Unfortunately my experience with Navi catering wasn't very good. I wouldn't recommend booking them for your wedding. The food tastes delicious but coordinating with their team was very stressful and unnecessarily so. Jade, their lead coordinator was extremely responsive, calling us every few days to check in with us when we're deciding on a catering company. As soon as we made our deposit she became impossible to reach and non responsive. I couldn't get confirmation of allergies and menus ingredients until less than a week before the wedding, making it a rush to print and have menus ready for the day of even though we had chosen a menu weeks before. My wedding planner and I had been reaching out for weeks previously to get an updated contract with updated head count from Jade but we didn't receive and updated contract until just days before the wedding day after finally getting a hold of Michelle their lead ops. On the day of. We booked Navi to help with table and chair set up and take down. I don't know if they helped set up as I was getting ready, but the left early and didn't take down tables or chairs, so I don't know know what we paid for. We asked for our salads to be pre-plated. They ran out of salads and 5 of our guests had to wait a very long time for food and didn't get any greens in their salad. We also booked bartending services. They promised they would work with us to come up with signature drinks, but no one ever reached out to us to workshop a drink. Instead had to send them a cocktail recipe and on the day of we realized they don't have any knowledgeable bartenders. We could have premixed the drinks ourselves and had them poured from a dispenser as that what we paid their bartender rate of $45/hr for. Navi said they were familiar working with Cort rentals. It's the company they said that they typically rent plates and silverware from but as part of their responsibilities they didn't sort or scrape the food off the silverware when it's a clearly labeled ask from Cort rentals right in the box you return them in. We were also told they they would pack left overs for us but none of our guests or us had received any left overs even though there were plenty. I was really disappointed in their professionalism. Food was delicious but coordination made working with them a major headache as a bride. If you do book with them. Do you best to work with Michelle or directly with chef Navi because if you don't have either of their eyes on things you might as well be coordinating with yourself. read more

Navi's Catering Kitchen - They didn't scrape or sort the silver ware when it's clearly a labeled ask in the return bins. - Caterers Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

They're at the Snohomish Farmer's Market and you must stop by for their delicious sauces! I bought a mango salsa that is spicy as heck and delicious! They have little spoons there so you are welcome to try it before and I tried it, felt the kick, and had to have it! The flavor is really good, somewhat roasted, definitely packed with seeds that add the heat, but it's calmed down with mango bits and tons of subtle mango flavor. I love it and would like to gift some to my spice obsessed sister, but this one is all for my house! As I was checking out I spotted a masala chai. I'm so glad I tried it! Perfect chai flavor, not overpowered with too much spices, steeped to the perfect blend, and not overly sugary but a sweet treat along my savory food options I had gotten. If Navi's is back at the market I surely will be too! read more

We used Navi for my wife's birthday and they did a fantastic job. It was difficult choosing from all the options and they were extremely flexible and helped customize it just right for our needs. We also had to have them package and drop off and everything was well organized and we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend for your party. read more

Navi's catered my Mom's 90th birthday celebration. the food was amazing at a fair price. they were a bit late, arriving just before the surprise birthday gal.... but everything worked out beautifully in the end. I chose a very eclectic mix or Indian and tropical foods... curries and Vegan entrees as well as Salmon and Chicken. good Naan and sauces. read more

Herding family members is like herding cats. Michelle at Navi's Catering was able to work with me to get a family dinner put together pretty quickly. It was all delicious, the salmon was perfect and everyone loved the cauliflower. After we all had finished dinner and were visiting at the table, my visiting aunt gave me a very concerned look. She said "I'm worried!" I asked why. "I'm worried about the brownies!" Funny lady!! Everyone was super ready for the brownies. It was all delicious and I appreciated the excellent customer service. It really made my day much more manageable. read more

Outstanding communication from Jade Fogleson throughout all phases of inquiry, booking and agreement. Staffing of the event could not have been easier to work with. Food could not have been better. Would use Navi's and Nile again. read more

I never write Yelp reviews. I should, but I usually just feel so meh about everything that I move on and forget, but I felt a bit compelled to do so after working with Navi's Catering. To say they were a pleasure to work with, would be an understatement. They were polite, professional, and everything was stellar and delicious - not to mention it was really reasonably priced for all the food we got. The catering crew showed up for my work event and put so much care into transporting everything - it did not go unnoticed. read more

Working with the Navi's catering was absolutely wonderful, especially Khedejah. She was knowledgeable and provided suggestions to make the process without causing any additional stress. The team was very responsive and very accommodating with the entire process. The food was absolutely delicious! There was one small problem with the doors being locked when arriving early to bring flowers in, but all in all just a memorable event. Would recommend Navi's catering for any future events. read more

I had the pleasure of joining 5 of my friends for a fantastic Thai themed cooking class with Navi. The food was DELICIOUS but it was the heart and soul that Chef Navi puts into his cooking that really made the class. His home made spices and love of cooking made the meal that much more enjoyable. Hearing the back story of his business was so heart warming and he has given so much to our community! I can't wait until we return in the fall for a new menu profile and enjoy the company of Navi, Michell & Justice. Check out their menu online and order up! I highly recommend. Bon Appetit! read more

Working with Navi's was an absolute blast! Their team is made up of incredible people and the food was amazing, we loved every bite and got so many compliments! We had a buffet on our wedding day and every part of it was delicious, they also helped carefully accommodate our multitude of allergies and dietary restrictions. We did occasionally have a hard time getting in touch with but once our event got near they were incredibly communicative. We really appreciated all the small details Navi's took care of such as bringing us appetizers during the marriage certificate signing so we didn't miss them and then having plates ready for us at our sweetheart table so we could eat quickly and then have that time to go visit with our guests. We felt in really good hands with Navi's and would highly recommend them for your wedding catering! read more

If you are looking for the best tasting food, then look no further. Every person at our party came up to me and told me that the food was so delicious! Everything went smoothly with Navi's Catering. They took care of the set up, the tear down and cleaning. I got to enjoy my party knowing everything was taken care of. The bar tender service was excellent too. I highly recommend this wonderful catering company. read more

We loved Navi's! They catered our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a better partner in making our day spectacular. Right from the beginning of working with Navi's, we were thrilled. As we did our tastings, Navi's was far and away our favorite caterer. Not only was the food amazingly delicious, but their service was top-notch: immediately after I requested information, I got a call from Ashley, who was cheerful and consultative and guided me to articulate my vision for our wedding and food. She was extremely helpful in scheduling the tasting and flexible as we added and removed additional attendees. As 2020 progressed, we had to make some changes (as did many couples), and Navi's was right there to support us in finding a way to make our wedding meals delicious, beautifully presented, and devoured by guests. You read that right: "meals" - Navi's provided an amazing brunch, lunch, and happy hour/reception dinner. Planning and delivery were seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better day! read more

I hired Navi to prepare a multi course meal at a House we rented on Whidbey Island for my wife's bday and it was a great experience. We gave Navi's team a few guidelines and the address and they took care of everything else. We wanted to keep the evening informal and loosely scheduled since we have a newborn and Navi handled it all perfectly. The appetizers were creative and well balanced and the roast pork entree was one of the best we've ever had. I'd highly recommend Navi's company for everything from a quiet evening at home with a to a large dinner party. He's a great Cher, easy to talk with and his team makes the experience seamless. read more

Navi's Catering Kitchen - Caterers Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

They did it again! As my husband and I planned our first anniversary (alas during COVID times) we were puzzled by how to make it special. We ended up ordering a meal from Chef Navi that was like a mini-version of our wedding buffet to share it with our parents, and it was wonderful! Not spending money on gifts/ travel, the meal felt like a great way to remember our special day. We had stuffed bell peppers, mango chutney salmon, fire roasted vegetables, rice pilaf and salad. It was all delicious, and we were transported. We look forward to the next time we can hire Chef Navi and his crew! read more

I ordered 2 dishes for a buffet dinner and, not only were the peanut satay chicken and veggie fritters tasty, the presentation was professional and beautiful. The dishes really stood out in our buffet line-up. I love that they are located near my neighborhood. I will definitely use them again in our family's big occasions. read more

I don't eat out much because I am rarely impressed. Navi's Catering has impressed me immensely. First, the food is delicious! Perfectly seasoned and expertly cooked. I've tried a good number of dishes now and every time its delicious. You can tell they cook with pride. I was introduced to Navi's through Facebook. They've been amazing and are offering free kids meals during this time of struggle. Not only have the meals been delicious but their generosity and sense of community has been heart warming and beyond appreciated. Their kindness has kept some stress off my shoulders and allowed a smile to cross my face. If I ever needed anything catered hands down I'd choose them. As it is, they have my business, as much as I can afford, for dinners. My new favorite spot. Amazing food and even better people, if thats even possible. read more

NCK was the cater for my wedding, I was very upset with the service I received. The sale manager John was very unprofessional. At first, we only communicated on the phone and until 2 months prior to my wedding, I realized the info he gave me on the phone was not correct, he said NCK would provide this, and that but when I came to the office to confirmed and check them out with his boss, he denied it and said I would have to pay for those things if I wanted NCK to provide. Not once, not twice but countless of times he told me something completely different then what we had agreed on the phone. I wish I had recorded our phone conversation as the proof So I learned my lesson from there on I only talked to him via email. And when I confirmed the additional cost for trash removal, he said I have to pay $1500 when the contract clearly say $200. It was a few days before my wedding, I was supper stressed out. If I didn't pay attention and re-read everything on my contract I would have been charged so much more They charged me 35% service fee which include labor fee on top of state tax on the food. Then at the last minute they added 35% service fee and state tax to my trash removal bill. I had no choice but agree to let them auto-withdraw my money. Our contract was until 10pm, they started removing the food around 8pm and 4 of my guests came at 8:10pm didn't have anything to eat. They packed everything quickly and just wanted to leave early when my wedding was still going. My family and I had to go around to gather trash around our outdoor venue and take them home with us. This is not to mention they were supposed to serve food to my guests but they did not, I had to remind them to do it after the first table. The salad they provided was not the one I asked for. The portion of the food was so much smaller then what they presented us at the food tasting event I wish the owner would understand how frustrated I was while working with them and take responsibility but that is not the case. If I had a chance to go back I would NEVER sign my contract with NCK read more

We ordered catering for wedding receptions to Navi's Catering Kitchen. We were satisfied with everything. Food was excellent with beautiful decoration. It was so professional and They did an awesome job. It was better than hotel buffet. Specially I appreciate about fabulous fruits palm tree. And I really enjoyed fresh young coconut juice. Navi he is very nice and friendly. Definitely we will order for special events in future. read more

I decided I wanted to give myself a break for thanksgiving during a pandemic. We didn't host the dinner like we normally do so why go through all that work for just 4 people? We ordered a hot thanksgiving meal from Navi's and it was wonderful. All your classic traditional dishes. We had just the right amount of each dish and they include everything from rolls to dessert. We went to go pick up the food at our choice of reserved time and we didn't even have to get out of our car. We just pulled up, gave them our name and they brought it to our car. By the time we came home and we're ready to eat, the food was still hot and fresh! This may be our new tradition. read more

I hired Navi to cater my wedding on 8/12/16. He and his team did an excellent job and the food was outstanding. Although there were some communications issues and he was late to the wedding, all things considered, I'd hire him again. How I learned about Navi was through Thumbtack.com. I was searching for a strong but affordable caterer for my wedding and didn't think it was possible due to the low budget we had. I submitted my request through Thumbtack and heard back from Navi the next day. He offered to meet with me and negotiate the price. Navi offered to come to my home and arrived in his executive chef jacket from his "day job" at a local hotel. He presented his ID and business license. Navi was warm and friendly. He asked what kind of food we wanted, and I said Italian. I told him the budget we had and how many people. He said he could give us penne with two sauces, caesar salad, chicken madeira, and garlic bread for 110 people with our low budget. I was amazed. He required a deposit and contract, of course. The remaining balance was due two weeks before the wedding, and we met at a coffee shop. We finalized details then. Navi hadn't been to the venue we used before and said he would go there in advance to check it out. He offered to provide ice for the drinks, which we were providing. I provided the dessert separately. We had our dinner buffet style, and we did all of the table set-up/teardown and provided our own dinnerware and glassware. Navi had professional chaffing dishes and set up the buffet so it was going on both sides of the table for speed and convenience. The food was really good, especially the sauce used for the chicken. The penne was simple pasta out of a box and boiled, not homemade, but the tomato sauce I had with it was good. The salad was excellent with the right amount of seasoning and fresh parmesan. I'm not a fan of garlic bread so I didn't eat any of that, but my guests told me everything was great. Many people got seconds and raved about the food. This was good food for what was expected. Navi told me that he would be at our wedding for 2 hours after dinner started so people could enjoy then he would clean up. My only critique is that Navi needs to improve on communication. I emailed items to Navi a couple of times during planning and didn't hear back. I had to text and ask for confirmation, and he told me he was having issues with his emails. Also, he forgot that in our first meeting, he was including chicken and I had to remind him in our second meeting when he gave me a printed menu and had forgotten it. The other thing I learned from my husband is that Navi and his team were 45 minutes late to the wedding. They busted it out to get everything set up in the nick of time and luckily, the catering was set up in the basement while all of the guests were on the main floor. Food: 4 Service: 4 read more

Needing to cater my Dad's end of life ceremony, I had my heart set on Navi's. I called and left multiple messages. No response at all. Very disappointed. read more

Navi and Michelle were hands-down the best vendor of our wedding! Navi from the get-go was so easy to work with and we felt like we could have hung out trying his food for hours (and pretty much did!). Everything was very straightforward and there were no tricks. Navi and his team were able to work with our budget and still provide amazing food. Our guests could not stop talking about it and even though we had 12 guests no-show, we barely had any leftovers because people went back for seconds and thirds. Which was a huge bummer cause the leftovers were delightful the day after! We even asked one guest what their favorite part of our wedding was and he said, "Navi's potatoes". We had Michelle from NCK as our day-of-coordinator and she was the only reason I didn't totally lose my mind planning our wedding or on the day of. My morning was pretty stressful until I met up with Michelle at the venue and she completely refocused me on enjoying the moment and reassured me that she's taking care of everything. My bridesmaids all commented on how great she was and my parents, too. My family is pretty rowdy and I was worried they would drive her crazy but she kept everyone happy and kept the flow going smoothly, checking in with me periodically just to see if I needed anything but letting us enjoy ourselves and go with the flow. Everyone told me that no matter how organized I was, a thousand things will still go wrong. I'm sure a thousand things did go wrong, but I didn't know it because Michelle handled everything! I could go on and on (clearly). You have to put a lot of blind trust in vendors when planning an event/wedding, I'm here to tell you to do yourself a favor and choose NCK. read more

My husband and I used Navi's Catering Kitchen for our wedding in October of 2020. We loved everything about Navi's! Initially, Chef Navi prepared a full tasting menu for us to pick up as a to go order, to comply with Covid restrictions. We had so much fun tasting the amazing food and coming up with a menu that worked for us. They were completely understanding when we had to drastically cut down our guest list due to Covid. Ashley is a great communicator and made sure to think of all the details I had overlooked. Great customer service and most importantly, delicious crowd pleasing food. Highly recommend Navi's for any event you're putting together! read more

Navi did an excellent job! The quality and quantity of food was superb. Their staff was friendly and helpful. The overall value was top notch. We would highly recommend them. We asked for an adjustment to the contract proposal and they were reasonable with us. Highly recommend! read more

We reached out to Navi catering for a small backyard dinner with family and friends. Their service was 5 stars! And, included full service such as table set up and dinnerware rentals. The food was delicious and everyone was so nice and pleasant to work with. Ashley, their event manager, was very communicative and detailed. Can't say enough good things about this company! Will definitely reach out to them again for any dinner party needs! read more

Navi's Catering Kitchen is wonderful! I can't say enough great things about the food. The simple dishes are cooked perfectly, with an island flare, creating incredible flavor! Check out Chef Navi's place if you want to eat lunch, go out for a special dinner, take a cooking class (which he has on the way) or have him cater your events! Keep up the good work Chef Navi, can't wait to see what else you have to offer in the future. read more

Setting up our event was problematic. We had agreed on the menu several months before, but 5 days prior to the event they notified us they would not be able to honor our menus selections or the cost. When trying to resolve the matter they did not promptly return phone calls or emails. Given the short notice, we had no choice except to go along with a changed menu and a cost that was 20% higher than the original agreement. The actual event went off with a hitch. The bar tender and staff we efficient and very personable. Set up was on time and we'll organized. The buffet was good, but not great. Overall, I would have some reservations about using them again. JRH read more

Navi's catered a bridal shower brunch for me and it was amazing. One guest told me that it was the best bridal shower she had ever attended and she is in her 80's! John was so receptive and helped me plan out the menu. The food was fresh and delicious. It was delivered on time by Navi himself. If you are hosting a brunch, I highly recommend the Island Benedict. They were the best I've ever had! Thank you for all the yummy food and for making the process so easy! read more

I don't normally leave reviews, but I definitely need to share this amazing business!! The food is absolutely AMAZING, everyone that I've dealt with have been extremely helpful and so appreciate! I can not say enough good things of the food we've tried...everything has been out of this world! I will definitely be ordering at least once a week, their berry sweet cream biscuits are amazing, and I'm not a dessert person!! We had the dry rub tri tip tonight, sooo good, thankful there's so much food for left overs tomorrow. So happy to have found Navi's Catering! read more

Absolutely delicious food and amazing customer service. Everyone on the team is so friendly. Their donations to the kids in the community during offering free dinners almost nightly is amazing! Will definitely be hiring them for events and will utilize their space for events as well! read more

The most amazing food and service I've ever experienced!! Chef Navi and his staff are on top of every detail and are so easy to work with. You will be in great hands when you book with them! read more

Navi's is the best when it comes to food and customer service. I was unable to attend my planned trip to Dallas to be with my son and his wife for Thanksgiving. This was due to emergency surgery. So I had nothing planned for Thanksgiving dinner with myself and husband. I immediately thought of Navi's and placed and order. The food was amazing. They saved my holiday at the last minute! read more

We were very lucky to work with Navi's Catering Kitchen for our summer party! This was a particularly special occasion as we were celebrating many important milestones that we had missed during COVID. We have never had an event catered before as we come from a large Italian family who takes great pleasure in preparing and presenting our own food. I cannot express how thoroughly impressed we were with Michelle, Chef Navi, and their whole team. Michelle was so communicative and patient with us and answered every question and granted every request with confidence and care. We have significant food allergies in our family and she and Chef Navi worked closely with us to make the food delicious and allergy friendly. All of the dishes were wonderful, the presentation was lovely, and there was plenty to eat, which is very important to our Italian family. The whole evening could not have gone any smoother and we couldn't have been happier with all that Michelle, Chef Navi, and Navi's Catering team provided - terrific communication, superb planning, and delicious and beautiful food! We look forward to working with them again! Carmela M. read more

Everyone should be so lucky to work with a catering company like Navi's. The entire staff is beyond amazing and I cannot say enough kind words about Chef Navi and his business manager, Michelle. My husband and I got married in 2022, though we hired NCK in 2020 for our wedding in 2021, that had to move to 2022 due to Covid and NCK didn't skip a beat, they moved with us and honored the contract we originally signed with them. My husband and I had a very specific vision in mind - we wanted a caterer who would grill live in front of guests and would do a blend of plated food and buffet. We started with the wedding menus they had as a template, then they had us to their facility in Lynnwood and made us some of the most delicious food we had ever tasted. They even credited what we were charged for the tasting to the final invoice. We then took that template and made a completely new menu that was everything we had envisioned. In our wedding party we had a Cordon Bleu trained chef who worked his way through the kitchen and into food and beverage management at major hotel brands and he told us what we already knew, the food was legit and his pricing wasn't bloated. NCK was always accessible, communicated well and showed up on time and did everything they were asked and more. They even brought us a gift bag which was just the loveliest touch. We couldn't be more pleased. read more

My daughter suggested we order from Navi's. I had never heard of it, but she said a friend had recommended it to her. I ordered the steak sandwich with fries. I would have to say I didn't have very high expectations since it had to travel to us. Wow!!! I have to say it was the very best steak sandwich I have had in my long (68 years) life. Tender and flavorful. and the fries were awesome too. Very well seasoned with rosemary etc. We wanted to support a local business during the pandemic lockdown and I'm really glad we were tipped of to Navi's. read more

Folks, you can not go wrong with this catering company. The food is delicious, the service is very professional and friendly, and the people are kind, generous, and caring. You will love how they treat you and your guests, you will love how well they prepare and serve food timely, you will love their level of care and consideration as they clean up and leave your place spotless, but most of all, you will not work with kinder people. And if that is not enough, they pour themselves out in the community serving others in need in a way you wouldn't believe. Ask them about it! Count yourself lucky if you are able to book this caterer, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Navi's catered a birthday party for us. We started working with them before the pandemic, then had to put our plans on hold for a while. Once we felt like we could hold the event safely, Navi's was there ready to pick up where we left off. We could not have asked for a better outcome! The food was delicious, the service was superb, and everyone had a great time. Michelle is great at staging the food, and the setup and presentation was great. Our guests raved about the food! We can't thank them enough for making our event a great success. read more

Navi and his team catered our daughter's wedding! Their service was beyond outstanding as well as the meal! It was so fun to have food grilling outdoors during the ceremony and then served fresh! Navi was so friendly and kind. We loved working with Michelle. Her calm and decisive nature put me at ease. Our guests were also impressed with the delicious food, the good service, and Navi's presence as he made sure everyone was happy and satisfied. We will use Navi for future catered events! read more

We ordered the Christmas dinner for four and it was amazing. Every single course was delicious with obvious personal touch on each order to ensure perfect. We've gotten many to go meals from nicer restaurants during Covid and this surpassed any of those eat at home dinners. Packaging was perfect making it easy to keep hot food hot/cold cold and dressing/etc individually packaged. Quickly plated up a meal that would have taken multiple ovens and all day to make. Would highly recommend for any event you want to have an easy and delicious meal all your guests will love. Navi will now be our go to for special event family meals at home and once we are post-covid any event catered meals! read more

We ordered from Navi's for our Thanksgiving meal. Pickup was efficient, the food was hot and delicious! Great experience!