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DJ's California Catering

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

An exceptional caterer in Ventura, California, DJ's California Catering has a reputation for excellence in food and service. This catering company works closely with the engaged couple to satisfy their needs and preferences.

Services Offered
Aside from the high-end and classy food you will be sure to devour, DJ's California Catering is a 5-star act. Their services include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Servers
  • Bartenders


Cuisine
DJ's California Catering is inspired by the various ethnic foods that make up California. They are eager to communicate with couples about the various options and create a proposal before all else. The caterer offers an array of serving styles, including stations, family style, plated and buffet. They offer the following cuisine styles:

  • American
  • Mexican
  • Italian
  • Cajun
  • French


Other Services
Cake cutting and champagne pouring can all be done by DJ's California Catering. Various wedding rental items are also available, including:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • Plates, flatware, glassware
  • Etc.

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Weddings with this vendor

Tori & John's wedding
Tori & John
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Adrianna & Zachary's wedding
Adrianna & Zachary
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Lisa & Seth's wedding
Lisa & Seth
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Shauna & Nicholas's wedding
Shauna & Nicholas
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Doug & Vanessa's wedding
Doug & Vanessa
24 photos

FAQ

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

$85

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

$65

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

$50

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
French
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of DJ's California Catering

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DJ's California Catering received glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their exceptional service and delicious food at various weddings, particularly one held at Casi Cielo Vineyards. The catering team, including point person Rachel and lead caterer Doug, was praised for their attentiveness, flexibility, and professionalism, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable for the couples. Guests raved about the variety and quality of food options, from hors d'oeuvres to entrees, and the accommodating nature of the staff for various dietary needs. The inclusive packages, transparent pricing, and high-quality offerings from DJ's made them a highly recommended option for wedding catering.

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DJ's California Catering received glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their exceptional service and delicious food at various weddings, particularly one held at Casi Cielo Vineyards. The catering team, including point person Rachel and lead caterer Doug, was praised for their attentiveness, flexibility, and professionalism, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable for the couples. Guests raved about the variety and quality of food options, from hors d'oeuvres to entrees, and the accommodating nature of the staff for various dietary needs. The inclusive packages, transparent pricing, and high-quality offerings from DJ's made them a highly recommended option for wedding catering.

Brian
Brian Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

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
Allison Sent on 04/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

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
Emily Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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
Alex Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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
Alexandra Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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
Kayla Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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
5 out of 5 rating

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!
J
Jennifer Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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.
D
Dominic Sent on 06/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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
Nina Sent on 12/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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.
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TLC Event Design & Coordination TLC Event Design & Coordination Wedding Planners

Doug and his staff are a must have for your weddings and events! We have been working with DJ's Catering since my own wedding 7 years ago, so when forming our TLC Vendor Family they were at the top of our list. From start to finish they are welcoming, accommodating- can make virtually whatever type of food you desire, responsive- always get back to us in a timely fashion, affordable- competitive with other's pricing and willing to work with your budget to make it happen for you, hard working- they set up all tables and chairs with great attention to detail (my type A personality loves this) and staff is always friendly and smiling on your wedding or event day. As a Coordinator they are truly a joy to work with and we will refer them always!

Rila Stone Rila Stone Wedding Photographers

What a great company to work with. We highly recommend them for your wedding!

cynthiaalexanderevents cynthiaalexanderevents Wedding Planners

Doug and his team are incredible. They do a fantastic job of communicating, working close with us (the coordinators) and helping to make things happen! They are patient and friendly which helps to make the day run smoothly.

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DJ's California Catering frequently asked questions

At DJ's California Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at DJ's California Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
DJ's California Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
DJ's California Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At DJ's California Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At DJ's California Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
DJ's California Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, DJ's California Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
DJ's California Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
DJ's California Catering currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.
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