We were in town for a softball tournament and decided to give this restaurant a shot. As a BBQ cook…read moremyself, I went for the platter meal to give each item a try. I was impressed with their presentation, definitely not shy with portions ( a plus!). I couldn't help but notice their sharp smoke ring on their items, helping me identify that their cook was really slow and steady ( the right way). Best item on their platter was their brisket. Perfecting a juicy cut and serving with the with the right temperature is not so easy to do. Cuddos to their establishment and their team. Definitely a well ran place. Well done guys.

Food was great! Matt our server was great as well! The Caesar salad with trip tip is a must.read more

Renee is very professional and attentive. We didn't have a chance to try catering services due to…read morepersonal circumstances, but it was very easy to communicate with Renee. She went above and beyond with our wedding menu, she even translated it in my native language. She also sent me pictures of a table setting and she did a research on our traditional dishes. I would highly recommend Big Bear Event Catering!

Rosa & team catered our little 25 person wedding reception and absolutely nailed it. We had a bunch…read moreof difficult food allergies that they sorted out without a sweat. The food was truly incredible, and the team made the whole night super easy for us. I would 1000% recommend these guys.

Merilee and Rosa and the team at Mojave Monaco just gave my new husband and I the wedding night…read moredinner of our *dreams.* EVERYONE is still talking about it, over a week later. We've finished all the leftovers and are craving more. It was seriously spectacular! We showed up with all the standard wedding catering challenges. Large party, dietary restrictions, tight budgets, big ambitions and a desire for everything to be *perfect.* Merilee walked us through the entire process with calm professionalism, talking us through options, listening to our ideas and sharing her extensive expertise. We narrowed it down to two equally delicious sounding menus and made the final call after an AWESOME tasting. Every single thing we tried was scrumptious! We left that night genuinely excited to share this feast with our guests and full of confidence that the final event would be a success. But the wedding exceeded even those stellar expectations. The food, presentation, service and staff were all simply flawless. It's no surprise that Merilee was recommended by our wedding venue, our welcome party venue and every local wedding planner we interviewed. Mojave Monaco is both beloved and respected by everyone who has had the pleasure of working with them. They are consummate professionals who treat everyone involved with real consideration, who take tremendous pride in their work and are committed to delivering excellence in absolutely every respect. Plus they are just straight up lovely folks. If you get the chance, hire them immediately. We would again in a heartbeat. Thank you guys!

Incredible Experience -- Above and Beyond! Gwen Marlo…read morecatering was an absolute lifesaver for our wellness retreat. I hired Annamarie and Messe last minute after our original chef backed out just two weeks before the event. From the very first call, they were responsive, kind, and completely accommodating to our shifting needs--whether it was allergies, dietary preferences, or an ever-growing headcount. Annamarie is an absolute sweetheart, and her warmth was felt not just in her presence, but in the food she prepared. Her husband was equally lovely, and together they brought such a beautiful, heart-centered energy to the weekend. The food was fantastic--nourishing, delicious, and beautifully presented. Everyone at the retreat was raving about it! We were aiming for healthy meals that still felt indulgent and flavorful, and they delivered that in spades. I can't wait to work with them again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

We hired Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering for our wedding day, and overall, they did a fantastic job…read more The food tasted amazing, and everything went smoothly thanks to their efforts. Here's our detailed review based on their food quality, presentation, performance, and customer service. Food: The food was very good and tasty. Every dish was flavorful and satisfying to me but others trying the food had their likes and dislikes. This was a refreshing surprise since wedding food can sometimes fall flat. With Gwen Marlowe's cooking, you're likely to get dishes that stand out in taste. Presentation: The buffet-style setup was beautifully arranged, with each dish served by the vendor team to ensure an elegant presentation. Most dishes looked fantastic, giving our guests a sense of a refined, well-presented meal. The salad presentation, though simpler, was still tasty and fresh, adding a nice touch to the spread. Performance: On our wedding day, the team was on top of everything, ensuring every guest was served promptly and helping set up the tables to look beautiful. We appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail, which helped make our reception feel special. It was also just nice having a caterer who was willing to provide the plates and silverware. Really good deal for that reason alone! Customer Service: While Anna, our contact with the company, was communicative and respectful, we slowly began to feel hesitant to ask for adjustments or additional tastings, as we sometimes got the impression our requests were becoming a burden. It just felt like the vibes were coming off as passive aggressive and we didn't understand why when we were willing to pay for more tastings. It's hard to understand why a food company would have difficulty wanting to serve sample tastings of their dishes especially when they were being paid for. For example, when requesting if we could try out their vegan curry option in addition to their lasagna vegetarian option, we made efforts to make things easier for this vendor by suggesting we could just pick up the food in a take out box without needing a nice sit down experience to save them time (we only did this because Anne emailed us saying we couldn't book another tasting due to there being no time for them to set up another sit down tasting). In response, we got what we wanted but Anne charged us $50 a plate when typically they went for $30 a plate with a sit down experience. So just to get a chance to taste their veggie options we paid them $100 for 2 dishes. We know it takes time to get the ingredients to make these dishes but this shouldn't be an issue for a company that specializes in food. Customers will of course want to try out the different options so make that easier for them. A food company should not make their customers feel like they can't ask to try out food that will be served to hundreds of people! We also felt she didn't handle feedback as openly as we had hoped, occasionally giving the sense that we were the only people they've served who had problems with a dish. Additionally, there were a few instances when my mother, whom we had authorized to communicate with the Anne, felt overlooked. However, on the wedding day, everything we had requested was delivered beautifully, and our guests were thrilled with the food. Overall, Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering delivered a wonderful dining experience on our big day, with delicious food, thoughtful presentation, and a seamless performance. We just hope anyone booking them has a better experience with customer service as we unfortunately felt like a bother to this company. Thank you Gwen Marlowe for making our big day so special though

I want to thank Pete and his crew again for catering another outstanding event (they catered our…read morewedding a few years ago). From the time I reached out to him up until the event (my wife's 60th birthday), it's been top-notch. Pricing, menu selection, # of guests, setup, food prep, doling out the appetizers and entrees, and finally storing the leftovers so that I could take home, great company to work with. I'll utilize their services for my next event.

The absolute best wedding caterer we could have asked for!!! If I could give more than five stars I…read morewould, I still dream about the food, it was that good!! Pete's firehouse bbq really came through for my husband and I's special day. We had issues with a few of our vendors for the day, but one I didn't have to worry or stress over once was Pete and his bbq! The food was warm, incredibly delicious, and exactly what we asked for. Our guests all enjoyed it immensely, we heard nothing but rave reviews; and they still comment how the food at our wedding was the best ever. Pete went out of his way to help us throughout the process, from tastings to the main event; a truly kind and professional individual. He was always responsive to my emails and questions. My husband and I's favorite part, was by far the late night bites of pork belly sliders and mash potato bar. The appetizer meatballs also a game changer! Wish I could have a plate of everything as I write this. Since we had a fridge at the venue, we were able to keep our leftovers, which they packaged up for us. Though we didn't receive the toppings from the potato bar, only tiny hiccup, we did receive tons of leftovers that was such a bonus! Not to mention, that they heated well and were tasty even days later!! My husband, guest, and I all highly recommend Pete's Firehouse BBQ for your wedding or event!! You'll definitely, thank me later.

Tom's food is very tasty you can't the TLC Tom puts into every dish he serves…read more Service is unique especially when Tom shares some stories that creates such a enjoyable experience Always being accessible to everyone usually catering to special events..

We hired Tom to cater our wedding a few weeks back at Shay Meadows Ranch in Big Bear, and the food…read moreand service was PHENOMENAL. He was extra accommodating to our guests dietary needs, the BBQ jackfruit he made also got rave reviews from our vegan guests! He also very communicative, professional, and easy to work with. We'll remember the delicious food forever, and we highly recommend Tom!

Chef Carlos was amazing. Very personable. He did a great job setting up and the food was delicious…read more We hired him to cater a bday dinner for a small group and enjoyed every morsel.

Chef Carlos and his wife Jessica are a top notch catering team. I contacted them 2 weeks before my…read morewedding and they made things so easy for me. I wanted BBQ at my wedding and they came up with a perfect menu and they made my vision a reality. They were on time for my event, dressed professionally, pleasant, accommodating and all of my guests loved the food. I did not stress about the food at all, they took care of everything and they made it so easy for me which made my wedding run so smoothly. I can't thank them enough for the wonderful food they served at my wedding and I can't recommend them enough!!

We had such a lovely experience with Ali and Fox in the Woods Catering for our wedding at Arrowhead…read morePine Rose Cabins this June! First of all, the tasting experience was incredible. Ali and her staff were so warm and inviting and the food was absolutely delicious. Ali was so accommodating of our particular needs and allergies and was able to make some minor exchanges that were perfect for us. For our wedding, our guests couldn't stop raving about the food, especially the Smoked Tri-Tip! Thanks for helping to make our wedding so special, Ali!

We have had fox in the woods cater 2 events for us in the last couple of years. The food is 5 star…read moredelicious, even for a bunch of foodies. Everyone raved about the food for days. Highly recommend them for small and large groups. Thank you Tina and Bob you make our events special. Xoxo