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    Gerard's Paella

    4.0 (126 reviews)
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    Marty T.

    I tried their shrimp and chicken paella at the Sonoma Plaza Farmer's Market in September of 2022. The flavor is rich; the guys preparing and serving the food shared that usually there's a bottle of Sriracha on the serving/utensil table for those seeking a bit of a kick with this dish. It was delicious and it's served with a slice of lemon, which is a great idea. Protein pieces were generous. Would definitely hit this place up again, whether at a market or else, next time I'm in Sonoma. There was no line to this vendor because all the food was prepped and ready and they just scoop up a heaping helping for ya in a to-go container and garnish it with lemon. Great elevated street food with no wait. Sign me up, and then sign me up again!

    PAELLA!
    Dollyrose V.

    So I had the pleasure of getting to work a first aid tent at an event called BLENDED in San Diego. Let me tell you this Paella is amazing - legitimately one of the best I have ever had. Can't say the best as my grandmother made the best ever. But my crew & I got to watch behind the scenes from our medical tent. These men are culinary magicians with the largest paella pans I have ever scene. The serving was a good size & packed full of chicken & shrimp. Total must try if you get the chance.

    Kendrick A.

    Had the pleasure of being introduced to Gerard's at Bottlerock Napa, I had the chicken and shrimp bowl and it was incredible. The bowl was jammed pack with deliciousness tons of chicken and shrimp, collard greens and great spice. This was my first time trying this dish and I'm now hooked. I am very thankful for them taking the time to come out and bring this wonderful cuisine to the event!

    Ali F.

    We had the absolute pleasure of having Gerard at our wedding to make appetizers and dinner for our 90 guests. We're from SoCal and had a destination wedding in Fort Bragg on the North Coast--Gerard's came highly recommended, but since we were planning from a distance we didn't have a chance to actually try the food until the wedding day. We and all of our guests were blown away by how good it was. I can't overstate what a big deal this was, since we had some very picky eaters in the crowd, including my dad--he'd never heard of paella and joked about smuggling in some burgers, but he ended up having seconds and begging Gerard for the recipe. Booking was an easy process, and the team even sent me a partial refund when we had some late cancellations after I'd already paid. Gerard and his team packaged up our uneaten food for us after dinner, and our wedding party noshed on the most delicious leftovers for the rest of the weekend. Can't recommend them enough!

    Just can't wait to try
    Mike C.

    How do you welcome guests flocking from all over the country to celebrate your wedding? To the point that everyone's eyes widen and a "wow" emanates from their lips?! Well, that's what Gerard's did for me. My relative's wedding welcome party was held at a private winery. As we walked up a path to the dining area, there were two huge metal pots steaming with a bright orange stew or soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MVy-aDv_gIwfxYKzXZcS6Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Curious, I walked up and asked one of the persons tending the pot what is was and my ears perked when his said "paella". Asking the difference between the two pots, he explained the smaller one was a vegetarian one (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=51YuTq7grX4bXxuFTICF0g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) while the large one was chicken and seafood (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=sdVr5SH1UBpoEArJm_kJFg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). After everyone was seated, I noticed a menu on my table setting. After the salad was served and removed, the wait staff guided guests by tables to the paella station where we picked up our entrée choice. Looking at my plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EJFz-XSGnN-P-gq_1bY3qQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), I couldn't wait to dig in. Let's just say that it met all expectations and then some. The best part was, being famished from the trip up, that I was able to greedily get another plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=P4rizZHQo8G1pG9PR4xe-g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q)... I could only finish about half of this... guess most of the seafood was devoured already. Wonderful event, wonderful venue, wonderful occasion, and the best way to describe Gerard's paella... yes, wonderful!

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    A Guy and His Grill - The chef adding sauce to the Brisket

    A Guy and His Grill

    (42 reviews)

    Tim provided the best bbq for our welcome party that jumpstarted our wedding/vow renewal weekend in…read moreSonoma in May 2026. From the introductory call to the tasting to services on the day-of, Tim was just a joy to talk to and work with. He is possibly one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Accommodating, warm, generous, honest, and easygoing. He loves what he does and is passionate about making his customers happy; it really shows in the care that he puts into his food. And unlike other vendors for our wedding weekend who made me eventually feel like just another income-generating number -- with Tim, first and foremost, he always treated me and my family as people who deserved his attention and care. It showed in his responsiveness and in his flawless execution of planning, set up, and service on the day-of. I didn't need to worry about a thing. This is truly saying a lot because, as someone who negotiates contracts and runs transactions for a living, I'm probably one of the most detail-oriented, most-organized persons you'll ever meet. The food itself is just delicious. Guests were raving at how yummy his St. Louis ribs were. And let me tell you about his sauces. He gave me and my husband two bottles after our tasting, and I rationed those for almost an entire year so that I could always have a splash or two handy whenever I needed it. There really should be more caterers like Tim, and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for letting me and my husband express through him our love and care for our friends and family.

    Best BBQ, highly recommend for any event small or large. The…read moreentire staff were professional in every way. We will definitely hire them again! Thank you

    Epicurean Escape Catering - Chef Matt at his Sonoma County Pop Up series!

    Epicurean Escape Catering

    (51 reviews)

    typically do not leave reviews so when I do it's either absolutely phenomenal or far In comparison…read more Epicurean Escape Catering was by far PHENOMENAL! Matt and Patrick were extremely friendly and the food was to die for! We celebrated our microwedding in Mill Valley and I have always selected new restaurants based on yelps top reviewed restaurants. I figured this would be the best way to go to select a catering option for an area we're not local to or able to try before in person. The reviews did not steer us wrong. We would love to book again after experiencing the food and stellar service. Appetizers: We ordered the heirloom tomato bruschetta which was one of my favorites! The tomatoes were fresh and every bite was memorable! The goat cheese croquettes were to die for and the braised pork shoulder had everyone coming back for more! Dinner: I'm not a huge kale person but we had an amazing kale Caesar salad that had me hoping I could recreate it at home. I honestly don't think there was any left over! It was accompanied by the grilled antipasto platter which complemented the lasagna dinner we had perfectly! The vegetables were cooked and seasoned to perfection! We had the classic bolognese lasagna and red wine braised boneless beef short ribs for our dinner option which were gone in the blink of an eye. Dessert: To top it off, we finished with the mini amaretto panna cotta and blackberry coulis. They were as delicious as they were aesthetically appealing!

    Chef Matt and his team are absolutely unbeatable!! If you're looking for someone who is able to…read moreexecute something a bit out of the norm, or even the normalist of things , you will not find anyone better than Epicurean Escape Catering. My husband and I were set on having pupusas for our wedding, and it was a surprisingly difficult thing to accomplish. From all of our efforts and research, pupuserias don't really do wedding catering, and wedding caterers don't really do pupusas, but Chef Matt pulled it off for us on a whole nother level of excellence! When we originally reached out to him, he just said that they could do it, and we were ecstatic. At our first tasting, he had already gone to his local pupusa spot to analyze the timing, and watch the whole process. He hadn't done pupusas before, but had the drive, determination, and confidence to pull it off for us. When our wedding day came, we along with every one of our guests were absolutely blown away by the quality of every bit of food and drinks that they provided us all with. He was able to find the wife of a Salvadoran friend, and her mother, to help him make them all fresh on our wedding day, on a plancha that they were able to bring. The vibe was incredible, the food was impeccable, and even the Salvadorans attending were incredibly impressed. From the yucca fries to the plantain chips, from the guacamole to the curtido, from the coffee to the agua frescas, from the salsas to the amazing service, from the compostable serving ware to the incredible bartender. People still can't stop raving. The pupusas, the dips, the black chili salsa, the coffee, just everything. Kharma worked with us relentlessly over every tiny detail to get all of it right, and everything came together SO beautifully, and went SO smoothly without even the smallest hitch. Chef Matt and the Epicurean Escape Catering team literally made our dreams come true. We cannot recommend them enough!!!

    Viva Mēxicana - carnitas plate in fg, tacos a la carte in bg

    Viva Mēxicana

    (335 reviews)

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    Was recommended Viva due to having GF tortillas as it's difficult finding when the burrito cravings…read morekick in, and well today was the day I got to check them out (after 40 yrs they been in business)! Got the marinated chicken burrito (GF in which was verbally stated to the cooks) and let me tell you- the flavor was popping that I scarfed the burrito down. Unfortunately, due to the wetness of the meat, beans, and salsa, the tortilla ended up ripping apart half way through and then got pretty messy... finger licking good if you know what I mean. As I was waiting for my food I overheard another patron order the coconut horchata (what?!!!) the lovely owner (who is very accommodating and sweet) gave me a sample; oh, it was phenomenal. I cannot tell you how excited I am to already return to try more items from their menu. Ps: in the evenings they serve Persian food. Indoor and outdoor patio dinning avalible, easy located off Hwy116 outside downtown Seb, with decent parking spots in front.

    Persian night was a treat!…read more Okay, finally some Persian food in Sonoma County. I was thrilled to learn about the new Persian nights at Viva Mēxicana in Sebastopol. We went as a group and tried several dishes. Sima has crafted a creative menu with many Iranian staples and then some less common but equally loved dishes. Her drinks menu was especially creative and appetizing. The marinated olives were so original it would be hard to tell the difference between what they make and what you'll find in the North of Iran. My questions are still the same as what I asked her then: why not extend this to weekends and even open a new place dedicated to Persian food? :) The restaurant is a bit tucked away but easy to find, with its own parking. Loved it and will be back soon!

    A&M BBQ

    A&M BBQ

    (236 reviews)

    If you're craving authentic Texas-style barbecue, look no further than this charming little farming…read morecommunity just off Highway 101 in Sebastopol. It's worth every minute of the drive from anywhere in the mid-Bay Area and beyond. And if you're already headed to wine country, do yourself a favor and make the stop. I had the brisket while my wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich, and both were outstanding. The brisket had a beautiful bark and was so tender it practically fell apart with a fork. It delivered exactly what great Texas barbecue should: plenty of smoke flavor with nothing more than a traditional salt-and-pepper seasoning. No barbecue sauce needed--and that's exactly how I like it. The apple slaw was crisp, light, and refreshing, providing the perfect contrast to the rich meat. My wife chose the cornbread, drizzled with honey and served with honey butter, and it was absolutely over-the-top delicious. To top it all off, the wonderful young woman working the counter surprised us with a complimentary banana pudding after hearing about the drive we'd made just to eat there. It was such a thoughtful gesture and perfectly reflected the hospitality of the place. You can tell there's a tremendous amount of passion and pride going into every aspect of the food and service here. If you're nearby, treat yourself. If you're not, and you're a true barbecue enthusiast, make the trip. It's absolutely worth the journey.

    The food was amazing! We came here before heading to the Doran beach for the day. Everything was…read moreamazing. We got pork ribs, pulled pork, two types of links and sides- Mac and cheese, collard greens, and baked beans. Plus corn bread and for dessert the banana pudding. The cons were few and even though I'd list these as a con everything was still amazing - the greens were a little salty but when I ate them with some beans or the Mac and cheese the flavor balanced out. On their own just a tiny bit too salty. The cornbread was a tad too dry. The pros were basically EVERYTHING else. And the surprise treat of banana pudding made everyone's eyes go BIG a tasting the amazing flavor and lovely consistency of the pudding. Definitely save room for dessert!!! I have to admit though - BBQ and sides are very subjective if you have a great BBQ boss/ soul food chef in your family... truly everything on our table was AMAZING. The restaurant was homey, clean and inviting with picnic tables and lots of napkins within reach. Even though it was lunchtime on a weekend we had fast and friendly service and we didn't need to wait long for our food. We can't wait to come back!!!

    Gerard's Paella - catering - Updated October 2026

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