Spectacular group - top-notch with exceptional customer service. Their guidance, pricing, quality of food, timing and display were above & beyond. read more

I Live on the road most of the time and catering is very much a part of it. However I wanted to point out this company! I had the pleasure of experiencing their delights when I was in Oakland- (they also do surrounding areas SF, Emoryville, etc). Mouth watering treasures I could not get enough of. Beautiful presentations and yummy! Vegan and more that tasted SO GOOD! I definitely look forward to my next go round! Thank YOU! read more

I went to a party that Hugh Groman Group catered.All the food was plant based and really deliciously presented and very flavourful.Would recommend them to anyone.They delivered set up the table and picked up all the equpment the following day. Very Professional read more

Hugh catered my 50th ten years ago, and last Saturday his amazing team catered my 60th. Once you decide to go with them, they take the mental load of the food and drinks, linens, glasses, service ware, etc. OFF YOUR MIND. They always show up when they say and make your party easy and relaxing, knowing that the food will be fantastic. The potato croquettes were scrumptious as usual, and this time I got summer rolls, tofu bahn mi sammies as well. They even bring stands so the platters sit up off your table, creating visual interest. Don't forget to put little tea lights everywhere, because that's what Hugh would do. ; ) read more

The Hugh Groman Group catered our daughter's 40th Birthday Party in our backyard. It was a great experience from planning through the actual event. Everything went smoothly and as planned. Big shout out to Kathy and Brenda for the planning and site visit. The folks for the day of the event all arrived on time and were wonderful with the set up. David, the lead orchestrated very well. Teresa--head chef and her sous chef, Gabe produced some over the top food!! Ayla, the bartender, keep up with the demand for all types of cocktails, including the homemade ginger ale, and cucumber blackberry limeade both of which could be mixed with seltzer and/or gin/vodka. The cocktails were a big hit. And of course Bernard & Teddie kept the pasted hors d'oeurves flowing, Everyone commented on how fabulous the food was. The menu from which we selected is huge, but Kathy helped us by providing a selection of favorites and we went from there. There was more food, but I got busy and stopped taking pictures...having too much fun! All in all, it was a wonderfully successful event and I would highly recommend HGG to anyone planning an event. read more

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Hugh Groman Group (HGG) catered our wedding reception last week and everything went well. Our reception was at The Brazilian Room in Tilden Park and HGG was on their vendor list. We contacted every single vendor from that list and decided to work with HGG because of their professionalism, flexible catering, and the delicious tasting :) They were prompt and clear in their communications with us from the start, including pricing and options for our reception food. If we ever had any questions, the HGG team was responsive. Hugh Groman himself hosted the tasting; we did not expect that personal and high level of touch and enjoyed getting to know more about his company and meeting him. We did a selection of hearty hors d'oeuvres with drinks and desserts, which many catering companies did not offer or could not do for us. Our reception was also on the smaller side with 50 guests and some caterers had a higher minimum head count. HGG sent us an extensive list of hors d'oeuvres to choose from. There was something for everyone to enjoy regardless of dietary restrictions. One of our friends has an unusual food allergy and Hugh and his team wanted to talk to her directly to ensure they could accommodate her needs. On the day of the reception, his team was punctual and exceptionally attentive. All of the servers were splendid, experienced, and kind. Michael was particularly fantastic - he suggested bringing desserts out later and always seemed to be everywhere at once, clearing plates, and making sure our guests were happy. My dad made friends with him! Everyone raved about the food and there was plenty. We and our guests actually ended up taking some leftovers home. Michael assured us that nothing would go to waste as HGG has local shelters where they donate leftover food. Overall we were tremendously pleased with Hugh Groman Group. They made everything very easy for us beginning with the decision to book them. Thank you Hugh and team for making our special day go smoothly and allowing us to enjoy our guests along with yummy food and drinks. read more

Hugh Groman Group did an outstanding job for us at BAMPFA last week. The staff were personable and helpful. The food delicious with a good wine selection and yummy mocktails. Presentation was beautiful and they were set up and ready to go ahead of time. Cat made the planning oh so easy! We would definitely use them again! read more

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We just hosted another great party catered by Hugh Groman. Wonderful staff, superb cuisine, can do attitude! It was miserably hot but the staff were so professional and seemed happy to be here. They arranged rental, and charming flowers from their in house floral designer. Can't say enough about their food! Jane C, Contra Costa read more

A family member contacted Hugh Gorman Catering for their retirement party . I have to say the staff ( Richard and Richard ) where incredible with all that did for us . They kept our champagne filled and the food was attended to at all times. The food was amazing and beautiful. We had such a nice variety of finger foods and cookies and chocolates for desert. The food was really tasty. The table they set up for us was so beautiful including the linens and also they brought beautiful flowers in lovely vases . They provided a homemade ginger ale that was so yummy and refreshing. I can't say enough about the service the food and all round professionalism of this company. I would recommend them for any and all your catering needs and certainly request Richard and Richard to be your servers . Thank you for making the event special and memorable. read more

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The beatbox the best! Exquisite catering with a special touch and all the details that matter.

I hired them to cater a milestone birthday. Not only was the food amazing, and raved about by all the guests, the servers and staff were absolutely impeccable. I highly recommend booking them for you next event and sooner vs. later. I will defiantly be a repeat customer. read more

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Food is delicious, beautifully displayed, and professional service! I have never been disappointed.

HG catered my mother-in-law's memorial service. The word "catered" doesn't do justice to the work they did. Cat was thoughtful, professional, kind, and present for us at all times. I never felt rushed or pressured, and Cat's advice was always spot on. They arranged all of the linens, flowers, absolutely amazing food, delivery and service, and clean up. I was able to concentrate on our service and didn't worry about one single thing. I highly recommend HG to anyone who wants a beautiful, seamless event. read more

I would give them 10 stars if possible! My son and fiance engaged them for their small home wedding. The weather was dicey and it turned out to be the worst day of the week for an outdoor wedding. Hugh came out to discuss options if it rained and we ended up having the dinner and cocktails in the house. The food was fabulous, the chef and support staff were the loveliest, friendliest women, decor looked amazing, cleanup was amazing. I would use them again in a heartbeat. I don't think you can do better! Loved loved, loved them! read more

Hugh Groman Catering is the epitome of quality, professionalism, and excellence. The amazing staff created a magical night for my birthday, taking care of all the details smoothly. I could attend to my guests and enjoy the party while they made sure everything else was taken care of. It was all so effortless from my perspective but at the same time I know what preparation and hard work was necessary to make that happen. They did a magnificent job! read more

These guys are a gem. We threw a bridal shower recently and Hugh Groman provided the catering. The service was phenomenal and the food was a huge hit. The planning process was also thorough, super organized, and anticipating of our needs, including of the questions we didn't know to ask. I couldn't give a higher recommendation for a caterer. read more

The HGC team was amazing - their attention to detail and keeping the environment clean throughout the event was top notch. I had one of every menu item and all flavors, textures and temperatures were on point. I literally have no negative feedback because everything was excellent. read more

I was a guest at a birthday party Hugh Groman catered over the weekend and I was quite impressed. I'm always wary of food prepared in bulk but everything they made was fresh and flavorful. From three different kinds of pizzas being grilled outside, to a very yummy spinach salad with pepitas, to potato rolls, we were pretty impressed. Also, I found all their servers to be very sweet in addition to professional. A used napkin or empty glass never sat around for long. There was a very naughty golden retriever constantly trying to get into the compost bin or steal a slice of pizza and they were very patient with his adorable antics. Bonus points for the dessert: GIANT fresh berries and some of the best cupcakes I've had in a very long time. I'm very choosey about my cupcakes but they really nailed that cake to frosting ratio. Kudos! read more

I highly recommend Hugh Groman Catering. Their professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and quality are exceptional, let alone how nice everyone was to work with. We used them for a Celebration of Life for my mom, and needless to say, we wanted everything to be perfect in her honor. And it was! Everything went so smoothly, looked beautiful, and tasted delicious. I didn't get to eat any of the food, but was told it was delicious. I was especially happy with the flowers. They created a lovely mix of small and medium arrangements with my mom's favorite colors, creating a cheerful and elegant setting. I heard from many people how attentive, polite, and proactive the staff was, and I know for my dad and me, the fact that we didn't even have to think about anything but our guests was a sign of superior service. Benjamin was an excellent lead and and was so considerate and respectful of our event. I Kathy was our event planner and she was terrific to work with, and I know the fact that all the details were so great was because of her careful and thoughtful planning. She took into consideration all my hopes (and anxieties!) to create a wonderful event. read more

My party was a huge success in large part because of the catering from The Hugh Groman company. The food was absolutely delicious but the service went way beyond my expectations. Their two staff people were not only efficient in their duties of setting up, serving food, tending the bar, cleaning up etc but they were very attentive to all of the guests, and were so friendly and personable. The entire experience, from my first contact a couple of months ago, was smooth and professional. A staff person came to my house way in advance to make plans and discuss tables, linens, flowers etc, and made me feel completely at ease. Honestly, the night of, I felt like a princess. They did everything for me with humor and kindness. When I came in from my yard (well after the main party had ended), I found my house exactly as it was before anyone arrived- perfectly cleaned up, food put away, even the candles were carefully blown out. I am so grateful for Hugh Groman and his wonderful company for making this Birthday one I will never forget. Thanks to you all. Lois Grandi read more

Hugh catered my wedding this past weekend, and my wife and I are delighted. The event was managed well, both behind the scenes and front of house. It was necessary to coordinate with multiple vendors to set up our outdoor reception, and they did this seamlessly and with a minimum of fuss. We did passed hors d'oeuvres, and a buffet dinner, and the food was excellent and well-presented; I heard multiple raves as we circulated among guests. The crew was relaxed yet professional, and did a thorough job cleaning up the site afterwards. We couldn't be happier with our experience with this company. read more

Hugh & his team catered a reception for me, and also a smaller lunch, both in San Francisco. Both were spectacular. The food was incredibly delicious and beautifully presented. The staff very accommodating and helpful both in the planning process and on the days of the events. They adjusted to food allergies & preferences without a hitch, and all foods were labeled clearly so guests could know what they were eating. They are now my 'go-to' folks whenever I need something catered. Cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

If I could give 8 stars I would! I have used Hugh Groman Catering and Greenleaf Platters for many of my business and personal events. Everytime I call them I know I can count on amazing customer service (they have even altered some dishes to accommodate my vegan friends), professional and courtesy staff, and the highest quality ingredients. Whether you need all the bells and whistles or just a classy platter drop off service Hugh Groman Group is the way to go! Hugh and his team are very creative when it comes to event design and always respect my budget. I will continue to use them for my parties as well a recommend them to all my friends and family! read more

Hugh Groman Catering catered the San Francisco Marin Medical Society's Annual Gala at Fort Mason in San Francisco, a plated dinner for ~150 that involved some complexity, given courses were served between speeches. We received nothing but rave reviews about the food, including pleasant surprise that salmon prepared for so many could turn out so well. Our post-event evaluations confirmed that everyone was very pleased with the dinner, and felt it was well worth what we charge for tickets. I can confidently and highly recommend. read more

I was at a company retreat that had Hugh Groman catering. I was one of the first people who were at the retreat so I got to see the catering team in action when they arrived with the food. They brought so many different selections, just seeing them unload the truck with food was making me hungry. Once it was available to eat I jumped in like a mad women trying everything they had to offer. My favorite by far was the Phil's sliders. read more

Outstanding. The question in my mind is why would anyone (especially if you live in the East Bay or SF) want to use any caterer other than this one. We interviewed other highly regarded companies for a June backyard wedding ceremony and dinner at our home in Berkeley. Hugh's charm, knowledge, professionalism, and honesty stood out from the rest. He was so easy to work with, accommodating to our daughter's and her husband's special requests, and responsive throughout the planning process. While we had great faith in Hugh, we had not worked with him previously. Wow, did he and his team deliver when the big day came! Everything was handled flawlessly--all of the rentals arrived on time the day before, the initial set up went smoothly, the hors d'oeuvres were absolutely delicious, the transition from the ceremony to the dinner happened like magic, the staff were all incredibly friendly and professional, and the dinner itself could not have been more delicious--we like to consider ourselves moderate foodies and the meal (for 65) was as good if not better than some of the top restaurants we have here in Berkeley. And the most impressive part of all-- our house and kitchen were left exactly as they found them, but with a refrigerator stocked with delicious leftovers. We can't recommend Hugh and his team highly enough! read more

Hugh caters meetings that I go to every week. I always look forward to what is on the menu. The food is delicious, and very healthy, ands well displayed. I go back for 3rds and 4ths! He is accommodating for any dietary needs, and he performs excellently under all conditions. His crew is always well dressed and very friendly and kind. They set up and cleanup for events, and the gatherings are a blast! 10 stars for Hugh Groman! read more

My Wife and I used Hugh Groman for our wedding reception at the Sunnyside Conservatory in San Francisco. We evaluated them along with several others, but decided to go with Hugh Groman because they specifically had done events at the location before. We called them initially, and spoke to an event coordinator and a few days later she gave us a quote. We had some follow up questions and was passed to another event coordinator and we actually really liked her. Her exact words over the phone and in person were "we do everything; the lights, the setup, all you do is show up. That is why you use a caterer." -- exactly what we wanted to hear. We spoke over the phone several times to hone-in on what the event was, timeline and the details around that. We felt very confident with her, so we put down the deposit. The weeks leading up to the event we had exchanged ideas and met at the venue to do a walk-through. We decided to provide our own champagne for the champagne toast and alcohol for the bar. We talked about colors, bar placement, floor layout, decor, etc. Our coordinator insisted that we would need to add two rental patio gas heaters for the bartender and the staff to work outside, because it would be "cold". We went back and forth on this, and eventually it was decided that we would just buy a gas heater for them to use. A summer evening in June... they needed a heater? This was apparently a big deal for the comfort of the staff, and what about our guests? Hugh called my Finance a couple of days prior and told her that we misrepresented our event, and because of that, he would need to comp an additional person for our event and reminded us to tip them. First off, we did not misrepresent our event. It was not a wedding (no ceremony taking place on site - the wedding took place a few days prior). It was an evening dinner party (reception). Watch out, because this is the "wedding" tax catering companies try to slip in. The day of the event, our original coordinator was not present -- She was MIA and did not tell us she was going to be absent. Instead after scrambling around to setup the decor, She finally introduced herself after my wife and I were asking "where the hell is she?"This lady was complaining to my family and friends that "these tables are heavy, lifting them ALL by myself" (there were plenty of staff there to do the setup + 1 supposed person they had to include for "free" -- who never showed up). The bar was setup in the wrong location, which blocked some of the cement seating along the planter boxes. We specifically did not want the bar there, and it was noted as such during our walk through. The bartender was serving cocktails in the wine glasses, and to top it off the groom was served his drinks in plastic cups.. The bartender was pouring the champagne for our guests, which was supposed to be used for the champagne toast just before desert. We had purchased just enough champagne to make sure everybody had one pour, so the champagne toast was a no-go. The dishes were dirty and we now no longer had a good amount of champagne for everybody. bummer. The appetizers and food was very decent for not being cooked on-site. The buffet line looked great and the tables and their settings looked nice too. They did a very good job setting the dining room up for dinner. We had our speeches and the cake was cut (the champagne toast was skipped). There were supposed to be mixed berries provided to go on top of the flourless chocolate cake, but those were forgotten. We also ended up paying for the cutlery and the platter for the cake, which were supposed to be included. Our friends, family and relatives packed up all of the decor we had brought, and we were quickly out of the way and off site. We received the bill about a week after the event, with a remaining balance plus an additional mysterious $1600. Clearly overcharged, so we contacted them about it. A week later we received a response saying that it was a clerical error, and the event balance was corrected. read more

Serving fancy restaurant quality food for hundreds of people all at once takes serious kitchen ninjaeity. Not catering fancy, I'm talking restaurant fancy. Hugh and his crew bring the leet skills. Hire him to cater your wedding and you can stop worrying about the food starting now. It will be perfect. read more

Hugh Groman Catering prepares delightful, delicious, and healthy food for any event. Love it!

Hugh was instrumental in helping us plan food and drink for our wedding at the palace of Fine arts in July. The salmon and frittata were delicious. We had our own wine and Hugh used his infinite wisdom to gauge that we needed more champagne and less white wine. we literally ate all the food he prepared with just a bit to take home for a snack, nothing wasted. The amount of wine and champagne we purchased on his suggestion was perfect. We had 3 bottles of red and about 9 bottles of champagne and white left over ....just enough to gift to the special people who helped out. I could not have imagined a better day or experience for our special Day His food is very affordable yet taste like you spent a fortune!! read more

I first met Hugh at a gig where I was singing. The food was *amazing*, and the moment I had a chance to hire him, I did. Through multiple changes (sorry!), Hugh and his team consistently impressed my very, very hard-to-impress team! Thank you again; we'll hire you every time! :) Thanks for making me look good. And clever. :) read more

The source of a great "Night Before Christmas Eve" family dinner for 23 of us last December...The food was excellent and the service was that kind of "Invisible but perfectly timed" perfection that really gave us time to talk without interruption... read more

Hugh Groman was a vital element to making our wedding absolutely spectacular! He was there for us from start to finish. He helped with color choices, offering his excellent taste but not being pushy. He welcomed us to a menu planning and tasting meeting and spoke to us as though we were family. He lovingly worked with us on picking out furniture, silverware etc, seating charts (and eventually our choice of a lack thereof), and then did all the rentals for us seamlessly. Everything he said he would do was done, perfectly... even though he ran into some snags, he just told us what was up and fixed everything! Hugh Groman made it happen! Our big event was in the back yard of a home in Santa Rosa. He and his staff had to deal with food prep in a strange kitchen that was some distance from his Berkeley office. You wouldn't have known that they had to keep running up and down the back steps of the house to bring us hors d'oeuvres and other tasty things. Every staff member that Hugh brought was well trained and radiated their enjoyment of the event. Hugh's staff was terrific! read more

Hugh is a real foodie. His food was the best I tasted among the caterers we considered. I'm going to reiterate what other reviewers have stated that the food is restaurant quality not your normal buffet spread. Everything at the tasting was so fresh and vibrant tasting and the carrot cupcakes were heavenly--so moist and tasty! Unfortunately, since we changed our wedding location from our backyard to napa, the additional cost of setting up a mobile kitchen made it out of our budget and we had to choose another caterer closer to our venue. That doesn't change how I felt about his food though--I loved, loved it! read more

I've used Hugh for a few years now for work events. He doesn't disappoint. Everything is meticulously presented and put together. He's on-time and always prepared for anything. The food is fresh and delicious. I can't say enough about him-- let him do his magic. It'll be one less thing you have to worry about, and your guests will thank you. read more

We reached out to Hugh wednesday late afternoon, right before Thanksgiving, for a service the following week. Hugh called me back and made himself available to discuss options well beyond business hours and even during Thanksgiving if necessary. Unfortunately, we were not able to retain Hugh's service due to other details of the arrangements, but his professionalism and compassion at a difficult time really made all the difference and I would not hesitate to contact him in the future for future catering needs. read more

Hugh Groman catered our backyard wedding over Labor Day weekend and every detail was executed to perfection! Everyone on Hugh's staff was easy to work with and accommodating. My family and friends raved about the food and how fantastic the staff was. The bartenders were hilarious. I felt completely at ease and loved the food, presentation and service. Teresa and staff even wrapped the leftovers and filled our frige. I was so impressed with the care and service...all appreciated although the food alone would be enough to hire Hugh and his team again. Delicious!! read more

What astonishing meals. What impressive service. What beautiful arrangements, stylish place settings, and upscale appetizers. What incredible desserts. Hugh catered an event for Mills last week, and guests, staff, and hosts could not possibly have been more pleased. Thank you, Hugh! read more

Hugh made our wedding (2 years ago) simply perfect! He took care of all of the furniture, linens, tableware, flowers, and food. He listened with a patient ear to all of our ideas and used his magical touch to weave it into a cohesive and delightful event. When I think back on that special day, I remember how the colors of the sunset on all of the tables looked as I emerged from my bridal suite to "make my entrance." It was breathtakingly beautiful! I also recall how each server made certain that I had enough to eat (appetizers and dinner) throughout the evening. I kept getting pulled away to meet relatives and hug people; but those servers were always nearby politely offering me another savory bite. Lastly, I remember eating leftover pie with Hugh past midnight after just about everyone had gone home. All was clean and quiet. A perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you, Hugh Groman! read more