100% the best caterer experienced! Not only was the food amazing, Paella, Salad, Asparagus, the service was over the top! Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer that's passionate about food and service. Chef Bruce Finch knows how to make delicious food especially using different levels of flavors layering in herbs, spices etc. that he makes from scratch! His brownies are to die for! Really!! Oh and his rum soaked pineapples plated with delicious ice cream topped with toasted coconut! I know! Mouth is watering, right? read more

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My husband and I hired Bruce and his team for our 20 person wedding celebration and we hands down had the best experience and would recommend them a million times over. The food was so good and our guests raved about it even after the event. We opted for a multi course plated service and everything was delicious, presented so beautifully and made fresh local ingredients that truly wowed us all. I highly recommend their short ribs, baked havarti oysters, and do not pass on Bruces famous brownies! We absolutely loved how great the team was to work with as well. From the very beginning Bruce listened to the tastes/foods that were important to us and delivered on our special day. Jordan was a true hero handling our event rentals and making sure we had everything we needed for our bar service. Both were very responsive the entire time, and even hosted us for a tasting a few months prior to the event allowing us to sample what we were getting ourselves in to. I'd like to add that we also played a round of golf with them- these guys really love what they do and the people that they get to work with and it was really special for us to gain friends along the way. Thank you guys again for such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to work with you again soon! read more

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Bruce and Jordan did an excellent job for our little 10 person wedding. We wanted a cuisine-y, 4-course meal, as well as a happy hour charcuterie board, and they did an excellent job with both. They also brought a relaxed, positive vibe with them, and when you're putting together an event it's hard to overstate how pleasant it is to deal with people like Bruce and Jordan. P.S. get the brownies, they are *ridiculously* good. read more

I found A Party For Your Palate on Yelp and I am SO glad I hired them to cater my husband's 50th surprise birthday party. Bruce and his entire team were fantastic and the food was INCREDIBLE!! Everyone kept raving about the food weeks after the party and they took over so I had no worries about feeding our guests. Everything was delicious from the oysters to the Bloody Mary deviled eggs to the sliders. The desserts were out of this world!! Bruce made the best brownies I've ever tasted!!! I'm still dreaming about his brownies and chocolate covered strawberries. In addition to their outstanding catering, they also bartended. I bought the alcohol and came up with our signature cocktails, and they did the rest. I give this team my highest recommendation and it will be the best decision you make for your event. read more

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Bruce and Jordan hit it out of the park again with the early Christmas meal for my visiting family. They skillfully navigated food allergies and picky eaters while wowing the foodies in the group. And on top of all that, they are fun, personable and left the kitchen clean. And we had leftovers!! 5+ stars. read more

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ZERO STARS! I reached out twice!!! One over a week ago and then another 3-4 days later since I hadn't received anything back. Mind you, if a company your trying to pay money to doesn't want to talk to you or respond to you at first, then imagine how terrible their response time will be (if at all) once they actually HAVE your money! Go somewhere else with your service needs- they clearly don't want it! (I'm trying to get them business for a 200 PLUS person wedding hahahah) read more

Bruce and his son are the best catering I have seen on the peninsula. They are professional, kept my home immaculate and hosted the most amazing food! Every single person was in love with the food. Quality was perfect and the menu was fabulous. Highly recommend!! read more

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Chef Bruce, his son Jordan, and the staff were amazing. Our event was my only daughter's very elegant wedding dinner. We were not disappointed. Everything was delicious and the care and attention to detail for every single request was everything we could have asked for. read more

Bruce, Jordan & Crew catered a private costumed event for 80 at our local art gallery. It was a difficult space, not much room to prep or set-up and little seating. A menu was prepared that allowed folks to enjoy a hot meal while roaming the gallery or perch on a sofa. The food was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Bruce and his staff got rave reviews from all our guests. They went above and beyond from the first site meeting to the bitter end as they helped us load our cars. Calls were returned, emails were answered, everyone showed up on time and left everything clean and neat as a pin. Everything about this event worked. Highly professional, friendly, fun, flexible, and patient with a stressed out hostess! I'd hire them again in a second! read more

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We hired A Party For Your Palette to handle our huge family Thanksgiving Dinner and the food was amazing, the service was spot on and the entire event was flawless. Bruce and Jordan are easy to work with and extremely professional. We felt comfortable with them and the service personnel they hired. Everyone was dressed professionally and well mannered. We will definitely hire them again and highly recommend them for any event. read more

My husband's birthday dinner party last night was nothing short of amazing! Jordan consulted with me at length about the menu before hand, and making decisions was daunting! So many tantalizing choices. On the day of the dinner, Jordan and Chef Bruce arrived on time and got right to work creating beautiful, delicious food. Our 3 appetizers- Pear Crostini with Goat Cheese and Honey, Tori Dango (savory Japanese chicken meatballs), and the show-stopping Lamb Lollipops were all of a very generous portion and a huge hit! The first course of our plated dinner consisted of a gorgeous Berry Panzanella Salad w/Persimmons and homemade croutons and fig vinaigrette, followed by a generous and succulent sous vide and grilled filet mignon w/ bacon-onion jam and fried shallots, paired with pan-seared sea scallops, fresh sautéed green beans and carrots, and a classic baked potato accompanied by butter, sour cream, and chives. Dessert was a luscious Tart Tatin a' la mode, paired with a decadent and rich dark chocolate mousse. Throughout the entire meal prep, both Jordan and Chef Bruce were fun, informative and engaging! They are both incredibly talented and friendly. Their stories inspired and entertained us. The food- it's presentation, freshness, and taste was one-of-a-kind and unforgettable. I highly recommend this wonderful company. Please look no further when choosing a chef dinner for your event. Chef Bruce Finch and Jordan Finch at A Party for your Palate will take excellent care of you! Thank you Bruce and Jordan- it was EPIC! read more

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I went to a Christmas party for work last night and party for your palate were the caterers. I can't say enough about this company from taste to presentation.....they are 5 stars. I endulged myself with oysters 2 ways which are my favorite, they made these mushroom tarts that just melt in your mouth. If you are a lobster lover like me you will fall in love with there no bread lobster rolls. The cream Del la cream were the lamb lollipops. If you need a cater for your next company event or just a fun get together, I would recommend Bruce 1000 percent. The presentation of the food was show stopping. read more

It just doesn't get any better than this! Chef Bruce was an absolute pleasure and an incredible chef. We rented a house on Pebble Beach for 6 couples and had Bruce and his team come in and prepare our breakfast and dinners. It could not have gone smoother or tasted better. The food was no exception. We left each meal hurting as we tried to stuff in one more bite of incredible. If you get a chance, insist on his creme brulee french toast. I won't describe it in an attempt to keep it family friendly as there's only so many words and emotions that come to mind, but WOW! One of our nights, we just couldn't decide on what we wanted so he made a 6 course tasting menu. It was to die for and something we will remember for a long time. Personally, he's a delight and very easy to get to know almost like a long lost friend from childhood. He's passionate about food and life and it's clear he loves what he does. Getting 6 couples on the same page so as to create a menu can be like herding cats, but Bruce pulled it off while making the entire experience laid back and quite enjoyable. He listened, asked questions and made observations. Ultimately, he created a menu tailored just for us and it was AMAZING. Everyone and I mean everyone just loved Bruce as he became part of our group. There is no doubt we will use him again and refer him without hesitation to anyone who has a need in the area. This is a no-brainer 5 Star experience! read more

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Jordan, Chef Bruce and the entire team brought magic and utter deliciousness to my daughter's recent small wedding in Big Sur. Jordan was extremely easy to work with and he and my daughter created a fantastic menu. Everything was top quality-- the service and the cooking. On top of that, they are a joy to work with. We were so lucky to found this group and highly recommend them to anyone who wants to create a magical, delicious experience. If we have another similar notable event, we know who we will use for the food! read more

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Chef Bruce and Jordan were such a pleasure to work with.  We hired them for  two nights for our small wedding in Big Sur.  We had so much fun planning our menus with Chef Bruce and the food did not disappoint. Everything we had was perfection. The flavors and presentation were spot on. They were organized, efficient, professional, and just the kindest people to work with. Highly recommend hiring them!  We can't wait to eat their delicious food again!!! read more

We had a small family reunion in the VRBO and asked Jordan and Bruce to cater. What a fabulous event due to their wonderful meal! We worked together planning which was so easy. They were so flexible, even took a last minute change in the menu. Well, that wasn't the best of it. These guys, besides being very professional were FUN! Excellent food. Excellent food. Excellent food. read more

I have absolute pleasure to have some of Bruce's meals. But I can barely call it a meal when in fact it is a complete experience. I am vegan and Bruce has gone above and beyond to create his own dishes, as well as put a special twist on some of his favorites. But as the hard core vegan that I am, he has me dreaming of the non-vegan food he prepares. He is so incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive when it comes to figuring out what people want and what to prepare. You should see for yourself how they really bring an event together like nothing else. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Overview: I live in San Jose, CA and I attended Chef Bruce's cooking classes once a month from 2012 to 2013. His cooking classes were amazing. His techniques, tips and food were AMAZING!!! Chef Bruce now focuses on being an awesome personal chef now and I've attended many of events he has catered, from intimate casual birthday parties to large formal weddings. He is a creative chef with a charismatic personality. Food: Chef Bruce is well versed in all kinds of cuisines, from Brazilian to Italian to New American. The best of all is that you can't really contain Bruce's talents in a box. He always thinks outside of the box. For example, who puts havarti on oysters?!?!?! He does and the result is out of this world deliciousness. His food matches his company name. It is totally a PARTY in your palate. My taste buds loves Chef Bruce's creations. My favorite series of food from him is seafood. Most chefs cook seafood two ways: tomato-based sauce or cream-based sauce. Aside from these traditional techniques, Chef uses all kinds of reductions of ingredients that I would never even think that is even possible. I used to jokingly tell him that his sauces must be made from crack because I just keep wanting more and more! Service: Chef Bruce and his staff always work with the highest integrity. He will plan and run your event such that you will never worry about anything. Just sit back and enjoy the food and the people at your event. He can make any situation work. Overall: I absolutely recommend him as your personal chef for all your events. If you are deciding on personal chefs, call him right away because he gets booked up fast! read more

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Chef Bruce and his son Jordan were simply outstanding in crafting a meal for our wedding and being excellent hosts throughout the evening. We were overwhelmed with comments from people remarking how amazing their food was: and ahead of time, Chef Bruce and Jordan spent time with us to understand the style of our event, our tastes, and any allergies from guests in order to craft a set of courses that really fit the vibe. Throughout it all they were genial, helpful and warm in a way that blew us away. Our experience with A Party For Your Palate redefined our expectations of what it means to work with a professional chef duo and their team; to the point where we asked Bruce to say something about the meal after our ceremony, because we were so bought into how his vibe matched the vibe we wanted to capture. read more

I had high hopes for this catering company but was unable to get a quote from Jordan after speaking with him on the phone for a good half hour. We left it with he would send me a quote in the next 24 to 48 hours. It has been a week and a half and nothing. I left him a VM and sent him a text message. Nada. For that reason, I can't recommend them. read more

My son hired A Party for your Palate for a Mother's Day surprise for me. What a treat! Not only was the food fabulous, but Bruce is so talented and personable, too. He prepared a buffet of seafood that was outstanding, eggs Benedict, fabulous potatoes and bananas foster! We had to take walks around the block between courses! I highly recommend him for your next party! Thanks for making it so special, Bruce! read more

First of all, let me say that Chef Bruce, his assistants, and his son Jordan are top of the line professionals! We used their service to cook for a group of 20 at my very intimate wedding in Carmel. It was so important to me to keep the vibe intimate and "family". These guys fit right in! The food was spectacular and all the guests raced for days after. Jordan, whom I worked with to coordinate most decisions, has such patience and dealt with indecisiveness and changes like a champion. I truly felt that this group cared about my event from start to finish. From appetizer to main course, the service was superb. Chef Bruce is talented and passionate about his job. It reflects in his food! Will definitely use again! -Lisa read more

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We hired A Party For Your Palate for a private dinner we we hosted in Carmel, and we will be hiring them again in the future! The food was so delicious!!!! Gorgeous presentation and quality ingredients. Bruce and his team are super charming, personable, and a lot of fun! We had a wonderful time selecting the dishes and each of our guests enjoyed the nine-course menu. Great attention to detail, incredible flavors, and impeccable service overall. Highly recommend!!!!!!! read more

David and I sought a caterer for three wedding-related events over the course of a weekend. A Party for Your Palate was referred by a trusted friend who imports European specialty foods. She emphasized that A Party for Your Palate focused on listening closely to customers' wants and needs. She also stated that they concentrate on menus of local, organic foods that are in season. Finally, she stated that they were a pleasure to work with. That is a tall bill, and Bruce and Jordan were exactly as described. From the first contact to the final moments of our event, we felt certain that we were in the hands of skilled caterers who really enjoyed their work. For example, we really appreciated it when Bruce discussed limitations with us. We had a few ideas that would have been very difficult to pull off, for reasons we had not considered. It meant a lot to us that he was willing to express not only what he could do well, but what he couldn't do well, given our event's parameters. Another example of their expertise relates to their demonstrations of graciousness. Because we are not from California, Bruce and Jordan assisted us with renting party supplies. Also, as our wedding drew near and time felt tight, Bruce took care of a few tasks and errands for us. This was not part of our contract. He simply offered and followed through. His effort was not only helpful, it was touching. My husband and I whole heartedly recommend A Party for Your Palate. Our guests raved about the food: its presentation and taste. The owner of the venue raved about the staff's adherence to venue guidelines and said that she hoped to see them at more events. My husband has emphatically nicknamed Bruce, "Bruce Almighty"! From every perspective, they are a pleasure. read more

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I have enjoyed the catering from this wonderful team, several times as a guest and as a host. Very professional, organized and really excited about providing great food. Knowledgeable about wine. Preparation and service is first rate. And clean up is really clean. read more

Picking a caterer for the most special event in ones life is no easy task, especially when it comes to choosing a caterer for a family full of chefs and foodies. It was my wedding, the bride is speaking here, and besides my vows to my beloved the food was the most important part. I wanted to impress my family of restauranteurs by hiring an epic caterer, and I was successful. Not only was the food absolutely stunning and delectable, but working with Bruce and Jordan (father and son team) was a joy throughout the entire process. They were responsive and payed attention to my requests, while at the same time exhibited a delightful creativeness and love for food that had me sold on them from day one. They are also just fun, cool guys, that you want to have around. They had fresh, locally sourced food (which was a MUST for me) and their staff was extremely helpful and professional. The wild mushroom risotto and slow cooked Cabernet short ribs had everybody raving, somehow finding room in their stomachs for them after a gorgeous charcuterie board, gazpacho/creamy avocado shooters, Thai chili chicken cakes with cilantro creme fresh (my favorite thing) a farmers market salad and artichokes. It takes a special catering company for me to hire for my wedding day, and I'm so pleased with my choice. I am so grateful. read more

Best catering I have ever had. Jordan and Bruce are the BEST. Ask for Monterey inspired seafood dishes. You can't beat dinner from chef Bruce and Jordan!!! My highest recommendation. read more

Chef Bruce is amazing. Not only is he creative, he listens to what you would like for your event and then teaches you. It is like two taste treats in one!!! When he is not treating you to his wonderful meals, he teaches classes! Amazing classes and gives you the recipes so you can use them again with your friends and look like a rock star. I can not say enough GREAT things about Chef Bruce and his uncanny way of teaching while he cooks. I have missed him living in the San Jose area and would travel anywhere to not only enjoy his classes, but his wonderful delivery! Thank you Chef Bruce, for allowing me not to be afraid of trying new things!!! read more

Chef Bruce is a MUST HIRE for your next event, and you'll probably end competing with your party guests, the next time you try and book him... I've had Chef Bruce cater a number of events for me -- including my wedding -- and have attended over 20 of his cooking classes. My first experience watching Chef Bruce cook, was a few months after attending a cooking class at Sur La Table. The amount of detail, enthusiasm, and 'real-life' tips, Chef Bruce shared, really made his class an invaluable experience. When comparing his food to other catered events I've attended, the difference is really night and day. While some caterers chose the easy route, and put out boring, packaged, unimagined food -- the same old cheese and meat on a stick, and dishes you've had 20 times in your life -- Bruce gives you something that looks beautiful, while also creating something unique and thoughtful, often leaving my imagination swirling with all the possible flavor combinations. Whether it's world class BBQ, the best Cioppino you've ever had, or deviled eggs that blow your mind, Chef will keep you excited for whatever dish comes out next. Chef Bruce puts his passion on a plate, and will ensure that your party, will have the food that everyone will be talking about the next day. read more

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Chef Bruce, Jordan and their team did an amazing job for an intimate private dinner we hosted in our home. They worked with us ahead of time to select the perfect menu. The appetizers were amazing and our guests were thoroughly impressed by the experience. Chef Bruce and Jordan are a delight and so passionate about their craft. We cannot recommend highly enough and look forward to working with them again! Thanks for everything! read more

Delicious food and Lots of Fun! That is what Bruce delivers. For years, I have attended classes Bruce has taught and hired him for many catering events from educational workshops to full dinners, tapas dinners and drop-off appetizers. Bruce's greatest strengths are in entertaining and interacting with guests as an instructor and coming up with delightful, creative, fresh and exciting menus. I can ask Bruce to come up with a menu for any crazy theme I can think of, and he delivers. He won't do the same menu twice (unless I insist!) so there is always something new and exciting to try when he cooks. He is a master of BBQ creativity. He does amazing research into cultures and traditions. And he lived in Japan for awhile which means everyone needs to ask him for Asian style foods because the flavors he delivers are outstanding! (A must! Seriously.) He is extremely professional and reliable and such a pleasure to work with. He will help work out budgets. He will delight and entertain! read more

Best food in nor cal. Bruce and his crew will go beyond meeting your expectations in every way !! read more

I had a guys golf trip in Monterey / Pebble Beach and wanted to do something special for dinner on Saturday night. Friends had told me about booking a personal chef, so I looked in to it and booked Chef Bruce / A Party For Your Palate. Best. Decision. Ever. After a long day, we got to pop some bottles of wine, get cozy, and let Chef Bruce indulge us with multiple courses of phenomenal food. We ate for probably 3 hours in the comfort of a home vs. out at a restaurant. It was so nice to be able to do whatever we wanted, take as long as we wanted, and just be able to enjoy ourselves. Our menu consisted of the following: Starters * Marinated Olives * Shrimp marinated in a pickled garlic sauce (sounds weird, tasted amazing) * Chicken meatballs in a savory asian sauce (this was the consensus group favorite) * Lettuce wrap bar with pork tenderloin and all the fixings including an asian dressing sauce. Main Salad with fresh berries Braised short ribs served over pureed root vegetables Mixed vegetables Desert Chocolate mousse with raspberries A number of the guys in the group try to maintain a paleo diet, and Chef Bruce was able to fully accommodate us. Last but not least, Bruce and Jordan (his assistant) left the kitchen spotless. They brought all their equipment, including dishes and serving utensils, and just let us kick back and relax. After dinner I surveyed everyone in the group on the experience - two thumbs up all around, best decision we could have made. Highly recommend Chef Bruce / A Party For Your Palate. read more

A Party for Your Palate did an excellent job for our wedding dinner. We received many compliments on the food and not just on one dish but on the entrees, appetizers and salad! The ingredients are so fresh and everything is packed with flavor. Chef Bruce is passionate and very knowledgeable about food and wine. Chef Bruce and his son Jordan gave us a tasting that was educational, generously-sized and allowed us to get to know each other. They created our drink menu and staffed the bar as well. Their service was excellent - on top of timing, details, not intrusive yet friendly and Chef even chatted with some guests which was a great touch. I highly recommend Chef Bruce and Jordan for an event if you want the best food quality/taste and great service at the event. read more

We hired these guys for an anniversary celebration. Everything was amazing and delicious! They were great to work with and very accommodating. The menu selection was outstanding and was a hit!!! Thank you Jordan and Chef Bruce for making our night so memorable. read more

We worked with A Party For Your Palate for our micro-wedding and we were absolutely blown away by both the food and experience! After my fiance and I decided to downsize our wedding and relocate it we were in search of a caterer who we could trust and our planner found Bruce and team. From our first call, their main priority was creating us a menu that was true to who we were as a couple- they really took time to get to know us! Not only this, but they also made the menu and appetizers entirely dairy free due to a severe allergy of one of our attendees. We can't wait to work with A Party For Your Palate again as they will for sure be our go-to caterers well into the future! read more

Chef Bruce is amazing from the first conversation to the ending meals. He is an excellent communicator, very patient with our changing needs, worked with our dietary restrictions, and came up with meal ideas that were fun and delicious. The fish he made was the best fish I've ever eaten--- melt in your mouth food. The Gluten-free cheesecake was also perfect in texture and taste. He and his staff are full-service as they served the wine we bought, did the dishes, and left no mark other than ample leftovers, which is always a plus. I highly recommend Chef Bruce Finch! read more

What an amazing experience!! Bruce is so contagiously passionate about his craft and it shows through each dish he prepares and serves. His creativity with flavors makes everything beyond delicious. He was prompt, professional, courteous and truly cared about the experience he gave our group. Highly recommended!! read more

I can't honestly comment on the food. It sounds wonderful, and probably is. However, I spoke to Jordan twice and each time said he would send me a quote for the event we had discussed. Never got one so have moved on. For me, good communication is essential when having a catered event. This did not bode well! read more