Wow! I have no idea where to begin when starting to explain how happy we were to find Huyen. It was through a Google search looking for a Vietnamese caterer who could provide a roast pig, as it is a traditional item to serve at tea ceremonies. Like literally I saw a roast pig nicely placed on a table with all the accoutrements and said outloud, "THAT!"  Upon exchanging a few messages and later chatting over the phone, I knew we found the right caterer in Huyen. We had our Chinese and Vietnamese families attending who have particular tastes, something Huyen was ready to take on. She was able to work with us on our vision menu and items we wanted to serve. Not only did Huyen go above and beyond what we were looking for, she provided TWO ROAST PIGS! Everything was delicious and our guests were happy. We continued to hear wonderful things about the food. Huyen was resourceful in a space that had constraints and I appreciated her ease in being flexible working with what was available. She is knowledgeable, patient, and so kind -- all the right qualities that made our wedding weekend so memorable. 10/10 read more

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We were so thrilled with Say Huyen Catering for our wedding! Food was the most important part of the day for us, and Huyen and her team made it absolutely amazing. They took care of every detail and made sure everything was just right. We're so grateful they were part of our big day. Huyen is super easy to work with and so professional. Her beautiful charcuterie cheese board was the first thing that caught our eye, and she even included fun seasonal fruits like pink pineapple and persimmons within our budget! She can create any cuisine you want; we just sent her photos, and she nailed it. We had a huge buffet with everything from Indian to Korean to Italian dishes, and the food was made fresh right on-site. Every guest loved the food! The servers were also fantastic and helped everything go smoothly. If you're looking for a caterer who'll bring delicious food and a relaxed vibe, we totally recommend Say Huyen Catering. They'll make your event extra memorable!" read more

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We couldn't have asked for a better catering team to feed our friends and family for our baby's first birthday. The food was not only extremely tasty, but visually appealing as well. Although, as the hostess of the party and mommy of the birthday boy I was so busy and was not able to taste every dish that Huyen made - all the guests were raving about how delicious all the food was. From the very first time we called her to ask for a price quote, Huyen made me feel comfortable and was very helpful in creating a personalized menu from tacos to noodles for our event since we have a lot of different tastebuds: from kids to grandparents to please. Planning out our first birthday party was stressful, but working out the food and menu with Huyen was fun and over delivered exceeding my expectations and even saved the day when we forgot to bring little paper plates for the birthday cake. Everyone on her team was very friendly and helpful during the day of the party 10/10, would recommend! read more

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Huyen was incredible in every single way! We booked her for our Vietnamese Wedding/Tea Ceremony and all of our guests have expressed such wonder on how she was able to create not only delicious food, but also so display everything so beautifully. Food was always being replenished, and our guests left so full and happy. Say Huyen went above and beyond and was more than just a Caterer to us. She eased our concerns/anxieties of hosting a large event and was able to foresee any issues that came up. She even made a trip to our home to provide advice on how to set up the furniture etc for better flow of the party. I can't stress enough how kind, patient, and reassuring Huyen is. It's always nerve wracking to bring others into your home to help out with milestone events, but upon meeting Huyen we instantly felt her warmth and trusted her. We had our "Big white wedding" later in the week, and every single guests said that Say Huyen's Vietnamese Tea Ceremony food was MUCH better than what was served at the wedding. Coming from our families, that says alot about the quality of Say Huyens food, service, and overall work ethic. She worked hard, but she also felt like family. We will definitely use Huyen again for any large gathering and can't recommend her enough. read more

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I was searching the internet for catering or a restaurant to provide food for my milestone birthday party. I came across Say Huyen Catering and its perfect score/rating and decided to call the number provided on the site. I ended up speaking with Huyen, who promptly responded to my call and listened to me regarding the type of food I wanted at my birthday to serve approximately 70 guests. She provided a suggested menu, recommendations, breakdown in costs and worked with me regarding all the above to fit into my budget. She even took the initiative to call the venue ahead of time to ensure she had the kitchen amenities she needed. Everyone raved about her food; especially the shrimp fried rice, egg rolls and her peanut sauce. I brought aluminum pans in anticipation of left over food and her assistant packed everything up for me. Huyen and her staff were friendly, accommodating and helpful throughout the event. I highly recommend Say Huyen Catering for your catering needs! It's no wonder she has a perfect score on Yelp! read more

Chef Huyen asked us for our favorite foods, dietary restrictions, and and made an amazing menu incorporating all our want and needs! Food was FANTASTIC, service was fab, and Chef Huyen was a pleasure to work with: 11/10 highly recommend. Course 1: Family style - we had variation of food elements to meet everyone's needs and avoid allergies *Crispy Smoked Pork Belly, Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato, Microgreens, Nuoc Mam *Baked Brie on sourdough and truffle *Tuna Poke Tower, Crushed Avocado, Tobiko, sesame seeds, togarashi, microgreens *Torched Wagyu Beef w/ Yuzu Shallots, Microgreens Wagyu Beef w/ Yuzu Shallots, Microgreens Course 2: Plated Burrata & Arugula Salad w/ Blood Orange and Pomegranate, EVOO, Aged Balsamic Reduction, Basil, Fleur de Sel, Cracked Pepper Course 3: Plated - *Sous Vide Miso Cod, torched w/ charred baby bok choy, shiitake chips, fried rice, scallions, cilantro, microgreens Course 4: Lavender Creme Brûlée Small 2 tier 6in wedding cake Naked Red Velvet read more

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I was referred to Huyen when looking for a private chef in Palm Springs for a bachelorette party. It was my first private chef experience so I wasn't sure what to expect, but Huyen delivered on what I asked for. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and extremely talented. All I gave her for ideas was one restaurant my friends love to go to and she used her creativity to come up with a full 5-course menu! Huyen and her assistant were an absolute delight to have in our kitchen. We really enjoyed the presentation and flavors of all the dishes. I'll definitely be reaching out to her again in the future! read more

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I hired Huyen for my daughter's garden bridal shower at my house. She and her crew did an exceptional job. I could not have been more pleased. Delicious spread, professional service in every way. read more

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I was looking high and low for a caterer in Cherry Valley, and since we started planning our wedding a little late, the "bigger caterers" that could do Asian cuisine were all booked out. But I stumbled on Huyen's Instagram and website while doing a deep dive for caterers nearby that could incorporate Asian cuisine as I'm Singaporean...AND I HAVE NO REGRETS! Working with her was an extremely pleasant process, we had many calls to discuss what food I wanted, and what we could do to fit my budget...she even gave me suggestions for planning my wedding!! I absolutely adored her kind and genuine soul for creating healthy and amazing food, accounting for different dietary preferences/needs. She made the catering process of my wedding extremely smooth. She was so patient even though I had so many changes - no. of people, what I needed for drinks...etc. While I was taking my photos after my ceremony, her staff joined us out in the windy cold area with warm food. Btw....it was really cold and windy but there wasn't any complaints from them. My family and guests absolutely loved the wontons, stuffed mushrooms, pigs in a blanket, and charcuterie board, and everything was well...equally good!! I don't live in California.....but thinking back to the wedding, makes me really want to eat her dishes again. read more

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Food amazing, service amazing, attention to detail amazing. The vibe and atmosphere is amazing and in this day an age a real value!

Huyen and her son have officially become apart of our family. They were nothing short of perfection. Every meal we had was insanely delicious, creative and thoughtful. They were both so personable and went above and beyond in everything they did. We're already discussing another event just so we can have them cater again. If you don't believe me, just check out the pictures! read more

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Huyen was everything you could have want in a private chef. We collaborated on a menu for my sister's Bachelorette in Palm Springs this past weekend, and she delivered! She was so responsive in the lead up to the evening, with a strong attention to detail (allergies, timing, location, etc.) without being boring. She and our waiter were so kind, thoughtful, and fun! The food was amazing, with everything tasting incredible and the presentation was divine. The conversations with her throughout courses was even better. She explained how she always tries to find the story behind a dish if it is something she hasn't made before. It was the cherry on top to an incredible meal/experience. Huyen is going to be a staple whenever I celebrate in the desert! read more

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Huyen is literally a gift. I decided to work with Huyen for my wedding on 4/15/2023 and I can confidently say that she's the best thing that happened to my wedding. Ever since the beginning, she was always transparent about pricing and she also gave great suggestions about food. I love that she was always upfront about everything. Pricing is definitely reasonable and honestly, I feel like she puts in so much work that she actually doesn't ask for enough! She is absolutely the sweetest and friendliest person to work with and she is always offers to help you in any way she can. Her team helped me with the setup of my venue and she also rented supplies to me. As I said before, Huyen is literally a gift and I was so grateful to have her be at my wedding. All of my guests were raving about her food and my husband and I cleared the plates at our reception hahah. You will absolutely not regret working with her, I'm already looking forward to another opportunity in my future to work with her! read more

I called Huyen from a referral only a week before my event, a casual but special home meal for our family's visit to Palm Springs. Huyen was able to accommodate us and very easy to work with. She and her assistants Dave and Shawn prepared a delicious soup to nuts Vietnamese style dinner. The Baked Alaska was a real treat for my husband. My family was so impressed with the presentation and quality of the food and her services were fair priced for the area. We made a new friend that night and we look forward to future meals by Huyen and her able crew the next time we are in town. read more

Huynh is very kind and extremely talented! Her sour dough bread is amazing. Her Asian fusion dishes are also very delicious. She is currently doing meal preps and party orders! Highly recommended! read more

While there are multiple catering companies and they all do a good job a few things stand out to me with regard to Say Huyen Catering and Owner/Operator Huyen: 1. Attention to detail: From the start of choosing a menu and wanting to know details of food allergies to set up, service and breakdown and follow up on my experience Huyen was very thorough and precise and her attention to detail was outstanding. 2. Standards of excellence: I have used multiple catering companies for small birthday parties to small business luncheons to corporate catering for 500 and what stood apart the most was Huyen and the standard of excellence she had in how she carried herself as a business owner and operator and the experience I had as a consumer. 3. Passion: Huyen had a huge desire and this authenticity about her that she really wanted me to have the best experience as a customer. I thoroughly had a wonderful experience with Say Huyen Catering and hope her company continues to succeed and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who would be in need of her service. Should you wish to find out more you can visit her website at https://www.sayhuyencatering.com/ read more

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Huyen catered my daughter's bridal shower. The food was delicious--organic veggies, three kinds of hummus, vegan gyoza, ceviche, and a cheese platter that was my favorite. I loved all the special touches like the honey comb, fruits, and nuts with the cheeses. The presentation was beautiful too. Huyen was delightful to work with from the planning stage through the cleanup. I will def use Say Huyen Catering again. read more

Say Huyen Catering has been my saving grace with this whole COVID-19 social distancing and closing of our favorite restaurants. Say no more...Huyen is like having your own private chef. Being a foodie with gluten allergies, she delivers beyond our expectations. Her prices are great, her expectations are high, she takes such pride in her art and cooks with love. She is one of those people who becomes your fast friend because that's just who she is. She is reliable, responsive and a great businesswoman. Just try her once...I promise you it won't be the last! She also does private parties and themed events...when the time is appropriate. Her cuisine is fresh and super tasty. It's like going to all of your favorite restaurants in one delivery. I hope you enjoy her food as much as we do. read more

The food that Huyen makes is delicious and is much healthier than takeout. The food is always fresh and she includes a lot of veggies. Huyen is very friendly and accommodating. She is able to cook a wide variety of dishes with expertise. read more