Popolo Catering Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
119 Reviews
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Stephen H. Sent on 04/22/2024Great 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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Larry W. Sent on 09/13/2023Excellent 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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Stacy L. Sent on 08/03/2023Delicious 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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Daniela J. Sent on 10/08/2023
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!!
From,
The Popolo Staff -
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Taylor Sent on 09/03/2023Seamless 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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Lauren P. Sent on 06/12/2023Popolo 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 hors d’oeuvres and did a buffet dinner service. The menu was coordinated beforehand, with a tasting done – it was probably at the tasting that we realized that our choice of caterer was the right one.
Tasha coordinated with us and sat down and walked us through all of it. With Tasha and the Popolo team, know that you’re in good hands.
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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Matthew V. Sent on 04/13/2023Great 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 up for seconds. Tasha worked with our coordinator and us to make sure everything was seamless and she was very kind and always quick to respond to our questions. She even helped us find our DJ, who was fabulous, and put together a delicious pistachio cake for us to cut at the reception. We would definitely recommend Popolo to cater your wedding or any event.
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 A. Sent on 01/17/2023Go 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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Marcela F. Sent on 08/09/2022Absolutely 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 P. Sent on 08/06/2022Taste 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 (which was very appreciated)! The Popolo staff was professional, attentive and courteous. The buffet and pass hors d'oeuvres were displayed beautifully. We are so grateful to Kat and Leon and the entire Popolo team for a delicious and memorable wedding weekend!!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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Marissa H. Sent on 06/21/2022Whatever 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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Bethany T. Sent on 05/11/2022Worth 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.
One of the appetizers we chose was quesadillas. Popolo served them along with these elegant and practical single serving salsa cups.
The rentals we contracted Popolo with ( plates, forks, water glasses) were of good quality.
The servers were incredibly professional and efficient as was the kitchen staff on the day of the wedding.
Our guests were all raving about our food at our reception.
Popolo level of outstanding service even continues past the wedding because their policy of ensuring the bride and groom get a to go container of their reception meal made for an absolutely lovely lunch a few days after the wedding.
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, happy guests, equipment rentals, and most of all, your complete satisfaction. Here's to both of you and your wonderful married lives ahead. Leon and I send you our warmest regards and gratitude for choosing our family owned and operated company, to be a part of your special day. Congratulations from all of us at Popolo Catering. Warmest regards, Leon and Kat -
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Kiley F. Sent on 10/31/2021Work with them, seriously
Have you ever met someone that you just know you're going to like from the beginning? Like from the moment you met? That's Kat from Popolo Catering. Kat and her husband Leon are both such wonderful people and I am so happy that they were a part of such a big day for us. The food? PHENOMENAL. I personally hate mushrooms but their mushroom ravioli was to die for. Their brownies? Heavenly. Everything was so good. Please, just hire them and see for yourselfPopolo Catering's reply:
Dear Kiley and Jonathan,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words! We absolutely loved meeting both of you from the start and being chosen to support your beautiful wedding day was such an honor! We are thrilled that our mushroom ravioli won you over! Your cake and dessert station looked so pretty, and we are happy you loved our brownies. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love in your marriage. Best, Leon, Kat & our Popolo Catering staff -
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Lauren H. Sent on 10/20/2021Delicious food for all!
The team at Popolo was excellent to work with! They communicated with us every step of the way. We are super thankful for their service and especially for serving a special meal for our vegetarian friends! Their food was loved by all at our wedding! And we even got to enjoy it! Tri-tip and chicken are a must on the central coast. And their salad, and potatoes were excellent!Popolo Catering's reply:
Hello Lauren and Andrew!
We are so happy everyone loved the menu you both custom-created for your wedding day! We truly appreciate your wonderful review of our food, service, and team! Sending our congratulations and best wishes. Sincerely, Leon, Kat and Popolo staff
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