We used Wilder Space to cater a baby shower for about 60 people this past weekend, and they were…read moreabsolutely incredible. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated -- from the beautiful displays, signage, tablescapes, and darling water/juice stations to the gorgeous paper products and overall presentation. The food was fantastic, and the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options were especially impressive. Guests were raving about everything. The service was just as exceptional -- the team was attentive, kind, constantly refreshing items, clearing tables, and so gracious throughout the event. They were also wonderful to work with on budget, incredibly accommodating, and even helped with a few extras so we did not need additional rentals. Wilder Space is polished, professional, and truly top-notch. We are so grateful we found them and will absolutely use them again. Highly recommend for events in Santa Cruz, the South Bay, and surrounding areas.

We had an incredible experience with Wylder Space from start to finish during our wedding planning!…read more First off, Molly is so unbelievably talented, extremely communicative, and remarkably kind. I booked very early on with her and had many questions and follow ups. She always responded promptly with love, compassion, and a clear passion for her work. In addition, when Alicia joined on our team, she integrated seamlessly when working alongside Molly. We were so impressed by Molly's cooking (and overall hospitality and gratitude) when we enjoyed her tasting. We lowered our expectations when we assumed that food made in bulk for a wedding wouldn't be as good. I am so so pleased to say the food was just as incredible when it served over 110 guests. It greatly exceeded our expectations. Molly cooks with love. You can feel it when you're enjoying your meal. We got so many compliments from our guests who came up to us raving about how delicious everything was. In addition, Wylder Space did more than just cook! They coordinated linen rentals, set up table settings, and advised about the BYOB drinks. I truly don't know how Molly finds the time to be so communicative while pouring her heart into amazing meals and effective party planning. Molly and Wylder Space, you are a huge reason our wedding was such a success. We understand why you're one of Nestldown's preferred vendors. We hold you to a very high regard. Thank you for everything!

Roaming Feast was a pleasure to work with! I was planning a small party for my dad's 90th…read morebirthday, and we would be at a rental house in Pajaro Dunes, so I wasn't sure what kitchen items would be available. Melissa walked me through the planning process and made it easy and hassle-free. She easily accommodated different dietary needs, and I especially appreciated that they were willing to cater a fairly small party (16 people). The food was a hit, especially the brisket sliders, German potato salad, and the spice cupcakes! Thanks to Roaming Feast, we were able to enjoy the party without having to focus on fixing the feast!

We hired Roaming Feast for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. They were…read moreprofessional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Melissa and Markus went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt taken care of. Most importantly, the food was delicious! We had several guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've had. If you're looking for a caterer that is organized and on top of things but also incredibly cool and personable, we definitely recommend Roaming Feast!

We are so incredibly happy with our decision to have Michi's at our wedding! Since my husband and I…read morecook a lot and truly value good food, catering was our top priority and Michi's did not disappoint! We had two tastings, one upon signing the contract and a final one closer to the date where we were able to bring along family and a close friend. They served us full plates of every dish so we even left with plenty of leftovers, which was such a fun bonus for us! Throughout the planning process, they were very easy to communicate with and were highly responsive via email. It was super convenient having them coordinate the table design at their warehouse, including the linens, plateware, and glassware. While the design meeting isn't a "boutique" curated experience, their warehouse has plenty of options to choose from if you already have a general color palette and vibe in mind. On the wedding day, the staff was extremely attentive and brought us hand rolls before cocktail hour even started to ensure we actually got to eat. The live hand roll station was a massive hit with our guests and absolutely delicious. I also appreciated how open they were to our custom cocktails; I provided my own recipe and li hing powder for a pineapple li hing margarita, which they executed perfectly. Cost-wise, this is not a budget vendor and is on the more expensive side. However, the full-service, high-touch planning and day-of experience, from the tastings to the seamless coordination of all design elements, completely justified the price. You truly get what you pay for, and we have no regrets. If food is a top priority for your wedding, we highly recommend Michi's. Their expertise made our day so special, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

For us, food was the top priority for our wedding and Michi exceeded our expectations. We chose…read morethem even prior to picking a venue. Their team was a joy to work with, and our guests were constantly raving about the food. From start to finish, they made the process easy to understand and helped us through every step. We appreciated the complimentary initial tasting as well as the final tasting where we could bring a few close guests to help us decide on our final menu. The wedding went extremely smooth with Michi's team taking care of table setup, cocktail hour appetizers and stations, as well as full dinner service. They also went out of their way to check in with us and our vendors to make sure we were all well fed. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. We're super happy we went with Michi's catering. Their full package service, which included linens, dinner ware, and setup helped make the decisions more streamlined and intuitive. We highly recommend them to all other couples!

Kiss Catering recently did an AMAZING job catering the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz…read moreCounty's Annual Day on the Bay Regatta at the Yacht Club. Every single thing about their services were spot on and top quality. The menu they created, the amazing food and staffing they provided and their great attitudes and professionalism were top notch. I have also eaten at their cafe in Scotts Valley and was incredibly impressed - the selection, quality of food and ability to eat inside or on a nice outside patio were impressive. I will be back and we will definitely use them again for future events. This is an exceptional family run business with tremendous catering services.

My recent experience with this great company and terrific staff makes me want to host events more…read moreoften. The quality of service, food and staffing was one of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend Kiss Catering for your next event.

I can't say enough great things about this catering company. They had great selections for the food…read moreas well as had the colors of linens I wanted. On the day of the wedding, the three person team that worked that day were very professional and nice. Everyone had nothing but nice things to say about them and the food and drink. I had two delicious mocktails, one called "Snowtime spritz" and the other "Apple of my Eye". The second one was by far the favorite, but both were good. I forgot to mention that we also had a large cheese and cured meats board. Here are our menu selections: Petite Beef Wellingtons petite puff pastry filled with a bite of tender filet mignon & creamy horseradish sauce Wild Mushroom & Smoked Gouda Empanadas | V flaky & savory homemade empanadas with a dollop creme fraiche Mini Chicken Meatball Marinara Crostini pesto chicken meatballs with marinara, mozzarella, on a garlic grilled crostini Grilled Tenderloin Crostini with blue cheese, balsamic blueberries on grilled crostini I will end by saying that if we ever have another event at our house we will be using them again.

We booked Feast for a King to cater an 85-person backyard wedding and they did a phenomenal job!…read more Many of our guests told us afterwards it was the best wedding food they ever had. We worked primarily with Morgan Thomas who was very helpful. We had a backyard wedding, so Feast for a King set up a whole external kitchen outside of the house to prepare all the food. They did a stationary apps table and some tray-passed apps (the ahi mini tacos were a huge hit). The staff also set aside a plate of apps for us during cocktail hour as we were signing our marriage license, which was very thoughtful--since with all the chaos of the wedding we probably wouldn't have eaten anything during cocktail hour otherwise. We were able to provide our own alcohol and select a few signature cocktails, and Feast for a King provided a bartending team to prepare and serve the drinks. We got lots of compliments on the cocktails and the team also was able to set up welcome drinks that were ready for guests before the ceremony. All of their staff on the wedding day were extremely kind and professional (a few wedding guests mentioned this to us specifically). For the main course, we chose two types of paella to be served family-style. The food was fantastic and the family-style service was seamless. They were also able to accommodate all types of dietary restrictions with no issues. We had a ton of leftovers and the staff packaged all of the leftovers up for us after the wedding so we could enjoy it later. They were also able to cut and serve our wedding cake that we got from a local bakery for no extra cost. Lastly, they were also very helpful in providing in-house rentals, and coordinating specialty rentals from a number of different rental companies. We had a wonderful experience with Feast for a King and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else!

I wish I could give 6 stars. Angela's food was amazing - it's been five days since our wedding and…read morepretty much everyone I've talked to who attended the reception said they were WOWED by the food. We had a guest list of 150, and Angela and her team executed this very high quantity of food without sacrificing any quality or taste. We had the roast chicken, tri-tip, potatoes, asparagus, mixed greens salad, and rustic bread loaves. For our appetizers, we went simple and just did the cheese & charcuterie plus shrimp cocktail. I am so glad we went simple and "bare bones", because everything was well prepared, well presented, and delicious. And we still had a lot of leftovers!! Angela was also great to work with - very responsive and well communicative throughout the process. And her staff on site was fantastic - they did bussing and made sure everyone was satisfied with their meals. They also made sure that me and my groom had a chance to eat - which I have heard a lot of couples say they never get to eat the food at their wedding (I was determined to - it's the most expensive meal you'll ever have!!). The price was less than what other caterers charge, but with all the service and additional fees it still comes out to a pretty penny. But I'd do it again, because honestly there were no complaints from guests. And it's worth spending money for good food, good service, and happy guests. I'd recommend Angela blessing for any wedding or special event - glad I found her on Yelp!

Angela catered our wedding at Roaring Camp Railroads July 2024 and we were blown away by the food!…read moreHer menu was super diverse and she was great to work with to create our menu. We had 140 guests and everyone was raving about the food. The meatballs are delicious and people were loving the wild rice basmati. We had chicken, tri tip, and salmon and all were cooked perfectly. My pet peeve is that the proteins, especially chicken, is dry at weddings and I was so happy that didn't happen at mine. They were also saying the curried carrots were delicious. Everyone was super impressed and that was one of my non-negotiables for the wedding - to have stellar food - and Angela delivered. Her staff was so nice and incredible and I would highly recommend for any event! Thank you Angela + team for making our wedding unforgettable!

I've ordered from Branddi twice now. So glad to be a repeat customers since her desserts are not…read moreonly delicious but beautiful! I've ordered for my baby shower as well as a birthday party. Strawberry and Cream 10" cake: super moist and the whipped frosting and strawberry filling were light and the perfect level of sweetness. One of the best cakes I've ever had!! Mini peach pies: crust was flaky and peach filling was classic. We had leftovers and they were great after popping in the toaster oven. Mini key lime pies: This was my husband's favorite since he loves key limes! It was a crowd favorite! S'mores parfait cups: super cute with toasted marshmallows! The graham cracker crust and filling and topping gave the perfect s'mores bite! Cake pops - red velvet with milk chocolate coating: the kids loved these, of course! Moist red velvet cake with peach colored drizzle. Mini cheesecake with berries: classic NY cheesecake with red berries on top. These held up well and were moist and yummy. We can't wait to host another party and try more of the desserts. Branddi is so great to work with and super prompt in communication. Thanks again Branddi!

Branddi catered the dessert bar at my wedding and knocked it out of the park! She was super easy to…read morecommunicate with throughout the planning process. On the big day, she decorated the table so beautifully and matched our other decor and florals perfectly. Our guests were so impressed with how delicious all the desserts were and complimented the dessert bar throughout the night and next day! I highly recommend booking The Hot Pink Box for your wedding or event, it'll be a hit!

Local Harvest is off the charts! If it's a wedding reception, a business dinner, or catering for a…read morefamily gathering... you will not be disappointed. Food was fantastic, lots of options, great communication, reasonable pricing, on time delivery... all around high marks. We looked at a few catering options and landed on Local Harvest, they are now our "go to" catering going forward.

Local Harvest catered our outdoor wedding last weekend. It was a pleasant 73 degree day in the…read moreredwoods. When we came out on the dance floor to do our first dance we were then supposed to go straight into dinner. Our coordinator had us sit down at the head table for h'ordeurves first. As I sat down I realized why. The food buffet was not yet set up! So we waited some awkward moments till we went to the buffet. The food was cold. It was flavorful and exactly what we remembered from the tasting but some flavor was lost due to the temperature. I looked around to see some very nice but very stressed servers but no chef. I had no idea that Denna would not be attending our wedding! I assumed she would be there overseeing our event! Also I had left instructions via email to her that our sangria needed sparkling water added once in arrived. It was never added and our coordinator had to go table to table to pour it into people's glasses. This caused us to run out of sangria early. We had to mix it ourselves morning of in order to even offer it. So was disappointed that the one job they had was forgotten. So glad everyone had better luck than we did. Maybe we had her on an off day.

Aloha Catering has some great reviews, which is what initially drew us to them. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience with Richard was challenging--as others have also mentioned. We submitted a catering quote request, and to our surprise, Richard called to discuss it. Unfortunately, the call was not the kind of interaction you'd hope for when trying to plan an event. It left us wondering--why is Richard the one calling back customers instead of Minh? I'm writing this in the hopes that Minh will reach out to me directly with a contact number so we can move forward and work with Aloha Catering. Otherwise, we'll need to start exploring other catering options. I will update this review once I hear back from Minh.

Great service. Great food. Very friendly and helpful. Detailed when going over the contract…read more Would definately hire them again.