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Lombardi's Catering & Events

Lombardi's Catering & Events

Petaluma, CA
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    Cindy Sent on 10/05/2024
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    Amazing Food and Staff!

    Before our wedding, everyone always said that the food at weddings was forgettable, but Lombardi changed that tune for us! The food was phenomenal, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it – I was craving seconds! We had the pleasure of working with Denise, Lombardi's wedding and events manager, who was beyond helpful and super easy to communicate with.
    Lombardi's team was outstanding and ensured every guest was well taken care of, from the cocktail hour to the dinner and dancing - drinks were flowing, and smiles were glowing! Everything was perfect. A massive thank you to Denise and all the folks at Lombardi's for making our day unforgettable!
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    Christina Sent on 07/02/2023
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    Was a amazing experience!

    We couldn’t have picked a better caterer for our wedding! The food is always amazing and the staff were amazing! They were always smiling and we honestly were so happy we went with Lombardi’s. Thank you!!!!
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    Nicholas Sent on 10/26/2022
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    Great post-wedding brunch!

    Lombardi's catered our after-wedding brunch for approximately 150 guests and did an amazing job! Food was great and service was seamless. We definitely recommend Lombardi's for catering in the Petaluma area!
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    Emily Sent on 10/15/2022
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    Food was great

    Great food and service. Flexible and responsive.
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    Aleisha Sent on 03/30/2021
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    Tasty and Affordable!

    I can’t begin to say enough about Lombardi’s! The service, the price, the quality! All were amazing! If you want fantastic comfort food at an unbeatable price, this is it. The only problem we had was picking from the endless options a of delicious choices for our wedding menu. We ended up going with 2 salads, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, braised beef shank and French bread. Our guests raved about the food, em there was plenty for everyone and tons of leftovers. You can have the food dropped off (which is what we did), or they can provide a service team. All in all, Lombardi’s has tons of options, great prices and most of all, is absolutely delicious! My husband and I would highly recommend.
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    The best food and service

    We had a gourmet burger bar for our wedding and it was delicious! They were cooking for a large group and the quality was on par for every portion which can be hard while cooking burgers sometimes. This company has an amazing deli and their catering service is run by real people who will treat you and will want to feed you like you are their best friend! Our tasting appointment really set the tone. Denise Bugbee had a mock table set with various dishes for us to try. She is a wonderful, caring and fun person. Helping to plan the menu and make selections with her is so easy and fun! She was our captain caterer at our wedding as well and I knew everything would run smoothly with her there. Lombardi's has thought of everything when it comes pleasing you and taking care of guests. They will do as much or as little as you want. We now make special trips out of town to enjoy their food. Delicious food and amazing people to work with!
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    Mandy Sent on 05/10/2020
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    Delicious and professional!

    Amazing food! Incredibly professional team and excellent support while planning menus! Highly recommend their catering for gatherings of all sizes.
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    Shawna Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Best Food Award!🥇

    HUGE HIT WITH MY GUEST! Denise, the coordinator at Lombardi’s catering is such a great gal! Made me feel so special as she was so warm and accommodating with time changes and substitutions. Food was delicious! Highly recommend the Mac and cheese and baked beans. The meats we so tender as well!
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/01/2019
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    YUM!!! Best in the biz!

    We were referred to Lombardi’s from our wedding venue, Olympia’s Valley Estate. Their pricing was way more affordable than other Sonoma County vendors and we got the most bang for your buck in terms of options and quantity. We were immediately sold after the taste test that we didn’t even bother scheduling any other caterers. We invited a few friends to attend the taste test and they admitted that the wedding day food was even tastier than the taste test! On the wedding day, we’ve never heard so many compliments about wedding food, as the food aspect can get overlooked since there’s so much else going on during the day. It’s either no one talks about meals unless it’s really good or really bad (for example other weddings that we attended this year ran out of food at the buffet for the last tables, or it was just bad from food being mass cooked). This wasn’t the case though, as everything was delicious and warm. From the hor dourves (flatbread pizza cooked in OVE’s brick oven, and fresh oysters (!!!)), to the main entrees like tri tip, bbq chicken, penne pasta, and even down to the grilled veggies and cornbread. There was no bad item. We gave an accurate headcount and folks still had seconds but there were still trays of leftovers, which were greatly appreciated at the after party (still good even cold haha) and the following day. 

    Denise made the whole process so easy to work with, especially since meals is one of the most expensive wedding items to budget for. She helped narrow down our menu and her menu suggestions were on point. She sent us reminders of what’s needed next and coordinated directly with our other vendors too (Encore Events for rentals, Lisa Bravo for coordination, and OVE for venue). Her existing relationships with our other vendors really smoothed things out. For example, for Encore Events, once we finalized our rentals (tables, chairs, flatware, etc.), she was able to add that invoice to the total of the catering costs since those 2 companies have a long standing relationship. And when the rentals count looked off, she noticed it and double checked with us first. She also helped lower the counts on some of the rentals to help us save money since she knew realistically that we didn’t need that many extras of certain items. Another plus is that Lombardi’s allowed us to pay whenever we wanted so I called in monthly to make payments rather than paying off a huge chunk at once. We paid each time with a credit card so we got back a considerable amount of Chase points since it’s considered a restaurant expense. 

    Their attention to detail was unmatched and Denise made it was easily one of our favorite vendors we worked with. She was very responsive and was always ready to help or answer any questions we would have. Highly recommended and thank you so much for satisfying all our tastebuds! We’ll be returning to your store front whenever we’re back in Petaluma. 
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    Great Food, Amazing Value!

    My wife and I worked with Denise at Lombardi's to plan our 110 person rehearsal dinner, and the whole process end to end was a total delight. The tasting process was very professional and the food superb, and somehow the food on the day of the event was even better than we had remembered. Multiple guests came up to us to say how great they thought the food was. Aside from the amazing food and frictionless service, the best part was that the total all in cost was something like $40 a person. Incredible!
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    Delicious Food

    Lombardi's provides amazing food with a flexible service. We had a buffet for our wedding. The delivery and pick up was on time and everything went smoothly. All of our guests loved their food. We're very satisfied with what we picked.
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    The staff at our wedding was wonderful and the food was amazing!
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    Their food is amazing as always. Everyone enjoyed the tri tip and pesto tortellini. Lee and Scott are wonderful to work with.
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    Lindsay Sent on 02/05/2014
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    Lombardi's did such a wonderful job, I could not have asked for more. From the first tasting to the wedding day, Nancy and Scott were both wonderful to work with. They really went above and beyond anything I was expecting. I was very happy with the professionalism of the staff and the food was delicious! We received many compliments on both.
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    Nancy was so enjoyable and friendly! Your food was fabulous, everyone loved it and your staff was professional. Thanks again!
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    Staff was great and very professional. Nancy had great ideas and was very helpful. We brought some of our own food, everyone was very accommodating.
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    Renee Sent on 11/19/2013
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    Great Food, Great Staff! Love, Love, Love Lombardi's!
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    AWESOME SERVICE FOOD WAS AMAZING WOULDNT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT
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    Lombardi's did a wonderful job catering my son's wedding reception. Nancy worked with me in planning the menu and was so helpful. The food was delicious! The ladies who served at the reception were professional, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to make our event a success. We were extremely pleased we chose Lombardi's Catering.
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    The pasta was amazing and their serving/bar staff was friendly and professional.
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    They were absolutely wonderful!
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    Excellent food! Great service and all the tables and bar looked amazing!
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    I was so impressed with the fabulous staff and service; not once did anyone ask for service, because everyone was doing their job fabulously. My wedding guests still rave about the food, particularly the salame pinwheels and the pesto gnochi. My favorite detail was upon leaving for our hotel after the long night, to find an exquisite box of delicious left overs, wine, and lovely wrapped treats. Be sure to ask for Nancy and you will be blown away by how much care is put into everything.
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    Lombardi's catered my daughter's wedding and they were so professional that I didn't even notice their servers as they worked. Glasses were kept filled and plates were cleared and it was all done quietly and efficiently. They even met a couple of special requests. My daughter wanted brownies instead of cake and Nancy didn't even blink an eye when I asked whether they could provide them. They baked delicious brownies, set them on the tiered tray we provided and decorated it with flowers, too! Food was tasty and well-priced (there were lots of leftovers), service was impeccable, cleanup was throrough, and the bride and groom were pleased. As a surprise, Lombardi's even provided a box of chocolate-dipped strawberries for the bride and groom to enjoy later on. I also requested a large tray of deviled eggs for the brunch the following morning and they provided a beautiful tray for us. I would definitely recommend Lombardi's Catering to anyone.
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    Fabulous food and service! From the pig roast picnic at the rehearsal dinner to the wedding reception feast, every morsel was exquisite. Highly recommended!
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    Take care of everyone!

    I am a wedding coordinator and don't typically leave vendor reviews, but I had to with this company! Wonderful team and oh good gracious.... THE FOOD IS TO DIE FOR!! No they didnt pay me to say that, and I am picky about my food! Some of the best wedding food I've had at a wedding. The staff worked so hard and made the event run so smoothly. They take great care of their clients AND the vendors! I appreciate this most. Only negative is they aren't closer to where I am based at (Sacramento, CA)!! I hope to work with them in the future somehow!!
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    Nancy was a delight to work with from the very start. My husband and I wanted to check out Lombardi's because their Rohnert Park deli location was one of our favorite spots while attending Sonoma State. We wanted a casual buffet lunch at our wedding in San Rafael, CA. All of the food at our tasting was delicious and we really enjoyed meeting Nancy. She is very warm and I felt at ease around her. Some of the vendors I met with gave me a feeling that they were trying to figure out ways to take advantage of me. This was NOT the case with Lombardi's. Nancy was very upfront and gave a lot of practical information at our meeting/tasting. She even went above and beyond to coordinate our rentals for us. She helped us come up with a menu for a dessert bar that was a huge hit! Everything went very smoothly on the day of our wedding. The appetizers were beautiful, the lunch was delicious and the desserts were divine! All the staff were so helpful and friendly. I only wish Nancy was there to enjoy the day with us. I really enjoyed working with Lombardi's and am so glad we used them for our wedding!
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    This food was wonderful!!! We had more then enough for our hungry men. We not only love Lombardi's for lunch but they were perfect for our outdoor wedding. They were flexible and worked with us to make out menu perfect!
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