Our Cuban Kitchen is amazing! I've used their catering services multiple times, and my experience a…read morefew weeks ago was fabulous as usual. Sandy and Fermin are professional, and passionate about their food - and deliveries have always happened on time. I've actually never tried anything other than the roast pork and calabaza con mojo combos because they are THAT GOOD - and folks at my work won't let me order anything else. I've ordered catering from dozens of places in Bay Area over the years, and OCK is hands down the most requested by our staff. I'll definitely continue to be a repeat customer!

Our Cuban Kitchen catered a 10 year celebration gathering and I found the experience to be quite…read morestress-less, which I truly appreciated. Fermin was such a pleasure to work with when discussing the menu for the event. Menu selection consisted of an appetizer, 3 main courses, 2 side dishes and a salad to feed over 80 guests. Each guest had their favorite which ranged from the skewered salmon (appetizers) and/or salad, to either the Chicken Fricassee, or the Ropa Vieja or the Calabaza con Mojo - which whatever dish selected was well complimented by the Congri (rice and beans) and the Maduros. Sadly (at least for the host) - there were no leftovers, which frankly, was really a good sign that the food was a hit!!! :) Note to host - keep a few dishes for yourself. :) I always truly believed that a great event would not go so well without great food. This was more than great, and because of that, the celebration gathering was a hit. I truly appreciated Fermin and Sandy's level of care for the presentation of the food, and the set up which was also accompanied by a description note by each food area for the guests to read. Would I have them cater again? - without a doubt!! Thank you Fermin and Sandy!!!

Chef Mikey and Chef William were phenomenal. They created one of the most incredible meals of our…read morelives. People don't usually leave weddings raving about the food, but our wedding was different. The food wasn't just good; it was a massive highlight of the entire weekend, and our guests are still talking about it. We had a very specific vision: a nod to New Mexican cuisine that felt personal and elevated. We even brought red and green chile back from New Mexico, and Chef William and Chef Mikey honored those flavors so beautifully and seamlessly. Every dish felt thoughtful, balanced, and deeply rooted in the flavors we love, while still being refined enough for a wedding setting. Beyond the food itself, they were a dream to work with -- incredibly responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in getting every detail right. Throughout the entire planning process, we felt supported and understood. And this wasn't a fluke. They also catered our best friends' wedding and two private dinners we've attended and hosted. Every single experience has been flawless. If you want food that your guests will never stop talking about, Comestible is it.

Comestible was the first time I've had a personal interaction with a caterer myself, and I'm a big…read morefan! One positive outcome of COVID-19 was having caterers be more accessible for people who just want individual or family meals opposed to food for events. Comestible provided my family an extremely affordable and delicious well-rounded meal. They have weekly offerings for a family of 4 during the pandemic, though towards the end of 2020 they started having more extravagant sets that cost more, and holiday meals which also utilized pricier ingredients with more dishes. Their Instagram @comestible.catering is the most up to date with their activities, so check that for their latest offering. Communication via text is very fast and easy, and Chef Mikey was so accommodating and friendly! As my boyfriend put it, he was "the happiest man alive" when we picked up our meal set. We had the summer fried chicken dinner menu between Aug 3-9, which included: - Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Dill Pickle Slaw & Smokey BBQ Sauce Good ol' fried chicken, very crunchy and juicy. I actually didn't know this was parcooked; I dug in too fast and read the included envelope after I finished eating... my fault! We were supposed to finish cooking in the oven for a little longer, so it was slightly pink inside some pieces. Nothing bad happened, in fact I like rare meat, so maybe even better... The slaw was standard chopped red cabbage lightly tossed in a mayo-based dressing, and minimal bits of other veggies. The BBQ sauce was quite tangy with a sweet smoky finish, though the chicken didn't need it. - Comestible Caprese Salad I do wish the arugula leaves were tossed and moistened, as they were crackly and completely dry. The tomatoes and mozzarella came in minimal amount. The mozzarella balls were quite small! Also could have used more basil. - Whole Roasted Summer Squash I normally hate squash, but loved this. They were large roasted slices of zucchini (two whole zucchinis, sliced in half) with a ratatouille salsa. I've never eaten such large zucchinis before! It tasted farm fresh as well. The ratatouille salsa was a delicious tomato sauce with chunks of various stewed veggies. - Sun-dried Tomato & Corn Muffins Savory muffins! Crusty, bready muffins with sweet raisin-like sundried tomatoes within, and a generous dollop of Aleppo honey butter, which was so creamy and subtly sweet. - Summer Berry Clafoutis, Meyer Lemon Whipped Cream Haven't heard of these before - it's like a soft tart that contained a lot of sliced almonds. Interesting texture! Enjoyed the fresh varied berries baked into the clafoutis. The whipped cream had a sweet hint of lemon. It's an amazing value for a family, and everything tasted very wholesome and fresh; even though we had fried chicken for dinner, I still felt healthy from all the quality ingredients and veggies! A majority of their meals feature chicken as the main dish and only protein, which can get tiring, but I understand it's probably used to keep costs low. They also always offer a vegetarian alternative. Comestible also sells other sides in addition to the weekly menu. I tried the Comestible famous salted chocolate chip cookie for $1 ea, which had a soft and thin freshly baked texture with yummy chocolate bits, a little on the sweet side. They offer pickup in Oakland as well as delivery for a fee. Payment is accepted via Venmo. If I lived in the area, I'd happily order Comestible for an easy, happy, filling, coursed meal for my family.

She was super sweet. Got right back in touch with me! So kind of and friendly. My daughter ordered…read morethe food. The Brussels sprouts said turkey bacon and a glaze. I didn't taste bacon nor the candied glaze. I was looking forward to that. The jerk chicken was a bit sweet n a small hint of spicy. Would I buy from them again. Absolutely just bc I cook my jerk chicken a bit differently it's ok. I'm sure if I speak to them everything would be corrected as far as the Brussels sprout. I feel they're really ready for feed back. Yes I would try again so I can give a 10/10!

The food was interesting, the Alfredo pasta didn't have much flavor but the jerk chicken did. The…read morechicken was cooked well but almost had a bbq kind of taste. The Brussels sprouts were my favorite but weren't candied and didn't have turkey or bacon. The portions were plentiful though!

We hired Mano and Stella for a July 4th party last week to make a traditional South African BBQ…read more("braai") for over 50 people. It was outstanding and complete value for money. The best boerewors, samosas, sausage rolls, potato salad and milk tert I've ever tasted. They were professional, on time, kind, friendly, helpful and went over and beyond to make sure there was enough amazing food for everyone. We will be using them again for sure!

Mano and Stella suggested I hire them to prepare snacks for a birthday celebration. The…read morearrangements ran smoothly and plans unfolded as per agreement. The food was freshly prepared on site and tasted great. The sausage rolls and samoosas with cilantro sauce were a hit and guests were left looking for more. Mano also supplied "boerewors" a traditional South African sausage which was placed on the grill as part of later proceedings. I also ordered milk tart which was equally delicious and added something different to the regular party food offering. I will certainly get them back for my next gathering - a definite party trick!

In SF, it's decently easy to find food made from good ingredients, but nearly impossible to find…read morethe right ingredients to make a chef. Jen is...how do I say this when there aren't words... Her food is insanely amazing--- her service and her commitment to what she cooks is the secret ingredient you can't find anywhere else. It's like she's that little extra spice that can't be explained but makes you never want to trust anyone else when it comes to food. I'm in lust. She's amazing. Just use her. I want to write more--but I can't because words don't even begin to describe her talents---she's more than 5 stars----she's fantastic. Let her feed you---You won't ever be able to talk with your mouth full again---because you'll be speachless. Enough said.

Jen has a great sense to surprise and please you and your guests…read more I've been lucky to be at a couple of events she's catered and not only the presentation is great but the quality of the products and dishes is well above average. Give her a try and you'll come back for seconds. I bet.

I recently got 4 pre-cooked, pre-planned, pre-proportioned 4 oz protein, 4 oz gluten free carbs,…read moreand 1 cup of veggies meals from Zaki Flavors. Literally to die for! I ate the pineapple chutney salmon first, and can't wait to have the Thai tilapia, Middle Eastern eggplant, and chicken stuffed poblano peppers. I know the chef, Moni, at Zaki Flavors and have gotten her desserts for some time now (like a moon pie for my birthday, cheesecake for a friends' birthday, etc), but now there's this awesome healthy option for home delivered meals! Although she doesn't have a storefront, the delivery option is perfect for me as I have a ridiculously busy schedule. It's like having my own personal chef, but I can afford it. PS the chef is also a private chef, but sadly that's out of my budget. FB page: https://www.facebook.com/zaki.flavors

Amazing!!!!!! Everything is fresh! I had a salad with all the fixings (carrots, cucumbers, eggs,…read moreavocado) the home made balsamic dressing was hella good!! I also had clam chowder and french bread, the claim chowder is definitely made with love, the texture and taste is unmatched, it's not gritty like that store bought ish. Lastly I had a green smoothie, I'm not a smoothie person but I'm tryna eat healthier.. this aint no fake a** jamba juice smoothie this the real deal like Hollyfield.. and I liked it, it was smooth and tasted great, not chalky. It tasted great!

I booked Native Sweets/Tacos Mi Barrio for a catering event for my school (taquiza style). Saulo is…read moresuper responsive via DM and text messages. He was great to work with planning the event for 80 people that offered meat and veggie options and worked with the tight budget we had. He came on time, set up, cooked up all the food on the flat top, and even though there was a huge line of hungry students, they kept it moving quickly. Completely handled clean up as well. Both events he catered there was zero food left as people made sure to clear him out. He also offers sides like trays of rice, beans, and aguas. Cooking can be done onsite or as drop off. His mild green salsa and mango fuego salsa were both a hit. The mild ran out quickly because people loaded up! The mango fuego is good for people who like it HOT (it starts off sweet but packs some heat that will linger!) He even sells bottles of it. I've picked up a few, even the mini ones which I keep in my lunch bag, you never know when you might need some hot sauce ya feel me? I would recommend him for your next party/event or even just for his hot sauce. I use it on my tacos and my friends and family are always asking where I got it. He does pick ups for plates, just check his Instagram @tacosmibarrio to see when he's serving to go. Pick up in East Oakland. He can ship the hot sauce to your door.

Hired NativeSweets on 8/24/19 for a very important family party after hearing about a work party…read morethey had catered. They came, set up, cooked, served and cleaned up in a span of about 4 hours. My guests really enjoyed the food and home made salsas. I reached out to Saulo many times prior to the event with questions or last minute changes and he was very attentive and quick to respond. Overall great caterers, would definitely hire again.