Jessica is amazing! We started having Jessica cook for us after the birth of our first born. We…read morewere so exhausted our first week. All we ate was fast food, pizza and frozen meals and I could feel myself getting more unhealthy by the day. The next week we hired Jessica to meal prep for us for lunch and dinner. It was such a godsend to have home cooked healthy meals! Every week Jessica gives us a shopping list and it is so simple to instacart the exact amount needed for the week. Now we have gourmet meals prepped for home and work. I look forward to it every week. Now we actually spend less total per week including paying Jessica. I think this is because now we do not waste food. It also feels great to have an organized fridge without food wasting. The meals themself are excellent. We are on a healthy plan as well. We loved the chicken salad wraps with Greek yogurt substituted for Mayo. Cashew chicken with rice!! Yummm. She's also very creative and make dishes that I would not even conceive of and I would never make for myself. On the list for the week was ground chicken avocado spinach balls with yogurt sauce. Honestly this did not sound appealing, but we decided to go with it anyways. It was our favorite of the week. The flavors were bursting. It seemed like a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean and we loved it! The textures we're interesting and mouthwatering. The spinach, chicken and avocado provided a complex medley of different flavors and mouth feel. The next week we had another odd ball on the menu. Strawberry chicken with balsamic? That sounded strange. We again almost discontinued this order and went with a different order however by this point Jessica definitely earned our trust as an outstanding person and chef. This again was our favorite meal of the week. The blender flavor is quite unique with the fruit mixed with the acidity of the balsamic which marinated perfectly into the chicken thighs. What started as a postpartum temporary meal plan has now turned into a fixture of our life. We gladly welcome Jessica into our home and she is very Covid conscious for anybody who is concerned. We also look forward to outstanding gourmet meals every week which far surpass our previous Trader Joe's frozen food and delivery pizza.

Jessica is amazing. Her meals and service are top notch. I love knowing my lunches are covered for…read moresix/seven days of the week and that she comes to the house to prep them so I can see exactly what's going in them. She has so many recipes I've never gotten the same meal twice. Everyone should check her out!

I've been a loyal fan of Cherry Bomb Catering for years and have always appreciated their…read morecreativity, presentation, and the fun touches they bring to their offerings. That's why this review is a tough one to write. This year I ordered one of their charcuterie boxes, and while the presentation was cute (the salami rose was adorable!), the overall value just didn't match the $22 price tag. The portion size and variety left a lot to be desired, and I honestly walked away feeling a bit underwhelmed. I'm hoping this was just an off experience because I've had such great luck with them in the past. I still love supporting local and know what they're capable of--but for the price, I'd love to see the quality and quantity better reflect the Cherry Bomb standard I've come to expect.

UPDATE 1/6/2025…read more Cherry Bomb continues to be my very favorite catering in Reno. My very favorite for meal prep. I needed an order of lox for a birthday celebration, and they came through with no problem! And they helped me to get a cheesecake and have it all delivered! Dawn, Kelsi, and the staff are just absolutely AMAZING! I appreciate everything they do!

Nick catered our wedding and we could not be happier! We were able to customize the menus for the…read moreneeds of our guests (some vegan, some gluten free) and the results were so delicious, everyone was fighting over the leftovers! Highly recommended!!!

My boyfriend and I became patrons of Chef Michael Barone's other business, Walden's Coffeehouse, a…read morefew months ago and have always been wowed by the food there (which I've also reviewed), particularly the specials that he creates. So when we started planning our wedding, we were thrilled to hear that our favorite local chef also caters... While our wedding is still in planning stages, we decided to have Mangiamo cater a simple family style dinner for our family and friends to be sure of our choice. In short, we are sold! But for the sake of a more thorough review, I will elaborate further. We just wanted the basics... a pasta dish, a salad, and bread. We were served a baked penne with a spicy marinara topped with mozzarella, spring mix salad with cranberries, candied walnuts, feta, and vinaigrette, and crisp pugliese bread with garlic and herb butter spread. The pasta was a total standout from the vast majority of pastas I've been served, ever. The perfect balance of garlic, the subtle sweetness of basil, and bite of chili flake was spot on. Thankfully, Michael brought enough food for all of us to have seconds, or thirds. It was the kind of dinner that you are already full, but you keep eating just because you want to keep tasting it. An excellent chef can take a very simple meal and make it amazing and memorable. Chef Michael Barone does just that. He also anticipated several of our needs and details that I had completely overlooked, so I feel confident that Mangiamo will deliver for us on the big day. We have not only found a caterer, but also a new friend.

Chef Michael Barone of Mangiamo prepared and delivered an extremely tasty 2011 Thanksgiving Day…read moregourmet dinner for our family to enjoy while we were visiting my almost 95 year old Dad in Carson City, NV--as it would turn out this would be Dad's last Thanksgiving Dinner for he died from a stroke the first week of Dec. I live on the San Francisco mid-Peninsula, and decided I wanted a gourmet catered dinner for our Thanksgiving Day celebration so that I'd have lots of time to spend with Dad--without the challenge of buying, transporting, storing and cooking foods. I'm so glad that I reviewed Yelp and read the wonderful reviews of Mangiamo. Michael has relocated to the Reno, NV area, but still caters events in the San Francisco and San Francisco mid-Peninsula area. Now that I've had the pleasure of meeting Michael and enjoying his handiwork, I will continue to use his catering services for events at/near my mid-Peninsula home as well as any celebratory family meals we'll need as we finalize the Estate in NV. I recommend him to others in either venue--SF mid-Peninsula or Reno area-- wanting a delightful catered meal. Thanksgiving Menu We Enjoyed Primi Piatti: Homemade ravioli filled with beef and spinach accompanied with Bolognese sauce Secondi Piatti: Whole boneless Turkey rolled and stuffed with savory sausage and sage stuffing. Whipped mashed potatoes with chunks of roasted butternut squash Delicious pan drip gravy Sauteed green beans with toasted almonds Mixed green salad with dried cranberries & crispy candied walnuts--accompanied by homemade pear vinaigrette. Home-made cured olives Freshly baked, handmade dinner rolls Dessert: Homemade pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon whipped cream and toasted pumpkin seeds

Hey Rick, I wanted…read moreto extend my sincere thanks to you and your entire team for the exceptional job you did catering for my spouse's Celebration of Life. The beautiful presentation, quality of food, and professionalism, every detail was handled with care and excellence. Many of our friends in attendance commented on how wonderful everything was, and your efforts helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere during a very meaningful day. Your hard work and attention to details allowed us to focus on being with our loved ones, and for that we are truly grateful. Please extend our appreciation to everyone who helped make the event so special. We will always remember your outstanding service. With heartfelt gratitude, Jorge

We attended a Christmas party this evening at The Virgil, where Roundabout Catering provided the…read morefood and this was an excellent choice! The bar had several options including some specialty drinks not just your basic beer and wine bar. Greg, was also incredible at crafting a mocktail that made me feel included in the revelry. We started with an elaborate appetizer and hors d'oeuvres bar with so many wonderful flavors. I personally loved the basil cheddar, fresh pesto, the cheeses, dates, apricots and the best hummus I think I've ever had. Dinner was buffet style with Little Gem Salad, Orzo Risotto (my favorite), herbed chicken breast in a champagne beurre blanc sauce and Tri-tip with Chimichurri. Desserts were Apple Crisps and Candy Cane Squares. My favorite part was the appetizers but I did try a bit of everything except the salad and grilled vegetables. Both looked great and the husband said the flavors were perfect. The orzo risotto was my absolute favorite. I can't explain how flavorful this was made with cherry tomatoes, pesto (oh, that's why!), parmesan and orange zest. When we have them cater, we are definitely going to have this as a option. My second favorite was the chicken, which was also my husband's favorite. It was so tender and juicy. My husband said it was moist, but alot of people hate that word. It had just the right amount of herbed spices. I may have made tri tip my third just because of my specific diet, but it was also very tasty. You could tell the chimichurri was freshly made. The tri tip was perfectly cooked to a medium and medium rare. That too is tender and juicy. Finally I can't say enough about the candy cane square. I'm usually not a fan of peppermint desserts but I'll make an exception for the oreo crust and peppermint cream cheese fluff. The apple Crisp was made with fresh apples that really let the natural flavor dominate the palette. There wasn't a lot of sugar on the apples, but they were really sweet. The crisp topping was buttery and sugary to sweeten the dessert without sweetening the apples. I found that mixing the two desserts together was actually pretty phenomenal. All in all, I don't think you can go wrong with this caterer. They put a lot of thought into their menus, and it shows.

Absolutely adored our private dinner experience with Viveka and Issac! What a professional and…read moretalented duo, they were incredibly kind and easy to talk to, they felt like old friends The food was absolutely spectacular! While they cooked the house smelled divine, when it came to tasting the flavors were beautifully bright and balanced. The octopus ceviche they created was hands down the best ceviche I have ever had. We will be recommending them to everyone we know and definitely hope to use their services in the future. Thank you Viveka and Isaac for creating a cherished memory of our first wedding anniversary

Chef Viveka and her sous chef husband Isaac made us a healthy, creatively beautiful, and impressive…read more5-course meal in our vacation rental and even cleaned up afterward! Great and timely communication before the event, brought us flowers for the occasion, adapted so well to what we had in the rental kitchen, and tolerated our picky toddlers! $700 for 4 adults and 2 children, including $300 groceries. We had two options for 3 of the courses, given diet restrictions. Would definitely hire again!!

I met Erin at another event I was working (I'm a wedding and event planner), and after trying her…read morefood I knew I had to convince my then fiance to hire her for our Wedding Rehearsal dinner. She worked with our budget and created an Italian cuisine that was absolutely delicious! She was easy to get ahold of when we had questions, and she arrived right on time the day of. She was great to work with and I would recommend her for your event. Plus, she donates a portion of the proceeds to your favorite charity!

I was looking for a private chef to cook a nice Valentine's Day dinner at my house. Erin responded…read moreand put me at ease from the moment we started planning. Erin made a beautiful gluten free dinner for my girlfriend and myself. Set up fancy lights and made the night great. I highly recommend her for for a private chef experience.

Chef April came to our house and presented a beautiful meal for my husband and I it was a wonderful…read moreexperience. She made an appetizer entrée salad and dessert. Everything was delicious, especially the Pavlova.

A wonderful evening! Chef April is gracious and professional. She served us 2 appetizers and we…read moresipped wine while she prepared the paella. There was an allergy to mussels so she substituted oysters, which were delicious. After hesitation on her part, and insistence on ours, she joined our table of friends. Everything, and especially the paella, was outstanding! She showed us the sweet smoked paprika from Spain that gave such amazing flavor. The huge prawns, very tender calamari, and perfectly al dente rice were heavenly. Will book Chef April again!