Tamara's catering
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Santa barbara, Santa bars bars
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Full service caterer. Weddings events corporate parties personal chef derived full staff personal chef services
112 customer reviews
Tori P.
From day one Tamaras food was delicious and kicked butt compared to other tastings we did! She was always extremely quick to respond and willing to work with us and our lower budget for our wedding.
Day of Tamara was even better! A box was forgotten to bring to the venue: the forks, knives and plastic ware for the bar was MIA… no one would’ve known because Tamara 100% solved this problem! We did family style tacos and no one felt like they were waiting too long (it’s hard to see in the photos but highly recommend family style), we couldn’t have asked for a better food experience… also best sangria ever! My aunt even told me that and she’s pretty picky with her sangria :) you won’t regret hiring Tamaras Catering! She’s not only your catering but is excited for your special day and wants to make it perfect! Also our venue required a security deposit and we got all of it back, I’m sure because of her and her teams hard work!
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Kristin B.
From beginning to end our experience with Tamara’s Catering was excellent. Tamara is accommodating, personable and creates an amazing experience.
Food was delicious and service was wonderful! Can not recommend Tamara’s Catering enough!
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Gina
Tamara was a true professional who resided in Hawaii for 10 years and was able to capture the essence of a Hawaiian menu for my Hawaiian themed wedding.
Her menu incorporated vegan options as well as classic Hawaiian dinner options. Her desserts were also fabulous…all fresh and her decor presentation was beautiful. Her entire staff was helpful, jovial and very accommodating. Their smiles were very much appreciated. Everyone on this team knew their mission and carried it out without requiring any direction. Their experience was evident and Tamara’s timely responsiveness to my million text messages eased the stress of it all! Tamara included a bar tender, 3 delicious served up appetizers, 3 fantastic desserts, a carving station and 2 delicious pre-cocktail drinks in with her dinner costs making this service a complete full service. I highly recommend Tamara’s catering for any event and I will not hesitate to utilize them again in the future.
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Zen R.
We recently had Tamara cater our wedding and her team was amazing. We went with a buffet arrangement consisting of chicken and steak options and the food was top-notch.
Our guests were raving about the meal with the highlight being the incredible tri-tip that was grilled to perfection. Tamara was a pleasure to work with and she was also very willing to accommodate dietary requests, including vegan and gluten free options. The service was wonderful and the bartender did a great job with the drinks as well. Thank you Tamara and the team!
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Jennifer
Personal Chef Services
I hired Tamara for a surprise 50th birthday dinner party for 12. She communicated very well making several contacts to confirm all the details. Tamara arrived on time and was completely prepared bringing everything she needed to prepare a plated dinner for us. I am going to be transparent and tell you we were a little concerned about the quality of food since we had no experience with her services before, only relying on bark reviews. Well, I can tell you Tamara and her assistant exceeded our expectations exponentially. They were so professional, nice, and the food...OMG it was incredible. Please believe the reviews you read here they are accurate. Everyone at our party raved about the food, and we have many "foodies" in our group who I was concerned about pleasing. If I could give Tamara 10 stars I would. If you are in need of a private chef or caterer hire Tamara you will not be disappointed! More...
Hattie Husbands
Tamara saved the day for our event! We were stuck with only 24 hours before a farewell party and our original caterer fell through, we reached out to her mostly expecting her to not be able to deliver, and oh how she delivered!
She not only met up with one of our party planners to drop off the meat and cheese platter we ordered, but she also gave us tools and extras to replenish the already lovely platter. All with 24 hours notice. I would use her again in a minute! Lovely service, delicious food, and top notch communication! Thank you so much for saving the day!
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Hattie Husbands
Tamara saved the day for our event! We were stuck with only 24 hours before a farewell party and our original caterer fell through, we reached out to her mostly expecting her to not be able to deliver, and oh how she delivered!
She not only met up with one of our party planners to drop off the meat and cheese platter we ordered, but she also gave us tools and extras to replenish the already lovely platter. All with 24 hours notice. I would use her again in a minute! Lovely service, delicious food, and top notch communication! Thank you so much for saving the day!
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Hattie Husbands
Tamara saved the day for our event! We were stuck with only 24 hours before a farewell party and our original caterer fell through, we reached out to her mostly expecting her to not be able to deliver, and oh how she delivered!
She not only met up with one of our party planners to drop off the meat and cheese platter we ordered, but she also gave us tools and extras to replenish the already lovely platter. All with 24 hours notice. I would use her again in a minute! Lovely service, delicious food, and top notch communication! Thank you so much for saving the day!
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Hattie Husbands
Tamara saved the day for our event! We were stuck with only 24 hours before a farewell party and our original caterer fell through, we reached out to her mostly expecting her to not be able to deliver, and oh how she delivered!
She not only met up with one of our party planners to drop off the meat and cheese platter we ordered, but she also gave us tools and extras to replenish the already lovely platter. All with 24 hours notice. I would use her again in a minute! Lovely service, delicious food, and top notch communication! Thank you so much for saving the day!
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Hattie Husbands
Tamara saved the day for our event! We were stuck with only 24 hours before a farewell party and our original caterer fell through, we reached out to her mostly expecting her to not be able to deliver, and oh how she delivered!
She not only met up with one of our party planners to drop off the meat and cheese platter we ordered, but she also gave us tools and extras to replenish the already lovely platter. All with 24 hours notice. I would use her again in a minute! Lovely service, delicious food, and top notch communication! Thank you so much for saving the day!
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M K.
We've been doing business with Tamara's Catering for years because we can always count on her for great food and great service!
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Reviewed on WeddingWire
Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Reviewed on WeddingWire
Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Reviewed on WeddingWire
Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Reviewed on WeddingWire
Meghan Hart
They were able to accommodate our last minute catering requests and went above and beyond to make enjoyable.
She was easy to work with, clear communication, and fast responses. We got our vision and ran with it making it enjoyable for all the guests
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Kohanya
Tamara Catering was absolutely perfect. At short notice, she and her team were able to accommodate our needs.
The food was fantastic and her crew was incredibly professional. They went beyond food service and helped with all the cleanup. Plus, her prices were very reasonable. I will absolutely hire Tamara for all our future events.
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Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
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Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
Reviewed on WeddingWire
Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
Reviewed on WeddingWire
Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
Reviewed on WeddingWire
Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
Reviewed on WeddingWire
Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
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Carole Mccoy
The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and staff very professional.
I would use them again
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Paul Macias
I had an amazing experience with Tamara. Very professional. Her team is amazing. All my guests loved the food coming out from her kitchen.
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Jessica
We used Tamara to cater our rehearsal dinner at Deep Sea Tasting Room. She was incredibly easy to work with and offered tons of awesome ideas to help make the menu special.
We decided to go with a Boston themed dinner, since my finance is from there. She pulled off an incredibly meal of clam chowder, lobster rolls, truffle Mac n cheese, and more. She was open to exploring new recipes and preparations based on my requests and everything came out AMAZING! We received so many compliments. She also was able to provide all the rentals we needed to for the table, decor, etc. If you’re looking for a caterer to be a “one stop shop”, Tamara is the BEST! I can’t thank her enough for making our event easy to plan, well executed, and most of all, delicious!
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Christian Winnewisser
Tamara has catered our annual awards banquet for the last two years. She always brings the highest quality food and is prepared with staff to serve our guests.
The students look forward to the awards banquet because we get such great food!
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Scott Rothdeutsch
Tamara and her crew really went above and beyond for our wedding reception. The food was enjoyed by all, the staff very friendly and absolutely ready for anything.
Tamara literally saved us thousands of dollars on our wedding with cost saving ideas, knowing the best places for needed rentals and such. Thanks Tamara!
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Susan
Tamara was really nice to work with because her food is delicious and she’s very creative and organized in her presentation of the food.
It looks delicious, smells delicious, and tastes delicious. Our menu consisted of brunch food (eggs benedict station, French toast station, vegetable frittata, salmon carving station, ham carving station, fresh salads, delicious fruit, and pastries). She was very excited to be doing a brunch menu because she said she likes to try new recipes and new menu arrangements. She was very understanding and patient with us when we accidentally sent her a payment late. She was also responsive and eager to work with us because she reached out to us. She’s a very creative chef and has been in the business a long time- it shows in how committed she is to her work and she is proud to serve a tasty and pretty much perfect product. Her staff is professional and excellent, also!
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Jill
Tamara and her crew were so amazing. We wanted a family style meal for our wedding reception and all other caterers were going to charge us an insane amount just because of that.
Tamara was so willing to work with us and make sure we got everything we wanted. We did family style tacos, a chips and salsa bar, and passed ceviche. She provided a bartender and also managed the rentals (tables, chairs, glassware, etc.). Because of her and her team, my husband and I had nothing to worry about at the wedding and were so pleased with the result. The food tasted amazing!
We can't thank Tamara enough!
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Jill J.
Tamara and her crew were so amazing. I really wanted a family style meal for our wedding reception and all other caterers were going to charge us an insane amount just because of that. Tamara was so willing to work with me and make sure we got everything we wanted. We did family style tacos, a chips and salsa bar, and passed ceviche. She provided a bartender and also managed the rentals (tables, chairs, glassware, etc.). Because of her and her team, my husband and I had nothing to worry about at the wedding and were so pleased with the result. The food tasted amazing! We can't thank Tamara enough! More...
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What’s your signature dish?
Fresh cuisine. All types of dishes grilling Mexican , French , American French any thing you like to requestcustomoze menus for your taste & budget
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
Customize a menu for your taste & budget offer tasting for your event
What do you love most about your job?
Working with people & cooking things I love. Helping people enjoy. There event with there guests by setting up serving & clean up everything
What inspired you to start your own business?
Always loved to cook & entertain. I'm a people person and live to create Fun events with great food
Why should our clients choose you?
I provide personal service with good quality food & service. Being a smaller business I can be at all my events making sure everything runs smoothly and guests enjoy everything
