Melon's catered a celebration of life memorial we had for my mother at the Pool Pavillion of Filoli…read more(beautiful botanical gardens in Woodside). Sheldon was fabulous to work with, coming up with a great menu out of the box. Some of our guests have celiac, and others are lactose-intolerant; all food was perfectly labeled so these people felt safe eating it. Many guests approached me to rave about the food afterwards, and this is a foodie crowd. Even the recommended beer and wines were just right. They set up the area perfectly, and the staff, overseen by the attentive and sensitive Roma, and were able to accommodate a few last-minute requests (e.g., an electrical outlet and extension cord; rearranging chairs to be out of the sun; extensive speeches that could have eaten into food time). We had a number of updates to our requests as close-in as days before the event, and all were accommodated with a smile. I add that I set this whole thing up from FL and CT, never setting foot on the property before the event. And all went off without a hitch. I recommend Melon's wholeheartedly!

I cannot recommend Melons enough, especially to people who need to serve a variety of food from…read moredifferent cuisines. My husband is half-Greek and half Indian; and I am Chinese. We wanted food at our wedding that reflected our cultures (and our favorite foods). We received catering contracts from several caterers, but Melon's was the only one where we really felt like they had worked with our ideas. Chef Stephen told me at the first call outright that he couldn't do "the most authentic", but he could make delicious food. He was right -- and all my guests (most of whom dislike fusion) were super pleased. People literally raved to me first about the food of all the things about my wedding, especially the red-cooked duck leg and the baklava. 2022 was a crazy year for weddings, and Melons was super busy and a bit slow in responding through the first half of that until the summer. So just be aware of that when you work with this vendor. We booked them without a tasting and pleased at our tasting to discover that we had chosen well. (And were again very pleased at our wedding when the food was exactly as it was at the tasting, except they had taken into account our feedback as well so it was even better!) Finally, the servers were all kind and so courteous and happy for us on the day of. The only sad thing is that I can't eat my wedding food again, to be honest.

Serene did amazing. From the first initial contact via email. She was so pleasant to work with and…read morealign with what my company wanted for our holiday party. We ordered 200+ items from her. Shooters and rice krispy and I'm telling you all: everyone at the company party went WILD to grab them off the 3 tables we had for desserts. They're beautiful looking but taste even better. And she has some gluten - free desserts!!!! AMAZING! She's punctual, quick, and amazing at setting up! She does so much for you to make sure you desserts are perfect for your event! Inquire with her, you won't be disappointed! Pricing is also very reasonable.

I recently hired this vendor for my holiday event, and WOW, she absolutely exceeded every…read moreexpectation. From our very first message, her communication was clear, warm, and professional. When she arrived and set up the sweets table, my jaw dropped. The display was so stunning and picture perfect that I almost didn't want anyone to touch it. Not only was the presentation beautiful, but every dessert tasted like it was made with so much love. My guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. I highly recommend ordering more than you think you'll need because people kept coming back for seconds (some had thirds), and even asked if there were extras. She is truly amazing, talented, and incredibly efficient. I'm already looking forward to hiring her again. If you're thinking about booking her, do it. You will not regret it.

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!

Who doesn't love a good charcuterie & cheese board? Except it's usually hard to do yourself or…read moreother companies that send you a large board just isn't the right match for a casual event. Petite pairings has solved that problem! Good & tasty things come in small cone-size packages :) easy to hold, share and eat at your next event! Great presentation, taste and service!

They created something really special with their beautiful cheese and charcuterie boards! So…read moreelegant and creative! The attention to detail and the quality of the ingredients made every bite a delight! I highly recommend them for memorable experiences and events!

We had such a great experience with Toast Catering for our wedding! Alicia was wonderful to work…read morewith -- she was incredibly nice, responsive, and reliable throughout the entire planning process. She was also very familiar with our venue, Kohl Mansion, which made the planning process so much easier and saved us a lot of time and back-and-forth. She even joined us for a site visit and came with us to the rental company to look at rental options, which we really appreciated. Toast was also extremely flexible and accommodating. Even just one week before the wedding, they were able to accommodate a change to our headcount. They also offered to flip the ceremony and reception chairs at no additional cost. We ultimately decided not to do the flip, but we really appreciated their willingness to accommodate us. Our guests had lots of great things to say about the food, and the cocktails were a hit as well! Everything went smoothly on the wedding day, and we're so glad we chose Toast Catering. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding, especially at Kohl Mansion!

Wow, Alicia and Toast, absolutely amazing! Cannot recommend this company highly enough. I reached…read moreout to 5 caterers for quotes for my event. Toast came back mid range on pricing but by far the best in terms of what they included and also what wasn't included. What they were able to include was coordination and delivery of rentals (plates, flatware, chairs, tables, etc.) and what they didn't include is a ton of unnecessary and frankly extremely expensive fees that other companies did. Another "right off the bat" win was how communicative and professional Alicia was. When we started going back-and-forth on email, she called me to clarify my needs and understand my vision. That allowed her to give me a much more customized quote that included all the foods that I liked instead of a cookie cutter version of a menu that was suited to somebody else's tastes. Most other companies were giving me menus with shellfish and prime rib, neither of which I wanted on my menu. After settling on the menu, the rest of the process with Toast was so easy. They took care of all the coordination with my venue directly, organizing all the load in and load out details. Day of, I showed up to staff who was prepared, competent, and went above and beyond to make sure my guests were taken care of. I wish I knew the name of one of the servers who was hands-down the best server I've ever worked with. He somehow knew my brother was the vegan, and brought him his plate right when everyone else was going through the buffet. He also had noticed a guest was not drinking and brought them a cup of the alcohol free drink to their place. One guest asked for a wine that was not on the table and he made an effort to go to the bar and get that for them. Just fantastic! Quality of food was also impressive. I did pass appetizers and a buffet dinner. The past appetizers were all excellent, especially the mango spring rolls with peanut sauce. Yum! I was worried the buffet food would be mediocre, but everything tasted fresh, well cooked (not over or under, which is hard with salmon a chicken!) and perfect temp. I had many of my guests mark on how delicious the food was. Thank you, Alicia and Toast staff, for making my birthday run flawlessly and allowing me to truly enjoy the event with no stress!

They have the cutest, yummiest desserts for any party occasion. We had their cake pops several…read moretimes now for various party themes, and they have always been a hit with guests. They are very creative with their designs, and listens to what the customers want. Both adult and kids definitely enjoy them! I attached pics from a game of thrones themed party; hence, the gray hues hehe. They are very responsive and reasonably priced too.

Best cake pops I have ever had!! I think the cake pops are cooked in a mold. It wasn't crumbled…read morecake thats was mixed with frosting and rolled into a ball. We also ordered last minute but they were able to accommodate us. A+ for service.

Worked with Taste for my Aug 2023 wedding. It was such a flawless experience. Chris was the…read morecoordinator who worked with my now husband and I. I warned him ahead of time that there would be many voices from our family offering their opinions left and right; well Chris handled all that like a pro! He didn't forget what the wedding couple wanted. He didn't let our family members steamroll over him. Come wedding day, I was hiding in a room somewhere w my husband away from the crowd and Chris secretly fed us signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. During reception, he had plates assembled for us so that we wouldn't go hungry. At the end of the night, his team packed us food to go!! Chris and his designer shoes were a godsend. The Chef too was absolutely amazing and gracious with the multiple changes our family made to the menu. Groom and I wanted an elevated Asian fusion menu that went beyond stereotypical panda express type of affair. We not only wanted to incorporate Chinese, Vietnamese, Burmese cuisines, we also threw in vegan, vegetarian, and rare spices that had to be procured from certain vendors. This, for a party of almost 300 people. Yes, we were THAT annoying. But Chris and Chef never gave up on us. We had 2 tastings including dessert/cake. I was so impressed with the tasting experience I thought, "what could top this??" Then on actual wedding day, to see all the incredible food assembled so beautifully for our guests, I was blown away. Food is one of those things people remember weddings by. It can make or break your guest experience. Give too little food and your guest will end up ordering take out to your venue to embarrass you (yes, I know of a wedding where that actually happened). Give older Asian family members mediocre food and they'll never let you live it down. I had countless guests come to me excitedly talking about how incredible the cocktail hour and reception dinner was. Nobody went hungry. Late night bites were also a hit! And can I just say, I have one of the most beautiful wedding cakes I've ever seen. Will be recommending this thoughtful company to everyone I know!

My company just had their summer party and I got connected with Taste Catering through our venue…read more Do yourself a favor and hire them for your events! I have been planning events for years and I have worked with so many talented caterers, but Taste practically did my job for me. They were a one stop shop for food, entertainment, and decorations. They got all my rentals and flowers. They hired a band for my event. When i added two more hours to the party and two more bars they easily accommodated. Christopher, who I worked with is amazing, responsive, and worked with the parameters of my budget. I could not have pulled off this event without them. Their staff was professional and had everything setup and ready to go so quickly. The food was great and beautifully setup. I hope to work with them for many events in the future and I would recommend them to anyone!

Dear Brian: I cannot…read moreeven begin to tell you how delightful the evening catering was strategically put out. The food was extraordinary and the servers were super great at getting folks to "splurge" and just have one more. Oh my gosh, most folks beamed with pleasure after tasting the Beef wellingstons, the lettuce wraps, the crab cakes, those pear tarlets! Some even carried on discussion on how healthy the appetizers were. Cheat A Little selections were really a hit! The greenery/decor made a nice festive touch that seemed to invite folks over to have a coke or a little wine and cheer. We had a live acoustic musician playing in the background, and the whole time was bathed in warmth and good tidings. It was beyond enjoyable, delicious, and great. I'm fairly new at the San Mateo County History Museum, so I don't have the years of experience that others might have to know how well adapted you and your company Cheat-A-Little are to these events. I am so pleased with myself for trusting you. High-five, a TEN, perfect score for you and your excellent catering business my friend! Under the Rotunda the set up, quality foods, and tall tables made it the finest, friendliest, most festive time. We are so so pleased. Thanks a million! Thanks from the San Mateo County History Museum staff!

Amazing. Truly spectacular communication, flexibility, and attention to detail. From day one,…read moreBrian and the team were easy going and very accommodating. On the day of our Vow Renewal, my wife and I were running late, and were pleasantly surprised to find that the catering staff had taken it upon themselves to carefully put out our centerpieces, which we thought we would have to do. They even packed them away at the end of the night. We got multiple compliments from guests admiring the service. The team was extremely friendly, packed away leftovers for us and other guests, and was on top of their game the whole night! Ali was flexible with our last-minute changes, and Brian even drove to multiple locations just to find the same wine we drank on our honeymoon (which was a hit) so guests could partake. We are so so pleased. They were easily the best vendor of the entire event.