We hired Ashley as a personal chef while we were in town for a bachelorette party, and she was…read moreabsolutely amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly professional, arrived right on time, came fully prepared with everything she needed, and completely took the stress off our evening. The food was so good (honestly DELICIOUS), and on top of that, she somehow left the kitchen even cleaner than when she arrived! She was attentive, kind, and impressively patient while managing our themed dinner- even after we'd enjoyed a few glasses of wine. The entire experience felt thoughtful and seamless. You will absolutely not regret hiring her!

I recently had catering with Ashley for breakfast and dinner at a private home. Ashley was very…read moreprofessional, arrived early to make sure meals were cooked and served on time and the food tasted great. Everyone was extremely happy with both meals. The incredients tasted very fresh and addressed everyone's dietary restrictions. This is a high value service and Ashley left the kitchen cleaner that it was when she first got there. 100% would recommend and book again. Thank you!

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.

The service was excellent. The owner was very friendly and provided great communication leading up…read moreto the event. We had the Chicken and Brisket both were very yummy. The brisket was probably the best brisket I've had. Will hire again.

I cannot recommend Island View Catering enough. Buckle up, there's a lot I want to say…read more We had a Sept 2020 wedding originally, so we were part of the postponement crew. We postponed one year so we got married in Sept 2021. I had to move all my vendors, which I did so successfully. Then, due to some unfortunate circumstances, my original caterer cancelled on us about 4 months prior to the wedding. I was frantic as this was a very competitive year due to all the postponements. I started reaching out to anyone and everyone and to my surprise, I still had a lot of options. I got on the phone with Avrey and he was the first person that really put my mind at ease and made it clear that he could and would do his best to mostly match the menu I had already created and work with me on budget that I already had. He was such a fabulous person to talk to and work with; I just felt really at ease and like my opinions and needs were being taken care of. I'm also in the service business, and I admired the way he was treating me as a potential client. I ended up signing with them and the proposal process was very clear, professional, and smooth. Then he met my wedding planner, and she also thoroughly enjoyed working with Avrey and his team, and that was impressive to me. Then comes the wedding day - holy crap - I had SO MANY people come up to me and tell me not only that the food was absolutely phenomenal (we had a taco bar and delicious apps), but that anyone who ran into one of the catering team members was so impressed by them. I had brought my own bartender, a friend of the family, and she also had nothing but great things to say about the catering team. I later found out that we ran out of margaritas that we had premade, and Avrey said great we'll make more. I am still not even aware of what ingredients we had and didn't have, but somehow they made more. So to be clear, his team went back and juiced a ton of limes and made more batches of margaritas, which they were never responsible for in our contract/plans. My parents and some family friends did a lot of the take-down of the wedding. The catering staffed helped them tremendously - again, not their job. They helped box up extra wine, extra food, and even carry it to my parents car and help them load. The food was INCREDIBLE, and it was so beautifully presented; the team was top notch. Your catering team really makes the wedding flow - if they're disorganized or anything less than stellar, so are your and your guests' experiences. I had so many people tell me that this is the best wedding food they've ever had. Avrey is one of the most professional caterers I've come across - his communication is impeccable, and he just cares about doing a good job. Do yourself a favor, call Avrey and book them for whatever event you have coming up. I only wish I had more events to hire them for.

This week, we were at a wedding for 300 in SYV and Island View catered the meal and the bars. It…read moreis pretty unusual for me to say this, but there was NOTHING Island View could have done better! The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. And the menu was tailored to the bride and groom's tastes. The service was attentive, happy, and always in the right place at the right time. The drinks were legit (not watered-down sugar with cheap booze). And they stayed the WHOLE TIME so if a guest wanted anything more as the night went on, they were there to make it happen... and still full of smiles at 11:30pm!! Truly a wonderful partner for any event! Thanks, Island View Catering, for helping our friends' wedding such a success!

We were lucky enough to stop by Carthartt Tasting Room in Los Olivos when The Chef's Touch food…read moretruck was parked outside. This is the real deal! Excellent BBQ! We had the BBQ Prime Beef Brisket sandwich which was top notch brisket. $18 includes sides of coleslaw and pickled vegetables. The star was the Pineapple Express which was Smoked Pastrami and smoked Pineapple!! On a tasty bun. Again with sides of coleslaw and pickled vegetables. $18 Good service. Quality ingredients. Clearly cooked with love. If you have the chance, don't miss the opportunity to try the smoked pastrami and pineapple!

Omgggg. You guys...This was phenomenal!! WOW!!!…read more January 1, 2025 we remembered we purchased a small $12 bag of jerky while we were in Los Alamos at this stand. We opened it in the late morning...the smell...was like firewood, meat and BBQ sauce. We went to eat it expecting typical jerky... you know, probably a step up from typical jerky. The jerky wasn't that soft stuff you get that mushes in your mouth, nor was it that dry, rough stuff you get stuck in your teeth with a side of spice and random pepper bits. It was like the PERFECT pieces where after you eat good BBQ, the sauce smell just lingers - you need a napkin to eat the jerky! It was fresh, flavorful and definitely had a fresh BBQ saucy effect to it. And it took me all the way back to my actual meal with my husband, where we totally delighted in the experience. The barbecue sauce was addicting! No wonder Guy Fieri has affiliations with this stand!! I mean...talk...about...the best. We were able to make our own little sandwiches out of our barbecue box, they had macaroni and cheese eggrolls ... just delightful. I can't recommend this stand high enough, I miss it! I wish we lived closer. I am definitely going to be ordering some of their jerky online. You guys did a stellar job! You made our experience in Los Alamos just amazing. Keep up the great work!!

Serena is great! I had such a hard time planning a wedding on my one but the second she got…read moreinvolved it was all hands on deck and she made everything so much easier. My only regret is that I didn't hire her sooner!

Serena was the day of coordinator for my wedding in December 2019. We loved Serena and our wedding…read morewas absolutely perfect!

Fantastic restaurant with consistently great food and service. The staff paid attention to every…read moredetail, and our meals were fresh and delicious. It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation.

I never write reviews, but we had such a great experience with Louise that I had to give a shout…read moreout! We hired Lou to provide a culinary experience for my family member's 80th birthday in our Santa Ynez weekend rental. Louise was responsive, professional, fun, creative, talented, delightful, and worked with us to create a kind of unique experience (a cooking type class/ experience for 5 people who frequently cook), and a stress-free, fun time to celebrate the birthday. Lou delivered with a truly enjoyable, absolutely delicious, experience! She read the room, went with the flow, and took the reins in a way that relieved all pressure from the weekend's planners, and delivered a phenomenal meal/ dessert! She brought everything, cleaned up, and topped it all off with her amazing cheesecake! Everything was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared, and even us old hands learned some great new cooking hacks! Highly recommend Louise for your next foodie 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!

Everything was amazing from the communication to the food delivery! The were very understanding as…read morewe were running behind schedule and were very accommodating. Food was delicious and all of our guest were wanting more. 100% recommend the stuffed jalapeños!

We booked Taco Man Express for our last tailgate at Cal Poly and they did not disappoint. They…read morearrived early and everything was delicious. We had a party of 90. James was a great host and the food was a hit! Highly recommend using Taco Man express for your next event.

Used Till Death So Us Party for a private party at my home and they were amazing! Great cocktails,…read morefantastic set up and clean up, and they were so incredible with making sure everything went smoothly! They made the party so much more fun. Will definitely use them again!

Ashley and her crew are amazing! We have had her cater and bartend numerous private parties from…read more5-12 people. Always amazing food and great drinks! Ashley is always our go to for any private event! Think of her for your next event!

We attended a party at a friend's house which was catered by SB Paella…read more Service 5 stars: Chef Ben was friendly, outgoing, super attentive and helpful. An all around nice guy and a great person to have a conversation with. He gracefully handled the 50+ person party with no issues whatsoever. Food 5 stars: I had their signature Paella Mixta (Chicken, Pork, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Veggies, Saffron) and the Jamon Serrano (Serrano Ham) from the whole leg carving station. Super high quality ingredients, excellent taste and great presentation. Absolutely top notch! The Last Word 5 stars: All and all, this was a fun and interactive culinary experience! I would ask SB Paella to cater my party in a heartbeat and without hesitation. Highly recommended!

What a fun and unique catering option! We wanted a family style meal for our rehearsal dinner but…read morenot a buffet and SB Paella was the perfect choice. We chose four passed appetizers and a traditional paella to serve about 30 guests (including a few vegetarians) and it achieved everything we hoped for. Ben, the chef, was friendly, efficient and even packed up a few left over containers for us that came in handy over our wedding weekend! I highly recommend.