Great food, professional service up, easy communication. Patti prepared the menu and meal for an 11 person bachelorette party at an Airbnb. We had two main course options with sides, veggies, and bread/butter, and Patti accommodated a few tough allergies too. Everything tasted great, good portions (wasn't stuffed, but was definitely satisfied). Patti is a GEM and it was easy and enjoyable planning the menu and executing the evening. Highly recommend! read more

Patti was incredible! Super responsive, easy to work with and professional. Menu planning was seamless, communication was great and the dinner was delicious! The day of the our event she brought Brittany to assist, she was also fabulous and fun to work with! They did all of the set up, prep, service and clean up. (They left the kitchen spotless!) We were a group of 6 women in Sonoma for a girls trip. Every one of us left the table stuffed and so satisfied!!! I would absolutely recommend Chef Patti and her team to anyone looking for an exceptional dinner with great, fun service. Thank you Chef Patti and Brittany! read more

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Patti came to our vacation home on Dillon Beach and did a wonderful job! We had done a day of wine tasting and came home to Patti cooking away for us. We had some wonderful appetizers and then sat down to a lovely meal. Patti was easy to work with and such a sweet person. We would definitely hire her again! read more

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I should have taken note that majority of the reviews are old. I recently paid for Patti and her assistant to come to a house my girls and I were renting for my bachelorette so we can have a nice dinner without worrying about how we would get to a restaurant. Here was my experience: - The only two good things were the appetizers (everyone loved them) and the green beans. - The steaks were overcooked. Since Filet Mignon is a great cut of meat, thankfully they still tasted good but not as good as if they were cooked to our liking. The only people who got what they wanted were those who asked for medium well/well done. Now, in her somewhat of a defense, I found out later that the grill at the place we rented did not work properly, so she "had to cook the steaks in the oven". 1. She never once mentioned she needed a grill when I hired her months in advance. What was her plan if there wasn't a grill at all? 2. Has she never cooked a steak without a grill? My fiancé does it all the time and they're cooked medium rare to medium perfectly. There is a thing called a cast-iron pan. I don't even cook and I know that's an excellent way to cook a steak. - My poor friend found a short white hair embedded in her steak before she could even take a bite. (In case you're wondering, Patti has short white hair). She asked the assistant for a new steak and the assistant quickly picked off the white hair, threw it on the floor and then shuffled back inside. Later, my friend admitted that she could tell that she received the same exact steak back, just rewarmed. We also never received a real apology for that. - If there is such a thing as boxed instant polenta, that is what the polenta tasted like it was from. The texture for jello-y, it was cold, and bland. My sister liked it but it was her first time having it and has nothing to compare it to. Lastly, I found out after they left that they ruined my friend's charcuterie board. My friend's charcuterie board did not look like a cutting board. It had a deep ridge all along the edge and had a really nice finish. Yes, they used it as a cutting board and there were knife marks all over. Supposedly they were going to pay my friend $50 for it but never made an attempt to set up how they would pay her. Over the phone, Patti did apologize and said they apologized profusely but the damage was already done. I did not end up tipping Patti and I deducted $50 from their final payment and paid my friend directly for her ruined charcuterie board. Since many of us are foodies (being from San Francisco where there are a lot of great restaurants) I felt so embarrassed and upset with the whole experience since I was the one who chose, hired, and paid for Patti for what I thought would be a nice experience at my bachelorette party with my girls. read more

Chef Patti and her assistant Jane gave me and my girlfriends a delicious and fun dinner to remember for my bachelorette weekend in Guerneville! Patti was very easy to coordinate with over email about all the details for the meal. She graciously considered our group's mix of dietary restrictions and suggested creative dishes that everyone could enjoy, and prepared special plates for those who needed them. She and Jane were so much fun to hang out with as they prepped the food! Now for the important part: THE MEAL! Everything, from appetizers to dessert, was fresh, perfectly cooked/prepared, and unique. Everyone was happy and very, very full at the end. Can't recommend Patti enough! Thanks Patti and Jane! read more

I recently attended a great 60th birthday celebration at a lovely home in Bodega Bay and Patti catered the dinner for our party of 19 (half Texans, half Californians). From the abundant hot and cold appetizers to the perfect salmon and steak, Patti and her assistant made it seem effortless. Not easy to cook steak for Texans or salmon for Sonoma County -- everyone was quite happy with their meal. As a former San Francisco caterer, I so appreciated observing Patti's calm, competent demeanor; no rushing or drama, just great food beautifully served. I highly recommend her. read more

I recently hosted my 50th birthday party in Sebastopol. I had 27 people there, almost all from out of state, including me. From the first time I spoke with Patti over the phone, I knew I was in good hands. She was such a great partner to work with: very flexible with menu options, very open with feedback (she told me I was ordering too much food, and she was right!) asked questions that helped her recommend a menu and made great suggestions. The food itself was fantastic. There wasn't one dish I wouldn't order again. I had heavy, passed appetizers for the menu; Patti and her team were were so much fun - they were very unobtrusive during the event yet there was always food around. They are so great with clean up as well! Patti is also a terrific resource regarding the area itself. She was very responsive over email, providing advice on local restaurants, breweries and other information she thought I might like to know. If you are looking for a great meal from a great local chef, Patti is your best bet! read more

Patti created an amazing dinner for me and a group of friends who have numerous dietary restrictions which preclude the use of many oft-used ingredients. I was impressed by how nonplussed she was by the challenge, and how creatively and effectively she addressed it. The dishes she created were excellent and the flavors were out of this world. When you hire her, be sure to put her fall-off-the-bone short ribs and brussel sprouts with pancetta on the menu; you'll thank me later. Many of my guests are used to eating rather plainly because of their restrictions and they were delighted to be served truly delicious and creative dishes with complex flavor profiles. Halfway through the dinner the electricity went out. Patti simply turned on the flashlight on her iPhone, asked for some matches for the gas stove, and continued on without missing a beat. The kitchen was left spotless, the leftovers neatly packed and placed in the refrigerator, and everything was left exactly as she found it. Patti was a delight to work with from beginning to end; she was professional, warm and prompt, and she met every challenge with good humor. When you have your next dinner party, hire anyone you like, as long as her name is Patti Stack. read more

I wish I could give Patti more than 5 stars! She was absolutely incredible to work with. I was in a pinch to find a chef for a ladies' weekend and she met our needs beyond expectation. She was super responsive, communicative throughout the process, and so patient with our dietary needs. On the day of the event, she was on time and went to work with her wonderful assistant. They took care of all the setup, prep, service, and clean-up. The food was absolutely delicious. I would absolutely recommend Chef Patti for your next dinner party! I certainly know I will be calling on her time and again :) read more

We used Patti for a small birthday party at a rental house in Dillon Beach. She and Jane were really efficient and provided great service. They were lots of fun as well! Patti was very responsive throughout the whole process of deciding on the menu and adapting it to the group's various allergies and opinions. The food was delicious, and we definitely would use her again if we ever need a personal chef! read more

Chef Patti and her assistant were terrific! Dinner was awesome. Everyone had a great time. They cleaned up and took care of everything. Would use them again if we came back to Sonoma. read more

Patti cooked and dropped off a taco bar dinner set up for my sister's bachelorette. She was super easy to work with and the food was great! Thanks Patti for helping us celebrate her weekend with some delicious food! read more

Patti created an amazing spread for our bachelor weekend in Dillon Beach. She was a pleasure to work with and worked with us in advance to set up the perfect menu, from appetizers, to the main course, and dessert. Patti traveled to our rental house and created the most amazing close to our weekend celebration!! Her puffed pastry appetizers and crab cakes were out of this world!! We chose Filet's and Halibut for our main course, which both were so tender and juicy!! Our table setting was beautiful, and the food made it perfect. Patti completed our meal with fresh, strawberry shortcake. All I can say was that the meal was spectacular!! I would highly recommend Patti to anyone looking for an amazing meal or party. She will not disappoint, that is for sure!! Thanks Patti--we can't wait for our next party!! Chris & JP. 8/26/17 read more

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Highly Recommend and will use again. Patti and Amelia prepared an awesome meal for us at our VRBO. Patti was easy to work with on planning, and flexible to help us find the perfect menu for our dinner party. She took care of everything and made our night one to remember. read more

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Chef Patti made made our time spent in The Sonoma Coast pretty special. She was extremely kind to our son and our meal was delicious. The appetizers she prepared were perfection. The presentation of our Filets was beautiful and the taste even better. She will be our go to every time we visit this area. read more

I went on an adventure in Dillon Beach with friends for a bachelor party. The organizer had Chef Patti come to our house and cook one evening. I have to say, I was very impressed. From the appetizers to dinner and dessert, presentation was on point and very inviting. Everything that I had during this meal, tasted delicious. I highly recommend her if you need a chef to cater your party. She came out to us, cooked in our kitchen and left it cleaner than she arrived. Thank you Chef Patti! I can't wait until next time. PS - I am craving that Filet. read more

Patti came to a weekend vacation home we rented in Bodega Bay and catered my father's 70th birthday. It was a delicious meal that included a butter leaf salad, baked chicken with orange citrus (in the photos section), and tabouleh. The flavors were just right so you could taste the quality food and savory flavors. Her service was fast, she was polite, and thorough with the cleanup. She even whipped up a salmon mousse for the next morning breakfast-that was delicious. Not to mention she was very warm and pleasant to have at our party ; ) read more

Patti created an amazing dinner for a group of 12 in home rented in Healdsburg. Everyone loved the fresh ingredients and she took all requests and composed a delicious meal. Would definitely hire her again when in the area. read more

I hired Patti to cater a company retreat. I was nervous signing up for 5 meals without having experienced her cuisine, but she did an outstanding job, and I have no regrets. She was able to work around a couple diet restrictions and provided food for 16 people. She was always on time, and went the extra mile to accommodate our group. If I'm booking a caterer in her area again, I would immediately call her up. Be sure to order her brownies. read more

We run a VRBO estate rental for large family groups or corporate off-site company retreats and a variety of other large group overnight stays. We recently hired Patti as a personal chef for a large group celebrating a birthday. Patti was very thorough in her correspondence and followed up with logistics, dietary needs, menu planning, as well as supporting local vendors and cooking with seasonal fresh food. She was efficient in her invoicing and her timeliness. The day of the event she came with her chef's hat, two assistants and served a beautiful antipasti for the guests while she prepared their dinner. We had glowing reviews from the guests about presentation and the food. She also left the site completely cleaned and spotless so the guests had a clean kitchen in the morning for their breakfast preparation. I would highly recommend Patti as a personal chef or caterer. read more

Patti and Kathy did an amazing job for our birthday party, an outdoor lunch party event at a house for 12 guests. Once we set on a menu, Patti took care of everything for us food wise and did her part to ensure logistics would be set. The food was excellent and that would have been enough, but the service and awareness of the party really helped everyone relax and enjoy themselves (including me!). In the best possible way, they really took charge and made it all happen. Thank you again! read more

I found Caper's & Co. on Yelp, called Patti on Wednesday, and she was able to whip up a delicious, healthy, and beautiful meal for 17 woman at a house we rented on VRBO. Patti came completely prepared, bringing everything she needed that wasn't listed on the VRBO site, along with an additional worker (Lauren) to help her. Both Patti and Lauren were lovely - friendly and helpful. But best of all, I could just relax and enjoy the party!! Everyone LOVED the food - and were so happy to just sit on the deck overlooking the river, all while enjoying exceptional fine dining fare! AND Patti took care of all the clean up - even mopped the floor! I HIGHLY recommend you hire Patti for your event in the Marin/Sonoma area!! read more

Pattie did a wonderful job with our party of 16 for a bachelorette in Sonoma. She suggested a drop off order to accommodate our budget so she prepared almost everything at her own kitchen and just cooked the shrimp at our house since we did a fajita / taco style dinner. The bell peppers and beans she made were amazing! Everyone was really happy and I'd love to hire her again for one of her sit down menus! read more

We had a particular short notice weekend planned and I called upon Patti to see if our party of 7 was do-able. Patti rose to the occasion and took on my job even though it was super bowl weekend and she wasn't feeling 100% as she was fighting a cold. Well Patti won that fight, she was able to adhere to our dietary restrictions, and menu selections. She even picked up last minute items we needed on her way to our event. The food was great, the presentation was great and her and her helper which I regretfully forgot her name were also great! I highly recommend Patti not only for her chef skills but she is also really nice, accommodating and my daughter whose birthday weekend it was loved her! read more

We just returned from a long weekend in the Russian River Valley, where we hosted a small (14 person) gathering in honor of a family member's birthday. Patti cooked us an excellent meal! She was very easy to work with, flexible in the menu choices and reasonably priced. Although she was quite professional (thorough, responsive and prompt), she was also so warm and lovely that we were tempted to ask her to sit down and join the meal. She also led us to other businesses in the area (eg a local bakery), and her recommendations were great. We could not have been happier with our experience, and highly recommend Patti. read more

We hired Patti to prepare a dinner for 10 to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary in Healdsburg. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Patti was very easy to communicate with during the planning stages and was very willing to work around what could have been pretty limiting dietary restrictions. The proposed menus she shared all sounded amazing and it was hard to choose just one. On the day of the dinner, Patti arrived as planned with her assistant (also lovely, and in this case her very accomplished daughter) and got to work preparing a beautiful table and a fabulous meal. Every dish was over the top delicious and satisfied everyone at the table - from the youngest (3 years old) to the oldest. On top of her culinary skills, Patti was a pleasure to talk with and have in our home. We all loved it and hope to have the opportunity to work with Patti again soon. read more

Hello! I recently used Capers and Co. to cater a 50th Birthday Party - a mid day event in Sebastopol at the end of July. The entire process was easy and fun (this was my first time having a party catered and I was very nervous)... Patti was incredible - from helping guide me through her menu options - understanding my needs, my guests needs - her communication style - and just getting to know her and what her company is capable of. Have I mentioned that EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious - every guest commented on how they loved the food. Again, for me and my guests - her service was complete... EXCELLENT food, fantastic counsel and recommendations... it was a pleasure to do business with Patti at Capers and Co. I look forward to using her again, thank you. read more

I heard from a friend about Capers & Co. and how beautiful and tasty the food was... Patti and her great staff made our event run so smoothly - everything was well thought out and executed. I had fun at my own party for a change! Capers definitely exceeded our expectations and we would recommend Capers & Co. to anyone! read more

We recently brought in Patti to make a celebratory dinner for my mother-in-law, and she was absolutely tremendous. She worked with us on a menu, arrived right on time, and produced an absolutely delicious meal. More importantly, she was a true pleasure to work with and to have in our home. We can't recommend her highly enough! read more

I'd highly recommend Patti. She recently cooked a wonderful dinner for our large (14 guests) dinner party that had our friends raving about the food. She also prepared a very tasty appetizer platter for us to nosh on while she cooked, as we had just returned from a day of wine tasting. Patti was very friendly and pleasant to work with throughout the process; she was clear in her communications, very responsive to all of my questions, helpful in suggesting possible menus that would be seasonally appropriate, and accommodating to vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian requests. She even met with the owner of the house we rented prior to our event, in order to ensure that everything would be just right. And she and her assistants cleaned up everything as well before they left, leaving the kitchen spotless. I also liked that she supports local vendors, and helped direct me to a local patisserie for our dessert needs. Again, highly recommended! read more

Oh my gosh, these people do a great job. The food was excellent, exceeding expectations, like eating in a very nice restaurant. And Patti and her assistant were a pleasure to work with - flexible, fast, fun - the three F's! They were recommended by another chef who is a friend, and everything worked well. We had 25 people, halibut, roasted veggies, quinoa salad, cucumber ribbon and mint salad, delicious. Very creative combinations but nothing crazy. We will use her again for sure. read more

Patti Stacks is wonderful! She catered my daughter's weddding in Aug 2011 ( 147 people) and the rehearsal dinner ( for almost 50 people). The wedding was complicated-on a hilly site, no potable water, lots of details to attend to. Patti and her crew were superb and the meals went off without a hitch. The food was fabulous-healthy, fresh, delicious. All the guests raved. Patti is easy to work with, smart, capable, flexible. I highly reccomend her! read more