Melrose Catering was absolutely fantastic for our wedding! The food and service are phenomenal. Stephen truly goes the extra mile to work hard and make you feel special. Thank you so much!! Chef Noor is also absolutely outstanding.
Madison J.
I'm not sure I can add anything to the already amazing reviews below, but I'll sure try! I had a group of 30 people coming from out of town that needed dinner every night for a week straight, and finding a caterer that could provide different meals each night for that number of people was a challenge. When I found Melrose Catering online and reached out, Stephen was very quick to respond and provide me with a large amount of options for each night. Through working with him and his team, we were able to curate a vastly unique menu for each night while also catering to a few gluten-free and vegetarian members of my group. Throughout the week, some of the items we had for dinner were: orange ginger salmon, fried chicken & waffles, korean short ribs, chicken empanadas, paella, flat iron steaks, salmon picatta, and tri-tip. NONE of these items disappointed in the slightest! There was not any food item all week that anybody disliked, and nobody had a single bad word to say. To the contrary, everyone in my group (myself included) was incredibly impressed by dinner every single night. I was expecting to not enjoy at least one side or dessert item, but there was truly nothing even mediocre the entire week. Each item, whether it was a main dish, side/appetizer, or dessert, was full of flavor, served very hot, and cooked perfectly! In terms of communication, Stephen and his team made us feel like we were the only group that mattered, although I know they had different orders during our week of catering. Stephen responded to my (very many) texts/emails/calls incredibly quickly, and delivery was perfectly executed every night. Overall, I could not recommend Melrose Catering any more for whichever event you may have!
Steve M.
Recently had Melrose Catering for a gathering of 30 at my house. I had reached out after finding them on Yelp once another highly rated Yelp caterer completely flaked on me. However, I am very happy to have found Melrose Catering. From the communication to suggestions to the service and food, everything was spot on. My guests/friends raves about the food (especially the tri tip). I would absolutely use Melrose Catering again!
Dustin N.
Stephen and Melrose Catering are quite simply AMAZING. Our wedding last weekend was a dream and literally every single guest commented on how delicious the food was (braised trip-tip, chicken, pasta, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley). It's not often that wedding food is anything more than okay but Stephen and his team far, far, FAR exceeded our expectations. On service, they were impeccable: friendly and attentive while being completely unobtrusive - exactly what you want in a catering team. 10/10, no notes. And working with Stephen, personally, was an absolute delight. What a kind, thoughtful, hardworking, responsive man. Thank you so much Stephen for making our wedding a positively superlative experience. I recommend Melrose Catering in the very highest possible terms.
Wendy D.
Stephan and his team at Melrose Catering was above and beyond professional! His on-sight visit at the residence for the wedding was invaluable. From suggestions on placements of dining tables to timing of the buffet menu to the cutting of the wedding cake, Stephan and his team ran the event with expertise timing. Our guests were impressed with the delicious Italian menu that was served. Always helping with a smile, Stephan and his team took any stress of having a backyard wedding off our shoulders. We highly recommend Melrose Catering for your Wedding, Social and Holiday events! Thanks Stephan!
Charya Lon
We were more than pleased with the service provided by Melrose Catering for our wedding. Stephen was the lead in coordinating our catering services, and he by far superseded our expectations. Stephen walked us through the ordering process, went on a walk-through in our venue, and was there physically during our wedding to make sure all the food service ran smoothly. All our guests were very happy with the quality and taste of the food. We recommend Melrose Catering for any of your catering needs!
Charya L.
We were more than pleased with the service provided by Melrose Catering for our wedding. Stephen was the lead in coordinating our catering services, and he by far superseded our expectations. Stephen walked us through the ordering process, went on a walk-through in our venue, and was there physically during our wedding to make sure the food service ran smoothly. All our guests were very happy with the quality and taste of the food. We recommend Melrose Catering for any of your catering needs!
Ruby V.
All I can say is they are the best and I mean that from start to finish. Stephen was wonderful and so helpful though out the whole process when planning my wedding. He is so experienced at what he does. The food and dessert were delicious and my guest loved it and could not stop talking about it even after my wedding. I am So glad I went with them. Thank you Melrose Catering and especially Stephen!
Martha L.
I had to find a caterer for a corporate event and I'm located half way across the country. Found Melrose Catering on Yelp and because of all the stellar reviews and their quick response, I booked them. They did not disappoint. Stephen was helpful and speedy from the initial contact. Menu options were creative and cost-effective. They responded well to last minute adjustments. On-site they received rave reviews from service to quality of food. Very professional! I would highly recommend.
Erika C.
Delicious food! Everyone liked it - only problem was we ran out too soon haha. Next time we'll have to order more!
What a wonderful Experience with Stephan and his crew!! We worked along side Melrose catering at a wedding in Aliso Viejo. Their staff was kind and hard working. Left the venue so clean, you could hardly tell they were there. With so many last minute changes due to rain, Stephan and his crew handled it with ease. Food was so delicious and served Hot. It was wonderful working with you Melrose, thanks again Amber and Jess.
Ajing Arcilla
Salmon and tri-tip were truly exceptional and were enjoyed by all of our guests. In particular, I have to mention the rice pilaf, which had such a great flavor and really complimented the main dishes perfectly.But it wasn't just the food that made our experience so memorable. Your service was truly fantastic, and you and your team went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. From the setup to the cleanup, you were professional, courteous, and attentive, and it made all the difference in the world.Overall, I couldn't be happier with the service and food that you provided. You helped make our wedding day truly unforgettable, and I will always be grateful for that. I would highly recommend your catering services to anyone looking for a top-notch caterer for their special event.Thank you Stephen and team!!!
Amber Ashby
What a wonderful Experience with Stephan and his crew!! We worked along side Melrose catering at a wedding in Aliso Viejo. Their staff was kind and hard working. Left the venue so clean, you could hardly tell they were there. With so many last minute changes due to rain, Stephan and his crew handled it with ease. Food was so delicious and served Hot. It was wonderful working with you Melrose, thanks again Amber and Jess.
Heather H.
We chose the Italian menu off the pre-fixe menu options and we were not disappointed! Delivery was on time and they were patient enough for us to set up our chaffing dishes since I didn't have them ready. Very nice and helpful even with a drop off. The food was delicious and we also got the elite dessert options which were AMAZING. I would almost buy a plate of those just for the family to take home, lol. Excellent service and we will be using again for in the future. Thank you for a great experience Stephan
Rosa C.
Stephen and his team are beyond fabulous- Had a bridal shower for 35 ladies and everyone raved about how good the food was. That Mango Chicken is delish. But more than the food was how kind the guys were who stayed and served and I felt like I knew Stephen by the end of all the planning. Such a great catering company from start to finish. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this company
Melrose Catering was absolutely fantastic for our wedding! The food and service are phenomenal. Stephen truly goes the extra mile to work hard and make you feel special. Thank you so much!! Chef Noor is also absolutely outstanding.
I'm not sure I can add anything to the already amazing reviews below, but I'll sure try! I had a group of 30 people coming from out of town that needed dinner every night for a week straight, and finding a caterer that could provide different meals each night for that number of people was a challenge. When I found Melrose Catering online and reached out, Stephen was very quick to respond and provide me with a large amount of options for each night. Through working with him and his team, we were able to curate a vastly unique menu for each night while also catering to a few gluten-free and vegetarian members of my group. Throughout the week, some of the items we had for dinner were: orange ginger salmon, fried chicken & waffles, korean short ribs, chicken empanadas, paella, flat iron steaks, salmon picatta, and tri-tip. NONE of these items disappointed in the slightest! There was not any food item all week that anybody disliked, and nobody had a single bad word to say. To the contrary, everyone in my group (myself included) was incredibly impressed by dinner every single night. I was expecting to not enjoy at least one side or dessert item, but there was truly nothing even mediocre the entire week. Each item, whether it was a main dish, side/appetizer, or dessert, was full of flavor, served very hot, and cooked perfectly! In terms of communication, Stephen and his team made us feel like we were the only group that mattered, although I know they had different orders during our week of catering. Stephen responded to my (very many) texts/emails/calls incredibly quickly, and delivery was perfectly executed every night. Overall, I could not recommend Melrose Catering any more for whichever event you may have!
Recently had Melrose Catering for a gathering of 30 at my house. I had reached out after finding them on Yelp once another highly rated Yelp caterer completely flaked on me. However, I am very happy to have found Melrose Catering. From the communication to suggestions to the service and food, everything was spot on. My guests/friends raves about the food (especially the tri tip). I would absolutely use Melrose Catering again!
Stephen and Melrose Catering are quite simply AMAZING. Our wedding last weekend was a dream and literally every single guest commented on how delicious the food was (braised trip-tip, chicken, pasta, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley). It's not often that wedding food is anything more than okay but Stephen and his team far, far, FAR exceeded our expectations. On service, they were impeccable: friendly and attentive while being completely unobtrusive - exactly what you want in a catering team. 10/10, no notes. And working with Stephen, personally, was an absolute delight. What a kind, thoughtful, hardworking, responsive man. Thank you so much Stephen for making our wedding a positively superlative experience. I recommend Melrose Catering in the very highest possible terms.
Stephan and his team at Melrose Catering was above and beyond professional! His on-sight visit at the residence for the wedding was invaluable. From suggestions on placements of dining tables to timing of the buffet menu to the cutting of the wedding cake, Stephan and his team ran the event with expertise timing. Our guests were impressed with the delicious Italian menu that was served. Always helping with a smile, Stephan and his team took any stress of having a backyard wedding off our shoulders. We highly recommend Melrose Catering for your Wedding, Social and Holiday events! Thanks Stephan!
We were more than pleased with the service provided by Melrose Catering for our wedding. Stephen was the lead in coordinating our catering services, and he by far superseded our expectations. Stephen walked us through the ordering process, went on a walk-through in our venue, and was there physically during our wedding to make sure all the food service ran smoothly. All our guests were very happy with the quality and taste of the food. We recommend Melrose Catering for any of your catering needs!
We were more than pleased with the service provided by Melrose Catering for our wedding. Stephen was the lead in coordinating our catering services, and he by far superseded our expectations. Stephen walked us through the ordering process, went on a walk-through in our venue, and was there physically during our wedding to make sure the food service ran smoothly. All our guests were very happy with the quality and taste of the food. We recommend Melrose Catering for any of your catering needs!
All I can say is they are the best and I mean that from start to finish. Stephen was wonderful and so helpful though out the whole process when planning my wedding. He is so experienced at what he does. The food and dessert were delicious and my guest loved it and could not stop talking about it even after my wedding. I am So glad I went with them. Thank you Melrose Catering and especially Stephen!
I had to find a caterer for a corporate event and I'm located half way across the country. Found Melrose Catering on Yelp and because of all the stellar reviews and their quick response, I booked them. They did not disappoint. Stephen was helpful and speedy from the initial contact. Menu options were creative and cost-effective. They responded well to last minute adjustments. On-site they received rave reviews from service to quality of food. Very professional! I would highly recommend.
Delicious food! Everyone liked it - only problem was we ran out too soon haha. Next time we'll have to order more!
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What a wonderful Experience with Stephan and his crew!! We worked along side Melrose catering at a wedding in Aliso Viejo. Their staff was kind and hard working. Left the venue so clean, you could hardly tell they were there. With so many last minute changes due to rain, Stephan and his crew handled it with ease. Food was so delicious and served Hot. It was wonderful working with you Melrose, thanks again Amber and Jess.
Salmon and tri-tip were truly exceptional and were enjoyed by all of our guests. In particular, I have to mention the rice pilaf, which had such a great flavor and really complimented the main dishes perfectly.But it wasn't just the food that made our experience so memorable. Your service was truly fantastic, and you and your team went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. From the setup to the cleanup, you were professional, courteous, and attentive, and it made all the difference in the world.Overall, I couldn't be happier with the service and food that you provided. You helped make our wedding day truly unforgettable, and I will always be grateful for that. I would highly recommend your catering services to anyone looking for a top-notch caterer for their special event.Thank you Stephen and team!!!
What a wonderful Experience with Stephan and his crew!! We worked along side Melrose catering at a wedding in Aliso Viejo. Their staff was kind and hard working. Left the venue so clean, you could hardly tell they were there. With so many last minute changes due to rain, Stephan and his crew handled it with ease. Food was so delicious and served Hot. It was wonderful working with you Melrose, thanks again Amber and Jess.
We chose the Italian menu off the pre-fixe menu options and we were not disappointed! Delivery was on time and they were patient enough for us to set up our chaffing dishes since I didn't have them ready. Very nice and helpful even with a drop off. The food was delicious and we also got the elite dessert options which were AMAZING. I would almost buy a plate of those just for the family to take home, lol. Excellent service and we will be using again for in the future. Thank you for a great experience Stephan
Stephen and his team are beyond fabulous- Had a bridal shower for 35 ladies and everyone raved about how good the food was. That Mango Chicken is delish. But more than the food was how kind the guys were who stayed and served and I felt like I knew Stephen by the end of all the planning. Such a great catering company from start to finish. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this company