I reached out to this business as I was interested in hiring them for my wedding. Their website…read morestates that they have extensive experience in the service industry and were fully equipped to work a variety of events. I originally messaged them on Instagram as I was unable to find their phone number on their busy website. After some time I followed up with a phone call (I had found the number by then) and left a voice message. I should have gotten the hint that their level of service was already not what I was looking for and moved on but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. When I finally received a call back, I was informed that despite their website info, they "don't really do events anymore" but if the wedding was small (it was) they could possibly do it. We spoke about my event and she said she would text me her info and pricing. She did not, and at that point I gave up. I did not get the sense of professionalism that I was looking for and so I would not recommend hiring them for special events despite what their website says.

Simply put, I was blown away with Karen & Cappuccino in the Park! She is the absolute sweetest…read morelady & totally saved the day at our event. I was able to get in touch with her right away, set up a plan for that very same weekend & she showed up right on time with a host of yummy snacks & delicious coffee!!! The entire experience was so much more than we could have hoped for considering how last-minute our planning was, but Karen was so understanding, professional & accommodating that I feel extremely grateful I found her yelp page!!! As for that one nasty review, sounds to me like someone took Karen's accommodating nature for granted, which was heartbreaking to see when I met her because I can't imagine anyone having that experience with her. Interestingly enough, it actually DID start raining at our event out of nowhere & Karen, quite literally, rode the storm out with tents blowing in the wind & all!!! I honestly can't recommend Karen enough, & not just for the heart she clearly puts into her business, but also for the incredible double-shot mocha soy latte that made my morning!!!!

This was an unexpected surprise to find this place at the Vista Farmers Market. We purchased a…read morewhole chicken, which was excellent. I heard the ribs are outstanding. We will get some next time. Besides, it was fun to speak Swiss German, which does not present itself too often.

I just tried this place for the first time today. They were at the Lawrence Welk farmer's market,…read moreand even though I'd already had a dinner planned at home, I couldn't help but succumb to the calling of the smell of their food on the grill. They were so friendly and threw in an extra sauce free of charge. Their sausage, chicken, and pork ribs were excellent. They managed to be tender but also crispy - kind of reminiscent of Filipino lechon in a way. All the meat was so flavorful and moist. I'll absolutely try them again - next time I want to try their sides, too. Their fresh veggies and their fried potatoes looked and smelled delicious.

Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Gigi and her staff were FANTASTIC!!!! Communication with Gigi from the first email to the Day of…read moreEvent was quick and helpful and she helped guide us on how to host the event and even offered plan "B" as we were hosting an outdoor event for 100 people. The staff came in, set up and were soooo professional. All our guests commented on how amazing the food was!!! Everything was cooked to perfection and the food tables were constantly being refilled so we were never at a loss for food over the 4 hours of our event. I highly highly recommend De La Vina Catering and won't even think twice for my next event as I already know we will use them again. They came highly recommended to me and we have had many attendees ask for their contact information. Again, I cannot praise this group enough if you want gourmet food and fantastic service for your next event!

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!

Booked Jason this past weekend for a private catering super last minute. He was extremely…read moreaccommodating and helpful throughout the planning process since I really didn't have a set direction in mind. We only had a few days to prepared for a group of 30+ but he made the experience very easy on my end. We worked together to come up with a menu suitable for buffet style dining. He was communicative and helped take the stress off me planning for a big group with such short notice! As you can see I was so busy day of worrying about our party that I didn't even get photos except 1 starter but it was delicious!

5 stars + in every way!!! We celebrated my husband's retirement with a 5 course dinner party for a…read moresmall group of friends at our Airbnb in Encinitas. Jason created a fabulous and delightful event, all of our guests raved about the experience. All the planning was done from my home on the east coast--Jason couldn't have made it any easier, with his responsive communication and great menu ideas. He created a fantastic menu, which was only surpassed by the beautiful presentation and delicious food. Everything was amazing--especially The Mexican White Shrimp "Gambas Al Ajillo" and the Maple Pecan Bread Pudding, both were off the charts. Portions were generous and leftovers were meticulously stored to enjoy later! Clean-up was impeccable. I couldn't recommend Flavor Affinity any more enthusiastically, Thanks Jason!

Bits and Bites catered our baby shower and I'm so glad they did! Ilona was wonderful to work with…read morefrom beginning to end. She helped me customize the perfect menu for our smaller party, and I appreciated her flexibility in adding last minute add-ons. Best of all, Ilona created the most beautiful catering table for the event and she truly took our "cutie" citrus theme to heart. All of our guests loved the food (especially the chicken and waffles!) and wanted to know who catered the party. I rarely do Yelp reviews anymore and this wasn't even requested, but Bits and Bites deserves the praise and more than 5 stars!

So thankful to Ilona for setting up a beautiful display of delicious food for our party!…read more I usually love a good grazing table but we didn't have enough people for it. Luckily Ilona had a great menu of items for us to choose from to design a perfect brunch birthday. She brought everything for the setup (except the table/linens), plates, flowers, tier trays, etc... Not only did she set up the table perfectly everything tasted wonderful. Everyone couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and delicious everything was. Looking forward to hosting another party with Ilona!

We chose Culinary Kitchen for our recent wedding in Julian, CA this past June and my husband and I…read moreare incredibly thankful that we got to work with Ashley and JP for our big day! Food and catering service were some of our highest priorities to get right during our wedding and Culinary Kitchen was phenomenal every step of the way. Our communication with Ashley and and JP before, during, and after the wedding was exceptional. From the very beginning, Ashley was very responsive and regularly checked in with us, which helped me feel less overwhelmed by all the catering decisions we needed to make. I tend to err on being extremely detail oriented and I asked tons of questions early on. Ashley was so patient and thorough with each email I had sent over even before booking. Before choosing our caterer, we did 3 different wedding caterer tastings and Culinary Kitchen easily was the best of all three (we're still thinking about the gochujang meatballs and the cavatappi pasta with fennel sausage!!). On our wedding day, the food service ran seamlessly and our guests often commented on how good the food was (guests were actually trying to sneak chicken tenders off the kids plates because even the kids meals were so good). Their team also helped us serve our desserts, did our bartending, and rented/placed all of our table settings, all at very reasonable prices as part of the entire catering package. The team also went above and beyond to accommodate all of our guests' special dietary needs while still helping us stay within budget and recommending a cohesive menu. One last thing - we did A LOT of research on different San Diego caterers before our wedding (I think we sent out inquiries to at least 10 other caterers) and Culinary Kitchen's catering packages felt the most "upscale" and comprehensive without leaving us feeling nickel and dimed for every line item. I truly felt like their team was on our side the whole way. THANK YOU Culinary Kitchen for catering our wedding day!! We wish you guys the best of success!

Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

We hosted a special birthday party and Kalei's was AMAZING - from the outstanding service to the…read moremost delicious food! Khara and Morgan were so helpful and friendly - they suggested just the right amount and variety of food and even which chafing dishes to use for our party of 30. I appreciated the great communication and convenient online customer portal. The food was packed nicely and securely and was easy to transport. Everyone at Kalei's is so friendly and kind. The party guests kept commenting how delicious the food was and asked where it was from. All 50 pieces of lumpia were quickly devoured! Thank you to everyone at Kalei's for making our event so special. We will definitely be back soon!

Wow!! What a wonderful caterer. First, I had the greatest experience working with Andy and his…read morelovely wife. Such nice people. I really appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail. Andy even came before the event to scope out the space and do a dry run. Second, the food was amazing! We had a work event for 275 people. I continue to hear from coworkers how good the food was. You must order the roasted pig- the star of the show. We also had the island style fish and huli huli chicken. Highly recommend both. Loved the sides and the dessert was amazing! I could eat the banana bread with chocolate chips and coconut butter mochis every day. Yum. Thanks again for an amazing event!

Let's talk about how magical Root Cellar Catering is and the party wizard/mastermind that is Marie…read moreBrawn. I was given the task of planning and putting on a corporate holiday event for approximately 350 people, with just about a month to prepare. Marie formulated a theme, based on my request to have s'mores, and her Camp G was such a hit that I'm still getting compliments on 2 months later. Not only was the theme perfect and expertly executes, but with a million other items for me to coordinate at work, Marie was able to take the reigns completely with setup and coordination of the party. She made it so that I just needed to show up! The menu created was perfectly on par with the theme. The food prepared was excellent and many folks went back for seconds. I've attached a few photos as proof of Marie's fabulous work. We will most DEFINITELY be using Root Cellar again.

Great catering service. Wonderful food, staff and experience. I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings. The head chef Megan is great and I appreciate how above and beyond she went to make us happy throughout our entire wedding planning process. Root Cellar is the best.

Had an event this past weekend for about 60 people. Arrived on time and had food ready at the…read moreplanned time. Came early before serving time and cooked on the spot. All my guests had a great time and said they would book them for their own taco extravaganza These guys are on point - professional, friendly service and most importantly, delicious tacos. Highly recommended.