Continental Caterer Reviews

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• Paul Sent on 08/05/2019
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  True Pros That Execute Perfectly

  I am so thankful for Continental Caterers, and the fantastic job that they did at our wedding, that I feel moved to write this review. We hired Continental Caterers for our wedding at Thomas Fogarty Winery held last week, and it was one of the best decisions we made.
  
  Continental are true professionals. They helped guide us through the process when it came to food options, layout (for the ceremony, reception, dance floor), and much more. They have an extensive menu, and they were incredibly patient and helpful as we narrowed down our choices. Furthermore, they have monthly tastings, which gave us the ability to try a wide variety of food at their offerings.
  
  The day of, there was not one single issue. None. Our guests complimented the entrees and the appetizers, as well as the service/attentiveness. They also displayed our desserts for us, in a very nice and elegant display. At the end of the night, they delicately packed all of our items for us, and they even saved the open bottles of wine for us (which came in handy at our bbq the next day).
  
  If you want a caterer that knows what they're doing, and not have to worry about them, I would highly recommend Continental. They know how to execute, and we did not have to worry about a thing.

  I am so thankful for Continental Caterers, and the fantastic job that they did at our wedding, that I feel moved to write this review. We hired Continental Caterers for our wedding at Thomas Fogarty Winery held last week, and it was one of the best decisions we made.
  
  Continental are true professionals. They helped guide us through the process when it came to food options, layout (for the ceremony, reception, dance floor), and much more. They have an extensive menu, and they were incredibly patient and helpful as we narrowed down our choices. Furthermore, they have monthly tastings, which gave us the ability to try a wide variety of food at their offerings.
  
  The day of, there was not one single issue. None. Our guests complimented the entrees and the appetizers, as well as the service/attentiveness. They also displayed our desserts for us, in a very nice and elegant display. At the end of the night, they delicately packed all of our items for us, and they even saved the open bottles of wine for us (which came in handy at our bbq the next day).
  
  If you want a caterer that knows what they're doing, and not have to worry about them, I would highly recommend Continental. They know how to execute, and we did not have to worry about a thing.
• Marianne Sent on 12/31/2015
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  We're so glad we chose Continental to cater our wedding. We worked with Hristo and the manager for our event was Cynthia. We attended two tastings (one regular and one vegetarian) in order to choose our menu. Hristo helped us to finalize the menu, figure out the floorplan, and coordinate with the rental company. His experience with our venue (Gamble Garden in Palo Alto) was extremely helpful.
  
  Before the wedding, they let us bring items to their warehouse to load on the delivery truck (drinks, favors, games, decorations). This saved us a lot of time and hassle on the wedding day. The day before the wedding, Continental met the rental company at the venue to coordinate the load-in and set up the outdoor lights and heaters. On the day of the wedding, they arrived at the venue on time and worked very efficiently. Everything was set up on time and looked great. During the event, the serving staff was very professional and friendly. I really appreciated that they set aside appetizers for us to enjoy once we were done taking photos - we were starving! During dinner, the serving staff was very attentive and made sure we had whatever we needed. All of the food was delicious and the guests raved about it. There was more than enough food, and the staff packed up the leftovers for us to take home.
  
  I appreciated that Continental was upfront about their pricing, their contract was clear, and they don't charge extra fees like cake cutting or corkage. I was very impressed by their food and their service for our event.

  We're so glad we chose Continental to cater our wedding. We worked with Hristo and the manager for our event was Cynthia. We attended two tastings (one regular and one vegetarian) in order to choose our menu. Hristo helped us to finalize the menu, figure out the floorplan, and coordinate with the rental company. His experience with our venue (Gamble Garden in Palo Alto) was extremely helpful.
  
  Before the wedding, they let us bring items to their warehouse to load on the delivery truck (drinks, favors, games, decorations). This saved us a lot of time and hassle on the wedding day. The day before the wedding, Continental met the rental company at the venue to coordinate the load-in and set up the outdoor lights and heaters. On the day of the wedding, they arrived at the venue on time and worked very efficiently. Everything was set up on time and looked great. During the event, the serving staff was very professional and friendly. I really appreciated that they set aside appetizers for us to enjoy once we were done taking photos - we were starving! During dinner, the serving staff was very attentive and made sure we had whatever we needed. All of the food was delicious and the guests raved about it. There was more than enough food, and the staff packed up the leftovers for us to take home.
  
  I appreciated that Continental was upfront about their pricing, their contract was clear, and they don't charge extra fees like cake cutting or corkage. I was very impressed by their food and their service for our event.
• Cameron Sent on 05/14/2015
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  Continental was AMAZING! Mike helped us with everything. Mike even fixed my bow tie, which I had been wearing upside down! The food was the best wedding food most our guests had ever tasted. This is despite the fact that we had no power at the venue! Mike quickly shuffled the timing around and somehow managed to serve hot food to 180 people outside at a park. Continental poured the alcohol that we provided, set up many of our decorations and signs, and ensured that everything went without any problems. We really appreciated how warm and professional Mike and Paul were. All of the staff was very friendly at the event. There were only minor details that were overlooked. Given that we lost power without warning right before the appetizer service, Continental did the best job! 5 stars all the way!

  Continental was AMAZING! Mike helped us with everything. Mike even fixed my bow tie, which I had been wearing upside down! The food was the best wedding food most our guests had ever tasted. This is despite the fact that we had no power at the venue! Mike quickly shuffled the timing around and somehow managed to serve hot food to 180 people outside at a park. Continental poured the alcohol that we provided, set up many of our decorations and signs, and ensured that everything went without any problems. We really appreciated how warm and professional Mike and Paul were. All of the staff was very friendly at the event. There were only minor details that were overlooked. Given that we lost power without warning right before the appetizer service, Continental did the best job! 5 stars all the way!
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• Wendy Sent on 12/20/2011
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  Mike is the best! The food, drink, and service are over the top to all my guests! Thank you to make my wedding so perfect!

  Mike is the best! The food, drink, and service are over the top to all my guests! Thank you to make my wedding so perfect!
• Chaya Sent on 12/13/2011
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  Wendy Kleckner was the caterer for our daughter's wedding. She made our daughter's wedding so special for all of us.
  
  Especially, for being always kind and patient. For having all these wonderful great ideas that otherwise I wouldn't in a million years think about. Like the family pictures that I noticed people really liked. The wedding programs that she so kindly left in my mailbox and made a major difference to all our guests, Jews included, to understand what the "strange" things we were doing meant. For setting the place so beautifully. For taking care of every detail. For recommending the break of the dish with the groom's mom (which I really enjoyed) and......for recommending the BEST EVER menu for the dinner. And, the very long list of other things.
  
  EVERYONE enjoyed the extraordinary dinner!!! THANK YOU!!! They ALL commented how deliciousness it was!!
  
  Everyone thanked me for making it such a wonderful wedding however, I truly think that it was Wendy Kleckner that made it so special.
  
  Thanky you Wendy!!! with all my heart
  

  Wendy Kleckner was the caterer for our daughter's wedding. She made our daughter's wedding so special for all of us.
  
  Especially, for being always kind and patient. For having all these wonderful great ideas that otherwise I wouldn't in a million years think about. Like the family pictures that I noticed people really liked. The wedding programs that she so kindly left in my mailbox and made a major difference to all our guests, Jews included, to understand what the "strange" things we were doing meant. For setting the place so beautifully. For taking care of every detail. For recommending the break of the dish with the groom's mom (which I really enjoyed) and......for recommending the BEST EVER menu for the dinner. And, the very long list of other things.
  
  EVERYONE enjoyed the extraordinary dinner!!! THANK YOU!!! They ALL commented how deliciousness it was!!
  
  Everyone thanked me for making it such a wonderful wedding however, I truly think that it was Wendy Kleckner that made it so special.
  
  Thanky you Wendy!!! with all my heart
  
• Theresa Sent on 09/15/2010
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  Hiring Continental Caterers was the best decision my fiance and I made about our wedding. From the beginning to the end they did an absolutely phenomenal job. As soon as you meet Paul and the rest of the staff, you know you are in good hands. They have a big office so they are always responsive whenever you call them, and their prices are very reasonable, but they treat each of their customers with much more individual attention than I would have expected from a big company. On the day of, my husband got to the wedding venue a little early and he described that he and the groomsmen watched "in awe" how quickly and efficiently the staff set up the reception site and made sure everything looked absolutely perfect. The food tasted just as good as it was at the tasting, and they did not charge us any cake cutting fee and let us bring our own alcohol and beverages to the wedding, which ended up saving us probably at least a thousand dollars if we had to get open bar from a different caterer. I really cannot recommend them more.

  Hiring Continental Caterers was the best decision my fiance and I made about our wedding. From the beginning to the end they did an absolutely phenomenal job. As soon as you meet Paul and the rest of the staff, you know you are in good hands. They have a big office so they are always responsive whenever you call them, and their prices are very reasonable, but they treat each of their customers with much more individual attention than I would have expected from a big company. On the day of, my husband got to the wedding venue a little early and he described that he and the groomsmen watched "in awe" how quickly and efficiently the staff set up the reception site and made sure everything looked absolutely perfect. The food tasted just as good as it was at the tasting, and they did not charge us any cake cutting fee and let us bring our own alcohol and beverages to the wedding, which ended up saving us probably at least a thousand dollars if we had to get open bar from a different caterer. I really cannot recommend them more.
• Alicia Sent on 05/05/2009
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  The food and service was just perfect Paul was very helpful and quick to respond to all of my questions.He is extremely organized and very professional. I would definitely recommend Continental Caterer if you are looking for delicious all around menu.

  The food and service was just perfect Paul was very helpful and quick to respond to all of my questions.He is extremely organized and very professional. I would definitely recommend Continental Caterer if you are looking for delicious all around menu.
• Elizabeth Sent on 10/17/2008
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  Paul, Mike and the entire Continental Caterers staff was excellent at our wedding a few weeks ago. Paul was extremely detail oriented. From the linen choice to a guest's food allergies, he was completely on the ball. He was always willing to offer great input to help us put on a wedding all our guests would enjoy. Mike was very helpful the day of. He totally catered to my husband and I. He made sure that the schedule was followed and the guests were happy. Paul, Mike and the entire staff make a great team. Did I mention the taste of the food? It was incredible! In fact, three guests told me at the wedding that the Fatoush salad was the best salad they had every had. One person today said the salmon was the best salmon they have ever had. Usually people don't comment about the food at weddings unless it it is really good. It made me so happy that our guests enjoyed their food as much as we did. If you want a caterer will help you pull off a fun and enjoyable wedding and serve delicious food, use Continental!

  Paul, Mike and the entire Continental Caterers staff was excellent at our wedding a few weeks ago. Paul was extremely detail oriented. From the linen choice to a guest's food allergies, he was completely on the ball. He was always willing to offer great input to help us put on a wedding all our guests would enjoy. Mike was very helpful the day of. He totally catered to my husband and I. He made sure that the schedule was followed and the guests were happy. Paul, Mike and the entire staff make a great team. Did I mention the taste of the food? It was incredible! In fact, three guests told me at the wedding that the Fatoush salad was the best salad they had every had. One person today said the salmon was the best salmon they have ever had. Usually people don't comment about the food at weddings unless it it is really good. It made me so happy that our guests enjoyed their food as much as we did. If you want a caterer will help you pull off a fun and enjoyable wedding and serve delicious food, use Continental!
• Shauna Sent on 01/26/2008
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  The first time we met with Paul from Continental he pulled out a floor plan of our venue, something that the venue hadn't even given us! He knew the site well and it showed. On the day of the wedding the staff was organzied and professional. The food was outstanding and plentiful. Our family still comments on how great the food was at our wedding. We highly recommend Continental!

  The first time we met with Paul from Continental he pulled out a floor plan of our venue, something that the venue hadn't even given us! He knew the site well and it showed. On the day of the wedding the staff was organzied and professional. The food was outstanding and plentiful. Our family still comments on how great the food was at our wedding. We highly recommend Continental!
• Bernadette Sent on 10/17/2007
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  These caterers were professional and classy. I planned my wedding alone, without a wedding planner, and they made my job so much easier! The owner Paul helped me design table and chair layouts that fit the party and the venue, and made great recommendations on food choices for our theme anbd budget. They were flexible with allowing me to bring my own cultural fare--a roasted pig that they were happy to carve for the party. The catering manager onsite was responsive to my every need, and he was funny and nice as well! The food was affordable and top-notch, and the catering manager did not charge a corkage fee for serving our own beverages.

  These caterers were professional and classy. I planned my wedding alone, without a wedding planner, and they made my job so much easier! The owner Paul helped me design table and chair layouts that fit the party and the venue, and made great recommendations on food choices for our theme anbd budget. They were flexible with allowing me to bring my own cultural fare--a roasted pig that they were happy to carve for the party. The catering manager onsite was responsive to my every need, and he was funny and nice as well! The food was affordable and top-notch, and the catering manager did not charge a corkage fee for serving our own beverages.
• Kat Sent on 09/24/2012
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  Continental Caterer was perfect for our wedding. SO many people said afterwards that the food was amazing (and we did actually eat so I can attest it was delicious) which is often not the case for a wedding. Yes we did pay more with this caterer but I have to say that paying more meant the food was much better and that mattered a lot to me that the food would be good. Who wants boring food or food that isn't going to be delicious?
  
  Not only that but they really did a great job of taking care of us and all of our guests from giving us the appetizers we missed during cocktail hour to doing wine service during dinner. We loved the welcome drink station they set up so guests could have something as they waited for the ceremony to start.
  
  We worked with Hristo exclusively and he was so great to answer all of my emails with questions and concerns. The staff that worked the event were incredibly courteous, kind and very personable.
  
  We appreciated all of the little things they did like setting up the double buffet table so that the lines would move quickly (who wants to wait for food??), passing out ice cream for our dessert and what seemed like a flawless transition of tables and chairs ( but maybe I was distracted?). They definitely stuck to our timeline and made things go so smoothly. Many of the staff even told me that it was a beautiful set up - and for this bride - who had planned everything...it was nice to hear!
  
  I would absolutely recommend Continental Caterers for your wedding - they were excellent!

  Continental Caterer was perfect for our wedding. SO many people said afterwards that the food was amazing (and we did actually eat so I can attest it was delicious) which is often not the case for a wedding. Yes we did pay more with this caterer but I have to say that paying more meant the food was much better and that mattered a lot to me that the food would be good. Who wants boring food or food that isn't going to be delicious?
  
  Not only that but they really did a great job of taking care of us and all of our guests from giving us the appetizers we missed during cocktail hour to doing wine service during dinner. We loved the welcome drink station they set up so guests could have something as they waited for the ceremony to start.
  
  We worked with Hristo exclusively and he was so great to answer all of my emails with questions and concerns. The staff that worked the event were incredibly courteous, kind and very personable.
  
  We appreciated all of the little things they did like setting up the double buffet table so that the lines would move quickly (who wants to wait for food??), passing out ice cream for our dessert and what seemed like a flawless transition of tables and chairs ( but maybe I was distracted?). They definitely stuck to our timeline and made things go so smoothly. Many of the staff even told me that it was a beautiful set up - and for this bride - who had planned everything...it was nice to hear!
  
  I would absolutely recommend Continental Caterers for your wedding - they were excellent!
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  User1007445 Sent on 11/07/2012
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  Continental Caterer was amazing! The prices are modest as compared to caterers in the San Francisco/Palo Alto area. And I got price quotes from 9 other caterers. The food is delicious -- especially the desserts -- you definitely get what you pay for. But what we loved best about the entire team was how great they were leading up to the event and the day of. We are from out-of-town, so everything had to be done over email, but the entire team, especially Mike Reinig, was so easy to work with. Although the company provides catering services, the manager at the event handled almost everything. Mike helped me walk to the waiting spot before my walk down the aisle, had staff ready to receive the guests during cocktail hour, timed the meal service in coordination with the DJ, photographer, and of course, us, gathered the bridal party for introductions, gathered my parents when needed, coordinated with the DJ when I changed into my second gown, coordinated with our shuttle bus drivers for pick-up at the end of the night, and everything in between. Everything was set up without me having to worry about a thing or ask. Everyone knew what to do and where to go from the moment they set foot at our venue. They were on-time and efficient, helping me avoid over-time fees. They helped pack all of our stuff at the end of the wedding and load it into our car. The staff was so friendly and professional. Service was nearly impeccable. Mike Reinig, together with the site manager of the venue, helped make our night go so smoothly.

  Continental Caterer was amazing! The prices are modest as compared to caterers in the San Francisco/Palo Alto area. And I got price quotes from 9 other caterers. The food is delicious -- especially the desserts -- you definitely get what you pay for. But what we loved best about the entire team was how great they were leading up to the event and the day of. We are from out-of-town, so everything had to be done over email, but the entire team, especially Mike Reinig, was so easy to work with. Although the company provides catering services, the manager at the event handled almost everything. Mike helped me walk to the waiting spot before my walk down the aisle, had staff ready to receive the guests during cocktail hour, timed the meal service in coordination with the DJ, photographer, and of course, us, gathered the bridal party for introductions, gathered my parents when needed, coordinated with the DJ when I changed into my second gown, coordinated with our shuttle bus drivers for pick-up at the end of the night, and everything in between. Everything was set up without me having to worry about a thing or ask. Everyone knew what to do and where to go from the moment they set foot at our venue. They were on-time and efficient, helping me avoid over-time fees. They helped pack all of our stuff at the end of the wedding and load it into our car. The staff was so friendly and professional. Service was nearly impeccable. Mike Reinig, together with the site manager of the venue, helped make our night go so smoothly.
• Vero Sent on 07/25/2014
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  We had our wedding catered by Continental and we were very happy with the job they did. The three entrees were as delicious as they were during the testing (I tried mine. my groom's and my mom's). The presentation was very good.
  
  A few minor issues prevent me from giving Continental 5 stars:
  
  1- Food quantity: The ribs were considerably smaller at the event than during the testing. Although the serving was still within reason for an entree, it was significantly smaller than the serving guests received with the other two entree choices. It looked like the caterer had to stretch the ribs because they didn't make enough; which is what probably happened. Still, compared with The Papillon or other top-end caterers, they portion was perfectly adequate. And delicious.
  
  2- Organization: The caterers need to know which entree each guest will have. I gave Hristo a list with the names of the guests at each table and the entree they ordered. The guests had escort cards with their names on them. Hristo said that was fine. However, at the time they started serving the entrees, there was much confusion and it took a while to get dinner served.
  When I mentioned this to Hristo he said that some people had moved tables and some didn't remember what they had requested. I knew the sitting arrangement by heart, and not a soul had moved and I certainly would't expect my guests to remember the entree they chose when they RSVPed to my wedding 2 months before! I was stunned. Clearly, he didn't have the list with him or that system did not work. Either way, the confusion could and should have been prevented.
  Other than that, Continental did a great job with my event

  We had our wedding catered by Continental and we were very happy with the job they did. The three entrees were as delicious as they were during the testing (I tried mine. my groom's and my mom's). The presentation was very good.
  
  A few minor issues prevent me from giving Continental 5 stars:
  
  1- Food quantity: The ribs were considerably smaller at the event than during the testing. Although the serving was still within reason for an entree, it was significantly smaller than the serving guests received with the other two entree choices. It looked like the caterer had to stretch the ribs because they didn't make enough; which is what probably happened. Still, compared with The Papillon or other top-end caterers, they portion was perfectly adequate. And delicious.
  
  2- Organization: The caterers need to know which entree each guest will have. I gave Hristo a list with the names of the guests at each table and the entree they ordered. The guests had escort cards with their names on them. Hristo said that was fine. However, at the time they started serving the entrees, there was much confusion and it took a while to get dinner served.
  When I mentioned this to Hristo he said that some people had moved tables and some didn't remember what they had requested. I knew the sitting arrangement by heart, and not a soul had moved and I certainly would't expect my guests to remember the entree they chose when they RSVPed to my wedding 2 months before! I was stunned. Clearly, he didn't have the list with him or that system did not work. Either way, the confusion could and should have been prevented.
  Other than that, Continental did a great job with my event