Wow- can't believe I haven't written a review of this iconic Bay Area family catering business!…read more If you live in the bay there's a very high chance you've had Rafael's Catering in one of your social events. They have been around since I've been a kid and I've had the pleasure of eating their delicious grub at weddings, birthdays, baby showers (including my own), graduations, you name it! They offer a popular international menu which includes their trademark rotisserie chicken (my fave!) and several delicious Filipino entrees including pancit, menudo and a whole lechon! They also have a classic American menu (pasta, mashed potatoes, ham, chicken, roast beef, etc.). Their prices are fair and the food is so good! The owners, Joe and Frankie Santos and their family are amazing. They have a knack for simultaneously exuding professionalism and making you feel like family. Thank you Santos family for always providing A+ catering service to the Bay Area!

Amazing service! They handle pretty much everything! From set up to take down! $ food was soooo…read moregood!! Definitely recommend!!

I used Havana Catering for the first time for my baby shower this past weekend and had a really…read moregreat experience. I had heard of them before because a friend used them for their wedding, and since I plan events for a living, I've worked with a lot of caterers. For my own event though, price mattered a lot, but I still wanted really good food. After reaching out to a bunch of places, I went with Havana because I had tried their food before and their pricing was very reasonable. We ordered full trays of adobo chicken, lechon roasted pork, crispy tofu, paella, sofrito rice, black beans, corn, poblano mac and cheese, and plantains. I did bring in one dish from another restaurant, Jamaican oxtail, just because I know my guests are big foodies. The biggest hits from Havana were definitely the poblano mac and cheese, lechon, and the paella. Honestly, the mac and cheese was the standout. Everyone kept going back for it and I wish I had ordered an extra tray. What really stood out to me though was the delivery experience. The driver called me ahead of time, brought everything in, and set it all up. He opened the trays with gloves, added sauces, arranged everything nicely, and even put out utensils and labels. I've had plenty of catering deliveries before and this was easily one of the best. He was just genuinely kind and went above and beyond, and it made a big difference. Overall, everything went smoothly, the food was great, and I would definitely order from them again.

Ohh, Where do I begin?…read more Let me first start off by saying, if you are looking for a caterer that has amazing food, Havana Catering. If you are looking for a cater with A+ service and were complete pros all around, Havana Catering. BUUUTTTT!!!! If you're anticipating on taking leftovers home, eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next 7 days in a row, bc you ordered way too much (like 300 people too much), and you don't want to get sick of it, and still then, every bite, even on the 21st meal in a row has an omggggg reaction, thennnn, Havana Catering is for you. From beginning to end it was a pleasure working with Joelle, Klowie (and the other two gentlemen at the restaurant.) They made sure our my dad's celebration of life event was amazing and smooth and easy and it was. They took great care of us at the restaurant, too. They were helpful, professional and sensitive, given our circumstances and went above and beyond to accomodate our every need, from prices to logistics. True professionals. Thank you, for making my dad's celebration of life reception such a success and so beautiful - Havana Catering. Well Done!

Best food I've ever tasted! Seasoned to perfection even her salads are bomb, homemade everythingread more

Lacey catered my birthday party and made me soo much. Literally anything I wanted she made lol and…read moreeverything was Soooo GOOD everyone at my party still talks about the food . And asks when is my next event so she can cater again lol. I suggest her to everyone that ever asks me love it all !

I used Almost Everything Catering for my birthday party and didn't have to worry about too much -…read moreTryphena had it covered! The food was amazing and my custom marble Hennessey cake was a hit!! I highly recommend Tryphena as your caterer for your next event!

Mannn have you tried her cinnamon rolls??? FyyyyyYurrrrr they are soft fluffy and perfectly sweet,…read moreyou gotta follow her on social media to catch her on her creative days, she will post first come first serve everything...so if you miss out, that's on you!! Now that I said this yall can't call me a gatekeeper! Go ahead and try her for yourself you won't be disappointed!

Wow... Hosted an…read moreevent with about ~115 people. While I was unfamiliar with ordering food for a large number of people, Priscilla helped recommend the amount of food for the requirements, "I don't want to run out of food during the event" and "we love desserts". Another side note: I was catering snacks rather than a meal. I ended up ordering - tri-tip - mashed potatoes - roasted veggies - assorted bread - lemon garlic salmon - veggie garlic pasta - Greek salad - dinner rolls - fresh fruit display - fresh fruit tarts - petit fours - gluten free mini cupcakes: red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon I appreciate that Priscilla suggested to halve the salmon fillets to have double the number of salmon pieces for guests to have snack portions rather than meal portions. Although mini cupcakes were not listed on her menu, she was able to provide them. Also, you can ask her about gluten free desserts. You can have more than just macarons. Compliments I received... "Did you make the food? The salmon and tri-tip were so juicy." "This is better than most wedding food." 2 people inquired who I used to cater for the event. I received general praise that the food was good. I received explicit praise that the petit fours and fruit tarts were good. The mashed potatoes were thick but good. Passion for catering's setup and tear down went smoothly. It was maybe 20-30 minutes of setup and 10 minutes of tear down. I appreciate that they were able to provide decor for the food tables. They also provided some takeout containers for us to take leftover food. 10/10 would cater from them again.

I don't even know where to begin... Priscilla absolutely blew me away! My graduation party was a…read moretotal surprise, planned by my brother, and the food was one of the biggest highlights of the day. Every single dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with so much love and care. You can tell she puts her heart into her work. From the small details to the bold flavors, everything was thoughtful and intentional. Guests are still talking about how amazing the food was ...and trust me, we're a tough crowd to impress! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking for a caterer who brings soul to the table and takes pride in her craft, Passion for Catering is it! I'm so grateful to have experienced her work and will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you for making such a special day even more unforgettable. You truly outdid yourself! Check out more of her work on Instagram @passion4catering

Chef Vanessa is amazing!!!! She has been cooking for us weekly for a few months and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about her services. She makes the most delicious food and she is such a pleasure to have over. She loves our puppy as if he were her own . Her meals are so affordable. I am saving so much money with her fresh delicious meals compared to when I was using door dash every night. Book with her immediately!!!

I reached out to Vanessa for my 30th birthday dinner party and she was amazing from the start!…read moreGreat communication, had a big menu selection, reasonable price, and very accommodating. I didn't feel like it was my first time communicating with her. I needed halal options for my dietary preferences and she was able to find halal steak which not a lot of people will go through the hassle to do. On top of that, she was so pleasant to have around. Her food is better than any restaurant. Her egg rolls and coffee cake is the best thing this planet has to offer, and this is coming from a picky girl whose mom cooks the best food! As a type A person I was worried about many aspects about my birthday but dinner was something I wasn't worried about because of how on top of everything Vanessa was! I got really lucky with her and definitely recommend her!

If you're looking for incredible paella catering in the Bay Area, Mestizo Paella is absolutely the…read morebest choice!! After experiencing another paella caterer here in the bay area which left me underwhelmed, I started researching and came across Mestizo Paella. From my first conversation with Angee, I knew I was in good hands. She was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and made the booking process so easy. We hired them for my husband's birthday party and WOW, they exceeded every expectation. They arrived on time, were organized and professional, and the food was phenomenal. We ordered tapas, three different paellas, and sangria, and every single dish was a hit with our guests. The garlic shrimp was unforgettable, the croquetas were perfectly crispy and cheesy, and the paellas were packed with flavor and generous portions of seafood and meats. The seafood paella especially had everyone going back for seconds and thirds! Even the sangria tasted authentic and refreshing. What made the experience even better was how warm and friendly Angee, Christian, and Oscar were with all of our guests. People are still talking about the food days later, and many even asked to take leftovers home! Thank you to the entire Mestizo Paella team for making our party such a success. I highly recommend them and will definitely book them again for future events!

We had Mestizo Paella cater our wedding and was it a hit amongst the 100+ guests we had. It was a…read moreperfect blend of Filipino and Spanish cooking, and the food was absolutely delicious. Angee and Christian are the most delightful people as well. From the sangria, to the tapas, to the main course of paella, everything was phenomenal. My only gripe is that they don't have an actual restaurant and they're not on the Peninsula!

We used Chilly Willy's to cater my partner's birthday party this weekend and it was a huge hit. We…read moreordered the tri-tip, chicken, brisket, beans, salad, and mac & cheese, and every single person at the party was complimenting the food. We had a total of 30 people. Everything was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The tri-tip and brisket were especially a crowd favorite, and the mac & cheese disappeared fast. They also gave us more than enough food -- everyone was able to eat well and there were still leftovers, which is rare when you're feeding a big group. If you're looking for BBQ catering that people will actually rave about, Chilly Willy's is a fantastic choice. We'll absolutely use them again for future events.

I read about this food truck on Nextdoor and it was the loaded baked potato that inspired me to…read moredrive from Martinez to their location on Clayton Rd by Ducky's Car Wash. It was well worth it as all my senses were engaged: The smoky smell! The other customers raving about the food! The colorful food truck! The feel of the brisket sausage in a bun being raised to my mouth! And the taste of everything - the smoked meats, the fresh slaw, the loaded baked potato and the tangy BBQ sauce.

We recently engaged Sunrise Catering to cater an event on relatively short notice. They were easy…read moreto work with, provided excellent advice for how much food to order, and also gave good suggestions for the mix of different items for the afternoon event. They arrived on time and adjusted to the changes at the venue with no problem. We enjoyed the different mini sandwiches and deviled eggs, and the cut fruit was fresh and nicely presented. The biscotti were also excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

I used Sunrise for my daughter's 3rd birthday recently and everyone could not stop talking about…read morehow amazing the food was...I couldn't agree more. Aside from the fresh sandwiches, the macaroni, meatballs, and banana pudding were also absolutely delicious. I highly recommend Sunrise to cater any party of all ages. Linda was so quick to respond to my requests, we even got to tailor some of the menu for the younger kids palate. Also loved how they offered a coffee station, which acted as a refueling station for the parents. From the ordering process, to the delivery, and actual food.. I'd give this place a 10/10!!!

Awesome food and great service!…read more Some friends catered from Vatos Tacos for a pre-wedding luncheon for some friends in their backyard. The mom and uncle of the owner showed up early to set up and start cooking. They were professional, kind, and very friendly. I was stoked that they cooked everything fresh on site and didn't just have food in warmers. We got to choose among proteins and veggies, and the salsa bar was awesome. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed the churros too! They boxed up all leftovers after the event, so we ate tacos for leftovers and froze a bunch too for later. The only thing one of my friends said was that paying extra for salad wasn't worth it because the salad was just from a bag. Everything was delicious, and I ate too much! I highly recommend Vatos Tacos for your catering needs!

Sooooooooo gooooooddddds I had to leave a review I have…read morenever experienced a taco place that makes such traditional flavor to my mouth