Wow- can't believe I haven't written a review of this iconic Bay Area family catering business!…read more If you live in the bay there's a very high chance you've had Rafael's Catering in one of your social events. They have been around since I've been a kid and I've had the pleasure of eating their delicious grub at weddings, birthdays, baby showers (including my own), graduations, you name it! They offer a popular international menu which includes their trademark rotisserie chicken (my fave!) and several delicious Filipino entrees including pancit, menudo and a whole lechon! They also have a classic American menu (pasta, mashed potatoes, ham, chicken, roast beef, etc.). Their prices are fair and the food is so good! The owners, Joe and Frankie Santos and their family are amazing. They have a knack for simultaneously exuding professionalism and making you feel like family. Thank you Santos family for always providing A+ catering service to the Bay Area!

We used Rafael's Catering Service for our wedding at the end of 2024- I just realized that I had…read morenever left a review! It was excellent service from the first inquiry to the big day. The pricing was fair and they offered food samples before we committed using them. The food was great and they made it so easy - they set everything up at the venue and came to pick it all back up at the end of the night! They advised us ahead of time to pick up some to-go containers which came in handy. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a local catering company!

Havana catered our baby shower. We ordered lechon, plantain crusted chicken, mac n cheese, corn…read moresaute and the mango spinach salad. Everything was delicious. It fed our crowd to satisfaction with plenty of leftovers! They delivered on time. Communication with staff was professional. They provide consistent high quality service and hard to beat prices. Highly recommend!

I used Havana Catering for the first time for my baby shower this past weekend and had a really…read moregreat experience. I had heard of them before because a friend used them for their wedding, and since I plan events for a living, I've worked with a lot of caterers. For my own event though, price mattered a lot, but I still wanted really good food. After reaching out to a bunch of places, I went with Havana because I had tried their food before and their pricing was very reasonable. We ordered full trays of adobo chicken, lechon roasted pork, crispy tofu, paella, sofrito rice, black beans, corn, poblano mac and cheese, and plantains. I did bring in one dish from another restaurant, Jamaican oxtail, just because I know my guests are big foodies. The biggest hits from Havana were definitely the poblano mac and cheese, lechon, and the paella. Honestly, the mac and cheese was the standout. Everyone kept going back for it and I wish I had ordered an extra tray. What really stood out to me though was the delivery experience. The driver called me ahead of time, brought everything in, and set it all up. He opened the trays with gloves, added sauces, arranged everything nicely, and even put out utensils and labels. I've had plenty of catering deliveries before and this was easily one of the best. He was just genuinely kind and went above and beyond, and it made a big difference. Overall, everything went smoothly, the food was great, and I would definitely order from them again.

96H and Kreig were amazing to work with! Kreig and his team were able to create an amazing dinner…read morefor our 138 guests and vendors. My fiancé really wanted a Brie crostini for an appetizer and although this wasn't on Kreig's menu he made it happen. Our food was delicious and our wedding went off without a hitch! Our menu included: Meatballs, cheese and tomato skewers; and the Brie crostini. For dinner we had prime rib, herb chicken, pesto pasta, roasted potatoes, green beans, Caesar salad, and bread. Kreig made sure to have garlic and horseradish as well. We would definitely hire Kreig again!

96H not only took our catering order at the last minute they knocked it out of the park. Food was…read moredelicious, fresh and arrived right on the promised time. All of our employees enjoyed the food a great deal and I will use them again. They were so easy to communicate with which I really appreciated!

We grabbed a few snacks from this food truck at Winterfest Sausalito this past Saturday, before…read morewatching the lighted boat parade. There was no line to order, and it took about 10-15 minutes for our food to be ready. Service was standard and sufficient. We got the small-size seafood paella which was served warm and quite delicious. It came with spanish rice, green beans, calamari, shrimp, and mussels which were overcooked and very tiny in the shells. We also got several empanadas (mushroom with mozzarella, spinach with mozzarella, and garlic shrimp with mozzarella). They were served at room temperature from the display case in the window, and they weren't labeled clearly so we had to bite into each one to figure out which was which. All three flavors were tasty nonetheless. My favorite dish was the order of prawn croquettes which came with salad on the side. These were served hot and freshly made, a nicely seasoned savory and creamy filling with large chunks of shrimp inside, and the breading fried to a perfect consistency. Yummy!

Excellent Spanish empanadas here every Saturday at the Pinole farmers market. They are made…read moreperfectly, nice and crispy and flakey outside cooked to perfection. I've had the chicken and beef both which are bursting with flavor. Not sure the type of cheese used, but it has a strong taste which I really enjoy. They have a nice weight to them and are very filling. I look forward to trying the rest of the dishes they offer.

Yummy food! Authentic Filipino dishes. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant.read more

I ordered the lechon kawali rich plate on DoorDash. The regular price says $26.95, however I got…read moreduring happy hour so that brought the price to about 20 bucks. That plus a drink, delivery, and tip brought my total to 30 bucks which I would pay again and again if the food was good. The meats is as if it's been sitting under a buffet lamp for about a month. It's so dry it's practically jerky. Very disappointed for the price that I paid. They also do their own DoorDash deliveries which is fine, however you don't get up to date tracking on the food. The food sat at my front door for who knows how long because the driver didn't bother to knock.

Garrett and Angelo were fantastic for an event I hosted. They came promptly, set up well for smooth…read moreoperations, and also cleaned up thoroughly. Best of all, they were extremely friendly so easy to work with. 5/5 recommend.

At Road Runner Sports x Altra Global Running Day event!…read more Delicious tacos , friendly service, beautiful set up

I haven't even been able to use Aloha's Catering service, but Richard has already impressed me with…read morehis amazing customer service. I had put in an inquiry very late for an event were having next week. Aloha is already booked for that date and Richard kindly let me know that via email. I responded to him thanking him and letting him know I understand and hope to be able to use them in the future. To my surprise Richard lets me know he will try to accommodate us, and see what he can do to help us with our event. I find out that our budget might be a bit too low to even use their service, but I was pleasantly surprised by Richard's willingness to still help us! Thank you Richard, and I hope to be able to use your services and try your food soon!

Aloha Catering has some great reviews, which is what initially drew us to them. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience with Richard was challenging--as others have also mentioned. We submitted a catering quote request, and to our surprise, Richard called to discuss it. Unfortunately, the call was not the kind of interaction you'd hope for when trying to plan an event. It left us wondering--why is Richard the one calling back customers instead of Minh? I'm writing this in the hopes that Minh will reach out to me directly with a contact number so we can move forward and work with Aloha Catering. Otherwise, we'll need to start exploring other catering options. I will update this review once I hear back from Minh.

Hosted a party at our house and had Ranchero do the food. It was amazing! The food, service, and…read moreeverything was just perfect. Will hire again!!

4+ catering / food truck that has the classics. Not huge on the frills and has pretty much what you…read moreneed and they service the surrounding community. I was working in the area and saw this truck on the way to my location in Benicia. I ordered the breakfast burrito snd It was a pretty large burrito with plenty delicious fillings including some crispy potatoes. I've only been to this location and it was parked outside in the parking lot of the industrial area. Just a quick way to get some quality eats for a good price!

Absolutely amazing! We had Honey & Brie design a grazing table for Mom's…read morememorial reception. Everyone LOVED it! There was a bountiful amount of goodies, dips, breads, crackers, fruits and veggies, meats and cheeses. They had vegan and GF options, too. Highly recommend!!

Honey and Brie has consistently been an outstanding choice for our resident events at our Luxury…read moredowntown Walnut Creek property. The charcuterie boards are not only beautiful but also a testament to the thoughtful and detailed curation by Lauren, the general manager. Lauren consistently ensures our needs are met and always goes above and beyond for us. I look forward to continuing to purchase these delicious and visually stunning bites for our happy hour events.

Chef Vanessa is amazing!!!! She has been cooking for us weekly for a few months and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about her services. She makes the most delicious food and she is such a pleasure to have over. She loves our puppy as if he were her own . Her meals are so affordable. I am saving so much money with her fresh delicious meals compared to when I was using door dash every night. Book with her immediately!!!

I reached out to Vanessa for my 30th birthday dinner party and she was amazing from the start!…read moreGreat communication, had a big menu selection, reasonable price, and very accommodating. I didn't feel like it was my first time communicating with her. I needed halal options for my dietary preferences and she was able to find halal steak which not a lot of people will go through the hassle to do. On top of that, she was so pleasant to have around. Her food is better than any restaurant. Her egg rolls and coffee cake is the best thing this planet has to offer, and this is coming from a picky girl whose mom cooks the best food! As a type A person I was worried about many aspects about my birthday but dinner was something I wasn't worried about because of how on top of everything Vanessa was! I got really lucky with her and definitely recommend her!