Hungry Bear Catering is based in Los Angeles's East Hollywood neighborhood, co-owned by Jennie Trinh (a California Culinary Academy graduate with a background at Japanese, Italian, and Mediterranean restaurants) and TJ Holgado (farm-to-table kitchen experience). The business names both "Corporate Events" and "Holiday Parties" directly among its services, alongside weddings, drop-off catering, sushi stations, and dessert tables, describing itself as "seasonally inspired, food-driven" custom catering for all events, serving Los Angeles and Orange County. Reviews describe an Asian-fusion-leaning menu — hangar steak, miso black cod, Korean short rib, and pho and ramen bars are mentioned repeatedly. Hungry Bear does not publish a public venue address; confirm visit or pickup availability directly before stopping by.
The company's own site publishes a sample tray-passed appetizer menu illustrating its range: dishes include Burrata and Ricotta Crostini, Fried Chicken and Beef Sliders, Hamachi Ceviche, Asian and Harissa Tuna Tartar, Honey Rock Shrimp Tempura, Mini Smoked Chicken Shawarma, Caponata Grilled Cheese, Elote Tostada, Spanakopita, Chicken Liver Crostini, and a Tofu Bo Ssam Wrap — spanning Mediterranean, Latin, and Southeast Asian influences alongside the Asian-fusion core. No per-person pricing, service-style tiers, or guest minimums are published alongside this sample menu; several reviewers describe going through a formal tasting before booking.
What's independently verifiable is the Yelp record: 4.9 stars across 127 reviews. Most describe weddings, but one reviewer wrote about booking Hungry Bear for her company's holiday party, naming staff member Madeleine specifically and praising on-time delivery and professionalism throughout.
The company's own site lists press coverage from wedding and lifestyle blogs between 2014 and 2016 (Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, Ruffled Blog, Bash Please, among others) — coverage, not a formal award or accolade; no award was found. Its past-clients list includes corporate and brand names directly relevant to this guide's own category: Microsoft, Honda, NBC, Ernst & Young, Houlihan Lokey, Bloomingdale's, E! Entertainment, BMW Glendale, Weight Watchers, and Mashable, among others.
East Hollywood caterer co-owned by Jennie Trinh (CIA-trained chef, Japanese/Italian/Mediterranean background) and TJ Holgado (farm-to-table). Names "Corporate Events" and "Holiday Parties" directly among services; also drop-off catering, sushi stations, dessert tables. Asian-fusion leaning menu — own site publishes a sample tray-passed appetizer menu (Burrata Crostini, Hamachi Ceviche, Tuna Tartar, Fried Chicken Sliders, Mini Smoked Chicken Shawarma, Spanakopita, Elote Tostada) spanning Mediterranean, Latin, and Southeast Asian influences; no per-person pricing or guest minimum published, tasting required before booking. Yelp: 4.9 stars, 127 reviews, including a verified company holiday party booking. Press coverage on wedding/lifestyle blogs 2014–2016 (Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, Ruffled Blog) — not a formal award. Past corporate clients include Microsoft, Honda, NBC, Ernst & Young, Houlihan Lokey, BMW Glendale, Weight Watchers, and Mashable.
Madeleine was so kind and helpful through the whole planning process. On the day of our company holiday party, they showed up right on time and ready to go. The food was amazing!!!! I'm not exaggerating - 10/10. We got so much positive feedback from our guests about how good everything was.
This review is long overdue! We had Hungry Bear cater our wedding this year and they absolutely crushed it!! We had so many guests come up to us during and after the wedding (even months later) saying the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding.
Hungry Bear is AMAZING 10/10. We are major foodies so we wanted our wedding catering to impress, and Hungry Bear over-delivered. Staff/Service all excellent. Honestly save yourself a ton of time and just go with Hungry Bear, they are the best.
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