My grandmother had an orchard, just a small one that grandpa made when he retired. I miss going in there so much; it had high fences like...

Name:  Manuel Medina Title:  Sous Chef How long have you been with PJC?  since 2001, the beginning of Pure Joy time Describe your role...

Name:  Jerry Wilson Title:  Head of the PJC Culinary Department How long have you been with PJC?  Since 2004, many glorious years...

Unless you want to run out and buy a half dozen red-and-white 1961 Thunderbird ragtops as beachmobiles for the couple, which I recommend...

Nothin says lovin like these little darlings tray passed while you’re dancing away at a summer nights soiree. They are so popular - one...

Event Planners Patrick Ward & Ellen Reid with Executive Chef, Lynette La Mere A few key members of the Pure Joy Catering Team took a...

Ladies aren’t the only ones who wonder what to wear! Because we are hitting peak wedding season we thought we would give you a little...

When I was a little my grandfather, by then a retired Chef, would take me to local farms to get fresh produce. He also grew nearly...

Let me guess…you have a hidden, private pinterest page with all of your secret wedding ideas. You’ve perused etsy.com for cute, vintage...

My attention is pulled in so many directions… The rumble of the tropical storm began, to the point of distraction, hours ago and has now...

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...