I hired Pulcinella for my wedding, approx one year prior to the actual event date and while I…read moreappreciate the initial effort to site check my property for compatibility, the communication and satisfaction ended there. I had tried to get in touch with Kym regarding the pizza menu and certain special requests. After repeated emails and phone calls, plus an extra Yelp inquiry to nudge her, I finally got a response. My planner also reached out several weeks before the wedding with no success. This was a recurring issue. I understand wedding season is busy but my planner and myself were not contacted until 6-7 days prior to my wedding. There were other logistical things to figure out and the communication fell absolutely short. I also requested in multiple emails that I would like to purchase extra cheeseboards/grazing boards to have a more elaborate spread. This was never acknowledged so I had assumed I would be billed later or extra charges on my invoice would cover the request. Nope- they ran out of food incredibly early for my cocktail hour and did not even clear the area. At the actual event, I had 60 people and purchased food for 68 to account for vendors etc. There were 3 small pizza trays on a table and they were being eaten by a single table at a time. Some people did not receive food or waited so long they just gave up and ate meatballs and salad. I acknowledge that the DJ called guests too quickly. Not the catering team's fault. But even when he slowed down and people were fine waiting, it was still an abnormally long wait. There could have been a second table or more pizza trays or something. 3, 10-11" pizzas to be split amongst a table of ten is not reasonable. The slices are thin and people started taking bigger portions of sides cuz there wasn't enough pizza in time. I understand that there was an issue with where the "kitchen" was set up, versus where the food table was located (a 200 ft walk), but there was extra staff to assist. Also- this issue could have been solved much earlier and planned better IF THERE WAS COMMUNICATION. So disappointed. When people actually did get food, they said the pizza was good but I've had good pizza elsewhere and that's where I'll be going for it. The star is for the meatballs which is all I ate as the bride. I was one of the people that gave up on pizza since it took so long. My husband said it was good but he also only got a single piece. Bummer.

We hired Pucinella for my sons rehearsal dinner at a park in Cambria, CA. The food and service was…read moreoutstanding. They were on time and the set up and clean up was terrific. Highly recommend.i

My wife and I personally want to thank Dave and his team for everything they have done for us…read morethroughout this entire wedding experience. Dave and his team were so incredibly easy to work with, fun, and some of the best people. What we appreciate more than the EXCELLENT food is the type of people they are. Dave made our day incredibly special, stress free, and an absolute blast. If we knew Dave and his team prior to our wedding they definitely would have gotten invited to the wedding haha. Numerous people came up to us raving about the food and we are so thankful to have had them as our food vendor. Simply put, excellent food, amazing people, and professional/friendly staff. Looking forward to staying in touch!

I've been friends with Dave for over 40 years, so I'm a little biased but trust me when I say, he…read moreis the best! His catered events are outstanding! We've hired him for big events and small. My daughter's graduation party. Operation Surf dinners for wounded vets. Sports Night dinners at Arroyo Grande High School. His food is delicious! On Mother's Day, Dave, Dianne and the boys put on a drive thru pick-up that was just outstanding. They followed all the rules and provided the best meal for our family. We're talkin' BBQ that just melts off the bone and into your mouth. Ribs so delicious, it takes a whole roll of paper towels to clean your face! Mac'n'cheese to die for! And those cookies, oh my. Your problem won't be deciding to hire Auten Boys, it will be booking them because they are the best and in demand! So don't wait to call!

Everything was amazing from the communication to the food delivery! The were very understanding as…read morewe were running behind schedule and were very accommodating. Food was delicious and all of our guest were wanting more. 100% recommend the stuffed jalapeños!

We booked Taco Man Express for our last tailgate at Cal Poly and they did not disappoint. They…read morearrived early and everything was delicious. We had a party of 90. James was a great host and the food was a hit! Highly recommend using Taco Man express for your next event.

Working with Popolo's was a breeze. From beginning to end, Kathleen & her team were prompt with…read moreemails, gave excellent recommendations for the menu & provided wonderful customer service. Our guests loved the food & dessert bar (also loved the gluten free options). The taste testing before the event was incredible. The whole experience was stress free. I would absolutely recommend using Popolo's for your event.

Popolo did a fantastic job catering our wedding. Not only did they work hard to execute our vision,…read morethey were very easy to work with throughout the whole process. The food is good, the day-of service was great, and their prices are very reasonable. Thank you Kat and Leon for making our vision come to life!

Flora & Fauna was FABULOUS!!!…read more INCREDIBLE food, service, plating, and bar service. We are beyond thankful for the Flora and Fauna service. We had severe gluten and nut allergies in our wedding (including the groom!) and Flora and Fuana were beyond accommodating and ensured all the food was safe for all guests. The plating was exquisite, the appetizers were a huge hit, and the bartenders ROCKED the drinks!! The plated dinner service was impeccable and we were blown away all day with their hard work and food!

Flora & Fauna catered our wedding and it was beautiful and delicious! The food quality was…read moreexcellent. We had a last minute guest rsvp with food allergies that prevented the guest from eating anything on our pre-selected menu and they were able to provide them a special meal that our guest was very pleased with. I wouldn't hesitate booking them again!

Michael was outstanding. As this was my first time hiring a private chef for an in-home experience,…read moreI wasn't sure what to expect--but he exceeded every expectation. The meal was exceptional, featuring a fresh Caprese salad, flavorful herb-garlic chicken, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, and two incredible desserts: Champagne butter cake with red wine-stewed grapes and a classic tiramisu. Beyond the food, Michael was friendly, professional, and created a fun, relaxed atmosphere for our group of eight. It truly made for a memorable evening. Highly recommend.

So we had Michael prepare a special seafood meal for us in our home for our 50th anniversary. I…read morecannot say enough about the quality and the flavor of the meal!! I would recommend this to anyone in the North San Luis Obispo county area!

Reached out to them for a catering quote and they are very responsive and polite, getting me a…read moredetailed estimate within a day. I appreciate such helpful customer service!

Professional, Patient, Detail Oriented, Plentiful offerings, the list goes on and on. We have been…read moretalking with them about our event and we are all over the place with our decision making and through all of this they have been so timely in getting back to us and so very patient and accommodating in helping us to work through our details. Honestly, it shouldn't be this difficult and yet they have been incredible to work with. I just had to share/write this as we are going through the process!

Haute Skillet catered our wedding this past weekend. Before even the actual day, the team was so…read moreaccomodating and flexible for all the things we wanted to do on our menu, from adding extra entrees, to catering to dietary restrictions, to customizing our veggie blends, and more. On the day of, the food was absolutely perfect - everything cooked perfectly, the team was lovely, so kind, and on top of everything, and the bartending was stellar. So many people complimented the food afterwards and said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had, and we couldn't have done it without Haute Skillet. We live locally, and I'm hoping for another ocassion to need catering so we can work with Anna and the team again!!

Just an absolute delight to work with Haute Skillet, Anna and her crew. Every single time. As a…read morefellow "vendor" (Photographer) ~ I have the pleasure of working with and eating their food time and time again. HS is the type of caterer that I see on the Vendor list and get excited. Their food = delicious. Their presentation = more delicious (and this matters to a photographer, especially). A+, highly recommend :)

As a birthday present, we did a cooking class with Kathryn and had the best time. We chose the…read moreSyrian menu and Kathryn taught us so many fun facts about the region and food. She is a true delight and the meal was excellent. Those spiced potato cakes were to die for! I would love to try one of her other menus or wine pairings in the future. This makes a great gift or special experience when guests visit. Highly recommend!

Kathryn made my 10th wedding anniversary such a wonderful experience. We celebrated in Pismo Beach…read morewith our kids and my mother in law, and rented an AirBnB right on the beach. From the moment I reached out to Kathryn, she was warm and friendly, detailed, upfront, responsive, and very communicative. She even worked with me to offer something new for the main course which was a new recipe she just tried for a recent event, and asked lots of questions to ensure that the food she was going to make suited our preferences. Kathryn accommodated our request to have dinner on the patio, and her presentation was amazing! Kathryn's warmth and friendly personality extended to the evening of the dinner as well. Kathryn's food was SO delicious!! Everyone gobbled everything up, and my kids couldn't get enough of the tzatziki! The wines that Kathryn chose for the courses paired very well. The fish was soooo good that there was nothing left on anyone's plates! Everything was delicious - shrimp fritter, tzatziki / pita, pomegranate salad, orange roughy with veggies and cous cous, and the chocolate mousse that was so light and yummmmmy! We had the full service meal option, and Kathryn explained all the courses and the wine nicely throughout. A huge plus was that our kitchen was spotless at the end of the evening, which was so nice not to have to worry about cleaning up at the end of the night. What an amazing experience - thank you Kathryn for making our anniversary dinner so memorable! If you are vacationing in Pismo Beach, or even if you live in the area, I would highly recommend that you reach out to Kathryn!

We hired Chef's Table for our wedding in SLO and could not have picked a better team to work with…read more Mike and Becky are some of the sweetest people I've ever met and they are true professionals who take pride in what they do and what they deliver. From the beginning and all the way through the wedding, Mike and Becky were extremely attentive and responsive to all of our questions and requests. We don't have a single bad thing to say - we and our guests absolutely loved everything they provided at our reception dinner and dessert table. If I lived in the area, I would choose to work with them again and again without a second thought. Mike, Becky, thank you SO much for being such awesome people who are so talented at what you do.

We had to cancel our wedding because my fiance had a breast tumor diagnosis about 5 months out from…read moreour wedding. Mike and Becky were very understanding and returned our full deposit within a few days. This showed us that they were honest, good people who had strong values and cared more about being of service than purely caring about profit. We offered deducting the tasting from the deposit and they said no and gave us our full deposit. Thank you Mike & Becky! For our tasting, they gave us a DELICIOUS meal and great, great service. All of their food was excellent. It is a shame we cannot have their food at our wedding, but we cannot recommend both the food and the service of this great local business!