I first discovered The Market's catering when Palo Alto Players (the theatre company down the…read morestreet) started using them for opening night receptions. The desserts and savories stood out as more handcrafted and gourmet than other similar caterers in the area, and the theatre staff were extremely complimentary about their helpful team, interesting selection, and reasonable pricing. I learnt that The Market also donated items to one of the nonprofit's fundraisers, and their real and continued support of the community is a huge plus in my book. Since then, I've used The Market for catering 3 times. The first was a mini platter that owner Emel custom-created based on my preferences, and the quality and variety--even at a small platter size--were a surprise and delight. I appreciated her meticulous and hands-on work, and this first order made The Market my go-to caterer. The other 2 times were recent, for 60-80 person events, and I worked with Paola for both. Though the platters seem much less customisable now (maybe it was only possible with Emel), it was a smooth and easy process to select from their online catering menu, which sufficiently and accurately described each item. Paola responded within 24 hours to the online order form and provided the opportunity to review the proposal before taking credit card payment over the phone. She is wonderful to work with: everything was timely, efficient, and reliable. Of note: the grazing board (high quality and luxurious), the raspberry bars (my absolute favourite--I hope they never stop making these!), and the fresh fruit platter (indeed fresh and ripe, elevated with surprising/exotic fruits). I've been glad to continue recommending The Market's catering service to friends. Note: at the moment, delivery of catering orders is not available on Sundays.

We had a mediocre experience with The Market catering…read more We struggled to get in touch with them to place our initial order for a small event. We sent multiple messages and voicemails that went unreturned for several days. Just as we were getting ready to change plans and look for a different vendor, we heard back (they had been out on vacation). We decided to still give them a try. (Note: the owner response below suggests that they responded within 24 hours, but that doesn't match our experience - I think this misunderstanding is due to the fact that two of us coordinating the event had reached out to the Market . My initial inquiry submitted on their website went unanswered, and so a couple days later my colleague tried to call and left a voicemail. Eventually my colleague was able to connect with them to place an order. I actually never received any response by phone or email.) The food arrived on time, but the delivery team forgot part of our order. We tried calling both of numbers on the invoice associated with the Market, but they both went right to voicemail. We eventually got a hold of the delivery team and received our missing item halfway through our event. The portions we received were very small compared to the description. For example, "32 tea sandwiches" seems like 4-5 normal sandwiches sliced into 6ths - wild to pay $2.25 for each tiny sandwich slice. The quality of the ingredients seemed mediocre for the price (e.g. the bread seemed like basic bagged sandwich bread, sliced into uneven rectangles). The chicken skewers - the most expensive item we got - were surprisingly small. "Watermelon feta skewers bites" were about a third green olives (not listed in the description) which our guests found unappetizing - we would not have ordered this item if that ingredient had been disclosed. Salad was 99% plain mixed greens (the amount we received runs about $6.99 retail for organic mix at a specialty store). On the whole, most things seemed like we could have gotten similar-or-better quality items for a quarter of the price through Whole Foods. The plating for items was nothing special - again, supermarket take-away platters look about the same. It's really hard to justify the price we paid for the items we received. All in all, we found the service, food quality, and presentation to be unimpressive and overpriced, and the communication/delivery snafus made our event prep more stressful. Perhaps we caught them on an off day, but we were expecting more given the glowing Yelp reviews. Based on the experience we had, we'd recommend working with a different caterer.

Had Arguello cater a birthday party for my husband. Kevin was my contact and was a great…read morecommunicator and very responsive. I chose the Mexico City menu (fajitas, salad, sides) and added 5 delicious appetizers as well. They provided tables and linens and plates, glasses and utensils. When the set it up before the party, it looked beautiful. My server was Ignacio and he was very professional, hard working. Never rushed us, picked up all used items thru out the party, packed up the left overs food in containers and checked in often with me to make sure all was well. I'd definitely use them again. Especially Ignacio.

Really tasty and good value food - well presented and even came with a warming solution to keep the…read morefood in the tastiest condition (not that it lasted long!) Good communication and quick responses as well as an expansive option of menu items.

Bobbi and her staff are the best. The food was delicious and the right temperature and amount. She…read morewas very easy to work with and had perfect recommendations for the menu.

We used Bobbi and her wonderful catering team for my son's engagement party, and they helped make…read morethe whole evening feel so special. The crew was warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, and they brought such a happy energy to the celebration. The food was absolutely delicious--our guests kept commenting on how good everything was. We're so grateful for the care they put into the event and would happily recommend them and will definitely use again. Thank you Bobbi and P'Nosh Catering.

Too far. Too expensive too limited food choices.. not a good fit for our event. Not reallyread more

no lamb on the menu was a bit disappointing. food was otherwise good and fast serviceread more

Absolutley perfect wedding food, amazing catering experience from Michi! They made us welcome since…read morewe first did our tasting, having a cute sign drawn for us. As soon as we ate the food, we knew exactly that we had to hire them! The food was amazing, they made us feel like we were eating at home with them. Yes, they were expensive, but they do ALOT and provide alot and during+after the wedding, we had so many people telling us it was the absolute best food they have ever eaten at a wedding. - They helped coordinate linens and rentals and helped us when we wanted to do a second meeting to confirm our selections. - They gracefully answered questions throughout when finalizing our menu, and the 2nd tasting was just as delicious as the first. Their service and warmth did not diminish one bit after we signed. - During the wedding day, mr Michi himself handed us a handroll right after the ceremony, and that honestly was one of the moments I remember vividly. - The late night snacks were much appreciated by people, and after dancing, people appreciated the extra fuel. - They even helped clean up afterwards! Even for things that werent part of dinner. Honeslty made our wedding the event of a lifetime and it wouldn't have been the same without the amazing Michi family catering us.

We are so incredibly happy with our decision to have Michi's at our wedding! Since my husband and I…read morecook a lot and truly value good food, catering was our top priority and Michi's did not disappoint! We had two tastings, one upon signing the contract and a final one closer to the date where we were able to bring along family and a close friend. They served us full plates of every dish so we even left with plenty of leftovers, which was such a fun bonus for us! Throughout the planning process, they were very easy to communicate with and were highly responsive via email. It was super convenient having them coordinate the table design at their warehouse, including the linens, plateware, and glassware. While the design meeting isn't a "boutique" curated experience, their warehouse has plenty of options to choose from if you already have a general color palette and vibe in mind. On the wedding day, the staff was extremely attentive and brought us hand rolls before cocktail hour even started to ensure we actually got to eat. The live hand roll station was a massive hit with our guests and absolutely delicious. I also appreciated how open they were to our custom cocktails; I provided my own recipe and li hing powder for a pineapple li hing margarita, which they executed perfectly. Cost-wise, this is not a budget vendor and is on the more expensive side. However, the full-service, high-touch planning and day-of experience, from the tastings to the seamless coordination of all design elements, completely justified the price. You truly get what you pay for, and we have no regrets. If food is a top priority for your wedding, we highly recommend Michi's. Their expertise made our day so special, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

I can confidently say.....I will never use another catering company again…read more Passion for Catering is my forever choice!! The curated experience and top notch food is a WINNER! Priscilla is dedicated to making every event special. Always on time and communication is seamless. I've been using Passion for a few work events and now all my parties at home too. Looking forward to upcoming events and seeing what creative ideas they come up with. 10/10 Recommend!!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Passion for Catering and its owner, Priscilla! I have…read morehired her for so many different occasions (personal date-night exclusive event, to a graduation party, corporate breakfasts, and luncheons) and every single experience has been absolutely superb! Priscilla truly goes above and beyond with every event. The food is ALWAYS amazing, the presentation is beautiful, the decor and setup are impeccable, and the accommodations are next level. She has a gift for taking an idea and turning it into something better than I could have imagined. What I love most is that I can literally say, "I have an idea..." and Priscilla figures out how to make it happen. She is creative, attentive, professional, accommodating, and genuinely cares about making every event special. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a graduation, a corporate event, or anything in between, look no further than Passion for Catering. You will not be disappointed! Priscilla, thank you for consistently making every event memorable. You have definitely gained a lifelong client! 10/10 -- highly, highly recommend!

Love! Please note: I…read moredon't gain anything from writing this, Yelp. I don't want to be an Elite. But thank you for your algorithm! What I gain is my truth: this is a hidden gem if you love a wine bar with delicious food. I have been here a few times, once with a friend and a couple times with my husband. Family owned and operated is the icing on the cake. The two sisters rock. Saturdays are half off happy hour menu. The grazing plate- perfection. The sandwiches on acme bread?! Even better. Great spot for a lunch date with a wine flight - excellent wines and care. I highly recommend. Minus the truffle popcorn, I'm sorry. But still love!

Great stop and fabulous catering! Always a win. My go to and Ashley is the best. Five starsread more

Vegetarian/vegan reviewer: the food tasted pretty decent. I personally feel that any Mexican…read morerestaurant should offer burrito bowl for people looking for healthier options and they do. My order of burrito bowl with spinach tasted pretty good and had a good options of sauces to go with. Some spicy and some very mild yet pretty flavorful. Also the side of extra beans was pretty good as well. This was a delivery order so I cannot comment about the ambience/parking yet.

I have been a big fan of Lulu's for years, with no complaints. But I had a meal there recently that…read morewas not up to par, and in fact made me sick when I got home. On September 9th at the end of the day I stopped through to get a burrito with carnitas. I've had your carnitas many times and it's been a favorite of mine. That burrito didn't taste at all like they have in the past. In fact I am almost certain it was turkey, not carnitas. It also tasted old and dry which is not a feature of carnitas. I didn't complain - I was tired from my tasks before I got there and the staff looked beat. I had maybe a quarter of what was served and tossed out the rest. When I got home, about an hour later I got sick from it. Just thought you should know - I think that was not pork, and I think it also had gone bad.

Very nice selection and well presented . On time availability…read more Will definitely order again.

I wish I could give more stars as 5 seems inadequate! We hired Sylvie to do a grazing table for a…read morefaculty retirement party at Stanford. The food Sylvie provided was outstanding. Everyone at the events told me how incredible the display was. There were so many little details - the tiny edible flowers in the salad, the sprinkle of dried herbs on the small bowl of honey - complete with a tiny honey dipper, etc., that I almost couldn't bear to let anyone "break the seal" and start eating. It was a masterpiece! The cheeses and fruits were top notch and everything was plentiful!

Let me first off say if I could rate higher, I absolutely would! 10/10!! Booking with Maria was a…read morebreeze and she had great communication. We had such a great experience with Jose and Brian. They were so friendly, generous, accommodating, and as if that was not enough the food was amazing!! All of our guests were blown away and had so many positive things to say. Their signature Vampritos are to DIE FOR. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a caterer in the area, we will absolutely will be booking with them again!

We hired them for my son's graduation party and we could not be happier with the outcome. They were…read moreon time, very professional, courteous, and of course the food was fantastic! Everyone at the party LOVED the food! I highly recommend them!!!