California Rose Catering & Special Events

California Rose Catering & Special Events is a family-owned catering company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in fine food and start-to-finish event design for weddings, corporate events, and private occasions. Executive Chef Dov Sims builds menus that combine traditional flavors of Latin America and Asia, with family-style and custom menu options, private tastings, dessert bars, and a robust selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes; the company also coordinates florals, rentals, and event logistics. Chef Dov Sims has spent more than 25 years building catering businesses and producing events, and California Rose traces its roots to 'Nonna' Rose, who started the company in the 1980s. Based in Berkeley, California; reviews reference events including a backyard wedding and a 110-person reception at Deer Park Villa. Couples consistently highlight the quality of custom menus developed with Chef Dov, the organized and responsive coordination provided by Adrian and Jenn, the smooth handling of rentals and logistics, and food described by one reviewer as Michelin quality.