So happy with everything!! We had my dad's birthday catered this weekend and couldn't be more pleased. Food was absolutely amazing!! Great portion sizes, and quality. Prices reasonable too. Absolutely recommend if need any catering services. We will definitely be using them again! read more

There are many unique and exquisitely delicious dishes to choose from. You will see many recommendations in the reviews. The braised beef sliders were outrageously good. All the one bite passed trays were simply perfect. Beyond the beautifully presented and delicious food, the service was outstanding. I had refused further wine, so after a few minutes of seeing me sitting without a drink, a waiter came and offered me a glass of sparkling water with lemon which I happily accepted. I appreciated this solicitous behavior. The home was kept spotlessly clean, yet no-one walked away with your wine glass if you left it for a second or two. It was much appreciated that they were mindful of not wasting the host's fine wines. The kitchen was kept neat and clean as they worked and the staff was very friendly. You can't do better than Cardel Catering! read more

Cardel Catering did an amazing job catering my baby shower! They are friendly, punctual, and professional. My menu included some of the following items: - Mini quiche bites - Mimosa bar (special purées, like peach to match my theme) - Chicken salad tea sandwiches Everything was fresh, displayed nicely, and got rave reviews from our guests. Thank you for making this event even more memorable! read more

Cardel Catering - Caterers Near Me - Alameda, California

TLDR - HIGHLY recommended. Delicious food, nice presentation, and great service - and at an attractive price! We just wrapped up a charity event with appetizers and dinner for about 60 people. Scott and the team did a great job at a very reasonable price. Our menu included three appetizers, three entrees, two sides, and four "mini" desserts: Apps: A Variety of Thin Crust Pizzettas Mini Potato Pancakes with S/C, Apple Compote Roasted Spicy Shrimp with Orange Zest, Garlic and Chili Flakes Mains: Grilled Beef Filet with Wild Mushroom Sauce Seared Salmon with Cucumber Mint Raita Seared Airline Chicken Breast with Dill Pistachio Pistou Sides: Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Toasted Jasmine Rice with Almonds & Scallions Desserts: Chocolate chip cookies Brownies Lemon bars Coconut macaroons (not on our order, but added as a bonus) OK, the appetizers were very good. We were holding a charity concert, and opted to serve the appetizers during an intermission. The event director struggled to get people back to their seats for the second half, because they were all too busy enjoying app after app after delicious app. The mains and sides were delicious (both the salmon and the chicken were so tender and fluffy, and the filet was cooked medium rare and delicious). The sauces were perfect complements to the dishes. The rice was out of this world. The only "average" dish was the grilled asparagus (by which I mean it was very tasty). There were so many desserts that everyone had (at least) one of each. For me, the macaroons (not macarons!) and the brownies were the hit of the desserts. The food was prepared offsite, and heated up in our kitchen. The service staff was attentive (so they were prepared as we ended up starting the meal more than half an hour earlier than planned), cleaned up as the evening went on (which turned out to be essential, as people surprisingly used multiple wine glasses and sets of cutlery during the evening), always had a smile and a "can I get you something" for everyone, and just gave 110%. I heard about Cardel from our local town's social network, with a great recommendation. The Cardel team was responsive during the selection process and menu finalization, showed up early, and worked right through the end. I have *never* written a Yelp review this long! My only regret is that I didn't take any photos - next time for sure. HIGHLY recommended. read more

Scott and his team catered our corporate event this week and did an AMAZING job! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful and the team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was cared for. Highly recommend them for your next function! read more

Scott & company catered our daughter's college graduation party and did a stellar job. Gratitude. Scott Cardel's food was amazing & wonderfully received. During the planning stages, Scott personally created the menu and tweaked it to our liking. Many guests effusively commented on his penne pasta (with chick peas, cauliflower & onion) and grilled vegetables. I personally enjoyed the pistachio pistou (French pesto) over my moist chicken, grilled veggies & pear salad. A note, a few people found the tri-tip a tad rare & with plastic knives, challenging to cut. But the beef was very tasty and not much was left by party's end. Guest plates were bamboo and cutlery was compostable, all of which was carried away and recycled by our server. Although we provided our own beverages & cups, at our request, Scott provided ice & chilling buckets and even recycled our beverage containers. Having the to-go boxes, so that guests and we could continue to enjoy the delicious food, was a much appreciated touch. Cardel's servers, Eileen & Gian were great, coordinating the set-up and break down well. Our on-site server, Gian was stellar in work manner, so pleasant and with such attention to detail. Our daughter was over the moon for her celebration and loved Cardel's cuisine. If the occasion calls, I'll engage Scott's excellent culinary talents again, in a heartbeat! read more

I would highly recommend Cardel Catering! From the very first contact with Lisa to plan the menu for our party of 30, everything was excellent. Chef Scott's dishes from the appetizers, salads and entrees of beef filet with wild mushrooms and herb roasted chicken were all outstanding. To top it off, the staff for the event were fantastic from beginning to end. They were super attentive to all the details and took great pride in their work with us. We will definitely use Cardel Catering again! read more

Got a ox-tail dinner brased in red wine. hard dish to find. Was lovely. Side dishes of carrots and parsnips big and generous. Dish came on time. Look forward to another dinner read more

We've been ordering their weekly to-go menu and it's unbelievably amazing. They're fantastic chefs And it's restaurant quality delivered at home. Highly recommend! read more

Scott Cardel and his amazing team never fail. They do two events for us every year - with 150-300 guests - and it's always a huge hit. We have vegetarians, vegans, GF people, and Cardel makes everyone happy. Ask for the quinoa sliders! read more

Don't sleep on this place. So good. Best homemade potato chips. Dips are good, sides are good,desserts are good.

Cardel Catering offers excellent service with wonderfully fresh and scrumptious food. All staff are well trained and offer great customer service. Thank you for catering our Pathways volunteer appreciation events; we look forward to your food every year! read more

Amazing job yesterday at Nat and Tammara wedding..the food was delicious... Flavorful and fresh! Thank you for taken care of my kids God Mom on her special day! read more

Cardel Catering is the BEST!!! They catered for my 50th birthday party and everything was amazing from lamb sliders to lobster bites to caviar with crème fresh crispy bites. Not to mention the cake is legendary now, all of my friends called the next day to find out how they could get more! Scott's staff was super on top of minding covid regulations, making sure all of the guests had constant access to the food and beverages, and were just the nicest servers. Overall Cardell Catering stands out as a cut above other caterers I have used, as he's a brilliant chef and has great taste in food! Thanks Scott and to the two lady bartenders that made sure my champagne glass never went empty! read more

We used Cardel Catering for our wedding. They handled everything from table rentals and linen placements to lamb slider and smoked salmon. There was never a time when I needed to worry about anything. All with out a Kitchen at the location. They are a major reason the wedding was a huge success. read more

Scott and Cardel just catered our wedding of 100+ people. They were so wonderful to work with, and the food was absolutely amazing! We decided to have a very California-inspired menu with several appetizers, three entrees and a large desert bar. We had many special needs with some of our guests, and Scott and Andrea worked with us to design the perfect menu. Throughout the entire process they were incredibly helpful, professional and responsive. The best part is that the food was exceptional! Many of our guests (and many self-proclaimed foodies) commented that this was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The staff on the day-of was professional, helpful and very attentive. I couldn't be happier with Cardel's work. If I do another large event in the future, I would definitely use them again! read more

AMAZING!!! I've know Scott along time and from the time we met which was over a beautiful meal he provided for our department until now all I can say is, it gets better and tastier each time! Scott and the Cardel Catering teams provided some of the best meals for many of my events. I won't go anywhere else. He's proven to me to be the best anywhere! Thank you Scott and the entire Cardel Catering DYNASTY DUO, YOU'RE THE BEST! Nu'Nu read more

With only a month prior to a surprise retirement party for my husband, I met with Connie to see if they could assist with my party plans. The word assist does not even come close to the phenomenal service I received. Once I had some menu ideas, Connie, along with Scott, the owner, provided a tasting to help me firm up the menu. Each item served was fresh fabulous and perfect for our party. Since this was such a special occasion, I arranged for 2 of the staff to work the party passing appetizers and setting up the buffet and doing anything else that was needed to make the evening a success. Connie and Christine took over my kitchen. They were professional and very accomdating to everyone. At the end of the evening, you would never had known there was a party as everything in the house was clean and in place. Even the trash from the evening was disposed of. The food was a hit and I have never been so excited to see my guests go back for seconds and even thirds. This made for few leftovers which was fine with me. I would not hesitate to call Cardel Catering again for my party needs. It is so refreshing to have someone else prepare the high quality food and serve all the guests so I could enjoy the evening just being the hostess. read more

I love working with Scott and his team. We've used them for many events of different sizes. The food is always great and the staff is always dependable and professional. I highly recommend them. read more

Cardel Catering is a fantastic firm. They catered numerous functions for us and have always provided outstanding food that my guests and colleagues continue to mention months later (Hello, lamb sliders!) Scott Cardel seems to have "magic picker" when it comes to hiring staff: everyone on his team is professional, skilled, and great at the rapidly vanishing art of customer service. They were even able to whip up an imaginatively delicious Cuban/Soul food meal for our commitment celebration that wowed everyone. I'd love to keep writing, but I have to go find out how I can get my hands on more of his appetizers, right now. read more

Cardel Catering is absolutely wonderful. The food is outstanding, the customer service is fabulous and they are very good at working within a budget. I use them frequently for work events and have gotten tons of feedback from clients about the great food, and I love them so much I recently used them as my wedding caterer! We had a sit down dinner for 140 and everyone raved about the food- and mine is a picky picky crowd. Scott is a joy to work with- Cardel Catering is my number one catering pick in SF. read more

got a pork lion sandwich from their delivery thing for lunch and it was really good. Soup was bomb too!!

Last week Scott catered a small lunch at my house--35 adults and 5 children. The food was delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented. Scott helped me with the menu selections and everything was perfect. Equally important, the staff was so nice, so courteous and a pleasure to work with. The service and appearance of the food was impressive and my guests raved about it. I cannot tell you what a wonderful person Scott is. He is so personable and clearly takes pride in his cuisine and the quality of his service. We have had a luncheon at our house for many years and I always did the cooking. This year I decided to have it catered. I was able to enjoy my guests and did not have to worry about anything. What a pleasure! My husband wants to book him for next year because he feels the same way that I do! Without reservation, I highly and proudly recommend Cardel Catering. read more

Scott and the team were FABULOUS to work with! Everybody was very communicative and made a beautiful custom menu for our wedding! They made our special day every more special! You have to have the lobster rolls!!! :) Thanks, Scott!!! read more

We live in Los Altos and had never heard of Cardel Catering. My husband and i decided to have our 50th wedding anniversary in our backyard. We were a little nervous about taking it on ourselves, so we hired Pinnacle Productions from San jose to help put on the party. Couldn't understand why they decided to hire a catering company from Alameda. After our party, we knew why. Everything they served from the grilled cheese sand. appetizer to the s'mores and iceCream cones for dessert , brought back memories for us and our friends. The main three courses were excellent and the servers wonderful. We would hire Scott and his crew whenever we ant to impress our guests. Mady K. read more

Cardel Catering did a fantastic job for our party. The lobster rolls and short rib sliders flew off the plate, but the best part, besides the excellent food, was that they handled everything. And their staff was great!. I would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

Cardel Catering is an excellent choice for your catering needs. Cardel Catering was referenced by a local venue that I had secured for my husband's 50th birthday party. The venue simply stated that Cardel Catering had catered previous events at their venue and that the patrons had been pleased with their work. I checked reviews which seemed favorable so I gave them a call. From the very first contact with Cardel Catering, I received the highest level of customer service. I had not worked with a caterer for a personal event in many years and really did not know where to start in the event planning. I simply knew the "style and mood" I was aiming for. Thank goodness for Connie! She listened in detail during face-to-face meetings and several telephone conversations. Chef Cardel also joined in and even met me at the venue to ensure that my needs would be fully met. The end result vastly surpassed my vision and hope. The two of them created the most amazing menu and presentation for my event. The food was visually stunning & delicious, and the serving portions were extremely generous.(I had been anxious about having enough food to which they assured me would not be an issue. They were right!) In addition to the food, Connie added several subtle yet perfectly-placed accents that made everything pop! There was very, very little that I had to do for the event. Cardel Catering took care of everything. My husband and guests were impressed and, thanks to Cardel Catering, I came off looking pretty good myself! If and when I have to use a caterer, there is no doubt that I will seek the services of Cardel Catering. read more

I have worked Cardel Catering on two events now and I'm absolutely thrilled with their service!! Constance and Scott made both events seamless and beautiful. The first event was this May, about 120 people, with an amazing meal of the best food I have ever experienced on a buffet. The Cardel team took care of everything from the bar to the table settings, with everything timed perfectly to the schedule provided. A month later we hosted a smaller event of 70 people in a donor's home. Again, Constance and her team took care of everything and I didn't have to worry about a single detail. The food was amazing and our donors complimented the bar service and food several times. read more

I have to echo the comments about Scott and Constance being the absolute best to work with. I was planning a class reunion and spoke to many catering companies and none were as easy to work with or able to meet my budget like Cardel. The food was delivered as promised and it was amazing and delicious. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Cardel. My phone calls, emails and questions were answered promptly. You will not be disappointed working with these folks. Thank you so much for taking my event stress away! read more

Scott and the staff were very professional and a joy to be around. The food was maculent, the best I have ever had. This is who you want to call to cater your party. Not only was the price reasonable the food was breathtaking. Don't pass this place up they won't let you down. read more

Scott and his team of experts hosted our going away party. The food was exceptional and the service team was top notch! After our initial consultation we were provided with great tempting ideas for the menu and they worked with us to get it just right. The staff was very professional and attentive would highly recommend them! read more

The food is just excellent! Baked goods are flaky and yummy. The meat is tender and cooked perfectly spiced. The veggie are tender and not mushy like other caterers. Everything seems goumet even when it is a simple dish. Thank you Cardel!!! read more

This review actually speaks to the character of the owner Scott Cardel. I had just been in a car accident with my son & daughter in law in Alameda. She was taken to the hospital and my son, torn between leaving his Mother in Alameda alone or going with her to the hospital. I told him to go, I'd take Uber, but then I couldn't figure it out and decided to walk. Using my phone GPS walking route, I headed out, but came to a split and was concerned for my safety as I didn't know the area. Didn't want to walk into a bad neighborhood by accident as I'm not a young chicken. I poked my head into his open office door off the street and ask if the person at the desk (Scott Cardel, owner) could look at my routes give me the safest walk, about 1.2 miles. He said he'd give me a ride and wouldn't take "no", and he did. Very nice and out of his way, but I felt safe as I entered the shady area of Bart. Thank You Scott for doing an old lady a good deed. read more

They are just wonderful, I can't say enough good things about them! Last night I held a party for 200 for a very special community event, and wow did Cardel Catering ever deliver! I had worked with Cardel Catering before and was eager to hire them again as they did such a splendid job the last time. This time they really outdid themselves. The food was scrumptious and beautifully presented. Scott, Constance, Kimberly and all the staff were just a pleasure to work with from the beginning. They were completely professional about everything, flexible and had great follow through. Constance is a dream to work with. She came out to look at our venue, and as soon as she got there I knew that that there was nothing to worry about. Our celebration involved many different people working together and Constance was just lovely to all of us. She helped us to think through many of the different issues around having the party in the venue we had selected, with limited set up time and it just came off beautifully. Throughout the evening I got compliments on the food and literally all day long I have been told what a wonderful event it was and how much it meant to everyone who attended. I will choose Cardel Catering again and again for all my events. Their product is good, their performance is excellent. Scott Cardel has consistently had the sweetest, nicest staff who show they really care. The love is in the food and the care with which they will execute every aspect of your event. You are the best xoxoxo read more

This relatively new outfit is legit, classy, and delicious. It's a great thing, too, since Alameda really needs a high end caterer. Their cheese spreads are phenomenal, and the smoked salmon was the best you can get in the bay area. Will definitely be using these guys for our holiday gatherings. read more

I have used Cardel catering many times and have NOT been disappointed! Food is fresh tasting and prepared perfectly. Scott's the best!!!

I've used Cardell catering for my kid's Bar and Bat mitzvahs and everyone raved about food, which was delicious, beautiful to look at and affordable. Since then I have hired him to do several retirement dinners and holiday luncheons at my work and everyone is always really happy. Last year we didn't get to Scott in time to reserve for the holiday party and he was sorely missed! read more

I was at a party that was catered by Cardel but before I get to the food, let me talk about Mike, the caterer that was on site. He was sincerely polite and patient in telling people what each dish was and its main ingredients (even when he was asked the same questions over and over by different people). He was working in a crowded space but he made the most of it, kept a friendly attitude and worked very hard at keeping the h'orderves coming. The food was very good and everyone had more than enough and even some to take home. My favorites were the mushrooms stuffed with prime rib (there was a white sauce but I don't remember what is was but they were melt in your mouth), the lamb burgers with aoli and the chicken skewers with a curry based dip. There was also an impressive assortment of cheeses, fruit and sandwiches. The food and the service were both top-notch! read more

The food was very delicious, healthy, and well presented. The staff was very professional. Each dish from appetizers to side dishes to coffee and deserts, there were many very tasty options in perfect portion sizes. I would definately recommend Cardel for any event. read more

It doesn't get any better than Cardel Catering! I have been at many of their catered events at the Bellevue Club in Oakland, Ca. Their attention to detail is superb, so when I thought about throwing a special event for my 60th Birthday, I knew that I had to call Scott Cardel. He worked with me to create a spectacular event at my home, within my budget. I chose an assortment of hot and cold appetizers, my favorites being the Lamb Sliders and the Crimini Mushrooms stuffed with Short Ribs and Horseradish Cream. Absolutely scrumptious! Scott sent Mike to prepare the hot hors d'oeuvres and manage the "kitchen", and I have to say that I could not have managed without him. Mike arranged the food beautifully on the table and then moved through the crowd offering hot appetizers or picking up plates or glasses when necessary. Everyone commented on his friendly and professional demeanor. It was wonderful to be able to relax and chat with my friends, because I felt confident that Mike would take care of all the details. I highly recommend their service. read more