This catering service was great! They were right on time and made our event a big hit! The food was…read moreamazing and they were a pleasure to have serve us!

Delicious Quiches! Super friendly and easy to work with as well. Made Wedding morning easy with…read morefood prepared.

Rachel is an earth mama in all the best ways. The moment I met her, I was so grateful I chose her…read moreto cater our very special Father's Day event, with the people I love most dearly as my guests. I have rarely felt so well cared for. And I'm talking start to finish. If you want genuine care and warmth, in addition to absolutely delicious food, Rachel is your woman.

Chef Rachel and crew catered our daughter's 40th birthday in this past weekend. We had @ 30…read moreguests so it was a fairly sizable engagement. Not only was the food fantastic, the service was equally exceptional! Beyond that, Rachel was highly responsive throughout the entire process, which gave me comfort that the event would be a great success, which it was. Thank you chef Rachel for the love, care and craftsmanship you put into our daughter's birthday celebration - you made the event that much more memorable for everyone there. Continued success, you deserve it!!!

typically do not leave reviews so when I do it's either absolutely phenomenal or far In comparison…read more Epicurean Escape Catering was by far PHENOMENAL! Matt and Patrick were extremely friendly and the food was to die for! We celebrated our microwedding in Mill Valley and I have always selected new restaurants based on yelps top reviewed restaurants. I figured this would be the best way to go to select a catering option for an area we're not local to or able to try before in person. The reviews did not steer us wrong. We would love to book again after experiencing the food and stellar service. Appetizers: We ordered the heirloom tomato bruschetta which was one of my favorites! The tomatoes were fresh and every bite was memorable! The goat cheese croquettes were to die for and the braised pork shoulder had everyone coming back for more! Dinner: I'm not a huge kale person but we had an amazing kale Caesar salad that had me hoping I could recreate it at home. I honestly don't think there was any left over! It was accompanied by the grilled antipasto platter which complemented the lasagna dinner we had perfectly! The vegetables were cooked and seasoned to perfection! We had the classic bolognese lasagna and red wine braised boneless beef short ribs for our dinner option which were gone in the blink of an eye. Dessert: To top it off, we finished with the mini amaretto panna cotta and blackberry coulis. They were as delicious as they were aesthetically appealing!

Think twice (or more) and don't do it!…read more A group of four couples (hailing from Michigan to New Mexico) were flying into Napa for a long-planned get-together. We rented a home through VRBO and thought it would be a treat to have a catered meal from Epicurean Escape. The price was over $1000 but seemed well worth it and we paid the bill 10 days prior to our arrival. Unfortunately, if not unbelievably, we were alerted by VRBO the very next day that our contract was being cancelled as the rental house had just been purchased by a new owner. Thinking we might have to cancel the trip as VRBO might not have an alternative (they did not), we immediately contacted the caterer that we would have to cancel plans. This was 9 days prior to the planned dinner. The caterer then informed us that this was beyond their normal 10 day cancellation policy and there was nothing they could do other than a (hold your breath) 25% refund!! provide a 'credit' - a great idea for a group of 8 with most of us living thousands of miles away, or assisting us in relocating to a new venue. We eventually located a hotel where we could stay and proceeded with the trip - still very much disappointed with the caterer for not refunding our money with 9 days prior notice (along with forwarding them the note of cancellation from VRBO). With a $150 delivery fee charged by the caterer for delivery to our hotel, and no way for us to warm the food in our rooms, we anticipated the meal would arrive on serving trays with sterno heaters. But of course not.. The server who delivered the food was very nice and accommodating (we tipped them as well even though the paid contract already included an 18% gratuity fee). We began eating immediately, only to find all the food (fish and beef main courses) at room temperature. Perhaps everything would have tasted better had it been heated, but classifying the meal as 'mediocre' would be overly kind. Making matters worse (if that's possible), we have been promised a 'final' contract as three of the planned attendees could not attend, and the caterer agreed to 'adjust', only to never hear back from them almost 2 weeks later. Inflexible policy + less than thrilling meals = at least in my book, an experience worth avoiding at all costs. Caveat emptor.

Got to try this food truck/stand at the Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival this past weekend, and it…read morewas absolutely satisfying. Had some really good bbq pork ribs, tender and smoky with self-serve bbq sauce on the side for some extra flavor, though it was already so tasty without extra sauce... however not a lot of meat on the bone. The mac n cheese was just as delicious, made with white cheese, it didn't necessarily look cheesy, but there was just so much flavor, they made it just right. There were no waits, as this was not a crowded event, and the staff provided sufficient service on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

Food was great for a big crowd at a graduation party. They are friendly, professional and eager to…read moreplease. They were also on time and patient when the graduates were delayed!

Gina and Coastal Catering are BEYOND wonderful!!…read more We used them for a four-day photoshoot this week - breakfast and lunch service each day. Not only was the food delicious/healthy/organic and complimented by our entire crew - it was the most pleasant experience I have ever had with catering companies (and I hire caterers constantly). Gigi was extremely responsive, super helpful and on-time for every meal. I didn't have to worry one bit. I even had an extremely last minute scheduling issue and she came to the rescue - saving my behind! Thank you again and I can't wait for the next shoot! LOVED the Avocado Toast Bar!!

My husband and I had the chance to experience a dinner by…read more "Cuisines By Lela", Private chef, Linda McCullough, last night. I cannot rave about Linda and her staff enough Her food is exquisite from appetizers to dessert ... absolutely delicious with such attention to detail and presentation. Her stories between courses were engaging and endearing ... talking about the recipes she still uses who were her grandmother's and how she procures herbs and veggies from her own garden..... loved it all !! And the food THE BEST SHORT RIBS I have ever tasted. Every epic bite was so full of rich flavor All the food was THE BEST EVER AND the house was left immaculate, everything cleaned and left better than how she found it I cannot recommend Cuisine by Lela more highly. A dining experience you won't soon forget !!!

We've had the pleasure of working with Chef Lela on multiple occasions over the last ten years…read more We've had dinner parties as small as four people and we had a 35 person dinner for my husband's 50th birthday. We live in Texas but always make a point to book Chef Lela anytime we are fortunate enough to make it to CA wine country. The food is always outstanding and we never leave one of her meals even remotely hungry. We love that she incorporates so many fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from her own garden into our meals. It's also a huge perk that she brings an assistant with her and they do all of the cleaning up at the conclusion of the meal. Absolutely recommend without hesitation!!!

Paul and his wife were fantastic for my mother in law's funeral. Food was excellent. Service was…read moretop notch!!! Do yourself a favor and look nowhere else.

They catered a funeral reception for our church. The food was fabulous. So much to select from…read moreand people raved about everything. I would highly recommend,y recommend them for any event.

Chef Patti and her assistant Jane gave me and my girlfriends a delicious and fun dinner to remember…read morefor my bachelorette weekend in Guerneville! Patti was very easy to coordinate with over email about all the details for the meal. She graciously considered our group's mix of dietary restrictions and suggested creative dishes that everyone could enjoy, and prepared special plates for those who needed them. She and Jane were so much fun to hang out with as they prepped the food! Now for the important part: THE MEAL! Everything, from appetizers to dessert, was fresh, perfectly cooked/prepared, and unique. Everyone was happy and very, very full at the end. Can't recommend Patti enough! Thanks Patti and Jane!

Great food, professional service up, easy communication…read more Patti prepared the menu and meal for an 11 person bachelorette party at an Airbnb. We had two main course options with sides, veggies, and bread/butter, and Patti accommodated a few tough allergies too. Everything tasted great, good portions (wasn't stuffed, but was definitely satisfied). Patti is a GEM and it was easy and enjoyable planning the menu and executing the evening. Highly recommend!

Jose catered paella for my birthday celebration. I can't recommend him highly enough. I cook paella…read moremyself, so I know a real pro. He provided great performance for the party goers and I know a few of them went back for third helpings!! We had his Marisco paella. Treat yourself and your friends to Paella Guy!!

Booked this business online and told him i was mailing check and contract. Contacted him after no…read morefurther communication and he claimed he never got my deposit and that my date was rebooked but "maybe he could find a second crew." AFTER THIS HE GHOSTED ME BY EMAIL AND PHONE. I emailed him multiple times to find out what happened to our deposit and if he could indeed still cater our party. Zero response. I also called multiple times and he never returned calls. I can only assume he got a bigger gig and chucked our contract in the trash. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OTHER REVIEWS ARE OVER 5 YEARS OLD SO THIS MAY NOT BE A LEGIT BUSINESS.