Jen and Cecy and the team at Cafe Soleil catered our wedding at the Brazilian Room, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious, they took care of *everything* in the venue, and they were truly a joy to work with. Cecy was very responsive, professional, and patient with our many questions and requests.

During the reception, the staff was wonderful with the passed appetizers and the bar, and the servers took care of us (bride and groom) with special attention. At the end of the evening, once our guests were done with the bar, the bartender even came out on the dance floor to teach us a line dance. :-)

Jen is a treasure: her professionalism is suffused with genuine warmth, and we felt well taken care of from the very beginning of the process. And did I mention the food was amazing?

5 stars across the board!

We got married in November 2023 at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley, CA, and our decision to choose Café Soleil as our wedding caterer turned out to be one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire planning process.

Our journey with Café Soleil began when we discovered them at an open house for the Brazilian Room. As soon as we tried their porcini raviolis, we realized we found something amazing. The flavors were fantastic, and we were hooked right away. Excited to try more, we set up a tasting at Café Soleil, where Jennifer, the Owner and Chef, impressed us with a variety of delicious dishes.

Jennifer's attention to detail and thoroughness stood out during our tasting. She took the time to walk us through the entire process, presenting us with a diverse selection of options. Her passion for her craft and commitment to making our wedding special truly made us feel like we were in capable hands.

As we moved forward with the wedding planning, Cecy, the Event Manager at Café Soleil, became our main point of contact. Her customer service was impeccable, and her extensive knowledge made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Cecy's prompt responses and commitment to quality truly set the tone for our entire experience.

On the wedding day, Candance, the Lead at Café Soleil, took charge of ensuring everything ran seamlessly. From checking in with us throughout the event to keeping us informed of the timeline, Candance went above and beyond. Her attention to detail and genuine concern for our well-being added a personal touch to the entire experience.

The highlight of our wedding, according to both us and our guests, was undoubtedly the food. Café Soleil offered an impressive variety, accommodating both meat eaters and vegetarians. The porcini raviolis, which initially stole our hearts, continued to be the star of the show!

To sweeten the deal, we opted for Café Soleil's dessert bar, featuring a delightful assortment of mini fruit tarts, cupcakes, cheesecakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, brownies, and cookies. Our guests raved about the variety, and it added the perfect finishing touch to our celebration.

Café Soleil's pricing was fair and transparent, including a complimentary food tasting, event planning, serving staff, china, glassware, flatware, chargers, choice of entrees and sides, salad, sautéed veggies, bread/butter, spa water, lemonade, coffee, cake cutting, full setup, and teardown. Their BYO Alcohol option allowed us to provide our own drinks while Café Soleil took care of serving our guests.

A truly memorable and heartwarming moment during our wedding was when my sister got a couple of the Café Soleil staff members joined us on the dance floor. It went beyond the usual client-vendor relationship – their willingness to share in the joyous celebration made us feel a genuine connection, turning the event into a shared experience rather than just a service provided. It added a personal touch that we will forever cherish.

Café Soleil played a pivotal role in making our wedding truly amazing. Their culinary expertise, attentive staff, and commitment to excellence ensured that our special day exceeded all expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend Café Soleil to anyone looking to elevate their wedding experience with exceptional catering services. Without a doubt, they contributed significantly to the unforgettable memories we created on our big day.

I booked Cafe Soleil as my caterer for our wedding at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley, CA. We mainly communicated with the event manager, Cecy, but met the owner, Jen, at the complimentary tasting she offers. They are both super nice and Cecy is very responsive and organized. The food at the tasting was delicious! And just to be clear, the food at the wedding was just as delicious! I was worried as wedding food is never really that great but we even got compliments from our guests about how good it was. If you go to a tasting, make sure you come hungry as the portions are big! I was surprised how generous Jen was. The porcini ravioli and chicken marsala are my favorites. Jen was also very accommodating in being more flexible in the selections we could choose for our wedding menu. In addition, the pricing was also very reasonable. I am very very happy we went with Cafe Soleil as our caterer and trust me, you will be too.