Client Testimonials

We are always interested in hearing what our clients have to say about our services. Please send your comments and testimonials to: customeventscatering@yahoo.com Here is what many of our valued clients have said about our services:

"Your company & its employees are TOP NOTCH! It was a pleasure doing business with you & I look forward to booking again for future events. Thank you ever so much! :-)

Dayna Edwards ~ Corporate Barbecue ~ Turlock

"Just wanted to thank you for making a nervous time into a wonderful experience. Everyone was so impressed with you and the staff, not to mention the excellent food. You guys made it great. I'll refer you to everyone I know. Thanks again."

Yolanda Roles ~ Private Birthday Party ~ Woodside

"Great job, very helpful and nice staff. We will use you again if we need a catering service in the future."

Lenore Matthew ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ San Francisco

"Custom Events Catering did a wonderful job for our event. The presentation was lovely, the hors d'oevres were delicious, and the desserts were exquisite! Tracy is a pleasure to work with. Tracy, I forgot to mention that those cream puffs were heavenly. Please feel free to use any or all of my testimonial, and my name. Thanks again!"

Joanne Schneider ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Santa Clara

"Thank you for the catering last night, I think everything was great, the food was delicious, and you can count on us using you again in the future. Please thank your staff for making our party a great success!"

Elizabeth Fajardo ~ Corporate Holiday Party ~ San Jose

"We had a great time. The waiters and waitresses were so obliging and cheerful. I admire them for standing and walking around. I'd be dead tired. God bless you and keep you. May He shine His face upon you and give you peace."

Retired Sisters ~ Corporate Holiday Party ~ Fremont

"Thank you so much for everything! I was told that breakfast was very good! If I have another meeting in the Bay Area, I will definitely be giving you a call. Once again, thank you so much for the superb service."

Maya Freeman ~ Corporate Breakfast ~ San Francisco

"We were extremely happy with the quality and quantity of food. As you know, we didn't ask for any references from you, so we were a little nervous. But, everything was wonderful. You and your staff were exceptionally friendly, professional, helpful, and accomodating. The food was great - we couldn't have asked for more. And, the venue was spotless when you left - I was amazed at how much you did. I would be very happy to be a reference anytime. Also - Please pass our thanks along to your staff again - they were really great to work with (and fun too!)."

Ross Buffington ~ Private Birthday Party ~ Mill Valley

"Custom Events Catering took care of everything and then some for my event. From start to finish they worked with me to make sure I was within my budget and arrived with first class service and food. I'm looking forward to my next company event for the opportunity to use them again!"

Meghan Lowe ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Santa Clara

"Thanks for everything guys. As previously stated, it takes the worry out of managing from a distance when working with professionals! There are more in San Francisco and I will forward them as soon as I get the specs."

Lauren Driscoll ~ Corporate Breakfast ~ San Francisco

"We were on such a tight budget that we originally thought we would provide the food for our wedding reception ourselves and have a few friends prepare it. But then we woke up and realized that with as large a guest list as we had, that would not be practical or really even possible. So I began looking for caterers, but everyone I spoke to quoted us astronomical prices and beyond that, did not seem to be truly listening to us. But with Tracy, everything was different! She was so sweet and professional, and the menu was already exactly what we had envisioned. Throughout the planning process, every time I had some question or another that was making me crazy, I only needed to email Tracy and she would respond right away and make me feel completely relieved. The couple of weeks leading up to the wedding were so hectic that I did not have a chance to get diagrams and such to Tracy until the day before the wedding, but she and her staff did a wonderful job."

Zoe Lampros ~ Wedding Reception ~ Saratoga

"This was my first time going with an outside caterer. It was a wonderful experience. The food and the wonderful customer service that I received was excellent. All of the guests really enjoyed it. I want to thank you and let you know that we will be having another big meeting like that in June."

Ashauni Palmer ~ Corporate Lunch ~ Oakland

"I think you have created a great business and you do a very nice job. You are very professional and you serve good food. It makes for a great catered experience!"

Hilary Sohcot ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ San Leandro

"Everything was well done. The servers and service was courteous and friendly. The staff took pride in the presentation and keeping dishes warm. They explained the food to the guests and assisted in every way. Thank you very much for a wonderful evening."

James Sayer ~ Private Birthday Party ~ Oakland

"The food was outstanding and as your chef found out, we have employees with extremely high standards who could not eat enough. When the bounce house did not arrive on time, your staff jumped in to help me come up with games to entertain the kids until they arrived. The entire staff went above and beyond their duty to ensure that we had a smooth and successful event and for that I am extremely grateful. Thanks for all of your hard work and I look forward to working with you again."

Shawna King ~ Corporate Barbecue ~ Berkeley

Tracy, thank you! You are very sweet. Your customer service is outstanding, which is so rare now a days. You couldn't have made this event better for us. It was so appreciated. Please send me the names of all the people you worked that day with so I am able to mention how great they were by name. Looking forward to working with you again. Thanks for everything. Cheers!

Meredith Field ~ Corporate Barbecue ~ Napa

"I knew from the moment I started working with Tracy that she had the experience and wisdom I needed to help make some great recommendations and eventually trust her with all the little details of our important event. We did a 160th party which included birthday celebrations for 3 people (40th, 50th, and 70th). We have over 70 guests and about 15 children so the range of ages was significant. Yet the details, the food choices, everything seemed to appeal to everyone. The feedback from our guests was all raves. Even though it was a birthday celebration, it came off like a wedding in terms of the quality and execution of service. I can't wait to use you again!!! Thanks Tracy and Sammy for an awesome event!! It was WAY better than my wedding, which took over a year to put together and cost significantly more. I even had a friend (who is getting married next weekend) come up to me and tell me she should have used you guys to do her wedding because our event was going to be nicer then hers! Everyone raved about the food, the quality of the location which really was enhanced by the fantastic linens and flowers you provided. I just can't tell you enough how impressed I was and my guests were. WOW!!!!!!! I can't wait to figure out how I can use you for our next special event. Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future."

Karen Wood ~ Private Birthday Party ~ Oakland

"The decision to go with Custom Events Catering was first based upon the web-site and the testimonials. I had contacted a few catering companies and after meeting with Tracy, felt that the best match for our needs was Custom Events. Tracy and Sammy were very accommodating and professional throughout the entire process. The planning and delivery of the services provided were exactly as discussed and more. When the day of the wedding reception arrived everything ran smooth; the timing was right on, the team provided by Custom Events was professional and offered us excellent service. The food was great and our guests had a wonderful time. Tracy considered all our needs as the day progressed to ensure that the day was exactly what we wanted; this service continued with excellent follow-up the next day for rentals and cleanup. I would use them again in a heart beat. It was a great event. Thanks to all of the Custom Events Team."

Tony & Paula Stevens ~ Wedding Reception ~ Morgan Hill

"Good Morning! Thank you for everything last night! We had a great time and everyone enjoyed themselves! Keep up the good work!"

Angela Macedo ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ San Francisco

"We found Custom Event Catering on the Internet and from the first meeting we knew we had found the right catering company. Excellent food and customer service all in one! I woud highly recommend you to anyone that needs catering for any function. I can't tell you enough...Everyone loved the food! You did an excellent job!! All evening long we heard about how great the food was! You were very professional in every aspect of the job! Thank you so much for helping us set up and the kitchen was spotless when you left! Please keep in touch!!"

Bob & Barbara Vanarkel ~ Class Reunion ~ Burlingame

"I have received calls from everyone just raving about you guys, you impressed. As always you went well beyond, it is such a great time working with you & the staff. You guys did such a great job, please tell everyone thanks so much for the hard work, it was very much appreciated."

Yolanda Roles ~ Private Birthday Party ~ Woodside

"I found Tracy and staff to be punctual, attentive, and available to meet my specific request and budget. I would definitely request this catering service again! Thanks so much for helping to make my holiday gathering a success!"

Debra Samples ~ Private Holiday Party ~ San Leandro

"Our staff were happy with the food and services, and were impressed with the presentation. I am inclined to use your service again. The food was as advertised, presentation was impressive, and service was good. You guys were very professional and accommodating. Thank you."

Eehwa Seow ~ Corporate Holiday Lunch ~ San Francisco

"Our department had its annual holiday luncheon and it went really well. I just wanted to take the time to thank you and let you know that the food and service attendants were great."

Patrick Velasco ~ Corporate Holiday Lunch ~ San Francisco

"The quality of the food was very good. The fruit platter couldn't have been better. That was the favorite of my family. Cherries!!! The mushrooms got rave reviews. Quantity, service, presesntation were all very good. My cousin told me that she might like to hire you when they get ready to have a party and wanted your name and number. I found you in the phone book under caterers. I called because you were in San Leandro, and the party was in San Leandro. You were very pleasant on the phone and responded promptly with follow up calls and email. Good luck to you!!!!! I will definitely keep Custom Events in my mind."

Kay Emanuele ~ Private Holiday Party ~ San Leandro

"Thank you so very much, they did a fantastic job and the presentation was excellent. Can you please send me some of your business cards, I’ve had a few requests."

Deborah Taylor ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Vallejo

"Custom Events Catering was used to cater our school auction fundraiser held by the parent faculty club. Custom Events Catering, particularly Tracy, went above and beyond the call of duty. The customer service, from the very first call, was responsive, informative, patient, and understanding; this in comparison to approximately 20 other caterers that were called on the same day and taking into consideration that the first contact with them was right around the holiday season. Tracy worked with the parent faculty club's tight budget and presented a menu fit for royalty! Tracy also donated an item for the fundraiser which amounted to quite a pretty sum for the school! The crew provided excellent service; they were very warm and enthusiastic while maintaining their professionalism and efficiency. Sammy was incredibly meticulous in setting up the buffet area and keeping it in order. The crew helped with the clean up and they left the kitchen completely spotless. The auction committee, parents, and faculty were greatly impressed with the food and service. Thanks to the help of Custom Events Catering (namely, Tracy, Sammy, Steve, Frank and Joey) the auction fundraiser was a success. The parent teacher club will be in contact with Tracy in the fall to discuss next year's auction fundraiser. Speaking for myself and on the behalf of the parent faculty club, I would definitely use and recommend Custom Events Catering for future functions!"

Linda Trias ~ Corporate Fundraiser ~ Walnut Creek

"You guys are great! Keep up the great work! Always professional, punctual, and provide superb service. It's always a pleasure working with you!"

Annie Lieu ~ Corporate Lunch ~ Palo Alto

"The staff is very friendly and experienced in planning menus that complement one another. Tracy helped give me an idea of what I would be needing at my event and she worked within my budget to make the event successful. She made suggestions and was able to pull off a great cocktail mixer. My guests really enjoyed the teriyaki chicken skewers and spring rolls. They were delicious!"

Emily Johnson ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Santa Clara

"You all did an amazing job! I am so apprecitative of everything!!! I know you all worked so hard that day and you all made my day just perfect! We appreciate all your hard work. Everyone was impressed and pleased with the food service. You went above and beyond our expectations. Presentation was beautiful! Tracy was professional and personable. She provided everything stated and there were no surprises! We would definitely use her services again, and, we would highly recommend her as well. We were very satisfied!"

Shayna & Teresa Gaman ~ Wedding Reception ~ Portola Valley

"Thanks so much for a GREAT event this weekend. The feedback from the event was all positive and everyone had a wonderful time. I hope to work with you in the future!! The staff was very personable and accommodating. They arrived early, had the food ready and hot when people arrived, and were so easy to work with. This event was such a success and we really liked partnering with you to make it one! Thanks for making setup and clean-up so easy and for working with us to stay within our limited budget to make a difference for a great organization."

Michelle Dennen ~ Tailgate Party ~ San Francisco

"Our scheduled event went over without a hitch. Right from the first phone call to Tracy I was confident I had called the right place. I received my pricing as promised. Tracy was full of suggestions for me to make the event just that much more memorable. Everything that was promised to me happened. The entire staff was very professional in every manner. On behalf of our company we would like to give our sincere thanks to everyone."

Kevin Kincaid ~ Corporate Barbecue ~ Santa Clara

"Your team was the greatest. We enjoyed every interaction with you through out all our planning. The food was fantastic and the crew was very professional. The room looked wonderful and you did an excellent job with what you had to work with (the venue). I had an enchanting time and everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. Thanks for making my very special day all that it could be. You can use me as a reference any time."

Michelle McCoy ~ Wedding Reception ~ Fremont

"Fantastic service and product. I really enjoy working with you. We've gotten nothing but compliments on the food. I have worked with several catering companies over the years, but since I found Custom Events Catering, I won't use anyone else. The customer service and the food are both excellent. With all the work they do, they made my job easy. It's tough to keep a room full of people satisfied with corporate lunches, but Custom Events Catering manages to do just that every time. Thanks so much!."

Jenna Wirtz ~ Corporate Lunch ~ Benicia

"Custom Events Catering helped make sure our guests regardless of age or dietary needs were satisfied by the menu. Tracy made sure to include our vegetarian guests in the menu and was entirely friendly and helpful along the way in planning and executing. We would definitely use Custom Events Catering again."

Danniela Lauretta ~ Corporate Lunch ~ San Leandro

"Tracy was wonderful, responsive and a pleasure to work with. She worked very hard for our program. I look forward to working with you again!"

Noreen Cunningham ~ Corporate Lunch ~ Foster City

"Great team; very interactive and responsive to the clients wishes and budget. Professional, non-intrusive service, and high quality food prepared well."

Roxanne Scott ~ Corporate Holiday Party ~ San Francisco

"The service was wonderful and the staff was prompt and very timely. The deserts were fabulous and everyone commented that there was enough food and everyone had enough to eat."

Danielle Olander ~ Corporate Holiday Party ~ South San Francisco

"We have been let down by 2 previous caterers and just as I thought it was over I contacted your catering service and you made everything happen within a matter of days. I was so impressed how everything was handled. I needed someone who was professional and knew how to take care of business, and there you were to save us. Thank you so much. Tracy I love you, everything was fantastic. If ever we or any family member have an event, you would be our first choice. Thanks again."

Laura Perkins ~ Wedding Reception ~ San Francisco

"The best judgment of the quality catering service provided by Tracy and her crew was the look and sounds of pleasure I heard from our guests. Custom Events Catering clearly helped us to entertain a large number of people in our home efficiently and effectively, while providing me with the opportunity to enjoy our guests. Additionally, the clean up afterwards was shockingly good, which was an unexpected joy."

Rick Lord ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Mountain View

"We were very satisfied with the food and services provided by Custom Events Catering. We needed to feed a large group of people, outside on a budget. Tracy was very accommodating and worked hard to satisfy all of our wishes. The bride and groom were very happy and they said "their day could not have been more perfect." Thanks for everything."

Shelley Updegraff ~ Wedding Reception ~ Alamo

"Thanks for the wonderful service and delicious food. We received many compliments and many asked about your catering service, how we found you etc which I have gladly provided your contact and website. I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs reliable catering service and again, thank you for the professional service."

EeHwa Seow ~ Corporate Holiday Lunch ~ San Francisco

"Thank you! You did a great job. Your prompt and courteous service, along with your attention to detail, was an essential ingredient to our New Year’s Eve celebration. We received many compliments on your delicious menu and service. Your bartending was also very professional. I look forward to working with you again."

Diane Steinhilber ~ Private Holiday Party ~ Piedmont

"You all were fabulous!!! Friends and family raved about the food, service, linen, absolutely everything!!! You all made Steve and I very proud. We just can't thank you enough and will be working with you again. Simply put, you made our dreams come true."

Steve & Fred McFadden ~ Wedding Reception ~ San Francisco

"The food was great, my house looked great. The experience really shows. Thank you for making my reception so easy, breezy and fun. I really had a great time, and so did the guests. Thanks again for everything. Take care!"

Heather Kueker ~ Wedding Reception ~ San Leandro

"Thank you so much. The event went really well. Everything was so wonderful. I cannot thank you enough for working so well with me since I am so far away and getting everything set up and ready to go."

Stephanie Ouellette ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ San Francisco

"Just wanted to send my thanks on a very well run event last night. I was a bit nervous with Rick not being there, but you and your team pulled it off. I didn’t stay much later after all of you left and their house/kitchen was all clean when you left, thanks to all of you. Your crew was fabulous and the food fantastic. Look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Joanne Hsing ~ Corporate Cocktail Party ~ Mountain View