Paul Michael Signature Catering

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Introduction: We have years of professional food service experience. We do what ever it takes to please our clients and have many nice reviews on our Thumbtack profile . Only fresh quality food is used . All of our menus crafted to meet our clients needs . We cook all of our food on location fresh and hot . Our Chef works every event . Our pricing is competitive , our food and service are award winning. The best thing about what we do is the gratitude we receive from our clients and their guests . We are driven by the desire to please our clients . Working hard to surpass their expectations. Many of our clients have hired us on multiple occasions. Thank you, Chef Paul Mandalou

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Hired 57 times

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15 employees

11 years in business

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Rosemary D.

Oct 2, 2015

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I had envisioned a very special party for 56 guests and wanted everything perfect. I interviewed 3 different companies with a special plan in mind. Chef Paul Mandalou was the only one, of the top ten rated caterers, that was willing to work with me. I wanted my party to feed people during the entire 4 hours without putting them on a schedule. One caterer submitted a beautiful presentation but it was something that you would see at a wedding with stations of different food. All food would be put out at the same time and cocktail hour was limited to one hour max before the entrÃ©e was served. This is not what I envisioned. The other guy had a nice presentation too but, once again, I would be limited to so much time for cocktails, appetizers, entrÃ©e and dessert. This was not what I had envisioned. I also wanted to sample some of the things that I wanted on the menu and the other 2 companies said they would do so but they were not very happy about this request. Chef Paul put together some amazing things for me to try 2 weeks after I contacted him. He came to my home to do so unlike the other 2 companies where I had to go to their facility. Not only was the sampled food fabulous but he was also willing to tweek a certain appetizer to my liking. I wound up getting 12 appetizers, a fabulous entrÃ©e with grilled vegetables and 3 desserts. Chef Paul is Greek so he made me 2 Greek dishes that were so good I will have to keep him on retainer just so I can get more. It is now 2 weeks after the party and my guests are still talking about it. Everyone stayed during the 4 hour time span, which is a very good sign that things are good, and the party continued into the wee hours. Everyone is still raving about the food and how personable Chef Paul was and his staff. I had 2 waiters and a Mixologist that he recommended and they would all hard working, friendly, on time and great with the clean up. Chef Paul may not have a pretty presentation like other companies but his food and service far exceed any other caterer I have used in the past. His presentation of everything is beautiful and he gives a 100 percent. He was present the whole time and did not make a lot of things in advance, like a lot of companies do, so everything was fresh and made in my home. My guests are telling me that this was the best party they have ever been to. If it were not for Chef Paul, I doubt that people would be saying this. People are telling me it was the party of the year. Would I hire Chef Paul again? Yes, without a doubt. He will be my special chef for life and I cannot wait to throw another party that he will cater. If you do not hire him, you are a fool ten fold. If you want pretty presentations and mediocre food, then don't hire him. If you want a party where the caterer tells you how it will work, then don't hire him. If you want fabulous food that people will rave about with gorgeous presentations, fabulous staff and a willingness to work with you, then Chef Paul is your man. I know I will never hire anyone else. Together we pulled off the best party I have ever thrown and I know this would never have happened if I had not hired him. If you want to call me and speak to me in person regarding a recommendation, I am more than willing to do so. Chef Paul has my permission to give out my home number upon request. Many thanks again to Chef Paul and his wonderful staff for making my special event spectacular.

Wedding and Event Catering

Janet C.

Dec 19, 2016

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Paul was extremely prepared, experienced & flexible, working with me when I changed how I wanted to serve food during my event! The food was delicious, they helped me serve my own desserts/cake with extra flare & then left my kitchen the cleanest it has ever been! I would recommend Paul Michael Signature Catering.

Wedding and Event Catering

Ali L.

Apr 3, 2016

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Paul and his crew Paul and Cindy were fantastic in every way! They catered a three hour event for 30, and everyone raved! The food was delicious, beautiful and creative, and the service was excellent. From start to finish, it was a great experience. We're eager to plan another event so they can delight us and our guests again!

Event Catering (Buffet)

Toni L.

Aug 9, 2016

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Chef Paul catered my wedding celebration of about 45 people in a private home. Chef Paul and his assistants Maria and Cliff were an absolute joy to work with. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. There was more than enough to feed our crowd and everyone got to take home leftovers! The place was left immaculate before he left. I plan to use his services the next time I have a gathering. He is such a delight!!

Wedding and Event Catering

Kandace m.

Aug 7, 2017

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My husband and I host a garden party every year in our backyard. The caterer we normally employ wasn't available this year and after having read Paul's reviews in Thumbtack I decided to give them a try! I had the 5 Star treatment from start to finish! Paul came to our home two weeks prior to our event to meet with me and my husband to discuss the menu and preview our home, garden and work space. Paul and his staff arrived right on time and went to work! They were unobtrusive, quiet, professional and what I love most, punctual! I received nothing but positive comments on the food. Everything was delicious including the yummy desserts. My guests returned for seconds and thirds! I would highly recommend Paul and I will be calling them back for an encore next year! Kandace & John Mulvaney

Wedding and Event Catering

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every event is unique.I work with the client to stay within their budget while leaving no stone unturned to provide them with our best food and service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I send the client sample menus.They select the items off of the menus they want I then review the items and sometimes make suggestions to complete the menu.I then send them a quote based on the items and service they would like.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My father was a professional Chef .I attended and was trained at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.I was best in class I have worked in professional kitchens for over 40 years. I have managed professional kitchens for over 26 years as head Chef.I was the Executive Chef for a busy catering company for 9 years.

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