Wedding Caterers in California

The Culinary Concepts team exceeded our expectations. We hired them for our wedding reception (seated dinner for the main day, and a low key sandwich lunch for the next day). They were on top of things from the beginning to the end. - The food was delicious and fresh. We were worried that the food made for 70 guests won't be as good as a couple of portions carefully prepared for the tasting, but we didn't have to worry at all! The food was amazing, and even our most picky foodie friends appreciated the taste and quality. When we met with the chef during the tasting, he made me confident that we can trust him pick the best quality vegetables and ingredients, most appropriate for the season. Hot churro station was a great and memorable surprise for our guests too. - The presentation of food was great too, so it didn't just taste good but it looked festive and appetising as well. - The communication was impeccable. Our main contact was Cailey and she patiently guided us through the entire process for over6 months of preparation, including numerous quotes and menu options, and countless modifications we made to the order along the way. It was a destination wedding for us, which added layers of complexity, but the team professionally helped us with everything, and was flexible enough to squeeze a tasting in a very small window of opportunity we had. - The team is very helpful, kind, and caring overall. There are so many little details that showed their care, like keeping a separate plate with appetisers for the bride and the groom running late to the cocktail hour because of the photoshoot. The Culinary Concept team offered to help us with rentals too, but we decided to take care of it ourselves. Nevertheless, Cailey was so attentive that she checked our rentals order, to make sure we covered everything. They also helped us move chairs from the ceremony site to the dinner area, arrange the napkins/cuttlery/etc on the tables, and quickly collect the items (including decor) from the table to prepare rental equipment for pickup same night. We didn't have the day-of-the-event coordinator, but Culinary Concepts helped us stay on track with the timeline too. For the tasting, they even decorated the table according to our theme, which was a delightful surprise and demonstration of care again. Wedding prep is really stressful, especially if you do it without a planner. But the Culinary Concepts team really went out of their way to make the preparation and the event go as smooth as possible. Big thanks to the entire team, including the coordinators and especially Cailey, captain Xavier, chef Dough and his sous chefs, bar tenders and staff (especially Victor who was so sweet that we and multiple guests remembered his name and bright smile). Thank you all so-so-so much! If my friends have a wedding in San Diego, I'll insist on hiring you for catering

We definitely recommend Five Star Catering for your wedding or event!!! We had the most amazing experience hiring the Five Star team for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. From start to finish, Five Star was highly involved, communicative and passionate about making our day special. Five Star was responsive to our emails and calls whenever we had changes or questions. Five Star helped us with all of our rentals for the entire wedding day also, which they made a super easy process. The food, drinks and service for both events were absolutely amazing!! Our guests loved the family style options at our wedding! Thank you Five Star!!

Merissa

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Since our wedding, we've received so many compliments from guests about how good the food was. We loved the variety of flavors and appetizers. The staff was great and they even made sure my husband and I got appetizers while we were busy taking photos during the cocktail hour.

Ashley

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We loved working with Command Performance Catering! Jesus was able to provide us with even more menu options than we originally thought came with our wedding package, so we were able to create the perfect menu. They were very accommodating with our requests and helpful in deciding on certain details such as chairs, napkins, glasses, seating chart, etc. The staff the day of the wedding were super professional and kind towards our guests. We kept getting complimented on how smoothly everything was being ran. Our food ended up being even better than we expected and our guests really enjoyed it as well! The CPC bartenders were also really great and we loved our signature drinks. We couldn't recommend working with them enough!

Jacey

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I held my 9/21/24 wedding reception here at CGC. Kim was an absolute joy to work with- she was so friendly, professional, and had everything very organized (something that I lack in!) She helped me get everything decided in a timely manner, allowed us to customize as much as we could, and was an incredibly affordable option for our 75 person wedding. I can't gush further how delicious dinner was. I have sensory issues and anxiety with food, so saying that I was EXCITED to eat at my wedding is beyond a huge win. The taste testing was incredible and the day of, all of our guests went crazy for our menu. By far the most memorable part of the day was dinner- we were all impressed by how delicious everything was and we devoured the mashed potatoes! Kim knew how much I loved them and was able to save me some to go to eat during our honeymoon which was so sweet of her (and delicious!) The venue itself is so unique, gorgeous, and I can honestly say we had the time of our lives that night. Everything was clean, organized, and she made the whole thing easier to plan and painless! Kim, genuinely from the bottom of my heart, it was the wedding of my dreams and it couldn't have happened without you. I didn't think it was going to be possible for me, but you made dreams come true. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Brian

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

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.

Mariko

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I went into my search for wedding catering thinking that no one remembers the food but I would like for the food served to taste somewhat good but I also didn't want to break the bank with the catering cost. My husband works in hospitality and absolutely despises bland mass produced banquet food. So with all these factors working against us, I somehow managed to find the BEST catering company in the Bay Area! The other great reviews didn't steer me wrong, Caterman fit my budget, I was able to make additional adjustments and communication with Carmen was great. The most surprising thing happened - everyone remembered and LOVED the food. There are definitely going to be some photos of me stuffing my face at our sweetheart table. Most people told me I would forget to eat but I certainly made it a point to eat the food being served. Catering was thoughtful enough to bring me some appetizers during the cocktail hour right before photos were taken. They brought us our food first and then allowed our guests to line up at the buffet. I can't recommend and praise Caterman enough for a job well done. I wouldn't hesitate to book them for future events.

They were a dream to work with for my wedding. Everyone was professional and communicated well. The food we had was amazing (shout to Chef Phyllis and her team). Noemi, our coordinator, was calm and kind and was a joy to work with. Everything went incredibly smoothly, given the short timeline, and we are so glad that we went with AYLI. Our wedding was beautiful, elegant, and so much fun. We highly recommend them!

Jeanne

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

What can I say about Stephen and Melrose Catering? When planning, even a small intimate backyard wedding, takes immense time and effort. Finding the right vendors is the key to making this process easier. Stephen and Melrose Catering was the right catering service for us. We chose Melrose Catering because their diverse entree selection met our dietary needs, including vegan and children. Stephen was "hands on", answering my many emails and text messages immediately. His flexibility was key to addressing and implementing my many changes over the course of the planning time. With 25 years experience, Stephen was able to help an overwhelmed bride navigate the many challenges of wedding planning and to get to the big day. We received many positive compliments of the delicious entrees and appetizers. Their service was first rate. We highly recommend Stephen and Melrose Catering as the best caterer for your event.

Lauren

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We cannot recommend Park Ave Catering highly enough. From the moment we started the consultation process to the final moments of our wedding day, we knew we were in the best possible hands. The entire experience was a joy, and that is thanks in large part to Caitlin. We are an extremely indecisive couple, but Caitlin made curating our entire menu feel easy and fun. She listened carefully to our vague ideas, provided brilliant suggestions, and guided us through every step with patience and enthusiasm. Working with her from start to finish was an absolute delight! Now, onto the most important part: the food and drinks were absolutely delicious! We still have guests reaching out to tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. From the assortment of starters during cocktail hour to the main courses and beautiful desserts, every dish was perfectly prepared and presented. The bar service was equally top-notch and they were able to accommodate our winery venue with the most exquisite signature fermentation cocktails. On the day of the wedding, the execution was flawless. The catering staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and worked seamlessly behind the scenes. They were attentive to every detail, ensuring every guest was taken care of and that the timeline flowed perfectly. Park Ave Catering truly goes above and beyond to deliver both incredible food and a stress-free planning experience. If you want delicious cuisine and a team that makes the journey enjoyable, book them immediately!