This crew feed over 300 on Thanksgiving and the meal was first class! Turkey, ham, green beans,…read morepineapple upside down cake, sweet potatoes , gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, ....

Thank you for providing catering services for our Christmas party last night. The American Legion…read moreriders greatly appreciated the delicious food and your attention to detail in setting up the arrangement. It was evident that you take pride in your work and the enjoyment of the people who tasted your creations. We hope you will accept our token of appreciation. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. American Legion Riders District 28

Felice Forno catered a wine club event at our winery in the Santa Cruz mountains (R&W vineyards)…read more We have had a number of catered events here over the past years and this was by far one of the best. The presentation, as well as the taste was great! Many of the guests commented to me on how much they loved the fresh-from-the-oven pizzas. Things could not have been done more smoothly. It was such fun to thoroughly enjoy the party, as I had no concern at all about the service.

This is an awesome food truck! Wood Fired Pizzas!…read more I usually dislike slow food trucks, but I was fine waiting for this one because I could actually watch the whole process of them making my pizza. It was entertainment built into my wait. These thin crust, wood fire oven pizzas are usually pretty expensive. But Felice Forno manages to keep them within normal Food truck prices of $10-$12, making it some of the cheapest wood fired oven pizzas I've ever seen. Then the pizza was actually really good! I had a Pepperoni & Jalapeno pizza, and it was delicious. A great combination made with quality ingredients. I thought the cheese and tomato sauce were pretty good, and the pepperonis weren't basic circular slices, they were cut up even more, which worked out great because it spread out the pepperoni flavor better. The crust was cooked perfectly (in my opinion) as well. The novelty of a food truck that bakes my pizza right in front of me with a real wood burning oven just sends my hype meter for his truck through the roof. One thing that worries me is the possible horrendous wait times in the future. It wasn't so bad for me because I went on their Moveable Feast introduction, so no one was ordering from them (but the line for "The Chairman" was prolly 70 people long). But once the word gets out about this truck, I would think that the waits could rapidly get terrible since there is only one oven. It would be interesting to see how this situation is handled in the future. ___________ Conclusion: A whole pizza at about the same price as other food trucks. Baked right in front of you in a wood burning oven. Great Pizza. A fantastic truck, and a great addition to Moveable Feasts.

I recently hired Terra|mar Catering for a private dinner in a home for about 50 people. The…read moreTerra|mar Catering team was incredibly professional, beyond helpful and so warm and welcoming to all the guests. The food was incredibly fresh and delectable - the flavors and spices were palate pleasing, for sure!. I was pleased that so many of the menu items were final prepped on-site which further enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this team for all catering needs, as you will be delighted by all their talents and their service.

My husband and I got married August of 2013 at the Old Whaling Station and had our reception at…read moreMemory Garden. We were so lucky that we ran into The lovely Dana at a bridal show in Monterey. The two of us and my mom liked her immediately and thank goodness we trusted our instincts. From the beginning, Dana and the amazing team working with her made us feel happy and at ease. They definitely have a way of calming those wedding nerves! We first went to a tasting at the beach house - Chef Claire knows how to cook it! It took us forever to decide our menu because everything was truly mouth watering perfection. We are foodies and wanted the food at our wedding to be beautiful, delicious and memorable. After the tasting my mom booked them to cater our shower, and it was a hit (with pink guamosas all around)! Luckily, they were the preferred caterer for our venue. They know what they are doing, trust them!! Every step of the way, Dana was there for us, keeping tabs, updating us, and always there to answer any questions we had. I am really big on decor and atmosphere and especially antiques and all things vintage and so Dana introduced us to Ana Marie. Ana Marie has such an eye for making things look just right. She did such an amazing job with the decor for both our shower and wedding. She rented out some of her personal pieces as well! (Also, Dana recommended an amazing florist - Kate Healey from Big Sur Flowers.) On the big day, it all just came together so perfectly. What we also loved was that they all made sure we enjoyed ourselves, and that we had the time to enjoy the food! Chef Claire made the most delicious rabbit I have ever had - it was just what we wanted! We had gorgeous mussels, an amazing salad with edible flowers - it was truly perfection. The staff was amazing and we really felt that they were there for us. I could go on and on which is why it took me so long to write this review. I know this sounds beyond cheesy but I do recommend them, they are beyond five stars because you aren't just hiring a vendor, they felt like part of the family. Thank you guys so much! You were all so wonderful and made our day perfection! We were blessed to have found you! Alex & David PS. We hope we can get you guys to cater our future baby shower! (far future tho, no baby yet lol)

**Update** I learned last week that someone from Grapes of Wrath called the bride and asked her if…read moreshe would talk to me and ask me to remove my review. I would like to state that absolutely nothing in this review is anything but my observations and opinions based on what I saw and was informed by the catering company that night. I do not work for any competing catering company - I'm a stay at home mom - and I was only helping out as a favor. I helped out a wedding at the Old Whaling Station Adobe house and Grapes of Wrath handled the catering. I had not been in attendance to any meetings beforehand so my observations are based solely on the hours before the event and a few hours into the event. The staff was very friendly and were very efficient in setting up the tables and bar area. However, once the event started I noticed that they hadn't really changed clothes except for adding vests to their white shirt black pants ensemble. Some were in really grungy tennis shoes, girls with long hair not pulled back, black aprons were filthy looking. Mostly they looked pretty unprofessional. After the ceremony the chairs were moved and then the tables were set where the ceremony took place. The tables all had specific numbers and a diagram was supplied to the caterer, but tables were out of order. Wouldn't have been a big deal expect the table that was mistakenly put near the back was where the mothers & fathers of the bride & groom were sitting. During the cocktail/app time it was discovered that they were serving both the wine that should have been reserved for dinner and the sparkling cider which was reserved for the toast only. About the time that the buffet should have been set up I was informed that the food was not present. They had loaded another party's food and the other party had our food. The location of the other event was 30-45 minutes away and they were just then trying to fix the issue. I worked for one of the top 5 catering companies in the Bay Area and while I don't expect everyone to live up to those standards I do expect things like having the correct food and having staff that look professional and clean at an event. I'm unsure how you can bring the wrong food to an event. Not just one or two dishes, but the entire menu. Mostly, I don't understand how this mistake wasn't at least caught earlier than right before dinner. Maybe it's because none of the food was cooked or prepared on site (which is definitely something that would have turned me away) or maybe it was because none of the staff unloading knew what the menu was for the evening? I'm not sure. Of course, I'm not saying that mistakes don't happen at events. I've seen my share of crazy things happen, but missing an entire menu? Sloppy and disheveled servers....not my cup of tea.

Bridgette is an inspiring chef! She guided our group methodically and with a joie de vivre that was…read morerefreshing. We made whipped feta crostini with strawberries and a honey drizzle. We learnt how to make a delicious salad dressing base along with a citrus Fennel salad. Then the main dish: a seared chicken cutlet with a lemon butter sauce. Yum! I highly recommend Bridgette Andersen for any of your cooking class/catering needs. And Kim at the Painted Cork was the hostess with the mostest

The Free Spirit Kitchen catered my baby shower tea party and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreBridgette put together a fantastic menu that worked for those with food sensitivities and intolerances, all while keeping with my desire for fresh, local, and organic. Several guests commented on how delicious the food was. Bridgette also made a wonderful tea blend that my guests thoroughly enjoyed. It was such a joy to work with her and her company. We will definitely be using them again when we have a catered event!

I hired Shake It Up for our rehearsal dinner festivities and I am 100% certain I found my go-to…read morebartender for future events as well!! Lindsey was awesome and I am so glad I found her through Thumbtack!! Lindsey was all the below and more!!! Efficient Effective Punctual Clean Professional Responsive Great Collaborator Organized Energetic Mixing Talented! :) Reliable Flexible Great Beer, Wine and Liquor Knowledge! Attentive Service Engaged Well with Guests!! Obviously, I could go on and on here. A fantastic all the way around service. Can't wait to plan the next party and have you along for the fun!! Lindsey, Thank you for helping make our rehearsal dinner such a hit!!! It wouldn't have been the same without you there! :) Always, Gabriele & Nick

We hired Shake It Up Bartending Service for a pre-wedding Indian event in Seaside, CA in August…read more2023. Based on our Bar menu, Lindsey helped estimate the alcohol & mixers to buy, and also estimated the glassware needed. She also arranged for the glassware for a fee which was very convenient. Dawn was our bartender, she set up the bar & was ready to serve on time. Dawn singlehandedly served variety of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks to our 100+ guests for almost 4 hours. She was efficient, made wonderful cocktails, was courteous & professional. Many of our guests made it a point to tell us that Dawn was an excellent bartender and did well at our event. Thank you Shake It Up Bartending Service !!

We hired Pour Girl for our wedding. We loved the cocktails and Olana was a pleasure to work with!…read moreCommunication was consistent and clear. Such unique cocktails and Olana worked with us to finalize our cocktail menu that fit our needs! Our guests raved about the cocktails! Definitely would recommend Pour Girl for any of your bartending needs!

I would give 10 stars if I could. We hired Pour Girl for my daughters wedding and Olana and her…read moreteam did an outstanding job. From the choices of custom cocktails, to the bar set up and presentation - everything was perfect. Working with them was so easy and flexible. They provided recommendations on glassware, quantities on what to order and even made lovey cocktail signs for the bar. We love supporting women owned businesses and Pour Girl was an excellent choice. Thank you

Riverview Farm is an exclusive private catering company in Ben Lomond, California. I have hosted…read moreseveral offsite work retreats for between 25 and 50 people at my home in Ben Lomod. I've used Riverview Farms exclusively to cater the breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also used them to cater my brother-in-law's wedding for 125 people. I'm really impressed by the freshness of the food and the quality of the staff. I think they excel by preparing simple, yet incredibly tasty dishes. I think we can all relate to the ugliness of the rubber chicken entree at most events. This isn't something we've ever experienced from Riverview Farm. Without exception the food is tasty, plentiful, and fresh. Many times things are sourced from local suppliers right in town. I'm also happy that the menu options presented can always be tuned to my own preferences. One thing that I really like is that the staff is focused on the care and comfort of my guests well beyond the food. The keep my home clean, and when the staff leaves, it is hard to tell we have ever had a party. The owner, Dori, is now a trusted friend and I wouldn't think of hosting another event without consulting her. The best part of the whole experience is "good value". What I like most about Riverview Farms is that I can set a price point and then work with Dori on the best menu possible. Most other caterers start at the menu and work to the price.

We planned a corporate event and had Riverview Farms cater it for us. We were charged over $550 for…read morethe event and it was supposed to feed 20 people. We only had 15 people show up, we ran out of food pretty quickly, (even after the admin staff barely ate to make sure that others got something) The presentation was awful, the food was mediocre and the service was nonexistent. In fact there was no one to help resolve the lack of food and poor presentation. RIP OFF.... that is how we felt. Use someone else to cater your event if you want to avoid embarrassment .