Mistura Catering & Events Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
67 Reviews
95% recommend it
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Kathleen C. Sent on 03/28/2019Art and food
They are now called Mistura! We had tasting on our visit to SLO back in December. We met with Jacqueline and Nicola (the chef), and tasted the delicious and beautiful food at their restaurant Mama's Meatball in SLO. And dare I say, oh my god, the food and the alcohol pairing was beyond what I had imagined possible for wedding food! It was a little over our budget, but we still went with it, as food is a big part and priority of our wedding - to make sure that our guests are wooed by the food and happy and full by the end of the day.
Very excited to eat Mistura food again on our wedding in August. Will come back and post more photos. :)
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Cassidy Sent on 07/24/2018Top notch food and service. They catered our daughters wedding on July 7th 2018. From our initial tasting we knew we were in great hands,. Their food and menu was fabulous, and many of our foodie guests commented that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Their staff was so professional and nice, even though it was the hottest day and they were working in the heat. They were on time, and their presentation was beautiful. HIGHLY recommend
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User1901902 Sent on 11/03/2014We had the chance to first meet Jackeline and Chef Nicola in February of 2014 when we went to Santa Barbara to finalize the our wedding plans (we live in Calgary, AB so we were planning the wedding from a distance). Our wedding planner (Nicole Chapman) drove us out to San Luid Obispo where the couple have their restaurant (Mama’s Meatballs) and where we had our menu tasting. We proceeded to have a three or four hour tasting of everything that we wanted to include at our wedding and it blew our expectations out of the water. The food was so delicious and got us even more excited about the wedding. Our guests are still raving about the food at our wedding. Hiring Haute Catering is a must do if you have your wedding in the Santa Barbara area! -
User1361423 Sent on 10/03/2013I hired Mama's Meatballs Catering to do my son's rehersal dinner at our home for 95 people. I wanted a pizza oven, but it was so so much more. The food was perfect. Pizza, pasta, salad, passed appetizers and all of it was so delightful and yummy.
But it was not just the food that was impressive. The staff was top notch. During the planning they reviewed everything, rentals, glasses, type of coffee cups, layout. They were on it and contacted me when they saw something not quite right. They even helped with the table decorations with suggestions. I really appreciated having that extra attention in the planning.
The serving staff were professional and prompt. They arrived, setup, served, cleaned up and then they were gone. They even went out of their way to find my gluten free guests in order to deliver them a gluten free pizza and explain the remaining menu with them. It meant so much to my guests. So professional.
I would recommend Mama's Meatballs for any type of event. I just can't explain what a wonderful evening and meal we had that night. -
User1363520 Sent on 10/04/2013Let’s just say right off the bat, Mama’s Meatballs is amazing, especially Jackeline. Every aspect of our interactions with them was phenomenal. It started off with the most amazing tasting session either of us had ever experienced. We expected to have a couple of dishes off of the menu. Instead, we were fed for *three hours*. Everything was beyond exceptional, and it was great that we got to try a little of so many dishes because it actually changed our minds about some of our selections. We were also really excited about the gelato bar and s’mores option! In addition, we were surprised to find how affordable their prices were. Jackeline also was extremely helpful in ordering our linens and various other elements that we needed for our outdoor wedding. In the end, she provided several more hours of her time to help us get everything just right with our linens, heaters, decorations, and timeline. The day of the wedding, the whole Mama’s Meatball team worked like a well-oiled machine. Everything was ready at precisely the correct time, and everyone raved about how delicious everything was, from the appetizers, to the dinner and also the desserts! It is worth noting that Jackeline attends every event they cater to make certain everything goes smoothly. In contrast, some of the other caterers we considered did not have a single point of contact, and instead you are contacted by the person who will manage your event just a few weeks before it is supposed to happen. Working with Jackeline one-on-one meant that she really got to know us. She found out we were both DJs in college, and went to the trouble to find a vintage record player and records online for decoration and to serve the appetizers on. She also made a music themed menu for each place setting, which really tied everything together beautifully. We wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend working with them if you ever get the chance. They made our wedding amazing, beautiful, and delicious! -
User1070099 Sent on 01/16/2013Nicola did an outstanding job with the appetizers for our wedding. I cannot emphasize enough what delicious food comes out of his kitchen! He provided us with a beautiful assortment of food for our cocktail party reception at our home and our guests enjoyed every bite! I can't remember the last time our home smelled so good...like a fine Italian restaurant!!! I highly recommend Mama's Meatball to anyone for any event. -
User929798 Sent on 09/11/2012When selecting three vendors to visit for food tasting, I initially hesitated to include Mama's Meatballs on the list simply due to the name. We wanted fine dining wedding food, and the name Mama's Meatballs sounded more like a caterer for birthdays, graduations and anniversary parties with delicious home cooking flare...little did we know! When we had our three caters lined up, we gave them all very simple instructions: "We're from San Francisco. Just wow us!"
Chef Nicola's background was impressive, and I had this nagging voice that told me "don't judge the book by its cover (or name) and be open to life's surprises." Dish after dish our eyes began to widen, our mouths salivated, and our appetites grew. We were in a state of shock (and very pleasantly pleased) that they took our simple request to heart in a very serious way. When we looked across to the next couple who were also doing food tasting, we recognized that their food was different from ours. We really appreciated that they catered the food tasting to each couple's needs based on budget and type of food requested.
Our families all loved the Italian dishes - from Chilean Sea Bass to mango-stuffed duck breast - we selected. Everyone told us our wedding was "amazing, stunning, and the best food they have ever had!"
In addition to Chef Nicola making our wedding deliciously unforgettable, Jackeline also played an important design/decor role in making our wedding details memorable. She created/personalized our menu, and surprised us with a personal touch of beautiful wooden chopsticks to connect to something familiar for my side of the family. She made the wedding planning as if she were planning her own wedding - with a lot of love, beauty and thoughtfulness. They even borrowed / took down their friend's door to use as food station table decor, and even pack a picnic basket of food to send us off! -
User912480 Sent on 08/26/2012Mamas Meatballs were the BEST!!! Jackeline and her team went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. She was so easy to work with and truly understood our vision and helped us accomplish all of our goals for our special day. I just loved working with her so much! She not only helped us with all of our linens, but she also folded all of our napkins!! She was amazing!! I don't know of any other caterers that do that for their brides at no extra cost. She is just fabulous!
Besides all of the help they gave us in preparing for our wedding, the food was OUTSTANDING!!! My husband and I went in for our tasting knowing that we would go with Mamas if they food was even somewhat tasty because it fit into our budget. Once we started eating, we could not believe our taste buds!! How could something that good be so affordable?! We were sold. After the wedding we received SO many compliments on how tasty the food was. Our guests keep raving about the butternut squash gnocchi. In addition to the amazing food, I was also blown away by the presentation. Jackeline honestly has such a knack for style because she made the food look almost as amazing as it tasted :) (almost!!).
I am so thankful that we went with them for our wedding. It truly was a blessing having the opportunity to work Mamas and I know our day would not have been nearly as perfect without their help. Brides- going with Mamas Meatballs is a must!!!!!!
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