I'd like to add a review for Daniel Ripley Catering based upon a Holiday Party / Baby Shower that they catered for us at our home on 12/06/2008. My wife and I have attended many catered events, both corporate and private, and would like to think that we have pretty high standards when it comes to food and service. We were referred to Dan and his company by our wedding caterer, Paula Le Duc Fine Catering, as the "go to" guy for the type of event that we wanted. Dan has over 20 years experience in the industry, including an extended stint with Paula Le Duc, the highest profile large scale event caterer in Northern California. From our initial contacts with the company, we were impressed with the quick responses and proposed menus. Dan arranged for an in person meeting at our home so he could get a better feel for the layout and event that we wished to have. A budget and proposed costs were quickly and clearly outlined and we were never charged any extra expenses.
As nice as Dan and his office staff was, most important to us was that the food and service be excellent and the guests all enjoy themselves at our event. I'm happy to say that our expectations were exceeded in all areas. Dan's menus were a good mix of standard catering fare as well as more ambitious creations, typical of San Francisco Bay Area fine dining establishments. Dan was very helpful in creating menus for us based upon our personal preferences and type of event. All ingredients were top quality with many sourced from familiar local companies that specialize in organic, sustainable, artisan products. Most food preparation and cooking was done on site. The chefs, bartender, floor manager, and wait staff were all very professional and courteous to our guests. The staff was experienced and each was in control of their respective duties, leaving my wife and I to enjoy our time with our guests.
Daniel Ripley Catering is a fine operation. Their execution was flawless. Dan and his staff were a pleasure to work with as well and many of my guests had commented on the fine food and level of service as well. They also use all the top local sources for their ingredients, rentals, and staff, having spent many years in the industry and knowing what and who to work with. We enthusiastically recommend Daniel Ripley Catering for any type of event, whether corporate or private, and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. read more