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Sandee P.

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.

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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!!!

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Kristyn K.

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)

As a bonus Sylvia one of the Party in a Box catering staff decorated our leftover cake to make our day extra special.
Kendall W.

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!

Carolina P.

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.

Top: Fruit platter(right), caprese skewers(left) Bottom: strawberry goat cheese crostini (right), tortellini skewers(left)
Sydney L.

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!

Angel V.

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.

Local Line Caught Seared Yellowtail on a wonton crisp with micro radish and wasabi cream
Mikayla M.

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 :)

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Hi Dawn, I'm inquiring about catering for approximately 45 people on May 11th in Huntington Beach for a baby shower. Would like to get some info from you? Thanks!

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