Mardee and her team were fantastic to work with for our son's Bar Mitzvah. From planning through execution, everything was organized, responsive, and professional. The food presentation was beautiful, and the quality exceeded expectations--guests are still talking about it. What really stood out was how smoothly everything ran. The team was attentive, efficient, and handled the event with a level of experience that made the night feel effortless for us. Highly recommend Mardee and her team for anyone planning a large event--they truly know what they're doing. read more

Summit Event Catering is INCREDIBLE! Our company decided last minute to do an all-employee, all-day holiday luncheon. And boy, I'm so glad I called Summit. They were SO accommodating and was willing to work with our changes, headcount, etc. Veronica was exceptional beyond standards! They did NOT disappoint and we will for sure be calling them again for future events. I highly recommend them because they are very professional and are willing to work with you to the end. So happy our event turned out successfully, despite us only having so little time to plan and execute. Couldn't have done it without Veronica and her team! read more

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Mardee and the Summit staff who I have had the pleasure with working with has been absolutely amazing. I run the events department at a well know theater in CDM and Summit is my go-to. They cover all of my catering needs. From decor to staff, food and presentation- they NEVER disappoint! I am so grateful to have made such an awesome partnership! I recommend them for all catering needs! read more

We selected Summit Event Catering for a Memorial Reception in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, March 8. The quality of the food, exquisite presentation, and customer service surpassed our expectations. Mardee Devlin, and her team for the evening took wonderful care of our guests throughout the event, and showed enormous kindness to my family and I. We are so grateful for the effort and attention to the smallest detail to make this a personal and memorable experience for us. Our guests expressed that everything served was absolutely delicious, and presented beautifully. Thank you so very much for your enormous efforts. I can't wait to work with you again. read more

Summit Event Catering provided an exceptional experience for my daughter's wedding, exceeding all expectations. The quality of the food was outstanding, and the presentation was equally impressive. The staff was attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was meticulously handled. Overall, the service contributed significantly to the joyous atmosphere of the celebration, making it a memorable occasion for all attendees. Special thank you to Mardee D. for going above and beyond to make my daughter's wedding phenomenal. read more

Very good. Food is amazing, servis is outstanding. Definitely recommend for your wedding or any other occasion. read more

Summit Event catered my wedding and it was amazing. All the food was so good and their service was amazing. Debbie was so easy to work with and so nice and carrying. She made my wedding look beautiful during the cocktail hour with the stationary fruit setup, as well as the tray passing. I received so many compliments on how good everything tasted. Amazing! Definitely recommend them and will use them again if I have an event. Thank you Debbie for being so kind and going over and beyond! read more

We got married in Long Beach, CA on 10/12/24 and all of our guests said Summit's food was THE BEST they had ever been served at a wedding! I cannot recommend Summit Event Catering more! Pamela Aki especially was fantastic to work with. We chose the plated option for a guest count of just under 160 guests. We found the prices to be reasonable as compared to other vendors, and the quality of the menu, ingredients, and overall taste to be outstanding! Additionally, Summit allowed us to make several reasonable alterations to our chosen package, which we were really grateful for, due to several guest allergies, etc! Pam was incredibly communicative throughout our entire working relationship and we are so grateful. She made the process so easy! On our wedding day, everything went smoothly and the Summit staff was fantastic. We look back at the catering portion of our wedding with fond memories. Thank you Summit & Pam! read more

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We would highly recommend Summit Catering. Every detail was handled to perfection. The staff was amazing and accommodating. The food far surpassed our expectations. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. A BIG thanks to the entire team! read more

I just wanted to say thank you for your help in making our event so special and memorable. Pamela, We appreciate your efficient and gracious customer service! Everything on the menu was so delicious and the service Jackie and your team provided was exceptional! It was such a pleasure working with Summit Event! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you! :) read more

Summit will not disappoint!!! I hired Summit for my black tie wedding in Palm Springs. We drove to Orange county for a tasting and we knew they were the company for us right away. The food was delicious and the staff was warm, friendly, and organized! Pam, our event coordinator, was awesome! She was always available for a quick phone call for questions. She even drove out to Palm Springs to check out the venue before our big day to make sure everything went smoothly. SO many of our guests talked about how much they loved the food! Presentation was lovely and price was very reasonable. Everything went perfectly as planned. I would 1000% recommend Summit. read more

After a year and a half of my company (along with 99% of other companies in the world) operating in a 'new to us' full-time remote environment - we finally had the opportunity to gather in person on a beautiful day in Los Angeles. You would think it would be easy to locate a catering company that needed and wanted the business, but let me tell you....it was a challenge. Finally Google and Yelp prevailed and Summit Event Catering popped up in my searches. Naturally i had about 3 weeks to plan a small corporate event for about 25 individuals. We expected to get something simple like a hot dogs and hamburgers BBQ. Once Summit came into the picture, our expectations were beyond met and exceeded. Not only was my event coordinator, Neda extremely attentive, friendly, present and responsive - she gave me everything i needed to make this event a huge success. Aside from Neda and Jackie ensuring my every need was attended to, THEY BROUGHT THEIR OWN KITCHEN! We weren't subjected to "banquet" style foods that sat in warming trays for 3 hours. We had a Chef ONSITE cooking for my team! there was even this mini wall to conceal the cooking activities, but naturally we all wanted to "take a peak" and watch this go down! Filet mignon - delicious and cooked to a perfect med-well. Salmon - so tender and juicy steamed veggies - they weren't soggy! they we a perfect al dente Poke appetizer - so fresh! potato croquettes - crispy, cheesy and oh so yummy! candied bacon - I mean, who ever complains about bacon?? One of my employees wanted an entire plate of it! To the point where one of the servers always approached him before pulling the tray for a fresh snack. Even my CEO's kiddos in attendance loved the chicken fingers and fries that were made for them! If all of Summit's event staff are as amazing as the team that served my team and I, you're in perfect hands! Neda even assisted us in finding a local traveling bartender to serve at our event as well as a last minute connection have additional tables and chairs delivered and setup for us. I just had to sit and watch everyone put everything in place and tear it down, I didn't need to panic that something wasn't getting done. I relaxed and had a glass of wine while everyone else did the heavy lifting. The icing on the cake is that a few days post-event, the owner of the company had called to see if i had any feedback to provide on our event. In all the years I've hosted and organized events - the most I have ever gotten was an automated email requesting my thoughts and a 1-10 score to provide. Clearly the owner of this company wants to ensure his team is carrying out his vision. I will definitely be reaching out to Neda and the Summit team for any catered events I need in the future, and YOU SHOULD TOO! read more

I would like to comment on your company's excellent service which enabling us to have a great party last Saturday, 07/24/21. End up the lightening helped to enhance the festive atmosphere. The location and the food are perfect. Every one loved the food. Some commented that it even tastes better than the food in the restaurant. The staff members were very helpful, pleasant, and polite which also helped. By the way, the worker came this morning to take away all the tables and supply. We are very pleased with your company and definitely would like to contact you in the future when we will hold the "annual client appreciation event". Thank you again for your help. read more

Summit Event Catering truly went above and beyond for our fundraising event. Neda and her staff did an excellent job, the communication was seamless, and the food was delicious. Summit Event Catering showed up on time and was sure to keep the guests from going hungry while keeping the hors d'oeuvres flowing. The mac & cheese bar was delicious and included many different options like buffalo mac & cheese, truffle mac & cheese, and more! Not to mention, the crispy bacon was incredible. The bulgogi tacos and caprese skewers did not disappoint. The staff also made sure to keep everything hot and replenished, which made everyone happy! Keep your guests smiling and their stomachs happy by hiring Summit Event Catering for your next event. read more

10 Gold Stars!! Summit Catering is amazing from Pam Aki the Event Producer, Greg Welburn the Owner, Andrew Monterrosa the Chef, Joe Lopez, Marco Ramirez and the entire event staff THANK YOU for always going above and beyond and truly making all of our events and luncheons a delicious experience! I really enjoy working with Pam to create the menus for our luncheons and for our largest event this past December our Open House for 1600 plus guests. Summit delivered in more ways than one and everyone loved the food and service! Summit exceeds are expectations with a friendly, polished and caring staff that knows hospitality. Last week with little notice they came through for us (Niagara Bottling) and provided hot delicious lunches for 350+ team members all week long and they made it happen again for us a second week with hot fresh food that was specially packed up for us to prevent any direct contact and staying safe with food. What I LOVE about Summit is they cook on-site and I honestly feel this makes a huge difference with freshness and quality of the food they create. read more

Over the last few years, I have worked with Summit Event Catering and Pam Aki. Every time the staff executes beyond my expectations. The food is always amazing and never have I been disappointed. The presentation was creatively beautiful. The last event, I had an RSVP count of 140, at least 25 additional attendees showed up. They handled the unexpected guests with great grace. I look forward to working with the Summit Event Catering team for my next event. Thank YOU Summit!! Mary Slouka read more

I'm so glad I decided to order our thanksgiving meals from Summit. Spoken to Veronica several times and she was fantastic! I had nothing but good feedback from my family about the foods! Everything were soo good! Excellent! Will definitely keep them in my mind next time again Thank you Summit event catering! read more

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This is an updated review. Although Veronica was of no help left a negative impression on me about the catering services, Neda went above and beyond. She was patient and easy to talk to. If you are looking to work with this catering company, speak with Neda! She's the best! read more

Summit Event Catering did an excellent job at our intimate wedding dinner celebration yesterday! When we called in to receive a quote, Pam got back to us right away and was beyond helpful when choosing our meals within our budget. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how elegant the dishes looked and how delicious each course was! The professionalism and kindness of the staff were exceptional! Best catering company by far! We will definitely be hiring them again for other future events. read more

I am SO happy my husband and I found Summit Events to cater our wedding. We worked directly with Veronica she was extremely responsive, made sure we were taken care of, worked with our budget to give us our dream menu, she even helped us find our actual reception venue! We had the perfect wedding for us and it wouldn't have happened without Veronica! Service: First of all, they are pros - extremely professional and punctual. We were already sold at the tasting (which is amazing, make sure you go with an empty stomach because they FEED you) but on the day of it was even more magical. The servers catered to our every need. We had a little over 200 guests, plated service. Summit provided just the right level of attentiveness: not overbearing/breathing down your necks like some servers can tend to be, and not too silent in the background where you'd notice their absence, it was simply perfect. The service was seamless! Pricing: Like all couples, my husband and I were on a budget. We explained to Veronica what our perfect wedding menu would be if we had all the money in the world and she helped us come up with a menu that not only fit our vision but didn't break the bank! She was patient, respectful, and just a great friend to us throughout the entire process Now the most important part.. the food: ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN DELICIOUS. Everything that we had at the tasting was so good, it was partly the reason why we took so long finalizing our menu! Portion size is huge and they make sure your guests do not leave hungry. Here are some of the main components of our wedding menu: Tray passed hor d'oeuvres: Coconut Beer Battered Shrimp with a tangerine mustard sauce, Marinated Steak Skewers with a black peppercorn sauce, and Tomato Soup Shooters with a mini grilled cheese topper. Main Course: Chicken Madeira w/ potatoes au gratin and green beans sauteed in brown butter and topped with almonds. Dessert: their famous bread pudding Drunchies: French Fry Station w/ assorted dipping sauces I was salivating just typing that out. I wont go in to detail about each dish, because it was all so amazing! You honestly cannot go wrong with Summit. We STILL get compliments about the food that we served. Luckily a lot of our friends are getting married soon and of course we're referring Summit to them just so we can enjoy their food once again! Amazing! read more

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Summit Event Catering is an amazing catering company. They did a fantastic job on all aspects of the catering for my wedding. I am still getting compliments from my wedding guests on how delicious the food was. Also- Summit has excellent customer service, they are very professional and responsive. I highly recommend Summit Event Catering! I can't thank you enough, Summit team! read more

I cannot even begin to describe how thrilled and satisfied we were that we went with Summit Event for our wedding!! With the pandemic, my husband and I wanted to ensure all our vendors had thorough safety protocols in place and Summit went above and beyond our expectations. Pam was especially a delight to work with! She is such a professional and made sure our experience was perfect. She was so easy to work with and even stopped by the day of the wedding to ensure everything was running smoothly. As for the food, everything we selected was DELICIOUS!! From our tasting, we were already so excited, but then we got to share it with all of our guests and they had nothing but rave reviews! Do not skip out on their signature short ribs!! The other crowd favorite were the bulgogi baos! Thank you Summit Catering for making our wedding day perfect and delicious! read more

Summit Event Catering went above and beyond for my husband and I. After going around to different catering companies, the minute that we spoke on the phone with Pamela, we knew that we would go with Summit Event Catering. The whole experience that we had was amazing. When my husband and I went to go to the tasting, we were blown away with the attention to detail the chef put into his dishes. After going home and having our family try the food, they were also blown away. Coming from a family who LOVES to eat, Pamela helped us create a menu that made everyone so happy for our wedding. Even people that are usually very picky were not able to stop eating because everyone was just that delicious. Thank you so much Summit Event Catering, you guys are the best! read more

Summit Event Catering catered our wedding reception. The food was amazing. All our guests enjoyed the food immensely. Working with Pam was amazing. She was responsive, and very accommodating to our schedule and need. I would highly recommend anyone needing a catering company to consider these guys. The owner also called at the end to make sure we got everything we needed. read more

We hired the Summit Catering team for our 14 person MicroWedding on Halloween in Newport Beach. First off, the initial pre-wedding tasting at their test kitchen was so fun where we tasted our way through their vast array of menu items. At the actual Microwedding event, all of the food was delectably delicious! Still thinking about the macadamia nut crusted halibut, short ribs, ahi tuna, sliders, iced tea, that bacon (omg) and everything else! Every person on their team was super nice and the overall service/hospitality was very professional and top notch. Thank you Summit for helping to make our big day so special and memorable! We will definitely reach out again when we are in need of your services for future events. read more

Summit catered our 200 person wedding and we could not have been happier. Multiple guests shared how much they loved the appetizers and dinner. We were pleased with the service and the value we received and would recommend them to any of our friends or family! Thank you Summit! read more

I was just at a wedding this Saturday feb 17 th . The wedding was perfect! The food ! The service! Everything went so smooth! The coordinator for the event Veronica out did her self!! Will definitely use her for my next big event! read more

I've used Summit Event Catering 4 times is the last 15 years. They are without a doubt the BEST catering company in So Cal. The high quality food and First Class customer service is impeccable! The owner, Greg Welburn is a true working owner who demands perfection in every way and it's been a pleasure to patronize his company over the years. I've never had a less than spectacular event with them! It's sad to see such a fine company suffer this way during these tough economic times but I have NO doubt this company will rebound better than ever! I just had to write this review in support of this business. I live in Las Vegas but was born and raised in La Mirada. The signature event Summit catered for me was my daughter's wedding a few years ago. My daughter wanted a special wedding on the coast and selected the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, an amazing location. The key to her special day was the catering. Words cannot express the spectacular performance by Summit Event Catering! The service, food and presentation was better than perfect, it surpassed even my high expectations. A good time was had by all and her special day was a huge success thanks to Summit! I can't tell you how many compliments we received about the catering. I am proud to be a loyal customer and urge everyone to give them a try especially for that special event, you won't regret it! One last comment about this company; I had the privilege of attending a charity event in Costa Mesa catered by Summit which was an amazing night! The food and servers were donated by Summit. I've since learned that Summit also caters a fully donated Thanksgiving Day meal to underprivileged neighborhoods in Orange County, serving over 1000 meals! This type of charity is rare these days and should be commended. SO if First Class service and the highest quality food isn't enough ... please patronize companies like Summit Event Catering for their generosity! I want to thank Summit for the years of wonderful catering for me and my family. They are truly a GEM in the catering industry for Southern California! Mazel tov!!! read more

I made several attempts to contact Veronica to inquire about catering for my wedding since Summit Catering was highly recommended by my venue. She never called or emailed back after i left two voicemails. I called the general number and the person I spoke to informed me that I would have to speak with Veronica as she is the representative who covers our venue. To not even get a call back or be able to get a quote is just bad business. Needless to say I no longer even want a quote from this company which is unfortunate for them as we're looking at a $20k+ price tag for catering this event. read more

I gave my husband a "Thirsty Thirty" birthday party and Summit Event Catering did the catering for it. Pamela was so easy to work with and the staff she sent (Mike, Courtney, Jacqueline and Chief Osmin) was absolutely fabulous and the best. My husband and my guest loved them! For the first time I was able to enjoy a party without worrying about anything. They took care of EVERYTHING! I want to have another party just so that I can hire Summit Event Catering again...oh and the food - OMG absolutely the best! read more

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Veronica, you are outstanding! Thank you for taking such good care of us and guiding us through the entire way. You and SARAH always made yourselves available. The 2 of you went above and beyond the normal expectations and with a smile on your face the entire time! I cannot thank you enough for answering my questions and concerns in a kind and timely manner. On top of that, you are a nice person read more

*This review is based solely on my initial interaction and not on the food* I reached out to Summit about 3-4 months ago, and received an email back from Pam. She asked me some details about my future wedding and I promptly responded with the information. I never heard back from her. I was at the early stages of my planning so I didn't follow up until about a week ago. She apologized for not responding but said they were booked for tastings for the next few weeks. I asked to be put on a waiting list. I received a call about attending someone else's wedding to try the food since we couldn't come in for a tasting soon. This really put a bad vibe on things. She said it wouldn't be during their ceremony but I still wouldn't feel right doing that to someone, let alone have that happen at my wedding. This was communicated to both Pam and her assistant. Fast forward to this week when I receive another email about an opening on Thursday for a tasting (an opening that only became available due to them overbooking events). I responded and asked for details. She said she would be emailing me all the details the next day. It is now Thursday (2 days later and the day of the tasting) and I have not received an email or phone call with any details. I emailed her yesterday morning, asking for the details again and never received a response. Funny enough, another bride who was also emailed about the opening called me today, thinking I worked for Summit, and she too was asking for details about today's tasting, since she never heard back. The lack of professionalism, courtesy, and communication is what ultimately led to this review. My fiancé and I decided it would be best to move forward with another caterer, as we don't want to hire someone who doesn't communicate with clients. It's a real bummer since we were really excited about Summit based on other reviews, but clearly it wasn't meant to be. read more

Debbie and her team were everything we needed on our Clients wedding day. From every meal prep detail to the full set up of the reception area all the way through a flawless dinner service they gave over 100%. Thank you Debbie for being an amazing event professional with delicious appetizers, dinner and desserts!! We cant wait to have you again soon!! Cheers read more

My husband and I have gushed that the cost of our wedding coordinator was completely worth it, solely because she connected us to Summit Catering. Our sales rep, Veronica, was incredible and put together the perfect menu for our day. We were having a Sunday brunch wedding and we wanted to accommodate our guests by serving a delicious and filling meal that was appropriate for mid-day. We came to our first tasting with some ideas in mind (pastries for cocktail hour, chicken & waffles for the entree buffet) and Veronica ran with those ideas, suggesting side dishes, additions, sauces, drinks and details that fit our theme AND our budget. The day of, the Summit team was incredible. They did a beautiful job of setting up in some tight spaces and displayed all the food in a convenient and pretty way. They were very efficient getting our guests through the buffet but best of all, THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. Many of our guests came up to us saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We completely agreed. As for service, the staff was so friendly and professional. They joked with our guests and catered to us in an amazing way - refreshing our plates a few times when we let our food get cold while talking to friends and family. They also worked well with Food Finders - a service we used to distribute leftover food to food banks and shelters. We could not recommend Summit more! read more

They recently did my birthday party. They were over the top. The service outstanding and every single guest raved over the food. Two weeks later they are still raving over it. I believe they could handle any size. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a foolproof affair without any worries. read more

Summit was wonderful to work with. We hired them for our wedding in Palm Springs. We worked closely with Pam who was a joy and always professional. She made sure to work within our food/drink vision and budget. We had our tasting in Orange County which was also really fun to do with our family. Highly recommend them for your catering and wedding needs! read more

We used Summit Event Catering for our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! Working with Veronica made everything incredibly simple and she helped us with all of the costs, options, and logistics for our guests. Everyone agreed that the food was delicious and for both our cocktail hour and our dinner. I can't say enough positive things about their service and help to make our wedding a success! read more

Can I give Summit 10 stars? I am beyond satisfied with hiring them for my wedding. I found Summit at the Diamond Bar Center bridal show and immediately fell in love with their food sample. My mom and sister (picky women to say the least) both loved the sample too so I knew I had to go in for a consultation. The food tasting was delicious and endless. We had so much food to taste and it was all amazing. It made our choice so difficult but it was so nice to have options of yumminess. We went with a panko crusted stuffed chicken breast with mashed potatoes and veggies with a Cesar salad. I have never seen so many people compliment wedding food as much as we have gotten. Everyone loved it! Veronica was our event producer. I don't even know where to begin with how much I love her! We immediately hit it off and I felt like I had known her for ever. She was incredibly helpful with setting our menu, staying within our budget, and always checked up on me throughout the process. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch because of Vero. Prior to the wedding she was so helpful with finding other caterers I needed as well as giving ideas for how to set up the floor plan for the venue. She handled everything like the true pro that she is and made sure everything was taken care of so much so that on the wedding day I never even found out that my cake topper fell over until I was cutting into the smushed part which was immediately moved out of view of guests by her. She made sure I enjoyed my day to the fullest and thanks to her I did. Love love love her! Her staff was attentive and professional. The catering set up was just how I wanted it and they took care of all of the clean up as well. Amazing catering company, food, staff, and Veronica. read more

Working transportation for an event Summit Chef stepped out and above with exemplary service skills and human touch. They fed me the most incredible salmon I have ever had. The lemon rice was a great touch. Tender veggies. The chef called me back to top it off with a wild mushroom sauce that was off the rails. read more

Had the pleasure of my wedding being catered by Summit. They did an AMAZING job and I will hire them again for additional events to come. From the tasting to my actual wedding, they definitely paid attention to every detail. Pam and her staff was diligent, kind, considerate, helpful, and overall just spectacular. They truly care about their clients and treat you like family. I was beyond blessed by stumbling across their website and calling them. read more

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