On Safari Foods catered my daughter's baby shower last weekend and did a fantastic job. Hannah was great to work with to accommodate all of our needs and Dave and Ivan were fantastic at the event itself. They were on time, well organized and went beyond my expectations as far as servicing the guests. Thank you so much! read more

We had an incredible experience with On Safari Catering for our recent event. From start to finish, their team was professional, attentive, and dedicated to making our gathering a success. The food was absolutely delicious--everyone raved about the flavors and presentation. The staff was friendly and efficient, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend "On Safari" for your next event; they truly exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our event special! I wanted to personally thank you and your team for the outstanding service they provided. They were right on time, and they were on top of everything during the entire event. I would like to request that both Sally and Dave D. be at my next event! Simply the best! read more

We have used On Safari Foods for our catering needs year over year, and their food is always delicious and their staff at our fundraising breakfast are on time, professional, and do a great job. - read more

We reached out to this company during the early planning stages of our nonprofit organization's 18th anniversary event to request a preliminary quote for a potential kosher catering order. We were transparent that we had not yet secured a venue and were simply exploring options. The owner, Teresa Carew, was the one we were communicating with, and was INCREDIBLY unprofessional. The response we received included an email subject line that read: "another large one with no venue attached, %*& Hell!" When our planner politely suggested maintaining professional file names for accurate record-keeping, the tone of the communication remained dismissive. We understand that event planning can be busy and stressful, especially as a small business owner in Seattle. However, this level of communication toward a prospective client is inappropriate and unprofessional. We were not booking yet; we were getting an idea of cost. I'm sure you understand organizations shopping around for a caterer who is flexible and that can suit their needs. We were aware that the cost may change given new factors, such as venue size and accessibility: we just wanted to know a range. Former interactions with other staff have been positive in years past. However, as a result of this interaction and that the person we were interacting with is the owner, we chose not to move forward with this business and will not be recommending them. We hope this feedback encourages more professional and respectful communication with future clients. If you've already done the work, I'm sure she's lovely. If there's even a chance you won't be giving her your money, she's rude. read more

I have worked with Safari Foods on and off for about eight years now, and I absolutely love this company. Most especially, I admire the owner, Teresa. She puts her heart and soul into the business, and you can feel it in every interaction. The food is consistently top-notch quality, but what stands out just as much is how respectfully the staff is treated. This is truly a company you can feel good about working with. During COVID, when most businesses were shutting down, Teresa got down into the trenches herself--personally making small deliveries to stay afloat and, most importantly, to keep her staff employed. That tells you everything you need to know about her character. I deeply appreciate her direct, no-nonsense approach to communication--perhaps it's my European roots, but I value honest, straightforward responses (often accompanied by her wonderfully boisterous laughter). If something is difficult to arrange, she is naturally honest about it--but always positive and always kind. "Mirth" should be her middle name. She has never hesitated to tell me if my orders or business ideas were unrealistic or needed adjustment--and I respect her all the more for that. Teresa always means well, and let's be honest: as businesses and clients, we are not always as organized or realistic as we could be. Thank goodness she is. I have rarely met a more hardworking person in my life. From one business owner to another, may we all be fortunate enough to work with honest, straightforward, well-meaning people of integrity like those at Safari Foods. read more

We were recommended On Safari by my parents' neighbors, and there's no one else who I would've wanted to cater our wedding! The food was amazing, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Moreover, they did an incredible job accommodating dietary restrictions-- we had an all-vegetarian menu with vegan options (I, the bride, am vegan) and they accommodated nuts on the side for guests with allergies. Elizabeth was wonderful to work with and helped us iron out countless details to make our wedding day go as smoothly as possible. We really appreciated her organization, excellent attention to detail, and availability to do two walk-throughs of the venue with us before the wedding. Furthermore, Hannah was the most phenomenal wedding coordinator we could've ever imagined. My brother-in-law has been in a lot of weddings, and he said that she was by far the best coordinator he's ever seen. It was really helpful to have an in-house coordinator with our caterer, and she was so good at her job that it felt like she was ten steps ahead the entire day. She was so much fun to work with that we both wanted to be her friend by the end of the night!! We could not recommend her any more highly. All of the catering and bartending staff were also fabulous. Thank you On Safari for helping us make our wedding perfect!! read more

We could not have been more thrilled with how everything came together for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. On Safari absolutely knocked it out of the park! The food was outstanding--delicious, abundant, and an absolute hit with our guests. We received so many rave reviews! Teresa's patience, professionalism, and genuine care set her apart from every other caterer we spoke with--and there were many. From the planning process to the event itself, she made everything seamless and stress-free. The onsite staff was equally fantastic, handling every detail with precision and ensuring the evening ran smoothly. Their attentiveness and expertise did not go unnoticed. We're already looking for another excuse to host an event just so we can work with On Safari again. Highly recommend! read more

Use them for catering, they do a very good job! My office has lunch events at times and On Safari has come through in our time of need. My office has some hungry people, I mean hungry!!! As soon as an email goes out that there's food in the break room, it's like vultures in there! Anyways, we had a few events recently for St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo, we had On Safari cater it and everyone was very pleased with the catering job. I believe they set it up for you too when they deliver it, nice looking spread each time. A few things that stuck out from the last events is the super seasoned chicken we had for Cinco de Mayo, the chicken was super flavorful. The Spanish rice was more like fried rice, but but it was still very good. The St. Patrick's Day event we had, we had a baked potato bar set up with vegetarian chili. The chili was very good as well, baked potatoes were huge, the toppings are nice looking, salads were fresh and I kept eating. Glad my office started to use them for our catered lunches and can't recommend them enough. There's usually a lot of leftovers, but again those vultures at my office will swoop them up as soon everyone is done eating. read more

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On Safari Foods came through! With a fine attention to detail that made the event flow effortlessly. We loved Elizabeth and her crew! She went above and beyond throughout the night and even at the end when she insisted on sweeping the floor for my friend so we could load the car to meet the 11pm deadline . THE FOOD WAS AMAZING and delicious. People couldn't stop raving about it for days after and I am still craving their chicken skewers!!! On Safari showed expertise, professionalism and the staff had a fun vibe that helped ease my worries all night. I will be hiring them again for our next kid's Bar Mitzvah down the pike. read more

I have absolutely no doubt that On Safari's food is excellent but their customer service is lacking. I will admit that I decided to have a last-minute 50th birthday party for my husband. I have eaten their food (which again was really good!) but I was treated somewhat shabbily when I called. The receptionist kept cutting me off (I do have an accent) which seemed to annoy her. Then they phoned me back later in the day to tell me that they were way too busy for my 15 to 20 people order and that I should come get it. When I refused, they sounded happy to get rid of me. Maybe they should be a little kinder and less independent to their wannabe patrons. They will not see me again. read more

Teresa and her crew at On Safari Foods did a really great job for my girlfriend's birthday party in early December 2023. On Safari Foods had a unique and fabulous menu to choose from for my ~30 guests. We started with a number of appetizers.... everyone especially loved the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp and the chicken skewers..... and the stuffed grape leaves were fabulous. The dinner was served buffet style. The flank steak was tender, the salmon was cooked just right (hard to do, I know) and we had some vegan and vegetarian options. And my girlfriend loved her German chocolate birthday cake. Teresa knows what's she's doing. Teresa was very easy to work with.... responsive, professional, & caring. I didn't appreciate how big & capable her business was until the day of my event. But she came and personally worked my event starting with setting up that morning going thru preparing and serving dinner. I feel very lucky that I found her for my smallish event. Three crew members worked this dinner party..... a cook in the kitchen and two servers. All three were professional, friendly, helpful, & efficient. I should have listened to Teresa's advice and also hired a dedicated bar tender but everything worked out great. In the future, I'll take Teresa's advice. The crew did an especially thorough job cleaning up the party room in my condo building after the event.... what a relief that was. Five stars to Teresa and her crew at On Safari Foods. read more

They have the best burwoers in the city for all the Africans on here searching for authentic sausage from home this is the place. That's all I've ever gotten there. read more

This place makes it too easy to be bad. I work in the neighborhood, and On Safari is a quick walk if I'm in the need of a quick snack or bite to eat. It's got that convenience factor! In the morning they offer great breakfast sandwiches, wraps and biscuits. After 11am they have a set "hot lunch" menu that is pre determined and updated weekly on their website. The "hot" lunch is $10.95. Aside from the hot, they also offer cold sandwiches, soup of the day (meat and vegetarian) and salads. Along with their weekly "hot lunch" menu, they have a baked goods dessert menu that changes day to day. My favorite is the rice krispy treats! The butterscotch ones are the jam! If you need a quick snack, they have; chips, jerky, candy bars, breakfast bars, soda, and fruit. .....Oh yeah, they also have coffee! The 2 that run On Safari are great! Always fun to stop by for a snack, and have a quick conversation! read more

Just fantastic! Will definitely use them again. We had a slight delay the day of. The servers on site were so accommodating and made sure that everything was perfect! The food amazing, service amazing! read more

On Safari catered my son's bar mitzvah party, and they did a terrific job. Teresa was delightful to work with, very patient with my questions, and helpful and flexible in working with me to refine a menu and plan that fit my budget and my hopes for the experience we could offer our guests. Her staff for the event were professional, friendly, and efficient. The food was delicious and attractive, and everything went just as planned. I couldn't be happier. I'd definitely work with On Safari again. read more

We had On Safari Foods cater our works Holiday party. The food was amazing and everyone loved it! Brian and Sarah arrived on time and were such a great help. We couldn't have had a better experience! Thank you, On Safari! read more

THE BEST CATERERS IN SEATTLE!! On-Safari Foods has the most delicious foods and beautifully prepared meals. I have been to many events over the years that they have catered. This is the first time I personally hired them to prepare food for a memorial event I was hosting. On-Safari has excellent customer service and communication. It was an immense relief that they were able to prepare our event with just a few days notification. The food arrived on-time. They set it up for us with a lovely presentation (the foods themselves were beautifully arranged). We didn't need to do anything except eat. I look forward to hiring On-Safari again or attending an event that they cater. They are a fabulous company to work with. read more

Catering for a high profile company, I needed to up our game. On Safari not only has delicious food that is not like all the rest, but their baked goods are divine and their prices in line with other caterers. With their motto of sustainability and earth conscientious practices a winner has evolved. Their set-up/delivery staff is in-house, knowledgeable and personal. I highly recommend them for any of your catering needs, personal or professional. read more

I have been working with On Safari Foods for the past 3 years and they do not disappoint. The quality of their food is always fresh. This stands out with fruit and salad dishes for me specifically. They give you large healthy portions for each order and we have never run out of food. We have also never had an issue with our hot food staying nice and warm even if we have delivery setup long before any meetings begin. From setting up ordering meals to receiving invoices, it has always been a breeze and they are very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. On Safari has a vast variety of meals I can choose from to cater to all employees along with all kinds of Gluten Free and Vegan options. Specifically during this COVID conundrum, On Safari has been very communicative about how they are handling the situation and preparing/delivering food safely. It has personally taken a lot of stress off me to be able to have On Safari still be open and working during this time. Thank you On Safari Team! We at Zonar appreciate everything you do! read more

On Safari Foods did an amazing job on a custom menu for a Star Wars themed party for 25. The attention to detail and creativity that went into the menu were beyond impressive. The presentation and food were wonderful, and the staff were super friendly. Sadly I was too busy hosting to take more pictures. So happy, thank you for a wonderful event! read more

I had to have lunch delivered to 15 team members scattered around the Seattle area for a virtual event, and not only could On Safari do that, they provided a huge quantity of delicious food! My lunch was enough for almost four meals! My next challenge was to have both lunch and dinner delivered, and once again On Safari came through with another huge lunch and a seasonal dinner box for two. Their vegan and gluten-free options are delicious - you'd have a hard time believing their cupcakes are gluten-free! Elizabeth did a beautiful job of picking out menu options for us, they delivered the food on time, and everything was amazingly delicious. On Safari is a lifesaver and their food is sooo good. Highly recommend! read more

So it was my husband's 50th birthday and I needed to find a caterer on the Eastside. I'd had one that I'd used before but their service was consistently horrible. I hopped on Yelp and saw that On Safari Foods had stellar ratings, so I decided to give them a try. The high ratings are richly deserved. Denise asked lots of good questions at the outset to help me get my mind around what I wanted, then worked with me to get the best experience I could with the budget I had in mind. She was extremely helpful and extremely responsive. She even did the decorations for us! The party was last night and it was a raging success! 35 people at a small venue in Redmond. Denise and Jessica took care of *everything* and were charming to boot. I highly recommend this company. I will definitely use them again. Also: Order extra of the boerewors sausages. More than you think you'll need. Trust me, they're delicious. read more

They did such a fantastic job on our wedding food! People raved about it all night. Denise is a delight to work with and was so friendly and helpful the whole time. I would go back here for catering in a heartbeat! read more

I'm lucky enough to work for a company that gets catered lunch brought in every day. And we're lucky enough to have found On Safari Foods to do that catering. This is 4-5 days/week we get food brought in, for at least the past 3 months - so I think I'm qualified to write this review ;-) On Safari does everything form sandwiches to Indian food, to Mac n' Cheese to Cornish Game Hen - almost always with some tasty treats for dessert. It's way more variety than we could get bringing in restaurant food and way healthier too. They also handle the particular tastes in our offices, from the vegetarians to the carnivores, to everyone in between. And they adjust well when we make suggestions (which is often, because we are whiny, over-privileged office workers). I even suggested we started having them do a brunch once/week and it's been a huge hit - the breakfast frittata last week was a favorite with everyone. Highly recommended. read more

I stopped by here quickly last week to pick up some boerewors. It's a type of South African sausage which is a popular cuisine when you go to South African Braai's or as us American's say "BBQ" When I arrived they were starting to shutdown but no one gave me that "oh man why did she walk in? We're closing in 15 minutes" type of face. I was greeted by 3 people who were fine with me walking in before closing. I told them I needed 4ibs ($8.50 per pound) of the original boerewors which consisted of Lamb, Pork and Beef. They also have Lamb, Beef and Creole Pork boerewors. They ran out of lamb when I asked though. Got my boerewors and while the girl rung me up, she let me know that they also served food and did catering. I will definitely come back for lunch but really, i'd come back for the customer service alone. Everyone I encountered was nice. Maybe because it was a Friday and it was time to go home? Who knows, but i'll be back. Oh, the boerewors were fine. I've had boerewors from Uli's at Pike Place and they were delicious. The ones from On Safari were a little dry for my taste but that's just me. The South African's that had it at the braai enjoyed the boerewors and were happy I brought a little piece of home to them. read more

Our company ordered our lunch from this place for two weeks straight. They have some really odd lunch selections.

I've used On Safari Foods several times for corporate events and have been very pleased. They respond to inquiries promptly and provide excellent customer service and great food. read more

I am in love with their wraps, the squash-quinoa salad, and the fruit salad. I first came across these items at a meeting and fell in love with the Thai Beef wrap and the Eggplant wrap. Beyond just the quality of the food, I loved the presentation and that everything is labeled to guide people with allergies and special diets. I have ordered from On Safari for work functions a few times. The wraps are quite large, and some people actually had half leftover to take home. The side dish servings are generous too, which was nice because i felt that the sides at Organic to Go were too small. For me, the most important thing is the taste and this place accomplish that 100%. I also liked that they gave me feta cheese on the side and were generally accommodating. You should know that there is a minimum of $100 dollars per order and that there's a delivery charge of $30. If you take the delivery, then you have to deal with coordinating with them to pick up their platters and serving utensils later. If you want to avoid the charge, you can pick things up at their SODO locations BUT you must make sure to clarify, whether you want disposable serving utensils and platters the real deal (ceramic platters, salad bowls, serving utensils and a large basket for the wraps). Otherwise, if you don't clarify, you will be given everything in nice looking serveweare and you are expected to return it to their location, which is a pretty big pain in the neck. If you are on a tight budget or have a small party, this place might not be right for your organization. I know that the $30 delivery charge has been an impediment for some of my non-profit friends from having On Safari cater for them. Otherwise, it's highly recommended. read more

On Safari foods catered our event for 250 people and did a great job. The staff was friendly and professional, the food was great and all the guests were hovering around the food :) I would recommend the parmesan and grilled pear crisps, great appetizer. The meatballs were also a big hit. I will use On Safari catering again- I highly recommend them. read more

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It wasn't bad. We ordered several lunches for our office who are a mix of light and heavier eaters. The salads we ordered were somewhere between the size of entree size and side salad sized. And when asking about the amount I was told the weight was around 16oz total. I weighed mine out of curiosity and it came in at 9 oz. The flavor was good and everyone liked the taste. There just wasn't much there to enjoy. read more

On Safari continues to impress me. I have the luxury of indulging in On Safari's cuisine on a regular basis, given my connections at Google Fremont, one of On Safari's clients. Every time I dine at Google Fremont, I feel like a member of some special club. Teresa (On Safari's owner/President) always makes a point to greet me and see how I'm enjoying my meal. I feel so elite! :p I had to yelp again today, given the extra special treatment Teresa gave me. The menu was amazing. It was a shellfish/seafood kind of day, with mussels, scallops, crab, oysters, etc. among other tasty treats. I sat at the lunch table, dining away, when Teresa walks up to me with a bowl of fresh-out-of-the-oven (pan? broiler?), super hot, super tender, super melt-in-your-mouth butter herb scallops. She said, "Have you tried these yet? They just came out. I think you'll like them!" 1. That was so nice of her! 2. She was right. These were the best scallops I've ever eaten. So well prepared. My bf Jeff doesn't even like scallops and when I forced him to try some, he agreed that they were good. Thank you, Teresa, for your fabulous food and fabulous service! read more

I'm so very satisfied with On Safari. As an office manager for an office of 100 we're constantly ordering food for meetings or employee events. I waited too late for our Halloween Happy Hour and wasn't able to use our regular caterer due to their availability. In a last minute dash to find heavy appetizers for 100 picky eaters with various food restrictions, I stumbled upon On Safari. Thank goodness! Not only were they able to accommodate my last minute request they had the cutest themed appetizers that fit everyone's palate; the vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, nut free and meat eaters! All of us were happy. We used them again this morning for a breakfast buffet for our employee meeting. They arrived early, before I arrived and set up everything in our break room. I arrived to work and everything was laid out and ready to go. I have not received one complaint and that's a big deal with my folks. I've never received this many compliments on anything I've every put together for this office, food or not! If I had more time I'd write more about how amazing it was to work with the Catering Sales Managers that worked within my budget and put together some awesome menus and were open to all my changes, etc. They deserve every star! read more

Okay, so just after I wrote this the lunch place closed. Building owner didn't want to continue to lease or something.... :( Anyway, still would recommend for catering. I hope they open a new lunch place soon! read more

On Safari catered our wedding on March 30th 2013. First, Teresa is amazing! She is such a genuine person, she is honest and helpful and knows exactly what she is doing! Second, The staff is absolutely wonderful and again SO helpful! I feel so lucky that we were able to have such an amazing dinner catered by On Safari! We heard all night and all the next day how much everyone loved the food! We did a buffet style dinner and many people went back for seconds! They even packed up a couple leftovers boxes for us and we ate like kings and passed on some food as well before we left on our honeymoon. I really wish I could stress to you (dear reader) how you will never regret hiring On Safari Foods to cater your event, whatever that may be! Now I'm craving tri-tip steak with a tequila lime marinade.... mmmm...drool... read more

We hired On Safari to cater a Holiday Party for our association. It was a casual themed party with a variety of guests. The set up staff arrived on time, confirmed all the arrangements and couldn't have been more pleasant and professional. We had collaborated on a signature cocktail and they concocted something delicious. That was the most popular drink from the bar! The food was unique and delicious. Elizabeth, whom I coordinated with prior came up with a fantastic menu and there was hardly anything left at the end of the night. It was devoured! Overall I highly recommend On Safari Foods and I think that they have fantastic food that is a fit for any type of event. The experience was a 10! read more

I go here all the time Great Customer Service and Great Food I usually stop here for lunch a few times a week. "Ali "and "Iesha" are always very helpful and up in spirits. They have a rotating menu which spices up life a little and can be utterly interesting when you order something new. I would advise any newcomer to stick to homebase and keep it simple when you come here. Since everything is home made I can't refuse the urge to the Meatball Sandwich, Mexican Mondays, and Fruit Salads they make I usually come here with Co-Workers and we all order different stuff and sample off each others portions. I have gotten surprised a few times by some stuff that wasn't up to par but in the past two months all dishes have been super delicious, but that's what happens when you try over 100 dishes from a Kitchen with a Rotating Menu. Great Restaurant and Good People I would recommend any friend to come here I rarely give 5 stars so 4 stars is great coming from me (My yelp account has two reviews and the other one is far from friendly) read more

Excellent! They do a lovely job. Delicious menu, great service, even last-minute. I have been thrilled with On Safari, for my events. Highly recommend! read more

Amazon staff! Great food, always have vegetarian options and a few staple menu items. They offer lots of new items on the menu, always impressed!! Tried lots if new dishes from On Safari, out company Hammer Corp often does company lunches here! Try the Pesto Pizza! Special thanks to the owner Teresa for her hospitality!! read more

Extremely tasty selection of frozen take out meals. Must try chicken curry, tortilla soup, eggplant Parmesan. Excellent portion size and great value! read more

These guys are the best! They provide catering service for our company's monthly meetings. They are flexible and always do a great job on the food for taste, quality and presentation. read more