Inland Empire including Temecula, Murrieta, DeLuz, & LaCrest
About this vendor
Chef Suzanne and all the attentive staff members are here to create your vision for your special moment with choice selections and locally grown produce. We offer complimentary coordinations for all of our events as a ‘one stop shop’ for all your catering needs.
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- French
- Fusion
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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3.3
out of 5.019 reviews
I've gone back and forth about sharing this because our wedding meant so much to us, and this experience was truly heartbreaking. We hired Suzanne with excitement and full trust, b...
ut unfortunately, the dinner portion of our wedding was not what we expected or paid for. The food was undercooked to the point that most of our guests couldn't eat, and I felt completely devastated seeing that happen.
I want to be fair the appetizers and desserts were nicely presented, and I even thanked Suzanne for the cocktail setup and the late-night nacho fountain. But the dinner itself the part we were all most looking forward to fell apart in a way that I'll never forget. I didn't confront her that night because I didn't want to spend what was left of our wedding in tears, but I hardly slept afterward. It felt like all the excitement we'd built up for months had been replaced with disappointment.
When I reached out afterward hoping for some understanding and a refund, Suzanne declined. I even filed a dispute through PayPal, providing photos and my full explanation, but the decision didn't go in my favor. It's been difficult to accept, especially knowing how much heart and trust went into that day.
This review isn't written out of anger it's written out of hurt. I don't know how anyone could make up something like this. As a fully paid customer, I felt let down and honestly robbed of the experience I imagined. I just wish things had been handled with more care and empathy afterward.
What's been the hardest to see is photos from our wedding being used on her business page, knowing the truth of how things actually went for us. It's a painful reminder of a night that should have been perfect, but wasn't.
I'm sharing this because every couple deserves to have peace of mind on their wedding day. I truly hope no one else has to experience that same heartbreak.
Do not believe the new reviews that are posted by her friends.
Where do I start? We attended a small wedding and Suzanne’s catering is an embarrassment. Catering team was putti...
ng food away before all guests were served. We were then served uncooked, raw steak with attitude. She acted like it was a hassle to serve the remaining guests. Taste and customer service was a dud.
Steak was not edible. Every single steak was beyond raw. Several people opted for the fish option which was raw as well. When the steak was returned to be recooked, people received different steaks that were already bitten into AND were still raw.
She refused a refund or any accommodations, threatening the bride and groom to “think carefully.” 80% of the main entree was not edible. How is that okay?
Suzanne, remove yourself from the catering industry if this is your quality of service and quality of food
We recently attended a winery event catered by Chef Suzanne, and the food was simply exceptional. Chef Suzanne provided an elegant and diverse menu, beginning with a stunning charc...
uterie spread and delightful appetizers. The main course was the highlight: tender filet mignon paired with fresh greens and a truly wonderful velvety mashed potato. The entire experience, from the savory chicken satay and shrimp rumaki to the beautiful one-bite desserts, was flawlessly executed and a huge talking point among all the guests. A true culinary triumph!
Can’t thank enough to Chef Johnson. She is exceeded our expectations with the food. Tri-tip , lemon rosemary chicken was so good . Came back for second helpings . Everybody was st...
uffed.
I personally interacted with the Chef was incredibly patience and walked us through the menu. The wedding dinner could not have been more perfect. From setup to serving to cleanup the staff did an amazing job. Very professional. Would definitely use her services for any of our future catering needs.
I cannot say enough in regards to how unprofessional Suzanne was this past Saturday at my best friend's wedding. TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE. Imagine your caterer talking sh*t about ...
you and your wedding party, loudly, to her coworkers... IN FRONT OF YOUR GUESTS. Imagine you were told there would be 3 dinner options, including a vegan option... You're paying for all 3 options, but on the day of your caterer tells you she didn't provide the third vegan option... AND THEN BLAMES YOU FOR IT SOMEHOW!? Imagine your caterer telling you when you first met about all the serviced she provides, then when the day comes, she tells you she's only taking care of maybe half the services she described... WHILE STILL TAKING YOUR FULL PAYMENT... WHICH WAS OVERPRICED. You can do better, you deserve better. Do not hire this caterer, she will argue with you in the middle of your wedding and ruin it.
Worst experience I’ve ever had with a vendor! Suzanne is absolutely rude and a scammer. She’s mmmmm will act nice at first but beware once she has your money!
She made my wedding ...
planning a nightmare. Don’t hire her!!!
Unfortunately 1 star is the lowest rating to give here
Worst catering company I’ve had! Food was cold and some it raw. No refund or apology. Suzanne is rude and is only after your money.
Do NOT hire her. She was so nice and accommodating at first but I realized she just wants money. She rushed my fiancé and me to say yes to book her cuz she claimed she had another ...
couple inquiring on our wedding date. Now I don’t even know if that was true or not, and this was 7 months prior to the initial wedding date that we sent her our deposit because we panicked and didn’t want to lose the service. Our parents got sick and we could not follow through with our plan at our original venue. We made her an offer to keep the deposit until she booked another client and I wrote a very sincere apology email with all these details only a couple weeks after I sent our deposit. She ghosted me for MONTHS and she tells my fiancé that my email “didn’t make sense” yet never sent ANY type of response then had the audacity to rudely speak to him over the phone and refused to give us back our deposit. There was nowhere in the contract that said the deposit was non refundable. This is completely unprofessional and simply rude. I’m happy I never booked her and I don’t recommend her to anyone.
I was very happy originally to work with Suzanne as I had met her previously at another wedding and was impressed with her service.
Unfortunately, that was not the case for my wed...
ding. She was extremely rude to my guest and owner of the property. She was caught by my coordinators talking trash about my guests in the kitchen and was caught by my mom and aunt talking trash about my father just because he asked for an extra piece of meat which she ended up giving to my vendors (which was not contracted for) but not my father who paid for her. She got upset because our properties power went out and she took that out on everyone when at the end of the day, she should’ve just tried to help. She did not serve my guests what they had ordered and was rude when they asked to exchange for the proper meal and when I told her directly that I was shocked by her behavior, she sent back criticism to me because the power went out. She did not apologize for her disgusting behavior and frankly kept harassing me after I asked her to stop messaging me. I ended up having to block her and report her. I would absolutely stay away from hiring this company and if you do, hopefully she changes her attitude.
DO NOT HIRE. 0 STARS! Worst catering ever. Worst part of my wedding. Awful service, demanded more money for things not in contract, and then kept calling my family members demandin...
g money. DO NOT HIRE. Highly painful experience, especially after paying her so much. I selected some of the more expensive items and food was cold or just flavorless.
Suzanne has been very difficult to work with. Her emails after our event asked for more money, and she played my family members against one another; awful customer service. Her employees were on their phones instead of working, and when one came to clean up, he cursed at our guests.
Vegan meals were downright awful, Filet mignon was cold half way through eating it, her sides were the most plain and bland food imaginable. I have been very frustrated by all this as I felt like she NICKLE AND DIMED US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
I would cook your own food, or hire someone else.
I attended a wedding, post wedding celebration and bridal shower catererd by Suzanne. Everything was great! I actually didn't eat meat and Suzanne came out with plates for me that ...
the meat eaters were jealous of! It was all amazing events
First off, I wouldn’t have been able to have the most beautiful wedding without Suzanne! It was everything I dreamed it would be. We planned our wedding in 90 days. Without her ex...
pertise, detail to design and food we wouldn’t have been able to pull it off :) She is amazing and we would recommend her to anyone wether it’s an event, party or wedding!
I ate Johnson Catering Event’s food at my friend’s bridal shower, wedding, and post wedding trip. Amazing! Everything I tried was delicious. I would definitely recommend the servic...
es.
This company hands down hires the best bartenders. They are dress well, knowledgeable, and are really good with my guests. They are a conversation piece always.
The food is also g...
reat and I like working with Suzanne.
Johnson Catering catered our wedding. My now wife found Suzanne thru Instagram and wanted to immediately book her after seeing some of her food photos since we both are foodies! ...
Suzanne made amazing chicken satay and jalapeno poppers appetizers to pass during our cocktail hour. We received a lot of compliments from our guests regarding the food and service that Johnson Catering provided. My wife and I both loved Suzanne's professional and friendly personality. I highly recommend Johnson Catering for all your catering needs.
First and foremost, Suzanne is an Amazing Chef and knows her craft very well!! My now husband and I are foodies and we both loved our wedding meal. She was able to work with me o...
n a very short notice when my original wedding plans were falling apart. Not very many caterers are as flexible as Johnson Catering. Suzanne was able to make our wedding dinner requests a possibility while staying within our budget. We chose to have tray passed appetizers and a sit down dinner for our guests. Her service along with her staff was Excellent!! I loved her efficiency and personality! Will definitely hire her again for any future celebrations. She helped make our day perfect and even included an extra meal for my husband and I to enjoy the next day, which was such a special touch! I could not have been more happy to have hired her. If you are looking for the best, hire Johnson Catering! Suzanne will guide you thru your meal planning process and provide you with excellent service.
I just had the pleasure of experiencing the magic that is Johnson Catering. The food was insanely good and everything was presented with such care, thought, and premium execution. ...
I typically hate wedding food based on some horrid prior experiences. My faith has officially been renewed. Top notch food!
Where do I start? Her food is absolutely amazing !! My mouth waters every time I think of those peanut lime chicken skewers! The steaks cooked perfection! I wan her to cater my wed...
ding when the time comes!!!
The Food and serivice was amazing!
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44827 Grado Circle, Temecula, CA | Inland Empire including Temecula, Murrieta, DeLuz, & LaCrest
Johnson Catering & Events