Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Catering Solutions
Founded in 2006, TasteBuds Catering has established itself as a premier catering service specializing in custom menus that celebrate cultural diversity and culinary excellence. Our approach combines the freshest local ingredients with innovative flavor pairings, reflecting our deep roots in Los Angeles' vibrant food scene. As a chef-owned business, we maintain hands-on involvement from planning to execution, ensuring every event receives personalized attention. Our dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for years, delivers professional service with genuine care, treating guests like family.We specialize in creating unforgettable dining experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings, with a particular focus on honoring clients' cultural backgrounds and personal stories through food. Our commitment to quality is unwavering - every dish is made from scratch using seasonal ingredients, with no pre-packaged or frozen components. We take pride in our ability to transform unique client visions into exceptional culinary experiences that exceed expectations.
Services
Custom Catering
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Menu Design
Event Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 15 years of experience creating custom menus for unique events
- Dedicated in-house service team with years of experience
- Commitment to fresh, local, scratch-made cuisine
- Personalized approach to menu design and event planning
- Hands-on chef-owner involvement in every event
What people say
Unforgettable food
Seamless event execution
Personalized menus
Fresh local ingredients
Professional service
Services
Custom Catering
We create completely customized menus tailored to your event's unique vision and cultural heritage. Our culinary team works closely with clients to develop one-of-a-kind dining experiences that reflect personal stories and traditions. Using only the freshest local ingredients, we craft dishes that combine innovative techniques with classic preparation methods to deliver exceptional flavor and presentation.
Wedding Catering
Specializing in creating memorable wedding celebrations through exceptional cuisine. Our wedding catering includes full-service coordination with planners, custom menu development, and detailed execution of both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. We focus on incorporating personal elements that reflect the couple's unique story while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Corporate Events
We design customized catering solutions for brand activations, product launches, and corporate functions. Our team creates menus that align with brand identity and event objectives while delivering exceptional culinary experiences. From intimate executive meetings to large-scale premieres, we provide professional service and innovative dishes that impress clients and colleagues alike.
People
Natalia
Chef-Owner
Founder and Chef-Owner of TasteBuds Catering since 2006, Natalia brings over 15 years of culinary expertise. A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, she specializes in creating personalized menus that blend cultural traditions with modern techniques. Her hands-on approach ensures every event receives meticulous attention to detail.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special celebrations of all sizes, from intimate dinners to large-scale events with over 1000 guests.
How do you create custom menus?
We work closely with clients to understand their vision, cultural background, and personal stories, then create unique menus that reflect these elements using fresh, local ingredients.
Do you provide event coordination services?
Yes, we coordinate with planners and handle all food-related details to ensure seamless event execution, from initial planning to final service.
What is your approach to food quality?
We use only fresh, local ingredients sourced daily and prepare everything from scratch with no frozen or pre-packaged components.
How many events do you handle at once?
We limit ourselves to one wedding per week to ensure each client receives our full attention and personalized service throughout the planning process.
Reviews (6)
Garran Beck
Jun 20, 2019
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Natalia and her staff did a great job serving our guests and working the buffet line. The food was fabulous and was a great take on southern classic food. If you have any type of idea for food for your next event, Tastebuds Culinary will work to make it a reality.
Joshua P.
Jun 16, 2018
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I attended a Moroccan themed engagement party thrown in my friend's mom's succulent garden. The dinner was hosted by Tastebuds and the food was out of this world! They took care of everything from food to chairs to good times. The service was perfectly timed and thoughtful.and SO friendly. They kept the wine coming and ended with this insane Pistachio ice cream with Baklava crisps topped with warm salted honey. Get out! I had such a good time and it felt like I was dinning at my favorite restaurant.
Thomas S.
Jul 01, 2016
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I have been using Natalia and company for a while and to say they are top shelf is a profound understatement. Their staff and the food are both amazing I would say that staff is equal to the food but to do that they would need wings and halos as the food is simply divine. That aside the staff is still pretty amazing. I have had them cater a few of my events and everybody agrees that the food the service and the personality of Natalia and crew are second to none.
My only regret is that I have moved away from So Cal where they are based and so no longer have the option to book them for my events. However, several of my friends still do. And when I am in the area I always recommend them. Nothing short of amazing
My only regret is that I have moved away from So Cal where they are based and so no longer have the option to book them for my events. However, several of my friends still do. And when I am in the area I always recommend them. Nothing short of amazing
Sergio R.
Apr 27, 2016
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TasteBuds Culinary has possibly the best quality and consistently flavorful food that I have tasted in my life. They have the best meat I have ever tasted in their gourmet burgers and the thoughtfulness that the owners, Melissa and Natalia put into every party and event they plan and cater only adds to the success and satisfaction after you have experienced it all. The Rosemary quiche is a favorite of everyone as well as the aroma that hypnotizes you when some Garlic shoestring potatoes arrive at your table.
I can't stop recommending Tastebuds Catering to my close friends because I know they will surely be happy once they taste the freshness from their signature salads and Chicken recipes. The staff that supports the Team effort to bring delicious food to any party or event gets 5 Gold Stars from me. You think of the theme of the event or party and Tastebuds Culinary will make it a memorable one for sure. I'm salivating just thinking of the great food as I picture it in my mind. Your tastebuds will thank you. Your party guests will want to know who was the caterer. Tell them it was TasteBuds Culinary.
I can't stop recommending Tastebuds Catering to my close friends because I know they will surely be happy once they taste the freshness from their signature salads and Chicken recipes. The staff that supports the Team effort to bring delicious food to any party or event gets 5 Gold Stars from me. You think of the theme of the event or party and Tastebuds Culinary will make it a memorable one for sure. I'm salivating just thinking of the great food as I picture it in my mind. Your tastebuds will thank you. Your party guests will want to know who was the caterer. Tell them it was TasteBuds Culinary.
Ellyn G.
Dec 25, 2014
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In short: SIMPLY FABULOUS IN EVERY WAY! In long: From my first meeting with Melissa until the last guest departed, I felt like a guest at my own party. Having over 50 people in my back yard seemed like an impossibility, but the buffet brunch that Melissa, Natalia and their team prepared and served was perfect in every way. The yummy hors d'oeuvres put all the guests in a festive mood, and the wonderful assortment of salads and main dishes, accompanied by the most delectable muffins, scones and breads, guaranteed that no one left hungry.
While I'm always concerned that there won't be enough food, that's certainly not the case with TasteBuds. There was not only more than enough for everyone, it was all absolutely delicious and displayed beautifully. Natalia and Melissa know how to please discriminating clients. I highly recommend TasteBuds for your next party.
While I'm always concerned that there won't be enough food, that's certainly not the case with TasteBuds. There was not only more than enough for everyone, it was all absolutely delicious and displayed beautifully. Natalia and Melissa know how to please discriminating clients. I highly recommend TasteBuds for your next party.
Jessie L.
Jul 01, 2014
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I worked the 2014 Pasadena Showcase Home Popup Restaurant with this company. Not only are they friendly, professional and fun to work for, their food is incredible, especially signature recipes like the Tastebuds Potato Salad! They're hard working and their attention to detail is admirable! I highly recommend hiring them for your event!
