Recently I attended a girlfriends birthday party for the big 30 this party was a sensation all…read morenight long everyone was raving about the food and cupcakes! Everything was so very pleasantly displayed, it made it really hard to resist eating all the scrumptious finger foods and tasteful treats all in which did not seem to be a calorie over load and all was organic ( nice touch for us organic freaks) Anyhow ... The cupcakes yes that's right cupcakes :red velvet chocolate vanilla and coconut ! So very sinful and satisfying ! 7 cupcakes later I just had to meet the chef ... Carmen Samaniego Chef/owner of Heidi D's in which is named after her daughter (sweet like the little cupcakes) has started her catering service any event is worth hiring this lovely little lady I have now hired her for every event I have had in the last 3 months :birthday partys /house warming / company charity shows and plan to utilize her any event her on after ! From set up to breakdown or just a simple drop off no event is too small nor grand she has a large scale at a sweet and tasty price :) she does it all from the Grammys /IFC Awards to casual cookies and cupcakes just to entertain friends and loved ones all menus are done with creativity and class!! Do contact Carmen for your next event !

We love Paula and Fran. They did our first party (our son's Bar Mitzvah) in December 1999, and have…read moredone nearly all our families' catered events. We can't wait for her to do our son's engagement party next month (the same one who had his Bar Mitzvah in 1999)!

Amazing food and the nicest and most considerate caterers you can use for any event.Both Fran and…read morePaula were so helpful and they took their time to help me plan the most unbelievable WEDDING a bride could hope for.They also did my sons brit and Bar Mitzvah.I will only use Baleboste for my parties because I know they will be the talk of the town! Debbie

This is the food that you would dream of making, if you had the time and the know how! Pink Mixer…read moreParties is a wonderful operation that knows what you want almost before you do. Teena and Julian do an amazing job of bringing my parties to life, and exactly the way I envision them! They plan, set up, clean up and take down.. all you are left with are the glowing praises of your guests. I highly recommend this company for all your catering/party planning needs!

I love Teena ! She is adorable and such an amazing cook ! She planned and set up a phenomenal…read moreItalian feast for a family gathering I had. My family was talking about how tasty and fabulous the food was for weeks ! The presentation and fresh look of it all was perfect ! I will definitely use Teena for any future needs and refer her to all my friends and family.

Jim is a professionally trained chef (he cooks @ the onsite restaurant @ Paramount Studios) & does…read moreamazing in-home catering & caters functions as well. He's done two mind-blowing dinner parties @ my place in the past year & I've scheduled him for another next weekend. He's cool, calm, collected, easy to work with, super talented, neat, prepared, low-key, happy to engage in conversation with guests if asked to & leaves your place clean! And he's a reasonably-priced luxury. Here are some items he's catered for me (all of which my guests & I loved): fire-roasted artichoke bottoms, roasted eggplant with garlic both served with garlic taziki; mussels with garlic, white wine, lemon, tomatoes & grilled bread; bulgar/lentil salad with grilled shrimp on bibb lettuce with blood orange salad dressing; chicken breasts stuffed with feta, goat cheese & sun-dried tomates topped with a mild roasted red pepper sauce; lemon orzo; sirloin cube with dried fig, fig balsamic & pesto; blood orange sorbet palette cleanser with habanero sugar crystals & edible flowers. Coming up: lamp chops, salad of watercress, fennel, oranges, tangerines with blood orange mustard vinaigrette; Cornish game hens stuffed with prosciutto in a lemon, white wine sauce; truffle mushroom risotto; grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with sunny-side up quail egg & parmesan; lemon sorbet palette cleanser with raspberry sauce & fresh blueberries. You & your guests will enjoy an amazing evening without the stress if you partner with Jim to "stay calm & cater on!"

My uncle got married recently, in a small ceremony at my parents' house. My mom had a big hand in…read moreplanning the wedding. She rented chairs, ordered the cake, and crafted centerpieces off instructions from the internet. She was hoping to cook before her back gave out, and when that happened, she found Via Brazil to cater. They did a wonderful job on fairly short notice. They showed up at the house with a ton of food and equipment and enough staff to both cook and serve. The menu centered on Brazilian barbecue, and they brought stuff to roast meat on spits and everything. The staff was super polite and competent, and dinner ran smoothly, with each table sharing a bunch of food family style. (The usual churrascaria set-up would've been pretty distracting.) The food was excellent, definitely a couple cuts above your average catered dinner. There was a first course of cheese bread and Brazilian salads--an apple salad and salpicao de frango, or Brazilian chicken salad. The cheese breads were lovely, warm and gooey and fragrant with cheese, and the salads were fresh and substantial. For our main course, we had giant platters overflowing with Brazilian barbecue along with a full spread of sides. The meat was excellent quality. The picanha, or sirloin cap, and the wagu beef were tender and hearty. The smoked sausage had great snap and flavor, and even the chicken was fantastic, juicy and enhanced with garlic. For our sides, we had creamed corn, Brazilian rice, tomato vinaigrette, and onion vinaigrette. All of these were great, the creamed corn decadent and the rice fluffy; the tomato and onion cutting through all the heavy meat. For dessert we had wedding cake, but also some pineapple slices, grilled Brazilian style with a dusting of cinnamon. A nice, light way to end any Brazilian barbecue meal. We had lots of leftovers, and I appreciated them greatly. My brother and I stayed over at our parents' house the night of the wedding and ended up eating another full meal around midnight. I took some leftovers home, too, and they heated up beautifully. I'd highly recommend hiring Via Brazil to cater your next big event. The people are great, and the food is top notch. Inquire at viabrazilcatering@gmail.com and enjoy!

When we were planning our wedding, we were having a hard time finding a caterer that would serve…read more250-300 guests without breaking our bank. A few friends in the wedding industry introduced Via Brazil to us, and from the beginning to the end of our interaction with Via Brasil, I have been extremely pleased and satisfied with this professional company. First, they set up a beautiful and generous tasting for us. Unlike other catering companies, Via Brasil really provided a spread that allowed you to try a little bit of everything, leaving you no surprises. There was so much time and care put into it that it really left a lasting impression on us. Second, communication with Caroline has been kind, seamless, and transparent throughout. She worked with us on our budget, stayed patient through all the changes, and communicated efficiently and promptly. I felt at ease knowing that she cared about providing the best for us. We had Via Brasil for a buffet and they served a beautiful spread of 3 meats, assorted sides, cheese bread, and sauces. They also served appetizers during our cocktail hour. At the end of our wedding, we heard from so many of our guests, all varying in age, how much they loved the food. Many also went back for seconds. My husband and I are so pleased with Via Brasil, our only regret is we wish we had time during our wedding to enjoy the food more. We wish they had a permanent location so we could come visit and eat their food, but we're already thinking about which future event we can have Via Brasil cater for us again! Thank you to Caroline + Diego for superb service all around! We're so grateful to them for making our wedding memorable for our guests!

I have experienced both the magic of Pamela's events and the mouth-watering deliciousness of her…read morebaking. The event was an autumn harvest party in the hills of Topanga, a mixer with an eclectic group of locals, artists, and musicians who filled the air with folky sounds and lively banter. People hung out on hay bales, drinks were chilled in the ice-filled scoop of a tractor and the space was lit with banks of candles in glass jars. The overall feeling was highly conducive to socializing and engaging with interesting people and, of course, the food was superb. But it was Pamela's famous home-baked apple pie that made me a star. I took one to a Thanksgiving gathering and set it in the kitchen when I arrived. A few minutes later the hostess came to me and asked, "Are you the chef of the chefs?" At first, I didn't realize what she was talking about, then she said, "That pie, it's amazing, did you make it?" I gave the credit where it was due, to Pamela, and the pie was devoured and thoroughly enjoyed by all. At the end of the evening, the hostess was going on and on about what a nice guy I was, but I know it wasn't about me; it was all because of that pie. Thanks Pamela!

Pam's fudge is hands down the best anywhere. I'm in the entertainment biz and I included it in my…read moreholiday gift to my celebrity clients...the response was thank you , but where did you get that fudge? I had ordered pies for thanksgiving last year And they were amazing...you can't lose just don't get your order in too late around the holidays....

I had a party for my father (93)and sisters(70) birthday, and boy oh boy did Amber deliver…read more.. everyone was blown away by not only the delicious food but her presentation, everything was amazing from her home grown herbs and flowers that she incorporates into all her dishes, her delightful personality, lovely help, and my kitchen was left Spotless!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about "Everyday Decadence"... she will be my go to caterer for years to come!

I was very disappointed with Lori and this business. I needed a taco caterer for my upcoming…read moredaughter's 1st birthday party. Lori was referred to me by a friend, and things started off great. We talked on the phone/email, and she said they were available on the day we needed catering. After a price was agreed upon, I was relieved that part of the party was taken care of. I received an email from Lori regrettably telling me that she talked to her husband, who informed me that a party was booked on the Saturday we needed her. I was happy to report that we needed her on the Sunday, not the Saturday they "previously booked". From that point on I was unable to get into contact with Lori. She would not respond to my emails/phone calls. My husband suggested I call Lori from a different number to see if she picks up the phone, and SHE DID. After I said hello and told her who it was......SHE HUNG UP ON ME! Finally, I emailed her and told her how disappointed I was. I told her I was going to write what happened on Yelp, and Boom, I received a phone call shortly thereafter. Lori told me she was having technical difficulties, and was in contact with her IT guy to fix her email (which is gmail!!!!). Needless to say I did not use Lori, and hope I can save some people from wasting their time like I did.

Back on June 16, 2012 Lory did a great job at my friend's 60th birthday party in Redlands, CA. Lots…read moreof food, lots of people. Good quality and she travels to your event. Not sure about cost as we were guests. Friendly, fresh, and clean sums up their attention to detail and maintaining their great reputation. I originally posted on Facebook and now that they have a Yelp page I thought I should share again.