Wow- can't believe I haven't written a review of this iconic Bay Area family catering business!…read more If you live in the bay there's a very high chance you've had Rafael's Catering in one of your social events. They have been around since I've been a kid and I've had the pleasure of eating their delicious grub at weddings, birthdays, baby showers (including my own), graduations, you name it! They offer a popular international menu which includes their trademark rotisserie chicken (my fave!) and several delicious Filipino entrees including pancit, menudo and a whole lechon! They also have a classic American menu (pasta, mashed potatoes, ham, chicken, roast beef, etc.). Their prices are fair and the food is so good! The owners, Joe and Frankie Santos and their family are amazing. They have a knack for simultaneously exuding professionalism and making you feel like family. Thank you Santos family for always providing A+ catering service to the Bay Area!

Amazing service! They handle pretty much everything! From set up to take down! $ food was soooo…read moregood!! Definitely recommend!!

Can't praise Havana enough! We are a wedding & event planning business in the local Bay Area. Just…read morelast weekend, we met Joelle and Klowie from Havana as they were catering our couple's wedding reception. From the planning phases to the delivery & execution- their team was incredibly responsive, timely, clear & professional, and so thoughtful/intentional! We work with many vendors in this business and I would say Havana is really in the top 3 for catering partners! not to mention, the food and quality of presentation is amazing! We will for sure be recommending Havana to our future couples :) TY Joelle & team!

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.

The caterers delivered the food on time and were very courteous. Also, Chef Daniel did a great job…read morecooking the food, which was delicious, and there was also plenty left over, which was surprising to me because of how many people we had. I would definitely recommend them again for me, and also for anyone else in need of their services. Great job by them. Five stars!!!!!

We had the pleasure of being invited to two meals served by Chef Daniel and his team at private…read moredinner parties. The food was exceptional both times, and the ability for the hosts to relax and entertain while the food is prepped and served is invaluable. And no dirty dishes after guests leave! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable dinner without the inconveniences of leaving your house!

Awesome food and great service!…read more Some friends catered from Vatos Tacos for a pre-wedding luncheon for some friends in their backyard. The mom and uncle of the owner showed up early to set up and start cooking. They were professional, kind, and very friendly. I was stoked that they cooked everything fresh on site and didn't just have food in warmers. We got to choose among proteins and veggies, and the salsa bar was awesome. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed the churros too! They boxed up all leftovers after the event, so we ate tacos for leftovers and froze a bunch too for later. The only thing one of my friends said was that paying extra for salad wasn't worth it because the salad was just from a bag. Everything was delicious, and I ate too much! I highly recommend Vatos Tacos for your catering needs!

They catered a large event (120pl) for us this weekend. Food was delicious. Staff were excellent…read more(had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed interacting with them). We had a number of gluten-free and vegetarian guests. They all felt very comfortable with the options. I'm glad we went with Vatos!

We had the pleasure of trying their food in Downtown Vallejo. They were one of the vendors at the…read moreBattle in the Bay Car Show by Chelu Family CC. The lady who took my order was super nice but I do have to warn you the prices are a little steep. $8 for 1 bbq skewer? I didn't try this but I did try: 1. Mexipino lumpia (birria lumpia?) - This was delicious and less messier to eat than a taco. It had the same great flavors. $15 for 4 pieces cut in half was steep but it did hit the spot at the event. 2. Cali drip - I was excited to try this. I'm a big fan of calamansi. Sadly, this disappointed me. It was all sugar and less tart. It reminded me of the sugary kool-aid my aunties and uncle's used to make. It's like when you buy an alcoholic beverage and it has no alcohol. I'd love to give this place another try and maybe try the bbq sticks.

Traballos backyard bbq is amazing. I opted to get breakfast and a Longsilog was what I needed. The…read morefact that they included tomatoes and onions was clutch! The owner, Doc is a cool ass dude and he rocks it out with this food! Will for sure be going back soon!

The place was busy on Saturday morning (around 945am), not full, but diners kept coming in…read more Certainly, a popular local brunch spot in town. We ordered the waffle churros with added fried chicken ($19). It was really good though i wish the waffle was a bit crispier on the outside. The syrup was very thick like honey! We also ordered the breakfast burrito with avocado and chorizo (added cost so it became $20). I really liked the chorizo, they grilled it so it was a tad crisp, and loved that it wasn't very salty. We also ordered the meat (chicken) handmade pie. The filling was generous, the crust though i wish it was a bit more flaky and crisp. This was just ok. Their latte and chairs latte were good too. Food came out about 15+ minutes after we placed the order. Restroom was reasonably clean and overall ambiance and decor of the eatery were inviting. We Certainly will done here again and definitely the chicken and waffle.were our favorite from what we ordered today.

The matcha tasted water down not even green. The coffee…read morewas ok but I didn't really taste the lavender. I feel it was too much money for their coffee. It's was very cute inside all the food looked great. And there is a bar which is nice for brunch vibes ! The Burnt cheesecake was amazing. The berry tart was yummy too. Staff nice too Quick reviews just for you

65th birthday celebration.... formal sit-down dinner in my garden for 35…read more Once again... Napkins Catering came through with a spirited, professional and creative event. During the planning process.... Skot went out of his way... getting the best possible pricing for quality rentals after researching multiple sources. During the event... my oven went on the blink... the "roll with the punches team of professionals" adapted and served an amazing dinner of tray passed hors d'oeuvres ... starter, entree and dessert. Napkins Catering food is always on point.... it's their service that takes it to the next level. My endorsement of this great catering company remains the same... a huge recommendation!

I highly recommend Napkins Catering. Skot and his team catered a baby shower for my family. It was…read morewonderful. The food was delicious and fresh. The team provided excellent service. They are wonderful. Thank you Lex for leading the team and even packing leftovers for my husband when he got back after the baby shower was done. I love Napkins Catering!

Chef Vanessa is amazing!!!! She has been cooking for us weekly for a few months and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about her services. She makes the most delicious food and she is such a pleasure to have over. She loves our puppy as if he were her own . Her meals are so affordable. I am saving so much money with her fresh delicious meals compared to when I was using door dash every night. Book with her immediately!!!

I reached out to Vanessa for my 30th birthday dinner party and she was amazing from the start!…read moreGreat communication, had a big menu selection, reasonable price, and very accommodating. I didn't feel like it was my first time communicating with her. I needed halal options for my dietary preferences and she was able to find halal steak which not a lot of people will go through the hassle to do. On top of that, she was so pleasant to have around. Her food is better than any restaurant. Her egg rolls and coffee cake is the best thing this planet has to offer, and this is coming from a picky girl whose mom cooks the best food! As a type A person I was worried about many aspects about my birthday but dinner was something I wasn't worried about because of how on top of everything Vanessa was! I got really lucky with her and definitely recommend her!

Great device and Gabino such a great cook! A must try in Novato…read more After work. Hell yeah

Note: they are at a new location on 1st Street in Novato. Go past Redwood Credit Union and just…read moreafter Hamilton Smog, they will be on your right. Our go-to for tacos and tortas in Novato! We have been ordering from Manny's Tacos for as long as they have been around. Personal favorite is the carnitas, chorizo, and al pastor and I appreciate that the taco plates include all the fixings on the side (grilled onions, radish, and jalapenos). Good stuff!!

I catered through Andrea's for my daughter's 18th birthday party. I ordered 8 trays of food for…read more$1400 which served up to 80 people. If you plan on catering with them, I suggest you order 2 weeks in advance and rent your own chafing dishes because renting through Andrea's was expensive. I ended up buying my own through Amazon. We received tons of compliments on the beef machado and pancit palabok. One large tray feeds up to 30 people. If you're hosting up to 100 guests, I suggest you order 7-8 large dishes. The delivery man delivered our food on time and it cost me $105 to deliver from Vallejo to Walnut Creek. The delivery person only accepted cash. Highly recommended.

We are a customer since 1980's referred by friends in Union City. Buying lechon 2-3 times a year…read more Best in the Bay Area!!!!