Paradise Catering absolutely crushed our California cuisine menu and exceeded every expectation!…read moreFrom our very first tasting, every single bite was perfection. Our menu featured three passed hors d'oeuvres, a Don Angie-inspired Caesar salad (off their regular menu!), miso black cod, filet mignon, and tofu with artichoke. Many guests made a point to tell me how delicious their food was - that's how you know you've found an exceptional caterer. Beyond the incredible flavors, the presentation was artistically plated and looked very elevated, perfect for our Carmel Valley celebration. I cannot recommend Paradise Catering enough if you're looking for outstanding catering in the area. They made our wedding dining experience truly special!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Paradise Catering for my wedding, and they truly…read moreexceeded all expectations! From start to finish, they delivered THE MOST delicious food, making our special day unforgettable. For the cocktail hour, Paradise cooked four exceptional hors d'oeuvres: tamale lollipops, lobster rolls, tuna crisps, and rainbow vegan rolls. Not only were these beautifully presented, but they were also a hit among our guests. We received so many compliments from our guests, with one guest raving about eating 7 lobster rolls because they were so irresistible! The dinner was equally impressive. Paradise Catering set up a buffet-style live grill featuring perfectly cooked miso cod, succulent steak, creamy mac and cheese, indulgent potatoes au gratin, and artisan bread with tie-dye flower-infused butter. Our guests couldn't stop praising the elegance and flavor of each dish. Beyond the incredible food, the team (Valerie, John, Nancy, and Maria) was exceptional--attentive, thoughtful, and seamless in their service. They even prepared a special platter of hors d'oeuvres for us during the cocktail hour, ensuring we didn't miss out on the delicious offerings! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paradise Catering for any event. Their combination of culinary artistry and outstanding service made our wedding truly special! Thank you Paradise for an amazing day!!

Had an absolutely amazing breakfast here today. The orange juice was spectacular. Fresh squeezed…read moreand delicious. Their homemade sausage is to die for, they cook scrambled eggs perfectly soft, and the hashbrowns were salty and delicious and perfectly crisp. Cute little patio outside and quick and efficient service. Fantastic spot in Carmel Valley. Forgot to take pictures because it was so delicious.

Would not recommend or return. Came with the kids and took awhile for the servers to acknowledge…read morethat we were waiting for a table. Took a very long time to flag someone down to take our order. The plastic glasses are yellow. Had to ask 3 times (from 2 different servers) for straws. Asked twice for silverware. The food took quite awhile to come, one of the servers even thought we were already done and asked how we were and then realized we hadn't even received our food. The plating was absolutely horrible. They placed the fruits on the plate with the French Toast and it made the French toast soggy. The whole plate was drenched with fruit juice. The breakfast burrito was horrible!! Do not get it! The tortilla was soggy from the pico de gallo on the plate. The filling was stuffed with pcio de gallo too, there wasn't any substance. Just cheese and pico de gallo. Paid extra for protein and couldn't find hardly any pieces of meat. No one came back once to ask how the food was and if we needed anything. The server that's a shorter than the other two, with dark brown hair was not very friendly. The other two servers were friendly . Sadly, this place feels like a soft opening restaurant. Three servers and they seemed very disorganized.

Roaming Feast was a pleasure to work with! I was planning a small party for my dad's 90th…read morebirthday, and we would be at a rental house in Pajaro Dunes, so I wasn't sure what kitchen items would be available. Melissa walked me through the planning process and made it easy and hassle-free. She easily accommodated different dietary needs, and I especially appreciated that they were willing to cater a fairly small party (16 people). The food was a hit, especially the brisket sliders, German potato salad, and the spice cupcakes! Thanks to Roaming Feast, we were able to enjoy the party without having to focus on fixing the feast!

We hired Roaming Feast for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. They were…read moreprofessional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Melissa and Markus went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt taken care of. Most importantly, the food was delicious! We had several guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've had. If you're looking for a caterer that is organized and on top of things but also incredibly cool and personable, we definitely recommend Roaming Feast!

This was my second time working with A.B. and her team at Pacific Coast Catering, this time for a…read more90th birthday celebration, and once again they were wonderful. A.B. is genuinely invested in making your event special and somehow makes the whole process feel easy. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and a huge hit with our guests. Her staff was fantastic as well--warm and attentive throughout the party. This was a very special milestone birthday, and A.B. and her team played a big part in making the day memorable. After two great experiences with Pacific Coast Catering, I would absolutely recommend them!

Pacific Coast Catering was great to work with! I really apprecaite their attention to detail, the…read moretime devoted to the customer. We were hosting an event that I was also unfamilair with the location as we were travling from Northern California. AB was great! She ended up scoping out the location beforhand so come day of the catering services knew exaclty where to go. For an all day meeting, they provided both breakfast and lunch items and made sure there was enough coffee for the guests. I was really grateful for the food quality and the service. I had several compliments from the attendees from the event about how good the slections were. I enjoyed the flexibility and the ease of accommodating dietery restrictions without having to pivot the whole menu. The guests had something that was though out instead of a last minute thought or just vegetables. Overall would use again if I am in the Monterey area.

Chef Elaine and Bret did a fantastic job with our mom's birthday dinner for 17 people including…read moreyoung kids! All of the food was delicious and they were able to use our non-ideal cottage kitchen set-up. We loved the apps, salmon, chicken piccata, pasta, green beans, salad. Everyone complemented the food - highly recommend!

After I tried and failed to secure a dinner reservation for my mother's birthday, I came across the…read moreidea of a private chef. With less than a week to secure someone, I contacted Elaine at Tres Bien who just happened to have a cancellation. She was so easy to work with and her expertise was key in ensuring we had a scrumptious menu that would accommodate seven adults and three kids. Leading up to the dinner event, she was in close contact with me to ensure all details were thought through. She arrived with her sous chef Brett and together they worked their magic with great efficiency. We were all so impressed with the outcome as it really elevated the experience making for a special dinner for mom and us all.

100% the best caterer experienced!…read more Not only was the food amazing, Paella, Salad, Asparagus, the service was over the top! Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer that's passionate about food and service. Chef Bruce Finch knows how to make delicious food especially using different levels of flavors layering in herbs, spices etc. that he makes from scratch! His brownies are to die for! Really!! Oh and his rum soaked pineapples plated with delicious ice cream topped with toasted coconut! I know! Mouth is watering, right?

My husband and I hired Bruce and his team for our 20 person wedding celebration and we hands down…read morehad the best experience and would recommend them a million times over. The food was so good and our guests raved about it even after the event. We opted for a multi course plated service and everything was delicious, presented so beautifully and made fresh local ingredients that truly wowed us all. I highly recommend their short ribs, baked havarti oysters, and do not pass on Bruces famous brownies! We absolutely loved how great the team was to work with as well. From the very beginning Bruce listened to the tastes/foods that were important to us and delivered on our special day. Jordan was a true hero handling our event rentals and making sure we had everything we needed for our bar service. Both were very responsive the entire time, and even hosted us for a tasting a few months prior to the event allowing us to sample what we were getting ourselves in to. I'd like to add that we also played a round of golf with them- these guys really love what they do and the people that they get to work with and it was really special for us to gain friends along the way. Thank you guys again for such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to work with you again soon!

I was so intrigued that I came back out to the valley on a day that they were open. Lovely little…read morespot that is obviously frequented by locals in the know. 5ish tables, family run, unique and revolving menu. I enjoyed a ravioli entree and a bowl of their soup of the day. Owner comes out and reads some of her own poetry! I recommend calling before going- their hours vary by additional commitments. I will definitely be back when in the area!

Found this gem by accident today & had the most amazing blueberry cheesecake with a crumbled…read moretopping. Everyone was so friendly. I'll be back for lunch with my husband and our very gentle dog next time we're here!

Annie, Becky and team are truly the best of the best in Monterey County. Our daughter was married…read moreat our home on October 14, 2023. The first call we made after the engagement was to Annie to lock in our date. We have spent a year planning, designing, tasting, laughing, and just enjoying this wonderful team of culinary experts and libation masters. We threw a lot of events and locations at the team for the wedding weekend and we knew the requests would be a challenge and not for the faint of heart. Taste of Elegance handles everything they touch with care and elegance:) Thank you thank you for making our little girl's day so very special . I look forward to the next culinary adventure.

Oh, A Taste of Elegance, how I love your custom menus and the artful decorations that sparked so…read moremuch joy in my soul. Recently, I was talking to a friend and they were raving about how they ate most of the bacon pasta. I got to excitedly point out that was inspired by a Houston pizzeria that we loved dearly, and he laughed that he has been suckered in by the flavors he knew he loved. When I originally called AToE, I knew what I didn't want our wedding to be - a formal seated affair where guests felt they had to rush to eat dinner in an allotted time. Becky immediately resonated with my vision and helped me plan a fork-friendly meal that kept guests moving and mingling throughout the evening. I felt so understood by Becky and AToE that I was confident our event would turn out great, and it did. To fit within our cost budget, Becky gave us a few options on cuts of beef and service level. The table decorations incorporated eclectic elements and natural decor (i.e. food and herbs) that matched our entire theme and set off the decorations in the beautiful Big Sur environment.

The food was so good last time that I decided to come back with my family for my birthday dinner…read more There were eight of us with a 5pm reservation and the hostess kindly seated us a little bit early on the patio. The service at Cafe Rustica is outstanding. We had a waiter who took our orders, another one serving our food, and a third pouring water. All were very friendly and professional. I ordered the chicken apple sausage dish I loved so much last time. Others in the party ordered chicken, pinto bean soup, and I think the salmon. Everyone enjoyed their food. My sister surprised me with a small birthday cake she had purchased earlier from a bakery. The waiter brought us small plates and forks and we all had a piece.

My husband and I had a delightful evening at Cafe Rustica! After spending time in the hustle and…read morescene of CBTS, the vibe of this restaurant and surrounding businesses was just what we were after for a cozy, delicious, dinner. Roman took amazing care of us, efficient and friendly and making sure our plates weren't empty for long. Made great recommendations on the menu. Food was incredible, all seems to be homemade/from scratch, and had great flavors. Grilled shrimp skewers, beet salad, butter lettuce salad, lentil soup, vegetarian pizza, and passion fruit sorbet, finished with a decaf americano... would order it all again in a heartbeat! Memorably good spot for us!

Angela catered our wedding in Ben Lomond a few weeks ago. I am not exaggerating when I say her food…read morewas the #1 thing guests complimented! Angela is not only a talented chef, but she was truly a joy to work with. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Angela was always the perfect combination of confident and flexible. She is happy taking charge on menu creation or building around a couples tastes. She was also able to get creative to accommodate veg/pesc/vegan guests and those with food allergies. Her staff also did a great job bartending and were generally putting out great vibes all night. I can't say enough good thing and I will absolutely look her way again when I need a caterer!

I wish I could give 6 stars. Angela's food was amazing - it's been five days since our wedding and…read morepretty much everyone I've talked to who attended the reception said they were WOWED by the food. We had a guest list of 150, and Angela and her team executed this very high quantity of food without sacrificing any quality or taste. We had the roast chicken, tri-tip, potatoes, asparagus, mixed greens salad, and rustic bread loaves. For our appetizers, we went simple and just did the cheese & charcuterie plus shrimp cocktail. I am so glad we went simple and "bare bones", because everything was well prepared, well presented, and delicious. And we still had a lot of leftovers!! Angela was also great to work with - very responsive and well communicative throughout the process. And her staff on site was fantastic - they did bussing and made sure everyone was satisfied with their meals. They also made sure that me and my groom had a chance to eat - which I have heard a lot of couples say they never get to eat the food at their wedding (I was determined to - it's the most expensive meal you'll ever have!!). The price was less than what other caterers charge, but with all the service and additional fees it still comes out to a pretty penny. But I'd do it again, because honestly there were no complaints from guests. And it's worth spending money for good food, good service, and happy guests. I'd recommend Angela blessing for any wedding or special event - glad I found her on Yelp!