Thanks to Five Star Catering company our wedding was a DREAM. Laura Holmquist was so friendly and helpful from the first day we met her. She was bubbly, positive, open & flexible from our first tasting to the day of our wedding. Everyone we met with was all about helping us make our wedding possible. We didn't have a wedding planner, and Five Star Catering made it so easy to not have one! They handle all table/chair/linen rental plus delivery and set-up & break-down and pick-up. For place settings, I sent a youtube clip of how I wanted napkins folded, left the menus and decoration for napkins, and the staff was MORE than willing to do the place-settings for our 150 guests. Last minute week-of-day-before add-ons that were taken care of no problem included: rented high chairs, refreshments at the ceremony site, berry bar for dessert, & a mop/sweep of the hallway & reception room post-partying. Phew! And I haven't even gotten to the food! We had a vegetarian buffet-style dinner. I must say that the major wow-factor was the helpfulness & service of the team of that night (thank you!!), especially with dinner. Each guest was walked through the buffet line by a member of Five Star who held their plate and answered any questions about the dishes. Plus, no need for an MC to announce what table was next- the staff went up to the tables as the line progressed and let them know in person, which was a special touch in my opinion. We also had table-service wine during dinner, and they were more than accommodating with cutting and serving an outside cake. AND THE FOOD! Throughout the evening as we greeted our guests we kept hearing "the food is phenomenal!" "Best wedding food ever!" (the eggplant rollatini & local pasta with spring veggies were HUGE hits). We also had guests raving with how friendly and available the entire staff was that night. Five Star went the extra mile to make our evening truly magical & easy. THANK YOU! read more

Just has the most delicious chicken I've ever eaten! Asked my wife who made it and she said Five Star Catering. Had to leave a review it was THAT GOOD!!! We'll done! read more

We used 5 Star for our June Wedding at Monarch Cove Inn. Our criteria was that we wanted to bring our own alcohol and they got great reviews. We worked with Laura and she was a pleasure to work with. They were really accommodating with everything we asked for. Everything was workable in some way. My favorite things were the Mushroom Corralitos, Seafood Crepe and Tri-tip. I gave them a recipe of what I make and they did the best they could. If you do this, you should be really specific and not be really disappointed if it's not exactly what you're expecting. All the staff were really friendly and responsive. We were really happy with the outcome and they provided great value. read more

We recently hired 5 star catering to provide the food for my wife's surprise birthday party. I dealt with Morgan via email. He was most cordial and helpful; the food was delivered within the critical window of time when my wife was absent, and was excellent. We had lots of very positive comments. We ordered for the minimum number (25) and probably had enough food for half as many again. I would certainly call them next time! Doug O. read more

Five Star catering was OUTSTANDING! One thing that our guests will always remember about our wedding was the food! People couldn't stop talking about it. Thank you Five Star! One of my best decisions was to go with you! A special thanks to Laura and Morgan! I will refer any future bride to 5 star catering without hesitation. The service and prices were excellent. The staff who worked my wedding were very caring and focused on making our day worry-free. And Laura - an extra thank you to you for being on site during our event. It was especially reassuring for me to see you, the owner of 5 star catering) on site working with side by side with your staff to create perfection. I appreciate all your efforts. I am beyond pleased with 5 star. Jennifer Sullivan read more

Five Star was recommended to us from others, and after trying out the tastings we were hooked and used them for our wedding. I am still getting comments from guests on how good the food was, many said it was the best they have had at a wedding. The guests and ourselves were initially a little skeptical with the idea of chicken in a buffet line, but there was no need to worry. After talking with them at the tasting and having them describe how they can make it, they know what they are doing. The chicken was perfect and moist, not overcooked or drowning in a solidifying sauce. The baked brie was amazingly done, and people were constantly going for more, and the same went for the other appetizers we had. The staff was very friendly, describing the dishes to the guests, showing how to serve the dishes, and constantly keeping everything full and looking well presented. Portion sizes were generous and even, never running out of one item, and despite everyone eating to their hearts content, we had some leftovers. They even asked about our color scheme and decorations, and matched the buffet line to our decor. We are very happy with the food quality and service. read more

Five Star Catering - Caterers Near Me - Watsonville, California

Five Star Catering is a dream to work with! Laura was incredibly professional and kind. She responded promptly to every question and communication we sent her way. When our plans changed due to COVID, Five Star Catering was accommodating and willing to work with us to make our much different event still feel incredibly special. The service staff that helped at our event were great too. They were highly professional and really delightful to be around. And the FOOD! The food was absolutely delicious and was beautifully displayed. We enjoyed every single dish they served and so did our guests! We could not have asked for a better experience! read more

Thank you five star (Laura) for Your amazing performance at our wedding. Everyone was truly professional. The food was outstanding! All my Guests who are very seasoned to event food would not stop raving about the wonderful Spread was. We also had a lost wedding planner with very little organization and they stepped in and made the night a success! Thank you again for making our day special from beginning to end. :):) read more

My husband and I were married on July 20, 2013 at Monarch Cove Inn in Capitola, CA. Five Star Catering is the preferred caterer for the venue so we didn't have a choice for who catered our event but we are glad we didn't because Laura and Five Star were fantastic! We initially met with Laura for a tasting several months prior to our wedding and were not disappointed in the food. There was a large variety of appetizers and main courses to choose from as well as different salads and sides. On the day of, the food did not disappoint either. So many guests commented about how wonderful the food was. We LOVED the skirt steak with the chimichurri sauce... delish! Laura met with us for a final walk through a couple of weeks before the wedding. Our day of coordinator joined us and the two of them worked really well together. Laura was great about communication with our coordinator and I was confident that they had it all handled. On the day of the wedding, the staff worked together like a well oiled machine. They were happy and smiling and all the guests commented how everyone was helpful and really added to the day. I am so glad that Monarch Cove uses Five Star as their only caterer, it helped my wedding to be an amazing event! read more

I got married in Capitola last June. I had my share of good and not so good vendors throughout the whole process. I can easily say that Five Star was the best vendor we worked with throughout the whole process. From day one when we tasted with them they gave us a variety of dishes suited towards our diets (vegetarian), they explained there amenity and color options as well as the pricing. They also encouraged us to check out other local vendors so we had a basis to compare to. They included food, tables, linens, silverware, glasses, and umbrellas. Their service included bar tending and cake cutting at no additional fees (no corkage either). They were very professional, on time, and priced far less than I would have expected. The food was all excellent, I even had guests praising their sauteed vegetables and salad, not to mention the excellent entrees they had. If I had to do it all over again I would not hesitate to hire Five Star again. read more

Laura, Morgan and their team at Five Star made our recent wedding a smashing success! The initial meet and greet and food tasting went well with Laura. She has been in the business for over 20 years and is a true catering professional. The food we tasted was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My husband and I had meet with about 4 other caterers at that time and felt that Laura and her team were the best fit. For starters, they are priced very, very competetively. I thought, "if they can pull of what they promise for the price we paid, then What a Deal!" And they went above and beyond our expectations! Morgan in the office is very pleasant and quick to respond to phone and emails. Laura the catering manager, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult to get a hold of at times. This was my only complaint. But I understand that Laura is very busy and she made sure to call me back and change the menu as requested. The day of our wedding, Laura and her staff were at the venue on time and dressed very professionally. They came through with everything they had promised. They worked everything out with the staff at the winery so that I was not ever aware if there were any problems with set up. The linens we rented through them, along with the gold chiavari chairs made the reception room look magnificent and very expensive! After the ceremony, we headed down to a private area where the bridal party, family, and my husband and I had our first celebratory toast as husband and wife. A catering staff member was right there offering us delicious spicy bacon wrapped prawns among the other appetizers (those were our favorite!). We were served our dinners first. The majority of our guests had the bacon-wrapped filet mignon in peppercorn sauce, which literally melted in our mouths! The other option was halibut with a mango salsa. The halibut was overcooked, and not very flavorful (as it had been at the initial tasting), BUT our wedding stated over 30 min late, so I'm sure that is why. We would wholeheartedly recommend Five Star Catering for any wedding or special event. All of our guests raved about the food and professionalism of the staff. Thank you so much to Laura, Morgan, and the rest of the Five Star Team! You made our wedding so enjoyable and quite memorable! read more

I worked with Eunice to coordinate a catered 19-person rehearsal dinner. Her response was a bit slow at the start, but once we started to nail things down communication became quite clear and timely. This kind of professional, detailed service was very helpful in the planning of our event. Once our plan was in place, 5-Star arrived exactly when they said (615pm). They set up a buffet over a linen-covered countertop (with linens they supplied), making the presentation look quite nice. They also did a masterful job arranging the linens and place settings across 3 tables we had "connected" together. The result was a nice, elegant looking overall presentation. We had stated to 5-Star that dinner would be served at 730pm and everything was 100% ready by then. But we didn't start on time because we were waiting for one last guest. The catering person on hand was very cordial and always reassured us that we could start whenever we were ready. We finally got started at 830pm, an hour later than we said. Yet we never felt pressured whatsoever. The food itself was great - delicious and obviously prepared with quality ingredients by an experienced catering service. We had the artichoke chicken along with the pine-rolled eggplant, mixed veggies, salad, rolls and butter. Even the rolls & butter were rich, tasty and fresh. No corners cut anywhere. After the event everything was cleaned and we were given leftovers in plastic containers. Service was always done professionally, cordinally and with a smile. The per-person charge was $20 a plate (25-person minimum). With delivery, setup charges + tax it was quite a bargain. Overall I was very satisfied with the service and food quality, especially given the price. I would not hesitate to use them again. read more

Five Star was the exclusive caterer for our wedding venue so I was a bit nervious at first, but we were absolutely blown away. Delicious food (yes, I'm picky), a lot of it, plus fantastic wait staff all at very reasonable prices. At the tasting, I was expecting bland wedding food but all of the items we picked were so good (especially the rosemary olive oil skirt steak) that we actually had a hard time deciding. The wedding venue didn't have a kitchen so again I was nervous how the food would be since it had to be transported and again we were surprised at how good everything tasted (the steak was a little better than the tilapia, but both were tender, well seasoned, and not overcooked). What really put things over the top for us was the little details - packing a dinner for us to eat in our suite after the wedding (you really don't eat much at your own wedding), packing and giving us all the leftovers, and being really accomodating when I kept changing my mind on what color linens I wanted. There were a few emails that didn't get returned promptly but since it was prime wedding season, it was forgiveable. I'm glad we had Five Star Catering and would recommend them. read more

Five Star Catering was absolutely amazing at my wedding. The planning process was so easy because Laura is SO professional. On the day of the wedding the staff exceeded my expectations. They did not miss a beat! They were friendly and so professional. And not to mention the food was DELICIOUS. All the guests were raving about the food. They said its the best wedding food they've ever had. I am so happy we chose Five Star Catering. They are the best in town. read more

Five Star Catering - Caterers Near Me - Watsonville, California

Five Star Catering was amazing to work with for our 4/02/16 wedding at Monarch Cove Inn!! Laura was so great and went out of her way to make sure We had everything We needed for our wedding day. She found a ladder and vintage table for us to use for the wedding day on such short notice. The service by the staff was spectacular on the wedding day! The buffet was set up so beautifully and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!! read more

Five Star Catering - Amazing catering company to work with!! - Caterers Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Five Star did and awesome job with our wedding. We got many compliments on the food from our guests and they kept us on schedule. The polenta stacks were a surprise hit. Laura really helped guide us in selecting our menu and Morgan was awesome and got us some heaters at the last second. Thanks for helping make our day so amazing! One thing to not is that the tastings are held at the Elks Lodge (we had difficulty figuring this out at first), but hey, there was a DeLorean outside. That was cool. read more

We used 5 star catering for our wedding in June and loved them! Our tasting session was extensive and we got to try lots of things before deciding our favorites (which was really hard since everything was so good!) THEIR APPETIZERS ARE TO DIE FOR!!!! They were right on time for our wedding and the staff was super friendly and helpful! They all gave us compliments on what a lovely couple we were and were very personal and genuine! Totally made our wedding :) Laura was helpful and stayed in touch regularly and made the whole process very smooth. They really deserve five stars! read more

Five Star catered our wedding at the Memory Garden in Monterey a few weeks ago, and everything was amazing from start to finish! We initially liked that Five Star offered us a tasting before we signed a contract with them (the other preferred caterers for our venue would only let us do tastings if we booked them first, which was confusing to me... I wouldn't want book a caterer without trying their food!), and everything at the tasting impressed us. Laura was great to work with, incredibly responsive and accommodating of a variety of guest allergies and preferences. So many people told us that the food was delicious, especially the ceviche, potatoes au gratin, and tri tip. The buffet and tables were also beautifully presented. Working with Five Star was a dream, and we'd enthusiastically recommend them to anyone for any event! read more

Five Star Catering did an amazing job at our wedding. Laura was very accommodating throughout the process and because of her team's extensive experience in the area and at the venue, they were able to help plan before the event and do a ton to make sure the event went totally smoothly. Additionally, we were very happy that they took note and delivered on the details, like making sure to have champagne and hor d'oeuvres waiting in the bridal suite immediately following the ceremony. Laura is so busy because they cater so many events so communication is sometimes delayed. That being said, we never had a problem getting things done in time. I would definitely recommend them. Thanks Laura! Chris+Julia read more

We had the pleasure of having five star catering be our caterers for our wedding this past June. It has been a wonderful experience working with them. From the start everything was organized so well, Laura and her team were very accommodating to our needs and wants. They offered us a tasting and we got to pick out everything and curate our own menu. What really blew us away though was their performance on wedding day. Every detail was perfect, the staff was very professional, and our guests are still raving about their food, weeks after the wedding! They handled everything for us on wedding day, there was not anything we had to worry about. We would absolutely recommend Five Star Catering! read more

Five Star catered our August 2019 wedding at Sand Rock Farm in Aptos and we are so very happy to have worked with them! From appetizers to dinner to dessert, the food was delicious. Wendy was great to correspond with via email and phone, accommodating many small changes in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Their menu options were great (it was hard to narrow down our choices!) and we appreciated that all costs were clear, reasonable and inclusive of many things that other caterers might have charged separately for. Their staff was also professional and kind during the event. Highly recommended! read more

Food and setup was amazing!! I got married at monarch cove, and I was given a free tasting, and help from Laura along the way. Thanks Laura!!! On the day of, everything was executed perfectly and the staff was soo so nice. Everyone mentioned that the food was amazing and we are so so grateful. Thanks again! read more

My husband and I are very pleased with our decision to have Five Star cater our wedding this August. Our guests were impressed with how delicious the food was, and we received many compliments on it. We were also blown away by how incredibly professional and friendly all the staff who worked at our wedding were. Everything --tables, chairs, linens, cocktail hour setup, cupcake tower, dance floor, lighting, etc--was set up beautifully and the overall look really exceeded my [already high] expectations. We had our wedding at my parents' private estate, and though we knew we had more than enough space to work with, we really couldn't envision how the whole event would flow. Laura (the owner of Five Star Catering) is exceptionally gifted at transforming a big, empty space into a beautiful, cohesive layout. She really comes across as an experienced professional. My only complaint is that I didn't always receive reasonably prompt replies (I'm talking within 3-5 business days) to my e-mails and phone calls. I don't know whether emails from Five Star were getting caught in spam filters, or what, but a few times, Five Star claimed to have responded to me when I had no trace of the correspondence. Ultimately, everything went off without a hitch on the big day, but along the way it can be frustrating/worrisome not to hear from your most important wedding vendor. read more

Laura and her team at Five Star were an excellent choice for our May wedding. Laura was a huge help through out our wedding planning process. She not only handled all the delicious food but also coordinated table, chair and linen rentals as well as met with us on site with our day-of-coordinator prior to the wedding day. She was a huge help when it came to designing the layout of the reception. On the day of the wedding the catering team was impeccably professional, polished and attentive. My husband and I were very impressed when a plate of appetizers and drinks were brought to us before we even made our entrance to the reception! We were very pleased with Five Star's quality and service and would recommend them highly! read more

Five Star Catering - wedding feast! - Caterers Near Me - Watsonville, California

Five star catering company helped make my wedding day amazing! They really took care of everything and went above and beyond, not to mention the food was amazing! My officiant, who has done hundreds of weddings mentioned it was the best wedding food he has ever had. I highly recommend them to anyone! read more

Five Star Catering is Five Star AMAZING! My husband and I were married September 8, 2013 in Scotts Valley. Let me begin by saying I've been to at least 25 weddings in my life... and as such, I have learned not to expect too much by the way of the buffet in these types of situation. Five Star changed that perception not only for me, but for our GUESTS as well. Nothing quite enhances a wedding like GREAT FOOD, as I have learned from Five Star's involvement in our very own wedding! All day long, and ever since our wedding took place guests are still sharing with us how amazing the passed h'ordeuvres were, how fresh the salads were, how succulent the carving station was, how lovely it was to have seasonal dishes on hand, how beautiful the tables were set up, how responsive the staff was throughout the entire night. The food was fresh, it was hot, it was tasty, it was seasonal, it was something people would buy in a restaurant and enjoy, it was...... AMAZING. This 5 star review also goes out directly to our invovlement with Laura, Louise, and the amazing staff on hand which made the day so beautiful and easy for our guests. We worked with Laura for initial tasting, to create the menu, to answer questions, to add the beautiful touch of colored table cloths and burlap napkins. She was responsive, friendly, professional, and extremely confident in Five Stars ability to make our day delectably wonderful! Fast forward to the actual wedding day itself; Laura had informed us that her partner Louise would be on-site and in charge that day on behalf of Five Star. My gratitude began when Louise took the time out to FIND me and my husband in between photo shoots, to introduce herself quickly and professionally to us, and to ensure us she had all things handled and under control, and should we have any questions or requests throughout the event to let her know. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciated this action on her part; as a new bride I certainly wasn't prepared for the craziness of the day, and for Louise to take those few seconds to introduce herself and lend assurance before heading back and taking care of EVERYTHING that night was an amazing professional courtesy! And the staff on hand - they were so polite, so professional, so helpful, so responsive. One of the girls even found my husband and I while we were taking formal portraits on site (but far away from the reception hall) to bring us glasses of champagne! This high level of service is an absolute first for me. In addition to all of this, they also helped set up the tables with all the creative supplies I had ordered from other vendors; the beautiful burlap menus, the Thank You placards I had made myself, the candles that needed to be lit in mason jars; Five Star did it all without asking; they saw what had to be done, and they took the initiative to DO it, thereby adding to the memories of a Spectacular Day had by myself and our 140 guests. Five Stars should be called Ten Stars Plus. Laura, Louise, and your amazing staff, I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to our wedding day, the biggest day of our lives so far. The memories of happy guests, great food, amazing tables, awesome bartending service, and the personal interactions I had with every Five Star representative that day was OUTSTANDING. Five Star is at the top of the game; I would recommend them without even bothering to look anywhere else. They are the leaders in their industry, and my husband and I are so grateful to have had their involvement with our wedding. read more

I am SO glad that we went with Five Star Catering for our wedding. I would definitely say that they are the best catering business in the bay area. We reached out to several caterers and the start of our wedding planning and Laura was extremely prompt at getting back to us. We were contacting caterers during the peak of wedding season, so she already exceeded our expectations by being so prompt! Laura was extremely accommodating to all of our requests in the planning process. We served creme brulee as our dessert and mentioned during the tasting that we preferred shallower ramekins to hold the creme brulee. She searched around and found the exact dish we had hoped for! She took note of our recommendations for even the smallest details, which we were so thankful for. ALL of the food was absolutely delicious. They are really good about accommodating to dietary restrictions as well (Gluten Free, Nut Allergies, Dairy Free, etc.) and provided our guests with a ton of options. Everyone on the wait staff was so kind, and they were really personable with the guests. Overall, our experience with Five Star Catering completely exceeded our expectations, and we are SO glad we chose them. read more

As a vegetarian, we decided to pay more money to have three instead of two entrees. I don't eat mushrooms, and our contract specified "asparagus, red peppers, zucchini only" and we spoke repeatedly about the fact that their would be "no mushrooms" in the vegetarian entree. The reason we chose 5 star catering company above others was from the tasting we did with the "tomato sherry cream sauce" on the vegetarian dish. And when I was taken through the buffet line, and offered the vegetarian dish I had to ask where the sauce was, the server went into the kitchen, and someone came back out with cold tomato basil pasta sauce and poured it onto the dish. So not only did I find mushrooms in the dish, but then it also didn't even have the amazing sauce we tasted on it which was the primary reason we chose 5 star catering. Secondly I specified that we were having a Jewish wedding, and that prosciutto was not an appropriate thing to serve. Our contract specified "no prosciutto." Yet there was prosciutto in the chicken. As a result, some of the guests had their religious dietary laws violated without their knowledge. Additionally, Laura, the owner repeatedly assured me that she would be present at the wedding to directly supervise the staff, and she wasn't. I was told I would get to see tablecloth samples, which I didn't (resulting in the wrong color linens that did not match the rest of the decor). Finally, when Laura did show up around 7pm, I requested to see her at our table regarding the risotto. She said "I'm sorry, let me get you risotto without mushrooms." I was so upset that I said, "No, just forget it. I'm not hungry anymore." Then Laura insisted, "No, I'm going to go get you a piece without mushrooms" and walked away. That was the last I saw of her the entire night. No one ever came back to the table, and I never saw any food I could eat. As the wedding meal was my first opportunity to eat all day, not being able to eat at my own wedding, after all the planning and excitement and hunger, pretty much ruined the reception for me. The bar tender we paid for through Laura told us she set a bottle of champagne aside for us, which we never got. Only two of the three kegs we bought were served, until the groomsmen had to go hunting for the dark beer that the groom kept insisting was what he wanted to drink. At the end of the night I had to carry the leftover alcohol into the reception room from the lawn, in my wedding gown, because the wait staff said "they were told to leave it all outside for us to deal with." The waitstaff didn't have keys to the venue so they left everything unlocked all night long and they didn't even bother shutting the doors. But I know for a fact Laura, the owner had venue keys, because I had done a walk through with her and she said she had her own keys. I have to tell you that I was not only utterly disappointed with the food and service, but when Laura left to go "make it right" and never returned I was utterly disgusted. I sincerely hope no one else has an experience as bad as the one we had with 5 Star Catering. read more

Our wedding reception was a success and we owe a large part to Five Star Catering, Laura, Morgan, the professional waitstaff and bartender. The most common thing we heard our guests comment on was how great the food was. Everything was delicious and presented beautifully. All of the dishes were top notch, local, and creative. It was truly a fine dining experience. Morgan and Laura were accommodating and helpful throughout the process and made us feel at ease with catering, rentals, and unforeseen details. Laura, the owner of Five Star Catering, was friendly, helpful, professional, and organized. As a bride, it was comforting to feel that all of the details would be taken care of before and on the day of the event. Laura really makes you feel at ease with the process. The waitstaff and bartender were really helpful, patient, and extremely nice. We couldn't have asked for a better team to help make our day as special as it was. We have only good things to say about Five Star and would recommend it to any of our friends who are planning a wedding on the central coast! Cheers to Five Star Catering! read more

Working with Five Star Catering for our August wedding was awesome! From the beginning planning stages to the actual event, we received excellent service from Morgan, Laura and all the staff that worked on our wedding day. The food was absolutely delicious and the slight changes we made to the menu after our tasting were taken into account, just as we had asked. Everyone raved about how good the food was and we could not have been happier. The staff was professional, courteous and professional on the day-of. They knew exactly what they were doing and kept the food and drink coming for our guests. You can't go wrong with Five Star. The price is great, they are super friendly, on-time and serve great food! Thank you so much! read more

I have worked with 5 Star catering on many occasions at many venues. Every single time, their food, service, and staff was impeccable. Guests love the food, and having eaten it myself, I know why-- everything is top notch and delicious. The staff is extremely professional and detail-oriented. They are also flexible, and roll with the punches. As a banquet captain, no one beats Louisa! read more

Food tasted great! They helped soooo much with the clean-up, and when little issues came up, the owner was there to make sure everything was worked out. I would recommend them! read more

Five Star catered my wedding last August and I couldn't be happier! We live out of town so we had our parents do all the tastings. We trusted our parents' palates and we were not let down. I was a little nervous about doing mexican food given that my dad's side of the family is all Mexican and they all know how to make amazing homemade Mexican dishes. But they were all so impressed with the dishes, I was so pleased! I loved the food, it was so delicious and perfect for the wedding's ambiance. From the ceviche shooters to the Tequila Lime Chicken Breast. Everything was perfect! The chile rellenos were a great addition, mostly meant for the vegetarians, but they were a hit all around. Five Star knows how to cover all the bases and cater a beautiful wedding! We are really glad we went with them! read more

Five Star Catering did a fantastic job catering my wedding at Monarch Cove Inn on July 6th, 2013. During our first meeting with Laura, we discussed a sea bass dish from our favorite restaurant. Laura and her head chef visited the restaurant and recreated the dish AND made sure it was gluten free! My husband and I are still getting compliments about the sea bass and our guests were overheard saying, "I can't believe this is wedding food - it tastes so good!". People were going back for seconds! All the staff from Five Star were professional and pleasant to work with. My husband and I had our food individually plated because the staff wanted to make sure that we didn't get ourselves dirty during the wedding. Five Star has be best service and the best food that I've ever experienced at a wedding, or at a restaurant for that matter. Thank you Five Star for an amazing meal on our wedding day! read more

Dear Laura and Staff, Our wedding reception was all we had hoped and more, largely due Christine's leadership and the excellent staff throughout the evening. The food was highly complimented by ALL and the Bride and Groom boxes afterwards were a wonderful treat and surprise. We were delighted to truly have an opportunity to savor and delight in the delicious food the guests were raving about hours later after the reception and whirlwind had ended. The entire wait service staff, the bartender, the chef, and Christine were all friendly, helpful and gracious to our guests. The rental service arrived promptly in the a.m. drop off window and were right on time to pick-up at 9:50 p.m. afterwards; they also were friendly, fast, thorough and efficient. When we contacted you a year and 1/2 ahead of the date to start our thematic planning early; you were interested and on top of it from the beginning; inviting us to a tasting early on after we exchanged menu ideas via emails. Accommodating multiple food restrictions due to Celiac's Disease, peanut and shellfish allergies were NO problem at all for you. The farm to table menu was creative, varied and simply outstanding. The buffet table was beautiful, appetizing and efficient. We were so impressed with the entire seamless experience. You are a true professional Laura and we are extremely grateful and impressed with how much FiveStar Catering's service added to making the reception fun, enjoyable and memorable. It was an evening we will all cherish forever. Thank you and your staff from the bottom of our hearts for your advice, help and expert execution of this once in a lifetime event. Gratefully, Janice Cargo read more

Laura and her crew once again came through for our family. Five Star is the easiest, most delicious, and most professional catering company around. They make the event special, even bringing flowers for the buffet tables! They make it possible for the host and hostess to concentrate on the guests, and know that the party will take care of itself. They clean up after the party and leave the place sparkling. I cannot say enough about their service! read more

They did my daughters rehearsal night dinner , buffet and main wedding buffet. Everyone loved all the food and there was tons left over. They did a great job serving and were always on top of every little thing. Plus tables and decorations, chairs, worth every penny. I had no worries at all. read more

We used Five Star Catering for our dream Santa Cruz Redwood forest wedding. From the initial tasting to the event itself everything went flawlesly - we cannot thank Laura and her team enough. She worked with our budget and was as flexible as she could be - even throwing in a few freebies such as additional wine glasses. The team arrived promptly, guests commented on how great the food was,, and the staff were fantastic. Despite a somewhat challenging location everything went well and we commented at the end how effortless they made it all seem. We have already recommended Fire Star Catering to friends and they are having a similar experience. read more

Five Star catered my daughters wedding at Roaring Camp in Felton (Santa Cruz) - a difficult venue as there is no kitchen. Laura met with us at the venue to go over everything - even took over for our wedding coordinator who was a no show! If I could give them 10 stars I would. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. They were very accommodating as our guest count kept changing almost up to the day! They even packed up all the leftovers for my daughters freezer. I highly recommend this caterer! read more

I am over the moon about this catering company! I got married last Saturday in Felton and they did an amazing job. Not only was the food excellent the service was above and beyond. The waiters were constantly checking on me to see if I needed anything. I really recommend the prime rib, so good (and they packed up the extra so we could take it home). We had a problem with the jockey box we got for the keg and they sent someone to get the correct parts. They helped set up our cake table so we didn't have to worry about it. The bartender was entertaining and made sure my drinks were full at all times. Just everything about it was perfect. Would recommend them in a heartbeat! read more