Highly recommended!Shoutout to Chef Ray Swanson of Chef 805 Catering for an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. My wife and I attended a friend's birthday party where Chef Ray handled the catering, and the food was truly outstanding. Having spent 22 years in the food service industry myself, I'm not easily impressed--but the presentation, flavors, and overall execution were exceptional. Every item was fantastic. The bruschetta with goat cream cheese was fresh and perfectly balanced. The seared ahi tuna bites were beautifully prepared, and the shrimp spring rolls with ginger peanut sauce were bursting with flavor. Even the flatbread pizza with Caesar salad was spot-on. One great dish after another--we were honestly stuffed by the end of the night. What stood out most was the attention to detail and restaurant-quality presentation, something you rarely see at private catered events. Chef Ray clearly takes pride in his craft, and it shows in every bite. We're already looking forward to the next event he caters at our friend's house--and we'll definitely be using Chef 805 Catering for one of our own parties in the future. -- Anil

Chef Ray exceeded our expectations. He was responsive, friendly, and professional. The food was…read moredelicious! He prepared a buffet with something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. I will definitely work with him again. He offers luxurious food at really reasonable prices. But the best part about working with him is his wonderful, positive attitude.

We hired Arroz two times to cook for family and friends. It was a great experience to be outside,…read morewatch them cook, hear their stories about their cultures and ingredients and not have to be stressed cooking the meal. The food was FABULOUS!! So delicious, our guests continued to rave about it weeks afterwards. I cannot wait to use them again to help my events be easy again and delicious!! Warm, professional and seriously great food! The seafood and lamb paella were so good as well as the Spanish tortilla and Pane con Tomate. Thanks you!!!

Pedro & team make the best paella around! They catered a large dinner party for us where everyone…read morecouldn't stop taking about how good the food was. Highly recommend!

Bonnie was a pleasure to work with from the start! She was quick to respond to my initial emails,…read morecame up with a beautiful menu after taking into consideration any dietary restrictions (and my 5 other guests). She set the table simply.. but so beautifully with fresh flowers. All of the courses were served to my specifications with fresh & local ingredients. It was such a relaxing and perfect experience. I highly recommend her!! The price was very reasonable and her and her server cleaned everything up before leaving-- like they were never there!! I will definitely be using her services again.

Bonnie and her skillful team always bring catering experience to the highest level…read more Team is rising up for any challenge and source their food from best local farms, very professional and paying attention to presentation based on the theme of your preference .... As we are very health nutrient oriented with specific requirements, Bonnie comes up with very tailored and personalized service, creative and pleasure to work with on all levels! Her services on top of my list to go for catering from small intimate parties to large scale productions. Yana B

We used DJs Catering for our wedding in Ojai April 2026! We used their all inclusive services for…read morefood and rentals. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. There was not a single issue or hiccup, and that kind of execution is no small feat. The team was incredibly helpful, the food was truly impeccable, and the staff were so kind and attentive throughout the entire event. We received endless compliments from our guests, the catering was genuinely one of the highlights of the night. KB, the catering manager, was on another level! She took such amazing care of us as a couple, constantly checking in, bringing us food, and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. We never once had to look for her, she was always right there, anticipating everything before we even had to ask. She was like a hawk in the best possible way, completely on top of every detail while still being warm and calm. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding! A true gem! They went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail. We are so grateful and will be talking about them for a long time!

We went to a school family camp weekend at El Capitan Canyon this month and got a bountiful…read moreHawaiian luau-themed dinner through DJ's California Catering. My friend Kelly M. did the hard work of booking, but I was part of the host crew and thought this dinner was quite successful. We ordered a buffet for 30 adults and 35 children, which ended up feeding 41 adults and 39 children, with leftovers to spare. The total cost, including tip, was a little over $2,900. Not cheap or anything, but definitely worth it for the food and service. DJ's came and set everything up, and there was a guy on site to handle everything for a period of like five hours. I didn't get his name, but he was nice, even helping me open a can I needed desperately to open, without the use of a can opener. The service came with sugarcane plates, forks, knives, and paper napkins, and a luau-themed table covering to put under the buffet. All things we didn't have to think about. We grilled the other night of camp and this was more cost effective, but proportionately more laborious. The food was good and covered a lot of bases, so everyone had something to eat. There were dinner rolls with one thousand pats of butter, many of which I now have in my fridge, and a giant catering tray of three cheese macaroni and cheese. My children were covered with these two offerings, as were, I suspect, many others. We got two meat entrées, which were both very satisfying: traditional Hawaiian kalua pork and grilled teriyaki chicken breast with grilled Maui pineapple. An island garden salad made for a nice side, with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, and ginger soy vinaigrette. Kind of like Chinese chicken salad without the chicken, and therefore well matched to the chicken teriyaki. There was steamed jasmine rice too, and a tropical fruit salad. Everyone had a great time at the family luau, even if most of the kids were too excited to sit down and eat proper dinner. DJ's California Catering took care of everything (well, except childcare) so we parents could just sit back and enjoy.

Ruben recently catered a 4th of July party for ~85 people and everything went very smoothly. The…read moreset up was very professional, as was Ruben, and the food was terrific! Everyone enjoyed the tacos and all of the delicious toppings and sides. All homemade, high quality, and very tasty!

I met with Ruben to work on our backyard party menu. He was prompt, gracious and very helpful with…read moremy selections. He was in contact with me and very accommodating. Now to his menu; 2nd to none. His options for our menu was plentiful. He was very helpful with my ideas and needs. Now, the food. DELICIOUS gets an A+ from all of my guests. I would highly recommend Ruben and his company, Taco and Catering. Thank you Ruben!

I know how stressful it can be planning a wedding and trying to find a caterer who produces…read morewonderful food. Let's be honest, there are very few weddings where the food is one of the highlights of the day. Most of the time it's expensive and the food is overcooked or lacks flavor. Yikes. Well, I can say with confidence that all my guests truly enjoyed the food at my wedding. Once I found my perfect venue, The Lavender Inn, I asked the Innkeeper to recommend a caterer. She recommended Ellen to me because I mentioned that food was a very important factor and I wanted everyone to treated to an amazing meal. When I contacted Ellen, she instantly made me feel comfortable . I told her what my budget was, and she worked around it, and went far and beyond to accommodate my husband and I. We met several times to go over the food, and rentals. It really felt like she was my wedding coordinator because she worked out all the little details. She's definitely a cross your t's and dot your i's type a person. And the FOOD was soooooo wonderful. This is not typical wedding food. She cooks with a lot of love, and it shows in her food. I know that it sounds like I'm talking her up, but I have so much respect for this woman and would give her nothing but a great referral. She is simply amazing. It's been well over a year since my wedding, and Ellen still comes up in conversation. If I ever have a private event in the future, I will not hesitate to contact her. I added La Piu Bella Tavola- Ellen Sherwood on Yelp because she is definitely someone that everyone should hear about. If you are looking for a caterer, look no further. Ellen is the cream of the crop. Review of The Lavender Inn: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lavenderinnojai#hrid:WdZGhJGCM9k_udsFwC8HxA

I have been trying to locate Ellen Sherwood and the phone rings w/o answer, and the email adress on…read morefile does not connect. Does anyone know how to locate her????

I was a little worried to use this catering company because they had received only one review and…read moreit was only one star. Much to my surprise and relief, Greg got back to me immediately and was very helpful and accommodating! They made me a fantastic meal for my party which was for about 50 people. They made us an assortments of kabobs, breads, dips, and desserts! Everything was delicious and was raved about by all the guests for days to come. Everyone should use Ojai Catering!

We had a confirmed catering event planned for my husbands 50th birthday. I should have known…read moresomething was amiss when Greg would only communicate by a random email server. We exchanged over 8 emails going over menu details, payment, etc. The week before the event I ask for a deal memo attachment to re-confirm. He canceled last minute 2 days before our party! Beware of Ojai Catering, I believe it's a scam company.

My family and I just had catering from Smoke Me Out BBQ last weekend and it was genuinely a 10/10…read more Every guest at our party asked about the food and had nothing but great things to say. Apart from the quality of the food, the communication was great, as well as the efficiency during the drop off! I will definitely book again!

I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

Chef Robin's food is bursting with flavor, colorful, delicious, and beautifully presented. She and…read moreher team were punctual, easy to work with, and left our kitchen in tip top condition. Most importantly helped our family celebrate a milestone we won't soon forget.

I was looking for a private chef to prepare a dinner for my daughter's 21st birthday in the Santa…read moreYnez area. It was for a party of 5. I selected Chef Robin by investigating available chefs online. I took a chance with Chef Robin and we were very pleased with our choice. Chef Robin was very friendly. Before our trip, Robin spent time with me preparing the menu, which was Mediterranean. When she arrived at the house, she came prepared. She talked with us while she cooked and she answered whatever questions we had. The appetizers of various dips and breads were delicious. The main courses of steak and shrimp and our side dishes were all perfect. She also made a cake with a cinnamon and brown butter frosting which was a fantastic ending to a wonderful meal. I highly recommend Chef Robin for your private event.

Yummm!! Absolutely amazing from the service to the delectable food. Beautiful presentation and the…read morefriendliest staff. You will be so glad you booked them! We use them for corporate lunches.

I planned an event in the montecito area from afar and Tiana and team were amazing! I did a small…read morereception for 35 people at a private residence and the service, display and food quality was great! I'm a planner from outside state and it made me nervous to go with a caterer that I have tried before or even had a chance to do a tasting, but after reading reviews and stalking their instagram and blogs, I knew they would be a great choice. The services staff was friendly and quick to refill stations when quantities were low. Food was warm and tasty. Our party was set to be outside that evening but it ended up raining and we had to move inside. The team did the best with what they had to work with and the party was a success. They even cleaned up and were packed up and out pretty quick after the party ended. I will definitely use Omni again for future events I do in the Santa Barbara area!