TLDR; Alison is absolutely amazing, accommodating, communicates well and most importantly extremely…read moretalented in her work. We booked Alison for a bachelor party dinner for 9. I scheduled a phone call with her about 2-3 weeks prior to the event where she gave me a thorough breakdown of the menu while giving me suggestions for what would go well with our expectations. The day of the event, her execution was absolutely perfect from showing up prepared, setting the table, presentation, and the food was absolutely delicious, all 9 of us cleaned our plates. Her personality and communication is just as perfect as her dishes. Thanks for such a great experience.

From not so good experience from the last catering service, we were looking for a new service for…read moreour annual Open House with a little over a hundred guests. We found one! Alison's menu variety is great. Her crew was really friendly and we could tell they enjoy what they do. They put the leftover away in the refrigerator and left the house spotless. One less thing to worry about the Christmas season for us!

We recently used Busy Bee for an anniversary/slash birthday party for about 80 guests. I cannot…read morespeak highly enough of Dani, who was prompt in response, very friendly, and professional. I really had no idea exactly what I wanted, but after our first call and her suggestions I was very excited about the offerings and kept all Dani's excellent suggestions. Pricing was absolutely reasonable. They arrived on the day of the event promptly, set up everything beautifully on the serving space and were nothing but gracious and courteous the whole time. The guests LOVED the food. Especially the marinated chicken thighs and the potato salad. I even received comments from guests the veggie tray was one of the most beautiful they had ever seen. All the other dishes were delicious as well and there was more than enough to send leftovers home with everyone who wanted some. Busy Bee elevated my event into something even more special by providing such amazing food. I never worried once about any part of catering, as they were the easiest to work with all around. I would absolutely use them again and likely will!

These lovely folks made my Thanksgiving of 2024! Picture it,…read moreBrightwood, Oregon. One stressed out wanna be chef (Me) on the mountain needed a bit of help with a Thanksgiving feast for Kings. Busy Bee Catering swooped in and saved the day with their "Sides-Giving" offerings fit for royalty! Their fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy were divine. Their chicken apple sausage stuffing was a show stopper, as was the relish tray (as big as a trough for my goats), roasted vegetables and Fall harvest salad topped with sinfully delicious candied pecans. I feel like getting married again so Busy Bee Catering can handle the food. Thank you so much! You'll be seeing me and my hungry tummy again SOON!

We absolutely loved having Marsh & Mallow and their delicious s'mores at our daughter's wedding…read morelast month! We had fun tasting experiences prior to the event to choose what flavors would work best and the four marshmallow flavors were creative, delicious and a huge hit with all our guests. The bride and groom got the chance to roast their own marshmallows and were thrilled with the treats - we managed to pull this off as a surprise for them! Marsh and Mallow added such a fun and memorable touch to the celebration, and we received so many compliments. Everything was beautifully presented and made our special day even sweeter. Highly recommend!

This is a cute little shop that delivers a creative spin on s'mores…read more On a recent visit, I got the Cookie S'Morester, which consists of chocolate chip mallow, crushed Oreos, and mini M&Ms sandwiched between gluten-free graham crackers. Also tried the Marsh's Classic which comes with a vanilla bean mallow. Both s'mores were absolutely delicious! What really stood out was the service. The person who served me was a super nice guy who took the time to explain the different types of s'mores they sell. He also introduced me, an out-of-state visitor, to the marionberry. He offered me a sample of marionberry preserves on a small spoon and explained how this Oregon specialty was developed by Oregon State and doesn't travel particularly well. Someone give this dude a raise! Anyway, I highly recommend this place if you're looking for creative takes on a familiar treat. These definitely aren't your ordinary campfire s'mores.

I pick my meals each week to help me on crazy days when i want to eat healthy and not snack or wait…read moretil i feel sick because i don't eat. the meals are so delicious. i normally put in the toaster oven for 350 for 10-15 min to reheat. I really like the food This is the meal plan translation if you want to go that route. Paleo - overlying template we use : all meats, all starchy and nonstarchy vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy fats (ghee and avocado oil), herbs, spices, some fruit, occasional sweeteners like honey and maple syrup Primal - everything in paleo plus the addition of white rice, legumes, and full dairy (though, very rare) Keto - everything in paleo except any starchy vegetables, super low carb over all Whole30 Approved - part of a 30 day reset plan in accordance with whole30.com. Paleo with the exclusion of any sweeteners (no honey/maple)

Stella's Kitchen is the best meal prep service I've ever tried. They use organic ingredients, have…read moregreat portion sizes for the cost, deliver fresh meals locally, and best of all, the food is delicious and healthy. The sauces have great flavor and spice levels, and the variety each week is good. I've liked every meal I've tried, highly recommended.

The reviews are great and we agree!! I'm giving 5 stars for delicious food, fantastic service and a…read morewonderful ambiance!! We tried this restaurant last night for my husband's birthday weekend in Portland! Everything we ordered was delicious: falafel appetizer, shawarma chicken rice bowl, and jareesh. Since this was our first visit, they gave us an eggplant appetizer to try and we loved it too!! I topped off our meal with the Queen's tea. Yummy!! Since this was my husband's birthday they sent a piece of cheesecake home with us (we were too full to eat it immediately after dinner.) We ate it later that night and it was delicious. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Our server was so thoughtful and attentive. We will definitely return.

Late night hunger strikes and somehow Queen Mama's Kitchen⁠ understood the assignment. At this…read morepoint I've learned Middle Eastern spots just refuse to close early... and honestly, respect. This Saudi-inspired spot is lowkey tucked away, super aesthetic, and connected to their cheesecake side which felt like a bonus plot twist. Service was lovely, chill vibe, very easy date night energy. Tried dishes I've never had before and omyfoodness... a surprising amount of vegan options which we love. And the Saudi coffee? Not here to play. Like Vietnamese coffee strong... borderline life choices strong. I'd absolutely be back.

The Portland Catering Company did just a phenomenal job at our wedding. The food was fantastic and…read morewe got tons of compliments about it. They were also extremely flexible, which I think really sets them apart (and also being the most reasonable catering company we talked to and we talked to at least 5 or 6). They let us bring our own alcohol and served it for us and provided all the ice and necessary glassware. The staff helped a ton with the set up and tear down of the chairs and tables as well. Julie from PCC was incredible. She was very responsive and flexible during the planning phase. She came to our venue walkthrough about a month prior so we could figure out logistics, the set up, and all our questions. During the day of the staff was amazing and the bar and the buffet ran very smoothly. I can't stress enough how incredible Julie and the whole staff was and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I hired this caterer about a month in advance for a baby shower for approximately 20 guests, with a…read morefood order totaling over $1,200. They were scheduled to arrive at 3:00 PM on Saturday. By 3:20, no one had arrived and I still hadn't heard anything. Around 3:25, I began trying to contact someone. After finally reaching someone after 3:30, I was told the kitchen had been extremely busy that day. At that point, I began to suspect the food might not be coming. At 3:49 PM -- just minutes before guests were arriving for a two-hour event -- I received a call letting me know the food had not even been made yet. I was told it might be ready "in a couple hours," and they suggested I order food elsewhere instead. We were left scrambling at the absolute last minute. We ended up ordering pizzas and salad from a local restaurant while family members rushed to the grocery store to put together charcuterie boards in the kitchen as guests arrived. It was stressful, embarrassing, and honestly hard to believe. I have worked in hospitality, events, fundraising, and vendor management since 2008 -- from hotels to nonprofit development work -- and I regularly hire caterers, bartenders, and vendors for professional events. In all those years, I have never experienced a caterer simply not show up and fail to communicate beforehand that they would not be delivering. To their credit, the contact person did apologize afterward and explained they were understaffed and going through staffing challenges. She also stated they would refund the order and help reimburse the replacement food costs. However, nearly a week later, I still have not received the full refund or reimbursement. I understand that difficult days happen in the service industry. What was most disappointing here was the complete lack of communication before the event and the position it put us in as hosts. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not feel comfortable relying on this company again for an event.

There is something about a puffed pastry empanada that is just (chefs kiss)…read more The service was great, the lady even yelled after me when I almost left my drink. Which is almost unheard of these days and called me by my name. I used to love going to an empanada place in DC called Julia's empanadas, which was great but their pastry was like a cookie. Abuela China is puff pastry which somehow keeps all the filling inside and with a smear of their chimichurri... lord. Que Rico! Patronize this place Hillsboroians. We want them to stay!

New updated menu, authentic and hearty empanadas. Glad I gave Abuela another try! The empanadas are…read morea bit tangy and saucy, and filling. The Spinach Empanada was flavorful and hearty. I wish it had more cheese and creamier! I wasn't a big fan of the Argentinian Chipa cheese bread. It was very dense with bland lukewarm cheese. I kept searching for a good bite, and finally threw in the towel 1/2 way. It didn't have the fluffy texture with ooey gooey melty cheese that I was hoping for. Great spot to grab an empanada!

Cheryl's is FUN. Packed, a little chaotic, and somehow that's part of the charm. We got routed…read morethrough the kitchen like we were in a behind-the-scenes tour and popped out into a whole other dining area in the back... I was like wait, there's more?? They go all in on decor too, think fall meets Halloween explosion and I was fully here for it. Super vegan friendly with a separate menu for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options which made ordering easy. Service was AAAAMAZING across the board, every single person was on it. We had a small food mishap, mentioned it, and BAM the manager appeared, apologized, and fixed it immediately. I ordered the vegan steak and yep, I'd get it again. Portions are big enough to share... or not, no judgment.

We were greeted with free beignets, YUM. Our waitress had great recommendations, and the service…read morewas very quick. I loved the Portuguese fried rice, which is apparently the popular dish of the restaurant. It did not disappoint. I left STUFFED!! My fiance had French toast which is some of the best I've ever tried. I love the bread they use and the lemon whipped cream is amazing. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Reedville catered our wedding of 75 people on 7/27/19. We were so happy with everything, start to…read morefinish. We worked with Cam and she was fantastic! We weren't sure if we wanted to provide our own alcohol, or have Reedville do it, and Cam was so flexible with us the whole time. She was constantly tweaking little things in their proposal and always promptly answered any questions I had. The food is so good! I had multiple guest come up to me during the wedding and tell me, unsolicited, how good the food was. It was above and beyond many of our guests expectations of what kind of food they would be served at a wedding. My now husband wanted to order excess food on purpose just so he'd have more leftovers, I cannot emphasize how yummy everything was! The day of staff of servers and bartenders were all fantastic as well. While taking pictures during our cocktail hour and away from our guests, all of the servers made sure to bring us the hors d'oeuvres and cocktail each which was super appreciated! Overall I cannot recommend Reedville enough, they were fantastic!

We got married in May 2023 and absolutely loved working with Reedville Catering. Everything from…read morethe planning, to the flexibility on the menu, to the presentation and aesthetic - they completely nailed our vision. We didn't want to do a traditional sit-down or buffet dinner and worked with Reedville to do more of a food station, heavy hors d'oeuvres set-up for our cocktail party reception. Every single item they made was seriously delicious, not just 'good' - NW salmon cakes, goat cheese tartlets, teriyaki meatballs for passed apps, and the charcuterie presentation was beautiful. Sweet chili shrimp skewers, thai peanut chicken, asparagus risotto, arugula salad, plus two custom items we asked for: pork belly bao buns and fried chicken sliders. Everything was out of this world. When we asked to do pork belly bao buns, they didn't bat an eye or even ask any questions - and then absolutely nailed it. The amount of food was perfect. They also tended bar for us with 2 signatures and a full bar and everyone was happy and drunk the whole evening :) The team was super friendly and professional, and Jessica's responsiveness was lightning fast. We would work with them all over again and highly recommend to anyone.

The presentation of the food and their setup is a cool conversation piece. You will not be…read moredisappointed and worth the price.

Bomba served their paella ( and a vegetarian option) at our wedding August 27 in our yard. The…read morepaella, appetizers and bread were delicious. Troy and his wife were so nice and professional. Highly recommended!