I will start off by saying that the employees that dropped off and picked up the food were very helpful and had a great personalities. With that being said, not sure if Lucas is the owner, but if he is, he should take lessons from his employees. I used their services and asked to have food delivered at 715am. I get a text from the driver at 615amPT telling me they were at our office. When confirming delivery, I told Lucas I needed the food set up by 745am, he told me he needed a minimum of 30min to set up, so even being here at 615amPT made no sense. When I spoke to him to understand the confusion, I was met with hostility, aggression, and complete unprofessionalism. He took no accountability or shared any responsibility of the misunderstanding. He threatened to have the food taken away even though we paid! Will not be using their services again! read more

This place truly takes care of its staff, and it shows. Their team's professionalism and positive energy elevate the entire food experience and keep the bar high. They've worked with major companies in the industry, and it's clear why -- everything they do reflects quality, care, and excellence. Highly recommended for your next catering service. read more

I worked with JW catering this past week for a special family birthday celebration. I dealt with Lucas, who was very helpful. We exchanged ideas on food, readjusted a bit on the menu and ended up with a delicious buffet dinner that the family enjoyed thoroughly. I had asked Lucas to make sure the person who served at our celebration was tested for Covid and, ironically, while we all tested negative, the server was positive. Lucas stepped in to cover at the last minute and did a great job. He was personable and friendly, but also stepped back while the family celebrated. The meal was great in every respect. read more

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Catered event for 14 at private Saratoga home. They got minimal input, yet showed up ready to do the whole event indoors, outdoors or a combination. Arrived 45 minutes EARLY!!!! One person did the entire event end-to-end. Every single item was fresh and delicious! Maya was a 20 on a scale of 10. Everyone was blown away. read more

During the pandemic, the Casper Restaurant Group pivoted to a takeout deli, which is how I first learned about them. I patronized them regularly for years and was sad when they went back to regular catering. I've always thought that if I ever wanted an event catered, I would go to these people. Their food is always super fresh and delicious, and their customer service is beyond anything I could hope for. I once went to pick up some freshly baked cookies, but the manager wasn't happy with the way they baked up, so he said he would personally deliver some to my home in a little while. read more

This is awesome! I haven't tried the Passover dinner provided yet, but this was a great start! Very well packaged and brought to my car at Temple Emanu-El. Can't wait to try all the rest of the food that came with my pick up! Might not get house guests this holiday, but this really helps. read more

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This spot was a great find! The owner was super friendly. It's a great spot to step in order for a quick bite- it only took 8 minutes! The food was delicious, we wanted to try everything because it all looked tempting. Will definitely come back! read more

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This is the second event that JW catered for us and it exceeded all expectations! They covered all the bases we requested (Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto). The food was amazing and everyone at the party was very happy with all of the choices and the quality. read more

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This review is long overdue as JW Catering has been my go to caterer for over 2 years now. Anything you need, they can do!! We have used them for grab and go lunches, appetizer drop off, formal dinners and fun full service parties. The communication is great, the creativity on the menus is always unique and exciting, and their staff is always smiling and happy to help you! I have worked with a handful of catering companies and when I connected with JW Catering, I knew I didn't have to look any further. Its so nice to know I will always be taken care of when Jeff and his team is involved. Thank you!!! read more

Exceptional food and service-- I needed to pull together a company lunch for 50 guests with 2 days notice and Lucas and his team jumped into action. Within 3 hours my event was booked and on the day of the event, my team and I could not have been more pleased with our lunch which included custom pizzas made to order from their mobile pizza oven. I cant wait to use them again read more

Found this place on DoorDash, name is different though - The Marvelous Matzah Experiment. Ordered the Corned Beef Ruben and a large Matzah Ball soup with extra matzah ball for pickup. This was for lunch for two people. Would definitely give the Corned Beef Ruben a 5/5, both myself and fiancé thought it was delicious! There was a good amount of corned beef in the sandwich. The Matzah Ball soup we would give a 3.5/5, didn't seem to be anything special but tasted fine. Pickup was super easy and was ready when we arrived. read more

Located in one of the Cupertino City Center Towers, JW Catering serves many of the businesses that are in the area. I'll cut to the chase and say JW is one of the best catering services out there. The company I currently work at frequently provides meals, and it usually orders from JW Catering. The menu changes on a daily basis, so I get to try something new every time. As cliché as it may sound, this is one of the reasons I love my job so much. The JW crew are extremely efficient; it takes a lot to make enough food to feed around 70 people, yet the deliveries are almost always on time. This is especially impressive given that JW makes a large variety of food. It's almost as if they have a Star Trek-style replicator in their kitchen. Some of the food may occasionally be a bit overcooked, but this something that happens with just about every food-related business. However, it would be nice if the caterers could handle leftovers in a more environmentally conscious manner. From what I've seen, food that is not eaten or taken home by the end of the day is generally discarded. It pains me to see all that good food wasted, especially when there are lots of extra servings. At the very least, donating the leftovers to a homeless shelter or soup kitchen would have been a far better alternative. I do not know how much JW Catering charges on average, so I can't really comment on prices. But considering that we're probably one of their biggest customers, I'll assume the prices are at least reasonable. To be honest, I can't think of too many personal situations (aside from weddings and Great Gatsby-style parties) in which a catering service would be required. But if that ever turns out to be the case, JW Catering would be among my top choices. -- TL;DR version -- Highs: Everything is delicious; fast service Lows: Food is occasionally overcooked; leftovers are often wasted; the DJ service could be improved (see below) Bottom line: JW Catering is easily one of the best catering companies in the Bay Area. Final verdict: 4.6 stars (rounded up to five) -- Addendum -- Note: The following is a mini-review for JW Catering's in-house DJ service. Having a DJ is not part of the company's normal operations, so it will not figure into the main rating. As mentioned in the main review, the company I work at frequently orders from JW Catering. We just had our annual post-holiday party a few days ago, and it was JW that made such an awesome event possible. They provided lots of hors d'oeuvre and desserts, all of which were delicious. Our event had a dance floor, and JW Catering was also hired to play the music. Regrettably, the the DJ service didn't quite match the quality of their food. Don't get me wrong - the music was excellent, and everyone had an absolutely great time. But what brought down the score is that the DJ didn't really cater to the crowd and was only interested in playing modern hits. Case in point, I asked for some '80s songs as they are always quite popular, but the DJ didn't play any because they were "outdated." I also requested a few slow songs as many of the guests came as couples, but the DJ also outright refused to play them. He didn't really give a reason for not playing slow songs, only that he "didn't like" them. The same thing also happened last year. While event organizers may instruct DJs to avoid songs from "do not play" lists, it did not appear this was the case. I'm not qualified to tell the DJ how to do his job, but I feel he could definitely have communicated with the crowd better. To be honest, I found the lack of slow songs and older hits to be more than a little disappointing. I didn't have a date, but I'm sure those that did were thinking the same thing. JW Catering may not be a dedicated DJ service, but the dance could have been even better had the DJ given more thought to what we wanted. I hope this is something the company will take into considering the next time they DJ a similar event. -- TL;DR version -- Highs: Plays excellent music Lows: Does not "read the crowd" very well or take requests; only interested in recent hits Bottom line: JW Catering may provide some of the best food in the Bay Area, but their DJ service could use some improvements. Final verdict: 3.2 stars read more

JW Catering - Salmon with cucumber. From my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ixfd64/13654096345 - Caterers Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I used JW Catering to cater and event for approximately 100 people. The event was important as it was a "thank you" for donors that had contributed a large amount to the Annual Appeal of the school that I work for. Jeff, the owner was wonderful to work with and had helpful hints to keep costs down and get the most for my money. He had the rentals delivered to his facility first and brought them to the venue so I did not have to deal with the rental company at all. The day of the event went perfectly smooth! They were on time for set-up, and everything was ready well before the party started. The food was beyond delicious and the presentation was breathtaking. The staff and the bartenders were wonderful! I have received many compliments on the event and I will use them for every event I have going forward. read more

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Had a friend raving about this place and finally tried it and incredibly delicious. Best Mac and cheese I've had at any restaurant period! It reminded me of my grandmother home made version. Plus Melt in your mouth pastrami! Definitely a place to return too read more

This place is awesome!! I never noticed it until the Pandemic hit - from the name, I assumed it was a business you'd hire for a large event, and my parties are small and infrequent and I like to do my own cooking/BBQing, so I never had occasion to look any closer. Ever since COVID hit though, I can't stop going back. As an Ashkenazi Jew, I especially find the Great Matzah Experiment (one of their "sub-menus") to be a godsend (pun intended haha). Where else in South Bay can you get decent Jewish food? I mean of course there' Oren's, but that's much more on the Sephardic/Mediterranian side of things. Their matzah-ball soup is at least as good as my mother's, and that's saying something. Aside from the Matzah Experiment, they also have their own wood-smoker and their smoked ribs, pulled-pork etc. is amazing. I for one am very glad this place is here :) read more

Wow the food was delicious! I was apart of an event where JW Catering provided the planning, food, and organization. In my opinion everything was executed well. I found the staff was professional and pleasant. Additionally, Lauren was a doll to work with and very responsive to my emails and requests. I loved that she operated with a team concept and that she was there to assist in the overall flow and efficiency of the process. I would definitely recommend JW Catering to a colleague, family member or friend. Their food was mmmmm mmmm good! read more

This is a late post. We had a sweet 16 birthday celebration for my daughter in August @ Allied Art Guilds in Menlo Park and we catered via JW Catering. We are very pleased with the food and professional service that we received. Having a party of approx 100 people is not easy. But Angel is a pro. She is kind, detail, and extremely patient to our needs. Her staff is very attentive. We would highly recommend to our friends and family. Thank you Angel and her staff for a great and fun party read more

Follow their Instagram for great food. Also side note they Sell the Mr.Beast Burgers now for as a Mr.Beast Burger location and do a great job. Really good burger and fries. read more

We had Nachos with added chicken at a San Carlos Brewery on April 23. The food were terrible, worse then something you could get at a 7-11. At the time I said I would never order food at the Brewery again. When we got our credit card bill I saw that JW Catering was catering the food at this establishment, normally there are food trucks. Looking on Yelp I see good reviews, not sure what happened but the food was so bad I thought JW Catering should know read more

We hired JW Catering for our wedding at Allied Arts Guild this past weekend (approx 120 guests) and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. TJ and Lucas were our primary points of contact and they made sure that everything ran smoothly. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, TJ and Lucas were helpful in planning out the never ending list of details, and on the day of the wedding they did their best to anticipate what we needed and were responsive when small changes came up that required their attention. Our guests raved about the food and the service staff during the cocktail hour and dinner, and everything was of the highest quality. We highly recommend JW Catering! read more

This is the only real Jewish deli in Silicon Valley, and it's fantastic. They're currently offering take out/delivery and it is just as good as anything you'd find in NYC delis. My husband thought his corned beef sandwich was incredible, and I'm obsessed with their pickles. read more

We used them this past weekend for a Medspa opening and JW was a hit. Food was great service was amazing and very professional. I really wanna thank the team for making it a smooth and easy experience for us. I highly recommend them and they will not disappoint for sure. Will use them again for future events. Bravo read more

We used JW Catering for our team conference at Allied Gardens in Menlo Park. TJ was very nice and responsive to all my inquiries before the event. He offered to rent us linens for our 21 tables we were using for the event-- for $17 per linen. I ended up finding them cheaper online to purchase and he was ok with that. We agreed on a menu that included some substitutions for my vegetarian guests. Everything was great up until the day of the event. Breakfast was served at the right time (around 7:30am) and they knew we had a start time of 8am. When I arrived around 7:45am, I realized they didn't have the oatmeal out for my vegetarian guests. All they had was fruit to eat. I asked the servers about the oatmeal and they said they were still cooking it. By 8:20am, I just told them to forget it. The meeting had already started and my guests didn't want to eat during the meeting anymore. Our lunch break was from 12-1pm and lunch was supposed to be set up by 11:45am. They didn't open the buffet for lunch until 12:10pm which was pretty frustrating because my guests were starving and this was cutting into their lunch hour. I had to ask again about the vegetarian entrees and they didn't come out until 12:20pm. It seems like the vegetarian options weren't communicated to them and they had to scramble to make them. They ran out of salad and some other sides when half the guests had made their plates so we had to wait 10 min for those to refill. It didn't seem very organized at all. TJ came out of the back office towards the end of the day to apologize for the mistakes. I didn't even know he was on the premises until I had called to complain to him. He said he would give us a refund for the oatmeals and some other things but that took a few weeks and multiple follow up emails to get the refund. The mistakes weren't the end of the world and the food was great so I'd recommend them but just know that if you have time limits, they may not be the best. read more

I've ordered Food from JW Catering for over 20 years. He has catered Large events and small. The food is amazing, service is always on time, and communication is spot on. This isn't just for large events. He does boxed lunches, Jewish Deli, Pop up lunches, and more... Don't miss out on the best Catering company in the Bay Area. www.jwcatering.com read more

Oy was that good! I had no idea this place existed until I found it on an ordering app. The corned beef Reuben was just what I needed in this desert of Jewish style deli food! Matzoh ball soup was very good too. A bit salty but the Knedelach were very tasty. I will be ordering here often! read more

We had the pastrami sandwich, matzah ball soup, potato salad and fresh made potato chips. All excellent. The pastrami is like Katz's pastrami, homemade. read more

JW Catering has provided Shoreline Amphitheatre's VIPs with wonderful fresh food and service for over six years. JW uses only local, market fresh ingredients in their dishes, making each bite irresistible . The hospitality, quality of ingredients and presentation done by JW Catering is simply the best. From lavish spreads to tasty treats, JW doesn't disappoint. Their services include: event planning, staffing, menu design, venue services, as well as ambiance & decor. read more

Jennifer is totally unprofessional. Don't waste your time like I did. Day 1 - I requested for contact via their website. Day 2 - I got an immediate response from Jennifer and spoke to her on the phone for 20 mins about possible options. She said she would send me a preliminary menu with pricing in 1 day. Day 3-5 - No response. Day 6 - I followed up with email and she apologized and said she would send me the menu right away. Day 7-9 - No response. Day 10 - I called her. She apologized again and said she would send it within 1 hour. Day 11-12 - No response. Day 13 - I emailed her "Jennifer, since I haven't heard from you I am assuming you are not interested in my business." .... and to this day I have never hear back from her. Unbelievable. read more

What a surprise!! I was at Shoreline Amphitheater and had a great bit of food... asked where was the Chef to give him a compliment, they told it is catered by JW Catering... Darn good food, will use them for my next event! TASTY, TASTY, TASTY, TASTY!! read more

Angel and her team from JW Catering were absolutely amazing. We hosted our company party here and it was flawless! I would positively suggest the fire pits and smores. Such a fun way to end the night. Everyone raved about the food and the attentive staff. The staff was so helpful in setting up and taking everything down I couldn't believe how quickly it all came together. I will definitely be using JW Catering for many other events in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

We just had JW Catering come in and do two smaller events for us - both were great! They treated my smaller events as though they were 250 person groups - totally professional and dressed to impress! The JW Staff was friendly, professional and helpful! Food was delicious! My staff mentioned to me that people were coming back for 3rds and 4ths! YAY! We did a heavy appetizer cocktail hour for one event and their mobile pizza oven was a big hit for the other! Yum! Thanks Guys! read more

JW Catering catered a birthday party for me at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. It was put on for me by my sons so I can not comment on the interaction they had with the owner, Jeff. However, he was present at the party and made sure that all went smoothly. The staff was friendly and efficient. The presentation of the food was lovely and above all the food was delicious. Jeff planned it around cuisine from the parts of the country that I love, New England and Hawaii. They served the best clam chowder that I have ever tasted. Everything was perfect and several of the guests have since commented to me on how nice the party was and how good the food tasted as well as the quantity available. I would definitely recommend JW Catering and Allied Arts Guild to anyone looking for a fantastic venue or just a caterer for a party. read more

I am very ambivalent about how many stars I should give JW catering. Everything started out well enough, with a good meeting and tasting. Lauren was extremely responsive, one of the reasons I went with this company. Alas, things went downhill when Lauren left the firm. First, it was probably a month before I found out she had left. When I did hear from the owner (Jeff) he had us set up a new tasting to make sure I was still happy with everything. ( At this point there had been a lot of discussion back and forth with Lauren on side dishes, sauces, etc.). At the tasting, I discovered that all of this discussion had gone out the window in favor of a "special" menu that the chef thought I would like better. It turned out that this was just items on the current spring menu of their cafe. The food was really good, but I felt frustrated that I had spent so much time and energy developing a menu that would never be used. I wish they had just given me those options to begin with so I would't have wasted my time. After the tasting, Jeff told me he would be in touch the following week with the revised menu, pricing, etc. 6 weeks went by and I heard nothing from him, despite multiple emails, phone calls, etc from both me and the on site person at our venue. The event was fast approaching and I was getting frantic. Finally, I contacted our venue person again and she got him to send me the menu, figures, etc. Apparently, he had been having trouble with his email and didn't realize I hadn't gotten what he sent. I understand having email problems but I felt like this was totally unacceptable. I will say, however, that the food on the day of the event was excellent, and staff on the day of the event were wonderful to work with. Basically, the food and staff on the day of the event were excellent, but the staff interactions prior to this were appalling. I suspect that once Jeff gets a new manager for the day to day interactions of planning an event, the company will be well worth using. read more

I worked with TJ to cater a 25 person corporate meeting at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. He was helpful and responsive to all my questions and last minute requests. We chose the Executive Buffet for breakfast and the Taco Buffet for lunch, and both were great! The service at the site was very accommodating to all our needs, and everything was set up timely. Although the meals were set up inside our meeting room, they were not disruptive when they cleaned up or refreshed the beverages. This was my first time using JW Catering, but wouldn't hesitate to contact them for our next event! read more