Elegant Occasions Catering Reviews

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• Reina C. Sent on 11/18/2024
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  We Love Elegant Occasions Catering!

  Elegant Occasions Catering was an absolute gem to work with for our wedding! From the initial tasting to the wedding day execution, Gina, Robert, and their team exceeded our expectations every step of the way!
  
  At our tasting meeting, Gina helped us decide on the color of linens, type of silverware and plates, and the overall “flow” of how the dinner service would go down. The food they served at the tasting was absolutely delicious, and we decided to go with the “Festive Occasion” buffet menu, which included plenty of options for food, as well as full bar service. The tri tip and bistro chicken were wonderfully seasoned, the Hasselback Potatoes were some of our favorite potatoes we’ve ever eaten, and weeks later I'm still wanting more of the Fennel sausage & cheddar stuffed mushroom caps as well as the Parmesan crusted onion canapes that were served as appetizers. Luckily they did pack us a “to go” box with plenty of leftovers that we quickly consumed over the next few days.
  
  Their complete and transparent pricing package makes it extremely easy to tell exactly what you will be getting, especially compared to other vendors with obfuscated fees, tips, etc. We would highly recommend doing business with Gina and Robert at Elegant Occasions.
  

  Elegant Occasions Catering was an absolute gem to work with for our wedding! From the initial tasting to the wedding day execution, Gina, Robert, and their team exceeded our expectations every step of the way!
  
  At our tasting meeting, Gina helped us decide on the color of linens, type of silverware and plates, and the overall “flow” of how the dinner service would go down. The food they served at the tasting was absolutely delicious, and we decided to go with the “Festive Occasion” buffet menu, which included plenty of options for food, as well as full bar service. The tri tip and bistro chicken were wonderfully seasoned, the Hasselback Potatoes were some of our favorite potatoes we’ve ever eaten, and weeks later I'm still wanting more of the Fennel sausage & cheddar stuffed mushroom caps as well as the Parmesan crusted onion canapes that were served as appetizers. Luckily they did pack us a “to go” box with plenty of leftovers that we quickly consumed over the next few days.
  
  Their complete and transparent pricing package makes it extremely easy to tell exactly what you will be getting, especially compared to other vendors with obfuscated fees, tips, etc. We would highly recommend doing business with Gina and Robert at Elegant Occasions.
  
• Danielle J. Sent on 08/15/2024
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  Beyond incredible!

  ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY at how incredible Gina and the Elegant Occasions team was for our wedding day!! Thank you SO much, Gina!! The food was truly incredible, the service was wonderful, the night was perfect. HIGHLY recommend going with Elegant Occasions for your wedding (or any other event for that matter)!!

  ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY at how incredible Gina and the Elegant Occasions team was for our wedding day!! Thank you SO much, Gina!! The food was truly incredible, the service was wonderful, the night was perfect. HIGHLY recommend going with Elegant Occasions for your wedding (or any other event for that matter)!!
• Oliver E. Sent on 04/18/2023
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  Professional and Caring

  Gina and Chef Robert and rockstars!
  
  Elegant Occasions delivered an amazing wedding. We got tons of compliments from our guests on the delicious food and abundance of options for everyone to choose from.
  
  While planning our wedding, we also got a lot of confidence from them as we learned about their great reputation from our venue and other vendors.
  
  One of the best choices we made while planning our wedding!
  
  Laura & Oliver
  

  Gina and Chef Robert and rockstars!
  
  Elegant Occasions delivered an amazing wedding. We got tons of compliments from our guests on the delicious food and abundance of options for everyone to choose from.
  
  While planning our wedding, we also got a lot of confidence from them as we learned about their great reputation from our venue and other vendors.
  
  One of the best choices we made while planning our wedding!
  
  Laura & Oliver
  
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• Mckayla D. Sent on 10/13/2021
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  Most wonderful individuals with exceptional service.

  I'm still trying to find the words for the amount of gratitude that I have for Gina, Chef Robert, and the whole team. Elegant Ocassions was the first vendor we booked for our 10/10/21 wedding- even before we confirmed a venue! I had recalled seeing their penguin truck out & about many times on my commute. From our very first consultation, Gina had been nothing short of amazing. We were blown away with our tasting- not only because they allowed us to truly experience our menu, but the genuine kindness of Robert & Gina. They're extremely attentive & after the wedding, i can say the WHOLE TEAM is! The set up they did for our fall wedding was beautiful & everything that I envisioned. They added lovely touches throughout the venue- ones that only an eye with experience could come up with. The food was SPECTACULAR! I could've lived off our appetizers & s'mores cupcakes, in particular! Great price- fantastic products & service.
  I cannot recommend this company enough.
  Such a lovely group of folks.

  I'm still trying to find the words for the amount of gratitude that I have for Gina, Chef Robert, and the whole team. Elegant Ocassions was the first vendor we booked for our 10/10/21 wedding- even before we confirmed a venue! I had recalled seeing their penguin truck out & about many times on my commute. From our very first consultation, Gina had been nothing short of amazing. We were blown away with our tasting- not only because they allowed us to truly experience our menu, but the genuine kindness of Robert & Gina. They're extremely attentive & after the wedding, i can say the WHOLE TEAM is! The set up they did for our fall wedding was beautiful & everything that I envisioned. They added lovely touches throughout the venue- ones that only an eye with experience could come up with. The food was SPECTACULAR! I could've lived off our appetizers & s'mores cupcakes, in particular! Great price- fantastic products & service.
  I cannot recommend this company enough.
  Such a lovely group of folks.
• Elizabeth S. Sent on 09/28/2021
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  Simply the best!

  Where do we even begin?? We were blown away by Elegant Occasions. Gina and her team catered our wedding at a church in Oakland in September 2021. All of our pre-event meetings went well, and we especially enjoyed being able to do a full tasting of each of the appetizers and meals. Gina patiently answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns one by one. She took so much stress off of our plates in the months leading up to the wedding and during the day itself and you can’t put a price on that.
  
  On the day of the wedding, the food was delicious, and the presentation was supreme in every way! Gina was very attentive to our needs throughout the day, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The staff members were extremely courteous and helpful! They even brought cocktails and appetizers to us during family pictures after the ceremony.
  We only heard raving reviews from our guests.
  
  Gina and her team went above and beyond! They lit candles, cleared centerpieces off the tables, placed favors at each place setting, and even left a sweet note in our guestbook! Gina was accommodative of special requests, including picking up linens early and several complex dietary restrictions. We also really enjoyed the fact that this was a small, local, family-owned business in the Bay Area. We highly recommend Elegant Occasions for any special event!!
  

  Where do we even begin?? We were blown away by Elegant Occasions. Gina and her team catered our wedding at a church in Oakland in September 2021. All of our pre-event meetings went well, and we especially enjoyed being able to do a full tasting of each of the appetizers and meals. Gina patiently answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns one by one. She took so much stress off of our plates in the months leading up to the wedding and during the day itself and you can’t put a price on that.
  
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  We only heard raving reviews from our guests.
  
  Gina and her team went above and beyond! They lit candles, cleared centerpieces off the tables, placed favors at each place setting, and even left a sweet note in our guestbook! Gina was accommodative of special requests, including picking up linens early and several complex dietary restrictions. We also really enjoyed the fact that this was a small, local, family-owned business in the Bay Area. We highly recommend Elegant Occasions for any special event!!
  
• Janice G. Sent on 12/18/2019
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  Best of the best!!

  Attention East Bay brides!! If you are feeling overwhelmed checking out venues and caterers, look no further as I promise you no regrets when you go with Elegant Occasions. I admit, this review is LONG overdue!! My brother got married this past September. From start to finish, meetings with Gina and Chef Rob were seamless and stress-free! They get booked well in advance so plan accordingly!! THE FOOD: compliments to Chef Rob! I don't know how many times we asked Gina if they'd open a restaurant and we'd all go and spread the word to family and friends. At our final meeting with Gina, we noticed a donut wall in the office and quickly added that option to our package for late snacks. So glad we did! It was a hit at the reception when people were winding down towards the end of the party. THE SERVICE...top notch!! They took care of everything for us. Helped our coordinators set up displays and centerpieces before the party started. Seriously people, Gina and her team were so awesome on the big day and they were very attentive, responsive, and on point. Gina is an absolute PRO. She knew how to calm our nerves and anxieties about delivering a successful event. She is a great listener and made suggestions on some things we wouldn't have thought of or envisioned. The reception set-up was beautiful!
  
  Each time we bumped into anyone from their team at the party we couldn't stop saying "thanks so much! you guys are awesome!" Our guests kept asking us how we found Elegant Occasions and how much they enjoyed the food, the party and the service. Part of my (corporate) job is event planning and working with other caterers in the Bay Area (many from San Fran) and I have to say Gina & Team are the BEST I've worked with. THE BOTTOM LINE: check them out! You won't be disappointed. TO GINA & CHEF ROB -- big thanks again for making our family's big day a memorable one. Cheers to you and your team and best wishes for more success in the years ahead!! You'll be hearing from me again!

  Attention East Bay brides!! If you are feeling overwhelmed checking out venues and caterers, look no further as I promise you no regrets when you go with Elegant Occasions. I admit, this review is LONG overdue!! My brother got married this past September. From start to finish, meetings with Gina and Chef Rob were seamless and stress-free! They get booked well in advance so plan accordingly!! THE FOOD: compliments to Chef Rob! I don't know how many times we asked Gina if they'd open a restaurant and we'd all go and spread the word to family and friends. At our final meeting with Gina, we noticed a donut wall in the office and quickly added that option to our package for late snacks. So glad we did! It was a hit at the reception when people were winding down towards the end of the party. THE SERVICE...top notch!! They took care of everything for us. Helped our coordinators set up displays and centerpieces before the party started. Seriously people, Gina and her team were so awesome on the big day and they were very attentive, responsive, and on point. Gina is an absolute PRO. She knew how to calm our nerves and anxieties about delivering a successful event. She is a great listener and made suggestions on some things we wouldn't have thought of or envisioned. The reception set-up was beautiful!
  
  Each time we bumped into anyone from their team at the party we couldn't stop saying "thanks so much! you guys are awesome!" Our guests kept asking us how we found Elegant Occasions and how much they enjoyed the food, the party and the service. Part of my (corporate) job is event planning and working with other caterers in the Bay Area (many from San Fran) and I have to say Gina & Team are the BEST I've worked with. THE BOTTOM LINE: check them out! You won't be disappointed. TO GINA & CHEF ROB -- big thanks again for making our family's big day a memorable one. Cheers to you and your team and best wishes for more success in the years ahead!! You'll be hearing from me again!
• Alona F. Sent on 09/27/2019
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  Best Catering Vendor Ever!!!!!!!!!!

  Let me start by saying Gina is AWESOME and the food Chef Robert prepared was so DELICIOUS. All our guests couldn't stop raving about how good the food was. From the appetizers, main entree, donut wall, and even bar drinks were all perfect when it comes to taste. In addition, the service was so great. Their team knows what they were doing and no wonder they are one of the suggested vendors from our venue. They are so organized and very attentive. One guest also mentioned that they are very clean since they don't let all the dirty plates sit on the tables. I also want to mention how touched we were with all the things Gina did for our wedding. Our event coordinator backed out last minute and guess who saved the day???Gina did!!!!!!!!! She took over and made sure that everything is going to be alright. She was very meticulous with all the details and because of that, everything was flawless. During the reception, we felt how much she cared for us by constantly checking if we were okay or if we needed anything. She made sure everything was going according to plan. We will choose Elegant Occasions over and over again. We highly recommend them and we assure you that you will never ever regret choosing them.

  Let me start by saying Gina is AWESOME and the food Chef Robert prepared was so DELICIOUS. All our guests couldn't stop raving about how good the food was. From the appetizers, main entree, donut wall, and even bar drinks were all perfect when it comes to taste. In addition, the service was so great. Their team knows what they were doing and no wonder they are one of the suggested vendors from our venue. They are so organized and very attentive. One guest also mentioned that they are very clean since they don't let all the dirty plates sit on the tables. I also want to mention how touched we were with all the things Gina did for our wedding. Our event coordinator backed out last minute and guess who saved the day???Gina did!!!!!!!!! She took over and made sure that everything is going to be alright. She was very meticulous with all the details and because of that, everything was flawless. During the reception, we felt how much she cared for us by constantly checking if we were okay or if we needed anything. She made sure everything was going according to plan. We will choose Elegant Occasions over and over again. We highly recommend them and we assure you that you will never ever regret choosing them.
• Amber Sent on 12/31/2019
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  We couldn't have done it without Gina and her team!

  What else is there to say other than Gina and her team are absolutely incredible. From the first day we spoke to Gina until the night of the wedding, she was amazing. Gina was always prepared, responsive, and open to ideas that we had. My wife and I planned the wedding ourselves, but could not have pulled it off without the help of Gina and Elegant Occasions. Our guests continue to talk about how good the food, service and attention to detail was the entire evening. We would recommend Elegant Occasions 100 times over and would select them for our wedding again in a heartbeat. For the price (includes food, alcohol, glassware, linens etc., wait staff and planning), service, and quality of food, Gina and her team should always be the first choice.

  What else is there to say other than Gina and her team are absolutely incredible. From the first day we spoke to Gina until the night of the wedding, she was amazing. Gina was always prepared, responsive, and open to ideas that we had. My wife and I planned the wedding ourselves, but could not have pulled it off without the help of Gina and Elegant Occasions. Our guests continue to talk about how good the food, service and attention to detail was the entire evening. We would recommend Elegant Occasions 100 times over and would select them for our wedding again in a heartbeat. For the price (includes food, alcohol, glassware, linens etc., wait staff and planning), service, and quality of food, Gina and her team should always be the first choice.
• Amanda T. Sent on 08/05/2019
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  Amazing Quality Food and Service for Our Wedding

  Gina and the Elegant Occasions team are wonderful!! My husband and I got married at the Garden at Heather Farms last month and they did an amazing job! They were on the recommended vendor list and we picked them because of their wonderful reviews from past clients. We couldn't have asked for more from the team. We had 2 meetings prior to the wedding day in order to coordinate and discuss things like menu, appetizers, linens, schedule, etc. Gina has so much experience with catering weddings, and has lots of great advice and tips regarding other wedding things too. We had the tri tip carving station as well as the shrimp tower for appetizers and our guests raved about how great the food was. Gina also regularly checks in with you in order to ensure that the bride and groom get well fed and are hydrated throughout all the wedding day craziness too. The flower displays that the team sets up to complement the food displays were beautiful as well. I can't say enough about the quality of food and service from Elegant Occasions. I'm so glad I went with them for our wedding. I highly recommend Elegant Occasions for your wedding or event and believe that they're worth every penny!

  Gina and the Elegant Occasions team are wonderful!! My husband and I got married at the Garden at Heather Farms last month and they did an amazing job! They were on the recommended vendor list and we picked them because of their wonderful reviews from past clients. We couldn't have asked for more from the team. We had 2 meetings prior to the wedding day in order to coordinate and discuss things like menu, appetizers, linens, schedule, etc. Gina has so much experience with catering weddings, and has lots of great advice and tips regarding other wedding things too. We had the tri tip carving station as well as the shrimp tower for appetizers and our guests raved about how great the food was. Gina also regularly checks in with you in order to ensure that the bride and groom get well fed and are hydrated throughout all the wedding day craziness too. The flower displays that the team sets up to complement the food displays were beautiful as well. I can't say enough about the quality of food and service from Elegant Occasions. I'm so glad I went with them for our wedding. I highly recommend Elegant Occasions for your wedding or event and believe that they're worth every penny!
• Kelly Sent on 12/10/2018
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  The BEST out there!

  Gina and her crew are FABULOUS. The best there is! They shower you with kindness and comfortability ensuring that every morsel of goodness they cook is exactly how you’d like it to be. And the food is outstanding! My guest said you rarely notice food at wedding, but Elegant Occasions served the most delicious wedding buffet they’d ever had. From stellar communication, to tastings, to making sure we had whatever we wanted the day of, Elegant Occasions is hands down the most positive experience I have ever had with a caterer in my life. This is a family-owned third generation business with some of the kindest, most talented culinary crew out there. They take all the stress out of planning and make sure you big day is beyond delicious.
  

  Gina and her crew are FABULOUS. The best there is! They shower you with kindness and comfortability ensuring that every morsel of goodness they cook is exactly how you’d like it to be. And the food is outstanding! My guest said you rarely notice food at wedding, but Elegant Occasions served the most delicious wedding buffet they’d ever had. From stellar communication, to tastings, to making sure we had whatever we wanted the day of, Elegant Occasions is hands down the most positive experience I have ever had with a caterer in my life. This is a family-owned third generation business with some of the kindest, most talented culinary crew out there. They take all the stress out of planning and make sure you big day is beyond delicious.
  
• Daphne Sent on 09/10/2017
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  There aren't enough good things I can say about Elegant Occasions & Gina. Working with them was one of the easiest decision we made - not only do they provide the food, but they also provide linens, tableware, servers, and bartenders and alcohol (but you can provide your own booze and get a discounted rate), all included in the total. When I was comparing other caterers, choosing Elegant Occasions was a no-brainer. We also asked them to make the cakes, and the carrot cake in particular was a HUGE hit!
  Everything went very smoothly - we provided our own alcohol, but Elegant Occasions made sure it got to the venue. I planned most of the wedding myself, and thanks to Gina's knowledge of our venue, she helped guide me through a great deal of the planning process. The day wouldn't have gone nearly as well without her input.
  On the day of the wedding, her staff was professional and attentive and Gina herself was onsite to oversee it all. They made sure we had food to eat and a drink in our hand at all times, which I know is a rare thing for the bride and groom on their wedding day. And the food was simply amazing - it's not often that guests rave about wedding buffet food, but all we've been hearing are compliments (in addition to the carrot cake, I can also personally recommend the wasabi horseradish and the onion cheese canape!).
  We would hire Elegant Occasions for all future event needs in a heartbeat!

  There aren't enough good things I can say about Elegant Occasions & Gina. Working with them was one of the easiest decision we made - not only do they provide the food, but they also provide linens, tableware, servers, and bartenders and alcohol (but you can provide your own booze and get a discounted rate), all included in the total. When I was comparing other caterers, choosing Elegant Occasions was a no-brainer. We also asked them to make the cakes, and the carrot cake in particular was a HUGE hit!
  Everything went very smoothly - we provided our own alcohol, but Elegant Occasions made sure it got to the venue. I planned most of the wedding myself, and thanks to Gina's knowledge of our venue, she helped guide me through a great deal of the planning process. The day wouldn't have gone nearly as well without her input.
  On the day of the wedding, her staff was professional and attentive and Gina herself was onsite to oversee it all. They made sure we had food to eat and a drink in our hand at all times, which I know is a rare thing for the bride and groom on their wedding day. And the food was simply amazing - it's not often that guests rave about wedding buffet food, but all we've been hearing are compliments (in addition to the carrot cake, I can also personally recommend the wasabi horseradish and the onion cheese canape!).
  We would hire Elegant Occasions for all future event needs in a heartbeat!
• Jean Sent on 08/26/2017
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  i highly recommend Elegant Occasions Catering. The value was amazing, but more importantly the food was fantastic, with many choices, all expertly delivered. I did all the planning as my daughter lives out of town and was overjoyed at the support during the planning stages and the execution the day of. My guests are still raving about the great food and the friendly service. I wish i had another wedding to plan because i would love to work with them again. The BEST Caterer in the East Bay!!

  i highly recommend Elegant Occasions Catering. The value was amazing, but more importantly the food was fantastic, with many choices, all expertly delivered. I did all the planning as my daughter lives out of town and was overjoyed at the support during the planning stages and the execution the day of. My guests are still raving about the great food and the friendly service. I wish i had another wedding to plan because i would love to work with them again. The BEST Caterer in the East Bay!!
• Alyssa Sent on 11/03/2017
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  Gina and her team were absolutely amazing! We got married on September 23rd and we had the most beautiful wedding all thanks to Elegant Occasions. The food was amazing we had about 220 guests we had tri trip, chicken, a beautiful vegetable display, fruit and her delicious blue cheese candied walnut salad which was the best salad I ever had and I don't even like blue cheese. We went with the 6 hour open bar which was a big hit. We also had grilled cheese sandwiches as our late night snack! Gina's attention to detail is unbelievable; she locks in and delivers every last request. We brought her our decorations and she did an outstanding job and did exactly what I dreamed of without me even telling her. Her staff is super friendly and very attentive. By the time our wedding day came I felt like I was best friends with Gina because she has a super friendly and fun personality. The pricing for what you receive is very reasonable and worth every penny! Gina thank you so much! Book far enough in advance because she is extremely popular and I know why! :)

  Gina and her team were absolutely amazing! We got married on September 23rd and we had the most beautiful wedding all thanks to Elegant Occasions. The food was amazing we had about 220 guests we had tri trip, chicken, a beautiful vegetable display, fruit and her delicious blue cheese candied walnut salad which was the best salad I ever had and I don't even like blue cheese. We went with the 6 hour open bar which was a big hit. We also had grilled cheese sandwiches as our late night snack! Gina's attention to detail is unbelievable; she locks in and delivers every last request. We brought her our decorations and she did an outstanding job and did exactly what I dreamed of without me even telling her. Her staff is super friendly and very attentive. By the time our wedding day came I felt like I was best friends with Gina because she has a super friendly and fun personality. The pricing for what you receive is very reasonable and worth every penny! Gina thank you so much! Book far enough in advance because she is extremely popular and I know why! :)
• Ali Sent on 06/25/2017
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  Gina and her team made the most delicious food at my wedding. The presentation of the food was so beautiful. My guests could not stop raving about it! She also made sure me and my husband were fed and happy with everything... and we were!
  
  Gina and her team are AMAZING. Gina has many years of experience, is very organized and made things very easy on my end. Gina was SO helpful throughout the entire planning process. She went above and beyond my expectations. I could not have been more pleased with her service! 10/10
  
  

  Gina and her team made the most delicious food at my wedding. The presentation of the food was so beautiful. My guests could not stop raving about it! She also made sure me and my husband were fed and happy with everything... and we were!
  
  Gina and her team are AMAZING. Gina has many years of experience, is very organized and made things very easy on my end. Gina was SO helpful throughout the entire planning process. She went above and beyond my expectations. I could not have been more pleased with her service! 10/10
  
  
• Mari Sent on 12/04/2016
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  Best in the trade. Gina was very patient with us while we were figuring things out. She was able to accomodate the things we wanted such as having the photobooth indoors, and having a variety of drinks at the bar. She also suggested adding our freshflowers to the cake to make it look nicer, which is something I wouldnt be able to see until later on since i wasnt around to accept the delivery. Also got compliments how the food was tasty and packed up our leftovers. Her team also stopped by during our photoshoot to have us taste the appetizers. Then at dinner, Gina made sure we got our food and drinks. Would select her again for catering needs. She also took charge of our timeline and made sure clean up was done. My husband likes Gina a lot, like a mother and her staff was friendly and also easy going the day before when he dropped off the things for our wedding. Thank you Gina, chef Robert and the whole team. Even our friends/family love you guys! - Maria and Jonathan #jamlee16

  Best in the trade. Gina was very patient with us while we were figuring things out. She was able to accomodate the things we wanted such as having the photobooth indoors, and having a variety of drinks at the bar. She also suggested adding our freshflowers to the cake to make it look nicer, which is something I wouldnt be able to see until later on since i wasnt around to accept the delivery. Also got compliments how the food was tasty and packed up our leftovers. Her team also stopped by during our photoshoot to have us taste the appetizers. Then at dinner, Gina made sure we got our food and drinks. Would select her again for catering needs. She also took charge of our timeline and made sure clean up was done. My husband likes Gina a lot, like a mother and her staff was friendly and also easy going the day before when he dropped off the things for our wedding. Thank you Gina, chef Robert and the whole team. Even our friends/family love you guys! - Maria and Jonathan #jamlee16
• Katy Sent on 11/28/2016
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  My guests have not stopped talking about not only the delicious food from our wedding (SOOO good!), but also the superior service they received from the catering staff! Every last employee went above and beyond. Gina and Chef Robert made my day so seamless and I was able to enjoy every last detail. Really, Elegant Occasions is way more than just a caterer. They take care of everything! Gina had solutions to all of my concerns about how the night would flow and didn't bat an eye when I made a huge change a month before the wedding. Another huge plus is that we were able to provide all the wine & beer ourselves and EOC discounted our price accordingly, since our venue limited the alcohol we were allowed to serve onsite. We also dropped off all our reception decorations & details beforehand and it was set-up perfectly and just how I had dreamed it would be on our big day. They provided additional tables and linens past what our venue could provide and had suggestions for where/how to set-up everything. I would have been lost without them! Run, don't walk to book this vendor.

  My guests have not stopped talking about not only the delicious food from our wedding (SOOO good!), but also the superior service they received from the catering staff! Every last employee went above and beyond. Gina and Chef Robert made my day so seamless and I was able to enjoy every last detail. Really, Elegant Occasions is way more than just a caterer. They take care of everything! Gina had solutions to all of my concerns about how the night would flow and didn't bat an eye when I made a huge change a month before the wedding. Another huge plus is that we were able to provide all the wine & beer ourselves and EOC discounted our price accordingly, since our venue limited the alcohol we were allowed to serve onsite. We also dropped off all our reception decorations & details beforehand and it was set-up perfectly and just how I had dreamed it would be on our big day. They provided additional tables and linens past what our venue could provide and had suggestions for where/how to set-up everything. I would have been lost without them! Run, don't walk to book this vendor.
• Fiona Sent on 11/02/2016
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  What can I say about Gina and Elegant Occasions that hasn't already been said in other reviews? They were the first caterers that we had a meeting with, and they were the last. After meeting with Gina and tasting the food, we knew that we had to book with her. My husband and I were getting married at Heather Farms and Gina does so many weddings there that she knows it like the back of her hand. She asked so many questions and she really got the feel and vibe that we were going for. She effortlessly dealt with my many questions throughout the process, and truly kept me at ease. She was also really flexible and accommodating to our guests with dietary needs as well as keeping the price right. Our wedding was seamless!!! We had so many compliments on the food from all our guests. Everyone loved it. The best part was that Gina continuously checked in with me and my groom to make sure that we had enough to eat/drink and that things were running smoothly. She even sent people down with appetizers while we were still taking pictures! When I walked up, she had our signature drinks in her hand and she had been coming to find us. BOOK WITH ELEGANT OCCASIONS!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed.

  What can I say about Gina and Elegant Occasions that hasn't already been said in other reviews? They were the first caterers that we had a meeting with, and they were the last. After meeting with Gina and tasting the food, we knew that we had to book with her. My husband and I were getting married at Heather Farms and Gina does so many weddings there that she knows it like the back of her hand. She asked so many questions and she really got the feel and vibe that we were going for. She effortlessly dealt with my many questions throughout the process, and truly kept me at ease. She was also really flexible and accommodating to our guests with dietary needs as well as keeping the price right. Our wedding was seamless!!! We had so many compliments on the food from all our guests. Everyone loved it. The best part was that Gina continuously checked in with me and my groom to make sure that we had enough to eat/drink and that things were running smoothly. She even sent people down with appetizers while we were still taking pictures! When I walked up, she had our signature drinks in her hand and she had been coming to find us. BOOK WITH ELEGANT OCCASIONS!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed.
• Julie Sent on 06/04/2016
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  I had read the positive reviews about Elegant Occasions online and was impressed. They are a preferred caterer at The Garden at Heather Farm, where my daughter had her wedding reception. The first time I talked to Gina, I liked her positive attitude. Now a week out from the wedding, I am so glad we chose to go with Elegant Occasions. Gina was wonderful to work with all along and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was completely organized. The prices are very reasonable. We have had rave reviews from guests, and many commented on how great the food was. I recommend Elegant Occasions highly! We are satisfied customers.

  I had read the positive reviews about Elegant Occasions online and was impressed. They are a preferred caterer at The Garden at Heather Farm, where my daughter had her wedding reception. The first time I talked to Gina, I liked her positive attitude. Now a week out from the wedding, I am so glad we chose to go with Elegant Occasions. Gina was wonderful to work with all along and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was completely organized. The prices are very reasonable. We have had rave reviews from guests, and many commented on how great the food was. I recommend Elegant Occasions highly! We are satisfied customers.
• Melissa Sent on 01/30/2016
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  My husband and I chose Elegant Occasions as our caterer for our November wedding at The Gardens at Heather Farms. We first chose Elegant Occasions because of they offered so many different menu options for a great price. We were paying for the wedding ourselves and needed the price to be right. Once we met Gina and all of her staff we just knew we had made the right decision. Gina was so easy to work with and helped create an amazing menu for our wedding guest as well as me. I, being the bride, have many food allergies and was worried I wouldnt be able to eat at my own wedding :) but Gina and her chef did an amazing job at preparing food that I could eat. We have nothing but great things to say about Elegant Occaions. We would reccomend them to anyone and everyone.

  My husband and I chose Elegant Occasions as our caterer for our November wedding at The Gardens at Heather Farms. We first chose Elegant Occasions because of they offered so many different menu options for a great price. We were paying for the wedding ourselves and needed the price to be right. Once we met Gina and all of her staff we just knew we had made the right decision. Gina was so easy to work with and helped create an amazing menu for our wedding guest as well as me. I, being the bride, have many food allergies and was worried I wouldnt be able to eat at my own wedding :) but Gina and her chef did an amazing job at preparing food that I could eat. We have nothing but great things to say about Elegant Occaions. We would reccomend them to anyone and everyone.
• Larissa Sent on 12/18/2014
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  We went with Elegant Occasions Catering and Event Planning for our November wedding at the Benicia Clock Tower. After meeting with Gina and doing an initial food tasting, we were sold on the food, and after speaking with her about what we wanted to do for the reception, we were sold on Gina. She was the point of contact throughout the whole wedding process and was so helpful when it came to planning the reception from top to bottom. The quality of client service was incomparable! Elegant Occasions was our one stop shop for on-site catering, buffet table décor, linens, chairs, china, silverware, glasses, champagne toast, bartenders, servers, setup, cleanup, wedding planning and day-of coordination. I’m sure I missed a few things, because they did SO much and they did it VERY well!
  
  Every time we’ve seen friends and family after the wedding, they all tell us over and over how the good the food was, how their waters were never less than half full and how fast the bartenders were with handing out drinks. Gina, Chef Rob and the Elegant Occasions Catering team covered every base and were nothing short of amazing. I would DEFINITELY recommend them. Thank you so much Gina for everything!
  

  We went with Elegant Occasions Catering and Event Planning for our November wedding at the Benicia Clock Tower. After meeting with Gina and doing an initial food tasting, we were sold on the food, and after speaking with her about what we wanted to do for the reception, we were sold on Gina. She was the point of contact throughout the whole wedding process and was so helpful when it came to planning the reception from top to bottom. The quality of client service was incomparable! Elegant Occasions was our one stop shop for on-site catering, buffet table décor, linens, chairs, china, silverware, glasses, champagne toast, bartenders, servers, setup, cleanup, wedding planning and day-of coordination. I’m sure I missed a few things, because they did SO much and they did it VERY well!
  
  Every time we’ve seen friends and family after the wedding, they all tell us over and over how the good the food was, how their waters were never less than half full and how fast the bartenders were with handing out drinks. Gina, Chef Rob and the Elegant Occasions Catering team covered every base and were nothing short of amazing. I would DEFINITELY recommend them. Thank you so much Gina for everything!
  
• Tiffany Sent on 12/10/2014
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  If you are looking for a caterer with excellent food and great pricing, Elegant Occasions will exceed your expectations. This is a multi generation, family owned business and it shows. All of the staff are sincerely wonderful and operate with a level of genuine care and attention to detail which promises to deliver perfection for your special day. Gina will help you plan out all the details and will calm you when the inevitable craziness sets in; she was even at our wedding the whole time to ensure everything ran smoothly, personally making sure my husband and I were fed and had a drink in hand the whole evening! I can't express how completely impressed we were with the service, people and the food (so delicious!!!!). Thank you Gina, Chef Robert and all the staff of elegant Occasions for delivering such exceptional service. You really helped to make our day perfect.
  

  If you are looking for a caterer with excellent food and great pricing, Elegant Occasions will exceed your expectations. This is a multi generation, family owned business and it shows. All of the staff are sincerely wonderful and operate with a level of genuine care and attention to detail which promises to deliver perfection for your special day. Gina will help you plan out all the details and will calm you when the inevitable craziness sets in; she was even at our wedding the whole time to ensure everything ran smoothly, personally making sure my husband and I were fed and had a drink in hand the whole evening! I can't express how completely impressed we were with the service, people and the food (so delicious!!!!). Thank you Gina, Chef Robert and all the staff of elegant Occasions for delivering such exceptional service. You really helped to make our day perfect.
  
• Julie Sent on 12/12/2014
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  We hired Elegant Occasions for our wedding last month. The display of food and flowers were beautiful and the food was excellent. We had chosen the That's Amore selection and our guests loved the food. Thank you Gina and Chef Robert for exceeding our expectations on our special day.

  We hired Elegant Occasions for our wedding last month. The display of food and flowers were beautiful and the food was excellent. We had chosen the That's Amore selection and our guests loved the food. Thank you Gina and Chef Robert for exceeding our expectations on our special day.
• Barbara Sent on 11/11/2014
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  Gina and Chef Robert provided us with a worry free day on our vow renewal ceremony. The food/bar was outstanding and the peace of mind we had while working with Gina and her team were priceless. Thank you Gina and Robert and your team members for working so hard to make our day one we will never forget.

  Gina and Chef Robert provided us with a worry free day on our vow renewal ceremony. The food/bar was outstanding and the peace of mind we had while working with Gina and her team were priceless. Thank you Gina and Robert and your team members for working so hard to make our day one we will never forget.
• Stephanie Sent on 08/06/2014
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  Gina and her staff are amazing!!!! From the very beginning, their confidence in their work really put me at ease. They were reasonable priced and they helped with everything! Gina helped with ideas for centerpieces and helped set up all the tables. It looked so beautiful and elegant. AND we got TONS of compliments about the food! Everyone LOVED the cheddar and chive mashed potatoes and the late night grilled cheese snack. If you want an organized, tasty, fun, perfect wedding/party, you have to use Elegant Occasions!

  Gina and her staff are amazing!!!! From the very beginning, their confidence in their work really put me at ease. They were reasonable priced and they helped with everything! Gina helped with ideas for centerpieces and helped set up all the tables. It looked so beautiful and elegant. AND we got TONS of compliments about the food! Everyone LOVED the cheddar and chive mashed potatoes and the late night grilled cheese snack. If you want an organized, tasty, fun, perfect wedding/party, you have to use Elegant Occasions!
• Breanna Sent on 06/08/2014
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  Gina is amazing! We had Gina and Elegant Occasions cater our wedding this weekend but they were more than just our caterer - they setup our tables (physically), placed all the center pieces as we designed them, we rented our chairs and linens from them, they setup all our misc. tables (memories, candy bar, welcome/escort table, gifts table), we also rented standing cocktail tables from them, and a small table to be in our table for our unity shots table.
  
  Prior to the wedding we had staged and took photos of each of our misc. tables and we were able to deliver boxes (and boxes, and BOXES) of decor, with photos of what each table was designed to look like and they were able to setup said tables on the day-of exactly as we had designed.
  
  The food prepared for the evening was phenomenal. Honestly a lot of the time I don't associate wedding food as being particularly good, but everything was so delicious. We had the tuscan rubbed tri-tip and basilico chicken, both of which were amazing. As for tray-passed appetizers, we got their bruschetta, pear and brie toasts, and they were even able to accommodate our out-of-the-box request... of tray passed bacon, and believe me nothing says classy like tray passed bacon, which I believe even Gina will say was a GIGANTIC hit.
  
  Throughout the night the staff was attentive to our guests, taking plates, getting drinks, moving tables out of the sun and into the shade, and making sure everything ran smoothly. On top of this, she had worked with some of our other vendors, like our DJ (Mark Welch from Mark Welch Entertainment, another highly recommended asset), which was able to make things run much more smoothly together.
  
  At the end of the night, we paid for Elegant Occasions's cleanup service and they took care of all of their stuff (tables, glasses, food, etc...) and re-boxed ALL of our boxes of decor for us. At the end of the night, certain decor we decided we'd never need again and rather than throwing it away, Gina offered to take

  Gina is amazing! We had Gina and Elegant Occasions cater our wedding this weekend but they were more than just our caterer - they setup our tables (physically), placed all the center pieces as we designed them, we rented our chairs and linens from them, they setup all our misc. tables (memories, candy bar, welcome/escort table, gifts table), we also rented standing cocktail tables from them, and a small table to be in our table for our unity shots table.
  
  Prior to the wedding we had staged and took photos of each of our misc. tables and we were able to deliver boxes (and boxes, and BOXES) of decor, with photos of what each table was designed to look like and they were able to setup said tables on the day-of exactly as we had designed.
  
  The food prepared for the evening was phenomenal. Honestly a lot of the time I don't associate wedding food as being particularly good, but everything was so delicious. We had the tuscan rubbed tri-tip and basilico chicken, both of which were amazing. As for tray-passed appetizers, we got their bruschetta, pear and brie toasts, and they were even able to accommodate our out-of-the-box request... of tray passed bacon, and believe me nothing says classy like tray passed bacon, which I believe even Gina will say was a GIGANTIC hit.
  
  Throughout the night the staff was attentive to our guests, taking plates, getting drinks, moving tables out of the sun and into the shade, and making sure everything ran smoothly. On top of this, she had worked with some of our other vendors, like our DJ (Mark Welch from Mark Welch Entertainment, another highly recommended asset), which was able to make things run much more smoothly together.
  
  At the end of the night, we paid for Elegant Occasions's cleanup service and they took care of all of their stuff (tables, glasses, food, etc...) and re-boxed ALL of our boxes of decor for us. At the end of the night, certain decor we decided we'd never need again and rather than throwing it away, Gina offered to take

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