Pure Joy Catering, Inc

If you are planning a wedding in Santa Barbara, you need to book Pure Joy. Now. We can't imagine a better catering service. From the very beginning planning stages, they helped us with everything (special thanks to Alizabeth). They knew our venue (HeartStone Ranch) and they had relationships with all of our other vendors. We went to a couple "back door tastings" that were really cool and allowed us to sample all kinds of delicious food. Our wedding was perfect, and they played a big role. Our guests raved about the food and the service. They were able to manage a huge event and still make it feel personal and special for everyone.

Now on to more specific recommendations. Our specialty cocktail was watermelon mojitos. Everyone loved them. Perfect for an outdoor setting. The portobello mushroom raviolis are amazing as a vegetarian option. We set up a ceviche station which was a big hit. We wanted casual apps, so we went with mini burgers and mac and cheese. All amazing. And definitely go with the s'mores station for dessert. Huge hit.

Patrick at pure joy catering was wonderful to work with. Pure joy was professional and relaxed on our wedding day. We loved every detail that thu suggested and they made our day beautiful and delicious! I would recommend them to everyone I know!

The food and service during the event were perfection. What was not perfect was the difficulty we had communicating with their organizing team once we had contracted with an event planner. Even though they offer event planning, the level of detail and time devoted to understanding our daughter's vision was minimal. It would have been a very different event without the creative suggestions of our planner. We were disappointed by the lack of response to our requests for detailed price estimates. We had heard from others that there would be surprises on the final bill so we met with the owner to make sure that wouldn't happen. It did, but was resolved before we made our final payment. Since Pure Joy was the first service I contracted with, I would recommend to others to hire your planner/coordinator first and follow their vendor suggestions so you don't invite unnecessary conflict into the process.

We so enjoyed working with Pure Joy. We got to taste everything that we wanted to put on our reception menu, they handled all the rentals, and -- most important as we neared the big day -- answered all of my last minute questions via phone and email right away. I would totally recommend them to anyone getting married in the Santa Barbara area. Also (I can't believe I waited to say this!) the food was DELICIOUS.

Our experience with Pure Joy Catering was out of this world! Our event supervisor, Alizabeth, was a joy to work with as she was incredibly helpful in planning our menu (passed appetizers and appetizer stations). She made wonderful food suggestions which were highlights of the occasion. (Ask about their “Sweet and Cheesy Kiss Goodbye” - blueberry cheesecake served in a cute Mason jar!) Our guests are still complimenting us on the exquisite food and excellent service provided by Pure Joy. Alizabeth and I communicated through email and she always responded promptly with an answer or solution. Alizabeth (and her crew) showed up early on the event day and turned our home into a showplace to delight our guests and us. We almost want to get married again just so we can re-live the Pure Joy experience!

Pure Joy Catering was wonderful to work with. The staff was friendly, the food was great (make sure to include the Mexican coffee bar for your event), and they were extremely prompt and organized in setting up and breaking down our event. Our wedding was held at the ElCapitan State Park on the beach and Pure Joy was able to coordinate and provide us with every detail needed to make our event beautiful and special for us and our guests. I would highly recommend them for any event!

We had visited a couple catering companies before Pure Joy, but as soon as we went to their first tasting and got a feel for the company we never looked back! It was Pure Joy or nothing! I would not have had it any other way! From the very beginning Pure Joy was professional, warm, compassionate, understanding and really "got" our vision for the wedding and made our dreams come to life! We had a beachy/rustic wedding and wanted the theme of our dinner to be "comfort food classics". Working with Alizabeth Schotten was such a pleasure! She had great recommendations and suggestions and was very attentive to our needs/wants/vision from the very first meeting. You always picture your dream day in your head but never really know how it will turn out. I must say I was blown away with everything at our reception! Pure Joy went above and beyond any expectations we had! The food was absolutely incredible and guests STILL are raving about how they have never had that good of a meal at a wedding. We had chefs on-site cooking pulled pork, slicing tri-tip, and whipping up fresh batches of french fries, onion rings and ma n' cheese. Incredible! We finished off the night with a coffee and cupcake station....again more fabulousness! Pure Joy made our wedding such a stress-free, enjoyable, perfect day for us and we will never ever forget the memories we made that day! We didn't have to worry about a thing and truly, honestly got to sit back and enjoy every second of our wedding day- what its all about!! ;-)
Anyone who has the privilege of working with Pure Joy will not be disappointed. You will be impressed from the start with the staff, the chefs and most importantly the amazing fresh food!!

The food was one of the most important thing we cared about for the wedding. I am a self-professed foodie and Pure Joy really blew away my expectations. We got 3 passed appetizers (huge fan favorite was the bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp, and the shrimp was big/meaty too). The dishes were impeccably prepared. Another huge hit was the berry shortcake station, it was absolutely delicious and devoured. The staff were all responsive and attentive to the guests as well as to me and my now-husband. They also took a lot of care in the decor, making everything look beautiful.

The raves from our family and friends just keep coming! The food was great, and Patrick and his team were wonderful...The sea bass and filet on Friday night, along with the salads and side dishes (potato au gratin - wow), was fabulous...and not to be out done, the Santa Barbara style BBQ on Saturday night was brilliant...the watermelon salad gets 5 stars for being both inventive and incredibly refreshing. Our "wedding cocktail" of Blood Orange Margaritas was smashing (no pun intended)...

While we did our own planning, Patrick was there every step of the way to make sure that over the weekend things ran smoothly and that all of our guests's needs were met.

Thank you Pure Joy for making it a most spectacular occasion!

I was incredibly impressed by Pure Joy from start to finish. They were very accommodating in terms of my specific food requests. Not only was the food amazing, but they also did a great job coordinating with the other venders.I have no complaints.

Pure Joy did an amazing job at our wedding! I cannot thank them enough. Alizabeth, our event planner, did a wonderful job communicating with us throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. We loved working with her. She provided helpful advice for the day to make sure that the event went as smoothly as possible for all of us. I can't think of even one tiny complaint. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient. The room looked beautiful. Our guests went on and on about how delicious the food was.

Pure Joy takes a detail-oriented approach to planning a big event. Aesthetically speaking, everything was perfect and the deliciousness factor was off the charts.

Thank you, Alizabeth, Lynette, and the rest of the people who made our wedding day amazing. We appreciate you!

Fantastic event! Thank you so much for all of your help!

We first contacted Pure Joy last Sept for our daughter's June wedding. From the very first visit they have not only guided us through the entire wedding process, but assisted in personalizing a menu. Our planner Alizabeth was very responsive to every question we had through the months. We always got an immediate response. She was an invaluable resource in assisting us with connecting us with other vendors. Every one of her suggestions was a huge!!! success.
The food was fabulous! Fresh, delicious, and gorgeous. During cocktail hour I overheard guests raving about the spread everywhere I turned. We heard from everyone that attended that this was the best wedding they had ever attended. The wait staff was very professional, discrete and fast. There was no waiting around for food. It was always present. All of our guests felt like kings.
Pure Joy catering took care of every detail. All we did was select food from their very large menu and they made all of our daughter's dreams come true.
Our hats are off to this tremendous team!!! Jesus and Debbie Cruz

I would HIGHLY recommend Pure Joy for any event. The entire staff is incredibly helpful and willing to support you in any way needed. They listen to all ideas and then help to enhance them to bring your vision to reality. Our wedding was absolutely stunning and the food was delicious. It was more than I could have every dreamed of and Pure Joy had a great hand in that. Without hesitation, I would recommend Pure Joy to everyone.

Choosing Pure Joy Catering was one of the best decisions that we made while planning our wedding. Patrick was amazing to work with! He helped us from start to finish and ensured that our wedding was beautiful and that everything ran smoothly. It was quite a task considering that our wedding was 6 hours from where we lived, which limited how frequently we could meet in person, and was planned only 4 months in advance. Patrick scheduled a tasting while we were in town, and it was amazing. This sealed the deal immediately, and then we handled everything else via email and telephone. Patrick was professional and personable and brought staff to the wedding who were up for the challenge.

Of special note was that the wait staff noticed the wedding party off taking pictures during the cocktail hour and made a special trip to bring us appetizers during our photo shoot! That was very much needed and appreciated! Patrick made sure to handle all of the details behind the scene to ensure that the guests had a good time and that my husband and I could enjoy the wedding with them without us spending time directing the evening. We didn't have a wedding planner but Patrick filled in where necessary to gently remind us when it was the right time to cut the cake and other similar details.

Just as important, all of our guests raved about the food, which Pure Joy customized to our tastes. We are vegetarian, but many of our guests are not, and Patrick helped us to select the perfect menu to make sure everybody was well-fed. Not only did Pure Joy handle all of the food, but they also gave us plenty of tips on how to save money along they way, which was very helpful. He also found the perfect linens to match the mood and decor of our venue. In addition, they took the headache out of the rental process by handling all the rental details on our behalf. They were fabulous to work with and made our event a huge success. Patrick made all of the planning a breeze and we cannot express our appreciation enough. I highly recommend Pure Joy Catering and wouldn't consider using anyone else for future events on the central coast. Thank you for...

Pure Joy was an awesome caterer to work with. We shopped around and checked out a bunch of other caterers in the Santa Barbara area and they seemed to be the best by far. It was a little more expensive then most of the competition, but they seemed to have the most flexible options and highest quality food. They worked with us to create the perfect menu, and day of it went off without a hitch. There were a few mix ups with the quotes and ordered items when trying to get things finalized in the weeks leading up to the wedding, but we ended up getting it all sorted out. We did a live Taco Station and they brought in a lady that made the tortillas right there which added a cool touch. Food quality was great, staff was excellent and professional and everything was timed and cooked perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Everything went smoothly.There were only two minor issues, one was the food for the vegetarian option- lacked seasoning/salt and was overcooked. The other one was that a waitress spilled salad dressing on my husband's suit. I wish she was more careful since it ruined his newly bought jacket.

Pure Joy has so many fantastic reviews that I almost feel silly reiterating what has already been said, but I want to put my two cents in. I cannot imagine my wedding without Pure Joy. Right from the beginning when we were picking a caterer Pure Joy won us over with their amazing food and attentive service. We tried two caterers in the same weekend and I can not believe the difference. Pure Joy changed our minds as to which venue we wanted because the other venue required us use a certain caterer, but after trying Pure Joy we switched venues. Through the whole process they were amazing. I was a bit of a slacker in finalizing the catering details and they made it now problem. I worked with Patrick who is amazing and was constantly reassuring me about the weather and watching it for me. It turned out to be a great day and all our guests raved about the food. After working with Pure Joy I completely understand why they are so loved in this town as the best wedding caterer and I really recommend their services to other brides.

From the very first meeting to the cleanup at the end, everyone we worked with at Pure Joy Catering was friendly, helpful, and expert! Our guests, many sophisticated "foodies" raved about the appetizers and the buffet! The food was magnificent, but the service was just unbelievable! Thank you, Pure Joy, going with the Best served us extremely well!

Pure Joy was great to work with! I got a little nervous early on in the planning stages, because they were not very responsive, but as soon as the busy summer wedding season was over, they were quick to respond to emails, and to provide information I needed. Although they are somewhat pricey (as is everything wedding related in Santa Barbara), they really did take care of EVERYTHING on our wedding day. We had to change plans around at the last minute, and they were really flexible and willing to work with us. Overall, a great experience, and everyone loved the food, drinks, and rentals they provided!

I got married October 2011 and was fortunate enough to have Pure Joy cater our event. I can not say enough good things about our entire experience with Patrick and the rest of the Pure Joy team! From the many conversations working on a proposed menu to our tasting at Firestone Vineyard to the actual big day we experienced nothing but complete professionalism and beyond delicious food!

It has been almost five months since our wedding and I still have countless guests comment on our food. There seriously can not be a conversation about our wedding day without a mention of the mac and cheese apps and boneless short ribs at dinner! I was very specific with the type of food I wanted to serve at a family style sit down dinner and Patrick saw that all of my needs were met.

If you are throwing an event in the Santa Barbara area you will not be disappointed if you go with Pure Joy... you and your guests will be more than satisfied with the food and level of service!

Pure Joy did a great job making sure all of our wedding guests were taken care of the day of our wedding. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious and their service was really good.

They're a bit pricey, but the food & service was really good.

We used Pure Joy for our July 30th, 2011 wedding for catering and bar. Food was one of my biggest priorities in planning my wedding, and when I saw all the awards Pure Joy had received over the years and tasted their food, we decided to go with them.

Wow did they deliver! I have to admit I had incredibly high expectations going in to the event after all the planning we did, and the amount of money going into everything. Patrick was a joy to work with, and I always felt like they had everything completely under control. Whenever I left a meeting with him I felt like everything would be great because Pure Joy would allow nothing less!

After many intense planning sessions and a number of backdoor tastings we got the menu set perfectly, rentals and linens all squared away etc. I was really looking forward to the menu and was incredibly excited for the wedding.

I can't speak much for the cocktail hour as I was doing pictures, but I heard all the appetizers were great. I did get a lot of ceviche and coconut shrimp, which were to die for. I didn't get to try any of the pear and gorgonzola filo pockets though, which I was looking forward to. I would recommend setting someone on food saving duty for the cocktail hour if you want to try all your apps. But I think the guests must have enjoyed them because they gobbled them all up!!

We were going for central coast, CA cuisine, with a few personalized touches, and they pulled it off perfectly. It was delicious, satisfying, fresh and light. I could eat that meal every day for the rest of my life and never get sick of it. And the creme brulee station for desert was a huge hit! My french grandmother complimented the creme brulee.

The actual wedding day was just incredible. The food was amazing!! People went back for seconds and thirds, and just raved about everything on the menu. The service was also impeccable, with servers coming to all the tables frequently to refresh wine and drinks. And the setup looked fantastic! The brightly colored linens on the tables and the buffet layout was perfect.

I can't thank Pure Joy enough for making our wedding day amazing! Thank you!

Pros: great food, wonderful service staff and bartender, showed up on time and gave overall great day of service on the day of the wedding!

Cons: occasionally snippy management, a lack of attention to detail on the contract, not the best communication or professionalism in the months leading up to the wedding, and I think for the prices they charge they should have gone above and beyond.

Overall: probably wouldn't hire them again until they work out some of their kinks. But their food is stellar and our wedding was extremely challenging due to the weather and location and they did a great job handling some of the curve balls thrown their way because of that!

Pure Joy was amazing! The food and rentals that Pure Joy provided were amzing! I feel like we had the best food ever at our wedding! Everytime we had a question for Pure joy they were very good at replying to our emails. They were very understanding when we had some last minute changes to our drink list. The whole staff at Pure Joy was very professional and a joy to work with. We would recommend Pure Joy to anyone looking for a caterer for any type of event!

Pure Joy was exceptional and really delivered for us on the day of. We had many setbacks leading up to the wedding, and they were extremely flexible and helpful during that time. The food was terrific, and our guests were extremely pleased. The set up and tear down were seemless (from my perspective) and the staff extremely professional/skilled. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is due to a few episodes of unresponsiveness (i.e. long delays) to emails regarding the budget while we were tweaking things around a few months prior. That was a little frustrating, but I understand that everyone is busy! My other complaint is that PJ does not offer traditional tastings of your selected menu. Since I live 250 miles from Santa Barbara, I was not able to make the "backdoor" tastings that they offer and really think they should reconsider their tasting policies. I went on faith from a friend's recommendation that the food would be good, and happily, it WAS and thensome.

Pure Joy far exceeded my expectations! I would hire them again in an instant. They made the entire wedding come together so beautifully. They had such an attention to detail and made the entire event look good. The service was excellent, the food was phenomenal. I found them through several of my co-workers who hired them for their weddings, and decided to hire them based on their excellent experiences and I was so happy with the decision.

Pure Joy Catering provided amazing food, amazing service and an amazing staff!!! I would recommend them to anyone who is needing a catering company in the Santa Barbara area!!

The best thing about Pure Joy is that they are full service. They provide all of your linens and table decor so it simplifies things quite a bit. We had heard that they often used silk flowers and plastic fruit in their decor and try to up-sell quite a bit, but when we specified what we wanted we got exactly what we asked for. The food was delicious and the decorations were perfect. The only downside was that sometimes they were a little slow to respond and there was an issue with our coordinator. She was let go and we were given to another coordinator. It was stressful being bounced around like that and not knowing exactly what was going on, but in the end everything worked out.

The guests at our wedding had a wonderful experience. The entire Pure Joy team was professional, the food was absolutely phenomenal, and the presentation was beautiful.

Pure joy was the best caterer to work with. I made multiple changes, they were cost effective, and very personal service. If I EVER had to redo my wedding/plan another event I would choose them again in a heartbeat.

We loved Pure Joy Catering from the get go! We found them at a local bridal fair and decided to give them a shot and we're so glad we did. We didn't have a wedding planner, we just did it ourselves and Pure Joy was such a huge part of our day being a success! Every facet of the catering sevice was top notch in our opinion. We did catering and most of our rentals (linens, tables, chairs, etc.) through them. I've broken out the subtopics below:

Planning
We worked with our event coordinator, Patrick, for the main part of the planning process. My wife and I were a little anxious at first since I lived out of town. But Pure Joy accomodated our schedules and always worked around our needs. Patrick was availble to meet with us whenever we had questions or just wanted to meet with him to make sure we're all on the same page. The great thing about our event coordinator was that he a) was very knowledgeable about the overall wedding process b) had great customer sevice, and c) was able to refer us to other vendors when needed (florist, equipment rentals, etc.). Some days it was almost like wedding therapy to meet with them! We'd be all frazzled because we haven't figured out things but when we met with our coordinator he just walked us through step by step and helped us figure things out. That's a huge plus for any wedding couple who is planning a wedding by themselves. Pure Joy always responded to our emails and calls promptly (within 48 hours, usually same day), which many of the other caterers we initially reached out to didn't respond for weeks. Pure Joy made the planning process feel easy and doable.

Service
When you look for a catering company, sure the food is important but what may often be overlooked is the sevice. Pure Joy's service is what truly put this catering company a notch above the rest. Everyone that we worked with at Pure Joy, from the receptionist, event coordinator, the servers, and even the guy behind the grill were always professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and had a smile on their face. If they didn't happen to know the answer to a question they would get back to us quickly with an answer. Bottom line is that any area of the wedding they were involved with felt seamless and effortless from our perspective.

Food
It was good to have lots of opportunities for food tastings. They held two food tasting events where we tasted a wide variety of foods and drinks. Initially at the tastings we thought the food was 'ok' (some great dishes and some that weren't quite our style) but the service, their professionalism, and their willingness to attend to everything made us feel confident that we made the right choice. They responded to constructive feedback well and made changes to suit our tastes. At the day of the wedding the food was simply phenominal, better than the tastings. Many of our guests were blown away by the quality, variety, and presentation of food. (FYI the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup appetizers were excellent!)

Presentation
We let Pure Joy know that we were having a garden wedding and they coordinated the decorations perfectly. They paid attention to detail on each table by adding some decorative element, whether it be fruits and veggies decorating the tables or bird cages, herbs, etc. Many of our guests commented on how nice our wedding was, noting the food and the presentation and the decor of the location, etc. and Pure Joy had a large part in making it all come together. On the day of the wedding we were confident that everything would come together because of their professionalism and the time they took to meet with us.

In summary, we highly recommend Pure Joy Catering. We truly appreciated all they did for us.

We used Pure Joy to put on a corporate dinner event for a small very posh group of international businessmen and lawyers. The service and food were excellent and our hard-to-impress attendees raved about the whole evening.
Well done Pure Joy.

We loved Pure Joy! Their food was even MORE delicious than at our tastings (we went to two of their open houses), the decor was impeccably executed, the staff was so professional, everything was truly perfect. They were a joy to work with - even creating a new menu item for us - the chimichuri sauce for our sirloin. Everyone remarked on the food and service. It was quite a feat for them to create such elegant service in such a rustic environment - but they pulled everything off perfectly. It can't recommend them strongly enough. All of our guests also loved the late night treats - sliders and mac 'n' cheese - a fun surprise. Best of luck to all the brides who are reading this for happy planning and happily ever after!

Pure Joy Catering was a major part of my wedding and my wife and I cannot thank them enough for the magical evening they produced. The staff was friendly and professional, the food was the best wedding food I've ever tasted (the mini burgers and the baby lamb chops were amazing). We had dinner stations and it was so successful and fun for our guests. They decorate the stations for you so it's not just tables with food on them; It's a real presentation. Whenever we had questions, someone was always at their office to help us out. They are a real friendly and helpful team and I would highly recommend working with them.

Pure Joy Catering was a major part of my wedding and my wife and I cannot thank them enough for the magical evening they produced. The staff was friendly and professional, the food was the best wedding food I've ever tasted (the mini burgers and the baby lamb chops were amazing). We had dinner stations and it was so successful and fun for our guests. They decorate the stations for you so it's not just tables with food on them; It's a real presentation. Whenever we had questions, someone was always at their office to help us out. They are a real friendly and helpful team and I would highly recommend working with them.‎

Pure Joy Catering is the best. I first called them over a year ago (yes, I know..long engagement!) and after the first call I knew they were the ones! They handled everything for me and made my wedding planning so easy. They don't call themselves full service for nothing. They handled everything from the halibut on my plate, to the lovely satin linens on the tables and they even did the centerpieces! They are real experts and I couldn't have had such a dream wedding without them. I definitely would recommend them to all.

I was sooo impressed and happy with Pure Joy the whole way. They were accomodating to everything I tried to do and when I wasn't sure what to do, they had great recommendations. So they were incredibly easy to work with, responsive and fun. Also, I had sooo many comments from my guests that the dinner, apps, and cupcakes were "really really good" and that all the staff were really polite and fun. I would recommend them in a heart beat. They trully helped to make my wedding so magical :) 9-18-09

Pure Joy Catering was an amazing vendor to work with and helped to make my wedding day exactly what I had dreamed it to be. The staff during the whole experience was absolutely wonderful to work with. They were extremely responsive and very flexible. All our guests raved about the food and the Smores Station was an absolute hit!! Thank you to everyone at Pure Joy for making my dream wedding a reality!!

Pure Joy Catering was great for us. We worked with Kristin who was very knowledgeable not only about catering but also had great recommendations for other vendors (ie for lighting they recommended LBPS http://www.lbpsevents.com/ and they were awesome!). She was always super friendly and willing to help whenever I called. They helped me feel really at ease and pretty much handled everything on the catering end and we only had to make the drive to SB (we're from LA) to meet with them once or twice. The food was great and they decorated the buffet beautifully in the theme of our wedding. They were willing and able to work within our budget also! On the day of our wedding, everything ran really smoothly and we got many compliments on the food (they also have really yummy cupcakes!)

Outstanding service and award winning Santa Barbara cuisine, which also included every detail from our succulent centerpieces, lavender filled escort trays, rental choices and everything in between.

The personal and professional attention we received from the entire PJ Team is unheard of in today�s catering world. After an incredible tasting we changed our menu, adjusted our welcome drinks and even added a coffee bar. Flexibility was never an issue; they just made it happen.

At our outdoor venue, PJ directed and produced a flawless event, and most of all assuaged any fears the mother-of-the-bride may have had. Thanks to Pure Joy the parents of the bride ate every delicious bite and enjoyed every minute of our wedding.

Pure Joy is much more than great food; Pure Joy is the epitome of event planning and sincere, professional, personal service.

Pure Joy was so much fun to work with! They really listened to all of the details I had in mind and jumped right in with ideas and made it happen. I changed my mind on the menu so many times and they patiently worked with me and we ended up with a beautiful, yummy event!

Pure Joy was absolutely amazing. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was and how beatiful the presentation was. I couldn't have been more happy with what I got.

Pure Joy is AMAZING, their food is incredible, everyone loved it. They especially are good at not just providing food, but the way they actually decorate their food stations/grill area/tables is top notch. They also handle all of the event rentals for you and include it in their bill. The only downside is that they are pricey, especially service wise because they staff heavily, but it is 100% worth it. For Santa Barbara area caterers, their price is pretty fair.

The Pure joy staff was a God sent!! From the very begining to the last detail they were so easy to work with and so fun to have with us on our wedding day. We're just now coming down from the dreamy wedding we had and really appriciating the amount of work they did and the incredible quality of profesionalism we were so lucky to have on our wedding day. It was a perfect dream in every way!! When I watch the video now I really see all they did to make it perfect, on your wedding day you just can't notice all the details and care they provide. The guests are still talking about our dinner four months later!! They even gave me one of the recipes so we can use that forever as a memory of our special celebration! It's like they are these happy little friends that are with you and make sure you dont have to touch the ground.

My husband and I had the wedding we always dreamed of and it was in no small part thanks to all of the wonderful team at Pure Joy Catering. The food was wonderful and all of our family and friends still rave about the food to this day.

In addition to the food, the whole event came together beautifully and it really helped to make our special day even that much more special.

Pure Joy was a dream to work with. They took care of food and all of our rentals. My guests raved about the food and the service, and during the wedding the Pure Joy event manager (Kristen) made sure that both my husband and I were well-cared for. They even packed my husband a midnight snack to-go bag and helped us load all the presents into the car after the event. I could not have asked for a better caterer.

We loved the professionalism and quick response of the vendor. The food was organic and amazing!!!

Food indescribably good, attitudes of each and every member of the catering were so fantastic they were just delightful on top of being so efficient and helpful with every single detail. Everyone is raving about them!!! Thanks!

The food was good the organization was horrible. The service and decor was well below par. Especially since we paid for decor and recieved plastec flowers that could not be used. And the lines were not even and wrinkled. They insulted myself and my guests. I would never recommend them.

Pure Joy was pure joy to work with! It started out with a super friendly planner named Kristen. She understood our wants and wishes and helped give advice and ideas when they were needed. She helped construct our wedding dreams into reality. Pure Joy also does all the rentals for you, so you dont have to go around dealing with 50 different companies. We started doing that, to shop around, and realized it would take up way too much of our time plus give us added stress the day of the wedding. We felt totally comfortable letting Pure Joy handle the appetizers, the bar, the setup, the design, all the rentals and the food. The only thing you need to buy is the alcohol. They know how to design an event very artistically and our wedding looked amazing! People keep telling us our wedding was the best they have ever been to. Pure joy does everything so you are not stressed the day of. The food was amazing too, very high quality and a huge portion! I cant speak highly enough of our experience with them. If you want to just sit back and enjoy your wedding day, get Pure Joy to cater and organize it for you! You will not be disappointed!!

Pure Joy reps were very helpful and responded to my questions via email or telephone in a prompt manner. I live 3 hours from my wedding location so it was important that the company was professional and helpful. I never had to worry. We attended a tasting event which helped us decide what to serve. We were happy with all the food and appetizers. A bit pricey in comparison to others in the area but worth it in the end.

Our review/ thank you to them!!!!

Dear Chad & Kristin and all the staff at Pure Joy,

Brian and I can't begin to thank you enough for making our Wedding Day perfect! You all did an amazing job and really made our wedding stress free! You all really outdid yourselves, the food displays were the most magnificent we've ever seen & the food was SO good. Everything was above and beyond what we expected! We couldn't imagine our wedding without you. We'd recommend you to anyone!

Many, many thanks


One year later and people still talk about and remember the food at our wedding!

Pure Joy made my wedding reception perfect. Great team to work with, great food, great value, everything 10 out of 10.

Patrick,

Thank you so much for making our day possible on Saturday in Montecito. It was lovely. You and your crew did a beautiful job, and everyone was so friendly. And compliments to the chef, the food was outstanding....we got so many great comments from our guests, about the meal. It was nothing like the traditional catered food. You guys made it so easy for us.

Thanks for being a part of our day!

Tianna

ynette,

The opening was a huge hit – we had over a 100 guests – each of whom raved about the food from Pure Joy. You’re a gem.

Cheers,
Lisa

Dear Pure Joy Staff,

Thank you very much for taking care of our wedding at the sea center pier. I had several family and friends approach me to comment on how impressed they were with the satff that was working our event! Each of the three comments that I received were in reference to different staff members! You are true professionals who have managed to maintain the warmth that goes into hospitality. From the moment we walked into the door at Pure Joy to start the planning thru to the end of the event, having you as our caterers was comforting. Thanks for being so good at what you do that we could relax and enjoy the day!

Sincerely,

Tim and Heidi Kolanko

Hi Kristin,

I just wanted to say thank you to Pure Joy for such an amazing job at our wedding! The food was fabulous and we received many complements on it and the service. A special thanks to Mike for taking such great care of me during the event. It was so wonderful to not have to worry about my food allergies for a night! We were thrilled with everything...start to finish...and will definitely recommend Pure Joy and use you again!

Thanks,

Jeromy and Laurel Frakes

Hi Pure Joy Team,

I just wanted to write a quick ‘Thank You’ on behalf of Maryanne, Rob and myself to all three of you and your incredible extensive staff that worked Maryanne and Rob’s wedding on Saturday.

Pure Joy Catering made this entire event go off without a hitch! It was everything I personally dreamed it could possibly be. The entire location was set up perfectly; the entire staff was extremely friendly, kind and helpful. The entire staff was also very professional and dressed as such.

The food was very good, and everything I expected it to be. The timeline, transferring of the chairs and all other small details were handled perfectly!

Thank you so very much for all your hard work, help, suggestions and diligence. We greatly appreciate everything everyone did!

Sincerely,

Laura Becerra

Rob and Maryanne Underwood

Dear Patrick,

The food was out of this world and the service beyond measure. I think there was two of you Patrick, you seemed to be everywhere. Thank you again, you were a valuable part of making my Daughter's wedding day perfect.

Sincerely,

Jackie Cram

To say Melyssa and Rob's August 2, 2009 wedding at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum was magical is an understatement.

The entire Pure Joy team contributed to our success not only with the delicious menu we served, but also every detail from our succulent centerpieces, lavender filled escort trays, rental choices and everything in between. The personal attention we received from Kristin in particular is unheard of in today's catering world.

On behalf of my husband and the bride and groom, I thank you for introducing our out of town guests to award winning Santa Barbara cuisine, for directing and producing a flawless event, and most of all for assuaging any fears this mother-of-the-bride may have had. Thanks to Pure Joy my husband and I ate every delicious bite and enjoyed every minute of our daughter's wedding.

Pure Joy is much more than great food; Pure Joy is the epitome of event planning and sincere, professional, personal service.

Warmest Regards,

Meryl Peters-Ehrlich

I love wedding food. I'll be the first to admit it. Pure Joy is by far my favorite. It is healthy and so delicious.

I have used Pure Joy for my Santa Barbara Events, and they are fantastic!

I have to say working with this staff was a pleasure. The food was delicious and everything was right on time. I hope that we can work together again.
Nancy
Fabulous Weddings Centeral Coast
formally Cartouche weddings and...

Pure Joy really takes charge of your event. Great food, exceptional professionals- Definitely a go-to for your special day to have all your worries put aside with Pure Joy!

After every event we have the pleasure of working with Pure Joy on, we find ourselves saying, "Pure Joy does it again!" Not only are they are one of the most organized, professional and reliable catering teams in the industry, but their food is fabulous and their presentation is phenomenal!

Great and professional vendor. I've worked with a few Caterers and Pure Joy Catering is one of my most GO TO catering company when I'm referring brides in Santa Barbara. They're on time, flexible and their food is absolutely amazing. You have to try their baked mac and cheese as an hor'dourve. Bon appetite!

Pure Joy is an accurate description of the results of all of their care, concern, attention and expertize. During my 40 years of performing weddings I must say that Pure Joy is among the very best.

I've photographed the food and people from Pure Joy Catering at several weddings. Every single time the brides were extremely happy with the service and the food. The workers at Pure Joy have always been very sweet, and they made sure that I'd stop taking photos for a second so I could get something to eat. As a photographer it's very hard to stop during the wedding because there are always so many great photos to be taken, and the food is not always available when you have an opportunity for a break, but the people from Pure Joy made sure I had the food when I could eat it, no matter how late it was. Plus the food's always been delicious. I also got to photograph Lynette and the staff of Pure Joy for an article in The Wall Street Journal; they were all very attentive and always with a smile in their face. You can tell that the employees are well taken care of.

There's nothing but raves about Pure Joy and Lynette La Mer (the name in itself makes me feel glam-tastic! Lynette la Mer... Ooh la la!). Indulge, enjoy! Lots of Love, Sarah

Pure Joy catering offers outstanding service and food. The setup is always so special and the food is always unique and delicious. Lynette is celebrating her 10th anniversary and continues to grow and grow.

My favorite caterer, Pure Joy consistently delivers professional staff, the most delicious food, and lovely presentations. You can relax and know that the food will be fabulous and artful!

We have worked with Pure Joy Catering countless times over the years and they are outstanding! They truly work well with the other vendors in a team to make sure that their clients have a fantastic event!

My client and mother of the bride had a signed contract with a caterer who took ill. She had a little over a week to make a new plan. I suggested Pure Joy Catering for their tasty and different choices as well as their ability to bring more to the table than delectable comestibles.
They squeezed in my cherished client at that eleventh hour request. The day before the outdoor, at a private beach home wedding, the skies opened up and the rain came down in Southern California.
This felt to my client like another stressful hit before her daughter's big day. Lynnette at Pure Joy Catering arranged for a tent, which saved the day. Her special touch that changed people's perception of the day was still to be revealed.
When the guests began to arrive Lynnette had arranged for a staff member to dress as a mermaid and hoisted her up on a pillar by the entry gate. The picture is priceless, a Mermaid with a cute umbrella greeting the guests.
Lynnette really delivered beyond everyone's expectations. I highly recommend Pure Joy...

I've worked with Pure Joy Catering at many weddings this year (2010) and can honestly say that they are definitely one of the best catering companies in Santa Barbara! Their food is excellent, and they are always on time, conduct themselves professionally and are extremely organized. I would highly recommend their catering services to any couples looking for great food and great service at their wedding!

Love them! Great creativity through thier food. Very professional.