California Rose was built on experience, discipline, and commitment, to the craft, to our clients, and to each other. The name itself honors ‘Nonna’ Rose, who started this little company in the 1980’s. While she hasn’t worked in the kitchen for nearly two decades, her vision and dedication remain at the foundation of everything we do. Every sign, every plate, every event carries her legacy.

What defines us is how we work.

We are seasoned food professionals who deliver excellence across every type of event. From weddings and corporate functions to cultural celebrations, fundraisers, and private dinners. Every event is approached with the same precision, care, and attention to detail. While the style or scale may vary, our commitment to flawless execution, thoughtful planning, and consistently high standards never changes

Our strength is our team.

California Rose is powered by a deeply committed staff who have chosen to grow together over many years. This is not a revolving door operation. Our leadership team, kitchen leads, and front-of-house professionals know one another’s rhythms, anticipate needs, and hold each other to a shared standard of excellence.

At the helm, Executive Chef & CEO Dov Sims leads California Rose with precision, vision, and uncompromising standards. The company is powered by a staff who have grown together over many years. This is not a revolving-door operation. Our leadership team, kitchen leads, and front-of-house professionals operate with clarity, anticipate needs, and hold one another to a shared standard of excellence. We take care of our people and they take care of our clients. That mutual commitment shows up in the food, the service, and the trust our clients place in us year after year.

Beyond catering, we provide full event support when needed, coordinating venues, rentals, logistics, and production elements allowing our clients to stay focused on their guests and the moment itself.

Love hard. Season well. Serve hot.
That’s how we operate – together.