DJ's California Catering

What DJ's California Catering does

DJ's California Catering is a privately held, founder-owned full-service catering company headquartered in Ventura, California, that has been operating continuously since 1991. Founded by Doug Biggs and his wife Jennifer, the company operates from a 10,000 square foot purpose-built food preparation facility on Johnson Drive in Ventura and delivers catering services across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Its service portfolio covers wedding receptions, corporate and government events, social celebrations, and themed events (including BBQ, Mexican Fiesta, Italian Faire, and custom themes), supported by ancillary offerings such as bar and beverage service, party rentals, emergency catering, and vendor referrals. The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace website, organic social media presence on Facebook, and listings on Yelp, Google Reviews, The Knot, and Wedding Wire; there is no proprietary platform, no app, and no e-commerce or self-serve ordering channel.

The business runs on an event-based professional services revenue model in which pricing is fully customized per engagement based on guest count, menu selections, service style (buffet, plated, stations), staffing requirements, and rental add-ons. Standard payment terms require a deposit to confirm booking with the final balance due one week before the event, and corporate clients may receive 30-day net terms. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and consultative: customers reach out via phone (805-850-0194), email ([email protected]), or a website inquiry form, followed by menu customization, tastings for larger events, and event planning support. Distribution is reinforced by exclusive caterer arrangements at Rancho de las Palmas (Moorpark) and Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo, plus preferred partnerships at more than 100 venues across Southern California.

Customer segments are diversified across primary channels (wedding couples and corporate clients) and secondary channels (social event hosts and themed-event buyers), with documented catering for 'scores of local businesses and government agencies.' The competitive position is anchored by long-tenured staff (average 10+ years), a stable leadership team led by founder Doug Biggs, Executive Chef Eric Bryant (since 1994), and General Manager John Blauert (since 1999), and a 30+ year regional brand presence recognized through three consecutive Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards (2018–2020) and a VC Star award.

Name

DJ's California Catering

Legal name

DJ's California Catering

Website

https://djscatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DJ's California Catering is a privately held full-service catering company founded in 1991 and based in Ventura, California. It delivers customized catering for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and themed occasions across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties from a 10,000 square foot facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Accommodation and Food Services (72)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Event catering
• Full-service catering
• Catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: DJ's California Catering generates revenue through full-service catering for events including weddings, corporate gatherings, social events, and themed celebrations. Revenue is event-based and determined by guest count, menu selections, service style, staffing needs, and rental requirements. Pricing is provided through itemized proposals customized to each client's vision and budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DJ's California Catering is a full-service catering company that plans, prepares, staffs, and executes food and beverage service for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and themed events across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Each engagement includes customized menus, professional servers/chefs/bartenders, rentals, bar service, event coordination, and cleanup, with all production run out of the company's 10,000 square foot Ventura facility.

Product overview

DJ's California Catering operates as a full-service catering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of catering services and menu offerings. The core service suite includes wedding receptions, corporate events, social events, and theme events, supported by specialty offerings such as DJ's Blazin BBQ, bar and beverage services, party rentals, emergency catering, and vendor referrals. Menu offerings span multiple cuisine categories including Gourmet Specialties, Salads & Platters, Breakfast, Hors d'oeuvres (individual and buffet), Fiesta Mexicana, Italian Faire, Blazin BBQ, Theme Parties, and Dessert. The company also maintains exclusive and preferred venue partnerships across Southern California. All services are delivered through their 10,000 square foot facility in Ventura, California, with a dedicated professional staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Reception Catering Full-service wedding catering with customized menus, professional service staff, attention to detail, and tastings offered for larger events; covers receptions and rehearsal dinners for engaged couples in Southern California.
• Corporate Event Catering Corporate catering for local businesses and government agencies across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties, including continental breakfasts, lunches, buffets, holiday galas, annual meetings, conferences, and executive dinners.
• Social Event Catering Catering for personal celebrations including backyard picnics, Hawaiian Luau, open house appetizer parties, holiday parties, and elegant anniversary celebrations.
• Themed Event Catering Creative themed catering with customized menus, themed decorations, and coordinated presentation for events requiring specific themes or cuisines.
• DJ's Blazin BBQ Catering BBQ catering service featuring smoked meats and classic barbecue sides, available as a specialty offering for BBQ-themed events.
• Bar & Beverage Service Add-on beverage service for events including non-alcoholic drinks, coffee stations, and full bartending services.
• Party Rentals Rental equipment for events including tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, and serving equipment, provided as part of the full-service catering package or as a standalone rental.
• Emergency Catering Services Quick, reliable catering solutions for unexpected event needs, providing rapid response catering when plans change at short notice.
• Vendor Referrals Recommendations and coordination with preferred venue partners and other event vendors as part of the catering engagement.
• Exclusive Venue Catering Partnership Catering services delivered as the exclusive caterer at partner venues including Rancho de las Palmas (Moorpark) and Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo.
• Preferred Venue Catering Partnership Catering services delivered as a preferred (non-exclusive) caterer at over 100 venues across Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rancho de las PalmascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJ's California Catering is the exclusive caterer for Rancho de las Palmas in Moorpark, a venue featuring a spring-fed lagoon and palm trees. This exclusive partnership is listed prominently on both the venue and catering company websites.
• Hampton Inn & Suites CamarillocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJ's California Catering is the exclusive caterer for Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo, providing catering services for events held at this venue with garden view banquet rooms accommodating up to 150 guests.
• 100+ Preferred Venues (Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJ's California Catering maintains preferred partnerships with over 100 venues across Southern California including Gerry Ranch, Malibu West Beach Club, Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Elings Park, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Smog Shoppe, Saddlerock Ranch, Gainey Vineyard, and many others. These are venues where DJ's is regularly contracted but is not the exclusive caterer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huntington Catering: Huntington Catering is a Southern California event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events with similar full-service offerings. Especially comparable in the corporate and wedding segments where DJ's also competes.
• Contemporary Catering: Contemporary Catering is a Southern California full-service caterer for weddings, corporate, and social events with comparable menu customization, staff service, and venue partnerships. Closely mirrors DJ's service portfolio and target customer segments.
• Command Performance Catering: Command Performance Catering is a Ventura County-based corporate event and boxed lunch caterer competing directly with DJ's in the same geography. They overlap most heavily in the corporate breakfasts, lunches, and galas segment in the Tri-Counties area.
• Paula LeDuc Fine Catering: Paula LeDuc is a premium Northern California wedding and event catering company with a similar full-service model, custom menus, and exclusive venue partnerships. Comparable in service tier and operating philosophy, though operating in a different California region.
• 24 Carrots Catering: 24 Carrots is a Southern California full-service catering and event design company serving weddings and corporate events across Orange, LA, and San Diego counties. Directly comparable to DJ's in offering customized menus, full-service staffing, and venue partnerships in the same Southern California region.
• Great Western Catering: Great Western Catering is a Southern California full-service catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Comparable in service catalog, regional scope, and emphasis on custom menus and venue coordination.
• RG Group Catering: RG Group Catering is a Southern California off-premise catering company serving weddings and corporate events across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Direct competitor in the overlapping LA/Ventura geography, with similar full-service menus and corporate event focus.
• Food Matters Catering: Food Matters Catering is a Ventura/Santa Barbara-based full-service caterer serving weddings and corporate events with similar menu customization, event coordination, and venue partnerships. Head-to-head competitor in DJ's home geography.

Regional players

• Bouchard Catering: Bouchard Catering is a Southern California off-premise catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and large-scale functions in the LA and surrounding counties. Similar service model and event types, but more concentrated in LA proper versus DJ's Tri-County focus.

Emerging players

• California Catering Company: California Catering Company is a Southern California event catering firm serving corporate and private events with a comparable full-service offering. Comparable in scope and target market, with a smaller footprint than DJ's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/djscaliforniacatering
• Xx.com/DJsCateringCA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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