Simplify your event planning and make the entire process easier by choosing experts with the experience, knowledge base and connections to get everything you need lined up and organized quickly and efficiently.

Dream a little...or dream big


​Your ideas and desires come first; they form the basis of creating the ideal plan for your big day.
​Understanding your desires, and how to best please you and your guests, is essential in our collaboration to plan and craft a meaningful celebration.

The preparations for your event begin now, and won't stop until every fork is polished, every napkin folded, your seating plan finalized, and each hand-crafted hors d’oeuvre placed and ready for tray-passing.

Food may be our first love language, but we are also fluent in logistics, event styling, libations, table settings, vendors & venues. As full service caterers and event designers, we bring more to the table - we bring insight, ideas, artistry, focus, and heartfelt passion. 

Let’s create something beautiful and set the stage for your celebration. 

Four Simple Steps to Perfect

1. Consult & connect

When you're ready to talk over your plans, connect with us to share what you have in mind. Our experienced planners will help guide you, answer questions, and put your mind at ease for any special concerns you have.  
   

2. Drafting your unique plan

We will put together a draft plan for your event, and go over it with you to be sure we understand exactly what you are looking for.  At this point, we will have a solid outline for your event, including a general timeline, suggested menu and basic services.
   

3. Fine-tuning & details

Your plans will change as you progress. During this phase of your event planning, more details will be finalized, such as coordinating with your other vendors and venue, your beverage and bar details, and event timeline. Your private tasting will be calendared to finalize your menu and service details, and our lines of communication will remain open at all times, so you will never feel adrift.
   

4. Your day unfolds

Your day has finally arrived: Our production and support teams are ready to take care of you and your guests, and ensure that everything happens on time, according to plan. We are ready to anticipate the unexpected, to make sure your day is enjoyable, and unfolds just as you have always imagined it would.
   

In our client's words:

"AYLI were a dream to work with for my wedding. Everyone was professional and communicated well. The food we had was amazing (shout to Chef Phyllis and her team). Noemi our coordinator was calm and kind and was a joy to work with."

Jessica K.
"The wedding was beautiful and ran like a dream thanks to Rachel and her team. We got so many compliments on the food - and I made sure my husband and I got to enjoy it too!"

Veronica H.
"As You Like It made planning our wedding a very easy and relatively stress free process! Day of everything was so beautiful and our guests absolutely loved the food. We can’t thank the team enough for being so accommodating and for helping make our big day so memorable!"

Ashley E.

GARNERED IN LOVE: 
A Tuscan Romance Wedding

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GATHER INSPIRATION, GARNER ROMANCE
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You're invited to a (faux) wedding at the Historic Garner House in Claremont!
Garnered in Love is an intimate wedding showcase, designed to inspire your forever. 

Saturday, June 21, 2025
5 - 8:30 PM
Doors open at 4:50 PM

Your evening will include:
💍 A heartfelt mock ceremony in the garden courtyard
🥂 Cocktail hour with light bites, bubbly, and beautiful views
🍽️ Three-course tasting experience. Your choice of As You Like It Catering or
Gourmet Gourmet Catering
🎶 Music, ambiance, and curated inspo
🤍 One-on-one time with our creative vendor team

Register now to partake in this intimate experience:

Our Services

Catering

Looking for sophisticated elegance, or satisfying comfort food? Is fusion your thing, or is traditional, authentic fare what you have in mind? Let's talk food, and plan out your perfect menu and service style.

Venues

Finding the perfect spot for your event is key! Let's chat to find out what you need, and what your heart desires. Locking in your venue and event date is often your first and biggest step, and we're happy to help you get started.
 

Wedding & Event Services

Treat your guests to attentive and detail-oriented service. Our team of professionals can handle every type of event, from casual gatherings to formal galas. Let us take care of the details so you can enjoy every moment!

Culinary Craft

We believe in thoughtful menu design to craft the perfect menu for whatever type of event you are planning. Our simple goal is to please you and all your guests. Always, we seek to exceed your expectations.

Excellent food, carefully prepared, with a detailed and intelligent menu design is our hallmark. Every gathering is a reason for celebration, be it an intimate gathering, family celebration, birthday, wedding, or post-wedding brunch.

Venue love: California Botanic Garden

We are fortunate to work with a variety of exceptional venues in Southern California. Finding the right venue for your event can definitely be a journey, but when you know, you know! We invite you to explore and get to know a hidden gem in SoCal.