Overall Aimee and her staff are the best caterers I've ever seen in action. The food, service and extra effort are all exemplary. On your wedding day, you do not want to be worrying about anything, and Aimee will do her best to make sure everything runs smoothly During our planning process, she helped us think through every detail, and even helped with several things beyond the scope of what normal caterers would do. From the first time we met her at a tasting, we liked her. We have recommended her to every person who asks us for advice. Why is she so amazing?
1- Planning: Aimee was extraordinarily helpful planning the event. She came on site for our walk through, helped us evaluate layout, linens, flowers, etc. etc. As a Sonoma native, she is familiar with most of the venues and can provide inside knowledge on the best way to setup a dining/dancing space. At our venue, the Garden Pavilion, she had some great tips on where to setup the bar, cocktail tables and other furniture we used. In fact, she helped order and coordinate the deliver of additional decorations for us! She was highly responsive throughout, and when we decided on a menu change a week before the wedding she was able to accommodate it. Aimee also worked with us to craft a menu that addressed the numerous dietary concerns of our bay area guests without compromising on taste or quality (vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, no nuts, lactose free, etc. etc.) With the wedding days away, it is wonderful to know that your caterer is world class and will handle food and service without needing to bother you.
2- Service: Aimee's staff are courteous, well dressed and very polite. A small army of helpers descended on our wedding (note that Aimee will help recommend how many servers and other helpers are best for your wedding). They were fantastic. Immediately following the ceremony we were offered champagne, delicious appetizers were brought out to guests who were able to get drinks from servers or at the bar. Throughout dinner, the servers were invisible, yet somehow plate after plate of excellent food and wine kept appearing before us. The service understands when toasts are being made and will not interrupt. Overall Aimee has done a great job building a team of professionals that know how to do weddings.
3- Food: We never thought our wedding would be one at which the food would be a topic of discussion. Our initial plan was to find an OK caterer and be done with it. When we tasted Aimee's food, we reevaluated our priorities. We did six tastings, and Aimee was the last. By the time we arrived at her house, we had already done 3 tastings that day. Aimee won us over within ten minutes. From the divine duck crepes to the extraordinary summer squash salad with homemade raisins, we were delighted. Let me explain further just what it is that sets Aimee apart from the others. Many event caterers will serve you food that is perfectly reasonable- passable food with high caloric value that will fill up your guests and satisfy their basic need. That kind of food will taste like a hot-pocket or some sort of microwaved, previously frozen dish that you could buy in bulk at costco. You can have that kind of a wedding, or you can taste the divine with a pro who really knows how to create a symphony in your mouth. Aimee is a Sonoma native and a great chef- she understands what is in season and will make menu recommendations accordingly. Her ingredients are locally sourced and incredibly fresh. Everyone was happy, from the vegans to the carnivores.
Our Menu:
Summer Salad (10/10): Oak Hill Farm Purslane, Picked Shallots, Summer Squash, Sonoma Vineyard dried Grapes, Locally Grown edible flowers, citrus vinaigrette (Vegan/Gluten free)
Heirloom Tomato Carpacio (9/10): Basil, Lemon Confit, Bel Fiore Local Mozzarella, Aged Balsamic Reduction (Vegetarian, Dairy free for those who requested)
Sweet Pea & Ricotta Ravioli (10/10): *Personal Favorite* Tarragon Cream Sauce & Parmesan Crumb (Vegetarian)
Grilled Flank Steak (10/10): Fresh Parsley Pistou & demi glaze (Gluten free)
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (8.5/10): Creme fraiche & Garlic chives (vegetarian & gluten free)
Bottom Line: We never expected to get so many complements from our guests about the food. If you are getting married in wine country, you owe it to yourself to give Aimee a call and taste her food. You won't be disappointed. read more