Chef Yolanda did a wonderful job of catering our son's engagement party. She provided a beautiful setup for a Mexican buffet that all our guests thoroughly enjoyed. The marble cake with Bavarian cream and fruit was beautiful and delicious. I highly recommended her for any occasion and I would definitely hire her again. read more

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Yolanda and her staff did an outstanding job at our woman's brunch at FBC Saturday. The food was delicious good variety of selections Professional, kind, and was ready to serve on time. I highly recommend her catering services. This is the second time we used them and she's always done an outstanding job! read more

We had an afternoon gathering for about fifty guests. Friends and Feast did not disappoint. The weather was hot and Yolanda made sure food was I. A shady place and the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. They were so understanding with me as it was such a stressful time. Very polite and respectful. They were prompt in the delivery and set up time. Our guests arrived and it couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone asked where we ordered our food read more

Friends & Feast Events - Pasta Salad, croissant sandwiches, cheese and veggies along with fresh fruit. - Caterers Near Me

I reached out to Yolanda with a week deadline for a corporate event. It was so last minute but she was so helpful. She stayed in touch frequently, was flexible with requests, and was so easy to work with. She came prepared with her own linens and catering set up. Everything was done so beautifully. The food was amazing - she cooked up 2 options: creamy or Bolognese penne pasta with salad and bread on the salad as well as options for dessert. Thank you so much for saving me last minute! Would love to connect with Yolanda for our next event. read more

I may have been the last person to be able to taste the Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms during dinner call. Topped with Parmesan Cheese, from beginning to end, Executive Chef Yolanda Gallizzi took us all on a journey that left a lasting effect on our taste buds throughout the night. Immediately after tasting Chef Yolanda's appetizers, I immediately regretted not scooping up more. The small bite-sized stuffed mushrooms, may have been small, but was packed with flavor. The immediate release of a meaty, yet small hint of spice from the sausage blended perfectly well with the texture and mellow flavor of the mushroom. The combination presented a perfect umami experience, that made me want to immediately go for seconds. I have known Executive Chef Yolanda, and her family for well over 14 years. The opportunity presented itself to hire her services, when several campus organizations of Citrus College had decided to hold a very special banquet. After crafting a menu in consultation with Chef Yolanda, we knew that she would be the only Chef for us. Chef Yolanda prepared a spectacular Italian themed banquet for the Citrus College Real Estate Club. In addition to the stuffed mushrooms, was a beautifully prepared fresh basil bruschetta accompanied by some freshly baked crostini placed beautifully on a plate surrounding the bruschetta. The stuffed mushrooms provided the strong savory texture, while the fresh and light bruschetta provided a light and sweet flavor to compliment the stuffed mushrooms. Shortly following appetizers, was the main course. Beginning with the Caesar salad, tossed in a tangy parmesan vinaigrette, provided a sweet, yet tangy flavor just before our main course. The seasonal vegetables consisted of a beautiful assortment of steamed vegetables that gave a pleasing and vibrant look. The vegetables accompanied a delicious cheese tortellini, with a white creamy basil sauce. Finally, the Chicken Parmigiana, topped with a delicious marinara sauced baked to perfection topped with mozzarella cheese completed our main course. Chef Yolanda completed the banquet with a beautifully crafted Tiramisu cake. Having gone on a savory night prepared by Chef Yolanda, the Tiramisu was the highlight for our guests as the satisfying closer for the night. The Tiramisu contained the perfect blend of coffee and the chocolate kisses that were hidden within the filling. I wasn't able to get my hands on one of the ladyfingers, but I have no doubt it would have only elevated the experience. Executive Chef Yolanda prepared a truly amazing feast for our banquet. We have received nothing but positive and rave reviews about their experience with her food. On behalf of the campus organizations that attended the banquet, we wholeheartedly, and unequivocally recommend Executive Chef Yolanda to cater and provide her services to anyone in search for a professional caterer. Chef Yolanda was wonderfully pleasant to work with, and we look forward to having her serve our future events at Citrus College. read more

Friends & Feast Events - Executive Chef Yolanda at the Spring Club Banquet at Citrus College 2017. - Caterers Near Me

The food and cake were amazing, everyone enjoyed the food even my pickiest eaters. We could not stop talking about how good everything tasted and so fresh. Our dinner order consisted of Seasonal Baby lettuce Green Salad, Blackened Veracruz Style Tilapia served with tartar sauce (no need for it, the tilapia tasted great on its own), Jasmin Rice with Onions & Peppers, Grilled Green Beans tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Garlic (delicious). Bread and butter included. Now let's talk about the cake. We all loved it; White Cake with Bavarian Cream filling topped with assorted berries. The bread was moist, the filling so creamy. The most delicious cake, not too sweet just perfect combination. We could not get enough of it. I highly recommend Friends & Feast Events with Chef Yolanda, she is very knowledgeable about food and pairing the dishes, I enjoyed talking and working with her. A delicious experience looking forward to ordering again. read more

Wow, wow, wow! Chef Yolanda and her team provided a delicious brunch, gorgeous presentation and stellar service for our recent outdoor wedding celebration. I wasn't sure what to choose for our menu, but Yolanda was wonderfully helpful with options that suited our event and guests just rights. Per previous event experiences with Friends & Feasts, everything was perfect, to the tiniest detail. Chef Yolanda has been consistently very easy to work with, very professional, always accommodating to our needs, able to provide the same excellent service to any sized event, and her menu offerings have been fresh, bountiful and tastier than anticipated! Throughout the day, I heard so many compliments from our guests - I wish I had recorded them all! I can't recommend Friends & Feasts highly enough! In case you're curious, we chose a brunch menu that included a ham & cheese quiche, a vegetable quiche, an overflowing and gorgeous fruit platter, fresh croissants, fresh fruit flavored waters, coffee and orange juice. Mouth-wateringly delicious! read more

Friends & Feast Events - Buffet spread captured by AprilKellerPhotography.com - Caterers Near Me

I read learned about Yolanda from reading her website and the glowing reviews, and thought I would like to hire her for my father's 93rd birthday party this summer. It was strictly a casual affair in my back yard and since I had never used a professional caterer before I was unsure if my 25 person venue was big enough to warrant a caterer's time and attention. We clicked from the very first phone conversation. Yolanda was happy to cater me party and had so many good suggestions. She made me feel that she wanted me to have everything I wanted. She came to my house to see the venue and plan the food service, and she made me feel like the most important client she ever had. I made a food selection from an extensive menu, a combination of warm and cold bites that were satisfying, filling and perfect for a back-yard party. She made everything herself, and when she came to set up before the party I could see that everything was going to be both beautifully present and delicious. The table was simple yet elegant, the perfect touch, and again she provided everything. She is also a baker to die for, so I asked her to provide the cake - a gorgeous and so delicious chocolate cake with a light and beautiful peanut butter frosting. It is a family favorite, but we never made a cake as delicious as this one! Yolanda was friendly and helpful guiding guests to the back yard when they arrived as well as serving the food. She also took care of the bar area. When she said she did not want me to have to worry about anything but enjoying my guests, that is exactly the experience she provided. She was delightful, calm and professional. My guests raved about her and the delicious food for days. She really helped make it a perfect party. It was so worth it to have it catered and I hope to work with her in the future. I absolutely recommend Yolanda 100% to anyone, and the experience of not having to worry about anything but my guests and having everything go off without a hitch is priceless. read more

Got the joy of eating some of chef Yolanda's food the other day. First off her home made chips and salsa were to die for! While eating dinner, my wife said "these chimichangas are my love language!" I hope we get to experience her food again and soon! Did I mention the Jamaica/Hibiscus tea or the churros! The good didn't stop all night. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening full of wonderful food! read more