Yes! Yes! YES! I had…read moretwo events back to back one for a baby shower and one then one for the holiday. We can not say enough good things about Sara, her staff and the FOOD-delicious.

I highly recommend Fare to remember to anyone looking for a caterer! The food is delicious and…read moretheir staff is beyond amazing! You cannot go wrong with this company! They do it all beautifully, deliciously and with class. LR

Willie and his staff were absolutely amazing. They were very professional and courteous, but above…read moreall, the food was fantastic. We had a small friend reunion party of 30 individuals, and he provided us with an Argentinian Parrillada, which included appetizers, salads, beef, chicken, and sausages. Everything was cooked to perfection, leaving all of our guests happy and satisfied. I will certainly employ Willie and his team for all future events.

This is an excellent catering company from the initial phone call through to the day of the event…read more They were hired to serve 40 people for a birthday party with empanadas and paella last Saturday. They arrived on time and setup without any disruption to the event. The small and large empanadas were filled with quality ingredients of beef, chicken, sausage and spinach with a perfect flaky crust. They offer several options of paella and will customize to your preference. The seafood paella had fluffy seasoned rice with fresh fish and seafood. They also served a house salad and tostones. There was enough quantity for several servings per person plus trays of left overs. The chef and his daughter were highly professional during the cooking and cleanup. They were friendly and cordial to the guests while serving. They quickly and quietly broke-down their cooking station without any disruption to the party. I would highly recommend this company for their customer service, quantity and quality of food and professional presence during an event.

The Essence Caterers team is a pleasure to work with. I've been working with them for about a year…read moreand they're respectful, professional, and very experienced in the event culinary space. I look for other partners who are just like them as I expand my business!

Essence Caterers is the most amazing team you will ever have! They catered my daughter's wedding…read morethis weekend and the food was spectacular! The service amazing and the whole team incredible! They went out of their way to make everyone feel special and cared for! I don't have words to say or thank them enough!!! The bar tenders, the servers, the attendants: everyone was so nice and with great attitude! They worked non stop! Paul: you are an amazing, talented Chef! And your team: THE BEST! Thank you thank you thank you!

If I could give them a million stars, I would! I hosted our work holiday party a couple of days ago…read moreand boy, did they make me look good! We ordered a lechon with sides and a seafood paella. They were both incredible! They bring everything themselves (including enough staff) to finish off the lechon and they prepare the paella right there in front of your guests which is great entertainment. They presented the food in a beautiful manner and cleaned everything up at the end. On top of that, they are the kindest people on Earth! Do not even think twice, book them for your next event! You will not regret it! Just make sure you do it in advance as they book up quickly.

Giovanni Fernandez catered our wedding December 2018. I regret the fact that dinner was the one let…read moredown of the evening. My husband and I, and unfortunately our guests, were completely dissatisfied with dinner and the presentation. When we met Giovanni Fernandez for the tasting, we were presented with - and agreed to- chicken with a sauce over it and mushrooms, skirt steak, and spaghetti pasta for the vegetarian dish. This was to be served with wild rice, mashed potatoes and asparagus. The only additional indication given to Giovanni the day before the wedding was to not use as much oil. What we received the evening of our wedding was chicken with no sauce or mushrooms, rigatoni pasta for our vegetarian dish that tasted nothing like what we agreed to the day of our tasting and mushy wild rice. The food was entirely too cold and it took over an hour for our 90 guests to receive their dinner. We do not consider ourselves to be difficult people. However, a lot of money, planning and effort goes into one's wedding and anyone will tell you that food is a key element. We put our trust in Chef Giovanni and expected him to deliver what he promised us during the tasting. Unfortunately, this is now a part of the experience tied to our wedding and we do not believe that it should go unnoticed. We wrote to Giovanni via our wedding planner and after her second attempt, he replied. He said he'd never run into such a situation and that he would want to cater another event for us at no cost. We replied that we didn't have any events planned and that what we would appreciate was compensation for the effect his lack of service had on our wedding. Giovanni did not reply. I emailed him once more and called him and have yet received a response. I'd like to warn individuals seeking his services. A responsible and honest business person does not react like this when it is a fact they delivered subpar food and service. I wish I would have read every single one of his reviews on here because this isn't the first time Giovanni has let clients down. Beware!

I contracted Mena Catering for my wedding the catering was excellent. All the food was great and…read moredelicious, and the service was outstanding. All the servers were very courteous. The server assigned to me and my husband was amazing and on point, no complaints at all. Overall, everyone did a great job and I was glad to hear that everyone liked the food. I would definitely use your services again in the future.

Mena Catering is "The" caterer to hire for all your catered events…read more I highly recommend them. They are extremely professional, responsive with communication and always readily available to answer any of your questions leading towards your event. Their menus are diverse, accommodating, to all food types and will help you stay within your budget! And the taste of everything they cook is equivalent to five star dining experience! Lily De La Osa their Wedding and Events coordinator and the entire team are a charm and delight to work with! I couldn't see myself hiring any other caterer in Miami. The best in town!

I was married on 11/6/10 and used 'A Matter of Taste' for my reception. The package that my husband…read moreand I decided on included the following: catering, open bar, transportation, linens (chair & table covers), cake. The flowers, church, makeup, hair, etc I did on my own. The owner, Grisel, was very nice in the beginning while we were planning our big day- but towards the end she started to become a little catty. We had paying our balance off and had decided we were going to wait until it was due, to pay off the final amount. One day while meeting with Grisel she gives me this speech on the economy and how things are bad and she needs to get paid. I thought this was a little unprofessional because how her household handles their finances is really none of my concern or problem...but she made me feel bad so I wrote her a check and paid some of the balance... On our special day, upon arriving to the reception (10 minutes late because we were taking pictures), I was promptly greeted with a bad attitude and a reminder that I was ten minutes late. I ignored it and reminded myself that this was just one day and I needed to make the best of it. Then the reception kicked off and we were having a great time, until Grisel and Pupi (her husband) inform my husband and I that they were closing the bar because our guests were "intoxicated"- and because of this they were closing the bar a half hour early. I was witness to the behavior exhibited by my guests, no one was "intoxicated" nor creating some kind of scene. When we spoke with them and reminded them that we had paid for the half hour that they were taking away from us, they simply closed the bar and closed the panel as to not allow anyone else into the bar area. My guests attempted to speak with them because they saw how upset my husband and I were, and they were just as rude to my guests as they were to my husband and I. I would not recommend this caterer to ANYONE! At first they are very nice and this is because they NEED your business, but then their true colors come out. They are expensive and although the food was good, I would hate for anyone having an event to have to deal with this company. Do yourself a favor and don't call them!

My experience with Grisel and her entire Matter of Taste team was simply impeccable…read more My husband and I hired Grisel Garcia and her team for our wedding this past year. We got the highest package that included food, open bar all night, linens, chairs, tables, limo service, flowers for centerpieces, cake, and DJ for the most amazing price per person! Grisel was outstanding and very understanding from the very first day. She took my husband and I in with open arms and gave in to everything we asked for without a problem. If there was something Grisel could not do, she made sure to explain why or make sure she did everything in her power to do it. She was always very reachable and easy to contact when I had a question, comment, or concern. Her service and knowledge was always 5 star rated! The food and waiter service was divine. My guests ALL spoke so highly of the food and how delicious everything was! There were no complaints and the bar service was great. We never ran out of liquor and no one was turned away when wanting more :) Bar and food were #1. Grisel and her team had everything set up on time and the flowers and tables looked amazing!! She and her flower company did everything I asked for and made the ceremony and reception look beautiful! It was incredible how gorgeous it all came out. It was my dream come true. The DJ, Alex Rodriguez with Sound Express, was also great! The music was all the famous hits and everything we wanted to hear. His organization throughout the night was outstanding and he was very understanding with getting all the songs we wanted to hear :) Thank you to A Matter of Taste and Grisel for making my dream wedding come to a reality. I would not have changed one thing! :)

After exchanging several emails with a seemingly friendly, albeit overpriced vendor, I was shocked…read morewhen his usually pleasant emails took a severe turn as he callously explained they had accidentally overbooked my wedding weekend and could no longer provide services. I cannot say definitively what caused the abrupt end to our exchanges, but when I reviewed my last email I immediately recognized that it included the first identification of my sexuality. I couldn't help but feel there was some underlying cause and effect but the desire to confirm this was quickly overshadowed by the panic of being without vendor so close to my wedding day. When I contacted Rent-a-bartender I had begrudgingly decided to include the fact that the services would be for a same sex wedding, hoping to avoid any further let downs. When Peter contacted me the following day I felt instant relief. Not only did he proclaim love for LGBT weddings, but he disclosed that his company was owned and operated by members of of the LGBT community. Our exchanges were daily as I made decisions on packages and considered bar options. I was so impressed with his honesty as he guided me away from spending extra money on unnecessary items and services. When the owner reached out to me via phone call I was both impressed and honored. He took the time to explain options I hadn't decided on and expressed understanding while working within my budget. I assumed he had called solely to solidify a plan, but before I could go he stopped me. "I wanted to ask you something about your initial inquiry" he said carefully. "You asked if we were okay with LGBT weddings, and I was wondering if that has been an issue for you in planning?" His concern was genuine and thoughtful. His approach left me completely disarmed. I shared some of the struggles we faced when vendors would stop responding or would respond with phrases like "Christian-based" or "traditional marriage." He offered sympathy and listened intently as I recounted some of these emails. What was originally a standard vendor call quickly became the vent session I didn't know I needed. He was the CEO of a successful business and he took the time to reach out and offer comfort and a listening ear. He even followed up after the wedding to ensure we were satisfied and had enjoyed our night. My new BFF Peter continued his support throughout the remainder of the planning process, immediately responding to to emails well into the middle of the night. I have since encouraged he practice some serious self care and leave his emails for the morning! The day of the wedding proved stressful as vendors ran behind schedule, forgot items, and struggled with WiFi. The Rent-a-Bartender team was prompt and efficient in setup, breakdown and delivery. The bartenders were amazing and professional. While I didn't have eyes on the bar the entire night, I never saw so much as a line form for a open bar with over 100 guests in attendance. Guests enjoyed their drinks and only those who had pregamed or smuggled in flasks got embarrassingly intoxicated. The illuminated bars were stunning and truly added to the aesthetic of an outdoor wedding under the stars. The pricing was incredible for the standard of service provided and the overall experience far exceeded my expectations. I don't know what I would have done without Peter and the entire Rent-a-bartender team, but I am eternally grateful for whatever serendipitous force lead me to this vendor. I will never use another catering company.

I recently attended a party, where Rent-A-Bartender's services were used and they were terrific!…read moreThey were both professional and FUN! My favorite cocktail was their ''Miami Mojito"...I highly recommend them!

I was hired by Les (the owner of the company) Catering by Les, to work as a bartender at an event…read more I worked the hours he asked me to do. The next day I called him to get paid and the man didn't want to pay me, he told me this week, next week and I saw that I hadn't received my money. I called him several times and he didn't answer my calls and messages. Until I had to go to the company's address to get paid. And the man even mistreated me, telling me that he was very busy and couldn't help me, that if I didn't go personally, he would never pay me. I do not recommend him or his service, he mistreats his workers, at the event I was at, a worker told me that he yelled at him and mistreated him. His job is not great either, the food is average and not that good. I do not recommend him... He is an inconsiderate person. Yo fui contratada for Les ( El dueño de la compañia) Catering by Les, para hacer en un evento como Bartender. Le trabaje las horas que me pidio. Y al otro dia le llame para que me pagara y el señor no me queria pagar , me decia esta semana , la proxima y yo veia que no recibia mi dinero . Le hice varias llamadas y no contestaba a mis llamadas y mensajes . Hasta que tuve que llegarme a la direccion de la compañia para que me pagara. Y el señor hasta me maltrato . diciendome que el estaba muy ocupado y no podia atenderme , Que si yo no iba personalmente jamas me iba a pagar . Yo no lo recomiendo a el ni como servicio , maltrata a sus trabajadores , en el evento que estuve un trabajador me comento que el le grito y lo maltrato . Tampoco su trabajo es gran cosa la comida es regular ni es tan buena . Yo no lo recomiendo.. Es una persona desconsiderada

Look elsewhere. Les can sometimes substitute food items without informing you. He has been caught…read morein lies and I know I won't recommend him any more. Food is good, but can you rely on Les? No, you can't.