i Used this caterer for my wedding brunch. The food was delicious and the delivery and presentation was spot on! I couldn't be happier . I did not expect to find a local caterer but the quality was big city good, even in this small town. This was my wedding cake . Incredible read more

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We had so many compliments on our wedding meal saying it was the best that anyone had ever had! The food could not have been better, it was so fresh and delicious. read more

Dawn and her team did an excellent job! They did a private birthday dinner for us and it was excellent. They are great people, very enjoyable to be around. And the food was outstanding! Thank you Dawn! Look forward to having you again in the future. read more

Would highly recommend Party In a Box to anybody looking for catering. Dawn was awesome to work with from start to finish in helping set up our event exactly how we wanted. On the day of, the food was delicious and her and the staff did a great job. read more

Chef Dawn and her team were PHENOMENAL--they had everything organized and made dinner service quick and flawless. They cleaned up the Kanab Center kitchen so quickly afterwards that I didn't get the opportunity to thank them until later (by email). I can't say enough good about Party In a Box read more

I truly cannot say enough good things about Dawn and Party In A Box Catering. They catered both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding dinner, and they were absolutely incredible from start to finish. For our rehearsal dinner, we had an Italian spread, and I am not exaggerating when I say the lasagna was literally the best lasagna I have ever had in my life. I ate the leftovers for an entire week and was genuinely sad when they were gone. For our wedding dinner, we had a taco bar, and it was a dream. The chicken was freaking phenomenal, the food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we hoped for. Dawn also made our wedding dessert dreams come to life with an assortment of desserts that were just as beautiful as they were delicious. Beyond the food, their professionalism, presentation, and display were unlike anything I have ever seen. Everything looked amazing, ran smoothly, and felt so thoughtfully done. I genuinely cannot imagine our wedding weekend without them. The only downside is that the food was so good I felt morally obligated to ask Dawn and her team to move into our home, because I'm honestly not sure how I'm supposed to live without their cooking now. We are so grateful for them and would recommend Party In A Box Catering a million times over! read more

Chef Dawn was so gracious, helpful, and an absolute joy to work with. The food was incredible! Every dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was! The staff was professional, friendly, and made the whole reception run seamlessly. We can't recommend Party in a Box Catering enough. If you're looking for top-notch food and service, Chef Dawn and her team are the best of the best! read more

Chef Dawn and her team were absolutely phenomenal! Our daughter's wedding was held in a remote location with no kitchen--everything was prepared and served from a tent under lantern light--and yet the food was beyond amazing. We didn't have a set guest count and had a few special requests from the bride and groom. Chef Dawn handled every detail with calm professionalism and genuine care. The meal was delicious, beautifully presented and served on time. Our guests are still raving about the skewers and meatballs! When our dessert caterer ran late, Chef Dawn and her crew stepped right in to assist, ensuring everything stayed perfectly on schedule. They even helped with the ceremony-to-reception turnover. We are so grateful for her flexibility, creativity, and incredible work ethic. Chef Dawn truly went above and beyond to make the evening unforgettable. If you're looking for a caterer who can deliver excellence no matter the challenge, she's the one. read more

Chef Dawn and her team were incredible! The food was fresh, flavorful, juicy, and beautifully presented. We hosted a small micro-wedding with our closest relatives, and the warmth and hospitality from Chef Dawn's team made the celebration feel all the more personal and special. Just like gathering around the family table, but elevated to perfection. Deepest thanks! read more

We absolutely LOVED our experience with Party in a Box. Dawn absolutely blew our expectations away. Not only did she curate a beautiful custom vegan menu, the quality and presentation of the food was something guests at our wedding raved about. The cake and cupcakes were also incredible, to boot. Prices were fair and staff were friendly and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this business for any catering needs, especially if special diets and attention to allergens are needed! read more

Amazing food! Chef Dawn's cooking and spread were perfection. The whole party commented about how great the food was. Plus the last minute desert tray she put together for us was amazing. Definitely hire her for all of your special occasions and catering needs. read more

We were here for a wedding for a few days and they made lunches and dinners for us every day and the food was amazing. We didn't have a single pad thing. Their homemade granola was top notch. The desserts that were made for the wedding were so good! If you need a caterer, use them! I couldn't recommend them more. read more

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For my son's High School Graduation Dinner, I was looking for a dining option that would incorporate seamlessly in the busy day. Knowing everyone would be tired and hungry after the graduation ceremony, I wanted to have the dinner follow immediately after the ceremony without having the formality and structure of restaurant dining nor the extra work of picking up food from a restaurant. I found Party in a Box on-line and was impressed by the breadth and sophication of the menu items with a price point that was very competitive with the other options I was evaluating. Chef Dawn responded to my initial inquiry the same day. She answered my basic questions and provided a quote by the following morning. She suggested further refinements to the menu to ensure we satisfied all my guests' varied tastes. Food was delivered and setup in my back yard before we arrived home from the ceremony. Warm dishes were kept on chafing plates and the other items were covered to stay cool. The presentation was beautiful (orchid flowers garnished some of the platters). And the food was devine! Everyone raved about it as they ate seconds and thirds. The best part was we had leftovers for the following day. Nothing went to waste! Party in a Box elevated my small graduation dinner into a memorable and beautiful event. The quality, the value, and service was world class and I look forward to using Chef Dawn's Party in a Box for my next special event. read more

Chef Dawn and her team did an amazing job with out daughter's wedding. The food was Amazing and her team are very professional and such a delight to work with. She helped me so much with the planning and especially helped me from start to finish with the rental company, I had no clue what I was doing and she made the entire planning and the day go so so smoothly! Thank you Chef Dawn I will never forget how much you did for us, our day was magical thanks to you and your entire team!! read more

Party in a Box and Chef Dawn are incredible! The food is delicious, the presentation is gorgeous and of course Dawn is a delight. Our group had many food allergies and specific requirements for delivery. Dawn was flexible and on top of all of it. Her desert trays are out of this world! Most of our crew ate desert first because they couldn't resist. I have never had a Gluten free, vegan cookie like hers. I'm still drooling thinking about it. I will absolutely call Dawn anytime I am in the area and need catering. Thank you Dawn! read more

Chef Dawn catered my cocktail hour apps for my wedding, and here's everything I know about her based on my experience: * She will serve DELICIOUS food that will almost magically DISAPPEAR. * She will meet you exactly where you're at, carefully consider the menu items best suited to your situation, and listen to your ideas and feedback * She will be prompt, professional, friendly, and generally a pleasure to work with the whole time. Highly recommend! PS -- from what I understand, Chef Dawn recently moved her business from SoCal to Utah, so if you're reading this while I'm still one of the few reviews shown... do not be fazed! She has quite obviously been doing this for years and Utah is lucky to have her!!!! read more

I can not say enough great things about Dawn and her staff. We had lost a caterer and were blessed to have Dawn and Party in a Box. Everyone raved how great the food was!! Honestly I am glad we lost our other caterer. Dawn went out of her way from the very beginning. She personally went to the venue sight for us, took pictures and then called me on the phone to talk about everything . This was so helpful as we are from out of state. Everything and every detail was spot on, and her price was just right for our budget. it was a perfect day and she was a huge part of that. I would use her again and again if I could. Thank you Dawn for making my daughters wedding extra special!! read more

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I recently used Party In A Box for a baby shower. Food was absolutely delicious and service was top notch. I received many compliments on the catering. I wish I would have photographed all of the food. The barbacoa tacos were a favorite, as well as the crispy artichokes with lemon aioli. Everyone was raving about the desserts as well. Will definitely use them again. Thanks Chef Dawn for a wonderful experience. read more

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Dawn did an incredible job with our group for a week+. The meals were delicious....soooo good. She was so kind, helpful and professional. She arrived on time and everything felt so easy and seamless. This was exactly everything you could hope for out of a caterer. Thank you Dawn!!! read more

OH MY GOSH!!!! I used Party in a Box Catering for my wedding last weekend and it was the absolute best decision I made!! Chef Dawn and her staff were amazing!!! From my initial email inquiry to Chef Dawn, she was a pleasure to work with. Chef Dawn understood my vision and helped me create the PERFECT menu. I am someone who likes a little bit of a big variety. I can make a meal out of appetizers, but wanted a few substantial offerings too. My wedding was held at my mom's house in San Juan Capistrano, just 30 of our nearest and dearest family and friends. We had a couple vegan guests, and Chef Dawn easily created a Vegan Station, so delicious for even the non-Vegans. Everyone raved about the food, and I received many, "who is your caterer!?" questions. All the food was amazing, but a few of my favorite items we had were the crispy artichokes, egg rolls, coconut shrimp, quesadillas, tacos, chicken skewers with tzatziki and falafel with hummus. I think the sushi and sashimi assortment was the biggest hit! On the day of, Chef Dawn and her staff arrived 2 hours early to set up. We had Chef Dawn, 4 waitstaff members and a bartender. We received many compliments on our bartender, Rob. He was a pleasure and so personable with our guests. We were even able to supply our own alcohol. One of the waitstaff, Teddy, was also the acting day-of-coordinator, which was an incredible surprise! Teddy was AMAZING! She saw to it that the whole day flowed seamlessly. She always made sure our glasses were full and even fixed me and my groom a plate of appetizers when we finally got a chance to sit down! At the end of the evening, Chef Dawn and her staff cleaned everything up, left my mom's kitchen even cleaner than they found it, and packaged and labelled all the leftover food in to-go boxes. The leftovers were just as good the week after! Chef Dawn also coordinated all of our rentals through the rental company, Signature Party Rentals. This was such a huge help! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Party in a Box Catering, Chef Dawn and her staff. If my family or I ever need catering again, we are using Party in a Box without question!!! My only regret is that our photographer did not take enough photos of the food!! If you are in need of catering for any event, large or small, I would highly recommend Party in a Box!!! read more

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Chef Dawn helped me with my intimate micro backyard wedding. We ordered sushi platter, coconut shrimp, and egg rolls for our appetizers and did the buffet style ordering for chicken Marsala, salmon, and beef tenderloin dish. OMG everything was SO DELICIOUS. Everyone at the event was all raving about how delicious the food was. The buffet style came with PLENTY of food for the amount that I ordered, we had leftovers even though people were all eating until they were filled. Chef Dawn made the process very easy. Thank you! read more

We hired Dawn to feed our film production crew of 16 for over week. It was sooooo good! Honestly our whole team loved every bite from beginning to end. I'd highly recommend you hire them for whatever your catering needs are. Darcy read more

We hired chef Dawn and her staff to cater my son's wedding reception. We couldn't have been happier with the wonderful food, chicken marsala and tri tip as well as the wonderful staff. What a fabulous job they do together, cooking, serving and actually helping with last minute decorating too. I would highly recommend chef Dawn and Party in a Box catering for all your event needs. I received many compliments on the food and service. This is a five star operation! Maureen and Dan Clark San Juan read more

All I can say is HOLY CRAP! Dawn and her team did such an incredible job catering our micro-wedding at my parents house. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the food was! The pricing was super affordable, also. We ordered tri tip, chicken marsala, whipped potatoes, seasonal veggies, and caesar salad. I was so impressed with not only the food but the easy communication and organization of Dawn and her team. Thank you again for making our small pandemic wedding extra special! (Ps pic of plated food was the day after the wedding, i'm hoping a guest got a pic the day of so I can update it later) read more

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Dawn and her team did an amazing job! I must confess I am a bit on the picky side and she absolutely met, and far exceeded my expectations. I also made a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. The food tasted fabulous and the presentation was great! read more

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This is the most amazing catering service! Chef Dawn is not only a fantastic communicator but also so kind and caring as well. We have used party in a box for one of our Plastic Surgery seminars and because of how amazing it was we will be using her and her team again! All of our attendees absolutely loved the food and it was displayed so wonderfully. We are so excited to use her again and can not wait to try more of her amazing menu!! If you are thinking of using her for catering, 100% do it!! read more

The food and service was absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond making our vision for the food at our wedding a reality! The beef Wellington appetizers were to die for! The presentation was wonderful on all of her dishes. She was kind, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process as well. I am so happy we chose Chef Dawn for our wedding at Zion Red Rock Oasis! read more

My engagement/birthday dinner was PERFECT thanks to Dawn and her staff! They took care of every single detail, the food was delicious and presented so well. They took great care of my guests. Party in a Box definitely raised the bar for me. Can't wait to have them for my next special event. read more

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Chef Dawn was wonderful helping us plan for my mother's Celebration of Life. Although my sister lives nearby, I am far away, and so was dealing with an unfamiliar venue. Chef Dawn suggested a menu that would be just what we needed, and was really helpful with all of my questions. She and her crew arrived, set up, served, and cleaned up in the most beautiful and unobtrusive manner, enabling our family to focus on the program and our guests. The food was fresh and delicious, and per my request she provided vegan and gluten free choices, carefully labeled. If I were to have another event, I would hire Party In A Box in a hot minute --- all around wonderful! read more

Chef Dawn and her team executed a post wedding brunch for us to perfection! Due to COVID the brunch was postponed twice and Chef Dawn stuck with us through all the changes. The brunch was for 50 guests and I received so many compliments on the food and the wonderful staff. The pastries, the breakfast tacos, the potatoes were all delicious! Chef Dawn and her team took care of everything which allowed us to enjoy the brunch and our guests. The clean-up at the conclusion of the brunch was exceptional. Thank you Chef Dawn and team for being so flexible and for finishing off our wedding weekend with such panache! read more

So glad I trusted all the reviews. Chef Dawn is amazing. We hosted a murder mystery Christmas party with our friends and we decided we just didn't have time to be running the murder mystery as well as cooking a meal. I contacted Dawn last minute and she not only was able to squeeze us in to her busy schedule, but the food was delivered on time, fresh, hot, and was AMAZING. Everyone raved about how good it was. Creamy basil chicken, scalloped potatoes, fresh veggies, and warm bread.....DE-LISH! Will definitely use Dawn and her staff again in the future! read more

It doesn't get better than this! I have used other catering companies before, and Chef Dawn has by far the absolute best catering company out there. From the moment I inquired with her to the moment she left our house, she was absolutely fantastic. She is honest and will not try and up sell you at all. Her food is probably the most delicious food I have tasted in a very long time. All the ingredients were so fresh and you can tell she has a true passion for cooking. I am still getting messages from my guests about how amazing the food was. I will be using her for ALL my future catering needs! read more

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I found Party in a Box Catering through my wedding venue (Ocean Institute), and I'm really glad I did! Sharon is so helpful and accommodating and Dawn is an amazing chef. They worked with me through the entire process and were open to adjusting their packages to meet my needs. A huge plus is that they also give you the option to buy your own alcohol for the bar, which can save you a lot of money. They not only cater but they also do set up and decorating with either their materials or yours. I had a very specific vision (I had a War of 1812 themed reception) and Sharon met with me a few times in person and had many emails back and forth with me to make sure that she understood what I wanted. The decorations turned out fabulous and all my guests loved them. However, the best thing about hiring them is the FOOD! It was incredible! There was not one person at my wedding that didn't enjoy the food. Everyone from my vegetarian Grandmother to our hardcore meat-eater friends kept telling my husband and I how good it was. My boss was so impressed that now she is having them cater her daughter's wedding. Seriously, I had a couple other vendors giving me headaches but these guys are awesome, professional, and a pleasure to work with. read more

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Dawn and her team were absolutely amazing to work with!! Dawn was beyond accommodating and we are eternally grateful for her help. They were able to flawlessly cater our 500 person event featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It was truly a magical experience, and we couldn't have pulled it off without them. Not only were they able to help us out on short notice, but everyone was absolutely raving about the caliber of the food - it was truly top notch. The menu was only made from fresh locally sourced and organic items which further enhanced the experience of our guests. Here were a few of our favorites: - Crostini with Organic Heirloom Peaches - Local Line Caught Seared Yellowtail on a Wonton Crisp - Organic Lemon Apricot Chicken Lettuce Cups If you are looking for a caterer, just call them, you won't be disappointed :) read more

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Dawn is the best! Dawn and team catered my husband's 60th Birthday Party and was really the key to make it a smashing success. The entire team was attentive and fun while still mindful due to the current Covid19 precautions. The food was so delicious. Due to our cultural background, we had a wide range of menu requests and she totally nailed it! The shrimp biriyani was AMAZING. On top of that, my husband and I were simply able to enjoy the party, drinks, food, and our guests with no worries. Thank you so much! We will definitely be using you for future events. read more

My husband and I love Party in A Box! We hired them for our backyard wedding and they were beyond amazing. Cassie was our coordinator and was so helpful in every way. Not only did she help us with laying out the seating and overall logistics around the house but also with day of coordinating with the cake, DJ, and photographer. I must say, if it wasn't for Cassie, my husband and I wouldn't have eaten anything. We were so impressed with Chef Dawn that we ended up changing a menu item without tasting it. We had her chicken and salmon entrees and they were both incredibly moist. All of our guests raved about the delicious food and generous portions. We even had left overs for the next week! We highly recommend Party In A Box for any party, small or large. They were all incredibly professional, kind, and patient! Truly exceptional service!! read more

I attended a party with this caterer for a friend's party and was very impressed. Terrific shortribs, gravy, mash in a cup with fried onion straws! Xcellent service and beautiful presentation. The food kept coming and my plate was always full. Very friendly too and never in a rush. read more

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Chef Dawn did not disappoint! She did a phenomenal job, the food was delicious she was on time, and friendly! I highly recommend her! Thanks Dawn! Fran read more

Dawn catered a retirement party for for my husband last weekend, and I couldn't be happier! She and her crew were so nice, friendly, professional, and most important- the food was delicious! We had the beef tenderloin, Chardonnay Chicken, spinach salad w/ strawberries, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. So good! Will definitely call her again in the future, and refer her to my friends! read more

Chef Dawn and her team did not disappoint! I had an outdoor event celebrating my father's 80th birthday party with about 60 family members and friends. The food was excellent - literally everything was yummy - and the service was amazing. They took care of EVERYTHING so I could just host and enjoy the event. I will definitely be using them again and again in the future. I have found my caterer for life! read more