Paella del Reyes is an absolute must try! From start to finish, Tom delivered an unforgettable experience that far exceeded our expectations. The paella itself? Phenomenal. The flavors were rich and the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. You could tell Tom puts genuine care into his craft. Our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. Whether you're hosting a celebration or just want to treat your guests to something truly special, Tom at Paella del Reyes is who you want catering your next event. read more

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Working with Tom is the best! He's super responsive, flexible, and a joy to coordinate with. His team created delicious paella (shout out to the aioli, it's insanely good) for my wedding up in Mendocino. Guests were raving about the food all night! The flavors were rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced, and the presentation added such a fun, welcoming energy to the reception. If you're looking for a caterer who brings both exceptional food and heartfelt service, I couldn't recommend Tom more highly. Their paella made our day feel even more special :) read more

We had Paella del Reyes cater our 40 person party, and it was outstanding. Chef Tom Meckfessel brought his wood-fired mobile paella setup and cooked everything on-site--an impressive and delicious experience. The aroma alone was incredible--guests were immediately taken by it, and it set the tone for an amazing evening. The paella was absolutely delicious, made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients--local, organic, or imported straight from Spain. You can taste the care and craft in every bite. Tom was a pleasure to work with and made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend Paella del Reyes if you're looking for something truly special for your next event. read more

We found Paella del Reyes through our wedding planner when we were looking to do large scale paella for our rehearsal dinner at Triple S Ranch. Thomas and his team did an amazing job and def wowed our guests. Everything tasted amazing, their setup was beautiful and it made the whole event such a fun, relaxing vibe. 10/10 would use them again for a large dinner party if I ever host an event in the Napa Valley again. read more

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We had Tom and his team make the Mixta and Vegan Paella for our wedding, and I cannot say enough about how good it was!! Everyone was raving about the food, myself included. It was actually the best Paella I have ever had, and I've been to Spain several times! Really phenomenal. The whole team was super nice and easy to work with--very professional. And the way they cook the food basically becomes a show for the guests--it's done outside and is truly mesmerizing!! We had about 100 guests, and it was the best decision. Also, totally reasonable prices! So great! read more

Tom and his team catered our wedding up at Cuffeys Cove on the Mendocino coast. We were blown away by the paella - it was cooked perfectly, on time, and looked absolutely stunning. We ordered the Mixto and vegetarian option for our guests. I personally tried the Mixto and there was tons of seafood piled on. Everyone LOVED the food and we got so many compliments. My fiancé and I were unsure of what to expect because we found Paella Del Reyes on Yelp during COVID quarantine and didn't taste any of the food before our big wedding day. In the end, I'm so happy that we went with Tom. His team did an AMAZING job. Before our wedding day, he answered all of my questions and worked well with our wedding coordinator, gave recommendations on what to order and even helped us reduce the price based on our headcount, and offered many ways to pay. On the day of our wedding, Toms team traveled all the way up from Sebastopol (several hour drive away from our venue), brought all the necessary staff/service and supplies, cooked more than enough food for everyone, and cooked the best paella. Thank you for everything - highly recommend!! read more

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Tom made us the veggie and the mixta paella for our wedding and it was a huge hit - everyone cheered when the food came out in the big paella pan! Everybody had more than enough to eat, even with seconds, and our guests keep talking about how much they loved the food! I especially liked how they made a delicious veggie paella, which allowed us to offer an exciting and tasty meal option to our vegetarian and vegan guests. Tom was also wonderful to work with leading up to the event, and helped us figure out the best way to accommodate our plan of having our dinner served family style! Thank you Tom! read more

Super nice owner, Tom. The Paella is both gorgeous & delicious! So fun for events & to observe the process of making it start to finish! Always a crowd pleaser! read more

We had Tom & Paella del Reyes for our wedding Welcome Dinner this past weekend - it was the most delicious meal & it was such an incredible start to the weekend! Our family and friends (+us!) were blown away by how fresh, tasty, and fun it was. Everyone enjoyed it so much. Thank you to Tom and to your two daughters as well for being the best servers and taking such good care of everyone. We cannot recommend Paella del Reyes enough! read more

Tom and crew at Paella del Reyes did a stellar job at my son's recent wedding. We chose them after reading about their use of locally sourced organic ingredients cooked over a wood fire, and boy did they deliver! The paella was beautiful to look at in its 36" pan and absolutely delicious! Our guests are still raving about it weeks later. Tom's team was friendly and professional, and he joined them serving up this fabulous meal with smiles and warmth. I was regretting a long buffet line, but 175 people easily moved through it, and many went back for seconds. I also appreciated Tom's quick response to calls from both my daughter-in-law and me in planning for the day. We could not have imagined a more delicious and festive wedding feast! read more

Tom and his team catered our wedding in Stinson Beach and the paella was fantastic!! When we asked our guests their favorite memories of the wedding many of them mentioned the paella and how much they loved it. The aioli it comes with is also fantastic! And such a fun presentation. Would highly recommend! read more

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Paella Del Reyes was an AMAZING choice for our wedding at Cuffey's Cove. It's reasonably priced, easily accommodates food allergies and our guests LOVED it! We received so many compliments on the food. We got the mixto and vegan options, along with bread and salad, and it did not disappoint. Tom was also super easy to work with and a good communicator. We weren't able to try the food ahead of time, so it definitely felt like a risk, but we were incredibly happy with our decision in the end. I highly recommend Paella Del Reyes for a wedding or another big event. read more

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Thomas and Debbie caterers our wedding in September for 120 guests and did an amazing job!!! The paella pans were beautiful and our guests absolutely LOVED the food! So many guests had never had paella before and thought it was so delicious! Tom kept his area so tidy and contained; at the end of the night we wouldn't even know they were there. I would highly recommend them for your wedding or next large gathering. read more

We hired Thomas for our wedding day and are so glad we did!!! His paella was a giant hit with all of our guest!!! We got so many compliments on how much they loved it (even friends who lived in Spain said this was the best they've ever had)! Some guests were joking that they wanted to find an excuse to have a giant party just so they can have the paella again. It was super affordable and way better than the basic wedding food that you usually get served. We opted for the mixto and a vegetarian paella. Thomas showed up right on time and was extremely professional. The presentation looked like a work of art and wowed everyone! Would recommend any day! read more

We love Paella del Reyes! They catered our Son's rehearsal dinner & cooked the Paella over a wood fire- so fun to watch the process & the Paella was DELISH! Everyone raved about it. The salad was wonderful & as was the cheese plate! Everything was perfect. I recommend them 100% - Plus you are free to totally enjoy the evening with all your guests. Win win! read more

Thomas and his staff catered our wedding of 120 people. They were great, professional and on time. Everyone absolutely loved the paella and all the appetizers. Guests commented on everything from the pine nuts in the salad, to the best blue cheese they've ever had, to the aioli (paella dipping sauce) which they treated like crack. Thomas also delivered cheese plates to ceremony site early, something we asked him to do last second, huge thank you for that. Thomas was really communicative months prior to our wedding, and we would recommend him and his crew wholeheartedly. read more

Paella Del Reyes catered our wedding in June. The food was amazing and the presentation was gorgeous. Everyone at our wedding enjoyed the food. We highly recommend Paella del Reyes. read more

We had Tom and team cater a birthday party for approximately 40 people up in Healdsburg this past February. I wish I could give them them even higher marks (ten stars!) for their service, responsiveness, and most importantly, the incredible meal! Everything was perfect. They arrived on time and were friendly, organized and exceptionally professional throughout the afternoon. To give you an example of how awesome it was to work with Tom, we were forced to change location the night before the party from the beach to a much further spot due to the weather. Tom couldn't have been more easy-going and accommodating; it made the change so much less stressful! In addition, Tom did a great job advising me on both the food amount and menu ensuring that we had the right quantity to cover both the carnivores as well as vegetarians. I look forward to the next Paella del Reyes party we throw! read more

Recently had their paella at a wedding. The pans were definitely a nice touch but the food was lukewarm and some of the veggies were not cooked fully. Not sure if it was an off day but my experience was no where close to their stellar reviews. read more

Talk about kindness and deliciousness served up on a gorgeous platter. Tom and his staff catered my wedding recently! They were SO generous and easy to work with from the start - professional and personal at the same time. And of course the Paella was the best I've ever eaten. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

This was the most amazing paella I've ever had in my life. It came recommended through some of the staff at Hog Island Oyster Company and without have even trying it I booked them to be one of the food vendors for my wedding. The process of making the paella was a show in itself. The team prepared the paella on-site in a massive pan working in the dark with head lights wrapped on their heads. They looked almost like Paella Miners - if that actually existed. All of our guests loved watching the process and loved the actual paella itself even more. The rice was perfect and not too soft. The ingredients were all delicious - local, seasonal and super fresh. The paella was not greasy at all and had that nice crunch at the bottom. There were leftovers after the service and they boxed it all up for guests to take home. It was such a nice treat! I would recommend these guys for anyone who loves amazing paella and is looking for a fun wedding/party food option. read more

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We hired Paella del Reyes for our wedding without ever tasting the food, just based on stellar reviews - and we were so glad we did!!! The food was wonderful, plentiful, and beautiful! Thomas was very easy to work with and helped us figure out a few rounds of questions. The crew was punctual and lovely. And for the quality and vibe, the price is fantastic! read more

Tom catered our wedding back in 2018, and I've been meaning to leave a review for years. This is the best paella I've ever had in my life, and our guests still tell me 4 years later that it's the best food they ever ate at a wedding. On top of the incredible taste and quality, it is unique, memorable, and affordable. Tom was so kind and an absolute joy to work with. I could not recommend he and his team any more highly. read more

Paella del Reyes catered my wedding in October and, even 4 months later, people are still complimenting the paella! Easy communication and everything went smoothly. Tom and his team were wonderful and a joy to work with. read more

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Tom and his crew catered our 100-guest wedding in Point Reyes Station. We got SO many accolades for the paella. Super fun for the guests to see the process in action - they lined up quickly and eagerly! Service was super smooth. Tom was easy to work with and very accommodating. He has our HIGHEST recommendation! read more

We had Tom and his staff at Paella del Reyes cater our wedding in Elk, Ca this past weekend. It was a super windy day and we were unsure how the elements would effect the meal. Let me just say, Tom and his staff rocked EVERYTHING! Both the traditional and the vegan paella were delicious (our guests have not stopped raving about it), the staff was professional, friendly and fun and he got 170 guests through the buffet line in an instant. Leading up to the event, Toms communication was excellent and he made the entire process seem relaxed and easy. I would HIGHLY recommend Paella Del Reyes for any and all of your catering needs in the future!!! read more

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We worked with Tom and his team for our rehearsal dinner and it was absolutely perfect! I am still hearing from guests how good the food was a month later. The appetizers were also delicious. Communication was easy both before and during the event, and the team was just so friendly and kind. For a high quality, local food option in the Bay Area, this is an excellent choice. Thank you Paella del Reyes! read more

Tom's paella is festive, colorful, flavorful and high quality. We got so many positive comments from our wedding guests. Tom was responsive throughout and really pleasant to communicate with. The salad was delicious too- delightfully generous with the pine nuts! read more

Thomas is great! Professional, accommodating and.... paella to die for! Highly recommend. We will see you next time Thomas, thank you!

Without a doubt, Paella del Reyes was the highlight of my recent company retirement party. The local and sustainable ingredients were not only delicious and beautiful, they also pleased our vegans and gluten-free attendees - not an easy feat! The owner Tom was a dream to work with - quick to respond, worked with our nonprofit budget, and was onsite early to create a festive and delicious meal for 200 guests. It doesn't get any better than Paella del Reyes - I highly recommend! read more

Amazing Pealla!! We hired Pealla del Reyes for our 60 person rehearsal dinner (in the Griffo's distillery event space, which is also awesome) in Sept. 2018. The food was outstanding and our guests didn't stop raving about it. Tom and his associate were very friendly and easy to work with. Fwiw, I lived in Sevilla Spain during college and think this paella was as delicious as I remember from there! Highly recommend. read more

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As a caterer, I have tried paella from so many different companies! And when it was time to choose a caterer for my own wedding the choice was easy because Paella Del Reyes truly makes the best, best Paella in the Bay Area! Tom's Paella is rich with flavor and the ingredients are TOP quality. Tom and his staff were on time, adaptable, talented in the art of cooking paella and friendly to our guests. Paella brings people together, the dish alone brings about celebration as everyone gathers around to watch it cook, discuss how it is done and then enjoy how it tastes. If you are considering paella for a gathering ..... I would choose no other! read more

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Best paella ever! Tom is a pleasure to work with- he was quick to return my call, send a quote and he worked with our constantly changing RSVP count and shifting needs. Most importantly, his paella is delicious. We had both the paella Mixta and the vegetarian and they were equally good. He brings everything he needs- you just provide the people. Would highly recommend him for any party you are having. read more

I had some of their paella at the Hewitt release party at Provenance Vineyards. It was amazing food, as good or better than any I've had in Spain. I keep hoping some event will come up where I can hire them to cater. read more

This was a hit at my Stinson beach wedding! So fun having the waves and grill going. Everyone complimented the freshly cooked food. Tom was great at communicating in a timely fashion throughout the entire process of planning. Highly recommend using him for your next big event! read more

Well done, Paella del Reyes. Well done. One day my (then) fiancé and I thought it would cool to serve paella at our June wedding. I didn't know any caterers specializing in paella so I came to Yelp for some knowledge and inspiration, and that's where I found Tom and Paella del Reyes. I sent to an inquiry and he got back to me asap, and he continued with that kind of stellar communication up to the wedding. He was really helpful with ideas and suggestions, and even helped me coordinate the outdoor ceremony time to align with the "Sofrito" phase of the cooking process since the ceremony was very close to their set-up. We went with traditional paella and vegetarian paella, and both were great. After everyone was served Tom and his team packed up the leftovers and it was great to have the next night while family members were still around. We just heated it in the oven in the container it came in. Everyone raved about the food, and even now, a month later, I still get people saying, "wow! That paella was SOO good!" Highly recommend. Well done! read more

The very best Paella I have ever had, and I am picky! Tom and his daughter were fabulous as was the paella! We knew he may have weddings or larger events on Memorial Day Weekend so we reserved communicated via email and set everything up several months in advance, about 10 days before the party he checked back with us in with us to confirm the time and number of people attending we told him or favorite items seafood items and he was wonderful in allowing us to substitute in shrimp, which were large, firm and cooked perfectly as were all the ingredients in the paella. When we arrived at the party location the Friday before the party we were quite concerned that Tom would be unable to get his giant outdoor stove up to the location of our party because of the difficult a very steep narrow driveway and multiple sets of stairs to the dining area, but much to our delight and surprise he had already been to this location knew exactly where to set up his stove. We figured we would walk down to be served, but he was a pro and we were able to either watch him form the top on the porch or walk down to get a fabulous demonstration and informational presentation on his cooking technique and mixtures. Then he and his daughter carried the giant pan of goodness up the many stairs to the serving table where he had special boards to support the giant pan and keep the surface from getting warm. He and his daughter served he served all 35-40 of us taking special requests from guests allowing them to have more of the items they liked best or refrain from the ones which were not their favorite. Then whole Tom packed in his stove, his daughter continued to served seconds and thirds to almost all of us...sooo good we all ate too much. Lastly, he packed up our left overs, which we really enjoyed for the next 2 days! If you can find a way to afford it, you should certainly go with Pallea del Reys...simply perfect! read more

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We hired Paella Del Reyes for our wedding and could not have picked a better caterer. They were extremely professional and the food was delicious. We had many people comment about the interactive meal we provided and how good it was. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun, cost effective way to cater an event. read more

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Tom and his daughter, Izzy, arrived to help us kick off our weekend family reunion in Inverness. All the relatives were flying in from all over the country and having the aroma of paella underway as they arrived and unpacked was the perfect beginning. While Tom assembled the BBQ structure and prepared the fire, many of us began to gather around with wine in hand to watch the "theatre" of the event unfold. Each layer of the freshly chopped provisions were added in a sequential order according to some ancient Spanish recipe! All of the gathering group had question after question about the evolution of Tom's company and life and were delighted with stories of Izzy's plans for the future as we all shared ours with them. Once the paella was sizzling to perfection, Tom and Izzy set up a serving area complete with bamboo plates, forks, napkins and a large crisp green salad. Plates were filled with truly the best paella any of us had ever had - fresh and warm off the fire. It was a delicious time for everyone and we warmed the leftovers for lunch the next day....maybe even better (is that possible?) the next day! Tom was flexible to our continuous changes in numbers, times and days prior to the event, and was always prompt with reply and Always accessible to reach. THANK YOU Paella del Reyes!! 5 stars from our Family! read more

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Tom catered my rehearsal dinner for my wedding and I can't begin to say how happy my husband and I were with his service! The paella was absolutely delicious, everyone really enjoyed it. We had the paella mix. All of the ingredients were so fresh and it was so cool to watch him make it. He also kindly packed the remainder of the paella for us to have for later and it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who enjoys paella and is looking to cater a special event. Thank you, Tom! read more