Fabulous food with service to match. Whatever your culinary style, the Lunch Lady Catering will deliver. Their wonderful creations are truly a treat for your senses, sight, scent and scrumptious flavors. From intimate affairs to the largest of gatherings Lunch Lady is the catering service you want. read more

We consider ourselves so lucky to have had so many problems with another well-known caterer from Murphy's. At the last minute we decided to ditch the other and hire Kris.... and are we glad we did. Not only was she on every detail of our last minute wedding but she put on an amazing meal that all of our guests continued to talk about for days. Hire Lunch Lady Catering for your event and you will not be disappointed! read more

Kris rescued us for our wedding in the woods in late July. We had booked a caterer back in October that went MIA months leading into our wedding. Kris and her team came on board less than a month out and were amazing. From the beginning, she was calm and organized. She offered us two wonderful menus to choose from that fit our budget and dietary requests. The food was excellent and our guests raved about it. If you are looking for a caterer that truly cares about her clients, please pick Lunch Lady Catering. You are in the best hands. read more

Lunch lady catering is absolutely amazing! They did an outstanding job on my wedding in September. Kris was the one and only caterer I met with and I knew from the first time I met her she was the one. I made a weekend out of visiting potential vendors as I lived 3 hours away from where I got married. Kris met me at the Black Bear Inn with a plate of the best cupcakes I've ever had. Not only did she bring bomb cupcakes she answered all my questions and made me feel as though wedding planning would be a piece of cake. Little did I know planning a wedding was very time consuming and stressful. From the day I decided to have Kris cater my wedding she helped me in every way possible. When I had bride brain she made me feel as though I wasn't crazy, when I had questions about ordering rentals, when anything came up she was right there to help me out. Hands down LLC did a phenomenal job the day of my wedding. Kris's staff were very sweet, helpful and professional. I would highly recommend Kris and her staff to anyone getting married. Ps salmon and red velvet cake were the best!!! read more

Kris and her team are AMAZING!!! Not only was the food delicious, but the service was impeccable! Kris helped us make a custom menu inspired by our travels so it wouldn't be "standard wedding food". She also had fun, friendly bartenders to keep our guests "quenched" all night. We also added in fresh spun cotton candy...what a hit! They were spinning outside and next thing I know...servers are on the dance floor delivering cotton candy to folks inside. It was AWESOME! More than anything...I really appreciate the servers attentiveness. It was almost like we were at a restaurant. They had our plates ready timely and they stopped by every 10 mins or so to ensure we had food and drinks. This team of folks is wonderful! Thank you so much for making my wedding soo special!! :) read more

Kris and Lunch Lady Catering did an amazing job of providing a wonderful family style dinner for our outdoor wedding and an absolutely *fabulous cake* at a very reasonable price! She worked with us to create a unique menu for our tastes using organic and local foods and she was also VERY helpful in coordinating the flow of our day. The catering staff at Lunch Lady were very kind and accommodated our guests' needs with ease. Kris' calm demeanor and helpful suggestions during the planning process were really spot on - she is not only an awesome caterer but comes pretty close to being a coordinator as well :) My husband and I HIGHLY recommend her for all special events (especially weddings!) in Gold Country and beyond! read more

Lunch Lady Catering did a fantastic job at my daughter's wedding. Kris was helpful and responsive through the whole process from the tasting right on through to the day of the wedding. We had a morning wedding and a brunch reception, which was a bit unusual, but the catering team took it all in stride. The food was delicious from the fresh fruit and pastries during cocktail hour right on through to the buffet brunch. The team on-site for the wedding/rehearsal was extremely professional, with an eye for detail and presentation. I would not hesitate to use Lunch Lady Catering again and will be recommending them to friends and family. Thank you for helping to make my daughter's wedding day special and stress free! read more

Kris is fantastic to work with on every level. As an event planner, I have worked with Lunch Lady Catering several times to plan large, multi-course dinners. Her communication before an event is excellent and her staff are courteous and professional--a reflection of the quality of their employer, no doubt. She is organized and thoughtful, and her food is superb! It is prepared with attention to detail, as well as an appreciation for quality and local ingredients. I have also ordered a la carte dishes from her for personal events and those have been the hit of the party. I've worked with other local caterers, and Kris is my favorite. Not only a fantastic person, but a really wonderful chef and caterer! read more

Can't say enough about Kris and her wonderful staff. We hired Lunch Lady for our rehearsal dinner, and our wedding day. Tons of compliments on all of the food and during the wedding, 'best food I've had at a wedding' was a constant statement from family and friends. Holy !!!! the food is amazing was another constant remark. Kris and her staff are amazing, friendly, and it couldn't have been any more enjoyable for us. Her menu is beyond words, adaptable, and she flexed with us to prepare exactly what we wanted knowing exactly which foods would compliment each other. Look no further - this is your choice. Best catering experience I've ever had and I do events for a living! Thank you so much! read more

Kris is a delight to work with. She will make everything seem easy down to the last ultra organized detail. Better than that, it will all taste fabulous! There's no other choice for an event. read more

Kris made the experience wonderful. From the initial contact we appreciated her professionalism and organization skills. She knows her stuff! The tasting was a fun experience and we were able to test out the menu in a comfortable relaxed setting. On the day of the wedding the staff was organized and efficient and friendly. Everything went off perfectly. I heard nothing but compliments about the delicious food and friendly staff from the wedding guests. Thank you for making the wedding event so easy and enjoyable for us read more

I really disappointed that the owner didn't call me back at all it has been 3 days even if you don't do birthday cakes you could of call at tell me that's just bad business practice not to return a phone call I found a place to get my cake and it you loss of $ and you know have a local not felling good about you update the owner Facebook my boyfriend and said that they call and we were hear never got a message or a call like she stayed she should of call me not Facebook my boyfriend we found out there was a death in the family I'm really sorry about your loss read more

Kris did an outstanding job catering our rehearsal dinner and wedding. We enjoyed working with her throughout the planning process, especially the tasting! Everyone loved the food, especially the chicken and desserts! She even made a recipe that my late-grandmother used to make as a tribute. The only reason why we didn't give 5 stars is because of the service at the wedding. Kris' serving staff did not meet our expectations on multiple accounts - from serving the alcohol to getting all the food to the tables. Additionally guests were coming up to me during the wedding saying we ran out of alcohol and desserts, only to find TONS of extras of both the following day. We made Kris aware of these concerns. Not withstanding the service issues, we would highly recommend Kris and her food to anyone! read more

We celebrated our wedding on June 20th at Brice Staion in Murphy's CA. Kris and the team at LLC were on time, professional and friendly through the entire process. Communication was fast and effieceint and prices were very agreeable! Now, on to the food...amazing! We were treated like king/queen for a day and the food was simply wonderful! Thank you Kris and everyone at LLC for being a part of our wedding, you truely helped make it the perfect experience we were looking for! =-) read more

After reading all of the amazing Yelp comments my husband and I booked Lunch Lady for our wedding this past February at Union Hill Inn. From the moment we met Kris and had our first tasting we knew we had chosen right. We did not change one thing from our tasting, the food was perfect! Kris was a pleasure to work with, very responsive, professional and warm. We even hired Kris and team to cater our rehearsal dinner and guests told us how much they enjoyed the food at both events. My husband works in baseball and we wanted to do a baseball themed late night snack. Kris came up with a build your own hot dog bar, nachos and garlic fries. They were an absolute hit! Everything was seriously perfect and the guests especially commented on the food. Thank you Kris and team! read more

LLC simply has the best and friendliest staff along with innovative and delicious menus. Kris is a breeze to work and plan with and everything she produces is spot on. As being in the wedding industry myself as a photographer I hear all of the comments and reviews that guests make while at these events. They love her, her staff and most importantly her food! read more

Soooo good. If the Nature and High Sierra sunlight wasn't enough of reason to start photographing more weddings in the Calaveras/Tuolumne area, the prospect of partaking in more of LLC's faire would be. It really is that good. And as a photographer it's wonderful to see that the presentation is given as much effort and attention as the taste and flavor of the dinner's they prepare. Already looking forward to the next time I get to work them! read more

LLC is frequently hired at a local wedding venue that I happen to work for as well. I'll be the first to say that Kris and her crew are awesome-sauce! I've always heard nothing but great things about their food. It always blows me away to see the creativity behind the menu selections. It's also really refreshing to see a caterer that's truly passionate about her work... and I really respect that. Plus she's a really great person to know on top of everything else! I highly recommend Kris and her crew. :) read more

Kris is a talented mind when it comes to baking! She made some Rosemary Grapefruit cupcakes that were amazing. But! Even better! She made Mandarin Sesame Cupcakes with Curry Buttercream, holy wowzers! Amazing! I haven't tried much of her food, but I can't wait! read more

We just attended a wedding in Arnold and the food and service were amazing of the Lunch Lady and staff. Everything from the soup/salad, meatballs, the oh so cheesy goodness of the mac and cheese and the signature wedding drink of the lemon drop were superb. read more

Had Lunch Lady cater our wedding in Avery a few weeks ago, everything was lovely! She went above and beyond in the planning, helping organize rentals and coming by to view the venue with us and work out logistics. They worked with what we had (limited power) and built an outdoor kitchen on site. Everything tasted amazing and the staff was there to help but never in the way. Kris helped make our wedding perfect, and I would not only recommend her to anyone throwing a party but also hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you:) read more

I can't say enough great things about Kris and her team at Lunch Lady! From our initial contact to the day of our wedding, she and her staff were so sweet, professional and responsive. In the planning stages, Kris provided us with countless options for dinner and appetizers, but it was obvious she was willing to consider almost any request. And compared with other caterers in the area we spoke with, Lunch Lady is such a steal for what you get. Aside from an amazing meal, they take care of so many things: They served our littlest guests at their tables. They put our wedding favors on the tables for us. They dismissed the tables so we didn't have to ask a random relative do it. (Ok, this is the first wedding I've ever planned so if other vendors do this stuff, I bet they don't do it as well as Lunch Lady.) And the woman who was in charge of checking in on the bride and groom during dinner was SO on top of it. You can also hire a bartender through Lunch Lady. She was awesome, juggling two custom cocktails, two homebrew kegs, three bottled beers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for almost 150 people. Oh, let's not forget the food! It was simply incredible. We received so many compliments from our guests. I could really go on and on but I'll just insist you try the cheesy polenta. It's no joke. Many thanks to the Lunch Lady crew for helping make our wedding day extra special! read more

Our wedding reception was catered by Kris and her crew. Guests RAVED about the delicious food, service was impeccable, decoration was perfect. Can't recommend her highly enough! read more

I have no words to thank Lunch Lady Catering enough - Kris and her staff literally were a DREAM TEAM for our wedding weekend. From Friday night set up in the HEAT for our rehearsal dinner/welcome party, to the food at the rehearsal dinner (I don't think I have ever had so many people compliment a meal in my life), to the dessert bar for the welcome reception -- I think people were packing their bags with dessert it was so good (hahha!!)...all the way to our AMAZING wedding day on Saturday 6.24.17! I could cry writing this review, because it was Lunch Lady's staff who busted ass all morning, day and night to make our vision and wedding dreams come true. The set up was everything I could have ever dreamed of. They didn't miss a beat. Nothing!! The cocktail reception was perfection, the staff greeted us all (wedding party, family and guests) with PERFECT drinks as soon as the reception was over, every time I asked for chardonnay, somehow my secret bride Chardonnay appeared and I got exactly what I wanted, Garrett's (my husband's) old fashioned drinks were a HIT and crafted perfectly, the rose` and raspberries were to die for, the appetizers....(everyoneeeeeeeeeeee complimented them), the chips, salsa and guac on the tables were not only sooo delicious, but displayed exactly how I wanted them, the buffet was UNREAL (TONS of people said it was the best wedding food they ever had), the cookie and milk bar.... LITERALLY I could go on and on and on.... As I said, there are no words to thank Lunch Lady staff enough. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for our magical wedding and, as I have been saying, I am overflowing with gratitude for MY DREAM TEAM OF VENDORS!!! read more

Lunch Lady Catering did such a great job from start to finish! We had so many comments about how great their food was!! And they also provided amazing service! They were so attentive to my husband and I and brought us food and drinks, and even brought us a tray of appetizers and champagne right after the ceremony. The bartenders were so sweet and our guests loved them. Her Caesar salad was hands down my favorite thing!! All of the food was amazing though. Thank you so much Kris for helping to make our day so special and tasty!! read more

Kris Fichtner and Lunch Lady Catering were recommended to us by our wedding venue owner, Wendi Davison of Black Bear Inn. We couldn't be happier!! She supported and worked with us right up until the "big day", exchanging so many emails with me, resolving mini crises and handling our party rentals. Finally our big day arrived. Reception time and the appetizers were served. Amazing. My favorite was the mini twice baked potatoes with horseradish and cheddar. Our buffet dinner followed...grilled chicken with brown sugar bbq sauce and grilled Lockeford Smoked Dakota sausages...heavenly! The "green salad" was like nothing I've seen before...green beans, multi colored cauliflower, red and gold beets...I could go on! Crusty, yeasty dinner rolls with fresh butter tied it all together. Kris's staff was so attentive, they even brought loaded plates to my Groom and I...we didn't have to lift a finger. Our guests told us over and over that the food was so delicious and the service impeccable. Choose Lunch Lady Catering for your next special event, you'll be glad you did. read more

Kris F. And her staff deserve special accolades for going above and beyond the.call of duty in order to keep a very determined bride happy! The ceremony was scheduled for 3::00 p.m....the rain started about 1:00 p.p. Did I mention the ceremony was set at the "Big Treef" at Big Trees State Park? The bride really wanted this special location (outside so she changed the schedule, I.e., Cocktail Hour, with h'oerdouvres, then the ceremony and then the dinner! Kris and her staff rearranged their timeline to exactly what the bride wanted, without so much as a question or a whimper, everything tasted great and at last. Report, everyone is now living happily ever after! Kris and her staff performed as if this was the original timeline and a good time was had by all! read more

I wish these guys would open a restaurant in Arnold. I have honestly not had any of their catering, but I imagine as the reviews state, that these guys are amazing. This past summer, I was up at the Hermit Fest and The Lunch Lady had a small booth. Everything I had there was spectacular, very unique and made me rather stoked. read more

Kris was recommended to us by Wendi at Black Bear Inn and was wonderful to work with. The food was amazing at our daughter's wedding, especially the brisket and the BBQ chicken! Everyone raved about how tasty the food was and how healthy the meal seemed! Thank you to Kris and her staff for anticipating our guest's needs and doing such an amazing job with both set-up and tear down of our event. We had a wonderful time and Kris' professional staff were a big part of our successful event! Thank you thank you! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Kris! She catered our wedding which was held at Cedar Lodge in the Yosemite area. She was VERY professional, responsive to our needs and did a top rate job!!! The food was delicious and everything was on time. Guests had nothing but compliments. We hardly noticed that she was there and yet fabulous, gourmet food kept coming out of the kitchen. Before the wedding I was very impressed with her quick email responses and detailed messages. She gave us great advice, not just for the food and presentation of the food, but also for creating the ambiance we were looking for. She provides a detailed contract and then goes above and beyond the contract. I would highly recommend Kris. You will have a wonderful experience working with her! read more

Helped us do catered meals for an all day meeting we had in the area. Was able to deliver with very short notice. She is very responsive and easy to work with. read more

Kris did our wedding food on January 2nd of this year which included different food bars. I can't give Kris and her staff enough praise! The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. All the stations remained full and clean, and cleanup was done with great discretion as the dancing got going and we moved on to desserts. Kris answers emails very quickly and is a wonderful resource for general wedding info. We also followed her advice for other wedding vendors; something that really paid off! Her prices are very doable, and she works hard to stay within a budget as much as possible. Wedding food is such a huge part of a wedding; Kris will ensure the catering will be done with professionalism and attention. Thanks for everything, Kris and staff! read more

Kris is fantastic to work with. She did our wedding at Big Trees State Park in Arnold, is a consummate professional, is highly responsive, treats her staff well, and delivers a fantastic product. We interviewed with some other caterers, and she was by far the most easy going and professional. She handled all the issues that came up at the wedding, ran a tight ship, and lent a giant hand when it came to take down after the wedding. More importantly, she's a straight shooter, honest, and a great team player. Five stars. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with the Kris at our wedding this last weekend. After being referred to a local bakery in Murphys and having a horrifying experience we were beyond blessed to find Kris. We booked her only a few months out from our wedding date; she was professional and positive from day one! I was extremely stressed the week of my wedding due to the weather calling for rain and my venue being outdoors. Kris went above and beyond, meeting me at the venue several days prior to my wedding and helped the tent company coordinate locations and helped me set up a plan A and B based on the weather. The day of my wedding she came to me with several required changes and I told her make it beautiful and left it in her hands. I cannot begin to tell you how beautiful and delicious everything turned out. Her staff was beyond attentive and pleasant. The bartenders were under a small tent and had to be soaked from the rain and wind but not once was did the greet someone without a smile. We are truly grateful to have found you Kris and cannot thank you enough for everything that you did! read more

Thanks Kris for a wonderful wedding dinner! I didnt get to each much at all but we heard lots of great things from the guests. Thank you also for accommodating for our vegetarian and gluten free needs! It rained and hailed that day but the staff was professional and handled the crazy weather well! Thank you!! read more

Kris did a great job at our wedding reception near Yosemite. The hors d'oeuvre format she suggested worked so well for us. The food was delicious and there were dishes to please every guest. The guests raved about the food. Her promptness and thoroughness helped the reception events flow so well. One problem though: it was so hard to choose our dishes from the menu she sent :) . Everything looked so good, and so many to choose from. One of the dishes, the mini tamales were charming and tasty. I would use her again for an event, if ever in partying in the Yosemite area. read more

I absolutely love Kris of Lunch Lady Catering and all her staff. She helped us pull off a fantastic event from start to finish. Her service and food are both amazing - from answering my many questions to crafting a menu that I was so excited about I kept reading it over and over again, I could not have been happier. I had so many guests tell me that the taco and tostada bar that she put together for our wedding was the best wedding food they'd ever eaten. Everything was seasonal and fresh, and so much of it was handmade by her and her staff. At her price point, I don't know how she does it! But it wasn't just the quality of her food - Kris went out of her way to help us get everything organized. She purchased s'more roasting sticks for us, placed our linens order, answered my questions about whether white plates would look good with ivory linens, and the list goes on. Kris did so much more than make absolutely delicious food, she was one of the main reasons why our wedding went off without a hitch! I could not give her higher marks, I wholeheartedly recommend Lunch Lady Catering! read more

I got married on February 13, 2016 at the Black Bear Inn and they highly recommended that we use Lunch Lady Catering. After one email exchange with Kris (the owner) I knew we had made the right decision. Kris immediately grasped the vibe we were going for and created the most spectacular menu. We had a mashed potato bar and soup trio for appetizers, she made incredible brisket, polenta, roasted chicken and veggies and a caesar salad for our main dish. People would not stop raving about the quality of the food. Best of all, she totally ran with our idea to forego a cake, and instead created AMAZING cinnamon rolls and mini hand pies. My mouth is watering right now thinking about the food. She also facilitated all of our rentals for us and her staff was great as well. We also utilized her services for our rehearsal dinner which was a taco/burrito bar (my mom's favorite meal of the weekend!) I would recommend Lunch Lady Catering any day of the week! read more

Lunch Lady Catering catered my daughters wedding last December and it was amazing! Kris is wonderful to work with, her efficiency and attention to detail were outstanding. The food was scrumptious, from the appetizers (especially the cheese fondue), salad and main course. My favorite was the stuffed chicken breast. Her staff was very attentive, friendly and right there when you needed anything. She also catered a breakfast the next morning and it was perfect!! Again scrumptious!!! I could not have asked for anything better, I would recommend LLC to anyone, you could not find another caterer better than Kris. She is very professional, caring and puts your needs and desires first, she truly wants to make sure you get what you are dreaming of for your special event, not what she thinks you should have, she listens and delivers. If you are looking for a caterer for a special event, stop your search here, Lunch Lady Catering is the Best! read more