Kai’s Catering + Events

Not quite sure where to start! from the grilled cheese, to the service staff — to Kai. Nothing could have been more perfect. Everyone asked for his number (which i would not share)
Everything was perfect!!!

Kai and his team masterfully executed the single most spectacular experience of my life. He listened to exactly what we wanted to create and exceeded our expectations inventing, designing and leading a totally heart-​moving, unforgettable multi-​event wedding on a remote location on the island of Kaua’i. Kai crafted a weekend of events that deeply moved us and our 85 guests who had flown in from all over the world.
One guest and friend, a popular LA entertainment tv correspondent Sam Rubin summed it up eloquently writing, «There is not a single person here tonight who will ever forget this wedding. That was my happy and immediate review of one of the most jaw-​droppingly beautiful ceremonies I have ever had the pleasure to attend.»
Kai and his team traveled to Kaua’i identifying a multitude of unique resources needed to pull off «a unique wedding experience» we wanted to share with ourselves and our guests. He managed to create a kitchen seemingly out of thin air on a remote beach and brought in a local culinary team collaborating with innovative ideas and elegant simplicity that is worth everything it took to create. His reputation spread quickly on this small Hawaiian island attracting a top waitstaff over three days fighting to be part of our event just so they could work him.
Kai is gifted and has endless creative energy. It’s no wonder he is one of the most sought after caterers and event designers. Kai is a superhero and absolutely created the most memorable experience I have ever had in life. His style, budget-​minded decisive execution and attention to detail is unmatched. Thank you Kai for all that you did to create what every guest is calling the best wedding EVER.

I have used Kai’s services on several occasions over the last 15 years, and had the pleasure of being invited to many events that he happened to cater: His food is outstanding, delicious and unlike anything else you’ll find on the West Coast. There’s a reason why it’s called Kai’s EUROPEAN Catering: he combines world-​class, old-​school cooking, with outstanding, fresh ingredients. Every single one of his dishes tickles your taste buds, and it would be hard to pick a favorite. On top of it Kai can provide beautiful décor, his attention to detail is unrivaled, and his staff is always remarkably friendly and knowledgeable.

One of our favorite caterers in LA! Kai and his staff are always organized, professional, and willing to go above and beyond to make each event special. The food is always spectacular and presentation is always beautiful. We have done small plated dinner parties and large buffet style events and each and every time we’ve had nothing but a great experience. We highly recommend Kai for any event!

Kai is unique in his ability to combine visual drama and excitement with memorable cuisine and first class service. We have attended several of his distinctive events and used him for catering in our home, always with rave reviews and great value.

Kai’s food is always amazing, the service is fantastic, and the staff is exceptional and friendly. Their really is not one better!

I was fortunate to have been able to have Kai cater 2 elegant dinner parties. He and his professional and courteous staff appeared an hour before guests arrived and transformed our home. The presentation from flowers and table linens to creative seating was exquisite, setting the mood for a mouth watering and and unique meal. Our guests raved that the food was some of the best they have had. My kitchen was left cleaner than it was found. I cannot wait to have Kai cater another event. I know I will be in very capable and talented hands.

Very professional staff, top notch food, one of the better caterers in LA!

We called Kai to cater our small dinner party for 12. We didn’t need full service, just food drop-​off.
Well the food was prompt and came with easy heating instructions. We had 2 options for hors d’œuvre, 2 entrees and one side dish (well-​sized portions).
The food tasted great… easy to order and Kai was very responsive every step of the way.
I would definitely use him again.
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Although the food was good and the service people were excellent, I was very disappointed by the behavior the owner of this catering company. We had planned a Bat Mitzvah celebration at our home for over 100 people, to be held outdoors at 7PM on a Saturday evening. At 3PM the day of the party, as we were returning from the Bat Mitzvah service and lunch at our Temple, it started raining. The tables, chairs, lighting, etc outside were all already to go and everything was getting drenched. «Don’t worry,» I consoled my daughter and husband, «The caterer will tell us what to do next.» We had discussed a «plan B» in case of rain, and I expected to hear from the caterer any moment, I knew he would call and help figure out what to do next — our party for over 100 people was now only 4 hours away and it was raining. But he did not call us.
I called him several times on his cell phone, figuring that would be the best way to reach him on a Saturday. At 5PM when we still had not heard from him — our party was now two hours away — I tried his business number out of desperation and got a recording. I did not leave a message, because I thought the cell phone messages I’d been leaving were more likely to be picked than a msg on a machine in a closed office. At 5:30PM the catering service people began to arrive and help move the furniture indoors and figure out where the improvised dance floor would be. They were great!
But the hours between the hours of 3PM and 5:30PM we suffered immense anxiety, wondering what had happened to our caterer! This catering company is quite expensive and so I expect only the best the quality of service and food and party planning. As I said the food was good and the service people were excellent. But the owner was unresponsive, arrogant and rude. I resent having to go through high anxiety before my own party at any price. The worst was the owner’s response when he showed up later at the party. Instead of being apologetic for not contacting us and being unreachable during the hours before our outdoor party when it had started raining, he reprimanded me for not calling his office and when I said I did, he reply was: «Well you didn’t leave a message.» I found this extremely arrogant.
Afterward, I was charged for a few forks, knives and glasses and a single napkin that were missing from the rental items (over $ 200). I located most of the items and put them out for pick up. A week later they are still sitting on my porch. I would not have minded if we had been afforded the same «attention to detail» when the coat rack we ordered did not show up (was the charge taken off the rental order?) or when the dinner plates were left off the rental order and rushed in at the very last second. There was no adjustment for us as far as I know, but we were hounded for an individual fork that was missing. I also found this rather cheap in light of the cost of the catering (over 20K).
Had the owner at least apologized for causing us so much anxiety and distress before such an important occasion, I would not have written this negative review, but being blamed by him for not leaving a message on his office machine was the last straw for me. I will never use this caterer again. If you want to have a party where you can forget about it and count on your caterer, I do not recommend this one.