typically do not leave reviews so when I do it's either absolutely phenomenal or far In comparison…read more Epicurean Escape Catering was by far PHENOMENAL! Matt and Patrick were extremely friendly and the food was to die for! We celebrated our microwedding in Mill Valley and I have always selected new restaurants based on yelps top reviewed restaurants. I figured this would be the best way to go to select a catering option for an area we're not local to or able to try before in person. The reviews did not steer us wrong. We would love to book again after experiencing the food and stellar service. Appetizers: We ordered the heirloom tomato bruschetta which was one of my favorites! The tomatoes were fresh and every bite was memorable! The goat cheese croquettes were to die for and the braised pork shoulder had everyone coming back for more! Dinner: I'm not a huge kale person but we had an amazing kale Caesar salad that had me hoping I could recreate it at home. I honestly don't think there was any left over! It was accompanied by the grilled antipasto platter which complemented the lasagna dinner we had perfectly! The vegetables were cooked and seasoned to perfection! We had the classic bolognese lasagna and red wine braised boneless beef short ribs for our dinner option which were gone in the blink of an eye. Dessert: To top it off, we finished with the mini amaretto panna cotta and blackberry coulis. They were as delicious as they were aesthetically appealing!

Think twice (or more) and don't do it!…read more A group of four couples (hailing from Michigan to New Mexico) were flying into Napa for a long-planned get-together. We rented a home through VRBO and thought it would be a treat to have a catered meal from Epicurean Escape. The price was over $1000 but seemed well worth it and we paid the bill 10 days prior to our arrival. Unfortunately, if not unbelievably, we were alerted by VRBO the very next day that our contract was being cancelled as the rental house had just been purchased by a new owner. Thinking we might have to cancel the trip as VRBO might not have an alternative (they did not), we immediately contacted the caterer that we would have to cancel plans. This was 9 days prior to the planned dinner. The caterer then informed us that this was beyond their normal 10 day cancellation policy and there was nothing they could do other than a (hold your breath) 25% refund!! provide a 'credit' - a great idea for a group of 8 with most of us living thousands of miles away, or assisting us in relocating to a new venue. We eventually located a hotel where we could stay and proceeded with the trip - still very much disappointed with the caterer for not refunding our money with 9 days prior notice (along with forwarding them the note of cancellation from VRBO). With a $150 delivery fee charged by the caterer for delivery to our hotel, and no way for us to warm the food in our rooms, we anticipated the meal would arrive on serving trays with sterno heaters. But of course not.. The server who delivered the food was very nice and accommodating (we tipped them as well even though the paid contract already included an 18% gratuity fee). We began eating immediately, only to find all the food (fish and beef main courses) at room temperature. Perhaps everything would have tasted better had it been heated, but classifying the meal as 'mediocre' would be overly kind. Making matters worse (if that's possible), we have been promised a 'final' contract as three of the planned attendees could not attend, and the caterer agreed to 'adjust', only to never hear back from them almost 2 weeks later. Inflexible policy + less than thrilling meals = at least in my book, an experience worth avoiding at all costs. Caveat emptor.

Rachael was very prompt with getting back to me when I requested a quote and very knowledgeable…read moreabout everything we might need for the day for my dad's celebration of life. She always got back to me quickly and handled the day amazingly well. Our venue was very much a self-service place and her team just set everything up and made sure all of the dishes were clean at the end and the kitchen was absolutely spotless. We'd highly recommend her for your next event!

Chef Rachel and crew catered our daughter's 40th birthday in this past weekend. We had @ 30…read moreguests so it was a fairly sizable engagement. Not only was the food fantastic, the service was equally exceptional! Beyond that, Rachel was highly responsive throughout the entire process, which gave me comfort that the event would be a great success, which it was. Thank you chef Rachel for the love, care and craftsmanship you put into our daughter's birthday celebration - you made the event that much more memorable for everyone there. Continued success, you deserve it!!!

Always the best food! Great variety and taste! Made from the heart and incredible serviceread more

For several Fridays I have been ordering the Friday meal from DL Catering. I have taken a cooking…read moreclass from Dan so I already knew that he knows what he's doing! During the COVID pandemic Dan has been offering a meal every Friday, delivered right to my door, and Heather sends me instructions on my email about how to heat/serve the meal. Every meal has been fresh, bountiful, and tasty. Tonight (my birthday) is probably my favorite. Korean style ribs on lovely fluffy rice. Oh! If you aren't ordering meals from DLCatering, I'm sorry for you. Thanks Dan and crew!

I love Mediterranean food and I read the rave reviews about Mazza in Sonoma Magazine. I had the…read moreroasted chicken and potatoes and salad and true to it's name - it's the best chicken ever. YUM. Simple goodness. My man had the shawarma and said it was really good but, different than he expected. They are located in a basic spot, industrial strip mall area on Clegg and North McDowell in the old bagel shop north Petaluma. Nice service.

Mazza Catering has opened up a lunch spot in Petaluma!!! It's tucked away in an industrial area off…read moreClegg Circle & North McDowell Blvd. I took my 88-year old friend, Carita, there for lunch today. She had the 17-spice chicken and ate almost the whole thing (she saved the rest for dinner). It came with roasted potatoes and a small salad. I had the chicken shawarma which is wrapped in a lovely thin pita bread and topped with a pomegranate drizzle. Amazing!!! The flatbread was melt in your mouth good, just the right amount of cheese and unabashed spices. I highly recommend it!

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.

DELICIOUS FOOD! EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION! WARM PEOPLE! Pilon catered our fully plant-based wedding…read moreand all our carnivorous guests were blown away by how delicious and filling it was! Communicating with Sauli to plan it all was a breeze- she always replied so quickly and with so much love. Even our "tasting" a few months before the wedding was above & beyond- they set a beautiful table for us and crafted the whole experience to be so romantic and of course delicious. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!

Pilón Kitchen catered the welcome dinner for my wedding and they made the event so memorable! The…read morefood was seriously delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the meal. Working with Pilón Kitchen was a breeze throughout the whole process. Erick and Sauli were very responsive from day one, they helped us plan our menu, and they were so polite during the dinner. A classy food truck all the way. Highly recommend!

From our first conversation with Preferred Sonoma Caterers, we knew we had made the right choice…read more Their team was attentive and clear throughout the entire planning process, taking time to understand exactly what we wanted for our big day. The personalized tasting they offered gave us confidence in their ability to deliver, and they were incredibly accommodating with our guests' dietary restrictions. On the wedding day, their staff stayed engaged and responsive, making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Everyone raved about the food--guests with and without dietary restrictions all loved the flavors and quality of every dish. We can't thank Preferred Sonoma Caterers enough for making our wedding celebration so delicious and special.

Working with Amber from Preferred Sonoma Caterers was a breeze. We had a set budget I needed to…read morework with for a Celebration of Life gathering. We wanted all finger foods and nothing that had to be kept hot. Not only did Amber make solid food recommendations but she stayed within our budget. We served empanadas, bruschetta, ham & Swiss pinwheels and turkey & cheese wraps. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented and more than enough for our 25 or so guests. We had enough so no one walked away hungry. We kept hearing how good the food was throughout the event. I felt lucky to have found Preferred Sonoma Caterers as I am not from the area. They made the Celebration of Life event stress free and hassle free. Would absolutely use them again. Highly recommended. Thank you for everything Amber!

Let's start with the most important piece: Ron Foster is a BBQ wizard. He has the most delicious…read morefall-off-the bone ribs, and his chicken is so perfectly seasoned and moist and tender. Truly the very top of the notch meat, slow cooked all day with TLC. He cares about his food, and it shines. Sonoma County BBQ catered our wedding of 180 last weekend, and did an outstanding job. Ron was there every step of the way; easy going, accommodating, and happy to fulfill our requests. Not only did he do the food, but he provided staff at a very reasonable rate. His wife Debbie worked on our wedding day too, and was friendly, organized and worked so hard to make the day smooth. We requested that all 180 chairs be moved from the ceremony site to the reception site during our cocktail hour. This wasn't an easy job, and they did it without a bat of the eye. Did I mention the food is amazing? Multiple people came up to us during the reception, and have been contacting us this past week to tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Maybe that's because it's not wedding food, it's awesome BBQ, and we're fortunate enough that they happen to do weddings! Ron has this big smoker that looks like a train engine - it's very cool. We didn't know until it happened, but he has an air horn on the smoker that he sounds when it's time to eat. Pretty neat, not going to lie. Now, if Ron would open a restaurant where we live in Alameda - I'd figure out a way to give him 6 stars on here. Bravo to Ron and Debbie, and the Sonoma County BBQ staff. Book them for your big day - your expectations will be surpassed!

We had Sonoma County BBQ come and cater a large group out at Lake Sonoma. Ron was there SUPER early…read moreto smoke ribs all day. It was an absolute smash hit. People loved the food, Ron is very easy going and easy to get along with and man does that guy know his BBQ! It was like having a master chef come and cook you dinner with a full portable smoke station. They provided some simple but yummy sides and the ribs were out of this world. They even did a couple vegetarian options that worked out great. We were blown away by the time and dedication SC BBQ puts into their food and they really made the party a complete win. Can't recommend them enough. Super nice, friendly, affordable and the quality of the food and prep will blow you away.

Goodness Gracious was one of the best decisions we made in our whole catering search. We'd been to…read moreseveral tastings before theirs and came away underwhelmed every time. Theirs was the first tasting where my partner and I both knew immediately we'd found the right caterer. Being connected to an actual restaurant clearly shows in the quality and execution. Service on the wedding day was smooth from start to finish, and more than one guest told us the food was their favorite part of the whole wedding. It was their first time working our venue, and you'd never have known it! Everything ran seamlessly. Communication throughout planning was easy and consistent the whole way through.

We used Goodness Gracious catering for an event at a private residence this week and the whole…read moreexperience from start to finish was exceptional! The initial booking process with Dayna was so smooth and easy. I really liked working with her and knew I was in good hands right away. Then our event captain Dan was super communicative and available for all of my questions in the lead up. For the actual event, the food was amazing, their tablescape pretty, and the service was top notch. We had a food allergy in our group and everyone was great about serving them safely! Highly recommend booking with them! I know we will be repeat customers for sure.

Amazing food quality and service. Charlie is a fantastic caterer and Chef. I had the pleasure of…read moremeeting him while he was buying fresh ingredients for a job. I then hired him to be my caterer. His services were fabulous. My guests loved his food. Food quality and preparation were outstanding.

Derek is an absolute gem of a guy. The catering he prepared for a big group was exactly what we…read moreneeded. Delicious, hearty portions, and fresh. Serving home cooked food for 355 people is not easy to pull off. Well he and his team did it without batting an eye. Everyone raved about the dinner, and I didn't have to stress about pleasing a big crowd. A huge hit! I cannot thank him enough.