I was pretty excited about having Nora cater a fun backyard Paella and tapas party for us, but after a terrible experience with their event management staff, I had to walk away. We were working with Jamie, who was not able to properly address questions nor provide accurate planning advice during our planning process. In addition, she was unfriendly and rude in her interactions. She also ended up leaving out a very key piece of information: there is a $2500 minimum for food and beverage alone to book an event with them, and basically completely wasted our time. I would have been more willing to try to still work with them if I hadn't lost my faith in the quality of service they were able to provide. I definitely expected more from this caliber of caterer. Adding to this review in response to the business owner's response: First, it is against Yelp guidelines to use someone's full name. There is no reason for him to do that other than to intimidate or bully. Second, I think there is great value in knowing this type of information in my review when it comes to catering as the interactions, guidance and support from the catering coordinators prior to the arrival of the food is a HUGE part of the experience. Yes, the interactions occurred over a span of days, but it was many hours worth of time and effort, and the experience left me without confidence in their system. It is important for other potential clients to see and know that, and then it is up to them to decide to go forth. That's why these platforms for review exist. A better response from the business would have been to take this feedback to better train and prepare their staff to ensure that people can have confidence when contacting them for their event. read more

This was probably the most disappointing thing I had at Off the Grid: Fort Mason last Friday. I had room for one more savory dish before calling it a night. After walking by Nora's several times and seeing the huge pans of paella cooking, I decided on paella! For $10, you get a bowl of paella with head on prawns, chicken, calamari, mussels, clams, saffron and bomba rice. There's a display bowl that has two head on prawns and looked chock full of clams, mussels, etc. My bowl however, had one prawn, two clams, two mussels and a few pieces of chicken and calamari. Now I'm not normally a stickler for price, but this didn't seem worth $10 to me. It would have been worth it if the paella tasted amazing, but it just tasted like an average paella. The rice was flavorful, but it seemed like they needed a savory element like chorizo to balance out the flavors. Also, they squeezed a whole bunch of aioli on top. For the size of the bowl, it was a little too much. But the seafood was cooked alright and I enjoyed the head on prawn. I can't say anything about their catering. For all I know, it's amazing. It looks amazing! But their stand at OtG fell a little flat. I don't know if it had anything to do with it being close to the end of the night, but I'd pass on Nora's the next time I see them. Side note: If you like them on Facebook, you get 1 free croquette (510nora). This is why I rounded up their rating to 3 stars. Their croquetas contained niman ranch ham & manchego cheese. The croqueta was cheesy, but I didn't get much ham flavor. Also, certain bites were in need of sauce since they were a little one note. Guess what I dipped in the extra aioli?! read more

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I'm reviewing them for catering our wedding reception, but the first thing that needs to be said is Nora has the best chocolate cake I've ever had. La Marcha, the restaurant owned by Nora, was the first place we went for food tasting for our wedding. By the end of the meal, we decided they'd also be the last place and we hired them immediately. Their food is amazing and their service at our reception was fantastic. For weeks after the wedding people were complimenting the food and asking where they could find it. Most of our correspondence was with Ama, our assigned catering coordinator. She was professional and if it was during the day, would get back to emails in an hour. We once sent her a list of all of our guests' dietary restrictions and she sent back a chart of, "Given this dietary restriction, this guest can eat the following." We accommodated vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, various allergies, and religious restrictions. The per head price was around 70$ which isn't bad at all! We ordered more than enough paella, salads, and roasted brussels sprouts for all of our guests and plenty of tapas for cocktail hour. Their staff at the reception was great. People loved getting to watch them cook the paella. They also staffed the bar where we provided the alcohol. At the buffet line, the servers was very friendly and that meant a lot to me. Seriously, go get that chocolate cake. Note: It's gluten free, which really goes to show that you can do more with less read more

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We're so happy we had Nora Spanish Cuisine cater our anniversary. Everyone loved the paella and tapas. Working with Alexa was amazing. She made the planning process so easy and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

We used Nora's to cater a wedding this past June. The wedding was held at a private residence and as a wedding planner I was looking for a full service caterer that could handle the food, staffing, set-up and tear down of rentals, bussing of tables, etc. Nora's does all this and more! On the day of the wedding they arrived on time with enough staff to properly handle the event. We had a variety of tapas as well as the paella station and it was all so fresh, hot, and delicious. Guests were delighted with an option that wasn't "traditional" wedding food. Communication during the planning process was good and Jamie in particular went above and beyond for this event. She stepped in to help with wine service after the bartender that the couple hired refused to help. Her team helped with the breakdown and clean up of ceremony chairs even though it wasn't a part of their job. I was overall very happy with how the event turned out and would recommend them to cater your corporate, wedding, party, or other event. read more

i wrote a review on the la marcha restaurant page, until i realized i should write it here. so to summarize, our catering experience with nora for our wedding was absolutely phenomenal. food was delicious! my friend who didn't like her only taste of paella before the wedding could not stop telling me how much she liked the paella at our wedding. i also still dream of champinones croquettas and the mojo verde. they had a small but mighty crew for our party of 80. they busted out all the set up and clean up so quickly. they were also so patient and kind to our crazy, drunk guests. if your catering manager is reading this, please know that the staff for the pescadero wedding on 9/17/22 all deserve a raise, or a day off, whatever they want. thanks nora! read more

Wow!!!!! We had them cater our 85 person rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding. The tapas, paella and service were phenomenal!!!!! There was never a person without a tapa in hand because the servers were sooo on top of everything! The food was incredible!!!! Everyone raved about it and said it was by far the best rehearsal dinner they had ever been to. Dalia was amazing to work with and made everything happen seamlessly!!!! It was so delicious and sooo beyond our expectations!!!! Just perfect!!!! read more

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Finally got a chance to Ñora's paella at the Eat Real Festival in Oakland. This is the 3rd year we've gone to this event and the paella is ALWAYS sold out. It's a running joke between me & DH. But not this year. DH said he would wait in line for the paella even if it killed him. We got to the front of the line and they said, "sorry. No more paella. Wait 5 min." Well, he was not deterred. He paid them, then waited patiently, more like 10-15 min. However, we were able to watch them cook the food in these enormous paella pans. Amazing. We got our piping hot bowl of paella and we were impressed with the color. Rich, dark yellow, they did not skimp on the spices or saffron. This one had large cloves of buttery soft garlic. Intense flavor without a hint of fishiness. Rice was creamy and perfectly cooked. Giant shrimp that were cooked just right. Spicy chicken chorizo that added the right amount of kick. We've had paella in Spain, but this one was simply amazing. It had something that looked like tartar sauce on the side (must be the aioli listed on the menu), which was creamy and tangy, but not necessary as the food itself was so delicious. No wonder they're sold out each year! Get in line early so you won't be disappointed! read more

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Overall an okay experience placing the order. However the paella was definitely burnt and the warm appetizers we had chosen were never heated and all served cold which drastically changed the experience/flavor. I was never approached by the chefs if they had any technical difficulties or needed assistance with our equipment we had, everything was just put out cold which was a bummer! read more

After our initial caterer had to pull out of our wedding a couple months beforehand, we were left scrambling to find a caterer that not only had our date available but also served a diverse menu with delicious food. We visited La Marcha in Berkeley (Nora's sister restaurant) for a tasting and were instantly hooked! Nora checked every box that we had in mind for our wedding day and ended up being an upgrade from the caterer we had previously committed to! We had the pleasure of working with the Catering Coordinator, Alexa Uribe, who patiently answered every question we had, endlessly edited our menu as things fluctuated during this COVID-era, and provided support and suggestions with the upmost kindness and professionalism. The day-of staff was also incredibly warm and marvelous. Our guest not only raved about how delicious the food was, but loved that they were able to watch the Nora staff cook in real time. I look forward to the next time I can hire Nora Catering for an event! read more

Nora's Spanish Catering did a wonderful job at catering my husband's 70th birthday party for 40 people. From first contact to clean-up, communication and professionalism were excellent and inspired confidence. Food preparation was superb, our friends enjoyed everything that was prepared, and the presentation was beautiful and enticing. The staff was friendly and professional and a joy to work with. Highly recommended! read more

This review is looong overdue! Nora catered our wedding back in April, 2019. Trying to plan a wedding in bit over 5 months is no easy feat, but it all fell into place beautifully with the help of amazing people, Ama being one of them! From our first meeting during the tasting, she not only put us at ease, she made the experience fun. She recommended a wonderful "day of" coordinator and these two together are a dynamic duo! Nora provided incredibly beautiful and tasty food, along with an experience.... cooking the paella during the cocktail hour in front of our guests and then setting it up for buffet-style service. Servers were professional and seem to really enjoy being part of the celebration, smiling and being so lovely to our guests. Ama worked closely with our reception venue's coordinator and made sure our vision came to life while holding to our budget. You'd be lucky to work with her! One of our friends loved them so much, he had them cater a summer party at his home in Los Altos Hills and many of our friends commented that their food was the best they have ever had at a wedding! All around, an amazing experience and I highly recommend them! read more

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Nora Spanish Catering did an excellent job for my husband's birthday party. All the food was delicious and the staff were kind, hard workers. The paella was the best. Small plates too. Communication with preparation both online and by phone were superb. read more

We do NOT recommend Nora's for catering your special event. We booked with Nora's for a wedding of 100 on Jan 2021 (a year in advance), for a total of $10,000. We had a great initial experience with the former event coordinator, Adrian Vargas. A few months later, we were informed that we will get a new contact person, Alexa Uribe. That was the LAST we heard from this catering company until 3.5 weeks before the event. Summary: Food was great, but the service left a bad taste in our mouths. PRE-EVENT: - After her first 'check-in' 1 month before our event, Alexa was largely irresponsive to several voicemails and emails, (although apologetic for her 'injury', but not for ignoring several calls...UNTIL she answered from the other groom's unrecognized number) - Scheduling through Calendly was ineffective since she didn't respond to the booking requests. The grooms were never received a Tasting because Alexa didn't book it. - Alexa was 3 HOURS late to the site visit (with more excuses and a smile) ACTUAL EVENT: - Alexa had confirmed in the planning that ICE for the bar would be provided: The VERY first thing she asked about when she arrived at the event: "Where is the ice?" - All table garnishes that were paid for (olives, almonds), but many were not delivered to the tables - The contract and posted schedule clearly noted the timing of setting up and breaking down the furniture. Her team did a half-assed job in the set up, and left dirty tables for most of the evening when they could have been cleaned off and packed away promptly after the cake service. Guests were dancing around dirty tables. - The cake cutting and service was literally a hack job (NOT by the CHEF as was stipulated in the contract), with messy plates thrown on a table 2 at a time, requiring guests to line up for sloppy slivers of a handout. The cake top was 'reserved', but thrown into the freezer uncovered...On. Its. Side. The carnage of $1,000 cakes was left in the garage for hours and rendered inedible. - The condition of the afterparty venue was even worse: Tables and linens were not cleared and put away, rental party ware were not properly returned to the crates, as was written in the contract. (The rental company was so horrified by the lack of proper cleanup of their equipment and also blacklisted them from their catering recommendations.) MORE DETAILS FROM THE GROOMS: - "All of the staff were very nice and tried hard, but they were obviously untrained and had no leadership. They did not know the ingredients of the food when asked by guests with dietary restrictions. The coordinator was dressed unprofessionally (usually caterer's have uniforms, she wore street clothes.) - We had pre-chilled a large portion of the beverages. We showed Alexa what and where those items were and they were not touched, instead warm beer and wine was served. - When the meatballs were passed, there was no toothpick provided, guests were forced to use their fingers to eat them. - Alexa did not instruct the bartender (who was very nice and did a great job) on the ingredients of the couple's signature drink. - The leftovers were just left in aluminum foil trays with no covers, the grooms at 11:00 at night had to find the covers for them. Some were overfilled and greasy on the sides. The amount of leftovers was absolutely overwhelming. The leftovers should have been portioned off into manageable sizes they could have either been refrigerated or be given to guests. The majority of the food, therefore, was left out overnight and thrown away. We were oversold on the amount of food needed when it came to the paella and sides. - We were undersold on the amount of appetizers. At one point, we were asking if there were anymore appetizers and were told no. The next morning, we found, left out, not refrigerated, a tray of meatballs and piquillo peppers." FINAL THOUGHTS: Although the paella and food, chefs and bartender were GREAT, the coordinator and staff are NOT polished or responsive catering professionals. For the frustration and anxiety Alexa has caused, Nora's is not worth $10,000. We wanted to be SPECIFIC as possible for credibility of our experience, and so you can go in with open eyes. The photos attached speak for themselves read more

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We had Nora Spanish Cuisine serve dinner for my daughters wedding at General's Residence. The food was fantastic, the service was flawless and working with Dalia was such a pleasure. TY Dalia for working with us closely to make the event a success. read more

We had a party for 30 guests at my home. Our guests loved the tapas and 2 different paellas, even my picky husband claimed it was the best paella he's ever had. The 2 chefs that came day of were very sweet, always smiling and happy to answer questions...they also worked fast and got the food out on the tables quickly without breaking stride, I took notes. :) So why only a 3 star review? Because attempting to work with their coordinator caused unnecessary stress. I asked to rent tables, chairs, utensils and a tent. This was to be done thru their vendor partner and I was informed I was to go thru Nora's coordinator who would then sort it out with the vendor. Ok, works for me, I prefer working with a single point of contact. When I emailed my request I also sent a few questions, so imagine my surprise when I found all of the items were ordered by the coordinator without answering any of my questions. The tent order was also placed but they did not have the measurements (?!) for my space, it was all done blindly for some reason. Because I needed to discuss measurements for the tent and also had a request for additional utensils, I sent a couple follow up emails and left a voicemail but didn't hear back. I waited until it was less than 24 hours til the party and I still hadn't heard back...I didn't even know when the rental vendor would show...so I called the vendor directly myself and was able to get my questions answered in a few minutes. We agreed the tent likely wouldn't fit but since they were already driving to my home (thankfully I was home, what would have happened if I had been at work?) they would bring it just in case. Nora's hadn't sent them my request for more utensils so I ended up borrowing from someone else. About an hour later I received a call from the coordinator. I let her know things had already been sorted out and the vendor was on his way to my home. She sounded surprised and almost relieved by this. I'm not sure if Nora's is so busy that they need to hire additional coordinators or if I just had bad luck and was partnered with someone who didn't seem that excited to help. I'm not naming anybody, but in looking at some of the other reviews I do see this same person mentioned a couple times and there seems to be a common theme. I'd use them again only if I needed food but would recommend working with their vendor partner directly for rentals as Nora's dropped the ball in that area. read more

Nora catered our event for 18 people and it went impeccably. I highly recommend them for catering a small event. The food was delicious especially the paella we had two different types lamb and pork as well as appetizers and deserts. For me personally my favorites out of all the things we ordered was the pork paella (plenty of meat) and the red bell pepper crostini? I don't remember what it's listed as on the menu but everything else was good as well. My only suggestion would be for the desserts. I know good deserts and these fell short of decent. The churros lacked cinnamon and were extremely hard and the other desert was okay. The men who were catering (2) were extremely polite and helpful. They cleaned and made sure everything was put back in its place before they left. My overall rating 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Price 9/10 I would highly recommend read more

Nora Spanish Catering - Only one part of the delicious appetizers - Caterers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nora Catering did my wedding and overall, the experience was mixed. We initially chose them as they seemed like the most professional group serving paella, and we already knew they made great food at their sister restaurant La Marcha in Berkeley. The pros: -The day of the wedding everything ran smoothly, and the coordinator Dalia did an excellent job ensuring all of our needs were met. -The Paella was delicious. Various guests mentioned it was the best wedding meal they had ever had. We ordered 10 more portions of paella than guests, and it was all eaten because folks got seconds and thirds. Re: food, we ordered 3 paellas and salad for 150 people, then served cheese platters and passed croquetas during the cocktail. -The bartenders and staff that Nora brought were very nice and professional. They helped make the day so special. -They served the desserts and alcohol we purchased separately without any problems. The cons: -Communication with Nora leading up to the event was challenging and at times very stressful. We chose to do all of our rentals like plates, silverware, glassware, and linens through them, thinking it would be easier for us and because they recommended it. In the end, it was a lot more work because communication was bad and inconsistent. They made so many mistakes, some of which I will list here: -They missed a call we scheduled and came very late to another Zoom meeting -They put the wrong hours for the event on the contract after multiple calls -They made a mistake on the number of bartenders we asked for, after a call and email, so the contract again had a mistake -They kept getting the number of glassware rentals wrong in the contract, so we went through multiple versions of the contract, and we had to read every line super carefully because we kept finding mistakes -Once, we had to reach out multiple times (four) by calling, text, and emails, to get a response from them about rental items leading up to the wedding. This lack of responsiveness meant that some of the items we wanted were already rented and unavailable. -For the cheese plate, we mentioned that there would not be enough bread, they guaranteed us that there would, and in the end, there was not enough bread... Some of these issues are bigger than others. However, when combined, they made our experience working with Nora quite negative, to the point that we were worried how things would turn out the day of the wedding because the preparation was so bad. Also, having to read the contract and the lists of foods and rentals line by line, and finding a mistake every time, was stressful. It definitely made us lose trust in Nora. From a food standpoint and day-of, we would recommend Nora. However, if you want to plan ahead of time and use their full rental services, be prepared for a lot of work on your end. read more

We chose Nora's Spanish Cuisine to cater a going away party for about 20. We stuck to tapas that could be enjoyed by our guests without the need for an attendant. They did a terrific job. The tapas were beautiful and delicious. We even had some guests take home "doggie bags". The food was delivered promptly with everything we needed. Made hosting easy. Highly recommended. read more

We chose Nora to cater our 150 person rustic off-the-grid farm wedding in Petaluma in August 2017 and their food and service was amazing! We found them via Yelp, and also my mom had been to a party catered by them previously. We worked with Ama (as our day of catering coordinator) and Adrian as our contact throughout the planning process who were both very professional and accommodating, and their rates are very fair. Our wedding planner (Dandelion Events) also enjoyed working with them and expressed how nice and accommodating their service was (flexibility about having chefs and staff do certain kitchen tasks and making it work with our budget). The day-of staff and bartenders were so sweet to my groom and I -- finding us to ask if we needing anything, making sure we ate, and letting us know when our signature cocktail was running low and if we wanted a last one, etc. Fantastic service! The food was also amazing (food actually turned out better than we had during our 2 tastings at their restaurant) and many guests came up to say it was some of the best wedding food they'd had. We ordered the paella mixta, paella huertana, patatas bravas, Brussels sprouts (2 months later, several friends have brought up these Brussels sprouts in conversation!), and green salad. Their visual display and at the buffet was great too. My wedding dress was so form fitting that I couldn't have second helpings (lol), so we were so happy to discover the next day they had refrigerated 2 trays of leftovers for us! An amazing treat the day after your wedding when you're tired and still floating on a love cloud and get to enjoy your wedding meal again. Overall so pleased with the experience and would gladly recommend to anyone who wants to have amazing and unique wedding food! read more

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Nora Spanish Cuisine catered an event for 100 people for us, and everyone loved the delicious tapas and paella. We used the set menu, and were so happy with the results. The price was also incredibly reasonable, and I have passed along their name to friends! The paella servings were true to the amount of people we were serving. There were some leftovers, but not much. The communication was very good leading up to the event. Dalia walked me through with suggestions and calmed my nerves. The chef and server were excellent too. read more

Nora had a line for ordering and a line for picking up the food. about 30 minutes wait for the Paella. locale: eat real fest 2014(9/21) eats: paella(8) -literally hot off the grill. 2 pieces jumbo shrimp was the highlight. crunchy but not much taste. likewise for the soggy rice, ham, all ingredients in fact. -fried tofu? and croquettes? had to be waited for also. take outs: -Nora had the lines but not the tastiest eats. read more

Nora Spanish Catering just catered my birthday party event at 3 Steves Winery. Roxie, the coordinator I worked with at Nora was lovely and helped me set the menu. She recommended appetizers and paella based on various dietary restrictions. She was very clear about what services Nora provided and what they didn't. The two weeks leading up to the event she worked directly with the venue to figure out where to set-up, arrive & park. Getting a "we got it figured out, we're good to go!" is the best email a busy person can get. I also loved that I could pay everything online. And of course, the night of the event was great. The food was delicious. The staff was super friendly. In the end, they packaged all the left-overs in easy-to-carry containers. I would def. recommend & hire them again. read more

I had gone to a going away party and was amazed at the delicious paella and catering service that Nora provided. I picked up a card and knew I was going to use them for a future event. I was hosting a Christmas party for my family and friends and Alexa was my point of contact at Nora's catering. She was spectacular (professional, worked with my budget and great communicator). She provided me with a draft menu and we went with it. I felt like she really wanted my party to be successful. It rained the day of my party but the chef's, Gil and Thomas, were optimistic. They made my party amazing and my whole family raved at how great the food was The cold and hot tapas along with the vegetarian and traditional paella was delicious. The chocolate dessert disappeared within 20 minutes. There were 30 ppl and I was able to socialize and talk to family members without worrying about the food. I highly recommend Nora's for not just the food but for the experience. They are fantastic and so easy to work with read more

What I ate: bowl of paella Visit date: October 6, 2013 First time? Yes. Ñora was at Rockridge Out & About. OMG. They are so slow at Ñora, and it wasn't just me, my fellow line mates agreed. We can see the paella, cooked and ready to go. All the girl had to do was scoop some in a bowl and put a spoon in it. There's a designated cashier so she didn't have to handle the money. Also, there was only one thing on the menu and clearly a long line, so wouldn't it make sense just to keep plating? She would grab one bowl, walk over to the paella, think about picking up the ladle, and then finally scoop some into the bowl, bring it to the window, hang out, wait for another order, and repeat. Not efficient. Luckily, the paella itself was flavorful and plentiful with chorizo and shrimp, so I give them three stars. It wasn't anything special though. read more

Nora Spanish Catering - Paella (@ Rockridge Out & About). - Caterers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Eat Real = Eat PAELLA This was the #1 reason I came to Eat Real Festival...PAELLA!!! As is every year for the past 2 years I've attended this festival, the PAELLA line was ridiculous. You may now call me ridiculous because I waited in that line. At first I was upset that the menu was serving lamb PAELLA (Sunday menu) instead of chicken and chorizo PAELLA (Saturday menu). And when I finally order and got my dish, there were bits of rice that looked burnt and unedible. But after taking my first bite, all that mad angry feeling lifted and floated away! The PAELLA was so dreamy and so good! The lamb was incredibly tasty, the burnt rice became my favorite part of the dish, it was kinda chewy crunchy with a lot of flavor. This PAELLA didn't disappoint and I know Ill be dreaming of PAELLA until next years festival. PAELLA!!! read more

It was a first and one of the more delightful experiences, when I hosted a Meet and Greet paella party for my daughter's wedding. I did a research of the paella cateres in the Bay Area and Nora's Paella came out as the perfect one for my specific needs (classy and in vogue) and budget. Sergio, the Spanish chef/owner is a young congenial man, easy to work with. He had me come to a restaurant in Berkeley where he was chef, to do a taste tasting and I was impressed with his cuisine -- btw, I am not a chef but am very cook of Spanish tapas and dishes. Done! We shake hands on the time and date of the party and I give him a $100 check/deposit for 50 people. I am a pretty good judge of character and I knew that Sergio's word is as good as a contract. We communicated with emails on the kind of paella and the different kind of tapas that I wanted. He gave me an extra, that his company will also coordinate with the party rental company the needs of the party. The paella party was a complete success. My daughter's friends from all over the world, her fiance's family from Canada were all happy and impressed. The sangria in pitchers and tapas on serving plates being served by Nahall and Sidell, while the paella was being cooked by Sergio in a giant paella pan, made the party alive and kicking. " I will have to give this kind of party in Bangkok even if I have to import Sergio to do it for me", one guest commented. This paella party was a prelude to the wedding party that my daughter and her close friends prepared for the next day. "I've been to several weddings over the years...hands down, yesterday's was the most LOVING, creative, unique and fun-filled one I've ever been to! FB post. Thanks to Sergio and Emily of Nora- Cocina Espanola for the wonderful and unique experience. read more

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Let me start by saying THANK YOU to Adrian and the entire Nora team! From my first inquiry through the completion of our wedding, Nora's team was the utmost professional and helpful. We booked them for our 200 person March 2017 wedding outside Half Moon Bay. The food, service and presentation were absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend Nora for your next event! Food: we were sold the minute we ate our first mushroom croqueta! I was impressed with both our tastings but more importantly, I was impressed on the day of our wedding, when the team cooked for 200 guests. Nora's food is flavorful, colorful and creative: *Tapas: tortilla, caprese, piquillos, championes (highly recommend the piquillos and the championes!) *Ensalada verde (we added goat cheese), bruselas (must have!) *Paella: mixta, marinera, huertana (all were delish) Service: Nora is a full service catering company at a reasonable price. In particular, Adrian, the event manager, helped us meet our budget goals, suggested great menu selections and reviewed our rental contract. We met with Adrian three times: the first tasting, the venue walk-through and the final tasting. Throughout the process, she was easy to communicate with and accommodating. The staff on the day of our event was incredibly friendly and professional. I had several guests compliment the team:) Presentation: one of Nora's biggest selling points is their presentation. They cook the paella outside in massive vats that showcase the paella's beautiful colors and aromatics. It's almost an event in itself and a great talking point for your guests. THANK YOU!!! read more

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On my most recent visit to the Bay Area I had the opportunity to enjoy an event at a friend's home with paella cooked on the premises by this caterer. It was so much fun to watch, and definitely, to eat. They use a gas cooker in the backyard and are happy to give the recipe as they go along. Paella is a favorite of mine, especially seafood.Really friendly staff. The arugula salads were good too. I plan to try this recipe for entertaining at home in Colorado, on my gas grill, once I get a good paella pan. But if I lived out here I would just hire them. read more

We had tapas and paella for about 30 people. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic, and the price is definitely reasonable. We'll use Nora's again...and you should give them a try. read more

Nora Spanish Catering - Paella - Caterers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Bravo, Five stars all the way. Sergio took care of business right away with no unanswered questions. I spent much time researching for a Paella Company and Noras came out on top, so I went with them and was not disapointed. They catered a modest party for my mothers 90th birthday. Gustavo arrived on time to prepare a meat and a vegetarian Paella and did a fantastic job. He went out of his way to escort my mother from the Towncar to her Fiesta. Gustavo was professional and a pleasure to have at my home. Their pricing beats all with no compromising in quality or flavors. Many of my guests will be calling them for their catering needs as will I in the future. You are taking no chance here if you go with Noras other then the chance for a spectacular Paella Experience with professional service. Thank you Sergio and Gustavo for making my mother 90th birthday Fiesta such a success. Ramona read more

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I honestly cannot say enough good things about Nora Catering, and particularly Ama, Nora's event coordinator. We knew we lucked out at our first tasting and when we met Ama and immediately got super excited about working with her and her staff. Ama made everything seamless and so simple - we had such a stress free wedding day, a lot of which has to be credited to Ama and her excellent staff! She literally thought of everything before I/anyone had to say anything - THANK YOU, AMA! The food is beyond delicious - both in the restaurant, at the tasting AND at the wedding (which is a huge feat when cooking for a large crowd). The majority of our guests commented on the amazing food (veggie and mixed paella, brussel sprouts, naranja salad and mixed tapas) and mentioned it was by far the best wedding food they had tasted. We also had many comments on how excellent Ama and her staff were. I would highly, highly recommend Ama, her staff, and Nora catering without any hesitation! read more

Best tapas and paella hands down! I wanted to recreate our experience in Barcelona and Nora definitely delivered. They even recommended a cake shop that way exceed my expectations, too! Kitchen was spotless after the gorgeous food was made. Will definitely hire again! read more

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Tried Ñora Cocina Espanola at Eat Real Fest 2014. I saw them in 2013 as well but was too full to try them. When we walked by their stand, there was a short line so I immediately jumped in the queue because I remember how long the line got last year at their booth. Lucky we did because the line got to be 4x's as long later in the day. Eat Real Menu 2014 Paella: ($8)Chicken Chorizo, Shrimp, Roasted Garlic, Green Beans, Saffron, Bomba Rice, Aioli Patas Bravas: ($4) Crispy Potatoes, Spicy aioli Croquetas: ($5) Roasted Chicken & Wild Mushroom fritters We had the Paella and the Patas Bravas. Loved the paella: tons of flavors and ingredients. Shrimp was very plump and juicy. There was just enough kick but not overwhelming where it over-powers the flavors. Not sure why the BF wanted the Patas Bravas but it was just ok as it was not as crispy as I would've liked. The aioli definitely had a kick as I couldn't eat much of it. Loved watching them cook the paella in the large pans and the aroma was fairly intoxicating. Definitely get the paella. The other items.. not so much. read more

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I hired Nora Spanish Catering for my rehearsal dinner in Berkeley and I cannot say enough good things about them! I worked with Ama and she was amazing! We did a tasting at the restaurant to choose the menu, then she came to the venue to do a walk through. On the day of the party, her and her team were there right on time and everything was perfect and ready when guests arrived. I brought my own dessert and the staff plated everything for us. The paella was delicious and the staff super friendly and professional. My guests are still raving about the amazing food they had that night! I would hire Nora Spanish Catering again for any event! read more

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Ñora recently catered an event for us attended by about 50 people and provided a spectacular dinner consisting of a seafood paella, a chicken paella, sides, a cheese and chacutería platter, salad, and an assortment of tapas, all expertly made with quality ingredients. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful, and I could not have asked for a more perfect evening. While the results were spectacular, what impressed me as well was the process. Adrian, Ñora's executive catering manager, guided us from beginning to end, responding promptly to each request or inquiry. Ñora's website provides a guest portal that contains up-to-date details of the event. When Adrian and I first discussed the menu and the timeline for the event by phone, she promised to confirm our discussion on the portal. I expected to see the update in a day or so; in fact, it was up within minutes of our conversation. Adrian also handled subsequent changes to the plans promptly and efficiently. The chefs and server Ñora sent to our house were equally professional and proficient. The sight and sounds of paella sizzling in the pan on our deck provided lively entertainment for our guests, while the staff in the kitchen readied the other dishes, graciously adapting to a small home kitchen. The evening was magical, and I can't stop singing my praises for Ñora. Highly recommended. read more

From the very first phone call Ñora staff was professional, friendly, prompt, and easy to work with. After meeting with Lisa for a food tasting, we immediately knew they were perfect for our wedding (80 people)! Food presentation and quality was beyond our expectations! Lisa is simply amazing! She was so attentive, prompt, and flexible we decided to use her services for Day of Wedding Coordinator. Best thing we could have done, I felt she replicated me! Thanks to her we were able to focus on just enjoying our special day with out any worries! We deeply 'thank you' Ñora staff for your outstanding service and professionalism! Keep it up! Yesi & Ryan. read more

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Holy fantastic experiences! Just had my 50th birthday party and Nora Spanish Cuisine catered the event. They were amazing from beginning to end. So easy to work with; arrived promptly and made it all happen. They cleaned everything up - it was like they were not even in my kitchen. And such a lovely, gracious team. I was able to completely focus on my party as opposed to managing the catering. Now a little about the food. AMAZING. So delicious. It was a party full of foodies and 3 days later, I still have people texting me about how great the food. The presentation was gorgeous. And the paella? We had 3 versions and each one was equally delicious. I could go on and on. It made for such a special night and the food was so beautiful. read more

If you like Spanish food, I highly encourage you to book Nora Spanish Catering for your next event. We booked them for our wedding this February and we would do it all over again in a heart beat. We originally fell in love with their paella at the Jack London "Eat Real Fest" several years ago and we knew that we had to have them on our special day. Adrian, Nora's event coordinator, and I worked closely for a year and a half. She was very professional, knowledgeable, timely in her responses, and very patient while working on my many invoicing requests. She also planned an efficient timeline to help us manage our budget better. One of my husband and I's fondest memories is coming in for the tasting menu. Even though we are frequent guests to La Marcha, we got to try a lot of new, fun dishes. This helped us create the perfect wedding menu, which our guests couldn't stop talking. On the day of the wedding, the hamburguesas morunas or the lamb sliders were the hit of the night and everyone was gushing over our food selections. They absolutely loved the piquillos rellenos or stuffed goat cheese peppers, the croquetas de bacalao or the hot salt cod potato fritters, and the paella valenciana, our favorite paella dish served with rabbit, snails, duck breast, green beans, rosemary, saffron, and rice. Even the pickier eaters in our bunch were pleasantly surprised by how much they loved the food. During the family wedding photos, I was extremely thankful for the servers as they brought out appetizers to the main lawn. As the bride, you need to be in every single photo and I was famished. The servers were very friendly, attentive, and a fun crew to work with. Overall, everything was prepared beautifully and we had plenty of leftovers for the guests. I would like to say a very special thank you to Adrian and her team for making our wedding day the tastiest day of the year! read more

I love it. We use it for our wedding. The only thing I would recommend is choosing the chocolate cake for dessert instead of the churros. We felt like the churros did not taste like they do in the restaurant. If you order a chocolate cake for dessert, it would be fine traveling all the way to the event (in Mountain View area). Everything else is a perfect 10. The customer services is very good. The food is very good. Everyone likes the food. All the guest rave about the food. The catering staff and bartender were very friendly and helpful. The shrimp was much bigger than what we tried in the restaurant for the seafood paella. read more