Wow- can't believe I haven't written a review of this iconic Bay Area family catering business!…read more If you live in the bay there's a very high chance you've had Rafael's Catering in one of your social events. They have been around since I've been a kid and I've had the pleasure of eating their delicious grub at weddings, birthdays, baby showers (including my own), graduations, you name it! They offer a popular international menu which includes their trademark rotisserie chicken (my fave!) and several delicious Filipino entrees including pancit, menudo and a whole lechon! They also have a classic American menu (pasta, mashed potatoes, ham, chicken, roast beef, etc.). Their prices are fair and the food is so good! The owners, Joe and Frankie Santos and their family are amazing. They have a knack for simultaneously exuding professionalism and making you feel like family. Thank you Santos family for always providing A+ catering service to the Bay Area!

I am so thankful to Rafael's for an amazing experience having them cater for our wedding! I was…read moregetting a bit nervous at how the food would turn out as the wedding was approaching, just from hearing how much money other people spent on their wedding food compared to Rafael's really good prices - but the food was SO good (literally everything!) and I heard so many guests say how much they loved the dinner. There was so much food so no worries about running out at all, and everything was set up beautifully in chafing dishes with black skirts, so it matched the exact look we wanted for the wedding. Working with Frankie ahead of time was also amazing, she was so responsive and reliable from beginning to end, so I always felt confident they would show up and deliver as promised. Thank you so much for being so amazing! We are so happy we chose Rafael's!

Havana catered our baby shower. We ordered lechon, plantain crusted chicken, mac n cheese, corn…read moresaute and the mango spinach salad. Everything was delicious. It fed our crowd to satisfaction with plenty of leftovers! They delivered on time. Communication with staff was professional. They provide consistent high quality service and hard to beat prices. Highly recommend!

I used Havana Catering for the first time for my baby shower this past weekend and had a really…read moregreat experience. I had heard of them before because a friend used them for their wedding, and since I plan events for a living, I've worked with a lot of caterers. For my own event though, price mattered a lot, but I still wanted really good food. After reaching out to a bunch of places, I went with Havana because I had tried their food before and their pricing was very reasonable. We ordered full trays of adobo chicken, lechon roasted pork, crispy tofu, paella, sofrito rice, black beans, corn, poblano mac and cheese, and plantains. I did bring in one dish from another restaurant, Jamaican oxtail, just because I know my guests are big foodies. The biggest hits from Havana were definitely the poblano mac and cheese, lechon, and the paella. Honestly, the mac and cheese was the standout. Everyone kept going back for it and I wish I had ordered an extra tray. What really stood out to me though was the delivery experience. The driver called me ahead of time, brought everything in, and set it all up. He opened the trays with gloves, added sauces, arranged everything nicely, and even put out utensils and labels. I've had plenty of catering deliveries before and this was easily one of the best. He was just genuinely kind and went above and beyond, and it made a big difference. Overall, everything went smoothly, the food was great, and I would definitely order from them again.

We had the pleasure of being invited to two meals served by Chef Daniel and his team at private…read moredinner parties. The food was exceptional both times, and the ability for the hosts to relax and entertain while the food is prepped and served is invaluable. And no dirty dishes after guests leave! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable dinner without the inconveniences of leaving your house!

The caterers delivered the food on time and were very courteous. Also, Chef Daniel did a great job…read morecooking the food, which was delicious, and there was also plenty left over, which was surprising to me because of how many people we had. I would definitely recommend them again for me, and also for anyone else in need of their services. Great job by them. Five stars!!!!!

Vatis Tacos catered for my son's first birthday and the food was delicious! All our guests loved…read morethe elite, tacos and the secret sauce the brought. They were prompt, incredibly professional and friendly with our guests and were very efficient in packing away the extra food for us to enjoy later. I highly recommend them!!

Awesome food and great service!…read more Some friends catered from Vatos Tacos for a pre-wedding luncheon for some friends in their backyard. The mom and uncle of the owner showed up early to set up and start cooking. They were professional, kind, and very friendly. I was stoked that they cooked everything fresh on site and didn't just have food in warmers. We got to choose among proteins and veggies, and the salsa bar was awesome. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed the churros too! They boxed up all leftovers after the event, so we ate tacos for leftovers and froze a bunch too for later. The only thing one of my friends said was that paying extra for salad wasn't worth it because the salad was just from a bag. Everything was delicious, and I ate too much! I highly recommend Vatos Tacos for your catering needs!

new spring/summer hours are: Tuesday to Saturday 6a-10a for breakfast and 11a-4p for lunch…read more closed mondays. break bread sundays*open to all 2pm until last meal served. same location Always great food and service

We had the pleasure of trying their food in Downtown Vallejo. They were one of the vendors at the…read moreBattle in the Bay Car Show by Chelu Family CC. The lady who took my order was super nice but I do have to warn you the prices are a little steep. $8 for 1 bbq skewer? I didn't try this but I did try: 1. Mexipino lumpia (birria lumpia?) - This was delicious and less messier to eat than a taco. It had the same great flavors. $15 for 4 pieces cut in half was steep but it did hit the spot at the event. 2. Cali drip - I was excited to try this. I'm a big fan of calamansi. Sadly, this disappointed me. It was all sugar and less tart. It reminded me of the sugary kool-aid my aunties and uncle's used to make. It's like when you buy an alcoholic beverage and it has no alcohol. I'd love to give this place another try and maybe try the bbq sticks.

The place was busy on Saturday morning (around 945am), not full, but diners kept coming in…read more Certainly, a popular local brunch spot in town. We ordered the waffle churros with added fried chicken ($19). It was really good though i wish the waffle was a bit crispier on the outside. The syrup was very thick like honey! We also ordered the breakfast burrito with avocado and chorizo (added cost so it became $20). I really liked the chorizo, they grilled it so it was a tad crisp, and loved that it wasn't very salty. We also ordered the meat (chicken) handmade pie. The filling was generous, the crust though i wish it was a bit more flaky and crisp. This was just ok. Their latte and chairs latte were good too. Food came out about 15+ minutes after we placed the order. Restroom was reasonably clean and overall ambiance and decor of the eatery were inviting. We Certainly will done here again and definitely the chicken and waffle.were our favorite from what we ordered today.

The matcha tasted water down not even green. The coffee…read morewas ok but I didn't really taste the lavender. I feel it was too much money for their coffee. It's was very cute inside all the food looked great. And there is a bar which is nice for brunch vibes ! The Burnt cheesecake was amazing. The berry tart was yummy too. Staff nice too Quick reviews just for you

My husbands workplace had a large lunch gathering catered by FlavorTrain this afternoon. Wow! Truly…read moreexcellent BBQ. We had Brisket, Pork Ribs and Hot Links. Let me first say that I do not even like Brisket- it's usually over cooked, dry and awful. This brisket melted in my mouth and I wanted MORE! The Pork Ribs were PERFECTION! The Hot Links were HOT! I'm an admitted BBQ snob, having lived in the Deep South for many years- this is the best BBQ I've had anywhere in Northern California. I'm trying to think of an excuse to have a party so we can get FlavorTrain to BBQ for it!

Chuck catered a party at my house in Berkeley for my 50th birthday. The food, service,…read morecommunication, Chuck, his assistant AJ-all were superb! I can't recommend him enough, and look forward to having him feed my friends and family at our next throw down. His brisket is hands down my favorite ever!

65th birthday celebration.... formal sit-down dinner in my garden for 35…read more Once again... Napkins Catering came through with a spirited, professional and creative event. During the planning process.... Skot went out of his way... getting the best possible pricing for quality rentals after researching multiple sources. During the event... my oven went on the blink... the "roll with the punches team of professionals" adapted and served an amazing dinner of tray passed hors d'oeuvres ... starter, entree and dessert. Napkins Catering food is always on point.... it's their service that takes it to the next level. My endorsement of this great catering company remains the same... a huge recommendation!

I highly recommend Napkins Catering. Skot and his team catered a baby shower for my family. It was…read morewonderful. The food was delicious and fresh. The team provided excellent service. They are wonderful. Thank you Lex for leading the team and even packing leftovers for my husband when he got back after the baby shower was done. I love Napkins Catering!

Chef Vanessa is amazing!!!! She has been cooking for us weekly for a few months and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about her services. She makes the most delicious food and she is such a pleasure to have over. She loves our puppy as if he were her own . Her meals are so affordable. I am saving so much money with her fresh delicious meals compared to when I was using door dash every night. Book with her immediately!!!

I reached out to Vanessa for my 30th birthday dinner party and she was amazing from the start!…read moreGreat communication, had a big menu selection, reasonable price, and very accommodating. I didn't feel like it was my first time communicating with her. I needed halal options for my dietary preferences and she was able to find halal steak which not a lot of people will go through the hassle to do. On top of that, she was so pleasant to have around. Her food is better than any restaurant. Her egg rolls and coffee cake is the best thing this planet has to offer, and this is coming from a picky girl whose mom cooks the best food! As a type A person I was worried about many aspects about my birthday but dinner was something I wasn't worried about because of how on top of everything Vanessa was! I got really lucky with her and definitely recommend her!

Great device and Gabino such a great cook! A must try in Novato…read more After work. Hell yeah

Note: they are at a new location on 1st Street in Novato. Go past Redwood Credit Union and just…read moreafter Hamilton Smog, they will be on your right. Our go-to for tacos and tortas in Novato! We have been ordering from Manny's Tacos for as long as they have been around. Personal favorite is the carnitas, chorizo, and al pastor and I appreciate that the taco plates include all the fixings on the side (grilled onions, radish, and jalapenos). Good stuff!!