Soul Food Caterers in Fullerton, CA

We are Startups Catering & Events! We want to customize your events Catering needs. From Food, Menus, catering, staffing, set up, clean up, serving equipment & more! We specialize in making this event, the best you have ever hosted!

Serving all of Southern California, we have 20+ years experience providing elevated comfort food, using local seasonal ingredients and french-trained technique. My roots are southern, yet I have lived and travelled around the world, tasting and learning along the way. We offer an extensive menu and affordable packages to help begin the selection process. We will work with you to add dishes and services to create the catering experience you desire, while keeping your budget in mind.

My Focus is always on my clients not my ego. I love collaborating with my clients to include heirloom family recipes or their favorite foods. I thrive on making the most flavorful, unique and artistic food for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to wine pairing dinners. During my 25 years of professional experience I have catered events for presidents, Hollywood movie stars and everyone in between. With 750 events worth of experience, I am confident I will make your event an unforgettable experience.

Welcome to Food First Events & Catering, the premium off-site catering division of Prose Kitchen & Bar, located in the heart of Woodland Hills at 21150 Ventura Blvd. Under the creative vision of Chef David Gussin, our team delivers elevated, custom experiences shaped by two decades of culinary excellence. A Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with a résumé that includes STK, Fig & Olive, and Cleo, Chef Gussin now brings his market-driven, globally inspired cuisine from our restaurant kitchen at Prose directly to your event. From intimate gatherings to full-scale weddings, our catering reflects the same refined approach and flavor-forward ethos that’s made Prose a standout in the Los Angeles dining scene. Whether it’s vibrant Eastern Mediterranean, rustic Italian, or modern New American, every menu is tailored, every bite tells a story, and every event is executed with seamless hospitality. Chef Gussin’s work has been featured on E! Entertainment, Housewives of Beverly Hills, and in elite events with names like Kevin Lee — a testament to the trust our clients place in us. Bring the taste of Prose to your next event. Let’s create something unforgettable.