Extremely reliable company. Great work ethic for these two young owners of something special catering. We had a problem with one of our vendors regarding the chairs being set up for our wedding, and they stepped in and offered to help without any hesitation. We have already booked them for our next event in July. Food was delicious. You will not be disappointed if you hire this company. Dee Dee and Dominick Monaco read more

Highly recommend. Used them for a small luncheon and they exceeded my expectations! Everyone complimented both the presentation and the taste. Would definitely use again read more

We used Something Special Catering for my daughter's bridal shower a few weeks ago. We told Taylor about our theme and our garden vision for the party, and he worked with us to develop the menu, which suited our event perfectly. Ty delivered the food and set-up and was very accommodating. Our guests were extremely impressed with the presentation of the food, and of course, with the quality and taste. A highlight for everyone included the guys' tea sandwiches. Our friends commented they were the tastiest they'd ever eaten! We were truly impressed with Something Special and recommend them without hesitation. read more

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Taylor and Ty helped us with an event this month. They did a fantastic job. The food was incredible! They even made labels for the food so guests with allergies knew what was safe for them. Taylor and Ty were so helpful in helping choose the right items for the menu. The guests loved the food. The bread pudding was a hit. Thank you Taylor and Ty! read more

Amazing food! Amazing presentation! Very reasonable prices. And just overall the best experience you could want. Very friendly staff. I had a last minute bridal shower to host and didn't give them much time in advance to prepare 5 or 6 different trays for me, but they helped me out and got it done in time and the trays were all beautiful! Big hit for the party! 10/10 recommend!! read more

Ty and Tay catered a dinner for a group of nurses I was educating and it turned out AMAZING. They would not stop complimenting how good the food was. Service wise, they were highly responsive, extremely accommodating and were more than willing to help me with one of my special requests. I will be using these guys again for my next catered dinner! read more

We had my daughter's baby shower this weekend and used something special catering. Ty and Taylor were awesome and everybody love the food. They set up a waffle bar with all the toppings, fresh fruit, breakfast, burritos, and potatoes. They were so professional and really put out a terrific spread! They do have a highly extensive menu for any party! I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again for sure! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Something Special Catering, and I cannot recommend them enough. We were in a time-sensitive situation, needing to arrange a full breakfast service for 50 people at the last minute, and their team exceeded every expectation. If you're looking for a catering company that delivers exceptional quality and outstanding service--even on short notice--Something Special Catering is an excellent choice. I would gladly work with them again. Thank you Ty and Taylor! read more

For my mothers memorial which was beautifully done. First off let me tell you we had so much food left over for the price. We loved the Shrimp Ceviche we order 2X and it was gone :). The salads were great especially the BBQ Chicken was a hit. We also ordered the Tri Tip sliders and the chicken Focaccia pesto mayo, Yummy! We ordered some more finger sandwiches that I thought added a delicate touch to the table, then deserts we couldn't decide but Texas sheet cake sliced and ready to grab we loved (i didnt get to try it I was too busy hosting). We will use them in the future for sure! BTW I still have the container we borrowed and will drive it over next time I'm free again so sorry about that. :) read more

I've used Something Special catering for years. They are a fixture for our celebrations. Our guests know their food, which is always devoured. Their food is excellent, but even better is their service. They almost feel like family. I would not consider using another caterer in Orange County. Excellent food and service at a great price point. Need catering? These are your guys! read more

We have used SSC before in our community. Their service is allways great and they work with us by helping with menus and suggesting items for the event. We had a wonderful event at the beginning of this month and every one loved the meal. ( I personally loved the dessert, Tiramisu) We served over 100 guest and everyone enjoyed the delicious meal and the excellent service. Thank you J&J for again making our event the best!! read more

I had a Celebration of Life for my husband, John, who passed away this past July. Everything had to be perfect. I will only be doing this once. My venue recommended Something Special & they were something special. My guests were amazed at the selection of foods and the various ways food was presented. I felt this celebration was the best that it could be and the food was a big part of my husband's day. Gratefully, Pauline Kay read more

Much needed and overdue review here. My wife and I only ordered their Tri-tip sliders for our baby shower, but needless to say based on all their 5 star reviews the Something Special Catering team delivered above and beyond our expectations. Everyone at the party were raving about how good the sliders were and anything left over was gone in a flash. Be sure to support your local businesses with Something Special Catering. They have so many options with reasonable pricing. Their team was on point from delivery to pickup and made our experience extremely pleasant. I will definitely be using their catering services in the future and recommending them to all my family/friends. read more

Catered dinner for fifty very successful. Guests very complimentary. Food was brought on time and was hot. Chefs were polite abd easy to work bywith. read more

We were first introduced to Something Special Catering back in 2020, and they've been our go-to ever since. Year after year, event after event, they continue to exceed expectations. Most recently, they catered two of our parties--one in Coto (65 guests) and another in Big Canyon (50 guests)--and the feedback was unanimous: rave reviews for days. Guests couldn't stop talking about the innovative menu, the flawless presentation, and the consistently delicious bites. In a time when so many businesses feel impersonal or short-lived, Something Special stands out. Their turnkey service, attention to detail, and hands-on involvement (yes, by the actual owners!) make working with them both refreshing and rewarding. We recommend them without hesitation--and with one caveat: book early. Once you've experienced what they bring to the table, you'll understand why they're in such high demand. They've more than earned it. Enjoy! read more

Ty and Taylor did a fabulous job preparing food for a recent birthday party I hosted. They were great to work with, super responsive, and delivered outstanding food. We enjoyed everything they prepared for us. The fruit platter was beautiful and artfully arranged with super fresh fruit, the Southwest Pasta Salad was delicious, and the Tri-Tip sliders were the hit of the party. I attended a party about a year ago and Something Special Catering also supplied the food for that event. The Chicken Piccata dinner was served and it was wonderful. I highly recommend Something Special Catering. Fresh, delicious, and memorable! read more

I have used Something Special Catering many times and it's always a 10/10. The food is delicious and displayed well. I love that they deliver. I have compliments on the food every time we use them. The most recent was for my sister in laws baby shower and we ordered sandwiches and pasta salad! The bread was to die for! Thank you Something Special Catering for always providing excellent food and service! read more

Use them regularly for work events and they are always excellent. Amazing service, set up and reasonable delivery fees. Every time, people always ask where the food is catered from because it's so good! read more

I had a small after-the-wedding-ceremony party at my home for my son and daughter-in-law recently. It was a beautiful, stress-free occasion since I did not have to worry about the food at all! Taylor and Ty arrived on time and set up everything perfectly. The food was delicious and just as described. There were warming trays to keep the warm things warm and tags to describe what each item was. Everyone loved the tequila honey chipotle shrimp skewers and the Tri-tip sliders were wonderful. And I can't forget those absolutely delicious zucchini cheese squares or the charcuterie board filled with so many different cheeses as well as other items. I will definitely call them again for my next party! read more

I can't express enough how incredibly happy I was with both the food and service provided by Something Special. They have a massive menu to choose from and everything was delicious!! So many compliments from our guests for a graduation party. Our favorites were the TriTip sliders and Parmesan Chicken Skewers. Very generous servings and the super fresh ingredients. I will definitely be using them again for future events!! read more

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We used Something Special Catering for my daughter's baby shower this past weekend. Ty and Taylor were really easy to work with - don't let their laid back manner fool you - they delivered on everything we talked about. They arrived on time (even with lots of traffic from the rain) to set up the event. The food was good and the service was fantastic. We will be using this company again! Thank you Ty and Taylor! read more

Taylor made himself available for my event on short notice and worked out timing that worked for us both. The food was delicious and exactly as described. He was reliable and convenient. I'd definitely use this business again. read more

Something Special did catering at my daughter's wedding at Gold Coast Farms in Aliso Viejo and they did an amazing job! They provided appetizers and a dessert bar. The presentation was beautiful!! They communicated with me every step of the way and gave me great suggestions. My guests commented on the delicious food and especially the desserts! read more

Tea sandwiches for my party were just perfect! Arrived on time and helped setting up the sandwiches on my buffet.

I have worked with Something Special Catering for several years, for parties at my home. Their food is amazing, the customer service impeccable, and they never forget to send a thank you note! Whether it is a food drop off and set up, or full service food, servers, bartender; everything is "top shelf". Our guests are always extremely complimentary of Ty and Taylor and Something Special Catering! read more

The food is delicious! They are easy to work with, are on time to drop off the food and drinks and picking the serving trays. I highly recommend Something Special Catering! read more

We were looking for a caterer for a party of about sixty people. Finding one is not easy. We visited four establishments before finding these guys. Their office is in the kitchen. The desk is a prep table. We had an appointment and two guys were waiting with everything ready. The office,aka kitchen, was very clean and organized. Taylor and Ty reviewed our needs and made some recommendations. We decided that they were the ones and placed an order. Day of event they, Taylor and Ty in person, were at the door exactly on time. So they not only plan the menu, they go shopping for the ingredients, they prepare them and deliver and set everything up with great class and decorum. They may be young but they know what they are doing. Everyone loved the food, it was very delicious. They even sent me a handwritten thank you note. They are our go to caterers and I seriously recommend them for any needs that you may have. They will exceed your expectations. Nick David Not affiliated with them in any way. read more

This team just did catering for my daughter's bridal shower. They were amazing! I booked them several months in advance and they had great ideas and suggestions for the tea party/charcuterie setup. On the day of, they came in set everything up on professional platters with signing for each item and I had a helper, Cody during the shower that pour mimosas and cleaned up!!! Bravo!!! Will be using them again!!! read more

My mom and future MIL hosted my bridal shower over this weekend and the food was spectacular. We ordered the chicken focaccia sandwiches, a charcuterie tray, a vegetable tray, the seasonal fruit platter and pasta salad. We had about 19 guests in attendance (plus a few husbands/boyfriends towards the end) and had enough leftovers to last days. Communication was great, and delivery and pick-up went smoothly. We will definitely be using Something Special again! read more

Working with Taylor to set up our catering event was easy!! He's professional and knowledgeable. The set up and presentation was perfect. Each item has a tag with its name. That was a nice touch. Also the quality of the food was on point too. I recommend this catering service 100%. read more

Omg, Something Special Catering was perfect. The tea sandwiches, salads, fruit platter, charcuterie board and carrot cake bites were superb. I got so many compliments on the presentation and the delicious food. Everything was fresh, delivered and set up in time. Everyone raved about the food. I will definitely use them again. Thank you Taylor and Ty, the bridal shower was a huge success read more

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Great experience with Something Special Catering! They were there on time, made delicious food for our guests, had a great set up, and took everything down and away with them. Super painless and every guest told me how great the food was! read more

This is an exceptional catering service. I had a housewarming party recently and hired them! They were very professional but the best part is that their food was remarkable! The presentation of the grazing table was exactly as I had envisioned! The area was 4'x6' and it looked like a masterpiece! It was art for sure and the food was beyond good. There was 75 people and everyone was talking about it taking photos! The appetizer table was also beautiful and the food was delicious, as well as the dessert table! The food was fabulous yet the presentation was so remarkable you didn't want to touch it! Highly recommend, the owners are great and the staff, couldn't have picked a better place! read more

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We used Taylor and Ty for a community event where we wanted to serve hors d'oeuvres appetizers. Taylor and Ty helped us create the menu and carried it out flawlessly. The presentation was beautiful and the food tasted delicious. We would definitely use them again. read more

Great service and delicious food. Thank you Something Special Catering for helping us with our party at the very last minute! read more

Thank you so much for catering my sons engagement party. The sandwiches and pasta salad were delicious. I will definitely use you again.

We use Something Special at work, and I've used them before with the original owner Nancy. This is my first time using Ty and Taylor for something personal and oh my goodness... they are even more Something Special than before! They catered a bridal shower I was hosting and we worked on a menu together. I even suggested a specific salad with ingredients I requested and they did a great job. With under a week to go before the event, I changed my mind about what I was serving for dessert and they stepped up with their fabulous bars- the Lemon Bars are legendary and I added the Carrot Cake bars and the Creme Brûlée bars. Holy moly...they are so good. Our servers were Jessica and Tiffany and they were wonderful, professional, friendly, and they even brought to go boxes, which several guests took advantage of (yay, less for me to bring home). Something Special really is... use them!!! read more

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I highly recommend Something Special Catering for your next event. They have catered a few of my work events and they do not disappoint. Their attention to detail and delicious food, truly shines through. They are very responsive and set up on time. I am always impressed by the attention to detail and the impeccable service Taylor and Ty provide. Overall, I highly recommend Something Special Catering for any event. Their combination of delectable food, exceptional service, and attention to detail truly made our event memorable. read more

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We used Something Special Catering for our backyard wedding and they were absolutely amazing! We worked with Taylor and Susie to create a perfect menu for our cocktail hour and buffet dinner reception for 80 people. We had a few dietary restrictions to accommodate and they were quick to come up with ideas that would be just as good as the other foods we had picked. The food was delicious and many guests commented on how it was so much better than the typical wedding dinner that is usually just average. Additionally, the price was extremely reasonable, especially for wedding catering! Communication was great before, during, and after the wedding. They were quick to reply to any of my questions and would also reach out if they needed any clarification or more details as we got closer to the day of. They also provided us with some very helpful advice and tips as we maneuvered through the chaos that is wedding planning. We had 5 servers working our wedding, including Taylor and Ty, and service was exceptional from every single person! Everyone was very professional, friendly, and so very helpful! I felt the team really went above and beyond to ensure all things food and drink went smoothly for our special day and we are so appreciative. Thank you so much, Something Special Catering team! read more

We used Something Special Catering for a small Christmas holiday dinner party in December. The owners, Ty and Taylor, were wonderful to work with. They allowed me to select whatever entrees the guests wanted. It wasn't a one or two-type selection. They offer an extensive menu selection for entrees, appetizers, salads, and desserts. All of our guests raved about the dinner. We hired servers to help us out the evening of our event and guess who showed up. Ty and Taylor and they helped with everything. From serving to washing dishes. The whiskey bread pudding is to die for. We offered multiple deserts t but the bread pudding was completely gone. Ty & Taylor do catering all over, so I highly recommend them for your next party... I know we'll be hiring them again. read more