We are incredibly glad that we chose The Arlington as our wedding caterers -- we really couldn't recommend them more!! Some highlights: * They were very upfront about a quote, and what they would charge for and what they wouldn't (other caterers required a lot of back and forth before they would give firm prices) * Their rates were very reasonable, and they weren't nickel and dime-ing their wedding costs. Any fee they charged felt incredibly reasonable, and the initial quote roughly matched the final quote even though we changed a lot of aspects about the catering. This is surprisingly rare in the wedding industry (where others often have hidden fees everywhere), and it made it very easy to work with them for any odd requests. * They were incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful for all aspects of the wedding * This is a family business, and our communication was all directly to the owner (Marc), which meant that he was well aware of all aspects of what the business could provide * The food was excellent. In the words of my dad, "I was expecting typical wedding food, but that was *good* good food." * They were very accommodating and flexible with dietary restrictions, and our friends had a decent few to work with. * They assisted our planner with table decor setup at no extra charge, and everything looked beautiful Overall, we will be actively recommending The Arlington to our friends who need catering for any event. They were lovely to work with, and one of the smoothest vendor experiences we had as part of our wedding planning. read more

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Recently used The Arlington for a 100+ person event. The food was delicious, and our guests frequently commented on it. The amount of food was perfect, and Marc created a menu that was able to be inclusive of guests who have dietary restrictions. All the details were thought of which allowed my team to run a smooth, successful, and welcoming event. Would absolutely recommend and work with them again! read more

We used The Arlington for a wedding at the Brazilian Room this May. The event ran smoothly and the staff were very professional. Everyone loved the food. I would definitely book them again for an event. read more

Marc and his team recently catered our wedding at the Temescal Beach House, where they are on the list of city-approved caterers. The food was delicious and his staff was very experienced--you can tell they've been doing this for a while! I'm sure they provide the same excellent service and delicious food at other venues too. The Arlington had the best price quote of all the caterers on the official list, but the food was delicious and excellent quality. So many companies gouge for anything wedding-related, especially food. But Marc's pricing was quite reasonable for everything it included...and delicious! We got lots of compliments on the food. Early on, Marc arranged a tasting for us and explained our different options. He also explained exactly what his team would provide (pretty much everything we needed) and gave us a contract with everything itemized. He also accommodated some special meals for a few guests who were vegan, gluten-free, or children. As the date got closer we spoke regularly to ensure everything was in place and arrange the final details, and make a few last-minute changes to the seating plan Marc had suggested. We even had a special request for our desserts, which Marc and team handled wonderfully. For the Beach House, Marc will give you an idea of a typical schedule, and typical ceremony/reception seating, and you can use that to build out your special day. They've obviously worked the Beach House room many times before and they helped make sure everything went smoothly, from being there on time to regularly checking in with us and making sure we got appetizers and dinner so we didn't go hungry/get hangry! :D I definitely recommend them...set up a tasting so you can see and taste things for yourself. (The bacon-wrapped dates are delicious!) read more

** The following review reflects my takeout experience DURING the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** I naturally assumed I'd never try the food here because I thought they were strictly caterers, and I'm not one that frequents neighborhood social events. First I'd have to be invited, and then I could turn them down. I believe that's how it would work if I was popular, but now the pandemic has turned us all into culinary wallflowers. That means social distancing severely limits the opportunity to cater events, and the owners have wisely rejiggered their business model to focus on a takeout service. How else could they survive shelter-in-place? I walk by quite frequently, so I've read their sandwich board which features their daily specials. On one such jaunt, I suggested to Jamie W. that we pick up dinner on the way home. We were about twenty minutes away, so I gave them a call to place an order. Normally it would take longer, but I suggested to the one answering the phone that we receive it cold so we could heat them up ourselves when we get home. We decided to each get the $5 Arugula Salad which was quite a deal with chopped beets, feta, sunflower seeds, and a balsamic vinaigrette on the side (photo: https://bit.ly/2Z0wL4S). For our entrees, we ordered their daily special, the $16 Grilled Atlantic Salmon with rice pilaf, zucchini, chopped celery, and spinach leaves, and a tarragon aioli on the side (photo: https://bit.ly/2V4sPi3). We also got the $12 Chicken Piccata with the same sides but with a sauce with capers, parsley and lemon juice (photo: https://bit.ly/3dhSKcj). When we got home I put the proteins and sides in a frying pan to sear the food and transferred the pan to a 350-degree oven. Then I halved the salmon and chicken so we could have both for dinner (photo: https://bit.ly/3dmS31z). It worked well. Quite tasty and now we can say we were customers of The Arlington. FOOD - 4 stars...solid banquet-style dishes AMBIANCE - n/a...looks like it was a cute French-style restaurant a while ago SERVICE - 4 stars...pleasant folks here TOTAL - 4 stars...finally tried The Arlington RELATED - Exploring Kensington? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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Marc and his team did catering for our wedding at The Green Room in downtown SF. They did a really amazing job. We had Lindsey from the team act as our day-of coordinator and she really eased a lot of the planning burden by helping us get organized for the big day, and she was really helpful in making sure everything went smoothly day of! Our venue had a less than ideal kitchen, but Marc persevered and delivered what many told us was the best wedding food they've ever tasted (including me!). Unquestionably, food quality is of the utmost importance for Marc, and he goes the extra mile to ensure everything served is hot and fresh. Highly recommend The Arlington for wedding catering! read more

The Arlington catered our wedding at the Brazilian Room last weekend and I cannot recommend them more highly. In addition to being a phenomenal and creative chef, Marc was gracious with our many and growing dietary requests. Our menu was 100% vegan, and free of gluten, peanuts, and garlic - our guests were stunned to hear that there was no garlic in anything. Marc's energy ahead of time was just what we needed - organized, supportive, and exuding competence. The day-of team was friendly, hard-working, and just added such a sweet flow to the day. If you are considering The Arlington, do yourself a favor - book them today! You'll cross one massive item off your event to-do list (hire the caterer) and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Marc, Lindsay, and team!! read more

I had the pleasure of enjoying for the first time ever a chicken curry salad sandwich. I was able to try it at a city of Berkeley event for the Mother's Day event that they catered. It was amazing. I'm hoping I can call the restaurant and order a sandwich for lunch I'm not sure however but it was amazing. Great job. read more

Marc was great to work with as we got everything ready for our wedding. We didn't know what we were doing and it was a last minute wedding but he helped us out a lot with not only the food but the table decor and layout of the wedding. On the wedding day, Marc and the team were so helpful and kind. They always checked with us, bride and groom, to make sure we had food and drinks during the cocktail hour while we took photos, they checked in with us on the timeline and made sure we ate on time while the food was fresh. The decor turned out amazing and the food was delicious! Everyone loved all the food-tri tip, tarragon chicken, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables! The bar team was beyond helpful! At one point we were running out of alcohol, our fault for underestimating our guests lol, but the bartender Lindsey offered to go to Costco to get us more alcohol!! I was amazed and so grateful. read more

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The Arlington catered our wedding at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Regional Park. Marc and his team (especially Lindsey and Elisa) were absolutely fantastic! Wedding planning can be stressful for anyone and a month before our event his team walked us through all the details and provided some suggestions based on their extensive experience in the space. The food was delicious and a hit with all of our guests. Marc and the team were professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their seamless service allowed us to relax and enjoy the evening. We received so many compliments on the quality of the food and the excellent service. Highly recommend The Arlington for any special event! read more

We worked with Marc at The Arlington for our summer 2024 wedding at the Brazilian Room. Marc responds quickly to emails and quickly set us up with a complimentary tasting, where he kindly explained all of the catering options. What I really appreciated about Marc and the rest of The Arlington team is that they're very straightforward, no frills people. For example, they won't try to sell extra "things" (i.e. napkin holders, more expensive silverware), but will definitely present you with the option if that's what you want-they are not pushy at all, which was such a breath of fresh air relative to other caterers we considered working with. They will 100% work with you to meet your needs while sticking to your budget. In terms of food on our wedding day, everything tasted great and they were able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. They did a great job setting up and breaking down the reception and ceremony space, and we had a beautiful, stress-free wedding day! Note: we tried another vendor with our friends and family and they said they preferred the Arlington's food, even though the other vendor was ~1.5x as expensive. read more

The Arlington catered my wedding of around 110 at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley. They did a wonderful job! We did a Greek buffet and the food was delicious. The staff was very helpful and the set up looked beautiful. Marc knew all about the venue and what the best set up and tablecloth options were. Everything went extremely smoothly and my husband and I had not a worry all day - we just enjoyed ourselves! The Arlington was one of the most affordable options on the Brazilian Room list and we are VERY happy we chose them. We highly recommend! read more

Marc at 269 The Arlington was fantastic! He catered my daughters wedding at The Brazilian Room on 9/21 and The food was great and he and his staff were so helpful and attentive!! We greatly appreciate everything you did! Thank you so much!! read more

We used The Arlington for catering our wedding of around 140 guests. Marc and his team were absolutely wonderful. Leading up to our event, the communication was excellent. Marc was very accommodating and helpful. On the day of, the staff members were all so kind and professional. The food was also amazing! Multiple of our guests told us it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding. We are so glad we chose The Arlington for our wedding and wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

Marc and team catered our wedding at the Brazilian Room, and we were extremely happy with both the planning process and the food/support on the day itself. The Arlington team are clearly pros at working in the Brazilian room - and had everything set up quickly and efficiently day-of - even though we had a shorter evening slot. The food was very good (especially the grilled salmon and pesto pasta) - everyone went back for seconds and we got many compliments! Marc was transparent and easy to work with throughout, and we thought pricing was reasonable compared to other vendors we looked at. Would highly recommend!! read more

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We used The Arlington to cater our dinner for 60 people. Their food was delicious and reasonably priced for the quality. I'd highly recommend the bacon wrapped dates! The presentation of the hummus platter was beautiful. read more

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Yesterday at a Celebration of Life, these guys catered a mostly finger food, hors d'oeuvres, fruit tray, veggies, desserts. IT WAS FANTASTIC. At such a sad time for the family, they were very professional, the food was fantastic along with a variety. Talking with a family member setting up the service was easy very reasonably priced and again just very professional customer service. The crew kept the plates loaded the warm food was warm. I would highly recommend and use them again in the future. read more

We hired Marc and his staff for catering our wedding that was held at the Joaquin Miller Community Center. He was really helpful and communicative at all stages from the tasting to the wedding day. In addition, his staff were professional and accommodating. The food was delicious, and our guests were really impressed, especially with the poached salmon. We were very happy with our decision to work with The Arlington! read more

We hired Marc and his crew to cater my dad's memorial at the Brazilian Room in Jan 2023. On a day that was very emotional for me and my family, they helped run the event very smoothly. Their catering prices were reasonable. They set up the space well. We served heavy appetizers, drinks and desserts and I got a lot of compliments on the food. Marc was flexible and communicated clearly with us in the weeks leading up to the event. I would work with them again for catering. read more

We found the Arlington through our wedding venue (the Brazilian Room) for catering and could not have been happier with how our menu turned out! They were so collaborative and the food was excellent, our guests raved about it! We also appreciated how organized they were and how well they knew our venue. Mark and Trish helped us to know our event was in good hands! The catering staff made sure to take care of all of the guests and especially the bride & groom and we had a total blast! read more

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From our event on 03/03/23. Writing my first review here because it's merited. We had planned to host an engagement dinner for 80 guests, and had to scramble quickly as our original catering plans were scrapped. Since we had to work through EBParks we found The Arlington. They were great in accommodating our wants and needs while being very friendly with our budget. They were also very communicative, and being our first catered event they even gave us some advice for keeping costs budget friendly. Everyone at the party loved both our main dishes and the appetizers that were provided. We couldn't have been happier with the service we received from the crew and we thank you for helping host our special night together! Everyone on the staff was extremely welcoming and greeted us warmly from the start. We are definitely looking forward to host with them for all our future gatherings and we cannot recommend them enough. read more

We had an 85 person corporate event at the Brazil room on May 8th, 2023. Marc and His team were AMAZING! Marc helped make recommendations for our team's food restrictions to make sure everyone had something to eat. They were kind, helpful, easy to work with, reasonably priced, flexible and the food was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend them! read more

The Arlington catered our wedding last weekend and we couldn't have been more thrilled. They were really easy to work with in coordinating all of the details -- from the menu planning to the timeline to the linens in keeping with the palette of our wedding -- and everyone kept saying it was the best wedding food that they had had (we happened to agree!). The herb and almond crusted salmon was to die for, the chicken marsala and mushroom jus were delish, and we just couldn't have been happier (not to mention everyone at the venue the day of were nice as can be). We're so glad they were part of our special day! read more

Marc was great to work with while planning the catering service for our wedding. He was quick to respond to our emails and questions we had, and was able to accommodate two tastings for us. We were looking to provide our guests with food that was different from the typical catering spread that is usually served at events/banquets. We had a taco bar in mind and Marc was able to create a great menu that worked for us with various meats, tortillas, toppings and salsas. Our guests repeatedly mentioned to us that the food was delicious! Overall, Marc and his team provided great service and were a key part that made our wedding day so successful. I highly recommend Marc and his team for your next event! read more

Arlington was a hit for our September wedding at the Brazilian Room. The food was stupendous down the line - my wife and I have very different tastes, and he helped curate a menu that represented our favorite flavors super well. He was also among our most communicative vendors throughout the process. Additionally, he knew the space well, helped us design the seating plan, and his staff was super friendly on the day. There probably isn't a vendor we'd recommend more highly. read more

Marc and his team catered a couple of large events for us, and it couldn't have gone any better--from the initial tasting to the end of the event. The food was top-notch, the pricing is incredibly reasonable, the staff was all fantastic, and the communication was great (maybe the most important thing). I appreciate all that Marc and his team did to make the day perfect and stress free, including making recommendations and doing quite a bit of problem solving for us. I would use The Arlington again without hesitation. Can't recommend them highly enough; 5 stars doesn't even cut it. read more

All I can say is WOW!!! They catered our wedding 07/07/23. They we're so helpful, and very friendly. The bartender great. My family and new husband just adored them. Best customer service. The food was really good. Everyone raved about it. read more

Ordering online and curbside pickup is so easy and convenient. Our favorites are the panko chicken with polenta and the mushroom bisque- oh and the cheesecake is the best! Portions are big and always include good veg to protein and starch balance. Local Family owned and operated business everyone can feel good about supporting. They cater as well. read more

The Arlington recently catered for my niece's wedding and before too much time went by I wanted to write a review to let them know that everything was perfect! Marc was our head chef and was very friendly, competent, and flexible with requests. His staff was incredibly helpful in helping us set up, and attentive and very friendly throughout the wedding. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The Arlington's staff are professionals through and through. Would highly recommend! Wish I had taken photos to share. read more

The Arlington is delicious! I hired Trish and the Arlington for my wedding and was not disappointed. My husband and I went in for a tasting and were blown away by the quality of everything we ate. We had a hard time paring down the menu because everything was so good! On the day of, Trish and her team were prompt and had everything set up in record time. When I arrived at the venue she greeted me at the door and offered champagne for my and my bridesmaids. It's the little things! While Trish was a little slow to respond to emails, she was very transparent about what the costs were and where my money was going. As the event got closer it was very easy to adjust the requests based on the RSVPs I'd received. She was also a great source of information, especially when it came to how much alcohol to buy or what was available at my venue. My only major complaint was that the bar was left unattended towards the end of the night. While it was an open beer and wine bar, guests were walking back there and helping themselves to bottles of wine (since there was no bartender to be found). I also, had a large number of children at the wedding who easily could have grabbed something alcoholic instead of the fruit juice I had provided. Overall, I recommend the Arlington, their food is, as I said, delicious, Trish is amazing at what she does and the customer service is great. read more

We selected Trish and her team at the Arlington after having a delightful tasting experience. She provided such great guidance and insight for all of our planning for our wedding at the Brazilian Room. She built a custom menu that was unique for our brunch wedding and she executed it perfectly on wedding day. Awesome, awesome, awesome experience! read more

Four stars, my a** The food they provided at Riggers Loft was TERRIBLE. Dried out, overcooked falafel balls, potatoes that seemed to be leftover from many days prior. The cheesecake was like a cement brick, everything was disgusting and they should be ashamed to serve food that bad. Riggers Loft should find a better caterer. read more

The Arlington catered our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with the results! First, Trish was amazing! She helped us plan something really beautiful (e.g. fruit & fish platters) and tasty on a really tight budget, even letting our guests bring in a couple of special dishes. Of course we had no official planner, so she made some great suggestions (e.g. on food, alcohol, setup of the room) that turned out to be exactly right for our more casual (we didn't have a sit-down dinner) event. The linens perfectly matched our theme, and the staff was amazing throughout. Her moral support was key as some challenges (related to the venue, not the caterer) arose, but were overcome to make it the wedding of our dreams. We can't thank Trish enough for essentially being our wedding planner and making the day absolutely perfect! read more

Trisha and her crew are exceptional. The wedding they catered at The Brazil Room was perfect in every way.

Owners are lovely and the food is always delicious and attractively plated/served. We have had their food on multiple occasions and its always been spot on! Highly recommend! They care about their clients and what they do. read more

Trish and The Arlington staff catered our wedding and they were incredible! The food was insanely delicious and the presentation was amazing. All of the details they paid attention to were so helpful and thoughtful. Trish was so thorough and helpful throughout the entire planning process and on the day of she was so great at timing everything and working with us and the other vendors. The staff were all so kind and thoughtful. We are still getting compliments on the delicious food we had at the wedding. Cannot say enough about how flawless and delicious they made our wedding! read more

Very unresponsive even when I sent an email asking for quotes for wedding package at the Brazilian Room as a follow-up after not hearing from them for over a week from the open house. read more

Trish catered our wedding on December 27, 2019 at the Brazilian Room. She did an absolutely wonderful job, though I feel like that doesn't quite capture how I feel. Her sense of calm put me to ease and for good reason. She is so personable, relaxed, and easy to work with. The food was fantastic (everyone was raving!) and they gave us the leftovers. They let you customize the menu however you want, which is helpful when you have a tight budget. She made suggestions when we were stuck, and was never pushy or came across as only wanting our money. She made us feel cared about and made the day go smooth. She and the DJ checked in with my throughout the day to see if I needed anything, wanted to speed things up or delay. She complimented our small wedding and told me she felt honored to be part of our day. I believe she meant every word. I highly recommend you book the Arlington for your next event. You will be well cared for. read more

The Arlington catered our wedding at the beginning of this month and we couldn't have been happier with choosing them! Trish was so easy to work with from the moment we first met her. She was down to earth and accomodating in a way that the other caterers we met with were not. We had a fairly tight budget and she was so great about finding ways that we could cut costs without sacrificing much. She and her staff were awesome the day of, too. We got married at the Brazilian Room and they knew the venue like the back of their hand. They were efficient and helpful and all the guests said the food was great. Again, couldn't have been happier with choosing them for such an important day in our lives. read more

We had The Arlington cater our late September wedding at the Piedmont Community Hall. They were awesome! We loved working with Trish and appreciated her experience especially specific to our venue. We thought the food was great and were impressed with the variety and amount of options at our tasting appointment. They were also accommodating and flexible with our changing guest count. Trish was super helpful in setting up and coordinating with other vendors/the venue at the wedding and really acted as our day-of coordinator which we really appreciated. The servers/bartenders the day of our wedding were great, too! Very friendly and responsive. Overall, all of the food from the appetizers to sides to entrees were tasty and fresh. read more