We had such an amazing experience with our catering team for our wedding! Carla, the owner, was incredibly kind, patient, and so easy to talk to. From day one, she was communicative and very flexible with all the requests I had, which made the entire planning process so much less stressful. One thing we truly appreciated was that they even delivered food to our home during our tastings--it made everything so convenient. The food was already amazing during the tastings, but it was even more incredible on our wedding day. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was! Carla and her team provided exceptional service from start to finish. They were also the only catering team we found who packed up all the leftovers for us, which meant so much since our family stayed at the venue--we got to continue enjoying the food even after the wedding. They also created our wedding cake, which was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We also ordered the raspberry no-bake cheesecake (which I sadly didn't get to try!), but based on how quickly everything disappeared, it was clearly a hit. We only had a few slices of cake left, which says a lot about how much our guests loved everything. We are beyond grateful for Carla and her team for making our wedding day so special. We will definitely be booking them again for future events--highly recommend! read more

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If you are looking for a wedding caterer, Far Out Catering is the one. We chose Far Out catering originally because 1. We couldn't stop salivating over the delicious mushroom ravioli after our tasting; and 2. We immediately felt comfortable with Carla - we loved her personality and story. I worked in food service for about a decade so the food and beverage service for our wedding was very important to me. We are SO glad that we went with Far Out. Carla and her team were absolutely amazing at every step of the process. I'll give a few examples: 1. Taste: So many of our guests told us that this was by far the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding. People were literally searching us out to tell us this because they were so impressed. There's always the fear that the food won't taste as good as it did at the tasting, but despite the fact that we were in a county park and there was no onsite kitchen, the food tasted just as we remembered it. 2. Service: The team was so on top of everything and just generally so sweet that it created a great ambiance for the wedding. We missed the appetizers due to taking photos and were a bit disappointed. Carla found out and the team quickly made us a personal platter of each of the appetizers. Carla was communicative, but not overbearing and made us feel that everything was in good hands. For example, during the wedding we made some slight changes in timing because people were loving the appetizers and cocktail hour, so we pushed back dinner about 30 minutes. Carla and her team worked it out seamlessly and no one knew that there was a change except for us. 3. Above and beyond: We bought all of our own alcohol and mixers and the team came by our house a couple of days before to pick everything up so that we didn't have to drop it off. Amidst all of the last minute to-dos, this was a huge help. Later that night, as Carla was looking through the items, she realized that I had forgotten to pick up lychee for our signature cocktail. She communicated with me and I said that I would work on quickly trying to find it the following day. What I didn't say is that I was nervous that I wouldn't find it due to the holiday--and not sure how we could pivot because they'd already finalized the printed menus. Before I even had time to look, Carla texted me early the following morning and said she had found the item and already picked it up, so I didn't need to worry about it. We definitely made the right decision going with Far Out. I honestly wish they had a restaurant so I could eat that ravioli again! read more

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I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Carla and her far out catering team! Carla and her team provided an amazing service for our wedding! Carla is a professional who knows how to make her clients feel special and understood. She guided us from the early planning stage through the last finishing details. Their food menu had fantastic options but is also truly delicious! It was so good, we barely had any leftovers! And those left overs were gobbled up in 2 days! Carla was flexible and super patient with my ever so changing requests. She always shared great perspectives on menu combinations and drink choices. As someone who's served many events, she knows the crowd pleasures .., her miso salmon and Peruvian short ribs were a huge success! Carla does a fantastic job of tracking the things we needed for the event, and always checked in with me! At some point I thought "is there something carla, can't do?" She had it all, food, drinks, flowers even last minute decor items, she made them appear! She truly is a professional and her team delivered excellent service! Thank you Carla for your amazing service, we were truly fortunate to have you!! read more

Really wonderful catering! We hired Far Out Catering for our wedding and I am so happy we did, not only was the food amazing, the staff was wonderful, and our rentals really helped make my vision for the theme shine. They have such a wide variety of food options for everyone and they really go above and beyond for their clients and their food. read more

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Carla and Kiah are more than just a catering company! Not only do they offer a wide variety of delicious food options, they also do decor, rentals, and flowers! They are extremely communicative, flexible, and super friendly. We had a few last minute needs and they were able to accommodate us, no questions asked! Usually weddings are very stressful, but after working with Far Out, I miss planning my wedding because they were just so pleasant to work with. read more

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Carla and her team created the most beautiful grazing table for my event. Carla was contactable leading up to the event, answering questions that I had. She arrived promptly on the day. The food was fresh, and looked and tasted great. They also arrived at the end of the party to box up the food and tidy away their stands. This was probably the most stress-free experience I have had. I would definitely recommend Far Out Catering. read more

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We had the pleasure of having Far Out Catering cater our wedding and we have absolutely no regrets! My husband and I adopted a vegan lifestyle over five years ago, so it was very important to us to be able to offer delicious vegan food on our wedding day. It was a challenge finding a catering company that would accommodate a 100% vegan menu that consisted of food that non-vegans would enjoy as well. As soon as we spoke with Carla, she presented her initial ideas to us and we knew immediately we had found what we were searching for! Our plated dinner consisted of two DELICIOUS pasta options, and various appetizers such as bruschetta, jackfruit tostadas, and papas a la huancaina. And yes... ALL VEGAN. Even down to the parmesan cheese! In addition to the food, Far Out Catering supplied the rentals for tables, chairs, tableware, and linens. They were able to easily collaborate with our wedding designer to ensure that our wedding was perfect! On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly. The food came out on time and all of our guests were raving about the delicious vegan food!The staff was helpful, attentive, and courteous and it was an absolute pleasure working with Carla and Kiah! We can't thank them enough! HERE'S YOUR SIGN TO WORK WITH FAR OUT CATERING FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS :) read more

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We loved working with Far Out Catering! They catered our mini wedding in 2021 and also recently catered our 100+ person baby shower in Jan 2024 and everything went super smoothly at both events. For our mini wedding in 2021, they provided delicious boxed lunches + desserts for our families and helped create a stunning wedding cake (only the top layer was real food, bottom tiers were for staging only) that looked amazing in photos. For our larger baby shower just recently, they provided a gorgeous grazing table full of amazing charcuterie and snacks, 3 different types of warm appetizers, and a beautiful spread of assorted desserts, tarts and cookies. Guests were raving about the food + presentation and it was such a comfort having Carla and Kiah's warm and professional presence at this major life milestone. We originally met this dream team in early 2020 when we were looking for wedding vendors and were immediately impressed with their professionalism, friendliness and talent (aka delicious food) from the first time we met them for our tasting. When COVID hit just a few months later, they were super understanding and flexible; it truly felt like we were all on the same team and that we were navigating the unknowns together. We ended up having to reschedule our event twice and still ended up with a smaller-than-planned family-only wedding ceremony. Through all the ups and downs of the entire covid-wedding-planning experience, they maintained positivity and stayed focused on providing the best service to us, no matter what that looked like. We were so happy to have another excuse to work with them more recently to finally share their amazingness with a larger group of our friends and family. It was definitely worth the wait and we hope to be able to work with them again for other milestones in our lives moving forward. Thank you!!! read more

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I had the privilege of enjoying Far Out Catering's wonderful work at a special birthday party. Everything was amazingly attractive to the eye, and absolutely delectable to the palate! I was impressed by the thoughtful and courteous service, the range of items on Far Out's charcuterie boards and by the general menu variety; the presentation could be 'still life'-museum-quality-beautiful, and the ingredients fresh and surprising at every turn. I have also enjoyed the delightful treat of their whiskey-brown butter-chocolate chip cookies--nothing common about these! Highly recommended! read more

Our #Queer wedding had many highlights, however our special order they made for us, vegetarian and nut free razing boxes that were also gluten free were a big hit. We had a few extra and out guests took them home to enjoy the next day, we only had five in our wedding night suite which we ate with friends after partying. Veggie charcuterie was very important to us because as we have dated, often our dinners are some form of this. Thank you to the team at Far Out Catering for making our cupcakes as well, I was honored to have a chocolate one fall out of my mouth and hit my right on the dress, everything washed out and the cupcake was amazing! This woman owned business should be your first stop for meal prep, parties and especially LGBTQIA Weddings! They featured our spread on their socials today, check it out! #wedding #lgbtqiawedding #cateringgenius #charcuterie #chacoochie read more

We looked at several catering companies for our 10th anniversary party, and ended up choosing Far Out due to their great reviews, expansive menu, and fair pricing. Carla was great throughout the process, communicating quickly and accommodating our (what felt like 700) many menu changes. She and her staff arrived at the venue right on time. They went above and beyond in terms of service: from serving the desserts from another bakery, drinks from Trader Joes, cleaning everything, and boxing up leftovers and putting them in our fridge for us. They were incredibly nice and professional throughout the evening. As far as the food: Grazing Table: an absolute must have. We customized ours, and everything we picked was amazing. It was also a FULL table and really beautiful the way they lay it out. It was descended upon like ants to sugar so we don't have any pictures, but seriously can't recommend enough. Lemon herb chicken: the standout entree of the night, moist, lemony, and delicious. Prime Rib: honestly, this one was just okay. It wasn't super moist, and it was over-cooked for my liking. Cauliflower and mushrooms: a unique vegetarian dish that is really good. This was super popular. Mashed potatoes: you can't honestly go wrong with mashed potatoes, but Carla's were especially good. Asparagus: Not her fault, but the asparagus didn't turn out very well due to a super difficult oven. Might be worth a try at a different venue, but didn't get eaten at ours. Overall, we had a great experience with Far Out and would highly recommend Carla and her team for any event. read more

I attended a birthday party catered by Far Out Catering and the entire event was STUNNING. The amount of care and attention to detail was evident anywhere you looked. The food was delicious and there were so many options. Where ever we looked there was another element that we noticed that was just beautiful. The entire event went smoothly and I am definitely keeping them in my back pocket for my next event! read more

I don't even know where to begin. Carla not only catered my daughter's wedding but she did all the flowers (centerpieces, bouquets, etc.), decorated the venue, and handled all the rentals. Everything from set up to clean up was done expertly. The food was incredible and the whole event went off without any problems. She is very talented and so wonderful to work with. Oh, and she also made the wedding cake which was gorgeous. My daughter and I both had a lot going on and didn't really have the time to do all the planning so we just left it to Carla. The wedding and reception were so memorable and I have her to thank for it. read more

Carla and her team were incredible at setting up my luxury picnic. They worked closely with the hotel and made the event so special. I had the best time ever. I'm excited to work with Carla again for larger parties. read more

This catering company does an amazing spread! Make sure to order the Peruvian alfajores, a tradicional cookie. read more

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Chef Carla and her team are amazing!!! From the very first prompt response to my message to the communication throughout, it was a wonderful experience. I ordered 19 cookie decorating kits (from her Etsy store) to be shipped to 19 different addresses for a year-end work party. Chef Carla handled it seamlessly! I sent the addresses in a spreadsheet and billed separately for the additional shipping costs. She even accepted a few late changes to one address and two additions to the order. She was truly wonderful to work with - always happy, prompt in responding, and easy to work with. And - the cookies all arrived on time and were delicious! She even added a special card for me thanking the recipients of the cookie kits for their great work this year. We had such a fun Zoom party decorating (and eating, of course :)) the delicious cookies. The kit came with plenty of cookies and icing for a few sugar rushes :) I will definitely use her for future orders and look forward to being able to use the Far Out Catering team for future catering needs. THANK YOU Chef Carla! read more

Hats off to Chef Carla, Chef Kiah and the entire @faroutcatering staff! They have done an exceptional job working with us even with a last minute menu change. They have provided us exquisitely delicious food from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course. They made sure everyone had something to munch on. If it weren't cheese platter and seasonal fruits, hummus and pita bread, they were handing out bacon wrapped scallops, baby crab cakes and so much more. Our vegan friends had a fabulous time enjoying their many vegan option meals like the Cauliflower steak with mushroom sauce, spinach gorgonzola salad and grilled asparagus, while our carnivorous friends and family devoured glaced tri-tip steak, grilled salmon and chicken honey butter. Thank you so much for your top of the line service; you guys went above and beyond in making sure everything was according to plan. You have set everything so beautifully especially the desserts table with donut tiers. You have made our special day extra memorable. We thank you from the bottom of hearts. Hmm.. reminiscing all the food list, I think we want to have some of these yummy food again! read more

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We had a wonderful experience recently with Far Out Catering! They catered a private corporate event for us at a winery, and they did a fabulous job. The food was amazing, and even please the most stringent of diets. Carla was very professional, accommodating and responsive in all my interactions with her and we will absolutely be using them again! Highly recommend them for any catering needs you have. read more

A friend of mine recommended Far Out Catering, I was look for someone to cater my 50th birthday. I was so greatly impressed with Carla and Kiah, they are so professional and organized. I had never organized a big event and they were so helpful with everything. The food was amazing, and my cake was so cute, exactly what I had in mind! My guests were so impressed some of them asked me for their number for their next events. Thank you Carla for all your help, you kept your cool all the time, even when I was loosing mine. You have a customer in me for all my next events :) read more

My 40th was a casual affair at home but these gals elevated it perfectly, everyone enjoyed it and the food was clean, colorful and delicious! The birthday cake was the true "piece de resistance", simple idea but delicious and with fantastic flavours. Their service before the day and on the day of was flawless, so easy to communicate with Kiah and such great ladies to work with. I'd work with them again, no question. The kitchen working area were spotless and they couldn't have been easier to partner with. read more

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Carla did awesome job! Her foods and the cake made my daughter's tea party perfect. Everything went really well with all the decorations. The presentation of all the food I ordered was exactly same as the pictures shown on her website. All the guest enjoyed beautiful and tasty foods. I will definitely order more from her for the next party. Thank you, Carla! read more

Booked them for my sons wedding reception. Carla was great to work with- easy to work with, flexible- and the food got nothing but rave reviews! So, so good! We got so many compliments on the food! They came in, set up, had everything ready on time, and cleaned up quickly as well. Highly recommend read more

Well, COVID-19 has certainly put a major damper on fine dining, especially when it comes to birthday celebrations. Traditionally, I would find a unique and interesting new restaurant where I would take my wife to show her how much I love and appreciate her on her special day. In true 2020 fashion, my wife also has needed to adhere to some flavor killing diet restrictions. So, what am I supposed to do to carry on the tradition?? No problem! In steps Kiah and Carla who take a list of my wife's restrictions and create an amazing menu for us to choose from. They arrive at our home about an hour before dinner ladened with crates of all sorts of cooking paraphernalia. They are so laid back and friendly putting us at ease as they set up the table (I'm talking linen table cloth, water and wine glasses, place settings and a beautiful flower arrangement for the center piece). In a very few minutes the first course is ready. The best French Onion Soup we've ever had followed by and amazing salad, filet mignon with wild mushrooms and some kind of 'lick the plate clean' sauce and asparagus with Meyer Lemon rind. Amazing!! They finished the meal with individual tarts filled with a wonderful cream and mixed berries. Even with the restrictions we had to place on them the meal was a top 5 ever. I've traveled the world and have had some amazing meals in historic and exotic places. Nothing beats having a world class meal at home! I can't give a higher recommendation! read more

Far Out was an amazing vendor for our wedding celebration! On the days leading to the event, they were extremely easy to contact for clarifications, and quick in their detailed responses. Day-of, they were on time and worked well with the coordinators, and provided delicious desserts and pretty set up! read more

We recently had our wedding at the Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon. They made us a carrot cake and a gluten free chocolate, both of which looked amazing and were absolutely delicious, every guest who tried them was complimentary. Great service and quality. Thanks! read more

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They catered my daughters wedding tonight. And hands down awesome food!!! Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. If I could give them 100 stars I would. read more

From our first meeting to their friendly smiles as they wheeled the last of their equipment out of our house leaving a spotless kitchen behind us, Far Out Catering exceeded our expectations. Carla responded to my initial email inquiry extremely promptly with comprehensive and clear information (by comparison, I'm still waiting for a reply from another catering company I contacted at the same time, despite having followed up by email and phone). She listened to what we wanted and proposed a cocktail party menu that proved to be both novel and popular with guests (who knew parsnip and potato latkes would draw so many compliments!) On the day of the party, the Far Out Catering Team arrived exactly on time bringing with them enormous containers of food and supplies, and were set up with ample time ahead of the guests arriving. The quantities of food and range of options (including mezze platters, a range of appetizers and two different types of fruit tarts) were just right so that everyone left satisfied without a lot of wasted food, and the wait-staff worked tirelessly serving food and drinks. Then, like some magical elves from a fairy tale, they cleaned everything up and were gone. Thank you Carla and Kiah, and all at Far Out Catering! read more

Far Out catered both my baby shower as well as my friend's, which I hosted. Their food is delicious! They are so easy to work with and flexible. I'd highly recommend them for any function! read more

I had ordered Far Out Catering for my company's weekly luncheon and it was delicious! We ordered Shepherd's Pie, Chicken Souvlaki, and vegetarian ratatouille. They were very prompt with the drop off time which allowed everyone to eat on time. Will be ordering from them again! read more

I hired Far Out Catering to host a Christmas party for the parents and children in my Childcare. The quality of service was highly professional and delivered on time. Most importantly, the food was delicious! Carla and Kiah, worked closely with me on the menu, providing me vegetarian, nut-free, and kid friendly options that all my guests loved. The parents were super impressed with the party and the kids enjoyed the food. Would I recommend Far Out Catering? Absolutely! read more

Carla and Kiah are simply amazing. Our family has used Far Out Catering for birthday parties and formal dinners. Carla customizes the menu depending on the occasion and attendees, thinking of every little detail to make your event special. The food is fresh and made out of high quality, organic ingredients. Food plating and presentation is outstanding, comparable to any high-end restaurant. Carla and Kiah are extremely professional and poised and project confidence as they attend guests. Carla also makes the most delicious, creative and beautiful cakes. She made the cakes for our most important milestones: 40th birthday, 20-year anniversary, 1st birthday. We will happily continue using Far Out for our catering needs, big or small. read more

This was a great find! I highly recommend Far Out catering to anyone looking for reliable and really tasty catering services. I found Far Out by chance while researching caterers on Yelp. We had a small gathering in our home to celebrate our vows and, Far Out did an amazing job! The food was plentiful and so great: people were raving, and were especially enthusiastic about the honey-lemon chicken, soup and German chocolate cake. Communication, billing, payments, delivery, and set up were all easy peasy. I will definitely use their services in the future! read more

Carla and Kiah catered my wedding in May and I could not have been happier! The food was fantastic, but even more importantly (for me at least) they were so organized and thorough in the planning and execution. From my first interaction with Kiah via email I immediately felt like it was the right match. They asked me all the right questions to get logistics straight, which was such a relief to me as we had a very unconventional venue at a campground in Santa Cruz. They worked with us to develop a simple yet delicious vegetarian menu with ample options for our gluten free guests. We got so many compliments on the food and the beautiful cake! And to top it off, their prices were SO REASONABLE. I would absolutely use them again if I have an event with enough guests to warrant a caterer. Thanks again Carla and Kiah! You are amazing! read more

I asked them for a birthday cake and chocolate tart and they went above and beyond! Love how they do it all- NOT JUST PASTRY! Thank you, Ladies! read more

We recently had a Grand Opening event for our new business and used Far Out Catering for our cocktail reception. Carla was an absolute professional from start to finish. She was quick to respond to my emails and answered all of my questions easily. Her suggestions were on point for our event and with her expertise we ended up choosing the Spanikopita, Meatballs, Pasta Salad, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Stuffed Mushrooms. Everything was absolutely amazing, and our guests raved about the food. The presentation of the food was great and the portions were such that we had extra at the end of the evening. From the initial meeting to the clean-up, everything was absolutely amazing. I look forward to working with them for our next event in the future. read more

We booked this catering for our wedding, which has now been postponed due to COVID. Every single other vendor was willing to work with us, allowing us to keep our deposits and re-schedule for next year when this pandemic is over, the venue, the photographer, all rentals that we booked... except this business. They insisted we "wait to see what will happen" when I called them to talk about it, and then when we had to cancel because of lock downs, they said they would rather keep 1/2 our deposit and not have our business later. Short-sighted if you ask me, yes it's within their contract to do so, but they stand in stark relief with every other vendor we did business with. The other issue I have, throughout the process they seemed to be adding stress to the process by adding problems (like chair setup, refilling glasses, putting dishes away... etc) then offering to solve the problem they were creating with exorbitant costs by renting through them. The initial quote for food was great, but when you add in all the nickel and dime costs they charge vs. renting everything through them (at about double the rates we found elsewhere) the prices were less competitive. read more

I cannot recommend Far out catering enough. I saw that they offer cooking classes online and will definitely be hiring them for that soon, but had a birthday coming up for my 2 year old daughter and I had been interested in upping my cake making and decorating skills. I inquired about a cake making class and was pleased to hear Chef Kiah would do a customized class for me. She came to my house during hours that were best for me, brought all the ingredients and equipment, recipes, and professional advice so I didn't have to prep a thing. I feel so lucky to have gotten to learn from a professional in my own house. Chef Kiah was so welcoming and accommodating. I could ask all the questions I wanted and she was so willing to answer them all. I was so impressed by how she tailored the class just for me and the cake I wanted to make. Later she even sent me further tips based on my questions I had and digital copies of the recipes which I really appreciated. They also had a pie sale going on for thanksgiving so we ordered their pumpkin pie and Mexican chocolate pie which were both beautifully made and super delicious! I'm excited to try a cooking class next, Chef Kiah and Chef Carla are both so good at what they do and you can tell they really enjoy it which makes everything so much better. read more

We used Far Out Catering for a recent holiday party and had an excellent experience! The food was delicious, and the team was super professional in helping us select a menu and prep for the party. All the dishes were a hit, and the portions were generous and presentation was great! Will definitely be using them again. read more

Chefs Kiah and Carla are great! They helped us to host First Communion brunch. We discussed the menu and they were very flexible to the options and choices. On the day of the event, they arrived promptly and efficiently, set up the serving tables beautifully. The food was delicious, the presentation was lovely and they were glad to incorporate food options that we ourselves had prepared. Chef Kiah also helped us with service, both drinks and food, she knew which guest need drink refill, clean the plates. She somehow did it with the stealth, she was on top of everything without being seen! But that is not all! To our surprise, Chef Kiah stayed after we and our guest left for church, not only to pick up the supplies. She packed all left over food and organized our fridge to fit it. She cleaned up all our dishes and left them neatly stacked. She also clean up the floors! I don't know who else provide this! Far Out Catering chefs went above and beyond our expectations and I would not hesitate to ask them to cater any other event, and I would not hesitate to recommend the highly! Great job ladies! read more

The three of you were outstanding and everyone raved about the food you served and your wonderful service. We can hardly wait to have you cater the Los Gatos Morning Rotary X-Mas party again!!!! Much thanks and we were so pleased! Ed Walker read more