Second time being at a party catered by this company. Delicious, aesthetic, friendly and engaging…read more I can't wait to have an event and hire them. Best paella I've had.

The Paella Project... basically, it is a travelling band of paella cooks that cater to various…read moreevents and functions with frequent visits to Atwater Village and Silverlake. I guess the best way to explain them is to imagine a food truck without the truck or a Top Chef challenge where onsite facilities must be used to cook food and voilà, you have the Paella Project. And speaking of Top Chef where challenges can be automatically lost based on time deadlines, the Paella Project didn't do it for the wife and I because they failed to meet their deadline when we visited them at 55 Degree Wine on April 10, 2012. You see, the paella was late by over 40 fucking minutes! Prior to the April 10th event, I spoke to the owner of the Paella Project and found out that tapas-style appetizers would be served between 6 and 7:30 and the paella would be ready by 7:30. Moreover, since the paella had sold out in previous events, I was told to come early. Therefore, trying to time for the paella, we showed up at around 6:40 knowing that the paella would be served about an hour later. So to pass the time we decided to order some drinks from 55 Degree Wine. I ordered a beer flight and my wife decided to go with a wine flight. While drinking we also ordered some tapas dishes offered by the Paella Project. We ordered a truffle tortilla de patatas with aji amarillo and we ordered chicken chicharrones with smoked pimenton and aleppo pepper. The truffle tortilla de patatas looked like a slice of pie. But when we dove into it, we realized that it was quite complex because it was layered with potato slices and other delicious ingredients that I could barely make out in the dark cellar of 55 Degree Wine. As for the chicken chicharrones, this cold dish reminded me of flaming hot cheetos. It really was the perfect snack to go with my beers. While the tapas dishes were good and came out immediately, the paella took forever. In fact, in addition to our respective beer and wine flights, I ordered another beer and the wife ordered another glass of wine. Then we finished our drinks and ended up ordering a bottle of wine. Yet, still we waited for the paella. As I mentioned earlier, the paella was supposed to be served at 7:30. However, it was not until well after 8:15 that we finally got to try their paella rustica. Perhaps it was a combination of putting the paella on too high a pedestal or perhaps it was because by the time I took a bite of the paella, I was buzzed and had a sore neck from the countless times of looking over my shoulder to see if the fucking paella was ready... regardless, the paella just didn't taste that great. Definitely 2 Stars since, "meh, I've experienced better." I guess you could say that when I finally got to taste the damn paella, I felt angry, sad, and confused, all at once. Angry that the paella took so long; Sad that it didn't taste that great; Confused because I was angry, sad, and insanely buzzed (mixing beer and wine is not a good idea, everrrr!). So at the end of the day, I felt let down and disappointed by the Paella Project. Not to mention, I had a fucking migraine. -------------------------- * Call me an old fucking fart, but I need my dinner before 8:15. ** Hungry and annoyed wife is not a sight to see. Thank goodness there was wine to dull her fury. -------------------------- Glossary: Paella: Spanish dish consisting of various proteins, rice, paprika, saffron and other spices that are boiled in broth until it is reduced into a risotto-like dish. Paella Rustica: Paella that consisted of chorizo and chicken Buzzed: Drinking on a near empty stomach and mixing beer and wine.

Echoing all the other reviews, people raved about our wedding food, saying it was the best wedding…read morefood they've ever had. I wanted to also add that they went above and beyond to accommodate for our guests many allergies, even though some requests came up at the last hour. This was one of the vendors we were most excited for and they really overdelivered.

Madeleine was so kind and helpful through the whole planning process. On the day of our company…read moreholiday party, they showed up right on time and ready to go. The food was amazing!!!! I'm not exaggerating - 10/10. We got so much positive feedback from our guests about how good everything was. The servers and chefs were all really friendly and knew what they were doing. Their menu has so many options to choose from, which I loved. We went with 6 tray-passed appetizers and honestly, every single one was delicious. I'll definitely be using them again for future events. Can't recommend Hungry Bear enough!

Bite Catering absolutely crushed it at our company's casino-themed party. From start to finish, the…read morefood felt thoughtful, elevated, and perfectly matched to the energy of the night. Working with their CEO, Elizabeth was a delight as she worked hard to help me create the perfect menu for the event. The passed appetizers were instant crowd-pleasers--the chicken cigars were dangerously good, the seared ahi tuna was fresh and beautifully presented, and the wagyu bites were a total showstopper. People were literally tracking down servers for seconds (and thirds). The stations took things to another level. The pasta station was a hit with everyone, the Vegas carvery felt indulgent and on-theme in the best way, and the dim sum station added a fun, unexpected twist that guests kept talking about. It struck that perfect balance between comfort, flair, and "wow" factor--exactly what you want at a casino party. If I had to offer one small note for creative rework, it would be the tacos and tamales station--and that's probably my Los Angeles roots talking. They were solid, but in a city where tacos and tamales are basically a competitive sport, that section just didn't quite hit the same high bar as the rest of the menu. That said, overall Bite Catering delivered an exceptional experience: great food, great service, great flow, and a menu that felt curated rather than generic. Our guests are still talking about it, and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again for a big, high-energy event.

The food delivered looked nothing like what is shown on their website. For $1,900 what arrived was…read moredisappointing in looks, amount AND taste. Would have been better off ordering salads sandwiches from Mendocino Farms for a fraction of the cost. Sliders were the size of a quarter, salads arrived already tossed and the Chinese chicken salad was done with purple cabbage and due to being dressed the chicken turned purple as well as the almonds. Caprese salad consisted of quartered tomatoes, mozzarella balls you get at the market and tossed in a bowl. Terrible presentation. Embarrassing is an understatement. I would NOT recommend using, it was an awful experience and when I called the Monday after the event they brushed me off and I haven't heard back from them. BEWARE, you won't get your money's worth and will feel ripped off.

Highly recommend Border Grill for you catering services. Alexis was with me from email…read morecorrespondence, scheduling, menu collaboration to driving the truck and serving the food! The food was fresh, fast & delicious! We'll definitely be bringing them back for more events.

We did stationed appetizers and buffet style dinner and our guests said the food was delicious and…read moreservice was great. We also truly appreciated how easy BG and Taylor made the planning process, from start to finish -- including the tastings (above and beyond!), assistance with the rental orders, getting creative with the salad plates/course, and support for the special plates for allergies. We highly recommend BG!

Just a fabulous, fabulous team. Had them cater our 110 person wedding in Los Angeles, and it was…read moreAMAZING! Got tons of compliments on the food, which was great!! Seriously!! But what really sets this team apart is the level of service. The team onsite that day was extremely professional and helpful. They made sure we ate. They make sure drinks were poured. Taylor is also phenomenal coordinating over email and very attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for catering. 6/5 stars.

Our wedding was catered by the Spotted Hen Catering and I can't praise them enough in their…read moreprofessionalism and quality of food. Our main entrees were steak, salmon, and a butternut squash lasagna which were all highly praised by all of our guests. We had a wedding party of 155 and every guests got plenty of food within an timely manner to ensure a perfect evening!

So grateful to have found Crateful! (sorry I had to)…read more I work in music video and commercial production and it's so difficult to find quality catering vendors at a reasonable price. Gregory at Crateful was a delight to communicate with and I felt really taken care of. Everyone on set was so impressed with the spread. The quality of the food, the amount of food, and the price was just perfect. I've had a lot of caterers that say they'll feed the headcount that I give them and then the worst happens and we end up not having enough food for everyone. This was far from the case here. If you're deciding on menu items, I highly suggest the Turmeric & Yogurt Marinated Chicken. It was everyone's favorite. I also broke my own vegetarianism to try their breakfast sausages and no regrets - it was very much worth it. Love this company and will be using them as my go-to going forward.

I hired Crateful Catering for a large party I gave last November that was supposed to be…read moreindoor-outdoor but-- due to freakishly heavy rains--had to be held indoors. Gregory was attentive throughout the planning process and setup, and the staff (with the exception of one spacially challenged waiter, who repeatedly bumped one of my guests during service) navigated a very crowded house. The food and drink were wonderful, and everyone enjoyed the party. The reason I can't give Crateful five stars is the aftermath: the kitchen was left in disarray, with furniture and a heavy food processor not returned to their places. The floor was so wet that it was dangerous--my son had to mop it dry while guests were still present. Rental glassware was left right side up in the rain, and garbage--bags and loose trash--was scattered on my deck and patio. When the rental guy came the next day, he had to empty each glass before taking inventory, at which point he discovered a tablecloth was missing. He told me "they always do this". For this reason I won't use Crateful Catering again--for $10k I expect my house and grounds to be left in their original orderly condition.

Pink Taquiza was over the top! Absolutely amazing food! Everyone who attended was raving about the…read morefood! Margarita was just wonderful and so easy to work with! She's a delight!!! I highly recommend them for any event!!!

We had Pink Taquiza cater lunch for an event that took place over 2 days. Both days they showed up…read morea little early, set up, cooked everything and were ready in time for our hungry guests. Everyone made comment that the food was fantastic, and they weren't kidding. Margarita uses her own spices on the meats to make them taste better than any taco I've had! She also makes her own red and green salsas, which were also wonderful. Their interaction with our guests was very friendly and accommodating, patiently helping 60+ guests. At the end of day 2, they quickly and quietly backed up their equipment, gave us the leftovers, and said goodbye. If we ever have another event, we will use Pink Taquiza again without hesitation! If you're looking for a top-notch Mexican food caterer, I highly recommend Pink Taquiza!!

We used Bread and Butter for Basil Pizza Catering. We loved the menu options and the ease of…read moresetting everything up. They arrived early/on time and were completely professional. The set-up was beautiful and the pizza amazing. They were great to work with and all our guests were impressed. I would use them again in heartbeat.

Planning a baby shower from Texas for an event in California could have been stressful, but Bread &…read moreButter made the entire process incredibly easy. Their communication was excellent from start to finish. They were responsive, organized, and always quick to answer my questions, which gave me peace of mind throughout the planning process. I originally found them through a friend's recommendation after attending one of their events, and I'm glad I did. Chef Damien was definitely the star of the day. He prepared the chicken on-site, and it was outstanding--crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It was such a hit that many of our guests went back for seconds! Even better, he was friendly, engaging, and interacted with our guests, making the experience feel even more personal. The reason for my 4-star rating is that the brunch sides didn't quite live up to the chicken. The waffles and crispy potatoes were unfortunately a bit limp rather than crisp, and the bacon didn't have the maple flavor we were expecting. Since three of the main brunch items missed the mark, brunch may not be their strongest specialty. Overall, though, the service, professionalism, and communication were exceptional. I would absolutely recommend Bread & Butter (Quinn, Cristina), and would happily work with them again. Thank you, Chef Damien and team, for helping make our baby shower such a memorable celebration! Pic coming.