At Party In A Box Catering, we are living our dream. We envisioned sharing our passion of exceptional food and exquisite event design to give our clients the best culinary experience and service for their event. Acclaimed as one of Orange County's premier catering companies, Party In A Box Catering specializes in being a "one stop shop", able to plan your event from start to finish, and service your event with food, music, lighting, draping, photography, floral design, rentals and so much more.
From weddings to baby showers, birthdays to anniversaries, business luncheons to large corporate functions, we will leave you and your guests smiling and asking when the next party will be.Ever since she could remember, Chef Dawn has wanted to cook. Being American born to a French mother, importance was placed on her French heritage.
From weddings to baby showers, birthdays to anniversaries, business luncheons to large corporate functions, we will leave you and your guests smiling and asking when the next party will be.Ever since she could remember, Chef Dawn has wanted to cook. Being American born to a French mother, importance was placed on her French heritage.
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Kevis B.
Nov 16, 2021
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Chef Dawn was wonderful helping us plan for my mother's Celebration of Life. Although my sister lives nearby, I am far away, and so was dealing with an unfamiliar venue. Chef Dawn suggested a menu that would be just what we needed, and was really helpful with all of my questions. She and her crew arrived, set up, served, and cleaned up in the most beautiful and unobtrusive manner, enabling our family to focus on the program and our guests. The food was fresh and delicious, and per my request she provided vegan and gluten free choices, carefully labeled. If I were to have another event, I would
Kendall W.
Oct 10, 2021
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Amanda B.
Oct 03, 2021
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OH MY GOSH!!!! I used Party in a Box Catering for my wedding last weekend and it was the absolute best decision I made!! Chef Dawn and her staff were amazing!!! From my initial email inquiry to Chef Dawn, she was a pleasure to work with. Chef Dawn understood my vision and helped me create the PERFECT menu. I am someone who likes a little bit of a big variety. I can make a meal out of appetizers, but wanted a few substantial offerings too.
My wedding was held at my mom's house in San Juan Capistrano, just 30 of our nearest and dearest family and friends. We had a couple vegan guests, and
My wedding was held at my mom's house in San Juan Capistrano, just 30 of our nearest and dearest family and friends. We had a couple vegan guests, and
Dina E.
Sep 29, 2021
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Chef Dawn and her team did not disappoint! I had an outdoor event celebrating my father's 80th birthday party with about 60 family members and friends. The food was excellent - literally everything was yummy - and the service was amazing. They took care of EVERYTHING so I could just host and enjoy the event. I will definitely be using them again and again in the future. I have found my caterer for life!
Shannon Pierson
Jun 25, 2021
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Chef Dawn made our corporate event so easy and seamless! I had never planned a large event before, so Dawn called me and helped me identify exactly what food/cutlery/dishware/bartending services I would need to pull off our event. The staff was so professional during our party, and I really couldn't have had a more successful event. Party in a Box is a one stop shop.
Deanna C.
May 05, 2021
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Dawn catered a retirement party for for my husband last weekend, and I couldn't be happier! She and her crew were so nice, friendly, professional, and most important- the food was delicious! We had the beef tenderloin, Chardonnay Chicken, spinach salad w/ strawberries, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. So good!
Will definitely call her again in the future, and refer her to my friends!
Will definitely call her again in the future, and refer her to my friends!
Lisa B.
May 03, 2021
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Chef Dawn helped me with my intimate micro backyard wedding. We ordered sushi platter, coconut shrimp, and egg rolls for our appetizers and did the buffet style ordering for chicken Marsala, salmon, and beef tenderloin dish. OMG everything was SO DELICIOUS. Everyone at the event was all raving about how delicious the food was. The buffet style came with PLENTY of food for the amount that I ordered, we had leftovers even though people were all eating until they were filled. Chef Dawn made the process very easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Mullen
Apr 14, 2021
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Kelly F.
Apr 01, 2021
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Leah B.
Feb 24, 2021
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Chef Dawn is amazing. We've used her twice this past year: once for a small backyard birthday dinner of 4 of my girl friends and this latest one for a dinner for two. Dawn is always seamless in her communication and the quality of her cooking is outstanding. She can truly cook anything! This last dinner menu we wanted an Italian Steakhouse theme and she really delivered: homemade and delicious lobster bisque, pastas that were cooked perfectly al dente, Caesar salad with dressing that would rival any steakhouse, and steaks cooked to our liking. All this while being delivered! The dinner
Jerry H.
Jan 02, 2021
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So glad I trusted all the reviews. Chef Dawn is amazing. We hosted a murder mystery Christmas party with our friends and we decided we just didn't have time to be running the murder mystery as well as cooking a meal. I contacted Dawn last minute and she not only was able to squeeze us in to her busy schedule, but the food was delivered on time, fresh, hot, and was AMAZING. Everyone raved about how good it was. Creamy basil chicken, scalloped potatoes, fresh veggies, and warm bread.....DE-LISH! Will definitely use Dawn and her staff again in the future!
Carolina P.
Sep 07, 2020
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Shannon R.
Aug 27, 2020
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Maria Y.
Aug 18, 2020
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Dawn is the best! Dawn and team catered my husband's 60th Birthday Party and was really the key to make it a smashing success. The entire team was attentive and fun while still mindful due to the current Covid19 precautions. The food was so delicious. Due to our cultural background, we had a wide range of menu requests and she totally nailed it! The shrimp biriyani was AMAZING. On top of that, my husband and I were simply able to enjoy the party, drinks, food, and our guests with no worries. Thank you so much! We will definitely be using you for future events.
N. S.
Aug 02, 2020
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If I could give Dawn and her crew 47 stars, I would. We needed a caterer for our elopement wedding and rolled the dice here after finding Dawn on yelp. Her and her crew were probably the best investment we made in the entire event. The food was beyond what we imagined it to be and their professionalism as well as happy attitudes and helpfulness throughout the evening made our event that much more enjoyable. I will be using Dawn for any and all future events. Thank you guys SO much!
Sydney Hiles
Jul 18, 2020
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It doesn’t get better than this! I have used other catering companies before, and Chef Dawn has by far the absolute best catering company out there. From the moment I inquired with her to the moment she left our house, she was absolutely fantastic. She is honest and will not try and up sell you at all. Her food is probably the most delicious food I have tasted in a very long time. All the ingredients were so fresh and you can tell she has a true passion for cooking. I am still getting messages from my guests about how amazing the food was. I will be using her for ALL my future catering needs
Liz G.
May 24, 2019
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Mirna E.
May 06, 2019
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I hired Party in a Box Catering for my small wedding and I was very satisfied with everything! They forgot to deliver the tables where the food was gonna be but I notified Dawn right away and she went to get some. The food was amazing, everyone absolutely loved everything. Also they were so helpful and on top of everything, picking up plates, cleaning and helping cut and pass the cake. Prices were also very reasonable, I would definitely hire again and recommend to others! Thank you Dawn & party in a box crew!
Gina P.
Oct 04, 2018
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It was such a pleasure to work with Cassie and chef Dawn on our wedding catering and party rentals. The food was amazing and the setup was absolutely beautiful and everything turned out perfect! We even had a few guests come up to us and tell us that this was the best food they have had at any wedding!!
I knew from the first few minutes of our initial phone conversation with Cassie that Party in a Box would be the absolute best choice for us! Cassie is so professional and immediately gave me confidence knowing that she would handle every detail and I would have nothing to worry about. That gave
I knew from the first few minutes of our initial phone conversation with Cassie that Party in a Box would be the absolute best choice for us! Cassie is so professional and immediately gave me confidence knowing that she would handle every detail and I would have nothing to worry about. That gave
Alicia S.
Jan 15, 2018
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My husband and I love Party in A Box! We hired them for our backyard wedding and they were beyond amazing. Cassie was our coordinator and was so helpful in every way. Not only did she help us with laying out the seating and overall logistics around the house but also with day of coordinating with the cake, DJ, and photographer. I must say, if it wasn't for Cassie, my husband and I wouldn't have eaten anything. We were so impressed with Chef Dawn that we ended up changing a menu item without tasting it. We had her chicken and salmon entrees and they were both incredibly moist. All
Cathy Tiano
Aug 19, 2016
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Party in a box was fabulous!! From start to finish. Food, planning, crew were all 5 star plus. Another plus, a big plus is when they left, you wouldn't know anything had gone on!!! So clean..
All our friends are calling and emailing to keep telling us what a great party, the food and help all amazing.
We will definitely be using them again!!
All our friends are calling and emailing to keep telling us what a great party, the food and help all amazing.
We will definitely be using them again!!
