We hired chef Dawn and her staff to cater my son's wedding reception. We couldn't have been happier with the wonderful food, chicken marsala and tri tip as well as the wonderful staff. What a fabulous job they do together, cooking, serving and actually helping with last minute decorating too. I would highly recommend chef Dawn and Party in a Box catering for all your event needs. I received many compliments on the food and service. This is a five star operation!Maureen and Dan ClarkSan Juan
Orange County P.
This is the most amazing catering service! Chef Dawn is not only a fantastic communicator but also so kind and caring as well. We have used party in a box for one of our Plastic Surgery seminars and because of how amazing it was we will be using her and her team again! All of our attendees absolutely loved the food and it was displayed so wonderfully. We are so excited to use her again and can not wait to try more of her amazing menu!! If you are thinking of using her for catering, 100% do it!!
Jolene P
From start to finish Chef Dawn and her wonderful staff worked to make our wedding an event to remember! She listens to the customer’s requests and comes up with a fabulous menu to please the entire group of 100. This was our first wedding experience and Chef Dawn helped us through it with flying colors!
Sandee P.
I recently used Party In A Box for a baby shower. Food was absolutely delicious and service was top notch. I received many compliments on the catering. I wish I would have photographed all of the food. The barbacoa tacos were a favorite, as well as the crispy artichokes with lemon aioli. Everyone was raving about the desserts as well. Will definitely use them again. Thanks Chef Dawn for a wonderful experience.
Juvia N.
I had to plan my first corporate event and Chef Dawn was there to help me with catering. I had several questions and some challenges but Chef Dawn was very patient and responsive to my many inquiries. The event went off without a hitch. Everyone loved the food and commented about the presentation, taste and quality of the food. Thank you Chef Dawn for your professionalism and your expertise with food and catering. - Saifon
Kevis B.
Chef Dawn was wonderful helping us plan for my mother's Celebration of Life. Although my sister lives nearby, I am far away, and so was dealing with an unfamiliar venue. Chef Dawn suggested a menu that would be just what we needed, and was really helpful with all of my questions. She and her crew arrived, set up, served, and cleaned up in the most beautiful and unobtrusive manner, enabling our family to focus on the program and our guests. The food was fresh and delicious, and per my request she provided vegan and gluten free choices, carefully labeled. If I were to have another event, I would hire Party In A Box in a hot minute --- all around wonderful!
Kendall W.
Dawn and her team did an amazing job! I must confess I am a bit on the picky side and she absolutely met, and far exceeded my expectations. I also made a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. The food tasted fabulous and the presentation was great!
Amanda B.
OH MY GOSH!!!! I used Party in a Box Catering for my wedding last weekend and it was the absolute best decision I made!! Chef Dawn and her staff were amazing!!! From my initial email inquiry to Chef Dawn, she was a pleasure to work with. Chef Dawn understood my vision and helped me create the PERFECT menu. I am someone who likes a little bit of a big variety. I can make a meal out of appetizers, but wanted a few substantial offerings too. My wedding was held at my mom's house in San Juan Capistrano, just 30 of our nearest and dearest family and friends. We had a couple vegan guests, and Chef Dawn easily created a Vegan Station, so delicious for even the non-Vegans. Everyone raved about the food, and I received many, "who is your caterer!?" questions. All the food was amazing, but a few of my favorite items we had were the crispy artichokes, egg rolls, coconut shrimp, quesadillas, tacos, chicken skewers with tzatziki and falafel with hummus. I think the sushi and sashimi assortment was the biggest hit! On the day of, Chef Dawn and her staff arrived 2 hours early to set up. We had Chef Dawn, 4 waitstaff members and a bartender. We received many compliments on our bartender, Rob. He was a pleasure and so personable with our guests. We were even able to supply our own alcohol. One of the waitstaff, Teddy, was also the acting day-of-coordinator, which was an incredible surprise! Teddy was AMAZING! She saw to it that the whole day flowed seamlessly. She always made sure our glasses were full and even fixed me and my groom a plate of appetizers when we finally got a chance to sit down! At the end of the evening, Chef Dawn and her staff cleaned everything up, left my mom's kitchen even cleaner than they found it, and packaged and labelled all the leftover food in to-go boxes. The leftovers were just as good the week after! Chef Dawn also coordinated all of our rentals through the rental company, Signature Party Rentals. This was such a huge help! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Party in a Box Catering, Chef Dawn and her staff. If my family or I ever need catering again, we are using Party in a Box without question!!! My only regret is that our photographer did not take enough photos of the food!! If you are in need of catering for any event, large or small, I would highly recommend Party in a Box!!!
Dina E.
Chef Dawn and her team did not disappoint! I had an outdoor event celebrating my father's 80th birthday party with about 60 family members and friends. The food was excellent - literally everything was yummy - and the service was amazing. They took care of EVERYTHING so I could just host and enjoy the event. I will definitely be using them again and again in the future. I have found my caterer for life!
Lindsey Ingelsby
Dawn helped me with a dinner party. Food was amazing!
Chef Dawn made our corporate event so easy and seamless! I had never planned a large event before, so Dawn called me and helped me identify exactly what food/cutlery/dishware/bartending services I would need to pull off our event. The staff was so professional during our party, and I really couldn't have had a more successful event. Party in a Box is a one stop shop.
Lindsey Mullen
Dawn helped me with a dinner party. Food was amazing!
Deanna C.
Dawn catered a retirement party for for my husband last weekend, and I couldn't be happier! She and her crew were so nice, friendly, professional, and most important- the food was delicious! We had the beef tenderloin, Chardonnay Chicken, spinach salad w/ strawberries, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. So good! Will definitely call her again in the future, and refer her to my friends!
Lisa B.
Chef Dawn helped me with my intimate micro backyard wedding. We ordered sushi platter, coconut shrimp, and egg rolls for our appetizers and did the buffet style ordering for chicken Marsala, salmon, and beef tenderloin dish. OMG everything was SO DELICIOUS. Everyone at the event was all raving about how delicious the food was. The buffet style came with PLENTY of food for the amount that I ordered, we had leftovers even though people were all eating until they were filled. Chef Dawn made the process very easy. Thank you!
Kelly F.
Chef Dawn is amazing! The communication with her was soo easy and she was willing to accommodate whatever we needed. The food was perfection!!! I don't ever want, or need, to cook again! Thank you for making our dinner party a huge success!!!
We hired chef Dawn and her staff to cater my son's wedding reception. We couldn't have been happier with the wonderful food, chicken marsala and tri tip as well as the wonderful staff. What a fabulous job they do together, cooking, serving and actually helping with last minute decorating too. I would highly recommend chef Dawn and Party in a Box catering for all your event needs. I received many compliments on the food and service. This is a five star operation!Maureen and Dan ClarkSan Juan
This is the most amazing catering service! Chef Dawn is not only a fantastic communicator but also so kind and caring as well. We have used party in a box for one of our Plastic Surgery seminars and because of how amazing it was we will be using her and her team again! All of our attendees absolutely loved the food and it was displayed so wonderfully. We are so excited to use her again and can not wait to try more of her amazing menu!! If you are thinking of using her for catering, 100% do it!!
From start to finish Chef Dawn and her wonderful staff worked to make our wedding an event to remember! She listens to the customer’s requests and comes up with a fabulous menu to please the entire group of 100. This was our first wedding experience and Chef Dawn helped us through it with flying colors!
I recently used Party In A Box for a baby shower. Food was absolutely delicious and service was top notch. I received many compliments on the catering. I wish I would have photographed all of the food. The barbacoa tacos were a favorite, as well as the crispy artichokes with lemon aioli. Everyone was raving about the desserts as well. Will definitely use them again. Thanks Chef Dawn for a wonderful experience.
I had to plan my first corporate event and Chef Dawn was there to help me with catering. I had several questions and some challenges but Chef Dawn was very patient and responsive to my many inquiries. The event went off without a hitch. Everyone loved the food and commented about the presentation, taste and quality of the food. Thank you Chef Dawn for your professionalism and your expertise with food and catering. - Saifon
Chef Dawn was wonderful helping us plan for my mother's Celebration of Life. Although my sister lives nearby, I am far away, and so was dealing with an unfamiliar venue. Chef Dawn suggested a menu that would be just what we needed, and was really helpful with all of my questions. She and her crew arrived, set up, served, and cleaned up in the most beautiful and unobtrusive manner, enabling our family to focus on the program and our guests. The food was fresh and delicious, and per my request she provided vegan and gluten free choices, carefully labeled. If I were to have another event, I would hire Party In A Box in a hot minute --- all around wonderful!
Dawn and her team did an amazing job! I must confess I am a bit on the picky side and she absolutely met, and far exceeded my expectations. I also made a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. The food tasted fabulous and the presentation was great!
OH MY GOSH!!!! I used Party in a Box Catering for my wedding last weekend and it was the absolute best decision I made!! Chef Dawn and her staff were amazing!!! From my initial email inquiry to Chef Dawn, she was a pleasure to work with. Chef Dawn understood my vision and helped me create the PERFECT menu. I am someone who likes a little bit of a big variety. I can make a meal out of appetizers, but wanted a few substantial offerings too. My wedding was held at my mom's house in San Juan Capistrano, just 30 of our nearest and dearest family and friends. We had a couple vegan guests, and Chef Dawn easily created a Vegan Station, so delicious for even the non-Vegans. Everyone raved about the food, and I received many, "who is your caterer!?" questions. All the food was amazing, but a few of my favorite items we had were the crispy artichokes, egg rolls, coconut shrimp, quesadillas, tacos, chicken skewers with tzatziki and falafel with hummus. I think the sushi and sashimi assortment was the biggest hit! On the day of, Chef Dawn and her staff arrived 2 hours early to set up. We had Chef Dawn, 4 waitstaff members and a bartender. We received many compliments on our bartender, Rob. He was a pleasure and so personable with our guests. We were even able to supply our own alcohol. One of the waitstaff, Teddy, was also the acting day-of-coordinator, which was an incredible surprise! Teddy was AMAZING! She saw to it that the whole day flowed seamlessly. She always made sure our glasses were full and even fixed me and my groom a plate of appetizers when we finally got a chance to sit down! At the end of the evening, Chef Dawn and her staff cleaned everything up, left my mom's kitchen even cleaner than they found it, and packaged and labelled all the leftover food in to-go boxes. The leftovers were just as good the week after! Chef Dawn also coordinated all of our rentals through the rental company, Signature Party Rentals. This was such a huge help! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Party in a Box Catering, Chef Dawn and her staff. If my family or I ever need catering again, we are using Party in a Box without question!!! My only regret is that our photographer did not take enough photos of the food!! If you are in need of catering for any event, large or small, I would highly recommend Party in a Box!!!
Chef Dawn and her team did not disappoint! I had an outdoor event celebrating my father's 80th birthday party with about 60 family members and friends. The food was excellent - literally everything was yummy - and the service was amazing. They took care of EVERYTHING so I could just host and enjoy the event. I will definitely be using them again and again in the future. I have found my caterer for life!
Dawn helped me with a dinner party. Food was amazing!
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Chef Dawn made our corporate event so easy and seamless! I had never planned a large event before, so Dawn called me and helped me identify exactly what food/cutlery/dishware/bartending services I would need to pull off our event. The staff was so professional during our party, and I really couldn't have had a more successful event. Party in a Box is a one stop shop.
Dawn helped me with a dinner party. Food was amazing!
Dawn catered a retirement party for for my husband last weekend, and I couldn't be happier! She and her crew were so nice, friendly, professional, and most important- the food was delicious! We had the beef tenderloin, Chardonnay Chicken, spinach salad w/ strawberries, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. So good! Will definitely call her again in the future, and refer her to my friends!
Chef Dawn helped me with my intimate micro backyard wedding. We ordered sushi platter, coconut shrimp, and egg rolls for our appetizers and did the buffet style ordering for chicken Marsala, salmon, and beef tenderloin dish. OMG everything was SO DELICIOUS. Everyone at the event was all raving about how delicious the food was. The buffet style came with PLENTY of food for the amount that I ordered, we had leftovers even though people were all eating until they were filled. Chef Dawn made the process very easy. Thank you!
Chef Dawn is amazing! The communication with her was soo easy and she was willing to accommodate whatever we needed. The food was perfection!!! I don't ever want, or need, to cook again! Thank you for making our dinner party a huge success!!!