I took my mom to a wedding tasting and am so glad I tried Andrew's food before hiring his catering service for my wedding. 1. I didn't know how these food items would look or fare as buffet style. The tasting was course by course style so of course everything would be hot and whole. 2. The dishes were all hit or miss. Some too salty and others too bland/plain. The consensus of my table of 10 (5 other couples) was that the food was tasteless and not good. Whenever we asked Andrew any questions he would never answer them directly and would go off on tangents and keep telling us about how long he's been cooking ever since the origin of panda restaurant yada yada and to trust him. He would've been really difficult to work with as a vendor. read more

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Picking Hotel Banquet was an easy choice for our wedding. We had their food at my best friends wedding, Tracey, and it was so good. I asked her for her catering info and it was Andrew's! She said Andrew, the main coordinator, is very nice. He always returns my emails and phone calls promptly. He is fast with communication and remembers every little detail. He always calls a lot to check up on us and on any little detail to update which I appreciate. We were always on the same page! Looking on their website, they have courses style or buffet style for general parties and weddings. The prices are very reasonable and the food is very good. Every protein whether it was fish or pork or chicken or beef was very moist and hot served at our wedding. The caterer team arrived a bit earlier and set up everything on time. They were also very clean and concise. The buffet option also comes with a 3 tier white wedding cake that you can decorate with flowers! At our wedding, the staff gave us two huge plates of food from the buffet. However, by the time we greeted all the tables and sat down, our food was cold. The staff immediately brought us two fresh plates of food and said they'll pack the first plates for us. How thoughtful! Pros: -Andrew is so nice! He is the best! Very fast and reliable communication! -pricing is so reasonable with the amount and quality of food -cake was good! -food was delicious, served hot and fresh -buffet comes with 12 courses -buffet food also comes with soda, water and hot tea -there are scheduled food tastings available to try the food first -large variety of menu options Cons: -nothing! I am definitely recommending Andrew for all my family and friends weddings or big parties! The service is very reliable! Good food and reliable friendly service! What more can we expect? My mom and I love you Andrew! You've been so kind and helpful throughout this whole planning for the past 2 years! We appreciate your patience! read more

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We decided to choose Hotel Banquet for our wedding reception dinner. Working with Andrew made the experience so incredibly easy. He gave good advice from the start and was on top of everything. On the wedding day, his staff went above and beyond with providing excellent service and were very helpful and professional. We received countless compliments from both young and old people about how amazing the food was. Even my elderly picky Asian parents enjoyed the food very much. You should definitely choose this vendor if you are looking for reasonable prices, excellent service, delicious food, and ease of mind. read more

Hotel Banquet - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We found Andrew and Hotel Banquet when trying to find a caterer for a birthday event. We didn't want the traditional asian dishes, so Andrew's limitless buffet menu options was exactly what we needed. We choose the 12-item Buffet A menu for 50 people. Items Chosen: 1. Taiwan Style Street Tofu & Chicken 2. Vegetable Egg Rolls 3. Braised Chicken Wings with Deep Fried Tofu and Black Mushrooms 4. Spring Salad with Black Fungus, Cucumbers, Garlic, and Balsamic 5. Chicken Chow Mein 6. Deep Fried Pork Dumplings 7. Chinese Basil with Pork Meatballs 8. Fusion Style Italy Ground Pork Spaghetti 9. Taiwan Style Pork Ribs with Vegetables 10. Fusion Style Stir Fried Ground Pork with Cold Noodles 11. Stir Fried Bitter Melon and Pork Ribs 12. Stir Fried Pork Belly We also added the additional package service to to get desserts, fruit trays, drinks, and eating utensils and have them set up the buffet trays and clean up 1 hour before the event ended. Our event time was 12PM. They delivered to our Clubhouse and set up the food beautifully, then came back 1 hour before the event ended with to-go boxes, packed the food for the guests, and cleaned up. Everyone was impressed with the amount, presentation, and taste of the food. The variety of food was a hit with adults, vegetarians, and even picky little eaters. We had so much food leftover that everyone ended up taking home a box. We were thoroughly impressed with Andrew and his team. Andrew looked over our menu, gave us a quote, and recommended what items should be replaced or what he feels is missing or would compliment other dishes better. That tells us Andrew truly cares about his customer and the quality of his food. He is very responsive and truly a funny guy to work with. If you want to elevate any kind of party or event, hire Andrew and his team. read more

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We recently had our wedding at the Vineyards in Simi Valley. We wanted a traditional Chinese buffet at our wedding. Andrew who helped us all the way is a wonderful person. He would call often to ensure things were moving smoothly. He was very professional. We were first invited to do a trial in which I brought my parents and fiancée at the time. We really enjoyed the food. Our favorite we have to say was the lobster and shrimp. DELICIOUS. In addition, the service provided the day of the wedding was 5 stars. We were served immediately as husband and wife and everyone followed. Our guest were very pleased with the food. At the end of the night the leftovers were nicely packed for our guests and family. We highly recommend Hotel Banquet catering. If you want great customer service, attention to detail and great communication, you won't regret hiring them read more

We were helping a couple of our friends from church for their wedding. It was a God-sent that Andrew was referred to us. The process of wedding banquet ordering, planning, and delivery were superb! The food tasted amazing and quantity was plentiful. There even were comments from the guests saying "We (our church) need to do this every month!" The whole wedding day was God's blessing: the wedding ceremony was beautiful, and the wedding banquet was the crescendo for all who shared the joy with the newlyweds. read more

We hired Hotel Banquet (Grace Catering) to cater our wedding reception at Castle Green. Working with Andrew was great because communication was easy, and he is simply an incredibly kind human being. He gave great advice and was actually the one who recommended the venue. On the day of the wedding, we ordered the 10 course, family-style dinner. The food was delicious and I got so many compliments from our guests saying it was the best wedding food they've had. I will definitely be referring Hotel Banquet to all my friends and family for future events. read more

We hired Andrew's catering company for our wedding. My mom and I coordinated with Andrew on several occasions. While he would follow up through email or phone, he would always brag about how his services are the best and that he knows what he's doing. If your product can speak for itself, you wouldn't need to do this. Out of all our wedding vendors, he's the only one we'd give 3 stars. Here are a few positive remarks about the food - - The stewed beef sirloin with carrots item was excellent. The guests finished eating this entire dish first. - The Southern Taiwanese style sticky rice was also very well done. - There were such large quantities of food leftover that we had dozens of our guests take food home. Here are aspects that need improvement: - The stir fried rice noodles and assorted meat chow mein were falling apart into small pieces (instead of staying in long strands) by the time the orders got to our venue. - The sesame balls were mostly dry by the time they got to the venue. - Many of the items were not aesthetically arranged when they arrived at our venue. - Specify which dishes are vegetarian and which are not. This helps the guests decide what to eat and what not to eat. - The ""HK Style Soy Chicken"" (Item #6) in the quote is mistranslated in Chinese - it needs the ""soy"" character in Chinese. Reading the Chinese, we misunderstood that the dish was actually HK style oily chicken, but what we got was the HK-style soy sauce chicken. They are two very different types of chicken." Overally, we'd recommend Grace Catering if you're looking for large amounts of food on a budget. read more

We recently had our wedding in Redondo Beach. Three things were most important to us - Family & Friends, Food and Making Memories! Andrew unequivocally provided some amazing dishes that my guests are still talking about today. Everything was delicious but some highlights were the Taiwanese Sticky Rice (my favorite), House Special Chow Mein (guests raved about this and couldn't get enough), Roasted Pig (what a great presentation) and Honey Walnut Shrimp (cause who doesn't love this dish). I'm ready for my next celebration so we can have Andrew create his culinary magic again! read more

We hired Andrew and Hotel Banquet/Grace Catering to cater our wedding. The 10-course meal got so many compliments and we're extremely happy we decided to go with Andrew and team. Andrew also catered appetizers during our cocktail hours. My wife and I were unfortunately tied up taking tons of photos during this time, but I heard the chicken wings were amazing! Andrew was very helpful throughout the entire planning process starting all the way with the food tasting. We highly recommend this team! read more

As a wedding planner, I love working with vendors who are communicative and professional. Hotel Banquet catered my clients' wedding reception at the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown LA. Andrew and his team arrived on time and had everything ready to go from the start. They provided a 10 course family style Chinese dinner and each course was served hot and at the perfect pace. They also provided special dishes for my clients' vegetarian guests. Before the wedding, Andrew and I communicated via phone calls and confirmed updates via emails. He was fast to respond every time my clients and I had questions. He was calm and always reassuring that he'll take care of everything catering so we have nothing to worry about. If you're looking for an authentic Chinese banquet catering with delicious selections, look no further, Hotel Banquet has you covered. Thanks Andrew for taking care of my clients and making coordination as easy as possible! read more

I had the lucky fortune of being able to attend a tasting to sample their wedding banquet course. I have to say every dish came out beautifully. The presentation was on point-any meticulous bride would approve. I also liked that their dishes were not too "authentic" as to scare off any non-Asian wedding guests. This is really important because I've been to weddings where dishes were not touched because the non-asian guests thought the food to be too "wierd". No one would be happy if they spent $100 on a dish to have it go down the drain! Some reviewers have mentioned that Andrew is not very friendly. I actually found it to be quite the contrary! He was extremely friendly from the moment he called me to confirm my reservation and I saw him joking with several of the guests during dinner. You can really tell he loves what he does. Who wouldn't love a job that brought food to a wonderful wedding celebration? So, if you are looking for a caterer to cater a traditional Asian banquet, I do recommend trying them out. Sign up for their tastings if you get a chance! To check out what kind of menus/prices they have: go to their other website: www.gracecatering.com Their prices are definitely reasonable! Their buffets range from $13 to $46/pp and for an addtional $1.50 per guest, they will include dessert, fruits Tray, Soft Drinks, Ice, Table Cloth, Napkins, China Plate. read more

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I'm writing this review from the POV of a wedding planner who has worked with Andrew and his team twice. My clients have been very happy with the food and service provided by the team. They offer tastings of the full 10-course Chinese banquet menus every few months, so my clients are able to taste everything on the menu beforehand and make adjustments and customizations for their wedding. They provide everything on the tabletop from the table linen to the lazy susan, serving dishes and china. They cook everything on site, so everything is freshly made and piping hot when served - they bring in their own kitchen setup, so clients don't incur any additional rental fees for kitchen equipment (this is rare)! The banquet team is professional, reliable, and well-trained; everything is executed as planned based on the timeline + details we provide to the team. Their banquet captain James, who we worked with twice, is on top of everything and very helpful and collaborative. They are willing to conform with different venues' requirements and rules, and have an excellent standard of organization and cleanliness. They have been praised by venue managers at some of the strictest venues. Best of all, they are very reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend Hotel Banquet to future clients. read more

It's commonly accepted for wedding food to be bland and tasteless. So I wanted to differentiate from the common wedding by having AMAZING food. Andrew was not only priced very affordable, he tasted the best. hands down, the best. He offers a free complimentary meal where you can taste and see what he would be serving at the wedding. It was fantastic to hear people continuously compliment us on how great the food was. The fascinating thing when talking to my guests? Different people had a different take on what the best dish was. In fact, my wife and I were approached by several people asking which restaurant we hired so they could go there again. The serving size were generous. At the end of the night, I dont recall seeing any tables finish all the food, however, every table took him their left overs. One (positive for me) thing about Andrew is that he's a very hands on caterer. He offers great suggestions and wants to be involved so that everyone comes out with a positive experience. I appreciate the extra care and thought. In fact, during the wedding, my wife and I got our own server, which was really nice and I appreciated the thought. I'd recommend Andrew and his team to anyone. read more

I am so grateful to find Hotel Banquet (Grace Catering) for my son's wedding reception. Andrew has provided countless valuable advices not only for food but also for decorations and things that we overlooked. The food was incredibly delicious and the quantity is certainly much more than we expected. We received a lot of inquiries and compliments from guests about the food. The onsite manager and servers nicely packaged extra food in boxes for guests to take home. Many guests expressed that this is the best wedding reception that they've ever had. Thank you very much Andrew and Grace Catering crew. read more

We hired Andrew's team as our caterer for our wedding (10/12/2019). We received a lot of compliments from our friends and family on how delicious the dinner was. There were so much leftovers and the staffs even boxed them before they left. I can't ask for a better cater than them. Amazing service from Andrew since the beginning! I will definitely hire them again for our future events and recommend to our family and friends. read more

When it came to my wedding, my top priority was ensuring that the food was excellent. After trying many Chinese-style menus, we decided that Hotel Banquet was the right choice for us. With Hotel Banquet, you are able to sample the ENTIRE menu and see the full presentation, as if it would be served during your wedding for FREE! Andrew, the owner, is extremely personable and professional. You are able to customize the menu, so that it fits your budget and needs. He works with you to ensure you receive the highest quality in food and service. He is also very responsive to emails and phone calls. His team did not disappoint at all. They were very attentive and courteous. All my guests complimented that our food was excellent. Do yourself a favor and choose Hotel Banquet for your next event! read more

Andrew and Calvin are so helpful. My wife and I were having difficulties finding the food catering services for our wedding. After talking with Andrew, he is so kind and supportive to explain the details of being a catering for a wedding event, which released us from a stressed condition during wedding preparation. Besides, after we decided to have them to help us, they were patient and kind to answer all the questions and requests for the next two months. In the end, the guests love the food and service from them. We recommend them to anyone who might need a catering for events. read more

I had my 26th birthday preparty at this place, the owner is a very nice guy and he made a custom menu for my 6 table party, seafood dish and steak is fresh and tastey. Nice place to have family party and catering. read more

Hotel Banquet - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Garden Grove, California

For our wedding, we went with Hotel Banquet (AKA Grace Catering) for our outside caterer. The price was within our budget and they serve Chinese family style food (a big plus, since both sides of the family wanted this kind of food). We tried the food at their tasting, and my mother-in-law approved it, so we decided to hire Andrew. From the get-go, he was very understanding of the Chinese traditions and didn't question any of our concerns. Hotel Banquet was actually a preferred vendor at our venue, so Andrew knew the ins and outs of the place, which put us all at ease. He was the only vendor allowed to cook in the kitchen, which meant all the food was brought out hot and fresh for our guests. Usually, the venue requires all outside catering vendors to bring the food in and heat it up in the kitchen, but luckily, we had Andrew :) There was a mishap with one of the appetizers where the endives were not fresh that season, so Andrew called me straight away and recommended another dish in its place. I trusted his judgment and that was that. The day before the wedding, Andrew called to reassure us not to worry at all about the food, and he made a promise to take care of everything. That took a lot of stress off of us, and on the wedding day, Andrew came through with this promise and all of the relatives loved the food. Honestly, the 10 courses were so much that everyone had to take home leftovers. Someone even stole the leftovers from our sweetheart table! That's how good the food was. I'm not even upset that someone stole our leftovers, we wouldn't've been able to eat them at home anyways since we were staying at the hotel, but that was pretty hilarious. TLDR: Andrew is amazing to work with, the food was great, and everything is reasonably priced. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The food was excellent. Everyone loved it. Tony and his team were awesome. They go beyond what is expected. We can't ask for more than that. We worked with Andrew most of the time. He always say, DON'T WORRY, WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU! " and he did. He not only promised quality food and service, he delivered care and love like that of a family. Thank you so much !! You made my daughter's 18th bday a wonderful one! Marjorie Anaheim, ca read more

The food was amazing. It was plentiful and they even provided to go boxes for my guests. The set up really classed up my event and the guests were all impressed with the food, it's quality and quantity. I will definitely be using this company again for all future events that require catering. Andrew was great to work with, very responsive on the phone and in emails. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said?! The reviews with 5 stars most accurately reflect my experience with Hotel Banquet (Grace Catering) and Andrew Wang. If you're looking for a Chinese family style banquet for your wedding, this is the place to go. My coworker, who was married about 7 years ago referred me to Andrew. Her guests still talk about how amazing the food was at her wedding years later. She warned me though, that he's not cuddly and friendly.... all business. My husband and our parents went to the food tasting - he has a few every year. $100 refundable deposit for you and your fiancé - for our parents, it was $40 per couple. Come hungry. The food was amazing and the servings were huge! A few weeks later, we met with Andrew to figure out exactly what we wanted for our menu and the costs. He's very to the point and doesn't waste your time. He listens to what you want, gives you suggestions if needed and we were able to negotiate with him. I appreciated that. Our wedding menu: Cold cut platter Shark fin soup with crab Stif fried lobster with garlic sauce Honey walnut prawns Chinese broccoli and Chinese mushrooms Chicken with ginger and green onions Filet Mignon with onions and garlic (Andrew style) Fried fish with sweet and sour sauce Fried rice Fresh fruit I had my wedding at a golf course with servers who never had served family style before. Andrew had his banquet manager, James, train all their staff before the wedding. Food is cooked outside with their own equipment and immediately brought out steaming hot. We had 20 tables. Andrew provided the teapots, teacups, chopsticks, soup spoons/bowls and lazy susans without an additional cost. The lazy susans are a dark red color - my wedding colors were hot pink and black. We just went to LA to buy hot pink satin and elastic. My husband's mom made all 20 of the lazy susan covers. My friends are still talking about how amazing the food was and how they left the wedding stuffed. The servings are huge and everything was so tasty! I will never hesitate to use Andrew for all our future catering needs or to refer him to all our friends with upcoming weddings :) Andrew doesn't disappoint. I can't emphasize that enough. Best $11,500 spent! read more

We hired Grace Catering for my mom's birthday. For a previous birthday we couldn't find a caterer that cooked authentic Chinese food and ended up having to order and pick up food from several local Chinese restaurants which was a logistical nightmare. I was so happy to find a caterer that SPECIALIZES in Chinese food!!! Andrew was a lot of fun to work with and really made my mom feel special which was really important. He put just as much care into her birthday as it sounds like he does the many weddings he caters. He helped my mom pick a good menu for our crowd and definitely did not oversell us. He was very helpful in letting us know what things were not necessary and an appropriate price point for what we wanted. There is a huge variety of dishes to choose from and there was PLENTY of food. The food was great but I have to say the service is what really made Grace Catering shine. Sophia and Jake came to serve the party. Sophia was there early to setup all the chafing dishes and set the tables. When Jake came with the food - everything was seamless. They took care of everything and had the food ready to go exactly when we had the buffet scheduled to open. They provided drinks, plates, utensils, napkins, cups. They helped clear tables - not something I expected for a buffet style birthday party. They set up the buffet area really nicely to make it easy for guests to get their food. They cut the cake (and had a cake cutter and server that we forgot to buy) that we had ordered from a different vendor and helped to distribute. They also provided hot tea at the end!! Sophia and Jake really helped to do everything they could make the party go smoothly. They also helped tremendously with clean up and even boxed up the leftovers for us. For us people planning the party - Jake and Sophia were such a blessing. They really took care of everything and helped make a very special evening for my mom. read more

Some quotes from our wedding guests: "The best wedding meal I've ever had." "I can't believe they pulled this off!" "You've spoiled all other wedding dinners for us." Mission accomplished. The main priority for our wedding was to serve a memorable meal for our guests. We really wanted a Chinese-style meal but were unsuccessful in locating anyone in Southern California, until we found Andrew. We had Andrew and his team at Hotel Banquet/Grace Catering handle the food for our wedding this August in Santa Barbara. They totally killed it. We went with a 10 course meal, served family style, for our 200 person reception. Andrew worked with us to create a menu and serving setup that accommodated the guests and outdoor venue. We were able to strike the right balance between an authentic, delicious Chinese meal (a taste level that my Chinese relatives referred to as "fei chang hao chi") that was also accessible to Western palates (my wife's family being from the midwest). Andrew also prepared food for cocktail hour that exceeded our expectations. The Chinese and Chinese-American guests in attendance were in awe at the on-site preparation of the food. I think many of them took more pictures of the actual prep area than the food itself, as the logistics of such an undertaking are truly massive, wedding or not. All of the guests couldn't stop talking about the food, the presentation, the high level of service that his staff provided. Our menu consisted of: crab meat + shredded chicken soup, stir fried lobster w/ wine and butter sauce, honey walnut prawns, crab claws with shrimp paste, sauteed string beans w/minced park, peking duck, tea smoked chicken, Andrew style seven vegetables, Andrew style filet mignon, and BBQ pork fried rice. And, much to the delight of some of our relatives, they provided to-go boxes and bags to take home the leftovers. :) It's obvious that Andrew is a pro who has done this hundreds of times, if not more. There are obvious concerns from wedding planners/coordinators who need everything planned down to the second 6 months ahead of time, but when Andrew says, "Don't worry about it," he really means it. Andrew is a really great person who now feels like a member of the family. We really can not recommend him enough. read more

Amazing lobster, walnut shrimp, and vegetable. Every item is fresh and big portion. The dinning area is clean and the space is big. Easy parking in front of the restaurant. Great and professional services. I would recommend to stop by and take a look at this restaurant. read more

Imagine the following scenario: you need to find a caterer who can serve an outstanding Chinese meal for your upcoming 600-guest wedding reception in San Diego. There are no Chinese restaurants in the area capable of seating this many guests, and the only affordable remaining venues lack a formal kitchen. There are also no caterers in the area with the pedigree to handle such a task. Stress levels are high. After some investigation, you find Grace Catering, based in Orange County. The Yelp reviews pique your interest. You head to their website, finding the testimonials outstanding as expected, but containing some intriguing details about their eccentric leader, Andrew Wang. Who is this man of mystery? A phone call later, and you're hooked. Andrew feels like a family member who is truly interested in making your event memorable. The size of the 600-person guest list doesn't faze him one bit. The location of the reception - nearly two hours from his base of operations - doesn't even warrant an iota of worry. It is clear his many years in the business have resulted in a supreme confidence that is well earned. He insists on you and your family coming up for a tasting banquet, even though you've already decided to go with him. The tasting event is over the top, and helps you further customize a menu for the wedding reception. In person, Andrew really does feel like the wise and well-meaning uncle. He more than reassures you everything will go well, and gives helpful advice about some things you may have overlooked. Negotiations go smoothly, and a menu and price are agreed upon. He makes the requisite site visit to the venue and works smoothly with the museum staff, showcasing his larger-than-life personality and jovial laugh. He lays out a blueprint on where the buffet lines will go to expedite service. He brings gifts for the museum staff and takes you out to lunch afterward. You are put at ease. The big day arrives and Andrew shows up in person to ensure his "A-team" is all set and ready to go. He has little to do other than chat with you and other guests because his crew is on top of everything. Appetizers come out hot, crispy, and plentiful. The tempura shrimp is to die for! Dinner begins right on time, ushers direct 600 guests table-by-table into 8 efficient service lines, and within 25 minutes, everyone is already eating. The rest of the evening is filled with multiple compliments about the food, heaping plates of seconds and thirds, succulent Peking Duck, and enough lobster for leftovers. A Chinese chef from New York compliments the meal. A competitor from a previous season of MasterChef calls the buffet "top level." The wedding cake provided is light, delicious, and of course, plentiful. Local guests are provided take home boxes, and many cart away multiple boxes. No one leaves hungry. Andrew's staff is efficient and courteous, from set-up to final break-down. The event, and the food, are a memorable success. Two days later, Andrew makes a follow-up phone call. The conversation, like all those throughout the past 6 months, is pleasant and heartwarming, just like he is family. You feel a tinge of nostalgia knowing you won't be speaking with him anymore with the same frequency, but cannot help but smile knowing you've made a friend and memories for life. Thank you, Andrew, for all your care and reassurance, and for treating us like family and not just another client. You and your staff went over and beyond to make the day special for all of us. May you continue to be a blessing to others in all your future endeavors. Daniel & Antoinette Lieu, and Dale & Sharon Lieu read more

To make a long story short we threw a shotgun wedding in less than one month. We found Andrew and the hotel banquet on Yelp and my husband knew he was the one. Earning every 5 stars after we met him Andrew made certain our catering experience was nothing short of first class. The icing on top of the cake was the service of his staff on the day of the wedding. From freshly prepped food cooked from scratch to the manager making sure the bride and groom were taken care of. Needless to say this will be the only catering company we will use going forward. read more

We hired Andrew and his team for our wedding and they were a big hit! Andrew has a lot of energy and really knows what he is doing. The food was plentiful (10 courses), tasty, and high quality (lobster, prawns, etc). His team is very experienced and can execute in any conditions. They built out their own kitchen at our venue brought 2 cooks and cooked all the food fast and completely fresh for 250+ guests! Not to mention, the wait staff was very professional. They were dressed well, kind, and very efficient. If you are looking for a Chinese banquet style meal for your event, Andrew is definitely the way to go. read more

Hotel Banquet - Huge portion of lobster! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We researched other catering companies but ultimately went with Hotel Banquet aka Grace Catering (I don't know why they go by diff names!) because of the value. We got quotes from Furiwa and Grace Catering for 20 tables; Andrew from Grace Catering quoted around 12k and Stacie from Furiwa quoted 22k. I'll tell you now that Andrew is not your nice-uber-friendly-so-excited-that-you're-getting-married type of guy. His company is there to cook and serve good food. He's all business, no BS, and definitely knows what he's doing. Stacie from Furiwa is like your BFF who wants to help you with all sorts of wedding stuff and she'll emphasize that you'll get more than just food from her, you'll get a pseudo wedding coordinator. While I was tempted to have the nice girly gal who wanted to help me with decorations and other suggestions, it was not worth the extra $8000 or so. I think Furiwa would be good for someone who needs the extra hand holding and assistance throughout their wedding. When it comes to weddings I didn't really need that from a caterer -- I wanted someone who knows what exactly what their job is and who will do it expediently and professionally. Andrew is fit the bill. We initially had reservations about hosting a Chinese banquet cooked entirely outdoors in propane woks -- how was that going to work? Is the food going to be cold? Will it be prepared on time? Can they handle 18 tables at once? My husband had numerous phone calls and visits to Andrew and assured me that everything would work out fine, and boy did they ever deliver. The menu was exactly as we planned; food was served on-time, hot, and delicious. We served a cold cuts platter, sharks fin soup, beef, lobster, walnut prawns, steamed fish, abalone, and fried rice. Yum! In addition, the waiters were professional and knew what they were doing. They all have been handpicked by Andrew and have worked with him for a long time. I recommend going to Andrew's tastings, you can find the dates on the website. It's $100 per couple, refundable. Just fill out the form and he'll give you directions on sending your deposit. You'll get the check back when you show up. Show up VERY hungry! Our wedding menu ended up being quite similar to the tasting menu. Andrew was very flexible in allowing us some substitutions for our wedding day. Throughout the process, Andrew was very communicative and responded via email or phone call promptly. Another thing to keep in mind with serving Chinese food at American venues- you have to ask the catering company if things like linens, chopsticks, plates, lazy susans, soup spoons/bowls, etc are included. Furiwa wanted to charge us like $1500 extra for them to provide those things, including $1pp for chopsticks. Grace Catering includes everything in their set prices. Also, Furiwa has a ridiculous 3k set up and tear down fee. Grace catering charges a fee too, but it was much less- like 1k? The only caveat is that if you had some vegetarian guests, Andrew won't cook separate veggie meals for them. I solved that problem by finding a Thai restaurant nearby my reception that offered a variety of veggie dishes and that delivered. So besides the food you gotta keep the other extras in mind when picking a caterer. If you're looking for the qualities listed above, then Andrew at Grace Catering/Hotel Banquet is your vendor! read more

Andrew is an amazing guy. From the first time we met him to the day of our wedding, Andrew was on top of everything. We came across Andrew's food at my friend's wedding. My wife and I knew we had to use him. Our 10-course wedding meal was a big hit with everyone in attendance. It's hard to find quality AND quantity. Andrew manage to do both with ease. The food came out piping hot and service was prompt. We were able to customize our menu selections since we were having a Chinese/Korean wedding. People tore it up! We also ordered appetizers for the cocktail hour. We're so glad we did; the shrimp tempura is still lingering in my thoughts. It was quite the treat after the ceremony. My wife and I really enjoyed Andrew's words of wisdom on marriage and also his company. If you're looking for a 10-course wedding banquet feast then give Andrew a call. You won't regret it. read more

Andrew, Andrew, Andrew! What can I say! Great Guy! Andrew and his staff provided my wife and I the wedding reception of our dreams. Him and his staff were amazing! If you want a great wedding reception and/or corporate catering; Andrew is your guy! Thank you for the wonderful and amazing job you guys did at our wedding! If you are looking for great food; affordable prices; and amazing experience; Grace Catering/Hotel Banquet is the way to go! Thanks again Andrew! Andy & Channsy read more

Hotel Banquet/Grace Catering just catered my wedding on 9/29/2013. Andrew and his staff went above and beyond my expectations. They prepared all the food (10-course Asian banquet style) on-site at the DBC and it was just as good as the tasting event at his restaurant. They also provided hor d'oeuvres during cocktail hour and many guests raved about it. Andrew even provided a "tea station" with 5 different types of teas, which was amazing! Overall, Andrew and his staff were fantastic. Everyone was very professional, they worked well with our other vendors and everything went smoothly. We were able to enjoy our wedding and did not have to stress about anything. I feel like Andrew really cared about us and went the extra mile to ensure that our event went well. I would definitely recommend him to cater any event. read more

If you're in the market for a Asian style buffet, then this is your deal. We had the honor of meeting with Mr. Andrew Wang, and he claims to do 600 weddings a year. Amazing. We wanted a sit-down dinner, but the food does not accomidate to the type of plating we wanted: Kalbi-Jim with Garlic Mashed Potatoes Chicken & Mixed Vegetables with Wild Rice Tofu with Stir Fried Vegetables with Rice Kimchi for the Table In 20 minutes, he whipped up all three dishes, and they were rather delicious. The Kalbi-Jim was under cooked, but we knew that going in because it takes about 2 hours, but considering we had a tasting of something that wasn't cooked all the way through, and was still tasty, is something to say about the food. It's good. Other reviews on this place: http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/grace-catering read more

My wife and I got married this summer in a small university in Aliso Viejo. We searched all over Orange County for a restaurant to host a Chinese-style reception banquet. All the restaurants we found, however, either didn't have the right ambiance, were too expensive, or simply too far away from our ceremony venue. Eventually, we realized that catering was the way to go, and Hotel Banquet definitely proved to be a smart choice for us. Professional: Andrew and his staff were detail-oriented and personally went to inspect the reception hall at the university 2 weeks prior to our big day. They did a thorough walk-through and checked the space to consider everything, including: ease of setup, sufficient storage for hot/cold foods and water, ease of guest access, aesthetics, cleanup and disposal. Without needing us to intervene, Andrew would contact and coordinate with our wedding and site coordinators as much as possible to take care of things on our behalf and reduce our stress :) The serving staff were courteous, friendly and also very attentive to us--especially during the actual wedding night, which we really appreciated given how hectic the rest of the day goes. Flexible: Because we were hosting the reception on university grounds, there were extra restrictions--such as no open flames, limited access to water for food preparation, and stricter cleanliness rules. The catering staff worked around all these extra hurdles with no problem. Good quality food We loved how there was a wide variety of food items to choose from--including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, at very reasonable prices. My wife and I were a bit antsy to eat much, but our guests enjoyed the food. From what we ate, it was very tasty and comparable to Asian buffet restaurants. Generous Hotel Catering is definely very generous with their food. Not only do they serve lots of each item of food that's ordered, they also prepare togo boxes so that guests can take any leftovers and nothing needs to go to waste. Even before our wedding day, we experienced the generosity because we were invited for a free taste testing session. It was a lavish banquet with a wide selection of tasty, high-quality food. If we can give 6 stars, we definitely would. In short, we'd recommend Hotel Banquet to anyone looking for a quality Asian food cater! Hope this helps :D read more

Working with Andrew was a wonderful experience for my wedding. I first heard about him and my catering service from my wife, so we decided to go do a food tasting with him. I can honestly say the lobster he made for us was the best lobster I've ever had, it was so flavorful and came right off the shell. The other dishes he had, like prawns & walnut and the steamed fish, we're also amazing, so we hired Andrew to cater for our big day. Andrew is very knowledgable and accommodating. He was willing to change 3-4 dishes to ones we preferred more, offered his expert suggestions, and also provided his recommendations for finger foods for cocktail hour. The curry samosas were amazing! During the reception my wife and I, as the bride and groom, were only able to have 3-4 dishes before we attended to other reception events, and they were all delicious (cold dish, steamed fish, lobster, and prawns & walnuts). I wish I could have more at this very moment. Many of my guests, who ate all the dishes, said it was one of the best, if not the best, reception dinners they've ever had. Out of all the caterers we could have chosen from, I'm extremely glad my wife and I went with Andrew and his services. I highly recommend him, and would hire his services again for other big party events. read more

We were very fortunate to come across Andrew and his catering team! We used Hotel Banquet (aka Grace Catering) for our wedding last April and we cannot imagine using any other companies! Andrew, the owner, is not only professional but very personal and actually cares for his clients. His staff and managers are also wonderful! Throughout the stress of our wedding planning season, Andrew made the catering and food part so smooth and easy. He really went out of his way to accommodate to our needs and gave us extra advice and guidance for our wedding day event. We got to sit down and meet with Andrew a few times, and he was always there to answer questions that we had. In addition to the amazing service from this team, our guest loved the food. At first, we were concern about catering our ethically diverse guest list but the food from Hotel Banquet fulfilled most if not all taste buds! To this day, we continually receive compliments of how delicious the food was, thanks to the chefs at Hotel Banquet! My wedding coordinator worked closely with the managers and thought that they were among the most caring, kind, and most professional people to work with. Therefore, thumbs up in all areas with this company - from the food itself to professionalism, from personal care to reasonable prices... Hotel Catering deserves five stars in all aspects of service. We hope this use this company in future events and continue to refer them to our dear friends and family. read more

I did a lot of research on chinese caterers in OC and LA and didn't find much who were licensed and had good quality food. Our friend used Furiwa for their wedding and they did not recommend Furiwa because they were not friendly to work with and they gave small portions for what they charged and they said their food wasn't good. The other catering company I looked into was Grace Catering (Hotel Banquet). I read some reviews on Yelp and saw some low ratings but since Grace Catering hosted a free tasting around that time, we decided to check it out. The tasting consisted of a 8-9 course traditional chinese dinner- banquet style. Each plate that came out was big and full of food. There were 10 to a table and there were left overs to take home. I asked Andrew if that is the amount they normally serve on the day of the wedding and he said "Of Course". He say that he doesn't do any advertising and his servings and quality advertises itself. The lobster dish consisted of 5 lbs of lobster ( 2.5 lb each X2) and it was delicious. Every dish was flavorful and fresh. Grace Catering does not heat up their food, they cook fresh on the spot and serve right away. We were really impressed with the tasting! Several weeks after the tasting we met with Andrew to get more info on the menu and pricing and details of our venue to see if he was able to cater in the Estate we had picked. He assured us it wasn't a problem and that he was experienced and for us to not worry. I'm not really a laid back person when it comes to planning and I asked a lot of questions to make sure that we are on the same page and Andrew was very patient in answering all of my concerns. I felt that he had been running that catering business for so long and have so much experience I felt confident that he will do a good job because everything he told us made perfect sense. I trusted my instincts because Andrew came across as professional and knowledgable in his profession. Andrew did not let us down.. on the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly and James (catering manager) and the crew were professional and was all smiles the whole time. Andrew dropped by to congratulate us that day too! After the wedding we received so many compliments.. over and over we heard " Your caterer gave a lot of food, it was the most food I've ever seen at a wedding." My aunt asked me if we had paid double for the quantity of food on each plate and I told her NO, our caterer is very generous with portions. Others said " The food didn't seem like it had MSG because I was not thirsty afterwards." I think a lot of people were surprised of how fresh and tasty the food was because they thought that catered food would just be heated up, but in fact Grace Catering cooks all their food fresh on the spot. And that was another reason why we picked Grace Catering over others. read more

I asked Andrew on the phone if he does catering for small group, about 30-35 people, and he said yes, he liked to cater for small groups. I submitted the inquiry for the dishes that I'd like to have for the party. He talked to me afterward asking me to submit the order. I told him I'd like to talk to meet him first and agree on the price before I order, and he agreed on to meet on Friday since he had weddings on weekends. To accommodate him I had to take a day off from work. When I came looking for him, he was ... having lunch. He did not even bother to stand up to greet or said hello, just continued his lunch and said "this is Andrew". I was taken back with his rudeness but since he's an old Asian man, I still politely continued. He then (continue with his lunch) told me since the dishes that I ordered are for wedding, it will be very expensive and that he would not think I would pay at least $2000 for 30 people lunch. He went on and tell me to just order his typical cheap Chinese buffet! At the end, he slipped that he would have 2 big weddings that weekend. I wasted a workday to meet this rude, shady man. First he assumed I couldn't pay a mere $2k and told me to order cheap buffet for my family after I insisted that I preferred to treat my family and friends with good food. Then he told me to just go eat at a restaurant if I want the wedding type food. I would have respected and been more understanding had he apologized and said he had bigger weddings and would not have time to handle mine and let me know beforehand so I would not take a day off from work and drove down there. Also he sounds very arrogant. This is just for my at home engagement party, and half of my family are vegetarian, that's why I only cater seafood dishes for 30-35 people. I would never come back again for big party nor recommend any of my friends for his service. read more

Andrew and Hotel Banquet catered our wedding in Malibu on 6/27/2015. It was really special, and I received a lot of compliments afterwards for the food, which was served banquet-style in 10 courses. There was no issue with it being 'family-style' vs. plated, and people commented that they were happy it was served like that as it was still piping hot and delicious, much more so than 'wedding steak' that is always mediocre. Some guests even were worried a bit that we spent too much money on food, but we actually saved money, especially when compared to western-style plated meals. Couldn't have been happier with the food. The portions were incredibly generous, I had some friends who said they were full way too early, they didn't even realize they got to eat everything. They thought they had to pick one or two. But as the 10 courses rolled out, ranging from honey walnut prawn to peking duck, chopped filet mignon to garlic lobster stir fry to a whole steamed red snapper, many friends told me they hadn't eaten that well in a long time. At the end they even supplied to-go containers. Now, usually that sounds.. not so great at a wedding, but the mood was so festive and everyone so happy eating that it was more like, 'of course there are to-go boxes!' and everyone had a great time. My only regret is, as the groom, I didn't get to eat much. I'm planning on visiting Andrew's restaurant back when I'm in California to get another taste :) Andrew if you're reading this, I'm coming soon! Hahaha this place is great! read more