I've worked with John Farais on perhaps a dozen dinners and a 4 day retreat in Tahoe during the…read morewinter. His food holds its own when measured against the finest Michelin Star chefs I've worked with, and I've worked with many over these last 7 years as the founder of www.goodpeopledinners.com The style and freshness and attention to detail is exceptional. John cares deeply about the earth, about the histories of native north and South Americans and about nourishing guests with some of the most original cuisine I've ever eaten.

We took a private cooking class with John where he helped us learn how to cook some delicious…read moreFrench dishes. It was just two of us and John so we got to have a very engaging experience learning about different cooking techniques and ingredients. The meal was delicious and we will definitely be trying to re-create all of the dishes soon. I would highly recommend John as he is both extremely knowledgable, and friendly and will make every effort to make your experience memorable!

Hell yes..Chef Fate taught me how to really cook and he's the best..you won't go wrong with him and…read morehis cuisine I promise you'll go back again and again and so on and so forth ..

I went to an event last weekend that this guy catered. First of all, his food was just OK. The…read moresandwiches he presented were soggy on one side. He had onions that were not properly dried or something that he put into the sandwiches which caused this. His spinach triangles were no different that Costco's. He was also had a very "mean" look on his face all the time I was there. I actually saw him snap at another guest who had picked up a plate by the fruit and cheese display. She was told the empty paper plate was "for decoration"!!???? He put it back on the table. Never speaking or smiling. Very unprofessional.

I work for a large company in Novato and this caterer has served for many of our…read moremeetings/trainings. They even tackle lunch for the whole company, which is no easy feat. I love their food! I had a training last week and they made us a fresh shredded salad, cheese and chicken enchiladas, beans and rice and fantastic custard like flan. Fresh guacamole, salsa, sour cream and chips. I'm picky with my Mexican meals and they did not disappoint! They also provided high quality appetizer cheeses, fruits, snacks, bread/crackers and drinks for our breaks. I'm looking forward to their next meal that we get to enjoy this week. Friendly staff, yummy food and a great way to go if you are looking for a caterer :)

Just finished a fabulous wedding weekend in Mill Valley as the father of the bride. We had the…read morewedding at the Outdoor Art Center there and D'Angelo's catering did the wedding. They were amazing. Rodney is the most wonderful and professional point person ever and is not only was he sweet and caring but very buttoned up. Our whole experience was excellent. The planning , tasting and all the details were seamlessly handled. We all became really close in the process. He took care of many of the details that the wedding planner would normally handle. The food was really solid and great fresh well prepared , not too fussy but excellent tasting cuisine. We and salmon which was not overcooked and delicious short ribs among many other choices. Service details and clean-up were perfect. He went out of his way to be easy and helpful. I couldn't recommend him more. Thanks guys!

Jane did a fabulous job cooking for 17 people at my son's high school graduation family dinner…read more Everything was delicious.

If you are looking for a private chef, please look no further! Jane is fantastic! Jane and Al…read morecooked a lovely meal at my home for a group of us. From appetizers to entrees to dessert--the food was phenomenal. She is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. She took great care in choosing locally-sourced ingredients. She is super thorough and incredibly thoughtful! She called to arrange details and went above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions. I will most definitely hire Jane again.

Bryan is one of the best chefs in Sonoma/Napa! My family has lived in Sonoma for 10+ and we…read morerecently hired Bryan for my wedding. He (and his entire team) was not only extremely professional but was enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the best experience possible. The food was top-tier - delicious, original, and inspired. From the minute we sat down with Bryan to discuss menu options, my wife and I felt like we were in safe hands. On the day of the wedding, the entire crew delivered seamless service without a single hiccup. I personally have worked in the food service industry for almost a decade and I was blown away with what was delivered on the night. Many people think that when hiring a wedding caterer, you can either choose a company that is a) efficient or b) deliver high quality food. Bryan Jones Catering delivers both. I cannot recommend this catering company enough.

I don't even know where to begin. From the moment I contacted Bryan to host my very small,…read moreintimate wedding vow renewal luncheon, to the end, he was warm, professional and extremely detailed. I personally have never had a chef cook for a group in my home so I was not sure exactly what to expect. Well, Bryan blew my mind. He set up everything, cleaned up everything and made the MOST amazing food I literally have ever eaten. My guests were blown away and still cannot stop talking about it. I did not have to ask him for one thing, which was amazing to not have to think about the food and/or cleaning on my special day. He even fixed the cake I got from the bakery that was a disaster. I would HIGHLY recommend using his services and can't wait to go back to Sonoma to hire him again - and again - and again!!!!

I hired we bring the bar for my CEO's yearly BBQ. They were professional & great to work with. I…read moreloved how they fit the bar size to my space constraints. It was very clean and sleek to the eye. They arrived on time and were ready to go at show time. They were super friendly with my guests and able to serve 500 guests quickly & efficiently. I strongly recommend them for any event you need a bar at.

From the moment I first contacted Barbara to cater my wedding reception, she gave me her full…read moreattention. Other caterers I contacted completely ignored my question of whether they could do BBQ and gave me their standard wedding chicken-and-salmon menus when I asked for a quote. But, Barbara called me up and gave me ideas from past summer picnic menus she had done. We ended up doing something else completely different (SF neighborhood-themed stations) based on a tasting we did at an actual wedding Barbara was doing. Barbara also went out of her way to accommodate our busy work schedules. I was really impressed that she met us at our home after hours for meetings and made no comment about our junky apartment. She had great ideas to supplement ours. She suggested a coffee bar, something we would've never thought of, which ended up being a hit with our guests. My only problem was with the pricing, which was vague, and I'm the kinda gal who balances her checkbook every week. I don't think she was being sneaky, she just wanted to simplify things with big lump sums, and it always kinda bothered me. Having said that, Barbara seriously took care of everything down to the last detail like I was her own daughter getting married and I never felt like I was going to be nickel-and-dimed for every little extra thing she did for us. And the food was unbelievable, even by foodie standards. Cowgirl Creamery cheese! Quesadillas made in front of you! Dim sum in huge steamer baskets! Very personable, and very busy, but always gets back to you when you email or call. I wish I could get married again so I could have FGF cater another delicious spread for us. :)

After I proposed to my wife, and we secured the Golden Gate Club for our wedding venue, they had…read moregiven my wife a list of caterers to review. She had contacted several of them on a Saturday, and two replied within hours. Barbara Federoff of Food Glorious Food was one of them, and my wife scheduled the appointment to meet in Novato. Her quote was a little more expensive than the other immediate responder, and I was whining all the way as we drove to Novato that this better be good because the traffic across the bridge is a parking lot at best, and I have better ways to spend my evenings then tasting food. But, I tried to be a sport because it's her day, and we made it there about a half hour early because the carpool lane was open. Barbara greeted us warmly, even though we were early, and gave us a glass of wine while she and her staff prepared the appetizers. After a few minutes, she rolled out the crab cakes while she talked about her business. Great, I thought, crab cakes. My experience with them is usually dismal because they are little more than a lot of deep fried bread and spices. I took a taste anyways, and after the flavors of crab followed by the right spicing flooded my mouth, I began to reconsider all of my bitchin'...it was clear this lady knew how to cook. Then after a tasty pasta dish, she served us tenderloin with pancetta that simply melted in our mouths, and at that point I had decided in my head who our caterer was. After the meat course we talked business; she assured us that she attends the event, orders the tables and glassware, and that it would be adequately staffed. I drove home with a full belly, telling my wife that it was Barbara's job to lose. All I can say is that wedding planning was a snap after we contacted her. She referred us to a 'young baker with enthusiasm' (read that as eager to price competitively) that made a marvelous cake, her contact at Beverages and More had our open bar stocked perfectly at a price that put hotel prices to shame, and all of the table services and servers were covered in her quote. In short (I know, too late), she was always responsive and professional, and her help took out all of the guesswork for food and drink. Truth be told, when you add it all up, I'm pretty sure we saved money because of her recommendations. Crunch time, wedding day. I arrived at the venue for pictures and she already had the troops slinging those god-sent crabcakes and the tables were set up. I showed her how we wanted our table decorations and seating, left the example, and headed out for the wedding. After the ceremony was finished, all was in order as we (she) planned. The room looked wonderful, and the table seating was perfect. The food came out promptly and the service and cleanup was professional. Since the wedding, we received excellent reviews about the food and drinks, and my wife still keeps raving about how much Food Glorious Food helped us plan our special day.

Where do I begin! We dreamt of a fusion asian dinner for our…read morewedding and originally hired a caterer who cancelled on us abruptly. We panicked but luckily found Nicole and David, and the caterer fallout turned out to be a blessing in disguise because Nicole and David were AMAZING. They were so easy to work with. We were really picky with the menu, but they were so patient with us and continued to explore other options to curate the perfect menu. They were very communicative and gave us heads up on when they would be absent due to travels. They were so hassle-free and very resourceful. They used platters, plates and everything that were provided at the venue in the most creative and beautiful ways possible. They also brought their own items to fill in missing pieces. The food was presented beautifully and tasted even better! They say brides dont eat, but boy did I eat because the food was just amazing!! They made plenty of portions and we even had leftovers, but they didn't last long - our guests ate the remaining the next day in a heartbeat! We had a very poor wedding coordinator, but Nicole stepped in and went over and beyond to assist the coordinator on the wedding table. She was also so kind to our dog who loved Nicole and followed her around everywhere. Thank you Nicole and David for making our day so special!

Nicole and David created the most wonderful birthday dinner! The food was extraordinary and their…read moreservice was exceptional. I would highly recommend this incredible business!