We just took Veena's Indian Cooking class and it was truly amazing! We booked last minute, and it…read moreturned out that there were only two of us in the group. Usually classes are held if more people sign up, but Veena was able to offer us an option of having the class at her own place. This was a great experience and at her own kitchen, Veena was able to show how exactly you cook Indian dishes at home. It was fun and extremely easy - we cooked 6 vegetarian dishes in just 1.5 hours almost from scratch and then had a wonderful meal together. Veena showed us every step, we have learned how to measure and combine spices for every dish. We were given recipes for all dishes, also Veena advised great spice stores in the area. We are looking forward to meeting again Veena and can greatly recommend Veena to everybody who want to learn vegetarian cooking and living.

They do not answer the phone, and their website says they are not taking in person classes due to…read morecovid! Disappointed as we were wanting to give this as a present to our vegan son and his wife

I had the chance to attend a charcuterie workshop with Nazgol through our school's auction…read morefundraiser. We had so much fun learning how to create our own edible masterpieces! All of her ingredients were unique and high quality. I loved learning how to use the 4 c's to build a plate, and everything tasted as wonderful as it looked. It was a perfect way to spend a relaxing evening with friends. And we each got to take home our own charcuterie plate at the end. Thank you Nazgol!

Nazgol and her team were amazing. If I could give 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. My family hired…read moreNazgol to cater the reception following my father's funeral. Right from the start, she was so empathetic, kind, welcoming, and easy to work with. She came up with suggestions, adapted to our changes, asked the important questions that mattered in the end, took charge in touring the facility and getting access to set up ahead of time. Her team set up the tables and chairs ahead of time and created an amazing display with attention to detail. The grazing table with meats, cheeses, and fruits was beautiful and tasty. All of the hot food was hot and delicious, the desserts on the dessert table were all homemade and amazing. There was also a great beverage station. The staff made sure that everything was clean and well stocked the entire event. During the funeral service, she learned that the crowd was nearly double what we expected. Without skipping a beat, she took initiative and called her team to bring in extra food. We had no idea that she did that until after the event. We were so appreciative and impressed that she took it upon herself to make sure that there was plenty of food. Her team also gave us to-go boxes and cleaned up the facility after we left. If I ever have another event or if anyone ever asks if I know a great caterer, Nazgol and Experience Excellence Events will always be my go-to choice. Thank you so much for such a beautiful, delicious, and stress-free reception. So many people praised the food and mentioned how beautiful the presentation and delicious the food were. My family is eternally grateful for your talent, empathy, attention to detail, and initiative.

Such a successful birthday event! All thanks to Ryan at Fillhardt Artisan Bartending. Very easy to…read morecommunicate and coordinate with. It was a party over 120+ and they saved me SO much time and provided pretty much everything -- portable/mobile bar even down to the cocktail garnishes. Their food menu selection was very impressive and Ryan was able to cater to my customizations. The two bartenders were Mike and Andy, who arrived professionally on time. My guests not only enjoyed all the drinks they made but their presence! Very personal and pretty entertaining. Lastly THEY CLEANED UP!! Super efficient. I will definitely be using Fillhardt Artisan Bartending for future events and I highly recommend! Thank you so much for making this birthday not only amazing, but memorable.

We found Ryan on Yelp only weeks before our event. Ryan was easy to work with electronically…read more(email/sms/phone) and delivered big time. Ryan and team showed up on time with all the required equipment the bar was top class and the food was amazing. 130 guests were happy and so was I. The team left the place tidy and there was not much for us to clean. Highly recommended.

Our team of engineers from Meta had an incredible experience with Chef and the entire team. From…read morethe very beginning, communication was effortless--they were responsive, flexible, and made organizing our team event completely stress-free. The venue was warm and welcoming, creating the perfect atmosphere for a team gathering. The hospitality was exceptional, and everyone on our team felt genuinely taken care of. The food was outstanding, and the entire experience struck a great balance between fun, relaxation, and team bonding. One of the highlights was the generous surprise of complimentary wine served by our host, which made the evening feel even more special. It's clear they truly care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. If you're looking for a unique venue for a corporate team event, offsite, or celebration, I highly recommend this place. Our entire team left with nothing but great memories, and we'd absolutely love to come back!

Had the absolute pleasure of taking cooking classes with Chef Teena's team for our Corporate…read moreHoliday Team Event. The whole experience was so pleasant and smooth, from registering, to fixating the menu (that met our team's dietary needs), the location, etc. Parking was super convenient, the space was super clean, and the team was very friendly, organized, and professional. Each dish was super fun to make, and it was the most rewarding feeling when we all sat down to eat together and enjoy the delicious meal we all cooked. To top it off we also received a complimentary dessert which was the best!!! Thank you Team CurrySutra for such an amazing team bonding experience. We can't wait to be back!!!

We hosted my daughter's 8th birthday and she had a wonderful time making pizza from scratch with…read moreher buddies. The staff were very accommodating and helped a lot for the event to be enjoyable and a great one to cherish.

tl;dr Came here for a corporate team event making fettuccini pasta with marinara sauce with at…read moreleast 30 people and had a blast! Two Cucina Bambini staff led our function, and it was one of the most memorable holiday celebrations I've had. For our fettuccini pasta making class, they had us set up with half the group focusing on making the pasta from scratch and the other half chopping ingredients to make the pasta sauce. All instructions were provided verbally without amplification but the staff really know how to project well so hearing wasn't an issue if the team knew someone was talking. Instructions were clear and the staff walked around to provide guidance while letting you still make the pasta/cook the sauce. Given how many people we had, it took about 2 hours to prep everything. In addition to the pasta and sauce, for our lunch, the staff brought out simple salads that were premade. Since this was a corporate event, I can only say how the experience was vs. value for money. But if prices were reasonable, I would consider coming back for a personal event since it was a lot of fun!

Chef Martin Hoelirigl and his amazing team, including his son Skyler and Juan, prepared an…read moreunforgettable 9-course dinner for our intimate wedding celebration with eight family members in Watsonville in June 2026. Martin was personable, funny, professional, incredibly creative, and a joy to work with! He and his team came to our Airbnb and took care of everything. After our ceremony, they welcomed us with refreshing drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres, followed by a beautifully presented 9-course dinner with wonderful wine pairings. It felt like having a Michelin-star restaurant right in our Airbnb! Every dish was exquisite, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Martin also shared his knowledge of the food while knowing exactly when to engage with us and when to let us enjoy our special evening. This was our first private chef experience, and Martin exceeded all our expectations! He made our wedding celebration truly magical and unforgettable. We cannot recommend Chef Martin and his team highly enough! If you're celebrating a special occasion, you won't be disappointed! Here are a few beautiful photos captured by our daughter-in-law!

I hired a Chef Martin to create a special dinner for my husband's 80th birthday celebration, and…read morethe experience exceeded every expectation. From the very beginning, the communication was thoughtful, organized, and tailored to our preferences and dietary needs. The evening itself was truly unforgettable. The chef designed and executed an incredible 8-course tasting menu that felt like a five-star restaurant experience in the comfort of our home. Each course was beautifully presented, perfectly timed, and full of flavor--creative without being overwhelming, and clearly crafted with care What made the night even more meaningful were the personalized surprise touches woven throughout the evening. These thoughtful details made the celebration feel incredibly special and unique to the guest of honor, and truly elevated the entire experience. Beyond the food, what really stood out was the professionalism and warmth. The chef created a relaxed, elegant atmosphere that allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration without worrying about a single detail. Every guest commented on how special the evening felt. It was the perfect way to honor such a meaningful milestone, and we would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone looking to create a memorable, elevated event at home.

Lisa and her staff were outstanding!…read more I hired Luau Factory to cater a retirement party for my boss at Stanford University. Initially, Lisa told me that they were fully booked the day of our event, and that all she would be able to provide would be drop off service, unstaffed. I really needed a full catering staff, with servers for this event, and really wanted Luau Factory to do the catering. I had another vendor lined up just in case, but based on Luau Factory's Yelp reviews, they were my first/best choice. Lisa heard my plea, and despite being on vacation in Hawaii with her family, she communicated with me via phone and email throughout that week to plan our event. She managed to arrange for full serving staff, a bar tender, and Polynesian dancers for our entertainment. What a rock star! The only thing she asked was that we provide the beverages for the bar, and find our own shave ice vendor, as hers was already booked. We happily hired Paradise Shave Ice, who were also outstanding (see my review of them, separately.) We held the party at the outdoor beach volleyball stadium on campus, which is relatively new and challenging to find if you work on campus, and nearly impossible to find if you don't know the campus well at all. As soon as she was back from vacation, Lisa came out to find the venue and scout it out in advance, to be sure she knew how to get her staff here for the event. On the day of the event, she herself came to staff the event! She arrived right on time and began setting up the buffet while I decorated the stadium for the luau. She even brought beautiful tropical floral decor for the buffet tables, so everything looked very festive and pretty when it was all set up. I had ordered ice and Passion Orange Guava (POG) juice for our bar from Safeway in Mountain View, who were to deliver shortly after Lisa and I arrived at the stadium. I had planned to have a Mai Tai in my boss's hands as soon as he arrived at the start of the party. However, when Safeway failed to show up as scheduled (they lost my instructions!) and could not be reached by phone despite multiple tries, and with the party beginning within just a few minutes, Lisa sent her staffer Jerry to drive to Safeway to pick up my order. Jerry returned only about 15 minutes after the party began, and essentially saved the day. That was service well above and beyond the call of duty, and for that Luau Factory will forever have my deepest gratitude! We ordered kalua pork, coconut shrimp, pineapple fried rice, egg rolls, and fruit salad, with one each of the burnt almond cake and the guava mousse cake. All of the food was absolutely delicious, and the cakes were out of this world! At my request, Lisa brought take away containers so that our guests could take home the left over food, at no extra charge. She and her staff even packed up the food for people as they were leaving. What service! Everyone, including my boss's family who attended, absolutely loved the party, and I am still getting comments and compliments weeks later. My boss was especially touched, and told me what a wonderful event this had been to mark his departure from Stanford after more than two decades. Lisa and Luau Factory deserve every one of their 5 star reviews here, and if I could give a higher rating I absolutely would, without hesitation. They will be my first call the next time I plan a luau. They should be yours, too!

What a great catering compan! Everything on the menu is great! Its a one stop shop from, catering,…read moreentertainment, and event staff.

Huge shoutout to Vinita for making our event so delicious! The menu options were a huge hit with…read moreall of our guests, and the quality was top-notch from start to finish. Exceptional service!

Vineeta and her team are a class act all the way. Super professional, very clear with communication…read moreand setting expectations. And the food that we agreed on: dahi papri chaat, Bhel puri, Pav Bhaji and biryani were outstanding and simply delectable. Everyone raved about the food and rightly so. The pricing is right in line with the top quality of food, service and professionalism from Vineeta and her team. In Urdu/Hindi we have a word "Lajawab", that's the word that comes to mind. Highly recommended for your next event! And ours.