May 20, 2008
yelp.com 5-star rating
We've used Josh and his staff for a baby naming party in our home celebrating the birth of our son for 50 people and most recently for a dinner party for 20. In both instances Josh worked with us to come up with a great menu with variety for kids and grown ups, meat eaters and vegetarians and the food and service were fabulous. Josh's staff handled everything from the rentals to the clean up. Our guests loved every bite and we were able to enjoy the party and not stress. I highly recommend using Joshua Charles.
Kathy h.
San Francisco, CA
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May 19, 2008
yelp.com 5-star rating
I have used Joshua Charles catering for the past several years and they have consistently produced excellent results. The food is spectacular (both delicious and innovative) and the service is highly skilled and professional. In addition, having used multiple caterers, I find that the Joshua Charles staff is unusually pleasant, polite and easy to deal with, even with my constantly changing needs. In sum, I give them my highest recommendation.
Jim K.
San Francisco, CA
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March 16, 2008
yelp.com 5 star rating
Joshua catered our pre-school Spring Auction last weekend and the food was incredible. We received so many compliments on the food and several guests now want to hire him for their own personal parties. He went above and beyond in terms of presentation, flavors and selection. The team was professional and timely as well I would recommend him very highly!
Aimee S.
Belmont, CA
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March 12, 2008
yelp.com 5 star rating
I attended an event last weekend that was catered by Joshua Charles. I had heard good things, but my expectations were low, as most caterers I've tried in the area have been mediocre. All I can say is WOW. The staff was super professional, the presentation was lovely and best of all the food was incredible. I would highly recommend using Joshua Charles for any event. Their attention to detail was superb. I can't wait to use them for my own event.
Marianne j.
San Carlos, CA
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March 12, 2008
yelp.com 5 star rating
We hired Joshua Charles catering for a non-profit event for 175 people. After years of bad food I thought there was little hope but then I found Joshua Charles. The food was AMAZING!!! Truly, I felt like I was eating at a 5 star restaurant and not at an event for 175. Joshua was extremely professional and his staff arrived and set everything up without one question. Aside from the amazing food it was a relief to feel like a guest at an event I was in charge of. Joshua Charles took care of everything and the guests RAVED about the food. I wish I had brought a bag to bring home leftovers!!
Danielle d.
San Carlos, CA
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March 2008
yelp.com 4 star rating
We hired Joshua to cater a small birthday party for 25 people. Charles came to our house, discussed everything from decorations, flowers, menus, rentals, staffing, and cost. He also offered good advice on the choice of wines and champagnes. On the day of the party Joshua and crew showed up right on time and went to work. Our guests were stunned by the variety and excellence of the food. The staff was competent, efficient and most importantly, open and friendly. All went as planned. I recommend Joshua and his outstanding staff, which offered to stay beyond the agreed time, if needed. Thank you all for helping make this event memorable for me, my family and my friends.
Victor Z.
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December 11, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
One of the best caterers I've encountered in the Bay Area so far. Josh and his staff are talented, accommodating, easy to work with and needless to say—the food is DELICIOUS and so well presented.
He did the catering for our company holiday party. He was provided feedback after the first tasting and prepared a second tasting shortly thereafter, completely having understood our requests and expectations. The results were outstanding.
Some examples included Thai red curry coconut lobster shooter with sweet potato chip, lemon thyme éclairs with new England lobster salad, polenta cups, and three-day braised short rib in a mini puff cup. Just to give everyone an idea how unique he can go. Oh, and his grasshopper bars are to die for.
His decor was beautiful as well, together with some flameless votives that set the mood.
In short—Josh and his staff will not disappoint you.
Hadley Y.
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October 8, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
My wife and I used Joshua for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made. The food was incredible and the service was excellent. We are still hearing from our guests about how much they liked the food! We appreciated his attention to detail throughout the whole planning process and his willingness to work within our budget.
Besides the wonderful food and service, he did a few things that were above-and-beyond what was expected: After the ceremony, he knew we would be hungry, so he had hors d' oeuvres & drinks brought to us and our families while we took pictures. For lunch he prepared a special dish for my bride that was not on the menu and he even made sure my mother-in-law had her favorite soft drink with her meal! Considering the number of guests at our reception, this kind of personalized attention probably wasn't easy for him.
We met with a lot of caterers while planning our wedding. Josh was the only one who made us feel like friends instead of clients. I highly recommend using Josh for your catering needs.
Paul M.
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August 19, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
The most elegant wedding I've ever attended! The setting was in a beautiful garden at a private home. The food was exquisite, from the hors d'oeuvres to the dinner
Marge K.
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August 16, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
EXCEPTIONAL cuisine that exceeded all of our expectations in terms of taste, quality, freshness, originality and appearance. With very little notice, Joshua assisted me in organizing a very high-end reception at the fabulous Hillsborough, CA home of a notable CEO. JCC delivered perfection in absolutely every regard & this group of food & wine connoisseurs left the event raving about how marvelous the food, service, ambiance and other related event details were.
Joshua and his staff were incredibly professional, gracious, attentive, creative, flexible, accommodating and knowledgeable from the very first phone call until the last post-event detail was wrapped up. I look forward to using and recommending his services again as many times as I possibly can.
Amy M.
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August 16, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
I have never had such wonderful food at a wedding before. A service team that was warm, responsive, and always right there. What a winner! Elegant, delicious, different, delightful, and memorable.
Deborah H.
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July 30, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
Josh is a guy who is intuitive and creative, skilled both in the kitchen (delicious and elegant presentations) and the business world. Having Josh's staff throw a soiree in my home for 55 people was a pleasure and a tasty sensational success.
Josh has a quick, keen ability to sense exactly the kind of party one wants—and then pulls it altogether for you. He is a quick study but a well experienced professional who is as fun to work with as he is talented and organized
Joshua Charles was the backbone of a top notch tony cocktails and elaborate dinner/hors d'oeurves party chez moi.
This is a guy you will love as a pal but rely upon as the rock of your party.
Patricia D.
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May 23, 2007
yelp.com 5 star rating
I highly recommend Joshua Charles Catering. Easy and very pleasant to work with, extremely creative and came up with exactly the savors and tastes we were looking for.
Bravo! and I am a picky French lady ;-)
Carine M.
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February 6, 2007
The food was tasty-to-the-max and presented in a fun, organized and exciting way. Your staff was friendly, professional, efficient and enthusiastic. You helped make our party an “event!” All of our guests commented how much they liked the food and its presentation. You were easy to work with and creative. All in all, I give the “Joshua Charles Catering” experience a RAVE!
Gina Harris (10th wedding anniversary)
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January 20, 2007
I recently engaged Joshua Charles Catering through the East Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for a function to celebrate the Holiday Season in 2006.
I was extremely impressed by the food and the service. The food was unusual and unlike any I have experienced at other functions. The service was perfection from the initial meeting with the host in their residence to the services during the function as well as the clean up after the event.
Many attendees commented on the great food and service and I know we will be seeing more of Joshua Charles Catering in the future.
Harley E. Jensen AIA
Chairman of the Events Committee
American Institute of Architects
East Bay Chapter
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September 14, 2006
I was Josh’s first client and continue to employ him regularly. He has been exclusively catering cocktail and dinner parties for me for the past two years. His food is beautiful and consistently delicious. His ingredients are always really fresh and often organic. The presentation and taste of his dishes is also exceptional. I have recommended him to many friends and colleagues and they have unanimously reported to me that his services have been resoundingly impressive.
Specifically, Josh really listens to what I want. He thoughtfully creates menus and proposals and imparts them in a timely fashion. He is always prepared, on time and in a good mood. His service staff is also consistently professional, courteous and friendly.
James Kreissman, Esq.