Jason’s Catered Events

Similar to some of the other comments, this review is long overdue. Jason’s catered our wedding in March 2014, and I think it’s a testament to the experience that folks, such as myself, are still writing positive reviews from years ago. From start to finish, it was truly a pleasure working with the team there. We still get comments on how great our food was.
Much has already been said about the food, but what I appreciated most was the overall experience working with Adriana (Adri), who was our main contact at the time. It’s been a few years now (and not sure if she’s still there), but the two big things that still stand out to me:
1. Creativity — we implemented a game during our reception that made the logistics of the catering more challenging. Adri and team weren’t phased at all. She was professional, thoughtful, and creative in helping us not only execute our idea, but also helped us improve on it by clearly communicating what aspects made it challenging and recommending changes that enabled us to implement our idea seamlessly.
2. Attention to detail — The week leading up to any wedding can get a bit hectic, so «little things» can often get overlooked. Another small example of why I felt Jason’s exceeded expectations was how immediately after the ceremony, one staff member had been on duty specifically to serve the wedding party snacks and drinks. Everyone in the wedding party was starving and this gave us just enough food (and liquor) to power through till the dinner reception.
Based on my experience with Jason’s, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for catering services.

Jason’s catered my wedding and the food was INCREDIBLE! Our guests raved about the food! We went with a duet plate of the salmon with cream sauce and grilled lemon, spare rib in wine reduction, roasted potatoes, and mixed vegetable ring. Even with 200 guests the food came out hot and tasted great. We received so many compliments from the guests about the salmon in particular. We had 4 tray passed appetizers that were equally wonderful. I highly recommend the bacon wrapped plantains! Thank you Jason!

This review is overdue, but better late than never! Jason’s catered our wedding 5 and a half years ago and the food and service were outstanding. I still get friends and family who randomly bring up how much they had enjoyed the meal from that day.
Jason’s was one of the caterers we had to choose from our wedding venue. From the time of tasting we knew we were in great hands. Jason and Natalie were very accommodating, and worked closely with us to make our vision a reality. For our lunch reception of 300 guests, we served plated California Salad, and a lunch buffet of Prime Flat Iron Steak with chimichurri, Miso Glazed Scottish Salmon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables. Everything was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The tray passed hors d’oeuvres were delectable. They had a wide selection of items to choose from; the bacon wrapped dates were particularly memorable. They made extra effort to find the Korean and Taiwanese beer that we wanted to serve and made our refreshing signature mango cocktail a hit at the wedding.
They were so thoughtful with all the details. From the chocolate covered strawberries that accompanied the cake to the very popular candy station, everything looked beautiful and tasted great. Knowing that the bride and the groom would not have much time to enjoy the food during the reception, they had packed us togo boxes of all the food to enjoy later.
Thank you JCE for making our reception wonderful!!!

We had Jason’s cater our wedding in July 2015 at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Throughout the entire process they were fantastic! Our coordinator Ali went out of her way to ensure our wedding was successful. If you want great food and exceptional service, this is the caterer for you!

Jason’s Catered Events catered for our nieces wedding and we were more than pleased with their service. Everybody loved the food. Jason’s team is also very professional and always available for any requirement we had. Jason’s Catered Events delivers high quality all the way around. The food, service and the staff are exceptional. Ali Contreras went beyond the call of duty & helped with whatever we needed help with. She kept us calm, cook & collected during a stressful time. Highly recommended!

We had Jason’s cater our wedding at the San Clemente mansion 2 weeks ago. They were the caterer contracted with our venue VIP mansion. I have to say (and my guests say so too), that the food was the best ever!
From start to finish, the food was super delicious and cooked to perfection! On a crazy day such as a wedding, I did not have ANY issues with Jason’s. They arrived on time, were very professional, and made sure all our guests were happy. One of the servers even came by the bridal suite to make sure the wedding party was eating and drinking too!
In terms of the tasting, we were very pleased with our experience. They have a nice, romantic set up in Downtown Santa Ana. They usually have a few tasting going on at the same time so make sure you book ahead of time. They included tasting for a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and sides. They are very organized and give you a folder to take notes as you try the food. The servers are prompt and professional as well. I made a ton of changes to the menu and they were very accommodating. If you have any event requiring catering, definitely give Jason’s Catering a call!

Ali from Jason’s Catered Events was my life saver! I was not a bride with a super high budget, but it didn’t matter to them. They treated me from day 1 as if I had a million dollars and were more then happy to work with all my requests. They were incredibly flexible and everyone loved the wedding food (which was a brunch buffet). I had so many compliments about the food and so many people told me they went back for more! What was lovely day of the wedding was they were all so on top of everything, and they even had a waiter sent out to us with refreshments and appetizers when my husband and I were off taking pictures – impressive because it was hot, the middle of the day and she had to find us in the middle of the arboretum. When we got to the reception the food was already set out for us so beautifully and we got to eat!
Ali was also amazing because I had a lot of communication problems with our Venue but as they were a preferred vendor she stepped in to help us with questions and even helped us get a hold of the venue when we couldn’t. Every time I made a crazy request she was also there, and always checking in with the planning process. They were so on top of everything that I was blown away, and I would highly recommend them no matter your budget! They were low stress, delicious and so warm and friendly. I felt through the entire process that all they cared about was making sure the wedding day was going to be perfect, and that my husband and I were happy. I loved them and if I could give them a higher rating I would!

Jason’s catered my wedding at the Newland Barn and it was amazing! Their online menu was a bit confusing so I called and spoke with their coordinator Ali. She set up a tasting for us and went over the details. They provided cucumber water at our ceremony and reception. The food was SO good and reasonably priced for what you are getting! At our wedding their staff did a great job setting up and facilitating the services. Many of our guests told us they LOVED the food! I couldn’t be happier!
They also provide rentals if you’re at a venue like the Newland Barn where it is bare. Prices were reasonable compared to most caterers ($ 50 ish per person, 4 appetizers, salad, dinner and coffee/​tea).

My husband and I just recently got married at the Richard Nixon Library. We chose Jason’s Catered Events to do the catering for our wedding and we were blown away with their service words cannot express how happy we were with everything. Adriana is so professional and was such a pleasure to work with. We met with her a few times aside from our tastings, design, final walkthrough and she was always very pleasant, friendly, and enthusiastic. She accommodated everything we wanted to add or take away from our menu and our floor plan set up. During the last two weeks before the wedding I emailed her more than ever to ask questions or to make last minute changes and she answered all of my questions and accommodated the changes my husband and I needed to make without any hassle. Ceci, our wedding day concierge, was really great too she was always checking to make sure my husband and I were taken care of in regards to drinks, appetizers, and food. The bartenders were also great our guests were so impressed with their bartending pouring skills. The food was amazing! A lot of our guests even went back for seconds. The staff packed my husband and me a meal to go too. We also got a complimentary candy station after booking with them at the Richard Nixon Library’s open house a very sweet treat.

Jason’s Catering catered our wedding as part of our wedding package.
Their team is super nice and super accommodating. We had a tasting beforehand at their Santa Ana location, which was nice and they allowed us to try all different kinds of food.
If you’re looking for a good caterer, try Jason’s Catering.
Also, if you’re looking for Jason’s Catering for wedding services, they typically showcase at the Nixon Library during their wedding expos. I highly recommend you seeing them there first, try out their food and see if it suits what you’re looking for.

Jason catered my event of 300 people and the food was fantastic. The chicken was star of the evening, it was very moist and delicious. All my guest were raving about the quality of the food and the hor dourves. His staff was very professional and Jason himself is a delight to work with. Definitely recommend Jason to cater your next event or wedding.

Jason’s Catered Events blew our mind away! We had 300 guests at the Nixon Library and they did an AMAZING job. It all started with working with Adriana, who really focused on every single detail that we wanted, which carried on to the actual wedding day, where everything was done to perfection. The food was delicious, as everyone kept raving about the salad, salmon and grilled steak! The service was perfect as the staff was very attentive and professional. I strongly recommend hiring Jason’s Catered Events for any event, but especially for their weddings! They really perfected outstanding service.

I hired Jason’s to cater a client appreciation event for work. They were highly recommended and their pricing was lower than several other well-​known caterers we shopped for the event. Because of our timeline, I booked them without even trying the food first.
They were excellent. We had strolling stations including an antipasto station, a mashed potato bar, a salad shaker station and a carving station.
The food was delicious and well-​presented. Everyone raved about it and our clients were very impressed. Ali worked with me to tweak the menu to our needs, and her suggestions were very helpful. We had tons of food, and everything was top-​notch.
I felt like there was plenty of staff, and they were helpful, friendly and hardworking. I never saw empty dishes laying around. They were eager to take care of us and seemed like they were enjoying themselves, which makes the party more fun.
The best part of working with Jason’s was Ali, who managed our event. She was so calm and reassuring. She really seemed focused on giving us what we wanted – she was always saying, «No problem.» It’s hard to be stressed out when you’re working with someone like that. She personally took care of me during the event.
Honestly, I can’t think of anything I would want done differently. They were just perfect.

3.5 stars really.
Just went for our tasting at Jason’s catering this past weekend and for the first time I was able to share it with my parents AND 2 of my bridesmaids/​foddies/​fellow Unilocalers/​high school friends. :D I really wanted them to be a part of the process since their opinion means a lot to me.
My contact was Ali, who at first I didn’t hear back from in awhile, and then it got a little better. I only mention this because I’m looking for a company that will get back to you at least within a few business days.
The tasting room in located in Downtown Santa Ana in the Santora Artist Building on the Second Floor. There’s metered parking all over or you can park in the structure on 3^rd and Broadway (they do validate). The setup in the tasting room is like a cute little restaurant. Several tastings were going on. But of course we were seated right away and started off with their strawberry agua fresca.
Appetizers:
Mini nachos — Just okay, and really tiny.
Shrimp scampi skewers — Good, but really small shrimp.
Ka ta tong — So-​so chicken curry, again small.
Skirt steak crostini — Good! And a good size.
Kalbi beef skewers — I liked it. But it was split among our group.
Chicken tamales — Mines was okay, but the rest of my party felt it was dry and too much masa.
Bruschetta di pompadoro — LOVE.
Ahi sashimi tartar — No thanks. Not a fan.
Watermelon and feta on a spoon — Not for us.
Ono ceviche — No.
Salads:
California — No thank you.
Mandarin — Good!
Compressed? — Good.
Cesar — Normal. Good if you like Cesar, but it’s not for me.
Entrees:
Chicken milanese — Good.
Braised short rib — So-​so, but a negative from everyone else.
Roasted chicken — Nom!
Basa fish — Yum. Fiancé would of liked it without the cilantro sauce.
Chicken saltimbocca — Yay! Good too.
Filet mignon — Super chewy. Did not like.
Sides:
Good, but nothing to rave about. It’s all about the mains!
Dessert:
Tuxedo cake — Delish! I think everyone licked their plates clean.
Overall it was a fun afternoon with the ones I love and the food was good/​okay. Surprised we loved all their chicken dishes, but wasn’t too pleased on the beef mains. We want beef as an option at our wedding. Their bar price is a little high compared to the other caterers I have tried so far. But still an option as a caterer for our wedding. Waiting on their proposal.
The search continues!

If you want absolutely mouth-​wateringly delicious food at your wedding, stop looking and hire Jason. I attended a wedding in the summer that Jason catered and it was the absolute hands-​down best food I’d ever had at a wedding… saying «best food at a wedding» doesn’t do it justice because typically wedding food is so horrific that the bar for «wedding food» is incredibly low. So Jason’s Catering shouldn’t even be in the «wedding food» category. It’s just plain good food. The wedding I attended served fried chicken and they had a mashed potato bar. There was other food too, but all I can remember is the perfectly cooked friend chicken. Crispy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. And the mashed potato bar was heaven.
So I hired Jason for my wedding. We did 3 buffet stations: exhibition style station where they were flambeing shrimp, a filet mignon station with a mashed potato bar, and a pasta station. Almost every guest I talked to RAVED about the food and how it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. Unfortunately I was running around so much that I didn’t get a chance to eat any of it! Jason provided a concierge that kept bringing me plates of food, but then I’d get pulled away before I had a chance to take a bite. That’s my biggest regret of my wedding! However, I trust the reviews of my guests. Some of them are real foodies and they kept going on and on about how good the food was, especially the filet.
In addition, the wait staff was attentive and professional. Jason ran the kitchen flawlessly. We had no logistical problems, everything was like clockwork.
I would hire Jason again a thousand times and would recommend him to anyone.

Love their food at Jason’s. The girls are all very sweet to deal with. They all always take care of my crazy requests. I love using catering companies where the owner is the chef. They take more pride in everything they create. Jason is so good at customizing his entrée’s to your needs. I truly enjoy working with everyone from Jason’s at our venue.

I called 3 times and left a message, once on Adrian’s voicemail (2 days after she got back from her honeymoon), and twice with their receptionist/​operator. It’s been 2 weeks and still no call back nor email reply. I’m gonna have to report to the Nixon Library to inform them of this bad customer service. Jason’s a preferred vendor of this venue and this is just bad bad bad. Ugh

I had my wedding at the Richard Nixon Library last year in the fall. The catering planning process was absolutely amazing!
Adriana was such a blessing from above! She was helpful, thoughtful, accessible and most of all patient (even though I asked the most annoying questions, changed things like a thousand times and called her every minute of the day. In my mind I was the ONLY bride that excited in the universe at that time! LOL)
The Food. The food was scrumptious!!! Our friends and family are talking about till this day! The service personnel was professional, warm and friendly.
I will go with Jason’s catered Events for ALL of my catering needs!!!

After our wedding caterer fell out we sent inquiries to several other caterers. While Jason’s was not able to offer us a quote because they were already booked, they sent us a reply very promptly saying that they were not available. I appreciated this very much as it allowed us to look for other vendors. I am regularly surprised at how some vendors don’t call back if they are booked — their attitude is that if they aren’t going to make any money, they shouldn’t care. That Jason’s called back says a lot about their professionalism.

Although Jasons Catering was the first catering company we had a tasting with, they offered us a package too good to pass up. After meeting Adri (our catering coordinator), tasting the food, and seeing the menu and pricing options, we knew Jasons would provide us with everything that we were looking for and more. Adri made the whole process incredibly easy and stress-​free. She listened to what we wanted and she customized a dinner buffet comprised of stations that offered a wide variety of food options, including a dessert crêpe station. Their service was professional and reliable, and the food was absolutely delicious. To this day, our family and friends have not stopped talking about the food.