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Jake Sent on 07/27/2024

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All Guests Said YUM!

Popolo provided outstanding catering for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with their service. Their flexibility, communication, and responsiveness were top-notch, making the planning process seamless and stress-free.

The bartenders were fantastic, creating delicious drinks and being incredibly attentive to our guests' needs throughout the evening.

The food was exceptional— the tri-tip and brisket were cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, and the vegetarian options were equally impressive, offering delicious and satisfying choices for all our guests. Popolo truly exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding day unforgettable. Highly recommended.

Popolo Catering's reply:

We greatly appreciate you choosing Popolo Catering for your wedding day! Thank you for this wonderful feedback and review of our food, bartending and overall services provided! We love to hear about our clients' and their guests thoroughly enjoying a wonderful meal while honoring the guests of honor, you two! Congratulations from your support team at Popolo Catering. It was an honor to be of service on your special day!
Best wishes from Leon and Kat Castillo, Owners

Colette Sent on 05/20/2026

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Popolo is amazing!

Popolo did an absolutely amazing job on our April 2026 wedding. We were working with Kat and Leon for almost a year and a half, and they were always very responsive and helpful. It made the wedding process so much easier and we felt like we were in SUCH good hands. On top of that, the food was AMAZING. We had so many people come up to us complimenting the food, and one of my best friend's immediately booked Popolo for their wedding catering and bartending based on their experience at our wedding. 100/10. Thank you Popolo!!!!

Alexandra Sent on 05/08/2026

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10/10 Experience

We were more than impressed with the quality of professionalism & care the entire Popolo team put into our special day. They are all such great people, and we would highly recommend using their services! The food being so delicious was a plus!! Our wedding guests are still raving about the potatoes au gratin!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you, Alexandra! You were wonderful clients. We were so glad we could be part of your special day. It means a lot to hear that the team's care came through, and we'll pass your kind words along to everyone. Wishing you and Robert all the best! Sincerely, Leon and Kat, Owners, Popolo Catering

Janelle Sent on 03/17/2026

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Flawless from start to finish

Popolo’s Catering was absolutely incredible at our kids wedding. From start to finish, everything was handled with such professionalism, care, and genuine kindness. The food was truly delicious—our guests are still talking about it!
What meant the most to us, though, was how attentive and accommodating they were with severe food allergies and intolerances. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe and cared for, which gave us so much peace of mind on such an important day.
As a mom, there’s so much emotion wrapped up in a day like this, and being able to trust that everything was taken care of allowed me to be fully present—to watch my daughter and her new husband laugh, dance, and truly enjoy every moment. That is something I will never forget.
The service was seamless, the staff was warm and attentive, and they truly helped make our wedding feel effortless and special. We are beyond grateful and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Janelle,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Popolo Catering food and services for the wedding day! It was an absolute pleasure to work with all of you from the inception of inquiry to communication in planning and then to finalize all details. You all did a great job assisting us with important information to assure all dietary restrictions or allergies were addressed. We appreciated the honor to serve Carsen and Sydney their first meal as a married couple. That is such a special moment. Sending warmest regards and best wishes for their lifetime of happiness. Most sincerely, Kathleen Castillo, Owner, Office Manager

Kandice Sent on 07/28/2025

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Paso Robles Wedding Cateror

We chose Popolo to cater our daughter’s wedding in Paso Robles, as we were looking for a solid buffet dinner for a barn wedding venue. We wanted our guests to have, not only a hearty meal, but quality prepared and delivered food. Popolo walked us through the menu, so that we could put together a well-rounded menu. They catered to our needs, and offered suggestions as needed. They were flexible in making changes, and they kept us informed along the way. Our wedding guests loved the food, and it was plentiful. Desserts were fantastic, too!
I highly recommend Popolo for your wedding menu!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Kandice,
We greatly appreciate your quick feedback to Nicolette and Alex' wedding day just this past Saturday, 7.26.2025! We are so happy for all of you to have had such a special celebration, topped off with all you had hoped for from food to service by Popolo Catering. You have been exceptional to work with as a client from the beginning. Thank you. We appreciate any opportunity to work along side coordinator, Kristi Dibbern! Sending our warmest regards and best wishes to our newlyweds and your entire wonderful family! Best, Leon and Kathleen Castillo, Owners @ Popolo Ctering

Jacqui Sent on 06/10/2025

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Highly Recommend!

Popolo catered both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding night and we couldn’t be happier! Kathleen, Kenny and their whole team were amazing throughout the whole process. Responsive, informative, flexible and so kind. The food and service was amazing our whole wedding weekend. They were a joy to work with through the stressful wedding process. Thank you Popolo!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Jacqui and Jeff,
Supporting your wedding weekend was an honor and privilege! We are so happy for you. All the wonderful planning created such an awesome outcome to celebrate your special occasion of love and marriage! You really did a great job creating a perfect long weekend to keep the fun and food going! Well done! Sending our sincere congratulations with our gratitude for being entrusted. May your life and marriage be blessed. Best wishes from Leon, Kat and our Popolo Catering family.

Haley Sent on 09/22/2024

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Delicious food, amazing service!

Popolo catering catered our wedding this summer, and it was the best decision! Tasha and her team were wonderful to work with - she always responded to my emails within the business day and was so helpful with our many questions. The food was delicious on the day of!! The buffet went quickly and guests were not waiting for food long. Overall, highly recommend!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Haley,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Your feedback makes us so happy to know that you enjoyed your special wedding day experience with Popolo Catering, surrounding our service staff and the delicious food. Sending best wishes and congratulations on your marriage to you and your husband! Most sincerely, Leon & Kathleen Castillo, Owners

Rylee Sent on 08/01/2024

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Perfect Experience

We enjoyed working with Popolos so much! They were so helpful, attentive, detail-oriented, and professional. When my husband and I had to change plans, they always supported and accommodated our request. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to cater their event!

Popolo Catering's reply:

It was an absolute pleasure to support you both, and your beautiful families on your wedding day! It meant a great deal to be entrusted on such a special day. Thank you for entrusting our Popolo Catering family with your wedding rehearsal dinner and your wedding day meal and additional support services! You are the most perfect and sweetest couple! We wish you a lifetime of blessings and happiness in your marriage. Much love, Leon and Kat

Stephen Sent on 04/22/2024

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Great food, great service!

The catering staff at Popolo are superstars! First, Tasha was great to work with from day one. Very friendly and responsive and let me know when I asked for something I didn't need. She also gave us great suggestions for our vegan and gluten-free guests. The staff on the day of had to deal with the uncertainty of the rain, but they got our 140 seats set up in a flash! We had to move the reception inside and they did an amazing job! Everything looked fantastic! Not only was the service great, but so was the food! Lots of guests told us how much they loved the food. If we had to do it all over, we would choose Popolo again!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hamill,

Thank you so much for providing this wonderful review for my assistant Tasha, and our team on your wedding day. There is nothing that makes us happier than to hear from our happy client's. We are so grateful you and all your guests enjoyed the food and the service! That's always our ultimate goal and we are proud of our hard-working staff. We agree that they are definitely superstars! It was such an honor to be chosen to be a part of your very special day. Thank you so much. Sending warmest regards and best wishes! May you be blessed in your marriage and live happily ever after.

Sincerely,
Leon & Kat Castillo, Owners

Tanner Sent on 11/14/2023

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Tanner Young

Exceptional wedding catering service! The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. The staff was professional, attentive, and ensured a seamless dining experience. Our guests raved about the delicious menu. A five-star choice for making our special day truly memorable!"

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Tanner! It was a pleasure to be a chosen vendor on your wedding day. Congratulations!

Warm Wishes
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Cass Sent on 11/06/2023

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10/10 Experience

I am so grateful we chose Popolo to cater our 130 person wedding! It is so evident that Tasha and her family put their heart and souls into their business/what they do. From being attentive to our needs, flexible, and reliable through the entire planning process- the customer service was exceptional! Not to mention, the food was AMAZING! Thank you for being a part of our day!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Cassandra and Mitchell,
Thank you for this wonderful feedback! Your wedding day at Ella's Vineyard was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Sending our warmest regards and sincere congratulations! May you be blessed with an amazing married life together.

Best, Leon and Kat Castillo, Owners @ Popolo Catering

Courtney Sent on 10/18/2023

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So many compliments on the food and service

They were truly incredible making our big day go as smoothly as possible. Their skills are unmatched and I can’t believe I was so lucky to find the best caterer in the area. I would highly highly recommend their services for your wedding!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to be on your vendor team on such a special day! Congratulations on your marriage and beautiful wedding day!

Best Wishes,
The Popolo Staff

Daniela Sent on 10/08/2023

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Delicious food, Incredible Communication & Attention to detail

My wedding was this past 7/15 and we had the most incredible experience with Popolo from beginning to end. I cannot recommend the team enough. Not only was the food delicious, but also communication from beginning to end was prompt and clear. I had a lot of questions and needed to make a couple of changes and the team was incredibly accommodating. So many of our guests complimented the food! Thank you Popolo!

Popolo Catering's reply:

It was our pleasure to be a trusted vendor for your wedding day! Thank you for allowing us to serve you! We our grateful that you took the time to share this review. Congratulations!!

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Brent Sent on 10/03/2023

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Popolo was fantastic

Popolo and Tasha were amazing, from the first tastings to the day of the wedding they were so helpful.
They made the whole process extremely smooth and easy, the food was perfectly cooked and tasted delicious.
Thank you so much for helping our wedding day so perfect.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for the review Brent! It was our pleasure to be a trusted vendor on your big day! Congratulations on your marriage and your journey as newlyweds!

Congrats!
The Popolo Team

Larry Sent on 09/13/2023

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Excellent food and service

From their professional service before, to during, to after, Popolo exceeded our expectations! Kat and Tasha were so kind to work with, and the food was outstanding! Many of our guests complimented our choices, and told us this was a very memorable wedding. Thank you Popolo staff!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Larry and Jesi! It was an honor to be there on your special day! Congratulations on your new journey as a married couple!

Best Regards,
The Popolo Catering Staff

Taylor Sent on 09/03/2023

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Seamless Experience!

We felt very fortunate to have Popolo Catering at our wedding! The day of the event was absolutely worry-free because of how well prepared and experienced the entire Popolo staff were. They knew exactly what to do from arrival through clean-up, and several of our guests commented on the excellent service. We had a wonderful experience coordinating with Tasha before the wedding; she was extremely responsive and flexible to our requests. Chef John was also a pleasure to work with; we had a backyard wedding and he did a walkthrough of the venue well in advance to make sure set up was seamless. And on top of all that, the food was super tasty! Popolo will work with you to curate exactly the menu you want.

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Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Taylor,
Thank you for the privilege of choosing us to be there on your wedding day. We are grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review for us. Congratulations on your marriage!!

Thank you,
The Popolo Staff

Stacy Sent on 08/03/2023

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Delicious and beautiful

Everybody loved the buffet. Guests loved the bartender Nancy. The salsa for the Tri tip was amazing. That service for appetizers were very professional. The bride had dietary restrictions and they made her a special plate.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for your review and entrusting us with your wedding day Stacy! You had such a beautiful wedding surrounded by your friends and family. Thank you again and congratulations!!!

Best Wishes,
The Popolo Staff

Lauren Sent on 06/12/2023

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Popolo Catering is the BEST

The only complaint that I have about Popolo is that they only cater so we can’t go to eat their food more often.

Popolo catered for our wedding and when I tell you that there weren’t any leftovers – I mean we ordered food enough for everyone to have a little bit of everything and then some. There wasn’t a thing left at the end of the night – just enough for the bride and groom to have to-go boxes at the end of the night, which was so necessary! Only because they set it aside ahead of time.

We got compliments from our guests on all the food that was provided, Popolo catered passed hors d’oeuvres and did a buffet dinner service. The menu was coordinated beforehand, with a tasting done – it was probably at the tasting that we realized that our choice of caterer was the right one.

Tasha coordinated with us and sat down and walked us through all of it. With Tasha and the Popolo team, know that you’re in good hands.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Lauren! It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband through your wedding planning process. We appreciate the fantastic review. We hope that married life has been amazing so far!

Warm regards,
The Popolo Catering Staff

Matthew Sent on 04/13/2023

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Great service and delicious food

We were married in Templeton on April 1st and being that we are based in Los Angeles we relied heavily on recommendations for our vendors. Popolo was highly recommended by our venue and some friends who had them cater their wedding the previous year. From getting a quote through their website to our first meeting with Tasha at our tasting and then finally onto our big day everything was super easy and streamlined. Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows how important convenience is, and Popolo took care of almost everything. They had a very professional and kind staff, flatware and glassware rentals, linens, licensed bartenders, and most importantly delicious food, of which many of our guests went up for seconds. Tasha worked with our coordinator and us to make sure everything was seamless and she was very kind and always quick to respond to our questions. She even helped us find our DJ, who was fabulous, and put together a delicious pistachio cake for us to cut at the reception. We would definitely recommend Popolo to cater your wedding or any event.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Matt and Joselyn! Popolo was thrilled to be able to be there for your wedding day. We are so grateful to all of the vendors that made this day magical!!

Love,
The Popolo Team

Jake Sent on 01/17/2023

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Go with Popolo

Popolo were a true dream caterer for our wedding. The communication throughout the planning process and their execution on the day of was impeccable and professional, and our guests raved about the food. You can't go wrong with Popolo!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much Jake! We enjoyed working with you and your family to make your day a success!! Congratulations again on your marriage.

Best Wishes,
Tasha and the Popolo Staff

Breanna Sent on 11/22/2022

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Above and beyond

From day one, popolo catering and their team went above and beyond. They responded quickly, were accommodating and friendly. From day one they made us feel comfortable and excited with our decision to go with them for our wedding and on the day of they were fantastic! The serving staff was professional and quick, and we got many compliments from our guests on how great the food was. I would highly recommend them, you won't regret it

Popolo Catering's reply:

Breanna, it was a pleasure working with you from day 1! We are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed the food and our service. We are lucky to work with clients like you. Congratulations again on your marriage!!

Warm Wishes,
Tasha and the Popolo Staff

Alex Sent on 11/15/2022

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Excellent Service and Food

Popolo Catering was amazing to use and work with. Tasha was extremely responsive and helpful. We received nothing but positive feedback on the food. We opted for the buffet style with two entree options and fixed sides/salad/bread options. We have already recommended their services to other friends for their services. They were extremely cost effective as well. I would recommend anyone in their service area to consider them for their next large catered event.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We are thrilled your family and friends enjoyed their meal. We are lucky to work with amazing clients like you!

Warmest Regards,
Tasha and the Popolo Team

Jenny Sent on 11/01/2022

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Outstanding!

My husband and I were blown away by Popolo Catering and their incredible service and team. Everyone we interacted with at Popolo was extremely kind and helpful, and the food was amazing! Chef Michael and the staff that worked our wedding did a phenomenal job and provided outstanding service to us and our guests. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the Popolo team and the food. We highly recommend Popolo!! Thank you for Popolo for being part of our big day!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much for the amazing review, Jenny! It was such a pleasure working with you and Sean from the start. We are so grateful that you enjoyed your wedding day with Popolo Catering!
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs.

Marcela Sent on 08/09/2022

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Absolutely amazing!!!

Popolo is definitely your go to caterers. They are such a great team to work with. They truly care about their customers. They go above and beyond to help on your special day. Our guests absolutely loved the food and kept raving about it afterwards. We could not be more grateful for their hard work throughout our whole day.

Popolo Catering's reply:

We loved being a part of your special day! Thank you so much for the shout-out of happiness and satisfaction. There is nothing that makes us smile bigger! Sending our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Leon and Kat, Owners

Britni Sent on 08/06/2022

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Taste of the Central Coast Wedding

My husband and I were lucky enough to book Popolo Catering for our June 2022 wedding. We moved from the Central Coast to the Bay Area about 7 years ago, but when we got engaged I knew I wanted to be married in the place I had called home for more than 30 years. Most of our wedding guests came from out of state and I wanted to share a taste of the Central Coast with them. Popolo's hit it out of the park with Santa Maria style tri-tip, roasted chicken, strawberry salad, grilled veggies, potatoes au gratin, and French bread. They were even kind enough to make us doggie bags for when we got back to our hotel (which was very appreciated)! The Popolo staff was professional, attentive and courteous. The buffet and pass hors d'oeuvres were displayed beautifully. We are so grateful to Kat and Leon and the entire Popolo team for a delicious and memorable wedding weekend!!

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Popolo Catering's reply:

It was our honor to be included in your beautiful wedding day! Every detail and plan came true to your vision. Thank you so much for allowing us to help and support you. You're a delightful couple, and having a family history made it even more special! Warmest regards, Leon and Kat

Marissa Sent on 06/21/2022

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Whatever you do, hire this vendor!

Popolo was my favorite vendor and the best choice we could have made for our big day. Not only are they at such a reasonable price point that it almost sounds made up.... but the food quality and service is one you would get with only the highest-end caterers. It's been a month since we've been married and everyone talks about how great the food was! Popolo was so responsive and helpful throughout the whole process and made it very easy on us. I loved them so much that they catered our rehearsal dinner, lunch the day of, the reception, and the morning brunch! I seriously cannot say enough good things about them!

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You two were on your marks from day one, with your wedding planning! Thank you for asking us to be there on your special day. We loved leading our team in support of your vision. You are the sweetest couple and your future is so bright. Love following you on social media! Sending warmest regards to you and your families. Best, Kat & Leon, Owners

Bethany Sent on 05/11/2022

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Worth Getting Married to Have Their Food

Not only was Popolo's food the best but their catering quote came in at half of the other local caterers.

Seriously their refried beans and stuffed mushrooms were the best I have ever had.

Plus the team was really flexible at putting together a menu that combined our favorite foods (brisket & guacamole) as well as serving the Challah and honey we provided during our weddings cocktail hour.

They were also so sweet and understanding when we had to postpone the wedding not once but twice. They were quick to respond whenever I asked them a question. They also provided detailed responses about which item were vegetarian when I asked.

One of the appetizers we chose was quesadillas. Popolo served them along with these elegant and practical single serving salsa cups.

The rentals we contracted Popolo with ( plates, forks, water glasses) were of good quality.

The servers were incredibly professional and efficient as was the kitchen staff on the day of the wedding.

Our guests were all raving about our food at our reception.

Popolo level of outstanding service even continues past the wedding because their policy of ensuring the bride and groom get a to go container of their reception meal made for an absolutely lovely lunch a few days after the wedding.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Bethany & David,
We are so thankful we were given the blessing to support your wedding celebration, which had been long coming. You two have been so patient and you are the absolute sweetest couple! Since the first day we met in 2019, your ongoing communication has been spot-on & truly appreciated. As we paused with you through the pandemic, we were happy you decided to simply postpone and not cancel, to embrace your wedding day this past weekend. It was lovely! You guys did such an amazing job planning the perfect day. Bethany, your wedding dress was stunning and you looked beautiful! Thank you so much for this wonderful review regarding our delicious food, service team members, happy guests, equipment rentals, and most of all, your complete satisfaction. Here's to both of you and your wonderful married lives ahead. Leon and I send you our warmest regards and gratitude for choosing our family owned and operated company, to be a part of your special day. Congratulations from all of us at Popolo Catering. Warmest regards, Leon and Kat

Arielle Sent on 12/18/2021

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Popolo was incredible!

So delicious and affordable! We were so impressed with the meal and the tasting! Popolo made sure that we were satisfied!! If we didn't like something at the tasting they made sure to change it to exactly what we wanted. They went above and beyond. Their customer service was professional and responsive. They were easy to work with and our other vendors were grateful for them as well!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Arielle & Parker,
Your wedding day was amazing, and we were so thankful to be chosen to support you and your family! We send you our gratitude for this lovely review expressing how happy & satisfied you are with Popolo Catering! We love what we do and appreciate having wonderful clients such as yourselves to embrace. May you be blessed with a wonderful marriage and a life full of happiness & health! Have a Merry Christmas!
Best,
Leon & Kat, Owners
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Raulie&Loreal Sent on 11/29/2021

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Excellent Customer Service

Tasha, was very helpful during this occasion. Helping us pair the appetizers and main course. We got a lot of great feedback from our guest about the wonderful Lasagna dinner and sides. I would highly recommend this catering service.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Loreal & Raulie,

Thank you so much for your awesome review of our food and the support you received from our niece, Tasha! She is a wonderful team member. Your wedding day at Eberle Winery was lovely. We appreciate you choosing Popolo Catering to support such an important day in your lives. We wish you all the best in your marriage. May you live happily ever after.

Warmest regards,
Leon & Kathleen Castillo
Owners, Popolo Catering

Casandra Sent on 11/11/2021

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The Best!!

Excellent experience! Popolo is amazing and was so accommodating to everything we wanted for our wedding day. The food was so delicious and we received so many compliments from our guests on how great it was! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Casandra,
We are grateful for your high marks of excellence! We are thrilled you received everything you were hoping for on your amazing wedding day. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful memory in your lives. Sending our kindest regards and gratitude. Leon, Kat and Popolo team

Ashley Sent on 11/11/2021

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Amazing people

Popolo catering were incredible in helping make our big day memorable! We met with Kathleen and Leon who were so incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. They helped us find a DJ and gave us their knowledgeable opinion about the day of.
Next we have Danette, who was amazing! She was so professional, flexible, and responded fast. My husband and I had a lot of questions and she helped us alot.
I sent her pictures of ideas of how I wanted decor and she did exactly that and more! She made our day go by smoothly and perfectly!
For food we decided on the barbecue chicken and tritip with au gratin potatoes and roasted veggies and let me tell you it was DELICIOUS! AND they make you and your spouse a to go box so you can enjoy your food the next day in case you were too busy to enjoy your meal! I can’t thank Popolo enough for making our day memorable, fun, and delicious! If you are having trouble looking for a caterer, this is your sign to stop looking because Popolo has your back! ❤️

Popolo Catering's reply:

Ashley and Ron,

Thank you for this wonderful review. We were honored to be entrusted with catering and coordination on your special day. It was absolutely beautiful in every way. We love that you had a great experience from the tasting to your wedding day. Sending hugs and well wishes to you both. We hope that you are enjoying this new journey.

Congratulations!!!
From Danette and Your Popolo Family

Kiley Sent on 10/31/2021

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Work with them, seriously

Have you ever met someone that you just know you're going to like from the beginning? Like from the moment you met? That's Kat from Popolo Catering. Kat and her husband Leon are both such wonderful people and I am so happy that they were a part of such a big day for us. The food? PHENOMENAL. I personally hate mushrooms but their mushroom ravioli was to die for. Their brownies? Heavenly. Everything was so good. Please, just hire them and see for yourself

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Kiley and Jonathan,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words! We absolutely loved meeting both of you from the start and being chosen to support your beautiful wedding day was such an honor! We are thrilled that our mushroom ravioli won you over! Your cake and dessert station looked so pretty, and we are happy you loved our brownies. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love in your marriage. Best, Leon, Kat & our Popolo Catering staff

Lauren Sent on 10/20/2021

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Delicious food for all!

The team at Popolo was excellent to work with! They communicated with us every step of the way. We are super thankful for their service and especially for serving a special meal for our vegetarian friends! Their food was loved by all at our wedding! And we even got to enjoy it! Tri-tip and chicken are a must on the central coast. And their salad, and potatoes were excellent!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Lauren and Andrew!
We are so happy everyone loved the menu you both custom-created for your wedding day! We truly appreciate your wonderful review of our food, service, and team! Sending our congratulations and best wishes. Sincerely, Leon, Kat and Popolo staff

Natalie Sent on 08/11/2021

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The best wedding caterer

Popolo was amazing from day 1! They were very timely with email responses and always were there if we had any questions. We had a tasting with the owners, Kat and Leon, a couple of months before our wedding and it was so nice to be able to meet them and of course, taste the amazing food. We went with the Italian buffet- the raviolis are the best! They even had options for gluten-free and vegan guests which was important to us. The staff was SO friendly and even passed out appetizers to the wedding party and family that were busy taking pictures, which was very thoughtful. The bartenders were so cool and fun- loved them! We highly recommend Popolo to any couple looking for an amazing caterer! You won't be disappointed.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Natalie & Tanner!
We were delighted to be brought back into your family to support a second wedding! We are so happy to read your feedback of happiness on your wedding day with all Popolo Catering did on your vendor team. You are such a sweet couple and we loved meeting you all at the tasting meeting and then being a part of your special day. We send you our best wishes for a wonderful marriage and our gratitude for trusting us! Kindest regards, Leon, Kat and our Popolo Team

Brittany Sent on 08/02/2021

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Choose this vendor!

Popolo is the best catering service. They make everything so easy and stress-free. They respond promptly to emails and phone calls. They are very professional all around. Their food is amazing! We can't say enough positive things about them :)

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Brittany,
We are so grateful for your review! Thank you for the shout-out and for enlisting us to be a part of your special day. Sending our warmest regards, Leon, Kat, and our Popolo Catering family

Tina Sent on 07/20/2021

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Excellent Caterer

Popolo Catering was so helpful in planning my daughter's wedding. They took care of all the food (which was amazing!), drinks, bartending, serving, linens, and cake cutting. Everyone was talking about how good the food was. They are very professional and I highly recommend them.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Tina,
Thank you for the excellent review. We enjoyed helping make Brittany and Chris's wedding a huge success. Everything was absolutely beautiful. We love to hear that everyone enjoyed their meal and our service.

We wish Brittany and Chris all the best on their new journey as husband and wife.

All the best,
Danette Pineda
Sales and Event Coordinator

Chelsea Sent on 07/16/2021

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Popolo is amazing!

Popolo and every single member of its staff is amazing! We hired them for both catering and bartending and we're so glad we did. The first time I reached out by phone, Kat (a co-owner) answered and spent more than 1 hour on the phone with me to go through a consultation before I had even paid a deposit. Throughout the entire planning process, Popolo was incredibly professional, responsive, and graceful in managing the headache of a postponement and all COVID-19 restrictions. They really made our job easy and made sure all of the details were taken care of so that we could enjoy our day (Danette was our main POC and she was incredible!). Not to mention - the food was DELICIOUS. Some of the best tri-tip I've ever tasted, and our wedding guests agreed! Every single one of Popolo's servers and bartenders were so friendly, professional, and efficient, and our wedding guests continue to compliment the service they received from our caterer and rave about the menu! Everything was so perfect, and we really can't thank Popolo, Kat and Leon enough for their amazing service!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Chelsea,

It was an absolute pleasure to embrace you, Jonathan, your great mom, and all your wedding guests! What a gorgeous bride you were! Your special day was just spectacular at the Loriana Ranch. All the details of your vision and each and every effort made, truly created a wedding day of a lifetime. Every person at your wedding was so kind and appreciative to our team members; it just made all our staff feel so wonderful to be there supporting you all. Thank you for choosing our family-owned and operated business to embrace your family and friends to enjoy our delicious food and service that you custom-created! We send you our warmest regards, appreciation for being entrusted, and our best wishes as you live happily ever after in love.

Most sincerely,
Leon, Kat, and our Popolo Catering family

Dylan Sent on 07/14/2021

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The perfect caterers! Popolo is amazing!

Popolo was an absolute lifeline when our original caterer for our wedding fell through. Leon and Kat were a complete delight during our tasting, they truly care about every aspect of what they do! They were wonderful to work with as we went back and forth and back and forth indecisively over our menu (it was so hard to narrow down, everything they make is so good!) and on the day they were absolutely perfect! The table setup looked amazing, the entire staff was warm and outstanding, and the bartenders absolutely killed it with our signature cocktails! We were originally so worried when our first caterer fell through but with Popolo it turned out to be a blessing in disguise a thousand fold. We're still getting our guests reaching out to us to tell us how much they loved our food (and I still dream about the brisket). We can't think of anyone else we would have rather had serve us our first meal as husband and wife - and I truly cannot recommend Popolo Catering highly enough. If you're looking for a caterer for your wedding or any event at all, look NO FURTHER! Popolo is amazing!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Dylan and Jess,
Happy one-week wedding anniversary! You two are the absolute sweetest couple. Your wedding day at Spreafico Farm was just beautiful and everything you worked so hard at planning; with all the fine details supported by Allison Martinez, your coordinator. We loved that you embraced Javier Montes too, as your DJ and MC. We believe the amazing circle of vendors is what allowed your day to just flow with ease; not to mention the incredible electric energy of love you two have for one another. We send you both our best wishes with a great big hug! Leon, Kat, and your Popolo Catering team

Shelley Sent on 06/30/2021

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Atascadero Wedding May 2021

I vetted numerous caterers for our big day, but once I spoke to the folks at Popolo, I knew they were a perfect fit for us. They customized our menu to exactly what we wanted, with super reasonable prices. Their staff was exceptional from behind the bar, restocking beverage stations, setup and cleanup of the tables… just fantastic! The food was all the rage as well.. we went with Mediterranean and wowed all of our guests. The attention to detail from a family-owned and operated caterer, made it feel so special and perfect. I’d recommend them to anyone, in a heartbeat! Thanks again!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hey Shelley and Justin!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review; we really appreciate it. We loved you all from the first time we met at the menu tasting and consultation appointment; with your mom, stepdad, sister, and brother-in-law. You all were such a fun group. Your wedding day was so much fun for your guests; a reflection of both of you and your families! We could see and feel the P-A-R-T-Y energy everyone exuded the entire day! We are grateful you picked our business to embrace your incredible wedding day. Warmest regards, Leon, Kat and our Popolo Catering family

Megan Sent on 06/30/2021

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Delicious Food and Amazing Staff

This catering company was recommended to me by the wedding venue. I am so glad that I decided to go with them as my caterers for my wedding day. The food tasted exactly how it did on tasting day and the staff was easily able to make the meals Covid friendly, as it was required by our venue. I will definitely be using them again in the future.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Megan,
You were a dream to work with! We loved and fed off your amazing energy of relaxation and enjoyment as you planned and replanned your wedding day. Lol! We loved how you didn't skip a beat when the venue requested all food and dessert be served in individual boxed service! As an employee in the hospitality business yourself - we spoke the same "catering language" and you were just awesome. We send you and Dylan our warmest regards, best wishes and sincere congratulations! Big hug, Kat

Jenna Sent on 06/30/2021

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Delicious food and great service!

Popolo made delicious food for our wedding! They were easy to work with and we were also able to rent our linens and flatware with them. The appetizers were so good, we had the caprese skewers and bruschetta. For the meal we had the topblock steak, cheesy potatoes, salad, garlic bread, and chicken. It was all so good and they are very flexible with vegetarian options too. The price was not too high and valued if their service exceeded what we paid. We also got to do a tasting before hand. They also did our champagne service!

Popolo Catering's reply:

We are so happy you were pleased in every way on your special day. Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. We are grateful you asked us to support your wedding day! Congratulations from your Popolo Catering team. We send best wishes to our newlyweds! Sincerely, Leon and Kat

Amanda Sent on 11/13/2020

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Great staff and great food

We hired Popolo to cater our wedding and I don’t think we could have picked anyone better! We did a tasting with them and the food was amazing, not to mention they have so many options and it’s super affordable compared to other caterers in the area. We booked them on the spot and also got our silverware, plates, drinkware, tablecloths, bartenders, drink station, and more from them. We got married during covid and they we’re super informative and communicative leading up to the wedding. Their staff is trained to handle food service specifically during the pandemic and they used all of the necessary precautions to make our guests feel safe. I think we were most impressed about their timing and ability to be on schedule. I have been to several weddings where we just waited around forever waiting for food to be served and Popolo immediately had appetizers out after the ceremony and started dinner service 20 minutes early. We got tons of compliments about the quality of the food, and they even put aside plates for my husband and I and put them in the fridge inside the house just incase we didn’t get to eat our dinner (which we didn’t!) It was nice to be able to have a yummy meal to eat after the wedding was over. They were so great that my aunt actually booked them for Thanksgiving with our extended family as well. I would definitely hire them again!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for your GLOWING review! We are so grateful you chose us to be a part of your and Patrick's big day and look forward to supporting your Aunt's Thanksgiving order.

Best regards,
Monica Borge - Sales and Event Coordinator

Carlos Sent on 11/07/2020

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Great Range of Food & Services. Awesome People to Work With!

We reached out to Popolo Catering on 10/20 for a wedding on 10/31. Our timeline was ASAP, we had a strict budget in mind, COVID was already making things more difficult, and all the coordination had to be done virtually as we were not from the area and wouldn't have time to visit. Popolo responded enthusiastically and was ready to make it happen for us. Immediately upon speaking to Kathleen and Leon we knew that these were the right people for our special day. From the first interaction they made us feel at ease, worked with us, walked us through each decision in great detail, provided insight, and had all the services we were looking for. They also had excellent recommendations and referrals within the industry and their experience shined through in our conversations. On the day of, they were extremely professional, prompt, and really felt more like welcomed guest than staff. They served us our first meal as a couple and had the kindest words. The food was delicious, drinks continued to flow, and all went off without a hiccup. Thank you so much. Highly recommend!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you so much, Carlos and Trisha Avila! We were honored & thrilled to be entrusted with your beautiful wedding day as you became Mr. and Mrs. It was absolutely perfect in every way. You were both surrounded by such love from your family & friends; as you and they enjoyed every minute of your micro-wedding. The positive energy that was there, is certain to be present for the rest of your lives. We send you our warmest regards & gratitude for alllowing us to be there for you. Sincerely, Leon, Kat & our Popolo Catering familia

Davis Sent on 11/04/2020

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COVID weddings are possible!

Popolo's was a huge help in allowing us to still have the wedding of our dreams despite coronavirus! Leon and Kat made us feel like family from the very beginning, and even after the pandemic hit they were doing everything in their power to make sure our special day went according to plan. They even helped us find a location for a reception when our initial location cancelled on us 3 weeks prior to the wedding. The food was exquisite, and the service was extraordinary. From meeting with them initially, to taste testing their entree's and sides, to serving food down the buffet line, Popolo's made the process as seamless as possible, while taking all of our guests safety into consideration. You couldn't ask for a better group of people to cater your event!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Davis & Kenya,
Thank you for this great review! You are such a delightful couple. We loved the opportunity to support making your wedding day dreams come true! Embracing the extra precautions required to ensure guest and staff safety for your micro-wedding ceremony & dinner was a huge success. You looked so happy on your special day; and that's a big part of what drives us to do what we do. We are smiling from ear to ear to know how pleased you were with your overall Popolo Catering experience from our staff, to the food and our service. Leon gets a gold star for making Kenya's favorite meal happen with the chicken parmesan and fettuccine alfredo : ) Right? Sending our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of your amazing day, with our best wishes for a wonderful life as Mr. and Mrs. Heaton! Congratulations!
All the best, Leon, Kat, and our Popolo family

Michelle Sent on 10/18/2020

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Amazing food!

We highly recommend Popolo Catering! They were so great to work with and super helpful! We loved that they are family owned and so well known in our community! They made sure our wedding day went smoothly and all of our guests were happy! Everyone loved our Tri-tip style dinner and awesome bar tending services! Definitely recommend for any weddings or events!

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Michelle & Art:
We were honored to be entrusted with your beautiful wedding day! Thank you for choosing Popolo Catering; and we are thrilled to read your review of happiness and satisfaction! Congratulations on creating the wedding day of your dreams, well done you two; wishing you a lifetime of joy and love! All the best, Leon and Kat

Tao S. Sent on 10/16/2020

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They were absolutely amazing

Popolo is nothing shy of superlative. From the quality of their food to the kindness of their staff I would highly recommend them to anybody. Thank you for making our wedding day that much more memorable!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dearest Tao & Bethany:

Sending our warmest greetings and appreciation for your kind words about your Popolo Catering experience for your wedding day. It was an absolute pleasure to be of support and service on such a special day in your lives! Thank you for entrusting our Popolo family owned and operated business! We hope you had a wonderful honeymoon trip! Sending our best wishes for a blessed and happy married life.

Warmest regards, Leon, Kat, and our Popolo team

Natalie Sent on 10/15/2020

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10/10 would recommend

I am so happy we chose Popolo catering for our wedding. Everything from the service to the food was spectacular! It is family owned and you can tell they truly care about their customers and make sure that everything is perfect. We had multiple guests approach of after the fact and tell us how great the food was and how friendly their staff and bartenders were. Try them out and I promise you won't regret it! Thank you Leon and Popolo team for being such an awesome part of our wedding!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Natalie,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We loved being a part of your and Brian's big day! We wish you both the best!

Lisa Sent on 11/01/2019

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Excellent Service

I was married out of town and had to rely on email communication to plan for my wedding. Popolo Catering and Monica were extremely responsive and made planning so easy. The food was delicious and I felt it was a true bargain for what was provided. I would highly recommend the catering services! They truly cater to your every need!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Lisa,

I am so happy to read your review! It was awesome working with you and Mark. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and I so happy that you loved everything! We wish you and Mark the best.

Thank you,
Monica Borge - Sales and Event Coordinator

Christine Sent on 09/28/2019

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Amazing food & service for a phenomenal price!

First off, Kathy and Leon were an absolute joy to work with! They treated us like family throughout the planning process and were always willing to offer suggestions and recommendations based on their extensive experience (which I heavily relied upon). To top it off, they were also not afraid to point out where we could save quite a bit of money without compromising our vision - something I truly appreciated! The food was fantastic and the staff even accommodated a last minute request when it came to the cake cutting. Thank you so much Popolo Team!

P.S. I highly recommend their beef brisket and chicken formaggio dish! A guest favorite at our event!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Christine and Darren,
We were thrilled to be entrusted with your beautiful wedding day at Cottonwood Winery; the cave for food service was awesome! Christine, you were such a stunning bride. Thank you so much for being delightful and easy clients to work with. We greatly appreciate your kind and generous feedback regarding our food, service, and embracement of our clients. It was wonderful to collaborate with DJ Bob Stock, to create a smooth and fun wedding day for you and your special guests. May you be blessed in your marriage. We wish you nothing but the absolute best, always! Abrazos, Leon, Kat and our Popolo Catering team

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Popolo Rocks!

It was a really, really hot day, and the Popolo team absolutely killed it! They were team players. We made a few day of changes, and they were very accommodating to those changes. We have another event with them this year, and we are really looking forward to working with them again.

Shaylor Sent on 06/21/2019

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The perfect family-style caterer, professional, flexible, and smart!

Aloha did a stunning job on my wedding dress alteration, I have literally never had clothes fit better than that dress when they were done with it! They are often extremely busy (because they do such good work!), but as long as you are patient and polite, they'll take amazing care of you. I'm incredibly impressed. Wish I could rate them higher!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello,
You have posted to an incorrect vendor. Great review, but please repost to Aloha for their wonderful support to you.
All the best, Popolo Catering

Melinda Sent on 06/18/2019

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They were truly a pleasure to work with! Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent!!! Highly recommend

Best Wedding Day Ever! Popolo Caterers were amazing

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Melinda! I am so pleased to read your review and feedback! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Kori to plan Madelyn and Trey's wedding. I'm glad you thought it was the "best wedding day ever" :)

Best regards,
Monica Borge - Sales and Event Coordinator

Brianna Sent on 06/11/2019

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Tasty food and amazing service

We LOVE Popolo! The food is amazing and the service was outstanding. From the moment we booked, the staff at Popolo has been attentive, detail oriented, and so kind. I love how easy it was to get a quote started online. We were also able to rent all of our linens, flatware, plates, and glassware through Popolo! Monica was so helpful with finalizing all of the last minute wedding details! The day-of food service went off without a hitch and I receive rave reviews from our guests. I still dream about the mashed potatoes and tri tip! I highly recommend Popolo catering for your next wedding or special event.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Dear Brianna and Robert,
Your wedding day at Terra Mia was incredible! Leon and team were so proud to support you both and your lovely family and friends! Thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your special day; we are truly grateful. We appreciate your wonderful review shared of our food, service, and communication with our clients. We take our clients and their events very seriously but love to warmly embrace them; to set their questions or concerns at ease. We wish you and Robbie a lifetime of happiness, health and adventure. You are surrounded by such a lovely family; please share our warmest regards. With a big hug and all our best wishes, Leon, Kat and our Popolo Catering staff

Christina Sent on 05/30/2019

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Outstanding Food and Service

We are extremely satisfied with the delicious food and amazing service from the Popolo Catering owners and staff as they showcased their talent at our daughter's wedding. From our initial encounter at a wedding fair and on through the tasting, planning, and finally the wedding itself, the service was highly professional and very personal. The family style table service was by far the best way to get hot, tasty food to over 130 guests quickly and efficiently. Throughout the reception we heard compliments about the great food that was served. We were thrilled that they were an integral part of making my daughter's dream wedding a reality!

Popolo Catering's reply:

It was such a pleasure for Leon, Kat and our Popolo Catering team to be entrusted by Brianna and Robert for their beautiful wedding day at Terra Mia! We greatly appreciate your wonderful feedback and overall satisfaction surrounding our food and service provided! That is always our goal, and it warms our hearts to read your review!

Lucia Sent on 05/29/2019

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melt in your mouth

The food is extraordinary amazing! The staff are so friendly and they make everything so easy. i do not hesitate. They are absolutely the best catering company in all California!!! 10 stars!!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Lucia! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback to Popolo Catering for the food and service provided. Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful and you were a gorgeous bride! All your family and friends were just wonderful! We wish you all the best as Mr. and Mrs.! Take care, Kat

Roberto Sent on 05/16/2019

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A perfect wedding in Harmony

Everything was perfect. Their whole crew was awesome from the moment we booked them. They were supportive and kept in contact then entire way to ensure that we had everything we needed. The day of our wedding went so smoothly and they created such a personal feeling that it was better than what we could have ever asked.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Your wedding day was beautiful! It was such an honor to be a part of your special day. We are delighted to receive your feedback and overall satisfaction regarding our food and service. May you live happily ever after as Mr. and Mrs.! All the best, Kat

Ariana Sent on 05/09/2019

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Popolo was absolutely amazing. our wedding day would not have gone as smoothly as it did without them!! the whole team is incredibly hard working, responsive, and professional. they went above and beyond (from moving chairs from the ceremony site to the reception, lighting candles i forgot to even mention, picking up tablecloths early, and endless advice) to make sure our day was flawless! wouldn’t change a thing, thank you Popolo!!!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

We greatly appreciate your kind words and for choosing us to be a part of your and Kyle's big day! It was great working with you both and we wish you both the best!

Claire Sent on 12/10/2018

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Amazing Food and Service!

Kat and Leon from Popolo Catering were such great vendors to work with. Their company catered both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding night. Everything that we ate was cooked to perfection, and our guests kept commenting about how flavorful their tri-tip and chicken was. I loved using the "quote maker" on their website to get an idea of my ideal menu, and the fact that they had a huge menu to choose from! They are affordable, friendly, and serve delicious food! Thank you Kat and Leon for a wonderful wedding weekend!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Claire and Nick! Thank you so much for posting a review for us in support of your beautiful wedding day at the gorgeous Terra Mia Vineyard! It was such a pleasure to work with both of you! We are so happy to read your notes of contentment and satisfaction; including your wedding guests' compliments regarding the delicious food. This makes our hearts very happy! Thank you for choosing us to support your wedding rehearsal and wedding day menu creations! We wish you all the best and may you be blessed with a wonderful future as Mr. and Mrs. Souza! Happy holidays to you and yours'. Most sincerely, Leon and Kat

Benjamin Sent on 11/25/2018

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The Best Catering of the Central Coast

Popolo was absolutely AMAZING! They were so helpful and accommodating from the moment we met to the very end of our wedding night. The food was exactly what we wanted and so delicious and all of our guests to this day rave about how good it was. The staff was super friendly and the services was fantastic. Literally everything was perfect and so smooth. Popolo even remembered our wedding and the dinner when I called a year later to see if they could recreate our wedding dinner on our anniversary, which they did and it was just like we remembered. You will not be disappointed by Popolo!

Popolo Catering's reply:

We were so grateful to be a part of your beautiful wedding day! We're very happy to hear how pleased you and your guests were on your special day. What a wonderful opportunity for us to help you two celebrate your first wedding anniversary by providing your wedding day meal to enjoy for your day trip! Happy that all worked out perfectly! All the best from your Popolo Catering team! Wishing you a happy holiday season. Leon and Kat

Gabrielle Sent on 11/14/2018

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Best caterer

I was blown away by the professionalism and level of service I received for my wedding from Popolo Catering. From the tasting to the wedding day, we were in constant communication. Popolo staff was lovely and very accommodating. We had plated dinner service and served prime rib and salmon, which were both outstanding!

Popolo Catering's reply:

We are so happy to receive your wonderful feedback of full satisfaction on your wedding day! Thank you for entrusting Popolo Catering with such a special day in your lives; it was our honor. Grateful to know you and your guests enjoyed the prime rib and salmon! Wishing you a wonderful marriage filled with love and happiness! Leon and Kat, Owners

Kaylee Sent on 11/04/2018

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Delicious Food & Service

We loved having Popolo cater our wedding. The food was exactly what we wanted - DELICIOUS! Our guests were raving about the tri-tip and the mashed potatoes. Working with their team was a breeze. They made it very easy and stress free to make adjustments and changes as the deadline approached. The pricing was also very reasonable. Would definitely recommend them for a wedding or any other event!

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Congratulations Kelsey and Devin! Your wedding day at The White Barn was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for this wonderful review. It was such a pleasure to be a part of such a special memory in your lives. We're very happy to know you and your guests thoroughly enjoyed your custom created menu. We wish you all the best, Leon and Kat, Owners

Amanda Sent on 10/12/2018

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Our entire experience with Popolo from start to finish was great. They maintained such a high level of professionalism and customer service I was thoroughly impressed. The food was amazing, the staff was amazing, and they helped make my wedding amazing. Our guests raved about the food and many went back for seconds! I highly recommend them!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Amanda and Nathan,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience with us! It was a pleasure working with you and we are thrilled that you had an amazing day! We wish you all the best.

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Monica Borge
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Darrell Sent on 09/16/2018

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Popolo Catering is AWESOME!! They will work with you to achieve what ever your desires are. Food is amazing and service is beyond expectations. Don't waste your time looking for other vendors. Popolo is perfect for you.

Laura Sent on 08/13/2018

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Popolo catered a fabulous family dinner for us after our reception. They were very accomodating, gracious, efficient and friendly. The catering office was very responsive and easy to work with. The servers were wonderful and the food (tri-tip and salmon with all the fixings) was top-notch. Everyone enjoyed it SO much! Thank you, Popolo!!!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you Laura for enlisting Popolo Catering for your family dinner! We are very happy to receive your review and to know how pleased you were! This makes our hearts smile : ) All the best, Leon and Kat, Owners

Hannah Sent on 07/12/2018

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Popolo was by far the easiest vendor to work with during wedding planning. As soon as we met with Kat and Leon, we instantly knew that they would be a perfect fit for our catering, rental, and bartending needs. They, along with the whole staff, were such a joy to work with, responded quickly, ALWAYS updated our contract each time something had changed, and made us feel like family! Most importantly, the food was amazing! Our guests could not stop talking about how much they enjoyed the meal. I would recommend Popolo over and over again and we are so happy that we chose them for our special day!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hannah and Jimmy,
Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful! As a bride Hannah, you were stunning. I was so happy to be there on your special day to lead our team. We felt instantly connected from the moment we met you and we were so grateful to be asked to be part of your wedding. Sending you our best wishes always for a wonderful marriage! Leon and Kat Castillo, Owners

Julyanna Sent on 07/10/2018

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I started planning a California wedding before moving to Texas. It was extremely important that we have responsive vendors and a team that was able to provide a variety of services to limit the amount of vendors we had. Popolo's was perfect! We were able to get almost all our needs met, with affordability. Best of all, we got tons of compliments on the food. I was quite overwhelmed with all the contracts and planning, that I was confused with all that Popolo's was providing. Thank goodness the team was super helpful and accommodating!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Julyanna,
It was a pleasure reading your review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working with us. We pride ourselves on being there for our clients and are glad to know you found our services helpful and that the food got lots of compliments. We wish you and Rob the best.
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Monica Borge
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Jessica Sent on 07/08/2018

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Leon, Monica, and the rest of his awesome team helped to make our special day SO memorable, and not too mention delicious. Thank you so much guys! I'd highly recommend y'all to my bride/groom friends.

Jessica (& Brian)

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Hi Jessica and Brian, it was a pleasure to get to know the both of you and we are very grateful to have been apart of your lives. We love reading how much you enjoyed our food and hope all is well for you!

Lindsay Sent on 07/07/2018

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Popolo was the perfect match for us. Kat, Leon, and Monica were so warm and welcoming when we came out for a tasting. They were incredibly thoughtful and were such great listeners when we brainstormed for the menu. Our potato taquitos and our bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with dates and goat cheese were to die for! We kept shoving them in our mouths when we were waiting to be announced at our cocktail party! Everyone loved the carnitas we did for our taco bar as well. We would strongly recommend Popolo to anyone looking for a wonderful team who really deliver on deliciousness as well as customer service!

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Hi Lindsay,
Wow! What a great review! Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. Working with you and Mike was great and we are so glad to read that everything went well and that you loved your food (those taquitos were to-die-for!).
We wish you both the best,
Monica Borge
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Taylor Sent on 07/04/2018

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First off I have to say Kat & Leon are amazing people! And there food was phenomenal! When we met them for our tasting, we loved their energy & passion and we knew we had found our caterer. For our dinner menu we chose roasted chicken, tri tip with salsa, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, tossed green salad with rosemary balsamic, and focaccia bread. Our guests absolutely loved the food and went back for seconds. We also had tray passed appetizers: bruschetta & sausage stuffed mushrooms. We can’t thank our day of team enough for having everything run smoothly. We coordinated with Popolo for a bartender, beverage station, & dinnerware/flatware/drinkware. We had our rehearsal dinner catered by them too. We had a taco bar and it was perfect for our casual, backyard dinner & drinks. You can’t go wrong with Popolo catering your wedding. They are professional, affordable, quality, & a real family operation. I highly recommended all brides and grooms having full confidence hiring Popolo to cater your first meal as husband and wife!

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Popolo Catering's reply:

Hi Taylor, thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review! We were so happy to be a part of your and Andrei's rehearsal dinner and wedding day! It was beautiful and we are thoroughly pleased that you enjoyed the food and service.

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Monica Borge
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Jimmy Sent on 07/03/2018

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We had an amazing tasting and knew this was the perfect caterer for us!!! They made exactly what we wanted and we loved it all!!!

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Jimmy and Ryan, so happy to read we were able to give you exactly what you wanted. It was a pleasure to have worked with you. Hope all is well and your enjoying life!

Chelsey Sent on 06/27/2018

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Wonderful team! Monica and Leon were both extremely helpful and wonderful to work with. Both our tasting and wedding meal was absolutely delicious! We received lots of compliments from our guests on how good the food was!

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Hello Chelsey, we are pleased to read that you and your guests enjoyed every bite! We are very grateful to be apart of your lives and wish you the best.

Joe Sent on 06/20/2018

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Monica was the best to work with. From the day my wife and I walked in she took great care of us. She was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our catering experience perfect. From the setting up of the menu to the folding of the napkins. If we had to do it again, Popolo would be the choice. Also Aaron and the staff were great to work with, Professional and very thorough. If you need a Caterer you can count on, Call Monica at Popolo :)

Popolo Catering's reply:

Hello Joe! We absolutely enjoyed working with you and are ecstatic that you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We wish you and yours the very best and appreciate you for choosing Popolo Catering!
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The Popolo Team

Bradley Sent on 11/01/2017

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Monica and Leon were amazing. They were such a blast to work with and made our day go very smoothly. The food also turned out well and they even catered our rehearsal dinner with a taco bar which was a big hit with our friends and family. I loved that they've worked at our venue before and that they knew how the day would play out. They were also great at helping us book/order anything we needed and made recommendations for anything they couldn't do. It was a pleasure working with them. I can't thank them enough.

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Hello Bradley,
We had an absolute pleasure working with you! We are more than happy to serve you and are glad to hear that the taco bar was a success! Thank you for the wonderful review and thank you for choosing Popolo to cater your special day. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and wish you the best. Thank You, Popolo Catering Team

Marlina Sent on 10/09/2017

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Leon & his wife ARE AMAZING!! We loved working with them. They literally SAVED OUR WEDDING DAY! The other reviews were spot on - EXCELLENT FOOD & CUSTOMER SERVICE (which are 2 extremely important parts of any party / wedding). Leon & his staff are such sweet hearts & they all know the ins and outs of all wedding preparation.

Communication was a breeze and they always responded promptly. When I had some major problems with my venue (Pear Valley Vineyard in Paso Robles), Leon and his team stepped up to the plate and went out of their way to make sure everything still went according to plan. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND anything I could have ever dreamed of having in a catering staff. They are both PROFESSIONAL, KIND, CONSIDERATE, AFFORDABLE & TALENTED! Look no further, BOOK THEM NOW!! There isn't a better team or better value out there (WITH RENTALS, STAFF, FOOD W/PASSED APPS ETC = $30-35 PP (CRAZY GOOD FOR EVERYTHING YOU GET PLUS A+++++ SERVICE!!)

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Dear Marlina,
Your review for Popolo Catering is beyond appreciated! Thank you so much for acknowledging what we love to do! The levels of client satisfaction you have described, well, is humbling and beyond our hopes for a very sincere and genuine review. We are so grateful to have been a part of your wedding day! Leon is the type of professional and human being that will go to the necessary lengths to help create a bride's wedding day to be PERFECT! When Leon spoke to you on the phone preceding your wedding day, in trying to support you with the venue situation, he did what he does best -- COMMUNICATE! He did a great job pulling-together a wonderful support system to iron-out the issues at hand and everything turned out beautifully. Thank you Marlina for trusting us with your wedding day! We wish you and your husband all the best! Most sincerely with a big hug, Leon, Kat and the Popolo Catering Team!

Jessica Sent on 09/19/2017

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Popolo Catering was amazing at our wedding this past month. Abigail and Leon were very helpful during the planning process; from handling all of my revisions immediately to offering helpful suggestions and experience knowledge. Our day-of team was a dream and made sure we were happy at any given moment. We had the tri tip with salsa and chicken and it was seriously the best tri tip and chicken I've ever had. I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since we even had our initial tasting. Our guests made it a point to compliment how awesome they thought the food was. We had Popolo pretty much handle the most we could, from all the rentals, bar service, toast service, and desserts. They offer so many services and options; I'd recommend taking advantage of that. Popolo also catered our brunch the morning after the wedding and the food was phenomenal.

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Hello Jessica,
We greatly appreciate your kind words! Our staff were more than happy to make things as easy as possible for you and we thank you for the amazing review on our team members and food. We loved serving you and wish you and yours the best!
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Popolo Catering Team

Lori Sent on 08/14/2017

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The food and service from Popolo's was excellent. They performed their job efficiently and were very professional in every aspect from planning to actual execution of the dinner and service. The dinner and dessert bar were delicious. I would recommend Popolo's to anyone looking for a caterer in the San Luis Obispo area.

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Hello Lori, Thank you for your fabulous review! We appreciate the kind words on our food and service and wish you the very best!

Camille Sent on 07/06/2017

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Popolo Catering is the greatest catering company hands down. Leon and Abby were such joys to work with, and they made my husband and I feel like their most important priority with the way the handled food for our wedding day. They were so communicative, helpful, and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process, which I really appreciated. The food was outstanding. My guests were raving about the quality of the food, and not a single guest left hungry, which was my goal!! I have only amazing things to say about Popolo and the services they provide. It was an honor to have them cater my wedding!

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Camille and Owen,

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. It was an absolute joy and an honor to cater your wedding. Couples like you are what make us love what we do. We look forward to seeing where the future takes you!

Best,

Leon, Kat, Abby and the whole Popolo Catering family

Milena Sent on 06/23/2017

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PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT! Popolo's food is amazing!! We hired them for our wedding 6/10/17 in Paso Robles and I had several people raving about the food. But more than that, Popolo made the entire process so much easier on us. The whole staff is extremely helpful, and Leon (the owner) is completely down to earth which actually helped make me stay calm. I knew that he understood what we wanted and and the fact that he was so easy to talk to made me confident that everything would be great! And it was! The staff was professional and amazing. One server even came over to us with a tray of appetizers while we were taking photos which I really really appreciated. Then Leon personally served us our meal at the reception so that we could just relax.

If you want GREAT food from a professional, helpful staff at a reasonable price you have to go with Popolo! Thank you so much Leon, Kat, Abby, and everyone else!

Sabrina Sent on 05/25/2017

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From the minute we met with Leon, Kat & staff over the top customer service. Very dependable, knowledgeable in the industry with lots of resources if needed. Customer Service First Class all the way. Not to mention the food, dessert bar & service was superb. Popolo will forever be connected to our family ! Thank you for the wonderful job at our daughters wedding !

Jenni Sent on 04/02/2017

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We hired Popolo to help us create a backyard BBQ feel to our wedding. They were very flexible throughout the entire process. We had to make several changes to guest count and services we wanted. They even called me a week before the wedding to make sure everything was coming together smoothly, let me know that rain was in the forecast and helped me with a Plan B in case it did rain. An amazing company.

Christopher Sent on 02/26/2017

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What we wanted: a taco bar buffet and highest quality service of course.

What we got: the most delicious tacos, beans, salsa, and even salad. It was so tasty that even our grandparents commented on how good it was and they are used to wedding food being a bit more traditional. They served our guests at the buffet with smiles, they setup the buffet and tore it down so seamlessly that I didn't even notice. They were able to facilitate the celebration without getting in its way.

Overall, loved them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a solid catering service for their wedding.
Side note; they also rent plates, glassware, utensils, napkins, etc, and for decent prices too.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Chris and Shelby,

Thank you so much for your positive review. You were such a great couple to work with from beginning to end. We are honored to have been a part of your wedding celebration. Thanks again and all the best!

--The Popolo Catering Family

Katie Sent on 12/22/2016

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Our guests raved about the food from our wedding this summer! it was great! Popolo was also one of the only caterers in the SLO area that was willing to serve the dinner "family style" like we wanted at our reception. They did a great job, thank you!

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It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and Spencer. Your wedding was beautiful and we are so honored to have been a part of it. Thank you again for choosing Popolo Catering to serve your guests. We wish you all the best!

Lynn Sent on 12/09/2016

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Popolo's was very responsive and flexible to our catering needs. The quality of the food was very good and prices were reasonable.

Michele Sent on 10/03/2016

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Quality, experience, professionalism and of course GOOOD FOOD! Leon and the rest of the team at Popolo Catering did an amazing job at our wedding last month. We are so happy to have worked with them. The food was delicious and the entire staff was helpful and friendly. We choose buffet style serving and requested the bartender service. I know my guest, and was a little worried the bartender may get overwhelmed at some point in the night, but he was on his game all night and did a fantastic job! Thank you Popolo Catering for a perfect night!

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Some of the best food I have ever tasted.

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Hi Jon,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best going into the New Year!

Thank You
Popolo Catering

Lorena Sent on 09/06/2016

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Who you choose as a wedding caterer is arguably one of the most important decisions you'll make as your planning your wedding, but you can't go wrong if you go with Popolo! From the first time we met with Leon the owner and Abby (event manager) we knew we were in great hands. We got several quotes and went to a couple of tastings from various other caterers, but no one was able to match both the value and quality of Popolo. Throughout the process, I had tons of questions for Abby/Leon and they both were always super responsive, which made working with them a dream. Both Leon and Abby made sure that all our needs were met. On the day of, the day went smoothly because they took care of set up, catering and breakdown and even bartending! The service and the food (Santa Maria style BBQ) were great and everyone was happy! I'd most definitely recommend Popolo to anyone!

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Hello Lorena, We agree! Choosing a caterer is very important and can be one of the more difficult decisions in your wedding planning. We appreciate your recommendation and were more than happy to assist you as much as possible for your special day!

Courtney Sent on 07/28/2016

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Popolo catering did an amazing job for our wedding! Leon and Abby were both extremely professional and responsive to my inquiries. The service and food the day of the wedding was great as well. Our guests are still raving about how good the tri-tip and food was! The prices they offer are very reasonable as well for this area. I would highly recommend Popolo to any bride!

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Leon and Abbie were the best - very professional and flexible throughout the entire process. Popolo's served fajitas at our wedding and it was delicious! We would recommend using them for any catered event. -Mitch & Michelle

Elizabeth Sent on 05/17/2016

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Leon, Abbie and the team at Popolo were amazing! They were professional and were extremely easy to work with. We loved the food and they made sure that we were well fed and taken care of. Our guests were surprised and delighted at the amount of food they were given! Not only the amount, but how good it was too!!!! Thank you Popolo. - Liz and Lucas

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This was the second wedding that Popolos catered for us. On a scale of 0-5, they were a 10! I can't say enough good things about how professional and efficient the staff was, how delicious the food was or how well they made it all happen. We had to keep adding to the number of guests that were coming and they were so gracious about it. They made everything look easy and effortless. Thank you Popolo Catering! Two of my four daughters still need to get married....so expect a call from us!

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Leon and Abby were great to work with. Leon is very gracious and has a lot of experience. Abby was on top of everything, making our experience great. We had our reception at Marriott where Popolo's headquarters are. We were able to give our own recipes for the appetizers, and everyone loved them. We also wanted to do an ice cream bar instead of cake, which Popolo easily took care of. The food was excellent! We had the food served buffett style. We (the bride and groom) were late to the reception and dinner, but Popolo didn't sweat (at least we didn't see them sweat). Sadly, we couldn't get seconds since we started dinner late. Popolo worked very well with us and Marriott.

Bianca Sent on 12/07/2015

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Popolo catering is simply amazing. Leon, Kathleen and Abby as well as the rest of the staff that came out for our wedding are the best. It was family that catered for us that day, not a catering company. Everyone loved the food, the staff, Adam our bartender, and I can not express how much we appreciate everything you did to make our special day perfect! Thank you thank you thank you!

Maxwell Sent on 10/12/2015

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Leon Castillo and his crew are hands down the best in the business. Not just in one aspect, but in every bit of small detail you can try to criticize or scrutinize they are AMAZING. Great and easy to work with, beyond friendly staff, an experience that makes you feel like family at the end of it, and not to mention the beyond stellar food. From the Tri Tip to the mashed potatoes every piece of food on that menu is without compare (obviously in a good way!)

If you are having any issues looking for THE BEST catering service on the central coast, look no further than Popolo. Leon will also sit down and help break costs down with you to better understand your wedding budget and how it is proportioned and meet your expectations (an amazing service and chunk of wisdom for us noobies just getting married)

Adrienne Sent on 10/11/2015

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Leon and his staff did a fantastic job for our wedding on September 19th! They followed through in every way and delivered in a very professional manner. Abigail Faber did our day of coordinating (through Popolo) and I HIGHLY recommend to any bride considering to book for both- it is so worth it. She knew all of the catering details as well as the many other vendor details that go a long with a wedding- and the brides:).
Everyone raved about the chicken and potatoes! The staff was on top of everything whether It was pouring the champagne for the toasts or moving the ceremony chairs to the reception.
Both Leon and Abigail were so patient, flexible and accommodating during our entire planning process. Let's face it- planning is STRESSFUL and so many details go into it. They were always more than welcome to us coming in in person to come and talk everything over so we felt better about how everything was going to work. When the day came- it was like a dream! Over a year of planning actually happening and POPOLO helped make it all possible. You won't be disappointed with their level of service, food and professionalism!! Cheers to them!

Tanya Sent on 10/06/2015

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We are so happy about our choice to go with Popolo's for our wedding. I met the owner, Leon, at a bridal show where he was sampling out some delicious tri-tip. We ended up going with the tri-tip, bbq chicken, beans, salad and garlic bread for our menu along with some yummy appetizers and we had so many compliments on the food. I highly recommend Popolo's for any event.

Kristen Sent on 07/16/2015

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We used Popolo's Catering and Coordination services for our wedding and we could not have been more pleased. The food was great and reasonably priced enough that we could afford some extras, like appetizers and extra sides, that would have been out of reach with other caterers. Their online menu was so convenient for figuring out exactly what food and services we wanted and getting a straightforward quote. They were really flexible and provided a bartender to serve the alcohol we purchased, worked with us when we wanted to buy linens instead of rent them, and they fit flawlessly into our unconventional venue. Abby, Leon and the whole Popolo's team were so professional and friendly and we were so glad to have them to walk us through the process.

We also took advantage of their Day-of-Coordination service, which was a fantastic deal and hands-down the best $500 we spent on our wedding. I was nervous about 'handing over' the wedding to some professional who might not 'get' the vibe we were trying to create, but Abby was so down-to-earth and friendly, she knew exactly what she was doing, and she worked her tail off to make the wedding go smoothly. Our wedding was very DIY, so it was great that we could always call Abby when we needed pro advice on what rentals to order, or how to organize the floorplan, etc. The wedding day threw us a few curveballs (surprise venue construction =rearranging the whole floor plan at the last minute! ) and Abby handled everything with ease- I didn't have to worry about a thing. I almost cried when I walked into the reception and saw how she had made everything look even prettier than my expectations. What can I say? Abby is like a very hip fairy godmother. I will always be grateful to Abby and Popolo's for everything they did to give us the most magical wedding imaginable and create an awesome experience for our guests.

Popolo Catering's reply:

Thank you Kristen and Garrett. It was a true pleasure to work with such a beautiful couple. Catering and coordinating your wedding was an honor. We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you!

Amber Sent on 07/08/2015

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Popolo catered our wedding in Avila Beach this past May. Leon and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with--everyone we dealt with was super friendly, had great suggestions, and was happy to answer all of our questions. The food at the wedding was delicious and the service was superb. We were so happy we went with Popolo!

Lindsay Sent on 03/23/2015

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The staff at Popolo was AMAZING! They went above and beyond the service. They offer additional services which helped us keep things in one place. The food was EXCELLENT! I definitely recommend Popolo Catering and would use them again in the future!

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Popolo (and Leon the owner) were fabulous from beginning to end. We had a santa maria bbq style buffet and it was AMAZING. The guests absolutely RAVED about the food..I know some people may think bbq and buffet may not be the fanciest, but honestly the meal was definitely one of the highlights of our wedding. Leon and his staff were so easy to work with, and not only provided the food but the linens, tableware and bartenders as well. I could not give a more glowing review of Popolo and would highly recommend them!

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I was referred to Popolo by a friend who used them for her wedding. When we went in for our food tasting we expressed our dissatisfaction of the venue we were going to have our wedding at. It was Leon and Illeana who told us about a few other venues and even took the time to take us to the venues after our food tasting. We ended up going with another venue and we were beyond delighted to have been introduced to our dream location. They spent so much time with us in listening to our vision and they drove us right to it! We booked it and planning began.

I haven't even gotten to their amazing food yet!!

Ok, so we were blown away at the food at the tasting. We even requested them boxing up left over food and sending it our way because it was beyond delicious and the portions could feed a small village. Unbelievable taste. So good we even booked them to cater our rehearsal dinner as well!

The staff is beyond friendly. Extremely courteous and respectful. They even came all the way out to where the bridal party was taking pictures during cocktail hour so we all could eat some appetizers as well. I thought that was very thoughtful and very much needed since we were all so hungry.

Leon made it a point to serve my husband and I our first meal as husband and wife and it was so touching and from the heart that I got emotional (again)

My husband and I were engaged for 22 months. That is a LONG time to be planning a wedding and Illiana and Tracey spent all the time I needed to get my ongoing changing mind/plans all settled and taken care of. They worked diligently for me and made me feel like I was their only client.

My words alone cannot express how much I appreciate Popolo Catering. Best caterer ever!

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