California Cuisine

inic and his team are wonderful. They listen to what you are looking for but also provide guidance and their expert advice! Chef Chris makes the most delicious food! They did our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception which was at Darlington House. All our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say, which isn’t always the case with wedding food! I would highly recommend working with CC for excellent service, delicious food, and a smooth planning process. Thank you again Dominic and team!

and his team are one of a kind. Dominic, the POC, is fun to be around, easy to talk to, listens to EVERYTHING and is very detail oriented but most importantly, he delivers on what he promises. Our tasting was a great experience, he and the chef came to our home and we were able to have the most comfortable and delicious experience! The food at the wedding actually turned out better than it was at the tasting. His staff was extremely professional and kind. They made sure to time our food so that not only we got to eat it, but that it was also hot! One gentleman even showed concern for my grandmother as it was pretty cold outside that day, to see if he could do anything to make her more comfortable. They created a special Italian menu for our wedding and special English one for our rehearsal dinner, both exquisite. I can be a bit on the type-A side when it comes to planning but California Cuisine knows what they are doing and I was able to fully let go on the day and enjoy everything because I knew the had my back. I can't say enough good things- hire them!

l went perfectly. Highly recommended!

ng!!! My groom is South Indian Vegetarian and his family are vegetarian for religious purposes. My family likes to keep it healthy, low carb, lean proteins and gleutan free options. So basically everyone was going to be super picky!!! Somehow they all enjoyed dinner and no one complained. Dominic's menu helped bring my family and wedding together. Bar was well staffed and drinks were flowing all night. Wine was served table side at temperature. The staff was superb and I was so happy that I'm chose California Cuisine for my wedding at The Darlington House. Dominic and his team also really saved the day at my wedding when the florist messed up my wedding cake. I can't even get into it but thanks you guys!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary and we couldn't have dreamed of having this quality of a meal. Chris worked with us for the perfect menu and he went above and beyond. His Menu was top notch and creative. The flavors were out of this world. We all felt the cost of the meal was extremely reasonable before we ate. We felt like we got a bargain after the meal was complete. The portions were the right size for everyone. If there was anything I could say they could have done better......well, I'd say it. There was nothing I can think of or anyone at dinner could think of that could have gone better. Everything was perfect for the occasion. The professionalism Chris showed was top notch as well. They left the kitchen cleaner than when they showed up. They were polite and patient. You couldn't do better than hiring Chris!

at caterer for your next event, be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or any other occasion you would be hard pressed to find anyone more professional then these guys. Not only was our food fabulous, especially those delectable truffles for dessert, but Dominic went above and beyond when it came to our wedding. While his staff did man our bar, Dominic allowed me to order my own wine and beer. Unbeknownst, to us or the California Cuisine staff, my liquor supplier had sent two different reds, instead of the red and white I had ordered. we would have never even realized, except my friend who had been with us when we ordered the wine was at cocktail hour and made the bar aware of this mistake. Dominic, without hesitation, got in his car and ran to the nearest liquor store and purchased us our white wine! Amazing! He made sure that, even though the mistake was not his, we would not have to stress about a single thing on this magical day. The white wine was ready to pour by the time my husband and I were finished with pictures and ready for a glass. And yes, this was a same sex wedding, so I would add for any of my friends in the LBBTQ community who are wishing to do a fabulous wedding, then Dominic and the staff at California Cuisine should be your first call. Again, a huge thank you to Dominic and staff, and I wish this site allowed us to post some pictures of how they transformed a pretty venue, into a gorgeous one. Check out their web site http://californiacuisinecatering.com/.

experience with weddings and other big events. Even as we met with more caterers, he stood out, and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. He provided great suggestions on how to keep the event within our budget without feeling like we were skimping on the details, as well as on other aspects of planning the reception. The chef was very open to our requests to substitute ingredients and the food was delicious, both at our tasting and on the day of! Dominic took great care of us, making sure we had some appetizers (and champagne!) delivered to us while we were doing post-ceremony photos, so that we had a chance to enjoy the delicious food we had picked out. Overall, I would use California Cuisine again in a heartbeat for any nice, catered event!

s for low income Seniors. California Cuisine was highly recommended to us by fellow members of the Social Service League who regularly host at the weddings. The owner, Dominic Duganne, is a pleasure to work with. His professionalism and that of his staff is top notch, and the food is delicious. Our guests commented on the quality of the food and the superior service. Every detail was attended to making it a lovely evening with delectable food. We are so happy we chose California Cuisine and can heartily recommend them.

and helpful, and he was very pleasant to work with as well! Dominic and I communicated for a year before my wedding and I felt as though he was a wonderful resource throughout the entire process-from referring our wonderful Coordinator to answering our questions about Bevmo, he always seemed available to help. The appetizers and dinner course at our wedding were amazing, and we received a lot of feedback from our guests indicating that they very much agreed! I would highly recommend using Dominic and California Catering for you wedding, or any other celebratory event, they will not let you down!

Dominic was a joy to work with. His prices were very reasonable compared to other caterers I had reached out to. He was flexible and amenable during the initial tasting stage and he made the whole process fun. He always responded to me promptly which I very much appreciated. He has been in the catering business for a long time, so I felt very confident with him at the helm. Weddings are crazy and stressful but with him as the catering lead, I felt like I could relax and enjoy my day and I knew he would take care of any issues which is the most important part. He knew my venue well (The Darlington House in La Jolla) which made the whole process a breeze. The food was fantastic the whole day was seamless. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed working with California Cuisine and would absolutely recommend them as a wedding caterer. Thank you again Dominic and team!

taff was kind and helpful and cleaned up very effectively, which was very important due to the wedding being at our home. The day of the wedding I barely had to say a word, they were able to execute my vision with the help of my planner and I'm very happy with how the day turned out. Pros: -DELICIOUS food that was creative and exciting -Dominic is great to work with and is excited to craft your experience to you. -The chef is wonderful and highly skilled. -Beautiful plating and food design. -The staff is very friendly and helpful, my guests even mentioned how lovely the service staff were. -The tray passed appetizers were wonderful and talked about constantly through the evening and beyond Cons: -The cost was a bit higher than I had hoped (But over all my husband and I agree that they were worth it) -The bartenders were only OK, but this is something we have very high standards for since one of my bridesmaids is a highly trained bartender. Overall, go with California Cuisine if you want AMAZING and MEMORABLE food for your wedding. We wanted our food to be high quality and I feel like my vision was passed through their prism and was beautifully orchestrated.

g extra special! Food was amazing and cooked to perfection! Presentation was absolutely beautiful! Guests were amazed by not only quality of the food, but the seamlessness of the night, which is indicative of the type of service California Cuisine provides!

and I had with the catering director deterred us from moving forward with their services. To begin, he missed our initial phone appointment and never reached back out to schedule a new time. My fiance set up another call with the catering director, and it took him two weeks to get back catering and rental proposals for a standard 100 person wedding. For all the other caterers we have been working with, the turnaround time for proposals has only been a few days. Despite the time lapse, I understand that people get busy, but some notice would have been greatly appreciated. What makes me so disappointed in California Cuisine was not this delay, but the fact that, after two weeks of waiting, we were sent sample menus and an OLD rental proposal dated back from 2013! As such, the proposal was not customized, did not include specific details discussed on the phone call, and even included non-standard catering items that we didn't ask for (for example, heating lamps - we are getting married in the summer). We went out of our way to postponed final negotiations with other caterers in hopes of working with California Cuisine. I don't doubt that their service is unbelievable, but the hastiness and unprofessional demeanor we experienced in the outset of our catering inquiry was enough to go with another caterer with just as excellent reviews.

e back in a timely manner, not to mention the food was perfect. Everyone was raving about it. We also got a bar package with craft cocktails, wine, beer, and champagne. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. He was my favorite vendor to work with throughout my entire wedding. I really can't say enough good things about him and California Cuisine. If you are looking for delicious, healthy, and fairly priced meals and bar. THIS is the company you want to work with. Love love LOVE California Cuisine!

re a little over our budget. We worked with California Cuisine for our wedding this past weekend. We had tray pass cocktail hour with three different hors d'oeuvres, salmon, tri tip, veggies a pasta salad and green salad. We also had them make baklava, fruit tarts, mini chocolate tarts and a small cake for cutting. Literally every guest I have spoken with since has raved about how amazing ALL the food was. There was not one thing on our menu people didn't enjoy. There was not one thing we did not enjoy. I was joking with my husband that I wish we would have asked them to set a plate extra aside for each of us for the next day. Our guests also loved how attentive Dom and the rest of the staff was. Dom also made sure my husband and I were served a full plate of food as soon as we sat down and even brought over some of the hors d'oeuvres we missed during cocktail hour. We loved working with Dom, he was so helpful in helping us select the food, wines and desserts. He is very easy going and does not add any extra stress, he actually helped to alleviate some. I was very last minute deciding on the desserts and a few changes to the rentals and Dom took them all in stride and never made me feel rushed or bad about having no idea what I wanted. The staff was also so friendly throughout the wedding; chatted with guests and seemed to enjoy the wedding as much as we were. One of the servers even made my mom a plate of appetizers to eat as she gave my baby a bottle away from the party. They also put the extra desserts in the fridge with my name on them so no one would take them :) I have already recommended them to friends who have upcoming nuptials and I will continue to recommend them as often as possible. We loved our experience with them and would have them cater our wedding again in a heart beat.

we both were balancing wedding planning and a lot of work travel. Second, we very much appreciated Dominic and Chris coming to us at our house to have the tasting. Once we took the first few bites, we knew we had found our caterer. The diversity in the menu was just as high as the quality, taste and presentation in the food! Once we had told our guests about the menu for the wedding, everyone was very excited and CC delivered again during the wedding where we received many compliments throughout the night (especially on the pesto, seabass and au gratin!). BIG thanks to Dominic, Chris and the rest of the staff for delivering on a great experience!!!

and his team did an outstanding job to make our big day a huge success. From the first day we met with California Cuisine we knew that we were going to make the right decision. Dominic certainly knows how to make you feel at ease and made some outstanding recommendations. We can't say enough about how great things turned out. Thank you California Cuisine!

them were too hoity-toity to work with our budget. They would try to talk us into increasing our budget, making us feel ashamed and tireless. Until we contacted California Cuisine Catering. Dominic was extremely friendly and, off the bat, willing to work with our budget. Together, we revised our menu based on our food preferences and pricing, and came up with a delicious meal that all our guest enjoyed. Closer to our wedding day, we contacted Dominic to carry out a few extra tasks (beverages, napkin arrangements, and etc.), which he executed beautifully day of. Both food and service were on point on our wedding day. We were all around very pleased with California Cuisine Catering, and would highly recommend them to cater your wedding!

minic made sure we had plates at our sweetheart table while our guests went through the buffet. We also never had to even visit the bar since a server was at our table every 10 minutes to check on us. California Cuisines really is first rate. People are still talking about the delicious food - we've heard more than a few times it was the best wedding food they've ever had and I don't doubt it. The day of food was just as delicious as the tasting. I thought it was a little pricey at first but with the servers, personalized attention, bar tending and seamless set-up/break down, it is an absolutely great value!

c was able to help make that dream happen with her limited resources. He and his staff did a beautiful job with the delicious meal, and the help they offered with setting up the reception was wonderful and the room looked beautiful. Our working relationship from start to finish was fantastic. I was manly in contact with him since the bride was from out of state and he was always very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He had another wedding to cater the same day as ours, and I am sure it was a bigger budget wedding, but he managed to give us the attention we needed and was there when dinner was being served to see that we were happy with everything. The rest of the staff was there to take care of any of our needs and they were so helpful and friendly, something that is important to me. I would definitely recommend CA Cuisine to anyone looking for a caterer for their next event.

food - wow - the food was delicious. I didn't think food prepared for more than 80 people at once could taste so good. He and his team were very professional and attentive to our guests. They went above and beyond in so many ways. We had a backyard wedding and rented glasses for the bar. We miscalculated, and ran out of glasses. This WAS NOT Dominic's responsibility, and yet he and his team started washing glasses to keep the bar going. Wow! I would hire California Cuisine again for ANY event.

d it's difficult to impress him with food, but he was impressed with CC. Everything was seasoned well, and the dishes were flavorful and interesting. The presentation on everything was beautiful, from the spun honey on the cheese plate to the individual desserts at the end of the night. All of our guests raved about how good the food was. Dominic was our point of contact from start to finish. He was very responsive to emails from the time we set up the tasting to the day of. He was super flexible too, providing items that other caterers would have nickled and dimed us. He went above and beyond, stopping by to check out the space a few days ahead to make sure everything was ready for the day of. The accompanying staff were also super professional and a pleasure to work with. We would recommend California Cuisine to anyone, hands down.

ontinued to prove that right. The tasting was fantastic, he even didn't mind having 6 of us there as I wanted to invite both sets of parents. The service at the wedding was impeccable, the food was delicious, all the guests loved it. Would def recommend and will for sure hire again if I ever need a caterer in San Diego again.

fiance were only available for a couple of days during the Thanksgiving week to preview the fare, and he fit us right in for a personal tasting. The tasting was supposed to be for 4 people, but we ended up having 5 there, and when I mentioned it to him on the phone, he was kind enough to bring enough for all 5 of us for the same price--which was also included in our total cost. The food at the tasting was fabulous! As our reception drew closer, I ended up having to make 3 or 4 different revisions to my initial contract, and he was so patient revising it and sending it back to me- all in a timely manner. The evening of our reception, he and his staff were there to set up in plenty of time. He was very familiar with that venue. The food that evening was simply fabulous! Chris, the chef, has a real gift. The food was not only presented beautifully, but it was just as delicious eating it that evening at the buffet for 200 people, as it was when we had it for 5 people at the tasting. That to me, is quite an accomplishment. I was impressed that the food was so fresh and flavorful, with a unique and subtle sophistication to its flavors. Also, I had earlier told Dominic that we were going to have a few people who needed gluten-free/vegetarian fare, so he had the chef whip up a marvelous separate entree just for them. We got many, many compliments on the food. I ordered enough food for 250 people, and even though we only had just under 200 attend, almost all of it was eaten that evening by the guests. The staff was kind enough to box up the extras and send them home with us. They were courteous, pleasant, and very professional. Each of them bent over backwards to help out in any way they could. The pricing was also very reasonable. My daughter and I called several venues and priced them out, and California Cuisine was one of the most equitable by far. Not only that, but I could tell Dominic (and the entire staff) really cared about their quality of product and service. All in all, I cannot think of a thing I would change. I'm still getting compliments about the food from that evening!

ring for the day but also day of when the timeline was rearranged. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable about events. Dominic was a blessing during this whole process which made it much easier on the mother of the bride. Thank you again to Dominic & Co!

olla, CA, CC was the single caterer able to capture the unique essence of specific Filipino and Puerto Rican cuisine. Dominic and his chef worked diligently to incorporate recipes and ingredients that reflected the true nature of the couple's menu items and ultimately met the expectations of guests and family members. As the wedding coordinator, I found the CC crew to be flexible and extremely accommodating on the day of the event, quickly working to set up all of the reception decor in a detailed and exclusively chic manner with minimal direction. Working with this vendor was an overall success. I would recommend CC for your next wedding event.

ominic was easy to work with from the first moment I called to inquire. Dominic set up a great tasting with Chef Chris. My bride was very particular about how she wanted the food, and Chef Chris was on point and we decided immediately that we wanted to use California Cuisine (we did one previous tasting that...didn't go so well.) The food was extraordinary, and just what we agreed upon. The service during the event was top-notch and my guests were raving about the catering services at my wedding. I don't plan on getting married again, but I will use California Cuisine for any special event that we have that needs an exceptional caterer. Edwin

with them while we were looking online for a caterer. She was very pleased to see that Chris Walsh is still doing the food for this company! They did a great job of accommodating the fact that we had several vegans in our group and a few gluten free eaters without it seeming like their food was an afterthought. The service was flawless, the ceremony effortlessly went into cocktail hour, and on into reception without a hiccup. Thanks again gentlemen and we will be recommending you to others and keeping you in mind for parties in the future!

sy to work with and very responsive. We have vegan/ vegetarians and one gluten free guest. Everyone ate well and wanted seconds. There were 65 guests, buffet style dinner, everything was perfect. If you are a foodie who likes to eat clean, real food: California Cuisine is your caterer!

or. He was always helpful, friendly, and ready with advice in any capacity. On the day of the wedding, the food was fabulous and Dominic and his staff were courteous, friendly, and helpful. They helped a few of our elderly guests obtain their buffet meals before the serving began and they made sure the head table was well looked after. Dominic's suggestion of a plated salad before the buffet began was very much appreciated since the event took quite awhile and the guests were grateful to have food waiting for them when they entered the reception area. I would highly recommend Dominic and California Cuisine to anyone who was planning a special event.

lly wanted quality food! Im a nutrition student so food is everything to me. I felt so much pressure to pick the right caterer because it turns out they are a huge part of the wedding event. They do apps, dinner, bar, rentals, and staffing. We did a spanish themed plated dinner for 150 guests and it was epic. The food was great but the staff at California Cuisine was spectacular.The servers and bar tenders we nice gracious and smiling the whole evening. It really sets the tone if your guests walk up the bar to get a drink and get a super nice greeting from the bar tender. The staff I think is under rated in wedding planning and literally makes all the difference in the world. Dominic was wonderful and attentive and so was his entire team. They were very willing to work with our budget and did an excellent job at caring out all the details etc.

s, beef, chicken, salmon, or vegan. I am grateful for the professional and kind servers who smiled throughout the evening. Dominic's menticulous planning and suggestions all paid off with a seamless serving of the four course meal. The appetizers and service during cocktail hour set the mood for a wonderful evening that will stay with us for a long time. I highly recommend Dominic's service.

and very hospitable. They were very organized and helpful!! I also used one of their guys for a bartender and everyone said that had to be one of the best bartenders they've dealt with at a party in a long time!! I will definitely be using them again!! I received tons of compliments on the Greek style food they made for me, the only thing I would do different is have a sit down meal instead of the buffet, but overall it was fine!! The food could have been a bit warmer was what I heard from my guests but it was no big deal because it tasted amazing!!

ry reasonable, especially for the quality and excellent service. All the servers were extremely friendly and professional. The Cypress Room (for which California Cuisine is the caterer) was beautiful! This is NOT your average church hall. High ceilings, huge draped windows, parquet wood floors and chandeliers made this space really fantastic. We live in Seattle so planned our wedding from afar which can be a challenge. Dominic from California Cuisine was a pleasure to work with. He always responded quickly and never gave me a hard time about changing my mind a million times. He offered advice but let me do things however I wanted to. We did almost everything DIY and so on the big day, Dominic was more like a wedding planner than a caterer. He skillfully and subtly kept things moving along throughout the night so we stayed on schedule. It wasn't until the next day that I learned what a miracle worker and truly cool cucumber Dominic really is. I went with a very budget rental company (not the one Dominic recommended), and they shorted us 9 table linens on the day of the event. Rather than bothering me with this, Dominic somehow managed to make do and I would have had no idea anything went wrong except for the apologetic email I received from the rental company the next day. And he saved our cake! Apparently after the groom and I cut the cake, the entire thing began tipping over. Dominic ran over and held it up with his hands while calmly directing his staff to get a cart. They wheeled it into the back room where they cut it up and served beautiful slices and no one (except a few who were seated right next to the cake table) had any idea of the near catastrophe! Its a truly special caterer who can work with your budget, provide fantastic food, value, service, and do it all with a smile! I wholeheartedly recommend California Cuisine. I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding reception such a fun and successful event!

5 star service they have always provided. The California Cuisine and Dominic have been catering for decades, and they are true professionals. We relied on California Cuisine for our wedding, and it was the easiest decision we had made. Everything was flawless. Dominic was kind enough to meet with us multiple times before the event to make sure he had all the details down. Dominic was also very helpful in getting us discounts with linen companies and other rentals. Food was terrific, the room looked beautiful, and the wedding reception was a huge success.

his staff, who bent over backward to please our guests, provided was outstanding. The venue he can provide is large, we had 157 guests and still had plenty room for dancing and moving about. He can also work his magic anywhere. I have no hesitation in recommending Dominic for any kind of event.

ntrol of EVERYTHING from that. The food was absolutely fantastic - they arrived on time and cleaned everything before they left. I cannot say enough positive things about Dominic and California Cuisine!!!