A La Heart Catering Reviews

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• Arielle K. Sent on 11/09/2019
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  Attentive, friendly and delicious!

  A La Heart is amazing. Mariana (owner) was great to work with, really helpful in menu planning and rentals. They will rent everything for you (tablecloths, glasses, etc) through their contract with a rental company. They were happy to serve our own desserts that we got from local places, as well as provide some dessert bites to go along with our dessert buffet. The food was all around outstanding, and the servers professional. The day of manager, Cinnamon, was spectacular. To top it off, they will donate the leftover food to St. Vincents, a local homeless service center located right next door to their office in Railroad Square. We had the option of keeping it all as well, but we were leaving for our honeymoon and were happy to give back. A+!

  A La Heart is amazing. Mariana (owner) was great to work with, really helpful in menu planning and rentals. They will rent everything for you (tablecloths, glasses, etc) through their contract with a rental company. They were happy to serve our own desserts that we got from local places, as well as provide some dessert bites to go along with our dessert buffet. The food was all around outstanding, and the servers professional. The day of manager, Cinnamon, was spectacular. To top it off, they will donate the leftover food to St. Vincents, a local homeless service center located right next door to their office in Railroad Square. We had the option of keeping it all as well, but we were leaving for our honeymoon and were happy to give back. A+!
• Kelly Sent on 09/23/2019
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  Perfection!!!!!

  Amazing!!!!! Everyone loved the food and Marion the owner is the most wonderful person. Hire them you and won’t be sorry!!!!

  Amazing!!!!! Everyone loved the food and Marion the owner is the most wonderful person. Hire them you and won’t be sorry!!!!
• Christine D. Sent on 05/24/2019
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  Gourmet Quality

  A La Heart took on our wedding with very little notice . We are so grateful that they did! The food received rave reviews from our guests. From every point of our experience with A la Heart we were supported with exemplary service. A la Heart staff had to deal with very difficult situations: a short time to prepare, torrential rain causing the service sites to change constantly. Our guests never suffered any disruption in service or food delivery. That speaks volumes to how professional A La Heart is. Their gourmet quality food and exemplary staff are worth every penny.

  A La Heart took on our wedding with very little notice . We are so grateful that they did! The food received rave reviews from our guests. From every point of our experience with A la Heart we were supported with exemplary service. A la Heart staff had to deal with very difficult situations: a short time to prepare, torrential rain causing the service sites to change constantly. Our guests never suffered any disruption in service or food delivery. That speaks volumes to how professional A La Heart is. Their gourmet quality food and exemplary staff are worth every penny.
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• Katie L. Sent on 06/17/2019
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  Hands down the best caterer!

  Hands down the BEST caterer we could have ever asked for! Mariana and her team at A La Heart went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went smoothly and perfectly! From the very beginning, Mariana was super responsive and accommodating, and extremely helpful in making sure we knew what all of our options were so that we made the right decisions for what we wanted and for our budget. They also handled all the rentals, which was a total lifesaver when it comes to wedding planning! The food was absolutely incredible, the presentation of everything was beautiful, and our guests are still raving about it!
  
  The level of detail and care Mariana put into our wedding is a true testament to what an amazing person she is and how great she is at her job. Thanks to A La Heart, we knew we could enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about a thing because we knew we were in the best hands!

  Hands down the BEST caterer we could have ever asked for! Mariana and her team at A La Heart went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went smoothly and perfectly! From the very beginning, Mariana was super responsive and accommodating, and extremely helpful in making sure we knew what all of our options were so that we made the right decisions for what we wanted and for our budget. They also handled all the rentals, which was a total lifesaver when it comes to wedding planning! The food was absolutely incredible, the presentation of everything was beautiful, and our guests are still raving about it!
  
  The level of detail and care Mariana put into our wedding is a true testament to what an amazing person she is and how great she is at her job. Thanks to A La Heart, we knew we could enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about a thing because we knew we were in the best hands!
• Emma Sent on 03/25/2020
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  A La Heart works with heart!

  Mariana and her team from A La Heart are truly a gem. Mariana is more than just a caterer, she was so in tune with the whole concept of my vision for my wedding, beyond food/beverage. She helped with ordering linens and figured out exactly what we needed for our day that things ran flawlessly. Not to mention the food, which is amazing! Mariana and her team are organized and a welcome calm presence on a day that sometimes feels hectic. We would hire them again no question about it, and I recommend you do too!

  Mariana and her team from A La Heart are truly a gem. Mariana is more than just a caterer, she was so in tune with the whole concept of my vision for my wedding, beyond food/beverage. She helped with ordering linens and figured out exactly what we needed for our day that things ran flawlessly. Not to mention the food, which is amazing! Mariana and her team are organized and a welcome calm presence on a day that sometimes feels hectic. We would hire them again no question about it, and I recommend you do too!

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• Liza Sent on 10/25/2017
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  I cannot say enough good things about Mariana and the team at A La Heart Catering. From the very beginning, Mariana was so helpful at talking us through the various options, making recommendations in regards to food and drinks, and answering all of our questions. She's incredibly organized and responsive, we felt like we were her only clients even though we knew she was juggling a lot of other people as well. She also handled all of our rentals, which was such a huge weight off of us logistically, and was just so great to have all of it in one package.
  
  The staff on the day of were all so professional and fun, the bartenders were a huge hit with our guests. And the food - oh my gosh the food. It was SO good, and we've gotten so many complements on it from our guests. Her attention to detail at every step was impeccable, she even put together an appetizer plate complete with glasses of champagne and some water for us in the bridal suite we went to for a few minutes right after the ceremony so that we could eat and relax. I mean come on!! She was also helpful in recommending places to host a post-wedding brunch, and my aunts ended up using A La Heart to cater that as well.
  
  Overall, we couldn't have had such an incredible day without Mariana, I highly highly recommend her and the whole team at A La Heart Catering.

  I cannot say enough good things about Mariana and the team at A La Heart Catering. From the very beginning, Mariana was so helpful at talking us through the various options, making recommendations in regards to food and drinks, and answering all of our questions. She's incredibly organized and responsive, we felt like we were her only clients even though we knew she was juggling a lot of other people as well. She also handled all of our rentals, which was such a huge weight off of us logistically, and was just so great to have all of it in one package.
  
  The staff on the day of were all so professional and fun, the bartenders were a huge hit with our guests. And the food - oh my gosh the food. It was SO good, and we've gotten so many complements on it from our guests. Her attention to detail at every step was impeccable, she even put together an appetizer plate complete with glasses of champagne and some water for us in the bridal suite we went to for a few minutes right after the ceremony so that we could eat and relax. I mean come on!! She was also helpful in recommending places to host a post-wedding brunch, and my aunts ended up using A La Heart to cater that as well.
  
  Overall, we couldn't have had such an incredible day without Mariana, I highly highly recommend her and the whole team at A La Heart Catering.
• Kelly Sent on 10/25/2017
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  We got married at The Highlands Estate in September 2017 and hired Mariana and her team at A La Heart to caterer our event. From the moment I spoke with Mariana on the phone, I knew A La Heart would be right for our wedding! First and foremost she was willing to work within our budget which was incredibly important for us in our selection of caterer. We didn't want any surprises when it came to costs and her itemization in detailing out the cost estimate was meticulous and accurate. We also found that A La Heart was much more reasonable in pricing compared to other caterers in wine country. Second, the amount of options they provide spanning from appetizers to main courses are incredible and the food tastes amazing! Everything is fresh, seasonal and provides the perfect farm-to-table vibe. Last, she was incredibly professional, so kind and she has years of experience in the wedding industry. I would highly recommend A La Heart to anyone getting married in wine country or the Bay Area!

  We got married at The Highlands Estate in September 2017 and hired Mariana and her team at A La Heart to caterer our event. From the moment I spoke with Mariana on the phone, I knew A La Heart would be right for our wedding! First and foremost she was willing to work within our budget which was incredibly important for us in our selection of caterer. We didn't want any surprises when it came to costs and her itemization in detailing out the cost estimate was meticulous and accurate. We also found that A La Heart was much more reasonable in pricing compared to other caterers in wine country. Second, the amount of options they provide spanning from appetizers to main courses are incredible and the food tastes amazing! Everything is fresh, seasonal and provides the perfect farm-to-table vibe. Last, she was incredibly professional, so kind and she has years of experience in the wedding industry. I would highly recommend A La Heart to anyone getting married in wine country or the Bay Area!
• Chris Sent on 10/26/2015
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  Al La Heart catering, specifically Gaia, our coordinating did an absolutely phenomenal job supporting our wedding. They assisted us for month with the added difficulty of being on opposite sides of the country. Not only did they handle the catering but all the equipment rentals and setup/tear-down at the site. They were also more than accommodating in working with us to stay on budget.

  Al La Heart catering, specifically Gaia, our coordinating did an absolutely phenomenal job supporting our wedding. They assisted us for month with the added difficulty of being on opposite sides of the country. Not only did they handle the catering but all the equipment rentals and setup/tear-down at the site. They were also more than accommodating in working with us to stay on budget.
• Rachel Sent on 08/05/2013
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  Deb at A La Heart is a total godsend. As a busy bride, I really appreciated how responsive she was -- sometimes I would send 3 emails a day! and she would always respond right away.
  
  The food selection was wonderful. We has a rustic vineyard wedding with a Spanish-themed buffet menu consisting of tri-tip, poached salmon, and a seafood paella. Our guests were so impressed with the quality and selection of food that many of them returned for second and third-helpings!
  
  The catering staff was also wonderful. Professional, polite, and very hard working. I could not recommend A La Heart Catering more highly. I wish I was getting married again just to work with a company this pleasant!

  Deb at A La Heart is a total godsend. As a busy bride, I really appreciated how responsive she was -- sometimes I would send 3 emails a day! and she would always respond right away.
  
  The food selection was wonderful. We has a rustic vineyard wedding with a Spanish-themed buffet menu consisting of tri-tip, poached salmon, and a seafood paella. Our guests were so impressed with the quality and selection of food that many of them returned for second and third-helpings!
  
  The catering staff was also wonderful. Professional, polite, and very hard working. I could not recommend A La Heart Catering more highly. I wish I was getting married again just to work with a company this pleasant!
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  I really enjoyed the great service that I received on my wedding day. The owner came out early to say hi and make sure things were set up correctly. I knew from that moment on, I had nothing to worry about and I was right.
  Everyone kept saying what a great wedding day it was and I knew that it was in part to the unobtrusive work that the catering staff was doing. The food was nice and hot, displayed beautifully and priced reasonably.

  I really enjoyed the great service that I received on my wedding day. The owner came out early to say hi and make sure things were set up correctly. I knew from that moment on, I had nothing to worry about and I was right.
  Everyone kept saying what a great wedding day it was and I knew that it was in part to the unobtrusive work that the catering staff was doing. The food was nice and hot, displayed beautifully and priced reasonably.
• Tina Sent on 11/21/2013
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  The food and service from this caterer is fantastic. Would greatly recommend

  The food and service from this caterer is fantastic. Would greatly recommend
• Emerson Sent on 09/27/2011
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  When we sat down with Deborah for a tasting to pick a caterer, we immediately noticed something about her: she loves to talk about cooking. She talked about what ingredients went into the different dishes, how they were prepared and asked us if we had any custom dishes she could try to make for our wedding (ask for the cornbread made with sour cream - she has our recipe now).
  
  Now, we did find Deborah to be a little rough around the edges at times during the planning, but trust me - it's worth it! The food at our wedding was phenomenal. One of my favorite moments during the wedding was during the after-ceremony pictures. Friends and family were waiting around to get their pictures taken when we started hearing whispers of, "Have you tried the hors d'oeuvres yet? You gotta try them!" Next thing I know, my best man (yep, this is the groom writing) comes walking back with four pork chops, one between each pair of fingers. He blurts out, "You guys HAVE to try this!" After that, it was difficult to get our pictures done because people kept disappearing, trying to sneak some food in.
  
  The pricing was also quite compelling (at least for Wine Country). Deborah broke each section down so that we knew what we were paying for.
  
  If we had to do this all over again, we would stick with A La Heart in a heartbeat!

  When we sat down with Deborah for a tasting to pick a caterer, we immediately noticed something about her: she loves to talk about cooking. She talked about what ingredients went into the different dishes, how they were prepared and asked us if we had any custom dishes she could try to make for our wedding (ask for the cornbread made with sour cream - she has our recipe now).
  
  Now, we did find Deborah to be a little rough around the edges at times during the planning, but trust me - it's worth it! The food at our wedding was phenomenal. One of my favorite moments during the wedding was during the after-ceremony pictures. Friends and family were waiting around to get their pictures taken when we started hearing whispers of, "Have you tried the hors d'oeuvres yet? You gotta try them!" Next thing I know, my best man (yep, this is the groom writing) comes walking back with four pork chops, one between each pair of fingers. He blurts out, "You guys HAVE to try this!" After that, it was difficult to get our pictures done because people kept disappearing, trying to sneak some food in.
  
  The pricing was also quite compelling (at least for Wine Country). Deborah broke each section down so that we knew what we were paying for.
  
  If we had to do this all over again, we would stick with A La Heart in a heartbeat!
• Amy Sent on 12/28/2011
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  A la Heart did an amazing job for our wedding! So many of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The owner Deb was great and actually went with me to pick out our rentals and venue meetings. We booked them a year in advance and got an amazing deal. We loved the whole staff and the service at the wedding was amazing. I highly recommend this company. They will lead you in the right direction and take great care of you and your guests!!!

  A la Heart did an amazing job for our wedding! So many of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The owner Deb was great and actually went with me to pick out our rentals and venue meetings. We booked them a year in advance and got an amazing deal. We loved the whole staff and the service at the wedding was amazing. I highly recommend this company. They will lead you in the right direction and take great care of you and your guests!!!
• Tara Sent on 08/31/2011
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  We were very happy with Deb and her staff, and of course the food! Mariana was our lead person for the day-of and she did a wonderful job, as did the rest of the staff. I was a little nervous going into the day just because I wasn't sure they really heard everything we had wanted and I was afraid I hadn't voiced myself enough, but they did everything the way we wanted and it turned out beautiful. They really helped us with visualizing how to set things up and suggesting different options. And as for the food, everyone loved it and told us it was delicious, which is pretty good for "wedding food!" Overall, we were very pleased with our choice of caterer!

  We were very happy with Deb and her staff, and of course the food! Mariana was our lead person for the day-of and she did a wonderful job, as did the rest of the staff. I was a little nervous going into the day just because I wasn't sure they really heard everything we had wanted and I was afraid I hadn't voiced myself enough, but they did everything the way we wanted and it turned out beautiful. They really helped us with visualizing how to set things up and suggesting different options. And as for the food, everyone loved it and told us it was delicious, which is pretty good for "wedding food!" Overall, we were very pleased with our choice of caterer!