Perhaps I shouldn't be reviewing but I could not help but notice the photo of the spoon and assuming this is a passed hors d'oeuvre.I do realize that this is a trend amongst certain catering companies. It's an old idea and one that is even worse than the oversized apps of years past.But... Loaded spoons? At an event? Really?Why? Do you REALLY want to offer such items at, say, a wedding to a Bride or guest wearing their absolute finest?No. Wrong. This is one of the worst offenses that any full service caterer can do at ANY event, certainly an upscale or special event. I hope this was a special request and not the norm as it is a terrible idea.Likey this is a great company but this sort of carelessness is bothersome and I feel compelled to warn clients to reject having items passed that are extremely likely to cause a guest to have his/her clothing stained or slopped on by someone's poor judgement.I don't, however, fault the company so much... considering such ridiculousness is not too uncommon amongst catering companies. I am just posting this to bring this to the attention of prospective clients so that they are aware and will select something that is not so inappropriate. In fact, this was once a common trend that was short-lived once the major downside was realized. As a general guideline, Hors D'Oeuvres should follow the "one bite"rule. The goal being to have a greeting, to showcase and to offer a tasty bite. The meal follows later. You don't want to begin an event by having a guest wearing food before the event really begins.Just sayin'... You've been advised.
Latrice Keith (Trice K)
Chef Dorsey is awesome! His food is always great. I've never been disappointed whether using his services for a large scale event, private dining or his meal kits to-go.
Wendy W.
I ordered the " Inauguration Dinner " after hearing about it on the news and it was AMAZING !! If you love crab cakes and gumbo you will not be disappointed with Chef Robert's food! Really nice people and very accommodating! I can't wait to try his other food.
Gina R.
Picked up inauguration dinner yesterday but it looked and smelled so good that we ate it that night instead of waiting. Gumbo, crab cakes, cornbread and bread pudding. 2 orders because we thought it was just going to be my husband and me but then our 27 year old son had to Covid quarantine at our house. There was plenty for the 3 of us with some leftover gumbo. All the food was spectacular. The gumbo had crab, shrimp, chicken and sausage. Not too spicy but had a nice kick. I went down to pick up plates from my quarantined son and I said how'd you like it and he said, " it was great, five stars!"
Trice K
Chef Dorsey is awesome! His food is always great. I've never been disappointed whether using his services for a large scale event, private dining or his meal kits to-go.
Megan L.
Fabulous food! We've ordered prepared meal kits from Robert Dorsey and his team over the last several months. They are ALL delicious! With COVID-19, shelter in place, virtual school and changes at our work, the prepared meal kits are something we look forward to; It's like the restaurant has come to us - kids and adults are delighted. Make sure you try the Shrimp & grits, Thai curry coconut noodles and the Adobo chicken!
Guy B.
Wow! The food was absolutely amazing! They even go the extra mile to deliver our bread WE forgot to pick up. Definitely a repeat fo us!
Gina C.
We have ordered food a few more times and shared with family and every week has been great! This is really helping us get through SIP :)
Grace Lee
The food is awesome (and generous portions and easy outdoor pickup)! The only “problem” is that we usually eat it too fast to take photos. This week though we managed to snap a single photo of the peach cobbler while devouring the gumbo. Both were absolutely amazing!
Nathan C.
Delicious food. Very nicely priced. Healthy portions. We ordered a brunch that had easy to follow light prep instructions. We loved it. 10/10 will do it again.
Amaaaazing food! I ordered the Father's Day Brunch Kit from Robert Dorsey and it was incredible. We couldn't stop talking about how delicious the dishes were - Shrimp Grits, Asparagus & Mushroom Frittata, Crepes Suzette... so hard to choose a favorite, everything was delicious! The kit was perfect for our at-home celebration, and the reheat instructions were easy-to-follow and simple. 100% some of the best food I've had and it's so great that we can still experience it at home. We're keeping an eye on the curbside menus to come :)
Oakland D.
This was some of the best food I ever had in the Bay Area! You have to check this out.
Maria Sinclair
Robert, you are the best! I decided to try everything on the pop-up menu and you did not disappoint - especially the cauliflower soup (yum) and the beet/ carrot/kale salad! This makes sheltering in place doable. I’m a very happy girl
Angie K.
I recently attended an event that Robert Dorsey catered, and I was blown away. Not only were his dishes aesthetically pleasing, each bite was "the perfect bite." He was extremely professional and experienced, and it was very obvious he was passionate about what he does. Everyone was eager to take any leftovers (there weren't any), and there were so many compliments. After the event, he also cleaned up the kitchen and left it cleaner than before. I highly recommend having Robert cater your next event- you won't be disappointed. Nothing but great things to say about Robert and his team.
I. K.
This review is long overdue since I have hosted and been to several of Robert Dorsey's events over the past 3 years. His food and presentation is amazing but more than anything else he is very professional and will leave your home spotless after an event. In my case, the kitchen was even cleaner when he had left! The most recent event we hosted was around 80ish people and it couldn't have gone any smoother. He added some extra decor to make the food presentation even more elegant. Thank you Robert!
Perhaps I shouldn't be reviewing but I could not help but notice the photo of the spoon and assuming this is a passed hors d'oeuvre.I do realize that this is a trend amongst certain catering companies. It's an old idea and one that is even worse than the oversized apps of years past.But... Loaded spoons? At an event? Really?Why? Do you REALLY want to offer such items at, say, a wedding to a Bride or guest wearing their absolute finest?No. Wrong. This is one of the worst offenses that any full service caterer can do at ANY event, certainly an upscale or special event. I hope this was a special request and not the norm as it is a terrible idea.Likey this is a great company but this sort of carelessness is bothersome and I feel compelled to warn clients to reject having items passed that are extremely likely to cause a guest to have his/her clothing stained or slopped on by someone's poor judgement.I don't, however, fault the company so much... considering such ridiculousness is not too uncommon amongst catering companies. I am just posting this to bring this to the attention of prospective clients so that they are aware and will select something that is not so inappropriate. In fact, this was once a common trend that was short-lived once the major downside was realized. As a general guideline, Hors D'Oeuvres should follow the "one bite"rule. The goal being to have a greeting, to showcase and to offer a tasty bite. The meal follows later. You don't want to begin an event by having a guest wearing food before the event really begins.Just sayin'... You've been advised.
Chef Dorsey is awesome! His food is always great. I've never been disappointed whether using his services for a large scale event, private dining or his meal kits to-go.
I ordered the " Inauguration Dinner " after hearing about it on the news and it was AMAZING !! If you love crab cakes and gumbo you will not be disappointed with Chef Robert's food! Really nice people and very accommodating! I can't wait to try his other food.
Picked up inauguration dinner yesterday but it looked and smelled so good that we ate it that night instead of waiting. Gumbo, crab cakes, cornbread and bread pudding. 2 orders because we thought it was just going to be my husband and me but then our 27 year old son had to Covid quarantine at our house. There was plenty for the 3 of us with some leftover gumbo. All the food was spectacular. The gumbo had crab, shrimp, chicken and sausage. Not too spicy but had a nice kick. I went down to pick up plates from my quarantined son and I said how'd you like it and he said, " it was great, five stars!"
Chef Dorsey is awesome! His food is always great. I've never been disappointed whether using his services for a large scale event, private dining or his meal kits to-go.
Fabulous food! We've ordered prepared meal kits from Robert Dorsey and his team over the last several months. They are ALL delicious! With COVID-19, shelter in place, virtual school and changes at our work, the prepared meal kits are something we look forward to; It's like the restaurant has come to us - kids and adults are delighted. Make sure you try the Shrimp & grits, Thai curry coconut noodles and the Adobo chicken!
Wow! The food was absolutely amazing! They even go the extra mile to deliver our bread WE forgot to pick up. Definitely a repeat fo us!
We have ordered food a few more times and shared with family and every week has been great! This is really helping us get through SIP :)
The food is awesome (and generous portions and easy outdoor pickup)! The only “problem” is that we usually eat it too fast to take photos. This week though we managed to snap a single photo of the peach cobbler while devouring the gumbo. Both were absolutely amazing!
Delicious food. Very nicely priced. Healthy portions. We ordered a brunch that had easy to follow light prep instructions. We loved it. 10/10 will do it again.
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Amaaaazing food! I ordered the Father's Day Brunch Kit from Robert Dorsey and it was incredible. We couldn't stop talking about how delicious the dishes were - Shrimp Grits, Asparagus & Mushroom Frittata, Crepes Suzette... so hard to choose a favorite, everything was delicious! The kit was perfect for our at-home celebration, and the reheat instructions were easy-to-follow and simple. 100% some of the best food I've had and it's so great that we can still experience it at home. We're keeping an eye on the curbside menus to come :)
This was some of the best food I ever had in the Bay Area! You have to check this out.
Robert, you are the best! I decided to try everything on the pop-up menu and you did not disappoint - especially the cauliflower soup (yum) and the beet/ carrot/kale salad! This makes sheltering in place doable. I’m a very happy girl
I recently attended an event that Robert Dorsey catered, and I was blown away. Not only were his dishes aesthetically pleasing, each bite was "the perfect bite." He was extremely professional and experienced, and it was very obvious he was passionate about what he does. Everyone was eager to take any leftovers (there weren't any), and there were so many compliments. After the event, he also cleaned up the kitchen and left it cleaner than before. I highly recommend having Robert cater your next event- you won't be disappointed. Nothing but great things to say about Robert and his team.
This review is long overdue since I have hosted and been to several of Robert Dorsey's events over the past 3 years. His food and presentation is amazing but more than anything else he is very professional and will leave your home spotless after an event. In my case, the kitchen was even cleaner when he had left! The most recent event we hosted was around 80ish people and it couldn't have gone any smoother. He added some extra decor to make the food presentation even more elegant. Thank you Robert!