We hired the team to bring us a catered lunch to our holiday work party. This lunch was above and beyond! Everything was fresh and tasty. They set everything up and it smelled so good before we even dug in. Each dish was prepared perfectly. The presentation was so put together and we all enjoyed a lovely hot and yummy meal together. read more

I would and will definitely recommend them!! Amazing food, so personable and made sure to advise what needed to be kept refrigerated and how to set up when it ready!! Every dish was mouthwatering- the set up was perfect! Arrived on time promised!! Wish I had taken pictures but too busy eating!!!! read more

I am so happy I chose Wilma Lott Catering for my moms Celebration of Life. I wanted a Hawaiian theme menu and their choices for food were perfect. My guests commented about how delicious the food was and they were so nice and easy to work with, even when I had to change my date due to unforeseen circumstances. They arrived promptly and set everything up quickly. I would definitely recommend Wilma Lott Catering for any type of event. read more

This review is from 3/25/2021 Wilma Lott catering is an excellent caterer. Which is why, when I found out they were doing curbside lunch, I jumped at the chance. So far the steak sandwich and the chicken salad sandwiches are my favorite! So delicious. They cook to order the steak right there outside in a grill. I got half way thru my sandwich today before I realized I should take a picture and submit a review. Also, their customer service is top notch! The take great care to pay attention to allergies! I highly recommend them! read more

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Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with one of our favorite Martinez take out places. We ordered in advance as you need to with their curbside offerings and then just picked it up at our chosen time. The highlights were the mouth watering corned beef, Guinness gravy meatballs and the soda bread was so good. We happen to love boiled cabbage - more next year please! The decadent chocolate cupcake later on capped off a very satisfying meal. Home cooking without the cooking ‍ And the people at the pickup table are always cheerful and friendly. Follow them on fb or instagram to see upcoming curbside meals. I heard their lasagna is really good. And did you know they just won the Santa Cruz clam chowder competition?? If we needed to cater an event, we would definitely give the a try based on the to go food we've tried. read more

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Wilma Lott was great during the whole process of catering our wedding. The moment we got into the door we were treated with warmth and professionalism. The food, service, and communication from all staff was impeccable. Food was a priority at our wedding, since Sara and I love eating almost as much as we love each other. Wilma Lott exceeded our expectations for how good catering can be. Many of the guests remarked on how well cooked the Mahi-mahi was. Sara and I found the lamb riblets to be divine, especially after our ceremony where we stood in the 100 degree sun for 30 minutes. Big thank you to the whole Wilma Lott team who worked in the intense heat for hours, serving 130 guests and made it look easy. Also thank you Mallory for being so on top of everything before our big day. read more

Warning about Wilma Lott: Food Safety Issue! Wilma Lott catered my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party in May 2024. During the planning and tasting the service was great but the execution of the event was terrible & dangerous! We had an ice cream sundae bar as part of our desserts. We ordered mini m&ms to be on the sundae bar. Wilma Lott unbeknownst to us put peanut butter m&ms on the ice cream bar. We only discovered this after a friend's child with a peanut allergy became sick. When I notified Wilma Lott the following day, the owner called me and apologized saying they noticed the packaging on the m&ms was different than usual but didn't know why. ‍ They clearly didn't read the bag which at a children's event is dangerous. They are not at all detail oriented in the execution of their events, maybe because as the venue coordinator said, "they sent their C team." Not a single person from the company touched base with me at the event---nobody was in charge. The timing of the hots d'ouvres was so off that one of them was almost entirely left over. They did not put out the cupcakes at the specified dessert time. I put event logo stickers on 120 white paper sundae cups. There were leftover plain ones in the same box just in case. WL staff used the plain ones first. I'm left with 90+ cups with stickers on th with the date of our event---unusable for something else. And I put the stickers on for the added touch--time & money wasted thanks to WL.Absolutely no attention to detail! The food was also not nearly as good as it was during the tasting. I will not use them again and do not recommend them. read more

I haven't gone to any of the catering companies for meals during the pandemic, but I saw the THICK-CUT Rosemary-Apricot Pork Chop post by Wilma LottCatering in Martinez, and I had to try it! I had just picked up dinner, but I knew I could save that for lunch. The pork chop was a HUGE double cut, it was cooked perfectly, and absolutely delicious! It came with butternut squash ravioli with browned sage butter, brussel sprouts, a green salad, and some cornbread. This scrumptious meal was just $22!!! I also picked up a lasagna to cook at home early tomorrow so I can bring some to my mom. Wilma LottCatering is open for pick up only. They typically post their on Facebook. read more

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Wilma Lott catered our wedding day. We first reached out to them hoping they could help us with our dream menu, a Persian buffet. They said of course! We sent them some recipe ideas and they brought them to life. At the tasting, we could not believe how amazing the food was. At the wedding, all of our guests raved about the food the whole night, and even today they still talk about it. We had multiple people ask for recipes! The day-of catering staff was so kind, hard-working, and respectful. They prepared everything beautifully and were very professional. Thank you to Robert, Amanda, and the day-of crew for making the food the hit of our wedding! read more

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I used Wilma Lott to cater an event at my office, and Kerri was great to work with in planning my menu and helping me keep the costs down. Justin, Irini, and Romero were the on site chefs. They were friendly and worked fast. Justin in particular was great at communicating and understanding what I needed. He is so awesome and I am always happy to see him walk in with the catering crew! One example: my coworker came in when the banquet table was 1/3 set up and informed me that she needed our linens for an event tomorrow morning. I told Justin that I was concerned that the linens might get dirty during service, and he went out to the van, disassembled what was already set up, and put a table runner down to protect the linens. Everything was served on time, waters kept getting refilled, and they were fast at breaking down the buffet and packaging the leftovers. Justin showed great concern in making sure that they were doing everything they needed to dispose the trash or clean up (we have onsite janitorial services, so that was not needed). The food itself was fantastic. My favorite things were the shortbread with berries and whipped cream and the bacon wrapped dates with blue cheese. Definite must-order if you have a buffet. The caprese skewers' cheese tortellini was a bit dry but other than that I liked everything else I ordered: pecan strawberry salad, sirloin carvery station (no extra cost for carvery), butternut squash ravioli, roasted vegetables. Wilma Lott is my go-to for catering at my office! read more

Wilma Lott Catering - Caterers Near Me - Martinez, California

My husband and I have been going to Wilma Lott Catering for take out since they started this service in early June 2020. Each and every meal is homemade and delicious. Rob uses the freshest ingredients for all of his lunch and dinner menus. Everything is seasoned and cooked to perfection. Some of our favorite meals are his homemade Beef bourguignon, BBQ Pork Ribs slathered in sauce, served with classic potatoe salad, Clam Chowder that comes with a warm sourdough bread bowl, Chicken Marbella, the mix of ingredients are outstanding in this dish and of course the chicken salad sandwich on a fresh croissant. Each week it's hard to decide which meals to purchase, everything is so good. read more

I highly recommend Wilma Lott Catering! I have used their services several times and they always exceed my expectations! The food is amazing, the presentation is wonderful and the staff is helpful, friendly and hard working! They just catered an event for me with 130 people and I received compliments the entire night of the great food and service! Thank you Wilma Lott Catering! read more

We have contracted with Wilma Lott for a few work functions and the experience has been nothing but positive. I especially like that they are a local, family-run company who have been in business for decades. Communication during the planning process is always open and prompt. They are clear about any needs on their end, such as access to water on site. The price is quite reasonable, considering the quantity, quality, service, and attention to detail. They create a beautiful table scape, that always gets lots of compliments from our participants. At our most recent event, we were also upgraded to "real" table cloths at no cost. The fajita bar is particularly delicious, with chicken, steak, fajita veggies, and all the fixings. Everyone can load up their plate with all their favorites. Lastly, the day-of staff are reliable, friendly, and super helpful. One example was when one of them overheard that we were on the hunt for a pair of scissors and she offered up their pair for us to borrow. They will remain one of our go-to caterers! read more

I happened to be getting service done on my car next door and hadn't eaten lunch yet. I saw a stand for Wilma Lott Catering and walked there to check out the menu. They serve lunch and dinner for pick up only. I was able to buy a lunch there for $15. It included a Philly cheesesteak, tortellini pasta salad, some grilled veggies on the side, drink, chips and a choice of brownie or cookie. Everything is freshly made and the portions were generous. I am looking forward to trying out the dinner menu. Side note: It's suggested to preorder your meal online. Walk up orders may be limited. read more

Would 100% recommend Wilma Lott Catering! They came highly recommended from a family member of mine and they lived up to the praise. I hired them to do a plated dinner service for my recent backyard wedding and from start to finish it was the best experience!! They were so helpful in planning out the wedding menu, gladly making some adjustments along the way. All of the food was delicious, including 25 orders of filet mignon that somehow all came out perfectly. Guest raved! The chef is very talented and the staff was awesome.... friendly and helpful and did an amazing job cleaning up afterwards. Will definitely use this team again in the future. read more

Top quality catering, patient and helpful service, and reasonable prices. They catered my daughter's bat mitzvah in October and it went off without a hitch. We received many compliments on the food, both for quality and the menu. At the tasting, almost everything we tried was on par with very good restaurant quality food. Kerri was incredibly helpful in working with us on picking a menu, and answering all our questions in the days leading up to the event. We were especially impressed that the quality of food at the actual event really held up well compared to the tasting. With other caterers, you might expect some drop off in quality with the higher volume quantities needed. But not so with Wilma Lott. They also seem to be able to make just about anything...when we asked about having some Indian food options they even researched it and created a vegetable samosa passed appetizer (this was top notch and so popular especially with our Indian guests that we ran out!) and a tofu tikka masala (we did not go with this in the final menu because we went with more Italian instead). Finally, their crew at the event was managed by Maria, who was the absolute best. She took care of the little detail items, from set up to our candy bar table, to coordinating the schedule with our DJ. She came to ask us when there was a decision or a change to be made, but she was helpful and low pressure about that. Overall, she made it her mission to make sure we could have a great time at our own event...and that meant we had lower stress and more fun. I would definitely use them at our next event! read more

I have used Wilma Lott for two of my events (baby shower in 2021 and my child's first birthday in 2022). Both times, the food and the customer service were exceptional. They are so easy to communicate with and they accommodate all dietary needs (we needed gluten and dairy free options). They arrived exactly on time to set everything up and the table looked beautiful! We ordered Hawaiian style buffet and all of my guests raved about the food and told me how delicious it all was. The Hawaiian pulled pork came wrapped in banana leaf packets and they had a watermelon carved in the shape of a flower - the details in all of the food were exceptional. I will be using and recommending Wilma Lott for ALL future events. Thank you! read more

We hired Wilma Lott Catering for a mid-week, backyard wedding reception. We expected 3, but they came with a crew of 6! The team provided excellent service, great food and left ample leftovers for us to dine on for the next few days. They were a pleasure to work with and everyone enjoyed the meal! Only thing I would do different is rent the stemware from the company we rented the tables and chairs from - only because they had to pick up all glassware when they left at 9, and we still had people here enjoying the party. It all worked out as we had plastic cups to switch to. read more

We used Wilma Lott catering for our wedding, and they did a great job. For a wedding there is a lot that goes into catering, it's not just the food. They worked with us to plan a menu and provided lots of staff to set up our chairs and tables and clean everything up. Our guests told us over and over how much they loved the food! One of the most complimented parts of the wedding. read more

I just picked up a dinner from Wilma Lott Catering. The food was totally delicious. I had shrimp scampi (6), garlic butter fettuccine, green salad with croutons and dressing on the side, fresh crisp green beans, cherry tomatoes and French bread with butter. All for $20. The food was very fresh and delicious. Worth giving a try. read more

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We selected Wilma Lott Catering for our April wedding. Our wedding was a blend of country and city - and Wilma Lott's menu matched us perfectly! Classy bbq with an above-and-beyond professional catering crew left quite an impression on all our guests. Everyone was raving about the ribs! Kerri made the whole process so easy and streamlined starting from the day of our first tasting appointment. She and her team were a pleasure to work with! read more

Wilma Lott Catering - Caterers Near Me - Martinez, California

Wilma Lott Catering truly surprised us! We got so many compliments on our food, with many people going back for seconds at the buffet, which we did not expect from 'wedding food'. We were planning the wedding long distance so did not get a chance to meet the staff in person or do a tasting, so it was based on their reviews and relationship with the venue and our coordinator that we just trusted it would work out. We didn't want the stereotypical fare and limited vegetarian options so went with a Thai inspired menu that they were able to pull from other recipes. We also did some add on desserts which were very popular. The package and pricing per person was incredibly budget friendly and included water service and a beverage table for tea/coffee/lemonade. read more

They are incredilbe. They catered our 100 person wedding in August 2014 at the Garden at Heather Farms and everything was perfect. The food is incredible. People are still commenting on how tasty everything was. The presentation was stunning and artistic. The staff were professional, attentive and so kind. We were impressed from our first tasting to our follow up meeting and even more so the day of our wedding. We loved them! Kerri went out of her way to help us get everything that we wanted. We needed to rent chairs for the reception and they handled it completely. Honestly, we'd use them again in a heartbeat. I also think the employees of Wilma Lott must enjoy working there because every person we interacted with at the company was smiling and seemed genuinely happy. read more

Omg! This little place is a real gem!! The food is always amazing!! I highly recommend Wilma Lott Catering for week day dinner. You probably should call in your order ahead of time cause they sell out regularly read more

I decided to treat myself by having my boys' double grad party catered. I have never enjoyed a hosted event more. We did a delicious fajita bar and the guests just raved about the food. Serving staff was polite and friendly. I could get used to this! Decided to use Wilma Lott as they catered our wedding 20 years ago. They are every bit as fabulous as I remember. If you are looking for a good caterer, you cannot go wrong with Wilma Lott! read more

Had several Curbside dinners during the lockdown. Excellent food each time (much better than typical "to go" food). My guy especially loved their clam chowder. Now that they are back to catering events again we miss the Curbside meals. read more

Wilma Lott catered our wedding on 11/06/16, and honestly, I could not have asked for a more positive vendor experience. We worked with Kerri from the very beginning. I took notice of her pleasant emails and quick response times, as well as the fact that their estimate was the most reasonable out of the caterers we contacted. We were very impressed by the food at our tasting, and hoped that it would taste just as good made in bulk 11 months later. On the day of our wedding, we had guests scrambling to get crab puffs during cocktail hour! We continued to receive compliments on the food all throughout the reception; everything was just as tasty as we remembered it. Honestly, they gave us a ton of leftovers afterwards (we had about 6 people who cancelled the week before) so we've been eating them for the last couple of days, and even those are delicious! The waitstaff was absolutely amazing. We had planned to help set up all the place settings and decorations during cocktail hour, but they found my bags with everything in them and set them up (correctly!) They were also very attentive and professional. Kerri: thank you for helping to give us such an amazing brunch reception, for answering all of my inane questions, and for being such a joy to work with. I would recommend Wilma Lott a million times over! read more

Wilma Lott is such a professional catering operation. To start Kerri was attentive with phone calls as we shopped around for our 300 people auction event. All pricing and policies we clear and she answered call and emails quickly. At the start of our event a professional friendly staff came in and worked so efficiently. We felt so comfortable and at ease with the managers and staff that they had everything handled. The asked maybe a couple of questions and just got on with everything. The reviews on the Hors D'oeurves/Salad and dinner we above and beyond. Food was hot and cooked to perfection. Clean up was done so quickly and never seemed to get in people's way. I would recommend Wilma Lott to anyone with a big or small event. Everyone was amazing! Thank you! Rachel Becker Christ the King Auction read more

There is no other catering service better than these guys! They were a part of our special day on March 12 and made everything so easy. Communication with Kerri is an absolute breeze and it's so obvious that she truly enjoys her job and loves to make sure that her customers are completely satisfied. We ended up having 2 appetizers; flat bread squares with goat cheese, caramelized onions and pancetta (you will SO regret not having these at your wedding) and the veggie egg rolls, which I heard were fantastic during the cocktail hour. The main courses were the tri tip carving station which was cooked PERFECTLY, Alfredo sauce pasta, chicken Florentine and steamed veggies. Kerri allowed me to make it completely custom to the point that we were able to pick the vegetables used in the steamed veggie dish, that was so appreciated. Another amazing thing is that my husband and I weren't able to really eat the food, as we were pre-warned that the bride and groom usually never eat at their own wedding. So, I emailed Kerri and she is going to put together a little care package for us with our wedding food! I am so excited! One more thing! EVERYONE raved about the wedding food. I had at least 5 people come up to me before the night ended and informed me that it was by far the BEST wedding food they've ever had. Which is a big deal as food and music are the two main things that guests remember about a wedding. DO IT! read more

Wilma Lott catered our wedding on March 30th, 2015 at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek. We were planing our wedding while living in Hawaii. Kerri from Wilma Lott helped me with everything from beginning to end. She was able to schedule a taste testing for us during December (a very busy time for caterers). She responded to all my emails in a timely manner. She was overall a pleasure to work with and made the whole process so much easier. We were able to customize our menu to our liking. The tomato soup shooters with the grilled cheese appetizers were perfect. And the butternut squash ravioli were to die for! All of our guests really enjoyed the food and often went up for seconds. The staff were professional and made sure that everything went smoothly. I would definitely recommend Wilma Lott and use them again! Thank you!!! read more

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This company is the total package. I used them to cater my wedding on September 21, 2013. All night I received compliments not only on the food but also on the service. The staff was great. They were fun and friendly. The food was more than ample - we had enough to feed us for a week! So much good yummy food! My guests told me that they almost filled up on the appetizers and then enjoyed the filling buffet of blacken fish, BBQ chicken, buerre blanc salmon, two types of pasta as well as three salads, cornbread, and rolls. The fruit carvings were great and we had two adorable carrot bunnies. This company also arranged rentals and that went off without a hitch as well. I would use them again for another event. The price was right, we like most people were on a tight budget, but their website gave us an idea of how much it would cost. We had a wedding of about 66 guests and they had enough staff and food to feed an army. This company is worth it. We had a tasting noted what we did not like and they made the changes. Seriously the food was GREAT! The staff was AWESOME. Highly recommend this company, I found them on Yelp and I was not led astray! read more

I recently used Wilma Lott to cater my friend's bridal shower. I did a pick-up appetizer order, but given the level of customer service I received, you would have thought I was spending thousands of dollars there. I worked with Kerri throughout the ordering process and she could not have been kinder. She always answered my emails in a timely manner and even offered selection suggestions based on her personal knowledge of the yummy food. She is fantastic! On the day of, I sent my lovely mother to pick-up the food. Her phone died on her way there and without the address and her trusty GPS, she was having a hard time finding the location. I was starting to get nervous as I, too, had no way to get in touch with her. A wonderful gentleman (I can't remember his name!) from the office called me and I let him know my mother should hopefully be there soon. I called again to check about 15 minutes later and he answered the phone with "We found her!" It appears they were on the look out for her! Given that her phone had died and she didm't know how to make it to the location of the shower, they even provided her with directions there too. Excellent service. I will definitely be using Wilma Lott again! read more

Hi Nicole, I know this is kind of late, but I really wanted to tell you how successful the birthday party for my Dad's 80th was on June 1st. As always, your staff out did themselves. This is the 3rd time that I have experienced your catering and it was an absolute amazing experience again. The food was outstanding. Everyone had nothing but compliments on the food and on the wait staff. People commented how friendly and professional they all were, and they couldn't believe how good all of the food was and how much there was also. Please pass the compliments on to all of them. I am still getting compliments from folks now. So, again, thank you for all of your help in making this party such a success. My parents were very happy. I will highly recommend Wilma Lott Catering to anyone and everyone. I hope to use your services again one day. Much continued success. Thank you. Peace, Helen Stevens P.S. Not only was the event a success, every step of the way from the very beginning working with Nicole was easy. And definitely do the food tasting. It was awesome, and there was so much to eat too. The whole experience from beginning to end was fantastic. read more

We used Wilma Lott to cater my Dad's 80th Birthday. We did a fajita bar and it was fantastic. Kerri & the delivery team were friendly and very thorough and our guests had a delicious, memorable meal! Extra Bonus, we had some amazing leftovers. Would definitely recommend them for any special event! read more

My first experience with Wilma Lott was at a Martinez Rotary function and I was so impressed. Due to the epidemic, I've had the pleasure of ordering many lunches and dinners from them. As with my first experience, the quality of the food is amazing. Highly recommended read more

My wedding was about two and a half years ago, and my sister was wed in 2001 (i think!) and we both went with Wilma Lott Catering. This little business is in Martinez, kinda off the beaten path. The only draw back was trying to find the place. Everything else was fantastic! As soon as I saw their available menus, I knew this was the place. I was married in Oakland, and everything was great. We set up a Mediterranean menu, mostly Greek-inspired. It was all delicious. Things that were included: The food (obviously) Cutlery Dishes Stemware Table cloths & napkins Tables & Chairs Coffee, juices, and water (We opted to provide our own alcohol) We opted to do a buffet style meal, which was awesome. OH! and the carved fruit was beautiful as always. That man is an artist. Coordinating everything was amazingly smooth, and convenient, too. read more

Wilma Lott Rocks! We had a 60th Anniversary Luau Party for our parents. The staff at Wilma Lott could not have been better. From the initial menu ideas and quotes to providing tables and chairs, they more than met our expectations. The staff is courteous and friendly, the prices are reasonable, and the service was great! We highly recommend them for your next catered event! read more

What can I say, our wedding was absolutely perfect! Kerri is a super star!! She was so helpful in the early planning stages and throughout the entire process. She offered advice on food, décor, set-up, and even let us borrow her cocktail tables and wedding-themed cornhole game. She knows what's she's doing and really wants to make sure your days goes perfectly. And the food.... so amazing! The staff are friendly, on-point and the spread was beautiful. I cant recommend Kerri and Wilma Lott Catering enough! Thank you for making our day so special! read more

I called Wilma Lott Catering based on Yelp reviews. I needed an experienced caterer on short notice for my mother's funeral reception. It was a very sad and stressful time and I really wanted a company that would get the job done and do it well and from all the reviews I read, I knew that Wilma Lott would be the right choice. I left a voice mail on a Wednesday or Thursday and got a call back within hours from Kerri. She was so nice and I pretty much wanted everything on their appetizer menus, but she helped me narrow down to the best choices for my reception. The reception directly followed the burial of my mother so I was all kinds of emotional mess when we showed up to the hall. The room looked beautiful, the food was beautiful and it tasted amazing. Almost every guest I had commented on how good the food was and how impressed they were with the personal service. We had hot apps passed on trays and it was just fabulous. I LOVED the carmelized onion tarts, the brie with the apricot preserves and the feta, watermelon skewers. The chicken and beef skewers were amazing. We have some severe food allergies in my family and they made accommodations for all of them. My son was able to eat everything he wanted and my daughter, who is very picky, ate for almost a solid hour and loved everything. The lemon bars were fantastic, all the desserts were wonderful, but the lemon bars.... so good, they almost make you cry. It was so good to see everyone enjoying the food during a hard time. Food brings people together in joy and grief. Thank you Wilma Lott for providing excellent service and food on the hardest and saddest days of my life. I will use you for all catering needs in the future and I continue to recommend you to anyone who will listen. I am so grateful for everything you did for me on that day. read more

This review is by my husband: We hired Wilma Lott Catering for our wedding reception at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden and we were impressed by their detail-oriented planning, quality of their food, and the friendliness of their staff. HIRING AND MEAL SELECTIONS We wanted to serve a hot plated dinner at our reception and were budget-conscious throughout the planning process. After we contacted several of the approved vendors from the botanical garden's list, it was immediately apparent that Wilma Lott would be a front-runner not only in budget, but also in responsiveness and quality of service. Kerri from Wilma Lott responded almost right away, and she provided a well-organized summary of their options as well as some helpful detail on the botanical garden's catering policies. We selected some food items from their menu and scheduled a tasting at Wilma Lott's location in Martinez. Since there's a flat fee for the tasting for up to 4 people, we invited my wife's parents to join us. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed and served by Kerri and a couple of Wilma Lott team members. Kerri attentively answered our many questions and she also shared the selection of linens that we could choose to rent. Some highlights of the enjoyable tasting process include: - Customizing the menu (We sent them one of our favorite green bean recipes in advance, and they were open to our feedback on how to improve it for the wedding) - Their openness in allowing us to try different options (e.g., two different dressings for the salads and two different sauces for the tri-tip steak) - Receiving more food than the four of us could eat in one sitting that we brought home leftovers - Learning that they could carve some decorative fruit garnishes The food itself was excellent, and the quality of food at the tasting matched the quality of food at the wedding. Our favorite entree was the grilled tri-tip with garlic au jus, and for appetizers we loved the tuna skewers. If you plan to serve fish as a hot meal, I would not recommend a white fish such as cod, because Wilma Lott needs to cook it to a specific temperature which causes it to be too dry. Instead, go with the salmon. PLANNING PROCESS After we hired Wilma Lott, Kerri continued to be as responsive as ever. We worked with her over the next few months to provide our guest count and seating arrangement, and she shared even more detail about the botanical garden rules and logistics (for instance, that we should move all trash cans behind the bar, so that no one would have to sort recycling at the end of the night). If you hire Wilma Lott, here are a few planning tips to keep in mind: - Table linens, napkins, and bar glassware are not automatically included, but you can rent them. I believe their prices are competitive. - They don't provide a bartender or alcohol. However, you might still consider asking them to provide garnishes for the bar (e.g., they pre-sliced and provided a bunch of fruit for a summer cocktail that we served). - They provide half-price kids meals and vendor meals. - If you're at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, you might need to rent an extra pop-up canopy for their food prep, especially if your guest count is high. WEDDING DAY Much less to say here because we were thankfully no longer involved in the details! Our guests were very happy with the quality and quantity of food, including the appetizers (which, at some weddings, seem to run out very quickly!). The staff were friendly and seemed genuinely happy for us, and they made a small plate of appetizers for my wife and me to eat after our post-ceremony photos were done. Entrees and cake were all served right on schedule, and at the end of the night the Wilma Lott team supported the clean up even more than we expected. Overall, if you're budget-conscious and don't mind involving yourself in a slightly more detailed planning process, then we highly recommend Wilma Lott for wedding catering! read more

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