I went to Chef's Events & Catering for a birthday party. Let me tell you it was FANTASTIC:) Everything was done perfectly, beautifully decorated. The food was great, and the cake was delicious. The atmosphere is absolutely unique and one of a kind and beautiful:) Highly Recommended read more

Chef's Catering - It was a Children Birthday Beautiful Venue - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

We chose Chef's to cater our wedding reception at the Lodge at Shadow Hill this past weekend. They did an incredible job from start to finish. Jillian and her team are exceptional and focus on every detail to ensure things are exactly as they should be. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs any catering services, whether for a large party or a smaller gathering. Not to mention, every one of your guests will be RAVING about how incredible the food is for weeks to come!! Thank you all again so much! read more

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I ordered the slider trio from the food truck. First off, the sliders were huge! I went for lunch and never ate dinner that night. I got a cheeseburger which came with meat hotsauce- it was a well cooked burger, appeared and tasted hand pressed, and the meat hotsauce had great flavor. Second was the pulled pork slider which was delicious. Last, the chicken slider with bacon and avocado- this was my least favorite, it was just ok. My coworkers got trash plates and seemed to enjoy them. Not a long wait and friendly service. read more

Chef's Catering - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

We hired Chef's to cater our mother's after-funeral dinner and they were amazing. I wanted to serve something special to honor her and Chef's was perfect. Family and friends raved about the food - some even asked who the caterer was. It was nice to bring some joy to this solemn occasion. read more

Catering a major event is no joke - and Chef's rises to the occasion every time! I threw a 90 person bridal shower for my sister and Chef's was thorough, reasonable, and accommodating from start to finish. We did a stationed brunch with chicken and waffle skewers, pastries, eggs benedict, pasta, and more. When I told them all of the things my sister wanted - they shot right back with a flawless menu that was well executed. I could not have asked for easier people to work with day of event. I didn't worry about a thing and was so impressed by their speedy set up. All of our guests mentioned how wonderful the food is - the eggs benedict being a crowd favorite. I am so grateful for the entire time and will absolutely be utilizing their services for any future event I throw. Not to mention you can find their trucks at all the major festivals and their often on the patio at 3HB for your dining/picking pleasure. I hope you get the chance to try them soon and do not hesitate to use them for any event - big or small. read more

The Chef's Catering Food Truck came to our neighborhood last night. Let's start with the positive- the fries were delicious! The service was incredibly slow. The line was not terribly long so I decided to wait. 40 minutes on a 90 degree evening with hot exhaust from the truck's a/c pouring out on us all. Another 10 minutes AFTER placing my order before I got my food. Chicken sliders were awful. Very tough 1/4 inch piece of chicken with almost no cheese or avocado. NOT recommended! read more

I've had the pleasure of enjoying some Chef's Catering eats at local events in the past and their food is where it's at. The quality is there and they have a solid team. Quality did not suffer despite the number of people and the lines started forming when they saw how tasty the food looked (and smelled!). Their seasoned chips are SPOT ON. Homemade, mega crispy, crunchy, spiced to the right degree, and ruffled (always better). I also got the black bean and corn fritter sliders. More than enough food for what you pay -- it comes with two sliders and topped with an awesome spicy aioli. Kept me full through the whole evening. Chef's is great option to consider for event catering. Otherwise, grab their food if you're an event attendee. It's a lot of Mexican and Italian inspired items and barbecue. Oh, the smells! Their mobile kitchen is up and running and their focus is on the party scene so corporate events, banquets, house parties, rehearsal dinners, etc. are right up their alley. The chef has found his niche. read more

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This is a review I regret to write but only after my regret to involve Chefs Catering in one of the most important events I will ever host in my life, my Fathers celebration of life. We asked Chef's Catering to roll a food truck so that those coming to celebrate with us would have the option to grab a bite to eat. We were told and agreed that there must be a minimum spent on the truck for the event otherwise we would need to purchase the amount if deficient. Totally understood and appreciated. We were told quite close to the end of the event that we were running way short, about $2800 worth. Though a bit disappointed we figured we would just settle up the following day with the bill and taking home a bunch of food that we would then distribute to his former place of work and maybe a non profit. The following morning I was told that we needed to settle on the $2800 and that we weren't going to get anything. Not a single item. When I pushed back about why it was not made extremely clear the following day we were met with "sorry about the miscommunication". Had we been told during the event that we were running that short and that our time to get what we were going to be paying for would soon expire I would have told everyone at the event to start ordering food and take something home for later. Knowing that they didn't make that much food hoping to sell it I asked how much food was prepared ahead of the event, and if any, where was it. I was informed that they donated the food on the way home from the event. After that fact came out I was offered to settle on the bill for $2500. I am absolutely sickened that their miscommunication cost me that kind of money for nothing when it could have gone to the people at the event and others. It further sickens me that they donated food in their name to some organization instead of in my fathers name as I would have seeing as we paid for it. I will forever regret involving them in this event and having this negative experience be a part of his day. read more

Ordered some Pulled Pork Fries from the Chef's food truck last night. I was mighty disappointed! This item was advertised as French Fries topped with pulled pork, housemade cheese sauce, bbq sauce, and bacon. Notably, it was missing two of these things - the bacon and the bbq sauce. Not sure how that could possibly happen, so they get a low rating for it. Otherwise, the taste was above average for what I received. There was one giant chunk of pork in there that was so chewy, I couldn't eat it. Not likely to get food from them again when there are competing food trucks adjacent to them. read more

Best.New.Foodtruck. And my coworkers agree. Great food, generous portions at standard prices. You get more for your buck with these folks. I am so lucky that they park in walking distance on a near daily basis. The customer service is very speedy and all around how it should be. Happy, approachable and eager to serve you an amazing meal. Now onto the goodies. Chicken Avocado Salad $8 (or Black Bean) -Lettuce, guac, pico, cotija, chipotle aioli. This is a massive salad with a mix of greens. A very satisfying meal -- I dare say that mine probably came with bacon bits (soooo not complaining!). Whatevs, it was the cat's meow of salads. The chicken was very tender and juicy...and they were not shy about giving me more than enough of it. I must've counted over 6 chunky strips. TRIO - choice of 3 sliders $11 1. Chef's Burger - cheese, pickle, chef's meat sauce. Sauce was too legit to quit. At first I looked at it and thought it looked like marinara. But boy it did NOT taste like it! 2. BBQ Pulled Pork - topped with apple slaw. OMNOMNOM. Very lean tender meat. Happy not to have any fatty surprises. Would prefer it to be a tad more juicy. 3. Black Bean & Corn Fritter - guac, pico, cojita, aioli. Like the chicken avocado salad. It was simply amazing and well balance of flavors and textures. The black bean and corn fritter patty was mushy but with a crunchy shell. The toppings are a winning combination. My new favorite for salads and comfort food. read more

Chef's Catering - From the foodtruck: Chicken Avocado salad plate. Lots of moist chicken strips well worth the $8 - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

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I have seen Chef's food truck at the last two Midtown Eats that I attended. The first time I went I got the chickem sliders. As I was walking away I noticed on the menu I could have made my own trio out of their choices. I was so mad I didn't see that. Until I bit into the first slider at least. The chicken sliders were delicious! My favorite was their avocado spread. The second time I went to Midtown Eats, I marched right to their line because I knew what I wanted. I tried the american burger, pulled pork, and black bean fritter. American burger was a classic burger, nothing special. Pulled pork was a tad dry and they did not put a lot of cole slaw on it. That black bean fritter......oh my god it was amazing. I split the sliders with my boyfriend and I stole most of that one from him. Definitely going to see them again to try the lobster slider. read more

Chef's Catering - slider trio - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

We hired Chef's for our graduation party and it was the best decision. They were able to accommodate 100 people seemlessly. The best thing were the compliments we received even though we cooked nothing. Recommended. read more

I booked a food truck from Chef's Catering for a private neighborhood event during the pandemic. They were one of the few local food trucks that did not charge "per head" or require a deposit for private events. They did re-require a minimum number of pre-orders in advance, which is understandable. The truck arrived on schedule and the food was excellent. I recommend their garbage plate. read more

Going to be honest, the slider and burger menu made me wonder if this would be the right fit for my dinner. Not a diss, but when you want a special meal for a big occasion, but my expectations were far surpassed, we had the beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes and pasta primavera. If you are planning to have a party, have no doubt that this professional team of chefs will make your experience splendid. Every person at my party fawned over how tender the meat was, flavorful the potatoes were and perfect the pasta was. Even my nieces who wanted PB&j for dinner had seconds. The constant level of communication was also good, every email was answered within a business day. 10 out of 10, will use them again in the future. read more

Chefs was the preferred vendor @SweetLax Invitational Lacrosse Tournament located @Pittsford Mendon HS. After speaking with the super friendly Chefs I opted for the Chicken Avocado Sliders and I needed the fries instead of the chips. The sliders were on point delicious. The chicken was obviously laid in a marinade overnight and then carefully placed on the fresh little slider buns. The aioli was spectacularly spicy but don't worry the avocado cools everything off. Defiantly a great choice for a catering food truck at any event. Thank you Chefs! read more

Chef's Catering - Sooo good & perfect size - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

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I went to their food truck and ordered chicken tenders with fries for $10 no drink no side I got 3 tenders and a load of fries read more

Chef's Catering - Chicken tenders and fries - Caterers Near Me - Spencerport, New York

I had the hamburger sliders. Dry as a bone. No taste at all. And they put the cheese on the bottom bun so it makes a soggy mess. Not going back. read more

This is one of those times I wished I took photos and wrote a review before. The first time I tried the truck it was pretty tasty and everything was hot and fresh. This time no.. I got the Chicken Avocado Sliders sounds great in theory but we're pretty one note, the fries although cooked perfectly were cold. Here's the thing I was at an event at The George Eastman House and I think they were to have three food trucks. We only had an hour lunch and way too many people needing to eat and it was cold outside. They did not have enough staff to get things done but luckily someone came by so one person could take the orders and they two could get the food taken care of. What I do not understand is if they knew about Upstate Social Sessions (the event we were at) you cant tell me they did not have the staff. Seems like Le Petit Poutine hit it outta the park but whatever. I know others have written good reviews about them and I don't doubt when things are taken into account and they have things at the ready they are on it. This time no and it's not totally their fault it's the event who should have gotten a third truck or something. I'll give them another shot but with trepidation. Know it looks great but it's just ok at best. read more

So you have an event, you don't want to cook, and pot-luck doesn't seem to be the right thing to ask your guests to contribute to...so what do you do? You cater, of course. And this is where the stress, the anxiety, the "what if's" come into your noggin. Price, timing, quality; unless you've worked with someone in the past you simply don't know what you're gonna get. You want your guests to enjoy a good meal but the price is always a major concern. Fear not, my fellow Yelpers. Let your fear and trepidation simply vanish. Find your catering Chi because Chef's Catering is here to save the day. They're better than getting a catering package from a restaurant. They're better than getting a to-go package from a traditional party house that is used to catering. They're just...well, they're just better. By far, they are much, much better. And they are right in your price range. Sign me up! So let's get right to the crux of it - the food. It was better than I could have ever expected and much better than what I've had recently at an on-site party house. The breakfast menu we selected included meat and veggie frittatas, fruit tray (which was very professionally done), and a specialty French Toast "bread pudding" that was simply out of this world. Hit #1. This "bread pudding" was the talk of the menu. Apparently, it's a specialty and if it is, I can understand - it was delicious. I wish I could somehow convince Chef Michael Zazzaro to give me that recipe....(hint, hint, Michael!) The frittatas were excellent; just enough egg to hold everything together and cooked evenly throughout. There was no skimping on the veggies, sausage, or ham. The bacon was right on the knife's edge of too soft and too crispy and was drained of fat very well. Hit #2. The fruit tray was extremely attractive, and I actually inspected the pineapple rind to see if any knife strokes had completely cut through the rind...they didn't. I know what you're thinking here. "Hey, that's overkill, don't you think?" Not really. Knife skills are the base foundation of any competent chef and Chef Zazzaro's staff nailed it. No complete cuts through the pineapple rind. An even cut width on the pineapple wedges. All the wedges were completely cut and off-stacked for easy serving. A very nice presentation. Hits #3, #4, and #5. Bear in mind that catered food is very hard to get right. Done perfectly in the kitchen means over-cooked by the time it's delivered and served. The timing and technique are very demanding to deliver a quality product hot, cooked to serve, and presented before chilling. Chef Zazzaro timed this perfectly. Well done! Hit #6. Throughout the entire negotiation prior to our event, Chef Zazzaro answered our emails and phone calls within 24 hours. Hit #7. He was polite, he worked with us, and he proactively followed up with us 2 days before our event to see if we had any other questions. Hit #8. The day of the event, he texted to say that he was on the way and arrived within 15 minutes. He and his assistant arrived on time, they were well-dressed, they were well-groomed, they were polite, they were professional, and they took care of everything and let themselves out so we could entertain our guests. Hit #9. And here's the kicker. Chef's Catering is no more expensive than any other caterer. As expected, Michael Zazzaro was willing to customize the menu to our desires and worked with us to make the menu that fit within our budget. We fed 35 people and the bill was right on target for the quality and taste that Michael delivered. He even emailed after the event to ask how it went and if we were satisfied with the service we received. How often does THAT ever happen? Hit #10! That's why Chef's Catering scores a 10 out of 10 and when I have a need for catering later this year, Chef's Catering will be the only number I'll dial. After looking at some of the lunch and dinner menus, along with photos of the food from other menus, I have this question Chef Michael Zazzaro. Why haven't you opened a restaurant yet? read more

I too recently got food from Chef's food truck and had my credit card overcharged by $2.96 The really disappointing part is that I recommend them all the time and I have never had a bad meal. I'll chalk this up to a malfunctioning Square reader and will, in the future, only use cash. UPDATE: My credit card was refunded and I've changed my review to reflect how wonderful the food really is! read more

A while ago a co worker and I got food here and the guy in the truck accidentally hit the 20% tip button without letting me know. The owner refunded me the full meal, hunted me down on google, and called me to make things right. I really appreciate that so I'm changing this review to 5 stars. Also, the food is always awesome so there's that too. read more

An event I went to was catered by Chef's and it was great! I was not the one who put in the catering order but the woman who did let us know there would be vegetarian and gluten free options at the event, and as a vegetarian myself, there was a lot I could eat. The vegetables served by Chef's at the event were great and the macaroni was super good, it was everyone's favorite dish. I recommend them, the food was great! read more

Chef's Catering was scheduled to come to my school for a food truck rodeo. Jillian their booking and event coordinator was beyond helpful and flexible to our schools needs. The menu was diverse to meet the needs of staff and super affordable. Would definitely recommend! read more

Mike at Chef's delivered a mederterrainian lunch for a business meeting we had with a highend business prospect. The lunch matched our meeting, awesome! We look forward to working with the great team at Chef's in the near future. read more

Amazing does not even begin to describe Chef's Catering! Their menu is extensive and everything we tried at the tasting for our wedding was delicious! We received so many compliments on the food and no one left our wedding hungry! Our wedding was all the more special because of the wonderful food and delicious desserts! Chef's went above and beyond to accommodate food allergies and restrictions- we had a buffet, but they made my maid of honor her own plate. What's more, Chef's Catering conducts itself with the utmost professionalism! Michael's beautiful baby girl was born the night before our first appointment. Knowing we were only in town for the weekend, Michael kept the appointment. To say we were impressed is an understatement! I would recommend Chef's for any of your catering needs!! Your stomach will thank you! read more

Ordered the Black Bean & Corn Fritters sliders (2 for $8) from the food truck Chef's Mobile Kitchen on a weekday for lunch. The fritters themselves were nicely made, crispy and gave the right amount of balance between black beans and corns with spices and herbs inside. The sliders were topped with some cheese which didn't impart the enhancement I expected to these sliders. Overall, it is a decent option for a quick lunch. read more

I really like the sliders but it's very inconsistent what it includes, today no chips, other times yes, today cheese on one burger not the other, other time incorrect change back , I'm done ! read more

We hired Chef's Catering for our daughter's wedding reception last evening, held at Studio 180 on St. Paul Blvd. We decided on a grazing, hors d'oeurve party. I had some concerns that there would not be enough food to satisfy our guests with just heavy hors d'oeurves but the food was incredible!!! Had nothing but compliments on the variety of hors d'oeurves and the quality. There was plenty of food for everyone and leftovers. They did an amazing job for a very special event in our family's life and i would recommend them without hesitation. Great job and thank you so much!!!! read more

We tried this food truck yesterday at work. I was excited but disappointed after eating. I ordered the combo meal - (1) Chicken Avocado Slider and (1) Cheeseburger with meat sauce slider. Fries for a side dish. The chicken slider was so dry and impossible to pick up. I had to eat it with a fork/knife back at the office. The avocado or grease from the fries made the bottom of the bun soggy so it wasn't sturdy enough to pick up. The burger was overcooked - very dry - the meat sauce was good and a pickle on top was a nice touch. But the burger and even bun were dry so it wasn't very appetizing to eat. The fries were basic steak fries. Nothing to cry home about. I may try it again, maybe they had a bad day or something - to have all 5 star reviews on here was surprising for me to see. Not impressed so far. They can do better. read more

AMAZE-BALLS!!! We handed over the reigns to our wedding weekend over to Chef's catering. The results: EVERYONE couldn't stop talking about the delicious food and the top notch service. We even took the leftovers home and made another picnic meal out of it during our gift unwrapping party! The relationship with Chef's started 9 months out after we had picked our venue (Grainger Homestead in Canandaigua). We met Chef Michael Zazzaro and his staff at their kitchen. We had queued Chef Michael ahead of time that we wanted at bbq theme for our wedding dinner. We tasted an assortment of apps and bbq meats. We were hooked. Chef's put together a bbq package for our party that was out of this world. We had a 4 item app station with 3 styles of dips concoctions. Dinner was an array of mouth watering bbq meats and MUST HAVE mac-n-cheese bar. Pair that with tableside salad and a bartending staff that was VERY professional and attentive. Our guests had a GREAT time. Chef's catering also did our three-tiered and three flavor wedding cake as well as my brothers special birthday pie! Chef's also came to the rescue with plated Italian dinner served inside the Grainger Homestead for our rehearsal. Wow...chicken parm and pasta Bolognese (off the freakin' hook!). I didn't taste the gnocchi or the veggie option, but no complaints from my guests. EVENT COORDINATION!!! Cathryn was the bomb! I can not tell you how much my bride appreciated Cathryn's day-of/night-of services. She rallied the staff during rehearsal and she stuck around til midnight to make sure our rental company had things in place. Her staff executed and had everything staged for our arrival. She was attentive to everyone's needs. Everything went off without a hitch on our wedding day. Cathryn was worth every penny. I hope she continues on with Chef's catering. This is her element and she is really really great with what she does!! I can't wait to head back to Rochester and find their food truck and gobble down their food!!! Thanks for making our important day special! read more

Rochester Alumnae Panhellenic invited Chef's Catering to our first ever recruitment event for women ranging in ages 20's-80's! Everyone loved the food. We did not have a single complaint. The service was amazing -- Mike and Jillian were beyond amazing to work with. This being my first ever bigger-scale event (80+ women), the experience was ideal! read more

They catered a work event. They were very accommodating considering the tight school budget and prepared a couple egg casseroles, pastries and bagels. The staff loved it and Chef's made it very easy! read more

Let me start off by saying I really do enjoy the food. I am or should I say "was" a frequent customer at their food truck. Today I went over to the food truck during lunch. It is usually quick and easy and I always leave satisfied. Today it took 40 minutes for me and several others to get their meals. After only 20 minutes I asked what is up and their excuse was they were waiting on fries since the propane tank ran out, and they only have kettle chips for now. They told me it would only be about 2-3 minutes, well it took another 20 minutes. It was clear that they were only giving fries to the Trash Plate orders and just skipping over everyone else, regardless of how long they have been there. The worst part of all of this were the workers in the truck. At least let people know before they order and don't be scummy and pick out one order to only give these "limited" fries to. And the lady handing out food, the worst! I finally get my food and she just says "here you go". Not a sorry or anything. I told her, I would have appreciated a sorry for taking up your whole lunch hour, or at least a sorry for the wait. Nothing, just her standing there confused and some dumb look on her face. Food is good but not worth waiting forever for. Go anywhere else, like anywhere else! read more

Chef's Catering did an outstanding job with our Holiday lunch. This is the first time we have used them and we were all very pleased. The food was excellent and people could not stop talking about how wonderful it was. I guess we could say this was our first of many! Thank you Michael and your staff for a job well done. read more

Excellent food. Would definitely hire Mike and his crew again. The beef tenderloin is definitely worth the up charge per person. Every single one of my guests (even the ones who don't care for red meat) were raving about it. Everything else was delicious as well. read more

Chef's Catering was a great choice for our daughters wedding. After the tasting, we immediately chose them and we were not disappointed. Everything from the moment they arrived at our outdoor venue went great and the reviews from everyone were amazing. Both the food and service were great. Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Asiago and Gnocchi were our main dishes and everyone raved. Thanks for making our day special! We will definitely us Chef's for future events! read more

I decide to drive down Panorama Trail after a day of teaching in the RCSD and noticed at the former Bernunzio's Deli and Bakery (745 Penfield Rd) there was a new establishment called Chef's Catering. Prior, I had an opportunity over the summer to go to a teacher friend of mine's retirement party at Seneca Park at one of the lodges. Chef did the catering and I was impressed with how good the food was. I have to say I was very impressed with the two meals received as "Go To Meals." As you enter you smell delicious food being prepared. The atmosphere was well lit, formally organized and impeccably clean. The clerk was extremely polite and well knowledgeable with the items on the menu. I decided on the Angus Beef Burger Gourmet Plate covered with Chef's meat hot sauce. This was a nice formal interpretation of Rochester's famous Garbage Plate. The plate had a nice healthy portion of garlic fries reminiscent of truffle fries that you find in high end gourmet restaurants. It was accompanied with shell pasta salad with the nice balance of mayo and other Italian spices. On top was two Angus beef sliders covered with American cheese and a pickle slice each. The meat sauce was delicious with a medium spiciness to it. This was reasonably price at $10.99. I would defiantly order it again. I order for my wife the Chicken Cranberry Wrap with a side of garlic fries.( $8.99) She isn't home yet and I'll post later what she thinks. The service is fast and ready to go under ten minutes. This place is a hidden gem in Penfield for cooked ready to eat meals to go. Chef's also offers baked goods by the pound that looked delicious as well. read more

The food from Chef's Catering is the absolute best! It is fresh, is presented beautifully and has remarkable flavor. I have eaten food from the food truck as well as at catered events and both times, I give them 5 stars. The staff also excels in their customer service orientation. They work closely with the customer to assure satisfaction and a top-notch event. They're the best! read more

The food here is pretty average but I had a terrible experience with the servers when they were at the food truck rodeo. They added up our total incorrectly and we realized it after paying. When we went to go correct it they insisted they added it right even though it was 12 dollars over. We argued with them for ten minutes before they corrected it. Would not go back read more

Chef's used to be one of the staple food trucks that I would visit if i saw it near our place of business. Now, not so much. The owner used to actually make the food and be in the truck. They must be doing well, which is great, but now that means that they have other people making the food and its just not the same. I have tried going back multiple times just brushing it off on the fact that maybe it was an off day. But every time I go there now i have an issue. I've had my sliders taste very questionable, ive had them be burnt to a crisp (i get the black bean and corn fritter sliders, ive had stale chips, stale buns etc. This last time though was the worst. I haven't been there in maybe 3 months because i just got sick of wasting my money ($8) on sub standard food but today i thought hey its been awhile i could use some sliders and chips. I go out and order the sliders. I see that the owner is not there but i figure let's try it again. When my sliders come out there is no chips on the side. Ok, not a big deal, i let them know hey, you forgot the chips. He said chips are extra. I say no they are not, they come when you order the sliders. He said no they never have. I said I have come here so many times and gotten chips each time and never ordered the 'meal'. He said well the last two months that he has been there they haven't done chips. I ask for the owners card so i can call. Listen, if you have done chips for the last 2 years and change your policy, i get it, it sucks and i wont go there anymore but whatever. However, if you do make sure you make it clear to your once regular customers so they don't crave chips and go there and not get any. I would have spent my $8 somewhere else to get more food and not gone there. So, i call and they say that their policy has not changed and that i should still get them. Supposedly, the next time that they come here they have my name and i should get sliders comped with chips. I hope that is the case. I guess we will see next time they come here and if i run into trouble or the food is not good again that will be the last time I ever go here. Their catering is good and when the owner was on the truck i loved going there. It has just become very hit or miss since they began hiring people. read more