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Popolo Catering

Popolo Catering

San Luis Obispo, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 122 reviews
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    Haley Sent on 09/22/2024
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    Delicious food, amazing service!

    Popolo catering catered our wedding this summer, and it was the best decision! Tasha and her team were wonderful to work with - she always responded to my emails within the business day and was so helpful with our many questions. The food was delicious on the day of!! The buffet went quickly and guests were not waiting for food long. Overall, highly recommend!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Hello Haley,
    Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Your feedback makes us so happy to know that you enjoyed your special wedding day experience with Popolo Catering, surrounding our service staff and the delicious food. Sending best wishes and congratulations on your marriage to you and your husband! Most sincerely, Leon & Kathleen Castillo, Owners
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    Rylee Sent on 08/01/2024
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    Perfect Experience

    We enjoyed working with Popolos so much! They were so helpful, attentive, detail-oriented, and professional. When my husband and I had to change plans, they always supported and accommodated our request. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to cater their event!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    It was an absolute pleasure to support you both, and your beautiful families on your wedding day! It meant a great deal to be entrusted on such a special day. Thank you for entrusting our Popolo Catering family with your wedding rehearsal dinner and your wedding day meal and additional support services! You are the most perfect and sweetest couple! We wish you a lifetime of blessings and happiness in your marriage. Much love, Leon and Kat
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    Stephen Sent on 04/22/2024
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    Great food, great service!

    The catering staff at Popolo are superstars! First, Tasha was great to work with from day one. Very friendly and responsive and let me know when I asked for something I didn't need. She also gave us great suggestions for our vegan and gluten-free guests. The staff on the day of had to deal with the uncertainty of the rain, but they got our 140 seats set up in a flash! We had to move the reception inside and they did an amazing job! Everything looked fantastic! Not only was the service great, but so was the food! Lots of guests told us how much they loved the food. If we had to do it all over, we would choose Popolo again!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hamill,

    Thank you so much for providing this wonderful review for my assistant Tasha, and our team on your wedding day. There is nothing that makes us happier than to hear from our happy client's. We are so grateful you and all your guests enjoyed the food and the service! That's always our ultimate goal and we are proud of our hard-working staff. We agree that they are definitely superstars! It was such an honor to be chosen to be a part of your very special day. Thank you so much. Sending warmest regards and best wishes! May you be blessed in your marriage and live happily ever after.

    Sincerely,
    Leon & Kat Castillo, Owners
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    Tanner Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Tanner Young

    Exceptional wedding catering service! The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. The staff was professional, attentive, and ensured a seamless dining experience. Our guests raved about the delicious menu. A five-star choice for making our special day truly memorable!"

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Tanner! It was a pleasure to be a chosen vendor on your wedding day. Congratulations!

    Warm Wishes
    The Popolo Staff
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    Cass Sent on 11/06/2023
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    10/10 Experience

    I am so grateful we chose Popolo to cater our 130 person wedding! It is so evident that Tasha and her family put their heart and souls into their business/what they do. From being attentive to our needs, flexible, and reliable through the entire planning process- the customer service was exceptional! Not to mention, the food was AMAZING! Thank you for being a part of our day!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Dear Cassandra and Mitchell,
    Thank you for this wonderful feedback! Your wedding day at Ella's Vineyard was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Sending our warmest regards and sincere congratulations! May you be blessed with an amazing married life together.

    Best, Leon and Kat Castillo, Owners @ Popolo Catering
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    Courtney Sent on 10/18/2023
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    So many compliments on the food and service

    They were truly incredible making our big day go as smoothly as possible. Their skills are unmatched and I can’t believe I was so lucky to find the best caterer in the area. I would highly highly recommend their services for your wedding!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to be on your vendor team on such a special day! Congratulations on your marriage and beautiful wedding day!

    Best Wishes,
    The Popolo Staff
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    Daniela Sent on 10/08/2023
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    Delicious food, Incredible Communication & Attention to detail

    My wedding was this past 7/15 and we had the most incredible experience with Popolo from beginning to end. I cannot recommend the team enough. Not only was the food delicious, but also communication from beginning to end was prompt and clear. I had a lot of questions and needed to make a couple of changes and the team was incredibly accommodating. So many of our guests complimented the food! Thank you Popolo!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    It was our pleasure to be a trusted vendor for your wedding day! Thank you for allowing us to serve you! We our grateful that you took the time to share this review. Congratulations!!

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    Brent Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Popolo was fantastic

    Popolo and Tasha were amazing, from the first tastings to the day of the wedding they were so helpful.
    They made the whole process extremely smooth and easy, the food was perfectly cooked and tasted delicious.
    Thank you so much for helping our wedding day so perfect.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review Brent! It was our pleasure to be a trusted vendor on your big day! Congratulations on your marriage and your journey as newlyweds!

    Congrats!
    The Popolo Team
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    Larry Sent on 09/13/2023
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    Excellent food and service

    From their professional service before, to during, to after, Popolo exceeded our expectations! Kat and Tasha were so kind to work with, and the food was outstanding! Many of our guests complimented our choices, and told us this was a very memorable wedding. Thank you Popolo staff!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Larry and Jesi! It was an honor to be there on your special day! Congratulations on your new journey as a married couple!

    Best Regards,
    The Popolo Catering Staff
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    Taylor Sent on 09/03/2023
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    Seamless Experience!

    We felt very fortunate to have Popolo Catering at our wedding! The day of the event was absolutely worry-free because of how well prepared and experienced the entire Popolo staff were. They knew exactly what to do from arrival through clean-up, and several of our guests commented on the excellent service. We had a wonderful experience coordinating with Tasha before the wedding; she was extremely responsive and flexible to our requests. Chef John was also a pleasure to work with; we had a backyard wedding and he did a walkthrough of the venue well in advance to make sure set up was seamless. And on top of all that, the food was super tasty! Popolo will work with you to curate exactly the menu you want.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Hi Taylor,
    Thank you for the privilege of choosing us to be there on your wedding day. We are grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review for us. Congratulations on your marriage!!

    Thank you,
    The Popolo Staff
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    Stacy Sent on 08/03/2023
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    Delicious and beautiful

    Everybody loved the buffet. Guests loved the bartender Nancy. The salsa for the Tri tip was amazing. That service for appetizers were very professional. The bride had dietary restrictions and they made her a special plate.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review and entrusting us with your wedding day Stacy! You had such a beautiful wedding surrounded by your friends and family. Thank you again and congratulations!!!

    Best Wishes,
    The Popolo Staff
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    Lauren Sent on 06/12/2023
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    Popolo Catering is the BEST

    The only complaint that I have about Popolo is that they only cater so we can’t go to eat their food more often.

    Popolo catered for our wedding and when I tell you that there weren’t any leftovers – I mean we ordered food enough for everyone to have a little bit of everything and then some. There wasn’t a thing left at the end of the night – just enough for the bride and groom to have to-go boxes at the end of the night, which was so necessary! Only because they set it aside ahead of time.

    We got compliments from our guests on all the food that was provided, Popolo catered passed...

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Lauren! It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband through your wedding planning process. We appreciate the fantastic review. We hope that married life has been amazing so far!

    Warm regards,
    The Popolo Catering Staff
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    Wes S. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    Delicious Food

    Popolo's customer service alone would have me recommend their services. Well, and the taste of their delicious food helped as well. Making changes to the menu was easy even late in the planning process. I would recommend to take advantage of their free tasting that they offer with their package so you know what you're getting ahead of time. Our dinner buffet was great but the appetizers we ordered were not what we thought they would be. I wouldn't let that keep you from choosing popolo, just take advantage of the tasting so you don't run into what we experienced.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Hi Wes, thank you so much for the positive review and your feedback. It is greatly appreciated and welcomed. We hope you are enjoying married life.

    Warm Regards,
    The Popolo Catering Staff
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    Matthew Sent on 04/13/2023
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    Great service and delicious food

    We were married in Templeton on April 1st and being that we are based in Los Angeles we relied heavily on recommendations for our vendors. Popolo was highly recommended by our venue and some friends who had them cater their wedding the previous year. From getting a quote through their website to our first meeting with Tasha at our tasting and then finally onto our big day everything was super easy and streamlined. Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows how important convenience is, and Popolo took care of almost everything. They had a very professional and kind staff, flatware and glassware rentals, linens, licensed bartenders, and most importantly delicious food, of which many of our guests went...

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Matt and Joselyn! Popolo was thrilled to be able to be there for your wedding day. We are so grateful to all of the vendors that made this day magical!!

    Love,
    The Popolo Team
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    Jake Sent on 01/17/2023
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    Go with Popolo

    Popolo were a true dream caterer for our wedding. The communication throughout the planning process and their execution on the day of was impeccable and professional, and our guests raved about the food. You can't go wrong with Popolo!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Jake! We enjoyed working with you and your family to make your day a success!! Congratulations again on your marriage.

    Best Wishes,
    Tasha and the Popolo Staff
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    Breanna Sent on 11/22/2022
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    Above and beyond

    From day one, popolo catering and their team went above and beyond. They responded quickly, were accommodating and friendly. From day one they made us feel comfortable and excited with our decision to go with them for our wedding and on the day of they were fantastic! The serving staff was professional and quick, and we got many compliments from our guests on how great the food was. I would highly recommend them, you won't regret it

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Breanna, it was a pleasure working with you from day 1! We are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed the food and our service. We are lucky to work with clients like you. Congratulations again on your marriage!!

    Warm Wishes,
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    Alex Sent on 11/15/2022
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    Excellent Service and Food

    Popolo Catering was amazing to use and work with. Tasha was extremely responsive and helpful. We received nothing but positive feedback on the food. We opted for the buffet style with two entree options and fixed sides/salad/bread options. We have already recommended their services to other friends for their services. They were extremely cost effective as well. I would recommend anyone in their service area to consider them for their next large catered event.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We are thrilled your family and friends enjoyed their meal. We are lucky to work with amazing clients like you!

    Warmest Regards,
    Tasha and the Popolo Team
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    Jenny Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Outstanding!

    My husband and I were blown away by Popolo Catering and their incredible service and team. Everyone we interacted with at Popolo was extremely kind and helpful, and the food was amazing! Chef Michael and the staff that worked our wedding did a phenomenal job and provided outstanding service to us and our guests. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the Popolo team and the food. We highly recommend Popolo!! Thank you for Popolo for being part of our big day!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for the amazing review, Jenny! It was such a pleasure working with you and Sean from the start. We are so grateful that you enjoyed your wedding day with Popolo Catering!
    Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs.
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    Absolutely amazing!!!

    Popolo is definitely your go to caterers. They are such a great team to work with. They truly care about their customers. They go above and beyond to help on your special day. Our guests absolutely loved the food and kept raving about it afterwards. We could not be more grateful for their hard work throughout our whole day.

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    We loved being a part of your special day! Thank you so much for the shout-out of happiness and satisfaction. There is nothing that makes us smile bigger! Sending our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Leon and Kat, Owners
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    Britni Sent on 08/06/2022
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    Taste of the Central Coast Wedding

    My husband and I were lucky enough to book Popolo Catering for our June 2022 wedding. We moved from the Central Coast to the Bay Area about 7 years ago, but when we got engaged I knew I wanted to be married in the place I had called home for more than 30 years. Most of our wedding guests came from out of state and I wanted to share a taste of the Central Coast with them. Popolo's hit it out of the park with Santa Maria style tri-tip, roasted chicken, strawberry salad, grilled veggies, potatoes au gratin, and French bread. They were even kind enough to make us doggie bags for when we got back to our hotel...

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    It was our honor to be included in your beautiful wedding day! Every detail and plan came true to your vision. Thank you so much for allowing us to help and support you. You're a delightful couple, and having a family history made it even more special! Warmest regards, Leon and Kat
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    Whatever you do, hire this vendor!

    Popolo was my favorite vendor and the best choice we could have made for our big day. Not only are they at such a reasonable price point that it almost sounds made up.... but the food quality and service is one you would get with only the highest-end caterers. It's been a month since we've been married and everyone talks about how great the food was! Popolo was so responsive and helpful throughout the whole process and made it very easy on us. I loved them so much that they catered our rehearsal dinner, lunch the day of, the reception, and the morning brunch! I seriously cannot say enough good things about them!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    You two were on your marks from day one, with your wedding planning! Thank you for asking us to be there on your special day. We loved leading our team in support of your vision. You are the sweetest couple and your future is so bright. Love following you on social media! Sending warmest regards to you and your families. Best, Kat & Leon, Owners
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    Worth Getting Married to Have Their Food

    Not only was Popolo's food the best but their catering quote came in at half of the other local caterers.

    Seriously their refried beans and stuffed mushrooms were the best I have ever had.

    Plus the team was really flexible at putting together a menu that combined our favorite foods (brisket & guacamole) as well as serving the Challah and honey we provided during our weddings cocktail hour.

    They were also so sweet and understanding when we had to postpone the wedding not once but twice. They were quick to respond whenever I asked them a question. They also provided detailed responses about which item were vegetarian when I asked.

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    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Dear Bethany & David,
    We are so thankful we were given the blessing to support your wedding celebration, which had been long coming. You two have been so patient and you are the absolute sweetest couple! Since the first day we met in 2019, your ongoing communication has been spot-on & truly appreciated. As we paused with you through the pandemic, we were happy you decided to simply postpone and not cancel, to embrace your wedding day this past weekend. It was lovely! You guys did such an amazing job planning the perfect day. Bethany, your wedding dress was stunning and you looked beautiful! Thank you so much for this wonderful review regarding our delicious food, service team members,...
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    Awful as they come

    They ruined my wedding day!
    They cut up my cake and served it to guests. Our food was cold and inedible. My husband tried to call and was told he was lying?! Thanks Leon!
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    Popolo was incredible!

    So delicious and affordable! We were so impressed with the meal and the tasting! Popolo made sure that we were satisfied!! If we didn't like something at the tasting they made sure to change it to exactly what we wanted. They went above and beyond. Their customer service was professional and responsive. They were easy to work with and our other vendors were grateful for them as well!

    Popolo Catering's reply:

    Hi Arielle & Parker,
    Your wedding day was amazing, and we were so thankful to be chosen to support you and your family! We send you our gratitude for this lovely review expressing how happy & satisfied you are with Popolo Catering! We love what we do and appreciate having wonderful clients such as yourselves to embrace. May you be blessed with a wonderful marriage and a life full of happiness & health! Have a Merry Christmas!
    Best,
    Leon & Kat, Owners
    Popolo Catering
    San Luis Obispo
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