Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering

e not what was served and the stuffed chicken was not good and seemed like it was sitting for a long time or old. It was not fresh tasting like at the tasting but the beef was to die for.

d and raved about how delicious it was. It was however, quite pricey. Be aware that you pay a pretty penny for them and upcharges.

terwards because I did not want to plan all the details that come with a reception (linens, centerpieces, etc.) However, after we toured the Icehouse I was willing to forgo that idea and really plan all the details because I loved the venue that much. I could not picture my wedding day in any other place. The one concern I had was I must choose one of their approved caterers. Once I contacted Lauren Leonard at Santa Barbara Catering I was put at ease and knew I had nothing to worry about. She worked within my budget and was always eager to suggest alternatives when something didn't work with my financial constraints. Even with a smaller budget, I feel I did not have to sacrifice quality of food with Santa Barbara Catering. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren. I would absolutely recommend Santa Barbara Catering! I want to get married all over again just because everything went smoothly and according to plan. I don't think I would be saying this had it not been for Lauren.

because they had it all taken care of. I still have people telling me the food was amazing! My grandpa (who is the pickiest eater) kept going back for more! The price is worth the service.

was piping hot and perfectly cooked. I worked with Lauren who was great with all of our special needs. We had so many people with allergies, she made sure that there was something for them (even had a special salad for my sister as she could not eat the one I picked).

tals I would need, and the reception timeline. She was unbelievably professional and responsive to my many questions throughout the entire process, and was always warm, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgable. I can't imagine the wedding planning process without her! The day of catering staff was equally incredible-- helping with everything from laying out escort cards to getting my now husband and me our dinner plates and drinks the second we sat down for the reception meal. Our guests (meat eaters, vegans, gluten-free friends and everything in-between) raved and raved about the quality of service and the delicious food. Absolutely exceeded every single one of our expectations. Thank you, Santa Barbara Catering, for making our wedding reception such a joy!

nus with pricing. Their per person cost was higher than Fabulous Food, but the total cost was a good $2,000 lower. That's because they don't add on additional fees for labor, setup, etc. Lauren was a joy to work with. She responded to all my questions professionally and in a timely manner. She was patient with me through multiple menu changes. They even let us customize the menu with our own recipes. In the final walkthrough, Lauren thought of several details and clearly had a vision of what needed to happen. She helped brainstorm clever ways to keep rental costs down. I felt like she was on our side throughout the whole process. The tasting we attended was a group tasting at the Tempe Center for the Arts. That meant we didn't get to try the food on our exact menu, but it was a sampling of what they provide. We weren't all that impressed with the tasting--it tasted like pretty standard catering fare--but the food at the actual wedding was amazing. The stuffed chicken breast with spinach and fontina was divine. The presentation was beautiful (see photo of the buffet), and the staff were very accommodating. At the reception my dad and I decided to give the leftovers to Meals on Wheels, and they were happy to make the switch. I am so glad we chose Santa Barbara Catering and would recommend them in a heartbeat.

uldn't be happier!

wanted to surprise our guests with a midnight snack of hamburgers and french fries with were so delicious! The staff were all so nice to work with as well!

he catering company did exactly as we wanted. No questions and with a great price to our requests. The food was definitely a HUGE talk throughout the wedding. From the appetizers to the service staff the guests were absolutely amazed at how perfect everything was!

ndues, etc. My guests were plenty satisfied, and the food was delcious. Lauren Guthrie was endlessly patient with me as I tried to make the numbers work time and time again. I think they revised the menu and estimate 8 or 9 times for me. The only downside for me other than the price was that they are pretty strict about your adjustments of the menu items. They are created by great chefs, so they don't want to mess with the ingredients too much. They also do not allow any other food or drink on the premises not provided by their company because they are an exclusive caterer. So, be careful with the bar or candy tables.