Chef’s Table Catering

Mike, Becky & Staff provided wonderful service at our 50^th wedding anniversary celebration in April at our home in San Luis Obispo CA. Everyone was so professional from start to finish –pre-​arrangements and visit, set up, layout and organization, delicious food and delivery, courteous service, bartender, and clean up. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! Can’t thank Chef’s Table Catering enough for making this memorable day perfect for us. We received many comments about how delicious all the appetizers were and how thoughtful all the staff were.

Highly recommend Chef’s Table Catering. Mike and Becky are wonderful to work with and very accommodating. So happy that I hired them for my destination wedding in Santa Margarita. My sister has several allergies and they went out of their way to ensure that the food items for the wedding were made accordingly so that she could enjoy the meal. Their employees were very professional and extremely friendly. Most importantly, the food was DELICIOUS!!! Wedding guests were so impressed with the appetizers and the main meal. Also, the late night snack is a must! We went with the pizza and beer pairing, which was also delicious, unique, and a major crowd pleaser.

They are simply the best there is. They handled my daughters wedding incredibly well. The food was very, very good from start to finish. Their table server ice was impeccable. I cannot recommend these people more strongly. Loved them.

Best Food Ever!!!
My work had my baby shower catered and all I have to say is WOW. Food and presentation was AMAZING. So good and everyone kept asking where it was from. Keep up the good work.

Chefs Table, run by Mike and Becky, is an exceptional catering company. They are easy to work with, serve delicious food and provide incredible service.
I planned my sister’s wedding at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, and am happy we selected Chef’s Table. We ended up having 140 guests.
Appetizers
Our family loves appetizers, so we decided to have a longer cocktail hour with 6 appetizers! — stuffed mushrooms, mini ahi tacos, grilled vegetable sliders, pulled pork on cornbread with apple slaw, tomato soup shooters with grilled cheese, and fresh fruit skewers. Guests were all spread out during the cocktail hour but the servers successfully walked around the entire ground and offered appetizers to all.
Main Meal
The wedding couple wanted a more causal, fun feel for the wedding so went with a buffet. The main meal included:
Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries, Feta Cheese and Candied Almonds
Rustic Tomato Cucumber Salad
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast
Braised Short Ribs
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Artisan Rolls and Butter
The food was delicious! The chicken and beef were warm and moist plus there were so many delicious vegetables. Chef Table’s short ribs are truly special, and I can highly recommend them. There was plenty of food for everyone, and guests were able to make it through the buffet quickly.
Vegan Option
We had several vegetarians and vegans attend. It was great that we had a delicious meal for them as well — Zucchini Stuffed with Risotto, Walnuts, Spinach and Carrots with Tomato Sauce.
Kids Meal
The parents of kids, raved about how much their children loved the kids meal! The kids meal was mac and cheese, chicken fingers and fruit. Seems that the children ate their meals with gusto making it easy for the parents to enjoy their meal as well.
The vegan and kids meals were served directly the guest at their table. Chefs Table did all of this accurately and timely.
Overall Service
What a great team! They arrived early to setup, offered all the food and beverage services when we wanted and had the whole place cleaned up on time! Love! Chef’s Table is a team you can count on to deliver.
Thank you Mike and Becky for helping to create a wonderful wedding for my sister and my brother-​in-​law. The wedding went so smoothly and came together beautifully!

Mike and Becky were amazing! We hired them for our wedding and could not have been happier with their service from start to finish. Seriously some of the nicest people I’ve ever met and they bent over backwards to make sure everything for our wedding was perfect. I coordinate events in the Los Angeles area and I only wish they were closer so we could work together again. The food was soooo delicious that several of our guests are still talking about it weeks after the wedding. The presentation and taste were far superior to any other wedding food I’ve ever tasted. It felt like a personal home cooked meal. Their prices were also extremely reasonable. Book them! You won’t be sorry.

As a bride and groom that love food, it was something important for us to have amazing food on our wedding for not only us but for our guests to enjoy. Not only did we get that but food that all our guests still rave about a month after the wedding. Mike and Becky were just so amazing to work with and they really cater to each couple, they make you feel comfortable and create something that brings out the bride and groom on the big day. We worked together and created the most perfect menu and we couldn’t have been happier! Thank you Mike and Becky for making our day even more special! Oh and the flaming donuts are a must!!!

Becky and Mike are the best! They catered our wedding and we were so lucky to have found them. Their food is so good and they have great service to match it. Becky was a dream to work with; she was so responsive and sweet through every phase of the planning. Every one of our vendors told us how much they loved working with them. When we did our tasting they asked us a lot of thoughtful questions and it showed they really took our answers to heart on the day of. They made several changes to our menu at our request, and they were totally willing to work with our budget so that we could give our guests a delicious family-​style dinner and fantastic appetizers. We asked if they could work in lobster bisque (not one of their menu items) and Mike made us insanely good lobster bisque shooters with LOTS of lobster in them. We asked if we could switch up an appetizer for something gluten-​free, and he added one in at no additional cost. And little things, like my preference for a lighter dressing on the salad, were taken into account. I didn’t even ask them to do that! It really made the meal special and many of our guests told us how much they loved the food. Becky even personally delivered our dinner (along with some of the appetizers we missed while taking photos) which gave us an opportunity to thank her in person. Oh yeah — and the FLAMING DONUTS — OMG!!! They’re incredible. That’s all I have to say. Wish I could get those in LA!

What can I say besides: «deliciously organized perfection». We had a «wedding weekend» at our venue, and Becky and Mike were on top of it all, keeping everything on point with a smooth flow. Friday was our rehearsal and dinner, Saturday was the wedding, and Sunday was the post-wedding/mother’s day brunch. We hired Mike and Becky to cater all three events, as well as bar-​tend the wedding, and brunch.
When we got engaged, we decided early which items to splurge on; for us that meant the venue and catering. We wanted everyone to enjoy themselves — our wedding was just as much for our guests, as it was for us, so we sat down together and started reading reviews. After reading much positive feedback, and a successful phone call or two, we decided on Chef’s Table. They ended up exceeding our expectations at every juncture. As our planning continued, new vendors joined our team and each time, they would inquire about already selected vendors. Every time I mentioned Chef’s Table, it was all compliments — we knew we had picked the right caterer.
Tasting:
We had our tasting at the venue, The Casitas Estates. We brought our parents with us because his parents are both in to high-​end food, and mine are Chef’s, and we knew their input would be highly valuable. Becky and Mike handled it well, addressed everyone’s questions, and agreed to every «tweak» without complaint or hesitation. The tasting went smooth and easy; it was very productive. Brides: the tasting is a MUST — until you are there in person, experiencing all of the delectable offerings, you may never consider ways that would make it a tad more tasty, or see something that may need a little attention based on yours or your guests’ needs. Plus, this is a crew you will be spending a lot of time so it’s a great opportunity make sure you all blend well.
Becky was very «user friendly». She was on top of every email I sent her, and even in instances where it was going to take her time to respond in-​full, she would immediately let me know so I had realistic expectations. As a bride, you have so many moving pieces to contend with, so quick consistent responses are necessary and very much appreciated.
Wedding Dinner:
It was fabulous! Everything was served on time, all dishes went to the correct guest, and were prepared just as requested. Not one complaint, not one misplacement, no spills or disasters. They served five-​star meals to all 53 of our guests all three days. They cooked, served, and bar-​tended to their best. After asking our guests to travel to our venue (some from out of state), spending time and money on travel expenses and hotel accommodations, we thought the least we could do was to give them a few outstanding food-​experiences to enjoy with refreshing cocktails, and that’s exactly what Chef’s Table gave us.
All three meals were just fabulous, but the one meal that genuinely stood out was our brunch. I don’t mean to imply that the dinner was not mind-​blowing, it was a hit on all levels — each course was to die-​for! But we had lower expectations about the brunch, naturally, and as such, we were surprised to find that we were as impressed with the quality and presentation of this meal. Brunch was set up beautifully; colorful and vibrant under the warm morning sun at the Casitas. Mike made homemade cinnamon buns in addition to the hand-​selected menu, that our family and friends could not stop gushing about.
Dessert:
We wanted to find was a fun, creative dessert that was a departure from the norm, and OH BOY did Chef’s Table make that happen. We had an assortment of desserts, but our flaming donuts display put on by Mike and His team took the cake (pun intended)! Could «Fabulously Outstanding» be an understatement??? Absolutely! Besides the fact that they were insanely delicious, the fiery show put on by the crew in making them was a delightful bonus. Free entertainment by our cooking crew? Um, yes please! It exited the crowd, and we strongly suggest going this route if you don’t want the standard cake, and don’t want to jump on the played-​out cupcake train.
Late Night Snack:
This was the number-​one talked about aspect of our about food service, possibly the entire wedding — sad in one way, LOL, great in another. EVERY family member and quest LOVED that we did this. I was planning along and attempting to consider all of the things I think about when I’m a guest at someones wedding, and one of the main reoccurring thoughts was this: after dessert is served, that’s it. Guests are hopefully left buzzed, dancing, and laughing, sure, but also booze-​hungry — now what, Taco Bell? My husband I ended up trying to figure out how to address this need, so we ran a thought by Chef’s Table about serving up some gourmet mini-​grilled cheeses late-​night?! Becky and Mike loved the idea and suggested Tater Tots with them which turned out to be the biggest hit!
Thank You Mike & Becky, Thank you dearly.
–Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Breanne Perkins

Can’t say enough good things about Mike, Becky and their team. They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish in planning the catering for our wedding, and they found a perfect blend of accommodating our requests and gently but firmly pushing back and suggesting things that would work better. They were right in all cases! Mike is a superb chef and Becky ensures that everything runs flawlessly. In my experience it’s unusual to attend a wedding where the food is outstanding, and as good as you’d get in great restaurant. Mike and Becky delivered — great appetizers at cocktail hour (mini-​BLT sliders, vietnamese meatballs, awesome cheese tray…), delicious entrees (perfect sea bass, amazing vegetarian Wellington). It was all amazing. If you are too busy to check out several caterers, don’t worry — just book Chef’s Table and everything will be great.

I can’t even express how fantastic Becky & Mike from Chef’s Table Catering are. From the moment we had our food tasting, I knew that I wanted them to cater our wedding. Their food is so delicious! It’s only been a couple of days since our wedding, but the compliments keep coming in! Not a single person went hungry, and I’m pretty sure most people went back for seconds! Thank you Becky & Mike for making our wedding such a fabulous day!

We really couldn’t have asked for a better experience in catering our wedding reception. From the get-​go, Mike and Becky truly made us feel as though we were in good hands. And we were.
From tasting, to determining the menu, and all the way through the reception, Mike and Becky made the process effortless and the food delicious. I’m a bit demanding and picky when it comes to cuisine and Mike and Becky indulged me to the best of their ability, while still educating me as to why they might need to push back a bit on a particular dish, given the circumstances of our reception. We really couldn’t be happier and I would definitely encourage you to ask Mike about his late-​night mini chili cheese dogs and tater tots. So good!

After having Chef Mike’s food at various corporate events and weddings I hired Chef’s Table Catering to cater our company awards banquet for about 200 guests… which was a Luau theme this year. From first contact to final check in they were awesome. Becky and Mike were amazingly gracious and flexible in terms of our menu and the «extras» we needed. I always received responses to communication promptly, professionally, and personally.
They accommodated our request of having a full luau roasted pig and then doubled the request when we asked for two double sided buffets to move guests through as fast as possible. Becky also decked the tables out with banana leaves for the Luau theme. They were set up and had our various needs of an app station, beverage station, passed apps and buffets exactly as planned and right on time. The plates they included were even bamboo which added to the décor. To top off already great service, when Becky noticed I was a bit frazzled in the last 30 minutes before the event, she offered four of her staff to help me take care of setting up the bar since the bartenders we hired were not on site yet. The staff she «loaned» to me were incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The quality of food was as fabulous as the service. The pineapple noodles were amazing, the fruit was fresh and flavorful, and the rest of the menu was creative and met with a wide range of our guests’ tastes. Mike even created a special «Luau tropical tea» especially for our event which was delicious!
I will most definitely ask Chef’s Table Catering to be a part of future events. They make the whole process so easy and you just can’t beat the quality of food and service.

We have had the pleasure of Chef’s Table Catering here at our Estate as well as at other winery and catered functions and I have to say that Chef Mike Foley makes the most amazing creative appetizers and desserts! From flaming doughnuts to short ribs on polenta, there are too many faves to mention. His partner in crime, wife Becky Foley, organizes the events and ensures that all is run efficiently and beautifully for events. They are a great team, have a dedicated seasoned staff of waiters and kitchen help and I’ve seen both small and very large weddings catered to perfection. They provide a lot for the money and are both ethical and fun! I highly recommend Chef’s Table Catering!

We loved having Chef’s Table Catering for our wedding reception. The guests were so impressed with the lovely appetizers and delicious meal for 330 people! Becky & Mike were very personable and made sure to offer complete vegetarian options that were perfect for my husband & I while our guests had the options between vegetarian & meat entrees.
The variety, freshness, quality & service are all the best reasons to choose Chef’s Table again in the future!