I regret using The Party Helpers in San Jose. The service was extremely expensive, yet the food quality was sub-par and far below what would be expected at this price point. The presentation and taste did not reflect a professional catering experience, and several guests commented on the disappointment. Given the high cost, the value simply was not there. I would not use this company again and cannot recommend them. Save your money and look elsewhere. read more

We have ordered Mother's Day brunch for 6 people. Albeit a small party, the Party Helpers are so accommodating. The food is great and it made my day so easy, freeing up time for me to relax and not stress about that special day. I highly recommend them! read more

I have used The Party Helpers ever since they catered my wedding in 1995! They are professional, experienced and create beautiful and delicious food. They are so easy to work with, and help with menu items and options. They can provide set up, servers, clean up, linens, tables, and everything you need for your event. The Party Helpers have helped my family celebrate so many holidays, birthdays and special occasions. They even shared their recipe for some yummy potatoes I asked about because my family devoured them! read more

We used Party Helpers to cater our family reunion. We held it in a city park, which required them to get a permit. Party Helpers did this with minimal work on my part. The picnic food was very good and the staff accommodated our schedule change due to an unforeseen entertainment. They were very easy to work with and their price was quite fair. I would hire them again. read more

I've used The Party Helpers several times and they are superb! They have several options for set-up and offer great suggestions to make everything run smoothly. Guests have been blown away by how delicious the food is, and I've been thrilled to save hours of time and actually enjoy my events stress-free. I can't recommend them enough! read more

The Party Helpers are our go to caterer for a variety of events from breakfast to cocktail hours and large dinners and our guests always comment of how good the food is. Their staff is very professional and easy to work with! I highly recommend The Party Helpers. read more

Party Helpers - Fantastic service, delicious food and imaginative menus! I have had the opportunity to work with Party Helpers for over 10 years; corporate and non-profit. The customer service, food quality and menu selections always exceed my expectations. Party Helpers remembers the small details, such as table scapes to fit menu, menu cards at each buffet item identifying the dish and ingredients. Party Helpers calls the day after each event to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Thank you Party Helpers! read more

Kristin and her team catered a reception for me last weekend, kind of at the last minute, and it was absolutely perfect. She and her team were easy to work with and made great suggestions for what we needed. All of the guests commented on how delicious the food was and that her staff was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive to our guests. The Party Helpers had come highly recommended to me by multiple people, from two different churches, and I can see why. You cannot go wrong with using Kristin and her team for your special event. read more

They put a lovely reception together for my brother's funeral. Very easy to work with ,they listened to my wishes. Thank you for doing a great job read more

Party Helpers staff are very Responsive. They are Creative and Will work with you for a wonderful event. They came Highly recommended and I am confident it will be a success. read more

Amazing. We are so happy with everything they did. From decoration to staff to food. Great cocktails from the bartender Thank you all of you. read more

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I have been using Party Helpers for dinner parties for many years and they remain consistent with great food, great service, easy to work with and so reliable! read more

We've used The Party Helpers for several work events, and they never disappoint! We were very pleased with everything from start to finish. Their prices were reasonable, food was exceptional and the service was great. Antoinette was amazing! She responded to our emails in a timely manner, helped us with the menu and was accommodating with last minute changes. We highly recommend them for your next event. read more

We recently hosted an engagement party and were truly delighted with the exceptional catering services provided by The Party Helpers. From start to finish, the team demonstrated impeccable professionalism. The servers arrived promptly, set up with impressive efficiency, and created a beautiful presentation. Throughout the event, they attended to our guests with such calm, courteous attention that many remarked on how seamless the service felt. In addition, many of our guests commented on the quality of the delicious food items. What impressed me just as much was the cleanup. They moved quietly and quickly, gathering every last detail--from rentals to leftover food--so discreetly that I hardly noticed it happening. By the time they were done, the space was in perfect order, and it made the end of the evening effortless for me. I could not recommend their services more highly for any special occasion. read more

The Party Helpers provided everything for a beautiful, successful event; from the flowers and choice linen to the attentive serving staff. Kristen helped me design a menu including personal favorites and Party Helper specialties. Delicious! Several attendees expressed interest in replicating our party. First call: The Party Helpers. read more

I am overdue in posting something about Party Helpers. My family has been using them for both birthday and Celebration of Life events for many years. The food is always delicious, and their staff has great artistry in presenting a welcoming buffet. Best of all, their staff is warm, helpful, and most of all patient! Using a company as reliable as Party Helpers takes so much stress off of me as hostess. I highly recommend them. read more

Party Helpers is amazing. The food is always excellent, the staff is gracious and the presentation beautiful.

From planning to clean up...Flawless. Decor and styling was beyond what I expected and the food was excellent as expected!

Fabulous service in all areas! Wouldn't use anyone else. No request is too much to ask. Staff is personable and well trained and respond to any requests. read more

Most everything went well. When there was a small glitch, staff pivoted, and adjusted so that guests never knew that anything happened. Very friendly staff, efficient. Food was delicious too! Clean up was immaculate, so I got my cleaning deposit fully refunded. Advisor was most helpful, making sure everything was covered and I understood what was needed. I would definitely use them again, and in fact, am doing just that, for a smaller party. read more

I have done a lot of entertaining - corporate and just for fun. The Party Helpers are so much more than great food. They are caring and no detail goes overlooked. They are my absolute 'go to' for exceptional entertaining. read more

Such a great crew and very helpful. They ensured that my party ran smoothly. Highly recommend.

Party helpers make the event or meeting feel extraordinary. Their staff who deliver the food are prompt, very respectful and work fast. Many times they can recreate dishes that fits our multicultural attendees plus vegan and vegetarian. Everyone is happy that they get to eat what they thought they won't have. read more

Kristin, the owner and every single person who works for her are professional, prompt, creative , and respond with the highest level of efficiency. read more

The party helpers did an amazing job catering our 25th wedding anniversary party! Our lead caterer was Kathy, and she did such an incredible job, the food was delicious and beautifully presented, the event was seamless. Highly recommended! read more

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We have been using The Party Helpers for many years, for events of various sizes, as well as for in home family meals. They have catered bridal showers, baby showers, weddings and holiday gatherings for us, and each event has been absolutely amazing! Kristin and her team are professional, with an eye for detail and are a pleasure to work with! No event is too small or too large for them to handle and they work closely with you from the early planning stages, to arranging for rentals, suggesting themes and decor (or utilizing yours) and make the process effortless! They will meet you at Danny Thomas Party Rentals, (a beautiful showroom) to help you choose table settings and linens, so you can create your own unique vibe. You can choose from their menus or create your own and they provide tastings, so you know exactly what you will be getting! Their food is consistently delicious and its presentation is always over the top! Their servers are trained to guarantee you a stress free and enjoyable gathering, knowing that your guests will be attended to in every way! read more

I had The Party Helpers cater a 90th birthday party and they did an amazing job. They gave me a list of suggested menus and from there I was able to create a menu specific to my needs. The day before the event, they arrived at my house to set up a beautiful buffet table that complimented the theme of my event. The day of the party, the food was delivered hot and ready to serve. read more

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I arranged for The Party Helpers to cater a Celebration of Life reception after a church service. Celebrants raved about the quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff, their flower display (which coordinated with my color scheme), their clean-up (which included packing up leftovers for me), and their packing out all trash after the event. A number of church members said it was the best catered event they'd seen in a decade, and they'd seen quite a few. Staff even conferred with me ahead of time about the best guest flow past the food display to minimize congestion during serving. The website was instrumental in my selection of this caterer. There were many items to choose from and each had a photo with the ingredients noted. Note: there is no pre-tasting option. Cards accompanied the table displays so eventgoers knew exactly what they were selecting. I had a problem with the website and unknowingly my down payment did not go through. Luckily for me, they did not cancel the order! read more

I work for a University and we hosted an event at the home of one of our Trustees and chose The Party Helpers to cater the event. I can't say enough positive things about The Party Helpers. Their bid was fairly priced, Hilary offered multiple options and suggestions for our outdoor brunch, and their staff was professional, hard-working, pleasant and accommodating. Ricardo, who was on-site the day of the event, met with me before at the home and we mapped everything out together, and he had wonderful suggestions about the set-up that were clearly rooted in his deep experience with catering and event management. I received feedback from multiple guests about the quality of the food and how delicious it was. I recommend The Party Helpers for all of your catering needs! read more

I reached out to The Party Helpers a few months ago for an event I was having out of the 5 I was in contact with and I must say, they're on top of their services from the initial questions to execution! Food was great, their service, servers, and the bartender completed the plan to exactly what I wanted and more! They will be my only place I'll be reaching out to for future events. read more

Kristin and the party helpers are our go-tos any time we're planning an event and have helped us with several successful family parties and celebrations! Kristin has been flexible in helping to make sure we have been able to get exactly what we need. I highly recommend them for any party planning rentals! read more

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I hired The Party Helpers for my daughter's first birthday party. They cater their service at a venue located at the Santa Teresa Golf Course. The staff was extremely helpful and generous. I even had one of the staff members help me with the cake after he set up the appetizer bar. The only thing that I do not recommend is their Apricot Brie en Brioche as it got soggy throughout the event. The samosas had an American touch to it (not from an Indian restaurant) so the taste and the chutney for those were a little different. Overall a great experience. read more

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I had my wedding at Hakone Gardens this past April, and The Party Helpers was one of their recommended vendors. Kristin helped us plan our menu (my now husband had a specific request regarding the tri tip steak), and everything came out great! Thank you so much for being a part of my big day! read more

Please Note: On google maps and Yelp this business is listed as being located at 780 Montague, but it's really at 708 Montague. If you enter the business park from the O'Toole Road side, it's towards the end of the first building. My sister is getting married this October, and her wedding planner suggestedThe Party Helpers to cater the big event! Four of us went in for a tasting; I wasn't sure what to expect when I drove up, as the tasting room is in a nondescript business park. However, once I entered the place I was pretty impressed. The tasting room itself is nicely decorated, and they have samples of plates, silverware, and glassware to check out while you're eating your tasters! The food we tried was fantastic, the attendant was very well-informed about their services and was able to answer any questjons we had, and we were even able to take home what we couldn't eat! I don't have much reason to recommend a place like this unfortunately, but the next time I have the opportunity to, I will! read more

Great people to work with. delivered everything they promised- food ,service and all within the quoted budget. they catered my daughters wedding and let me be stress free to enjoy the event. Highly recommend them read more

We chose The Party Helpers to cater our wedding reception and are *so* glad that we did. The food was delicious and Hilary and the rest of the staff were terrific from start to finish. The initial tasting that we did at their facility was a real foretaste of what was to come -- the food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful, the setting was quiet and relaxed, the service was great, and it was all a very positive indication of what was to come at the wedding. On our wedding day Hilary and crew showed up on time, got the venue setup with tables, chairs, dinnerware, and buffet, and started passing trays of hors d'oeuvres when the ceremony ended (mini crepe filled with roasted veggies tied with leek ribbon, chicken skewers with mojito with mint sauce, sesame shrimp and Asian vegetable cucumber roll with lotus root chip served on Asian spoon). The main buffet consisted of spring green salad, grilled asparagus, grilled, Portobello mushrooms stuffed with risotto, herb crusted Parmesan chicken, grilled marinated tri-tip, and pan seared cod. We were thrilled with it ourselves and the food and service were both just like at the tasting. We got many compliments from guests both during and after the wedding about how great the food was and how great the service was. The desserts were also excellent: assorted macaroons, mini cupcakes, mini tarts, mini parfaits, and dessert bars. Throughout the entire process, from first contact, to tentative menu selection, tasting, china/silver/linens/chair/glassware selection, final menu, hors d'oeuvres/dinner/dessert at the reception, setup/cleanup, friendly and helpful staff and service, and responsiveness throughout the process, we were thrilled with Hilary and The Party Helpers! They exceeded our expectations and we would definitely hire them again -- and recommend them to anyone looking for a great caterer. read more

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We used The Party Helpers to cater a Parisian-themed bridal shower event for about 25 people and I could not have been happier with their services! I coordinated with Antoinette right from the start and she did a wonderful job of communicating consistently and working with me to bring the vision to life. The day of the event, their setup process was efficient, smooth, and beautifully done. Finally, the food tasted amazing and the guests kept commenting on how much they liked it. I highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use their services again in the future! read more

We hired The Party Helpers for our daughter's baby shower. I met with Brenda and explained our vision for a small intimate gathering in our backyard. Brenda knew exactly what we were going for and sent a proposal that was within our budget. On Saturday, Mary and her crew arrived and were fabulous! They were prompt, masked, and served up a wonderful brunch for our family and friends. We normally don't cater events, but after the ease at which they put us during the event, and how nice it was to mingle with our guests instead of being in the kitchen most of the time, we may be catering more events in the future! It is also pretty darn nice to walk into the kitchen after a party to find it spotless ;) read more

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In late June, we had the most amazing and intimate wedding celebration of 32 people in our backyard thanks to The Party Helpers! Jeffrey and I had a detailed vision and plan for our special day, and Kristin and Brenda made sure that our plan was executed to perfection. The staff we had that day was so kind and professional the moment they stepped onto our property. Everything was so easy-going and seemed effortless from The Party Helpers. The food was just as elegant and delicious as it was during our pre-event tasting. The staff passed out champagne pre-ceremony and continued serving wine and passed mixed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour. During dinner service, they worked as a team to serve a delicious and beautiful meal to all our guests while going around and refilling wine at tables. After dinner, they set up a coffee station and served cake that we ordered from an outside bakery. And before their service was done with any clean-up we needed from them, they all gathered to congratulate us and kindly say good-bye. We had so many compliments of the great service and quality food from our guests. Brenda and her crew were so on top of every detail and carried it through the entire evening. Kristin runs a well-oiled business and we are looking forward to our next catering experience with The Party Helpers! Thanks so much Party Helpers! David and Jeffrey read more

Extremely thoughtful partners. We used The Party Helpers to host our baby shower. They were efficient, timely, and thoughtful enough to bring serving decorations that went along with our 'zoo' theme. I loved that they were flexible to work through our budget and proposed options to get there. Definitely recommend! read more