I cannot recommend Prasada highly enough as an event planner. Let me the five top reasons why:…read more 1. She is calm, steadfast and truly mindful in details and countenance. (Her second 'job' is helping people learn how to regulate their nervous system using breath work.) 2. Our weekend - which was at a venue (our retreat center, Whispertree Retreat) that was largely outdoors. The weekend weather went from hoped-for blue skies and billowing white clouds to a 30 degree temperature drop and rain forecast. Prasada patiently held the line assisting us with a Plan A, B AND C for the weekend, depending on the weather, a call we would make the morning of. I cannot tell you how much forethought this took! But Prasada did not complain ONCE. Rather, she held the course and even spearheaded the final plan C option that eventually turned out to work perfectly(!!) for us. 3. During the event, itself, Prasada spun plates behind the scenes. protecting us from a few (unavoidable) things that happened - some of which I STILL think we don't know about. 4. I really care about details and how things look. Beauty is so much a part of what people can notice and feel that helps make an event feel warm, welcoming and heart-opening. Prasada gets that, too, and has a great eye! I really trusted her to set things up just as I asked, and even improve on the outcome. 5. Prasada ALSO works at an event rental company. She has years of experience understanding issues related space and rentals and could probably help you address these issues in her SLEEP. Please do not think twice about hiring Prasada for your event. I enjoyed working with her so much that one thought I have the morning after it all is: What's the next event we can work on with her?!

Prasada was our month of coordinator but really she helped from the moment we hired her on! Our…read morewedding was in the Mendocino area and she had all the local connects, which made planning that much easier. She helped us every step of the way and made sure the day ran as smooth as possible! I did not have to worry about one thing on our wedding day, she handled it all! If you're looking to have your wedding in the area, we recommend you hire Prasada. :)

Delicious and professional... As a Wedding Planning team, working with top class catering teams is…read morea must for the best wedding day experience, not only for the couple and their guests, but for the vendor team as well. Assaggiare didn't disappoint. Julia was responsive and helpful from the start, updating the proposal through the planning journey, crafting a beautiful menu, and nailing in those fine details with rental needs closer to the event. On the day, Nicholas and the entire team were on time, efficient with stunning set ups of the catering stations and the guest place settings, and smoothly followed the timeline of events with perfectly placed food service. To not have to constantly push the catering staff to stay on time, move quickly and pivot with the flow of the day is a planner's wish, and they were a dream. Highly recommend you reach out to Assaggiare if you are looking for a mouth watering culinary experience for your guests, and smooth production journey for yourself and the vendor team.

Assaggiare Mendocino recently catered my Grape Escape event at Handley Cellars. Julia and her…read moreculinary team helped turn my event into a 5-star success! Assaggiare created a truly memorable experience for my 100+ guests. Instead of just doing passed apps and cheese/charcuterie platters (like you find at most winery events), they set up an elegant poke bar where guests could pick & choose which veggies and spices they wanted with their seared ahi tuni and quinoa. Judging by all the "oohs" and "aaahs" I heard from guests, the food was a huge hit! There wasn't an empty plate in the house. (check out the yummy photos) Aside from the food, the Assaggiare team was incredibly professional. They showed up on time to set up; they cleaned up everything when the party was over; and the chefs/servers were friendly and patient with all our hungry guests. If you're planning an event in the Mendocino County area (whether it's a wedding, birthday, wine dinner, etc.), you should put Assaggiarre on the top of your catering list.

DELICIOUS FOOD! EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION! WARM PEOPLE! Pilon catered our fully plant-based wedding…read moreand all our carnivorous guests were blown away by how delicious and filling it was! Communicating with Sauli to plan it all was a breeze- she always replied so quickly and with so much love. Even our "tasting" a few months before the wedding was above & beyond- they set a beautiful table for us and crafted the whole experience to be so romantic and of course delicious. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!

Pilón Kitchen catered the welcome dinner for my wedding and they made the event so memorable! The…read morefood was seriously delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the meal. Working with Pilón Kitchen was a breeze throughout the whole process. Erick and Sauli were very responsive from day one, they helped us plan our menu, and they were so polite during the dinner. A classy food truck all the way. Highly recommend!

Best spot on the Mendocino Coast for an Italian dinner. Some of the waiters even speak Italian!…read moreStaff are friendly and service was thoughtful. There is so much to look at inside this restaurant, and the outside grounds has twists and turns to other garden areas--A mystic backyard for sure! For dinner, We had pasta and salad. The pasta was perfectly cooked--Upgraded to egg fettuccine noodles. The sauce was fresh and wonderfully flavored and covered the noodles with just the right amount of sauce. Not too much and not too little. The hearty smoked salmon salad was great too. I didn't realize it was smoked (missed that on the menu! Haha) I wanted salmon, but it was good with a nice fresh dressing. The bread served is focaccia pieces, rosemary and tomato blends which went well with my salad. Wine list offers a lot of wines. Of course Italian. Enjoy Mendocino!

Romantic restaurant that will satisfy any occasion. The experience is great from start to finish…read more The starter bread is incredible. The calamari is also very fresh and tender. And all the dishes we ordered were a hit. I loved our waiter. He was very friendly and told some hilarious stories. Luna was an awesome experience.

If you're in Mendocino, don't overlook this little gem! It's easy to drive right past if you aren't…read morelooking, but trust me--it's worth stopping. After a morning of canoeing Big River, we stopped in for lunch. The Harvest Burger, tuna melt, Reuben, and Chipotle Chicken Sandwich were all incredible. In fact, we loved it so much that before heading home a few days later, we made one last stop. This time we tried the Philly cheesesteak, BBQ chicken sandwiches, and I couldn't resist getting the Chipotle Chicken again--it was just that good! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The service was friendly, the portions were great, and it's exactly the kind of small local spot that makes a trip memorable. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Mendocino!

This place makes Mendocino Farms look like Subway. My boyfriend and I walked past it, and we were…read moreintrigued by the line of people going out the door. We decided to go right at opening the following day. I ordered the chipotle chicken on whole wheat, and my boyfriend got the crab cheddar on Dutch crunch. The chipotle chicken was so savory and amazing. The bacon, chipotle sauce, and tender chicken all went together so well with the veggies. We also got a cup of clam chowder that was delicious and hearty. Super fresh seafood that would warm you right up on a cold day in Mendocino. They have some board games on the side of the restaurant that you can play while you wait for your food. I would 1000% come back on my next trip.

Best option for fresh cuisine in Mendocino. Great attentive staff - down to the busboy!…read more We were really impressed with the distinct flavors each dish offered. We started the night with Scallops - Followed by Gnocchi's and Flat Iron Steak. Perfect trifecta! (Paired it all with a Red Mendocino Blend). Lastly we finished the night with a Strawberry Tart. Not to sweet and just enough to share. When in Mendocino - don't miss out on Trillium!!

Started off with the free bread. It was solid but nothing special. For drinks we got the Hugo…read morespritz and the aperol spritz. Both were good. For mains, we got the pork medallions and the flatiron steak. Pork medallions were excellent. Crispy crust and tender inside. The steak was very solid... I would substitute the mashed potatoes for the baked potatoes. We also got a side of Mac and cheese which was just okay. Needed more seasoning. Finally, we ended with the chocolate cake. Again it was average. Service and Ambience weee both very pleasant.

Only eaten there twice. Just opened up an office around the corner~~~will be eating here for years…read moreto come! They got the details, the quality, the service and care. The turnover the quickness, yet length of time it takes to produce beyond decency. These babes are no doubt a staple in our little gem of a old and gentrifying town! Thanks again for making my taste buds so happy, ladies

We had such a great experience with Kerryjane and her team for our wedding. She was easy to…read morecontact, offered bartenders and servers, provided bins and ice for the kegs, and her food was DELICIOUS. We loved her BBQ chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, salad, and Mac and cheese. Her cakes are fantastic too. Her prices are fair for the service she provides and the quality of her food. Super happy we went with Kerryjane for our wedding caterer.

Fog Eater Cafe in Mendocino is a small, cozy, and very charming spot that I would happily come back…read moreoften if I lived nearby. The space is charmingly decorated with quirky wallpaper and a warm, casual vibe that makes it feel inviting right away. The menu is mostly vegan but includes tinned fish. We tried a few appetizers and they were very good, and the cocktails and wine list were excellent. The views add to the experience and make it an easy place to linger. Friendly, relaxed service and a really pleasant atmosphere, solid 4-star experience overall.

VEGAN REVIEW What a…read morecute spot! Small dining area & larger patio (with heater for the cold, shades for the sun). Love the whimsical decor, including mismatched plates & novelty salt shakers. Plus every table has a bottle of their house made hot sauce! The service is friendly. We went on an evening when it was SWAMPED, they gave us the boiled peanuts & a pickle plate on the house. Hubby & I shared the biscuit sliders, red beans and rice, & chickpeas and dumplings. Everything was AMAZING-- super fresh, quality ingredients, great flavor. We finished with a moon pie. TO DIE FOR!!! They have a long list of wines & fun looking cocktails, but we did not indulge. We did have the local kombucha, which was quite tasty. It's downtown Mendocino, so parking can take a while. Can't wait to return on our next trip!

Working with Matt and Prasada was an easy and wonderful experience. They handled every rental…read moredetail for our wedding, and the customization process was seamless, even last-minute changes and ideas were always made possible. We wanted each wedding weekend event to feel distinct and the variety of character in their pieces made that easy to achieve. We got married in November and opted for a tent, which ended up being one of the most talked about elements of the wedding weekend - guests couldn't stop commenting how intimate and beautiful the space looked. Their setup and breakdown team were also a pleasure to work with, making the whole experience relaxed and stress free.

Matt was a lifesaver when it came to planning our wedding in Point Arena back in June of this year…read more When my husband and I first began looking at rental places, we were so shocked by the price tag of some really basic pieces, we almost panicked! But our venue recommended Matt, and we are so beyond grateful for that. Matt and his team can really do anything it seems, from freestanding doors that opened up to our ceremony space, to a last minute arch and gorgeous foldable farmstyle tables, Matt's materials, care, thought, design and prices are unbeatable. You will not regret choosing Matt Rowland events for your rental needs!