About Chef Lauren March
Chef Lauren March is the award-winning chef and owner behind Lalu’s Catering, a woman-owned catering company rooted in Temecula and serving Southern California.
A Temecula resident since 1997, Lauren brings something rare to the local catering world: deep community roots paired with serious culinary pedigree. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, with experience in acclaimed kitchens including La Folie and Morimoto, Lauren brings restaurant-level technique, refined presentation, and warm hospitality to every Lalu’s event.
From private chef dinners and winery events to weddings, corporate gatherings, pizza pop-ups, paella celebrations, and mobile catering experiences, Lauren creates food that feels thoughtful, polished, and personal.
Chef-Led Catering, Rooted in Temecula
Lalu’s Catering is built around Lauren’s belief that great food should do more than fill a plate. It should set the tone, bring people together, and make the occasion feel cared for.
Having lived in Temecula since 1997, Lauren understands the people, wineries, venues, families, and businesses that make this region special. Her food reflects that connection: seasonal, welcoming, generous, and tailored to the event.
Whether serving a wine-paired dinner at a local winery, a private celebration at home, or a large outdoor event, Lauren brings the same standard of care to every guest experience.
Culinary Pedigree That Sets Lalu’s Apart
What makes Lalu’s different from ordinary catering companies is the chef behind it.
Lauren is a CIA-trained, award-winning chef with experience in highly regarded restaurants, including La Folie and Morimoto. That background shaped her approach to technique, timing, flavor, balance, and presentation.
Her menus are not generic catering packages. They are chef-led, thoughtfully planned, and designed around the occasion, the setting, and the people being served.
That pedigree matters. It shows up in the ingredients, the plating, the menu flow, the wine pairings, and the way each event feels from start to finish.
More Than Ordinary Catering
Lauren brings fine-dining discipline into real-world events without making the experience feel stiff or overdone.
Her food is elevated but approachable. Beautiful but not fussy. Polished but full of warmth.
That balance is the heart of Lalu’s Catering. Guests feel the difference because every menu is created with intention, every detail is considered, and every event is treated as its own experience.
From elegant plated dinners to lively pop-ups and relaxed winery gatherings, Lauren’s goal is always the same: create food people remember and hospitality people feel.
A Woman-Owned Business with Local Heart
Lalu’s Catering is proudly woman-owned and deeply connected to Temecula and the surrounding Southern California communities.
For Lauren, owning Lalu’s is personal. It is a way to bring her training, creativity, and hospitality back to the community she has called home for decades.
She leads with warmth, precision, and genuine care, creating events that feel professional, personal, and memorable.
