100% the best caterer experienced!…read more Not only was the food amazing, Paella, Salad, Asparagus, the service was over the top! Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer that's passionate about food and service. Chef Bruce Finch knows how to make delicious food especially using different levels of flavors layering in herbs, spices etc. that he makes from scratch! His brownies are to die for! Really!! Oh and his rum soaked pineapples plated with delicious ice cream topped with toasted coconut! I know! Mouth is watering, right?

My husband and I hired Bruce and his team for our 20 person wedding celebration and we hands down…read morehad the best experience and would recommend them a million times over. The food was so good and our guests raved about it even after the event. We opted for a multi course plated service and everything was delicious, presented so beautifully and made fresh local ingredients that truly wowed us all. I highly recommend their short ribs, baked havarti oysters, and do not pass on Bruces famous brownies! We absolutely loved how great the team was to work with as well. From the very beginning Bruce listened to the tastes/foods that were important to us and delivered on our special day. Jordan was a true hero handling our event rentals and making sure we had everything we needed for our bar service. Both were very responsive the entire time, and even hosted us for a tasting a few months prior to the event allowing us to sample what we were getting ourselves in to. I'd like to add that we also played a round of golf with them- these guys really love what they do and the people that they get to work with and it was really special for us to gain friends along the way. Thank you guys again for such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to work with you again soon!

This was my second time working with A.B. and her team at Pacific Coast Catering, this time for a…read more90th birthday celebration, and once again they were wonderful. A.B. is genuinely invested in making your event special and somehow makes the whole process feel easy. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and a huge hit with our guests. Her staff was fantastic as well--warm and attentive throughout the party. This was a very special milestone birthday, and A.B. and her team played a big part in making the day memorable. After two great experiences with Pacific Coast Catering, I would absolutely recommend them!

Pacific Coast Catering was great to work with! I really apprecaite their attention to detail, the…read moretime devoted to the customer. We were hosting an event that I was also unfamilair with the location as we were travling from Northern California. AB was great! She ended up scoping out the location beforhand so come day of the catering services knew exaclty where to go. For an all day meeting, they provided both breakfast and lunch items and made sure there was enough coffee for the guests. I was really grateful for the food quality and the service. I had several compliments from the attendees from the event about how good the slections were. I enjoyed the flexibility and the ease of accommodating dietery restrictions without having to pivot the whole menu. The guests had something that was though out instead of a last minute thought or just vegetables. Overall would use again if I am in the Monterey area.

Chef Elaine and Bret did a fantastic job with our mom's birthday dinner for 17 people including…read moreyoung kids! All of the food was delicious and they were able to use our non-ideal cottage kitchen set-up. We loved the apps, salmon, chicken piccata, pasta, green beans, salad. Everyone complemented the food - highly recommend!

After I tried and failed to secure a dinner reservation for my mother's birthday, I came across the…read moreidea of a private chef. With less than a week to secure someone, I contacted Elaine at Tres Bien who just happened to have a cancellation. She was so easy to work with and her expertise was key in ensuring we had a scrumptious menu that would accommodate seven adults and three kids. Leading up to the dinner event, she was in close contact with me to ensure all details were thought through. She arrived with her sous chef Brett and together they worked their magic with great efficiency. We were all so impressed with the outcome as it really elevated the experience making for a special dinner for mom and us all.

This crew feed over 300 on Thanksgiving and the meal was first class! Turkey, ham, green beans,…read morepineapple upside down cake, sweet potatoes , gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, ....

Thank you for providing catering services for our Christmas party last night. The American Legion…read moreriders greatly appreciated the delicious food and your attention to detail in setting up the arrangement. It was evident that you take pride in your work and the enjoyment of the people who tasted your creations. We hope you will accept our token of appreciation. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. American Legion Riders District 28

If you have the privilege of getting married at The Holly Farm you will have the incredible…read moreopportunity to have La Crème be your caterer/bartenders/decorators/rental coordinator/etc all weekend long! I will start by prefacing that La Crème + Holly Farm give their 1000% to every wedding that happens at their venue, which means you won't really begin working with La Crème until about 2-3 months prior to your wedding date. The first month or so will be spent talking through ideas and inspiration, likely doing your tasting (which is a literal 5 star experience) and the last two months is where you will really get a final breakdown of cost and timeline. If you are a slightly anxious/overly organized bride like me, I know this can seem stressful. I suggest you ask them early on for a realistic estimate based on the number of guests and events you will be having. And then..add an extra 15% on top of that, and set that money aside as you are going through your planning process, because trust me, you won't want to skimp on what La Crème has to offer. Now that the money talk is out of the way.. the service and food that La Crème provides is out of this world. We had an Indian/Mexican fusion wedding and had all our food and alcohol handled by La Crème for the entire weekend. It's not a typical process where you pick from a list of options based on a fixed menu with prices. La Crème creates every menu from scratch based on the couple and their preferences, and then they adjust based on your budget. Chef Joe and Tamie's team had just a few conversations with us about our cultures, favorite foods, family preferences and then they created an entire world personalized to who we are as people. Perfectly marrying the cultural cuisines in a fun yet respectful way, taking our request to dedicate a bar to our dads and creating the *cutest* Dad Cave with all their favorite brands of Scotch & Mezcal, and seamlessly making everything appear and disappear like magic. Aside from the food being incredible, our guests felt taken care of at every moment. They are not just caterers, they are the people who make sure you aren't getting too chilly in the evenings, they are the energy keeping the drinks flowing at the bar as friends order round after round (after round), they are your partners when families decide the day of the wedding they are coming and you need to change the seating arrangement, they are a familiar face that comes up to you at the reception and tells you how happy they are for you. They are everything you could want, you just need to have faith that they will step in when it's your turn and they will blow you away at your wedding. A special shout out to Tamie, Chef Joe, and the sweetest Soquel for making us feel so special all weekend long and treating our family like your own. We are so lucky to have worked with you :)

La Creme truly knows how to take care of people and how to make dreams come true. Regardless of…read morewhat type of food you and your guest are interested, whatever style, they will make sure to get it done. The presentation and layout is the talk of the town and we overheard our guests saying that this is the best food that they've ever had at a wedding. Tamie, Michelle and their team is also incredibly helpful in giving you tips and suggestion on how to get the most out of your budget. They assist you with each little step and are excellent with the tiny details in order to make your event truly stand out. We highly highly recommend them and they're a fantastic group to work with.

Chef Hyson created a stunning meal for our wedding in Big Sur. Great food was one of our top…read morepriorities, and choosing to work with Chef Hyson was one of the best decisions we made. Working on the menu together was a joy. He listened closely to what mattered to us, and where we didn't have strong opinions, we trusted his suggestions completely. They were spot-on. I wanted to honor my Filipino heritage, and he wove island flavors into an Italian-forward menu in a way that felt thoughtful and seamless. We also needed everything to be gluten-free, and he handled it so well that no one would have known. The bruschetta with peach-glazed pork belly was a highlight, and our guests are still talking about the braised short ribs. On the day, he and his team were professional, calm, and ran everything smoothly, so we could just enjoy ourselves. If food matters to you, book Chef Hyson. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

The best!! Curry. Veggies peanut sauce!! Hyson is the kindest and most knowledgeable food guy!…read more Emily too!

Angela catered our wedding in Ben Lomond a few weeks ago. I am not exaggerating when I say her food…read morewas the #1 thing guests complimented! Angela is not only a talented chef, but she was truly a joy to work with. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Angela was always the perfect combination of confident and flexible. She is happy taking charge on menu creation or building around a couples tastes. She was also able to get creative to accommodate veg/pesc/vegan guests and those with food allergies. Her staff also did a great job bartending and were generally putting out great vibes all night. I can't say enough good thing and I will absolutely look her way again when I need a caterer!

I wish I could give 6 stars. Angela's food was amazing - it's been five days since our wedding and…read morepretty much everyone I've talked to who attended the reception said they were WOWED by the food. We had a guest list of 150, and Angela and her team executed this very high quantity of food without sacrificing any quality or taste. We had the roast chicken, tri-tip, potatoes, asparagus, mixed greens salad, and rustic bread loaves. For our appetizers, we went simple and just did the cheese & charcuterie plus shrimp cocktail. I am so glad we went simple and "bare bones", because everything was well prepared, well presented, and delicious. And we still had a lot of leftovers!! Angela was also great to work with - very responsive and well communicative throughout the process. And her staff on site was fantastic - they did bussing and made sure everyone was satisfied with their meals. They also made sure that me and my groom had a chance to eat - which I have heard a lot of couples say they never get to eat the food at their wedding (I was determined to - it's the most expensive meal you'll ever have!!). The price was less than what other caterers charge, but with all the service and additional fees it still comes out to a pretty penny. But I'd do it again, because honestly there were no complaints from guests. And it's worth spending money for good food, good service, and happy guests. I'd recommend Angela blessing for any wedding or special event - glad I found her on Yelp!

Taquero Carillo catered my mother's funeral and everything went as well as it could. Had numerous…read moreguests asking where I found them and gave compliments on the food. They were professional and stayed on top of everything. Definitely one less thing I had to worry about on a stressful day. Would definitely recommend.

Hired Joe for my husband's 40th birthday party. The food was very good. Joe was timely and…read moreaccommodating to last minute changes I made on the time of the event and number of people. I recommend him and will hire him again. Thank you!

I got food poisoning from half a quesadilla. I've eaten quesadillas all around the world and in…read morefact I've never had food poisoning from anything. Until now. I had a chicken quesadilla and I regretted every thing. It was hours of stomach pain and hours on the toilet. They must leave their chicken out without refrigeration. Don't order from this place.

We chose out of numerous options, Lalla Catering to cater our wedding...and were more than pleased…read morewith the food, service, and attention to detail! Between the amazing appetizer selection (arancini balls, ahi ceviche, pulled pork sliders, and blue cheese steak bites...wrapped in bacon of course), delectable entrees (chicken piccata, Manhattan steak, pesto orzo pasta, smashed potatoes, quinoa salad, Greek salad, and Sicilian bread), and the icing on the cake...pun intended (Italian cream, Lalla dream, and chocolate mousse cakes) designed to perfection by Elaine...we could not have been more satisfied! The coordination by Michelle and staff put our minds at ease on our big day and made it that much more special! Thank you Lalla Catering!...we highly recommend and fully endorse your services