Fat Daddy&#x27;s BBQ

They could use some branding help ... I have lived near here for almost a year and always thought…read moreit was only for catering. But once I took the plunge and brought my laptop here to get some work done, I was pleasantly surprised. Got a bagel and coffee. Seems this place has event nights too, like "Chick Flicks Night" and some kind of trivia thing. Best thing about it is that they serve Due Torri coffee, an undiscovered gem of an artisanal roastery.

I previously knew this place as Shai's. It was a popular place among the Tehiyah Day School crowd…read morefor B'nai Mitzvah catering. Our family used them for my daughter's party and they were fabulous. I also found out recently that a friend actually worked here in her younger days. Shai has now apparently moved on to Hawaii and in it's place is The Arlington. Actually, the interior doesn't look like it's changed much. They serve coffee and various noshes, maintain a catering business, and feature live music on select weekends. I especially like the sidewalk seating and potential to make the inside a little bit more Berkeley hip (or Cal Professor Modern). The food is also still very good.

Hummus Platter

Fruit Platter and Carving

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Meatball Sandwich with Potato Salad, Pickle, and Peperoncini

Minda's Kitchen

4.5(22 reviews)

9.1 km

I ordered the lechon kawali rich plate on DoorDash. The regular price says $26.95, however I got…read moreduring happy hour so that brought the price to about 20 bucks. That plus a drink, delivery, and tip brought my total to 30 bucks which I would pay again and again if the food was good. The meats is as if it's been sitting under a buffet lamp for about a month. It's so dry it's practically jerky. Very disappointed for the price that I paid. They also do their own DoorDash deliveries which is fine, however you don't get up to date tracking on the food. The food sat at my front door for who knows how long because the driver didn't bother to knock.

Minda's Kitchen was incredibly easy to work with, they were quick to respond and we placed my…read morecatering order for a party of 50 people. They delivered early which was even better and set-up the trays. Everyone enjoyed the food, especially the chicken adobo! it was a hit and everyone took home a to-go plate, there was plenty of food and it was delicious and seasoned perfectly. I found Minda's Kitchen on yelp and went off reviews and I am glad I went with her, it's always great to support family owned and women run businesses. Bonus - she also gave me a loaf of homemade banana bread and it was very good, it was a very sweet gesture and shows that she cares about her food and puts love into it.

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P'Nosh Catering

5.0(52 reviews)

23.1 km

Offers customized solutions

Bobbi and her staff are the best. The food was delicious and the right temperature and amount. She…read morewas very easy to work with and had perfect recommendations for the menu.

We used Bobbi and her wonderful catering team for my son's engagement party, and they helped make…read morethe whole evening feel so special. The crew was warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, and they brought such a happy energy to the celebration. The food was absolutely delicious--our guests kept commenting on how good everything was. We're so grateful for the care they put into the event and would happily recommend them and will definitely use again. Thank you Bobbi and P'Nosh Catering.

Bobbi with a Mezza Platter, Yummy!!

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Good & Plenty Catering

4.8(77 reviews)

5.2 km•Claremont

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

We were so lucky to have found Donna and Good and Plenty Catering for our before-the-wedding family…read moredinner. Donna helped us to choose a menu, to figure out amounts and portions, and then delivered fabulous food choices to our home. Her lovely assistant came two days before the event for 17 of us, to haul out the tables, lay the tablecloths and silverware, and make us ready for an elegant dinner. Then she and her assistant served the food, cleaned up, and left the house immaculate.

Donna is very professional, and the catering was for my party great, every dish was delicious!…read moreWould definitely recommend!

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Mango with seasonal fruit

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The Grazing Company

4.9(13 reviews)

4.0 km•West Berkeley

LOVE THIS COMPANY. Amanda is the best. Thank you for everything!! Everyone please book NOWread more

I love me an impressive charcuterie board. Mine are usually very simple. This time, I needed to get…read morefancy for a gathering of especially awesome people. Picking up the board was very easy. They provided everything. It was shrink-wrapped so things didn't shift in the car. It may feel pricey when you're used to homemade ones, but the presentation and quality with The Grazing Company is top-notch! Everyone was impressed and many commented on its deliciousness.

Styled grazing table Bay Area wedding catering

Flat lay grazing table Bay Area events

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Styled grazing table cheese and charcuterie catering Bay Area

Thai Rice Spoon Catering

4.9(147 reviews)

4.0 km•West Berkeley

10 years in business

Women-owned & operated

Thai Rice Spoon recently catered a party at our home, and the experience was fantastic. Tumi was…read moreincredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process, offering great suggestions on what to order for 35 guests. Everything--from placing the order to payment, delivery, and setup--was seamless and stress-free. The food arrived fresh, and they even provided heating dishes to keep everything warm. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious--and we were still happily enjoying the leftovers for the next three days! I highly recommend this catering business for your next party.

This review is based on a delivery order we had for lunch…read more We ordered mushroom potstickers, beef fried rice, chicken pad Thai and edamame salad. Everything was delivered as expected and our group enjoyed the food. The mushroom potstickers were the 1st to go, we may need to order extra of those next time.

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Jasmine Catering

4.9(62 reviews)

4.7 km•West Berkeley

Our April wedding took place at the Brazilian Room, and Oded is the BEST caterer that we could have…read morehoped for. He was attentive to the details, consistent and clear in his communication, and a fun and warm presence on top of all of that. His staff are professional, friendly, and savvy. The food was DELISH: fresh, flavorful, and served thoughtfully by staff at the buffet. Oded and his sous-chef know how to cook vegetarian food that has rich umami flavors; he sources ingredients locally, and seasonally, by default; and he was flexible with us and our guests in terms of allergies and preferences. At the Brazilian room, the caterer is the backbone of the whole operation. Oded is someone you can trust to coordinate, to orchestrate, and to delight your guests. D&A

We hired Oded for our anniversary celebration this past July. Everything was wonderful! The food…read morewas delicious, communication was clear, and they made it really easy to prepare for and facilitate an event that otherwise had felt overwhelming to plan! Can't recommend them enough.

Lemon Curd Cups

Oven Roasted Vegetables

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Vegan Pasta Primavera

Havana Catering

4.9(624 reviews)

19.0 km

We used Havana Catering for our wedding and had such a great experience. We ordered the steak…read moreskewers, ropa vieja empanadas, chicken and chayote skewers, mini Cuban sandwiches, twice fried plantains, and corn and pea empanadas. I was so busy during the wedding that I actually didn't get a chance to try the food myself, but afterward I received so many compliments from our guests about how good the tapas were. That alone told me we made the right choice. The delivery was also right on time, and everything arrived still super hot and ready to serve, which I really appreciated. Everything went smoothly, the food was a hit with our guests, and I would definitely recommend Havana Catering for an event.

I used Havana Catering for the first time for my baby shower this past weekend and had a really…read moregreat experience. I had heard of them before because a friend used them for their wedding, and since I plan events for a living, I've worked with a lot of caterers. For my own event though, price mattered a lot, but I still wanted really good food. After reaching out to a bunch of places, I went with Havana because I had tried their food before and their pricing was very reasonable. We ordered full trays of adobo chicken, lechon roasted pork, crispy tofu, paella, sofrito rice, black beans, corn, poblano mac and cheese, and plantains. I did bring in one dish from another restaurant, Jamaican oxtail, just because I know my guests are big foodies. The biggest hits from Havana were definitely the poblano mac and cheese, lechon, and the paella. Honestly, the mac and cheese was the standout. Everyone kept going back for it and I wish I had ordered an extra tray. What really stood out to me though was the delivery experience. The driver called me ahead of time, brought everything in, and set it all up. He opened the trays with gloves, added sauces, arranged everything nicely, and even put out utensils and labels. I've had plenty of catering deliveries before and this was easily one of the best. He was just genuinely kind and went above and beyond, and it made a big difference. Overall, everything went smoothly, the food was great, and I would definitely order from them again.

Chicken Adobo, Mango Salsa

Paella Party!

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Chimichurri Skirt Steak (Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak, Latin Pesto)

Vatos Tacos

We hired Vatos Tacos for our wedding. Yummy food and great to work with. We had some changes a…read morecouple months out from the wedding that we wanted, and they were very responsive at accommodating our requests. They also were able to set out food earlier for our cocktail hour. We got to take home the leftovers and have been enjoying it since! Freezes very well. We also were able to order samples of the food early and throw a taco party for our friends to make sure we liked the food, which helped us to feel super confident and tasted great!

We hired Vatos Tacos to cater a 50th anniversary party in our backyard, and they were fantastic!…read moreThe food was delicious, and everyone absolutely loved the spiked cucumber lemonade punch. The whole setup was professional and seamless, and they were also very reasonably priced -- such a great value for the quality of the food and service. A huge shout-out to Tony and Vinny for being so friendly, accommodating, and wonderful to work with. They helped make the celebration feel really special. We would absolutely hire Vatos Tacos again and highly recommend them for a party or event!

Great people!

Thanks for the awesome tacos and service

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Taco Bar, Chips, Salsa & Elote cups!

Aloha Catering

4.4(36 reviews)

63.5 km

Delicious food worth the value! Truly satisfied with each dish. The team was on time for delivery…read morewith no issues.

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.

Kalua Pig

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Mix veggies

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jennifer b.

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13 years ago

Love Fat Daddy's. Great way to end a Sunday with some BBQ from the Kesington's Farmers Market. Fat Daddy's also does catering. Hired Fat Daddys to cater a school auction for over 200 people. They did a great job and everyone raved about the food. read more

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12 years ago

excellent ribs! great potato salad!

Fat Daddy's BBQ - catering - Updated September 2026

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