I have to qualify this review first by saying I have worked as a professional cook and have owned a…read morecatering business. So I have an eye for and know what works and what doesn't, what can be prepped beforehand without sacrificing quality, and what can be done on sight and off-site with the aim of making sure everything is properly expedited and comes out on time. When I arrived the table was set up nicely set up and decorated. However, we had previously informed Chef that we were going to be 13 and we would like two tables, as some people are uncomfortable with sitting at a table of 13 people. So we had to ask Chef to please separate the two tables. When Bridgette came the day before, my wife mentioned she wanted a table of 6 and one of 7, not two tables pushed together to make 13. There were also no cloth napkins, but paper napkins. I guess assuming that a request for "linens" did not include cloth napkins, only tablecloths. Even though this was done in our home where we are well equipped, I still expect anyone coming to prepare food to come fully equipped to meet their needs without having to use the home equipment. This was not the case, as Chef used our Kitchenaid, tongs, and other items. As well, they did not have a serving platter for one of the hors'd'oeuvres. Furthermore, they had to use some of our silverware because they did not bring everything needed (spoons, forks). There were steak knives on the table when we were eating fish, and no other knives. Finally, they used all my kitchen towels-easy enough to bring your own hand towels. As well, because we used the plates on the table for hors'd'ouevres, they had to wash and prepare again for salad plates, as they had expected the hors'd'oeuvres to simply be finger food. Nonetheless, the hors'd'oeuvres-asparagus with prosciutto and chicken bites, or whatever they might have been-still require plates. This delayed serving. Personally, I would have brought the salad all prepped. Because it wasn't prepped, it meant a longer serving delay. The server didn't know the difference between wine and water glasses-some basic protocol needed. The food was excellent, served hot and fresh like it should be. We had a delicious shaved fennel salad with parmesan, and a main course of Blackened Sea Bass with a succotash and roasted potatoes. That is the beauty of preparing on-site. I say this with the caveat, as mentioned earlier, that a few things could have been prepped beforehand without sacrificing quality. This would have allowed the service to flow more quickly and not have such long delays between dishes. As Chef prepared the chocolate mousse on site, some people had to leave before dessert since it took well over 45 minutes between our main course and dessert. If I had done this lunch, I would have brought the mousse pre-made. They used up my whole bag of ice too-I would have brought ice. Finally, food left over was taken away and not left with us. I asked the server I f she was going to leave the food to me as she was walking out and she laughed uncomfortably and said no. My assumption is that the client paid for the food, they should get any leftovers. I give Kudos to the Chef for excellent food, but the service was uncomfortably slow and everyone noticed. Finally, the server was inexperienced. Overall, organization and attention to details were lacking. To end on a positive note, they did an excellent job leaving the kitchen just as the found it and were friendly and professional despite the hiccups mentioned. I didn't have to worry about anything. If you are looking for good food, Chef Mumsie does a great job. But please ask that they send you experienced servers, and make sure to point out every possible detail that you can think of, because in my experience, they did not have a checklist or form to check off what you do or don't need for an event.

Chef Mumsie and her team went above and beyond to make our Annual JQ Awards Brunch a success. After…read moreposting the opportunity on Thumbtack, I had reached out to a few caterers who gave me wild estimates or plain menus that didn't satisfy our needs. Then luckily, Chef Mumsie messaged me, we had a lovely conversation over the phone, and the wheels started turning. Within 2 days, Chef Mumsie put together an entire menu, featuring 4 different unique flights of food, along with the quote and contract agreement that really blew us out of the water. She listened to our budget needs, while still providing delicious and decadent food that our guests loved! On top of that, she assisted with our event in other capacities out of the goodness of her heart. We will definitely reach out to Chef Mumsie again next year!

Jolene was fantastic to work with, and really nailed the catering for my 40th birthday in Aliso…read moreViejo. Not only was the food delicious, fresh and priced fairly, the process was smooth, easy and fun! Jolene and her husband helped us set up and break down, as well, which was that extra level of service that put her over the top. Everyone at the party raved about the food. I highly recommend Jolene be your first call for catering needs! She's seriously the BEST!

Jolene Dixon of Kitchen M'aides is incredible to work with and her dishes are all incredible. I…read morehired her to cater a spiritual women's retreat and the love and care that went into the preparation and the delivery of what we experienced was incredible. I am hosting another retreat and Kitchen M'aides will again be myt cater. As the former Dir of Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel I have high standards and discriminating taste. Jolene's company exceeded all my best intentions for what my participants received in the area of food for the retreat.

I've been ordering with them almost every week! the food is great(Loobia polo and all the jams are…read moremy favorite!!!). Thank you guys for the best customer service and free delivery!! I will definitely be a loyal customer! love love love everything

If you want healthy, filling food options that are delicious and low carb, look no further! Each…read moremeal is made with love (yes, you can taste the love!) and so flavorful. I get delivery of 10 meals per week plus snacks as my baseline eating plan to fill my body with healthy options while working some crazy, stressful hours. Plus my meals are personalized to my tastes and likes. It's like having a personal chef, but an affordable option! Try it out - you won't regret it!

Lorena's food is amazing. I receive 10 meals per week that are cooked to my dietary and taste…read morepreferences. Her flavors are fantastic and she's very creative! It keeps keto from getting boring . She is extremely professional and you can tell she cares about her product and her clients.

Just finished your homemade salsa macha - it is fantastic and I really want to know where I can go…read morebuy some more. Can't remember where I got this but now that I'm all out I need some more. I want to get some for my sister and my friend. This is unbelievably amazingly similar to one that I had in Mexico and I've tried super hard to find something similar again and not been able to. This is excellent.

Spoke to Lori. Very helpful. I really loved the meatloaf. Super moist and delicious. Was really…read moreeasy to get ready. Your directions were fool-proof. Gonna try some other items off your new menu.

We chose Iva Lee's to cater our recent July wedding and our guests had nothing but rave reviews of…read morethe food. I barely remember our food tasting, as we had to postpone once due to Covid, but we remember our choices tasting great, but you rarely hear "wedding food" to be delicious but this time, the food was EXCELLENT according to our guests-- from appetizers during cocktail hour on to dinner. The chicken and salmon were tender and juicy, the "creamy" mash potatoes lived up to its adjective! Everything was delicious. The whole team, particularly, Miya was super helpful and very responsive during the whole planning process especially since we had to rent out everything for our wedding (it was not included with the venue). Nobody ever really remembers wedding food when they attend weddings. But thankfully, our guests will! Thanks to Iva Lee's amazing catering.

I would choose zero stars if I could because they simply didn't even respond to my requests to…read morecater my wedding. When I initially contacted them, they responded but after two emails they just stopped. I emailed them, called them, texted them, on multiple occasions and they just won't respond. My phone even noted that Lisa read my text and she still didn't respond. Incredibly rude and unprofessional. I know caterers for wedding are very busy so I was super patient and just kept trying to contact them. But to not even respond when I informed them I was highly interested and eager to put a contract in place because of their supposed good reputation. Beware if you are interested in them, seems like they just drop you whenever they feel like it!

Health Food Chalet is uniquely different. And comes conveniently daily at the times I get hungry…read moreduring peak hours when I can't leave work far to get food at a food plaza or at a restaurant similar style. Salads are tasty with ranch and balsamic. They have salads and sandwiches that are pretty good and caters to people directly at their work. The deliver guy is friendly and mostly on time unless they are busy with other places. As it is a route that these drivers have.

It was my first time trying this food at my work and I didn't have a good experience…read more The lady set up her shop in between 2 open hallways (meaning you would not know where is the line starting). I came first before my manager so I let her grab her food first and pay while this white racist merchant lady is still setting up her other coolers. I finally grabbed the sandwich and decided to come closer to her to pay, while making space for other customers since I was initially blocking everyone's way from the coolers as a way to be considerate. Instead of her appreciating what I did, she loudly accused, "You cut everyone! I'm not sure if everyone is cool with that." I felt very embarrassed receiving this hasty asinine judgement, especially when I noticed my director standing in line nearby. I didn't want to create a big fuss and only told her that i have been in line already. Food is alright, but the terrible experience of being rudely accused was more memorable if anything.