Choosing Five Star as our full-service caterer was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding. They were highly recommended by our venue and coordinator, so we were interested in them very early on, but we were unsure if the price was within our realm of possibility. Five Star worked with us to find a price that worked within our budget. The quality of food and service, the inclusive rentals, and the peace of mind we received by working with Laura and her team made every single penny worth it. My husband and I are both vegan, and this is a very big part of who we are. We love animals, but we are also big foodies. We were set on having a fully vegan wedding that showed our friends and family how amazing vegan food can be, and that you do not have to compromise taste or satiety for a vegan meal. Laura worked with us to craft our perfect menu. We leaned into a California meets Mediterranean vibe, and it was incredible. From the apps all the way down to the sourdough bread rolls, there was something delicious for everybody and every palate. We had passed arancini, bruschetta, cucumber rounds with mashed peas, and potato and pea samosas with tamarind sauce. For dinner, we had lion’s mane steak with bordelaise sauce, zucchini rolatini (Five Star specialty), creamy cashew lemon caper gemelli pasta, roasted potatoes, balsamic brussels sprouts, the most amazing pearl couscous salad, a beautiful greens salad, and sourdough rolls with vegan butter. I mean – it does not get any better than that! The food represented us so well, and everyone really enjoyed it. My husband still deems this one of the best meals he’s ever had. We opted for buffet style so that everyone could decide how much of each item they wanted, as we wanted everybody to be excited about the food that ended up on their plate. They were! Some of those plates were piled so high, I was very pleased.

It does not stop here. Five Star also handled our bar services. They helped us craft two signature cocktails along with one mocktail. We supplied the alcohol, and Five Star handled the rest. The bar flowed smoothly all night, and the dinner drinks were regularly refilled. We went with a different vendor for our cake and dessert, but I sometimes wonder what kind of desserts Five Star would have provided. I loved everything else so much that if I could do it again, I’d have this conversation with them before locking in a cake vendor. Our wedding had a pretty early end time due to venue regulations, but we really wanted to have a “late-night” snack anyway. We veered away from the Mediterranean vibe and ended up serving vegan crunch wraps, something Laura suggested as having done before and well. We were grateful for these, and so were our guests!

The last thing I’d like to mention is that we had a two-night affair. Though we went with a more casual dinner setup for the welcome party the night before the wedding, we still needed some rentals, and Five Star arranged all of these for us, keeping things streamlined and easy on our overloaded brains.

All in all, Five Star was an impeccable caterer, with great communication, great collaboration, and a wonderful and attentive staff. If you are looking for a caterer who handles everything, who actually listens to what you want and wants you to have it, and provides peace of mind for a smooth dinner service, then you found them!

Booking Five Star was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They took care of appetizers, signature cocktails, bartending, dinner, dessert, all rentals, table side service and more! It was truly such a fun process from start to finish getting to dream up the perfect menu, pick all the rentals, taste the food and then sit back and watch Laura and team bring our vision to life. They even perfectly stacked and decorated our 2 gluten free Milk Bar cakes, provided my baby niece with extra strawberries during dinner because they saw she was loving them, and brought in a full oven to make our Beef Wellington entree dreams come true. The food was outstanding and we received soo many compliments about how delicious and fresh everything was, but what truly made this a 5-star experience was the gracious service that made our guests feel so taken care of throughout the evening. We can't thank the Five Star team enough and will definitely be booking them for our next large scale event!

five star catering deserves 10 stars !!! they were incredible to work with, walked us through every step of the process with so much thorough attention to detail and guided us when we felt clueless about certain things (which was most things lol). so many of our guests are still raving to us about how delicious the food was !!! it was also really helpful to be getting our furniture/tableware rentals through them so we only had to go through one person for all of it. i have celiac disease, so the most important thing for us was that i could safely eat everything at our wedding and five star was the only catering company in the area we could find who was, not only able to accommodate this request, but willing to go above and beyond to make sure everything was also delicious and not just a bland GF substitute! they used the most delicious local ingredients and the tailored the menu items to our specific tastes/requests! they even ordered special GF bread from san francisco just for me and my table. also, our signature cocktails turned out SO delicious!!! we’re so thankful to laura and caitlin who took care of everything with so much efficiency and kindness and were able to reduce soooo much stress on our end by being the most professional and capable. we felt very safe in their hands and would highly recommend them to anyone considering!!!

We definitely recommend Five Star Catering for your wedding or event!!! We had the most amazing experience hiring the Five Star team for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. From start to finish, Five Star was highly involved, communicative and passionate about making our day special. Five Star was responsive to our emails and calls whenever we had changes or questions. Five Star helped us with all of our rentals for the entire wedding day also, which they made a super easy process. The food, drinks and service for both events were absolutely amazing!! Our guests loved the family style options at our wedding! Thank you Five Star!!

Five Star Catering made everything so easy! They handle catering, bartending, rentals (linens, etc), setup AND cleanup — truly everything. We literally didn’t need to lift a finger for the reception. They have a large variety of menu choices including vegan options, and our guests raved about the food. Laura is also responsive, flexible and generally a breeze to work with. We had some last-minute changes and she was able to accommodate them seamlessly. We highly recommend Five Star Catering!

Five Star Catering and their exceptional team made our wedding day truly memorable. From the very beginning of the planning process, their professionalism and care made everything stress-free. The team was such a steady and supportive presence, which made all the difference during what could have otherwise been a stressful time. Laura was absolutely wonderful to work with, guiding us through the tasting and helping us choose the perfect menu. Caitlin was organized, communicative, and calm, and she led the catering staff flawlessly on the big day.

We especially want to give a shout-out to Jennifer, who was staffing the beverage station at the ceremony. Right before it began, she noticed my soon-to-be husband struggling with a makeup stain on his blazer. Without hesitation, she came over with a wet towel and a lint roller, saving the moment—or what he called “a Five Star move!” The bartenders were also fantastic, friendly, efficient, and attentive throughout the evening.

And of course, the food was incredible. Our guests loved it and have said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had—and we completely agree. Every dish was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and served with care. Thank you so much for helping make our day so memorable!

Laura, Caitlin and their team were terrific. They were able to seamlessly coordinate with our planner and other vendors to execute our event in a way that aligned with our vision. The food options were phenomenal, all local and made with high quality ingredients. They were able to incorporate our personal, family touches with ease, as well as fill holes with great ideas where we had no preferences or opinion. Their handling the rental services was also a huge plus that took a lot off our shoulders in the lead up to the wedding, and on the day itself. Thank you Five Star! The name speaks for itself!

We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer for our wedding! From start to finish, they were incredibly professional and attentive. Laura, the owner, was super friendly and helpful, making the entire process feel effortless. I also worked closely with Caitlin, who was so patient and kind, even when I kept changing my mind. She made sure nothing was forgotten and that every detail was perfect.

They took the time to help us decide on every detail—silverware, place settings, and everything in between—even when I needed extra time to make up my mind.

They offered so many choices and helpful recommendations, always keeping our budget in mind. Their expertise really showed in the thoughtful suggestions they made, and we felt so confident knowing they had everything under control.

And the food? Absolutely INCREDIBLE. It’s been months since the wedding, and I still have guests telling me how much they remember and loved the food. It truly made the day unforgettable. They also matched our aesthetic and florals beautifully. True professionals.

I’ll admit this was the most expensive part of our wedding, but it was completely worth it. You don’t want to take any risks when it comes to food, and they absolutely delivered in every way.

They really do live up to their name and all their glowing reviews. I couldn’t recommend them more!

Caitlin & Stephen 3.29.24
Photos by Becky Foy Photography

I couldn’t be more grateful that I chose Five Star to cater my wedding. Laura and her team brought my vision to life in a way that exceeded my expectations on every level (and let me just tell you that my expectations were high). The service was impecable and I wanted for nothing throughout the day. Breakdown and set up were so smooth and seamless and I didn’t have to think about a thing day of. From the placesettings to the food stations to the bar, everything was just perfect. Most importantly to me, the food was plentiful, beautiful and tasted incredible. My husband and I both really value good food and Five Star delivered. Our guests kept coming up to us at our sweetheart table to congratulate us on our choice in food (They were usually stoping by on their way to get seconds). The chili lime wings during cocktail hour were especially popular and our fiesta buffet offered our guests a wide variety of deliciousness with something for everyone and guests really appreciated the choices. We had a large guest count with a few very picky eaters and a couple serious allergies so having options was extremely important to us. The ice cream sundae bar and late night French fry bar were also huge hits. I went back twice for the curly fries because they were so good! Looking back on my wedding, I know that sharing that delicious meal with family and friends will always remain a highlight of the day. Getting to relax and just focus on the people, confidently knowing that all the details were being handled was such a gift and I am so grateful for Five Star and all the ways they went above and beyond to bring my special day to life. I can’t recommend them enough!

I had an incredible experience working with five star catering throughout my entire wedding experience. They were so kind and responsive and definitely live up to their name. The tasting was an amazing experience and they had a beautiful set up of all different plates, glasses, silverware and napkins for us to choose from. The food was incredible as well! They worked with me on keeping to my budget while ensuring my wedding was everything I dreamed of. Their staff was amazing the day of the wedding, helping my family set up all of the dining tables and they put together a beautiful dessert table that completely matched the vibe of the wedding. The staff was so kind and I received endless compliments from all of my guests about the attentiveness and professionalism of the waiters. I was also told by multiple guests (and I agree) that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding (and it was vegetarian!). I was so grateful they were able to pack up the left overs for me so I could enjoy it again after the wedding. I highly recommend five star catering, I was absolutely blown away and hope I get to work with them again in the future.