The moment the food came out, everyone was smiling…read more I've been working with Made by Meg Catering over the years for my clients' events, and they are always such a joy to experience. Not only is the food consistently delicious, but every dish is beautifully presented and thoughtfully executed. You can tell they put as much care into the guest experience as they do into the flavors themselves. Their team is professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. Everything feels seamless from start to finish, which makes such a difference on an event day. If you're looking for a catering team that delivers incredible food, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service, Made by Meg is a wonderful choice. Highly recommend!

Because of the number of good reviews for Made by Meg, I decided to try them for a Celebration of…read moreLife event I was hosting in honor of my mother who passed. After reaching out to them, was finally able to get a response concerning their interest. They referred me to their website to review food choices. Their offerings are really extensive, which made selection rather daunting. Brenda called me to help with putting something together. However, when I asked to meet with her, was told that their policy was not to meet in person until they had a signed contract. For me, that was like the chicken and the egg. How do I get to the point of signing a contract when I'm not sure what to request. She volunteered to put together a proposal for 20-25 people. Her initial proposal called for 5-7 catering staff since I wanted to have my guests served. After a conversation regarding the many staff for the size of my party seemed excessive, we agreed on a bartender and a server. That seemed more reasonable so a contract was issued which I signed and returned. Prepayment was made for the contract items. This was roughly two weeks before the event. When I didn't hear anything from Brenda about the details and logistics for about a week, I became concerned about knowing who was doing what. Her response came in a timely manner so we both knew who was doing what. There was no offer to meet to work out details. There was no offer to stop by my home to set what the situation called for. But again, because to the number of positive reviews, I wasn't overly concerned. On the day of the event, I went to the service for my mother and delivered her eulogy. Minutes before I was to speak, got a call from Brenda who wanted to know about getting in the house because no one seemed to be a home. The front door was left unlocked and my neighbor was supposed to be watching for the van to park in our driveway and apparently didn't see Sedrick arrive. When informed about the unlocked door, Brenda passed that info along to the bartender to begin setting up. Jane left the service early to come home and see if our bartender, Sedrick, needed anything. This is where things went off the rails. From the moment Jane arrived home, it was clear that there was way too much work to do before guests from the service began to arrive. She enlisted the help of my neighbor to help with the setup. Why? Because the server I paid for who was supposed to help with the setup was NOT going to be there to help with either setup or serving. The bartender was scheduled to arrive at 2pm, giving MBM about an hour and a half to get ready for my guests. Well, Jane and my neighbor were working diligently to help with setup, they are not professional caterers. While Sedrick was trying to get things set up, my guests started arriving a little before 4pm. Since Sedrick was busy with set up, I stepped in to begin serving drinks to my guests. That was NOT what I planned. Once setup was pretty much completed, I was relieved of my bartending duties and able to spend time with my guests, some of which had traveled thousands of miles to be here. Things finally began flowing and my guests enjoyed themselves. So why such a poor review? Well, you should be able to get my drift about what didn't go well. Let me expand on that. If l were just rating the performance of the staff, Sedrick was 5-star. He's personable, professional and has a "can do" attitude. As good as he is, he cannot do the work of two people and succeed. He was setup for failure by MBM, and darn near did. Also, I paid for a server, yet none was provided. I'm writing this review several days after the event because I wanted to give MBM an opportunity to follow up with me. They have NOT as of yet. That leaves me to believe that even though they knew my event was going to be a challenge with a lone bartender, they have little concern for me as a client. If you're looking for a caterer to just drop off food, MBM gets my recommendation. The food was excellent. But if you want to have a caterer who will handle everything for your event, like Chef Dora does, look for someone else.

Tracy and Melissa were both great! The food was simply…read moreamazing. She helped with menu planning, bought all the food, and brought it to our house pre-prepared for a dinner party for friends. We sprung a few last minute extra guests on her and she easily handled it. And we asked her for a few special accommodations for some gluten free items, no problem! She stayed and cooked the rest of the food onsite, served, and cleaned. The kitchen was immaculate when she left, and she took out the trash. She even packed away a few leftovers in our refrigerator for us. And on top of all of that Tracy and Melissa were both friendly, fun and a joy to interact with. I found Tracy to be reliable, on time, and professional. We love them and would use them again. More than 5 stars!

I had the most amazing experience with Tracy's catering at a friends bday party and I am looking…read moreforward to using her services on the near future. Kudos to excellence!! The food was amazing

I went to a lunch and learn by the Manhattan Beach Chamber that was catered by Locale90. My lunch…read morewas delicious! I had the roasted vegetable Piadina. I had never had a Piadina before and was excited to try something different. The vegetables were wonderfully cooked and seasoned. The bread was crispy on the edges, I was told it was the same dough they use for their pizza. They served Caesar salad as well which was very fresh. I was impressed by the quality and care that was put into the catering by Leah and her team. I look forward to going to brunch at the Resturant and also using Locale90's catering for an event in the future.

If you want incredible pizza fresh out of the oven at home, this is your place. We used Locale90…read morecatering for my husband's and brother-in-law's 40th birthday party and they were incredible. The pizzas came out fresh, hot and delicious. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful and organized. Leah, The catering manager was extremely organized and thought of every little thing that I may have forgotten. Our guests raved about the pizzas and we will definitely be using them again in the future!

Trying to see menu?? Help with information on food and heard…read morethey do a wonderful event!

We ordered Lalo's for a 180 person event and everything was amazing! We ordered breakfast burritos,…read morefruit salads and pastries. The fruit trays and pastries were beautiful and fresh! The delivery was on time and the ordering process was easy. Delicious! I highly recommend!

A friend recently invited me to a dinner at Vida Kitchen. It was a seasonal meal called Sol y…read moreSaffron. The menu looked extremely intriguing with a creative blend of Latin American food as well as Middle Eastern food. What was really interesting is that the mail takes place in a home. Chef Wendy explained that they are the first home kitchen permitted by the health department. I did not know about this permit, but find it absolutely wonderful. It's also a great way for talented chefs to manage timing, budget and other specifics. The night we went there were a couple of friends assisting her in the kitchen and with photography of the evening. The house is large and comfortable as well as tastefully furnished. The table settings matched the theme of the meal. There are other events, besides the chef's tasting menu, including a tea service, which I would definitely like to try. All parties met in the garden and we were promptly served pomegranate citrus,mocktails, as well as lamb or vegetable dumplings as an amuse bouche. The chef explained that the fusion of the food comes from her Latina heritage as well as her husband's Persian heritage. The male also had some Turkish touches. Since the menu is posted for reference, I won't go into a lot of detail. The heart of palm vegetarian ceviche with crispy plantains with a fresh and flavorful start to the meal. I truly enjoyed the chicken El Pastor style tacos, which were served on Middle Eastern bread, along with an onion, herb salad, and toum, the fantastic garlic spread. All flavors went well together and I did not miss the salsa. The salmon truly had a crispy skin and worked wonderfully with their fragrant rice dish. I got quite full before this steak came out and asked to take it home after tasting a few bites. Even after heating it up the following day, it remained extremely tender and did not overcook. The chimichurri sauce was fantastic and the chef left the sauce at the table to add more. I don't particularly have a sweet tooth, but was extremely impressed with the dessert. The Tres leches cake was enhanced with cardamom and rosewater and sprinkled with a pistachio dust. Some of these flavors can taste perfume me, but the chef balanced it so well and had a light touch with the strong flavors. The cake itself definitely stood out. I finished every bite. The mint tea at dessert as well as the pomegranate drink served throughout the meal were extremely refreshing. The groups were split up among three tables and the table I sat in was in the dining room. The guests were extremely lively and interesting and overall I had a wonderful time.

I booked Vida Kitchen for a Saturday night dinner for 12 people. It was a magical evening. Wendy is…read morea great hostess and chef. The food was delicious and a wonderful ambiance in her backyard. Nice set up and very good service. Everyone in the group loved the experience. Highly recommended for small or big groups.

Hibachi Samurai was amazing! They came to our home for our daughter's 16th birthday celebration…read morewith 20 of her friends and they did not disappoint. They provided everything needed for that night: tables, chairs, linen, plates, silverware, set up/tear down, etc. The food was amazing (chicken, steak, shrimp, rice and vegetables). They made sure to check if anyone had any allergies prior to serving them. Very entertaining and fun all around. The pricing was reasonable for everything they provide. Highly recommend to anyone looking for this kind of experience.

This company is top notch all the way around! Booking my date... easy! Numerous texts from me…read more.. answered! Arrival... on time! Set up... flawless! Decor... beautiful! Service... impeccable! Food... delicious! Payment... smooth! This was such a fun day. Everyone from hibachi Samurai was awesome. They really took care of us. My family enjoyed everything. We are looking forward to doing this again.

Such incredible food and wonderful presentations! They were so friendly and lovely to work with. I…read morecan't wait to use them for our next party! Would 100% recommend them!

Rachel's catering services were Top Notch from beginning to end. She nailed every dish that I…read morerequested, had just the right amount of everything with just enough leftovers and did everything with a beautiful flourish & style. The tables looked beautiful! The food came out on time and everyone loved everything we ate. I would highly recommend her to anyone whether it be a larger small group.

Chef Adam was personable, meticulous, skilled and most importantly made us an amazing meal that…read moreexceeded expectations. We were a group of 14 that normally goes to Vegas for an annual trip but because of Covid we decided to have a more local experience. We had a home that wasn't particularly well appointed (dishware, pans) but Chef came prepared, made an amazingly prepared and presented meal and made the entire evening. The guests were blown away by the small extras (truffle!) and the big flavors. Chef clearly has so many years of experience in industry and is a one man machine that completely blew us away. On top of that, he presented the meal with just the right amount of attention to detail and showmanship, without breaking the intimacy of the evening. On top of it all, Chef cleaned up as he went, left the space cleaner than when he found it and paired with the waiter, Austin, made the meal a seamless experience with no hassle on either prep or cleanup either. Would strongly recommend Chef Adam for any private meal, and he blew us away.

I hired Chef AC for my 35th dinner and it was amazing! He connected with me ahead of time to…read morediscuss menu options. He also was able to accommodate quite a few food allergies and accommodations no problem. He took care of everything. All I had to do was sit back and relax. The food was also delicious. All my guests couldn't stop raving about the asparagus risotto!