We’re glad you are carefully considering your catering options as this is such an expensive day! Compromising on the RIGHT things that...

Happy National Pi Day! Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14 (which also happens to...

1. Need a coordinator? Here’s one of our fave’s:  Jaime Kostechko from Wild Heart Events has mastered the art of Unique, Creative and Fun...

Need a little inspiration for your next Corporate event? We have a range of venues that will surely strike your fancy. These 5 venue...

I’m a foodie and a jeweler. I love the little tasty bites that Lynette and Pure Joy Catering are constantly coming up with to surprise...

This wedding season you’re going to notice a variety of floral and other organic elements mixed in together for a stunningly natural and...

This couple married fun & funky with elegance. Their care free nature shines through with their bright colors and bohemian style. Their...

We love Tuscan alfresco style table decor. The herbaceous aromas coming from the table will delight your guests. We scatter small...

Pure Joy Fresh Squeezed Margaritas Makes about 2 pitchers. 1 cup and 2 tbl. sugar 1 cup and 2 tbl. water 4 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon...

Santa Barbara is full of the most amazing event venues in the country, which is why we are consistently one of the TOP wedding...

The photo above is part of a series called postcards where Lynette talks about all things traveling; places to go, culinary experiences,...

We don’t just bring the chicken. We’re a full service catering company and can help you plan, organize and connect you with the the best...

The Curried Cheese Torte A rather humble but unique member of the Pure Joy Menu gets rave reviews and recipe requests. It’s a host's...

A picture is worth a thousand words. Yes, there are literally thousands of words in this “quilt of appreciation” and it blankets us at...

At Pure Joy we take the holidays off! I know, it’s crazy, but we work hard all year - especially through wedding season, so when it comes...

This bride and groom had “warm feet” from the beginning. They knew in their heart of hearts this was love. It was real. And there were no...

Classic winter fare, easy to make several at a time & freeze them for the holiday season. 1 red onion, quartered and sliced Olive oil 4...

Santa will smell this a mile away & know just where to go! Any of our Santa Barbara Farmer’s Markets will have fresh pressed local apple...

All senses were engaged at this beautiful wedding reception. The scent of the fresh sea breeze. Bold pops of tangerine flowers against...

Stunning flowers can truly be the ultimate compliment for any sort of event, be it large or small. When you have the perfect array of...