I coordinated a girls trip to Oregon for MLK weekend in January. I initially sourced Michelle on…read moreYelp through my research to hire a personal chef for my girls getaway weekend. Upon my initial email, she responded within 24 hours with a request to set up a phone conference to discuss the details of my event and my group's dietary preferences. Within the next couple weeks, we spoke by phone and she was asked many questions about the group, the event, meal preferences, etc. We spoke so long the conversation become very personable and I then explained to her that I was looking at other chefs, as well. She emailed me within 48 hours a nice menu including appetizers and dessert. I was very impressed. I had two ladies within my group whom were vegans and vegetarians and she ensured our meal would work to their palette. When I made the decision to work with Michelle, the professionalism continued. Me and Michelle kept in contact and right up to the event to confirm the menu details, the deposit, etc. On the day of our dinner, we entered the home and the aura of the food and the presentation was amazing. We started our meal with a fruit pico de gallo mix with fresh fruit that was absolutely devine. She also arranged a charcuterie board with fresh hummus, variety of cheeses and crackers. There was also a salsa tray with blue chips, fresh made guacamole and two different types of salsa. Our main meal included tilapia, blend of chorizo potatoes, rice and beans and mix of corn and flour tortillas. She ensured everyone's needs were met and me and my friends enjoyed every bit. Michelle ensured the kitchen was clean before she left. Michelle is a gem to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. It shows through her work ethic, food display and taste that she has a sincere passion for this work. If you are in the Portland area, please do not hesitate to book Chef Michelle for your culinary needs as you will not be disappointed.

I was in Oregon for a girls wine trip weekend and one of my friends found Michelle from extensive…read moreinternet research. I'm so happy she did! While we were touring Oregon wine country, Chef Michelle and her assistant Gina were busy preparing us a feast for our return. As soon as we opened the door, we were met with glorious smells and smiling faces from them both. We started our meal with finely chopped mixed fruit that I would say was reminiscent of a fruit salsa. The fruit was sweet and refreshing. Then we fantastically arranged charcuterie board that had all types of fruits, cheeses, crackers, dips and breadsticks. We didn't know where to begin because we also had blue corn chips, salsas and fresh made guacamole on the table. Deliciousness at its finest! Our main meal was tilapia fish for tacos, a blend of vegan chorizo potatoes and spices for a vegan option, rice, beans and a mix of flour and corn tortillas. When I say all the food was fresh and flavorful and all the flavors just engaged so well with each other, that would be an understatement!!! This was a culinary party at its finest and I'm so happy I was able to have this experience while visiting Oregon. Both Chef Michelle and Gina went above and beyond to assure we were well taken care of and Gina even played shoulder shaking music to keep us grooving while we enjoyed our meal. If you are ever looking for a personal chef with very personal touches, Chef Michelle will not disappoint.

They have permanently closed as far as we can tell. Dave Dalton has run a very nice restaurant,…read morethen catering business, for many years. A great guy. Sorry to see him close up.

I was searching for an elevated tea party baby shower food items. Daltons provided a beautiful…read morearray of items displayed beautifully for our venue. Their variety of items: tea sandwiches, pastries, scones, fruit platters and desserts. Everything was fresh and delicious. The communication was excellent as well as the price. If you need a reliable caterer contact them.

I hired this caterer about a month in advance for a baby shower for approximately 20 guests, with a…read morefood order totaling over $1,200. They were scheduled to arrive at 3:00 PM on Saturday. By 3:20, no one had arrived and I still hadn't heard anything. Around 3:25, I began trying to contact someone. After finally reaching someone after 3:30, I was told the kitchen had been extremely busy that day. At that point, I began to suspect the food might not be coming. At 3:49 PM -- just minutes before guests were arriving for a two-hour event -- I received a call letting me know the food had not even been made yet. I was told it might be ready "in a couple hours," and they suggested I order food elsewhere instead. We were left scrambling at the absolute last minute. We ended up ordering pizzas and salad from a local restaurant while family members rushed to the grocery store to put together charcuterie boards in the kitchen as guests arrived. It was stressful, embarrassing, and honestly hard to believe. I have worked in hospitality, events, fundraising, and vendor management since 2008 -- from hotels to nonprofit development work -- and I regularly hire caterers, bartenders, and vendors for professional events. In all those years, I have never experienced a caterer simply not show up and fail to communicate beforehand that they would not be delivering. To their credit, the contact person did apologize afterward and explained they were understaffed and going through staffing challenges. She also stated they would refund the order and help reimburse the replacement food costs. However, nearly a week later, I still have not received the full refund or reimbursement. I understand that difficult days happen in the service industry. What was most disappointing here was the complete lack of communication before the event and the position it put us in as hosts. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not feel comfortable relying on this company again for an event.

I used Portland Catering for my mom's 90th birthday party for 80 people. They did an amazing job…read more The food was exactly what we agreed upon, it arrived on time and they displayed it beautifully. It was a TON of food and luckily I brought enough to-go containers so everyone could take some home! Can't recommend them enough! It was a hassle free experience.

Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the food at our wedding vow renewal. By the time my husband…read moreand I were actually able to sit down and eat, the food was cold, which was disappointing after looking forward to it all evening. The portions were also extremely small--more like appetizers or small bites than a meal. While I appreciate the effort that went into the event, the food quality and portion sizes did not meet my expectations for a catered wedding reception. Based on my experience, I would not personally recommend it.

Honest Review -- Good Food, But Major Service and Communication Failures…read more We had our wedding about a month ago and ordered a two-protein drop-catered meal for 150 guests, plus a charcuterie spread for cocktail hour. Overall, the food itself was good, but we experienced several issues with the service that were never explained or resolved. Unfortunately, our follow-up emails and phone calls went unanswered, which was the most disappointing part of the experience. We're sharing this so others don't go through the same thing--especially when you're spending over $6,000 on catering. 1. Missing Dinner Rolls We added about 150 rolls with butter to the dinner meal for an additional cost. However, when the bride and groom (who were first in line) went through the buffet, the rolls were missing--and no one could explain what happened to them. We had hired a server to stay onsite for 2-3 hours, but even he didn't know where they ended up. They were never served or accounted for. It's possible they were mistakenly set out during cocktail hour, but we couldn't verify that. Regardless, the rolls were part of what we paid for and were never delivered or explained. 2. Missed Drink Service During Cocktail Hour We also hired a server to stay specifically to help manage the bar during cocktail hour. The owner told us that once the recessional music started, the server would begin filling beer and cocktail glasses to set out on the bar, creating a grab-and-go setup to reduce lines and wait times. This never happened. Guests had to pour their own drinks, creating a crowd and long waits for the first 15 minutes. Our day-of coordinator confirmed that the plan we paid for wasn't followed. 3. Food Temperature and Consistency While many guests enjoyed the food, we did receive complaints--especially from those served first (including us)--that the salmon and chicken were room temperature and dry. Those served later had warmer, juicier portions. It seems the top layers of the trays cooled quickly while the lower portions retained heat. For the price, we expected consistent quality across all servings. 4. No Response Afterward The biggest disappointment wasn't the food or service issues themselves, but the complete lack of response afterward. We sent multiple emails and made several calls to try to discuss these concerns, and we never received a reply. We genuinely wanted to love this experience because the food had potential--but communication and follow-through are just as important as flavor. Unfortunately, that's where things fell apart.

Chef and Sommelier, Sharon, blew it out of the park last Tuesday when she catered lunch for my wine…read moretour guests. The cuisine paired perfectly with their Pinot pourings. She completely surpassed my expectations with her attention to detail, quantity and QUALITY. My guests talked about their lunch all day long. She really did provide the WOW factor to their visit to the Willamette Valley wine country. I will be sure to refer everywhere!

Chef Sharon was a fantastic find! I had a group of 24 guests who wanted to have box lunches ready…read morefor their day of touring Willamette Valley. Sharon helped craft a smart selection of sandwiches, salads and dessert that came in UNDER BUDGET and OVER THE TOP in flavor! She also was kind enough to accommodate a last-minute dietary restriction and make delivery stress-free.

my daughter had been having an awful week. She had an anxiety attack on Wednesday and then today…read moredelt with awful traffic causing her to be 45 minutes late for work She was so frustrated this morning. I called flowers by Donna to send her something special and she had a 1965 mustang It was perfect for today. I am just in awe how beautiful the arrangement is much nicer than even the picture showed. Thank you so much for coming through for my daughter. You are much appreciated. you made things brighter for her today I give you a 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!!

Worst experience possible for special day. I bought a corsage ($45) and boutonniere ($20) for a…read moresea-themed prom. Photo on the website shows at least 8 flowers for the corsage, shells, and light blue ribbon. I made the purchase almost 3 weeks ahead of time and asked for dark blue ribbon. I picked them up the day of prom. The boutonniere wasn't made AT ALL, completely missed it. The woman at the counter asked the florist "can you make a boutonniere really quick?" I asked to be refunded for the boutonniere and was advised she didn't have the authority so she'd made a note. I took the corsage and upon opening, saw this single flower. I went back in the store and showed the photo on the site, specifically calling out the lack of shells as that's why I chose this corsage. The woman responded rudely that they were out of what was in the photo for that corsage. So, they didn't even bother to substitute with other flowers? I sent an email asking to be refunded and received a receipt as a response, refunding the boutonniere and gave $10 back for this single $45 carnation. The "corsage" ended up unworn and trashed. Will never refer to or use this service again.

I recently got to experience the professionalism and expert services of Catering Beyond Borders as…read morethey were hired by my sister and her husband for their wedding in early 2019. Their entire operation was clearly well organized, planned, and detailed. Every individual employee I interacted with was respectful, friendly, helpful, and professional. I was thoroughly impressed that no detail was ignored. An example: The dinner tables each had a set of decorations involving a mirror. Catering Beyond Borders had window cleaner, paper towels, and rubber gloves for each employee to wear while handling and wiping down the mirrors, in order to be absolutely certain that every mirror was spotless for the display. I know this sounds like a small thing, but I feel it is attention to all of these small details that added up to a superb event. The wedding planner, Esther, was a fantastic organizer and coordinator. Any time one of us had a question, she had the answer. When necessary she would not hesitate to delegate tasks to someone else on the team. She was also exceptionally calm and collected throughout the entire process. The lead bartender, Kyla, was knowledgeable, professional, and flexible with the provided beverages. We had a unique scenario for a few of the kegs as they had a different type of connector than the industry standard, and she took it all in stride and there were no problems. I have been a bartender for a number of years in my past and I was thoroughly impressed with Kyla and the other bartender's efficiency and professionalism behind the bar. I did not personally get a chance to meet the head of the kitchen staff, but I did witness him constantly communicating with his team and keeping everyone on schedule. The food itself was also wonderful and there was plenty to go around - many other guests mentioned to me that they also sincerely enjoyed the food. To reiterate, I am completely and thoroughly impressed with the entire Catering Beyond Borders organization and their professional skill and talent for catering and coordinating my sister's wedding. I am not yet married, but I can say with certainty that when I do and am planning a wedding, Catering Beyond Borders will be the my first call for catering and coordinating services. Thank you!

We LOVED working with them for our wedding. They were…read moreextremely helpful and worked with our budget. Their food was such a hit and we got compliments all night, they made sure everything went smoothly and lifted such a weight off our shoulders. They have so many options for delicious food I would recommend them to anyone! (We had pulled pork with cornbread and greek mac and cheese) :)

Deeter's catered my anniversary party. They were very professional and knowledgeable. Very helpful…read morein deciding amount of food I needed. Everything was delicious. Many of the party guests commented on how good the food was, particularly the salmon with dill sauce. The glazed carrots were also a big hit. Ordered fruit tarts and cupcakes for dessert and all were amazing, especially the lemon cupcakes with strawberry frosting and raspberry kiwi tarts. Thank you Deeter's for serving a lovely dinner.

Bought 4 of their tremendous cookies at the farmers market... Loved each one! Sublime! FUN! One of…read morethe best cookies I have ever had! Worth the money!