I first discovered The Market's catering when Palo Alto Players (the theatre company down the…read morestreet) started using them for opening night receptions. The desserts and savories stood out as more handcrafted and gourmet than other similar caterers in the area, and the theatre staff were extremely complimentary about their helpful team, interesting selection, and reasonable pricing. I learnt that The Market also donated items to one of the nonprofit's fundraisers, and their real and continued support of the community is a huge plus in my book. Since then, I've used The Market for catering 3 times. The first was a mini platter that owner Emel custom-created based on my preferences, and the quality and variety--even at a small platter size--were a surprise and delight. I appreciated her meticulous and hands-on work, and this first order made The Market my go-to caterer. The other 2 times were recent, for 60-80 person events, and I worked with Paola for both. Though the platters seem much less customisable now (maybe it was only possible with Emel), it was a smooth and easy process to select from their online catering menu, which sufficiently and accurately described each item. Paola responded within 24 hours to the online order form and provided the opportunity to review the proposal before taking credit card payment over the phone. She is wonderful to work with: everything was timely, efficient, and reliable. Of note: the grazing board (high quality and luxurious), the raspberry bars (my absolute favourite--I hope they never stop making these!), and the fresh fruit platter (indeed fresh and ripe, elevated with surprising/exotic fruits). I've been glad to continue recommending The Market's catering service to friends. Note: at the moment, delivery of catering orders is not available on Sundays.

We had a mediocre experience with The Market catering…read more We struggled to get in touch with them to place our initial order for a small event. We sent multiple messages and voicemails that went unreturned for several days. Just as we were getting ready to change plans and look for a different vendor, we heard back (they had been out on vacation). We decided to still give them a try. (Note: the owner response below suggests that they responded within 24 hours, but that doesn't match our experience - I think this misunderstanding is due to the fact that two of us coordinating the event had reached out to the Market . My initial inquiry submitted on their website went unanswered, and so a couple days later my colleague tried to call and left a voicemail. Eventually my colleague was able to connect with them to place an order. I actually never received any response by phone or email.) The food arrived on time, but the delivery team forgot part of our order. We tried calling both of numbers on the invoice associated with the Market, but they both went right to voicemail. We eventually got a hold of the delivery team and received our missing item halfway through our event. The portions we received were very small compared to the description. For example, "32 tea sandwiches" seems like 4-5 normal sandwiches sliced into 6ths - wild to pay $2.25 for each tiny sandwich slice. The quality of the ingredients seemed mediocre for the price (e.g. the bread seemed like basic bagged sandwich bread, sliced into uneven rectangles). The chicken skewers - the most expensive item we got - were surprisingly small. "Watermelon feta skewers bites" were about a third green olives (not listed in the description) which our guests found unappetizing - we would not have ordered this item if that ingredient had been disclosed. Salad was 99% plain mixed greens (the amount we received runs about $6.99 retail for organic mix at a specialty store). On the whole, most things seemed like we could have gotten similar-or-better quality items for a quarter of the price through Whole Foods. The plating for items was nothing special - again, supermarket take-away platters look about the same. It's really hard to justify the price we paid for the items we received. All in all, we found the service, food quality, and presentation to be unimpressive and overpriced, and the communication/delivery snafus made our event prep more stressful. Perhaps we caught them on an off day, but we were expecting more given the glowing Yelp reviews. Based on the experience we had, we'd recommend working with a different caterer.

Choose Arguello Catering…read more Arguello Catering created a charcuterie/fruit picnic, catered dinner and bartended for my wedding. I ended up choosing Arguello catering over a competitor as they offered on site staff and on site cooking for the same price as the competitor was only offering food drop-off. In addition to the food being phenomenal, the staff is made up of truly the nicest people. The sales manager, Kevin, was great to work with, and the on site staff were just so lovely and helpful and cared. For kids: our VERY picky 7 year old said she LOVED the bbq chicken. The Mac n cheese was cleaned out. Thank you!!!! I appreciate you so much.

Had Arguello cater a birthday party for my husband. Kevin was my contact and was a great…read morecommunicator and very responsive. I chose the Mexico City menu (fajitas, salad, sides) and added 5 delicious appetizers as well. They provided tables and linens and plates, glasses and utensils. When the set it up before the party, it looked beautiful. My server was Ignacio and he was very professional, hard working. Never rushed us, picked up all used items thru out the party, packed up the left overs food in containers and checked in often with me to make sure all was well. I'd definitely use them again. Especially Ignacio.

Bobbi and her staff are the best. The food was delicious and the right temperature and amount. She…read morewas very easy to work with and had perfect recommendations for the menu.

We used Bobbi and her wonderful catering team for my son's engagement party, and they helped make…read morethe whole evening feel so special. The crew was warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, and they brought such a happy energy to the celebration. The food was absolutely delicious--our guests kept commenting on how good everything was. We're so grateful for the care they put into the event and would happily recommend them and will definitely use again. Thank you Bobbi and P'Nosh Catering.

Too far. Too expensive too limited food choices.. not a good fit for our event. Not reallyread more

I recently met Arnon Oren, Chef and Owner at Oren's Kitchen, and, let me just say, I am CRAZY for…read morehis NUTS! Oren's Kitchen roasts these nuts that are absolutely phenominal! Smoked Paprika Pecans: Great pungent kick to them! Wild Rosemary Almonds: Not too salty, not too dry, just right...! Indian Ajwain Cashews: Like butter baby! Coconut Chili Macadamias: Sweet and savory with a bit-o'-crunch! OMG!!! A great variety of aperitifs for that before-dinner/wine-bar gathering! Grab a bag online to bring to your next party, and I'm sure you could never go wrong! He does also do catering too, but I haven't hosted a party to give you the skinny on that...yet!

Michi's Catering was one of the best vendors we worked with for our wedding. From beginning to end,…read morethey were incredibly responsive, accommodating, professional, and just an absolute pleasure to work with. From our very first tasting, I could not stop talking about how good the food at our wedding was going to be. That's how excited I was. The food was INSANE. The tasting itself was also such a lovely experience--they made everything feel so personal and were genuinely so sweet and welcoming. I left the tasting already knowing our guests were going to be well fed. And somehow, the food at the actual wedding was just as amazing. Michi and his team, Raphael and Michael, were outstanding. They were so professional and attentive, and you could tell how much pride they take in what they do. Michi himself is also just the sweetest. He made our guests feel so welcomed and taken care of, and his team even made sure my husband and I had plates of food so we actually got to eat at our own wedding--which we appreciated SO much. The FOOD. I cannot say enough about it. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our guests were raving about it. Wedding food can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but that was absolutely not the case with Michi. It was genuinely one of the highlights of our wedding. Their presentation is also phenomenal. They have such an eye for making everything look beautiful and aesthetic. It wasn't just catering--it felt like another part of the overall design of our wedding. Everything looked intentional, elevated, and just as good as it tasted. I also LOVE their business model. Instead of nickel-and-diming you or charging per piece like so many other caterers, they have a per-person pricing structure that made everything feel so much easier. Our guests could actually EAT, everyone was happy and full, and we never felt like we had to worry about whether there would be enough food. Michi's is worth EVERY PENNY. The combination of incredible food, beautiful presentation, professionalism, and genuinely amazing service is so hard to beat. I truly cannot say enough good things about Michi and his entire team. If they had a restaurant, I would literally be there all the time. That is how good their food is. If you're considering Michi's Catering for your wedding or event, BOOK THEM. Your guests will be fed, happy, and talking about the food afterward. Thank you Michi, Raphael, Michael, and the entire team for taking such amazing care of us and our guests. You guys are phenomenal.

We had a great experience with the whole Michi's Life team while looking for our wedding caterer…read more Everyone was incredibly professional, responsive, and generous throughout the whole process, and the food was both delicious and beautifully presented. What stood out most were all the thoughtful personal touches. They made an exception to host all four of us for the tasting (when normally they just allow 2) and even prepared a special yuzu salmon for us as those were our favorites. You can really tell how much care and creativity Raphael, Mike, Michi, and the whole family put into what they do. We ultimately went with another caterer that was a closer fit for the specific dinner experience we had in mind, but we came away extremely impressed with Michi's Life and were treated like family. Would absolutely recommend them and would happily consider them for another event in the future!

You know when you host an event and don't have time to eat? Well, the food is so good (I promise…read moreyour guests will be talking about it) it'll force you to take time to eat (and even grab seconds!). Passion for Catering was recommended by a friend and booked them for our baby shower of about 75 guests. I wasn't expecting anything more than good food and good service but what we received blew away expectations. The team was responsive throughout the booking process (a huge plus) and offered an eclectic and robust menu. That's all great to start but the real test came the day of our event. Their team was there on time to set up and food was ready by the time our first guests arrived. The food was delectable and truly made our time with friends and family memorable. Just as Passion for Catering was recommended to us by a friend, we'll be recommending them to all our friends on the market for a caterer. *kicking myself for not taking photos but will update for our next event!

I can confidently say.....I will never use another catering company again…read more Passion for Catering is my forever choice!! The curated experience and top notch food is a WINNER! Priscilla is dedicated to making every event special. Always on time and communication is seamless. I've been using Passion for a few work events and now all my parties at home too. Looking forward to upcoming events and seeing what creative ideas they come up with. 10/10 Recommend!!

Love! Please note: I…read moredon't gain anything from writing this, Yelp. I don't want to be an Elite. But thank you for your algorithm! What I gain is my truth: this is a hidden gem if you love a wine bar with delicious food. I have been here a few times, once with a friend and a couple times with my husband. Family owned and operated is the icing on the cake. The two sisters rock. Saturdays are half off happy hour menu. The grazing plate- perfection. The sandwiches on acme bread?! Even better. Great spot for a lunch date with a wine flight - excellent wines and care. I highly recommend. Minus the truffle popcorn, I'm sorry. But still love!

Second time in this lovely space. They have so many options. N A no problem . Had a spritzer and…read moregrazing board. Was perfect.

Vegetarian/vegan reviewer: the food tasted pretty decent. I personally feel that any Mexican…read morerestaurant should offer burrito bowl for people looking for healthier options and they do. My order of burrito bowl with spinach tasted pretty good and had a good options of sauces to go with. Some spicy and some very mild yet pretty flavorful. Also the side of extra beans was pretty good as well. This was a delivery order so I cannot comment about the ambience/parking yet.

I have been a big fan of Lulu's for years, with no complaints. But I had a meal there recently that…read morewas not up to par, and in fact made me sick when I got home. On September 9th at the end of the day I stopped through to get a burrito with carnitas. I've had your carnitas many times and it's been a favorite of mine. That burrito didn't taste at all like they have in the past. In fact I am almost certain it was turkey, not carnitas. It also tasted old and dry which is not a feature of carnitas. I didn't complain - I was tired from my tasks before I got there and the staff looked beat. I had maybe a quarter of what was served and tossed out the rest. When I got home, about an hour later I got sick from it. Just thought you should know - I think that was not pork, and I think it also had gone bad.

Very nice selection and well presented . On time availability…read more Will definitely order again.

I wish I could give more stars as 5 seems inadequate! We hired Sylvie to do a grazing table for a…read morefaculty retirement party at Stanford. The food Sylvie provided was outstanding. Everyone at the events told me how incredible the display was. There were so many little details - the tiny edible flowers in the salad, the sprinkle of dried herbs on the small bowl of honey - complete with a tiny honey dipper, etc., that I almost couldn't bear to let anyone "break the seal" and start eating. It was a masterpiece! The cheeses and fruits were top notch and everything was plentiful!

Let me first off say if I could rate higher, I absolutely would! 10/10!! Booking with Maria was a…read morebreeze and she had great communication. We had such a great experience with Jose and Brian. They were so friendly, generous, accommodating, and as if that was not enough the food was amazing!! All of our guests were blown away and had so many positive things to say. Their signature Vampritos are to DIE FOR. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a caterer in the area, we will absolutely will be booking with them again!

We hired them for my son's graduation party and we could not be happier with the outcome. They were…read moreon time, very professional, courteous, and of course the food was fantastic! Everyone at the party LOVED the food! I highly recommend them!!!