Caterers near Trabuco Canyon

“Absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Something Special Catering! From our initial consultation to the final moments of our event, it was clear that our needs were not just heard, but truly respected. Their menu selection was nothing short of amazing, offering a variety of choices that promised to delight every palate. Communication was seamless throughout the planning process, making the entire experience stress-free and genuinely enjoyable. On the day of the event, everything was executed flawlessly, without a single hitch, leaving us to enjoy our special day with our guests. The professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care displayed by the Something Special Catering team were unparalleled. I wholeheartedly make the highest recommendation for their services. Whether for a small gathering or a large-scale event, trust that with Something Special Catering, you’re not just choosing a caterer—you’re choosing an unforgettable experience.“

“What a great find! Chef John recently catered our 80-person wedding - providing appetizers, main courses (buffet style w/ a carving station), and our dessert (a cake / croquembouche combo). Chef John is a seasoned pro and made choosing our menu a breeze. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our guests gave us tons of compliments on the overall experience. Our dessert was the ultimate show stopper - a combination of a traditional American wedding cake and a French pièce montée (croquembouche). We're so fortunate to have found Chef John and had the opportunity to work with him to make this day special. The price was also outstanding given what a traditional catering company would charge, whereas our food was far more elevated and tasted anything like a wedding buffet. Thank you, OC Private Chefs!!!“

“excellent service and great food. Catering prompt and wonderful. Would highly recommend for weddings to more casual affairs“

“This is a great sandwich shop that provides very wholesome products - from soups, salads, to sammies! One of my fav to go to sammie spot in this area. Moe's truly does offer a pretty diverse menu (inclusive of vegan and vegetarian) with fresh, yet delicious ingredients. The pricing is solid and not outrageously overpriced. My encounters with with staff has been very cordial and friendly. They pretty attentive. The establishment within is clean and organized. Plenty of parking around the building. Decent amount of seating inside and outside. I must stay during lunch it does get packed! I love the ease of online ordering, whether it is for oneself, family, for office staff or catering! Especially ordering lunches for the work staff (we have over 20 orders every time) - there is a "special instruction" box where you can input not only modifications but the names as well for who is ordering what. When it comes to pick-up and order accuracy - Moe's staff has nailed it thus so far. They have been on time with their pick-up, packaged up all nicely and names on all orders :) My fav go-to sammie is the Triple stack and the Lobster melt. Their dutch crunch is a must get. My fav salad here is the Quinoa harvest chicken salad - so refreshing. This place does not disappoint. I highly recommend checking them out or even order catering from them!“

“What a lovely late lunch experience. Visiting family and arrived late looking for a bite to eat after a long drive. This was perfect, I love the concept of the box, and I ordered the recommended pulled pork (on gluten free bun) with 3 sides (spiced green beans, roasted carrots, seasonal salad). I thought everything was delicious. All the dishes had a home made quality to it which I adored. Vegetables tasted fresh (although carrots and beans were a bit over charred IMO, but the flavor was still yummy). The dressings and sauces complimented their respective dishes. I loved the gluten free bun as it was served warm, and the dough was light and fluffy. If I'm back in the area again I'll definitely be back.“

“Stop reading reviews, start booking your class!TL;DR – Chef Nikki and team are amazing, book your class, bring some wine, enjoy your night of food, fun, and friends. I know me and my family will be back soon!If you’d like to read more, read on…We, a group of 7, booked the Italian Street Foods class to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. In her “retirement” my mom has picked up cooking as a hobby, so we thought it would be a fun way to spend an evening and we’d walk away with a little learning and a few recipes to make down the line. We walked away with much more.Food:We were blessed, due to some last minute very stressful circumstances, to have Chef Nikki as our instructor for the evening. We could not be happier with the outcome. Her approach to the menu/recipes for the evening was something like “I don’t follow recipes, even my own are wrong sometimes, they are a guide, not a prescription. Taste all your food along the way, add what you think it needs.” If that isn’t a philosophy you jive with, sign up for a baking course where more precision is required.We made 3 courses of food, arancini, panzerotti, and olive ascolana. Starting with the olives, we were encouraged to taste all the ingredients before, during, and after the cook. That meant eating olives, taking shots of olive oil, snacking on spoonfuls of the filling, and more. The panzerotti and arancini were the same. Try the mozzarella, the basil, the prosciutto. Taste the rice while still cooking, see what it needs. That really opens your eyes to get away from what’s on the page infront of you, and let your senses help make your decisions.Chef Nikki was also very attentive to us all as we cooked. Helping us with even the simplest techniques like basic knife skills and how to cut an onion. For someone like my wife, who never cooks, this helped her to feel perfectly comfortable in the kitchen.At the end of the cook, after we had all sat down and had our fill of fried delicacies and wines, we had a simple demo of the Porchetta. This means I have homework, and I’m looking forward to it.Fun:The class is what you make it. If you’re looking for a pen and paper education, with prescriptions and formulas, maybe this isn’t for you. But if you embrace the kitchen, embrace the people around you, and follow Chef Nikki’s lead, you’re in for a wonderful night.Banter was witty, jokes a plenty, laughs were too many to count. Everyone, or at least I hope everyone, had an amazing evening, even if the food wasn’t all coming out perfectly. Which can be stressful for some.Oh, and Nikki encourages cooking with wine, and I will echo that. A kitchen full of stiffs would be boring as hell. If you need a little encouragement to have a good time, you should do so.Friends:Chef Nikki has big best friend energy. When we arrived we were greeted with warm hugs and genuine smiles. We spoke as if we had been friends for years, even though we’ve only emailed back and forth about the class. The vibe was off the charts.The other “students” for the day quickly adopted the celebratory atmosphere and we cooked like a big family. They happened to have some Italian roots, so it all came a little easier to them than it did to us. The family meal at the end of the session must have gone for an hour of sharing stories, and wine, and more stories.Truly remarkable how food brings people together. Really too bad that we didn’t exchange numbers with our new found friends. Maybe we can catch them at another class in the future.“

“This is the second year I have gotten the holiday board delivered to my friend who would never put a board together herself but loves enjoying them. She loves it each year I have gotten it for her. Thank you for making a beautiful box og goodness to make her so happy. I was first introduced to it when my friends got a box delivered to me during the pandemic.“

“Cute little café. EXCELLENT food, and lots of it!! Lots of choices on the menu. Something for everyone! Jolanda's also will deliver food to your home daily!! Great for my 91 yr old mom who still lives on her own to get quality meals!“

“This place is absolutely great! Good price freshly cooked food...I have to admit i accidentally reviewed this one somehow mixing it up with another place... (That was very disappointing I should add)These people were very friendly, and very helpful as it was our first time, we didn't really know much, they were patient and explained well.We will definitely go back often and highly recommend it!“