My cousin hired TLC for her and her (now) husband's big day. While the catering staff was nice thus making it harder to speak illy of them, the lack of stars is to match their inadequate approach to proper service and attention to detail and had they not been nice I would be pressuring yelp to finally make a "no star" option. In talking to guests, and particularly the wedding party, after the ceremony so many people had complaints about the service. So I will list the complaints in order of when they came to my personal attention: 1. Food was served buffet style, but we were all given a menu to pick chicken, steak or pasta. My aunt had asked the caterers to order extra food in the case that guests wanted steak and pasta or a piece of both meats etc. The only specific request she had was that kids under 10 be given chicken nuggets but to essentially appease everyone else. Being in the wedding party I was one of the first to be served, and being vegan, I skipped through the meats to the salad and was given about 5 leaves of lettuce... okkkkay... then onto the pasta bar where I was given 5 penne noodles. Honestly. No joke. In my head I was thinking "Ok, I haven't had any food since 5 pm yesterday... is this it?!" the person serving the pasta must've read this thought on my face and said "When everyone else is served we will give out more." I just smiled and nodded and went to go eat my 5 pieces of lettuce followed by 5 penne that were more on the soggy side of the spectrum than the al dente spectrum. 2. When I was done eating I put on my social butterfly hat to mingle with guests. Everyone was complaining about the lack of food served to them. During this time, the entire room had been served and I watched the caterers just walk away from the serving table... leaving it open for all of us starving people to serve ourselves??! Whaaaat? There was a mass quantity of food left and this made zero sense to me but it made people happy that they actually got something substantial to eat but in my mind it seems that we should've done that to begin with if that was the caterers intention eventually. No rhyme. No reason. 3. When everyone went to get seconds there were no bread rolls left. Funny, considering there were about 300 the first go around and we each only received one. I didn't see it with my own eyes but a little birdie told me later that she saw the caterers putting the rolls back in their van immediately after everyone was served the first round. 4. Please tell me why I was the only one @ the head table without champagne poured when I went to toast my cousin and her new hubby? Comical now maybe but it wasn't then... I did kind of just shake my head at that discovery and improvised with some drops of wine I had remaining in my glass. 5. I believe Dawn is the head honcho of this company. Her kids helped out at the wedding.... I don't want to blast anyone too much but I'm thinking a few laws were broken that night regarding minors working. ahem. I worked for my parents when I was a kid but there is really still a degree of professionalism that can't be upheld by 12 year olds, especially when they have contraband items in their hands... 6. We had to clean up A LOT for this wedding. See my review on the venue itself but it was much more than ever anticipated. We did a lot for the venue and we did some for TLC as well. The day before the wedding my other cousin and I put together gift baskets for members of the wedding party who stayed at the Inn with us. There were delicious-looking baked goods in each basket. I put the remaining in the fridge in the main kitchen and, perhaps coincidentally, after the caterers left... so did the box of baked goods. People helping us clean were not happy with this discovery. Food could've been better. Rolls could've stayed in the building to keep the people happy. Attention to detail was completely ignored. I was happy with the smiles these people offered but they really were just a cover-up! read more

I can't say enough good stuff about TLC. We hired them for our wedding in November and they did an amazing job. Dawn knows exactly how to plan what you need so it takes a TON of stress out of the process. And Nestor is a ridiculously talented chef. Their competent and friendly staff provided great service throughout our reception and efficiently handled setup and cleanup. There pretty much wasn't anything left that we had to do! And our guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was. I almost wanna get hitched again just so we have another excuse to use TLC :D read more

My son and new daughter-in-law hired TLC for their wedding reception. The dinner and set up staff were very attentive and professional. The bar staff was rude and dressed like hookers. (at a wedding????) I personally bought all the alcohol and going in the kiosk to get a full bottle of champagne for the grooms Grandmother took an act of congress. My husband finally had to go in and get in their face to get a few bottles. The wine was suppose to be poured at the tables. Not!!!!! The food was all tasteless and not even warm. The owners answer to the cold food was that she sent sterno containers. (Maybe they should have used them). The brides father was thouroughly discusted and embarressed. I don't believe there were so many people saying how the food stunk. None of the food was tasted as it did when my son and daughter-in-law. The staff started throwing away all the favors that were on the tables as the guest were up dancing. Really???? I would never use this company for any event. read more

TLC catered my office Holiday Party for about 100 people. The entrees were steak with demi glaze, chicken breast with butter sauce, and veggie pasta. On the side they served salad, mashed potatoes, rolls, and brownies. Nothing too fancy but everyone was fed, food was hot, and it was decent buffet food. They were easy to work with and they set up and broke down the food stations and employees walked around to eat table to gather trash. I recommend for an office event. Their employees were friendly and helpful. read more

I would like to thank dawn for help and planning with my wedding back in June. While there were things that were later mentioned to me that I wasn't thinking would happen she was always very nice and professional. The food was really great and flavorful and the staff as well as dawn catered to me and my husband's every need on the day of. We had appetizers and champagne waiting for us after the ceremony. We got served our food without walking in line. I liked that people were telling me how good the food was! All in all i have no complaints personally however others noticed things I wasn't privy too so I cannot speak on those. I would most definitely recommend tlc for your event if you like to work with personable and sweet people. read more

We used TLC for our wedding back in October of 2015 and we were thrilled. Dawn and the staff were professional, timely, and polite and of course most importantly the food was delicious! We highly recommend TLC. read more

TLC Catering did an excellent job for our recent fundraiser! Our organization is a non-profit and we were under some budgetary restrictions. TLC Catering was able to meet our needs and provided an excellent array of delicious treats for our party of over 400 people. Our event was held at the Elks Tower in Sacramento and the value we received for our money was spectacular! Dawn at TLC was especially accommodating and was always available for our last minute questions and concerns. She was dedicated to helping us make our event a success. We really appreciated her personal touch by arriving early and helping with last minute items before she left. She showed professionalism and a genuine concern for our guests. Our guests also spoke very highly of the quality and taste of the food. Throughout our event, we heard over and over how delicious the food was and Dawn and her team made sure everything was prepared and ready for the whole event. I highly recommend working with Dawn and the whole team at TLC! They are true professionals and provide excellent products! read more

TLC! You know I love you guys. So let me start off by saying, I am part of the TLC staff (server) and I work with another well know catering company here in Sacramento as well (sorry guys i cant say who). After working in both professional kitchens, I really praise TLC for how clean everything is kept. This may seam like a minuscule thing to be commenting on, but believe me, kitchens can become very unkempt IF you let them. But they are super clean at TLC, and have high standers in what they produce for you guys, the customers. Food! So TLC is simple awesome. Best way for me to describe TLC is quality. Everything that TLC makes is FRESH! meaning they didn't take it out of the freezer and throw it in the oven, they're not "re-hydrating" any thing. The food they make is from scratch made for you, and when you taste it you will be able to tell. Again not all caterers make things from scratch. Do you want Quality...or Costco? Lastly the People. Honestly the fact that i'm writing this should tell you how great TLC (Dawn and Nestor) are. They really do care about their service and their business. Dawn does everything in her power to make events go off without a glitch, and Nestor actually cares about the food that goes on your plate. They have been, not only awesome to work for as an employee, but to see as a family owned business. The staff i get to work with...i actually look forward to working with, because EVERYONE is working hard to make the event go smoothly. Really, i hope this helps you to see an inside look at TLC and hopefully you'll consider them for your next event. If your looking for a wedding caterer; just ask that local winery you're considering having it at, I can guess who they'll refer you too... read more

If you are looking for a caterer, look no further than TLC catering. Professional, courteous, amazing food and team! Not enough stars or positive words for this amazing business. Thank you TLC for helping make our daughter's wedding reception such a positive experience. read more

TLC recently catered my daughters wedding. All our guests commented on how wonderful the food tasted. I am so grateful to Dawn for her attention to detail; as with planning any wedding there are so many things that could be missed. TLC's crew the day of the event was so professional I forgot they were there, and yet when i turned around my glass was filled or the table was cleared. Not only was the food and service top notch, the prices was affordable and they don't nickle and dime you. Dawn and Nestor, thank you you will be my "go to" catering company!!! read more

I booked TLC Catering to cater my wedding and I'm pleased that I did. Dawn, the owner is professional and answered all my emails/phone calls promptly. She is experienced and detail oriented. There were things about the wedding I didn't think about and she was good at pointing them out and making sure everything I needed to rent was taken care of. Out of the 4 catering companies I called for a quote, she was the only one who emailed me a detailed breakdown of costs. I knew exactly what I was getting. Guests told us they thought the food was good (I recommend the prime rib and prosciutto stuffed chicken) and service was prompt for a sit down meal. They didn't skimp on the food either. Dawn met w/me at the party rental place and we went over the linen colors and plate/silverware designs. She also met w/me and the venue coordinator 10 days before the wedding to confirm the reception setup. Both times Dawn was on time. On the wedding day, her staff was on time and they got the reception area set up pretty quickly (I think it was just under an hour to set up a 200 person wedding). They helped cut the cake (no cake cutting fee) and provided breakdown of the reception. I would definitely recommend them to cater your event. read more

TLC just catered our wedding for 120 people at Scribner Bend Vineyards. They did an excellent job all around and more than met our expectations. Dawn arranged a tasting that was spot on for what we wanted (Asian-Fusion), and it was obvious that Nester the chef and her husband worked extremely hard to meet our needs. Dawn was easy to work with even at the last minute when we need more vegetarian ideas. During the wedding even though we were busy we each noticed how good the food was, how the guests were pleased, and the service was top notch. After the wedding our guest reported that the food was good all around. We were very happy with TLC, and would recommend them for your wedding. read more

TLC is AWESOME!!!!!! Just got married and TLC was our caterer. Not only was the food delicious, but their customer service was fantastic! They were extremely helpful and quick to respond to all of our questions and requests and provided constructive and useful feedback that helped us make decisions. Weddings are challenging to plan, especially if you are a novice, but having true professionals like TLC make the process easier. read more

TLC recently catered my organization's annual conference, providing breakfast, lunch, and appetizers for our post-conference reception, as well as food for our board meeting the next day. Dawn was great to work with. She was prompt in returning phone calls and emails, and was extremely helpful and friendly. She also gave us a discount for being a non-profit, which was extremely helpful. The food was tasty, with several of our attendees mentioning the delicious homemade muffins and the chicken and eggplant options at lunch. TLC was able to serve our 200+ attendees quickly and efficiently during lunch, and kept everyone caffeinated and happy throughout the day. Overall, TLC was professional, prompt, affordable, and the food was delicious, so I would highly recommend them! read more

I recently used TLC for my daughter's wedding. Working with Dawn was easy and her suggestions really helped in planning the menu for our dinner. Loved how she had all the information re colors, table settings, etc. The food and service were great - everything went well. A wonderful day!!! read more

TLC Catering catered our wedding in July. I absolutely loved everything that they did. From the very beginning, they wowed me. When I was arranging the tasting, I informed Dawn that I was a major seafood fan. As a result, she made a sea bass entree that isn't even on their usual catering menu. It was delicious. She was amazing at communication, even if she was busy. On her busy days she would at least shoot me an email back letting me know that she was in the middle of a busy weekend and would respond on Monday, which she ALWAYS did. She was fantastic. The food was amazing. We had BBQ chicken and tri tip as one of our options and the sea bass entree as the other option, with a chicken strips kids meal. When she found out that my husband was a fan of chicken strips, she made sure that there were extra available for him to eat as well. She made sure that we were served so that we didn't have to get up and get our own food, and all of the guests were raving about the food. I would highly recommend TLC Catering for any catering you might need for an event. They are amazingly nice people, the food is fantastic, and get you a lot for your money. read more

TLC catering provided excellent catering services for our event. Everyone was very pleased and we received several positive comments about the catering. Their food is fresh -- not just in the literal sense but also in its creativity and the way it's uniquely and attractively presented. Special touches and details really make a difference. The staff is professional, friendly, flexible, accessible and very attentive, from pre-event planning through cleanup. TLC is obviously passionate about great food. I highly recommend them. read more

TLC Catering catered my mother's celebration of life for about 40 people at the Sacramento Train Museum. First of all, I'd like to say that the owner, Dawn was on top of it from the first time I left her a voice mail (which she promptly returned) up to the end of the event. At all times she was professional, prompt, accurate, timely and friendly. She even went out of her way to meet me at the venue and pre-plan the placement of the food prior to the event. Secondly, the staff that ran the event were very friendly, helpful and courteous with all of my guests. They were very organized and speedy at clearing the plates and trash off of the tables throughout the entire event. They were also prompt at dishing out selections and suggesting items for people who might have been a little overwhelmed at all of the yummy choices! :) Last of all, the food was awesome! Everyone kept telling me throughout the night how delicious they thought the food was and how pleased they were with the selection. I never heard one single complaint from anyone; only compliments. We had a Italian buffet style dinner that included a variety of pasta and sauce choices as well as a wide variety of toppings for the pasta including chicken, tomato basil, mushrooms, etc. There was also Italian salad with dressing, dinner rolls and a wide variety of drinks and desserts to choose from. Everything was yummy and very tasty! All in all, I don't think I could have chosen a better caterer for my mom's celebration of life! I would highly recommend TLC Catering to anyone seeking a top-notch, classy, friendly catering company with incredible food! Thank you Dawn and the staff at TLC for making my mother's event so special and memorable! read more