Five Star Catering

(18 reviews)

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!

Taquero Carrillo

4.6

(49 reviews)

Taquero Carillo catered my mother's funeral and everything went as well as it could. Had numerous…read moreguests asking where I found them and gave compliments on the food. They were professional and stayed on top of everything. Definitely one less thing I had to worry about on a stressful day. Would definitely recommend.

Hired Joe for my husband's 40th birthday party. The food was very good. Joe was timely and…read moreaccommodating to last minute changes I made on the time of the event and number of people. I recommend him and will hire him again. Thank you!

Talavera Tacos

(430 reviews)

This review is very belated. We had Talaveras Tacos cater an event for ~70 people at a park last…read moresummer. They were wonderful to work with, from start to finish: very responsive to our initial inquiries, pricing was as expected, and the team showed up on time and was ready to serve food on time. They also packed up the leftovers before they left so that latecomers could still eat. My only critique was that the elotes didn't look like the pic on Yelp. But everything was delicious, and people were going back for more!

We hired Talavera Tacos for our baby shower this past weekend based on glowing recommendations from…read morefriends and family. While the food eventually arrived, the experience leading up to and during the event was fraught with unnecessary stress. Initial communication was great, but it trailed off as we got closer to the date. Despite their "quick response" phone number, my calls and texts went completely ignored. To make matters worse, the voicemail changed from a personal greeting to a generic one 72 hours before my event, leaving me terrified that we had been scammed. We increased our headcount from 65 to 75 a week prior. After being told this was fine, I was sent an incorrect invoice that ignored the new guest count and asked for a second $300 deposit I had already paid. It took multiple follow-up emails just to get a confirmation on the final numbers. On the day of, the staff arrived promptly and set up on time. However, only 30 minutes into service--with only 30 of our 75 guests fed--they completely ran out of cilantro, onions, and grilled peppers. When I followed up the next day, they claimed they prepared for "70 guests." Even if that were true, it wasn't the 75 we paid for, and it certainly doesn't explain running out of basic toppings after 30 people. I'm incredibly glad we didn't use them for our wedding last year as originally planned. It's disappointing when the service doesn't match the reputation. 2 stars for due prompt service and the guests that got all the food really enjoyed the steak & shrimp.

Tasty Creations Catering

(39 reviews)

We found this outfit online for my 60th Birthday party, and we're lucky they were available for our…read moredates after being told by many other outfits they were booked. We ordered their Taco platter with 3 meats: Chicken, Carne Asada, & Shrimp. They showed up early, setup their food table, grill, drinks and were ready when guests showed up. They had 2 cooks and both men were very friendly & helpful too. It was not cheap but not expensive so we got a good value for our money. Everyone, including my family loved their Tacos and appetizers. We would highly recommend this company & will use them again for our next major party event !

Booked them for my Son's grad party! Very easy prompt communications. Taco Bar was amazing service!…read moreEveryone enjoyed the food.

A Party For Your Palate

4.8

(69 reviews)

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!

Poetry In Motion Catering

(62 reviews)

We do not have enough great things to say about Karen (owner) and the entire Poetry in Motion…read morestaff. They catered our wedding on 6/25/26, and everything was amazing. All of our guests specifically called out the appetizers as being outstanding and memorable. Poetry in Motion was a truly custom culinary experience, which meant a lot to us. We got to choose recipes and food items that were important in our journey as a couple, and PIM did their own spin and incorporated everything seamlessly into our menu. They were even able to recreate a family recipe as a dessert we served! It also wasn't just the product. Karen and all of Poetry in Motion were a great vendor team to partner with. Very communicative, responsive, and experienced, and their collective expertise really showed. They were all working behind the scenes to make sure things went perfectly on the day, and we, as the bride and groom, just got to enjoy our day. From the food to the linens to the water stations, I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

While this review is long over-due, it is so important to us to thank and praise Karen and Poetry…read morein Motion, who catered our 25th Anniversary celebration at Nestldown. Everything, and I truly mean everything, about working with Karen and her staff was wonderful and enjoyable from start to finish. Karen worked with us seamlessly to plan a menu that included our family favorites, right down to a s'mores station for this former Girl Scout. Everything about the food was delicious and outstanding, and her team was truly a delight! We received so many great comments from our guests about how much they enjoyed all the dishes and desserts, and the impeccable and friendly service. We both savored seconds of the sea bass and ravioli! In addition, it was an unusually hot day in the Santa Cruz mountains, and PIM went the extra mile to set up water stations for our guests in the many areas we gathered. In my career, I worked with dozens of caterers on both intimate and large-scale special events. Hands down, Poetry in Motion raises the bar in every way. Thank you, Karen, for being a vital part of our truly special, once-in-a-lifetime event!

Chubby Tacos

(33 reviews)

We had Chubby Tacos cater the birria for our daughter's baptism yesterday, and they absolutely…read moreexceeded our expectations! Everything was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The birria was tender, flavorful, and a huge hit with all of our guests. We had so many people compliment the food and ask where we got it from! The entire catering experience was great from start to finish. The food was set up beautifully, everything was organized, and it made one less thing for us to worry about on such an important day. Thank you, Chubby Tacos, for helping make our daughter's baptism so special! We will definitely be recommending you to our family and friends and will be ordering from you again!

Overall: 3.5 stars…read more Loved the menu and specials. Really nice staff. Note: They only take cash or Venmo. And sometimes run out of certain meats (common for food trucks). I ordered a street taco with pollo because the photos looked so good! And I got the large nachos with birria (shredded beef in stew) with everything on it. (There were only these two meats available, so I wanted to try them both.) The order came out in roughly 15 minutes, which was good. The size of the items were okay, but surprisingly the meats were not very warm. The taco looked bland, but it tasted good with the cilantro and diced onions. The nachos, on the other hand, was underwhelming -- mainly because it sat underneath a mountain of what looked and tasted like Velveeta cheese. The squeezed dollop of sour cream didn't make it look more appealing. I think the tacos and platters are the way to go.

Taco Bout It

(97 reviews)

Chef Enrique and the Team were incredible at our Wedding! The food was top notch and guests could…read morenot get enough. We chose appetizers of Chips/ Salsa ,Esquite Cups and the Taco Bar for the main course. The Esquite Cups were RAVED about. We loved the extra care they took to package the leftovers, we had leftovers for days! Thank you for making our Wedding incredible!

Awesome! Thank you, Taco Bout It! Ames did an amazing job of being on time ( actually early) and…read moresetting up and getting the food to be served on time for my party. It was great to have tacos with rice & beans and a couple of aqua frescas (watermelon and mango). It was a big hit and the feedback the next day was extremely positive and some friends that went home with leftovers were still raving about it the next day. I hired Taco Bout It! because I saw them at Lynn's Arcade in Seaside, California, so often. That I met with team and find out about their story. This is the American Dream stuff of small family run businesses that are just trying to make the ends meet. Great people with great food.

SweetSurf Catering

(14 reviews)

We last minute booked SweetSurf Catering for our wedding and we are SO HAPPY we did!!!!! We love…read moreMarianne's Ice Cream and found that SweetSurf Catering is part of their business family. Kelly, the owner, helped us finalize the details and went above and beyond to confirm directly with our venue that there was enough space to set up their cute ice cream booth and coolers! We also got to do an ice cream tasting with Taylor and it was one of our highlights of wedding planning!!! SweetSurf was reasonably priced and so self-sufficient that we didn't have to worry about them at all day-of. They showed up on time, set up, and scooped ice cream at our wedding all night! Our guests raved about them!!! This was especially full circle for us as we had our engagement pictures taken at Marianne's on Ocean St. and then got to have them at our wedding!!

Seeing that we had an opportunity to share Marianne's Ice cream with all of the guests at are…read morewedding in April 2022, there was no way we could refuse. We reached out to SweetSurf Catering to make this a reality and they were amazing to work with. Responsive, ready to address our needs, and easy to communicate with. They also made sure that they brought the best flavors and a smile on their face when they came to set up on the day of. We still hear from our friends and family how wonderful it was to have them there (especially getting a scoop of every flavor) that it most definitely was, and excuse the pun, the "cherry on top" of an already great wedding. Thank you to the team for all they did!

Stuart Event Rentals

4.5

(246 reviews)

They have a great selection. Just don't pay for delivery. It is cheaper to rent a U-Haul and pick…read moreup. They will load into the van. You load it at the end of your event but when you go back, they will unload.

Really great experience with Stewart Event Rentals for a bridal shower at my home. They had…read moreeverything I needed- Chairs with beautiful perfect whilte pads, tables, and super cute dishes for only $1 each! I revised my numbers a few times prior to payment and everything went smoothly. Delivery was prompt, professional and friendly. Will use again. Thank you!

Heavenly Enchanted Dreams

(6 reviews)

It was a pleasure to work with this company. They put my vision to life with an amazing backboard…read morewith balloons that showcased what we were celebrating. It was a bit difficult to plan 4 different celebrations into one (50th and 18th birthday, graduation and new years eve) but they made it work. The whole process was not stressful at all. Communication was fast and they worked within my budget which helped me a lot especially around the holidays. Thank you!!!

Really positive experience! Quick communication, came through with a last minute request. High…read morequality tables and chairs. I was very impressed with how clean the tables and chairs were! When we have rented tables before, it was always dirty. They surpassed our expectations. Will definitely use them again for future parties.

South Bay Party Rentals

(12 reviews)

These guys were amazing! Rented chairs from them for a backyard party. The price was reasonable,…read morethey dropped off the chairs the day before our event which gave us some breathing room to set up. They also cleaned all the chairs the day they dropped off. Pick up was easy. They did all the work. No lifting on our part. They don't have a fancy website. Most of the communication was done thru text. I sent my deposit via Zelle. I did have a conversation by phone with one of the owners. She was really nice and speaking directly with her did put me at ease. 100% recommend.

Thank you South Bay Party Rentals for coming through for my daughter's bday party! This company was…read moreresponsive, reliable, and the pricing was very fair! I love that they had our canopy set up a day before our party, and took it down the day after. Not only was their professionalism was beyond their service, but they also took the time to organize some of our stuff that didn't belong to them. Now that's excellent customer service!

C and A Portable Potties

(6 reviews)

My renters were not able to flush the toilet because of a plumbing issue. I called around the…read moreSanta Cruz area. One local place wouldn't be able to get one in until the next week. Another outfit was a national site. I kept talking with agents in Boise, Idaho. Their closest yard was Salinas. If they could have delivered a porta potty on the weekend (they weren't able) the delivery alone would have been as much as the total bill at C & A . The people in the office at C&A were both friendly and professional. They had empathy, and they got the job done!!! I highly recommend C&A if you are in need of a party potty the Santa Cruz area.

Affordable, convenient delivery and pickup. Great customer service. Other places I checked into…read morewould charge extra days even if you only needed them on the weekend.

Dulceria Marquez

4.8

(4 reviews)

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they have the best pinatas!! they also have candy, bounce houses, tables and chairs everything you…read moreneed to make a great party. Always recommended!

Small, locally owned mexican candy shop. They stock tons of traditional candy such as mazapanes,…read moreduvalines, lucas, etc.... plus they also sell piñatas at great prices. The shop owner attends to the place and is very friendly and attentive. They also have a jumper rental service.

Celebrations Party and Rentals

3.6

(47 reviews)

I cannot say enough great things about this party rental team! They truly go above and beyond to…read moremake sure everything is perfect and organized. Absolutely amazing service! They were so flexible when I had to make a last-minute adjustment to our rentals. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the rental items are always clean and in perfect condition. The delivery team was puntual, friendly, and had it set up in no time. We will definitely use them again!

Unfortunately, my experience was very unprofessional. I clearly explained that I needed rectangular…read moretable linens, but only two were rectangular. The rest were rounded , which did not match the tables I had. On top of that, the linens were not all the same color -- some were different shades instead of the ivory I specifically requested. The backdrop curtains were not the color pink I asked for. When making a selection from there book make sure to ask is that what you get. I felt like my concerns were not listened to, and attention to detail was lacking. When you're planning an event, those details matter. This created unnecessary stress on an important day. I hope they improve their communication and organization moving forward. MAKE SURE TO READ THE CONTRACT!

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Laura F.

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14 years ago

We hired Five Star to cater our wedding this September. I was interested in Five Star from the beginning of my caterer search because of their very clear, well-organized website, and because they had good reviews from other brides. I was planning a mostly DIY wedding, but I wanted to have delicious catered food, and I wanted help in setting up tables and chair - the basic framework of the ceremony and reception site. Five Star's website clearly outlined what services they provided and what they _didn't_ provide (also very important to know) and also gave a number of sample menus so we could get a sense of what our food options were. The morning of the wedding, I had been quite anxious about everything being set up correctly and in time for the ceremony. When I arrived at the venue just 30 minutes after the set up began, the tables were already set up, the linens were on, and people were buzzing around getting everything together. Watching the ceremony and reception site come together, and seeing how well Five Star worked with my friends who were putting up the decorations was such a huge relief! The food was outstanding. Many, many of our guests raved about the food, with some people saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We had a guest list which included a number of vegetarians but also some a number of people who feel you need to have meat in order to have a meal - and both sets of guests were truly satisfied. The salads and sides were fantastic. The set up was beautiful. The place settings fantastic. The buffet went smoothly. The staff was friendly and professional. And at the end of the evening, they took everything down and cleaned up the event site quickly and thoroughly. I am so glad we selected Five Star as our Caterer. Laura and her team really know what they are doing, and they serve fantastic, flavorful food. Thank you Five Star! Oh! And in addition to all of this, they were absolutely the most cost effective caterer I looked at. The other caterers with comparable food prices had so many add-ons for set up, linens, place settings, etc., that Five Star was the best deal. I suppose when you're run so efficiently, you can pass that on to your clients. read more

Christina H.

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15 years ago

On April 30th 2011. We had our daughters Quinceanera at the Ventana Room aka Elks Lodge in Santa Cruz! Eunice and Laura are the best always smiled very helpful. They made my daughters quince wonderful and worry free and Laura saved the cake after it was delivered by another service broken Laura said to me, "with your permission i can do my best to save it". I told her, go for it! she save it and my florist decorated it! it look great! Thank you sooooo Much! About the food- Instead of us calling family and friends after and saying thank you for coming to the event.. Family and friends were calling me to say how much they loved the food and that everything was wonderful. We had a Mexican / Italian buffet style dinner Beef Birria with all the fixings, Mexican red rice and tortillas. Tri-color tortalinni pasta with asperagus and zuchhnni tossed in e.v.o.o, basil and garlic sprinkled on top was fresh parmasean cheese served HOT, Ceasar Salad. I have a picky 100% macho mexican for a husband he even loved the food! Also let me add that I had a family member that is somewhat disable cant walk very well the service staff served her and checked in on her making sure she had everything she needed. now thats 10 star service! My future events will be with five star catering! I recommend them if you are looking to show up, have fun, want great food and no clean up type of event.. cause they take care of everything! thank you Laura, Eunice and every one at 5 star! BTW you should really change the name to 10 star! I will add pics later when i get them! read more

Tiffany N.

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11 years ago

Five Star catered an event we were holding all the way up in the Santa Cruz mountains! A lot of riding on this catering service, we had guest from all over the area coming to our auction event and no other food besides snack to serve over a hundred people. Five Star arrived on our agreed upon time and they were very well prepared. The terrain we were holing the even on wasn't the smoothest nor the most level area to set up a catering "kitchen", so the fact they were up and running a good half hour before the event even started impressed me. The food was delicious for the most part, they had steaks, chicken, pasta, salad, bread, and much more to serve to our guest. There was no shortage of food by the end of the night either, most of our guests even came up to us complimenting the food and drinks. Personally I didn't like the taste of the chicken alfredo, it was a bit gelatinous which threw me off a bit, but the rest of the food was excellent! They keep all of the food piping hot in those metal containers which is awesome considering we had no extra room in our heating drawers for the catered food. I would definitely use five star again, even though I didn't give them five stars this time their name still lives up to it. read more

K. D.

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4 years ago

Five stars is not a high enough rating for Five Star Catering! If you need catering for a wedding or any other event, we cannot recommend Five Star enough. In short: professional, communicative, outstanding service, and outstanding food, all for an extremely reasonable price. We hired Five Star Catering for our smallish wedding approximately a year in advance. We are not local and had to do almost all of the planning from another state. Laura managed to squeeze us in for a tasting and design-consult during a busy time for them, since that was the only time we were going to be in town. Their food is incredible - this is not your standard "dry chicken or steak" wedding food. Many people commented that it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had. They worked closely with us to make a menu that would satisfy everyone. The buffet is presented beautifully. We also were married during the atmospheric river storms in CA, which put a damper on our planned outdoor wedding. The Five Star staff were incredible and helped us do a room flip so that we could hold a ceremony indoors. They were consummate professionals who did everything in their power to make our day amazing. read more

Jordan H.

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14 years ago

Five Star catered our wedding in June and did a great job. If good food is what you are looking for then look no further. Five Star served 200 guests and did a wonderful job. All 200 guests thought the food was awesome and had nothing but good things to say. Laura is a really great owner too and helped to make our day a great success. They use local and sustainable ingredients and have a wide variety of options for whatever event you are looking to have catered. The only negative thing we have to say is that when it was time for our cake to be served the servers weren't quite ready (bad communication or timing), but they reacted well and, other than a few guests and the bride and groom, I'm sure nobody noticed. Five Star, thanks for a great day! read more

Kelly R.

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5

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7 years ago

We could not have done our wedding without Wendy, Laura, and the whole Five Star catering staff! We changed up our menu a few times and every time the staff was totally flexible and willing to work with us. We went with a Mexican family style dinner and it was the perfect amount of class and comfort food and was absolutely DELICIOUS! Wendy was present the entire duration of our wedding and ensured everything was absolutely perfect! We highly recommend utilizing their bartending service as well who were all super professional and delightful. Thank you so much Five Star catering for the delicious food and amazing drinks! read more

Diane M.

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17 years ago

Five Star catered our daugher's wedding reception, and did a marvelous job! They were very professional and easy to communicate with, returning calls and emails promptly and answering all questions clearly. We contracted with them to do all the set-up and clean-up, as well as the food. The site was beautiful for the reception, the food was all delicious, the presentation was very attractive, and the clean-up was thorough and timely. The staff was very efficient and courteous. All in all it was an excellent job. I highly recommend Five-Star to cater your next event! read more

Dana S.

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13 years ago

The wedding was absolutely perfect! The tables looked gorgeous! And the food, well lets just say people are still talking about how delicious it was!! We had the coastal buffet with herb marinated tri tip with peppercorn sauce and chicken stuffed with cheesy goifness snd pinenuts. for the sides, we had potatoes su gratin rice pikaf and grilled veggies. The day was exactly as I envisioned, if not better! The staff was exquisite and professional and very well dressed! I would use them in a heartbeat and highly recommend! read more

Cara B.

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14 years ago

Five star just catered my wedding and I couldn't be happier. They were awesome! They were wonderful to work with from start to finish and helped make our special day perfect. The food was great, everyone complimented it and kept going back for more. The service was exactly what I wanted, even though I didn't have a clear plan other than to have fun. Next time I have a party or event to organize, five star will be the first people I call. Will recommend them to everyone I can happily. :) read more

Erika S.

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17 years ago

Five Star catered my wedding at the Seymour Discovery Center and they provided everything from the food, to the tables, chairs, and dinnerware; including the linens. Everyone at my wedding said that they loved the food. Their prices are affordable and they have a great selection of different types of food. They are great at keeping in contact with you, and are extremely accomodating. Morgan and Laura are the best, and the staff were awesome. I would definately hire them again. read more

Leslie A.

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5 years ago

We hired Five Star Catering for my daughter's wedding on Oct. 24, 2021. They were wonderful!! The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal!!!! We never had an empty glass. I've never seen a team work so hard and the service just kept coming. After the event all I got was compliments about the food. Laura was easy to work with and took care of our rentals too. Best decision I ever made!! read more

Jamie T.

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15 years ago

My son was married last weekend and this is some of the best food I have ever had! Everything was served beautifully and all the guests were so complimentary. My personal preference was that the food was so tasteful without a hint of sodium which made is so much better. Wish I lived closer so I could use them again! Thanks so much.. read more

Betty M.

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17 years ago

I have to tell you how absolutely delighted we were with this catering service. It was wonderful!!! Everyone said the food was delicious and the buffet table looked stunning! All of the staff were efficient, pleasant & wonderful to work with. We really could not have been happier & highly recommend Five Star Catering to everyone! read more

Peter M.

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17 years ago

Five Star is just awesome. If you're trying to choose a caterer for your wedding, check them out - they will give you all the info up front, you can taste the food and you'll be glad you did. Between the wedding and the BBQ, we can definitely state that they earn their stars. read more

Loma Vista G.

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3

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4 years ago

Such amazing services and phenomenal food!!! Their catering team is extremely friendly and operates flawlessly on the wedding day. If you're looking for an amazing Caterer, look no further!! read more

Claire F.

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3 years ago

The food and service was beyond words! Hands down a 10 star experience for my daughter and son-in-law's wedding. Absolutely amazing experience! Thank you read more

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Poetry In Motion Catering

(62 reviews)

We do not have enough great things to say about Karen (owner) and the entire Poetry in Motion…read morestaff. They catered our wedding on 6/25/26, and everything was amazing. All of our guests specifically called out the appetizers as being outstanding and memorable. Poetry in Motion was a truly custom culinary experience, which meant a lot to us. We got to choose recipes and food items that were important in our journey as a couple, and PIM did their own spin and incorporated everything seamlessly into our menu. They were even able to recreate a family recipe as a dessert we served! It also wasn't just the product. Karen and all of Poetry in Motion were a great vendor team to partner with. Very communicative, responsive, and experienced, and their collective expertise really showed. They were all working behind the scenes to make sure things went perfectly on the day, and we, as the bride and groom, just got to enjoy our day. From the food to the linens to the water stations, I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

While this review is long over-due, it is so important to us to thank and praise Karen and Poetry…read morein Motion, who catered our 25th Anniversary celebration at Nestldown. Everything, and I truly mean everything, about working with Karen and her staff was wonderful and enjoyable from start to finish. Karen worked with us seamlessly to plan a menu that included our family favorites, right down to a s'mores station for this former Girl Scout. Everything about the food was delicious and outstanding, and her team was truly a delight! We received so many great comments from our guests about how much they enjoyed all the dishes and desserts, and the impeccable and friendly service. We both savored seconds of the sea bass and ravioli! In addition, it was an unusually hot day in the Santa Cruz mountains, and PIM went the extra mile to set up water stations for our guests in the many areas we gathered. In my career, I worked with dozens of caterers on both intimate and large-scale special events. Hands down, Poetry in Motion raises the bar in every way. Thank you, Karen, for being a vital part of our truly special, once-in-a-lifetime event!

Gil's Grill BBQ Catering

(13 reviews)

Gil's BBQ came on the 8-11-19 to cater our 50th wedding anniversary…read more Backyard venue. Cindy and Gil "BLEW" us and our 56 guests away!!! They just took the BBQ and ran with it. The food was FANTASTIC!! and lots of it!!! The most professional and friendly family ever. The son and daughter were on point. I would refer them in a "heartbeat" Look no further for your next event !!! (: Candy and Richard Soliz

I was so excited to have family friends handle my wedding catering. I invited the whole family from…read morethis family owned business to the wedding . I know what you're thinking but I'm the furthest thing from a bridezilla . We are a chill hippie couple who had a wedding in the woods . It was a small wedding . Originally we were thinking 120 people. Cynthia was easy to contact and gave me a quote and the price was great . I put down the deposit and all was well. Later on after rsvps came in I corrected and let her know that it was closer to 80 people . She said she would adjust the price . -awesome ! The day of my wedding came and the caterers pulled up and started cooking . That's when things got bad. There was not enough food . They fed 75% of my guests then Cynthia started drinking Coronas (that she brought herself) and I'm guessing getting tipsy Judd Hong by how she acted later . My husbands relatives were waiting for food after flying from New York for our special day. It took an hour and the caterers kids had eaten a ton on their first trip to the buffet. And yet my guests had not all eaten .After that Cynthia began bad mouthing her ex husband (in front of the kids she had with him) and calling her kids fat! What on earth ?! I was so and stressed out My dad ended up having to go pick up pizza later to feed my guests . It's such a shame because the food is pretty good . I've waited a while to write this review because one of my sisters had a relationship with her son and I didn't want to embarrass or hurt them . Also until now they had no platform for reviews . I can't go on with a clear conscience thinking that someone might make the mistake of having this company Caterer a day as special as their wedding After everything I texted Cynthia "hey I would like to go over how everything went down on my wedding day " (I wanted to ask what happened because I don't know how they ran out of food they supposedly prepared for 120 people and I gave them several months noticeI was sure that she would explain everything and it would be ok . She was so nice and we gave them a massive tip either way bc I wanted to support small businesses . If I had gotten an explanation I would not have posted this review .. but immediately when I asked what happened they blocked my number . I'm so so disappointed in you :( . I wish I had gotten the caterer my sister did for her wedding (I think her name was Renee believe she had worked for the vault and has a solid team and great values ) because she's amazing. I got screwed .

Fired Up Fresh

(8 reviews)

Linda did an amazing job catering our wedding at Bargetto Winery in 2021 (this review is very…read moreoverdue)! The pizza was delicious and surprisingly affordable, and the whole planning process was really enjoyable because Linda is so much fun to chat with. Perhaps most importantly, Linda made sure my wife and I were well fed on the day of! Thank you Linda for making our wedding so special. 10/10 would recommend.

My husband and I used Linda at our wedding in June in Morgan Hill, and we truly could not have been…read morehappier. Linda and her husband are the nicest people; they walked our venue months before the event and had us over to their beautiful home for our tasting. Linda did a (stunning) large charcuterie table for cocktail hour, four different pizzas, a pasta salad, and caesar salad for us. We wanted to do a family-style dinner, and although Linda hadn't done that before with a group our size (120), she absolutely nailed it! I have a gluten sensitivity, and she was even able to accommodate my needs as well as the food allergies of our guests. She went out of her way to make me gluten-free croutons in the salad, pasta, and pizza. Since our wedding was at a private residence, her and her team were able to spend extra time with set-up and take-down. She is 100% willing to work with you to ensure she gives you exactly what you want. Linda took charge when we needed her to the day of and even stopped to hug me and say sweet words before the event started. We got to know Linda as more than just our caterer, and we couldn't have imagined our special day without her. I'm still hearing compliments about how fresh, delicious, and unique the food was at our wedding, and I can't say enough positive things about Linda and her fabulous team! Thank you, Linda - we love you!

Angela Blessing Catering - Custom Handcrafted Cuisine

(39 reviews)

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!

Barbara & Company Catering

(52 reviews)

Barbara & Company Catering handled our wedding last week. My partner and I feel like we "hacked"…read moreour wedding by getting to work with Marina. From the very beginning, we sensed we could trust Marina, and she absolutely took care of us from start to finish. I never had to "supervise" the catering at our wedding, which was a huge gift because we simply didn't have time to. She had everything covered. We were able to leave it all in her hands, and our guests couldn't have had a better time. 75 guests, everything perfectly on time, delicious. Food-wise, we had a relatively simple menu, but every single thing sparkled. My family is from Chicago, and they were raving about the hot dogs, which is saying a lot. People said the mac and cheese was the best they'd ever had, and I agree. She sent us home with plenty of leftovers, and as we've been working our way through them, we're really seeing the quality of the ingredients. She could have cut corners and no one would have known, but she clearly didn't, and it showed. Other examples of that include barbecuing everything on site and constantly topping off extras like more cheese, etc. I even saw a few extra toppings we didn't have to pay for. The overall pricing was extraordinarily reasonable, especially considering the multiple meetings we had beforehand, the fact that she handled all of our rentals (one less huge thing we had to think about), and provided an event crew. Thanks to her experience, we were covered on planning details as well, and she even gave us great ideas for things like our favors and centerpieces. Looking back, it almost feels like we got a party planner bundled in with the catering. Thank you so much to Marina and everyone at Barbara & Company Catering for taking such good care of us. Your work is very meaningful, and really can't thank you enough.

The food was delicious, Marina was a joy to work with everyone on site was kind, professional and…read morehelpful and did I mention the food?!?!?! If you need a caterer, definitely go with Barbara & Co!

SwingTimeCatering

(23 reviews)

Antoinette and August and team did an OUTSTANDING job with our wedding. Beyond incredible food…read more(highly recommend their chimichurri sauce) they took care of setup/tear down. We have no words for the magic they brought to our special day! 10/10 and I would rate higher if I could. Look

August helped us figure out what to serve, delivered everything in perfect order, cleaned up....it…read morewas wonderful to just attend our family reunion for 40 without having to worry about the food.

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