Brian Sent on 05/29/2025

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Daughter's wedding

DJs catering did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding. From the passed appetizers to the buffet and bar, everything was fantastic. The food was amazingly good. DJs made the event very elegant with the table service of wine and champaign. I would highly recommend DJ's catering for any event.

Allison Sent on 04/13/2025

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Outstanding!

DJs were wonderful caterers at our wedding! Rachel (our point person) and the whole team were a pleasure to work with, provided exceptional, attentive service on the day, and prepared a lovely reception dinner for us and our guests. We really appreciated how their range of high-quality rental offerings lin addition to their catering services simplified our planning process. Rachel (our point person) did an amazing job walking us through our rental and culinary options. Did I mention that the dinner was delicious too?? Catering is obviously one of the larger line items for planning a wedding, and DJs provided complete transparency and reasonable prices on all their offerings. We also appreciated their flexibility in accommodating our requests for items like a raw bar at our reception that were not part of their standard menu. We would highly recommend DJs California Catering to keep your guests happy and fed at your next event!

Emily Sent on 11/19/2024

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Outstanding service and Delicious food

DJ's Catering was absolutely delicious and we highly recommend them. DJ's was the catering company that came with our wedding venue, Casi Cielo Vineyards. They have so many options for a variety of budgets from buffet service with even more options for that all the way to a full plated meal service. We opted for a plated service with duet entrees and a late night snack. We had the Filet Mignon and Tuscan Chicken breast with Roasted Vegetables and the smashed potatoes, we also had a vegetarian option that was a Penne pasta. The food was phenomenal. So many guests came up to us the day of and complimented how they had two entrees and how everything was delicious. We also had the late night snack option, which was pizza because our venue had a pizza oven, and our guests thought that was one of the smartest thing they have ever seen. Again the pizza was bomb! The bar was also a hit. Everyone said the drinks were delicious and the bartenders were super friendly and helped make the night a success. We highly recommend DJ's catering whether it be for a wedding or anything else, delicious and very memorable!

Alex Sent on 10/22/2024

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Absolutely Loved the Food!

DJs is an excellent choice for wedding catering. We worked with Doug and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food prepared by DJs was absolutely delicious - a lot of our guests told us that it was the best wedding food they ever had (and we totally agree!). From the tasting to the wedding day, the entire DJs staff was very friendly and efficient. We would recommend DJs catering to anyone looking for a high quality wedding caterer.

Alexandra Sent on 09/03/2024

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One of the BEST Vendors to hire for your wedding day (and any special event you have)!!

Selecting DJ’s California Catering to cater our wedding was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding day! Doug and his team understand how important your wedding day is and pay attention to all the details that matter to you! Doug worked with my husband and I to create a menu that allowed for our favorite foods to be present (mine being pasta, his being potatoes), while including other delicious food that was allergen-friendly but could easily be enjoyed by all of our guests! We were very pleased with the quality of the food the day of and that our guests went back for seconds and thirds. While the food was incredible, their staff was just as fantastic! They made sure to attend to all of our guests and that they were well taken care of! My husband and I also appreciated the special attention that the lead caterer of that night gave us, making sure we were well fed and had our favorite cocktails on hand at all times. DJ’s Catering has an incredibly professional, friendly, and personable staff that will make you want to go back to them to cater all of your events again and again! 😊 You will NOT be disappointed! Thank you again Doug and Team for ALL you did for us and our special day!

Kayla Sent on 01/03/2024

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Delicious food. Great service.

DJ’s California Catering was our assigned caterer through Casi Cielo Vineyards for our wedding day. We enjoyed our tasting day, being such a memorable and sweet experience to have during the wedding planning. The food on the big day was equally delicious, and the guests were all pleased. Thankful also for their willingness to cut the wedding cake (made by me @joy_inthebaking) so I could relax and enjoy the celebration.

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Emily Sent on 12/11/2023

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Delicious!

I didn't have a choice in choosing my catering vendor, since DJ's was a required vendor from my venue, Casi Cielo. However, I had a wonderful experience with them! The food was so good and all my guest went back for seconds. My husband and I were nervous about catering because we have had awful wedding food at other weddings, but we were soo delighted with DJ's! It was so yummy and their team was great!

Jennifer Sent on 06/19/2023

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Great Service and Yummy Food!

DJ’s Catering was a fantastic choice for our food catering and services needs at our wedding. From the bartenders, to servers, to the food itself, we could not have asked for better. Their staff was very accommodating and friendly to our guests. Prior to the event, communication was prompt and clear and the tasting was fun and extremely informative. With all of the weddings we have attended this past year, DJ’s Catering provided the best overall experience thus far.

Dominic Sent on 06/14/2023

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Amazing food and service

DJs catering was perfect! They were an amazing value for the Santa Barbara area. They clearly have a lot of experience with local venues. Their process ahead of the wedding was easy and their team was very attentive. They clearly have a lot of experience and guided us during our planning process to make all the right choices. We got almost all our rentals through them and it all worked as planned.

The food was amazing! We enjoyed all of the passed hors devours, specialty cocktails, and full dinner. The staff was friendly and professional, they were great to work with. All of our guests raved about the food.

Nina Sent on 12/21/2022

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Dj's is amazing

Doug and his team were absolutely amazing! We initially narrowed our choices for a catering company down to two, DJ's being one of them. When we attended both tastings, DJ's was hands-down the clear winner. Everything we selected to taste was drool-worthy, and prepared and plated to perfection.

The planning process with Doug was extremely smooth and easy. He was readily accessible and responsive, and accommodated our numerous personal requests - from adding empanadas and watermelon refreshers to our menu to serving lychee martinis as one of our signature drinks. Doug made sure that he and his team delivered whatever was necessary to bring our dream wedding to life!

The day of our wedding couldn't have been more perfect! We chose a buffet style dinner and were so impressed that Doug's team was able to serve our ~150 guests in less than 15 minutes! Not only is DJ's efficient, their food is also stellar. We topped off our night with a churro dessert bar, which was a huge hit! Till this day, our guests still rave about Doug's team and how amazing the food tasted.

Katie Sent on 10/11/2022

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Excellent food & service!

Nothing made me happier than to hear all of my guests rave about the food after our wedding. Definitely go for the quesadillas for one of your appetizer options. They were a hit! We also did the churro bar and our guests LOVED it. Funny story—my husband accidentally got a lot of the chocolate fudge/syrup from the churro bar on my dress at the end of the night. It was at the very end of the night, so no harm! A great story to tell for years to come. Thank you, DJ’s Catering!

Toshina Sent on 10/09/2022

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Such a sweet relief!

When I found DJ's Catering, I had an incredible sense of relief with all that they offer, and how communicative they were at every stage. The tasting was so delish (and cute), and we were so happy with our decision to have the churro bar and other sweets instead of a traditional cake!

Loved it all, thank you!

Amanda Sent on 07/29/2022

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Amazing!

They did a fantastic job bringing and setting up all the tables and chairs as well as provided excellent food! They were able to accommodate a peanut allergy and vegan guests. They also cleaned up everything after the event ended. HIGHLY recommend this company!

Brianna Sent on 07/06/2022

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The Perfect Wedding Caterer

Reasons DJ's California Catering are the perfect wedding caterer & you should hire them immediately (per us & our guests):

- Doug is a professional who responds quickly & honestly. He is so easy to get along with and super accommodating of various dietary restrictions.

- Pricing is very upfront and detailed, with the quality of the food & rentals surpassing the quantity of money you would spend on it.

- The food was INCREDIBLE! One of our guests even told us they had a literal dream of the risotto from our wedding.

- The servers were kind, attentive, & wonderful.

- The bar tenders made strong drinks and excellent conversation.

- They were able to accomodate our COVID protocol! Our event was not a super spreader event.

There was a bit of a hiccup for a last-minute rental and a bit of a miscommunication (I think?) between one of our family members and a server, but still 10/10 stars. Because life happens and what more (than above) could a couple ask for?

Pro tip: Order more appetizers than you would think. Why? Because guests will be very hungry & want more. Why? Because they are delicious & some guests *cough best friends* will eat more than they were supposed to.

Caitlin Sent on 05/07/2022

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Great service and tasty food

DJ's provided catering and rentals for the cocktail hour and dinner reception for our outdoor wedding in Santa Barbara. They were great to work with--friendly, responsive, and made tasty food. The team was even able to accommodate last minute additions when the weather changed on us.

They provided a seamless experience for our wedding that required complex coordination with multiple locations. I highly recommend Doug and the DJ’s Catering team!

Yasmin Sent on 05/04/2022

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Wow!! Love love love

We got so many compliments not only on the venue but on the food!!! It was sooo good!! And waiters are on top of it!! I literally didn’t get up to get anything because waiters kept checking up on me. I love this catering! And recommend to everyone!!!

Kelli Sent on 01/03/2022

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Awesome wedding food!

I had the pleasure of working with Doug from DJ’s Catering for our wedding reception in October 2021. He was professional and easygoing. Doug was easy to reach when I had questions (some vendors don’t respond in a timely manner) and very patient in answering all of my questions and concerns. DJ’s Catering pricing is reasonable and they worked with our budget. His team arrived to the venue on time and took care of everything. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was flawless. Our guests still comment on the quality of the food! I will use DJ’s Catering for any other events.

Sara Sent on 11/09/2021

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DJ's was so easy to work with and their food is DELICIOUS!

We LOVED working with DJ's for our wedding. They were really supportive in helping us postpone our wedding and we easy to work with overall. Communication was timely, items were addressed quickly, and we had full faith in them to run our wedding day seamlessly. And not for nothing....their food is INCREDIBLE! We had rave reviews from all of our guests about how much they enjoyed our taco bar at the wedding. Can't recommend DJ's highly enough!

Portia Sent on 09/29/2021

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DJ's provided delicious food, beautiful rentals, and exceptional service

Working with DJ’s was one of the best decisions we made when it came to planning our wedding.
They have an extensive menu with so many options that it was hard to pick just a few, but once we had our tasting, we knew that anything we chose would be delicious! They were very understanding when we had to cancel and reschedule our wedding due to Covid and provided lots of advice and recommendations along the way. Doug also ensured that all of our specific needs were met and was absolutely amazing to work with.

The fact that they offer event rentals on top of catering is not only convenient, but ensured that the entire setup and breakdown process went as smoothly as possible. Our team of bartenders and servers was extremely polite and attentive and checked in with my husband and me throughout the evening to ensure that everything was running smoothly and to see if we needed anything.
We had brought a special sour beer for my husband and me to drink during the wedding speeches and the bartender remembered this little detail and secretly brought it over to us. We were so grateful that he remembered, because amongst all of the excitement, we certainly didn’t!

Thank you Doug, for being so wonderful to work with, for providing delicious food and beautiful rental options, and for having such an attentive and hard-working team. We enjoyed every minute of our wedding and our guests raved about the food and dessert selections. We certainly look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Silvia Sent on 08/04/2021

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Great, delicious, flavorful and amazing wedding food

You cannot go wrong with DJ’s. From the start to the end was flawless!! Everyone loved the food especially the Chicken Mole and the churro bar!!! Thank you!!!

Lissa Sent on 07/17/2020

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Delicious Food and Great Service

DJ's was recommended to us by Jaclyn at our venue (Casi Cielo Vineyards) and we are so happy to have had them as our wedding caterer! Quickly after reaching out via email, Doug contacted us and provided us with a detailed list of packages to choose from! While we asked for various modifications, Doug was happy to move things around until we felt satisfied with every bite. While still working within our budget, Doug made sure to completely customize our wedding menu and confirmed any change with an itemized proposal.

From the first appetizer to the last brownie bite, every single one of our guests were impressed with the quality of the food and service! An additional shout out to our bartender that poured every drink with a smile!

Erika Sent on 11/09/2019

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Best wedding food ever!!!

Our friends and family are still talking about how AMAZING the food was!!!!! From the service to the food, everything was perfect!!! Alexandra was such a pleasure to work with and was so helpful at anytime! She was so responsive and made the planning so easy! The service was too notch and the food was incredible!!! Thank you DJ’s for everything!!!

Kathy Sent on 11/03/2019

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Excellent Food

The bride and groom choose the taco bar. The food was delicious! It was beautifully displayed. They moved our 200 guests through the buffet line quickly. There was plenty of food! Everyone raved about the food. The appetizer table was huge and food was in abundance. We had the quesadilla's and shrimp passed during the happy hour and it was delicious! Top notch service, too!

Christina Sent on 08/27/2019

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HIGHLY recommend! Great food! Great service!

Everyone at my wedding raved about the food that DJs served! (Which always makes a bride happy) I really enjoyed seeing the water, lemonade, and coffee set up. I chose the buffet style for my wedding and they did a great job serving everyone with that set up. They even had people to cut the Baron of beef. Which looked super fancy. Everything from the set up, to the food, to the tables, chairs, cloths, utensils, helpers, everything one would need for a wedding DJs had. It made it so easy to have everything I needed and under one vendor. Instead of multiple. They made my wedding day so easy and beautiful ❤️ I would recommend this company to anyone! They truly did a great job!

Carly Sent on 08/13/2019

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THANK YOU DJ's - All-around Incredible!

My husband and I got married in July at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, and cannot stop raving about Doug and DJ's catering! Every guest I spoke too was gushing over the food, ease of retrieving drinks, kind servers, and the list goes on! I planned my wedding for almost two years, and Doug was there for me from the very start. He accommodated and extremely early tasting, given we were moving abroad, and answered EVERY nuanced question I had quickly and with a great positive nature. I was grateful throughout the entire event knowing everyone so well taken care of and enjoyed every bite and sip from DJ's California Catering. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Doug and team!

Jane Sent on 08/05/2019

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Outstanding

We were so impressed with DJ's Catering. Doug was extremely helpful with his recommendations for our event in Santa Barbara. The food was delicious and the caterers, Joey and Riley, were very professional and a lot of fun.
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and at the end of the night you would not have known we had a party. The leftover food was packaged and put away and the house was left spotless.
We would definitely have them cater for us again. So if you are having a party call DJ's first. Their attention to detail as well as
incredibly delicious food surpasses any caterer we have had in the past.

Natalie Sent on 07/18/2019

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Wonderful Food!

I had my wedding at Rancho de las Palmas in Moorpark and DJ's is their house caterer. They did such an amazing job on all the food and everyone was super impressed! They also offered to host the ice cream bar and it was such a hit! We did a buffet style and the presentation of everything was absolutely beautiful. As far as appetizers, the mini quesadillas were a huge hit and of course the open bar with the added craft beers went over really well. They offer lots of different options for the open bar that helped us stay within our budget. All the staff on the day of the event were very professional as well and the caterer even sent the groom and I home with to go boxes!
The only thing was that I forgot to ask them to save the sugar flowers from my wedding cake and those were thrown out when it was cut. Make sure to communicate! I also assumed that they would leave cake for the bride and groom on the head table as they had done for dinner when they plated it for us, but by the time we both thought of it and broke away from the dance floor all the cake was gone and the ice cream was put away.
Otherwise, they did a phenomenal job and everyone loved it :)

Luis Sent on 07/11/2019

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DJ's Catering is THE BEST

I don't know how to even begin this review. DJ's Catering is simply incredible!

My wife and I recently got married, and DJ's Catering knocked it out of the park.
From the moment we contacted DJ's, everything just went so smoothly when it came to planning our wedding. Our main contact throughout our planning was Doug Biggs and I cannot give him enough praise. Doug was super friendly and clear on his communication with us. He worked with us on planning our meal options, appetizers, bar, table setup, etc...

Our guests also had so many positive things to say about DJ's Catering, they were simply blown away by the high level of professionalism of their staff. The food was delicious and everyone raved about the quality of the food. Outstanding,

DJ's Catering was the best investment we made towards our wedding.
You cannot go wrong with hiring them for any event.

To the DJ's Catering team and Doug, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Adrianna Sent on 07/08/2019

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Best Catering AND Rentals!

We absolutely LOVED working with DJ's Catering. DJ's provided all of the rentals for not only our wedding reception, but also dance floor panels for our outdoor aisle runner at our ceremony, all of the necessities for our cocktail hour, and they knocked it out of the park. Everyone at the reception commented on how amazing the food was, and how they couldn't believe what a great caterer we had found. The service was wonderful, everything was served hot and fresh, and tasted wonderful. We will be recommending them to all of our friends and family, and using them for any of our events in the area again. No need to look anywhere else because DJ's is the best of the best!

Catherine Sent on 06/20/2019

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Best decision I made was to have DJ's Catering do my wedding!

I recently got married at the Camarillo Airport hangar, and I could not imagine having anyone else cater my wedding besides DJ's! Not only did they provide excellent food (I enjoyed the tasting so much that I did it twice as I wanted to try their whole menu), but they also provided great table, chair, and decorative rentals that transformed my industrial venue into a comfortable and romantic space for our guests. DJ's also helped us with a lot of the planning since I didn't have a wedding planner, so Doug helped me plan the whole schedule and floor layout, and the reception turned out absolutely perfect. Doug was a quick communicator and very professional and flexible, he incorporated our ideas while also pulling from his years of experience with events. The DJ's staff takes amazing care of you, I'm SO glad I had them do our wedding :) Thank you DJ's!

Larissa Sent on 02/13/2019

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Very professional environment and staff

I walk into my food tasting and the staff was amazing and very welcoming. Food was amazing and can’t wait for my wedding!

Lacey Sent on 01/20/2019

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Exquisite Food

We chose Dj's because of the reviews and the fact that they were a preferred vendor for our venue. We knew it was the right decision when we spoke with Doug and he helped us determine a menu based on our budget. We ended up going with a buffet option, and the food was absolutely spectacular. Everything tasted the same as when we went for a menu tasting. Everyone kept telling us how great the food was as well the night of the wedding!

Joanna Sent on 01/17/2019

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Your one stop shop for everything amazing!

DJ’s was recommended to us by our wedding planner (XOXO Weddings) and was a perfect choice for us! I can totally see why they are a trusted vendor. They are patient, professional and we got so much for what we paid! We opted for their beautiful wine barrel served buffet tables, which were stunning! They provided us with everything necessary for our catering needs including non-alcoholic beverages, cloth napkins, and stainless silverware. We had a backyard wedding with a pool and couldn’t have any glass present, so they were happy to provide us with biodegradable palm leaf plates and plastic glasses. Further, they provided tables and chairs, a dance floor, space heaters, tables for our guest table and DJ, tablecloths (they have a wide range of colors and fabrics), and trash cans. Best part of all, they hauled away all the trash at the end of the night so my family wouldn’t have to deal with it! They even have other vendors that they work with if you want other services like table and chair upgrades, tents, etc.
As for the food, we loved everything! They provided us with a delightful, complimentary tasting at their location in the cutest wedding decorated room. Afterwards, we had our first official meeting in their charming conference room, where they went over all our options and gladly worked with us to suit our needs.
Service was splendid! They even provided passed hor d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. We were on a budget and couldn’t do a plated dinner, but didn’t want a casual serve-yourself buffet, so they provided servers at the buffet to meet both ideas in the middle. This was especially nice since one of our three entrees was a cut to order wood fired prime angus tri tip. The thing we loved most was that they provided us with bartenders as well, even though we provided our own alcohol.
Let me tell you, DJ’s is going to save you so much time and money since they provide so many more services than amazing catering and you will not be disappointed!

Mathew Sent on 11/23/2018

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Delicious Food! Great Service!

They were VERY organized and accommodating with our special requests. Very diligent about getting back to us about ANYTHING as well. Don't go with anybody else. The food is TO DIE FOR.

Tamara Sent on 10/27/2018

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Best Caterer in the Santa Barbara/Ventura Area

I interviewed at least 20 caterers in the Santa Barbara area, and I can honestly say DJ's is the best option for the quality and price. I cannot say enough nice things about Doug and his team. Before the event, Doug was very responsive to my emails and phone calls. He was very organized and he was very helpful with selecting linens and other decorations for the event. On the day of the wedding, Doug and his team set up everything perfectly and they were quick to accommodate two people who had not RSVP'd to the event. The staff were well dressed and professional. I also loved that during dinner they served us (Bride and Groom) first so that we were able to eat and also able to get up and say high to our guests. The food tasted AMAZING and so many people came up to me and said, "I cant believe this is wedding food!" Overall, Doug and his team made my wedding the best day ever. I highly recommend you book them for your event. You will not be disappointed!

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DJs catering catered my wedding two weeks ago, and people are still telling us how much they loved the food! Everything they made was absolutely delicious and they were so easy to work with! My husband and his family are vegan (me and mine are not), and they were more than happy to help us create a menu where every hors d'oeuvre, side, and entree (except the chicken) had the option of being vegan. It was truly wonderful! Their staff was also so professional and helpful! The bar tenders even sent out drinks to my husband and I on the dance floor just as they closed, to make sure we got a last drink!! I loved working with DJs and would absolutely recommend them.

Shawna Sent on 09/09/2018

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Literally the best food I have ever tasted! Our wedding would not have been complete without them! All our guests raved about the food all night and they even gave us a to go box.

Veronica Sent on 09/07/2018

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We had DJ's provide a buffet style dinner for our wedding guests and had them do a partial bar set up for us (we provided alcohol and they provided soft drinks/ mixers). They worked with us to create a menu we loved. There wasn't anything that didn't taste great. Highlights for me were our appetizers during cocktail hour, I will crave those bacon wrapped scallops for the rest of my life. Thank you DJ's!

Paul Sent on 07/12/2018

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This review is for our wedding which was held on January 6, 2018 at Malibu West Beach Club.

DJ's came as one of our venue's recommended vendors, and that showed in how well they knew the venue! And though they were up against a couple of others when we started our search, we chose them based on the strength of the quickness and clarity of Doug and his team's replies--and I'm so happy we did!

They were our one-stop shop and so they took care of all tableware, tables, cloths, bartending services (we were able to supply our own alcohol!!) and, of course, food!

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Hors d'oeuvres: Ahi Tuba Poke on a Wonton Crisp; Sea Scallops wrapped with Bacon; Petite Mango and Avocado Baskets // Everything here was amazing--all three were solid choices and I still remember them to this day!

Buffet Entrees: Grilled Angus Tri-Tip; Grilled Tilapia; Three Cheese Macaroni; Penne Mozzarella Pasta; Rustica Salad // The tri-tip!! So perfect and so tender. The three cheese macaroni deserves all the praise everyone else gave it. And the rustic salad--the delicious dressing paired so well with the smoked apples and gouda!

Late Night Snacks: Kahlua Pork Sliders; Mini California Dog // Our guests loved these--and I'd give the edge to the mini California dog!

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Amazing in every sense. Our tables and napkins looked picture-perfect. We're also happy that we were actually able to eat and enjoy our wedding food! DJ's staff worked with our coordinators and served us hors d'oeuvres after our ceremony. They also prepared plates for us for our entrees when the time came... and they even constantly checked up on us in case we needed anything!

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Our tasting day was an experience in itself! We drove out to Ventura the morning after we landed in LAX and we were treated very well by Alexandra. Her refreshing positivity and hospitality made us feel energized again! She and Doug were also very clear in explaining everything as well!

Amanda Sent on 07/10/2018

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While I was researching for my own wedding, I relied heavily on reviews from other brides before making any choices. Which is why I had to be sure to share with others just how great DJs Catering was during our event!

Doug, the owner, was extremely kind and professional throughout the whole process. I went back and forth many times on items I would be renting from them, bringing myself, or renting through someone else. Each time, he quickly revised my quote and got it back over to me, making the whole process extremely easy leading up to the wedding. Come the day of the wedding, DJs had executed my vision for my ceremony/cocktail hour/reception PERFECTLY. I could not have been happier when I got to see all of the hard work put into the wedding, finally in action. I cannot tell you how many times I have received compliments from our wedding guests regarding the service they received. Everyone loved the bar staff/serve staff, they were some of the most professional and relatable staff I have ever encountered at a wedding. Some of our guests may have had a little too much to drink, and they were able to take care of it, gracefully and discreetly, so that the problems never came to my attention. My husband and I were constantly being checked on, did we need another drink, did we need more food, etc. Honestly, I could go on and on about how amazing they truly made the whole experience.

And lets not forget the FOOD! I am still getting calls telling me that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and I have to agree! We ended up doing a buffet style, with the mushroom chicken, tri tip, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese. I don't know how they managed to keep everything looking and tasting like it just came out of the oven, but it was outstanding.

Overall, it was the most pleasant experiences I have had with a vendor, from start to finish. I would recommend to anyone that they book with Djs, I promise you will NOT be disappointed!

Jennifer Sent on 06/27/2018

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Wedding planning was stressful enough, so trying to figure out a rentals, bar services, and food... on top of everything else, seemed impossible to do. However... Doug and his team delivered. They were our one-stop shop for tables, chairs, bar services, and catering services!

They were professional from start to finish, reliable, super flexible, and easy to work with. Doug's prices were also very reasonable and competitive.

We've been to a few weddings where the food was sub-par, so we wanted to make food one of our priorities. We also wanted to make sure he would allow us to serve roasted pig (which is a part of my culture), and he made it happen! He included that with our buffet table so long as we provided the pig. To this day, people raved about the drinks and food at our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier.

Open bar was a MUST at our wedding, and instead of opting for full bar services, we supplied our own alcohol and had pre-made drinks. No regrets!

All in all, his bar and wait staff did a phenomenal job serving 230+ guests. You can tell he's been in the business for a really long time, and loves doing it. He will make sure that everything is perfect for your wedding day/event, and more. If you're looking for great food, rental options, and bar services, this is your guy. We couldn't have picked a better team. Thanks Doug!

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Martha Sent on 06/10/2018

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DJ’s catering is the exclusive caterer for our venue, rancho de las Palmas so we had no choice but to go with them, and boy are we glad that was the case! The food was soooo amazing! All night long we got compliments on how delicious everything tasted. We went with the California buffet, which was tri tip, bbq chicken breast, for sides we chose Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. It was sooooo yummy, we knew we wanted those choices when we had them at our tasting! The staff was also very nice and attentive. Our only regret is not eating more food!

Susan Sent on 05/28/2018

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We used DJ's at our Wedding in a private home in Sherwood Country Club, May 12. Cannot say enough how pleased we and our guests were. Excellent food, set up, take down, and DJ's staff, the best.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Susan and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very happy you and your guests enjoyed our delicious food and our friendly staff! We are pleased to have helped make your wedding day as special as possible!
All the Best!

Linda Sent on 05/23/2018

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The entire crew from DJ's catering, led by Jessie, were a big part of the reason the wedding was flawless. From set up to take down, they worked hard all day and through it all exhibited care, professionalism, and smiles.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Linda and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our services with our friendly and professional staff. We are happy to have helped make the wedding day as "flawless" as possible! All the Best!

Brianna Sent on 04/23/2018

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I highly recommend DJ's Catering. They were very responsive right away with a quote and consultation/tasting, and were reasonably priced compared to the other caterers we talked to. They were flexible when we gave them the final head count and accommodating for the couple of vegan meals that we needed. The food was good, the servers and bartender were great, and it was also very convenient getting the rentals from them as well and not having to go through another vendor for that.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Briana and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We were happy to have been able to provide as much as we could for your wedding day (food, rentals, friendly and professional staff, etc.) as well as help you out with the planning process. All the Best!

Samantha Sent on 04/01/2018

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We had really positive experiences with all of our vendors, but working with DJ's was the best of all! They were HIGHLY responsive, working with them was a dream, their food was DELICIOUS, their staff were all friendly and courteous on the day of, and they are absolute PROS. They had done several receptions at our venue so when they came in on the day of, they knew exactly what to do and how to work the space. They even showed up earlier than they said they would on the day of the wedding, which put our mind at ease, and they were very efficient in setup and take-down.

Each meeting with Doug was very detail-oriented. Our quote covered every line-item down to the forks and knives, and after the tasting we met with Doug personally, and he covered every outstanding detail with great precision and professionalism.

Speaking of the tasting, It was free and fed us like crazy - we were stuffed and had a great idea of what the menu was going to taste like. We wish that we could have also sampled some of the hors d'oeuvres instead of just see photos. They ended up still being delicious, though, so no regrets.

We couldn't stress enough how much we loved working with DJ's. They had a great price and were SUPER accommodating. We even had a cancellation two weeks before the wedding and they were able to adjust the numbers. Overall you will NOT go wrong if you choose DJ's!

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DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Samantha and thank you for your very kind review and beautiful pictures! It is all very appreciated! We were happy to have been able to work alongside you to help create a special and memorable wedding! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and professional services! All the Best!

Diana Sent on 02/20/2018

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Extremely professional and organized! Made it so easy for us to plan a wedding. They took care of set up, happy hour, dinner, & cleanup. Food was amazing! All the staff at the wedding were very professional & personable. Our family and friends were so impressed. Set up & food were exactly how we planned. Would highly recommend having them do everything! Very reasonably priced & stress free!

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DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Diana and thank you for your kind review and gorgeous pictures! They are really appreciated! We are very happy we could help make the wedding planning process as easy and stress free as possible for you! We are also very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and our services! All the Best!

Deborah Sent on 01/29/2018

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Livingston Memorial VNA - better later then never Christmas Party. 1/16/18 due to fires at regularly scheduled time. It was worth the wait. DJ's was superb, the best food since I don't know when. Every dish was to die for, tasty, done to perfection, great attention to taste detail. Absolutely delicious, what a great surprise. Thank you.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Deborah and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you and everyone enjoyed the delicious food for your postponed Christmas party. Hope to be of service again for your next event! All the Best!

Jamie Sent on 01/07/2018

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Talk about excellent everything!! If I could give DJ's 10 stars I would. I emailed back and forth with Doug about what I was looking for and he was always extremely prompt and informative. When he said he would call to go over everything a week or so before the wedding, he did. He spent the time to go over every detail to make sure we were on the same page and that everything was set for the big day. Unbelievably easy to work with and professional! He also had a ton of linens, a bar, and cooking tools so I didn't have to rent them from my rental company which would have been more expensive.
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Staff was insanely professional and friendly! The food was amazing!! I got so many compliments from so many of the guests!! I was budgeting so I went with buffet style and they made the presentation look absolutely beautiful! They cleaned up at the end and left the place looking spotless. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Jamie and thank you for your kind review - it is very much appreciated! We are very happy to hear that you were pleased with our services, from start to finish. We enjoyed working with you to help create a memorable and special event for you and your loved ones! And to respond below: "You're welcome! You're welcome! You are MOST welcome!" All the Best!

Nicole Sent on 11/26/2017

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Hiring DJ's as our caterer for our wedding is the best decision we made! Doug made it a convenient one stop shop for us to get our food, servers, bartenders, and rentals. The food was delicious- all our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food (especially the three cheese macaroni). But more than that, everyone we worked with, throughout the entire process, was amazing. During the planning phase, Doug and his team were incredibly helpful, he set me up with a quote of what I would need for a successful event and then continued to work with me adjusting the quote as things changed. Doug was always more than willing to accommodate all of my requests and was so great to work with. He even allotted time for me to come in prior to the wedding to do a mock-up of our reception tables! On the wedding day, everything came together flawlessly and the staff was more than amazing. They were specifically attentive to me and my husband and our parents, always asking if we needing anything! They set up the entire reception area, moved chairs from our ceremony location to the reception location, got 20 tables through the buffet in no time, and the servers were extremely efficient in serving our guests wine during dinner, clearing plates, and serving drinks at the bar so fast there was hardly ever a line. I had no complaints working with DJ's California Catering and I would highly recommend them to everyone!

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Hello Nicole and thank you for your kind review - it is very much appreciated! We are very happy that we were able to help you out as much as we could during the planning process and that the day of execution came together "flawlessly," as you mentioned! We are happy you were overall pleased with our services! All the Best!

Valerie Sent on 07/14/2017

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I just can't say enough great things about Doug and DJ's Catering! It was so easy having them provide both catering and rentals - and they made the wedding craziness easy to navigate: from initial contact, through tasting and the big day! The day-of team (piloted by Joey) was on point at all times - unobtrusive but right there when you needed them. The food was so delicious that guests went back for seconds...and thirds! I highly recommend DJ's for any event - you (and your guests) will not be disappointed!

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Hello Valerie and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that we were able to help make things as easy as possible from start to finish with the wedding planning process. Also we are very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the delicious food! All the Best!

Amanda Sent on 06/11/2017

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I am still getting so many compliments on our food at the wedding, but the service is really what stands out in my mind. Felicia was in charge of the onsite team and she was so friendly and helpful. She made sure we had a sampling of our cocktail hour appetizers and also got us a plate the minute we sat down at the head table. She was always smiling and making sure everyone was good. I used their bartenders as well, and they were so friendly. I left some prosecco and sparkling cider for the champagne toast - and they just knew to go around to the tables asking which people would prefer. I didn't even have to instruct (because I totally forgot also!) Working with Doug and his team for the tasting was great. I was worried that the food at the tasting would be better than at the event due to small batch vs. large batch production, but we were wrong. The food was just as good (if not better!). I was sad I couldn't finish my whole plate - but it's saying a lot if the bride does get to her plate of food to the point that she's too full to eat more. The team even helped with the cake cutting and setup of plates for desserts. Thank you DJs!!! They also provided all the linens and were totally willing to have me stop in and look at colors again after I had finally picked out my wedding colors :)

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Amanda and thank you for your kind review - it is very appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that our staff took great care of you and your husband and guests the day of your wedding! And we are especially glad to hear that the food was still just as good, if not better, than when you came in for your tasting! We are happy to have been able to help you from start to finish to create a memorable and special day! All the Best!

Lisa Sent on 06/01/2017

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DJ’s California Catering is AMAZING! From the minute John sent their proposal that broke down everything they could do for our event, we were impressed. Doug was able to provide all of the things we had dreamed of, including really random things like a popcorn machine to hand out popcorn, and all of it at the most incredible rate. He was so knowledgeable and brought to our attention things we would never have thought of. Between the tasting and the walk through of the venue, we could already see how professional they were - their attention to detail, experience and flexibility just made things that much easier for us! His staff, including Randy who was running the show that night, were so wonderful throughout the entire wedding, making sure the newlyweds were taken care of just as much as the guests and always with a smile. Our friends are still talking about their fantastic Mac and Cheese and Fried Chicken – and half of our family is from the South so you know it was the real deal! We are truly grateful to them for making our special day so memorable and stress-free. We cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Lisa and thank you for your kind review - it is very appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you were well taken care of from start to finish. We are very happy that we could help custom and create your special day as memorable as possible, from the delicious "southern-style" food to our friendly staff. All the Best!

Jessica Sent on 05/10/2017

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I am so glad we decided to go with DJ's California Catering. Doug is the owner and he really took the time to go over all the details with us. We ended up doing our rentals through DJ's as well and they had great prices for really high quality goods. I was also VERY impressed with Randi who was our on site coordinator. She was so professional and made sure that my husband and I each got plates, and helped us manage the flow of the dinner (we did not have our own coordinator). Oh, and the food was AMAZING!!! I would 100% recommend DJ's to anyone looking for catering and/or rentals!

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Hello Jessica and thank you for your kind review - it is very appreciated! We are very happy to hear that you guys were pleased with our friendly and professional staff as well as our delicious cuisine and the other services we were able to offer. All the Best!

Zoe Sent on 02/22/2017

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DJ's California Catering is the best! They catered our August wedding at the Ty Warner Sea Center. The food was amazing. The service was impeccable. They really helped make our wedding fantastic. We could not be happier with everything they did. And they did everything at a very reasonable price. Doug is an absolute saint. He answered all of our numerous questions, and he always did it with a smile. He was such a pleasure to work with, and we will recommend him and DJ's to everyone. Book them!!!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Zoe and thank you for your kind review - it is very appreciated! It was a pleasure to work alongside you to help create a special, memorable day for you and your husband! We are very pleased to hear that everyone was happy with our food and services! All the Best!

Shantelle Sent on 12/05/2016

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I cannot say enough about how DJs catering made our wedding everything we dreamed it would be. Not only was the food fantastic but they executed our requests above and beyond expectations. From the cocktail hour appetizers being served by white-gloved servers, the family-style dinner and variety was exquisite to the custom antipasto platter and late night Poutine Snack, Doug and his team are magnificent. DJs brought all the linens, dishware, glassware, dance floor and heat lamps. They even cooked a suckling pig for our family tradition. We challenged them to do new and different recipes and DJs delivered. They even imported the cheese curds we wanted all the way from Minnesota! We would use DJs again for ANY important occasion. They went above and beyond to deliver perfection.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Shantelle and thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We enjoyed working with you to help make sure you and your husband had the wedding you always wanted, down to every last detail with the cheese curds and the suckling pig. We are pleased that everything came out as perfectly as possible! We look forward to working again with you to help make your next special occasion special!

All the Best!

Amy Sent on 10/30/2016

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I am so so happy I picked DJs catering for my wedding at Lion's Park in Carpinteria 10/29/16. The food was seriously so amazing, the Tri tip was cooked to perfection, the chicken was tender and moist and the mac and cheese was equally delicious. All guests raved about our food.

The staff was so friendly, attentive, professional and did an amazing job setting up the ceremony site and reception area. They were also extremely prompt when delivering items day before wedding and day of wedding.

All email and phone communication with Doug was easy, he is so friendly and quick to reply. He was quick to update the proposal with any changes. Would not hesitate to recommend this amazing catering company. My wedding planner, who has been in the business for 15 years, stated she was extremely impressed by the catering staff and food.

Thank you DJs!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Amy and thank you for your wonderful review - it is very much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you, your guests, and your wedding planner were pleased with the cuisine and the service! We were happy to help make your special day as memorable as possible! All the Best!

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We had to use DJ's catering at our venue, and while they were pretty pricey I cannot complain about one thing. The lead that night, Patty, introduced herself and was very attentive to both me and my husband. She made sure we were well fed and had drinks all night. The staff was equally amazing, plates were cleaned promptly and the bartender was great---I had compliments all night on the food and the staff. None of our guests went home hungry, I only wish we would have asked for a plate to go, it was so good!!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello and thank you so much for your wonderful review - it is very much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the cuisine as well as our hard working staff and their service. We are happy to have helped make your special day memorable! All the Best!

Meghan Sent on 08/29/2016

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DJ's catering did my wedding on 7/16/16 at the Newhall Mansion and let me tell you, everything was perfect!! My guests are still raving about the food and their team. I have heard 'that was the best food I've ever had at a wedding' about 200 times. Guests even asked if they had a restaurant they could go to! You're not getting 'wedding food' with this company, you are getting high quality, fresh and delicious food that you want to eat over and over again. The food was spectacular, their staff was so friendly and the coordination between myself and Doug was fantastic! They are such a great company and I highly recommend them!

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Hello M&M thank you for your kind review - it is very much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you and your guests thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine and service. It was our pleasure to work alongside you to guarantee a great and memorable day! All the Best!

Marian Sent on 08/16/2016

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We found DJ's catering when we first thought the wedding would be in the Santa Barbara or Ojai area. They had the highest amount of excellent reviews. When we realized those areas were not going to work for the wedding, we discovered that DJ's was the resident caterer for Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark. That is how my daughter & son in law found the location for the wedding and in turn were able to use the caterer they wanted. The food was delicious and the price for everything was reasonable & included everything : tables, linens, dishes, glassware, servers, set up, tax & tip!! No hidden fees or additional tipping necessary after the wedding. They did the buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres, 2 specialty beers, 2 domestic beers, wine, champagne, bellini's & delicious sangria. And infused water & lemonade too. We got lots of compliments on the food. The staff was professional and friendly. If we ever need a caterer for another event we will definitely want to use DJ's again.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Marian thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that your daughter and son in-law's wedding went very well and that we helped make their day as special as possible! We look forward to working with you guys for your next event! All the Best!

Tanya Sent on 08/10/2016

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All I can say is that the food was AMAZING - there was definitely no skimping for my guests! I loved working with this catering company and the service was more than what we could have ever wished for! Our day of wedding coordinator took care of all the last minute details - it was INSTANT relief once she got there and I knew she had everything covered for us. She even took care of one of our vendors that gave us a hard time with the lights....we were in good hands with DJs! I can't say enough! Our family and friends were equally pleased! I've attended weddings where they skimped on food...our guests were full and happy!! Thank you DJs!! I will use you again and recommend you every chance I get!! :)

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Hello Tanya and Ernie thank you for your kind review - it is much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that we were able to help make your special day as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Glad everyone especially enjoyed the cuisine! We look forward to working with you again for your next event! All the Best!

Melissa Sent on 07/24/2016

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We had the best food and wonderful service at our wedding at the Malibu West Beach Club! We heard about DJ's Catering through our venue's preferred vendors list, and we are so glad that we chose them. We primarily worked with Doug and John, and every time we met with them or had questions they were very quick to respond and professional. Jessie was our coordinator on the day of our wedding, and she was so sweet, friendly, and always making sure all of our guests were happy. Not only was the food perfect, but we were able to rent our arch, tables, and much more through them. Their team made our day so special and we would highly recommend them!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hello Melissa thank you so much for your wonderful review - it is highly appreciated! We enjoyed working alongside you to make sure your special day came out as perfectly as possible! Glad to hear that everyone enjoyed the service and cuisine! All the Best!

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Doug and his team are fantastic to work with! We did a tasting at their location in Ventura and thought everything we tried were great! The only bummer is you really can't try any of the apps unless you go to a bridal show, but trust us, the apps are as amazing as the food. Doug was kind enough to do some custom apps for us to go more with our theme and just certain things we had in mind. Everyone raved about the food which you don't hear much from weddings! Highly recommend checking these guys out for your wedding or event :-) great food, great staff, priced right, and they even do rentals which helps save!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you Danya for your kind review - it is always appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that the cuisine tasted great, including your appetizers. We were happy to work alongside you to make sure your day went as smoothly as possible. All the Best!

Stacy Sent on 06/20/2016

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DJ's California Catering exceeded my every expectation. Doug was fantastic while we worked on planning, every question, every change was met with a smile, no matter what I needed he was on it. Day of everything came out BEAUTIFUL. The staff was super friendly and helpful, when I was feeling over heated, one of the staff found me a cool place to relax and brought me some cool water and even found my new husband for me.

I would recommend them to anyone for any event in the future. Thank you so much for being part of our day.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you for your kind review - it is very much appreciated! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only our cuisine but also our friendly and helpful staff. We are glad to have helped make your wedding day as memorable as possible. All the Best!

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DJ's catering is amazing. From the beginning they were more helpful and responsive than any other company I had contacted. We set up an appointment to taste their food and it was unbelievably good. Their Italian dressing was by far the best I had ever tasted. They had an assortment of fresh baked rolls to taste which were all warm and delicious. However, the tequila lime chicken and the penne pasta in cream sauce were the most memorable. If my husband's family were willing to eat dairy I would have chosen the tequila lime chicken. To this day I wish I had been more selfish. Also, DJ's can provide everything from food to plates to tables and linens for a fraction of the cost of just food elsewhere. For food but nothing else, I was quoted a 33% higher rate than what DJ's charged for everything. They set everything up and cleaned it all up. At the wedding people couldn't stop raving about the tri-tip and chicken, sadly I had to go with the bruschetta chicken instead of the tequila lime, but it was still tasty. At work on Tuesday people were still talking about the food. In particular, the penne pasta was a crowd favorite. I can not recommend DJ's more highly. They literally made my reception!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you Kelly for your kind review - we always appreciate the feedback. We are happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the cuisine. It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband! All the Best!

Julianna Sent on 03/28/2016

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From day one, Doug and his team were an amazing part of our wedding. What initially drew us to them were their very reasonable prices and after sampling their food, we realized that there was no lack in quality or service. When trying to configure table arrangement and potential add-ons, Doug was extremely transparent and never came off as pushy or trying to up sell. When the week of the wedding came and we found out that rain was inevitable, DJ's made themselves readily available via phone and email and were overall extremely flexible in suiting our new needs. The day of the wedding was spectacular - the staff was professional and kind and the food was better than we remembered in our tasting. We received numerous compliments on the food weeks after the wedding as well. My wife and I can't think of one thing we would have changed with our catering. Thank you so much to the team at DJ's for making our special day unforgettable.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you Julianna for your kind review - we always appreciate the feedback! It was our pleasure to cater and make sure your wedding day was special, despite the rain. Very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the cuisine! All the Best to the both of you!

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Doug and his team were phenomenal! I loved how everything was a one stop shop- from our meals, to glassware, plates, and linens. The quality of everything was great- especially our food. Our buffet consisted of the grilled prime angus tri tip and traditional stuffed chicken. They were also very flexible with providing a vegan option for several of our guests. The staff that was at our wedding was very professional. Our guests would not stop raving about how delicious the food and hors d'oeuvres were. I highly recommend DJ's for any event.

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Karla for your kind review - we always appreciate the feedback! We are very happy to hear that your guests enjoyed the food. It was our pleasure to cater and help make your day special! All the Best!

Melissa Sent on 03/21/2016

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Doug and his team were phenomenal! Their captain, Jessica, was the best! That whole crew truly made our family and friends feel at home. They were extremely professional and had such great attitudes! The food was AMAZING. Our friends and family still talk about how great the food was! We love DJ's!!!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you Melissa for your kind review - we truly appreciate your feedback. Very happy to see that you and your guests enjoyed the cuisine as well as our friendly staff. It was our pleasure to cater and help make your day special! All the Best!

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We chose DJ's for our wedding catering and we couldn't have chosen a better company to work with. They were wonderful at helping us plan for the day, giving us so many options to choose from and were so flexible with the menu (even customizing a few hors d'oeuvres based on our favorite snacks). They were very quick to respond to emails or calls, thorough in every communication with us and were a pleasure to speak with each time.

Everything went incredibly smoothly on the day and all of our guests have taken the time to tell us how much they loved all of the food. Their prices were very competitive and it was so helpful that they were able to provide many of the rentals we needed for the venue as well. So happy we chose them!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you for your kind review - we always appreciate the feedback. We are very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the cuisine and that we have been able to help make sure your day ran smoothly and was special to you and your spouse! All the Best!

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From the moment I connected with Doug, I knew I wanted to work with him and his team. When I first reached out, I was just gathering basic information and pricing to get an idea about costs and compare DJ's to other local catering companies. However, Doug knew our venue and sent a full food and rental sample invoice - and he recommended each rental we would need for our venue. He is very professional and quick to respond to every question and he sent all updated invoices the same day we updated/discussed them - which was very appreciated on our part! I loved how he was always open to discussion about everything from the number of dessert plates to the number of wine glasses and coffee mugs. He understood that we know our guests best and never pushed us to have extra rental items that we wouldn't need. His rental team came the day before the wedding to drop-off and start setting up for our wedding and followed all the venue's regulations perfectly. Doug and his team's knowledge put my husband and I at ease during the entire planning process.

All the food we had with DJ’s Catering was fabulous. The service was top-notch, each server at our wedding was friendly, polite, and caring. Everything from our passed appetizers, bar, and buffet lines ran smoothly and without a hiccup. DJ’s California Catering and Rentals know what they are doing and successfully helped us pull off all the food and rentals from set up to clean up at our wedding. I would defiantly recommend DJ’s to any bride in the Santa Barbara/Ventura County area!

Diana Sent on 12/26/2015

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Dj's Catering supplied food and rentals for our wedding. We were "sold" when we went for our tasting with Dj's. The food presentation and table setting was beautiful! Our table was nicely set including the linen table cloth and napkins along with glassware. After the tasting we met with Doug Biggs. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in selecting our menu, linens, tables and chair types. He really took the time to get to know us and what our expectations and theme of the wedding was going to be. The Day Of the staff was amazing and so professional. Watching them was like "harmony in motion" not missing a beat. They were outstanding! Making sure there was no wait at the bar, everyone was fed and no dirty dishes left behind. The presentation of the food and various table; water, tea, coffee and buffet was gorgeous and strategically placed. Now for the food taste.... It was phenomenal!!! I'm still graving more to this day. I only wish they had a restaurant.. I can't speak highly enough about all the services they provided for our special day. They will be my "Go To" for all my future dinners and events I host. Thank you to Doug and the fabulous team at Dj's Catering. I can't tell you enough how much it meant to have you as part of our wonderful wedding memories... Our guests are still raving about all you did. Have a blessed New Year.

Julia Sent on 12/10/2015

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I don't even know where to being with how happy we were with Dj's. From the beginning Doug was the most responsive, helpful and positive person we worked with. He constantly worked with us to update our proposal, find ways to save money and gave us such great suggestions.

Our wedding was at Apple Creek Ranch up in Buellton and he had a team of people who regularly work there and were so professional and kind. The food was unbelievable! We did a Mexican Buffet and everyone raved about the food. The bartenders were so much fun and so friendly--adding a nice energy to the party.

We love Dj's and recommend you work with them for any event. I know we will again.

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Doug is the easiest person to do business with! I had many concerns and he wiped them away in a second! The food is going to be perfect and we didn't have to waste time with other caterers! Laura has done great picking them as THE caterer for Rancho de las Palmas!

Regina Sent on 08/14/2015

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All of the staff from the owners Doug and Jim to all the wait staff, servers, etc were highly attentive, friendly and very easy to work with. The food itself was AMAZING! We received many compliments on how great the food was and the excellent service. Jessie was our contact at our wedding and as Doug promised, we loved her and she ran the service with ease and efficiency.
The quality of the rentals and the set up was perfect. Everything transitioned from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception seamlessly. Highly recommend DJ's for any event!

Anne Sent on 07/29/2015

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DJ's catering is awesome! Words can not express how great the service I received from them. I live in Canada and had a wedding in Malibu, so 95% of my interactions with DJ's was via email and phone. Doug, who was our main contact in planning everything, was available at any time, and replied to emails within minutes. He talked us through the details several times to ensure we were comfortable with everything we had questions about. At our wedding, the food and service was excellent! They served welcome drinks, hosted our bar, set up a dinner buffet, cut and served wedding cake, poured wine during dinner, and also served late night snacks. We had ALL of our guests compliment how juicy the chicken was, how delicious the sauces were, how fresh the salad was, and how professional and friendly the servers were. Moreover, the servers helped us to host our guests. They always made sure everyone had a drink in hand and helped us coordinate the night to ensure everything went smoothly! We had a blast with them, they added in making our evening quite enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend DJ's Catering to anyone looking for good food, fun, and awesome service! If I could host another event in So. Cal, I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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We highly recommend DJs California Catering for your wedding caterer! First and foremost, Doug, the owner, is extremely kind, helpful, and flexible. He was willing to change our menu over and over again when we couldn't make up our mind, and offered helpful suggestions to keep our changes within budget. As for budget, his prices were extremely fair, far more fair than over a dozen other caterers in the LA area we contacted, tasted, and considered that claimed to be within the same price range. Doug didn't hide any fees, and his first quote was within the same range as the final price we paid. His food was excellent! We received compliments throughout the night on the food, even from friends that came that are chefs. His table display and presentation was beautiful and exactly as described, and the quality of the food was exceptional. As a side note, he offered endless options for food ideas, and was also willing to make whatever we wanted. Prior to the wedding, I read countless reviews that said that his macaroni and cheese was phenomenal. However, I was insistent on not having mac and cheese at our wedding, because it was too informal. So, Doug worked with us and came up with the idea to put mac and cheese (its a white, not yellow, sauce) and in filo cups and bake the cheese on top as an appetizer. They were beyond delicious, and we received countless compliments that evening and requests for more at dinner. His servers were all extremely kind and had excellent attention to detail. They arrived on time, cleaned up as planned, and were all extremely professional. Overall, we cannot say enough good things about DJs!

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DJ's did a great job with my very specific requirements for a nice dinner with a very specific wine pairing for our Winery party/Surprise Birthday party. The food was great. The location we were at was a bit tricky due to limited space, we were on the Scarlett Belle steam boat (AWESOME) and they did a great job with food timing as well. I will use them again.

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My sister used DJ's California Catering for her wedding in June of 2013 and the food and service were amazing! They took care of all the set up and tear down, decorated the tables, kept guest fed and happy! They took care of all the food and beverage details down to the cake. They helped create a beautiful, worry free reception. I will be using them for my upcoming wedding in 2017!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you for your kind review - it is always appreciated! We look forward to working with you and your fiancée to make sure you have an enjoyable and worry-free reception as well! All the Best!

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Food was excellent. Got many compliments on the food. Staffing was excellent. Very organized. Would recommend to friends.

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DJ’s Catering was one of the best decisions we made in all of our wedding planning. They are courteous, priced well, communicative, and above all, professional.

We had a hellish time trying to find a caterer in the Santa Barbara area that would meet our budget and give us that “warm and fuzzy feeling” that you should get when talking with vendors. We finally contacted DJ’s and from our first conversation with Doug realized we wanted them to cater our wedding.

They worked within our budget (actually came in under our budget) by making cuts that we requested and by pricing everything fairly. They even put together a tasting for my wife and I (and her parents) at their offices, which was excellent customer service. At our wedding, Jessie, the team supervisor, did an amazing job and everything went off without a hitch. The food tasted exactly like what they fed us at the tasting and all of our guests said it was perfect. They even brought out appetizers and ice water to us when we were outside having our photos taken. They cleaned everything up and boxed up left over alcohol and food. Very efficient yet unobtrusive. They really went above and beyond to make our wedding excellent. We could not have asked for anything better.

The highest praise I can give is by saying that DJ’s could probably charge more for their services or cut cost to maximize their profits. But they don’t. They are professionals who excel at what they do. Book DJ’s with confidence.

Amanda Sent on 01/18/2015

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I couldn't have asked for a better experience with DJ's Catering. We met with 3 other caterers, and it was a clear choice for us after meeting with Doug. We learned very quickly that most caterers can be pretty strict with their rules, and what we wanted and needed was a company that would be flexible and be willing to do whatever it took to meet our requests. We had a tight budget, and a specific vision for how we wanted our wedding day to be. Doug worked with us on where we could cut costs, was open to our unique ideas, and was always available for questions or concerns. Other places just flat out told us "no" to our requests, and Doug's response was always either "sure", or "let's see what we can do". THAT is worth gold. It was very clear that his mission was to make us happy, not force us to use their services for things we didn't need or want, just to spike up the bill. On the day of the wedding, I barely noticed the staff- which is an upmost compliment. Their service, set up, and tear down, was seamless- and my husband, guests, and I were able to just enjoy the evening. I always felt taken care of, but not bombarded. The food was delicious (who WOULDN'T want mac and cheese on their wedding night?! So good!), and we were able to customize things to our tastes (even down to the presentation of the salad). I had supplemented some of the flatware with my own collection of mismatched forks and knives, and they were rinsed and cleaned by the staff...even though I specifically said to just dump all of the used flatware into a bucket or box for me to clean later. A slight communication error did occur in regards to some wine being opened and not used, and Doug, without any hesitation offered to reimburse us even though it wasn't technically anyone's fault. Incredible, right? If you're looking for a caterer and rental company that is reliable, honest, customizable, and willing to do whatever it takes to make your vision a reality- you truly have to look no further.

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DJ's catering is the best! Working with Doug made everything run so smooth. I sent numerous emails with all kinds of crazy questions and Doug was very patient and responsive. The staff was very professional the day of our wedding. The food was amazing! We got tons of compliments

Elizabeth Sent on 10/05/2014

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From start to finish, DJs was great to work with! They were very organized and professional every step of the way and the food is delicious!! We held a reception in my parent's backyard and they were happy to come out and figure out a layout, set everything up, provide food of course, and were there for our every need the day of the event. I would highly recommend them to anyone for any event!

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Wonderful food but just as important, the entire set up was beautiful, just what the bride wanted. The fact that DJ's handled everything made it so easy on us. No prep, no dishes, nothing to do but enjoy.

Rebecca Sent on 07/29/2014

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Thank you Doug ... Doug at DJ Catering was responsive and extremely helpful from the very beginning of the process of planning my daughter's wedding. My daughter lives in Dallas, Texas so the catering plan from Dallas to Ventura to Santa Barbara was an intricate one. Doug was so accommodating and understanding of all of our requests and concerns. Doug was quick to answer our many questions by email and was available by phone as well. Doug "got" the vision of the wedding my daughter was attempting to create and helped her immeasurably in that effort. Doug was able (and willing) to draw multiple renderings of the reception site for desired placement of tables and other attendant concerns. The setting of the tables was as we had requested. We had multiple comments about how good the food was, the timeliness of service and the quality of the servers. Many guests complimented us on the excellence of the wait staff. Thank you Doug (so much) for such great food and great service on this special night of our daughter's wedding !

Jennifer Sent on 07/16/2014

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From the initial tasting, to communication throughout the menu & rental selection process, DJ's Catering brings a new level to customer service! We were very impressed with the set up and decor on our "Big Day." We also really enjoyed the presentation and taste of the food and drinks! The service staff was very personable and attentive to us as well as our guests! Over all we thoroughly enjoyed working with DJ's Catering and highly recommend their services!

Denise Sent on 07/15/2014

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Doug and his staff did a phenomenal job catering our wedding. The food was delicious and the arrangement (dessert table, buffet table, welcoming beverage wine barrel table) was beautiful and creative. The staff was friendly, accommodating and very professional. Doug was available by phone or email whenever we had questions. We felt well taken care of by the whole team from our first phone call, to the tasting, to the setup and finally to our big event. We highly recommend DJ's. We plan to use them for future events.

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We hired DJ's Catering for our wedding in June and were blown away with their service from the moment we started working with them! We met with Doug soon after we got engaged and were very impressed by his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to meet all our wedding needs. Our wedding venue was a blank slate so we need to bring in ALL of our rentals. DJ's provided all of our rentals and Doug really knows what you will need. Doug sat down with us several times and walked us step by step through the contract and what the wedding day timeline would be. It was very helpful to meet with him. He is GREAT at what he does!

The food served at our wedding was really really important to us. We wanted something delicious and not your typical wedding food. We had tri tip, BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, and roasted vegetables. Everything was extremely delicious and our guests are still talking about how great the food was. We had a buffet and many guests went back for more. The mac n cheese is to die for!

I honestly can't say enough good things about DJ's Catering. Hiring them for our wedding was the best decision! The staff was so helpful at our wedding and assisted with set-up, take down, etc. They go above and beyond to be sure that everyone is happy. The bartenders from DJ's were also incredible - they kept the line moving so quickly and guests have commented about how there never seemed to be a long line. I highly recommend DJ's catering and would definitely work with them again!

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I would highly recommend Dj's to anybody! The service was great, The food was phenomenal, they rented everything we needed to us. (Tables, dance floor, ext) I don't have one bad thing to say about these guys. They made my wedding so much easier for me and stress free!

Melissa Sent on 05/13/2014

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DJs was fantastic. Doug is so knowledgeable, and we are so happy we used them to cater the wedding. The food was delicious and all our guests were very impressed. Could not be happier!

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Hi Melissa!
So pleased to hear you enjoyed us :)
Our staff had a wonderful time at your wedding!
Thank you again for your kind words and we hope your first year is fantastic! Best, Doug

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Hands down of the best decisions I made for my wedding! DJ's was so on top of everything, and everyone there was so nice and accommodating! I talked mostly with Doug, the head guy, and he was outstanding! He always answered all of my questions promptly, he was super helpful, and he was one of the few caterers who got back to me promptly! It was only after I booked them that I looked up reviews on the food, and awesome food! My guests couldn't get over how amazing the food was even being buffet style! The whole company was wonderful and they really helped make my wedding out of this world! On top of everything their prices are so reasonable and amazing!! Love love them! You should check them out, they are amazing! Thanks DJ's!!

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Hi Stacey!
It is brides like you who make this job wonderful :)
Our team truly enjoyed your wedding at Camarillo Ranch too!
Have a wonderful first year and let us know if we can help you again in the future! Best, Doug

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DJ's California Catering was simply "THE BEST"!!! I actually hired them site unseen & without a taste test!!! Their pricing was very reasonable for what they offer & the staff was so nice on the phone, compared to all the other caterers I'd been contacting for my daughter's wedding, I just sent them a deposit check to save the date!
My daughter, her husband & I have NOTHING but GREAT things to say about DJ's. Everything from start to finish was great. They were so accommodating with the all the changes that we made over the year prior to the wedding. Their food is SIMPLY DELICIOUS, we received so many compliments from guests about the quality, quantity and taste of the meal. The serving staff was beyond professional yet they were also so friendly & outgoing, like they were having a good time too instead of working! Everything was served on time at the perfect temperature and looked so appealing and delectable!
I appreciated everything they did to make this wedding of my daughter's dreams. I can recommend DJ's Catering wholeheartedly and encourage anyone reading this to be sure to consider them for their special events!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Hi Merry!
Thank you again so very much for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review! Your wedding at Camarillo Ranch was truly one of a kind and our staff still talks about it :) Our best to your daughter and we hope we can help again in the near future! Best, Doug

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From our first meeting with Doug, we felt we were in good hands. He was very attentive and gave us a clear, itemized list of services with prices, which we appreciated. Everything was very reasonable.

Many of our married friends said that they loved their food at the tasting, but the quality didn't match up at the wedding. We asked Doug about this, who reassured us that it would taste the same, in part to a special heating technology he used. We were a bit worried but trusted Doug and his reviews. Well, Doug lived up to his word because the food at the wedding was cooked perfectly and very flavorful, just like the tasting. We were incredibly happy and our guests raved about the quality.

Last but not least, his team is such a nice group of people - very thoughtful, polite and professional. They were so helpful in getting food for a few elderly family members, and just helpful throughout the night.

You won't be disappointed or pay too much if you hire DJ's. They're awesome!

DJ's California Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for the thoughtful words! We truly enjoyed working with you both and our staff had many wonderful things to say about you and your guests as well. Let us know if we can help you again in the future! Best, Doug

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2/11/2014
When planning a wedding the 2 most important things to keep in mind is: venue and food. This can make or break your event. I searched high and low when it came to these two issues, and when it came to catering I knew that I had to pick the one that could represent my blood, sweat and tears I was putting into my wedding. I knew that this wasn't going to be an easy task so I searched high and low around the local area Santa Barbara area. I asked friends and looked all around and the name DJ's Catering kept coming up. I finally asked my wedding coordinator and she finally said, "I heard great things about DJ's catering." I wanted to be sure so I searched the web and my yelp search again directed me to the same direction, so I thought, let me look into this. I finally wrote them for a quote and Doug responded promptly and his response and was so eager to help. I went back and forth with him for over a year and no one was as prompt, as attentive or was a better value then Dj's! They were beyond wonderful! I got so many compliments on the food and décor at my wedding day! They not only gave me great food and service but they were my one stop shop for bartenders, tables, chairs, china, food service and more!

Doug helped me till I got my menu right and after we decided everything, when my wedding day came they were on point! I never had to ask any questions, redirect things, or second thing a single thing! All my guest were beyond happy from all the feedback I received. Even though your wedding day goes by in a flash, you won't eat or drink much and it's hard to remember, when I look back on video, feedback and pictures I am so glad all roads lead to them. I can't compliment them more and if you are searching for the ultimate experience and beyond your search will take you to DJ's catering. If you are wise and want to make this experience easy on yourself, you won't look any further!

Doug: My hat is off to you and your team

Cameron Sent on 12/03/2013

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DJ's CA Catering did a fantastic job with the entire night. They provided us with everything from tables and chairs to the most fantastic food. We were able to make a few special requests without any hesitation from DJ's. DJ's makes it very easy to select a menu and relieve the stress of so many options.

Krista Sent on 11/11/2013

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DJ's Catering did a fabulous job at our wedding! We rented all of our tables and linens, plus the bar and dance floor. All were wonderful. The food was delicious and the service went way beyond expectations. The owner (Doug) is a pleasure to work with, and we couldn't possibly have hoped for more from our caterer. Wholeheartedly recommend!!!

Danielle Sent on 11/08/2013

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Doug and his team are great to work with! Doug helped us with the initial planning of our menu for our wedding and helped us stay within budget for what we wanted for our guests. In my experience with events, I've never had a caterer help with financial concerns while still making sure the customer received the goods and service they wanted. This was one of the main reasons we decided to use DJ's Catering. Then on the day of John led the team and took care of everything. So glad he was there because everything went great and our guests were impressed with the food and service. We hired DJ's for catering and bar and I think they went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect!

Private U. Sent on 09/26/2013

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DJ's was great. They really know what they're doing and they know how to serve a big crowd. I felt very confident having them cater my wedding and even better the food was great and our guests loved the food as well.

Michelle Sent on 09/11/2013

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Doug and his staff are AMAZING! Not only did I get tons of compliments on the food and decor but I was thrilled with their professionalism throughout. From beginning to end, the planning process with DJ's felt VIP. I could email Doug whenever and he always got back to me right away. DJ's has my highest recommendation!!!

Alyssa Sent on 09/03/2013

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Cannot say enough good things about DJ's. The planning and execution was simple and flawless. They worked with us every step of the way to create our dream wedding. #1 thing people told us at the wedding was how great the food was. Also - every person that was there to drop off furniture, wait tables, tend bar etc was extremely professional and friendly. Would recommend this company to anyone that is looking for a VERY reasonably priced and fantastic caterer/ furniture rental.

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