Great comprehensive meal for a family of 4-5 and also for post covid times if you ever need to host. During these times I think it's a lot of food and healthier than take out. I think they provide easy delivery, the packaging was amazing (super clean, sealed, organized and easy to store). The food was great, flavors thought out well, easy to prep or heat up and the portions were generous. I can definitely imagine myself using them for baby showers, birthdays, dinner parties and such. We got the: Meal for 4-6. Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, salad (Caramelized walnuts, mandarin oranges, and feta) and dessert (brownies and lemons bars). read more

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We contacted 5 different local catering companies in planning for my Mom's celebration of life event for 100+ people. Erik did a great job in providing flexible menu options, including vegetarian and gluten free choices. They did a great job from suggesting linens, preparing and passing appetizers to clean up. We had many people telling us the food was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you Cheese Please for making our event special. read more

Erik was prompt to respond to all of my inquiries about pricing and food options. He was also able to arrange for delivery and set up at my home while I was at my graduation ceremony. My menu included a cheese platter, chicken skewers, fruit tray, turkey arams, turkey meatloaf, carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, salad, mini cheesecake, lemon bars, and brownies. All the food except for the samosas were exceptional! I received compliments from all of my guests on the food. Price was so reasonable that I kept adding last minute items. :) They also came back a couple of days later to pick up all their glassware and chaffing dishes. I will be using them again! Thanks Erik! read more

Cheese Please - The appetizers for my graduation party. - Caterers Near Me - San Mateo, California

Very good for corporate events. We had a lunch for about 20 people with "The Tuscan Luncheon." When I walked into the room housing all the food, I knew that it was going to be a very delicious lunch. And it was! I had some of the caprese salad, which was not bad. The mozzarella balls were less than ideal, but the grilled mozzarella slices were pretty good. I heard the tortellini were very good, but I don't eat gluten, so I can only rate the chicken that went with it, which I was grateful they separately served from the tortellini. These people came on time, and there was plenty of food to go around. Would definitely recommend. read more

Eric is the best!!! I have had cheese please at my wedding and several staff meetings! It is always spot on and delicious!!!!

I contacted Cheese Please 3 weeks before a graduation brunch for my son from college. With many out of town guest and the busy weekend events - catering is the way to go. Other YELP reviews encouraged me to try Cheese Please The initial conversation went well. Date was fine, we went through menus, price, staffed event and tables, etc. We talked about the budget with all food, staff, tables etc being about $40/pp. It took about a week to get a bid on from the catering person. The bid was about $80/pp. Double the initial discussion. When I panicked that 10 days before the event - I was way out of budget. Candy told me she could work with me on the event and menu. We could get it down to something reasonable. Ten minutes later Candy was told to call me back from the owner of the company to explain that my event was too small for them and not worth the business. Thus I should find another caterer. So much for Cheese Please. 10 days before the event and I am back at square one. read more

I have absolutely no idea how this place maintains a 5 star rating.. do I smell employees rating their own company? employees friends maybe? no? I would give them a 2.5 if I could. Come on yelp give us half stars! The person that helped me set this up was nice, friendly, and helpful. There was no problem with her. Candy was her name I think? Anyhow, I used them for a company event at GoKart racer for about 30 people. We paid $1500+ for nacho's, fajitas, some desert thingy, and a little beer. We ate less than half of it, and not because they brought too much food. Maybe my coworkers are spoiled.. we have company chefs that make out lunch and dinner at work everyday and they pretty much kick ass. At the end of the event everyone was happy with everything except the food. I heard "the catering sucked" from several people. Since I set the event up I felt bad about this.... GoKart racer only offers 5 caterers that they allow and this place actually called me back (others did but much too late) so we picked them. The food and drinks total could not have cost them more that maybe $250? Our team would have been happier with cheap chinese takeout or some random mexican hole in the wall... which we could have gotten for $250. I won't use them again. It's a shame because our company has 250 employees and caters large events several times a month. They could have earned a lot of business had they done a better job with our small team. =( read more

Cheese Please is awesome and Erik (owner) goes out of his way to ensure a flawless event. I had started looking for caterers 1-2 months before my daughter's 3rd birthday. Most were already booked for private upscale events (weddings, anniversaries, etc) but I was referred to Cheese Please by another caterer. It took a couple days for Erik to respond to my request, since he seems like a one man show doing it all but when we connected, he was really easy to work with and we came up with a menu that worked within a couple of days. A week before the event, I realized I had my hands full and couldn't pick up the food to bring to the event. I called Erik to see if he could accommodate a last minute delivery and he came through. He didn't charge me a lot for the delivery fee and Erik himself delivered the food. The food was great, the fruit was extra sweet and everything was delicious. Here's what I ordered for 24 guests total: *PB&J for kids *Salmon and Turkey wraps for the adults *meatballs on a stick *satay chicken on a skewer * fruit sticks He goes above and beyond for his clients and I will definitely use him again. read more

This is a fantastic Catering Co. Professional, Timely, Organized, Efficiebt AND THEIR FOOD IS BEAUTIFUL!

Cheese Please was GREAT. I wish I could give them 4.9 stars because really the only slight negative comment I can make is that I assumed my rentals would arrive with the caterers, and in fact everything showed up earlier. This worked out ok, but since friends were hosting the party, I had a moment of panic wondering if they were going to be around and awake at 8am on a Saturday morning! Other than that, these caterers are awesome. I organized my dad's entire surprise birthday party from Chile, so I can say for sure that Erik is great at checking e-mail and getting back to you! My dad is allergic to garlic, and there was no problem coming up with a garlic-free menu. Some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area look at you like you're the weirdest, worst client they've ever had if you ask for a meal without garlic, so the ease with which Cheese Please found alternatives for our all-appetizer menu was a nice change! The three guys who came on the day of our event were friendly and helpful - they even brought ice and helped us set up the bar area, despite the fact that we were doing a self-serve bar rather than using their bartender! Everyone commented on how good all of the food was, service throughout the party was top notch, and the chef didn't even mind when everyone moved to the kitchen to steal food off the plates before he could set it out :) I will definitely use Cheese Please again! read more

food catering service...delicious cheeses...and gift baskets..cheese please caters fresh and delicious meals...try them out if you are looking for a caterer in the peninsula area..... the continental breakfast..$10 per person....the breakfast breads are sooo delicious...so moist and dense....the fruits looked very fresh (i'm allergic to fruit, so i don't eat the stuff).... the avenue luncheon..$16 per person....focaccia sandwiches..the bread was so soft and fresh...with fresh spinach and tomatoes...with tasty chicken.....the vegetarian mushroom sandwiches weren't bad at all.....the spinach salad with mandarin oranges and caramelized walnuts in honey-mustard dressing was sooooo yummy....if you order a different lunch package...still substitute with the spinach salad...ask for dressing on the side.... read more

Cheese Please was my caterer for a wake for my aunt 13 years ago so they were my first choice for a retirement party at my home. I was lucky because they had 2 other events scheduled already that day but at different times than my event so it all worked. Working with Erik was very straightforward. The server we had, Jeannine, was awesome! Friendly and super efficient. Once the event was underway I didn't have to worry about a thing - she kept everything running smoothly. My guests kept raving about the food, especially the salmon that is part of the bruschetta bar - it was irresistible. I also loved the chicken skewers with the chipotle sauce. But everything was really good. One of my guests is now seriously considering them to cater her event in September. read more

I have been in the events and meetings industry for over 13 years and have worked with Cheese Please from the beginning. They have been a consistent partner and my first choice any time I have local catering needs for both corporate and private events. They are professional, creative, responsive, reliable, flexible and create DELICIOUS meals with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. I highly recommend Cheese Please! Their team will work very closely with you to put together an event that will suit your budget and tastes. read more

We have catered several events with Cheese Please with groups varying in size and purpose. Every experience with the company, from ordering to delivery and presentation to the quality of the food, has been exceptional! They are prompt, professional, friendly and have fantastic customer service. We will happily continue to use them in the future. read more

I selected this caterer for my daughter's high school graduation party and could not have been more pleased! The website was easy to use, my phone call was returned immediately and working with this caterer was simple and easy. I was unsure of how much food I would need to order and was given an honest opinion which turned out to be the exact amount. The presentation was beautiful, the food was fresh and delicious and I received constant compliments the entire party. This will be my go-to caterer for any future events/celenbrations! read more

Cheese Please - Graduation Appetizers! - Caterers Near Me - San Mateo, California

As roman numeral as it gets, Cheese Please is one of the most hip, trendy and awesome catering services located right here in sunny San Mateo! Perhaps, if you think they only cater to the exclusive and eclectic set, think again! They offer excellent, prompt service-dedicated drivers that deliver exclusively to homes, businesses, and at least, almost everyone and everything that requests service with a smile! Menus are definitely of the eclectic variety, wine and cheeses, fruits and other delicatessen items that might not otherwise be offered especially for the cheese buff! Catering for all social events, weddings, anniversaries, church and school events, utilizes most of the San Francisco Bay Area, with travel mileage being that convenient for the customer. They serve items on the menu like cheesecakes of many varieties, fruits and vegetables, wine and dips, garden salads, chef salads, and garlic salad, tremendous eats! Typical cheese platters, a day at he races, the staff are prompt, exquisite, classy and delacourt. Very inexpensive, overlooking the varietals of cheeses on the menu, the catering groups are always formal with great reprise. Ciao, read more

Thanks Cheese Please for another awesome event. I've hosted/attended 5 events and parties using this catering service. Never a disappointment! Always on time, very accomodating and food is always fantastic. The salmon is one of my faves and the mini quiches give me life! Lol. Can never go wrong with the risotto cakes either. So many choices and everything delicious. Keep it up! Our family and friends look forward to working with them again. read more

I just used Cheese Please for a bridal shower. I called two weeks ahead of time and Candy was great to work with. She was flexible with our changing needs and tweaked the menu so we got just what we wanted in terms of menu and pricing. The food was ready for pick-up just as scheduled. Even better, our guests loved the finger sandwiches and desserts. read more

I have to say that i have never catered an event before so I was a bit hesitant to use one but I just did not have the time or energy so i took a chance. I also wanted to support a san mateo business. Which led me to Cheese Please. Eric answered my email swiftly and we were able to decide on a simple menu. When i picked up the food I was so happy with the prep and the freshness. Everyone at the party loved the food and we all said we would use them again. read more

I use Cheese Please for our corporate events, whether its a casual Luncheon with sandwiches or salads or a high end cocktail for our executives. Erik and his staff are always on time and professional. Not only is there food delicious, but their service is flawless! I would highly recommend them for any type of event. read more

Their food is delicious. We had the grilled salmon, chicken piccata, grilled polenta, garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli for a party of 20. Everything was ready on time as ordered and we just needed to re-heat it. Erik was very helpful in determining what to serve and quantities. Thank you, Cheese Please! read more

This is my number 1 go to caterer. I have worked with Erik for the last 6 years or so on MANY work-related events, from elegant wine and cheese receptions with waitstaff and warm appetizers, to outdoor picnics, and sit down lunches, brunches and dinners and EVERY single event has been perfect! The presentations are beautiful, the food is delicious with generous portions. I recommend Cheese Please without hesitation. read more

I remember when they were located at there old digs at 229 California Drive in Burlingame and was sad until I learned that they had moved to their present location at 12th and B. .Some friends had a wonderful gift basket delivered to Cheese Please for us in light of my father's passing. It was filled with summer esausage, cheese, crackers, cookies, and chocolate which are the usual things that you would expect. It was wonderful and the service is very friendly. So, for excellent gift baskets, cheeses, beer, wine, and spirits, and specialty foods with friendly service, Cheese Please cannot be beat. Keep up the good work guys.! read more

Cheese Please provided the catering for a birthday party we hosted at GoKart Racers in Burlingame. The caterer was easy to work with and provided a great selection of menus to choose from. He returned my calls and emails promptly. The food was good and received several compliments at the party. The food and server arrived right on time, and the server was very helpful during the party in getting drinks, arranging the food, cutting the cake, etc.. read more

Eric was great at accommodating our small budget. It's the first time I've used a caterer so I was a bit nervous. We told him what we wanted to spend and he gave us several options. We had a delicious french toast casserole (they lent us the chaffing dish), a fruit platter, yogurts and granola, and orange juice...all for $11 per person. The food was garnished and visually appealing. We were able to avoid tax and the delivery fee by picking it up. The man who was there (Michael, I think) was so helpful. He let us borrow serving utensils and made sure we had everything we needed. I would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

I didn't think having over three other couples (and 8 more kids, in addition to my 3) was cause for a catered event! I mean that's just me cooking a little more right?! NEVER again, I'm not in college anymore, when I move I hire movers when I entertain I'm calling cheese please again. Seriously, it was so easy, I got an amazing salad (something with walnuts and goat cheese that even the picky eaters loved), some chicken kabobs and stuffed zucchini for my vegetarian friends, it was barely over $100, picked up on time, assembled/warmed up in less than 10 minutes (so I could visit and coral kids) and was delicious. It fed just as many as promised, no left overs. read more