19 Best Caterers in Santa Barbara

“The most amazing yummy food! Omgosh so delicious and the service was top notch. The chef/owner came to check in with us and was super nice. The server Isabella was literally every single person dining favorite and made everyone feel at home with such tailored recommendations. Will definitely come back and bring friends!“

“We used Crafted Cocktails for our wedding and truly could not have asked for a better bar service. Chris and his team were incredible from start to finish and were easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

They were so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process, and on the wedding day they absolutely crushed it. One of our biggest priorities was keeping the party going and making sure our guests weren’t spending the night waiting in line for drinks and they delivered. The bar was fast and efficient all night, there were never long lines, and our guests were always taken care of.

What really stood out was how above and beyond the team went. They weren’t just standing behind the bar waiting for people to come to them, they were bringing drinks out to guests at their seats, checking on people throughout the night, and making sure everyone had what they needed. As the bride, I genuinely don’t think I was ever empty-handed! They somehow always knew when I needed a fresh drink without me even having to ask.

Chris and his team brought such great energy and were professional, attentive, fun, and incredibly hardworking. They helped keep the energy of our wedding exactly where we wanted it all night long. So many of our guests commented on how great the bar service was, which says everything.

If you’re looking for a wedding bar service that is organized, fast, fun, and will genuinely go above and beyond for you and your guests, I cannot recommend Crafted Cocktails enough. They were a huge part of making our wedding night as amazing as it was. 10/10!!“

“Awesome food, awesome people 😍“

“Mattias crafted a perfect evening to help celebrate my parents birthdays and anniversary. From the initial cheese board to the final dessert course, we were delighted. Mattias created a beautifully set table for an overall engaging dining experience. Would highly recommend him for any dinner parties / experiences ! Thank you again“

“We hired Catering Connection to provide catering for our wedding, and they exceeded every expectation. Casey and the team were incredibly professional, from the seamless planning process to the flawless execution on the day of. The food was phenomenal — beautifully plated with edible flowers, delicious appetizers, and entrees that our guests are still talking about. One of our guests even said the braised short rib was not only the best wedding meal she’s ever had, but one of her favorite meals ever. The team was attentive to dietary restrictions and made everyone feel cared for. We also loved our tasting experience at their charming facility near downtown Santa Barbara — it was one of our favorite memories from the planning process. We can’t recommend them highly enough!“

“Betti is the Best!!! I needed a gluten free, sugarless cake for a birthday girlfriend with dietary restrictions, and she made a three layer devil's food cake with cheesecake creme, bittersweet ganache, tiramisu cream topping. WOW! All vegan yet sooooo delicious! Thank you Betti!! xoxo“

“Root Kitchen is the best! The food was delectable... delicious, colorful and plentiful. Aspyn and Muhsin are attentive not only to their food craft, but to ALL of the details... they made our post-wedding breakfast shine. I highly recommend Root Kitchen Catering!“

“Jose put together a number of spectacular dinners for our extra large family gatherings. To this day they are still the most talked about events from all of our family adventures. She is absolutely the very best in delivering an unforgettable culinary experience !“

“I absolutely loved the service, the food and all the amazing southern deliciousness we received from Dave!! He was able to safely prepare a DELICIOUS meal to a hardworking group of mothers, first responders, and those working so hard through COVID that just needed a little break. So so pleased ...one of the nicest people I have met! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!“

“Savoir Faire Catering performed an outstanding Wedding Catering at our house for 40 people.

We had experienced Savoir Faire before at a Christmas Party in our complex. We loved the service they provided at this party. Consequently, we asked them to quote on my daughter’s wedding at our house.

Karen, the Owner, provided menu options that were much more interesting than much larger competitors. The quality of these menu options was demonstrated at our tasting.

On the day of the event, Savoir Faire showed-up with 4 “adult” and sophisticated servers for our event. Karen, the Owner, ran everything. I literally had nothing to do but enjoy our event once they arrived.

Savoir Faire provides an intimate, sophisticated and professional service. You will have a great event if you choose them for your event!

John Marsala“

“Fantastic local hang out with a terrific staff, great atmophere and down to earth prices. Menu is very traditional American with some Italian dishes. Portions are good and the value is there. Best part are the dishes are planned and excuted well. The ceaser salad is excellent and the dressing tasty. Ask for croutons; they don't normally put them on. I ordered the meat loaf and it was some of the best meat loaf I've ever had. I swear it had wine in it and no filler. Meals often come with soup and salad so come hungry. Great bartender and a silly but fun wine list. So comfortable you won't want to leave. Cheers of SB.“

“We used Johnny for a large dinner party celebrating a monumental Birthday. Johnny was easy to communicate with, had a great menu to choose from and his food was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would strongly recommend him to anyone, Johnny you're the bomb...thank you!“

“Love this place. Want to do business events here in the future.
Our son got married at Villa & Vine and we were blown away.
The venue is beautiful and the whole day ran without a single problem.
Staff were top notch from start to finish.
Food was excellent, music was on point, and the photographer was a pro.
This is the kind of quality you just don't see anymore.
We liked this place so much we're already looking to book it for a business event.
I think it's the best deal in town compared to hotels to hold a business or social event.
This place is gold for business or social events too, during the week since I see the do weddings on weekends mostly.“

“Always fresh and Delicious! I order a lot of food and Lunchbox is at the top of the list of go-to’s.“

“Omni Catering was AMAZING! So many of my wedding guests could not stop talking about the food as it was delicious! Sara from Omni made every aspect of planning a dinner for 100 guests easy and fun. The tasting was extremely nice and professional and I felt that my wants/ideas were honored and respected. Sara was easy to contact and always responded promptly and answered all my questions. I highly recommend Omni!“

“By far, this is one of the best venues in town, whether you're having your own private party or simply stopping by for a drink! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the manager, Linda is always accommodating. Love this place!“

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“Absolutely beautiful catering spread !!! The salads were almost too pretty to eat !! The sandwiches were divine !!! Can’t wait to order again !!“

“There are some very nice reviews regarding Bristol Farms Market. I would also praise the efforts of the catering department. In particular, Pablo and his group provided a most wonderful spread for my family. Over the past few years, all of Bristol Farms catering have provided above and beyond excellent service and care.
Bristol Farms and Pablo are my choice for in-store catering in Santa Barbara. THANK YOU, PABLO!!“