Five Star Catering Reviews
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Alix H. Sent on 09/24/20245 out of 5 rating-
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Five Star Catering and Laura Holmquist manifested all of our Wedding Dreams
From my very first phone call with Laura at five star catering until the morning after our wedding pulling away from our beautiful venue. Their service was everything we could have asked for. We felt like we were really listened to about we we wanted our wedding experience to be for our guests and ourselves. Every part of working with Laura and Five Star was so fun. I had a wonderful day picking place settings with her to create the perfect Glam Woodsy tablescape. Then my husband and I were able to go back for a wonderful tasting where we couldn’t decide because everything tasted so incredible, so wonderful Laura just figured out how to work it into our menu! They took care of everything from beginning to end. One of the smartest decisions we made was to have a full service caterer. They re-created our signature cocktail that we had worked on at home for about six months to perfection and of course, made it even better. The staff was so professional and easy-going and fun and kind.
It was the greatest party! And the food! The food! I cannot tell you how good the food was! And everybody with every dietary need was considered in the most thoughtful way. My husband and I dream about how yummy the food was.
Such an incredible day for us and we are so grateful that we chose Five Star Catering!!!
From my very first phone call with Laura at five star catering until the morning after our wedding pulling away from our beautiful venue. Their service was everything we could have asked for. We felt like we were really listened to about we we wanted our wedding experience to be for our guests and ourselves. Every part of working with Laura and Five Star was so fun. I had a wonderful day picking place settings with her to create the perfect Glam Woodsy tablescape. Then my husband and I were able to go back for a wonderful tasting where we couldn’t decide because everything tasted so incredible, so wonderful Laura just figured out how to work it into our menu! They took care of everything from beginning to end. One of the smartest decisions we made was to have a full service caterer. They re-created our signature cocktail that we had worked on at home for about six months to perfection and of course, made it even better. The staff was so professional and easy-going and fun and kind.
It was the greatest party! And the food! The food! I cannot tell you how good the food was! And everybody with every dietary need was considered in the most thoughtful way. My husband and I dream about how yummy the food was.
Such an incredible day for us and we are so grateful that we chose Five Star Catering!!!
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Linda R. Sent on 09/14/20245 out of 5 rating
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First class catering
I wanted to thank you and your team for making my son's wedding celebration so special! Your entire team was amazing. From the time we started working with Five Star to the final pack up after the event we couldn't have been more pleased. Everyone from start to finish was professional, responsive and so willing to accommodate any special requests.
Food was absolutely spectacular and I can't tell you how many compliments we received. It not only looked great (not your standard buffet trays) but the flavors were beyond our expectations.
Needless to say I couldn't have been more pleased and would heartily recommend Five Star to anyone hosting a wedding or other special event.
I wanted to thank you and your team for making my son's wedding celebration so special! Your entire team was amazing. From the time we started working with Five Star to the final pack up after the event we couldn't have been more pleased. Everyone from start to finish was professional, responsive and so willing to accommodate any special requests.
Food was absolutely spectacular and I can't tell you how many compliments we received. It not only looked great (not your standard buffet trays) but the flavors were beyond our expectations.
Needless to say I couldn't have been more pleased and would heartily recommend Five Star to anyone hosting a wedding or other special event.
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Chiravann U. Sent on 07/25/20245 out of 5 rating
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We're still dreaming about our wedding food!
We knew food for our wedding was in our top 3 priority list for our wedding budget. From start to finish, we were impressed by Laura and team's professionalism, truly customizable menu based on our favorite dishes, and transparent pricing and options for our catering needs. While we were hesitant because we were only able to do a tasting after signing the contract, this was surely a moot point the moment we tasted the quality of the food. They know what they are doing! The food is fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced. We had Five Star also take care of our signature drinks and they came up with the cocktail recipes. Our guests raved about how delicious the cocktails were and how fast the bar line moved without compromising the quality of the drinks. Five Star is your one stop shop if you're getting married in the Santa Cruz county area. It's been weeks since our wedding and we're still thinking about the food..We knew food for our wedding was in our top 3 priority list for our wedding budget. From start to finish, we were impressed by Laura and team's professionalism, truly customizable menu based on our favorite dishes, and transparent pricing and options for our catering needs. While we were hesitant because we were only able to do a tasting after signing the contract, this was surely a moot point the moment we tasted the quality of the food. They know what they are doing! The food is fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced. We had Five Star also take care of our signature drinks and they came up with the cocktail recipes. Our guests raved about how delicious the cocktails were and how fast the bar line moved without compromising the quality of the drinks. Five Star is your one stop shop if you're getting married in the Santa Cruz county area. It's been weeks since our wedding and we're still thinking about the food.. -
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Kathy W. Sent on 07/23/20245 out of 5 rating
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Mother of the Bride
We had the absolute best experience with Five Star catering. We held our daughter’s wedding in the backyard of our home. Five Star worked seamlessly with us from beginning to end. The staff were extremely courteous and professional while at the same time it was if they weren’t there at all. All of the guests commented on the delicious food. In fact, one our guests was a professional caterer/event planner. She said the food and staff were exceptional. Having a wedding at home comes with its own special stress. Five Star gave us total peace of mind. They created the perfect day for my daughter and son-in-law. I cannot recommend them enough.We had the absolute best experience with Five Star catering. We held our daughter’s wedding in the backyard of our home. Five Star worked seamlessly with us from beginning to end. The staff were extremely courteous and professional while at the same time it was if they weren’t there at all. All of the guests commented on the delicious food. In fact, one our guests was a professional caterer/event planner. She said the food and staff were exceptional. Having a wedding at home comes with its own special stress. Five Star gave us total peace of mind. They created the perfect day for my daughter and son-in-law. I cannot recommend them enough. -
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Anne H. Sent on 12/01/20235 out of 5 rating
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Five Star = Five Star, Highly Recommend!
Five Star catering delivered the most delicious wedding meal we could have asked for. Our guests are still asking us about the chicken, which literally fell off the bone. They helped create a custom mediterranean family style spread for us and their staff was friendly and so organized. Highly recommend Five Star! Don't think twice about hiring them for your next event :)Five Star catering delivered the most delicious wedding meal we could have asked for. Our guests are still asking us about the chicken, which literally fell off the bone. They helped create a custom mediterranean family style spread for us and their staff was friendly and so organized. Highly recommend Five Star! Don't think twice about hiring them for your next event :) -
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Maren C. Sent on 08/11/20235 out of 5 rating
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5 Stars, More Like 10 Stars!
We could not be happier with our experience working with 5 Star! In our initial meetings with Laura to work out the menu we were able to make 2 special requests for items off the menu (a salad and an appetizer). All through the planning process we were SO excited about our menu and couldn’t wait to share with our guests. And having 5 Star come with all the rentals we needed made it so easy. Our guests were blown away by the food, and the service. Everyone was complimenting 5 Star throughout the day. We had our wedding at our church, which entailed rapidly re-setting the space from ceremony to lunch, and the 5 Star team did it perfectly and on schedule. They made everyone feel taken care of, especially our celiac guests. And they were phenomenal with clean up and resetting the space. In short, our wedding day would not have been possible without this team. We cannot express our gratitude and thanks enough. Look no further, 5 star has it all covered!!We could not be happier with our experience working with 5 Star! In our initial meetings with Laura to work out the menu we were able to make 2 special requests for items off the menu (a salad and an appetizer). All through the planning process we were SO excited about our menu and couldn’t wait to share with our guests. And having 5 Star come with all the rentals we needed made it so easy. Our guests were blown away by the food, and the service. Everyone was complimenting 5 Star throughout the day. We had our wedding at our church, which entailed rapidly re-setting the space from ceremony to lunch, and the 5 Star team did it perfectly and on schedule. They made everyone feel taken care of, especially our celiac guests. And they were phenomenal with clean up and resetting the space. In short, our wedding day would not have been possible without this team. We cannot express our gratitude and thanks enough. Look no further, 5 star has it all covered!! -
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Claire F. Sent on 08/07/20235 out of 5 rating
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Five Star Catering
I give Five Star Catering 10 stars! So many wedding guests raved about how delicious the food was. Laura was really easy to work with in planning and coordinating the menu. The staff were beyond nice. They were incredible all the way around!
*Photo by Gabriel Harber photography*I give Five Star Catering 10 stars! So many wedding guests raved about how delicious the food was. Laura was really easy to work with in planning and coordinating the menu. The staff were beyond nice. They were incredible all the way around!
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Elizabeth B. Sent on 10/13/20235 out of 5 rating
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I recently had the pleasure of working with a wedding caterer for my special day, and I can't speak highly enough about the exceptional service provided by Laura and her entire team. From the outset, they were incredibly attentive to our dietary preferences, going the extra mile to create custom dishes that catered to both vegetarian and vegan guests. Their approachability and seamless communication made the planning process smooth and enjoyable.
The presentation of the plates was nothing short of stunning, leaving our guests in awe of the quality and variety of food options available. My husband is still raving about the exceptional salad they prepared, which has become his all-time favorite.
Moreover, their expertise in assisting with style selections for flatware and glassware truly brought our vision to life and added that perfect touch of elegance to our wedding. We're beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented team. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!I recently had the pleasure of working with a wedding caterer for my special day, and I can't speak highly enough about the exceptional service provided by Laura and her entire team. From the outset, they were incredibly attentive to our dietary preferences, going the extra mile to create custom dishes that catered to both vegetarian and vegan guests. Their approachability and seamless communication made the planning process smooth and enjoyable.
The presentation of the plates was nothing short of stunning, leaving our guests in awe of the quality and variety of food options available. My husband is still raving about the exceptional salad they prepared, which has become his all-time favorite.
Moreover, their expertise in assisting with style selections for flatware and glassware truly brought our vision to life and added that perfect touch of elegance to our wedding. We're beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented team. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!-
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Nina Z. Sent on 11/27/20235 out of 5 rating
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Best day ever
The name says it all.. Truly a five-star experience with Five-Star Catering on the day of our wedding. From the beginning, Five-Star was super easy to work with; up-front pricing, options to personalize to our individual taste, very communicative and friendly throughout the process. Then there’s the food.. The stuffed chicken breast, tri tip, vegetables, and rice were perfectly cooked, and loved by all our guests. Even our ‘food snobby’ guests raved about the food that Five-Star Catering provided. Their wait staff were so kind and helpful on the day of our wedding. Truly could not imagine a better catering experience for our big day. Easy five out of five stars for Five-Star Catering. Thanks for helping make our big day so lovely. Cheers! -Sean & Nina MurphyThe name says it all.. Truly a five-star experience with Five-Star Catering on the day of our wedding. From the beginning, Five-Star was super easy to work with; up-front pricing, options to personalize to our individual taste, very communicative and friendly throughout the process. Then there’s the food.. The stuffed chicken breast, tri tip, vegetables, and rice were perfectly cooked, and loved by all our guests. Even our ‘food snobby’ guests raved about the food that Five-Star Catering provided. Their wait staff were so kind and helpful on the day of our wedding. Truly could not imagine a better catering experience for our big day. Easy five out of five stars for Five-Star Catering. Thanks for helping make our big day so lovely. Cheers! -Sean & Nina Murphy-
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Cameron L. Sent on 01/26/20245 out of 5 rating
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Five Star Catering was INCREDIBLE!
I am not one to leave reviews (I think this is my first ever haha... but I had to this time!!)
I cannot sing the praises of Five Star Catering enough! From start to finish of the wedding planning process they excelled in communicating, understanding our vision, working with our budget, and making us feel so taken care of. The wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. The appetizers were gorgeous and our guests raved about them, the drinks from the bar were so creatively done and the hard huckleberry lemonade they helped us to create as one of our signature drinks was a HUGE hit with the guests! The wedding feast was absolutely delicious. My husband and I were so impressed by the presentations and especially taste of the food. IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. Five Star Catering's wedding food is not your typical "wedding food." We all felt like we went out to a five star restaurant and guests were non stop talking about how tasty all of the food was. The service staff was just wonderful. They were all so kind and professional! Every glass of wine was full, plates were cleared quickly, they switched to coffee and desserts seamlessly, they didn't miss a beat. It was wonderful. And the late night nacho bar was so darn good!! Us and our friends and family were so well taken care of all night. We did not have to worry about a thing on the night of our wedding thanks to Five Star Catering. Our wedding reception was made so perfect thanks to Laura and her Five Star Catering crew! Laura puts her heart and soul into making every wedding a dream come true and thats what my husband and I felt at our wedding. We cannot thank you enough Five Star Catering!! You made our wedding day the best EVER. 110% Recommend them to any couple getting married and looking for a caterer. They do so much more than just the food!!I am not one to leave reviews (I think this is my first ever haha... but I had to this time!!)
I cannot sing the praises of Five Star Catering enough! From start to finish of the wedding planning process they excelled in communicating, understanding our vision, working with our budget, and making us feel so taken care of. The wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. The appetizers were gorgeous and our guests raved about them, the drinks from the bar were so creatively done and the hard huckleberry lemonade they helped us to create as one of our signature drinks was a HUGE hit with the guests! The wedding feast was absolutely delicious. My husband and I were so impressed by the presentations and especially taste of the food. IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. Five Star Catering's wedding food is not your typical "wedding food." We all felt like we went out to a five star restaurant and guests were non stop talking about how tasty all of the food was. The service staff was just wonderful. They were all so kind and professional! Every glass of wine was full, plates were cleared quickly, they switched to coffee and desserts seamlessly, they didn't miss a beat. It was wonderful. And the late night nacho bar was so darn good!! Us and our friends and family were so well taken care of all night. We did not have to worry about a thing on the night of our wedding thanks to Five Star Catering. Our wedding reception was made so perfect thanks to Laura and her Five Star Catering crew! Laura puts her heart and soul into making every wedding a dream come true and thats what my husband and I felt at our wedding. We cannot thank you enough Five Star Catering!! You made our wedding day the best EVER. 110% Recommend them to any couple getting married and looking for a caterer. They do so much more than just the food!!-
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Huy P. Sent on 08/09/20235 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Amazing Job by Five Star Catering!!!
We cannot say enough about the amazing job that Laura, Caitlin, and their Five Star Catering team did for our May wedding at Waterfall Lodge and Retreat in Ben Lomond! Laura was so easy to communicate with and so very flexible with the menu. When we did our pre-wedding planning, it was so easy to bounce ideas off of her and to work with her to craft our unique menu based on recommendations she had. When it was time for our in-person tasting, she was very attentive to the details that we wanted and was very accommodating when it came to subtle changes we wanted to make to the wedding menu so that we could accommodate all of our guests. Also, when we expressed our interest in designing custom signature cocktails, Caitlin at Five Star was very open to the idea and very helpful in coming up with unique recipes that fit the vision for our special day.
When the wedding day rolled around, wow! The appetizers and dinner buffet were amazing! Such delicious food and so much of it! Our guests raved the entire night and for weeks after the wedding about how delicious the wedding food was and how full they were from the buffet-styled set-up we had! They were all so happy with the food and the service that Five Star provided! And the signature cocktails were so popular! People loved the uniqueness of the drinks and kept coming back for more!
As for us, the newlyweds, we were busy running around with the photographer getting photos taken for much of the afternoon. But that didn’t stop Five Star from sending two attendants out to us with our signature cocktails and warm appetizers so that we could have them fresh! That little gesture was so nice and really telling of how great and detail oriented the team at Five Star Catering is! They really take good care for you and everyone else at the wedding.
And at the end of the night, Five Star cleaned up and left nicely packaged leftovers from the wedding so that we could enjoy our delicious wedding food (that we didn’t really have a chance to eat during the wedding) for a few days! It was very nice to know that the food wouldn’t go to waste and that they would take care of making sure everything was cleaned up and packaged accordingly.
We had heard so many good things about Five Star when looking for wedding caterers. Because how many things they offered as part of the wedding package, how cost effective they were in many ways, how good their food was, and how great their staff were. It’s crazy to think that despite knowing all of that, they really did an awesome job and exceeded our expectations! So thankful to Laura, Caitlin, and the team for their amazing job! Can’t recommend them enough for anyone looking for a caterer that fine tunes things and caters to your needs and takes care of you with great food and amazing service!We cannot say enough about the amazing job that Laura, Caitlin, and their Five Star Catering team did for our May wedding at Waterfall Lodge and Retreat in Ben Lomond! Laura was so easy to communicate with and so very flexible with the menu. When we did our pre-wedding planning, it was so easy to bounce ideas off of her and to work with her to craft our unique menu based on recommendations she had. When it was time for our in-person tasting, she was very attentive to the details that we wanted and was very accommodating when it came to subtle changes we wanted to make to the wedding menu so that we could accommodate all of our guests. Also, when we expressed our interest in designing custom signature cocktails, Caitlin at Five Star was very open to the idea and very helpful in coming up with unique recipes that fit the vision for our special day.
When the wedding day rolled around, wow! The appetizers and dinner buffet were amazing! Such delicious food and so much of it! Our guests raved the entire night and for weeks after the wedding about how delicious the wedding food was and how full they were from the buffet-styled set-up we had! They were all so happy with the food and the service that Five Star provided! And the signature cocktails were so popular! People loved the uniqueness of the drinks and kept coming back for more!
As for us, the newlyweds, we were busy running around with the photographer getting photos taken for much of the afternoon. But that didn’t stop Five Star from sending two attendants out to us with our signature cocktails and warm appetizers so that we could have them fresh! That little gesture was so nice and really telling of how great and detail oriented the team at Five Star Catering is! They really take good care for you and everyone else at the wedding.
And at the end of the night, Five Star cleaned up and left nicely packaged leftovers from the wedding so that we could enjoy our delicious wedding food (that we didn’t really have a chance to eat during the wedding) for a few days! It was very nice to know that the food wouldn’t go to waste and that they would take care of making sure everything was cleaned up and packaged accordingly.
We had heard so many good things about Five Star when looking for wedding caterers. Because how many things they offered as part of the wedding package, how cost effective they were in many ways, how good their food was, and how great their staff were. It’s crazy to think that despite knowing all of that, they really did an awesome job and exceeded our expectations! So thankful to Laura, Caitlin, and the team for their amazing job! Can’t recommend them enough for anyone looking for a caterer that fine tunes things and caters to your needs and takes care of you with great food and amazing service! -
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K.d. Sent on 01/23/20235 out of 5 rating
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Amazing catering experience!
Five stars is not a high enough rating for Five Star Catering! If you need catering for a wedding or any other event, we cannot recommend Five Star enough.
In short: professional, communicative, outstanding service, and outstanding food, all for an extremely reasonable price.
We hired Five Star Catering for our smallish wedding approximately a year in advance. We are not local and had to do almost all of the planning from another state. Laura managed to squeeze us in for a tasting and design-consult during a busy time for them, since that was the only time we were going to be in town.
Their food is incredible - this is not your standard "dry chicken or steak" wedding food. Many people commented that it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had. They worked closely with us to make a menu that would satisfy everyone. The buffet is presented beautifully.
We also were married during the atmospheric river storms in CA, which put a damper on our planned outdoor wedding. The Five Star staff were incredible and helped us do a room flip so that we could hold a ceremony indoors. They were consummate professionals who did everything in their power to make our day amazing.Five stars is not a high enough rating for Five Star Catering! If you need catering for a wedding or any other event, we cannot recommend Five Star enough.
In short: professional, communicative, outstanding service, and outstanding food, all for an extremely reasonable price.
We hired Five Star Catering for our smallish wedding approximately a year in advance. We are not local and had to do almost all of the planning from another state. Laura managed to squeeze us in for a tasting and design-consult during a busy time for them, since that was the only time we were going to be in town.
Their food is incredible - this is not your standard "dry chicken or steak" wedding food. Many people commented that it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had. They worked closely with us to make a menu that would satisfy everyone. The buffet is presented beautifully.
We also were married during the atmospheric river storms in CA, which put a damper on our planned outdoor wedding. The Five Star staff were incredible and helped us do a room flip so that we could hold a ceremony indoors. They were consummate professionals who did everything in their power to make our day amazing. -
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Stephanie H. Sent on 01/10/20235 out of 5 rating
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Great experience!
Five Star Catering catered our wedding at The Waterfall Lodge in Ben Lomond, CA. From day one communication with Laura to the clean up at the end of the wedding ceremony, the entire process was professional, transparent, flexible, and just an overall positive experience WITH GREAT FOOD! There is so much positive stuff to say about this company. But first and foremost, communication with Laura was flawless; she was available when we had questions, updated our menu, updated our place settings, napkins, etc. They were extremely flexible and transparent with pricing which we appreciate since so many things change during the wedding planning process. They have various price ranges and many options to fit any budget! The entire staff was very professional on our wedding day; they prepared delicious food, beautifully laid out the food, and were extremely friendly to all of our guests. Our family and friends praised the servers' attentiveness, friendliness, and sense of humor, saying they remembered their requests for drinks and appetizers and kept the snacks coming! Thank you again, Five Star.Five Star Catering catered our wedding at The Waterfall Lodge in Ben Lomond, CA. From day one communication with Laura to the clean up at the end of the wedding ceremony, the entire process was professional, transparent, flexible, and just an overall positive experience WITH GREAT FOOD! There is so much positive stuff to say about this company. But first and foremost, communication with Laura was flawless; she was available when we had questions, updated our menu, updated our place settings, napkins, etc. They were extremely flexible and transparent with pricing which we appreciate since so many things change during the wedding planning process. They have various price ranges and many options to fit any budget! The entire staff was very professional on our wedding day; they prepared delicious food, beautifully laid out the food, and were extremely friendly to all of our guests. Our family and friends praised the servers' attentiveness, friendliness, and sense of humor, saying they remembered their requests for drinks and appetizers and kept the snacks coming! Thank you again, Five Star. -
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Alyssa B. Sent on 09/20/20225 out of 5 rating
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They are SO GOOD at what they do!!
Five Star Catering was so amazing with all of the different options they had — anything you try will make your mouth water, it certainly did for us! They are so good about customizing or creating a personalized option for a dish if that’s what you want and you don’t see it on their pre-listed options; they helped us come up with a fall seasonal salad during our tasting. They also ensured and made it so easy to have food options that accommodated all the different food preferences of our guests (gluten free, vegetarian, non-red meat, etc.) while still making the menu choices feel like us and having something for everybody. They are SO GOOD at what they do!! All of our friends and family who attended loved and enjoyed the food we chose. The day of staff were also so attentive to us and we were pleasantly surprised when they packed us a box of all of the night’s food sampling for us (the bride and groom) so we could enjoy the food again the next day! It was also so convenient to go through them for all of our rentals like table linens, napkins, bartending, extra tables, etc.—even helping us with last minute rental add ons. They made sure the drinks were flowing throughout the night and worked with us on serving a custom cocktail and sangria. Highly recommend Five Star Catering if you want a smooth and delicious experience for your wedding~Five Star Catering was so amazing with all of the different options they had — anything you try will make your mouth water, it certainly did for us! They are so good about customizing or creating a personalized option for a dish if that’s what you want and you don’t see it on their pre-listed options; they helped us come up with a fall seasonal salad during our tasting. They also ensured and made it so easy to have food options that accommodated all the different food preferences of our guests (gluten free, vegetarian, non-red meat, etc.) while still making the menu choices feel like us and having something for everybody. They are SO GOOD at what they do!! All of our friends and family who attended loved and enjoyed the food we chose. The day of staff were also so attentive to us and we were pleasantly surprised when they packed us a box of all of the night’s food sampling for us (the bride and groom) so we could enjoy the food again the next day! It was also so convenient to go through them for all of our rentals like table linens, napkins, bartending, extra tables, etc.—even helping us with last minute rental add ons. They made sure the drinks were flowing throughout the night and worked with us on serving a custom cocktail and sangria. Highly recommend Five Star Catering if you want a smooth and delicious experience for your wedding~ -
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Annemarie K. Sent on 09/19/20225 out of 5 rating
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Best caterer ever!
We have received nothing but exceptional service from Five Star Catering from day one. When it came to the planning and quoting process Laura was so lovely to work with for this first-time bride not really knowing how to plan a wedding. She was extremely responsive, set up calls, gave great advice, and helped us curate the yummiest rehearsal dinner and wedding day family-style menu ever! We were so excited we got to work with their team for two events! Caitlin was our catering captain and she was the best to work with. She answered ALL my questions during our walkthrough and took very thorough notes. The weekend of our wedding she was right there making sure we had everything we needed, even a private moment for the two of us with apps and champagne.
Five Star made our wedding weekend so memorable and we cannot thank them for their delicious food and care! If you need a caterer for any event I would highlight recommend them! Thank you Five Star!We have received nothing but exceptional service from Five Star Catering from day one. When it came to the planning and quoting process Laura was so lovely to work with for this first-time bride not really knowing how to plan a wedding. She was extremely responsive, set up calls, gave great advice, and helped us curate the yummiest rehearsal dinner and wedding day family-style menu ever! We were so excited we got to work with their team for two events! Caitlin was our catering captain and she was the best to work with. She answered ALL my questions during our walkthrough and took very thorough notes. The weekend of our wedding she was right there making sure we had everything we needed, even a private moment for the two of us with apps and champagne.
Five Star made our wedding weekend so memorable and we cannot thank them for their delicious food and care! If you need a caterer for any event I would highlight recommend them! Thank you Five Star! -
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Soreliz A. Sent on 09/01/20225 out of 5 rating
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Five Star gets Five Stars!!!
I wish I could give them 10 stars. Five Star catering was beyond amazing. I cannot say enough about this company. Everybody is amazing, Laura, Caitlin, and all the staff. The food was incredible. My guests said the food was amazing. We had a few food critics ( chefs and foodies) that said the food was incredible. The catering staff was on top of everything and extremely friendly. The bartending was great. They put everything away at the end of the wedding in such an organized matter and packed us a lot of leftover food. This company has it down to the last detail. Our event was at the Waterfall in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz. I wish I had more time to talk to the catering staff but was too busy with the wedding! I highly recommend Five Star catering. It's worth every penny and you won't regret this decision.I wish I could give them 10 stars. Five Star catering was beyond amazing. I cannot say enough about this company. Everybody is amazing, Laura, Caitlin, and all the staff. The food was incredible. My guests said the food was amazing. We had a few food critics ( chefs and foodies) that said the food was incredible. The catering staff was on top of everything and extremely friendly. The bartending was great. They put everything away at the end of the wedding in such an organized matter and packed us a lot of leftover food. This company has it down to the last detail. Our event was at the Waterfall in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz. I wish I had more time to talk to the catering staff but was too busy with the wedding! I highly recommend Five Star catering. It's worth every penny and you won't regret this decision. -
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Aaron Sent on 08/20/20225 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional Service
The full experience with five star was incredible. Our 180 person wedding was amazing due to their professional and experienced staff and exceptional food they prepared. We were able to meet with five star a couple of times before the wedding to taste and choose dishes, walk through the venue, and plan the necessary rentals and overall strategy. We by no means had an unlimited budget and although Five Star is not the cheapest caterer in the area, they are by far the best value and we have no regrets spending a little extra to have everything handled in such an excellent fashion. Big shout out to Caitlin, who was our go-to person at Five Star. She was incredibly nice, helpful, and experienced and she made us and all of our guests she interacted with stoked about the wedding. All of our guests made great comments and rave reviews about the staff and the food. Short Ribs are an absolute must, the Lemon chicken breast was made perfectly, and honestly so was everything else they provided including the drinks and apps. We are still getting comments about how great the food was, how awesome the bartenders were, and how excellent the signature cocktails were. Can't say enough good things about these guys!The full experience with five star was incredible. Our 180 person wedding was amazing due to their professional and experienced staff and exceptional food they prepared. We were able to meet with five star a couple of times before the wedding to taste and choose dishes, walk through the venue, and plan the necessary rentals and overall strategy. We by no means had an unlimited budget and although Five Star is not the cheapest caterer in the area, they are by far the best value and we have no regrets spending a little extra to have everything handled in such an excellent fashion. Big shout out to Caitlin, who was our go-to person at Five Star. She was incredibly nice, helpful, and experienced and she made us and all of our guests she interacted with stoked about the wedding. All of our guests made great comments and rave reviews about the staff and the food. Short Ribs are an absolute must, the Lemon chicken breast was made perfectly, and honestly so was everything else they provided including the drinks and apps. We are still getting comments about how great the food was, how awesome the bartenders were, and how excellent the signature cocktails were. Can't say enough good things about these guys! -
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Melissa G. Sent on 06/01/20225 out of 5 rating
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Outstanding service and delicious food!
Five Star catered my wedding on cinco de Mayo. Everything from the margarita mix, to the taco bar and down to the amazing service was spot on! I was so relieved when I met our serving staff- they were exceptional and so so attentive and friendly. I would hire them again in a heart beat.Five Star catered my wedding on cinco de Mayo. Everything from the margarita mix, to the taco bar and down to the amazing service was spot on! I was so relieved when I met our serving staff- they were exceptional and so so attentive and friendly. I would hire them again in a heart beat. -
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Kaitlyn F. Sent on 04/29/20225 out of 5 rating
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AMAZING food, Amazing Service
I can't see enough good things about Laura, Caitlin, and the Five Star team. With them you know you're working with professionals who know exactly what they're doing! They consider everything from the food (obviously) down to what fork you want and all the other small catering details that you, as a bride, don't think anyone is thinking about but you. Nope, they got it covered! From beginning to end, the experience was so fun and easy. Not to mention, their food is incredible. It's true what they say.. You don't eat at your own wedding and I was SO sad because the food is so good. I got rave reviews from all our guests, even from my mom who is annoyingly picky. Thank you Five Star team!I can't see enough good things about Laura, Caitlin, and the Five Star team. With them you know you're working with professionals who know exactly what they're doing! They consider everything from the food (obviously) down to what fork you want and all the other small catering details that you, as a bride, don't think anyone is thinking about but you. Nope, they got it covered! From beginning to end, the experience was so fun and easy. Not to mention, their food is incredible. It's true what they say.. You don't eat at your own wedding and I was SO sad because the food is so good. I got rave reviews from all our guests, even from my mom who is annoyingly picky. Thank you Five Star team! -
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Peggy L. Sent on 08/03/20225 out of 5 rating
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Highly Recommend Five Star
Five Star made a huge contribution to our daughter’s wedding celebration.
Budget was a consideration and Five Star worked with the wedding couple to accommodate their budget. Their website is right - you can work with them to a budget without compromising quality.
EVERYONE told us that the food was delicious; all of it. The service was never ending, it all felt so personal as well as professional. Their recommendations on setup were spot on; even the dessert table was so artfully done.
We were impressed by the owner’s, Laura, energy, her down to earth attitude, her patience, and her overall sense of the best ways to set up, present, and serve. She was a pleasure to work with and we had complete confidence in her.
Unless someone wanted to coordinate getting all the food cooked and delivered, set-up and served, and deal with all necessary rentals including tables, silverware, etc., we recommend stopping your search and talking with Five Star.Five Star made a huge contribution to our daughter’s wedding celebration.
Budget was a consideration and Five Star worked with the wedding couple to accommodate their budget. Their website is right - you can work with them to a budget without compromising quality.
EVERYONE told us that the food was delicious; all of it. The service was never ending, it all felt so personal as well as professional. Their recommendations on setup were spot on; even the dessert table was so artfully done.
We were impressed by the owner’s, Laura, energy, her down to earth attitude, her patience, and her overall sense of the best ways to set up, present, and serve. She was a pleasure to work with and we had complete confidence in her.
Unless someone wanted to coordinate getting all the food cooked and delivered, set-up and served, and deal with all necessary rentals including tables, silverware, etc., we recommend stopping your search and talking with Five Star. -
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Andrea F. Sent on 06/02/20225 out of 5 rating
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Our guests are still talking about the food
I don’t think we could have found a better caterer for our wedding. Laura was so wonderful to work with and was so flexible and accommodating – it was such a joy and pleasure to work with her and the rest of the Five Star team. With catering being one of the bigger budget items – it was so reassuring with their flexibility and expertise with providing recommendations on set up and food items and such. And let me tell you how insanely good the food was – we still have guests from our wedding talking to us about the food and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Everything was delicious and they were very helpful with creating items for our dietary restricted guests. The staff on the day of were also wonderful and set everything up so beautifully and were so friendly – and took such good care of us throughout the entire reception. The selection of tableware, glassware, linens was exceptional as well. You will not find a better caterer in the Watsonville/Santa Cruz area, I can promise you that!I don’t think we could have found a better caterer for our wedding. Laura was so wonderful to work with and was so flexible and accommodating – it was such a joy and pleasure to work with her and the rest of the Five Star team. With catering being one of the bigger budget items – it was so reassuring with their flexibility and expertise with providing recommendations on set up and food items and such. And let me tell you how insanely good the food was – we still have guests from our wedding talking to us about the food and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Everything was delicious and they were very helpful with creating items for our dietary restricted guests. The staff on the day of were also wonderful and set everything up so beautifully and were so friendly – and took such good care of us throughout the entire reception. The selection of tableware, glassware, linens was exceptional as well. You will not find a better caterer in the Watsonville/Santa Cruz area, I can promise you that!-
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Leslie A. Sent on 10/29/20215 out of 5 rating
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Hardest Workers Ever!
We hired Five Star Catering for my daughter's wedding on Oct. 24, 2021. They were wonderful!! The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal!!!! We never had an empty glass. I've never seen a team work so hard and the service just kept coming. After the event all I got was compliments about the food. Laura was easy to work with and took care of our rentals too. Best decision I ever made!!We hired Five Star Catering for my daughter's wedding on Oct. 24, 2021. They were wonderful!! The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal!!!! We never had an empty glass. I've never seen a team work so hard and the service just kept coming. After the event all I got was compliments about the food. Laura was easy to work with and took care of our rentals too. Best decision I ever made!! -
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Kelsi S. Sent on 11/27/20215 out of 5 rating
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Delicious food & incredible service - Highly recommend!
THANK YOU to Laura and her team for helping make our wedding day the best day ever!
The food was absolutely delicious and her staff treated my husband and I like a King and Queen! We had countless guests come up to us saying that it was hands down the best food they had tasted at a wedding and we completely agree. We also had many people say it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I know Five Star was a big part of that!
The staff were all so sweet and professional, helping make our day run seamlessly so that my husband and I and our guests could have the best time celebrating. The bartender was also amazing and kept everyone refreshed and happy!
Your help with all of the rentals was also incredible, our reception was so gorgeous and taking the stress of sourcing rentals off our shoulders was truly appreciated.
All the leftovers were packaged up so nicely that we were able to enjoy delicious food for several days after the wedding 😋
Thank you thank you thank you!! I definitely recommend Five Star to anyone getting married in the Santa Cruz area.THANK YOU to Laura and her team for helping make our wedding day the best day ever!
The food was absolutely delicious and her staff treated my husband and I like a King and Queen! We had countless guests come up to us saying that it was hands down the best food they had tasted at a wedding and we completely agree. We also had many people say it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I know Five Star was a big part of that!
The staff were all so sweet and professional, helping make our day run seamlessly so that my husband and I and our guests could have the best time celebrating. The bartender was also amazing and kept everyone refreshed and happy!
Your help with all of the rentals was also incredible, our reception was so gorgeous and taking the stress of sourcing rentals off our shoulders was truly appreciated.
All the leftovers were packaged up so nicely that we were able to enjoy delicious food for several days after the wedding 😋
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Abigail S. Sent on 09/26/20215 out of 5 rating
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All star full-service catering team!
Bottom line: Five Star is a phenomenal full-service catering team that will make every detail of your day perfect.
Detail: Laura and the whole Five Star team are incredible! We had our wedding at a private residence up a windy road in the mountains, so almost everything was DIY. Laura was responsive from the get-go and, due to the unique venue, did a walk-through with me immediately to figure out what was possible. I can't overstate how helpful that was -- it meant I didn't waste any time or energy on things that would turn out not to work down the line. Laura handled not only creating a menu for a crowd that included several dietary restrictions, but also organizing all of the furniture and other rentals for the entire day. Not only that, but Laura rolled with the last-minute changes and requests without blinking an eye. She even came back to the venue a week out to do one last walk-through and make sure all our bases were covered. Every single detail (no, I am not exaggerating) was perfect -- the whole setting and day went so far beyond my expectations. Everyone raved about the food (multiple guests told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding) and the setting felt like a dream. The day-of team was not only incredibly professional, but they took such good care of us (making sure we ate and regularly checking in to see what we needed). As if all of that wasn't enough, Laura provided recommendations for any services that Five Star doesn't do. Laura and Five Star are the whole package -- they will make sure your day is the absolute best from start to finish!Bottom line: Five Star is a phenomenal full-service catering team that will make every detail of your day perfect.
Detail: Laura and the whole Five Star team are incredible! We had our wedding at a private residence up a windy road in the mountains, so almost everything was DIY. Laura was responsive from the get-go and, due to the unique venue, did a walk-through with me immediately to figure out what was possible. I can't overstate how helpful that was -- it meant I didn't waste any time or energy on things that would turn out not to work down the line. Laura handled not only creating a menu for a crowd that included several dietary restrictions, but also organizing all of the furniture and other rentals for the entire day. Not only that, but Laura rolled with the last-minute changes and requests without blinking an eye. She even came back to the venue a week out to do one last walk-through and make sure all our bases were covered. Every single detail (no, I am not exaggerating) was perfect -- the whole setting and day went so far beyond my expectations. Everyone raved about the food (multiple guests told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding) and the setting felt like a dream. The day-of team was not only incredibly professional, but they took such good care of us (making sure we ate and regularly checking in to see what we needed). As if all of that wasn't enough, Laura provided recommendations for any services that Five Star doesn't do. Laura and Five Star are the whole package -- they will make sure your day is the absolute best from start to finish! -
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Molly Sent on 08/26/20215 out of 5 rating
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The best wedding food ever
Food is incredibly important to my husband and I, so when it came time to select a caterer for our wedding we knew we wanted to work with someone who cared as much about food as we do. Five Star turned out to be the perfect partner for creating a wedding day menu that was memorable, delicious, and locally focused.
From the beginning, we appreciated Five Star’s approach. Starting with our first introduction call, Laura was down-to-earth, direct, and a good listener. We knew we wanted a vegetarian menu that focused on local, seasonal ingredients; Laura was immediately on board. She provided sample farm-to-table menus for us to peruse but also encouraged us to get creative and suggest new dishes that we love. In the end, we picked a number of items from their standard menus and also worked collaboratively with them to create a fresh summer salad and a burrata-herb platter for our family-style dinner. At our tasting, Laura was attentive and detail-oriented, making small adjustments to the dishes based on our taste preferences.
On our wedding day, Laura’s team was friendly and helpful. They kept wine glasses full and many guests noted how much they appreciated the passed appetizers. Throughout dinner and after, guests absolutely raved about the food. We had many, many guests tell us that it was the best wedding food they had ever had, the most satisfying vegetarian meal they’d ever eaten, and that the flavors were vibrant and diverse yet complementary. Days after the wedding, guests were still calling to say how much they loved the dinner. We so appreciated Five Star’s ability to source from local farms and shops (Companion Bake Shop & Marianne’s Ice Cream!) to create a truly outstanding, California menu. We highly recommend Five Star!Food is incredibly important to my husband and I, so when it came time to select a caterer for our wedding we knew we wanted to work with someone who cared as much about food as we do. Five Star turned out to be the perfect partner for creating a wedding day menu that was memorable, delicious, and locally focused.
From the beginning, we appreciated Five Star’s approach. Starting with our first introduction call, Laura was down-to-earth, direct, and a good listener. We knew we wanted a vegetarian menu that focused on local, seasonal ingredients; Laura was immediately on board. She provided sample farm-to-table menus for us to peruse but also encouraged us to get creative and suggest new dishes that we love. In the end, we picked a number of items from their standard menus and also worked collaboratively with them to create a fresh summer salad and a burrata-herb platter for our family-style dinner. At our tasting, Laura was attentive and detail-oriented, making small adjustments to the dishes based on our taste preferences.
On our wedding day, Laura’s team was friendly and helpful. They kept wine glasses full and many guests noted how much they appreciated the passed appetizers. Throughout dinner and after, guests absolutely raved about the food. We had many, many guests tell us that it was the best wedding food they had ever had, the most satisfying vegetarian meal they’d ever eaten, and that the flavors were vibrant and diverse yet complementary. Days after the wedding, guests were still calling to say how much they loved the dinner. We so appreciated Five Star’s ability to source from local farms and shops (Companion Bake Shop & Marianne’s Ice Cream!) to create a truly outstanding, California menu. We highly recommend Five Star! -
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