I'm not from the area, but, I wanted a local caterer for my daughter's wedding. After reading the…read morepositive reviews I made an appointment to meet with Ruben and discuss options. I knew I made the right decision as he was very conscientious, takes pride in his business and pays attention to every detail. He brought samples of the chicken, beef and several homemade salsas. I had two guests with dietary restrictions and he was very accommodating! All my guests commented on how delicious the food tasted and the food table presentation was lovely. Ruben and Allen are a great team and will definitely enhance your celebration!

Ruben recently catered a 4th of July party for ~85 people and everything went very smoothly. The…read moreset up was very professional, as was Ruben, and the food was terrific! Everyone enjoyed the tacos and all of the delicious toppings and sides. All homemade, high quality, and very tasty!

We used DJs Catering for our wedding in Ojai April 2026! We used their all inclusive services for…read morefood and rentals. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. There was not a single issue or hiccup, and that kind of execution is no small feat. The team was incredibly helpful, the food was truly impeccable, and the staff were so kind and attentive throughout the entire event. We received endless compliments from our guests, the catering was genuinely one of the highlights of the night. KB, the catering manager, was on another level! She took such amazing care of us as a couple, constantly checking in, bringing us food, and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. We never once had to look for her, she was always right there, anticipating everything before we even had to ask. She was like a hawk in the best possible way, completely on top of every detail while still being warm and calm. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding! A true gem! They went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail. We are so grateful and will be talking about them for a long time!

We went to a school family camp weekend at El Capitan Canyon this month and got a bountiful…read moreHawaiian luau-themed dinner through DJ's California Catering. My friend Kelly M. did the hard work of booking, but I was part of the host crew and thought this dinner was quite successful. We ordered a buffet for 30 adults and 35 children, which ended up feeding 41 adults and 39 children, with leftovers to spare. The total cost, including tip, was a little over $2,900. Not cheap or anything, but definitely worth it for the food and service. DJ's came and set everything up, and there was a guy on site to handle everything for a period of like five hours. I didn't get his name, but he was nice, even helping me open a can I needed desperately to open, without the use of a can opener. The service came with sugarcane plates, forks, knives, and paper napkins, and a luau-themed table covering to put under the buffet. All things we didn't have to think about. We grilled the other night of camp and this was more cost effective, but proportionately more laborious. The food was good and covered a lot of bases, so everyone had something to eat. There were dinner rolls with one thousand pats of butter, many of which I now have in my fridge, and a giant catering tray of three cheese macaroni and cheese. My children were covered with these two offerings, as were, I suspect, many others. We got two meat entrées, which were both very satisfying: traditional Hawaiian kalua pork and grilled teriyaki chicken breast with grilled Maui pineapple. An island garden salad made for a nice side, with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, and ginger soy vinaigrette. Kind of like Chinese chicken salad without the chicken, and therefore well matched to the chicken teriyaki. There was steamed jasmine rice too, and a tropical fruit salad. Everyone had a great time at the family luau, even if most of the kids were too excited to sit down and eat proper dinner. DJ's California Catering took care of everything (well, except childcare) so we parents could just sit back and enjoy.

If you have an event nearby, cater Famous tacos. We had a wedding nearby and they were great. The…read morefan favorite was the carnitas. Thanks again for the great food and service

This is the second time eating their food but the first time hiring them...sooooo professional,…read moreefficient, clean, cost competitive and delicious food!! I handed out quite a few of their cards. Johnny served us and did a great job. I'm sure we'll have them over again for another event!!

Bites and Bashes catered my husband's 50th birthday party at home. From the first inquiry to the…read morearrival of the food, the team was very responsive. I planned this party from abroad even. Then the guests loved the food- their famous lavender lemonade, the pulled pork to the Wagyu meatballs. what a wonderful caterer- we highly recommend them!

We had Bites and Bashes cater our house party and were so impressed with the quality of food, setup…read moreand customer service. Their team was efficient, personable and even spoke Japanese (we had mentioned this was a Japanese college alumni party). They were incredible to work with and all of our guests had a great experience. We ordered the Spanish Dinner with Paella and had pass around appetizers as well with glass noodles, spicy tuna with cucumber, sliders and coconut shrimp. Everything was delicious with not a single miss!! Highly recommend them for any level of catering as they created gorgeous displays, had amazing food and an efficient professional setup in our kitchen. Thank you so much for everything!!

5/5 We hired DeArmore BBQ Catering for our wedding on 12/7/2024, and I couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision! From the very start, Miguel was incredibly professional and responsive, always answering the phone right away and addressing all our questions and concerns For our big day, we ordered a selection of appetizers, along with the main dinner featuring chicken and tri-tip, plus a variety of sides. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the food, and it truly made our wedding dinner a memorable experience I would definitely hire DeArmore BBQ Catering again for any future event. Their quality of service and amazing food exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for fantastic catering! Thank you Miguel and Staff!

Can not recommend enough. Booked them for our wedding in September with 70 people in the hills of…read moreOjai. We had never tried them before booking. My husband found them on here or Google. Everyone raved about the food and months later still do. Quick responses and easy communication. Professional and accommodating. Best prices. So happy we booked them!! Would hire again!!

Chef Ray was amazing. I spoke with him on the phone and that evening he had a proposed menu for my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner. My daughter-in-law had family coming from out of the country and we wanted to impress our new family with a great experience. Chef Ray did not disappoint. Chef Ray, Lexis, and Travis showed up to the event prepared (3 hour early to set up and get the dinner started). We had hor dourves that were amazing, and the main courses were so delicious. The pricing was so reasonable too. Chef Ray was so easy to work with start to finish. I would highly recommend 805 Catering

Chef Ray & his team recently catered an event at our home, and helped to make the party a memorable…read moreone for not only my family, but our guests as well! From the moment I first reached out to Ray to the conclusion of the party, he was nothing short of easy to work with, communicative and professional. Not only that, his food was delicious and all of our guests kept asking for his contact information. He made what could have been an overwhelming experience super easy for us and took care of everything - from menu planning, rentals, securing a bartender, to even making sure any leftovers were packed up and the kitchen was tidy before they left. Thank you Chef Ray & team for helping to make our party great. We will definitely reach out when we are planning the next one!

Jorge is one of the most professional caterers I have ever worked with. He goes above and beyond on…read moreeverything he has ever catered for me. Big or Small gatherings he's got you covered. The food is always on point and amazing. I would highly recommend checking him out!

I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

We attended a party at a friend's house which was catered by SB Paella…read more Service 5 stars: Chef Ben was friendly, outgoing, super attentive and helpful. An all around nice guy and a great person to have a conversation with. He gracefully handled the 50+ person party with no issues whatsoever. Food 5 stars: I had their signature Paella Mixta (Chicken, Pork, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Veggies, Saffron) and the Jamon Serrano (Serrano Ham) from the whole leg carving station. Super high quality ingredients, excellent taste and great presentation. Absolutely top notch! The Last Word 5 stars: All and all, this was a fun and interactive culinary experience! I would ask SB Paella to cater my party in a heartbeat and without hesitation. Highly recommended!

What a fun and unique catering option! We wanted a family style meal for our rehearsal dinner but…read morenot a buffet and SB Paella was the perfect choice. We chose four passed appetizers and a traditional paella to serve about 30 guests (including a few vegetarians) and it achieved everything we hoped for. Ben, the chef, was friendly, efficient and even packed up a few left over containers for us that came in handy over our wedding weekend! I highly recommend.