From our first email correspondence with Taylor at The Spotted Hen, to the tasting with Chef Terri, to the actual wedding day for my daughter, the whole experience was beyond my expectations! Many guests were commenting how good the steak was as well as the pesto chicken thighs, and the portion sizes were generous. Our venue was not able to accomodate cooking on site so Terri and her crew made everything at their kitchen, brought it in warmers and served it family style. The food tasted fantastic, including the grazing table, and everything was beautiful! The servers were great. It was an all around great experience! read more

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Just a fabulous, fabulous team. Had them cater our 110 person wedding in Los Angeles, and it was AMAZING! Got tons of compliments on the food, which was great!! Seriously!! But what really sets this team apart is the level of service. The team onsite that day was extremely professional and helpful. They made sure we ate. They make sure drinks were poured. Taylor is also phenomenal coordinating over email and very attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for catering. 6/5 stars. read more

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Our wedding was catered by the Spotted Hen Catering and I can't praise them enough in their professionalism and quality of food. Our main entrees were steak, salmon, and a butternut squash lasagna which were all highly praised by all of our guests. We had a wedding party of 155 and every guests got plenty of food within an timely manner to ensure a perfect evening! read more

I can't speak highly enough of Spotted Hen. They were the first and ONLY recommendation we got from our planner when we told her we wanted to do a non-traditional tapas style meal for our wedding, and we were completely sold from the jump. Our tasting was INSANELY delicious, super personal, and really fun! Taylor was so comprehensive with everything details-wise, I knew we were going to be in good hands. The food was amazing, we got so many compliments on our caterers, and everything went off without a hitch. I 1000% recommend!! read more

We can't thank Spotted Hen Catering enough for the incredible food and service at our wedding! Working with Taylor, Chef Terri and the team was an absolute joy from start to finish. During dinner, there was a moment where we looked around and saw our guests eating, smiling, laughing, and connecting--exactly what we had hoped for when planning our celebration. The food played such an important role in creating that joy, and Spotted Hen Catering made it truly unforgettable. Every bite, from appetizers to dessert, was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We also received so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the food. The bartenders also deserve a special shout-out for keeping the drinks flowing and spirits high all night long! If you're looking for a catering team that brings warmth, professionalism, and genuine care to every detail, Spotted Hen Catering is it. They helped make our wedding everything we dreamed of and more. read more

I cannot say ENOUGH about Taylor and her incredible team. My bridesmaid fell and dropped the cake and they were able to recover it cleanly and fix it. They were on top of EVERYTHING at the wedding and eased my mind the entire time. I never had to lift a finger. Everyone was a riot and so incredible to work with and WOW the food was incredible. Everyone remarked on how delicious the entire spread was: appetizers, main dishes, desserts. We got their chicken and steak with carrots, broccolini, and rice with a fresh salad. 1000/10 recommend. We could not have done it without them and they will absolutely be hearing from us again for any catering needs. You will NOT regret working with them. read more

We cannot thank your entire team and Chef Terri enough for helping to make our wedding day truly the most incredible day of our lives. The food was absolutely delicious, as we knew it would be! The presentation gorgeous. The service impeccable. All of our guests could not stop complimenting how amazing the food was...especially the Short Rib. Everything was so good that we made a point to sit and actually EAT! Thank you for a year and a half of your hard work and dedication to making the day a wonderful experience for us. All that you've done has not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated. And if there were any catering issues or hiccups throughout the day, we certainly didn't notice them and for that THANK YOU. Please please pass along our most sincere gratitude to everyone and most importantly, COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF! We couldn't be more thankful and blown away. If you're reading this and considering using Spotted Hen for your next event...Do it! You won't regret it! All our love, C+N read more

We found Spotted Hen through a recommendation from a friend when our first caterer dropped out unexpectedly. Cindy was extremely responsive and attentive from the very beginning. They stood out against everyone else we considered because of this. Leading up to the wedding, Cindy attended our walk-through and even offered to help if our coordinator fell through. Weddings can be stressful but spotted hen is so experienced and capable, we felt calmed in all our dealings with them. In the end, the food was a huge hit and we loved our experience with them so much. read more

Spotted Hen recently catered our weekday wedding. The food and service was divine. All day I heard nothing but compliments from my guests about how wonderful the food was and how friendly and helpful the staff was. Taylor was especially helpful during the entirety of the planning process. Thank you so much for making our day so special :). I wouldn't hesitate to call them again for any future events. read more

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In planning my son's graduation party from across the country, I found Spotted Hen through a Google search. Based on reviews and speaking with Amanda, we decided to go with Spotted Hen. It was a leap of faith because we did not interview other caterers (b/c I loved Amanda!) and it paid off! Spotted Hen took a college house and created a memorable lovely event with great food to celebrate the graduates. Chef Juan's food was delicious and the team made sure everyone was comfortable and had a great time. We are very grateful for Spotted Hen, for their attention to detail and guiding me through long distance planning. We highly recommend, from start to finish! read more

We worked with Spotted Hen Catering for our wedding reception. And my goodness - it was the best decisions we made. Food was the #1 priority in terms of our wedding because we are someone who believe in how food connects people. This is why we went forward with Spotted Hen - and the service, as well as the food were impeccable. Their food and service is delicious, without the stuffy-ness of higher-end catering. I am confident that you get more than what you pay for if you choose to work with Spotted Hen: the quality of food and service is EXCEPTIONAL. Thank you, Spotted Hen team! We had so many guests who raved about the food and alcohol, which we both catered through them :) read more

Spotted Hen did SUCH a great job at our wedding. We wanted to have a fingerfood, easy-to-grab, good for kids-style menu and Spotted Hen knocked it out of the park. We did a ceviche bar, taco and skewer stations and churros for dessert, and I got so many comments on how good the food was. Taylor and Chef Terri were so great to work with - we're sooo glad we booked them! read more

Spotted Hen totally saved us when we had to delay our wedding multiple times due to the pandemic. They rolled with it, even when we got COVID literally the day before our wedding. Chef Terri and Taylor were absolutely delightful through the whole process. When our wedding day finally rolled round after over two years of delays, the food was even better than the tasting. The korean short rib was fantastic, the vegan options were really creative and our guests loved it. It really felt like "got" us. Their beverage team knocked it out of the park with some great cocktails as well. Three Dots and a Dash is one of our favorites. Additionally, the cake! It's the best red velvet cake I've ever had and the dessert bar was a big hit with our guests. They truly went above and beyond for us and found a way to make the wedding even better than we could have imagined. Their prices are incredibly reasonable and fair, they really made having our dream wedding possible. Thank you! read more

It was unreal the amount of service that we got with Spotted Hen Catering. We booked SHC EARLY. The tasting was very intimate and held at Chef Terri's house. The food was so unbelievably good we had to say yes. Chicken and waffle apps!? Yes please. Food is farm to table style and they only use ingredients that are in season bought straight from the farmers market before your event. Taylor, the catering director - a Saint. We have so many emails between us with me asking and her answering questions at all hours of the night LOVE HER. She is so good at her job! I had a couple guests with severe food allergies and they took that very seriously to ensure that all the food was safe and tasty! Everyone at our wedding (including ourselves) felt that this was best food we've ever had; which honestly at weddings tends to fall flat. The service & the food 100000/10!! Thank you so much!! Would marry my husband again just so I could have you cater! Xoxo Kate & Rob 4.14.23 read more

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Spotted Hen catered my wedding. They 100% should cater yours too. I'm at the age where all my friends are going to 10+ weddings a year. I cannot begin to tell you how many people said our food was the best wedding food they'd ever had. The VARIETY of options were endless. The plates all had edible flowers that wowed the crowd. They allowed us to use our secret family bbq sauce which was so lovely to the guests. And don't even get me started on the logistics...serving 230+ guests drinks, appetizers, and getting them through a buffet line without waiting long periods of time? I've never seen anything so streamlined. Spotted Hen made THREE buffet lines for us so no one had to sit around and wait. Above and beyond. And by far the most reasonably priced caterer we spoke to. Look no farther - this is your spot! read more

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Recently picked up a large order every thing was well made and portioned properly Customers enjoyed the pre package salads Would recommend read more

There is no one better than Spotted Hen! Chef Terry and her team are the absolute greatest of all time and we were so lucky that they went above & beyond to trek out from Los Angeles all the way to Big Sur for our wedding! They charge a ridiculously reasonable rate for the high quality food they provide and are all warm, kind people to boot. The food is so creative and always tasty. There is no ego either-- we had a dish during the tasting that we didn't love and they were quick to pivot with more ideas. They are also pros and experts-- guiding us to the best types of dishes for a destination wedding with all kinds of tricky limitations. The wedding cake was DIVINE. They were so kind to wrap up 2 large slices for us immediately so we could enjoy in bed, post-wedding :) Food was super important to us-- we wanted it to feel like an intimate dinner party with 50 of our nearest and dearest. They did family style food that tasted AMAZING. Our friends were so impressed, as it's really hard to serve a large group and have it warm and taste amazing. Friends are still talking to us about the mac & cheese and the mashed potatoes! We are so happy that we'll get to have this special place to provide us special anniversary meals & cake for all the years to come! read more

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Spotted Hen caters for our office. They supply a wide range of pre-packaged meals and snacks for our employees. The food is always DELICOUS, FRESH, and HEALTHY. My favorites (so far) are the Beet Humus with crudites, and the Vegan Chickpea Lavash Wrap. Heavenly!!! Highly recommend for corporate catering. read more

We did a tasting with Spotted Hen a few months ago and it was a disaster. I would not recommend them for anyone with attendees with food allergies or dietary restrictions. I had sever food allergies that were shared in an RFP before the tasting. When we arrived, they were unaware of the allergy, and when we discussed it, they were able to pivot on one of the dishes that was impacted - which was very nice especially on short notice. They remade the meat portion there with us, and walked through all ingredients with me to make sure everything would be alright. I didn't taste items that were not advised, and despite missing out on things was generally good. About an hour later, I got violently ill and lost consciousness in the bathroom briefly, and my fiancé tried to get me in to a doctor. When we reached out about the issue, the response from spotted hen was unprofessional to day the least. "There will be no refund and please do not contact me again. The tasting was horrible, their wants were not communicated at all, we made a ton of food that had nothing to do with what they wanted for their wedding and there was no cross-contamination. Every single other item was gluten-free and the only thing that wasn't was the steak and the chicken. The bride took items off of the platter that had the steak and the chicken on it knowing that they had soy sauce on them so if she got ill from doing that that was her choice. Goodbye." We tasted with three caterers using the exact same RFP the same weekend - Spotted Hen was the only issue. We even had a few caterers decline given the food allergies stated on the RFP - which is completely fine and a better alternative to getting that sick. I would hate to think of any other bride or attendee with food allergies going through this with them. read more

I frequently have the pleasure of working with Spotted Hen at a variety of venues while planning and coordinating events. They always seem to impress with their excellent customer service and their delicious bites. When my uncle passed suddenly and my family asked me to plan a memorial for 300 people in less than 1 week I knew exactly who to call. Taylor and Teri were so sympathetic while I mourned and made me confident everything would go well on his memorial day. Taylor and her staff showed up and managed to get everything set up in time and ready to greet guests. All the guests were so impressed with the food and service. The uncle who hosted said the staff felt like family and they will continue to be used through the family and my clients for years to come. read more

We hired spotted hen for our wedding and is was one of the best decisions we made! First of all, the food is absolutely DELICIOUS! Second of all the entire team is so professional and sweet! Dana was so great in the weeks leading up to our wedding! She always answered emails quickly and was detail oriented. The "tasting" itself was a wonderful experience and we were sold after the first few minutes into the tasting. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was! The cake is literally the best cake we have ever had in our entire lives! Looking forward to anniversary meals with the spotted hen in the years to come! read more

We hired Spotted Hen to Caterer our wedding at the Millwick in DTLA and it was beyond amazing. Food was a top priority for me because I feel like it can make or break an event. I reached out to several vendors and Spotted Hen stood out, as well as their first point of contact Cindy. Cindy was quick to respond and great about answering all our questions. Terri, the chef and talent behind Spotted Hen, created a menu around all of our favorite things. Our tasting was amazing and we didn't change one single thing. At the tasting we discovered that Cindy also coordinates, which as I mentioned before she's on top of it, hired! Spotted Hen's servers were fantastic, always super friendly and helpful. They made sure my groom and I got plenty of food throughout the night. People not only loved the food, but desert was a HUGE hit. People were not ashamed about going back for seconds! Spotted Hen is a one stop event catering spot. Passed Hors d'Oeuvres, stationary cheese stations, family style dinner, desert bar, wedding cake, late night snacks, bartenders, coordinator....!!! We are so thankful to Terri and her staff for creating an amazing menu for our special evening. Everything was beautifully presented and beyond delicious. People are still talking about the food, which is exactly the kind of wedding you want to have. I just want to circle back to Cindy and her coordinating before wrapping up this review. Cindy was an amazing coordinator answering all the questions I had in a ridiculously impressive fast turnaround (and I had a lot). On the wedding day when we arrived at the venue I was completely blown away. Cindy and her team had set up everything better than I had imagined (I am a perfectionist and Cindy didn't miss a beat). I never needed to worry about anything because Cindy had her finger the pulse of the entire evening. When you work with people who are good at their job they make it seam effortless, and that's Cindy. She's like working alongside a really great friend. I can't thank Terri and her culinary talents/artistry and Cindy with her coordination skills enough. A dream team! read more

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Where to even begin with the amazing Spotted Hen team? Spotted Hen absolutely nailed our 75-person outdoor wedding at the Adamson House in Malibu, which is not an easy task - it is a beautiful but tricky venue and they were total pros about it. Good food was one of the most important elements of our wedding for my husband and me, so if you care about great food, beautiful presentation, and excellent service, go with Spotted Hen. Not to mention they are a team of artists & creatives, which resonated a lot with us! From first point of contact, Taylor was an incredible resource & guide, and just generally lovely to chat with. We had the most amazing tasting at Chef Terry's house and were even more excited. They also were able to offer some custom touches to reflect my Cuban heritage in addition to the fantastic farm-to-table California vibe we were going for. read more

Taylor, Chef Terri, and the team at Spotted Hen did an incredible job at our wedding. Everyone raved about the food, from the welcome sangria, to the grazing station, to the plated farmers market salad and buffet of farm to table style mains and sides. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. They made our tasting so much fun and we were thrilled that the day of results were equally mouth-watering. We loved everything they offered, from drinks to a cake, and they had great referrals for anything else we needed. The team was professional and made sure everything ran smoothly at our venue, Millwick DTLA, the day of. We highly recommend them for any of your catering needs and we hope to use them again someday. read more

We're still dreaming of our wedding food. Weird? Not at all when Spotted Hen caters. The whole team is dreamy! Cindy is so fun, organized, and helpful. She, Terri and the team are absolutely DELIGHTFUL humans, and their love of food is palpable. They worked with us to create customizations, and their ease with adapting for allergies & preferences was amazing. From the tasting to the day of, the communication was incredible and the food was flawless. (Guests are still raving about it!) Also, their desserts are unrivaled- they've won awards for them! We will 1000% be calling Spotted Hen for any and all events in the future. Spotted Hen forever!! read more

This is a review of this catering and service team, as a guest of a wedding they serviced. The food was delicious, but the service must have had an off day. Dinner was served noticeably late (and my friends who got married confirmed this). The staff served vendors before the guests, which was super awkward--we were pretty stoked for the cake to come out and be passed, and a server hooked up one of the wedding vendors before all the guests were served. Look, we all deserve cake, and there's enough to go around, so I'll acknowledge that. Though it's not great form as a service team to not abide by etiquette and social rules when you're on the job. read more

Run by amazing people, Terri and Taylor were wonderful to work with. From the initial food tasting where we felt right at home with their friendly conversation and wonderful dishes, to Taylor being so helpful and accommodating while planning our wedding, to the day of, where the food was amazing, perfect, and a huge hit with our guests. We would highly recommend them and you will not be disappointed with how easy they are to work with. read more

If you want guests to come up to you saying that the food is amazing and how impressed they are, then book Spotted Hen! Your guests will literally thank you. The flavors, quality and presentation surpassed all expectations. Their team managed the flow of the meal effortlessly and were attentive - we also had tray-passed appetizers during cocktail hour which were a hit with the guests. Overall, the staff managed the catering service well and everything went smoothly so we could enjoy the wedding day without any worries. The Spotted Hen team was incredible to work with from the beginning. They are meticulous and detailed, they made sure that all specifications were accounted for and that we were aware of what rentals and materials were needed. They offered a variety of dishes, appetizers and desserts to choose from. And I have to mention the vanilla cake with berries - one of the best cakes I've had in my life. I don't have words to do it justice. Please book them! They were incredible to work with. read more

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My wife and I went with Spotted Hen as they were on the list of approved caterers for our venue. That was already a huge mark in their favor as our venue was very uptight, so anyone who met their approval was clearly solid, professional, and likely had a good track record. We took a chance and set up a tasting. Honestly, the tasting alone was worth the booking. We were immediately treated like family and were given amazing food, amazing wine, and had a truly wonderful time getting to know this catering team. On the actual day, we didn't know if they could replicate the experience we had at the tasting but they truly went above and beyond. Every guest complimented us on the food, both in terms of taste and presentation. Our photographer was so enthralled by the entrees that she forgot to take photos of them. My wife and I made the decision to do most of the planning ourselves and just went with a planner on the wedding day. Spotted Hen clearly and easily communicated everything they needed to be provided by the rental agency and it was truly almost nothing. I still don't know how they did it. The salmon was flaky and moist, the steak was hearty and flavorful, and the cake was truly divine. It really felt, more so than any other vendor that we hired, that we were on a team together and that these people were our friends. I can't communicate how much that helps with the stress of the day. We knew we were in good hands, and were delighted when Taylor came out to check on us as the evening was winding down. I can also say, definitively, that no other vendor invited us over for cocktails AFTER the wedding! Do yourself a favor and go with Spotted Hen. Your guests will thank you. read more

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We worked with Spotted Hen for our wedding at Smogshoppe on 10/28/23, and from start to finish everything was beyond fantastic! Food was very important to us (especially my now husband, it was his number one most important thing for our wedding!), and let me say we and our guests were not disappointed!! We mainly worked with Dana, and she was just so amazing from driving to meet up with us for deposit hand offs and detail meetings, to arranging our beautiful tasting at chef Teri's house. We ended up going with tray passed apps, charcuterie board spread, buffet style catering, and even a late night snack. The food presentation was absolutely gorgeous, not your typical boring row of chafing dishes! Most importantly, the food tasted just out of this world. Trust me and the other reviewers when we say that people will be talking about how good your food was! Also- literally every vendor we booked after booking Spotted Hen made a comment that they are the best when finding out that they were booked as our caterer. If thats not a sign that they truly are amazing, I don't know what is.... read more

If you're looking for the best caterer in the Los Angeles Area, look no further than Spotted Hen. When it came to our wedding, we prioritized dinner over everything else. We had four other tastings with different LA caterers before even trying Spotted Hen's food. Simply put, they're in a different league. Not only was their food far better than the rest, but they beat all the others on price and included more food (Welcome Drinks, Tray Passed Apps, Full Family Style Dinner, Wedding Cake, Full Dessert bar, Bartender w/ Mixer Package, AND Late Night Tacos!) The Spotted Hen team is an absolute delight, eager to make your wedding (or any event) into something special. After our tasting with them, we not only felt like we were in great hands, but also that our guests were going to be surprised at how good dinner was. We weren't wrong. Nearly everyone at our wedding made a point to tell us how amazing the food was and how they couldn't believe how much was prepared. If you're stressing at all about finding the perfect caterer, do yourself a favor and call them now. Thanks Spotted Hen for making our day absolutely perfect! - Michael & Meg read more

We had Spotted Hen cater our wedding and could not have been happier with the job they did! Cindy and her team were excellent, working with our wedding coordinator to ensure that the guest experience was as good as it could be, and the food was so delicious. Our guests loved both the dinner as well as desserts and we were so pleased with the professionalism of the Spotted Hen Catering team. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Spotted Hen Catering. They catered my 70th birthday party for a guest list of 38. Taylor Neff handled our event, and from start to finish, she was a pro. We had an onsite chef, who kept the fresh, hot, unique appetizers coming. There was a cheese board that was 4-5 ft long and beautifully appointed. My guests were well fed, and continue to reach out to me to rave about the food and service at my party. I don't often put on a big event, so their smooth handling of this part of the party was so helpful. Any event could benefit from Spotted Hen's amazing catering expertise. If you are considering booking them, don't wait! read more

Don't look elsewhere -- hire these people immediately! Cindy & crew at Spotted Hen are incredible and just the best people to work with. Excellent communication and planning and of course the food itself is mind meltingly good. They catered our wedding recently and we got so many compliments on the food...you really cannot go wrong. We're a very food motivated crowd and this team crushed it. read more

One of the best salmon we've ever had. And the short rib grilled cheese was absolutely delicious. Everyone LOVED the family style. Taylor was super communicative throughout this whole process. Thank you so much for everything!! read more

I can't recommend it enough. Spotted Hen Catering catered for my baby's first birthday party and every part of the planning went efficiently and smoothly with Cindy. Even though it was a relatively small order (25-30 people), Cindy replied promptly to all my questions and requests. In terms of the food, I thought the salmon was excellent and everything else was very good and presented nicely. I would hire them for my next event. Thank you so much! read more

Spotted Hen is delicious. They did catered platters and bakery items for us. The brownies are incredible! Presentation is always lovely. They also are very willing to work with you on specific requests. Great to work with! Highly recommend them. read more

Spotted Hen catered our wedding at the Adamson House in August 2023, and the team did a spectacular job! Taylor and Terri were able to accomplish of a tapas style wedding where guests were free to mingle and nibble as they pleased. The service was wonderful, and the food was delicious! The entire team from first inquiry to the wedding was professional and collaborative. The professionalism really shone through day of, Adamson House is a historic property with very strict guidelines and this team executed everything, including tasty food, to a tee. read more

We had Spotted Hen cater a department gathering. The food was delicious & healthy. All the guests raved about it! Dana was quick to respond to our questions. The delivery came right on time. The food hot. I highly recommend! We will definitely​ order from Spotted Hen again in the future read more

Spotted Hen Catering is amazing!!! Our family friend Shane recommended them to us because she uses them all of the time, and we are so thankful that she did!  They were so professional and easy to work with! We had them cater our micro wedding, and they were so flexible in answering all of our questions and providing an incredible dining experience for us!  From the appetizers to dessert, every course was beautifully plated and delicious! We were able to choose and customize our menu. The staff was friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious!  We would absolutely use them again and recommend them! read more

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