This was a last minute booking as we had a death in the family and needed help for a small reception. I was very happy the Ray's could take care of us, at such short notice and he was very kind. That said, there were two mistakes. First, the glassware chosen was not delivered, and I called & had them pick up the incorrect ones and delivered the correct ones, I was able to catch that one early. Second, the dressing was not put on the salad, and no dressing was provided. Unfortunately, I did not catch this mistake until the event was starting. I had to make my own concoction on the fly. I told Ray about it after the event was over, and he did not offer any remedy other than saying he was sorry. I felt not at least offering some kind of a refund was rather unprofessional. I would not use him in the future and I do not recommend him for others. I did like the extra toppings for the deviled eggs, the rest of the food was just okey. I am not sure why so many others had such a better experience? Perhaps, as they were much bigger orders. read more

Truly wonderful food. The fact that they were willing to grill on site made all the difference. It was divine to have juicy food, rather than cardboard. I can't say thank you enough. The Father of the Groom read more

I had the privilege of having rays catering as my caterer for my wedding. They made my reception run so smoothly. Even though there were multiple steps to go up to the outside reception area, Dan was so accommodating and made "plating" happen! I cannot begin to describe how delicious their food was. I received so many compliments from my guests. My friend who is a very picky eater (never eats at any weddings and ordered chicken nuggets for himself at his own wedding), ate all his steak and half of his wife's steak because it was so good. The salmon was so juicy and perfectly made. Kelly (I think she was the coordinator for the caterer) was on top of things and made everything go smoothly. She set down the tables the way I wanted it to be set, and placed decorations the way I wanted it to be set. The price per person for the plated food and bar was very reasonable. Thank you rays catering for making my wedding so memorable! read more

Ray's Catering catered our wedding this month at St. Vincent's in Marinwood. Dan and the entire team did an absolutely wonderful job! Nothing else to say but FANTASTIC down to the last detail. Mind you, the food was awesome. I received so many compliments about the food that night. They definitely made this bride feel calm and I felt like I had nothing to worry about. They were more than willing to make changes at the last minute and had some great recommendations. I can't wait to have them help us out for our next party :) LOVE THEM! read more

Ray's catered our wedding and we loved their service. The food was so amazing, not only did we enjoy it but our guests continue to tell us how good the food was. Ray's serving staff was very professional, and we liked how they served the wedding party appetizers even while we had our photo hour. Dan, our main contact through Ray's was very good at tying down the small details. Because I am new to event planning (planned my own wedding), Dan was able to work with me on figuring out just what we would need, from table clothes to garbage service, from dishes to what to serve at the bar. Thank you for helping to make our wedding such a huge success! read more

Everyone told me that the wedding goes by so fast and you don't get to enjoy your meal. Oh, we definitely made sure we got to enjoy our meal. It's crazy to say, but the food at our wedding was one of the most delicious meals I have ever had. Dan and Kelly nailed it. The whole process with Ray's was amazing. From our first tasting I was very impressed by them and definitely the food. Don't sleep on the Habenero Chirzo Empenadas, they were a huge hit at the wedding and my personal favorite. If you are having an event within range or Ray's, book them. You will have the best food and no hassle or issues. read more

Ray's Catering is a jewel of a secret that you need to know about! They're a family business that has been serving Marin and Sonoma Counties for over a generation. Josh and I knew to call them for our wedding because we heard so many great reviews and had the pleasure of being a guest at one of their functions. The tasting was a fantastic experience. Dan was very helpful and he made us feel very comfortable with the whole process. The big day went as smoothly as we could have dreamed and we thank Ray's for all the help they provided. The food was delicious, all our guests praised the service, and couldn't say enough about how wonderful everything was. We're so happy we used them for our wedding. I plan on using them for our anniversary too! I recommend using their service for any event you may have. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

We used Ray's Catering for my parent's 50th-anniversary party, at Falkirk Mansion in San Rafael, CA. We only had them cater the main meal and coffee service since we were providing appetizers and desserts on our own. I do not live in the area so was doing everything remotely. I worked with Dan on the menu options and he was very helpful in assisting me to create a menu that was exactly what we wanted. We had a few people with special dietary needs and they were more than accommodating and remembered the special meals without me having to follow up on the day of. The server and prep team they brought with them were professional and friendly, even as we were sharing the space with them in the kitchen. And the best part of the meal was how great it tasted! Everyone loved it and we got many compliments about the quality and variety of the choices. For our meal, we served, tri-tip, chicken piccata, cheese tortellini, roasted vegetables, salad, and artisan bread. We had some leftovers that the team packaged up for us and they tasted even better the next day. Thank you Rays Catering for making this great meal a part of our special celebration. read more

We hired Ray's catering for our wedding after having a great time during our tasting. The food was fresh, displayed beautifully and VERY tasty! Their Saute` Chicken Sec is to die for and their BBQ is always amazing. We also tried Crab Cakes Aioli and Grilled Italian Sausages for our appts- delicious! We had such a good time at the tasting that not only did we hire them for the wedding BUT for our engagement party as well. They did not let us down. They had beautiful flower displays and brought several cocktail tables for us to use as well as the perfect color table cloths. They really are a one stop shot for all occasions. They had a portable kitchen so everything was served fresh, hot and straight off the grill. Can't say enough about Rays. Dan Offenbach is our contact there and he's really made this part of the wedding planning a joy. Thanks, Rays!!!! read more

Ray's Catering did an amazing job catering my wedding this past July! Dan and Natalie were heaven sent ! I had met with several caterers, but after meeting them in person I knew Ray's service and professionalism serpassed any previous competion. They put all my worries at eaze and helped plan the most special day of my life. The food was not only delicious but beautiful( thanks to there head chef's Greg and Luke). People are still raving about the food to this day! Their staff was excellent and Dan was there every step of the way. I would most definately encourage any bride to be to use Ray's! read more

Wow, I am shocked by the reviewer who bashed Dan at Ray's Catering. I had a completely different experience for my wedding. We had a 200 person wedding in Marin County on Sept. 12, 2009. I met with Natalie at Ray's Catering about 10 months prior. She was so helpful. Natalie is the person who answers their phones and who I met with several times just to ask questions and to go over ideas with. She always answered my calls and returned emails promptly and was helpful whenever I had something to ask or a change to make. Dan, also, was very helpful. He met with my mother, sisters and I out at the site about 2 months prior to our event. He walked through the entire set up and was open to all of our ideas too. Both Natalie and Dan were always available and kind to us when we needed any help. As for the food... We loved our tasting, but ended up changing our dishes later on due to wanting a bit more flavor and "umph" in our food. We thought we would have a barbecue style buffet with chicken, steak, and veggie kebabs, but then later chose a tri tip dish with a creamy horse radish sauce and chicken mediterranean with olives, capers and lots of flavor. We were happy we made the switch and the guests raved about the food. We also had great hors d'euvres of bruschetta, shrimp spring rolls, and sausages, which the staff so kindly saved some of for my husband and I since we had missed the cocktail hour taking pictures. The buffet table also had pesto pasta, roasted potatoes with herbs, fruit, bread and butter. This was all after a delicious sit-down spinach salad with avocado, oranges, onions, feta cheese and french dressing. We were very pleased with the food. I know this is getting long, so I will end it with what I REALLY loved about Ray's Catering... The staff! They were so great. There was no wait for food, the servers and wait staff were very pleasant and professional. They kept the bar open for us longer than we reserved. They showed no worry when only two hours before the wedding, it was still raining and storming and they had to set the reception up outside! It all went off without a hitch and the Ray's Catering staff is to thank for that. Thanks Rays. I will recommend you to others for sure!! read more

Working with Ray's Catering to cater our wedding was the BEST decision that we could have made! We had Ray's take care of our table and chair rentals as well as our tent and lighting and heating which made everything so easy! One Bill! Kelly was fabulous to work with from day 1 and we are so fortunate to have had her the night of our wedding coordinating all of the food, and other vendors as well. She was so accommodating to our wedding guests and to my husband and I the day of our wedding. She and the other Ray's servers provided us with our own plate of appetizers during cocktail hour (which was when we were taking photos) and took care of us all night, checking in to see if we needed anything. We still have guests talking about the food, and the service!! Amazing! Without a doubt, would HIGHLY recommend Ray's Catering to anyone looking for fabulous food, and a truly amazing stress-free wedding day! Thank you SO much Kelly & the rest of Ray's Catering! read more

We loved working with Ray's and had a really positive experience from our first meeting with Dan through the many, many compliments we have received from our wedding guests. We considered other options but thought Dan's had the best food and happened to also have the lowest price. The food was delicious and many guests went back for seconds. The steak was perfectly cooked and the chicken was tender and had great flavor. We also had some fresh salads and pasta that was perfect for adults and kids. Dan was a pleasure to work with and the staff working at our wedding was very friendly. Thanks!! read more

We used Ray's catering for our back to school picnic and they did a fantastic job. The food was great and they had games for the kids (with prizes!) plus a make your own sundae bar. Everyone loved it! The service was awesome. Would highly recommend! Thanks Dan!! read more

Ray's catering catered a wedding at a venue I work at this past weekend. Not only was their food fantastic, but their staff was outstanding and professional. It was a relief to know that the venue was being treated well and every guest was taken care of. Great job! I would recommend Ray's catering to anyone, Dan will take care of you! read more

We had a housewarming party for our new home this last weekend and had Ray's cater it. My husband worked with Dan and he was very helpful in creating a tasty, affordable menu. The staff arrived promptly and went about their business with extreme professionalism. The food was delicious and everyone loved their meal. We had BBQ'd tri tip and chicken, both delicious along with the sides we chose. Donna served (thank you again, Donna) and she was also very professional and just got everything done quickly and unobtrusively. Her timing was spot on and she asked if we wanted the appetizers served earlier than we had scheduled as everyone had arrived and were having cocktails. She made the right call. I would definitely use this company again. read more

Ray's Catering just catered my 40th high school reunion which was held at the Elk's Club in San Rafael. The reunion was quickly arranged as one classmate was going to be in town for a weekend a few weeks away. I gave Ray a call and he sent menu options that day. He worked within our budget (small). Food was awesome and staff was great. read more

Fantastic food and service!!! We found these guys on Yelp and the reviews were right on. The food was delicious: falling off the bone ribs, tender steak, heirloom vegetables, good coffee etc, etc, etc. They were very easy to work with and all of our guests raved about the food. Will use them for all future events. read more

We hired Ray's Catering for our wedding in San Francisco and they did an amazing job. We worked with Sidra and Dan, both who were very professional and on top of all the details. We had our reception at a venue where we had to bring everything in from our outside vendors which made the planning process way more involved and difficult. We were so glad that we chose Ray's because they were our most involved vendor and they took care of so much, including food, staffing, rentals, extra accessories, and miscellaneous emergency items that came up last minute. The best part about working with Ray's is that they are not pretentious, they are very professional, they go out of their way to accommodate your requests, and they will work within your budget. We spent a lot of time talking/meeting with caterers and we were so glad to have selected Ray's because they made everything so easy. We loved Ray's Catering and HIGHLY recommend them. read more

I am writing this review to share the wonderful experience I had while working with Ray's Catering. Planning a funeral is a difficult task but Dan at Ray's made this sad time in our lives a little easier. This family owned business for over thirty years treated my family as one of theirs. Dan's professionalism, sincerity, and experience in the industry made planning this event painless . Dan walked me through every step of planning the catering aspect of my grandmother's funeral and took the time to learn about my grandmother to ensure that the menu, location of the event, and table/room decor exemplified who she was and the things she loved most. Being that she was a marvelous Italian cook Dan and his team created a delicious Italian menu of her favorites. The food was out of this world! Many of our guests entered the kitchen to compliment the chef, Luke Offenbach. Dan made sure that the event ran smoothly and as we had planned. He arrived early to personally help set up the event and left after our entire family did. He even brought easels to display pictures of my grandmother. He was in continual contact with me throughout the reception to ensure that every need of ours had been meet. The catering staff was well prepared, friendly, and quick to meet any needs of our guests. Ray's Caterings' professionalism, experience, and quality of service and food by far surpasses other catering companies that I have used in the past. They are a full service catering company that gives individual care to every event that they provide service for! Thank you Ray's for helping to make my helping make my grandmother's funeral reception just as she would have wanted it and Dan thank you for all the extra time you spent to meet our needs! I look forward to doing business with them in the future! I highly recommend them! read more

Ray's catered our wedding this past weekend at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. Dan was our contact from the beginning,and he was consistently available and helpful throughout the process. We chose Ray's as SFTS is an unique venue that cannot accommodate all caterers, and they were the only ones willing to work within our budget. Many of our guests had nut allergies, so they graciously accepted our request to have no nuts or peanuts in any the food. The menu, heavy appetizers, was filling and yummy. One of the bartenders was very popular with the guests as he was very charming and apparently removed beer bottle caps with his wedding ring! There was almost a big mistake with the setup of the tables and chairs (completely my fault), and Dan was incredibly flexible and reassuring about it when it was discovered a couple days before the wedding. Everything was perfect. We are very happy with our choice of Ray's Catering. read more