Island View Catering Reviews

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• Madii W. Sent on 08/22/2022
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  #madiconqueredthecobbwedding

  Best food I’ve ever had at a wedding. Fresh, hot, and customized to what I liked. Avery was super and so helpful/accommodating. Talked me through all options and ultimately helped me decide what I wanted. Best catering service I’ve ever used.

  Best food I’ve ever had at a wedding. Fresh, hot, and customized to what I liked. Avery was super and so helpful/accommodating. Talked me through all options and ultimately helped me decide what I wanted. Best catering service I’ve ever used.

  Island View Catering's reply:

  So very kind Madii, thank you co very much! Our team absolutely loved working with you and your family, and we especially appreciated so many wonderful personal touches to your celebration which made it beautiful family affair which is why we love being caterers!!!
• Gina T. Sent on 10/11/2021
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  Avery and Team were Great!

  Avery and his time provided excellent food and service. Our guests kept telling us how friendly/helpful the team was and how good all the food was. The mac & cheese was definitely a hit and those lemon bars were out of this world! Very accommodating to the needs of our guests and catering a menu accordingly. Our vegan friends are hard to please and they were raving about the stuffed mushrooms :)

  Avery and his time provided excellent food and service. Our guests kept telling us how friendly/helpful the team was and how good all the food was. The mac & cheese was definitely a hit and those lemon bars were out of this world! Very accommodating to the needs of our guests and catering a menu accordingly. Our vegan friends are hard to please and they were raving about the stuffed mushrooms :)

  Island View Catering's reply:

  We had so much fun working with you and loved the opportunity to serve your family and friends, what a wonderful celebration!!!
• Elaine Sent on 07/31/2018
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  We are so thrilled that Island View Catering was such an integral part of our big day. They treated us like family and provided the most delicious food! Our guests have not stopped raving about how incredible the appetizer and dinner selections were. From the intial discussions about the menu, to the fabulous tasting dinner, to the magical day-of, IVC went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. All of the catering staff were such a pleasure to work with, and kept the day running smoothly. Geoff and the rest of the kitchen were so accommodating with guest allergies and preferences, and made sure no one left hungry. Avrey and the rest of the catering team were so gracious, working with us every step of the way to coordinate rentals, table settings, plating options, menu selections, and more. We couldn’t imagine having anyone else provide the food for our wedding, and would recommend them highly to anyone in the Santa Barbara area!

  We are so thrilled that Island View Catering was such an integral part of our big day. They treated us like family and provided the most delicious food! Our guests have not stopped raving about how incredible the appetizer and dinner selections were. From the intial discussions about the menu, to the fabulous tasting dinner, to the magical day-of, IVC went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. All of the catering staff were such a pleasure to work with, and kept the day running smoothly. Geoff and the rest of the kitchen were so accommodating with guest allergies and preferences, and made sure no one left hungry. Avrey and the rest of the catering team were so gracious, working with us every step of the way to coordinate rentals, table settings, plating options, menu selections, and more. We couldn’t imagine having anyone else provide the food for our wedding, and would recommend them highly to anyone in the Santa Barbara area!

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  Island View Catering's reply:

  Elaine & Chris,
  It was such an honor and so much fun for our whole team to be a part of your big day!
  Lots of love from our family to yours!
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• Jared Sent on 11/19/2017
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  My wife and I really like food. So much so that selecting a caterer was probably the most important decision we made for our wedding. We were familiar with the stereotype that wedding food is always bad so we were determined to buck the trend. Finding a reasonably priced caterer who could provide seasonal, locally sourced food to a remote wedding venue in Los Olivos was a challenge. Our planner recommended IVC to us and it just so happened that Avrey and his wife were married at the same venue years earlier and had catered a wedding there previously. Their familiarity with the venue was certainly an advantage but it was their food that sold us.
  
  Throughout the entire process, everyone at IVC was cordial, responsive, accommodating, and professional. I mentioned earlier that we are pretty discerning when it comes to food so of course in the months between the tasting and our wedding day we were in constant communication with Avrey finalizing the menu. His responses were always timely and detailed, which we greatly appreciated. In the end we felt like we crafted a family dinner together rather than merely selecting dishes from a menu.
  
  On our wedding day, the passed appetizers during cocktail hour were better than we remembered and the cheese and charcuterie setup was a sight to behold. Dinner service was buffet style and all of our 100+ guests got food promptly and waits were almost nonexistent. All of the food was spectacular. Not just in taste but also in presentation. That’s something we especially appreciated because it felt so well integrated into the rest of the wedding and venue décor.
  
  Needless to say my wife and I were ecstatic about the food and service provided by IVC. I think what made it even better was how often we’ve had our guests bring up the food long after the wedding is over. The bacon wrapped dates, heirloom beats, peach and mozzarella salad, and that incredible homemade chipotle boysenberry sauce (bottle this please) were all hits.

  My wife and I really like food. So much so that selecting a caterer was probably the most important decision we made for our wedding. We were familiar with the stereotype that wedding food is always bad so we were determined to buck the trend. Finding a reasonably priced caterer who could provide seasonal, locally sourced food to a remote wedding venue in Los Olivos was a challenge. Our planner recommended IVC to us and it just so happened that Avrey and his wife were married at the same venue years earlier and had catered a wedding there previously. Their familiarity with the venue was certainly an advantage but it was their food that sold us.
  
  Throughout the entire process, everyone at IVC was cordial, responsive, accommodating, and professional. I mentioned earlier that we are pretty discerning when it comes to food so of course in the months between the tasting and our wedding day we were in constant communication with Avrey finalizing the menu. His responses were always timely and detailed, which we greatly appreciated. In the end we felt like we crafted a family dinner together rather than merely selecting dishes from a menu.
  
  On our wedding day, the passed appetizers during cocktail hour were better than we remembered and the cheese and charcuterie setup was a sight to behold. Dinner service was buffet style and all of our 100+ guests got food promptly and waits were almost nonexistent. All of the food was spectacular. Not just in taste but also in presentation. That’s something we especially appreciated because it felt so well integrated into the rest of the wedding and venue décor.
  
  Needless to say my wife and I were ecstatic about the food and service provided by IVC. I think what made it even better was how often we’ve had our guests bring up the food long after the wedding is over. The bacon wrapped dates, heirloom beats, peach and mozzarella salad, and that incredible homemade chipotle boysenberry sauce (bottle this please) were all hits.

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• Brandi Sent on 11/23/2014
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  My husband and I chose Island View Catering for our September wedding and could not have been happier with our decision. From the beginning, working with Geoff and Avery couldn’t have been easier or more pleasant. They asked what we wanted, listened to us, and delivered.
  
  We had a wedding party of about 100 people and wanted a family style service with passed appetizers before dinner and hosted bar with wine and beer. After discussing a menu we were invited to their beautiful Santa Ynez dining room for our tasting dinner. Each of the appetizers we tried where delicious and we had a difficult time narrowing them down and each of the three entrees presented were amazing and just what we had in mind. Geoff and Avery were very attentive to our feedback wanting to make sure we were totally happy with what we were tasting, which we were. The only question was could they deliver such good and yummy food in an outdoor venue for 100 people.
  
  Not only did IVC deliver but they exceeded our expectations. All of our guests were raving about the food. One guest who is known to be particularly picky even went as far as to say it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. IVC were also up to our request to make beignets and banana foster for desert! Their service staff was wonderful as well and took care of all our requests. Their mobile kitchen rig was very impressive and was effective for them to execute a perfect experience.
  
  We also had IVC cater our intimate rehearsal dinner the evening before and it was just as good as the wedding. Island View will be our first recommendation to others and choice for catering in the Santa Barbara area. Bravo Geoff, Avery, and Shannon!
  

  My husband and I chose Island View Catering for our September wedding and could not have been happier with our decision. From the beginning, working with Geoff and Avery couldn’t have been easier or more pleasant. They asked what we wanted, listened to us, and delivered.
  
  We had a wedding party of about 100 people and wanted a family style service with passed appetizers before dinner and hosted bar with wine and beer. After discussing a menu we were invited to their beautiful Santa Ynez dining room for our tasting dinner. Each of the appetizers we tried where delicious and we had a difficult time narrowing them down and each of the three entrees presented were amazing and just what we had in mind. Geoff and Avery were very attentive to our feedback wanting to make sure we were totally happy with what we were tasting, which we were. The only question was could they deliver such good and yummy food in an outdoor venue for 100 people.
  
  Not only did IVC deliver but they exceeded our expectations. All of our guests were raving about the food. One guest who is known to be particularly picky even went as far as to say it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. IVC were also up to our request to make beignets and banana foster for desert! Their service staff was wonderful as well and took care of all our requests. Their mobile kitchen rig was very impressive and was effective for them to execute a perfect experience.
  
  We also had IVC cater our intimate rehearsal dinner the evening before and it was just as good as the wedding. Island View will be our first recommendation to others and choice for catering in the Santa Barbara area. Bravo Geoff, Avery, and Shannon!
  
• Erica Sent on 06/24/2013
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  I do not have the words to express how UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME these guys are. Seriously. They were incredible from DAY 1. From tasting to the event (and they catered rehearsal dinner, too!) they were just amazing. Prices were great, but more importantly THEY were great and the food was outstanding! Endless compliments on the food from our guests - BOTH nights! And they also took amazing care of us - making sure we were fed and happy. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. PLEASE USE THEM! You will be so happy you did!!

  I do not have the words to express how UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME these guys are. Seriously. They were incredible from DAY 1. From tasting to the event (and they catered rehearsal dinner, too!) they were just amazing. Prices were great, but more importantly THEY were great and the food was outstanding! Endless compliments on the food from our guests - BOTH nights! And they also took amazing care of us - making sure we were fed and happy. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. PLEASE USE THEM! You will be so happy you did!!
• Trent Sent on 03/12/2014
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  Island View's team was fantastic, as was their delicious food! We heard from our friends and family that it was delicious, beautiful and very creative.

  Island View's team was fantastic, as was their delicious food! We heard from our friends and family that it was delicious, beautiful and very creative.
• Alison Sent on 03/09/2013
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  Avrey, Geoff and all the staff of Island View Catering made our wedding pretty darn perfect. From the beginning, they were friendly and easy to work with, and once they sent the proposed menu they put together, we knew we were hooked. I am somewhat of a foodie, and knew that the food had to be amazing at my wedding (no banquet slab of meat and reheated potatoes for this girl). The food that Island View Catering makes is fantastic, which we knew since we had attended a tasting dinner at their place several months before. Our guests could not stop raving about it! Many said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. Not only are the appetizers and freshly grilled meats delicious, but all of the sides are well thought out and fabulous (to quote my father the morning after the wedding: "I've never heard so many people raving about a mashed potato before!"). Everything was delicious, fresh and gourmet, and it was a meal that I was proud to serve to our guests.
  
  Beyond the food, the service was amazing! The staff were all so friendly and helpful, and there was never a line up at the bar (even though there was almost always someone at it!). Guests were commenting on how friendly the servers and bartenders were, and how generally happy everyone seemed (always the sign of a good company!).
  
  I really think Avrey and Geoff go above and beyond a standard catering company. Besides setting up and cleaning up and generally organizing things, Avrey must have answered about a dozen emails from me with all sorts of clueless wedding-related questions in the months before the wedding. He was so patient and helpful that it really took a lot of the stress out of the experience. Oh, and did I mention their prices are ridiculously reasonable? I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
  
  

  Avrey, Geoff and all the staff of Island View Catering made our wedding pretty darn perfect. From the beginning, they were friendly and easy to work with, and once they sent the proposed menu they put together, we knew we were hooked. I am somewhat of a foodie, and knew that the food had to be amazing at my wedding (no banquet slab of meat and reheated potatoes for this girl). The food that Island View Catering makes is fantastic, which we knew since we had attended a tasting dinner at their place several months before. Our guests could not stop raving about it! Many said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. Not only are the appetizers and freshly grilled meats delicious, but all of the sides are well thought out and fabulous (to quote my father the morning after the wedding: "I've never heard so many people raving about a mashed potato before!"). Everything was delicious, fresh and gourmet, and it was a meal that I was proud to serve to our guests.
  
  Beyond the food, the service was amazing! The staff were all so friendly and helpful, and there was never a line up at the bar (even though there was almost always someone at it!). Guests were commenting on how friendly the servers and bartenders were, and how generally happy everyone seemed (always the sign of a good company!).
  
  I really think Avrey and Geoff go above and beyond a standard catering company. Besides setting up and cleaning up and generally organizing things, Avrey must have answered about a dozen emails from me with all sorts of clueless wedding-related questions in the months before the wedding. He was so patient and helpful that it really took a lot of the stress out of the experience. Oh, and did I mention their prices are ridiculously reasonable? I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
  
  
• Ashley Sent on 11/16/2011
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  There are not enough great things I can say about IV Catering. Avrey and Geoff are amazing, their food is to die for, and they were the most professional vendor I worked with during my entire wedding process. My wedding planner, venue manager, and photographer also commented on how professional they and their team were. Avrey and Geoff, the owners and chefs, are younger which made them easy to relate to and made the entire process really fun. My fiance and I went to their home for our tasting and had a full dinner with wine pairings and a great social evening. Our favorite food was the brie cheese appetizer that had a chipotle boysenberry sauce dripping over it - so delicious!! My co-worker has since used their catering services, my work is going to be using them for our Christmas party, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone for any type of event - they are truly amazing!

  There are not enough great things I can say about IV Catering. Avrey and Geoff are amazing, their food is to die for, and they were the most professional vendor I worked with during my entire wedding process. My wedding planner, venue manager, and photographer also commented on how professional they and their team were. Avrey and Geoff, the owners and chefs, are younger which made them easy to relate to and made the entire process really fun. My fiance and I went to their home for our tasting and had a full dinner with wine pairings and a great social evening. Our favorite food was the brie cheese appetizer that had a chipotle boysenberry sauce dripping over it - so delicious!! My co-worker has since used their catering services, my work is going to be using them for our Christmas party, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone for any type of event - they are truly amazing!

  Island View Catering's reply:

  Ashley, we really appreciate you taking your time to review our work. As you know, we take our vocation seriously, so it's always wonderful when our clients appreciate our work and let us know.