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Birthday catered by A Party For Your Palate
Jennifer S.

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.

Oh, those lamb lollipops!!

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.

Tonya M.

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!!

Food on laps and limited table space. The staff quietly keep all plates and glasses cleared continuously.
Wendy A.

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!

Berry Panzanella Salad with persimmons, homemade croutons, and fig vinaigrette.
Laurel L.

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!

Bruce's Culinary Creation Station at our place. (He shows up prepped & ready and then leaves the kitchen spotless).
Eric C.

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!

Caesar Salad in Parmesan Basket
Pam S.

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!

Fish with orange sauce - I can drink this orange sauce!

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Review Highlights - A Party For Your Palate

We had Chef Bruce and Jordan cater the welcome party the day before our wedding for about 110-115 or so people.

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Coming Home Personal Chef Services - Burrata and garden fresh tomatoes

Coming Home Personal Chef Services

(16 reviews)

Our family celebrated a wonderful 70th birthday party with ten guests, catered by Chef Hannah, with…read moreassistance from her husband, Ian. Working with Hannah was a pleasure, from initial outreach, to preparation, to the meal itself and to cleanup. Planning a group celebration for your mother-in-law from a remote location can be stressful, but Hannah made it seamless through her prompt responsiveness to my outreach and by effective communication. In the planning stage she provided several meal options that made use of local fresh materials and were accommodating of tastes from age four to 72. Hannah and her husband showed up on time the day of the party and had the meal prepared precisely at the scheduled time. Throughout the day they were professional without being stiff and collegial without being intrusive. The meal itself was wonderful, consisting of cheese tarts, with caramelized onions and mushrooms for the adults, and with bacon for the youngsters, goat cheese salad, fresh cod and honey glazed salmon, and crème brulee and berry pie for dessert. Hannah and Ian served us at an appropriate pace. Lastly, they cleaned up everything after dinner and left the kitchen cleaner than it was before they arrived. Really, there is nothing more I could have asked for from the experience.

Hannah and Ian were great! The meal was delicious. Farmers-market fresh ingredients, gorgeous…read morepresentation, and so delicious. I'd recommend Coming Home to anyone that needs a caterer for an event. You will be so impressed. Plus they are really nice people and it's always great to support a woman-owned small business.

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H Jackson Events

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A little delayed as I'm just now coming out of a food coma. I cannot thank Hollie enough, and it…read moregoes far beyond the amazing meal she cooked for my family. We booked Chef Hollie to cater our wedding in Big Sur last month. Due to the road closure we had to find a new venue for our wedding... This also meant we were unable to have Hollie cater for us. Hollie graciously came to my wife's Aunts house to on a different date. We didn't want to lose the chance of eating her food! It was amazing and we are so bummed the rest of our wedding guest did not get the chance. Thank you Chef Hollie! You are the best.

Hollie is an incredible chef with a passion for food and flavor that truly shines through into her…read morework. Highly recommend her for any event you may be hosting! We worked with Hollie for over a year leading up to our wedding at the Wind and Sea Estate in Big Sur in September of 2023. An elegant dining experience with top notch food and service was what we wanted to create for our wedding, and Hollie and her team delivered that and so much more. We worked closely with Hollie over the months to craft an elevated dining experience starting with passed apps and a grazing table followed by a 3 course plated dinner menu and finished with a delectable fall themed dessert. We were lucky enough to meet Hollie 7 months before the event to get to know her, taste some of her incredible food, and work on the menu together. Throughout the whole process, Hollie was extremely flexible and creative in crafting our menu to be just how we wanted, customizing every little detail to make it perfect. She was SO organized and very communicative in the months leading up to the wedding. She also was a huge help in determining all of the rentals we needed to curate a beautiful and elevated dining experience for our guests, all the way down to the correct number of forks! I don't even know where to begin when it comes to the day of the wedding. Hollie and her team of at least 7 people created the most memorable, elevated and magical experience for us and all of our guests. The waitstaff was top notch, providing better service than we have received at many restaurants. It was the perfect dinner party to celebrate our wedding! It's hard to put into words how delicious the food was. We so appreciate that Hollie uses ingredients from lots of local vendors and provides the highest quality items in her dishes. The food was exploding with flavor, perfectly cooked and so fresh. Every little detail in each course did not go unnoticed, we savored every bite! Our guests cannot stop talking about how it was one of the best dining experiences they ever had. We are already trying to plan when we can work with Hollie again. Thank you for the most perfect day!

Personal Chef Crystal

Personal Chef Crystal

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My sister recently eloped at the beach in carmel and we asked Crystal to cater to our Airbnb. We…read moreopted out of a plated option and had her deliver in warm trays to our home to keep things simple. She was prompt in her reply to her website, flexible on menu edits and on time with a delicious meal! I would absolutely recommend her for other events in the area.

Hire Crystal for sure! We received our referral from our wedding coordinator and this was by far…read morethe best referral! We rented a house for our wedding in Carmel by the Sea, and wanted a plated served dinner for our rehearsal dinner, and breakfast items left for the next morning of the wedding. Crystal and her team showed up timely and just took care of business. They arranged furniture and chairs to make seating for our 20 guests throughout the house. The services was perfect, the food was DELICIOUS, and I am an amateur chef myself. We had appetizers, salad, and short ribs and shrimp and everything was cooked to perfection. My family could not say enough about how the cheesecake was the best they have ever had! Crystal and the team cleaned up and were on their way like absolute professionals. I could not have asked for a better evening! Then we move on to breakfast. The quiches were so flavorful, and the fruit tray tasted like she put a little spritz of heaven on every peace of fruit! I will certainly hire Crystal again, and next time I'm in the area try her restaurant. Thank you Crystal and your team, you were absolutely a joy to work with!

A Party For Your Palate - catering - Updated May 2026

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