Winner! Delicious food and great service. 5 stars!
Kay C.
Taste catered our picnic-style welcome party in late September in the Presidio. Overall, the food was really tasty (we did a tex-mex style taco buffet as an homage to my childhood spent in Texas) and they were responsive during the planning process. The only miss was the queso. I had specially requested this appetizer be on the menu and provided a few recipes for reference (given that queso is not common in SF) - but unfortunately it didn't turn out well. It wasn't served in a container that could keep it hot so it turned into a gelatinous clump. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because the weather was frigid, but I was bummed they weren't better prepared to keep the food warm. No issues with the rest of the meal or drinks, so overall I recommend Taste.
Karen P.
Worked with Taste for my Aug 2023 wedding. It was such a flawless experience. Chris was the coordinator who worked with my now husband and I. I warned him ahead of time that there would be many voices from our family offering their opinions left and right; well Chris handled all that like a pro! He didn't forget what the wedding couple wanted. He didn't let our family members steamroll over him. Come wedding day, I was hiding in a room somewhere w my husband away from the crowd and Chris secretly fed us signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. During reception, he had plates assembled for us so that we wouldn't go hungry. At the end of the night, his team packed us food to go!! Chris and his designer shoes were a godsend. The Chef too was absolutely amazing and gracious with the multiple changes our family made to the menu. Groom and I wanted an elevated Asian fusion menu that went beyond stereotypical panda express type of affair. We not only wanted to incorporate Chinese, Vietnamese, Burmese cuisines, we also threw in vegan, vegetarian, and rare spices that had to be procured from certain vendors. This, for a party of almost 300 people. Yes, we were THAT annoying. But Chris and Chef never gave up on us. We had 2 tastings including dessert/cake. I was so impressed with the tasting experience I thought, "what could top this??" Then on actual wedding day, to see all the incredible food assembled so beautifully for our guests, I was blown away. Food is one of those things people remember weddings by. It can make or break your guest experience. Give too little food and your guest will end up ordering take out to your venue to embarrass you (yes, I know of a wedding where that actually happened). Give older Asian family members mediocre food and they'll never let you live it down. I had countless guests come to me excitedly talking about how incredible the cocktail hour and reception dinner was. Nobody went hungry. Late night bites were also a hit! And can I just say, I have one of the most beautiful wedding cakes I've ever seen. Will be recommending this thoughtful company to everyone I know!
Kim M.
We had the pleasure of working with Taste catering to cater our wedding at the Flood Mansion in San Francisco in September 2022. They were such an excellent team! Christopher and Alessandro were rockstars. They were responsive, professional, and super fun! They knew the ins and outs of our venue and provided useful recommendations of floor plans and set up. Most importantly, our event went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, the wine was flowing, and our guests had the best time. I had guests send me texts during dinner raving about how great their entrees were! 10/10 would recommend Taste!
Akhila Ananthram
Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the service we received from Taste, especially given their extremely high price tag. We had many guests complain to us after the wedding that the bartenders didn’t know common drinks and were super slow. They were even slow for making the signature drink, which they could have prepared in advance. This was after they told us they normally charge extra for a signature drink that they could make with the ingredients they were already planning to bring. I don’t normally write negative reviews, but I thought others should know that you are not getting what you pay for with them.
Akhila A.
Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the service we received from Taste, especially given their extremely high price tag. We had many guests complain to us after the wedding that the bartenders didn't know common drinks and were super slow. They were even slow for making the signature drink, which they could have prepared in advance. This was after they told us they normally charge extra for a signature drink that they could make with the ingredients they were already planning to bring. I don't normally write negative reviews, but I thought others should know that you are not getting what you pay for with them.
Monica L.
We initially started planning our wedding in 2019, and selected Taste Catering from our venue's short-list of available caterers. We were blown away by the quality of the food at our tasting, and so impressed with everyone we worked with, especially Christopher. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, our March 2020 wedding did not happen as planned, but Christopher and Taste were so supportive and accommodating, and held on to our entire contract for us until we were finally able to reschedule our wedding in 2022. The new event was 100% worth the wait. The food and service were impeccable, and everyone from the team was a delight to work with. You could not possibly make a better choice for your event than to work with Taste.
Riley Phillips
Best catering in the Bay.
michelle s.
We planned our first event since COVID - outdoors for a group of women in SF. I was a little worried about food since most catering is shareable plates. TASTE had some great options - skewers and mini-sandwiches. I was just happy to have something that worked in these times. I was also a little worried people woudn't want to eat too much since it was just a happy hour. The food exceeded my expectations. Not only were the sandwiches REALLY tasty (tuscan steak, chicken to name a few) but I literally had no food left at the end of the night which meant people loved it and I didn't have to feel guilty about having extra. I would highly recommend TASTE Catering.
George R.
five-star pricing for a four-star experience. I'm being honest. I paid for the event and chose Taste for a 5-star experience and paid a 20% premium for the opportunity.
I recently worked with Taste on getting a gift bag (cheese, crackers and wine) delivery for several guests for a virtual event. An was amazing to work with and was so helpful during the entire planning process. We ordered custom packaging and had it shipped over to Taste; they packaged everything beautifully and delivery was great! Would highly recommend Taste to do hospitality bags for your next event!
Steven Sanders
Omg! We have been to many upscale restaurants but this one totally beats out our previous favs! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and promptly seated. It was my husbands birthday and there was a greeting card waiting on our table for us. Our waiter Giuseppe greeted us with a cheerful smile and from there on it was a heavenly experience. From the salad, to the entrees, to the side dish and finally the dessert, perfection! The complimentary french fries with homemade sauces really impressed us! Yummy! We can't wait to return. I felt like we were dining at a fine Las Vegas restaurant! Thank you to all the staff for making our dining experience a wonderful memory! And kudos to Giuseppe for his outstanding service!
Dustin Morgan
Just came for the first time! I had the lavender Breve with almond milk. It was heavenly. What a beautiful place, the ambiance, decor, friendly staff. Very impressed. Looking forward to coming back soon!
Eric M Baca
The events for Taste catering being worked on by Blake Tucker have been amazing and exciting! If you want to learn more about spirits and cocktails or just take a class with a fun group of people i couldnt recommend this more
Timothy Brown
We got there 6 min prior to their closing time lastnight and our server STEVEN was the best! He was very pleasant, kind and even though I know that he is tired because it is closing time already he still had a big smile on his face and still catered to our needs. I love their food! It's given they have good food, but having great staff is the icing on the cake! Nothing but good vibes and good Asian food
Winner! Delicious food and great service. 5 stars!
Taste catered our picnic-style welcome party in late September in the Presidio. Overall, the food was really tasty (we did a tex-mex style taco buffet as an homage to my childhood spent in Texas) and they were responsive during the planning process. The only miss was the queso. I had specially requested this appetizer be on the menu and provided a few recipes for reference (given that queso is not common in SF) - but unfortunately it didn't turn out well. It wasn't served in a container that could keep it hot so it turned into a gelatinous clump. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because the weather was frigid, but I was bummed they weren't better prepared to keep the food warm. No issues with the rest of the meal or drinks, so overall I recommend Taste.
Worked with Taste for my Aug 2023 wedding. It was such a flawless experience. Chris was the coordinator who worked with my now husband and I. I warned him ahead of time that there would be many voices from our family offering their opinions left and right; well Chris handled all that like a pro! He didn't forget what the wedding couple wanted. He didn't let our family members steamroll over him. Come wedding day, I was hiding in a room somewhere w my husband away from the crowd and Chris secretly fed us signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. During reception, he had plates assembled for us so that we wouldn't go hungry. At the end of the night, his team packed us food to go!! Chris and his designer shoes were a godsend. The Chef too was absolutely amazing and gracious with the multiple changes our family made to the menu. Groom and I wanted an elevated Asian fusion menu that went beyond stereotypical panda express type of affair. We not only wanted to incorporate Chinese, Vietnamese, Burmese cuisines, we also threw in vegan, vegetarian, and rare spices that had to be procured from certain vendors. This, for a party of almost 300 people. Yes, we were THAT annoying. But Chris and Chef never gave up on us. We had 2 tastings including dessert/cake. I was so impressed with the tasting experience I thought, "what could top this??" Then on actual wedding day, to see all the incredible food assembled so beautifully for our guests, I was blown away. Food is one of those things people remember weddings by. It can make or break your guest experience. Give too little food and your guest will end up ordering take out to your venue to embarrass you (yes, I know of a wedding where that actually happened). Give older Asian family members mediocre food and they'll never let you live it down. I had countless guests come to me excitedly talking about how incredible the cocktail hour and reception dinner was. Nobody went hungry. Late night bites were also a hit! And can I just say, I have one of the most beautiful wedding cakes I've ever seen. Will be recommending this thoughtful company to everyone I know!
We had the pleasure of working with Taste catering to cater our wedding at the Flood Mansion in San Francisco in September 2022. They were such an excellent team! Christopher and Alessandro were rockstars. They were responsive, professional, and super fun! They knew the ins and outs of our venue and provided useful recommendations of floor plans and set up. Most importantly, our event went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, the wine was flowing, and our guests had the best time. I had guests send me texts during dinner raving about how great their entrees were! 10/10 would recommend Taste!
Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the service we received from Taste, especially given their extremely high price tag. We had many guests complain to us after the wedding that the bartenders didn’t know common drinks and were super slow. They were even slow for making the signature drink, which they could have prepared in advance. This was after they told us they normally charge extra for a signature drink that they could make with the ingredients they were already planning to bring. I don’t normally write negative reviews, but I thought others should know that you are not getting what you pay for with them.
Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the service we received from Taste, especially given their extremely high price tag. We had many guests complain to us after the wedding that the bartenders didn't know common drinks and were super slow. They were even slow for making the signature drink, which they could have prepared in advance. This was after they told us they normally charge extra for a signature drink that they could make with the ingredients they were already planning to bring. I don't normally write negative reviews, but I thought others should know that you are not getting what you pay for with them.
We initially started planning our wedding in 2019, and selected Taste Catering from our venue's short-list of available caterers. We were blown away by the quality of the food at our tasting, and so impressed with everyone we worked with, especially Christopher. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, our March 2020 wedding did not happen as planned, but Christopher and Taste were so supportive and accommodating, and held on to our entire contract for us until we were finally able to reschedule our wedding in 2022. The new event was 100% worth the wait. The food and service were impeccable, and everyone from the team was a delight to work with. You could not possibly make a better choice for your event than to work with Taste.
Best catering in the Bay.
We planned our first event since COVID - outdoors for a group of women in SF. I was a little worried about food since most catering is shareable plates. TASTE had some great options - skewers and mini-sandwiches. I was just happy to have something that worked in these times. I was also a little worried people woudn't want to eat too much since it was just a happy hour. The food exceeded my expectations. Not only were the sandwiches REALLY tasty (tuscan steak, chicken to name a few) but I literally had no food left at the end of the night which meant people loved it and I didn't have to feel guilty about having extra. I would highly recommend TASTE Catering.
five-star pricing for a four-star experience. I'm being honest. I paid for the event and chose Taste for a 5-star experience and paid a 20% premium for the opportunity.
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I recently worked with Taste on getting a gift bag (cheese, crackers and wine) delivery for several guests for a virtual event. An was amazing to work with and was so helpful during the entire planning process. We ordered custom packaging and had it shipped over to Taste; they packaged everything beautifully and delivery was great! Would highly recommend Taste to do hospitality bags for your next event!
Omg! We have been to many upscale restaurants but this one totally beats out our previous favs! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and promptly seated. It was my husbands birthday and there was a greeting card waiting on our table for us. Our waiter Giuseppe greeted us with a cheerful smile and from there on it was a heavenly experience. From the salad, to the entrees, to the side dish and finally the dessert, perfection! The complimentary french fries with homemade sauces really impressed us! Yummy! We can't wait to return. I felt like we were dining at a fine Las Vegas restaurant! Thank you to all the staff for making our dining experience a wonderful memory! And kudos to Giuseppe for his outstanding service!
Just came for the first time! I had the lavender Breve with almond milk. It was heavenly. What a beautiful place, the ambiance, decor, friendly staff. Very impressed. Looking forward to coming back soon!
The events for Taste catering being worked on by Blake Tucker have been amazing and exciting! If you want to learn more about spirits and cocktails or just take a class with a fun group of people i couldnt recommend this more
We got there 6 min prior to their closing time lastnight and our server STEVEN was the best! He was very pleasant, kind and even though I know that he is tired because it is closing time already he still had a big smile on his face and still catered to our needs. I love their food! It's given they have good food, but having great staff is the icing on the cake! Nothing but good vibes and good Asian food