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15 October 2019

My fiancé and I interviewed several caterers searching for a firm to help us with our reception at a local museum without an onsite kitchen within 9 months. From our first meeting, Megan at Pure Joy was so easy to relate to, knowledgable and thoughtful; I really did not want to work with anyone else.

Together, over a series of meetings--we crafted a menu and event plan that reflected our personal style and taste; sampling many of the dishes in "backstage tastings." Throughout the planning process, Megan was able to help us resolve questions, coordinate details, refer us to vendors to provide pipe & drape/lighting and even rentals for our ceremony site. The planning process was so through, she was able to help us truly plan out every detail for maximum enjoyment.

On the day of the event, our event supervisor Ellen and staff were flawless and attentive. Like magic, the museum was transformed into a reception hall while guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the patio. Servers were friendly, skillful and attentive. Ellen was able to flex with us, when our ceremony ran later than expected to maintain our event plan without a hitch. Guests raved, about the food, drinks, atmosphere and service. "This is the best wedding I've ever been to ..." was a comment we heard consistently that evening and beyond.

Pure Joy; Megan, Ellen and the event staff helped make our wedding a pure joy for my husband and I. If we were to do it again, we would hire them again without a question.
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15 September 2019

We hired Pure Joy Catering to cater our wedding on August 3rd, 2019, and could not be happier with the services provided. Working directly with Patrick, he gave us so much of his time &amp ; attention throughout the planning process. Patrick was able to make sure the wedding was very much catered to our personal touches. So many of our guests were thrilled with not only the food, but also the outstanding service of Pure Joy's team. The food was absolutely incredible, and this was first noted during our tasting a few months prior. Some highlights Pure Joy served were the Seafood Paella, Carved Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Rosemary & Truffle Polenta Triangles, Mediterranean Mezze Stations + Crab Cakes + Stuffed Parmesan Artichoke Bottom Appetizers, Spanish Jamón ibérico, Grilled Market Vegetables, and a Mediterranean Salad. Our wedding day catering could not have gone more smoothly. Thank you, Patrick, and Pure Joy for the amazing day you provided us. We'll return to add some photos when we have them! More...

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15 September 2019

We are so happy we chose Pure Joy as our caterers for our wedding on 8/3/19. We worked closely with Patrick throughout the planning process. He did a great job helping us choose unique and personalized food options (including seafood paella!). The food was absolutely amazing and we got a ton of compliments from our guests!! Patrick and his team are incredibly professional. We knew we were in great hands and felt so at ease the day of the wedding. We highly recommend Pure Joy. More...

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1 August 2019

Pure joy are the best of the best!!!!

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30 July 2019

We loved trying the food through “backstage tastings”. I enjoyed being able to bring in my own dessert and cake at no additional charge. Our guests raved about the food and we were completely satisfied with portion, quality and presentation of food. More...

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15 June 2019

We had the most amazing wedding reception at the Gainey Barn thanks to Pure Joy Catering. Patrick and his crew made sure our country-buffet  was fresh & flavorful.  Everything was made on site!  Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food!  Patrick also worked with us, and our budget, to make us feel comfortable and excited about what we were serving. I would highly recommend Pure Joy catering for any event! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

13 June 2019

My mom had used Pure Joy catering for an event before, and - when it came to our wedding - she made sure we went with them again! We started with communicating with Patrick, who was the most attentive and helpful catering coordinator! It was an easy process of looking at food options, requesting estimates for pricing, changing options up, as well as their help in booking rentals (we used Bright rentals). Their office is easy to get to and very welcoming. We were unable to do an official tasting, but we did some Backstage Tastings from other events and devoured every bite of the food! That was all what happened BEFORE the wedding! My husband and I had 100% confidence in the food for the wedding (including the help to decide how much and which alcohols to purchase for the full bar). The final meeting before the wedding included a reassurance that my husband and I (and our bridal/grooms parties) would be fed the delicious passed appetizers and food. The day of the wedding, during cocktail hour, we were served the delicious coconut shrimp with mango chutney, mini hamburger sliders, and artichoke bottoms. To die for! Then, we had buffet style for our dinner, and we were served a little taste of everything at our head table prior to the other tables being dismissed to serve themselves. It allowed us to eat our meal and enjoy each morsel that we'd chosen! We had a delicious gorgonzola/walnut salad, macaroni and cheese with gruyere cheese, roasted farmers market veggies, chicken provencal, chimichurri flank steak, and salmon with sun dried tomatoes. Every bite was heaven! Pure Joy makes the event seamless, and I couldn't have been more pleased. We absolutely recommend! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 May 2019

Pure Joy was a joy to work with! They really listened to what we wanted and the food was sooooo delicious. All fresh and amazing. We had the raw bar which I highly recommend and a few food stations with paella, tacos and ravioli along with amazing veggies. I got sooo many compliments on how good the food was! They were very much willing to work with us and listen to what our vision was and to make sure we got what we wanted while still working with us on the budget. They were very professional and easy to work with. I definitely recommend! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

13 December 2018

I had such amazing experience with PURE JOY CATERING and especially Megan! I swear our wedding would have not happen without her! I am busy veterinarian that decided to plan a last-minute destination wedding. Megan was extremely understanding of my schedule and worked with me and my mother! Communication was amazing and I was always able to reach her whenever I needed to! She was extremely thorough and thought of things I never would’ve thought of. Pure joy did an amazing job. The food was delicious and my guess is raved. I would highly recommend PURE JOY CATERING! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 November 2018

It’s delicious They make your event so unique

Reviewed on Facebook

22 October 2018

Working with Pure Joy Catering is simply Pure Joy! From the planning to the amazing food and awesome staff! Ellen and Patrick are very professional and will deliver an event of your dreams!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2018

Pure joy catering provided excellent service at my sister's wedding. I would not recommend anyone other then them to cater your next event.

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19 October 2018

Yummy food, professional staff and appropriate decor for every event I've DJ'd!

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19 October 2018

Pure Joy went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly with our wedding. First off, they got the big things right. The food was excellent, service setup everything on-time and were polite/pleasant with guests, you know, the things you expect you're paying for. BUT then they got all the little things right as well. The things you don't think about. For example, I was finishing with my photos and getting my dress bustled away from the main reception, the servers came over and brought some of our appetizers to make sure that I ate something and that I got to try all the food we chose. Also the servers came over at dinner and served me and my husband dinner (from the buffet), that way if guests came up to chat (which they did) I wouldn't get too distracted and spill something on my dress or forget to grab something from the buffet.

Everything was completed in a professional and courteous manner. They made the whole process super easy and were even able to provide guidance regarding items not related to catering. Plus the food was DELICIOUS. I had so many guests comment on how good the food was. We definitely made the right choice with Pure Joy.
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18 October 2018

Pure Joy is outstanding! They take away all worries and stress from planning any event. There food is to die for and will be talked about from all the guest. Patrick Is very professional and has great ideas to help make your special event perfect in every way! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

18 October 2018

Patrick and the Pure Joy Team really over achieved for my clients. They handled the details with expert care and provided FANTASTIC service for a stunning party on a private villa in Montecito. If there were six stars available, I would rate them thusly. Do not hesitate to use this stellar company, if you are looking for unique and elegant. The event was flawless! More...

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16 October 2018

If you’re thinking about using pure joy catering don’t think just do!!!! They’re absolutely amazing. Every person that we dealt with was so accommodating. They made us feel comfortable with our choices and we’re so knowledgeable in every aspect of our wedding. The food stations and main courses were definitely some of the best food we have ever had!! Presentation was on point just as the service was. We highly recommended using Pure joy catering for your next event. Way to go guys you rock!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 October 2018

IF YOU WANT PROS, be sure to hire PROS.
We are a family of foodies and chefs ourselves, so naturally we wanted delectable, locally sourced and freshly prepared cuisine for our daughter’s wedding. However, just as importantly, we needed a catering company that could help us plan and execute a beautiful reception in a gorgeous outdoor venue devoid of a kitchen, walls, lighting, but encompassing an amphitheater, lawn for cocktails, and a deck for dinner and dancing. Hiring Pure Joy Catering and getting not just fabulous food, but advice about A-Z, ultimately made for a magical, stress-free day, brimming with love and joy.
THE MOST VALUED ASPECT of hiring Pure Joy was getting to work with their executive event planner, Patrick Ward. Patrick has incredible equanimity. He was quick and courteous in responding to every little question we had. Time line. Rentals. Linens. How and where guests to the amphitheater ceremony might be greeted. Choice of appropriate appetizers given our dinner menu and the length of the cocktail period. Where to situate the place card table. When to do toasts. How to shave costs. Whether we would need the heat lamps he had reserved. After every meeting with Patrick, our confidence soared. Every shred of nerves evaporated when he was assigned to superintend our wedding on the day of. Our daughter and her groom were blissfully happy with how their wedding turned out!
WE RECOMMEND using the rental company with whom Pure Joy contracts because this smoothly coordinates the set-up, assures the food preparers of clean, working equipment, and eliminates worries on the part of the bridal party that furniture will be in disrepair. Even the heat lamps that were delivered to us gave off exceptional warmth and were nice in appearance. While planning a wedding is no small feat, these subordinate aspects are as important as food choices, and our residual feeling is that we are super happy that we hired the professionals of Pure Joy.
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4 October 2018

Patrick and the entire Pure Joy team were a dream to work with! They were extremely responsive and reliable from the day we started working with them, and the food blew everyone away. They became friends during the process and worked amazingly with the rest of our vendors. I could not recommend them enough! More...

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30 September 2018

Pure Joy catered our wedding at my grandparents' house in Santa Barbara. We worked with Patrick, and he and his team were immensely helpful in working with us to make our intimate wedding fit our budget while still being a beautiful and memorable event. No matter what came up, Patrick managed to smooth things out. Thank you very much, Patrick!

We were very impressed with the food and the presentation. If we had to do it again, we would definitely have included more appetizers -- they were great and looked adorable!

Thanks again, Pure Joy!
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11 September 2018

My wife and I can't say enough good things about the PJ crew. Ellen and the crew were able to work with us on our budget, and were more than accommodating to last minute changes. My wife had a vision and they certainly delivered! All of our guests at the wedding complimented the food and the service as well. This caterer has the best reputation in town and it is easy to see how they got there. The staff was just awesome the day of the wedding, and all of our guests were absolutely blown away. They helped make the night magical! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

6 September 2018

Pure Joy was absolutely incredible. They catered to my husband and I during the event and made us feel like total VIPs! Everything ran so smoothly thank to their whole team. We were so impressed with the level of service and attentiveness of the entire staff. Everything was so seamless, and our guests felt very catered to. Incredible professionalism, politeness, and attention to detail. It was beyond perfect!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 July 2018

We hired Pure Joy Catering for our Santa Barbara Historical Museum wedding in April 2018. As food lovers ourselves with many “foodies” among our family and friends, it was important to us to have delicious food served at our wedding. Given the number of guests traveling cross-country as well as internationally, we also wanted to feature California cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Though not at the most competitive price point, we decided to hire Pure Joy Catering to achieve our vision for the day.

We appreciated the responsive communication from Pure Joy Catering as we planned the catering details for our wedding. Patrick was a pleasure to work with, providing helpful insight from his experience in wedding catering and remaining flexible to any changes we requested. The “backstage tastings” are a fantastic way to try different menu options and feel confident in the quality of food being served.

Given how quickly costs can increase over the course of wedding planning, we recommend carefully reading the initial Pure Joy proposal before signing a contract. We also suggest requesting from Pure Joy a separate rental proposal from the rental company with whom they collaborate, as the initial Pure Joy catering proposal only includes rental items relevant to the catering team.

As for our wedding day itself: the food was delicious and creative. We continue to receive rave reviews from guests on the food. We also appreciated the lovely presentation of the food and food displays, as well as the professional food and bar service of the Pure Joy team. Patrick did an excellent job leading the Pure Joy team and collaborating with our other vendors. We were very happy with the quality, presentation, and service of Pure Joy Catering.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 July 2018

We hired Pure Joy Catering for our Santa Barbara Historical Museum wedding in April 2018. As food lovers ourselves with many "foodies" among our family and friends, it was important to us to have delicious food served at our wedding. Given the number of guests traveling cross-country as well as internationally, we also wanted to feature California cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Though not at the most competitive price point, we decided to hire Pure Joy Catering to achieve our vision for the day.We appreciated the responsive communication from Pure Joy Catering as we planned the catering details for our wedding. Patrick was a pleasure to work with, providing helpful insight from his experience in wedding catering and remaining flexible to any changes we requested. The "backstage tastings" are a fantastic way to try different menu options and feel confident in the quality of food being served. Given how quickly costs can increase over the course of wedding planning, we recommend carefully reading the initial Pure Joy proposal before signing a contract. We also suggest requesting from Pure Joy a separate rental proposal from the rental company with whom they collaborate, as the initial Pure Joy catering proposal only includes rental items relevant to the catering team. For the sake of financial planning, it would be helpful to have the total rental estimate including non-catering-related items at the time of contract signing. As for our wedding day itself: our cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and dinner buffet were delicious and creative. We continue to receive rave reviews from guests on the food, with a number of friends exclaiming it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. We also appreciated the lovely presentation of the food and food displays, as well as the professional food and bar service of the Pure Joy team. Patrick did an excellent job leading the Pure Joy team and collaborating with our other vendors. We were very happy with the quality, presentation, and service of Pure Joy Catering. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

20 June 2018

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Pure Joy Catering. From the moment I met Ellen I knew I was in great hands. She was absolutely incredible listening to each and every detail that I wanted and helped us figure out what was truly important and what wasn't important to us. The wedding day was absolutely flawless, it was just gorgeous! The welcome beverage table looked so pretty, the appetizer and food Buffett table displays were just beautiful designed exactly the way I wanted. And most important the food was to die for - it was absolutely FANTASTIC! I had so many of my guest come up to me and ask who the caterer was because the food was so amazing! Like I said above I could go on and on, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pure Joy Catering. The bottom line is...they're the best at what they do and worth every penny! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 June 2018

My mother in law used Pure joy for our rehearsal dinner and they were absolutely phenomenal. Adam was the perfect matre d. He was attentive, but inconspicuous. All of the staff was so nice and helpful. They did a beautiful job with the food and it was so creatively displayed. I highly recommend the avocado bar. Thank you again Pure Joy! We will absolutely use you again. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

6 June 2018

The food is absolutely fabulous! Everyone raved about the freshness of the salad and the tri tip cooked fresh on site. Ellen was totally patient and flexible from the first days of planning right though to the end of the wedding day. This was my third child's wedding, and by far the best!
Hire Pure Joy because the name reflects the experience!
Janice S
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5 May 2018

All I can say is you won’t be disappointed! Good job Pure Joy

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15 December 2017

My husband and I worked with Ellen at Pure Joy Catering for our wedding this past fall. From our very first conversation to follow-ups months later, Ellen and her team were the most professional, courteous and helpful group of people I've ever encountered. She educated me on making certain decisions, and guided me on how to keep my costs within budget. Ellen's team executed my vision to a tee, receiving many compliments from our 120 guest attendance. I would highly recommend hiring Pure Joy for any event need - they helped us achieve our dream wedding! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

14 December 2017

Pure Joy Catering catered our wedding this past November and it was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. From planning to execution, the entire experience was flawless. Everyone was a joy to work with during the planning stage, the food was exquisite, and the staff on site the night of the wedding was organized, friendly and tended to our every need with a smile. More...

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13 December 2017

Pure Joy Catering catered our wedding this past November and it was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. From planning to execution, the entire experience was flawless. Everyone was a joy to work with during the planning stage, the food was exquisite, and the staff on site the night of the wedding was organized, friendly, and tended to our every need with a smile. Pure Joy took the hassle out of planning by managing our rentals and insuring we had everything we needed for our perfect day. They were quick to respond to our questions and worked with us to design the menu and experience that we wanted - not something out of a menu. But don't take it from us. Take it from our guests who have all said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Thank you so much Pure Joy! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

20 November 2017

It has been a little over a week since we got married and we’re on cloud 9 living in wedding bliss. We chose Pure Joy Catering to cater our wedding and it was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. The execution was absolutely flawless, the food was fresh and delicious and they really were Pure Joy. They took the hassle out of planning by managing our rentals and insuring we had everything we needed and provided the most amazing service around. They were quick to respond to any question I had and worked with me to create my dream wedding. I highly recommend them if you want your wedding or event to go off without a hitch. There’s a reason their office walls are full of thank you notes and awards – they’re simply the best in town. And it doesn’t hurt that they cooked the best darn wedding food I’ve ever had! Literally!!! Thank you Pure Joy! Love, The Bennetts More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2017

What a fabulous job the Pure Joy Team did. It was such a pleasure to work with Mr. Patrick Ward and the entire team. I must say - they pulled off a wedding WAY better than I envisioned and it was so amazing and magical. The staff was attentive, professional and extremely helpful during the entire process. A million thanks to Pure Joy for helping to make our special day so beautiful and memorable! Charlotte and Ron Jackson More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

24 October 2017

We could not have been happier with the catering Pure Joy provided. From the very beginning they were very accommodating allowing us to personalize our menu. We had a dream of serving Thai Food at our wedding and they made it possible. Everyone was raving about the food! Also, my Husband really wanted to serve a smokes whiskey drink and Pure Joy bought a special smoker for our event, they were smoking the whiskey right there at our wedding and our guests where in awe! Everything was beyond perfect and we can't thank enough for all their hard work!! More...

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25 September 2017

We had the distinct pleasure of recommending Pure Joy Catering for our clients this past weekend at The Gardens At Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande, CA for a wedding.  I've been coordinating weddings for 17 years, and I can't begin to elaborate on how well everything was executed.  Professionals indeed! Every staff member was helpful, knowledgeable and knows that there is no "I" in teamwork.  Not only did everything run like clockwork, we were ahead of schedule!  In the wedding world, this doesn't happen very often.  The staff's immediate response to any request couldn't have been more well received.  And the FOOD! I have done many weddings, and the Chef came prepared to kill it!! Hot, fresh, deliciousness in everything you took a bite of.  The BREAD!!!   If anyone has any reservations on who your choice will be for your next event, look no further.  Pure Joy Catering and it's staff is in a class all by themselves.   Regina Banks, EVP of Sales & Marketing, Sugar Branch Events More...

Reviewed on Yelp

11 September 2017

I cannot thank the staff at Pure Joy enough for the wonderful job they did catering my daughter Emily's wedding. From the first tasting in Santa Barbara to the last drink served at the end of the night, the service was elegant, responsive, and professional. And the food! All of our guests said that the food was the best tasting menu they had ever eaten at a wedding. Thank you Pure Joy and Ellen Reid! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

9 September 2017

I attended a wedding in Los Olivos... the usual stuff... lots of people with friendly faces... One thing I know about this group. .. is that they know what is good... and what is not...As i watched from the sidelines... this team is probably the best in class with everthing they do... The guests were VERY SATISFIED...There was not one thing I ate that was not above average... I tried everything... from the starting appetizers... all the way to dessert...My suggestion would be the Salmon... and Im not a big fish kind of guy... just like catching them... and if there is steak... fish will akways take a back seat... until today... I am forever changed... The Salmon is to die for!!!Next... The Ravioli....Awesome Flavor.... One of the best I have ever had...Seriously No Joke...The only bummer for me and my group... we are outside of the service area.. May have to convince the boss to tip extra heavy to come to the OC... or have Jim B. And Dan A. Call in a favor....What a team!!!! GREAT JOB!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

31 July 2017

If you want the most important day in your life to be planned, organized and catered by gifted, talented people who care - choose Pure Joy Catering. They ( Ellen Reid) go above and beyond to add the right special touches to create a personalized celebration for life long memories. Ellen helped plan a memorial celebration for my beautiful daughter Megan and it was perfect. It truly honored her passionate life and precious memory. Wish you were here in  Chicago - I would hire you for EVERY event! Thank you Ellen and Pure Joy Catering! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

18 July 2017

We wanted to create a completely different style of wedding- an outdoor rustic dinner party wedding at Elings Park followed by an amazing indoor neon and pink velvet afterparty at the Maritime Museum. Pure Joy nailed both of our back-to-back events. They captured everything we had in mind and executed every detail to perfection. Needless to say, I had to extend their services by about an hour last minute because everyone was having such a good time and no one was leaving (definition of a successful wedding). The party lasted through almost 5 AM at my house afterwards. We worked with Patrick Ward and Kacey House. They were flawless. Patrick oversaw our event, while Kacey was our day-off coordinator. She is simply the best- I highly recommend asking for her when working with the PJ team. The food was so good I only wish I could have eaten more of it and the services were impeccable. All of guest commented on how good the food was. Our event supervisors were Adam (for the dinner party) and Mike (for the evening After party) and they were superb - they paid close attention to all detail. If you are planning a wedding in Santa Barbara, please just go with the best team in town and avoid hassles, you will be stressed enough as it is. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 July 2017

My Daughter and new son inlaw just threw a wedding at a Malibu estate and chose Pure Joy Caterering to do the food and rentals. I have never been so impressed with a company of any kind.Patrick and his staff provided:The best food imaginable.If you like braised short ribs that melt in your mouth,i suggest you try them.The service was impeccable.  The staff is trained to beprofessional, friendly courteous and to go out of their wayto make sure each guest feel special.The estate where this was held, Villa Sancti (Spectacular) presented many special arrangements which Patrick did with ease and grace.Everything done on time and with Class.Patrick much thanks from my wife and myself.You made our daughters dream come true.She is in Bali now and I am sure she will contact you when she returns.THANK YOU AGAIN !!!Bernie and Kathy More...

Reviewed on Yelp

5 July 2017

The entire staff at Pure Joy was amazing to work with. We had a somewhat DIY wedding, and it was great to know I could have Pure Joy Show up the day of my wedding and take care of every detail. From the food to the presentation to the service, everything turned out spectacular and went off without a hitch. They even created a delicious vegan menu for us. Thank you, Pure Joy for making our wedding a hit! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

25 May 2017

We cannot thank the incredible team at Pure Joy Catering enough for all that they did to make our annual SB Boys & Girls Club auction gala such a huge success! Ellen and her team did an incredible job from start to finish. From the planning stages with Ellen to the event staff going above and beyond for our guests, everything went off without a hitch! The staff truly did an amazing job!

We have had so many emails form guests saying how delicious the food was (and that it was hot!), people were very impressed. The best part of our event was not just the service, food and ambiance, but that the people of our community came together for a great cause, to support the children in our community that need it the most.

I would recommend Pure Joy Catering to other non-profits that are looking to host a fundraising event, they could not have more accommodating and helpful in the overall planning process, they helped put us at ease and that is priceless!

Many, many thanks!
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

22 May 2017

When we started planning our wedding, the one thing I knew for sure was that I wanted Pure Joy to cater! My friends had Pure Joy at their wedding almost ten years ago, and it was some of the very best wedding food I had ever had! When we met with Patrick to discuss our food options, I was so pleased with how helpful, knowledgeable, and informed he was. He helped us to design our menu and even worked with us when we had questions and wanted to adjust the cost to fit our budget. Our food was delicious and my guests raved about it! It also meant so much to me how much the staff cared about keeping the event running smoothly. Everything went so perfectly, and they took such great care of our guests, as well as my husband and me! They made sure to bring us our own plates of food and appetizers, as well as our drinks so that we could enjoy our food! I always heard the bride and groom never have time to eat, so it was so special that we got to enjoy our tasty vegetables, salmon, and steak! I was thrilled (as I knew I would be!) with Pure Joy at our wedding. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 May 2017

Pure joy has a smooth and succinct process with great product and wonderful to work for!

Reviewed on Yelp

26 April 2017

Pure Joy was such a pleasure to work with. From our initial call to the actual wedding day, every concern/question/comment we had was met with professionalism and understanding. There was one miscommunication snafu, but since we were planning our wedding in Los Olivos from Alaska, it's to be expected. Patrick, Kacie, and the rest of the staff were a dream to work with! The number one comment we keep hearing from our guests is just how amazing our food and desserts were, and we absolutely agree! Thank you for everything! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

11 February 2017

A Stellar Team of Event Professionals with a long-proven history of excellence and an incomparable local reputation! More than just excellent catering. ..Pure Joy brings it all toghether to make any event a truly stellar occasion! ����� More...

Reviewed on Facebook

2 November 2016

Pure Joy is an excellent catering company. The food was better than I ever dreamed it would be, most of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The service was phenomenal, my husband and I had our own private waiter who filled our plates and brought us drinks (we felt like royalty).BUTI am docking one star because their invoicing system is highly confusing. I had them manage my rentals through Classic Party Rentals. At first this seemed like a great idea, one less thing for me to bother with right?Well, it became a little bit of a problem when I received a rentals invoice from Pure Joy that had a total at the bottom, but no way of knowing where that total came from. The items I picked out at the show room were listed on the invoice, but no pricing per item was listed. I ended up having to request an invoice from Classic and cross reference the two invoices with my planner to see exactly what they were charging me. I ended up taking off a lot of things on the rentals invoice in the end. Pure Joy charges you 10% on top of your rentals just for "managing" them, so always take a look at your contract before signing!They totally redeemed themselves with the presentation, food and service. It was very high quality and I would totally recommend them. Just make sure you look carefully at the invoices! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

5 October 2016

LOOK NO FURTHER!! Pure Joy is pure joy!! Ellen Reid is the bomb dot com! I'm from SB but live in NorCal, so planning my own wedding from afar was not easy, to say the least. Ellen made me feel completely at ease with her competency and attention to detail. Pure Joy walks you through each decision and handles so many aspects of a wedding, I had no idea! Practically a one stop shop! Linens, dinnerware, center pieces, dance floor, chair and table rentals, cake cutting, figuring out the timeline and of course the FOOD!!! Our guests LOVED the food. Not only do they set up an entire kitchen on site but they go to the Farmers Market for all the necessities! They create divinely exquisite dishes that literally melt in your mouth. They truly provide a one-of-a-kind experience! Isn't that what every bride wants!? Worth every single cent!!! AND on the day of your wedding they are there ensuring every detail falls into place. I cannot rave enough about how joyful they made our most special day. We are forever grateful for the entire personnel team and their service. Endless thank yous from The Jackmons!!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

2 October 2016

I'll be brief. The food was so exceptional, and especially, not boring. Many of our guests said it was the best they ever had at a wedding. The service was well beyond our expectation -- remarkably they were on top of EVERYTHING and our event planner and coordinator Ellen was a complete pro and a joy to work with. Bottom line- an amazing caterer with ridiculously delicious food that makes your life easy and effortless in the planning and execution. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 September 2016

truly a PURE JOY to work with. Ellen was our planner for our wedding and truly went above and beyond. She talked us through everything and really took into account our needs and wants for our wedding meal. Our guests were raving because it was truly delicious. I appreciate how she made sure myself and husband always had appetizers, a drink in hand, and made sure we actually ate. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. They make wedding planning a breeze and worth EVERY penny. More...

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