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Jay’s Catering is a family-owned, full-service wedding caterer based in Garden Grove, California. For over 50 years, Jay’s has served countless wedding couples award-winning, handcrafted cuisine with exceptional service at affordable prices. Founded in 1967, Jay’s Catering is one of the largest and most established catering and special event companies in Southern California, partnering with some of California’s most elite, unique and exclusive venues. Their new venue concierge service will help you find the perfect venue for your wedding, whether that be a grand ballroom, romantic garden or lavish estate.

Cuisine
Key services include a comprehensive culinary crew, Jay’s event rentals, full bar services, pickup and delivery, a bakery, event specialists and event design and layout. Jay’s Catering offers elaborate menus using fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes. Their food is a fusion of world cuisines that rival the finest restaurants.

History
Armand Jay Mastroianni (“Jay”) created his catering enterprise from a love of food, family and fun. He started as a milkman and moved on to owning 37 catering trucks that served Greater Orange County. His family of five have spent the last 50 years carrying on his vision of providing fresh, great-tasting food at reasonable prices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$61

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$90

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$59

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Jay's Catering Company

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Chris Sent on 02/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Book Jay's for your Wedding!

We hired Jay's for our wedding at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and they were absolutely amazing. The tricky part of our venue is that there was no kitchen! You would have never known that they had to build their own temporary kitchen on the lawn outside!

You really can't go wrong with any of their food options (short ribs & lime chicken were amazing) - everything was way higher quality than your typical wedding food! Everyone was extremely professional, great communicators, and really want to go the extra mile to to please! It was so much easier to have your apps/dinner, bar, and dessert all order from one place. We ordered our wedding cake from them too and it was so good.

I wanted to have an authentic 1944 Mai Tai as my signature drink - I gave them the recipe and a provided a few extra ingredients and they made it happen!

Their pricing was fair and very transparent, their servers/bartenders were awesome, and everything ran like clockwork for our wedding. Highly recommend!
Rebekah
Rebekah Sent on 10/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most delicious wedding menu

All of our guests raved about how good the food was at our wedding. Everything was perfect and there was so much food and many side options to please everyone. Our appetizers for cocktail hour were a huge hit as well. 10/10 amazing food.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

I used Jay's for catering for my sister's baby shower. I ordered their Savory Brunch with gruyere egg casserole, apple chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, fresh fruit, and assorted muffins. I also ordered a few pans of the blueberry French toast casserole. Everything was incredible! Not only did the food come packaged in containers that kept them warm for hours (literally, they were still piping hot as I packed up leftovers hours later!), but everyone raved about how delicious the food was. There was more than enough for the amount of people that attended. I would use Jay's again in a heartbeat for any event that I need catered.
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Zoey Sent on 04/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Catering

Jay’s is a personal favorite for family and for my husband. Long before I met my husband, my parents used Jay’s Catering for all events. From sports banquets to the silent auctions, Jays was always our top choice. When we got engaged and found our Venue, we explored multiple caterers. We even went to a few tasting events. When we were invited to the Taste of Jay's event we were blown away. Every item was better than the next. The choice to hire Jay’s was obvious. They had a huge variety of food selections. The fan favorite hors’ devours was the beef wellington and everyone loved Jay’s famous Vegetarian Rotolo Bolzano. We worked specifically with Brianna Long. She was quick to respond, incredibly kind, and was helpful in answering all our questions. Jay's surpassed all our expectations!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 04/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible food and service!

Can not recommend Jay’s enough! We’ve heard from so many of our guests how incredible our food was! We absolutely fell in love with our event captain, Kat, and the whole team took such good care of us and our guests. Professional and personable through the whole process, it is clear that everyone on Jay’s staff truly loves what they do. So grateful we had them on our team!
Karlo
Karlo Sent on 01/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food

What an incredible VENUE!!! Sierra was amazing and so was her team. They took care of us. They asked great questions and got details that they needed. The coordinated great with our wedding coordinator, Tanairy. Everything the day of the wedding was done the right way and I wasn’t worried about anything. The Estate on Second is an incredible venue and you don’t have to do much to it to make it look beautiful. The food at the venue was incredible and people couldn’t stop talking about how good it was. The venue is great since the cocktail hour takes place upstairs and then you come downstairs for dinner and the rest of the reception. It breaks up the day nicely. Thank you again to the team and Jay’s Catering!
K
Kara Sent on 09/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

My husband and I were blown away by the quality of food we had for our wedding. We had SO many guests tell us after about how much they loved it and many said it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We enjoyed the Taste of Jay's event we were able to attend to try the variety of food Jay's offers. Food is a big deal to my husband, so he wanted a good meal for our first meal together as husband and wife. Jay's surpassed our expectations and the service was amazing as well! Everyone was professional and friendly, making our day that much better. Thank you again, Jay's Catering!
Candice
Candice Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!

Amazingly delicious food! Jay’s was very accommodating to our wedding. If there was something we wanted to change on our menu, they accommodated our request. At the wedding they were attentive to my husband and I along with our guest to assure that everyone was reviving the proper service. Our guest loved the food and could not stop talking about how delicious it was! Highly recommend Jay’s catering, the Italian menu is delicious!
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Moonica Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Company Catering

Jays Catering has been feeding my work company for years! Our last event we hosted Italian food and it was amazing! They provided everything from tablecloths to a variety of food options. They’re scheduling was prompt for pickup and delivery, the quality has always been amazing, and their service is spectacular.
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Margaret Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We got to enjoy our food

The food was amazing. Everyone was so happy with the food. Plus their staff was so attentive and brought food to my husband and I all night, we definitely ate. It was great to be able to enjoy all the food we carefully selected. Plus we went home with a bunch of leftovers. Fortunately a lot of it froze well and we had meals ready to go a few months later. We also went with their dessert bar - the selection was amazing!! Our friends are still talking about it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Fête The Venue Fête The Venue Banquet Halls

What can't we say about Jay's Catering? Amazingly professional staff with a creative menu and innovative presentation that will leave you and your guests wanting more. Whether you're entertaining an intimate group or a large party, Jay's has what it takes to help make your event a success.

Sweet Blossom Designs Sweet Blossom Designs Wedding Florists

Jay's has been a favorite of ours for many years now and is the FIRST place we offer to our clients for all their Catering needs. I am so confident in everything they offer that I used them for my own daughters Wedding. And they operate some of the best Venues in Southern Orange County! Oh and super yummy food displayed beautifully and served professionally.

Creating A Remarkable Event Creating A Remarkable Event Wedding Planners

Jay's Catering by far is one of the best caterers in Southern California! They have outstanding service and their food is simply amazing. I have worked with Jay's many times with my clients and they are always impressed with the impeccable service and quality Jay's Catering provides.

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Jay's Catering Company frequently asked questions

At Jay's Catering Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Jay's Catering Company offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Jay's Catering Company offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Jay's Catering Company, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Jay's Catering Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Jay's Catering Company provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Jay's Catering Company offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Jay's Catering Company is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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