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We are experts in planning, organizing, and creating menus for your event.
We provide you not only with the perfect menu, but we also take care of other aspects related to your event, including themes, logistics, decoration, drinks, and much more. From the beginning to the end, leaving you with an unforgettable experience.
Our passion is authentic food and good service.
Our dedicated and highly creative team of employees is unrivaled in their knowledge of food and the processes of event production. From small gatherings of dinners of 10 to gala dinners of thousands, all our events have a common thread: the overwhelming satisfaction of our clients. Our talented staff and brilliant Executive Chef Omar Diaz have earned DCLA Catering the long-standing trust of a diverse set of clientele and maintained our reputation for quality food, unique design, and unwavering attention to detail.
25 years of experience creating unforgettable moments and delighting palates.
CORE VALUES
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Teamwork
These principles, combined with the level of personalized service extended to our clients, have secured a loyal following for us and an excellent reputation in Los Angeles, Bel Air Beverly Hills, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Glendale, Burbank, DTLA Commerce, Orange County, San Diego, and surrounding cities.
- OUR KITCHEN
At DCLA Catering, client satisfaction and culinary expertise are at the heart of everything we do.
Serving up delicious and seasonal cuisine in Los Angeles for over 25 years, our commitment to quality, taste, and presentation guarantees each event is a gastronomic success.
Our catering team works closely with clients to design custom menus that appeal to every palate. We offer a robust selection of international and specialty appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages, as well as dishes adapted for dietary restrictions (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian).
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
DCLA offers creative solutions to meet our client's needs and deliver truly memorable experiences. We handle all the details and orchestrate every aspect of the service so that our clients can sit back and enjoy the occasion.
With more than 25 years of experience in the sector, it offers you a personalized service, taking care of every detail to make your event a unique day. We seek excellence in the product, the production process, and the organization of the event.
DAVID SUTTON and OMAR DIAZ are chefs specializing in international cuisine and founders of LA VILLA CAFE RESTAURANT & CATERING. They offer a unique approach that has changed the way of perceiving and experiencing themed cuisine.
Also, it is important to remember that DAVID SUTTON was on the opening team of the LAX and Marina del Rey Marriot Hotels, Executive Chef at the Los Angeles Convention Center as an Executive Chef for 16 years and 20 years at DCLA Catering.
- THE TEAM
We know your event is special and requires a highly professional team to manage all the ins and outs. You're in good hands with DCLA. Our seasoned chefs and servers go the extra mile to make sure that every event runs smoothly.
- WHY CHOOSE US?
Excellence in execution.
We go beyond preparing delicious food. Our experienced and committed team takes care of all the details of the catering service, giving you the opportunity to be a guest at your own event. In addition to offering an exceptional dining experience, we specialize in event production, ensuring that every aspect, from décor to logistics, is masterfully handled.
DCLA Catering is a Los Angeles, California-based wedding caterer.
- Black-owned
- Asian-owned
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned
- LGBTQ+-owned
- Native American-owned
- Pacific Islander-owned
- Veteran-owned
- Woman-owned
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From his early days on an Idaho family farm, fresh and healthy food has long been a part of David's life. “One of the best kept secrets in LA” is his 30 plus years providing impeccable catering to the Greater Los Angeles area. David’s early study at the Culinary Institute of America in Connecticut led him to restaurant and off-site catering. Executive positions at LA Marriott Hotels. From there he served as Executive Chef at the Los Angeles Convention Center. He desired to chart his own path which led him to create David Catering, now known as DCLA Catering. David knows the most important requirement for a caterer is to listen to his clients and offer his guidance to bring his clients vision to life. David ’s team also share his work ethic, David continues to impart his knowledge with clients, Chefs and the entire DCLA Catering team. David treats his staff as if they were family.
Omar began learning early about authentic cuisine while at his mother's side in Puebla, Mexico. The youngest of five, his family all worked in the hospitality industry which led Omar to culinary school and a senior position at El Paraje and Rancho Colorado in Puebla (Mexico). Omar decided to leave Pueblo and to move to America to expand his culinary vision. Omar met David, who brought him to DCLA Catering. Omar has continued his training under David’s expertise and has expanded his knowledge to include a American, Italian, Mexican and Greek cuisine to name a few. As Executive Chef, he collaborates with David and our clients to create unique menus for their events. Omar has a keen eye for presentation of cuisine. He works closely with the cooks and other staff he directs. He knows they share the same enthusiasm and together they exceed our clients’ expectations. In any situation, you will find Omar organized and efficient and always with a smile on his face. David’s early study at the Culinary Institute of America in Connecticut led him to restaurant and off-site catering. Executive positions at LA Marriott Hotels. From there he served as Executive Chef at the Los Angeles Convention Center. He desired to chart his own path which led him to create David Catering, now known as DCLA Catering. David knows the most important requirement for a caterer is to listen to his clients and offer his guidance to bring his clients vision to life. David ’s team also share his work ethic, David continues to impart his knowledge with clients, Chefs and the entire DCLA Catering team. David treats his staff as if they were family.