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Big City Catering
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Each party is unique, no matter how upscale or casual,
we'll take care of you and your guests to make it a stress
and memorable event.
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Hired 8 times
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40 employees
34 years in business
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Square cash app.
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Sophia v.
Nov 10, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wedding and Event Catering
Matthew G.
Jan 6, 2013
I was in San Francisco for my birthday and got to enjoy Big City Catering as a gift from my girlfriend (now my wife!). Big City arranged an unbelievable spread for me (for my birthday!) at our hotel. All my favorite styles of food (Asian-fusion, French, pastries, cocktails and more!) were there, looking & tasting delicious. It was better than going to a local restaurant because this was an intimate affair, all laid out and ready to devour!
A few friends met us at the hotel, and they too (locals!) were impressed by what Carole (the owner of Big City) was able to do for us for my birthday foodie celebration!
If you are looking for a fantastic food experience with all the appropriate touches (decor, visual touches, music, etc) I would direct you to Big City Catering.
Fred P.
Jan 8, 2013
Carole Zipperman catered my Uncle's 80th birthday at the Green Room in San Francisco, a surprise 40th anniversary party for my wife and I at the Sausalito Women's Club, and other events I attended. Not only does she do a superb job at listening and meeting what you want, she really has good ideas that help make the occasion special.
She and her staff are very professional, but also add to the excitement.
Barbara T.
Jun 29, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Carole and her team catered our wedding reception this June 2014 and I couldn't have been happier with their work! From start to finish Carole was an absolute pleasure to work with, the calm eye in a hurricane. When I first got in touch to see if she was available (less than a month from the event date) she was incredibly thoughtful about accommodating our party. The family style menu she put together was simply delicious, from the appetizers, the main, to the cheese and fruit plates for dessert. Everyone complimented the food, even days later.
And then there's the service and helpfulness of her staff! They set the tables, figured out a great way to display the wedding cake and were so attentive during our entire meal, filling wine glasses, clearing plates as soon as we finished - like a well rehearsed and on point team at a top notch restaurant. They went above and beyond any of our expectations and made our event even better than we hoped. I can't wait to have another event where I can hire Big City Catering!
The menu:
-Starters-
Lobster Quesadillas
Chicken Wellingtons
Caprese Skewers
-Family Style-
Grilled Filet Mignon
Herb Crusted Grilled Breast of Chicken
Seared Tofu Steaks
Summer Salad
Asparagus Provençale
Orrichette Primavera
Wedding and Event Catering
Erika P.
Jun 21, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Wow, Carole and crew just knocked it out of the park!
We recently hosted a graduation/18th birthday party for our daughter at our home in the midst of packing up to move out of the country - an overwhelmingly busy time for our family. Carole was incredibly responsive, easy to communicate with, and reduced my stress-level at every stage of the planning process. She was accommodating and respectful of our guests's dietary restrictions and helped me put together a fun Asian-fusion menu that was fresh, seasonal, and appealed to everyone.
On the evening of the event, Carole's crew of servers and bartenders were incredibly helpful with general party set-up: they worked with the DJ to plan out the space and even grabbed a broom to sweep up on the patio. They were all charming, interesting, self-sufficient adults, who helped things run smoothly and contributed positively to the atmosphere at the party.
We will definitely use Big City Catering for all our future events and recommend them in the highest terms possible!
Wedding and Event Catering
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Carole Zipperman