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!!!

Our friends used Park Avenue Catering for their wedding, and when we tried the food we knew we had…read moreto use them for our wedding too. We hired Park Avenue for the dinner, bar, and dessert which included excellent food, service, and details (spa water!), all of which we received multiple compliments about. Beyond the quality, working with Anthony and the team was so seamless. They were probably the most professional vendor we used, always on top of the timeline and details, but they also approached the process for what it was: having a party! We were able to provide the alcohol, beer and wine, to save a little, and they helped guide us on that too. They were so great, we'd recommend them to anyone.

We cannot thank Park Avenue Catering enough for making our wedding day perfect…read more Caitlin, our coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, keeping us organized and taking all the stress out of the logistics. On the day of the wedding, the food was great. Just as impressive was the staff--the entire team was professional, attentive, and took amazing care of everyone without missing a beat.

Ana was amazing! I had an early flight and she had exceptional service and attitude! She was beyond…read morekind and I'm grateful for my experience!

Overall using Chef Adair to cater our wedding reception was a positive experience. Especially since…read morewe used them without ever tasting their food! We chose the drop-off option as we were trying to keep our budget as low as possible, which they were quite agreeable with and the food was of good quality. The only issue was a change in the delivery time (which was initiated by them) to an earlier time on the day of the event which caused us to have them deliver the food cold rather than pre-heated - since it was going to be 2 hours before the start of the event. I'll say this added to my already high stress levels but luckily I had people that were ready to help with heating and setup. Another thing I'll mention is we relied on their expertise with how much of each dish to supply. One thing that guests mentioned is that there wasn't near enough of the prawns. Additionally there was a ton of bread and Coq Au Vin left over. Again, this was Overall a good experience and I would recommend them to a friend. I'd just mention the delivery change as well as potential portion size adjustments.

Had BBQ King cater our 4th of July party. I would normally cook myself but I am so glad that Chef…read moreMarvin did the cooking. It gave me time to enjoy the party and take credit for hiring BBQ King so it was a win..win. My wife wanted the meat to be a little smokey flavored but not alot and Marvin did it perfect. You could taste the marinade and the meat which was so tender. I could go on but i wont. If you want great (not just good) BBQ food call BBQ King's.

FABULOUS!!! I am so picky when it comes to ribs, and tri-tip and boy oh boy... Marvin at Bourbon…read moreKing blew my mind! So so good!! The ribs, the tri-tip, the chicken, the beans and the potatoes... out of this world!! Highly recommend!!! Cannot say enough about his food and an incredibly great guy!!!

Had a business luncheon catered from Sally Tomatoes today and the position size was amazing and…read moreeveryone raved about the food! They were timely and having all the serving utensils and tableware was fantastic!

This was a very nice venue for our private luncheon for approximately 75-100 people…read more There were 3 separate private parties going on at the same time, and Sally Tomatoes provided the buffet lunch for our event. The buffet was very good, with roast beef with horseradish, grilled chicken with a cream mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, green salad and rolls. A chocolate brownie cake was served for dessert, however, i didn't try it. The setting was warm and elegant with the round tables and black tablecloths. A stage was set up to announce special awards and to honor our fallen and those we lost in the last year. It is pretty certain that the reunion luncheon will continue to be held a Sally Tomatoes, and they have never let us down.

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.

The food is amazing. The taste is always consistent. The people are friendly. They just need some…read moreAC outside.

I've been visiting El Roy's since they first opened in Petaluma. I'm sad they closed the restaurant…read morebut the food trucks are great, too! They can get really busy but orders come out quickly. There is no seating at the food trucks and many folks eat on the curb or take the food to eat in their car (which is what I usually do). I've recently become a big fan of the El Roy's taco combo. It comes with two tacos, rice, and beans. I love their rice and beans. The tacos come with a perfect serving of chicken. The chicken is just a little dry, but the salsa covers it up. Speaking of salsa, I really enjoy their red salsa! But they've become stingy with it if you ask for more. I wish that wasn't the case! I definitely recommend stopping by and trying some tacos

Amazing food quality and service. Charlie is a fantastic caterer and Chef. I had the pleasure of…read moremeeting him while he was buying fresh ingredients for a job. I then hired him to be my caterer. His services were fabulous. My guests loved his food. Food quality and preparation were outstanding.

Derek is an absolute gem of a guy. The catering he prepared for a big group was exactly what we…read moreneeded. Delicious, hearty portions, and fresh. Serving home cooked food for 355 people is not easy to pull off. Well he and his team did it without batting an eye. Everyone raved about the dinner, and I didn't have to stress about pleasing a big crowd. A huge hit! I cannot thank him enough.

Up in Smoke West Coast BBQ catered my daughter's engagement party for 100 people, and they exceeded…read moreevery expectation. Communication was clear and easy from the start, the menu was customized perfectly, and pricing was very reasonable. The food was outstanding! Tender, flavorful, beautifully presented, and plentiful! The setup looked great, and the staff were professional, friendly, and efficient. Guests couldn't stop raving about the BBQ and even enjoyed the leftovers later that night. Highly recommend hiring them for any event - you'll be glad you did!

Outstanding Catering Experience with Up In Smoke BBQ…read more Up In Smoke was recommended to me by my girlfriend who lives in the Sebastopol area, where she's tried their food multiple times. Although Rob, the owner, generously offered a tasting session before a few catering jobs in Novato, my schedule was too hectic. I took a leap of faith and booked them to cater my husband's 50th birthday--and I'm so glad I did! The food was absolutely off the hook. From the moment they pulled up their 20-foot BBQ rig in front of my house, it was an experience. They set up tables, provided linens, and had 3-4 people BBQing on-site, which really added to the party's vibe. My guests loved chatting with them as they came in. The honey butter and bread were so flavorful, and the chicken was incredibly juicy. Being Italian, I was initially skeptical about the pasta salad, but it exceeded expectations. And as someone who's never been a fan of baked beans, theirs completely converted me. All future beans will have to measure up! What really impressed me was how seamless the entire service was, from set-up to clean-up. They made the entire event feel effortless, and the pricing was very reasonable. I couldn't recommend them more--top-notch food and service. Thanks Rob and team!!!