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!!

3rd cake I've had done here and all have been absolutely delicious. This particular cake everyone…read moreraved about the moist cake and the icing they loved. It turned out exactly as we wanted. Beautiful!

I've heard about Famous Creations from many people but never got to try their sweets until…read morerecently! Famous Creations has a bunch of sweets including cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, and custom cakes. This inside of their space is open, and quite empty. The decor is cute, but overall the space feels a little incomplete. I got the Ube Tres Leches after wanting a sweet treat after lunch! Their Tres Leches has good components of a good Tres Leches: moist cake soaked in milk with a creamy whipped cream on top. However, the milk did not appear to be evenly absorbed across my portion of cake, as some sections remained without any milk. The cake also seemed to be the only thing ube flavored, so overall the ube flavor was lacking. The cake in general was yummy, but was not my favorite as an ube tres leches. Their desserts overall look great and their custom cakes are super cute! I hope to try other items in the future.

Can't praise Havana enough! We are a wedding & event planning business in the local Bay Area. Just…read morelast weekend, we met Joelle and Klowie from Havana as they were catering our couple's wedding reception. From the planning phases to the delivery & execution- their team was incredibly responsive, timely, clear & professional, and so thoughtful/intentional! We work with many vendors in this business and I would say Havana is really in the top 3 for catering partners! not to mention, the food and quality of presentation is amazing! We will for sure be recommending Havana to our future couples :) TY Joelle & team!

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.

Chapo's Tacos was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our baby shower. From the moment…read morethey arrived, their team was incredible--so kind, professional, organized, and on top of everything. The service was seamless and truly stress-free, which meant the world to us on such an important day. And the food... WOW WOW WOW. Absolutely unreal. Every single guest was raving about it--people are still talking about how good it was and asking where we ordered from. Not a single miss on the menu. Fresh, flavorful, and beyond delicious. Thank you to Chapo's Tacos and the entire team for going above and beyond and helping make our baby shower unforgettable. We are beyond grateful and would recommend them a thousand times over. If you're thinking about booking them--DO IT.

WOWWWW.. Just book them!!…read more Initial contact was easy, I chose to correspond by email. Their response time was good, typically pretty fast (within a couple hours) but no more than 24 hours. Pricing is really good and we had quite a bit of food left over still. I loved that it wasn't just tacos, there's plenty of other options like quesadillas, mulitas, etc. I did paye xtra to have grilled jalapeno and onions, and they're soo yummy! They're super friendly and professional, not to mention the food was really good. I attached a photo of them and their setup (with their approval, of course). I hired them for my small engagement party about 30 adults and everyone raved about how good their food was. I still have guests talking about their food. Their salsas are also so flavorful and it goes from mild, medium and hot. Thank you ChaposTacos for making my special day even better! You're the best!

I've worked with From Scratch With Love Catering twice while coordinating events for my workplace…read morethis year, and both experiences were excellent. Princess catered a brunch and, most recently, our holiday luncheon both received rave feedback from staff. The food was delicious, but what really sets this business apart is the customer service. Communication was top-notch, everything was seamless, and her team was a pleasure to work with. Special shoutout to Harold for being exceptional! I feel it is easy to find good food but customer service not so much. I look forward to doing more business with Princess in the near future and would absolutely recommend her based on my personal experience.

EXCELLENT catering company. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them!…read more Bountiful grazing table at a wedding - everything was delicious! It had an abundance of food cheeses, crackers, spreads, jams, dried fruits, pickles, and more. Also ordered Saturday brunch for 75 people with Chicken & Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Shrimp & Grits, Bacon, Smothered Potatoes (with and without cheese,) and cut fruit. Everything was so good. Shrimp & Grits were a huge HIT! It was very flavorful, we got many compliments too! In fact, a few guests asked if there was any extra to take to go. Haha! Thankfully, there was plenty of leftovers to enjoy after the party, and plenty to share with others. From Scratch with Love Catering is based out of Vallejo, and we had the food delivered to us in Fairfield. They arrived in a timely manner and had everything ready to go before the start of our party. They also provided disposable chafing dishes, sternos, serving utensils, paper plates & plastic forks. Very easy and convenient! We would definitely order catering again!

The caterers delivered the food on time and were very courteous. Also, Chef Daniel did a great job…read morecooking the food, which was delicious, and there was also plenty left over, which was surprising to me because of how many people we had. I would definitely recommend them again for me, and also for anyone else in need of their services. Great job by them. Five stars!!!!!

We had the pleasure of being invited to two meals served by Chef Daniel and his team at private…read moredinner parties. The food was exceptional both times, and the ability for the hosts to relax and entertain while the food is prepped and served is invaluable. And no dirty dishes after guests leave! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable dinner without the inconveniences of leaving your house!

Hidden Table did my daughter's wedding in April. The food was 100% fabulous. The staff was 100%…read morefabulous. They went above and beyond I would recommend Hidden Table to anybody. Thank you so much everyone at Hidden Table. Debbie B

Professional & Friendly Staff, Delicious Food, and Great Performance!…read moreThe location is incredible...I think Valhalla is one of the best and most beautiful spots in Tahoe to hold a wedding and reception.

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!

They catered a large event (120pl) for us this weekend. Food was delicious. Staff were excellent…read more(had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed interacting with them). We had a number of gluten-free and vegetarian guests. They all felt very comfortable with the options. I'm glad we went with Vatos!

Service: love how Jackie is responsive and arrived in time! They thought of everything- butter,…read moresyrup and serving utensils. Ambiance- the containers were labeled, and easy to identify Food- no you don't need to grab the salt and pepper- they seasoned everything well. Amazing! I was skeptical at first with the eggs.. after the first bite, it was soft and pillowy ... I believe they use REAL FRESHLY Cracked eggs! It doesn't have the plastic texture you would get from a cartoon egg. I prefer my potatoes a little bitty- but theirs were on the soft side. The flavor is on point! The fruit was so pretty and fresh. Definitely yes! Book them in your next event.

Jackie and her mother were very punctual and arrived with delicious food. They were very kind and…read morepolite and set up the food in the assigned spots very quickly. We had asked them for a keep-warm set up and the burner set up worked great! The food was hot/warm for hours! The food itself was amazing. We had ordered the veggie and bacon burritos, along with country potatoes and scrambled eggs and cheese. Literally every item was delicious and full of flavor. The burritos were super well made and easy to eat even one handed. They were full-sized burritos, which surprised me because of how reasonably they were priced! Eggs were nicely cooked and cheesy. The potatoes were delicious and nicely spiced. Excellent service, polite and nice caterers, punctual, and delicious food. What more can you want? Definitely recommend!

I found Rhuena on Yelp while planning my son's 1st birthday in Elk Grove, where most of my family…read morelives. After speaking with several vendors, I chose Heavenly Food Creations and Rhuena -- their website was clear and offered a great variety of options. Rhuena responded quickly and made booking easy. As for the food: coming from a large, opinionated family, it's usually tough to please everyone, and we often hear that the catering wasn't great or we should've cooked ourselves. This time, though, every single family member raved about the food. No complaints at all. I know exactly who I'll call for future parties!

WHY WE WENT HERE: - utilized as a caterer for our wedding…read moreshower THE MENU: - Heavenly buffet - classic Fil-Am buffet - hors d'oeuvres - specialty party trays WHAT WE ORDERED: *** specialty party trays - Oven-Roasted Salmon Topped with Lemon Mayo & Crab - Special Pancit Sotanghon - Caramelized Pork Spareribs with Potatoes - BBQ Teriyaki-Thai Boneless Chicken - Beef Bistek - Chicken Shanghai Lumpia with Sweet Chili Sauce - Pork Shanghai Lumpia with Sweet Chili Sauce THE TASTE: - had nothing but raving reviews by the guests CUSTOMER SERVICE: - Rhuena was very informative, patient, and accommodating with all the back and forth communication that primarily took place via Yelp messaging, and then subsequently via text