MIHO Catering Co.
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, CA
About This Vendor
Design, planning and catering for upscale events.
A WEDDING THAT IS ABOUT YOU, YOUR STORY, AND YOUR LOVE. It’s not about having the perfect wedding. There’s no such thing. It’s about having your perfect wedding. It’s about your tastes, your style and knowing what matters most to you. DESIGN + PLANNING: You are one-of-a-kind. And your wedding should be too. Our guidance will empower you to plan your wedding with the utmost confidence. And our artistic tastes will inspire you to design your wedding with effortless style. - Creative Design - Venue + Vendor Procurement - Planning + Coordination - Day-of-Event Management - Financial Advisement CUISINE: We describe our style as New California cuisine. It is a fresh, vibrant and eclectic mosaic of American, Latin, Mediterranean and Asian flavors, always hand-made in our kitchen with love and care. We are dedicated to sourcing responsibly farmed ingredients, local and fresh produce, fresh-caught and sustainable seafood, humanely raised animals and high quality vegan ingredients to make the best tasting food possible. The inspiration is a tasteful blend of old traditions and new frontiers. - L'Assiette (plated) - Fork + Knife - Wayfarer - Omakase BAR: It goes without saying that the bar is the heart and soul of the party. So world class cocktails, top-shelf spirits, artisan wines and craft beers are a must. And let’s not forget that the bartenders are just as skilled at mixing as they are at making sure every guest is having the night of their life. - Specialty Cocktails - Top Shelf Spirits - Artisan Wines - Craft Beer HOSPITALITY: Since inception, MIHO has prioritized cultivating a great team dedicated to true customer service and hospitality, always with the client experience at the forefront of everything we do. The way we create an experience that truly represents you starts with taking the time to understand and connect with who you are as a person. Then it’s about being as inspiring, helpful and responsive as we can every step along the way. Ultimately, it’s having a wedding expert as a friend by your side. STYLE: Our aesthetic is natural, simple and timeless in a way that evokes an atmosphere of laid back luxury. CONSIDERATIONS FOCUS: After years of experience, we’ve learned one defining lesson: The only way to create truly extraordinary weddings is to do very few of them. We purposefully limit the number of weddings we service. This enables us to dedicate the utmost passion and creativity to yours. APPROACH: In a world obsessed with speed and automation, we take a different route. We first have a real conversation to get to know about you and your dream wedding. And if we’re a good match, then we’ll create a proposal that is personalized to your tastes. INVESTMENT : Our services range from $100 upwards to $250+ per guest. Every wedding is unique, so the pricing will reflect the custom scope of your vision. TRAVEL We provide our services throughout California and abroad. Let's create magic together.
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Business Attributes
Asian-owned Business, Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Cuisine
American, BBQ, Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Southern, Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Chef Stations, Family Style, Food Trucks, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers
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MIHO Catering Co. Reviews
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Miho is simply exceptional, and I cannot imagine using anyone else for an event or wedding. We were repeatedly told by our guests, “this is the best food I have ever had at a wedding,” and I would have to agree. The quality of the ingredients, ...
the dishes and variety of flavors they offer, and the culinary creativity they bring to the food is second to none, all offered at a fair price. I was very selective about our catering partner for our wedding, because I had been to so many weddings where the food was all the same - dried-out chicken paired with a few bites of some wilted vegetable drowned in butter. Miho has a broader vision for the food at an event - food should be a focal point for an event to bring people together, a communal experience that both delights and satisfies. But with Miho, it is also about more than the food.
There is a reason they call it the Miho Experience. Very few times in my life when planning a big event or meeting has a team made the experience so effortless and brought such high quality to the day-of that I look back and actually enjoyed the planning process as much as the event itself. From day one, the Miho team was professional, always communicated with us promptly, and was very attentive to dietary restrictions. They also scheduled an amazing tasting event that was not simply a taste test of the food, but a meal I got to share with my soon to be wife where we thought about what we wanted our wedding day to be like. We got to meet the chefs and sample Miho’s best dishes. The best part - Miho was highly dependable, and the food we sampled along with the vision we communicated was exactly what we got on the wedding day. In fact, the service exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Miho if you are looking for more than just “catered” food, but want to create an experience for your guests with food that everyone will remember. PS - highly recommend their bite-sized churros.
MIHO is in a league of its own when it comes to wedding/event catering. The entire experience from start to finish has been excellent. And then there's the food...and wine and cocktails...and everything. Samantha + Stephanie were a joy to work ...
with and they made our wedding dinner party vision come to life. MIHO clearly enjoys what they're doing and I'm going to dream about the stone fruit salad, fried chicken, ice cream sandwiches and cocktails, everything really for eternity.
If you are looking for the most amazing food for your event... LOOK NO FURTHER. Seriously stop scrolling cause this is your sign! We had MIHO cater our wedding and lets just say we wish we could have their food EVERY day. We did a buffet style ...
and our guests could not get enough. We had people going up for not just seconds, but even thirds. The team and staff were amazing to work with and super responsive/flexible. If we have any events in the future we will make sure they are catering.
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We had THE BEST experience with MIHO Catering! My husband and I worked with Samantha who was always kind, professional, and quick to respond to all of our questions. She coordinated our tasting and I cannot stress enough how amazing of an exper...
ience it was! Samantha greeted us and led us into our own private tasting room that was clean, cutely decorated, and with our own choice of music. Even though our venue provided their own private bar service, she gave us wine to accompany our tasting to give us the full shebang. Every single thing we tasted was absolutely delicious and made it tough to choose which dishes we liked best -- because we loved them all! My husband and I couldn’t stop talking about how good the food was after!
At the wedding, MIHO’s service was on point. During cocktail hour, the servers were constantly floating around with trays of appetizers and they made sure that the groom and I got a chance to have each of the apps. We were served family style during the reception which was a huge hit amongst the guests since that option is usually never offered. Samantha made separate plates for my husband and I so we could have our meal before sneaking away for sunset photos which left us worry-free. The food was just as delicious as we remembered during the tasting!
We are so glad we went with MIHO and recommend them to anyone searching for excellent food and amazing service!
It does not get better than Miho. I repeat, it does not get better than Miho. Lindsay Culver is an absolute miracle worker and I can say with absolute confidence that if you work with her, you are in better hands than you could have imagined. F...
irst of all, their food is absolutely to die for. From the first tasting, we knew we’d be in culinary heaven. Even excluding the food, their tasting room is a dream! Candles, records, florals, you name it. Oh and wine. Really fantastic wine. Lindsay was so unbelievably helpful every single step of the way — from jumping on a call to really get to know us as a couple, to listening to our thoughts and requests for what would make our apps and food really personal for our small ceremony on 3/13/21. Simply put, she quickly began to feel like a friend rather than a vendor or experience curator. If you have any event, wedding, reception, work event, or hell, just a casual Friday night where you don’t feel like cooking, do yourself a favor and look no further than Miho. We were, are, and will continue to be amazed for years to come. Thank you, Miho!!!
MIHO Catering catered our "microwedding" and I could not have been more pleased with the menu and food! Our decision to have a smaller wedding came a as a result of the pandemic, and due to our short time frame, we didn't have time to do a tas...
ting before our big day. The food so delicious, from the carne asada fries, masa griddle cakes, shrimp rolls, short rib, polenta, and panna cotta... I am still craving these foods months later.
MIHO Catering is the best food I have ever eaten at a wedding or maybe in life. We love food and wanted it to help set the vibe for our wedding, which was California in the early 70s. Miho did an amazing job creating a unique menu that include...
d tacos, civiche, churros, panna cotta etc that was all to die for. Our guests raved about the food. Miho was also professional, on time, easy to work with. I am still dreaming about the food a month later.
WOWWW!!! We were blown away by MIHO.
When we first started planning our wedding, we were exploring all avenues - we paid for our own wedding, which meant we were on a tighter budget but still didn't want to sacrifice things that mattered to...
us. We wanted an open bar for our guests, and we wanted tasty food. At first, I was convinced we'd end up buying our own alcohol and hiring a bartender to serve. We also started with tastings at food trucks, as we only had 70 guests and we were okay with more casual food, as long as it was delicious... and we'd pay extra for a couple servers so our guests weren't standing in line at a food truck. "Traditional" catering companies' quotes were just far too high, and we didn't mind the nontraditional approach to wedding food.
So, we booked our venue (a very unconventional industrial co-working space in Gaslamp) and already secured our coordinator, Tatiana at Lucky Day Events. As we got to talking about food & bar options, I expressed our thoughts and she immediately said "Book MIHO. I would literally bet my kidney on them. You will not be disappointed." She was right. Her kidney is still in tact ;)
We met with Sam Straus, the loveliest woman on the planet, for our tasting. From day one, our experience with MIHO was a dream... and now I would bet MY kidney on them too.
Their Gastrotruck is incredible. Their bar program (formerly called Barcon) is top notch. The quote blew us away in terms of affordability, and Sam was willing to help us re-work a few things to fit perfectly into our budget and needs. She was responsive and beyond helpful. She even invited us in for a 2nd tasting because we had done ours so early, that the seasonal menu had changed a bit.
But what really matters? Day of. Does the food taste the same as it did during our tasting? Are our guests going to be served in a timely manner? Are they going to pour the right drinks? All things that cross your mind as the couple getting married... you just cross your fingers & hope for the best. Let me tell you - MIHO was flawless. They even EXCEEDED their own (very high) bar. The service was perfect. Our catering manager was SO friendly and on it. She took care of us in ways we didn't even know we needed to be taken care of. Our guests kept telling us that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The bartenders were incredible. The drinks were delicious & perfect. I could go on & on, and if you offered me a million dollars to name one thing wrong with our MIHO experience, I couldn't do it.
Look no further... hire MIHO for your food & bar. Don't DIY your alcohol, don't hire a food truck. Don't hire a stuffy, overpriced caterer. Check out MIHO first!
Miho catered our LA wedding this year, and were SO pleased with everything about the experience. They're San Diego based, so it was a bit of a trek to get down there for tastings, but everything we tried was seriously delicious. We had trouble ...
narrowing it down to 3 passed apps, 3 main courses, and 2 sides. I wish I could have that meal all over again. We were leaning toward the Gastrotruck menu because we thought it would have universal appeal across our guest list. However, we ended up swapping to the Taquiza menu a few weeks before the wedding. Tacos are a food group in our house, so it was a very on-brand choice for us. Plus, it was shockingly budget friendly. Everyone raved about the food! Overheard someone say "This is EXACTLY what I want to be eating right now." Our out-of-town guests were so happy to try real mexican food. Plus, Lindsay made the experience so easy and fun. She gave us great insight and recommendations (like choose at least one non-spicy option for sensitive palates, opt for beans as one of the sides so vegans can get some protein, and definitely add that additional app to soak up the cocktails). She helped us feel excited about our choices.
The whole Miho staff on the day-of was so attentive and professional. They made a plate of apps for us to enjoy right after the ceremony and made sure we always had cocktails in our hands. Couldn't have been happier with Miho. Gotta have another catered event soon just to eat those Masa Griddle Cakes con Elote again. Thanks guys!
We could not thank MIHO Catering Co. more for a perfect wedding day! During the planning process, they were responsive and worked with our food budget. On the wedding day, they were prompt, professional, and attentive. Not to mention we receive...
d so many compliments from our wedding guests on the food served. You can’t go wrong with tacos!
Sam and her team at MIHO were everything and more!!! My husband and I had a very specific vision for the vibe we wanted with our food at our desert wedding in Coachella, and we wanted our guests to be blown away, since food is VERY important to...
us. :) From the light, laid back California style appetizers to the creative family style dinner (coffee crusted brisket and buttermilk fried chicken!!!!), to our late night taco bar and affogato table for dessert..we wouldn’t have changed one thing. We had so many people tell us that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding- mission accomplished! ;) from the very beginning, Sam was so accommodating and worked with us to ensure we were comfortable and could come to an agreement in budget, and she knew exactly what would work with our 150 guest sized wedding. There was even a scary close call with our rentals on the day of our wedding but Sam knew what she was doing and kept us calm and put that fire right out. We still can’t stop thinking about how yummy and special the food was, and I keep trying to think of how we can work with them again in the future ASAP!! We also had the most delightful tasting with them a few months before our wedding. MIHO FTW!
Delicious!!!! We had a taco bar at our wedding and it was amazing! Although we went slightly over budget, Miho did a wonderful job with cocktail hour empanadas and our main menu taco bar. All of our guests raved about how good the food was, a...
nd they boxed up the leftovers for us to take home, so we had delicious tacos for the next couple meals!
We had our wedding catered by MIHO, and selected the Taquiza menu option which turned out to be the world’s MOST DELICIOUS set of tacos(carne asada, pollo verde, and shrimp gobernador) and had chosen three appetizers to be hand passed during ou...
r cocktail hour (crispy pork belly, empanada, and crispy thai chili drumette). Our guests absolutely raved about how the good the food was at our wedding! And there was absolutely none left by the end of the night which is just about the highest compliment you can give! Even the salad (Jicama with fresh peach slices, and blackberries in it) was unbelievable and I was really looking forward to eating what leftovers there were the next day but our guests loved it too and there was none left! Honestly it kind of breaks my heart that I can never again have their pork belly appetizers, shrimp tacos, or jicama salad unless I want to cater another big event! On top of serving the world’s most delicious food, the MIHO staff themselves were fantastic! We worked with Lindsay ahead of time and she always responded quickly and made the different changes we wanted to the menu without hesitation. On the day of, the MIHO staff helped flip our space twice! From ceremony to reception to dance floor. They also brought two of each of the appetizers to our table during the dining, since we had missed a lot of the cocktail hour to take pictures. Everything about the experience was perfect and I would absolutely recommend them to any bride and groom looking to serve a delicious and less traditional meal!
This was the BEST wedding food we have ever had!! The food menu was so fun and different and everything we had was amazing. Our guests are still reaching out to us to compliment how amazing the food and service was. I am SO happy with our choic...
e and would not change a thing. Great customer service and amazing quality, I recommend them to everyone, you will not be disappointed!
Just coming down from the wedding high, and MIHO needs to be complimented!! My guests are still sending texts about how much they enjoyed our wedding, and how the food was AMAZING. How they want affogatos at their wedding, how the raviolis were...
life changing...etc etc ETC! They were amazing to work with. Collaborated really well with our other vendors. I can't say enough how fantastic everything turned out, and MIHO was a huge part of it! Their food is creative in flavors but not intimidating. They're a great caterer to hire if you're looking to do something different from your typical steak/chicken/fish wedding meal. HIGHLY recommend!
Sam was wonderful from start to finish. We have had nothing but incredibly positive feedback from everyone - the food was a hit! Looking forward to our next big party - we will DEFINITELY be catering from Miho again, without hesitation.
We hired MIHO and their sister company (Barcon) for food and drink service for our wedding. Our expectations were far exceeded. The food was incredible (there were only positive comments from our guests) and the service was extremely professi...
onal and on point. Their coordinators (Samantha) was incredibly helpful and patient as we worked through planning early on and in the final weeks before the wedding. We could not have asked for a better vendor experience. We highly recommend them!
MIHO was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. We are big foodies, and didn't want traditional wedding fare - but wanted instead it to have a creative version of what you would normally get at such an event. People didn't stop t...
alking about how good the food was! Lindsay was incredible throughout the process - I think I talked to her the MOST outside of any other vendor. She was so amendable and kind to all of our adjustments/changes even leading to a few weeks up to the wedding. She was consistently available over email or phone for questions, pricing, personal recommendations, rental recs etc. Our tasting was a dream, and one of our most favorite experiences of our planning process. She ran a tight ship that day, and checked on us 2-3x throughout the night to make sure we had everything we needed which was much appreciated. For apps we went with the purple potato flautas, pork sliders, and squash blossoms. The chicken is out of this world, and the ravioli is one for the books. I would highly recommend MIHO - although potentially pushing a few budgets for couples in the planning process, I will tell you it was worth every penny. Thank you for creating such an incredible ambiance for us and one we will be talking about for many years to come.
Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about MIHO. Although, it was slightly over budget, I am SO glad we chose MIHO! It's been almost a month since our wedding and our guests are STILL raving about how good the food was at our weddin...
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One of the most important things for my husband and I was the food. When we went in for our tasting, they prepared huge meals of each dish we requested. We went in thinking we'd get the standard red meat and fish dish. Just for fun, we thought we'd just try their fried chicken. It was THE BEST fried chicken we'd ever had. SO yes, we chose to serve fried chicken over the steak and salmon. In total, we had rack of lambs, fried chicken, pee wee potatoes, and the roasted vegetables. And let me tell you, our guests LOVED it! We had everything family style, so guests were asking for more servings, fighting over the last piece, and licking their plates clean.
The appetizers were also to die for (we chose the pork belly, crispy squash blossoms, and devils on horseback). One of our guests is upset that they don't have a restaurant because all she's thinking about is their pork belly appetizers!
Anyways, if you love food as much as we do and want your guests talking about the food for days after the wedding, hire MIHO. You won't be disappointed!
I cannot say anything but great things about MIHO Catering. Sam was fantastic to work with and the food was amazing. More than 2 weeks later, I am still getting phone calls from guests raving about it being the best wedding food they have ever ...
had. Sam was flexible and was able to go off the menu for us to have unique family style taco's which is not their usual package. We whittled down the toppings to fresh salsa only and had proteins, salads and sides served family style with warm tortilla's on the side. We also had mini desserts which were fantastic. About a week before, we decided to do a small wedding cake to do a cake cutting for traditional purposes and MIHO was able to accommodate without any problem. It was fantastic and I would hire them again in an instant.
Miho was the most delicious wedding food I’ve ever had and I”m not just saying that because it was our wedding. So many people complimented us on the food and said it was by far the best they’ve had too. The appetizers at cocktail hour were so ...
good, and there were plenty to go around. Since my husband and I didn’t make it to much of cocktail hour, they set aside apps for us at the dinner table so that we could still try them. For dinner we were in between a sit down meal and heavy appetizers, so we met in the middle and had a sit down meal that was family style. The food was so good, there was definitely enough to go around and they would replace anything that was empty. All of the food came out at the same time so no tables were waiting, and it was all hot. Plus, everyone we worked with from the day we started considering them to the day of our wedding was so nice and helpful. I HIGHLY recommend Miho for catering your special event.
Barcon was such a great bar service for us. They were quick, professional, and made great drinks. We chose their package of buying our own alcohol and then they provide the bar tenders, fruit, and mixers. They worked with us on what we were buying and gave us a great idea for a signature cocktail, which was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and helpful to work with throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Barcon for your bartending service.
Just awesome. The Miho team executed a spectacular reception. Food was on-point. Service was precise and friendly. As a guest, you notice how good the food is when you're simply enjoying it and having nothing bad to say.
We had the Miho truck come to our wedding. They served from a table (not the truck). The food was fantastic and was a good price. We worked with Samantha and Juan who were so easy and accomodating to some of my guests dietary needs. The food wa...
s sooooo delicious too - everyone loved it!
FABULOUS food, very easy to work with! Loved them, would use them again for a party.
Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but the set up and the service was perfect for our backyard wedding. We got married about a month ago and I am still hearing from people how much they loved the food. Thank you so much MIHO!
I had really high expectations for MIHO because of the awesome reviews and the amazing food. And the food WAS amazing in the end, I mean, churros? Come on! But I'm left with a bad taste in my mouth, not because of the food but because of the co...
mmunication problems during the planning process.
Early on in the process, when we were still working out the menu and costs, there was a slight lag in email responsiveness. Juan (co-owner) assured me that he reads every email that comes in but sometimes has to deal with more pressing issues before responding. Ok fine, no problem. But as time went on the delays got longer and longer. In December (4+ months before the wedding) we had selected the food and began to figure out the beverage options. I tried to get just a quote for the drinks but was told they were in negotiations with a new beverage vendor and would get back to me as soon as that was complete. A month later, nothing. Another month went by, still no quote, not even a ballpark number. Two weeks before the wedding I finally had a price on the beverages. Oh and by the way I needed to rent a bar as well, even though I had asked at least twice if that was needed without an answer.
In the end, everything worked out, but it was the MOST stressful part of the entire planning. In my opinion, a lot of confusion could have been prevented if MIHO provided options, prices, and everything that would be needed upfront rather than making me try to remember and ask all the questions.
I can say the food was delicious and the drinks were great. But proceed with caution if you do hire MIHO and don't expect a fast response to your emails (which is the only way to contact them by the way).
MIHO Gastrotruck (also known as The Vetted Table) was the best choice we could have made for catering, by far! We went through several caterers and ultimately were most impressed with MIHO when it came to variety, taste, and value. Juan (co-own...
er) was such a pleasure to work with and was there on site the day of my wedding to run the show! Everything went so smoothly and everyone was incredibly pleased with the food. I heard nothing but positive comments and questions about who had catered! Their chef is AWESOME and has a true talent in the kitchen. The food was delectable, memorable, and absolutely top notch. I could not be happier with how it turned out. The cost was reasonable and Juan's willingness to work with us on all levels made it so easy. The service the day of was impeccable. An area for improvement would be responsiveness up until the signing of the agreement. I believe it has to do with how busy they are, but I believe they need to hire an assistant to handle client inquiries. I would also love to see MIHO offer dishes, platters, and other service ware, even for additional fee. These two tweaks would put MIHO over a 5 star caterer! They are still building their business, and have come a long way from what we heard. I really have nothing negative to say ultimately. I have no regrets, just suggestions. :)
MIHO was exceptionally professional and the food quality was amazing. My guests couldn't stop raving about how good everything was. Plus, MIHO is careful about locally sourcing their food. We used them for meal and dessert and I could not be...
more pleased. I can't give them enough praise.
Contact Info for MIHO Catering Co.
4696 Ruffner St., Ste. A, San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, CA
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