Press & Media
In the News
Three decades of Santa Barbara hospitality tend to get noticed. Here's where — the news coverage, features, and recognition earned by Creative Services Catering, Bungalow 626, and Proprietor & Executive Chef John Eric Savage along the way.
Featured In
Jun 2026KEYT News
KEYT News Channel 3-12
Creative Services Catering for your next event, Delicious Savage Sassy Sauce for your next meal
A Morning News studio segment marking CSC's 30th year in business, with John Savage introducing the new Savage Sassy Sauce and discussing the full-service catering operation, Bungalow 626, and the Palm Springs event-coordination office.
Noozhawk Aug 2025
Homes & Lifestyle
Behind the Scenes with Chef John Savage: Crafting Experiences Through Cuisine
A profile on John Savage's path from SBCC's culinary arts program to three decades of custom-menu catering, including a Fiesta-week taco bar and a client luau flown out to Hawaii.
Noozhawk Jul 2024
Wedding Bliss Guide
Culinary Excellence Meets Wedding Perfection at Creative Services Catering & Bungalow 626
An interview with John Savage for Noozhawk's annual wedding guide, covering the company's history and client testimonials praising the team's attention to custom dietary needs and detail.
Noozhawk May 2025
Homes & Lifestyle
Bungalow 626 a Private Oasis for Unforgettable Events, Dining
Writer Collin Harmon spotlights Bungalow 626's locally sourced, seasonal menus and the guests who've returned years later to celebrate a second milestone at the same venue.
KEYT News Mar 2024
KEYT News Channel 3-12
Bungalow 626 offers a boutique downtown Santa Barbara hideaway for events and receptions
A broadcast feature on the hidden red gate on De la Vina Street, tracing how John Savage built Bungalow 626 into a speakeasy-style private event space with fire pits and indoor-outdoor rooms.
Also Featured
Visit Santa Barbara
Listed as Santa Barbara's longest locally owned catering company, spotlighting the CSC and Bungalow 626 partnership.
WeddingWire
A 5.0 overall rating and Couples' Choice recognition, with 100% of reviewing couples recommending CSC.
SB South Coast Chamber Magazine
Featured in the Chamber's 2024 digital magazine, with CSC listed as Bungalow 626's exclusive caterer.
PartySlate
Profiled with 84 photos as a nearly-30-year Santa Barbara caterer known for warm hospitality.
SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Listed as a member caterer and venue in the Chamber's business directory.