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24 carrots Catering & Events is a catering business located in Irvine, CA. Their team of talented chefs strives to elevate wedding celebrations with their insatiable dishes. Dedicated to providing exceptional service, they work with top-quality ingredients to create food for couples to enjoy with their loved ones on their special day.
The 24 carrots Catering & Events team does its utmost to maximize the culinary potential of your wedding. Inspired by cuisines worldwide, they use local and seasonal produce to make incredible fare for your reception. They also tailor their meticulously crafted appetizers, entrées, and desserts to tantalize the unique taste buds of every couple they work with.
Consult 24 carrots Catering & Events to explore their wide range of packages. They will work closely with you to design a menu that satisfies your needs and desires and offer tastings to ensure every bite is to your satisfaction. They also accommodate various dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Consider 24 carrots Catering & Events for a unique and memorable culinary experience.
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24 Carrots, with catering and event services at stunning venues like Ole Hanson and Rancho Las Lomas, received high praise from multiple couples for their exceptional food, top-notch service, and flexibility in accommodating wedding details. The team, including coordinators like Bree, Amanda, Morgan, and Sarah, was described as responsive, patient, and instrumental in making wedding dreams come true. Guests were impressed with the delicious menu options and efficient service, with special mentions for standout dishes like tri-tip, salmon, and arancini. The overall experience was described as stress-free, enjoyable, and truly memorable.- Top reviews
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Jay H
5.0
2/29/2024
24 Carrots is catering our wedding.
CJ W
5.0
10/02/2023
Outstanding! Our wedding was at the Ole Hanson property in San Clemente, which 24 Carrot is the exclusive catering and events provider for. We worked with Bree and Amanda on all details ahead of, and after signing the contract. Both were incredbily detailed and responsive to every question and concern, and FUN to work with. From the planning coordination, to the food tasting, to the event - everything was straightforward, fairly priced, and delivered well beyond our expectations! Guests were raving about the food well beyond the wedding night. Servers and Bar staff were courteous, fun, and engaging. All rentals were top-notch quality, and the Ole Hanson venue provided a perfect backdrop for a perfect night. We highly recommend 24 Carrot!
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Anneli S
5.0
3/20/2023
Man, I cannot speak highly enough of 24 Carrots.
First off, their food is DELICIOUS. We went a little out of the box for our choices (ex: green papaya salad, swordfish instead of typical salmon, mostly vegetarian passed apps), and our guests were all floored with how amazing it all was. Seriously, food was one of our big important things, and the quality for the value is outstanding.
We worked with Morgan and she was incredible. Very sweet, responsive, patient, and she also helped us work through a really difficult change and made it work for everyone! She really made such a stressful time so easy to navigate. Her team on the day-of was fantastic as well. Everyone was so friendly and I never heard of anyone wanting for anything, only how incredible everything was.
24 Carrots was a very big part of making our wedding dreams come true. So glad we chose them, and you will be too!!!
Ps. my advice to any couple getting married: treat those as you'd like to be treated. Of course this process is stressful but if you are patient and ask nicely, you might be surprised how happy people are to help you!
Kelsey S
2.0
6/15/2022
I am writing this as a warning to all couples considering any 24 Carrots venues. I recently got married at Rancho Las Lomas and, although the venue is beautiful and the food was great, 24 carrots has got to be the most deceptive and downright awful company in the wedding industry. PLEASE do yourself a favor and double check EVERY single version of any contract with pricing info in it that they send you. 24 Carrots will repeatedly try to increase prices or add in hidden charges without any notice or explanation. We repeatedly had to fight them on these kind of deceptive pricing practices during the last couple months of our wedding and to say it was stressful and absolutely awful is an understatement. They act like they are the best in the business in client service, but it is the exact opposite. Couples should expect to be able to trust the people they work with in the wedding industry and how can you trust a company that is constantly lying to you about what you agreed to pay? I am a lawyer and have defended multiple companies for engaging in unfair and deceptive practices, but I’ve honestly never had a client who was engaging in the misconduct like 24 Carrots does. Be warned - the venues and food are great, but 24 Carrots provides the worst client service imaginable and will engage in illegal pricing practices.
Ashley N
4.0
3/15/2022
Their food is unbelievable and their tasting experience was fantastic . Their service on day of wasn’t my favorite … our wedding planner had to keep finding water for us and even had to clear our plates so that was a little frustrating but that’s really my only complaint . Other than that they were great to work with and had great options for us.
Kelsey H
5.0
3/10/2022
24 Carrots was fantastic for our wedding! They had some many menu options to choose from. We were able to taste several different menu choices and they were all delicious! We love our final menu as our guests did as well. They were great to work with and would recommend all couples to hire 24 Carrots for your wedding!
Nikko A
4.0
11/05/2021
Very professional catering and events company for a wedding. The food from top to bottom is top of the line which was a huge factor in our decision to go with our wedding venue which is directly linked to 24 Carrots Catering. Picking one of their wedding venues (The Yost Theater) which comes with their catering is something I doubt anyone would regret. Food options, open bar choices, décor choices, ect. Prices are competitive with other wedding catering companies. All top of the line things that anyone would love to have for their wedding. I'd like to specifically thank Shane over at 24 carrots for everything! Always there to make our lives easier while planning this wedding. I'm not sure how we could have had as a spectacular wedding without all of Shanes help and great communication. Always catering to our needs non stop. He truly cares! I would have left a 5 star out of 5 star review but the 1 missing star is due to the fact that the Chef on my wedding night portioned out the steak incorrectly so the tail end of the guests((19% of the guests specifically) who were all supposed to receive steak and fish only got fish. But the majority of the guests all got a lot of steak and the normal amount of fish. It pains me to even mention this in my reviews because I loved 24 Carrots so much but it had to be said. Quite embarrassing to us that some of our guests didn't get what we ordered them. I appreciate 24 Carrots telling me this after it happened and they even refunded me partially for the chefs error. Other than that, I loved 24 Carrots so much for all the great things they did. Again, top notch food, décor choices, great communication. All so professional! THANK YOU!
Andrea A
5.0
9/21/2021
We had our wedding at Rancho Las Lomas, a venue in South OC ran by 24 Carrots and team. Unfortunately, 2020 caused us to postpone our date three times, but Sarah (the venue manager) and the 24 carrots team did whatever they could to work with new dates during such a hectic time. This location is already stunning on it's own! You do not need much extra flair to make it beautiful as the landscaping is already lush in greenery, florals, and architecture to keep your guests eyes occupied for hours. This helped as we did not splurge on extra furniture rentals and kept florist arrangements to the necessities vs anything extravagant. The venue is ran by 24 Carrots catering, so you know you are already in good hands when it comes to food and drink. Although some may not like that you can only go with this catering option, we much rather preferred having these experts run the day as they know the venue and the food and drink were amazing. We all know that it is hard to say that about wedding food and long lines at wedding bars. This was not the case at our wedding. Appetizers, entrees, and the bar (we hired additional bartenders on purpose) were delicious, fast, and accommodating. As soon as our ceremony and pictures were done, we walked back into the bridal quarters and they had appetizers and drinks waiting for us. The team constantly checked on us throughout the night to make sure the bride and groom always had food on their plates and a drink in their hand; we even had one employee who was dedicated to just the two of us for a majority of the night. I do not recall exactly what she said her assignment for the night was, but I believe she mentioned she was "B&G" for the night - bride and groom! Thank you to RLL, Sarah and the entire 24 Carrots team for making our wedding the best night of our lives!
Samantha S
5.0
7/24/2021
We used 24 Carrots to cater our wedding and wow!!! It was delicious! All of the appetizers were amazing and the entrees were out of this world! Usually wedding food isn't that great, but everyone was raving about the tri-tip, salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, caprese, and Caesar salad we had at the buffet!! We were very very happy with the servers as well! Couldn't say enough great things! Highly recommend!
Ally H
5.0
6/23/2021
We recently had 24 Carrots cater our 6/10/21 wedding at Rancho Las Lomas and they were AMAZING! I got so many compliments on the food and personally loved every thing I ate. The tri tip was moist, the salmon was cooked perfectly, and every appetizer was delicious. My favorite were the caramelized onion and gruyere arancini. I think I could have ate 20 of them. Also, our contact Nicole was fantastic. She was personable, fun, and always so helpful. I highly recommend using this company!!!
Jessica P
5.0
11/06/2020
My husband and I had our wedding at Huntington Bay Club on October 9, 2020. It was the most MAGICAL day - thanks to 24 Carrots and the Huntington Bay Team.
Leading up to our wedding day, the planning was quite simple! We toured the venue and locked in a contract. Shelby kept constant communication with us and accommodated all of our requests.
Shelby met the girls first thing the morning of our event to make sure we were all settled and ready for the day. She checked in periodically and made sure her team had everything handled per the diagrams and orders we locked in prior.
Not only was the set-up and decor 5 Star, but the food was 5 Star too!
At cocktail hour, we offered tray passed Vegetable Crudites, Roquefort Cheese Puff Pastry's (YUM!), Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, and Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos. We decided to offer a buffet dinner for ease of service and to create a casual experience for our guests! We selected the Luau Buffet which included: baby spinach salad with mandarin oranges, macaroni salad (upgrade), Hawaiian rolls, tender slow-braised short ribs, ginger soy glazed salmon, jasmine rice, and Asian stir-fried vegetables! Dinner was SOOOO AMAZING and our guests are still talking about it. (Absolutely delicious!)
After dinner, we opened up dancing & offered late night snacks and dessert. We had a Nitrogen Ice Cream station which was a total hit! Not only was there ice cream (the bride's favorite), but it offered a little show too! On a beautiful station, we offered mini cheesecake bites, strawberry eclairs, dark chocolate mousse cups and mango-lime parfaits. In addition to dessert, we offered tray passed mini corndogs, onion rings and grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters.
WE WERE IN AW WITH HOW GOOD THE FOOD WAS! I have worked in the event industry providing food and beverage at multiple resorts and so expectations were high. The food provided at our menu tasting was EXACTLY what was provided at our wedding and so there were no surprises.
We appreciate the team at 24 Carrots so much and hope to work with them again in the future!
Thank you all so much for your dedication to the Five Star Experience!
Whitney B
5.0
7/19/2020
Hannah was a pleasure to work with. By far our favorite vendor during the entire wedding process. She was super professional, patient and extremely thorough. Additionally, on the day of our wedding she made sure we had food set aside and all our guests were thrilled with all the food this company provided.
Jamie K
5.0
4/03/2020
I wish 24 Carrots had a physical restaurant we could go to because I’m going to be dreaming about how delicious the food was at our wedding for years to come! When it came time to choose our menu with them we had our local friends come over and do a March Madness style bracket to decide on appetizers because they had SO many delicious options it was difficult to choose! There would have been no losers, but winding up with the Roscoe Chicken and Waffle Sliders and Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup dippers were amongst some of our best victories. And as far as the main course went—many of our guests told us it was the best entrees they’d ever had at a wedding. Nothing was “basic” or “boring”, each part of the meal had unique spins on old classics that were delicious, well presented, cooked to perfection, and tailored when needed to be for various guests’ dietary restrictions. 24 Carrots was so flexible and accommodating and we would definitely recommend them for all your catering needs! But seriously, please let us come eat your food again, we miss it.
Laura P
5.0
1/18/2020
We had such an incredible experience working with the 24 Carrots team for our wedding. The venue we chose has a partnership with them and this is how we found out about their company. Their headquarters office is beautiful, and they give you an amazing, intimate experience for your food tastings. The food was exceptional and somehow tasted even more amazing on our wedding day. We got married in November 2019, and our guests are still talking about the cheeseburger sliders from our cocktail hour. My husband’s and my personal favorite was the mushroom ravioli (we chose the buffet option with mushroom ravioli, chicken, and salmon, and everyone was very pleased).
The service from the catering staff was INCREDIBLE. We didn’t even have to ask for things, they were constantly thinking ahead, and they were so kind and professional. The service staff even brought my husband and I our food from the buffet so that we could have more time to eat (and they brought a small plate of extra mushroom ravioli because we loved it so much).
Hannah Penprase was so easy to work with and she was very patient with any changes and/or questions we had. She helped us develop our vision and our table decor turned out amazing!
We are so happy with how 24 Carrots helped create our dream wedding day!
Reiley O
5.0
12/24/2019
My husband and I were married at Ranchos Las Lomas, where 24 carrots is the main caterer. The entire experience was perfect! They had delicious, customized, and unique options to choose from - and truly listened to our wishes. Their staff is polite and attentive throughout the process, and the day-of - they even made app/dinner plates for my husband & I - and delivered them to us while taking photos and to our sweetheart table - which made it possible for us to enjoy easily. Our tasting felt like a celebrity experience - we had our own room with a waiter to show presentation, and at no point did we feel rushed. Many of our guests told us that it was the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding. We had a mexican food buffet - many of our guests went for seconds because it was so delicious!
Savannah S
3.0
7/09/2019
We used 24 Carrots as our caterer at our wedding at Ole Hanson Beach Club. First of all, the food was DELICIOUS. People were raving about it. We had the “South of the Border” buffet and the appetizers were seriously mouth-watering. Second, while working with Sarah, we set up one menu and had a wonderful tasting appointment. It wasn’t made clear to me at the meeting, but after the menu tasting, our contract went up by approximately $10k. So instead, we went back to the drawing board and figured out a menu within our price range. Communicating with Sarah was difficult and we couldn’t help but feel like they were taking advantage of us. There was no clarification of contract changes on 24C’s behalf. My fiancé and I had to break each contract down by category and compare it to the new contract to figure out exactly where costs went up. We’re not event coordinators and it was easy to miss certain details. It’s not the work we minded, however, it was the opaque attitude the two event coordinators had about pricing. When we thought we had an idea of what the cost would be, the contract would come back $4k over and we weren’t told why. Responses were few and far between. In fact, 6 weeks before the wedding, I inquired about our menu contract and received a response saying, “we have several weddings to get to before yours.” Hire more staff, I guess.
With that being said, serving staff and bartenders at the wedding were beyond amazing. My husband and I received VIP care all night. Unfortunately, because we were forced to add a staff member last minute, our tip budget went down significantly and we felt bad about that. All in all, a 3-star experience (and really, the servers made up for a lot of frustration with supervisors).
Ashley C
5.0
4/22/2019
The food was amazing!! The staff went above and beyond.
Samantha F
5.0
2/21/2019
My husband and I, with the help of our Wedding Planner Aimee Takumi of Confetti Skies, blindly picked our wedding menu from Illinois. We could not have possibly been happier. The food was absolutely fantastic and I've found myself wishing they had a restaurant we could go to almost two months later. I'm so incredibly thankful for the entire 24 Carrots team for taking on our very small private reception. We only had 6 people for dinner and were surprised that they were willing to take on such a small group. All of our servers and our bartender were absolutely fantastic and fit in well, making our private reception feel like an intimate family dinner at home. Of the weddings I've been to, I cant remember ever having had better food than at my own. Thank you to the 24 Carrots team again for all of your hard work and for making our day so special.
Mike B
5.0
11/12/2018
The moment we walked into Franciscan Gardens, I knew this was the place we would be getting married! My now husband was very kind in letting me take the reins in most of the planning, and I wanted to have a garden feeling outdoor wedding. The tall greenery of this venue is breathtaking and once the lantern lights go up, the centerpieces glowing, it was honestly the most perfect setting. Melissa and Haley were both very helpful and instrumental on helping us get everything finalized and making revision after revision to the contract. The final meeting to pick all of the little details went really smoothly, they were there for the taste testing, and made sure to answer all of our questions and concerns along the way. As far as the catering… We still have people telling us this was the best steak they had ever had at a wedding! During the tasting we were suspicious how they could make all of the food taste as delicious as it did for just the two of us for over 100 people but I must say that it was (all bias aside) probably the most delicious menu ever! The catering and bartending staff was perfect and even dedicated one waiter to the bride and groom for the whole evening to keep us boozed up and partying all night without having to stand in line for a drink or a bite. Thank you everyone!!
Kara P
5.0
7/19/2018
I recently attended a wedding in Huntington Beach at the Bay Club where 24 Carrots did the catering! It was the most delicious food I've ever tasted at a wedding. The appetizers really were so amazing and the bread bar was TO DIE FOR! My favorite was the Kobe Beef skewers. The wait staff was friendly and quick to help me with my one-year-old finding something for him to eat. I overheard the mother of the bride say they did not expect this many extra people to attend the wedding and the waitstaff did not skip a beat and kept bring out food for everyone! I've attended other weddings where the catered food was just ok and nothing special, but I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and flavor they had. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting them as a vendor for their wedding or events!
Taylor A
5.0
6/09/2018
We were so glad that 24 Carrots was part of our special day!
Food: The food was spectacular! Guests consistently told us how amazing the hors devours and entrees were! They were extremely pleased with the service and the attentiveness of the staff. Most of the times at a wedding the food is "okay" but nothing to remember. However, the peppercorn crusted filet and wild mushroom risotto were praised. Also all the hors devours were tasty and elegantly presented (sign me up for another Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup shooter).
Logistics: The 24 Carrots team was extremely professional and helped to handle all facets of the day for us. They helped us to start planning our wedding two years before the actual day, worked to rent rustic farm tables for the event, obtained heaters a week before the event, and worked to coordinate everything from the seating chart to the table service. They are truly a one stop shop!
Service: The night of the event many compliments were received on the amazing service which 24 Carrots provided. Additionally the 24 Carrots team even sent two waiters with us (one with drinks and one with food) to ensure we were being fed during our photos - which occurred during cocktail hour after the ceremony. The service was best, bar none.
We would highly recommend 24 Carrots cater your event! They have amazing food, a high quality staff, and are extremely helpful in all parts of event planning.
Jennifer L
5.0
3/16/2018
24 Carrots was our caterer for our wedding on March 9, 2018 at Rancho Las Lomas and they were so exceptional! Amanda was our Event Designer and she was so professional and helpful. Amanda quickly answered all of our emails and she was so incredibly nice! Amanda was our go to person at 24 Carrots from the beginning and I would recommend her as your Event Designer if you are considering 24 Carrots.
For our cocktail hour, we had 4 different hors d'oeuvres: 1. Fig, Herbed Cheese, and Glazed Pecan on Belgian Endive Petals, 2. Foreset Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets, 3. The 24 Carrot Slider which had Brie, Truffle Honey, Bacon-Fig Jam, Roasted Garlic Aioli And Caramelized Apples, and 4. Chicken Yakitori. We received SO many compliments from our guests about the hors d'oeuvres (especially the 24 Carrot Slider). Everything tasted so delicious and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised to see that there were plenty of hors d'oeuvres to go around. All of our guests were able to get a couple of hors d'oeuvres each which was great.
For our dinner, we opted for a buffet. We had 2 salads: Simple Mixed Greens, and a Warm Goat Cheese Salad. Our 2 meats were Seared North Atlantic Salmon and a Pan-Seared Hangar Steak. Our 2 sides were Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini Almandine. Just like the hors d'oeuvres, dinner was a huge hit with all of our guests. We really appreciated that 24 Carrots also had an option for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options for some of our guests that had diet restrictions. We just had to let Amanda know ahead of time so that they could plan accordingly.
24 Carrots is a great company to work with and they took care of everything for us on our wedding day. They set up the ceremony space, cocktail hour, and reception space. Everything looked perfect on our special day.
Tanner F
5.0
10/02/2017
24 Carrots did such an amazing job. They had so many options and were more than happy to accommodate my food allergies. We were completely spoiled at the tasting and we can't stop thinking about the food we had at the wedding. When my husband and I left the wedding, we were sent off with to go boxes with another full meal for later. All of the linens and extras were beautiful and added to our special day.
-Tanner's Bride Heather
Mika M
5.0
9/15/2017
24 Carrots catered my wedding at the Franciscan Gardens venue. The food is absolutely delicious and the presentation is on point. It's been a month since my wedding and I'm still having people ask me who catered my wedding or how delicious the kobe sliders were. The price was a little higher than others, but you absolutely get what you pay for here.
Kelly K
5.0
11/27/2016
24 Carrots food was spectacular- they were very accommodating to us in finding just the right menu choices.
Our guests are still raving about the tacos, the sliders and the grilled cheese appetizers.
The serving staff was outstanding and very friendly and helpful with/to our guests. They helped make it a magical night!
Highly recommend !
Cindy P
5.0
11/17/2016
My husband and I got married this past May 2016. We.Love.Food. So naturally, we wanted to make sure our wedding food wasn't ordinary or mediocre; we wanted delicious food people would talk about! One of the reasons we picked our venue was because they allowed outside catering, which was a must for us. So many times I hear people say that the food at the weddings they attend was "just ok", or "nothing special". Because we love to eat, and I have a million foodie posts on my IG and FB, I knew the response for our wedding food could not be BLEH. So, we set out on a few tastings, and when we got to our tasting with 24 Carrots, we were really impressed. Everything was full of flavor - from the hors d'oeuvres, to the main entrees, to the dessert. It was really hard to decide. We also wanted some customized hors d'oeuvres to reflect some of our favorite foods in small bites. 24 Carrots was very accommodating and in the end, we finalized on the following menu, which I was super excited about:
Apps:
Mini beef wellingtons w/classic bearnaise
pork belly & waffles w/rosemary maple syrup
shrimp & grits in these cute little martini glasses
crunchy sushi roll
Mains & sides:
Butter lettuce salad w/caramel roasted pears, aged white cheddar, candied pecans & aged sherry vinaigrette
Caprese Stack salad
Potato gratin dauphinoise
corn & spaghetti squash succotash
fried chicken & gravy
soy & ginger marinated kobe style beef
YAAASSS. Let's just say, many of our guests are still talking about how our food was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. I had no doubt 24 Carrots would accomplish that, and I can't thank them enough. On top of delicious food, their service is IMPECCABLE (their bartenders included). They had a couple of servers always checking on me and my husband to ensure we had enough drinks (I def had my fill of pinot grigio, thank you), appetizers, and food. They really went above and beyond. Our guests were amazed at the wonderful service and the scrumptious food - some even say it was the best fried chicken they had ever had. BOOM! 'Nuff said. THANK YOU 24 Carrots! You guys rock!
Liz S
5.0
7/13/2016
24 Carrots was the preferred caterer for the venue we chose, Rancho Las Lomas. I was a little apprehensive at first not knowing their pricing and offerings, but I was immediately relieved when we had our first contact from our event coordinator at 24. They offer so many options to fit your budget, event, and style. We were able to do an early tasting so my then fiance could help choose our menu before a deployment. Elise and Hannah were always quick to respond to my questions and could accommodate some special requests. Their staff on the day-of were professional and friendly. The food was amazing and our guests were stuffed by the end of the night! I'm so happy we had the opportunity to work with 24 Carrots because they can literally do anything!
Sabrina R
5.0
5/27/2016
Amazing service & amazing food!
Shelby was our catering coordinator and she was great with putting together a menu that really gave us what we wanted. She also was great about looking for rentals for certain pieces that we were interested in, for decor, and was great about getting back to us in a timely manner.
Everything turned out great! 24 carrots really does a great job with providing an overall wonderful experience, from the beginning of booking with 24 carrots to the day of.
The staff on the day of, were very sweet, friendly, -and also attentive to not only my husband & I but also my guests. :)
Arianna S
5.0
1/01/2016
2 months after the wedding and my husband and I both continue to hear about how delicious our food was. We had the 18 Carrots option and decide to Duet the main protein with Chicken and Tri-Tip. It was bomb dot com and so were all of the sides. Tables were served efficiently and, as each table was served, every person at the table was served at the same time. Our guests loved that! Definitely worth the expense!
Allie T
5.0
12/21/2015
Not only is the food delicious, but they are also so helpful and accommodating. I had a few special requests for some guests with food allergies and they had the perfect solutions! Everyone loved the food and the presentation was wonderful as well.
Michella T
5.0
11/05/2014
We had 24 Carrots cater our wedding at Rancho Las Lomas in August 2014. Our experience was absolutely phenomenal! From the bacon wrapped scallops to the fig and mascarpone purses during cocktail hour to the excellent prime rib and salmon during the reception, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine and just raved about it! This was a huge compliment since we had guests from all over the US, Spain, Germany and Switzerland with all different types of tastes. The service was impeccable as well. During our cocktail hour they followed my groom and I around, making sure we always had something to drink or eat. Did I mention all the smiles when they whipped out the mini hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries for our late night dance party?!
5.0
9/24/2014
Our wedding was at Rancho las Lomas and as there exclusive vendor we had to book 24 Carrot. The service is great! Elise was our coordinator and always responded immediately to my emails.
Our tasting was perfect, we were able to take 2 additional guest at no extra charge. The food was delicious and our server ended up being our coordinator for that day so it was nice to have a familiar face.
At the wedding we had our own sever assisting my bridal party and family. They provided us with food and drinks throughout the night. It was a nice gesture. They also provide my hubby with a special meal.
The price was a bit high considering that the venue also charged us for the table and chair rentals. But overall the food and service was great. The portions were nice and big and the food tasted just as great as in the tasting.
My overall experience was that the service and food was superb. We did feel that they try to squeeze every penny out of us but they are not pushy is just that they charge for everything. Nevertheless, we received many positive reviews on the food which was a priority on our wedding list!
Rex R
5.0
4/08/2014
Shelby was just great. She was on top of it and made us so comfortable about our wedding day. The service was great and the food was delicious. We got compliments all night about the food!
annie h
4.0
9/12/2013
Great experience and the food was great. I liked the appetizers the most!
Kristin M
5.0
6/18/2013
Yes, I know, I can be biased because it was my wedding, but when every guest RAVES about how good the food was, and not a single complaint, I'll stand by it - it was the best wedding food I have ever had!
The tasting was so wonderful, and a professional environment. They let us try several things and tweak the menu here and there. We went with a buffet service to cut down on the cost and help speed up the dinner process and it ended up working perfectly! We did a pre-set salad so when people entered the reception, they could eat right after a prayer was said and during the toasts.
We worked with Lynn at first, but she was promoted, so we had Shelby and Kimberlyn. Both were professional, friendly and answered all of our questions.
It is pricey, but it was so worth it. The entire service staff was so professional, everything went so smoothly. I could not be happier with 24 Carrots - they exceeded our expectations!
Katie L
5.0
5/13/2013
Simply delictable food. Not the standard chicken or steak menu, offers delicious items that will leave a huge impression on your guests. Delicious!!!
lil y
5.0
4/26/2013
idk
Amber H
4.0
12/26/2012
Rancho Las Lomas will only allow you to use 24 Carrots for catering, which made us leery of booking, we like to be able to shop around. We negotiated with 24 Carrots at the time of booking Rancho Las Lomas, and because our wedding was in the off season, they were able to negotiate pricing with us and even threw in a few extras. By the time we signed, they were able to bring the total cost of the venue+catering down to within $3K of our 2nd choice venue, so we went ahead and took the leap, and we felt like we were getting a good deal even though the pricing was expensive. Our coordinator Lynn was also very patient with us as we went back and forth, line item by line item, through our contract before signing. I think we are a lot more detail-oriented than most customers, and Lynn looked at everything and explained everything patiently. Mid-way through the process, Lynn was promoted and we had a new contact, Nicolle. We did our tasting after we had already booked. Nicolle showed us some options that we had available on charger plates and linens. After we had spent quite a while looking at all the combinations, Nicolle informed us that the ones we picked were not the ones included in our package and would cost extra (hundreds of dollars extra). Luckily, our wedding coordinator had given us a tip to charmeuse linens that were shiny and rich looking but were half the price of the pink tuck that Nicolle had guided us to. Nicolle also sent me pricing (in an email) for charger plate options, and we picked a mid-priced charger plate (white with a silver band). Lynn contacted me to inform me that she was taking over our wedding because Nicolle was no longer with the company. When Lynn took over, she informed us that Nicolle had put in the wrong charger plate price and also that the staffing hours were changing based on the details of our event (e.g., we were serving cake and our milkshake shots later in the night not immediately after dinner -- doesn't everyone do it later?). We were frustrated with 24 Carrots, it seemed like every time we turned around, something was costing extra. I believe them that there is fine tuning when you get to the end of the process, but this was on the order of several hundred dollars on top of all our other expenses, so we had had it with extra costs this late in the process. Lynn worked hard to balance staffing costs and they gave us a different charger plate at cost to keep the cost down. I recommend to 24 Carrots that they change their mode of doing business into a price per person rather than line iteming out everything, it was a big headache for us because we pay attention to the details. In the end, we ended up not tipping Lynn and the wait staff because we felt that we had paid enough to 24 Carrots with all the "fine-tuning". The staff did a good job and I feel guilty that we did not tip them, but we were out of budget and could not keep extending the money. 24 Carrots had told us in the beginning that the staff was paid well and did not expect a tip so I guess it's OK. Overall, the guests all said that the food was delicious and hot and the wait staff did a good job. They really liked the compressed salad and our signature cocktail.
Sarah K
5.0
10/22/2012
I used 24 carrots for my wedding in Palm Springs. I couldn't recommend them more highly. They created the perfect menu for us. One month later, people are still raving to me about how great it was. The staff was professional and took such great care of all our guests.
Above all we loved all the planning with our coordinator, Nicole. I strongly recommend working with her. She was well organized and very mellow. She even helped keep my mom calm!
If you want to do something distinctly "you" - please consider 24 carrots. My husband and I are so glad we did.
Mandy H
5.0
10/22/2012
24 Carrots did such an incredible job at my friend's wedding, from start to finish. It's very rare that I am impressed with the food at weddings, just because it's often boring in selection and mediocre in flavor. However, 24 Carrots made me want to tie the knot just to have another night of their incredible food. Well done!
Nicolette W
5.0
10/05/2012
The tasting was super professional and so yummy! They went out of their way to tweak the menu options by switching a dressing or going light on the salt. It was perfect! The food at the wedding yielded rave reviews! We received compliments on the quality and variety. The venue even made sure to snag us (Bride & Groom) a plate full of appetizers as they knew that we were too busy to get a chance to eat them. We were thrilled!
AnnaMarie G
5.0
8/27/2012
We used 24 Carrots for our outdoor Malibu wedding and could not have been happier. The food was amazing! ...and the service & professionalism were incredible. Kimberlyn was very easy to work with.. she fulfilled all of our requests and went above and beyond to ensure our day was magnificant! We received so many compliments on everything from the food, to the 'setting' and the service.. We decided on food 'stations' for our wedding - this gave everyone a chance to eat when they wanted and choose from a variety of different foods.. the guests loved it! Thank you to Kimberlyn and 24 carrots for making our day truly unforgettable!!
Jess F
5.0
8/23/2012
24 Carrots provided all the food, linens, chairs, bar, and other rentals. Everything turned out perfect at our wedding. The food was amazing. We had a Mexican Buffet and the amount of food that each person received was more than I could have ever expected. Each person got rice, beans, chips, salsa/guacamole, fajitas, and enchiladas. There was also enough left over for seconds. The food was incredible as well. The enchilada was so good and I wish we could have taken left overs home. The staff is also amazing. They are super friendly, professional, and personable. They kept checking up on myself and my husband and making sure are drinks were filled and and if we needed seconds.
Eduardo G
4.0
7/26/2012
Only exclusive vendor used by site. Kept raising prices on us and constant battle to keep them honest about the final prices. Food was excellent. Waiters and staff were a joy. Unfortunately, the hidden fees kept putting sour taste in negotiations.
response 07/27/2012
Hello Eguzman8531,
I am one of the owners here at 24 carrots and I'm very concerned by som...
e of what you wrote. I've also looked up to see which wedding this was for on June 21st, and we actually did not have any weddings on that day. Could there be a mistake on the date or possibly a different catering/venue company? I would really like to help resolve any issues if in fact we did your wedding. All of my clients are extremely important to me! Please get back to me... Jon
Jessie S
5.0
6/06/2012
These guys are the best. Food is delicious and the presentation is stunning. Not only that, but they worked with me on different options and were willing to let us taste different things until we really found what we loved. They took our feedback from the tasting and adjusted things on the day - so we had beautiful and delicious food for everyone! Thank you!!
Denell P
5.0
4/18/2012
Overall, 24 Carrots was awesome! I was a bit worried at first that people would think that the Mexican food was cheesy, but EVERYONE complimented me, although I didn't make it, on how great the food was! We didn't get to have any of the hor'devours but I know from the tasting that they were amazing! We did get to sit down and enjoy our dinner. They had a team that plated and served our dinner, and even a team that went up to the suites to get the bridal party drinks and hor'devours. Everything tasted amazing. We did the Pablano Chicken which was nice and moist. We had buffet service and it looked like people were moving through the lines pretty quick. All in all- the service and food was great! 24 Carrots owns the venue so you have to use them for your food, but it's not a bad thing. They may be a little pricey, but you are getting good quality food and it all tasted great!
Amy Z
5.0
3/06/2012
We knew 24 carrots would be a little pricier than some other caterers but we wanted to have the highest level of service and trust they would handle the details. We were so happy with their service from planning, to execution of the table set ups and all the little stuff in between. They are very professional and on top of it all, the food was AMAZING.
Aimee L
5.0
2/15/2012
First of all, I wanted to try everything on the menu. After hours of salivating over the entire menu, we were able to narrow down our choice to the Southern Hospitality buffet. It was a different choice than I had ever seen at a wedding and we love southern food. The food at the tasting was so good and they let you take home the leftovers!! On the actual day, the food tasted exactly like the food at the tasting (which I'm sure it hard to do when cooking for masses). All of our guest still talk about the food and say it was the best wedding food...many even went back for seconds! Absolutely delicious!!!
Christine W
3.0
10/28/2011
I'm torn because, obviously the food at our tasting was much better than what we had at our reception. Part of it was probably because we had buffet rather than plated. The beef brisket that we had was amazing but I'm not sure I was really blown away by anything else. I was extremely hopeful because the food was soooo so good at our tasting. Nothing was bad of course. I would say if food is really important to you, then avoid going with buffet because it just doesn't taste the same when it come from a big tray of food. But you do get more quantity and people can go back for seconds. The late night kobe beef sliders were amazing but the ahi tuna tacos were too salty. So a little hit and miss unfortunately for me. Maybe we just didn't order the right things off the menu. Cost was great for food and drink. They separate rentals and staffing which means you don't have to pay tax on it but it adds a lot extra in the end than just the pricing of food/drink.
Kathryn N
5.0
10/23/2011
My husband and I were very impressed with 24 Carrots. From our first meeting on, they were professional, organized, and provided high quality service. We had some last minute changes before our wedding and they were willing and able to accommodate us and easy to work with. And, the food served at the reception was amaaazing! We received so many compliments from our guests!
Sarah M
5.0
10/11/2011
The tastings were amazing, the service was great, and the wedding was perfect. We had a large wedding and all guests were served fast and with hot food, that tasted amazing. We would use them again and would highly recommend you do too. Our guests are still saying how it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and the most amount of food as well. Thank you 24 Carrots for such a beautiful and glitch free wedding.
Kristina B
5.0
8/01/2011
24 Carrots catered my wedding at the most beautiful franciscan gardens in San Juan Capistrano. When we went to the food taking for the wedding I felt like a queen. The presentation of the food was out of this world. It did not only look amazing, it tasted great too! When it came to the wedding day, my guests could not stop raving about how wonderful the food was! I had been to so many weddings were the food was awful, and I was not going to let that happen on our wedding day. We were so very blessed to have them cater our wedding. Anne was so helpful and kind! You Rock!
talia s
5.0
7/07/2011
we had to use 24 carrots with our venue but we loved them! a little expensive but the food was outstanding and our planner was very attentive and helpful.
Carly J
4.0
6/28/2011
Jami at 24 Carrots was an absolute pleasure to work with! She made this process very easy and enjoyable. We were taking pictures during the cocktail hour, but everyone was raving about the appetizers, especially the kobe beef sliders and lamp "lollipops". Dinner was very good, just not as great as the tasting (which makes sense serving 180 people in comparison to just 4 people).
Sally
4.0
5/05/2011
We went for a tasting with 24 carrots. it was a wonderful experience and the service is simply excellent! we however couldn't afford their prices and were aware that little hidden costs kept arising that we didn't think were necessary. Their rentals were also on the pricey side.If you have the cash flow for them though, i knew they would give 100% on the day and before and you could trust your wedding in their hands!
sara j
3.0
3/16/2011
pricey
Melissa H
5.0
2/10/2011
Heather was my event coordinator and she was amazing! She wasn't there on the night of my wedding but her assistant was there. They staff was amazing and was there every step of the way. They went above and beyond in clean-up afterwards too!
Laura F
5.0
12/01/2010
I cannot say enough about 24 carrots. They spent an abundant amount of time with me to ensure that I received everything that I was looking for. I went in for a tasting prior to the wedding and they treated us like a king and queen. We were presented with a full meal that replicated the exact meal in which they would serve on our wedding day. I found this to be a much different process than other caterting companies who tossed us into a room with 30 other couples for a group tasting. On our wedding day, the food was served hot and delicious (they cook it fresh onsite) and the staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating. And yes, it was presented and served exactly like our tasting. Our guests are raving about the food and said it was the best meal they have had at a wedding. Thank you 24 carrots, you guys are the absolute best.
Caylin V
5.0
11/20/2010
The staff for 24 Carrots at The Franciscan Gardens in San Juan was phenomenal! Hands down I could not have had a wedding without them. Jami Willis was my contact there and she walked me through food, linens, the contracts for everything! Any question I had she got me an answer, and that is exactly how the whole staff is.
The property is beautiful and they are doing even more renovations to make it even better. It's a little on the expensive side if you are on a tight-tight budget but I think it's worth every penny and everyone should at least look at it!
Melissa K
5.0
11/03/2010
Everything provided by 24 carrots was great! But the best part was the people. Everyone was so easy to work with, friendly and efficiant!
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