The staff were friendly and helpful. The layout was beautiful. And I got tons of compliments on the Italian pasta bar, salad and bread. It really was outstanding food. And all this was prepared in a small kitchen for 140 people. read more

We recently had services from Madres Kitchen for an engagement party at my daughter's house. Michelle was incredibly helpful in planning a menu, and this accommodated both vegetarians and small children with a range of appetizers, entree and side dishes, and very delicious brownies and fruit for dessert. The food was delivered exactly on time in disposable containers that could keep things warm, and everything was delicious. It looked very colorful, all spread out, and our family really enjoyed it. Happy to give them the highest recommendation, and will use them again in the future. read more

From menu planning, to delivery and full setup, everything is fabulous! I've ordered for corporate meetings and events on several different scales and the team was so quick to get me a draft menu and to make the adjustments I wanted. Their staff is so helpful and communicative and their presentation has everything clearly labelled. I've ordered hundreds of breakfast burritos, seasonal chips and dip, and lunch bars from tacos to tandoori, and they're all delicious!! Madres Kitchen is a dream to work with as an event planner as they take care of everything. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Madres Kitchen catered a work lunch for us - it was FANTASTIC! They did a good job of labeling food with allergens/preferences. Everything was high quality and had lots of flavor. I would definitely have them again! read more

For the sixth Slow Flowers Summit 2023, we contracted Madres Kitchen for our catering services over two days and at two different venues. They make feeding 150 people look effortless. Their delicious menus feed many dietary needs -- vegetarian, vegan, dairy- and gluten-free -- and our guests were thrilled. More than great food, the service was great. The catering team members were attentive and great to work with, adapting to the venue constraints and keeping everyone well fed! Thank you Madres Kitchen Debra Prinzing, founder, Slow Flowers Summit (Seattle) read more

Excellent caterer. We used for our daughter's post-wedding brunch. Easy to work with. Clear, prompt communication. Beautiful food. Flexible allowing bagels and coffee cake from other vendors. Highly recommend! read more

We hosted a small Friendsiving event and wanted to serve hors d'oeuvres. I appreciated that Madres was willing to cater such a small event. I went to their kitchen to pick up the food and reheated it in our oven on the event date. Guests loved the food as did we! It was easy to finalize a menu with some back-and-forths to accommodate food restrictions and a pleasure to work with Erika. Highly recommend! read more

Erika and the team at Madres Kitchen are amazing! We worked with them for our wedding (60 guests) in March of this year, and used them for full-service catering (taco bar), bartending, and day-of coordinator services. It was incredibly easy to work with them. I planned my own wedding, so it was important to me to work with vendors who were organized, professional, and could help me fill in the blanks when needed. Erika was very responsive to my many questions, and met with me multiple times to walk through the day-of timeline template she'd created (which I was also able to share with other vendors so that everyone was on the same page). In addition to day-of timing, Erika also helped us plan the layout at the venue, which we needed for the ceremony, dinner, and dance floor; she and her team did a beautiful job of setting up the space just as we'd envisioned it. And the food - oh my gosh the food was SO GOOD...and our guests agreed! Additionally, we had some waitstaff for the family tables, and the staff was so kind and helpful. The team truly went above and beyond to make sure our guests were comfortable, and that we were happy throughout the wedding celebration. Highly recommend Madres Kitchen - from the planning, to the food, it was an incredible experience! read more

Erika and the Madres Kitchen team exceeded our expectations for our wedding day catering! We used Madres for their full-service catering, bartending, linen/tabletop rentals, and day-of-coordinator services. From the initial proposal (which was very detailed!) to the tastings to the wedding day, we felt well-taken care of and knew our guests wouldn't leave our event hungry! Erika and the chefs worked with us to craft an entirely plant-based menu that was truly delicious. Erika was our day-of coordinator and met with us several times to go over the timeline, menu, dinner table and decor setup, and a myriad of other details to make sure that everyone knew what had to happen when and how. Our table place settings were set perfectly and our decor was placed to our specifications. She made sure that my husband and I had a celebratory drink in hand when signing our marriage license immediately following the ceremony, she rounded up a plate of appetizers for us to enjoy while waiting to make our reception entrance, and helped keep the event on track even when the lightning storm of the decade hit our September outdoor wedding! She helped pack up our car and sent us off with leftover food (that was devoured at the hotel almost immediately). Take note that the services we required were "full-service", meaning that Madres was there for setup with their mobile kitchen and tear down and disposal at the end of the night. We had a few servers for the passed apps and bartenders for the beer and wine service. (Shoutout to the bartenders! Our guests have brought up multiple times how nice they were!) We also opted for the additional day-of coordinator services. Erika coordinated the rentals for table linens, stoneware, glassware, and flatware. And, of course, they provided all the delicious food! This was a large number of services requiring many hours and several staff members. Needless to say, catering and all the associated labor involved was one of the big ticket items in our budget. However, we were so happy with the level of service and quality of the menu we received, that we feel the pricing was more than fair! We were also so pleasantly surprised with how the food and bar were setup! I honestly hadn't given this much thought and I was so struck by how beautiful everything looked. Madres provided signage and some decor for the buffet and bar (complete with "B-A-R" lettering). The dinner buffet was staged beautifully and made everything look just as amazing as it tasted. Our photographer, Tanya of Tetiana Photography, was so excited to see the buffet that she asked my husband and I to wait a moment before serving ourselves so she could snap a few pics! Thank you Erika and the Madres Kitchen team for being a part of our wedding day! We are so grateful for the amazing people we worked with to make our celebration one to remember! read more

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Madres have been nothing but wonderful when it came to hiring them as our wedding caterer. They really love their work, and it shows! We tried 3 caterers in one day, and the food they gave us to try was hands down the best. My parents and I had an endless list of questions, and they never seemed to mind. They've been nothing but accurate, timely, pleasant, and humorous in all of our communications. (There are a lot of communications for a wedding!) When the dancing started, I was happy to see them getting down while they were still working. I am SO glad we picked them for our caterers. No one else could have been that great to get along with and provided SUCH a great value with their super fresh and delicious wedding feast. Thanks Madres! read more

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Madres Kitchen catered my 40th birthday party. They were a joy to work with from bringing to end. During the quoting process they were able to customize a menu that fit my budget and planning was made easy with their friendly staff. The night of the party we had three staff who pulled off a delicious spread with efficiency, friendliness and talent. The party was so wonderful! Everyone had a great time and several people commented on how great the foods was! The staff were extremely skilled, efficient, clean, fast and friendly. They were so, so kind to box up our food and help with so much of the clean up. I will definitely hire Madres Kitchen again if the opportunity arises. read more

Madres makes a delicious taco with all the accompaniments you could ask for. The server was fantastic at getting setup and was a genuine pleasure to be around. Downside - They were at least 1-1.5 hours late and then had to set up. With only one staff member, it took a while until the group was able to eat. While the wait was worth it in terms of food, it was embarrassing to have recommended Madres and have them show up so late. read more

Erika was so easy to communicate with & extremely responsive. Her team did an amazing job setting up, very professional & friendly group. Food was amazing, a total hit at our all company event. Drink services were amazing. Overall would definitely recommend & will absolutely be working with Madres Kitchen in the future. Thank you guys for helping make our event great! read more

I found Madres Kitchen through vendor fairs. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to order from them to cater a work event. I love supporting a woman-owned green small local business. They get their food and drinks from organic and sustainable sources whenever possible. I ordered sweet potato and black bean quesadillas, cheese and cracker platters, veggie spring rolls, Thai chicken skewers, cookies, brownies and organic coffee. It was all delicious and healthy! I definitely recommend them and I look forward to using them again. read more

My husband and I had Madres cater our October 2011 wedding at Mt. Baker Community Clubhouse and we couldn't be more pleased with the great job they did! Actually, they were the first and only caterer we met with, but we were so comfortable with them from the very first meeting (and the food was delicious -- we loved their hazelnut-crusted salmon in particular) that we decided to go with them right away. Madres was so gracious and responsive to our millions of questions leading up to the event and so understanding about our continuous need to change numbers, tweak the menu, etc. They understand how important budget is and are happy to tailor a menu to work within it. They are truly a full-service caterer, and will do everything from setting up your decorations to taking the garbage out. They are also honest and straightforward, and there were zero tacked-on hidden charges. Kristen (one of the owners) was in charge of our event and she did a great job leading her team. They all worked very hard to make sure everything got done on schedule. Madres has our hearty recommendation! And if you are having your event at Mt. Baker Community Clubhouse, they know the venue inside and out and will ensure that everything goes smoothly. read more

Madres was AWESOME! They catered my wedding back in July and I would not have gone with anyone else! Heather and Kristin were super duper chill and on top of all my crazy requests/suggestions. They were wonderful to work with, their food is delicious, and their staff are all fantastic. It was an absolute pleasure to have their positive presence at our wedding reception. read more

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I love the slogan, "These mothers can cook!" I just tried this catering company for an office lunch session and it was pretty delicious. The box lunches came in good portions and were quite healthy. The bread was all very fresh and the cookies were super tasty. I had a Chicken Caesar Salad. The lettuce was clean and fresh, the chicken was perfectly grilled. The only reason I'm giving 4 rather than 5 stars is because I thought the dressing wasn't flavorful enough for me. That being said, the fruit salad was a great addition. I will definitely be ordering again. Madres uses organic and locally-produced ingredients. That also use less packaging for the lunches in order to produce less waste which I greatly appreciate - it also made clean-up easier! read more

I needed to provide a catered dinner for 13 with a strict budget. Kristen provided me with a menu that met all of the dietary restrictions of the board members without compromising any of the luxe, delicious flavors. The grilled chicken in white wine shallot sauce was so great; well-cooked and not dried out. It was a crowd pleaser and I wanted to keep dunking bread in the sauce after all the chicken was gone despite how full I was. The roasted potatoes were great; not super exciting but a nice side dish with that delicious gravy from the chicken. The roasted, stuffed sweet potatoes filled with orange-tarragon quinoa with caramelized onions and garbanzo beans were healthy, filling and loaded with vegetarian protein. Yay! The salad was fine, the bread (as I previously stated) was perfect for dipping in the sauce and even the butter for the bread was beautifully salted. The desserts were yummy but I didn't really have room by then... I will use Madres for future catering events and encourage you to do the same! read more

I loved working with Madres Kichen! Kristen was flexible, full of ideas, and really accommodating with our million changes leading up to the event, and was very quick and responsive to the changes and questions. They also let us bring our own alcohol, with very affordable bar package, which worked out really well for us. The actual event went very well as well, and the staff was amazing! They were quick with set up and clean up, and more than accommodating with last minute changes during the event. Both Osiris and Rocio were fantastic - cannot say enough good things about them! Rocio made several suggestions in terms of layouts, timeline, lighting, etc. which definitely made the event even better! As the sole event planner of the night, I was so busy running around like a headless chicken making sure that everything - including live band, DJ, late arriving guests, etc. - was going okay, so it was so helpful to have a second set of eyes and ideas! Just for one example, I really thought we will not have much room for dancing when the band started, but the captain came and asked me if we would like them to start clearing the tables away so we could have a room for dancing. They were quick and quiet about it and in no time we had a dance floor. There were also other staff who solved some unexpected food restriction issues by bringing extra food out, etc. I was really happy with everyone! read more

We have used Madres on several occasions. Their food is fresh and full of flavor. I agree with everything they are doing for sustainability too. They work hard to be Green...that is awesome! A kitchen of mothers...run by mothers! read more

Amazing! Kirsten took such great care in helping me plan my husband's Birthday party. The food was AMAZING! The presentation was gorgeous and our server Pedro and Bartender Evan were fantastic! I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

We used Madres for a large welcome dinner we threw the night before our wedding. We were using a space we were unfamiliar with and that hadn't hosted a group of 100+ for a sit-down dinner before, so we were quite nervous about the outcome. It couldn't have gone any better. Madres was really attentive, helpful, and on-top of everything. They were very patient with us and answered all of our questions, and the workers who actually were at the event were really great. Plus: the food was awesome! Everyone was commenting on how good it was. So great staff, great food, definitely would recommend Madres! read more

Madres catered a luncheon for my company's clients while they attended a class. We had the Italian buffet. We were provided with an attendant to keep the buffet stocked with warm, delicious food. They also provided vegan and gluten-free options, which are so tasty you'd never know they were vegan nor gluten-free. We had so many compliments on the food from our guests. They were extremely happy with the luncheon! We will certainly be ordering from Madres again. Thanks Kristen, Heather, and team!!! read more

My team and I went to an event that Madres Kitchen sponsored called the Emerald City Open House at Kakao last night and everything was absolutely delightful. They chose great foods, creative drinks, and had delicious passed hors-d'oeuvres. I definitely recommend them for any of your catering needs whether that be a wedding, conference, birthday party, housewarming party, or a simple get together. read more

It is with great sadness that I report that my husband and I have just polished off the last drop of the most bewitchingly delicious sauce I have ever eaten, left over from our party that Madres Kitchen catered so brilliantly last weekend. The food was inhaled with raves from all our guests (and although we are thrilled that they liked it so much, we would have loved some more leftovers). Pedro was the lead person on site and served as bartender. He was masterful at his job, and managed to be charmingly high-energy and personable while remaining always appropriate. Claribel was wonderfully capable and a delight to work with. She serenely handled the demands of keeping things flowing in our tiny 1929 kitchen and made it all look easy. From the first contact we had with Kristen Cole at Madres Kitchen, it's been a delightful experience. Based on our brief and incoherent description of the kind of party we had in mind, they put together a fantastic menu, organized all the rentals we would need, and helped us figure out the staffing. This was all for a price that was less than we told them we had budgeted. Almost as much as the great food, I appreciated how thoroughly they understood and respected our wishes. Even though the party was a wedding reception, Madres Kitchen never urged any traditional wedding stuffiness on us. We were going for elegant margarita-laced funkiness, or perhaps funky margarita-laced elegance, and they nailed it. I look forward to the day when I have another excuse to hire them, eat their pork arepas and chocolate cake, and take a bath in their rosemary lemonade while drinking from a gallon jug of their pepper sauce. read more

They were fantastic! Wonderful food, excellent catering, flexible with budget! Would definitely use them again!

From beginning to end, Madre's was an absolute delight to work with! With my mother in law in charge of catering for our wedding, Madre's worked so well with the two of us to arrive at just the right menu for our taste and my mother in law's budget. Day of, our place settings were as beautiful as we hoped, service was seamless and very pleasant, and the food both looked and tasted amazing! Our guests raved about the cocktail hour appetizers, and Madre's was even kind enough to package up a little spread for my wife and I to enjoy in our honeymoon suite later that night. Many, many thanks, ladies! We'll be passing your name along when we can! read more

I used Madres Kitchen for two different events -- a business luncheon and a party with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Both went extremely well, in large part because Madres Kitchen had my back in the food department. Ordering was easy, as was tweaking suggested menus to come to a final decision. Delivery and setup happened on time and very smoothly. It was great to have help during my party so I could attend to the guests and not have to worry at all about tidying plates and glasses through the event, as well as refreshing food platters. I found prices to be comparable with many caterers, lower than some others. The food was creative, well presented, and very tasty. Should I need catering help again, I would definitely call on Madres Kitchen! read more

I found Madres Kitchen on line when looking for a catering company to bring in an office lunch for 60 people. I wanted a hot lunch, not sandwiches, and had a very limited budget. Let me just say WOW Madres was awesome to work with. They were not deterred by my budget, instead they took the amount I had to work with, reviewed what they had already going on for my date to find ways to reduce cost, came back with a menu they could offer. Then they proceeded to deliver one of the most delicious lunches we've served in our office made from fresh, wholesome ingredients and loaded with flavor. Our office is a tough crowd, but they LOVED this lunch. Many of my coworkers gave me rave reviews like "best pasta I've ever eaten outside of my own home" ... THANK YOU KRISTEN and Madras Kitchen for making it happen..!! read more

Kristen and Heather were awesome to work with from beginning to end. Totally responsive and receptive to our questions and requests, and what's even better: really excited about the event and their part in it. We made an almost unconscious choice to go with only vendors who really enjoy and geek out about their work, and it makes a huge difference. As for the food, this is not your standard catering fare. You know how often when you go to a catered event, the food is just food? Edible, even tasty, but nothing to write home about? Everything Madres supplied at the vendor faire we found them at, our tasting, and at our own event was fantastic. It's the difference from a cheap pizza from a major chain, and a meal at your favorite restaurant. The quality really shows. I dream of those shrimp and sweet potato cakes. I might have to see if I can get them to deliver a box of them to my apartment once a week. Also worth noting: They share their space with a pretty fantastic baker (I don't recall the name,) and can provide super-delicious mini-desserts for your event as well. I loved the miniature pecan tarts. read more

We had a wedding reception with about 150 people and everyone complimented the food. Not only was the food great but the staff was exceptionally helpful and professional. We kind of gave them free range for planning the menu and I wouldn't have changed a thing. read more

Madres was great to work with! Easy communication through phone and email. They also kindly answered all my pesky questions with ease and didn't seem bothered. Madres delivered tasty food right on time and supplied us with all the necessary utensils to serve the items. I loved the savory tarts the best, bite size but filling at the same time. I would recommend using Madres for catering and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. read more

My husband and I loved having Madres Kitchen be a part of our wedding day. The price was right, the food was delicious, they staff was courteous and professional and they were very easy to work without. The helped us out every step of the way...I'm talking tons of emails were sent to them, and they responded to every single one. They really did go above and beyond for us and I will be forever grateful. Not only would I recommend them, I would use them again in a second. Thank you Madres Kitchen! read more

Madres staff was excellent & did a good job troubleshooting some random issues on the fly. The service was great and the food was awesome. We're super happy with the service we got and we'd chose Madres all over again. They were flexibile with our date issues, & were strategic & helpful with the planning process. It helped me out so much to have Kristen walking me through steps in the planning process & thinking of things I couldn't have known to think of. It was really great working with them. read more

Madres recently catered a reception for me and did a wonderful job. Kristen was very helpful throughout the planning process and very responsive to my many emails. We had a pretty casual event of around 50 people with heavy apps and a bartender. We were able to provide our own alcohol and they also let us bring in our own cheese plate and dessert, which was super helpful since we had a small budget. All the food that Madres catered was delicious and I got lots of compliments from my guests. My event was near the stadium and there happened to be a concert scheduled the same evening - so it was basically mayhem and parking was scarce. The Madres staff (Pedro and Erica) acted like it was no biggie and just went with the flow. Their professionalism truly helped me keep my calm throughout the night. I'd highly recommend Madres to others. read more

Loved working with Madres! We use them to cater our company party of about 70 people. The whole process was painless and they worked hard to ensure we would have all of our needs met. The food was delicious and definitely a highlight of the party. They were also much, much more affordable than any other caterers we looked at. With the combination of absolutely mouth watering and within our budget, how could you go wrong? read more

Madres Kitchen put together the perfect menu for my wife's 30th birthday. They communicated the schedule ahead of time , made adjustments when needed and worked with my budget. Other caterers tried to add certain costs I didn't understand but Madres is all about making sure your event goes the best it can. I recommend stuffed peppers, trio bread, cauliflower pakora and the sliders. read more

5 stars are not enough!! We had MK cater our all gluten-free wedding reception. We cannot say enough about the food, service and attention to detail. They took care of our every need. Wonderful!!! read more

My husband and I loved having Madres Kitchen be a part of our wedding day. The price was right, the food was delicious, they staff was courteous and professional and they were very easy to work without. The helped us out every step of the way...I'm talking tons of emails were sent to them, and they responded to every single one. They really did go above and beyond for us and I will be forever grateful. Not only would I recommend them, I would use them again in a second. Thank you Madres Kitchen! read more

Amazing! Madre's was the best ever - from incredible food, responsive and caring service, to planning the layout and helping schedule the order of events and service at my wedding - they covered everything. Day of, the food was delicious and everything went off without a hitch. They thought of any possible issues before they came up and addressed them before they even crossed my mind. Much, much more than just amazing catering! read more