to work with for our wedding at Milagro Winery in November 2018. We knew they were a top recommended vendor for a reason- but our guests had no idea. Needless to say they were blown away at how delicious the food tasted. Our guests raved to us about the food and we couldn't be happier with JLC. Not only are they talented and truly know what they are doing, but they are kind and good people. Thank you JLC :) read more

We used John Little Catering for our wedding. All of our guests loved the food, they were very accommodating when we increased our guest count and asked them to provide ice, cups, and tableware the week before the wedding. John and Cathie were pleasant in person, they took the time to look over our rentals and the venue set up to make sure we had everything we needed. Kimberly, their coordinator, was great to work with, I would give her 5/5 stars easy! I had a slight communication with Cathie about the service of the food at one of the action stations but other than that our guests enjoyed the food, the presentation was nice and the day of staff was friendly. read more

You want something custom and not another piece of cold chicken served at your wedding? THESE. ARE. THE. CATERERS. It has taken me 3 YEARS to write this review oh gosh but I owe so much to John and his wife! They catered our wedding in Ramona at my husbands grandparents...180 guests, outside, regular electricity to the house, NOT a wedding venue at all just open space..."We want to do pizza for our wedding" Their response? Done. See those amazing photos of pizza and salad posted two years ago under the photos??? Those are from our wedding! You think you have experienced customer service? Well not yet. John arrived a day early to set up the massive brick oven, no extra charge! They made personal size pizzas hot and fresh out of the oven for our guests! Three different varieties all FRESH ingredients SO yummy! When it comes to your wedding you don't want to be that person that forgets something vital, but John Little Catering has you covered. They helped us figure how much alcohol was needed for the bar and supplied a bar tender, they created a drink station with 3 different infused waters, the salad, THE PASTA Since our wedding people have reached out wanting the same food and have used them for their own weddings and graduation parties...you will not be disappointed read more

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*This review is purely based on our pre-wedding experience, will update after the wedding* John and Cathi are some of the greatest people ever. We're getting married in Ramona and our venue doesn't have a list of required vendors but John Little Catering was on their "preferred vendors" list. Boy am I glad I contacted them! First off, Cathi is an absolute sweetheart and has a real eye for detail. Since we're getting married at a newer winery, we have to rent EVERYTHING... from toilets to lights to silverware. I had no clue where to start but Cathi quickly put together a rental list for me and when the rental quote came back higher than what I expected she helped me figure out what would and would not be missed. Even after we cut the rentals down, the price was still way higher than need be so she gave me the list to take to different rental companies around San Diego, so that I knew everything that we needed and that I could get the best price possible. Then there is John. You can really tell that John cares about food and wants to make sure that any food coming from his kitchen is top notch. We went to their house in Ramona for our tasting and we were absolutely floored with how good everything was. They even made cute little hand pies for dessert that were phenomenal. AND THEN to top it all off, after the tasting, John took me and the fiancé around their beautiful property on a polaris which might be the coolest off road vehicle I have ever seen/been in. I can't wait until our wedding in November where I know John and Cathi will not make me regret my decision to have them cater such an important event. Great people, great food, great company. read more

John, his wife Cathi, and their entire staff are top notch, wonderful and amazing. We recently had them cater for us at Milagro Farms Winery for our wedding. They were familiar with the venue so it was easy for them to setup, get thing's organized, and serve us our meal during the reception. We spent many weeks communicating back and forth leading up the to the wedding to make sure they had exactly what we wanted. They were friendly, prompt, and eager to work within our budget. During the wedding they even went above and beyond to help us set up our wedding reception decor. Not only were they great in everything above, but the food was spectacular. Probably some of the best presented and delicious food I've had catered. Thank you John Little for everything you provided us. read more

I cannot begin to praise Cathi and John enough for making everything from my rehearsal dinner to my wedding day absolutely perfect. John is so personable and patient and Cathi is just a saint through and through, their food is unreal and the one thing I wanted remembered on my special day was the food! John is an incredible chef- anything you could want he will make. We had tri-tip and roasted turkey, both were juicy and tender, the Hors d'Ouvres were devoured instantly as my guests loved each one! Besides the food, Cathi was so sweet, communicative and held my hand every step of the way. If you are looking for not just an excellent caterer, but genuinely kind, loving, and considerate people who invest their heart into your life and important occasions- look no further! I left my wedding night overflowing with thankfulness and love for this business! read more

John Little Catering ins AMAZING!!! John said he would provide a delicious meal and he did!! This company takes pride in the service they provide and that is a rarity these days. John, Cathi and the whole team take the worry out of event planning!!!! I highly recommend John Little Catering. We have already booked him for our next year event. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING OUR DINNER EASY BREEZY!!! read more

John Little Catering catered our wedding at the El Cortez in San Diego on September 12th. From the beginning of working with John and Cathi, they were a pleasure to work with. I corresponded with Cathi the most and she took time to really understand the kind of wedding and theme I was trying to capture for our wedding. With food being the biggest line item on our budget, I wanted to make sure the menu was delicious and our guests walked away thinking the food was fabulous. Cathi helped explain everything to me in detail and helped Mike and I craft the perfect menu for our guests. We received tons of compliments about the delicious food, the display that complimented our theme, and the attentive staff that served our wedding. Their staff even made sure to find Mike and I as soon as we got to the reception to feed Mike and I some appetizers right before our grand entrance. John runs a no-nonsense kitchen and that is exactly what is needed to make an event successful. I would definitely refer any of my contacts that are looking for an outstanding caterer to John Little Catering. Our wedding was perfect and we are really happy that we chose them as our caterers. read more

They have an amazing catering business! Their sliders, mushroom ravioli, shrimp risotto , brisket of beef . Everything had an amazing flavor . To top of off their berries crepes and whip cream were espetacular.... read more

John Little Catering - Caterers Near Me - Ramona, California

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Wedding food stations were outstanding. BBQ chicken was plentiful and tasty. Potato salad noteworthy. Grilled veggies THE BEST. Sliders built with choices...YUM!!! The seasoned French fries were CAN I JUST SAY (Nope, not allowed). Those fries were the absolute best!!! read more

John Little Catering is #1 when it comes to professionalism, delicious food, and impeccable design. We used them for our wedding and everything was perfect! They went above and beyond to help make our day everything we dreamed of. Thank you John and Cathi!!! read more

JLC was absolutely fabulous! They came in at the last minute and made my daughter's wedding unforgettable! Their professionalism and creative ability to set up a beautiful buffet was perfect. The food was raved about over and over again by our guests - the chicken was moist and tastey, the gorgonzola infused garlic mashed potatoes were to die for, and the bride expressed her joy in getting her perfect salad. Thank you John and Cathi for making the wedding reception an incredible hit! read more

JLC was an absolute perfect experience for us. Cathi and John definitely made our wedding planning and wedding day that much better. JLC is VERY friendly, professional and quickly responds to everything. We had an outdoor, camp themed wedding. Our guests could not stop complimenting how great the appetizers/drinks, food, dessert (pie a la mode) and service was! John was even able to grill on site to help our theme more. We also hired bartenders through them and they were an absolute delight! Their catering services go above and beyond and definitely cater to every bride and groom's dream. read more

We love John Little Catering! We chose the open stations option, which we thought would be more suiting for our wedding...mouth watering pulled pork sliders, home made mac n cheese, delicious street tacos, a salad that was to die for....we heard from a few guests that it was the best wedding food they've ever had!! The service was outstanding, too. Most polite service ever. John and Cathi are the sweetest and will take great care of you. Highly recommend John Little Catering for your Big Day! read more

John Little Catering provided excellent service the day of our wedding! Our guests were very pleased with the food and the staffs' level of attentiveness. I was very happy with the decorations that John Little provided. The only area that needs improvement is in communication. Cathi was very responsive at first, but then took a very long time to provide the final bill and I had to ask for it several times (caused a lot of stress on our end having to deal with tying up loose ends a week before the wedding). If you have a budget in mind make that clear to Cathi and ask her to update you if there is any changes that may cause mark-up because unfortunately, this was another issue that we ran into. Overall, great catering company and I would recommend their services to others! read more

We had John Little Catering prepare two meals a day for our week long conference and everyone raved about the food and the service. We had 135 people from around the world and everyone found the food to be beyond expectation. I would highly recommend them and I look forward to our next event, they will be catering it. Blessed by the best! read more

If you want true wedding experts and food your guests will keep talking about...go with John Little catering. they handle their business. I had no idea what I was doing planning this wedding, but John and Cathi sure did and made our wedding into one that our guests are saying was the best wedding they've ever been to! wow!! Super nice people too. Had us to their home, responded to emails in a timely manner, squelched my worries. Cathi was very sweet, responded to all of my many questions and helped us relax and not worry about the little details (no pun intended).as they would take care of everything. and they did. A little on the pricey side, but worth it if you want a wedding that is not like everyone elses. They have a great artistic vision, that matched mine. Our vision was rustic, romantic, backyard elegant. Nailed it!!! Thank you John and Cathi!!! we owe you a bottle of wine!!! read more

John Little Catering recently catered my wedding! John and Cathi are absolutely a pleasure to work with! They were responsive and flexible with the many changes I made throughout the planning process. They also did the rentals and helped bring my wedding vision to reality! Our guests LOVED the food and told us it was the best wedding food they have ever had!!! I highly recommend John Little Catering for a wedding or any other catered event! read more

we have attended many events with john little catering. The food was always delicious & a highly professional staff. Aria Bridal, Formal highly recommends this business. read more

As we planned our wedding from Alaska, we especially worried about all the setup and food. It takes a lot to put that much trust in a company to make all the details of your wedding perfect, but John Little delivered! They took care of all rentals, food, and setup, and everything looked so beautiful; just as we envisioned! All of our food choices (both tacos and BBQ) were absolutely scrumptious! All of our guests told us how good the food was ad how happy they were to go back for seconds. From the refreshment station at the ceremony site, to the champagne toasts, to the dessert table, John Little made sure our wedding ran smoothly and all of our guests were taken care of. We highly recommend them for all of your wedding and event needs! read more

Cathi and John are an amazing catering team! John brings the food expertise and Cathi brings the organizational and creative expertise. We were on a budget and they worked with us to create a menu that not only was beyond delicious, but brought a lot of variety for our guests. They also handled all of our rentals, desserts and bartending! Everything was beautifully presented and exactly how we envisioned our wedding to be. And Cathi's attention to detail on the presentation of all the decor was absolutely perfect! If you are looking for a caterer with a personal touch and amazing food, these are your guys! read more

After selecting the venue for our daughter's wedding, selecting the caterer was the next most important decision. We met with several caterers, but after our initial meeting with John and Cathi Little, we knew they were the best choice for the wedding. John and Cathi listened carefully to our daughter and her fiance and immediately captured their vision of the celebration and were able to translate it into perfect menu choices. We were provided with a highly detailed proposal that gave options but left no surprises. Our communication with them was excellent. They even took time to meet us at the venue to review and determine additional needs and formalize the final menu. On the day of the wedding, everything for our "upscale picnic" was perfect, from the welcome refreshments, to the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, to the dinner stations, and finally the cake and dessert station. We received nothing but rave reviews from our guests. The John Little team was professional, thorough, and dedicated to making our celebration wonderful and memorable. read more

We used John Little Catering and their venue, which is called The Mary Louise at Carvalho Ranch & Vineyard for my daughter's wedding. We had 150 people and they could have easily handled more. They hosted, catered and staffed the wedding and reception and did a wonderful job of coordinating all the details. The food was absolutely fabulous! We had both pulled pork and a barbecued chicken and both were seriously amazing. Also, their corn salad is the bomb! The owners, Cathi and John, as well their staff were so helpful and gracious throughout the planning, during the event and even afterward with the leftover details. Having he event at their ranch was ideal because they had very few limitations unlike many of the other venues we had looked into. They have plenty of parking just steps from the venue area and even provided parking attendants. Having the wedding and reception all at the same place worked out wonderfully and they had a refreshment area for before the ceremony started as well as a cocktail area for the time between the ceremony and reception and it was all beautiful and fun. I would recommend them for any event, whether you need a venue and caterer or just a caterer. Just a side note, we had the event in the heat of the summer, and although a more ideal time would be spring as far as landscape aesthetics and weather go, it was still really nice, they have lots of shady oak trees. read more

Our wedding was in the hills of Ramona and catered by John Little Catering. If you only have money for one vendor use them they will bring THE BEST food AND their artistic vision is enough for all the decoration you will need. My wedding was last month and I am STILL getting compliments about the food. They worked with exactly what we wanted with food and the overall theme/vision of our wedding. They are DEFINITELY worth it. We had a cheese and snack display that was the most beautiful display and so delicious. It was straight out of Pinterest. Ive never seen a more amazing catering staff. For example of the above and beyond service, my cake hadn't been delivered before my florist had to leave to decorate the cake so the VISIONARY John Little stepped in and decorated it EXACTLY how I dreamed of it looking. We had 200 people and they all left full and happy with the menu. I would DEFINITELY recommend them to anyone who is having a wedding. read more