Delicious and beautifully displayed Latino food. Good quality and tasty food that made my guests very happy. They know what they are doing with Latino flavors. The staff that hosted my party was professional and courteous. I will definitely hire Aroma Buena Catering again. Check out their American and International menus. read more

The sign for the catered lunch said Hispanic cuisine which was a odd, kinda like saying European cuisine since it is so broad. Anyway, the food was pretty good. Really enjoyed the meatballs, grilled chicken and mango salad. The accompanying rice and beans were good too and despite my best efforts, ended up going back for seconds. read more

Aroma Buena catered our July 2010 wedding (125 people) and was excellent in all respects. We discussed a menu by email, then Ivan brought samples of the food to our venue/home for everyone to try -- so tasty! He helped us plan out areas for food preparation, serving, dining, and clean-up, and he was very flexible and reliable. In particular, Ivan went out of his way to check that everybody was satisfied with what we were discussing, soliciting feedback from the even quiet men involved. He brought an experienced team of servers promptly on the wedding day and they took care of everything. We were really pleased with the distinctive, fresh flavors, attention to detail, and hearty portions (lots of leftovers). Amazing value and highly recommended! read more

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These are THE BEST caterers ever. I cannot say enough good things about them. From the very first phone call, Patricia was super responsive and helpful, and extremely patient dealing with my numerous emails, questions, special requests, and order changes. And the food, OMG, the food, soooooooooo delicious!!! Everything was exactly as requested, delivered on time and with a smile, looked beautiful, and tasted amazing. I wish they had a restaurant, because I would go all the time. I cannot recommend Aroma Buena highly enough, they are phenomenal!! read more

I sought out Aroma Buena to cater a 50th birthday party (for 70 people). Ivan was very easy to work with and together we hammered out a menu to satisfy the vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I wish I could have chosen some seafood dishes (but didn't because of some of my guests allergies). Ivan communicated very well, he was professional and my guests LOVED the food. What more could you want. Lastly, I talked with 3 other caterers, and his prices are extremely fair and competitive. I would definitely use this company again. read more

A winner!! As I discovered this caterer via a Google search for South American cuisine, I had no idea about what the results would be. As it turned out, it was a joy to work with Ivan on setting up the menu The day of event planning when as promised, the cuisine was fabulous as was the presentation and I received many complements from my 65 guests. The servers were very nice and professional and it was a total success! For my next milestone birthday, I would like to use Aroma Buena again. Muchas Gracias to Ivan, Ro and Chris! read more

I've had the food at a friends party and the food is definitely 5 stars. This time I reached out to Ivan for a small intimate party I was planning on having at a spa in west portal and figured Aroma would be the perfect place to cater this event. However, I don't know if Ivan was having a tough morning but he was totally put off because the size my party was not big enough for him to cater. Without even knowing what I was looking to order or the date I was looking for he immediately just said no. Just found him really unprofessional. read more

Yelp has enabled us all to become food critics in our own right. Whether if it's praising a main dish from a great hole-in-the-wall Thai spot you've recently found, or criticizing mediocre desert samplers from a bakery your friend suggested you try. All in all though, we forget that there are people behind the scenes who from the very jump, started a business that had nothing more in mind than the satisfaction of the consumer (...hmm well most of 'em). And these public reviews are not only testimonies to gauge their business, but also one of the more direct and convenient ways to for them learn, adapt, and improve if need be. I commend Ivan for personally visiting our business after my review was written. His visit was made solely to let us know that there is a face behind the business, and that above all, we the customer were (if not always right) had a valuable opinion. He wasn't looking to improve his Yelp rating, but to improve the consumer's view of his business. I was sincerely impressed and thanked him for coming. So, an update is in order. I'm not changing what is written, because it's done. But I will add an additional star for have a very respectable and dedicated business owner. Now if he came in with a plate of that mango chicken though??? Boyyyy I tell ya!! hahaha Done! read more

Ivan and his crew at Aroma Buena Catering are FANTASTIC! Our organization at UC Berkeley throws a party for 200 students staff every May. This year, I wanted a catering company who could give us a good rate, set our celebration parties even better than previous years, and provide food/service that our students/ staff would love. Let's just say Ivan and his folks at Aroma Buena catering hit a home run on all criteria that I had in mind. Ivan is an amazing organizer. I made one inquiry and within an hour he called me, pitched ideas, and had a proposal of a menu! He then ( a month in advance) came to scope out the party space, brought his computer with pictures of his past events/menus and sought feedback about how to prepare and decorate the food tables! His professionalism, timing, creativity are what set him apart from other caterers. On the day of the event, there was one tiny mishap... I faxed aroma buena a map of directions (unfortunately... someone on campus gave them faulty directions once they arrived)... This made them 15 minutes late... (not their fault)... but they rolled with the punches and got everything set up on time. Even amidst challenge, this company rose to the occasion! This speaks to their planning, organization, and ability to just deliver! The food: it was superb. They served achiote chicken skewers with a cilantro sauce! Delectable, flavorful... so much so that this dish is was the most popular. We also had the spinach and cheese empanadas! They were warm, flaky, and packed with flavor. The agua fresca choices of hibiscus (jamaica) and cantaloupe were divine! I also loved their madrid style meatballs. Students and professional staff alike raved that the food was amazing. And the food was warm at all times. I must say, the event was an amazing success thanks to aroma buena catering. The food tables: Ivan is an artist. The flowering branches as a tall centerpiece was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen on a food station. I told Ivan about the party decor, and he delivered on a food station display that coordinated with the overall room decorations! Ivan works wonders! Thank God for Yelp... this is where I found them! I recommend them wholeheartedly! I would love the opportunity to work with them again. read more

Aroma Buena Catering just catered my office holiday party. Working with Ivan was really easy, and he was very accommodating. I have people in the office with food allergies/dietary needs and he made the menu so that there was something for everyone. I had a couple last minute requests and he did everything I asked and always got back to me in a timely manner. During the event everyone commented on how great the food was. Before the event started there were a few people not with our party inside the venue. They came over and asked what we were serving because it smelled so delicious & looked amazing. I told them and made sure they got a card so I hope that helps business in the future. Thank you again for your wonderful service! read more

Healthy and delicious food for lunch - yes, please! I'm responsible for ordering catered lunch for my office every Tuesday and always looking to keep the 40+ staff happy with a variety of choices. Yelp always comes to the rescue. I wasn't sure if Aroma Buena would cater our company lunch because of our limited budget and the last minute notice. I emailed them on Friday and Ivan was quick to respond, emailing and calling me back. He was such a pleasure to work with. Ivan provided me with a sample menu, I altered it a few times and he accommodated my requests. Ivan showed up early with the food and his staff was extremely pleasant and professional. I'm always afraid of not ordering enough food, but that definitely wasn't a problem and it wasn't due to lack of interest in it. The cilantro rice, veggies and achiote chicken breast were all a HUGE hit! A number of my coworkers inquired where the food was ordered from and raved about it. I'll definitely be keeping this catering company in rotation for our weekly lunches. read more

All of the Yelp reviews pointed towards world class food, service and quality, and I'm happy to report that they were right on! We recently gave our quarterly all-hands meeting at our company. Not only was Aroma Buena able to work nobly with our timeline, budget and needs - but they did so elegantly and efficiently. I even had co-workers asking me if they had a regular restaurant where they could just go for a meal because the choices were so delicious. All of the food was healthy, tasty and fresh. The salmon fillets, for our pescatarians, were cooked excellently (not overdone at all! which is hard from a chafing dish) and served with mango salsa. The rest of our meal which included: plantains, rice, chicken, beef skewers, seasonal salad and empanadas was all delicious! Ivan is great; a consistent and responsive contact who worked with me to tailor our menu towards a team that has vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores. Not an easy feat. I also have to give 5 stars towards our two servers. They had to work within tight time lines - which was set up in 40 minutes, including linens, tables, silverware, chafing dishes etc. and did so incredibly professionally. Aroma Buena runs a first class operation with fantastic food and a staff that caters well to the clients needs. Pricing is more than fair/competitive with what is out there. I would recommend them to people any day! Alexis (Flixster/Rotten Tomatoes) read more

Ivan did a fantastic job at my wedding on Oct 19 2010. We had rented out city hall and he was there early and ready to set up the food. All of our guests says the food was a huge hit. The Empanadas based on what I was told were amazing. I unfortunately didn't get to eat the food (I WISH I DID) because I was running around talking to guests but everyone was in love with the dishes. Hot plates were kept hot and cold food was kept cold. Great work. read more

After reading all the reviews on YELP I decided to hire Aroma Buena Catering for my 40th Bash at Space Gallery in San Francisco. Let me say that Ivan and his crew are INCREDIBLE! What a wonderful experience. I have worked with many caterers in the Bay Area and have planned many parties and I must say...hands down Ivan is the best I have ever worked for. He met with me to plan out the food and really delivered way beyond my expectations. His food was amazing and was seasoned to perfection. Presentation was fantastic and everyone raved about the food. Ivan, thank you so much for making my 40th birthday celebration a total success. Your food is sooo good and you really know what service is all about. Ivan worked with me on budget and food selection and set-up. He is a real professional. You will not be disappointed. I would recommend Aroma for any event. In fact my boss attended the party and stated that the food and presentation at my party was far superior than that of our company Holiday party! Ivan...Thank you...thank you...thank you....we will definitely call you again when we have catering needs...absolutely loved it! read more

Our wedding venue breached their contract just 2 MONTHS before our wedding and we were in such a bind! Aroma Buena Catering and Ivan were amazing! Ivan was professional, accommodated our menu & budget, helped us with table settings and was a true pleasure to work with. He gave us several menus to work with, all of which looked amazing. The menu we decided on was WONDERFUL! May I recommend the ceviche?! We received compliments on decor, presentation, food and service for months following our wedding. We HIGHLY recommend Ivan and Aroma. We will definitely use them again in the future. Thank you Ivan for making our special day even more memorable. read more

I was searching for a one stop catering company for my son's 40th birthday party in San Francisco, I live in Oregon so I relied heavily on reviews as I was not familiar with any companies in San Francisco. I am so happy I chose Aroma Buena. It was a one stop shop for everything and I couldn't be more pleased with the food or the service. There were many positive comments about the food and the two servers Ramon and Javier (sp?). Ivan, the owner, stopped by to make sure everything was perfect, which it was. Thank you Ivan for still caring about quality and excellent customer service. Sally Hill Lake Oswego, OR read more

We (the bartending company I own) worked with Ivan and Aroma Buena Catering at a private event on Saturday. The food was fantastic (I especially recommend the mushroom empanadas) and the cake was delicious (I rarely eat cake and ended up devouring three slices). The servers were very efficient, polite and well dressed. As an industry expert, I highly recommend Aroma Buena! read more

Aroma Buena Catering did a wonderful job catering for BAVC's staff retreat! The breakfast was great and the lunch was even better! They were a big hit with our staff. The food selection was healthy and tasty at the same time. The owner Ivan was very pleasant to work with. He created an amazing menu for us that accommodated those with dietary restrictions by providing excellent vegetarian and vegan options. I was also impressed with their quality of service. They were quick to responded to emails, phone calls, they showed up on time and their food display was very elegant. Overall, Aroma Buena is the best choice anyone can make who needs catering service for any occasion. Highly recommended! read more

EXCELLENT!!! I've used them twice for luncheons at my company and they completely impressed me both times! I would definitely use them for my personal events. Ivan is fabulous, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He'll work with your budget and whip up an amazing menu for you. His staff is very professional and will set up a beautiful presentation. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

We hired Ivan and Aroma Buena to cater our wedding in October and from the moment we first called Ivan to the end of our reception, it could not have gone better. We first compiled a sample menu to do a tasting. Ivan brought over all the food and a few extras for us to taste. The food was delicious! For the price and the quality of the food, we knew that Aroma Buena would cater our reception. Ivan was very responsive during the whole planning process and he reassured us (multiple times) that on our wedding day, he would take care of anything. For those who have planned a wedding, you are very appreciative for that! Ivan has many contacts around the Bay Area for services that he does not provide. He took care of the rentals through Classic Party Rental so that we would not need to coordinate with them. He also directed us to a beverage company to handle the liquor for us. Coordinating all of this for 100 people was no easy task but Ivan's help was appreciated! The day of the event went great! Ivan was at the venue early to receive all the rentals so that we could decorate the tables etc.. The true test was the food and Ivan did not disappoint! Everything we had on the menu was great; below is a list of items that we got. Pinchos Argentinos con Chimichurri were fresh and hot since he cooked them at the venue. Assorted Cheeses and Seasonal Fruit Platters Empanadillas de Espinaca y Queso Rusula - Setas Rellenas de Perejil y Ajo Aroma Tropical Salad Caribbean Chicken Breast Caribbean Fried Plantains Quinoa Pilaf We had the dinner buffet style and everyone was going up for seconds. I don't think there was any leftover food. Everyone was commenting on how the food was delicious. The rest of our reception was great! Ivan's crew was very professional and they left the venue spotless. We were very pleased with Ivan's service and recommend him to anyone planning an event needing catering of any size! read more

I just tasted their stuffed mushroom tonight at the Flavor of SF event tonight. Delicious!! The mushroom was stuffed with delicious pesto sauce then topped with cheese. I'm not sure what type. It was flavorful. read more

This is my first review as a yelper, but rightfully so my first review is for Aroma Buena. I work in the FiDi and order a lunch for my office once a month for approx. 120 people. I have ordered from Ivan at Aroma Buena twice now, and both times it has been the easiest, most efficient catering order I have done in the year and a half at my company. I give Ivan a vague idea of what I'm looking for and he magically knows the perfect order and in never fails to please my VERY picky coworkers. Food and service are as good as it gets. Thank you! read more

We had to find a catering business in SF for a memorial service. We live in Seattle and it's not always easy to do something like that long distance. Ivan was very helpful and professional from the start. We had to make several changes to our original plan and he was always willing and able to do so. He did not confuse or misrepresent anything, which was impressive since we only talked over the phone. Every time the plan changed, Ivan got a new invoice out ASAP. I wish I could remember what exactly we ordered, but it was a busy and stressful time. I will say that everyone who attended the service LOVED the appetizers we chose. Many people wanted Aroma Buena's business card. The staff was very polite, professional and helpful The memorial service was for our mother, who loved well made (and well served) food from around the world.I feel we did her memory justice by chosing Ivan and Aroma Buena Catering to cater her service. read more

Aroma Buena catered our company retreat, providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks for around 60 people. The lunch service was the highlight for sure. It was phenomenal and got rave reviews from our normally finicky office. Including all of the folks with various dietary restrictions - no gluten, no dairy, no nuts, no meat, etc. It was a good mix of salad, interesting grains, grilled vegetables, and grilled meat, providing something delicious for everybody. Breakfast was also quite good. The fruit trays were great, but it could have used a few more healthy options and the coffee was on the weak side. The snack service was a little short on quantity and diversity, but that might have been my fault for trying to tweak the order at the last minute! Ivan is very easy to work with and was willing to accommodate special requests (like providing Diet Snapple!) and negotiate meal and service options to fit our budget. His driver Pedro and his assistant were very professional and courteous and did an efficient and thorough job setting up and breaking down the buffet area. And the decorative table runners were a nice touch! They definitely think through the presentation of the food as well as its taste. Overall, I was highly satisfied with the food and service and recommend Aroma Buena for event catering! read more

My family and I hired Ivan and his staff at Aroma Buena for the reception of my grandmother's funeral. It was a very stressful and emotional time; Nevertheless, Ivan made the expereince a pleasurable one. Ivan was easy to talk to, very informative, and very patient. He gave us a fair quote and was honest about everything. I loved the fact that Ivan took the time to meet with eveyone that was involved with the funeral service and the staff that he brought with him was just as freindly and helpful. The food was excellent! We had the chipotle chicken (perfect, not too spicy with good flavor) with cilantro rice. Ivan was nice enough to accomodate our request for cilantro brown rice. And the surprise was, it was a big hit as the cilantro white rice. We also had the fried palntains, very yummy! For dessert we had the quesadilla Salvadorena, which was a good choice, as poeple were literally hoarding the slices. Ivan was also nice enough to set up other desserts that were brought by our friends and family. Plus, he even packed up the leftovers for us to take home. I am very glad to have had the expereince of working with Aroma Buena, especially since the food just as great as their service. I know I will definitly be do business with Aroma Buena agian, in the future. Thank you Aroma Buena for making a somber moment easier to manage. read more

Ivan and his staff are fantastic. Seriously they did a great job for our Celebration of Life held the day before Thanksgiving. From the initial contact, to setting the menu and coordinating the set up of the hall, Ivan's expertise was a welcomed resource. He even dropped off samples for our family to taste. The end result was a lovely, tasteful reception. Our guests were pleased and raved about the fabulous food faire comprised of delicious empanadas, Salvadoran tamales, pupusas and yummy desserts!! Thanks to Ivan and his team of professionals for their efforts. Our family highly recommends Aroma Buena Catering. read more

5 stars is not sufficient enough a rating for Aroma Buena; they absolutely exceeded all my expectations! All of you in the Bay Area - you are so lucky to have Aroma Buena in your area! I (obviously) am not from San Francisco, yet I had to put together a cocktail party/reception for an academic organization recently in a venue I had never visited and which I would not be able to visit before the event. Apprehensive, a friend of mine suggested I contact Ivan from Aroma Buena catering. Ivan took care of *everything.* After asking me questions about the type of reception we were planning, he not only helped me figure out how much food to order, but he also contacted the owner of the venue and, despite a non-traditional venue, figured out the best set up for the event I had planned. He always kept me up to date on all situations, so there were absolutely no surprises on the day of the event. On the day of the event, Ivan and his amazing team adeptly dealt with some surprises (i.e., we had twice the amount of people than we anticipated come to the reception and the venue was extremely hot because of the overflow and a heat wave), yet he and the Aroma Buena staff (pardon the pun) maintained their cool, were friendly with everyone, and treated all with respect (even though I'm sure they were elbowed more than a few times!) To top this all off - the presentation was beautiful, the food incredibly delicious, and, as stated above, the service impeccable. No matter what you order, I assure you - you will LOVE it. For our event, we had the following items: * Shrimp Cocktail * Four Color Tortilla Chips and Salsa * Seasonal Fresh Fruit Skewers * Imported and Domestic Cheeses Platter Crackers, olives, grapes, and strawberries * Mini crab cakes with roasted pepper aioli * Empanadillas de Espinaca * Spanish little pies filled with spinach, and cheese, baked. * Grilled Vegetables Platter Olive Oil and Capers * Rusula - Setas Rellenas de Perejil y Ajo * Basque parsley-garlic stuffed mushrooms. * Achiote Chicken Skewers with cilantro sauce *Madrid Style Meatballs white wine, fresh tomatoes, onions, and green olives * Assorted Tea Cookies All of my colleagues marveled over the food. Despite the heat, they actually stuck around (even after they made their 15 minutes appearance ;o) ) so they could grab more food. Some of them actually stole food off my plate (especially the stuffed mushrooms) when I had to talk with a speaker! (If you're reading this, you know who you are! Divas. In academese: Dee-vähz.) And several of them talked with Ivan and (I am hoping!) will remember to call him whenever they plan their events. In other words, if you are looking for a caterer for your event, please go with Aroma Buena catering (www.AromaBuena.com ). I assure you, they live by their promise -- they will, indeed, exceed your expectations. read more

We hired Aroma Buena catering for our wedding in Golden Gate Park in August, and it was absolutely the perfect choice! Ivan is delightful to work with, the staff was efficient and elegant. The food was delicious and so unusual from the typical! Spanish tortilla? OH YEAH! Our wedding was a destination wedding for 75 people in an outside setting. I needed them to be there, be on time, and really ease my mind for this suite of services I had coming into the garden. We had one hour to set up before the guests arrived, a nial-biting experience for any bride/groom. They were simply divine! They exceeded my expectations, and were spot on! And I'm picky. If you need something international, something unique, something delicious, something floral and beautiful, something tasteful and complete, call them today. I can't say enough about this wonderful service. They made two gay dads, their six kids, and their 70+ guests very happy! Cheers! Steve Lee-O'Neal read more

FABULOUS! Your party-planning life will be made a gazillion times easier, and your guests pleased with the food if you hire Aroma Buena to cater your event. I worked with Catering Manager Ivan to plan a birthday party for my husband, with a theme of salsa dancing. I had some big ideas - hey let's set up staging stations in the gardens to encourage people to walk around and visit - and some vague concepts - hmn, we'll have between 100 and 200 people. Ivan quickly grasped my vision and ran with it, translating an idea into perfectly turned out details. He devised a terrific menu, but most importantly, he approached the task with the precision of a diamond cutter and the kindness and patience of a dear friend. He was simply a pleasure to work with - very quick to return calls and always agreeable and professional - even on the night of the event, when we had to troubleshoot a few issues that arose from my guests. He provided flowers as well and beautifully presented food. His crew, also, was terrific - extremely well-trained, professional, polite and kind. I simply could not have imagined a better caterer. Oh, and I forgot about the food - it was terrific and our guests really enjoyed it. He helped to make my husband's birthday party memorable and fun and my life easier. I would work with Ivan again in a heartbeat. I don't believe another caterer could exceed the quality of Aroma Buena's work. read more

Aroma Buena has been the best caterer I`ve ever hired, hands down. Like everyone else has mentioned in their reviews, the catering manager Ivan is a dream to work with. He knows how to work with you on an affordable menu which looks amazing, and communication with him is clear. I must have asked him to make me 5 different menu combinations before I decided on one for my group. When he came, he was dressed professionally, as well as his staff, he brought black table clothes, beautiful flowers, and food that tasted like it was just cooked 30 seconds ago. The salmon we ordered was my favorite because of how tender and juicy it was. He cooked 50 of them and they all tasted cooked to perfection. The beef skewers were also a hit at my company event, and the mango cake made everyone`s jaw drop in awe from how incredibly delicious it looked. I can`t say enough about how awesome the food and the service were. Our company party was at a park and Ivan set up his food station as if we were eating inside a fancy 5 star hotel. Give this place a try and you won`t be disappointed. It`s affordable, and the quality of everything provided to you is beyond what you`ll get from anywhere else. Ivan`s the best. read more

We used Aroma Buena for my college graduation/going away party. It was a fiesta-themed outdoor summer dinner for 75 people, and we wanted some festive central american food to go with our theme. Ivan far exceeded even our best expectations! He is so accommodating...he took all of our menu ideas into consideration and helped us plan a great party. The food was DELICIOUS and the presentation was beautiful...he even brought an enormous tropical flower arrangement for the table. He also came to our house a few days before to scope out the setup. His waitstaff are also great...very friendly and helpful. The buffet and bar both ran very smoothly with their help. It has been two days since the party and we are still getting rave reviews from all of our guests about the delicious food...very different from the standard catering fare. They were also very generous with the food portions. I would definitely recommend using Aroma Buena for any party. Even our guests with less adventurous palates were very pleased with the food. And definitely ask for the cupcakes...they were phenomenal. read more

Totally Exceptional! I couldn't have been more delighted. Ivan Valencia is an awesome caterer. He was alongside us every step of the way: planning the menu, doing the walk through before the event, providing helpful tips along the way, the cuisine was delicious and the presentation was out of this world. I highly recommend Aroma Buena. In addition, he was highly responsive to any questions we had. Thank you Ivan and to your staff. read more

Aroma Buena catered a 50th birthday party at my home. Delicious food and beautifully prepared and served Spanish tapas. Our guests enjoyed the food and the friendly and attentive service. I was able to enjoy the party because Ivan and his server took care of everything. This truly was such a great evening for everyone. Thank you! read more

I hosted a luncheon today for 60 people at the California Academy of Sciences. Everyone loved the food so much they asked me to make a formal announcement about Aroma Buena catering. Ivan was very easy to work with and the 2 staff members at the event were so polite and kept the food warm and well tended to. The first items people ate up were the tapas and the plaintains were so good. The mole chicken and beef skewers were very well received. I definitely recommend Aroma Buena and I think I may have sold a few more people on their business at the event as well. They also made my job a whole lot easier by taking care of all the catering tasks. Thank you, Aroma Buena and Ivan and his staff! read more

I can't speak highly enough of Ivan and his team at Aroma Buena! When our company decided to host a company picnic we thought maybe 100 people would turn up. Turns out that number more than doubled and it happened all at the last minute. Ivan quoted us a very good price, he worked w/in our budget, and was so flexible w/ our last minute number adjustments. Ivan was really accomodating and so easy to work with. At the event, Aroma Buena made the best BBQ ribs, chicken and veggie skewers around as well as hotdogs for the kids! Everyone had a great time and we were all blown away by the quality of the food, and the friendly service. Ivan saved the event for us and I will always be greatful! Thanks Ivan and you'll be hearing from us again soon!! read more

This catering service was great. We hired them for our wedding reception at the crowne plaza hotel, and their professionalism was perfect. The bride is from the Dominican Republic, and trying to find a cater to meet that need was hard, but Aroma Buena Catering was able to work with us perfectly to create what we needed. When they delivered.....WONDERFUL!!!! The wedding was of an Indian groom and Dominican bride so the buffet was mixed with Indian food and Aroma's Dominican food, and their dishes were the first to finish, our guest (470 people) loved it and cleaned out the chauffeurs. We had Cassava with an olive oil and garlic sauce for appetizers, spicy chicken breast pieces (boneless!), fried plantains, and beans for dinner. The chicken was gone first. It was juicy and tender, the beans were, soft, saucy, and seasoned, and the plantains were crisp, sweet, and just great....the perfect touch to represent the bride's Dominican culture. The service was very professional, respectable, friendly, and perfect. The food was delicious, fresh, and presentable. I would have another party just to hire them to come cater for it..... read more

Ivan and his team were such a pleasure to work with. They were so prepared and thought of every little detail. I was very impressed when I called to get a quote from Aroma Buena and Ivan wanted to set up a meeting with me. He came to my office and had tons of suggestions, but was not pushy at all. He listened to what i wanted to do and never tried to upsell anything to me. It was also great to have the option to rent glassware and linens. (they have much more to choose too) I have to use a lot of catering services for our office and i am so glad i decided to try a new caterer out. Everyone at the reception we hosted loved the food and the set up was beautiful. His staff was so friendly and easy to work with and they cleaned up everything perfectly. I think that above all, what makes the biggest difference is the fact that Ivan cares about what he is doing. You never get the feeling that this is "old hat" for him, but instead, a new and exciting opportunity. I am so glad we found Aroma Buena and look foward to using them again and again. read more

I recently used Aroma Buena to cater an annual 90-person lunch for faculty and staff at a private school. The caterer we used last year for the same event provided good food, but arrived late and nearly cost us the event. I asked Ivan, the owner of Aroma Buena, to arrive and set up early out of an abundance of caution. Ivan was very responsive throughout the planning, even returning late-night emails quickly, and he made sure that his workers arrived on time on the day of the event. Although parking is tricky in the school area, they were able to do what they had to do to make sure that they got to the event on time. The workers were very professional, and set up the food carefully with excellent presentation. The food itself was great. Aroma Buena has a number of sample menus online for different types of events that made it easy to select an event menu that fit our occasion. Ivan also gave me great advice on how to modify the sample menu for our attendees' tastes. When doing an event, everything hinges on a responsible caterer who is responsive, and can deliver food reliably and on time. I learned my lesson last year. From now on, I'm using Aroma Buena. read more

We have to Thank YELP for helping us find Ivan Valencia and Aroma Buena Catering. We wanted to give our son and his fiancé an engagement party, and they love Tapas. I found Aromabuena.com on line and then checked them out on YELP. Now we know first hand why everyone Yelped them so highly. The Tapas engagement party was a complete success thanks to Ivan Valencia and Aroma Buena Catering. It was a week ago and we are still hearing from people who attended about the delicious food and attentive service. I felt a rapport with Ivan right from the start. He asked me questions that helped me clarify what I wanted. He gave us fresh ideas of how to make use of our home for the set up. He offered his silver punch bowl and silver containers to hold the wine and beer and the rectangular black tablecloths at no additional cost, and of course he helped me select the food. Close to party time I started thinking it might not be enough and suggested adding another item, Ivan assured me that I didn't need additional food. He was absolutely right, but we sure did enjoy the leftovers. We knew the food would be beautifully displayed from checking out his website. We're happy to say it was as tasty, as it was beautiful. The day of the party Ivan and Ramon arrived early for set up, I was thrilled. I had purchased tulips for table decorations and the wind was blowing the vases outside over. Ivan went to his truck and came back with fish bowl shaped vases. In just a few minutes he made up table decorations that were elegant and would not blow over. We had never had a catered party before, and now I wish we had an excuse to have one again. We highly recommend Ivan Valencia and Aroma Buena catering. read more