Absolutley perfect wedding food, amazing catering experience from Michi! They made us welcome since we first did our tasting, having a cute sign drawn for us. As soon as we ate the food, we knew exactly that we had to hire them! The food was amazing, they made us feel like we were eating at home with them. Yes, they were expensive, but they do ALOT and provide alot and during+after the wedding, we had so many people telling us it was the absolute best food they have ever eaten at a wedding. - They helped coordinate linens and rentals and helped us when we wanted to do a second meeting to confirm our selections. - They gracefully answered questions throughout when finalizing our menu, and the 2nd tasting was just as delicious as the first. Their service and warmth did not diminish one bit after we signed. - During the wedding day, mr Michi himself handed us a handroll right after the ceremony, and that honestly was one of the moments I remember vividly. - The late night snacks were much appreciated by people, and after dancing, people appreciated the extra fuel. - They even helped clean up afterwards! Even for things that werent part of dinner. Honeslty made our wedding the event of a lifetime and it wouldn't have been the same without the amazing Michi family catering us. read more

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We are so incredibly happy with our decision to have Michi's at our wedding! Since my husband and I cook a lot and truly value good food, catering was our top priority and Michi's did not disappoint! We had two tastings, one upon signing the contract and a final one closer to the date where we were able to bring along family and a close friend. They served us full plates of every dish so we even left with plenty of leftovers, which was such a fun bonus for us! Throughout the planning process, they were very easy to communicate with and were highly responsive via email. It was super convenient having them coordinate the table design at their warehouse, including the linens, plateware, and glassware. While the design meeting isn't a "boutique" curated experience, their warehouse has plenty of options to choose from if you already have a general color palette and vibe in mind. On the wedding day, the staff was extremely attentive and brought us hand rolls before cocktail hour even started to ensure we actually got to eat. The live hand roll station was a massive hit with our guests and absolutely delicious. I also appreciated how open they were to our custom cocktails; I provided my own recipe and li hing powder for a pineapple li hing margarita, which they executed perfectly. Cost-wise, this is not a budget vendor and is on the more expensive side. However, the full-service, high-touch planning and day-of experience, from the tastings to the seamless coordination of all design elements, completely justified the price. You truly get what you pay for, and we have no regrets. If food is a top priority for your wedding, we highly recommend Michi's. Their expertise made our day so special, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! read more

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By far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Michi to help serve food to our guests. We knew early on that we wanted to make sure we chose a great caterer for our wedding. One of the first visits we made was to Michi for a tasting and we were absolutely blown away. Not only was the food unbelievably good, Michi and his family are incredibly nice and easy to work with. We knew immediately this was the caterer to work with. And they absolutely delivered. The food was so good it got almost as many compliments as the bride. Maybe more. Our favorite dish was the miso butter & homemade sourdough bread. We took a bunch of extras home after our tasting and then again after our wedding. It was easily our favorite and Michi went out of their way to make sure some was packed for us after the wedding. I could not recommend Michi more to anyone looking for a caterer. They're charismatic and great chefs, what more could you ask for? 6/5. If I could. 10/5 even. read more

Michi's Catering - Sourdough Bread + Miso Butter - Caterers Near Me - Campbell, California

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For us, food was the top priority for our wedding and Michi exceeded our expectations. We chose them even prior to picking a venue. Their team was a joy to work with, and our guests were constantly raving about the food. From start to finish, they made the process easy to understand and helped us through every step. We appreciated the complimentary initial tasting as well as the final tasting where we could bring a few close guests to help us decide on our final menu. The wedding went extremely smooth with Michi's team taking care of table setup, cocktail hour appetizers and stations, as well as full dinner service. They also went out of their way to check in with us and our vendors to make sure we were all well fed. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. We're super happy we went with Michi's catering. Their full package service, which included linens, dinner ware, and setup helped make the decisions more streamlined and intuitive. We highly recommend them to all other couples! read more

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Michi and team were amazing at our wedding! Our family and friends loved their food and service. Michi and team made it a point to have several touch points with us and our guests to ensure everyone was well fed. They were very easy to work with and handled everything very professionally. Michi is a one stop shop for any couples who want a seamless experience - they handle food, bar, and even rentals. We would love to work with Michi again in the future! read more

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Wow. Just wow. Wedding planning is full of decisions and me, being pretty indecisive, knew that a lot of my mental headspace would go towards trying to choose between multiple vendors for certain aspects of our wedding. But for our food?? Nah. Michi's was the first and only caterer that was even in contention. We had our sights set on getting married at The Pearl in San Francisco, and it was so easy communicate with Raphael and Mike to lock in a date that both The Pearl and Michi's was available. Right off the bat, Raphael, Mike, and Michi were so welcoming to us. They brought us in for our first tasting, and before we had even left their parking lot, we knew we HAD to have them at our wedding. They prepared all of their top menu items for us, gave us cocktails to try, and sat with us as we got to listen to some of Michi's life lessons about love, eating well, and the importance of family. And to top it off, we had enough leftovers from that tasting to last us another 2 days. So obviously, we signed the contract the next day. Throughout our wedding planning journey, Michi's communication with us was top-notch. We found out that Michi's takes care of not only the food, but also they also take care of our service and coordination of all of the rentals (Plates, Cups, Forks, Chairs, Extra tables, Linens, etc). They facilitated all of our communication with Standard Rentals, which was a huge weight off our shoulders and one less thing to worry about as the day came closer. They even brought us in for a second tasting so we could finalize our menu, and once again, we left with happy bellies and more leftovers. Fast forward to our wedding - the day was a dream! Our final menu included: the famous Hand-Roll Bar, KBBQ tacos, pork belly baos, their special salad, garlic noodles, fried rice, garlic butter tri-tip, miso honey salmon, seasonal veggies and miso eggplant! We even had late night spam musubis passed out, which was so special to me, since that was the first thing I made for my now hubby. Every single person at the wedding raved about how good the food was - I had multiple people come up to me telling me that they tried all 7 of our handroll options... and even went back for more. We had guests with special dietary restrictions, and they were incredibly accommodating with everything for them as well. Throughout the wedding, Raphael and their team made sure that we were fed, and constantly checked in with us and even our vendor team to make sure things were going well. They say when you invest in a strong vendor team for your wedding, you won't have to worry about anything on your big day. Michi's worked so seamlessly with all of our vendors, and it was such a joy to work with their team. I need to go out and find friends who are about to get married and suggest Michi's to them, so I can eat their food again. Thanks again Michi Team!! You guys are the best! read more

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This is a long overdue review but after almost a year after our wedding, our family and friends STILL talk about how amazing the food was to this day! And that's all thanks to the team at Michi's Catering. Wedding planning is no easy feat, especially if you're like me, who chose a venue that was pretty much a blank canvas with nothing provided and the logistics for the wedding needed a room flip of ceremony to reception. When I inquired with Mike and Raphael with these details, there was no hesitation at the complex logistics and they jumped right in and helped us in every step of the way throughout the entire planning process. I would like to point out they have never worked at the venue before either! They're a full-service catering and events team, meaning they don't just handle the food, they can also handle securing all of the rentals needed for the wedding (i.e. chairs, tables, tabletop items, glassware, linens, etc.), as well as pipe/draping decor, furniture rentals, and much more! Finding a catering vendor with this level of experience was a #1 priority for us, on top delicious food and amazing service. So it was a complete no brainer when it came to choosing Michi's for our wedding. Not to mention they were extremely responsive to every email I had sent (even when I sent one out in the middle of the night!) and always made sure to answer all of my questions carefully in clear detail. When it came to our tasting, everything was SO GOOD. They listened carefully to all the feedback we had on the dishes and made adjustments as needed per our preferences to make sure everything tasted the way we would like it. We tried so much food and there was still plenty leftover! They packed it all up for us to take home, it was almost like we had a 2nd tasting at home with the leftovers haha. On the day of the wedding, all the set up and the room flip (!) was seamlessly executed. Everyone raved about the food all night long and they still love to talk about the sushi handroll station to this day (: Honestly cannot give enough praise and appreciation to the entire Michi's family and team that helped bring our wedding to life. If I could, I would do it all over again and still choose Michi's every time. And since they also cater social/private events, I would certainly choose them again when I get the chance! read more

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We wanted to hire for a wedding. They said our date was completely free and gave us a quote. Then a week later they said someone else had asked first. Then we told them we could move our wedding date and they told us their available dates. Then they gave us tasting times, and once we chose a tasting time, they never responded. Then they told us they were not interested in catering for us since we only had 150 people. This was over a month of talking; they should've just told us our date had other people interested and that there was a minimum number of people at the very beginning. read more

Not sure what I can say about Michi that hasn't already been said. True professionals. Delicious food. Consistent raves from our guests (from all walks of life) on everything, from the hand roll bar to the bao station to the passed apps, cocktails, and family-style meal. Michi's a preferred caterer at our reception venue, and when I was researching caterers, I found that a colleague had recently booked them for her wedding (thanks Yelp!) When I asked her for more details, she said they were their "non-negotiable vendor." And I'm happy to agree with her: From our initial contact to reception day, the Michi team was responsive, proactive, and incredibly detail-oriented. Our initial tasting was at their kitchen in Campbell, where Mike sat down with us and explained every dish as it came out, answering all our questions in detail and even showing us a floorplan of how he envisioned the table setup at our venue. They work with an event rental company, so there's no need for you to worry about securing an extra vendor for tables, chairs, linens, and all the little things you totally want to be spending time and energy thinking about as you plan your wedding. A few months before the reception, we had our final tasting and drink selection, for which we were able to have up to 6 guests total (including ourselves). I would never have thought of having additional people come to the final tasting, but it was a huge plus to be able to bring both of our parents to the final tasting to get their opinions on the dishes, too! Other logistics things: you provide the alcohol, they'll provide mixers and staff. They've got a wide array of cocktails you can select from (and taste beforehand, adjusting to your liking). They managed to serve 6 dishes, family-style, including special plates for bride&groom and dietary restrictions, for ~140 guests, in about 30 minutes. You provide the cake, they'll provide a knife and serving utensil for the cake cutting and can cut/serve the rest out of sight. You're probably thinking, "wow this all sounds great...and it probably isn't cheap" and you're right. But the team is reasonable and will try to work with you on things in the contract if you have questions or concerns, and good food was our #1 priority for our guests. So bottom line, I have to echo my friend's comment, if I were to go back in time and do this again - I wouldn't consider anyone else. read more

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The Michi family and their entire team made us feel very taken care of since the initial tasting all the way through our wedding day. We are very happy that we went with them as our caterer. If you want your guests to rave about the food and leave with full bellies, I highly recommend them. Their hand-roll station wow'ed our guests and many have not stopped complimenting the food at our wedding to us. Michi and his sons Mike and Raphael were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were so knowledgeable about the ins and outs of our venue, and they worked with us throughout the wedding planning process to ensure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. When our big day came, the Michi team did an amazing job setting up for our reception and the overall feedback from our guests were that their staff were all so attentive and professional and worked continuously to make sure guests got everything they needed during dinner service. Michi's is a full service caterer so they don't just take care of the food on your wedding day, they also work with you on choosing table linens, tableware and handle all of the set up and tear down for that. Our reception ran so smoothly with zero hiccups and they were hands down one of our most important vendors and worth every single penny. Highly recommend & I hope to have a chance to be at one of their events as a guest where I will devour the food. read more

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We actually made it a #1 priority to get Michi as our wedding caterer, and we're so glad we did :) From the tastings to menu revisions, Michi's team was SUPER communicative and accommodating! They were even willing to serve a selection of fruits that we brought them as part of our dessert selection. And the wedding day itself could not have gone any better - cocktail hour (sushi station especially) was a huge hit, and our guests were raving about it and the dinner food long after :) It was so fun working with the Michi team; as food lovers, their hospitality and service were key in making our special day unforgettable. read more

TL;DR: You should have booked Michi Catering yesterday! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michi Catering for our wedding at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga, CA. They were the first vendor we booked after securing our venue, and we booked them even before trying their food. They are super popular, and for good reason--they are an excellent team with amazing food. We had no issues with communication, which was done over email, and the response time was always faster than we expected. They are an experienced and efficient family-run business, and they have done countless weddings at Hakone, which was very important and reassuring to us. We had two tastings with them to decide on our menu, and we were blown away by the quality of the food and entire experience. Dinner was served family-style, but they also accommodated every single one of our guests with dietary restrictions at no extra charge and ensured they each got to enjoy a meal fit for their own diet. Our guests kept talking about how good the food was, and they particularly enjoyed the live sushi station. Good memorable food was one of our priorities, and Michi Catering truly delivered. It was so lovely getting to know the kind and genuine Michi team throughout the year of planning, and we can confidently say that our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them. We would love to work with them again in the future for other events and hope to enjoy their food at other people's weddings! read more

Everyone is still talking about how good and ABUNDANT the food was at our wedding thanks to Michi and the whole team :') they were so professional from start to finish, accommodated every request with a smile and were just a joy to work with. Did I mention the food was insanely good!!!?? Thank you so much Mike, Raphael, and Michi! We will never forget your hospitality on our big day. read more

My wife has accused me of planning our entire wedding (city, venue, and date) around making sure we could book Michi as our caterer. And she's honestly not that far off-- they're really just that good and I regret nothing. We first had Michi's food at a friend's wedding in 2021, and I bookmarked them immediately because it was the first time I was actually impressed with food at a wedding. Three years later, I just had Michi cater my own wedding, and it was everything we expected and more Throughout the whole planning process, the whole Michi family was incredibly kind, transparent and timely. They respond to emails extremely quickly and each tasting feels like a restaurant experience. Our wedding guests loved the food, and many of them told us it was one of the highlights of our wedding. Honestly, I don't really have much to say in terms of criticism. If you're thinking of having family style Asian food at your wedding in California, I would highly recommend them. read more

Michi's Catering - Caterers Near Me - Campbell, California

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So many of our guests commented about their team's food and service. They were incredible easy to work with, flexible in our requests, and their execution was on point. If you are debating having them be your caterer, I can't recommend them enough. read more

We found Michi while searching for an Asian food wedding caterer, and we hit the absolute jackpot! The food was phenomenal, and highly praised by all our guests, including otherwise usually picky eaters. Everyone left the wedding well fed and happy. The hand roll bar in particular was a smash hit! However, what sets Michi's apart is what they do beyond the food. Throughout the entire process, the Michi family has been nothing but kind, generous, thoughtful and supportive. Their attention to detail comes through in everything they do, and they continued to wow us from our initial tasting visit all the way through our wedding day. We truly loved working with them. Needless to say, we highly recommend Michi's Catering, and hope to be able to enjoy their food again in the future! read more

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It was a pleasure to work with Michi as the caterer for our wedding. First and foremost, the food and drinks were delicious. Many of our guests said that was their favorite part of our wedding, complimenting the hand roll station in particular. We were not surprised by their reactions, given how much we loved the food and drinks ourselves in our two tastings. As if that is not enough, Michi was instrumental in the wedding planning process, facilitating our rentals (e.g. plates, glasses, forks, knives, linens, etc.) with Standard Rentals - all we had to do was pick out our designs. On the day of our wedding, Michi took care of everything behind the scenes, so we never had to worry about cocktail hour or the reception. Everyone, including our vendors, was well taken care of. We cannot recommend Michi enough. read more

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When you don't hire a wedding planner, you end up doing all the research for the perfect caterer. Let's just say that once I secured my venue, the food was the number one priority. This foodie was on a mission to find the best food for her wedding guests. After contacting a handful of caterers, I was so lucky to find Michi. Allow me to rave on how they made my wedding a success: 1. Communication: The Michi team responded to every single question and email. In fact, their response was as fast as a few hours and typically within 24 hours unless they were busy with another event. 2. Service: I love that their service allowed me to rent table linens, napkins, flatware, wine glasses, cake table, cake knife, etc. Their team composed of bartenders and servers. It's definitely a one stop shop, making it so convenient for the bride & groom. 3. Knowledgeable: I was very impressed that Michi familiarized themselves with the provided amenities at my venue (Hakone). If they didn't know the answer, they would directly contact the events manager/coordinator themselves to obtain the information. This really saved me time from going back and forth to line up the logistics. 4. Personalization: It was so awesome that they had options to choose the color of our napkin and table linen. I must also mention that they hand delivered three separate tasting sessions to our home to make sure we were fully satisfied with everything. When we wanted to change the final menu, they were so flexible in making the accommodations and learning about our guests' food allergies. 5. Alcohol: For our wedding, we had a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. The bartender service was phenomenal. The mixed drinks were definitely a big hit during the reception. 6. Professional: Let's simply say that the Michi team was prompt and efficient. When a food delivery was scheduled for a certain time, you can guarantee them to be there on time. On the day of the wedding, they were ready to go with the setup and cleanup. When I had questions about other things not related to just the catering, the team was willing to help out. 7. Food: Our guests could not stop with the food compliments. A big tip for future guests is to remember to eat during cocktail hour! The interactive sushi bar was very popular. As the bride, I wished I had more time to enjoy those delicious handrolls. Overall, Michi is worth the hype and money. I was happy to meet Michi on my wedding day, and really appreciate the personalized cutting board. I highly recommend them 100%!!! read more

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It's unanimous - Michi's food is the best. This is not only from our wedding guests, but also from our other wedding vendors, who told us that they are so glad we booked their favorite caterer. If you are looking for anything Asian inspired - Michi is the caterer to go to. Before the wedding, Michi was provided us 2 separate tasting sessions (one final session just before finalizing our menu), to make sure we knew exactly what we were getting on the day of. Each of those sessions was a feast and we literally had leftovers for days afterwards because they provide generous portions and let you take home the leftovers. They even included some dishes that we didn't ask to taste! Michi's menu heavily favors Asian cuisine so I will focus on that. For our cocktail wedding they were able to provide 6 passed appetizers, a live sushi roll station, AND a charcuterie table. Everyone loved the sushi hand roll station and the appetizers. We chose to do dinner family style and had galbijjim and salmon for our mains along with the vegetables and carbs. The food was just as good during the wedding day as the tasting when we previewed it. For our vegan and vegetarian friends, Michi was also able to provide individual plates that were well-received. Michi doesn't cover dessert so we bought that separately but his team was able to serve the cakes. Lastly, we had duck baos and fried tofu for our after dinner snacks. By that time though, everyone was stuffed to the brim. Michi and team also provide a bartender (you have to buy the alcohol, but Michi provides the mixers) and let us choose 2 signature cocktails to serve. We chose a blueberry mojito (which we requested outside of their usual cocktail menu) and a yakult soju drink. The yakult soju drink was so popular with our guests that we actually ran out of yakult. Michi himself comes to the event and is highly interactive. It's clear that he has a strong passion for his work and cares about the couples that he works with. If there's any downside, it's that Michi is definitely not cheap - it could be a bit harder if you are on a budget. I believe their service accounted for about 50% of the overall cost of the wedding (but the cost includes rental of plates, linen, plates, etc. and bartending). However, I regret nothing and to me it's worth every dime. read more

Michi's Catering - The combined plate for our sweetheart table. - Caterers Near Me - Campbell, California

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I'm thrilled that the manager at our wedding venue had suggested Michi Catering as his number one choice. The entire process was easy and relatively stress free. Our top priority besides getting married, was to have AMAZING food that would fill our guests bellies. The issue we've always had at weddings is that food was either mediocre or not enough to eat. We didn't want either issue at our wedding. As soon as I could, I reached out to Michi's catering and was scheduled for a delivery for taste testing. My father, Fiancé (now husband), and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. After emailing back some feed back, we immediately got contacts signed. We knew they were the cater for us. Onsite taste testing and finalizing menus were a breeze as well. They have a lot to select from and at the end, I wish I was able to taste EVERYTHING! The way everything looked at our reception was everything I had hoped for! Michi himself was amazing! I can honestly say my friends, family, and including us... fell in love with him and accepted him into our family! He made sure my husband and I were fed throughout the event. I can honestly say that night was a DREAM. Loved them and their team! It's been a couple weeks and my friends and family are still raving about how great they were! I HIGHLY recommend! I've already referred a few couples to use them for their upcoming weddings next year! I'm so impressed with them that I wish they had a restaurant that I could support! I would love to use them again (I'm thinking 10 year vow renewal :)). read more

Michi's Catering - Michi, the BEST! - Caterers Near Me - Campbell, California

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You know when they say wedding food is just 'meh?' Usually it's steak, salmon, or a mushroom risotto (no disrespect, as they are still all great options), however, for our wedding, we wanted food that people would look back on and think, "that was the best wedding food I have EVER had!" Michi's catering was able to do just that. Besides the usual congratulations, this comment is the first thing people mention when they talk about our wedding so huge kudos to Michi's for exceeding everyone's expectations by having the most memorable and delicious food you could have at an event! Not only were their main dishes amazing with unique flavors, but I kid you not, our guests were raving about everything from the smallest bread rolls, to the appetizers (in fact I had family members trying to track down the waiters to ensure they got everything on our menu because it was that tasty). Some tables even continued asking for seconds and third plates despite the generous serving sizes. They also offer tastings where you can get to know the Michi family. They knew exactly how to make us feel at home and taken care of. Food is an expression of showing love and Michi's catering embodies that through the care and attention they put into everything they do. I cannot thank them enough for being one of the best parts of our wedding day and I hope I get the chance to attend another one of their events as a guest just so I can eat their food again! read more

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We came across Michi Catering since our family dog is also named Michi. Our experience with this family owned business far exceeded our expectations. This team excel in many areas: Communication was amazing-- whether that was through emails or as they were explaining their services. Food was phenomenal. From the tasting to the actual day of the wedding. We have very picky Asian relatives and they were all highly impressed by the food from the Michi team. The live sushi bar had people talking all night! We loved seeing the whole team on the day of the wedding. They made sure that the bride and groom were well fed since the day gets hectic. So so thoughtful! We highly recommend Michi Catering! read more

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Working with the Michi team was the best decision we made for our wedding! We had our wedding at Thomas Fogarty Winery and Michi was highly recommended from their events staff. From our initial outreach to our wedding (spanning over a year), Raphael and Mike were extremely communicative and we always felt well taken care of. My parents came with us to our tasting, and not only were they blown away by the food, but they also felt like we were having a meal with family. In addition to our own experience with Michi, our guests could not stop talking about the food and the staff. Countless guests mentioned that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding and that the staff was super accommodating. We had guests that were vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and various food allergies--they all mentioned how well they felt taken care of and how delicious their meals were. Thank you Michi team for everything!! We'll need to find an excuse to work with you again in the future. read more

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We are so happy we went with Michi's for our wedding! Starting from the initial contact and all the way to the end, Raphael and Mike were so responsive and easy to work with. We had two tastings where the set up was beautifully laid out and any leftover food packed up for us to enjoy at home as well. Michi's also provides so many design selection options (i.e., linens, plates, silverware, glasses, etc.). I was able to create a table layout that I loved. The wedding day exceeded our expectations. The entire staff was friendly and professional. The Michi team was so thoughtful as well! Michi brought us sushi handrolls while we did our post ceremony photos. They also made individual plates for us and included all the passed hors d'oeuvres. So although our wedding day was so busy, we were able to eat EVERYTHING that we chose! We have received so many comments from our wedding guests that the food and service were the best they have ever had at a wedding. Final Takeaway - Michi's truly makes you feel special. The food is delicious, the set up is beautiful, and the staff wonderful. They truly helped to make our wedding day so memorable. We highly recommend Michi's Catering!! read more

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If you're on the fence about it, stop. Just choose Michi for whatever it is you're looking for! We had the pleasure of working with the Michi family/team for our wedding and it was the easiest choice we could've made. From day 1, everything was made easy. They are quick to respond, professional and detail-oriented, but also make you feel like family. Raphael seems to always have a smile on his face that makes you forget about all the stress of wedding planning. Mike takes notice to the tiniest details that make you feel understood and seen. And Michi always blesses us with his chuckles and fine fashion sense. My husband and I planned our wedding without a coordinator/planner and it couldn't have been possible without the Michi team. They answered all our questions and helped make us feel comfortable with our decisions leading up to the wedding. And on the day of, not only did they deliver, they went BEYOND and stepped in with any little detail to make our day perfect! I can't stop raving about their service and personalities, I haven't even talked about their food yet! My family and guests were all raving about the food as THE BEST they've had at a wedding. The signature cocktails they had were a hit. I still dream about their food and drool thinking about that sashimi salad! Seriously, the Michi team are THE BEST! Can't thank them enough! read more

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On this Thanksgiving Day, I'd like to take a minute to be grateful for Michi's Catering who catered our wedding just a little over 2 years ago in September of 2021 :). Better late than never, right?! And although I'm so so so very sorry for this belated Yelp post, I remember the day like it was yesterday. Thank you, Michi, Raphael, and Mike, for blessing our day with some of the best wedding food we had ever eaten! Now for those of you reading this review believe me that if you hire Michi's Catering for your special event you will truly have some of the best catering ever! Having worked in the events/catering industry for over 13 years in the SF/HI/LA market, I've eaten A LOT of catering food! Not to mention my husband is a professional restaurant Chef...So trust me. The bar was set quite high! And what Michi's team did that blew us out of the water is clearly attributed to the following reasons they deserve 5 stars: 1. COMMUNICATION - As a bride, you have numerous things to think about, so the last thing you want to do is stress about your caterer which is going to be one of the most talked about things people won't forget about your wedding. Let's be real - catering is going to be the most expensive thing in your wedding budget which involves thousands of little details behind the scene to keep track of - so you want to put your trust in someone who is going to treat you and your money like VIP. No matter who you are. And Michi's team handled what felt-like-hundreds-of nit picky emails and questions from me like a black belt ninja! From the proposal phase through the day-of logistics, they responded with such grace and thoroughness in a blink of an eye! They replied to my emails and texts at the speed of lightening replying at all times of days/night, not missing a single question/beat. Caterer stress? Not this bride thanks to Michi's! 2. FRIENDLY/COURTEOUS - The guys were simply the most hospitable from the moment we met through day off. So patient and kind in every response. 3. EPIC TASTING - At the time we had our tasting Michi's kitchen was undergoing construction, so they offered to host a private tasting at our family's place. They made us feel like celebrities bringing their A-game to the house and wowing us with all of our options. They were also very open to feedback/adjustments. 4. FLEXIBILITY - Since my family is Thai and I used to be a professional pastry cook, I wanted to feature a few Thai dishes and desserts which they were open to executing. They crafted up some green curry and chicken satay my mom approved at the tasting, and also baked off my chocolate chip cookies I pre-baked at the wedding, so that we could have the warm cookies and milk shots I always dreamed of. 5. SIMPLY GOOD FOOD - Our final menu at the wedding ending up being a live sushi bar + variety of fresh/fried spring rolls to kick off as appetizers, a family style dinner consisting of a mixed green salad, sautéed green beans, Chilean sea bass (YUM), beef short ribs (to die for!!!), Thai green curry, Korean wild purple rice, and a live whole roast pig station (heck yea!). The food wasn't fancy, but just cooked right and done well with love! It tasted like home :). And that's exactly what we wanted! So many of our friends were foodies/hospitality workers/Chefs, and so many of them said we had the best food ever at our wedding. And I'd like to believe so, too! :) Thank you, Team Michi! For everything you did and do for me, the hubs, and hundreds of couples/clients who's lives you have touched, for the most beautiful and delicious experience we still dream about today! read more

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Michi just supported an engagement party I threw for some friends, and the guests are still raving about the food! Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious in addition to their team being FANTASTIC. Excellent bar service as well, they crafted some great wine-based cocktails (venue was beer/wine only) and a yummy mocktail too. Highly recommend for any kind of event! read more

Everything about Michi's Catering is flawless. From the quoting process, to the tasting, the food, and the service itself, we couldn't have picked a better place. It really felt like they were working closely with us every step to ensure a perfect service. Beyond their professionalism and amazing food, their team is so friendly that it felt like family. They will work with your budget and adjust accordingly. Well worth it and I would pick them again without hesitation! read more

Michi is without a doubt one of the premier wedding caterers in entire Bay Area. They went above and beyond throughout the entire wedding planning process. From delivering a massive spread of food to our doorstep in SF during the tasting period, to making a celiac friendly gluten-free version of the entire dinner on the day of the wedding for my sister, my wife and I truly could not have asked for a more caring and thoughtful caterer to work with. Michi treats you like their family, and does everything possible to keep your wedding day moving forward smoothly without a hitch. They're worth every penny and were possible the most important vendor we had to make our wedding day special. Thank you, Michi! We hope to attend future events that you are catering! read more

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If you've come across this page, it's your sign to book Michi as your caterer for your wedding or any event, PERIOD. If you want your guests to remember the food from your wedding in a good way, this is your sign to book Michi. Will try to keep this to the point because I echo all of the other reviews! Michi was a preferred vendor for our Wedding venue and I am so incredibly happy we chose them. They are a family owned business and you can tell how much care about you as clients and the quality of their food. There is also something truly special about having Chef Michi as your sushi chef during cocktail hours alongside his sons for the reception. As a somewhat Type A person planning my own wedding, I was never concerned about catering. Mike and Raphael are extremely responsive and helped guide me through the process of the tastings and even rentals for my reception. We had a 170-person wedding and the quality was uncompromised and tasted the same as the first and final tasting we did with Michi. I hope that I can attend a wedding or event where Michi is catering (or maybe they'll open a restaurant.) Don't second guess yourself, you will not regret choosing MIchi. read more

If you are in search of a modern take on asian cuisine for your wedding, look no further. Michi's is everything you want, need, and more. I had a very specific vision for my wedding. Once I found out that Michi's offers a live sushi station, I was sold! How can you turn down sushi?! When it came to the food tasting, they not only offered one, but TWO tastings, and even encouraged us to bring our friends along to enjoy the experience. I had the hardest time choosing our wedding menu because everything was so good. Aside from their amazing food, they're just genuinely amazing people. Words cannot express the high standards that Raph and Mike set for vendor communication, service, and generosity. The Michi team will work hard to make your day stress free. They handled all my rentals, day-of logistics, assisted with set up, and made floor plans. I highly recommend the Michi team for any special occasion. I look forward to working with them again for future events! read more

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**BEST DECISION EVER** The Results: I went to two weddings (Sat/Sun) and absolutely KNEW that our catering (Michi) would be 1000% better than my friend's caterers (sorry not sorry); both couples, our friends and family were absolutely amazed. Literally what made our entire event a SUCCESS! 10/10 would hire again! The Food: We had a sushi bar, where our guests could order customized hand rolls with fresh ingredients and fish. My husband's family (Japanese) are fishermen and they were VERY impressed by the sushi bar! The hors d'oeuvres were delicious, we had such a hard time figuring out which items to pick for our guests because everything Michi had to offer was SO good. The sashimi salad is my FAV. Garlic noodles were a MUST. All our guests had a favorite dish, from the miso pork belly baos, to the tri-tip, to the honey-glazed salmon, our menu was a hit! Michi was also VERY accommodating for our guests' special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, T1D, children, etc). The Drank: The Michi team worked with us to create soju/sake cocktails since our venue at Hakone Gardens does not allow for hard alcohol. We picked 3 kinds of soju/sake cocktails - and all our guests LOVED the drinks they came up with. We renamed our cocktails to fit our theme :) Mike had informed us just how many bottles of soju, wine and beer we would need to get ourselves, and even helped transport the alcohol to our venue. The Service: One of the main reasons I wanted Michi (besides their amazing asian-fusion food) was for their full-experience of services from providing the linens, the glassware, table service, cocktail hour, bartending, etc! They are also the preferred caterer for Hakone Gardens, a BEAUTIFUL venue, which is so lovely to work with as well. Michi has done many events at Hakone, they got everything down to a T. They were so organized and SO easy to work with. I had no stress at all, and every one of our guests were fed well and taken care of! The Michi team was so attentive and helpful, my father-in-law said that the service was EXCEPTIONAL and he was so pleasantly surprised at how professional and amazing the entire team was on execution! The Planning: I literally planned my event around the availability of Michi and Hakone - which conveniently fell on July 1st, my 10-year dating anniversary with my husband :) It was a sign! Working with Mike and Raphael, Michi's sons, was a delight! They are very communicative and transparent and I really appreciated them taking the time to answer all my questions that became humongous email threads (sorry!). We started conversations in June 2021, and covid was ongoing (still going) - they were so generous to give my in-laws a to-go tasting, to get a preview of what they had to offer. When Michi's kitchen opened up again in the beginning of 2022, they gave us another chance to experience their full menu taste-test, and it was SO amazing - I won't get into detail about that, because you'll have to experience yourself! The Cost: WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY. Michi is SO accommodating and transparent with their prices; if you have a specific budget you need to work with, they will work with you! They charge per person, so know your guest count. We started off at 75 people, and ended up at 124. There was plenty of food for everyone to get seconds, but everyone was full! I didn't have a wedding planner, and I planned everything on my own until 4 months before the event I hired my auntie who is a professional wedding planner. Michi made everything easy for me; I felt very confident in their knowledge and skills, and am very happy that I chose to build our event around their availability. Thank you Michi for coming to see us, and for the lovely personalized cutting board and organic bread from your daughter :) Thank you Mike and Raphael for being so sweet (my cousin-in-law went to HS with Raphael!) and accommodating to me and our family. I hope our paths will cross again! Wishing you all the best! read more

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Michi was by far our favorite wedding vendor! They are more than a caterer and creators of delicious food, they are truly a SERVICE company. When we couldn't do our 1st tasting in person due to the pandemic, they dropped off a ton of food at our house and even with extra sushi, even though we didn't ask for it and weren't planning on doing the sushi station! They patiently answered all of our questions and for the day of the wedding, helped warm cookies we got from another store, printed all the signs for the cocktail hour stations and dessert station, and brought us a sample plate of all the cocktail hour food we were too busy to try during actual cocktail hour haha. And of course, their food is OUTSTANDING. One of my friends said she cried when she ate the potatoes au gratin and all of our guests were raving about the duck bao station and how it was the best wedding food they've ever had. Michi was also a great partner in the wedding planning process and have so much experience and guidance to offer. We had them handle ordering all the barware - and there was magically a backbar set up that looked amazing (I didn't even think to ask for one), and they brought so many non-alcoholic drink options and made mocktails that our guests loved! When our planner was running late to our venue walk through, Mike turned into our planner and walked through all the areas of our venue with us and shared tips on what to do with the different spaces, which was super helpful. Honestly, after our wedding, we are waiting for one of our friends to book Michi for their wedding just so we can attend a Michi-catered wedding as a guest and get the full experience! read more

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Booking Michi's Catering for our wedding was the best decision we made! Michi and his team were so friendly, professional, and easy to work with from the very start. We met with Michi and his sons, Raphael and Mike, several times during the planning process to discuss our wedding menu and dinnerware. They were always patient and helpful, and were so quick to answer all of our questions whenever we reached out. They also worked with us to create a custom menu that was so unique and different from traditional wedding food--one of the main reasons why we chose them. We were able to personalize it to reflect our own tastes and preferences, and we were able to include some of our favorite dishes. On the day of our wedding, our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was--especially the DIY handrolls! It was such a hit! The presentation of the dishes and hor d'oeuvres were also beautiful, and the service was beyond amazing. Michi and his team treated us like family since day one and we felt they really took care of us on our wedding day. They made our special day even more memorable. We highly recommend Michi's to anyone who's having wedding, corporate event, or simply throwing a party :) read more

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100,000% would choose Michi Catering all over again for any event that requires catering. Everyone we've chatted with after our wedding has said the food was amazing and they were so full at the end of the night. They were amazed by how often the appetizers came around during cocktail hour. None of the guests had to scout for those food trays because they came around so often. We chose Michi Catering because of the variety of options they are able to make and the LIVE SUSHI STATION. I'm pretty sure as soon as they mentioned that, I looked to my (now) husband and my eyes were saying 'we need to hire them'. We both love sushi and it was a huge hit at the wedding. We communicated with both Mike and Raphael throughout our planning phase and they were very responsive, even if it was just a simple question. We love that they're AAPI + family owned; and they're just super friendly and easy to work with. Definitely made things less stressful and they absolutely delivered on the day-of. The only thing I'm sad about is that I didn't get to eat everything on our wedding day but at least we tried everything during the food tasting :) If you end up hiring Michi, make sure you eat! read more

Choosing Michi to cater the food at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We highly recommend them for the delicious food, unique experience and their professional service. During the initial wedding planning, my partner and I were set on having Asian food and were debating between several catering services and a few Chinese restaurants. In hindsight we absolutely made the right decision of going with Michi. There are several things I want to highlight while working with Michi. - The food was simply amazing. Especially the appetizers. Many guests have claimed that "we've been to several weddings and this is by far the best food we've ever had" - Michi offers a unique experience. I especially want to highlight the handroll sushi bar. Not only do guests get to see them make the handrolls live, but they also get to customize what protein they want to have. Many of our guests ordered multiple handrolls at a time. They were that good. - Michi does an amazing job catering to any special dietary requests offering customized meals for your guests. In our case, we had guests who were vegetarian and pescatarian, and both complimented how amazing their meals were! - The drinks were delicious! I'm not much of a drinker and generally prefer water over other beverages. However, their drinks were so good that I had to make am exception. - Michi is extremely fast at responding. Generally we would get responses within 24 hours. Responses may take slightly longer during the weekends since they're usually catering at events then. - If your event is at Hakone, Michi knows the venue inside out. They needed 0 coordination from us. They were on the ball for everything, and even made sure to inform us on what exactly we need to prepare or bring. This makes things easier if you don't have a coordinator or your coordinator is new to the venue. For our wedding we actually didn't get a coordinator, and Michi's familiarity with Hakone was a big factor we took into consideration. As mentioned in the TLDR, we are so happy that we chose Michi to cater for our special day. The food was delicious, their service was amazing, and everything just went so smoothly, I can't recommend Michi enough. read more

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I wish I could give this entire team 10 stars!! We are so thankful to have found Michi and even more grateful that they were available for our wedding day. Honestly, words cannot express how AMAZING the entire team is. Michi is an all-service caterer, and trust me, you'll need a team that can handle not only food, but day-of logistics, rentals, bar, etc. and as detail-oriented as this team. Process & Logistics: The process of working with them from Day 1 has been seamless. Since this was our first wedding, we had a million questions and Michi team was patient enough to answer all of them - seriously, there are probably over 50 email threads of questions that we had. Tasting: They were willing to accommodate, not one, but TWO tastings during COVID to ensure that we were able to finalize the menu we wanted for all portions of our wedding including cocktail hour, reception and late night snacks. Day-Of: Michi brought a crew to service our wedding and made sure everything was FLAWLESS. The entire night ran so smoothly from cocktail hours to reception to late night. Our guests were singing praises throughout the night. Food: We're not biased but we think this is probably the best wedding food we've had, ever. Our guests had a lot of compliments to give about all the things they ate throughout the night. Even our parents raved about the food - and Asian parents are the hardest to please. Everything was fresh, made onsite. You can definitely taste all the effort and love that went into each dish. We greatly appreciate being able to customize the menu to our taste with Michi team. EXTRAS: We ran into a few logistical issues when we had changed our ceremony from indoor to outdoor at the very last minute and Michi was more than willing to help us in any way they could. It was so comforting to know that they had our back, even if it wasn't part of their job. In addition, we were super careful and wanted to ensure COVID vaccination and testing from our guests and vendors. Michi was willing to comply with our COVID protocol to ensure we had a safe and COVID-free event. Look no further if you're looking for a caterer for any event, especially for your wedding day. These guys are seriously the best in the business!! We'll definitely hire Michi for any future events, big or small. read more

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If your goal is to have your wedding guests rave about the food from your wedding, hire Michi as your caterer. We planned our wedding from out-of-state and are so grateful we hired Michi and his family! His sons Raphael and Mike are very responsive and easy to communicate with. They take care of all linen, flatware, and heat lamp rentals, as well as the bar service (all except the actual alcohol - you provide). They have a great sense of design to boot. Michi is also incredibly flexible with dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences. Even though we elected family style dining, all guests with dietary limitations were given their own personalized plate. We found out one day before the wedding a guest needed an adjustment (soft foods), and Michi was able to make a meal just for them. We are forever grateful for their accommodations! 10/10 would hire Michi again and would recommend them to anyone else planning their wedding! P.S. Go with the garlic noodles. Even if it's not part of your tasting menu, just do it. They are delicious! read more

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Where do I even begin - Michi is hands down the most reliable wedding vendor you could ever ask for! They are simply the best - it was such a joy for us to work with Raphael, Mike and their entire family. They listened to our wants and needs, and truly made our vision come to life. Mike and Raphael worked endlessly to meet our requests and really listened to our feedback. On top of a custom dinner menu, our cocktail hour (complete with a sushi bar and signature drink menu - photos attached) was fully customized as well! All of our guests were amazed by the level of personalization, and more importantly, the quality of the food. Everything was served fresh and you could taste the love and passion their whole family puts into what they do! If you are looking for an event caterer, I would 100% recommend Michi. They were so supportive and helpful throughout the entire process, and just overall so on top of it. We didn't once have to mention anything on the day of - if it was discussed in our previous conversations, it was noted and done. I could not have had a more stress-free experience with Michi and hope we have another opportunity to work together! They are truly vendors turned friends, and we are looking forward to visiting them at their restaurant and keeping in touch! read more

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Is it the middle of the night and you're thinking of what caterer to pick for your wedding or your event? Have you compared a few different caterers and don't know what sets them apart? Do you want to get good value for your money? STOP YOUR SEARCH. Michi Catering is incredible. Hard stop. But if you want to know why: Food - Sure my wedding was beautiful. But the number one thing people kept on telling me was the food. We had so much fun picking the menu with the incredible variety and quality of ingredients that Michi offered. It was the ultimate combination of all the Asian cuisines we love. The live station was so unique. Lamb and sea bass were standouts. Drinks - Michi had offered so much variety in cocktails and the bartenders were fire. If it wasn't my wedding, I would've had more. Service - The Michi team goes above and beyond to service guests. We had a guest whose dietary restrictions weren't known before the event, and Mr. Michi himself went to make her a special dish. I didn't even know about this until after the wedding but it warmed my heart that he went above and beyond to take care of my guests as I would have. Value - Most importantly, picking Michi means that you get a lot of value for your money. When comparing vendors, it's hard to understand the apples to apples comparison of what's included/not included. The biggest difference of Michi's package is that it includes rentals from Standard. But there's nothing Standard about these rentals. The rentals have a lot of variety that you can put together a magazine worthy event without paying anything extra for design of plates, cutlery, glassware, and linens. This is HUGE savings. Michi Fam - More important than the catering vendor is the people behind the service. I have so much respect and adoration for the Michi family. This is a family run business and I had the biggest smile on my face every time I got to see Mr. Michi throughout the tastings and the day of the event. read more