The guest book.

Thirty guests, 45 minutes' notice.

Amber's rehearsal dinner caterer never showed. Her planner called Bud, and his team fed everyone that night, then catered the wedding.

Planned from Chicago, served in California.

They expected the distance to add stress. They say Bud kept it easy, and they rank it the best wedding food they've had.

A statewide fundraiser for nearly 100.

Lisa's board came from around California. The team looked after the guests and left the borrowed kitchen clean before the rental ended.

It started with a pressed sandwich.

Marielle has been a regular since her first one. Bud later cooked the wedding dinner and worked through the menu with the couple.

First on a wedding planner's list.

Emily keeps Black Hat at the top of her preferred vendors for custom menus, clear communication and events that run on time.