Incredible Experience -- Above and Beyond! Gwen Marlo…read morecatering was an absolute lifesaver for our wellness retreat. I hired Annamarie and Messe last minute after our original chef backed out just two weeks before the event. From the very first call, they were responsive, kind, and completely accommodating to our shifting needs--whether it was allergies, dietary preferences, or an ever-growing headcount. Annamarie is an absolute sweetheart, and her warmth was felt not just in her presence, but in the food she prepared. Her husband was equally lovely, and together they brought such a beautiful, heart-centered energy to the weekend. The food was fantastic--nourishing, delicious, and beautifully presented. Everyone at the retreat was raving about it! We were aiming for healthy meals that still felt indulgent and flavorful, and they delivered that in spades. I can't wait to work with them again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

We hired Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering for our wedding day, and overall, they did a fantastic job…read more The food tasted amazing, and everything went smoothly thanks to their efforts. Here's our detailed review based on their food quality, presentation, performance, and customer service. Food: The food was very good and tasty. Every dish was flavorful and satisfying to me but others trying the food had their likes and dislikes. This was a refreshing surprise since wedding food can sometimes fall flat. With Gwen Marlowe's cooking, you're likely to get dishes that stand out in taste. Presentation: The buffet-style setup was beautifully arranged, with each dish served by the vendor team to ensure an elegant presentation. Most dishes looked fantastic, giving our guests a sense of a refined, well-presented meal. The salad presentation, though simpler, was still tasty and fresh, adding a nice touch to the spread. Performance: On our wedding day, the team was on top of everything, ensuring every guest was served promptly and helping set up the tables to look beautiful. We appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail, which helped make our reception feel special. It was also just nice having a caterer who was willing to provide the plates and silverware. Really good deal for that reason alone! Customer Service: While Anna, our contact with the company, was communicative and respectful, we slowly began to feel hesitant to ask for adjustments or additional tastings, as we sometimes got the impression our requests were becoming a burden. It just felt like the vibes were coming off as passive aggressive and we didn't understand why when we were willing to pay for more tastings. It's hard to understand why a food company would have difficulty wanting to serve sample tastings of their dishes especially when they were being paid for. For example, when requesting if we could try out their vegan curry option in addition to their lasagna vegetarian option, we made efforts to make things easier for this vendor by suggesting we could just pick up the food in a take out box without needing a nice sit down experience to save them time (we only did this because Anne emailed us saying we couldn't book another tasting due to there being no time for them to set up another sit down tasting). In response, we got what we wanted but Anne charged us $50 a plate when typically they went for $30 a plate with a sit down experience. So just to get a chance to taste their veggie options we paid them $100 for 2 dishes. We know it takes time to get the ingredients to make these dishes but this shouldn't be an issue for a company that specializes in food. Customers will of course want to try out the different options so make that easier for them. A food company should not make their customers feel like they can't ask to try out food that will be served to hundreds of people! We also felt she didn't handle feedback as openly as we had hoped, occasionally giving the sense that we were the only people they've served who had problems with a dish. Additionally, there were a few instances when my mother, whom we had authorized to communicate with the Anne, felt overlooked. However, on the wedding day, everything we had requested was delivered beautifully, and our guests were thrilled with the food. Overall, Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering delivered a wonderful dining experience on our big day, with delicious food, thoughtful presentation, and a seamless performance. We just hope anyone booking them has a better experience with customer service as we unfortunately felt like a bother to this company. Thank you Gwen Marlowe for making our big day so special though

I hired this company to cater a Celebration of Life last week. The food was mediocre, lack luster,…read moreand overpriced. There wasn't much service served buffet style. I was paying for servers. I would not use again. Recommendations: Serve drinks and appetizers first while preparing. Plate and serve salad to allow you more time to prepare entrees. The main entree was jumbo shrimp you should have prepared more than one tray for feeding over 70 people. There was nothing special everything was mediocre, lackluster.

Absolutely Amazing!! Delicious food, I throughly recommend it, all of my guests loved the food, no…read morewaste at all. It's worth the price. The service is also great, right on time, you will not regret hiring them!!

Incredible charcuterie board that land more as tasty art... easy to order, the team was super…read moreimpressed. If you want to make a splash this is exactly how you do it! She delivered the order, and was a delight to work with. 10/10 would recommend!

Ordered a charcuterie board and two sandwich platters for Easter lunch, and they were a hit!…read moreThe charcuterie board included a variety of delicious cheeses, meats, fresh fruit, crackers, dips, olives, dried fruit, and nuts. One sandwich platter featured turkey, Havarti, roasted red peppers, and mixed greens; the other had ham, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Everything tasted so fresh and was of great quality. I loved how beautifully decorated the board and platters were!

We thoroughly enjoyed the evening served by Dining In Style. Malissa was very pleasant and paid…read moresuch careful attention to diet requirements and other details of the meal. Clean up was immaculate, leaving us all the time in the world to catch up with old friends around the table.

I've used Dining In Style twice now, and Malissa always hits it out of the park! Her menu choices…read moreare extensive, and cater to any dietary preference. She's on time and professional. Besides the delicious courses that she prepares, she leaves your kitchen cleaner than when she arrived, giving you time to enjoy your guests.

We used this hibachi catering company for my husband's 30th birthday at an Airbnb and it was an…read moreabsolute hit. From start to finish, the experience was seamless - communication leading up to the event was clear, friendly, and super reassuring. I did some other research on different companies in the area and this was the easiest to order from and get estimates. Day of, the chefs showed up early, got set up quickly, and were ready to go right on time. The food was fantastic and there was so much of it - we were still enjoying leftovers for many meals afterwards. Beyond the food, the entertainment really made the night. The chefs were hilarious, engaging, and kept the whole group laughing with plenty of surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. This is such a great option for a big group and made the celebration feel extra special without having to leave the house. Highly recommend booking two chefs if you can - it keeps service moving quickly and doubles the entertainment value. Would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone looking to do something fun and memorable.

We hired Hibachi Catering as a post Thanksigivng surprise while family was in town and boy did they…read moredeliver! Not sure how we didn't think to do this sooner, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we plan to use them again. For reference our grouped from age 5-83 and everyone was happy with the entertainment and food. They went above and beyond to make this a special event for our family. Thank you Hibachi catering!

Great experience here. Not often do I get to enjoy the cactus dish nopales, and this place did not…read moredisappoint. The asada burrito is a generous sized portion where the beef is tenderly prepared. Lots of taco fillings to choose from, including al pastor, carnitas, pollo, and asada. There is a beef soup that is prepared in the same style as menudo, which my wife thoroughly enjoyed (a big fan of menudo!). I had catered lunch, and found that the delivery times were very good, arriving a bit early. Hope to revisit them soon!

I tried this place years ago when I first came out to the area. I have always loved Mexican food so…read moreMy friend and I tried it, but it was not any good. Have not returned!

Highly recommend Alfaro's Catering!…read more We booked with them for our holiday party and it was such a hit! Pat is absolutely great to work with. Everything was so smooth and easy. We did a taco bar and the food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the pricing was fair. Our office staff was very impressed with the turn out.

This business does NOT run as a business. They are EXTREMELY unprofessional in not returning phone…read morecalls, text messages and emails. "They" specifically Mar, originally verbally agreed to cater our family event, then after we had a couple of follow up conversations on the phone, she literally ignored me. She said multiple times she would send me an invoice and never did. She asked me for an email to verify our food requests and never followed through nor responded. Her husband Pat said he received the food order via email, so he also clearly lacks in follow up with potential clients. When I was able to get ahold of her, she kept stating she was busy and would "get around to it". Then she straight up ignored my calls and texts thereafter. DO NOT give this "so-called" catering business any of YOUR BUSINESS!! You will be VERY DISSAPOINTED. One star was too generous to give to them.

Sorry for the late review! My Birthday Event was on 11/8/25. I actually tried to use this company…read morebefore but it didn't happen:( I decided to give them a try again and I'm glad it worked out this time. I ordered the California BBQ feast with BBQ elegance sides. The BBQ beans and Louisiana hot links were the most liked. I'm always happy and glad to leave a good review for companies that work hard on their customer satisfaction and quality of service. They're a local business in Upland. I would recommend and use again. The Owner Nathan B is professional and a really nice guy to do business with he definitely crossed his T's and dot's his I's when it comes to details. Begin a former catering business person I know how important this is and how things should work. I look forward to working with him in the future. Start to finish the event went well and the food was enjoyed by all my guests. Thank You Nathan and staff for accommodating my event and making it a great experience for everyone. Sorry no pics, everyone dug in before I could take any.

Went to a wedding this weekend and quite honestly all I can say that the food is great, The staff…read moreknew what exactly was on the menu and they were helpful. An associate Nicole, went above and beyond helping me and answered all my questions. I love the charcuterie board and the choices and taste of the meats.