What started as a small, family-owned business and labor of love in 1982, has grown into one of Orange County's premier catering + event production companies. Current owners, John + Stacy LaBrake were involved early on in assisting Love At First Bite's Founders, Cindy + Steve Vatcher, in their vision to bring great food, great service, and great prices to the Orange County and Long Beach communities.When the Vatchers made the difficult decision to move their family out of state, it was a natural transition for John & Stacy to take over, and continue the company's legacy.
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We strive to ensure pricing accuracy, however menu prices are subject to adjustments based on market conditions. Planning your event can be easy! Replace your sit-down meal with a relaxed "dinner-by-the-bite". Choose from our wide selection off of our Hors d'oeuvres menu. Drop-off trays, individually packaged boxed lunches, bottomless coffee service, grab-and-go buffets for a lunch-and-learn, conference, or company-wide event or celebration.
Love at First Bite Catering offers a wide variety of event rentals to suit any occasion, from antique and vintage furniture pieces, to themed party decorations, to wedding items. Please contact us for information on pricing and availability, and ask us about anything that might not be currently listed, as new trends keep inventories constantly changing.
At Love at First Bite, our people are a very important part of our success. Our owners, John & Stacy LaBrake, are committed to running the company as a family-business, and creating jobs within our community. We have a lot of family and extended family working, and if you're not family today, you feel like it within the first week of joining us.
Reviews (10)
Al Guerin
May 04, 2022
Noelle M.
Nov 04, 2021
Julie S.
Oct 16, 2021
Not only was the food 5 Star from Love at First Bite Catering, so was the service. The entire process was smooth and uncomplicated. Meredith was spot-on with all of her suggestions from what quantities to order down to the ideal variety of items to serve and she created an elegant lunch menu that the guests were very happy with. Drew and Tom who set-up the event also deserve a special note of thanks. They were on time, professional, friendly, and created a beautiful setting for the event. Love at First Bite is a true pleasure to work with when planning any event!
Victoria Alberty
May 21, 2021
Wendy Storey Sahagen
Jan 15, 2021
Jennifer Tsan
Nov 17, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I had booked LAFB Catering for my 2020 wedding. The food we had at the tasting was DIVINE to say the least. The chicken piccata was perfect, and the mash potatoes were buttery smooth. They have been responsive and friendly throughout it all. In the end, we had to cancel our wedding, and LAFB continued to be gracious and understanding, despite how hard the wedding industry has been hit. I fully expect and hope to book with them again as soon as things settle down.
Huntington Beach Coastrunner
Feb 05, 2020
Prior to my retirement I catered with LAFB for years! The food, the presentation, and the service were always exemplary. I ordered from their online "Market" for Cinco De Mayo and the Fajita Bar was the BEST! Absolutely delicious! So happy they are providing this "pick-up" service during this "stay home" period.
Ryan O'Connor
May 17, 2019
T. Swenson
Jun 12, 2018
Mary Cummings
Jan 17, 2018
