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Al Dente Events

5.0 (16 reviews)
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Birthday picnic table and teepee
Sarah H.

We used Al Dente for my daughter's first birthday and it was such a pleasure working with Antonella. We won the teepee and picnic set up through a charity auction and it worked out perfectly for our party. Antonella was very friendly and responsive-through our email communication and in person. We had a beautiful day for our outdoor event and the set up was a hit with all of our friends and family. Our daughter enjoyed crawling around in the tent and had her first slice of cake on the picnic table. Thanks for your help in making this big milestone extra special!

Al Dente catered my women's wellness shopping event at Athleta in San Francisco.
Marisa L.

Al Dente provided catering for my women's wellness event at Athleta in San Francisco. By the time I arrived to the event, they were completely finished with the setup of the food--Antonella and Tullio work their magic with the creative and inviting presentation of the food--we enjoyed tomato, basil, and mozzarella skewers, individual servings of crudite and homemade dressing, and the cutest miniature cones full of mortadella, manchego, and castelveltrano olives. All my faves! The macarons and deviled eggs were a huge hit, too! All of their decorations and staging pieces are on-brand to create a seamless Al Dente signature experience. It was a shopping event, and they did such an artful job ensuring all of the food was bite-sized and easy to carry while guests tried on clothes. Delicious, and the nailed it! Can't wait to have them cater another event again : ) Thank you Anto and Tullio!

Beautiful backyard table settings for a fantastic socially distanced evening of tasting italian wine!
Leslie V.

Al Dente events is a wonderful, local owned events and catering business that delivers beautiful events with stellar service and creative backdrops. We attended an evening of Italian wine tasting from woman owned wineries and the garden setting and wines were fantastic! Socially distanced tables allowed for a safe and comfortable experience. Antonella is an incredibly creative host and we look forward to attending many more events. If you wish to stay close to home, Antonella and Tullio can bring their creative themed picnics and catering to you! I highly recommend Al Dente Events, you will be more than pleased with your experience.

We did a birthday party with my friends at Pescadero with Al Dente. It has been an amazing experience, we had a great time and didn't even have to worry about anything, they took care of the whole thing. The cocktails, amazing food, really good looking ambient of the place. Everything was great, thank you. And can't wait for my next birthday party! Check out the pics! Thanks Anto and Tullio!!

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Antonella was amazing. Her communication was great and so was her execution of my vision. Definitely recommend!

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Charming Fig - Chicken Caesar Wrap

Charming Fig

(126 reviews)

I've been meaning to stop by Charming Fig for the longest time, and I'm so glad I finally did! My…read moremom and I came here for a quick breakfast on the morning of my birthday, and it ended up being the perfect way to start the day. After reading recommendations from other Yelpers, I ordered the Breakfast Baddie sandwich, and wow--it lived up to the hype. I ate it so fast! The combination of melty cheese and the chipotle sauce was incredible. It was packed with flavor without being overwhelming. My mom ordered a mocha, and I treated myself to a mimosa to celebrate. Both were delicious, but what really made the experience special was the thoughtful birthday surprise. Instead of the typical cupcake or scoop of ice cream, they brought me a little "Birthday Brie" with crackers, fresh fruit, and honey. It was such a unique touch, and since Brie is my favorite cheese, I was genuinely so excited. Before we left, I also grabbed a Biscoff cookie. It was huge, soft, and absolutely delicious. I expected it to be super sweet, but it had the perfect balance, which I loved. We arrived right when they opened at 8:00 a.m., and by the time we were finishing up, the café had really started to fill up. It's easy to see why! Great food, thoughtful service, and such a cozy atmosphere. I definitely won't wait so long before coming back.

Love the decor & ambiance. We have visited this place around 5 times and found food underwhelming…read more& a bit overpriced. Just a couple suggestions regarding a few dishes we have ordered which could use some more flavor. Just a recommendation to improve your chicken salad, so it's not so dry, no flavor, needs salt. Maybe add mayo, Dijon, and sour cream with apples and walnuts? The avocado toast needs to have more flavoring other than just slicing avocado on some toast. Toast was difficult to cut. Try using some balsamic glaze over micro greens/arugula and a little EVO would go a long way. Maybe guacamole for the avocado toast and top with a fried egg (not crispy on the edges). We have found Tony Chachere's seasoning elevates many dishes, and would be a great accent for avocado toast ;) The cookies are dry & flavorless, our toddler wasn't interested in her cookie despite the pretty sprinkles. Just fyi - Ina G has some great recipes. We like your place these are just suggestions to consider.

Diamond Bites

Diamond Bites

(44 reviews)

We found this Persian catering place on Doordash. It turns out that they have a physical…read morerestaurant in San Ramon too. I've just never seen it, nor drove by it. The Persian Chicken Kabobs are excellent. Between Santorini and Danville International Market I think Diamondbite's has the juiciest by far. Grilled to perfection. For the ground meat kabobs, I can only recommend the Beef version. The ground chicken was dry and overly seasoned - salty to the point of being inedible. The saffron rice is also good, though some more oil would be nice. They also offer extreme contrast of flavors - a side of pickled cabbage that's really tart and a single jalapeño pepper that's spicy for me. Definitely plan to try some of their other offerings. They ran out of Aush Resteh last time so it'll be something to look forward to forward too.

I ordered catering for a memorial gathering and specifically requested delivery at 2:00 PM. I…read moreconfirmed the address and delivery time by text as requested. At 1:45 PM on the day of the event, I received a message that the food had just been sent by Uber. Concerned, I reached out for confirmation but received no response for 30 minutes. The food ultimately arrived about an hour late. When I later discussed the situation with the owner, I had hoped for understanding and a simple acknowledgment of the mistake. Instead, I was met with repeated excuses and defensiveness. Despite the clear communication leading up to the event, there was no apology and no acceptance of responsibility for the late delivery. The food itself was good. However, what left the most negative impression was not the delay itself, but the complete lack of accountability afterward. Delays happen, but customers deserve honest communication and ownership when things go wrong. Unfortunately, because of the way this situation was handled, I cannot recommend this business to others and will not be using their services again.

On the Vine Catering - Samosas at cocktail hour :)

On the Vine Catering

(75 reviews)

We used on the vine catering for our wedding, and words cannot describe how AMAZING they were. They…read morewent above and beyond for us and I honestly am so thankful. From the beginning Jessica was amazing to work with. The tasting was delicious and everything was so yummy it was hard to narrow down what we wanted because we wanted it all! We had salmon and chicken at our wedding and to this day we still get told that it was some of the best food our guests have had. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff were as well. Everyone was approachable, friendly and attentive. I'm so thankful for them and for their efforts to make our day so memorable!

I had the pleasure of working with On the Vine Catering for our Employee Appreciation Event in…read moreFebruary 2026, where we celebrated employees reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and even 30 years of service. It was such a meaningful milestone event, and their team helped make it truly special. Jessica, the Executive Sales Manager, was fantastic from start to finish -- communicative, accommodating, and incredibly supportive throughout the planning process. She also reassured me that all the food was gluten free (except the rolls) and had vegan/vegetarian options available. On the day of the event, Vicky, Maria, Olivia, Jordyn, Corey, Nitish, Ellie, and Nick were absolutely exceptional. Everything was handled seamlessly and professionally. Their calm, steady presence made such a difference. They checked in at just the right times (never intrusive and always helpful), and anticipated needs before we even had to ask. We received so much positive feedback about both the food and the service; our guests were very impressed. At the end of the event, I hadn't yet had a chance to eat, and the team was so kind and patient, making sure I was taken care of even while they were clearing up (ahead of schedule, so we had no fear of getting close to the "hard stop" time at our event space). That level of thoughtfulness speaks volumes about their professionalism and care. I am so grateful to On the Vine Catering and the incredible team for helping us celebrate our employees. I would highly recommend them for any event where quality, professionalism, and genuine care matter. Thank you so much!

Passion for Catering - On site smoothie bar

Passion for Catering

(71 reviews)

Wow... Hosted an…read moreevent with about ~115 people. While I was unfamiliar with ordering food for a large number of people, Priscilla helped recommend the amount of food for the requirements, "I don't want to run out of food during the event" and "we love desserts". Another side note: I was catering snacks rather than a meal. I ended up ordering - tri-tip - mashed potatoes - roasted veggies - assorted bread - lemon garlic salmon - veggie garlic pasta - Greek salad - dinner rolls - fresh fruit display - fresh fruit tarts - petit fours - gluten free mini cupcakes: red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon I appreciate that Priscilla suggested to halve the salmon fillets to have double the number of salmon pieces for guests to have snack portions rather than meal portions. Although mini cupcakes were not listed on her menu, she was able to provide them. Also, you can ask her about gluten free desserts. You can have more than just macarons. Compliments I received... "Did you make the food? The salmon and tri-tip were so juicy." "This is better than most wedding food." 2 people inquired who I used to cater for the event. I received general praise that the food was good. I received explicit praise that the petit fours and fruit tarts were good. The mashed potatoes were thick but good. Passion for catering's setup and tear down went smoothly. It was maybe 20-30 minutes of setup and 10 minutes of tear down. I appreciate that they were able to provide decor for the food tables. They also provided some takeout containers for us to take leftover food. 10/10 would cater from them again.

I don't even know where to begin... Priscilla absolutely blew me away! My graduation party was a…read moretotal surprise, planned by my brother, and the food was one of the biggest highlights of the day. Every single dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with so much love and care. You can tell she puts her heart into her work. From the small details to the bold flavors, everything was thoughtful and intentional. Guests are still talking about how amazing the food was ...and trust me, we're a tough crowd to impress! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking for a caterer who brings soul to the table and takes pride in her craft, Passion for Catering is it! I'm so grateful to have experienced her work and will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you for making such a special day even more unforgettable. You truly outdid yourself! Check out more of her work on Instagram @passion4catering

Cabana Dave's Catering - Amazing BBQ!

Cabana Dave's Catering

(65 reviews)

I ordered for the first time on Mother's Day weekend, we arrived to pick up the orders, I had…read morebought the Board Room tray & the wine package. They looked organized, but they had to go find my order and I had to show them my email receipts because they didn't have my order on file...took a little longer but that was fine. They also gave out flowers for Mother's Day which was super nice! When we arrived home I unpacked & cleaned everything, and noticed I didn't get a Chardonnay, so I emailed Cabana Dave's right away to check to see what to do. I followed up with another email on 5/13 with no response. UPDATE Dave called me back personally today-he explained that they've been swamped & he said sorry for not getting back to me sooner. He has the wine & I can pick it up tomorrow! I love that they are helping local businesses during this time, and really I'd give more stars if I could get someone to respond to my question. I'll defiantly order again, mistakes happen but it's great when they are fixed! Thanks Dave!

This is about customer service, not the food. I called about…read morea catering inquiry and Jill answered the phone. She laughed at and corrected me during our brief conversation, making me uncomfortable and quick to move on to another caterer. I am sure she had no ill intentions but as someone who has worked in customer service for seven years this was an unacceptable way to be treated. It came across as rude and thoughtless. I am giving this two stars instead of one because I hate to poorly effect this catering company's ratings because of a phone call, but I was very put off by this interaction.

Al Dente Events - eventplanning - Updated July 2026

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