The food was DELICIOUS. Let me repeat - ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Pinx catered our company holiday party on 12/4/21. The setup was beautiful and top-notch. They took care of even the smallest details on the buffet table. Even more impressive was just how delicious every single dish was. We received so many compliments from our employees and their guests on the quality of food we served. I've been to many catered events and usually the food is mediocre. This is the first time that I truly enjoyed the food at a company event/wedding, etc. Their short rib loaf was amazing, the honey rolls, the maple dijon chicken, the butternut squash ravioli - I can go on and on. Thank you PINX! I can't recommend their service enough. read more

They were VERY LATE to our recent outdoor event, causing hundreds of people to have to stand in the sun waiting in line while the Pinx employees set up the food (and they were clearly NOT HURRYING). The employees at the event told me they got stuck in traffic. When I called their office I was told there was a delay in the kitchen. Someone lied to me which makes this so much more unacceptable. read more

My only complaint about Pinx is that it is not a restaurant where I can eat their food on demand. Like right now, for example. I need Pinx brown sugar glazed lamb chop IN MY BELLY. Pinx is now our office go-to catering company, it is amazing! So-far I've had the glazed lamb chops, the cap n' crunch chicken, the jambalaya, and the sweet rolls and loved them all. If you're even considering going with Pinx, just do it. You won't regret it. read more

I'm glad I remembered how good Pinx Catering was when they took care of us at my last company. I called and was able to quickly get a customized menu, quote and execution by Pinky - the owner. She was able to accomodate a last minute catering event (150 people) with a delicious menu that left the team wishing there was more. Citrus-Roasted Chicken Garlic Mashed Potatoes French Green Beans Peach Cobbler Cake Bonus: Cookies read more

My experience with Pinx Catering was a heartbreaking one. What started out as a wonderful experience left me disappointed and in tears. I had the pleasure of working with Pinky's assistant, who was professional and courteous at all times. She returned every call, and made sure all of my questions were answered in a timely manner. We discussed my need for rental items along with having passed appetizers for the first hour of my event. She even recommended the rental company, and made sure all of the items I ordered were in place. On the DAY OF my event, Pinky called me in panic mode to inform me that I was only charged for 3 servers for 4 hours, and that since I had rentals her staff would now have to stay for 8 hours instead of the 4 hours she and I originally discussed during our FIRST conversation. She also stated that she was not aware that I was having passed appetizers, and that there was no way 3 servers would be able to pass appetizers and set up for my event. She then had the audacity to ask me if I could have volunteers set up the tables FOR MY EVENT! I was already pressed for time since I only had 4 hours to decorate for my event, not to mention that I was stuck in traffic - talking to Pinky on the phone. I shared with her that I did not have any volunteers to help her to help me, and not only was I insulted, but her assistant and I had been working on my event for weeks! Her assistant KNEW that (1) I had rentals AND that (2) I had requested passed appetizers. What was daunting and disrespectful was the fact that she had not bothered to revisit the logistics of my event until the DAY OF my event, which is why she had no idea what was going on! She became upset when I declined to ask for volunteers, stating that she would have to come to my event as well as solicit family members to assist her because "there is always a chef on site to plate the apps." Fast forward: she shows up and refuses to introduce herself. I asked her staff on several occasions to ask her to come out, and she never showed her face. She said that by the time she came out that I was on stage, which is a lame excuse because if she was truly interested in meeting her paying client, she would have waited, not to mention she nor her staff were present for the 8 hours she feared in the beginning. The event was for challenged children and their families. My staff and I went overboard to make sure they had great food along with excellent service. I'm not sure if my event was "important" enough or whether our event was considered "low-budget," but the service was mediocre. The appetizers were cold, and the main course was lukewarm. I was stunned because my experience had nothing to do with the flavor of the food, but the fact that it was cold! I shared with Pinky that the appetizers were cold and she said that SHE WAS NOT SURE IF SHE HAD ACCESS TO THE KITCHEN OVEN?!? I was devastated because what venue would allow use of the kitchen, but not of the oven? Besides, if that's what she thought, then WHY didn't she simply ask instead of serving my guests cold shrimp and sliders? What was clear was that she had an attitude and was upset because she had not planned on being present at my event. Also, her staff was not available to serve second portions, as I was asked by a few guests when they attempted to get a second helping of the food. I am not saying that the food was not good; my issue is with the temperature of the food and the service along with the unprofessionalism and disrespect. I handled it well, and the night was amazing for our kids and their families although I was crushed by Pinky's lack of empathy and total disregard by not taking ownership over the fact that she was simply not dialed in to my event. She even told me that she would talk to her staff and figure out how to make it right and get back to me the next day. Again, I was disappointed because she neglected to reach out to me the next day and instead sent me an email stating that her assistant would be crediting my card $200 FOR THE APPETIZERS, as if my experience was about the appetizers??? Yes, they were cold, but the fact that she did not give me the courtesy of even calling to discuss her decision was as unprofessional as they come. Please understand that professionalism, respect and value will always trump the taste of food. It's about having a spirit of excellence and treating clients/people with dignity regardless of how important you think they are, knowing that the truth that you stand under affects how you understand. read more

I am in LOVE with PINX! Their stuffed sweet potato waffles...OMG, seriously?! Waffles, stuffed with sweet potato and topped with maple syrup. Whipped cream or ice cream if you want it. And the personality on Craig! Hilarious. My favorite line? "You do yoga for your body, you work out...but what about your mouth?! Come on! Do something GOOD for your mouth!" I really hope this power couple opens a restaurant soon! And, btw, Tara from Brown Sugar, if you are reading, invest in these guys and get them a mainstay. You can't lose. read more

Off the hook. My wife did a surprise party for my birthday and catered Pinx. They came into my house and served the best meal in the world. When I'm on death row they will cater my last meal. Braised Ox tails over polenta, smothered chicken, smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese with bacon, crab cakes, spinach dip, Cajun corn with andouille sausage, Black rice and chocolate pot de creme. Super fantastic. They were professional and created a great presentation. After the party they cleaned the kitchen. What a great job and I will certainly use them again. read more

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They are consistently great. I used them 5 years ago for my birthday brunch and everything was good (pancakes, bacon, potatoes, etc.). Fast forward to 5 years later at my friend's birthday brunch and the food is still delicious. read more

Pinx recently catered a reception for an awards event for 400 people. Their service was flawless: they promptly returned calls, created a wonderful and diverse selection of hors d'oeurves menu @ a very reasonable price, and had a very kind and gracious staff. They were always attentive front start to finish. They were prompt in arriving, set-up quickly and beautifully, and extremely attentive to our 400 guests (some of whom were immobile) and had to be served at the table. They enabled me to concentrate on other aspects of the evening; such relief not to worry about how guests are being treated. Simply put: they and their food were amazing ! I worked directly with the owner and she was a delight ! Feedback from attendees was overwhelming positive for this first time event. Thank you Pinx Catering and I look forward to working with you again. read more

I was looking for a caterer to provide food for my office happy hour event and I'm glad that I found Pinx. Pinky was responsive and quick with the whole process. She was very patient since I kept adding or removing items from the menu until I made a final decision. The staff, Tasha and Damon (I hope I remembered it correctly) were amazing! They went above and beyond with their service and they were extremely friendly. The food was awesome which was a big hit with my colleagues! The set up was nicely done, very classy and professional. I will definitely work with Pinky and her staff again in the future! read more

Worked with us and was super flexible with our last minute graduation party. Plus, the food was delicious! Couldn't be happier with the service. read more

So I have been to many events where I've had some of these infamous delights you cannot find anywhere else, i do mean ANYWHERE. It makes no sense to eat food this good, I mean none! Everything I've had is scrumptious, no mediocrity here. Some of my faves are: Sweet Potato Pie Waffle with Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce-it's just heavenly! Smackinberry Fried Chicken, I love the sweet and salty balance! Most catering companies offer the same ol' boring stuff but not Pinx, they're innovative, and professional. You'll be sure to impress your guests with a wow menu after hiring them. Simply DA bomb, that is all. read more

I tried PINX for the first time back in 2011 when they were at the SF Food Festival and then I found that they catered events when I saw them at an event for Jovance Salon and Barbering. I pretty much fell in love with their food so when I was put in charge to help plan our year end holiday event I knew I was going to use them. The place we had our event at was not the most accessible venue but the guys who brought the food were awesome. They were very patient and understanding when I told them they had to come around the back of the building when they were already out front. They came in and set everything up in less than an hour and with all the food we had, that was impressive. The decor on the table was gorgeous. The food... OH THE FOOD!! It was sooooo good! Everyone and I mean everyone enjoyed it! The BBQ Short ribs and the mashed potatoes were the talk of the party but everything was great! The sweet potato crumble bites, red velvet cookies, and mixed berry trifle were scrumptious! From their great food to excellent service I would definitely recommend them and use them again! read more

This review is long overdue, and I don't know where to begin. The first time I tired Pinx was at the 2011 San Francisco street food festival, it was love at first sight. Since the food festival I have been to numerous events catered by Pinx, and i have even had the pleasure of having Pinx cater my daughters birthday party, a family brunch, a birthday dinner for my great grandmother. Everyone in my family loved the food that was served, and the service from the Pinx team was just outstanding. From the setup, to the presentation, everything looked too good to eat. By the end of the day, my family was already thinking about the next event that Pinx can cater. The Pinx team is always a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them for all of your catering needs. read more

I went to a catered breakfast and this company was on point with the food!!!!! Chicken & Waffles on a stick, maple syrup. This was the best catered food and staff ever. I decided to hire for a small baby shower and it was excellent. All of guests enjoyed the food and all asked who had made it. I was so glad to say PINX!!!! I told all of my friends and family they are a MUST hire!!! Don't hesitate, do you want a great party they are a MUST! read more

After contacting 15 caterers who were overpriced and way out of our budget, we finally found Pinx and they were great! We hired Pinx for our company's end of the year party. Pinky did a fabulous job with making sure things went smoothly. She and her team went above and beyond, brought extra décor for the buffet and dessert tables, and had extra tables and lights to make sure things got set up properly. We worked with Nick the day of the event, who was wonderful. Making sure all the last minute guests got food and were taken care of. All of the servers were so kind and helpful. They did an amazing job at being proactive and responsive to all my questions and last minute requests. I honestly felt like I had nothing to worry about with Pinx and their team. Also, our guests LOVED the food! So many people went back for seconds, even thirds! Pinx run a great business with wonderful people. I've enjoyed working with them throughout the entire process. When we came across any hiccups they handled all the details of our concerns with superb professionalism and care for customer service. I'd definitely recommend Pinx especially if you want quality service and great customer care all within a reasonable budget. read more

I have used Pinx Catering in the past many times and they are AMAZING!! From setup, presentation to pickup - everything was perfect. Customer service is top notch - the food tasted GREAT!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for your next catered event. I'm always going to use them! Thanks so much Craig and Pinx!! Kim :o) read more

I generally don't order food deliveries, however, I heard so many good things about Pinx, I gave it a try. One of the hardest things to do was pick out what I wanted, everything looked so good! I ended up ordering 4 meals, and wasn't disappointed! I had enough to feed 2 in each meal, and because I'm on a fixed budget, the prices were reasonable. I recommend Pinx to anyone who enjoys eating tasty food, with friendly and prompt delivery! Go Pinx! read more

Went to Pixar, got to try PINX, and I'm so impressed. I wish I could go back to Pixar just so I can get more food. First, they had a lot of variety: sweet potato waffles, chicken and waffles, frittata, maple glazed bacon, and fruit. I tried the sweet potato waffles and they were heaven. It had a caramel bourbon sauce and whipped cream on top and every bite was so good that I got it 3 times. The waffle was crispy and every bite had sweet potato. The best food, however, was the chicken. Their chicken was fried very well and it was also sweet. Not too sweet like candy, but more like a tinge of sweetness that you could taste in each bite. And to top it off, the chicken was juicy. I was at Pixar for 2 hours and had around 4 pieces of chicken because it was so good. I also tried the fruit medley and it was very fresh and food. I can't wait to check out PINX at another location because I hear they have fruity pebble waffles now. Yes, you heard me right. read more

Pinx - The delicious menu at Pixar 5/28. I tried the sweet potato waffles, chicken and waffles, and fruit medley and loved them all. - Caterers Near Me - San Leandro, California

Bacon wrapped around shrimp makes me want to slap my momma yo momma and everybody else's momma. Enjoy the pinx experience for yourself your taste buds will never be the same read more

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We never got to try the food, but Pinx has outstanding service. We are getting married next weekend and our original caterers were acting very flaky. With only 7 days to go, we reached out in desperation to Pinx as a backup. They responded to us immediately, were very understanding and friendly. While we ended up using the original caterers, Pinx demonstrated a high level of professionalism and based solely on our brief interactions with them, come highly recommended. We will certainly reach out to them for any future catering needs. read more

Great family owned business, you will fall in love with the people here. They run an honest business which these days cant be taken for granted. And amazing food to boot. read more

I photograph a lot of weddings as a photographer. Pinx food has so far been the tastiest catering I've had! I'm so impressed and actually still thinking about their honey rolls and salmon and steak. I am actively thinking of future parties just so I can have Pinx cater. YUM! read more

We do a lot of special events and catering at my work and I have never been so dissatisfied by a catering service in my professional career. We paid nearly $1,000 for 5 boxes of food that likely only cost ¼th of that. I have never had a catering order come in boxes before...it looked very unprofessional. There were 10 slices of stale baguette toasts between 2 boxes of cheese. I've never seen a cheese order come without plenty of crackers and bread slices. Also, there were no knives to slice the cheese...actually no serving utensils provided at all. There were no cups provided for the drinks and very few plates and napkins for 150 people. Very disappointing. read more

Positives - Food is simply amazing! We got the chicken & waffles, jambalaya, salmon with fried sage, butternut squash ravioli, sweet potato pie crumbles, brie with caramelized crostini!! Everything was just out of this world!! We also got servers from their end and they were extremely professional and courteous!!! Guests raved about the food. Prices are fair! Improvements - They could work on getting extra plates and silverware for the party! Thankfully, I had some backup since I read some other reviews! One of their employees that I worked with was not responsive at all and was dillydallying till the very end which made me feel very nervous leading up to the event! She increased the prices on me at the last minute which was very unprofessional. However, I worked with the owner (Craig) to make things happen and all ended on a positive note! read more

Excellent service from beginning to end. I searched on yelp for catering vendors and I was not disappointed by Pinx. I wanted my birthday to be extra special and Pinx delivered. They even referred me to a bartender, who also did an excellent job. My only regret was not ordering heavier food items, it was a challenge due to my venue being on a yacht, I was afraid of a fire breaking out. This only means that my next event needs to be on dry land so I can try the other tasty food items! This is definitely the place to refer your friends, family, and anyone that hosts corporate events for a memorable special occasion. read more

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Craig, the owner and head chef is friendly, delightful, wise, and a master at what he does. This is some of the best food i've ever eaten, and it tastes even better knkwing i'm supporting local black owned oakland bussiness too. Give thanks read more

Pinx recently hosted my baby shower, which was a great success. You can't beat their competitive pricing, which was so reasonable compared to all other caters we contacted. We wanted an experience that offered a nice mix fun food and they definitely delivered - sweet potato waffles, cheddar waffles with fried chicken skewers, bacon wrapped shrimp, fig/brie/caramelized onion crostini, pear/pistachio/brie salad, and charcuterie platers. Set up and break down went smooth, and all our guests commented on how delicious the food was... so a big thank you to Pinx! Only reason we didn't give 5 stars was that the process leading up to the event is rocky. We had to follow up quite a bit, response time lagged, and we were often asked the same questions by different people on the team. That made us nervous, as a potential sign that their final product wouldn't be solid (which thankfully it was). So, if they can adjust and improve their customer service experience upfront, they'll be golden. read more

Pinx catered our wedding and reception for about 70 people this past September, and boy, did they deliver! Food was an important element for us, and since their menu is available online, we knew before we met that they offered dishes we liked, and could accommodate the different preferences and dietary requirements of our guests (soul food, asian food, vegetarian options). Pinky and Sonia were my main points of contact during the planning process and were very helpful throughout: setting up the tasting, advising on rentals, meeting with us beforehand to do a walk-through of the venue, and answering ALL of my many emails and questions. On the day of, Craig and his team arrived early to set up. Their decor was beautiful and professional, and also matched our colors. After the ceremony, we had to move some chairs to the reception area, and the Pinx team didn't hesitate to help, on top of handling cocktail hour at the same time. We can thank their team for the transition flowing smoothly. Oh, and did I mention the food was delicious? From the appetizers, to the main course (including one very crispy and tender lechon) everything was scrumptious. Thank you Pinx! read more

so seriously the guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the food was: Menu: Maple Dijon Chicken; Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese; Butternut Squash Ravioli In Brown Butter Sauce With Fried Sage ; Roasted Beets, Toasted Almond and Kale Salad; Honey Rolls Dessert: especially the Snickerdoodle cookies but the highlight was those HONEY ROLLS. almost EVERY guest was talking about those! both AT the party and afterwards. other guests loved the mac and cheese and the chicken and the ravioli and Yes even the kale! the snickerdoodles also got mentioned a lot as being very good. Thank you Pinx for catering our party with an amazing menu at a competitive price point. We were very happy with how the food for our party turned out! read more

My first "sweet potato pie waffle" experience was perfection. You heard me, "experience". There are a lot of things to mark off your bucket list and this would be one of them. My list is swimming with dolphins, learning Spanish, and eating a sweet potato pie waffle. When I first bit into it I thought, "This is an explosion of flavor in your mouth". read more

Best food ever!!! Sweet potato pie waffles were off the hook!! Cap'n Crunch Fried Chicken is unbeatable. Everything on Pinx's menu is off the chain. Can't wait to try Pinx's food again. Great menu and great food. Yummmmy!!! read more

I stumbled across Pinx early 2013 and stepped out on faith based on their reviews. I have had the luxury of being able to hire them on two separate occasions this year and I must say they SHOWED UP and SHOWED OUT! I have hired many of caterers and by far they are the best. The food is phenomenal and the staff is courteous and professional. Thank you for making my events spectacular. I can't wait to be blessed again with such wonderful food. Kellie J. read more

My hubby and I love the food at Pinx! They have catered several corporate and family events and the food is always on point. Due to the covid outbreak Pinx is now offering individual lunches Monday-Friday. We've been able to take advantage of this and having a lot of our lunches delivered. You cannot go wrong with this awesome food at Pinx! read more

Pinx delivered and it could not have been that easy! They catered our after-Graduation party at Saint Mary's College and everything was delicious and just as ordered. Including serving utensils, plates and napkins - With everything I had to think about with family needs and having to find our location on the campus, I can't believe how smoothly it all went. Food was there and hot and they came back to pick up all containers in a professional and non-disruptive way. Highly recommend the chicken and waffle appetizer and garlic chicken. Great portions and sides to go with all entrees. Love that it is woman-owned and supports others. Thank you Pinx!! read more

I saw their booth at the Filipino festival and had to sample the ube waffles. Pinx, did you drizzle crack on your macapuno sauce because now I'm addicted. I craved those sweet, yummy waffles last night so I returned to Pistahan the next day just to eat more. Sigh. If they only had a store I'd totally get my Pinx fix and become a regular. read more

Pinky and Craig catered my husband's 80th Birthday celebration. The staff went out of their way to set up the venue to bring my vision to life. It was awesome! The food was delicious. We had the lamb kabobs and sweet potato crumbles as appetizers; guests raved! I ate so many kabobs, I didn't save room for dinner so I had to eat my dinner later in the evening. Service was 5 star. I liked the idea of passed appetizers because I wanted my family and friends to feel special and they did! My guests called most of the following day to tell me how good the food was.The servers were so professional and the staff made sure my needs were met. I am a worrier and the staff made sure that I relaxed. They took charge of everything. I will call Pinx Catering again soon for my next event. They are reasonably priced and you can't get better food anywhere! Yummy! read more

Wow just about describes the cuisine and desserts prepared and served by Pinx. The food and desserts are second to none. I am a very discerning patron when it comes to dining and my food and will usually comment or complain when my food is not prepared correctly or does not taste good. In the case of Pinx everything that I have tried have been prepared perfectly and tantalizes the taste buds. The lamb is to die for. I wholeheartedly give Pinx five stars and more if I could. Don't miss an opportunity try the cuisine from Pinx and if you are in need of a caterer for any event you need to look no further. Thanks to everyone at Pinx for the love and care that you put into all your entrees and desserts. You guys are the best. read more

What a winning combination of excellent food and wonderful service! Pinx catered our friend's graduation party in our backyard. They showed up early to set up and decorate the place, the staff was professional and super friendly and the food was delicious. The food we had: very tasty rice, chicken in gravy sauce, plantains, cat fish, braised greens, pork sliders, mac' n' cheese and delicious sweet rolls. Thank you for making our party a hit :)! read more

pinx catered a Bridal Shower at our home on November 12th. Beginning with my first contact and through the planning with Alexus and Kaelyn, pinx is exceptionally customer focused and professional. Email and phone follow up and follow through and responsiveness could not have been better. Their handling of pricing and invoicing was timely and accurate. They worked through multiple menu options and my increasing guest list and at every stage of the process reduced my stress and giving me confidence that we would have the elegant affair that the shower was. This was largely because of pinx contributions to our planning. We were faced with potential rain and Kaelyn planned in a tent for our poolside shower for a fee just in case it would have been needed. Erik and Tina arrived exactly on time and from start to finish Tina and the food on the menu were fabulous! The Sweet Potato and Peach Cobbler, Farmers Market scramble and Shrimp and Grits were all delicious and well presented. Tina managed the service always with a smile and ensured the food was replenished and tables cleared and everything stored afterwards. She was a class act and enjoyable. We continue to receive compliments on the shower and gratitude and joy from the Bride ....Thank to pinx! We definitely will look to pinx for future celebrations. read more