Paradise Catering absolutely crushed our California cuisine menu and exceeded every expectation!…read moreFrom our very first tasting, every single bite was perfection. Our menu featured three passed hors d'oeuvres, a Don Angie-inspired Caesar salad (off their regular menu!), miso black cod, filet mignon, and tofu with artichoke. Many guests made a point to tell me how delicious their food was - that's how you know you've found an exceptional caterer. Beyond the incredible flavors, the presentation was artistically plated and looked very elevated, perfect for our Carmel Valley celebration. I cannot recommend Paradise Catering enough if you're looking for outstanding catering in the area. They made our wedding dining experience truly special!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Paradise Catering for my wedding, and they truly…read moreexceeded all expectations! From start to finish, they delivered THE MOST delicious food, making our special day unforgettable. For the cocktail hour, Paradise cooked four exceptional hors d'oeuvres: tamale lollipops, lobster rolls, tuna crisps, and rainbow vegan rolls. Not only were these beautifully presented, but they were also a hit among our guests. We received so many compliments from our guests, with one guest raving about eating 7 lobster rolls because they were so irresistible! The dinner was equally impressive. Paradise Catering set up a buffet-style live grill featuring perfectly cooked miso cod, succulent steak, creamy mac and cheese, indulgent potatoes au gratin, and artisan bread with tie-dye flower-infused butter. Our guests couldn't stop praising the elegance and flavor of each dish. Beyond the incredible food, the team (Valerie, John, Nancy, and Maria) was exceptional--attentive, thoughtful, and seamless in their service. They even prepared a special platter of hors d'oeuvres for us during the cocktail hour, ensuring we didn't miss out on the delicious offerings! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paradise Catering for any event. Their combination of culinary artistry and outstanding service made our wedding truly special! Thank you Paradise for an amazing day!!

The best!! Curry. Veggies peanut sauce!! Hyson is the kindest and most knowledgeable food guy!…read more Emily too!

I wish I could give Chef Hyson more than 5 stars and another reason to have him cater an event! We…read morehad him cater our wedding of 50 guests and it was the best decision we made. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was. They even went as far to say "BEST meal I've had in a while, BEST meal we had while visiting California, and BEST risotto I've ever had." His staff was incredibly attentive and we had a blast customizing the menu. We can't recommend his catering services highly enough!

Tried this place for the first time today, and it was excellent!!…read more - Friendly, fast service - Flavorful, Perfectly cooked food - Inside/Outside seating - Good menu options, different styles of food - GREAT PRICE! Their menu is diverse enough to accommodate everyone in your group if they feel like eating different kinds of food. They don't serve liquor, but they have beer and wine. I was surprised by the quality of the food - it tasted fresh, flavorful, and cooked very well (not over salted, not greasy, not bland). Also, the menu pricing is unbeatable compared to most restaurants these days. I will absolutely be going back, and it will probably become one of our regular spots. Great quality food at a great price and great service- what more could you want ..... be back soon and thank you !

Wonderful service. Great environment. The chef here is amazing! All the food is fresh and the steak…read morewas cooked perfectly medium rare. I would and will recommend this place. Prices are low and quality is high.

Michael and his team are outstanding. Professional, knowledgeable and can turn on a dime when…read moreneeded. I wouldn't use any one else.

Coastal Roots did an amazing job for us. Michael was especially nice to work with and every detail…read morewas perfect!! The service was excellent! Highly recommend working with them!

Michael and his team did a wonderful job with delicious food and drinks at a garden party for the…read moreCarmel Valley Association.

Wonderful food with local produce and spectacular chantrelles! Have used this caterer for board…read moremeetings, adult music events, and private parties.

Brad with Top Shelf Catering did a wonderful job supplying the food and refreshments for our…read moregrandmothers (Oma's) memorial service. He worked well with us to plan the menu. We appreciate all his effort in helping to create a a beautiful event, on a very important day for our family and friends, to celebrate the life of a wonderful woman. He is very professional and the personal attention given to us helped to make a difficult time for the family a little easier. He even surprised us with a special preparation of a dish in my Oma's honor. How thoughtful! The presentation was lovely. The fruit and veggies were very fresh and tasty with good variety. All the food was delicious and a enjoyed by all. It was just the comfort food we needed. His professionalism shined when he had to pivot because we had to ask him to come a little earlier than scheduled. He was still able to lay out a beautiful presentation for our guests. Top Shelf were extremely personable, professional, and accommodating. Big thank you Brad!

Brad did a great job under less than ideal circumstances (no kitchen facility for prep) for our…read moreprivate club affair which was an indoor/outdoor cocktail party for about 70 people. He and his staff were professional and attentive and the food was delicious and plentiful. APK - Carmel-by-the Sea

My husband and I got married August of 2013 at the Old Whaling Station and had our reception at…read moreMemory Garden. We were so lucky that we ran into The lovely Dana at a bridal show in Monterey. The two of us and my mom liked her immediately and thank goodness we trusted our instincts. From the beginning, Dana and the amazing team working with her made us feel happy and at ease. They definitely have a way of calming those wedding nerves! We first went to a tasting at the beach house - Chef Claire knows how to cook it! It took us forever to decide our menu because everything was truly mouth watering perfection. We are foodies and wanted the food at our wedding to be beautiful, delicious and memorable. After the tasting my mom booked them to cater our shower, and it was a hit (with pink guamosas all around)! Luckily, they were the preferred caterer for our venue. They know what they are doing, trust them!! Every step of the way, Dana was there for us, keeping tabs, updating us, and always there to answer any questions we had. I am really big on decor and atmosphere and especially antiques and all things vintage and so Dana introduced us to Ana Marie. Ana Marie has such an eye for making things look just right. She did such an amazing job with the decor for both our shower and wedding. She rented out some of her personal pieces as well! (Also, Dana recommended an amazing florist - Kate Healey from Big Sur Flowers.) On the big day, it all just came together so perfectly. What we also loved was that they all made sure we enjoyed ourselves, and that we had the time to enjoy the food! Chef Claire made the most delicious rabbit I have ever had - it was just what we wanted! We had gorgeous mussels, an amazing salad with edible flowers - it was truly perfection. The staff was amazing and we really felt that they were there for us. I could go on and on which is why it took me so long to write this review. I know this sounds beyond cheesy but I do recommend them, they are beyond five stars because you aren't just hiring a vendor, they felt like part of the family. Thank you guys so much! You were all so wonderful and made our day perfection! We were blessed to have found you! Alex & David PS. We hope we can get you guys to cater our future baby shower! (far future tho, no baby yet lol)

**Update** I learned last week that someone from Grapes of Wrath called the bride and asked her if…read moreshe would talk to me and ask me to remove my review. I would like to state that absolutely nothing in this review is anything but my observations and opinions based on what I saw and was informed by the catering company that night. I do not work for any competing catering company - I'm a stay at home mom - and I was only helping out as a favor. I helped out a wedding at the Old Whaling Station Adobe house and Grapes of Wrath handled the catering. I had not been in attendance to any meetings beforehand so my observations are based solely on the hours before the event and a few hours into the event. The staff was very friendly and were very efficient in setting up the tables and bar area. However, once the event started I noticed that they hadn't really changed clothes except for adding vests to their white shirt black pants ensemble. Some were in really grungy tennis shoes, girls with long hair not pulled back, black aprons were filthy looking. Mostly they looked pretty unprofessional. After the ceremony the chairs were moved and then the tables were set where the ceremony took place. The tables all had specific numbers and a diagram was supplied to the caterer, but tables were out of order. Wouldn't have been a big deal expect the table that was mistakenly put near the back was where the mothers & fathers of the bride & groom were sitting. During the cocktail/app time it was discovered that they were serving both the wine that should have been reserved for dinner and the sparkling cider which was reserved for the toast only. About the time that the buffet should have been set up I was informed that the food was not present. They had loaded another party's food and the other party had our food. The location of the other event was 30-45 minutes away and they were just then trying to fix the issue. I worked for one of the top 5 catering companies in the Bay Area and while I don't expect everyone to live up to those standards I do expect things like having the correct food and having staff that look professional and clean at an event. I'm unsure how you can bring the wrong food to an event. Not just one or two dishes, but the entire menu. Mostly, I don't understand how this mistake wasn't at least caught earlier than right before dinner. Maybe it's because none of the food was cooked or prepared on site (which is definitely something that would have turned me away) or maybe it was because none of the staff unloading knew what the menu was for the evening? I'm not sure. Of course, I'm not saying that mistakes don't happen at events. I've seen my share of crazy things happen, but missing an entire menu? Sloppy and disheveled servers....not my cup of tea.

We had the pleasure of having these wonderful people cater our wedding at Holman Ranch on April…read more14th! Victoria is the fairy godmother of... well, everything. She is FANTASTIC. She was warm and friendly from the first time I spoke with her, she revised out invoice about a billion times, she was incredibly creative, she paid so much attention to the details.... I could go on and on and on, but no words I have can do her justice. She was helpful beyond measure during the months leading up to the wedding, she helped me with countless questions and ideas. The day of the wedding she was like a little hummingbird, flitting all over the place and making everything run smoothly. She was everywhere! I can't thank her enough for the tremendous amount of work she put in-- it made our big day effortless when it came down to it. The food was incredible, we're still having people compliment us on it! She and Terry really listened to our ideas and at our tasting they made OUR actual wedding menu. This was the first caterer to do that, most others just made samples of their food... but not OUR food. Our tasting was fantastic with both Victoria and Terry with us. We booked them on the spot! They did an incredible job the day of the wedding. Our guests were taken care of insanely well, and treated warmly. Everyone was great. I highly recommend you give Victoria a call if you're looking for an incredible caterer at a surprisingly realistic price! You will be blown away by the kindness and quality of their services!!!

If I could give Michael's Catering 10 stars - I would! I hired Michael's for a 225-person…read moreconference luncheon and they were GREAT. We ordered a chicken lunch buffet with quinoa, salad, roasted potatoes and lemon pie for desert. They provided lemonade and water as well as bread and butter. I was amazed at the amount of food they brought - plenty to go around - and it was delicious! Most importantly, the service was excellent - they were professional and friendly, and they bussed tables during our lunch program without disrupting our guest speakers. Additionally, they provided their own glassware which is an added plus (its a few extra thousand dollars with other catering services) - our table settings looked great and it's good for the environment. I cannot say enough about them. Definitely recommend. Thank you Casey and Michael's Catering!