I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Amazing experience with Chef Diego, who came early to set up and cater our small dinner party…read more Planning the menu was very easy and Flavor Chef folks were super responsive. We had not anticipated such an amazing experience given it was for a small dinner party (10 ppl) versus a big event like a wedding or retirement party. The appetizers were amazing and dinner was perfect. We will definitely be coming back for any future needs. Everyone in our dinner party loved the food and the experience. Basically, we are all super fans!

Great catering staff. My wife and I had our 50th anniversary gathering and they performed an…read moreoutstanding dinner for all our guests up to 100 people. We'll organize great food more than enough to go around. Communication is always the key. And they delivered as promised. Highly recommend them and would use them again Thanks team

This is an absolutely STELLAR catering business. My brother hired them for his wedding, and they…read moreDID NOT DISAPPOINT. The dishes came out together, and the bride and wedding party got served first. The dishes, despite being plenty in amount, all came out warm and beautiful in appearance. They were constantly going around delivering dishes, cleaning up plates, and refilling water. I'm immensely happy with the experience. The staff were all wearing matching uniforms, so they were easily spotted and were also incredibly professional. Shortly after the ceremony, they came out multiple times with the hors d'oeuvres and sought out people who had asked to try the next batch when the plate was empty. They were very thorough and offered multiple times to make sure everyone was satisfied prior to the dinner. During the speeches, they were respectful and didn't come around or get in anyone's way. They definitely can work around a crowd without being obstructive. I highly recommend that if you need to cater an event, you hire this company!

Absolutely excellent experience -- couldn't recommend more! Gigi and her team were extremely…read moreresponsive from the get-go when I was planning my dad's 80th birthday in my parents' yard. Their team on site was also extremely professional and kind (offering multiple times to help out with other things we were carrying around etc). We'll definitely use them again!

Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

I hate to do this, as I understand what a bad review can do for a small business.. but after seeing…read morethe other reviewer who stated that JP backed out of their wedding (who, I'm not affiliated with in any way), I think my experienced needs to be shared, as I hope this will help other couples. I gave JP (owner) an incredible amount of grace throughout the process and yet, he still managed to screw us. It was not a single issue, but a failure on multiple levels. THE SHORT VERSION: 1) he was very unprofessional overall in his communication. 2) he backed out of bar service a few days before our wedding and ghosted us after the wedding without a refund, 3) without exaggeration, some of the food at the wedding was inedible THE LONGER VERSION: The tasting went amazing. Ashley (who no longer works there) was extremely communicative. They asked for 50% as a deposit (which is pretty high) but the food was really good so we accepted. However, the tasting was the only good thing about our experience... 1. He was unreachable for months leading up to our wedding. The company phone number was either not taking calls, or went straight to voicemail. No response to emails. He finally got back to me about one month before our wedding (we thought we got scammed at that point). I gave him the benefit of the doubt despite all of this 2. He backed out of providing bar services a week before the wedding. I knew something was off when he wouldn't provide us with an shopping lists for our cocktails, despite following up. A few days before our wedding, our coordinator told us that his bartenders did not have proper certification and without one, could not serve alcohol (note: this was merely an RBS certification... EVERY OTHER bar service that we spoke with met this requirement). I specifically asked at contract signing if they were certified. Also, JP did not inform us that he was dropping out. I had to text him myself for confirmation, as I was unsure if he was going to hire other bartenders, if they would obtain the certificate, or if he was dropping out. Only then did he tell me he would not provide bar service. Again, this was 7 days before the wedding. He also took 3 more days to clarify exactly what service he would no longer be providing, when we obviously needed to know asap as we were scrambling to secure another bar service Even though this certification is the minimum requirement for many venues, he tried to pass the blame onto the venue, stating that he never encountered this requirement before (how is this possible? As a wedding caterer, he should have been familiar with these requirement, whether or not he met them). Huge red flag. Despite this, I didn't make this an issue 3. He promised to refund us for the bar service but ghosted us after the wedding. I disputed the charge and he finally responded, threatening to sue. 4. He was unreachable on the morning of the wedding. Again, poor communication.. 5. The food failed to meet even our lowest standards. The 50% deposit really had our hands tied and we couldn't back out despite the red flags. As long as he showed up and served food that was remotely close to our tasting, we'd be happy. However, he totally skimped out on the quality and quantity. For example, our passed appetizers were smoked salmon bagels. I'm not sure if he used old bagels or what, but the bagels were stale and rock hard. My friend tried to bite down on one and immediately spit it out. My aunt had to warn guests not to eat them. He swapped out some of the items that we paid for with inferior options (ie: we paid for a fig and honey roll... he just added a basic dinner roll). Guests told us they were confused that our menu did not match the food. Some guests got half a dinner roll (meaning they didn't have enough) The main entrées did not match the quality or size of the original dish we were promised at the tasting. I understand that preparing a meal for 2 people is not the same as 100 people, and there is inherently a drop in quality on the wedding day. However, this was completely different. Many guests attested that the salmon entree was inedible as it was incredibly dry and overcooked. Look at the photo of the tri-tip I uploaded and the difference between what we were promised and what we received We asked for leftovers to be packed but never received them. All in all, I was super understanding and even allocated 15% as tip for his team despite his poor communication. Despite this, the fact that he never gave us a refund for the bar service is appalling.

Paul catered my wife's birthday dinner party and the entire interaction with Paul was fantastic…read more Top notch flavors, presentation, and communication throughout the planning process. Highly recommended if you want to wow your guests with great food and a unique experience!

Paul served a retirement party for 140 guests and did a phenomenal job! I still get friends…read moretalking about how good the food was! He did a seafood / meats as well as vegetarian option on both were delicious. He is professional, on time and very communicative. His presentation is incredible from the paella dishes to the ambiance he creates in his cooking presentation. What a pleasure he was to deal with as well. I highly recommend Pauls Paellas for any momentous event you may have

Jose was very professional and offered me almost the same as f I were to bring home trays for…read moreguests to serve themselves...except it was SO much better!!! And SO much nicer!!! He responded to my texts and emails promptly, explained everything to me when inquiring about his offer, was patient and gave suggestions. I hired Jose to serve a taco bar for a small afternoon wedding reception. He arrived early to set up and start to cook. He brought everything he would need including cooking and serving tables, plastic ware, plates, a couple of salsas, beverage and cups, and it all looked so nice. Everyone was very happy with our choice. And he boxed up the leftovers for us to take home. I would absolutely hire Tacos El Chove if you want to impress your guests. Thank you Jose!

Did everything he said he was going to do and Jose was gracious and respectful not just to our…read moreguests but to our property as well. When he broke down his station it's was like he was never there. Also his tacos and quesadillas and toppings were freaking delicious. I want Jose on the weekly!! Haha

I ordered catering food for a baby shower and it was delicious. I worked with Morgan who was so…read moreefficient and organized. They were quick to respond to my questions and texted me on day of pick up where to park. The food was INCREDIBLE. All the guest asked where it came from . Especially Loved the mac salad! I would highly recommend Kaleis!

If there's one thing people remember about a wedding, it's the food. And people are STILL talking…read moreabout ours. Kalei's Kitchenette absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was beautifully presented, incredibly delicious, and honestly one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful and special. This wasn't just wedding food. This was **EPIC**. Chef Andy handled everything from start to finish, which meant my husband and I had one less major thing to worry about on a day when there were about a thousand moving parts. That alone was priceless. He and his team were professional, organized, gracious and simply incredible. I've been to a lot of events over the years, and I always remember the food, especially when it's really good. Kalei's is one I will remember for a very long time. When your guests are still talking about the food days later, you know you chose the right caterer. Thank you, Chef Andy and Khara and the entire Kalei's Kitchenette team, for helping make our wedding so memorable. You didn't just feed our guests. You WOWED them.

SoCal Paella catered our small wedding on our property (65 people), and it was everything we could…read morehave dreamed of and more! Kathy made planning so easy and seamless, and was so receptive to the many changes we had. And Aitor created the perfect paella experience, everything we envisioned and more! The food was beyond amazing, and at such a reasonable price. Our guests still rave about it months later. My husband is from Spain and was amazed by the experience - he says it's the best paella he's had in the US. Thank you for making our special day truly perfect.

We had SoCal Paella cater a surprise birthday party for about 17 people. I was initially concerned…read moreabout a lot of leftovers as they have a minimum of 25, but every last morsel was gone by the end of dinner. Aitor came when promised and created an incredible meal. Our guests all raved about it and thought it was such a unique idea. The contract process was a breeze, and I would absolutely work with them again.

Bits and Bites catered our baby shower and I'm so glad they did! Ilona was wonderful to work with…read morefrom beginning to end. She helped me customize the perfect menu for our smaller party, and I appreciated her flexibility in adding last minute add-ons. Best of all, Ilona created the most beautiful catering table for the event and she truly took our "cutie" citrus theme to heart. All of our guests loved the food (especially the chicken and waffles!) and wanted to know who catered the party. I rarely do Yelp reviews anymore and this wasn't even requested, but Bits and Bites deserves the praise and more than 5 stars!

So thankful to Ilona for setting up a beautiful display of delicious food for our party!…read more I usually love a good grazing table but we didn't have enough people for it. Luckily Ilona had a great menu of items for us to choose from to design a perfect brunch birthday. She brought everything for the setup (except the table/linens), plates, flowers, tier trays, etc... Not only did she set up the table perfectly everything tasted wonderful. Everyone couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and delicious everything was. Looking forward to hosting another party with Ilona!

Jason was amazing to work with!! We decided last minute to have pizza catering at our wedding so no…read moreone will go hungry at cocktail hour (and something to help pair with alcohol). Jason worked with our requests and directly with the venue to find the perfect area to set up. Half of our guests are from the east coast, so they know pizza. They said the pizza was delicious!!

Topnotch! This a booming small business fresh ingredients you can't go wrong here want your party…read moreor event to have a Bonus every guest raves about afterwards book this business they'll make you look good