We had Men Wielding Fire cater our wedding several days ago on Lake Tahoe. We ordered chicken,…read moretri-tip, roasted garlic potatoes, mixed grilled vegetables, salad, and artisan bread. All items were prepared on site (this was a must for my now-husband ). Contract negotiations were simple and straight forward with many options to help us get the most we could within our budget. They showed up on time and cooked on site so the food was fresh, hot, and delicious when served. The food was ready on time, laid out tastefully, and with more than sufficient portions for the allotted people. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the food. The tri-tip was tender and cooked medium to medium-well. The vegetables were crisp and warm, potatoes delicious, and salad could pass for one served at a fine restaurant. The only draw back was the chicken which was a little dry and not very well presented... this was easily fixed by putting some delicious BBQ sauce on it. We would certainly recommend Men Wielding Fire to anyone needing catering. They were easy to work with, reliable, punctual, and the food they served was delicious!

Your 'Pulled Pork Sandwich' I purchased at the recent Art Town Concert held at The Rancho San…read moreRafael Park on Wednesday, July 22nd, has got to be one of the WORST sandwiches that I have ever had with half of the Pork being the untrimmed FAT given for an amount of $21.68 on a regular hamburger bun! You should be ashamed for selling these Sandwiches and to also have a couple of young teens who could NOT even answer questions regarding the taste on how Spicey they were! YOU HAVE GOT TO DO BETTER IN REPRESENTING THE 'ART TOWN' FUNCTIONS!!! That sandwich was NOT worth even $3 at best!!

We were married at the lavender ridge farm they are their catering company that was recommended. Oh…read moreman! The food was amazing!!! The stakes, chicken and salads omg amazing! Everyone was so happy with the food. The staff was so friendly and helpful as well. I'd highly recommend them to anyone.

My son and his wife had their wedding reception in Reno on July 13th 2019. When he chose Fig Tree…read moreCatering, he asked me to sample and choose the foods to be served. He was trying to coordinate from NY. I was most happy to accommodate his request. I sampled several entrees and side dishes. We settled on a lavender crusted sirloin roast and chicken piccata. We paired those with a wonderful pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary. We also had a fig salad, vegetables, rolls and butter. The staff could not have been more professional and very well organized. I fully expected to cut and serve the wedding cake myself. However, they did it for me! The staff was friendly and efficient as they cleared the tables, served champagne, and cleaned up. I have shared their name and number to prospective clients. I could not be more happy with the food and service. Thank you Sarah and Kim and the rest of your wonderful staff.

Contacted them multiple times, they rescheduled on us 6 times. There won't be a 7th. Never worked…read moreso hard to give someone my money.

Lauren was our contact and her and her staff did an excellent job managing, coordinating and…read moreplanning our event. Everything was perfect and super easy going and flexible. Everyone in our party had a great time and she even handled the few curve balls we threw at her. The food was also extremely good and the whole event went smooth. Would definitely recommend Liberty for an event.

My boyfriend and I became patrons of Chef Michael Barone's other business, Walden's Coffeehouse, a…read morefew months ago and have always been wowed by the food there (which I've also reviewed), particularly the specials that he creates. So when we started planning our wedding, we were thrilled to hear that our favorite local chef also caters... While our wedding is still in planning stages, we decided to have Mangiamo cater a simple family style dinner for our family and friends to be sure of our choice. In short, we are sold! But for the sake of a more thorough review, I will elaborate further. We just wanted the basics... a pasta dish, a salad, and bread. We were served a baked penne with a spicy marinara topped with mozzarella, spring mix salad with cranberries, candied walnuts, feta, and vinaigrette, and crisp pugliese bread with garlic and herb butter spread. The pasta was a total standout from the vast majority of pastas I've been served, ever. The perfect balance of garlic, the subtle sweetness of basil, and bite of chili flake was spot on. Thankfully, Michael brought enough food for all of us to have seconds, or thirds. It was the kind of dinner that you are already full, but you keep eating just because you want to keep tasting it. An excellent chef can take a very simple meal and make it amazing and memorable. Chef Michael Barone does just that. He also anticipated several of our needs and details that I had completely overlooked, so I feel confident that Mangiamo will deliver for us on the big day. We have not only found a caterer, but also a new friend.

Chef Michael Barone of Mangiamo prepared and delivered an extremely tasty 2011 Thanksgiving Day…read moregourmet dinner for our family to enjoy while we were visiting my almost 95 year old Dad in Carson City, NV--as it would turn out this would be Dad's last Thanksgiving Dinner for he died from a stroke the first week of Dec. I live on the San Francisco mid-Peninsula, and decided I wanted a gourmet catered dinner for our Thanksgiving Day celebration so that I'd have lots of time to spend with Dad--without the challenge of buying, transporting, storing and cooking foods. I'm so glad that I reviewed Yelp and read the wonderful reviews of Mangiamo. Michael has relocated to the Reno, NV area, but still caters events in the San Francisco and San Francisco mid-Peninsula area. Now that I've had the pleasure of meeting Michael and enjoying his handiwork, I will continue to use his catering services for events at/near my mid-Peninsula home as well as any celebratory family meals we'll need as we finalize the Estate in NV. I recommend him to others in either venue--SF mid-Peninsula or Reno area-- wanting a delightful catered meal. Thanksgiving Menu We Enjoyed Primi Piatti: Homemade ravioli filled with beef and spinach accompanied with Bolognese sauce Secondi Piatti: Whole boneless Turkey rolled and stuffed with savory sausage and sage stuffing. Whipped mashed potatoes with chunks of roasted butternut squash Delicious pan drip gravy Sauteed green beans with toasted almonds Mixed green salad with dried cranberries & crispy candied walnuts--accompanied by homemade pear vinaigrette. Home-made cured olives Freshly baked, handmade dinner rolls Dessert: Homemade pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon whipped cream and toasted pumpkin seeds

She was absolutely amazing. Her and her team are very accommodating and perfossinal on every…read moreevent that we have used them for. Perrsonal delivery right before any event so that the food is fresh. Would highly recommend them for any event that you are having.

Be careful booking with them El Charcuterie. We used them for our fathers celebration of life in…read moreMay and they did a wonderful job. We booked with them again for our Mother's celebration of life in November. Five days before the celebration of life on the day we were to pay the deposit they canceled us. They stated we were too late with the deposit and they had two other customers that wanted to book. We had locked in the date a month prior and had arranged the deposit date. We were going to pay the deposit with a trust check, offered to pay in full and they stated they did not take checks. Interestingly enough, the contract states they take checks. They were looking for any excuse to cancel us. It is our belief they canceled us because one of the other customers had a bigger contract request. Your guess is as good as mine. But what kind of company cancels customers they worked with in the past just five days before a celebration of life as they are grieving the loss of another loved one? They do beautiful work but would never use them again because of how they operate and who they are as business people. Life is full of choices, you've been warned. Signed, The grieving family of two wonderful parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

What a great crew and top notch service. On Tap was the beverage vendor for a wedding I recently…read moreattended and they were on point (see what I did there?). Seriously though, this crew gracefully managed a very very busy crowd with ease, pleasantries, and patience. They were even willing to support the bride and groom's request to serve Juneshine on tap even though it wasn't something they carried. Wine was served in a plastic glass and they had lids with straws (like a sippy cup!) so you could enjoy your beverage on the dance floor without spilling. WIN! Would highly recommend for your event.

Yesterday evening Vesta and I met Jackson, Sierra and Jamie at the Food Truck Friday event at…read moreReno's Idlewild Park. We had to walk though a throng to get to them, but it was worth it, because it was hot out and I really wanted a beer. Vesta got wine. And after we were served, I talked with the On Tap crew. They like what they do and you can have them show up at your wedding, if you're getting married and would like them at your reception that is. If I was getting married (I already am), I'd sure call these guys, cuz they seem like a lotta fun and they got craft beer, two things guaranteed to make your reception better. Or any other event for that matter.

Priceless! We had Daryl Paul and Ramona come to our home to prepare a 25th anniversary dinner. It…read morewas beyond expectations. Prompt friendly and prepared a delicious meal! Started off with an amazing charcuterie and followed by a decadent dessert! Delicious. All of it. Can't thank you enough for the entire experience as we got to enjoy our guests and they even cleaned up. Bravo ! Chefs kiss !

WOW! My friends invited us to a Facebook Live cooking show with Chef Jonathan Chapin of Reno…read moreRecipes. This event was a dinner and show that would rival any fun night out in Reno. Chef Jonathan puts on a raucous, joke-filled (R-rated), cooking show with audience participation and brings along a wonderful cast of cooking teammates to make for a wonderful event! When we arrived at our friend's home, there were appetizers and drinks out. Chef Jonathan laid the ground rules for the live show, and then the jokes started. I'm sure he would use different one's if kids were present, but if you're over 18, all bets are off! LOL The live show had humor, great smells, drinks handed out, and tastings for the guests. He made food for vegetarians, lactose-free dishes, and all different types of food preferences...truly a remarkable feat. During the show, I learned a few things, laughed a lot, and was VERY entertained. The food was DEEELISH! There was plenty of food for everyone, and a lot of good times were had by all. With the holidays just around the corner, if you want to have a memorable dining experience for your friends and family, DEFINITELY call Reno Recipes to reserve a date!

I met Erin at another event I was working (I'm a wedding and event planner), and after trying her…read morefood I knew I had to convince my then fiance to hire her for our Wedding Rehearsal dinner. She worked with our budget and created an Italian cuisine that was absolutely delicious! She was easy to get ahold of when we had questions, and she arrived right on time the day of. She was great to work with and I would recommend her for your event. Plus, she donates a portion of the proceeds to your favorite charity!

I was looking for a private chef to cook a nice Valentine's Day dinner at my house. Erin responded…read moreand put me at ease from the moment we started planning. Erin made a beautiful gluten free dinner for my girlfriend and myself. Set up fancy lights and made the night great. I highly recommend her for for a private chef experience.