Ani was the private chef for my husbands birthday party! Our house was under construction and she brought everything we needed for the party and cooked the whole meal in our backyard. The food was so good! Extremely fresh and tasty, especially the zaatar flatbreads she was making right there. Ani is also super warm and kind and was such a nice presence to have at a small dinner party. read more

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Ani is an amazing cook! Her food is delicious and full of flavor. She catered a fundraiser and did an excellent job. Her cardamon tahini baklava was the best I have ever had! read more

Not only is Ani's food some of the most delicious I've had- but it's also served by the sweetest and genuine people I've ever met. We had her Lahmajoun pizzas, Baklava, Fattoush, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, and Tabbouleh! My favorites were the fattoush salad and hummus dip. Ani is truly a gem and I'm so grateful to have had some of her delicious food! read more

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To sum up the review I'm about to write... YUM! Hiring Ani is a decision you won't regret. Not only does she deliver wonderful cuisine from her culture -- you can tell that all her heart goes into each one of her recipes -- she is attentive and caring. She will work with you to make sure that your event, whatever it may be, goes smoothly and that her catering services meet your needs. On her site, she lists variety of services ranging from personal meals to larger gatherings. I had the pleasure of enjoying her food this past Sunday at a bigger event. I have a sweet tooth, so my favourite dishes were the chocolate filled baklava and Lebanese cannoli. But all of her food (Armenian cheese pies, hummus wraps, spring rolls with tabbouleh, date-filled cookies, and more included in the photos below) is amazing. She truly goes above and beyond to provide for specific dietary needs. There was much consideration for attendees who were gluten free and lactose intolerant. I packed home some of the food afterwards, and everyone at home has loved it as well! Honestly, don't take my word for it. Try her food for yourself! read more

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Here's what I wrote to Ani: Thank you so much for supplying such delicious food for the birthday party. The chicken, rice, falafel, fattoush and spinach pies were all especially big hits, and the spread overall was awesome! I love the vegan maamoul! Many at the party were not very familiar with Armenian food, but they loved it. Several took your cards. The food definitely enhanced the party, which was a big success. Ani was easy to work with; she adapted some items on her menu for some guests who eat a plant-based diet. She was very attentive to our needs and wishes, and asked good questions to help guide the recommendations she made. I highly recommend Ani for her cooking and her overall approach. (Note that cakes and cupcakes in photo were not part of the catering; friends brought them. Ani supplied two delicious Armenian desserts.) read more

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Ani is amazing! Her food is 100/10! Try her taboule and baklava is something to die for! I never thought that the ingredients can be so fresh and juicy. Her food is delicious and the way she serves it shows how she respects middle eastern culture. Not only she is an amazing chef with incredible taste in food and ingredients, but she is incredibly interesting person! I had a pleasure to hear stories about her life and middle eastern culture. I recommend her from the bottom of my heart! read more

Ani catered our son's one-year-old birthday party. Her food was amazing, and she was a delight to work with. All of our guests raved about the food and several pulled me aside asking for her contact info. We had a ton of leftovers, and upon offering some of the leftovers to friends, they leapt at the opportunity! It's hard to choose which dish was the favorite, because it was all so good, but the Mediterranean pizzas, hummus, salad and spanakopita were my personal favorites. My husband loved the pomegranate chicken, and the desserts were to die for. I highly recommend her! Thank you, Ani, for making my guests so happy and my son's party so memorable. read more

Ani's Kitchen catered an event I attended today and I was very impressed with the delicious food. The pomegranate chicken was very tender and flavorful. The hummus and sauces tasted fresh and wonderful and the salad was great too. My favorite was the dolma! The spread was colorful and beautifully presented. I would happily hire Ani's Kitchen to cater in the future! read more

I loved trying out Ani's food immensely. You can see that she puts so much care into creating innovative, unique, and delicious dishes infused with her culture for you to try as well as masterfully done traditional dishes. Some of my favorites were the hummus wraps, baklava, and cookies! She was great at providing tasty gluten-free and vegan options so that everyone is able enjoy, as well! read more

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Best middle eastern pizza I've ever had! Unique, delicious, and Ani is the biggest sweetheart. Definitely try the baclava. :-) read more

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The food is so amazing! It had great flavor. I loved the pizza. I tried the meat and vegan pizza. It's nice she offers both options. The Baklava was so yummy! It had a nice crisp outside and the filling was just right. Definitely a favorite. Ani is also so nice and sweet. read more

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Ani is so awesome and is very passionate about cooking foods that represent her culture! She fed us falafels and zaatar bread and it was one of the best wraps I've ever had! 10/10! Consider booking her for your private events. She is eager to do good job and is prepared to get the job done which is make you happy with her food! read more

Delish! The dough is fresh like from your grandma's kitchen. She makes the dough right in front of you. read more

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What a joy Ani is. She is full of knowledge and the spice of life! The food is so delicious and authentic and Ani's heart is so full and alive read more

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I have great things to say about Ani's food and the heartfelt service to her customers that shines through every bite. Ani catered a recent business lunch workshop that I hosted, and the food was not only absolutely wonderful, there were options for everyone, including true vegan fare. The dishes were delicious, and the ingredients were super fresh and organic. My guests loved the food, and Ani made them feel welcome with her warm smile. I will definitely be working with her in the future! Whether you are hosting a business event, an open house, or a dinner party at your home, you'll love the food from Ani's Kitchen. read more

I have been enjoying Ani's delicious Middle Eastern food for years! When she had a booth at the Kensington Farmer's Market, I brought my friends and family to eat her food. It's not only delicious but very healthy, filling you up and leaving you with a good healthy feeling, not like some other meals that are too salty and sit like a lead weight in your stomach. I highly recommend her catering business. Ani is kind and a pleasure to be around. She will work with you to provide a meal that will amaze your guests. My daughter just can't get enough of Ani's delicious dolmas, eating her plate and reaching for mine too! She also makes these amazing hand made breads that she serves warm. So delicious with hummus! I'm grateful to Ani for providing healthy and delicious meals. read more

I can't say enough about Ani and her food. She's professional and knows her middle eastern food. Very friendly and knowledgeable about her craft. And the food is amazing. Wonderful, authentic middle eastern dishes, well prepared, well presented. She took care of everything and made the our entire gathering effortless. Highly recommended, would work with her again without any hesitation. Thank you for making our gathering a success! read more

I have sampled Ani's food on several occasions and can attest to it's not only being delicious but also healthy. Ani uses the best ingredients, grass fed beef and works without adding sugar where she can. Highlights for me are the mana'eesh and the tabouli which does not have the usual over-abundance of cracked wheat. read more

Ani makes the most amazing, delicious, beautiful food! If you ever get invited to an event that she is catering, don't miss it! We hired Ani to do the food for a graduation party. When we booked the venue, the site manager recommended Ani. We love Middle Eastern food so we contacted her; Ani is a lovely person, so nice and fun to talk with...after meeting her, you feel like you just spent time with an old friend. And her food is so good and authentic! She brought us many wonderful things to try, including Dolmas, Hummus, Falafel, and Tabbouleh. Everything was fresh and so good. In fact, we all couldn't stop eating her food because it was so good! Sadly, we had to cancel the grad party because of Covid-19. However, the next time we plan a party, Ani will be our first call to see if she is available and book her before someone else does. Bottom line: if you need a caterer and like Mediterranean cuisine, then call Ani. You won't be disappointed! read more

Without a doubt Ani's is the most delicious food ever! My children couldn't believe the hummus--so fresh, so delicious. Definitely the most delicious I've ever had. And her felafel, dolmas, everything is out of this world. She uses only the freshest ingredients. Not to mention, she is a wonderful person! read more

I had the immense pleasure of attending an event catered by Ani's Kitchen. The food was amazing. The chicken melted in my mouth, the hummus was so creamy and delicious. The salads were innovative and delicious. The saffron rice was cooked to perfection. I don't eat sugar but the desserts looked amazing. If you like middle eastern food, like I do, you need to hire Ani for your next event! read more

This is authentic middle eastern fare, prepared perfectly in my opinion. The best food I have eaten in the past year! The caterer is is very good at what she's doing. read more

I got to have Ani's delicious and healthy food just last week! She prepared a Mediterranean sampler of mujadarra (lentil comfort food), fall veggies, tahini sauce and a side of homemade pickles. It was all yummy! My grandmother was a caterer with a repertoire of middle eastern foods so it was great to have a lunch with familiar flavors, prepared so lovingly by Ani! I highly recommend her for your party or personal chef needs. read more

I was saved by Ani's catering .. I has throwing a small party and called Ani to provide the food , in short Ani offered a good selection of choices (non that I could have made !!! ) , offered at a great price . She showed up on time , food was hot and yummy and didn't leave my kitchen a mess which was great . Over delivered and on budget ! Ten outta ten ! And I was completely amazed with the wonderful fresh flavor that Ani's Tabouli has ! It's the only one that I will eat ! I don't know how she does it , but I've never liked any , but her's got me hooked ! Refreshing , not stuffy or blah . Three picky friends later asked for her number ! Thanks Ani !!!!!!! read more

Ani's food is really good! She is also a warm and friendly person. Last night, we had her falafels, tabouli and hummus with warm pita bread. I also sampled her delicious food at a party last year. Her falafels are tasty, the hummus deliciously creamy with a few pieces of chick peas in it (my mom would call that "country style"), and the tabouli was lemony and refreshing. I made two falafel sandwiches and used the last piece of pita to sop up all the remaining hummus and tabouli. I sprinkled on some sea salt crystals and cayenne pepper to suit my particular taste, and I was in absolute heaven! I am eager to try some of her other dishes, especially the baklava pie that I saw in one of the photos. It looks amazing read more

Hands down, some of the best Mediterranean food I've had since moving to the Bay Area. Ani provides such quality ingredients that never disappoint and she is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. My favorite is the Spanakopita!! read more

Ani catered a friends birthday I attended. The food and service were outstanding. Highly recommend!!

I recently tried Ani's food and really enjoyed it. She makes an excellent tabouli salad with fresh organic tomatoes that were very flavorful. The hummus was also delicious. If you are looking for a Mediterranean food caterer, I'd recommend calling Ani. read more

The dessert is great! Ani was very friendly.

We recently went to Ani for a private party in our home - about 45 guests. Ani did some prep offsite and also cooked on site - she provided starters, mains and desserts. It was delicious and authentic, interesting and full of personality. We'd wholeheartedly recommend Ani for your event. read more

I manage to enjoy Ani's food each Sunday in Sausalito at the farmer's market for the past month. Ani is enthusiastic about her food offerings and she generously has folks try them out as samples before purchasing. And she is very kind as well! read more

Ani came to our house and did an amazing job! -- We talked a week earlier and decided on a menu and I did all the shopping to prepare and have everything ready when Ani came. My wife and I were effectively students/assistants and in basically less than 3 hours, we had a feast of Fatoush salad, humus, kibbeh, lamb pies, spinach pies, and knafeh for desert...had a great time, learned a lot, and had a huge, great meal. Ani's particular about fresh, organic, and healthy ingredients and the meal was all the better for it. Many thanks and kudos to Ani! read more

I loved the food so much we had her falafel and pomegranate chicken it was amazing for sure would eat it again

I grew up down the street from a wonderful woman from Lebanon and learned at an early age about fabulous Middle Eastern food. Ani's creations are the closest I've ever had to that wonderful childhood experience. It's always a delight to see her at the Sunday Kensington market and especially to see what new things she's added to her repertoire. I highly recommend that you treat yourself! read more

Ani is wonderful! We hired Ani to make the food for a birthday party we were throwing for our friends' daughter's 1st birthday party. Since the party was being attended by mostly adults - vegan adults, gluten-free adults, meat loving adults - we opted for Mediterranean food and approached Ani. We were already fans of many of her dishes from having had them at the Kensington Farmers Market, so we knew we were in good hands. Ani helped us choose the menu and offered to loan us serving dishes if we needed them, we did. She made most of the food ahead of time and arrived a few hours before our party to finish cooking and preparation in our kitchen, and she helped me set the table. While she was in our home, she told us the stories behind the dishes -- their history and where they came from, their cultural significance, the soul of the dish - which was fascinating and deepened our appreciation for the food she was preparing. Ani is as much food historian as she is a talented cook. The food was fantastic, and our guests kept commenting on how good the food was long after the party. I was personally happy to have leftovers of Zaatar Bread and Vegan Spinach Pie to nosh on for several days afterward. Nom, nom, nom! I highly recommend hiring Ani for an event or party, and you can check out her cooking on Sundays at the Kensington Farmers Market. Say hello for us! www.kensingtonfarmersmarket.org read more

Everything Ani makes is so delicious! Every Sunday at the Kensington Farmers Market, 10-2, I get her tabouli, hummus, falafel on zataa bread, which she regularly samples. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but the Turkish coffee is delightful, with the right amount of spice. Not only is Ani very generous but she is personable and makes sure you are getting what you want. I especially enjoy her shwarma! read more

We go by Ani's every time we go to the Kensington Farmer's Market and have spanakopita and falafel. It is absolutely the best! Ani always has a smile and a sample for us of some new creation. You can even get spanakopita to take home and bake yourself. Very tasty! And don't forget the baklava cheesecake. It's awesome! read more