I've worked with Johana for almost a year in San Carlos. My partner and I needed help with meal…read moreprep while we worked full time and had a new baby. Having someone to do menu planning and grocery shopping was a huge time saver and ensured that we had home-cooked meals to eat rather than falling back to ordering takeout every night. Johanna provided a wide variety in her meals. Most menus came directly from her, but sometimes I would request certain types of food or specific dishes she had made in the past that were our favorites. Johanna tailored her menus to meet my dietary restrictions (low saturated fat). She always left the kitchen clean with clear instructions for the meals and even some cooking tips along the way! Johanna came every 2 weeks but was flexible around holidays and vacation. Would absolutely recommend her services!

Background: Contacted Chef Johanna about preparing food for…read moremy small wedding in the spring of 2022. My (now) husband is a severe Celiac and so making sure all food is completely Gluten-free was the number one concern. The Chef was quick to respond and so helpful in brainstorming a potential menu for the event (we settled on Mexican). She then got started on putting together the recipes and gathering the proposed ingredient list. This is where the Chef went above and beyond for us-she sent us the full recipes and proposed ingredients(down to the specific brands) so that we could ensure that everything was free from gluten and free from cross-contamination (a shocking amount of spices are processed on the same equipment as wheat). She even was able to find a way to make gluten free Tres Leches and Tiramisu (our favorites). For our wedding cakes! Menu: Crudités with Green Goddess Dip Queso Fundido with Chorizo Pico de Gallo Chopped Salad Chili Verde Stew Slow Cooked Barbocoa Tacos Roasted Zucchini Sweet Bell Pepper Rice Spicy Citrus Black Beans Tres Leches with strawberries Tiramisu Preparation: The chef packaged up all of our food so that my sister could pick it up and transport it (our venue was 4 hours north of the bay). She provided detailed instructions for reheating the food and prepping the cakes. She even made sure we would have any additional utensils that would be necessary. She gave me an accurate and in-depth invoice that broke down the expenses and made it easy to work into our wedding budget. Food: WOW WOW WOW! The best part (obviously) was the food! Everything was fresh and vibrant and so so delicious! The Queso provided the best cheese pull I have ever seen and my husband and I are still drooling over that Tres Leches and my family keeps bringing up how incredible the dinner was! Additionally my husband was able to freely eat everything to his hearts content, confident that he wouldn't become ill on our special day. I cannot recommend Chef Johanna enough!!

Quality of the food has been PHENOMENAL, portions are great, timely communications (including…read morereminding us to order on time for the next week's delivery), menu has some staples but also has new specials every week, and delivery has been consistent and timely.

I have been using aspire for a couple of months. I was tired of frozen meals full of preservatives…read moreand bad stuff. I get 5 meals a week, that last me all week lunch & dinner. The meals are tasty, fresh and good quantity. Bryan mixes it up so you're not getting same flavors every week. Glad I tried aspire meals.

This afternoon, May 2, 2026, I decided to try out a local spot for Afghan food since it's been a…read morefew months since I last had kabuli pulao. I ordered the kabuli pulao and a Coke for pickup through DoorDash, planning a tidy lunch to enjoy near the bay once I got off work. When I arrived at the food truck, the gentleman working there unfortunately informed me that the items I had just ordered were sold out. He kindly suggested an alternative of tikka kabob, which I gladly accepted. The tikka kabob was tasty and well-seasoned, delivering a satisfying depth of flavor with each bite. The rice was fragrant with softly shredded carrots and raisins, adding subtle sweetness and texture that complemented the smoky kabob nicely. A generous addition on top of my order were complimentary Watani fries, drizzled with a sauce reminiscent of a tangy chimichurri. The food truck itself sits in the same lot as the mosque in Burlingame, which is a convenient spot to park. It's also just a couple of blocks away from the bay shore as well, making the entire experience easy to fit into a pleasant outing for lunch by the water: While I initially sought kabuli pulao, the recommended tikka kabob turned out to be a great alternative. The flavors were strong, the rice provided a nice counterpoint, and the chimichurri-like sauce on the fries was a standout touch. Service was friendly and kind. Definitely open to trying the original kabuli pulao on a future trip, but I'd gladly rely on the team's thoughtful substitutions again. Overall, this place was lovely and definitely will return again.

Every single item here was purely out of this world! We ordered chapli kabob wrap, chicken kabob…read morewrap, chicken kabob plate, watani fries, and we wanted the mantu but they were out. Every single item was nothing short of amazing, full of flavor, and perfectly served. They do big portions here. They make the fries fresh here and you can taste it. They put alot of tlc into their food which is why it can take a bit. Only thing forgotten yesterday was chutney, and we missed it with every item. We will have to go back and try more again soon.

This is for the version & price point of Planted Table that existed in 2021/2022. (I stopped…read moreordering from them because my allergies were activated, and I needed to do an elimination diet. When I came back to them a couple years later, the price point had gone up & I was priced out.) The portion sizes were large. I think it was like $12-13/meal. 99% of the dishes were delicious. I was REALLY pleasantly surprised at the flavor & taste. I expected gentrified dishes. It was good! I was also specifically looking for meal delivery that generated less waste. Planter table delivered that. I got cool enough with my driver (and tipped well!) that he brought me a little thank you plant. I loved that I had the same driver each time. It was just a really pleasant experience overall. Nothing bad to say.

I resubscribed in April after a break during which I went back to pretending I might cook. I get…read moreabout 6-8 meals per week plus lots of extras. I am not vegan but this hits the spot and is the best meal service I have found. The food is still amazing and I'm happy to see the meal options have expanded, there's seasonal produce options and Acme bread, and now they post calorie information. They have family style option to get a bigger portion for those who have a family, or for me, to bring to a pot luck. They also have individual desserts and full size pies/cakes. Seriously - they have everything. They no longer offer wine for those who care. There are some additional pick up options, too, but I stick with Jack London Square on Wednesdays from 11:30-2:00. Pro tip: get the cookie dough!!!!! And the chili. And the breakfast burritos. And the bake at home pizza ........ $20 credit Referral code: QWC3D2MJ

Catering review. First of all, I did not know that this place is in San Mateo and while my company…read moreis in north San Jose, their catering service arrived on time with 200 bentos made! It's impressive to us as we've never had a on time delivery with Chicken Meets Rice for that amount of orders. Their catering minimum order is 30 bentos. We had 3 choices, sesame tofu with broccoli veggie bento, chicken katsu bento, and pork katsu bento. I am happy that there are a variety of items in the bentos other than rice and the main meat, namely rice noodle, okra, mashed potato salad (very yum), dessert item such as 2 cream puffs or a red bean mochi, lettuce, and a slice of fruit or lemon. Each element tasted good. The katsu pork and chicken came with a pack of katsu sauce and it was fitting, not overly saucy. I wouldn't mind having it again for lunch!

I used EZCater to place a delivery order. I believe EZCater acts as the "middle-man" for connecting…read morethe restaurant with the customer. I am located in Livermore. The food arrived an hour early and it was supposed to be hot. It wasn't even warm. When I contacted EZCater, they reached out to the restaurant and they replied that they needed to deliver it early because of traffic. Nobody called me to see if that would even work for me. Also, when they asked if they would be willing to give a credit back they said no. Now I have cold salmon and chicken to give to my executives. I will not be going back to BentoSprout based on their ridiculous customer service.

Dear Brian: I cannot…read moreeven begin to tell you how delightful the evening catering was strategically put out. The food was extraordinary and the servers were super great at getting folks to "splurge" and just have one more. Oh my gosh, most folks beamed with pleasure after tasting the Beef wellingstons, the lettuce wraps, the crab cakes, those pear tarlets! Some even carried on discussion on how healthy the appetizers were. Cheat A Little selections were really a hit! The greenery/decor made a nice festive touch that seemed to invite folks over to have a coke or a little wine and cheer. We had a live acoustic musician playing in the background, and the whole time was bathed in warmth and good tidings. It was beyond enjoyable, delicious, and great. I'm fairly new at the San Mateo County History Museum, so I don't have the years of experience that others might have to know how well adapted you and your company Cheat-A-Little are to these events. I am so pleased with myself for trusting you. High-five, a TEN, perfect score for you and your excellent catering business my friend! Under the Rotunda the set up, quality foods, and tall tables made it the finest, friendliest, most festive time. We are so so pleased. Thanks a million! Thanks from the San Mateo County History Museum staff!

Amazing. Truly spectacular communication, flexibility, and attention to detail. From day one,…read moreBrian and the team were easy going and very accommodating. On the day of our Vow Renewal, my wife and I were running late, and were pleasantly surprised to find that the catering staff had taken it upon themselves to carefully put out our centerpieces, which we thought we would have to do. They even packed them away at the end of the night. We got multiple compliments from guests admiring the service. The team was extremely friendly, packed away leftovers for us and other guests, and was on top of their game the whole night! Ali was flexible with our last-minute changes, and Brian even drove to multiple locations just to find the same wine we drank on our honeymoon (which was a hit) so guests could partake. We are so so pleased. They were easily the best vendor of the entire event.

I was lucky enough to receive my very first Kitchen Doula surprise delivery as a baby shower gift…read moreright before heading off for maternity leave...what a gem this local small business is! I was so impressed with the delivery service, and my kit arrived in a nice insulated reusable Kitchen Doula bag. The hearty soups and stews came in so clutch for me during those early newborn days and long nights at 3am, when feeding time for baby came around and I was starvvvvinggg (and cold scurrying down to my kitchen in the odd hours of the night). I loved the nourishing cock-a-leek soup paired with a side of the plain biscuits...my husband and I were practically rushing to beat the other to the last serving of it because it was so nourishing and yummy (of course, I always got the seconds). We had a variety of the other staple soups, and I appreciate how diverse the options are on their site...you can't get bored with the selections. A couple years later, I have found myself riding the waves of the cold/flu season (which seems to keep cycling back in our household especially with a toddler in preschool passing germs back and forth), and I am needing to have nourishing, fresh, and warming soups to help bring comfort...and Kitchen Doula, we meet again! This is now my go-to recommendation for new mamas, parents, or peeps, just needing to find some relief in the food they eat, in a way that feels good to put into your body and to spend your money on. So happy for this service!

I am beyond furious regarding the experience that my daughter had gift I gave kitchen Doula. The…read moresite said it was free shipping with $150. And I gave her $300 gift card just after my granddaughter was born so she could order some food, two orders at 1 one order at 300. But when she got to the site to order, she was informed that it was be $100 charge. She felt so badly that we were having to pay that kind of money. And I am furious. If you're a mother or mother-in-law in trying to give a gift to the mother of your new grandchild, skip this one. for her I pay 1/3 of the cost for shipping is really ridiculous particularly when the site says free shipping on $150.

We tried their Paneer Rice Bowl, Egg Puff, and Rose Tres Leche Cake at the Sunset Farmers Market…read more Everything was super tasty with perfect portion sizes, but the Rose Tres Leche Cake really stood out -- absolutely outstanding! We also had Saffron & Spice handle the desserts for our son's birthday party, and it was a guest favorite. Everyone loved the unique flavors and kept talking about how delicious the desserts were. I'd happily go back to their farmers market stall anytime, and next time we host an event, I'd definitely go to them for full catering.

Saffron and Spice catered our baby shower, and they were the perfect combination of delicious food…read moreand beautiful aesthetics. Their menu is ideal for a graze table, with food that was flavorful, balanced, and visually stunning. Juthika and Kavya were enthusiastic, responsive, and punctual. On the day of the event, they arrived on time, and everything was set up perfectly. The graze table looked gorgeous, and the delicious food was the cherry on top. We ordered samosa pinwheels, masala rounds, paneer sliders, chicken puffs, pani puri, papri chaat, mango panna cotta kheer, and rose milk tres leches. Both desserts were a hit. Everyone loved the mango panna cotta kheer, even though I am usually a tres leches fan. The samosa pinwheels, paneer sliders, and chicken puffs were especially delicious. Juthika also baked the cake for us. She asked which flavor we wanted and suggested a few ideas of her own. We trusted her judgment, and everyone was impressed by the cake. She also advised us to choose a smaller size based on our guest count, which turned out to be perfect. Overall, we could not have asked for a better caterer for our baby shower. I would recommend Saffron and Spice to anyone without a second thought.

Symple Foods is THE best meal delivery service. From the quality and taste to the customer service,…read moreeverything is exceptional. The proteins are cooked to perfection, and the rotation of seasonal vegetables makes it impossible to get bored. And the sauces? Incredible. I'm thrilled to have found such a healthy and deeply nourishing meal delivery service. The owner is awesome too!

Highly recommend for busy families! Delicious and requires zero planning on your part once you set…read moreup a subscription. I started ordering just a la carte but quickly switched to a subscription because it was so tasty and easy. Now we get three dinners per week through Symple, and we're always excited to have it every time.

The food is amazing and the customer support is top notch. Love the flexibility of ordering meals…read morebased on my macro needs. Thank you Local Foodz!!! You've made my life so much easier.

I've eaten my first order and loved it. I've just ordered a couple of meals for my second time. My…read morereason for not giving 5 stars is because they don't have a lot of fish entrees and I don't eat meat. So I'll be stuck with the salmon/veggie/starch most of the time. And it's delicious, but may get old.