We were so lucky to have found Donna and Good and Plenty Catering for our before-the-wedding family dinner. 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. read more

Good & Plenty Catering - Caterers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Donna and her helper Peter were great. She was flexible about the location of the food and the set-up even though it was unusual. The service was really good. Peter even took over for awhile as bartender. The food was fantastic. Many of my guests came up and said how wonderful everything was. I highly recommend the meatballs and the teriyaki chicken. Also the brownies were incredible and tasted like fudge. We had a great party and Donna was integral to it's success. read more

Donna was a pleasure to work with. She met all of our needs with customized offerings. The food and the service were outstanding. Good & Plenty will be my go-to caterer in the future. read more

Donna catered for 45 guests at our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. She was professional, super-responsive, helped us plan the event flow, guided us, and most importantly -- provided a delicious evening with both the main dishes and desserts! read more

Donna catered my daughter's wedding reception at my home recently. The food was delicious, and the presentation was gorgeous. I was able to enjoy the entire evening. Donna brought an additional server who was attentive to my guests' needs throughout the evening. The food was replenished when necessary. She brought generous amounts of the food that I ordered. I selected foods from her appetizer menu as it was not a sit down dinner. I ordered shrimp, chicken satay, meatballs, dates stuffed with goat cheese, spanakopita, roasted veggies and several other items. Her homemade rugula was amazing. Thank you, Donna, for a lovely evening. Sharon S. read more

Donna catered a holiday party for us this year. She was professional, on time, organized, and did exactly what she said she would do. The food was great and everyone enjoyed it. Recommend! read more

This was a great caterer -- really nice to work with, good service, good food. First, the website has good pictures of the food offerings. Second, an email gets a response and discussion about what's best for your party/event in detail. Talking cost is upfront. Third, delivery is timely and the food trays are generous and very pretty. We had a three-hour open house, everybody stayed the whole time, and there was still food left. (Yum for us!) Fourth, there was nothing for us to return or the business to pick up because the trays (plastic with covers) are part of the deal. I am very pleased with this business and would use them again. Thank you! read more

I can't say enough good things about Donna and Good and Plenty. She catered my 75th birthday party for 50 guests and it went off without a hitch. Everyone commented how great the food was, and what could have been a stressful party was stress free because of her. And I might add, the kitchen was cleaner when she and her staff left than it was when she arrived. Highly recommend her for your next affair no matter how big or small. read more

This is a difficult review to write, but thankfully our experience seems to be the outlier here. We called about 50 caterers for a 100 person luncheon. We landed on Donna because she was responsive, didn't shirk away from our estimated budget, and helped us create a menu that frankly felt very indulgent. Throughout our planning, Donna was responsive, but she was also quite disorganized. She doesn't create an official contract so there's nothing to sign between two parties which resulted in a lot of back and forth and having to remind her of conversations we'd already had. When she sent over a payment request for a deposit, she got very confused and sent us a receipt for a different customer - and then called us panicked that she couldn't find our deposit and couldn't remember which customer had sent what. Throughout the year, Donna had multiple issues with her email not working which would result in her calling us panicked that we may have not received her messages; and in the final weeks before our event she had cell phone issues that she seemed confused about how to address with her phone carrier. I really was naive and thought this might all add up to a quirky older lady that had a big, fun personality. A few days before our event, Donna sent us our final invoice, which was just an extremely blurry photo she'd taken that could not be easily read. We immediately notified her of this and she responded by forwarding the same email from her partner's email with the same blurry photo attached. The email that went along with the invoice was truly the most confusing part of this entire interaction: Donna went on a rant about how she was doing us a lot of favors by under-charging us for our event and how she even made a dish for us for free. She added that we should tip her to make up for this pricing discrepancy. This seemed to all add up to Donna that she could take advantage of us on the day of our event. On the day of our event, Donna was quite rude to our Temple employees and even more rude to the (amazing) high school students that work these luncheons often and whom we'd hired to help us with our luncheon. Donna argued with the Temple manager with the way the Temple employees set up the luncheon tables, she argued and bossed around our student helpers; and she again reminded us that she was doing us a favor. In all the talks about our numbers, Donna decided (without discussing with us) not to bring food for 100; instead she brought food for 50 because she estimated that the kids would not eat as much as the adults, if at all. However, we ran out of food! The lox and cream cheese were gone in the first 10 minutes. Sorry, but when 45 teens are sitting through a 2 hour service, they are going to be hungry. Donna did not account for this, but still charged us the full price for 100 people. Finally, although we'd agreed that Donna would bring her items in foil containers for easy clean up, she instead put her food in containers that she wanted back. And although she was scheduled to come at 2pm to come pick up those items, she came instead at 1:15pm and (unbeknownst to me) demanded that our teen helpers wash all her items at that time. I had to come to the back room to see where my helpers were once I noticed them missing and Donna was rudely barking at them to wash her items faster. When she asked me how the food was, I told her that the food ran out in the first 10 minutes. She replied that it only ran out because I "didn't hire real staff." She insisted that had we had real staff that weren't students or Temple staff, that they would have policed how much people were taking at the buffet table. I mean, Donna had two small tubs of cream cheese for 100 people. Insulting Temple staff who man these luncheons every week, and taking employees who aren't on your pay roll to do your cleaning, is not...well...kosher. read more

Donna and her team did a lovely job catering a fall themed dinner and morning brunch for us in October. The food was good, plentiful, and very well presented, and everybody commented on how good it was. She was flexible on the menu and the prices were fair. read more

I am sorry to have to write this but I don't want any other people to be let done by Donna the way I was. Ten days ago I called Donna to ask if she could cater a luncheon for 30 people at my home in Burlingame. She asked me to immediately send her an email explaining exactly what I wanted. I sat down and did it immediately as she had asked. And then I heard nothing. So three days ago I called her and asked her what her response was to my request. She told me she couldn't find my email and could I send it again, which I did - and asked her to acknowledge receipt this time. After another two days she called and said that "while I had been waiting for you" she had received another request for an event on that same day which she had accepted so she couldn't help me. She also mentioned that the event she was now catering was for 120 people, while mine was only for 30. Draw your own conclusion.....Very disappointing. read more

Donna did an amazing job catering for a corporate event of mine recently, she was able to turn around a fantastic menu that included three different incredibly tasty salads and lovely turkey + veggie sandwiches. The turnaround was tight but the end result was delicious and beautifully presented. read more

I found Good and Plenty Catering online and hired Donna to cater for my mother's 90th birthday. It was outside during the sweltering heat wave this past weekend, and they did an amazing job getting the food prepared and drinks out in spite of the heat. We had plenty of elderly guests that needed extra help, and Donna and her crew were totally up to the task. I highly recommend her and I plan to call her next time I need a caterer. read more

Good & Plenty Catering - Caterers Near Me - Berkeley, California

TLDR: Great catering for my company dinner. I reached out to Donna to see if she might be able to cater my company dinner at my house for 15 people. She was super easy to work with and helped me navigate her rather large menu. As planned, she arrived on time with all the food well prepared. The team loved it. Thanks for a great meal, well priced and with fantastic customer service. read more

Donna was a pro. Her dishes were delicious and were crowd pleasers. We went with deviled eggs, Brie and crostini, Greek salad, lemon garlic chicken (yum), and steak Diane using tenderloin (to die for). There was so much food! Next time I will not buy extra snacks (chips, hummus and carrots, etc) because - who needs 'em?! read more

Donna and company did a great job on food for our wedding reception. We had a wedding party of a tad more than 50 people, and basically it was our first rodeo as couple. Donna did a great job with recommendations for food. The food was more than adequate and as the eponymous Good and Plenty implies it was. This was the first time we've sprung for paid catering and I personally thought was well worth it. Their servers were un-intrusive and always seemed to be there when you needed to have a bit to eat, and our guests were noting but complimentary about the party and service. And the venue was spotless by the time they departed. Everyone had a great time. read more

I booked Donna with Good and Plenty Catering for my work event for 40 guest. From the first reach out to the end result was seamless. Donna brought the trays of assorted appetizers to us for drop off . Everyone loved the food especially the chicken skewers , chicken purses and spanakopitas. Thank you for a fantastic spread. read more

Good and Plenty Catering is EXCELLENT! The food was beautifully displayed and everything was absolutely delicious!! Donna is a delight to work with. She advised me on the menu and amount of food, and even dropped off some sternos when we forgot them. She goes over and above to help her clients, and her delicious food and professionalism lend to making an event a success! Thank you, Donna, and Good and Plenty Catering!! read more

Used Good and Plenty catering for my husband's 90th birthday party. Donna was incredibly helpful every step of the way. Food was delicious and beautifuly presented. read more

I used Donna for my big birthday bash dinner party (10 people) and the food was fantastic! We had the tomato mozzarella skewers, crab cakes, and deviled eggs (Mmmm!) for starters. Baby lettuce w/pears and dried cherries, and pecan crusted chicken w/mango sauce, sea bass w/sun dried tomato caper sauce, rice w/currants and cashews, and orzo and mushrooms. Everybody loved it! Had Kurt come over and cook the fish, which he did perfectly, and serve. It was great, and really made the meal elegant! I highly recommend and plan on using Donna for future events! read more

Quick response however she recommended Safeway? I mentioned 16 people and not once did they ask what my budget was. We have no budget the pictures on Yelp sold us. We wanted the food for a party reconnecting old friends and acquaintances; guess I'll try a better catering company who actually ask for details prior to declining a business request or Safeway! :) read more

This is the second time I've used Good and Plenty Catering, and I've been happy both times. The food is delicious, well-presented, and Donna and her staff are responsive and respectful. I would highly recommend her. read more

I hired Donna to cater a 15-person holiday meal. She was happy to cater a small event like this (another caterer I contacted refused). She helped me select a menu for the evening, which consisted of deviled eggs, veggie tarlets, a sea bass entree, served with rice, and a baby lettuce salad that had pears, cranberries, toasted nuts, and a pear vinaigrette. Many of my guests gave compliments on how delicious the food was. All of it was great, but the seabass was the highlight. It was very flavorful and had a perfect texture. I would definitely hire Donna again. read more

On Sunday I attended an event for 50 people for which Donna had less than two days to prepare. This was a meal after a late morning funeral. Both the meal and the displayl of the food were excellent. I tried a little of everything and found myself returning for those things I found most appealing. I took almost as many things the 2nd time, but with smaller portions. This is not the first event I have attended that was catered by Good & Plenty Catering. I have always found the taste and variety to be of the highest quality and flavor. I especially commend Donna for putting together an event which allowed all of the funeral attendees and mourners to mingle in such a welcoming and spacious environment read more

We recently had Donna with Good and Plenty cater my Mom's Celebration of Life and it was a pleasure to work with her. She was responsive, full of good ideas, on Schedule and well organized. Her Food was great, she even recreated my Mom's German Potatoe Salad! She was not inexpensive but reasonably priced, I would hire her again in a second! read more

Very professional, very good food, good variety, warm and friendly service. I have used Donna and her company personally and with institutions I have been a part of for years. Never disappointed! read more

I am not used to writing reviews but this is an exception I wanted to have a small event for 50 guests and didn't know where or how to begin a friend suggested I call a company they used called Good and Plenty catering I called and spoke to Donna who immediately said she would take care of everything she prepared the meal I asked for arranged rental and provided a small staff the event was a great success the food was delicious I will use the company Good and Plenty catering again read more

Donna provided a perfect meal for 40 guests to celebrate a wedding. Her food was served warm, portions were perfect for everyone. Her food recommendations were appreciated and enjoyed by all. Food arrived on time. Her assistance with serving addressing questions about food selection was appreciated. Her clean up after the meal was quiet and unobtrusive allowing the celebration to continue without interruption. I would definitely use her kitchen again read more

Donna catered a family reunion for 17 at our home. She was amazingly easy to work with, very helpful in selecting the menu and paying attention to some of our guests' dietary needs. The food was truly abundant and delicious (especially the salmon, the chicken skewers, and the spanikopita)! She delivered the food early and plated it with us on our platters. The desserts (triamisu and lemon tarts) were gorgeous and addictive. We wholeheartedly recommend her!! read more

I had Good and Plenty cater a small party of 20 people. Donna made Moroccan chicken that was excellent. The spices were authentic and the fruit toppings were perfectly cooked into the sauce. It was very special. She also made sesame noodles which had great flavor and lots of vegetables. She delivered the food on time and hot (noodles were served cold but the chicken was delivered hot). I would recommend Donna and Good and Plenty for your next party. it's nice to have a catering service near by that accommodates smaller events and makes them extra special. read more

Donna and her team helped us host a wonderful sit down, birthday lunch event for about 45 people. She and her staff were friendly and easy to communicate with about our somewhat complicated logistics on the day of the event. The food was tasty and the hot dishes were served hot (on warmed plates!). They even helped us plate and serve the homemade desserts that we brought and kept things running smoothly the whole time. read more

Donna helped me organize a lovely luncheon for my mom's memorial. I got her name and number from the church where the memorial was held. There were some timing issues because the church had a class in the dining hall that didn't end till the luncheon was supposed to start. So it was delayed-- but Donna worked tirelessly with her team to start the luncheon as quickly as possible and ran it very smoothly. I really appreciated everything she did before, during, and after the event and will work with her again if I need to host another major event. Her helpers were also equally professional and organized. read more

Good and Plenty Catering is wonderful! My new husband and I used Donna's catering service for our wedding reception. The food was well made and delicious. Two helpers served the food and the wine, and set up the cake for us. We didn't have to do anything! And they cleaned up afterwards and left the place spotless. It was a magical night that I could just enjoy and take in. And Donna is so wonderful to work with. Like working with a good friend. We will use Good and Plenty in the future should we need a catering service. And they are affordable. Just want to give them a really great review because they are really great! read more

We worked with Donna for a recent party, and everyone loved the chicken satays, the caprese skewers, the deviled eggs, etc. The presentation was perfect. My only regret is the wasps surrounded the prosciutto melon, so that didnt work out as well as the others. Besides that, the food was delicious! read more

If I could give Donna 10 stars I would, but they only allow 5 !!! I had a small reception on the patio of The Point at Rockridge a local assisted living facility. Donna was involved with the set up, and advised me on finger foods, Champagne and cider. The party was to celebrate my friends 100th Birthday. Donna was involved from the conception. Her suggestions on food were right on point. The food was exceptional, she set up and served. She made sure everyone had something to eat. The foods were fabulous. I'm still getting compliments on the food and the party. I would recommend her for ANY occasion. She made it easy and made it outstanding. Good and Plenty means exactly what it says. I would not hesitate to use her Company again. THANK YOU DONNA & KURT...... THE BEST read more

On a sweltering early evening recently I attended an outdoor memorial gathering for a departed friend, not expecting to have an appetite for the catered supper. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious Donna's buffet looked, and was suddenly hungry. I particularly loved the green salad with blue cheese and candied pecans, and the delicious poached salmon. The menu was perfectly in tune with the occasion and the temperature, and the tiramisu and tiny lemon tarts were a lovely ending. Everyone at my table was impressed, and we were all eager to take her business card for future events. read more

Donna and Good and Plenty just catered my 50 person book launch. They provided an array of delicious passed appetizers for my guests. They were prompt, professional, and the food and service was superb! We had extra food and they kindly packed it up for us to take home along with making sure our event was cleaned up. I will defenitly be using them for future events. Thank you Donna! read more

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I have used Donna many times over the years for many different events and they have all been perfect. Donna is so easy to work with. She makes good suggestions; helps you to be frugal. The food is delicious and her presentation is beautiful. i would recommend her without hesitation. Janet S. read more

Donna catered an outdoor event for about 40 at our home. It was wonderful! She was great to work with, the food was excellent, the price was right, and everyone was happy. I'll definitely work with her again if I have the opportunity. read more