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March 2023 by Jude Song
Choosing Grace Street Catering for our wedding was the best choice.Let me start from the beginning:1) Tasting- We did the tasting about 4 months before the ceremony. We tried many different menus and asked for small requests such as reducing salt or sugar, or adding more sides that go well with the main dishes. Since we couldn't do the 2nd tasting, we were a bit worried if our requests would be applied, but they delivered them perfectly.2) Our menu - Family Style Dinner- Although all of our guests enjoyed their food, a few menu stood out based on their feedback.- Asian Pear Salad with Candied Almonds : this was the best salad I've ever had. Many of our guests asked for more, and if this menu is available, you should definitely give it a try- Braised Boneless Short Ribs: They were perfect. We only had a few pieces of leftover, which we took them with us to the airport for our honeymoon.- Other menus: Torched Halibut, Seasonal Ravioli, Seasonal Vegetables -- Very good!3) Communication & Service- Timely communication could be improved. They delivered everything that we asked for, but there were a few times when we didn't hear back from them for more than a week, which made us a bit anxious as the date was approaching.- Service was a top notch. We decided to provide our own alcohol and had them delivered to their location. They were all brought to the wedding, beers were cold, and wines were well prepared.- Their staff was also very friendly and coordinated everything from setting up tables to cleaning up.We know that Grace Street also caters for corporate events and more, and I will definitely choose them for our company event if we happen to have one in the future. (and for an obvious reason, I don't think I will hire them again for another wedding :0)Thanks to the chef, Chris, Jen, and all staff who made our wedding the most special day of our lives.
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May 2022 by Jude S.
Choosing Grace Street Catering for our wedding was the best choice. Let me start from the beginning: 1) Tasting - We did the tasting about 4 months before the ceremony. We tried many different menus and asked for small requests such as reducing salt or sugar, or adding more sides that go well with the main dishes. Since we couldn't do the 2nd tasting, we were a bit worried if our requests would be applied, but they delivered them perfectly. 2) Our menu - Family Style Dinner - Although all of our guests enjoyed their food, a few menu stood out based on their feedback. - Asian Pear Salad with Candied Almonds : this was the best salad I've ever had. Many of our guests asked for more, and if this menu is available, you should definitely give it a try - Braised Boneless Short Ribs: They were perfect. We only had a few pieces of leftover, which we took them with us to the airport for our honeymoon. - Other menus: Torched Halibut, Seasonal Ravioli, Seasonal Vegetables -- Very good! 3) Communication & Service - Timely communication could be improved. They delivered everything that we asked for, but there were a few times when we didn't hear back from them for more than a week, which made us a bit anxious as the date was approaching. - Service was a top notch. We decided to provide our own alcohol and had them delivered to their location. They were all brought to the wedding, beers were cold, and wines were well prepared. - Their staff was also very friendly and coordinated everything from setting up tables to cleaning up. We know that Grace Street also caters for corporate events and more, and I will definitely choose them for our company event if we happen to have one in the future. (and for an obvious reason, I don't think I will hire them again for another wedding :0) Thanks to the chef, Chris, Jen, and all staff who made our wedding the most special day of our lives.
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April 2021 by Judy C.
What a disappointment. We ordered from this establishment several weeks ago to help us with dinner during Covid times. Here's the good news: the potatoes were delicious. Thinly sliced potatoes in a cheesy delicious sauce. The beef stew was also good. Good red wine sauce with large chunks of beef. The rest of the meal was mediocre. lGreek salad was sadly a bunch of baby spinach, goat cheese (??) in a red wine vinaigrette, burnt meatloaf for $40, and a crab bisque that did not have a good mouth feel. The worst thing was their complete lack of interest in making the customers happy. I complained about not having enough salad dressing. The business seemed quite annoyed and acted as if their dressing was gold and 2 small take out containers were supposed to be enough for two large containers of salad. Interactions with them left me cold. They just didn't care. There's too much competition out there for a business to have this awful attitude. I hope they change their ways.
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December 2020 by Sydney P.
I decided to make our Thanksgiving dinner, but for my husbands birthday, so BEFORE Turkey day, easy by ordering sides from GSC. THEY were amazing! Mashed Yams, shiitake stuffing, chive mashed potatoes, gravy, fresh cranberry sauce and buttered beans. I WILL only be using these wonderful folks going forward! Truly a success and I'm now looking forward to trying their easy winter dinner
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March 2020 by Ellen M.
Fresh food boxes delivered when we needed it! Eric Cross, who works for Grace Street Catering, lives in the same building as a friend of ours. So we heard by word of mouth that during the COVID19 pandemic shelter in place, since they had no catering business, they were offering boxes of veggies/fruits and meat for home delivery. After an email or two, we were directed to their online form, and told to call Cara Miller to pay by credit card. It all worked out beautifully. Eric himself brought us a 30# box of fresh winter veggies (asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, green herbs, 2 kinds of onions, 3 kinds of potatoes, radishes, salad greens, snap peas, baby turnips) and fruit (apples, oranges, pears). And we bought 10# of beef and pork chops, steaks and ground. We now have a big pot of Irish stew and a side of braised cabbage, plus salads for days! In these difficult weeks, it's great to have local operations come through for the increased demand and to keep themselves in business.
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March 2020 by Marcy Swenson
Useful large space, byt very poor ventilation. We had a gorgeous dinner but it was super hot. :-/
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March 2020 by Marra Wallace
It was great
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March 2020 by WillBHealthy
Open doors and pleasant!
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March 2020 by James Mccoy
Went to go ask Questions ...PricingBLAH BlahVery nice peopleEveryone should Try Them
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March 2020 by J. R.
This catering company fed us a 4 Star dinner while we attended Scott Silver performing as the Illusionist at The Illusionist Dinner. Paired entrees with single malt whiskey, aged to perfection!
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January 2020 by Connie S.
We've been to several events that were catered by Grace. We had an anniversary dinner party for 27 people and wanted it catered. We talked to several caterers and Grace seemed just right. The possible menus were delicious and we worked together to create just the right meal. The meal was delicious, the service was perfect, and the clean up impeccable. We would hire them again and have recommended them to friends.
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January 2020 by Tony S.
Thank you Chris Chere for the team you sent to my brother-in-law's house in San Francisco on Saturday, January 11th to celebrate my 60th birthday! All 16 of us were blown away by the presentation and exquisite taste of the food, from appetizers, the salad, the entrées to the deserts. We were expecting someone to go around a serve the appetizers, but to have another person handle the bar was unexpected. My wife and I want to personally thank the staff, Katrin, Peter, Richard and Carlos. They were punctual, organized and best of all, they packaged all the leftovers and cleaned up the kitchen. My brother-in-law Joe said that I could hire you for all their parties....
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November 2019 by Luz P.
Thank you to Jen and the entire team at Grace Street Catering for your attention to detail, creative menu choices and respect for all budgets. Most importantly, for your patience and flexibility while managing the hundreds of details that go into producing an event. Working with you for over 10 years has allowed me to see you shine in the best of times and power through the challenging ones -- always with a smile and not to be cheeky but, with Grace. The Bay Area has many choices when it comes to catering companies -- thanks to your excellent reputation, clients seek you out year-after-year. Thank you for always making me look good, keeping my guests happy and satisfied, and being a pleasure to work with.
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November 2019 by Karen L. F.
Go back to New York, we don't need people like you here in California. Lazy, incompetent and a bit of a fraud. Jen decided on her own that our event would be beer and wine only. I had been working with this company for months about a full bar service at an upcoming event. We were going back and forth about price. Her manager was difficult to deal with and I complained to Jen who agreed to a flat rate. What she failed to tell me was she was charging a flat rate for beer and wine only. She never once called or emailed me to say she would offer the flat rate but it would be beer and wine only. I was never given a choice. Jen McKay is lazy and incompetent and what she did to me was dishonest. She humiliated me in front of my guests who were disappointed. Grace Street holds the exclusive bartending contract at the Oakland Museum. This has created a woman who now just does what she pleases and overcharges people because she doesn't have to compete.
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October 2019 by Gail D.
Another great review for the best pico de gallo Freshest shrimp, glucose free chips made from scratch(the best I've ever had) avocado spread was so fresh Can't say enough and friendly cooperative staff Oh and the drinks we're unique and so yummy
