Pure Joy Catering, Inc Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
133 Reviews
95% recommend it
Awards
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Mary B. Sent on 10/12/2023Excellent experience for us!
Pure Joy catered both the rehearsal party and wedding dinner for our son and his bride. Patrick helped me plan the perfect cocktail menu for the rehearsal party, his years of experience were extremely helpful! Dane and Justin were two of the lead servers and they took excellent care of all our guests - such kind people. Overall, Pure Joy provided us delicious food that was displayed beautifully, and all planned within a fantastic level of organization and professionalism. I highly recommend Pure Joy to anyone!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your kind and generous words. It warms our hearts to know that we were able to make your son's rehearsal party and wedding dinner truly special. Your appreciation means the world to us, and it's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.
We're thrilled to hear that Patrick's expertise in planning the cocktail menu was helpful, and that Dane and Justin took excellent care of your guests. Your feedback about the delicious food and beautiful presentation is truly appreciated.
At Pure Joy, we take great pride in providing top-notch catering services, and we're honored to have been a part of such a significant celebration in your family's life. Your recommendation is the best compliment we could receive.
Once again, thank you for choosing Pure Joy, and we look forward to any opportunity to serve you in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. -
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Vivian S. Sent on 02/19/2024Great Experience
Pure Joy catered my wedding in July 2023 at the Carousel House in Santa Barbara. The experience from start to finish was incredible. Annie was very responsive with our email communications. She gave great input when we were menu planning and was very accommodating of our preferences. We had a tasting prior to our wedding and the food blew us away. They even surprised us with an off menu dessert which we loved so much we added it to our menu. I honestly still think about that dessert every now and then. The staff onsite were pleasant and our guests were happy with the food. I did notice service ran behind schedule during the reception but that did not change my impression overall. I am happy to recommend Pure Joy for anyone looking for a solid team!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Dear Vivian,
We are thrilled to receive feedback about your beautiful wedding last year and your experience with Pure Joy Catering. We were delighted to be a part of the journey from start to finish and it was our honor to be a part of such a special day in your life.
We take pride in our desserts and are so thrilled you loved the Meringue Sorbet Sandwiches! Recently added the station to our menu, the feedback for this has been tremendous and so happy you enjoyed it on your wedding day. Thank you for the review and wishing you and Calvin a lifetime of Joy!
XOXO, Your PJ Team!
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Anna R. Sent on 12/07/2022Simply amazing service
I cannot speak more highly of Pure Joy. I worked with Patrick to do the catering for both my wedding and brunch the day after. All of the staff at Pure Joy were SO kind and friendly throughout the entire process. They helped me choose my meals, offered complimentary welcome drinks, etc. This is to say nothing of how amazing the food was. I am still hearing from my guests how much they enjoyed the food. Beyond that, the service during the events was INCREDIBLE. I planned our wedding from Georgia and the wedding was in Santa Barbara. Pure Joy took the stress of coordinating my rentals and everything. I could not have asked for any better!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
We're thrilled to hear your kind words and that we could be a part of both of your very special days.
Working with you and helping to make your wedding vision a reality was a true delight. We're happy to know that our staff's kindness and friendliness made the planning process smoother and more enjoyable for you.
We are overjoyed to hear that your guests enjoyed the food and the service during the events. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day and make it memorable.
Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and many more wonderful moments. -
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Ari S. Sent on 06/30/2022One of a kind
We got married on 6/25/22 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Pure Joy catered our wedding. From the initial calls, to the tasting and the big day, Pure Joy team was on top of every single detail. The food is absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. All of our guests raved about how delicious and unique each bite was from cocktail hour to dinner. Having good food at a wedding matters so much and if you want to feel at ease that everyone will love your wedding food, book Pure Joy. Their offerings are one of a kind! Thank you Pure Joy team!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
We're honored to have been a part of your unforgettable wedding at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
We take immense pride in delivering exceptional catering services, and it was a pleasure to create a unique and delicious culinary experience for you and your guests. Your satisfaction and happiness are our ultimate rewards.
If you ever require our services in the future or have any questions or requests, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to make your special moments even more extraordinary.
Thank you again for entrusting Pure Joy with your wedding catering. We wish you a lifetime filled with joy and love. -
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Corinne E. Sent on 11/13/2020An absolute joy to work with!
We could not be more grateful that we were able to work with Patrick and the rest of the team at Pure Joy to cater our wedding. From the beginning, Patrick helped us take our ideas and turn them into a delicious menu for our guests. We appreciated that Pure Joy has a large body of dishes and menus to provide us with structure and suggestions when making our selections, but still provided us with the room to add our own ideas and personal touches. When we realized we needed to pivot our plans for a large wedding to a small, intimate backyard ceremony due to COVID-19, Pure Joy was with us every step of the way in modifying our menu to fit our new menu and guest count. They were flexible with their pricing and contract to align with our new needs. On the day of, they were able to provide our guests with food while following all safety regulations and guidelines. Pure Joy also coordinated our rentals through Bright and having their support and expertise in making sure we had all of the styling elements to make our wedding look beautiful was so appreciated. On top of all of the support leading up to the wedding, the food itself was delicious!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
We are so grateful for your kind words!!! We love Patrick too and we’re so happy he was able to make your nuptials all they could be in this challenging year, thanks for not giving up on your dreams. We wish you a very wonderful married life! -
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Galen J. Sent on 11/17/2019Pure Joy - The Name Says it All
Unbelievable! Patrick was so incredibly helpful from the very moment we started planning. He's a true professional and knows just about everything that goes into hosting the best weddings in Santa Barbara. His team made our reception absolutely beautiful - from the appetizer stations, to the food displays, and bar. And they coordinated it perfectly - there was never a moment in which anyone was left wanting. Maybe they were just being nice, but all our guests GUSHED over the food and desserts. Truly a great catering operation and could not be more grateful to Patrick and his team! Thank you Pure Joy!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Thank you Galen & Sara! Your wedding at the Historical was absolutely one of the most stunning events of the season! And boy, that linen you chose for the bar was stunning! Thank you for all of your kind words, you two were a dream to work with and your menu was on point. From the fresh squeezed margaritas with mini grilled fish tacos to the seared ahi and chef manned pasta and carving stations, your guests were surely going to be delighted. You picked a fabulous menu. Thank you to you both and wishing you the most happily ever after. -
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Anna J. Sent on 10/15/2019With Pure Joy, our day was a joy...the stress of doing, managing was delegated to them
My fiancé and I interviewed several caterers searching for a firm to help us with our reception at a local museum without an onsite kitchen within 9 months. From our first meeting, Megan at Pure Joy was so easy to relate to, knowledgable and thoughtful; I really did not want to work with anyone else.
Together, over a series of meetings--we crafted a menu and event plan that reflected our personal style and taste; sampling many of the dishes in "backstage tastings." Throughout the planning process, Megan was able to help us resolve questions, coordinate details, refer us to vendors to provide pipe & drape/lighting and even rentals for our ceremony site. The planning process was so through, she was able to help us truly plan out every detail for maximum enjoyment.
On the day of the event, our event supervisor Ellen and staff were flawless and attentive. Like magic, the museum was transformed into a reception hall while guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the patio. Servers were friendly, skillful and attentive. Ellen was able to flex with us, when our ceremony ran later than expected to maintain our event plan without a hitch. Guests raved, about the food, drinks, atmosphere and service. "This is the best wedding I've ever been to ..." was a comment we heard consistently that evening and beyond.
Pure Joy; Megan, Ellen and the event staff helped make our wedding a pure joy for my husband and I. If we were to do it again, we would hire them again without a question.Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Thank you so much Anna & Abe! We absolutely love that your guests had the best time and it was the best wedding they've been to. And we're over the moon the two of you had such a stellar experience with Pure Joy, Megan, Ellen and our team. It's truly music to our ears. Megan absolutely loved working with you both and Ellen said your guests were just so down to earth and awesome. Thank you so much for choosing Pure Joy to help you on your best day! Wishing you both a happily ever after. -
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Terrill P. Sent on 09/15/2019Perfection by Patrick & Pure Joy
We are so happy we chose Pure Joy as our caterers for our wedding on 8/3/19. We worked closely with Patrick throughout the planning process. He did a great job helping us choose unique and personalized food options (including seafood paella!). The food was absolutely amazing and we got a ton of compliments from our guests!! Patrick and his team are incredibly professional. We knew we were in great hands and felt so at ease the day of the wedding. We highly recommend Pure Joy.Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Dear Molly & Terrill, thank you SO much for your lovely and kind words. You two were a joy to work with and Klentner Ranch is one of our favorite venues so that was just the cherry on top. We are so happy you loved the paella and custom menu as well. It's clear to see the two of you are full of love and we wish you the most happily ever after! Love, the Pure Joy Team -
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Kirin W. Sent on 11/08/2019More than a caterer...
Megan was amazing!! As a Planner and Coordinator I’m not only looking for great food, quality and value, but also responsiveness, professionalism and a team attitude... Meghan goes above and beyond let me tell you! She was more familiar with this particular venue than I, having worked there many times before, and rather than making me figure things out on my own, she stepped in and collaborated with me on the layout and floor plan, where things would make the most sense, the rental order and timing. The food, much like our experience behind the scenes, was absolutely amazing. She was a dream, we can’t wait to work with PureJoy and Meghan again, and neither should you. -
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Kelsey Sent on 06/13/2019Absolutely the best
My mom had used Pure Joy catering for an event before, and - when it came to our wedding - she made sure we went with them again! We started with communicating with Patrick, who was the most attentive and helpful catering coordinator! It was an easy process of looking at food options, requesting estimates for pricing, changing options up, as well as their help in booking rentals (we used Bright rentals). Their office is easy to get to and very welcoming. We were unable to do an official tasting, but we did some Backstage Tastings from other events and devoured every bite of the food! That was all what happened BEFORE the wedding! My husband and I had 100% confidence in the food for the wedding (including the help to decide how much and which alcohols to purchase for the full bar). The final meeting before the wedding included a reassurance that my husband and I (and our bridal/grooms parties) would be fed the delicious passed appetizers and food. The day of the wedding, during cocktail hour, we were served the delicious coconut shrimp with mango chutney, mini hamburger sliders, and artichoke bottoms. To die for! Then, we had buffet style for our dinner, and we were served a little taste of everything at our head table prior to the other tables being dismissed to serve themselves. It allowed us to eat our meal and enjoy each morsel that we'd chosen! We had a delicious gorgonzola/walnut salad, macaroni and cheese with gruyere cheese, roasted farmers market veggies, chicken provencal, chimichurri flank steak, and salmon with sun dried tomatoes. Every bite was heaven! Pure Joy makes the event seamless, and I couldn't have been more pleased. We absolutely recommend!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Goodness, what a RAVE review! Thank you so much Kelsey & Connor. Your words and details of your review are so sweet. The two of you are just so charming and we loved working with you along the way. Everything you touched on is what we strive to do. The wedding is YOUR day and you deserve to enjoy every single moment of it which is why we try to take care of all those little details for a worry free and seamless day. It's just so much more fun that way! ;) Thank you again and Pure Joy wishes you both a happily ever after.
PS. The photos you included are fab! -
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Markie Sent on 12/13/2018Above and beyond, thorough!!!!!
I had such amazing experience with PURE JOY CATERING and especially Megan! I swear our wedding would have not happen without her! I am busy veterinarian that decided to plan a last-minute destination wedding. Megan was extremely understanding of my schedule and worked with me and my mother! Communication was amazing and I was always able to reach her whenever I needed to! She was extremely thorough and thought of things I never would’ve thought of. Pure joy did an amazing job. The food was delicious and my guess is raved. I would highly recommend PURE JOY CATERING!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Thank you for the kind words Markie! You and Sandy were such a pleasure to work with during the planning process and the wedding was just perfect! You could totally feel the love in the room – the love you and Sterling share and how much your families adore you! I can still hear the glasses clinking! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed their time in Santa Barbara and we wish you and Sterling a happily ever after! -
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Dulce D. Sent on 10/22/2018Dream Team! Dream Caterers!
Working with Pure Joy Catering is simply Pure Joy! From the planning to the amazing food and awesome staff! Ellen and Patrick are very professional and will deliver an event of your dreams!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
We feel the same way about you Shawna! We know any event we work with you will be smooth sailing. You're the best and cheers to many more events together! -
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Lisa B. Sent on 10/18/2018Jaw Dropping!
Patrick and the Pure Joy Team really over achieved for my clients. They handled the details with expert care and provided FANTASTIC service for a stunning party on a private villa in Montecito. If there were six stars available, I would rate them thusly. Do not hesitate to use this stellar company, if you are looking for unique and elegant. The event was flawless!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Lisa, thank you so much for your lovely review. And we love your 6 star rating!! You also are amazing and had a fabulous time working with you. -
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Curtis Sent on 10/16/2018A dream come true
If you’re thinking about using pure joy catering don’t think just do!!!! They’re absolutely amazing. Every person that we dealt with was so accommodating. They made us feel comfortable with our choices and we’re so knowledgeable in every aspect of our wedding. The food stations and main courses were definitely some of the best food we have ever had!! Presentation was on point just as the service was. We highly recommended using Pure joy catering for your next event. Way to go guys you rock!!!Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Thank you Curtis! The evening was Pure Magic! Everything was stunning, from your chosen venue, La Arboleda, the decor, and the food you chose for your menu was amazing. The strawberry shortcake station was such a hit. Thank you again for your kind words and we wish you both a happily ever after! Love, the Pure Joy Team -
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Sarah Sent on 10/19/2018Best choice for catering in SB
Pure Joy went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly with our wedding. First off, they got the big things right. The food was excellent, service setup everything on-time and were polite/pleasant with guests, you know, the things you expect you're paying for. BUT then they got all the little things right as well. The things you don't think about. For example, I was finishing with my photos and getting my dress bustled away from the main reception, the servers came over and brought some of our appetizers to make sure that I ate something and that I got to try all the food we chose. Also the servers came over at dinner and served me and my husband dinner (from the buffet), that way if guests came up to chat (which they did) I wouldn't get too distracted and spill something on my dress or forget to grab something from the buffet.
Everything was completed in a professional and courteous manner. They made the whole process super easy and were even able to provide guidance regarding items not related to catering. Plus the food was DELICIOUS. I had so many guests comment on how good the food was. We definitely made the right choice with Pure Joy.Pure Joy Catering, Inc's reply:
Dearest Sarah & Grant, your review is music to our ears! Every single event we cater, we try to go above and beyond. Not only do we want your guests to be impressed, but the goal is to make your life worry and stress free on your most special day so you can truly enjoy every aspect of your wedding. We are SO happy it was absolutely perfect and exceeded your expectations. Cheers to Happily Ever After! -
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