I used Handheld Catering for a second time after a very successful event. This second event was spectacular. The service was prompt, professional and efficient. The setup for the buffet and other tables was photo-worthy and the food was delicious. The menu choices served all guests with a variety of food preferences and the staff made it easy to select the best items. I highly recommend Handheld catering for any event you are planning! read more

love the food but prices have gone up and portions have gone down. used to be 9 Oz. for a dinner portion, 5 oz for lunch... now looks about 6 Oz. for dinner... plus they now charge for extra dressing if you don't want dry lettuce. managers... can you weigh in? . how much is dinner portion now and how much is a hearty meal? read more

Handheld provided catering for a memorial service reception where we expected 150 people. Anna provided a menu with lots of extra attention to presentation. We had two charcuterie boards that included a nice variety of meats and cheeses garnished with tangerines and kiwi fruit shaped into flowers, kalmati olives, pecans, dried apricots, and figs; a variety of tea sandwiches and sandwich wraps, chocolate bon bon assortment, and mini cheesecakes. Everything was top notch and beautiful. I highly recommend Handheld as the go-to caterer that deserves 6 stars. read more

My professional group recently hired HHC to provide catering for a 120 person gala. We reached out to HHC quite last minute, but An, our event coordinator, was very communicative and helpful through the process. She helped us create a menu for 120 people and worked with us to ensure we could provide quality food at our event with less than 48 hours notice. Our guests at the event loved the food and I was very happy with the catering full service set up that was provided as well. Raul arrived right on time and set up the two sided buffet. It kept our food hot and ready for when the guests were ready to begin eating. Thank you HHC for your wonderful service and cooking! read more

We had family visiting from Europe for our parents' anniversary and wanted a vegetarian catering option. We chose this place and were so happy with the result. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was very helpful and made the whole process easy. Everyone loved the food, even the non vegetarians. read more

Lisa and the Handheld Catering team delivered an exceptional VIP luncheon! Anna was very responsive when discussing logistics and she assisted with all the behind the scenes planning. Their fantastic Mediterranean menu and refreshing cucumber lemon mocktail were a hit with our guests. We especially appreciated their flexibility in adapting to a fast-paced timeline and their stellar table service, which contributed significantly to the event's overall success. Thank you, Handheld Catering, for making our VIP event a truly memorable experience! read more

I had contracted Handheld Catering for a corporate event. Lisa and Anna were super responsive and helpful with getting my event planned and organized. They were responsive via phone, email, and even came in-person to do a site-walk through. I liked how they handled everything from food, drink, organizing the table rentals, and everything around the event. They really made everything very seamless. The staff at the event were very professional and prompt too. The food and desserts were very tasty and they were above expectations. Overall, I would highly recommend Handheld Catering for corporate events. Thanks! read more

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Handheld Catering catered my friend's 50th birthday that I was hosting. Amazing end to end - from the first consultation (prompt responses, Zoom call). Worked with our preferences. Proposed menu based on budget. The food tasting experience was also fun and informative. The event went smoothly from start to finish (setting up and cleaning up!!). Shoutout to An Bui who was my contact! Even came with the staff to help setup and all that. Benny and Gama was the staff who helped us at the party!! The food was amazing! The sliders were my favorites. And.... The hot apple cider was the other winner!! Thank you Handheld team!! read more

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Handheld Catering is amazing and I don't say that lightly. I have had many catered events over the years and Handheld Catering gave me an experience that was above and beyond my expectations. I hired them for a celebration of life event with about 60 attendees. An, my contact for the event, was sensitive to the situation throughout the process. Working with her was easy and she had wonderful suggestions. As you can imagine such an event could be very stressful but the team at Handheld took care of every little detail. Not only was the food spectacular but event went off without a single hitch. I have had numerous attendees ask me for the name of my catering company. I think that says it all. read more

We used them for our daughter's wedding reception and dinner. They were hired through our wedding planner, and they had asked ahead of time if it's ok to use our kitchen. They were so organized and professional. The food was "Top Chef" level, and every dish was presented so beautifully with flowers and extra touches. They also left a printed dinner menu on each place setting, which was a nice surprise. After service was over, they stacked up all the rentals (chairs, etc.) for us. The kitchen was left just as clean as when they arrived. They also left all the remaining food in aluminum trays for us. The food and service was top notch, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. read more

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Krista... (or, as I have her in my cell phone as "The Amazing Krista" - no joke), is exactly that. Amazing. She made the whole process of food, scheduling, vendors, etc. so very easy. The catering/food is the ONE area I just simply did not worry about, because I KNEW Krista had it handled, and I was not wrong. To make her job harder, I requested the food be gluten-free (daughter and now my allergies). The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!! With all the emails back and forth, the last minute changes to the number of people attending, the never ending seating arrangement changes... she rolled with all of it like the pro she is. You know how you know everyone is enjoying their meal? The tables are buzzing with laughter and talk. We had to have the D.J. up the volume, because everyone was enjoying their meal so much, we couldn't hear the music we selected. lol Everyone was asking about the food. The look of shock on their faces when I told them that everything was Gluten-Free, was priceless. There really wasn't much food leftover at all, darn it. I was hoping we could take a few meals home. Risotto - Gone. Meatballs - Gone. Chicken Nuggets - Gone. Salad - Gone. There were only 3 Chicken breasts filled with goat cheese left, some steak, and some roasted potatoes left. Still, I'm so glad everyone had a great time at our wedding. We are even talking about our next party together! And I will hire NO ONE else but HHC and The Amazing Krista. I'd tell you to hire them too, but I don't want Krista to be too busy for when I need her!! ;) I have absolutely no reservations about recommending this place. They are so worth it. Sorry for the long review, but I really could go on and on about how wonderful Krista is. read more

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I could not be more pleased with Handheld Catering. We held a residential Bridal Shower/Tea Party for just under 20 friends and family members. From start to finish, the initial planning, co-ordination of deliveries, the excellent service from staff, I felt all our needs were met and more. Our event manager, An, responded to inquiries in a timely manner, and was very helpful, even asking for references such as a Pinterest board. An and event co-ordinate Lisa, worked within our budget, and made excellent suggestions for best outdoor garden floor plan, tea party menu choices, table settings and linens. The food was delicious, our guests were VERY complimentary about the presentation and menu. The amount of food provided was just about perfect, with guests enjoying a good variety of sandwiches, pastries, teas and so forth. The provided linens, dishes, glassware and cutlery were spotlessly clean, and I appreciated being asked to approve the buffet set up, decorations and table settings. Lisa, Paige and Ben provided the service at the party and were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were friendly and polite, and attentive to the needs of our guests. Very efficient and discreet, they kept the event running smoothly. As hosts, we thoroughly enjoyed the party without having to worry about a thing. Overall timing was kept on schedule from set up to clean up. I know that this company provides catering for much larger events, but everyone at Handheld certainly made our family Bridal Shower a happy and memorable one. J Woods read more

Amazing and professional job by the team. Polite, creative, flexible and very easy to work with. Had an amazing private event.

I was completely ghosted on a catering request. I got an initial reply & was connected with the appropriate contacts and then no one followed up despite me following up multiple times. So unprofessional. read more

I used 3D for my company training event this week. And with the whole pandemic , we were required to have some type of individual boxed lunch. I had ordered some boxed sandwich meals as well as a hot boxed lunch. All was great, everyone enjoyed the food. Delivery was fantastic! Great service! Will definitely used them again for future events!! I think next time I want to try morning catering if available..i'll have to check it out :) read more

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Handheld Catering did a great job for my Dad's 90th birthday party. Everybody asked who catered the party. The food was all very good and very well displayed. I highly recommend Handheld Catering! read more

Handheld Catering provided service for our event last night, and it was a huge success. Our hosts and guests loved the food, and commented on how professional and friendly the staff was. They kept things flowing in a timely manner, and the service, from appetizers to dessert, was amazing. You can tell they have lots of catering experience. We will definitely be using them again. read more

Do NOT use them!!! They literally door dashed food from Walmart to a woman to heat up and deliver to us!! Absolutely pitiful and they charged me way too much for frozen taquitos and burritos! read more

I am so blessed to have found Handheld and Team Anna & Lisa to help me host a high school graduation/empty nest celebration-June 2023. Handheld provided me with great guidance, a tasting in their Santa Clara offices, a site visit, and enabled me to make adjustments even days before the party. They were easy to plan with and excellent on the day of the event. Everything from set up to meal prep to party flow was exactly as we discussed. I have received nothing but compliments on the food, decor, and staffing help. My guests loved the sliders, salads, and desserts. Sadly, not a morsel was leftover. That is a sign of a great party! Thank you Handheld. I am so grateful for a successful party. I will be contacting you again. read more

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First of all the al pastor tacos 10/10 def recommend them. Great food and service 5 stars

I worked with Brenda on developing a menu for my family Christmas eve dinner. We had a call and then worked over e-mail from there. I didn't do any tastings and her suggestions were spot on and the team was prompt with set up and pick up, but most importantly..the food was DELICIOUS! all my guests had more than seconds and raved about the food. I will definitely work with them again!! read more

I had never had any event catered before. This was for a celebration of life, held in my back yard, and I was nervous! Krista was wonderful from the beginning, even coming to the house to scope out the layout of tables and the flow. Handheld catering rented the tables, umbrellas, linens, and of course made the food (which was delicious). Before the event, Lisa's skilled eye helped arrange flowers, pots, a large poster, and the tables/umbrellas into a harmonious setting. So thankful for her artistic sense and serene and capable presence. Everything was attended to, and that gave me the confidence and freedom to talk with our guests. At one point the very helpful and kind servers walked around and offered guests the exquisite little desserts (which were being ignored!) and I really felt like a guest at my own party. Favorite foods: the salmon bites braised in bourbon, and the mini chocolate mousses Many friends inquired about this caterer. I will quote one and say, "I would hire them again in a skinny minute!" read more

Handheld Catering provided a selection of appetizers and desserts for a wake for about 50 people. They understood it was a very difficult and emotional time for our family and made the whole process very simple and smooth, including coming up with the menu. They showed up on time, set up a nice spread, and the food was great. I highly recommend this company. read more

I can't say enough good things about Krista and her team! Obviously the food was fantastic! More importantly Krista made this event stress free. Being a busy professional and mother of two young children, I appreciate any help. Krista handled the rentals, coordinated with the florist, chocolatier and everyone involved in planning my parents' 50th wedding anniversary surprise party! She even printed a bar menu. The set up, arrangements, attention to detail was unparalleled! I will be using HHC for all future social and professional events! Thanks Krista! read more

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As an event manager at a university I host catered events often. I love working with Handheld Catering! Whether the event is a formal sit down dinner for 60 or a small holiday party for 20 Handheld makes everything seamless and worry free. Their menu options are interesting and the food is fantastic!! The staff are kind, professional and downright fun to work with. I highly recommend them. read more

I couldn't be happier with the service and quality of food we received from Handheld Catering. Ordinarily, I am extremely organized but due to a concussion, planning our holiday party seemed like an impossible task. I connected with Cameron at HHC, explained the situation, and he took over! He recommended menus, accommodated food restrictions, arranged setup and every other detail. On the day of the party, HHC arrived, setup, and disappeared in a flash leaving behind an absolutely beautiful buffet of delicious food that exceeded expectations in every way. Our holiday party was a huge success thanks to Cameron and Handheld Catering. I would recommend them to anyone who wants excellent food quality with stellar customer service at a completely reasonable price! read more

I contacted the business thru Yelp. It took them a few days to reply and stated they were too busy to help me with the catering. I end up getting help from a friend's nephew who has a food truck service. Our party was held on time, food was ok but we all had a great time. read more

Handheld catering is my department's go-to catering vendor. In the 6 months I have worked for my company, I have never had to worry about our catering vendors as Handheld makes it so easy for us! We have a system with them that makes it easier for us to order our needs. We order from them at least 2 times a week for executive meetings and they never disappoint. What's amazing about them is their service. I have worked in the restaurant industry for about 9 years and I believe service is the number 1 priority to keep a business growing. Handheld's team always goes above and beyond to meet our expectations by always being flexible and accommodating. They have never been late for any delivery and their food is delicious and healthy! Their set-up is always amazing and they always do a great job giving a variety of options. Since we always order from them, variety for my team is a huge deal. I'm happy to have them as a vendor and will continue to use them. Keep up the great work! read more

Handheld catered our company fundraiser and they were perfect! Guests gave great reviews on the food and the staff went above and beyond. Highly recommend for anyone's events! read more

I had a great experience with Handheld Catering. I had been very seriously ill for a number of weeks, and I started planning for my daughter's first communion party - for 50+ people - very late (3 weeks out). I should add in, this is in the thick of late May events - graduations, etc - and several caterers I tried to call/email didn't even bother to get back to me. I found Handheld on Yelp and contacted them. They got right back to me, I got on their schedule, and they put on a great event for me (right down to the flowers). Anna could not have been more helpful. She actually came out twice before the event - first to see the house and then a few days before when it became clear it was going to rain, and we needed to rethink the set up. The food was excellent, the set up was gorgeous, the staff was very professional, and it was fun and easy for me! read more

I waited a long time to write this review to ensure I did not do so with anger and give myself time to reflect on the experience. I contacted handheld and it started off great - I even pressured my parents to go with them over a less costly service because I was convinced that they would be great and I wanted everything to go well. . . things quickly fell apart. Brenda Ayala, the woman we worked with, took several weeks to reply to emails and months to get estimates, she also missed scheduled phone calls. Each time she apologized and said she was busy. She was a very nice person but the service was atrocious. At one point, I was on the phone with her and vocalized that I was concerned that we were going over budget and wanted to review some of the decor suggestions/add ons that we had spoken about. Brenda said something like, "i'm sure your parents will get over it." At that point, I asked my mother to take over being the main point of contact as it made me extremely uncomfortable on top of the poor service. The day before my wedding we waited for most of the day for the tables etc. to be dropped off at the venue - they never came and we were late to the rehearsal dinner because of it. When the rentals did come they were not what we ordered. There were countless other issues that I don't think I need to detail here. Suffice it to say, working with Handheld nearly ruined my wedding day. The only bright spot was working with the main floral coordinator (not sure if that is her actual role). She was amazing and helped arrange a truly beautiful bouquet. She also came to the venue on the day of the wedding to supervise because there had been so many issues. Handheld gave us a few thousand dollars off of the final bill but that doesn't nearly make up for the stress and terrible service. I understand that May 2022 was a very busy time for wedding services but Handheld should not take on more clients than they can handle. Truly awful experience. read more

This review is for how well Handheld was to work with through our party planning. Christine was wonderful to work with and made every effort to present us with an outstanding proposal for our holiday party. Even as the logistics and numbers changed, she was prompt in her responses, giving us a revised proposal suited to what we desired at the time. She was patient as we worked through our plans, and even though we went a different direction, our group was so pleased to work with her, that we do hope to engage Handheld Catering for another event in the future. Thank you for all of your hard work, Christine! read more

We have used Handheld catering for a few conferences and they are just wonderful. Friendly and easy to work with, and they create delicious menu's that are in your budget. Nothing but good things from Handheld Catering and Anna! read more

We worked with Hanheld Catering for our first company holiday party. Brenda was amazing to work with as we planned the menu and details of the event and drop off/set up of the food in our office. Food was delivered and presented perfectly. The team at Handheld was awesome to work with and I will be reaching out again for any other events we host at our company. read more

Such a great team! One of our chief officers specifically asked for them, for one of our exec meetings. They are on time, and have great presentation. My CTO even asked about the cool glass hot beverage mugs they brought. Little details like this go a long way! We seemed to be running out of beverages, so I called the team, and they came over right away to drop off more. I'm so glad their location is nearby, and I'm relieved they are so accommodating! We ordered fixings for custom salads, petite artisan sandwiches, mini desserts etc. I didn't try everything this time, but I was in love with the chicken salad sandwich on croissants, and the grilled chicken was flavorful and super good. The only thing I noticed off was the homemade chips. My CEO loved the homemade chips the last time we used them, but this time they didn't really taste the same. They tasted store bought. But, that was just a small detail that didn't ruin the entire experience! So glad they came through again! read more

We've worked with these wonderful folks for several of our corporate events. During every single event, their staff was highly responsive to our requests. They went above and beyond to customize our catering menus, even providing a few vegan options for our vegan attendees. The food was set up beautifully at our location on time every time. Everything on the menu received rave reviews from our attendees. Delicious! If you're looking for a catering service that is responsive, professional - excellent customer service - while providing you delicious food, call them NOW! read more

I cannot recommend HHC enough! HHC provided catering services for our small wedding on 10.10.2020. It was a complete joy to work with Krista from the first email all the way to the end of the night on our wedding day. She put together a tasty and thoughtful menu complete with grazing station, first course heirloom tomato and stone fruit salad, and three separate plated entrée selections. The service was exceptional, food delicious, and drinks perpetually full! Our guests raved over the food and we were pleasantly surprised by how smooth the whole day went. This was hands down the best service experience I've had to date! :) Photos to come! read more

I used Handheld for my husbands 50th bday a few weeks back. I was a little behind and I found Handheld on Yelp. I sent an email and Krista responded very quickly and was gem from the go! The level of customer service/support/experience was nothing short of INCEDIBLE! Krista was very helpful picking the menu and listening what I was thinking for the event. This was a small event, only 18 people and we had it in our backyard. Krista organized everything from the rentals, to the bartender, food and the event was amazing and just what I wanted. Lisa was on site that day and she and the rest of the Handheld staff that help make our event awesome, we all wonderful and very friendly and attentive to our guest. I took a leap of faith when I booked Handheld and I cannot wait to use them again! Thank you Krista and team for a truly spectacular event!! read more

I attended Yelp's MidsummerNight event a few days ago. They had lots of different vendors and one that stood out was Handheld catering. I think many of us who attended will agree with me that these guys were great! They made these delicious sliders that were so juicy and flavorful! People grabbed them as soon as they were set on the table and soon this was one of the few places that had never ending lines. The sliders had grilled mushrooms and onions with a dijonaise on top that were the bomb. I would've lined up again if the line wasn't so long! They were real troopers. Even towards the end of the event and it was getting dark, and suddenly the light went out, but that didn't stop these guys from cooking up more sliders. I saw their website and they definitely make more than sliders. They will definitely on my list to call for catering next time I plan an event. read more

This is my go to spot near the ballpark. Worth a special trip. All fresh ingredients prepared with care. Excellent margaritas. Service is prompt and very friendly. Miguel is a real standout with service! read more