Alvarez Catering

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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• food・26

• caterer・13

• catered・13

• delicious・9

• wedding・9

• event・5

• guests・5

• tasting・5

• chicken・5

• party・2

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Marilyn M.

Nov 7, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Alvarez Catering did our wedding and we had the best time!! From the tasting to going back and forth about what would be good for our guests, they were so accommodating and kind and answered every question we had. The food was wonderful and they served the cake for us and bussed the tables in such a timely manner. Seriously so so grateful for them!! Thank you so much for making our special day so smooth and easy to enjoy!!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - formal • American - casual • American - Southern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 100 - 124 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Amanda D.

Oct 28, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

On top of being the sweetest couple in work I’ve met, they crate delicious food. Very pleased with their quick responses and professionalism. Everything was emailed and texted to me quickly. Appointments set up quickly also and I had to do this last minute event. Thank you!!!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • Coffee or tea • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Religious or spiritual space • No kitchen • 80 - 89 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Erica E.

Oct 14, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Used them for our wedding and everything was excellent. The dinner was delicious and our appetizer station was great. Theresa is very responsive and ensured that I had little to worry about with my destination wedding. We had a buffet for 60 people

Details: Bride or groom • Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Mexican / Latin American • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • 61 - 70 guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Premium (high end ingredients) • $36 - $50 (mid range)

Alvarez Catering's reply

Thank you Erica, it was a great day!

Wedding and Event Catering

Chrystal W.

Aug 11, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Alvarez did an outstanding job catering my sister’s retirement party! The set up of food was beautiful and everything was delicious!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Coffee or tea • Mexican or Latin American • American - casual • Food stations • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 70 - 79 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

Alvarez Catering's reply

Thank you! It was a pleasure to serve you and your family and guests!

Wedding and Event Catering

Natahlie B.

Nov 23, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Food was AMAZING. I met with several other caterers, and Alvarez stood out far and beyond. The portions were generous, the price was a bargain, and the quality of food was top notch. It's hard to maintain that sort of restaurant quality with a larger order, but they did it. On top of that, the owners are incredibly friendly, kind and personable. They helped with dietary restrictions and were very responsive and flexible with me. Would highly recommend!

Details: Bride or groom • Dinner party / special occasion • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 61 - 70 guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • $$ (standard)

Alvarez Catering's reply

Thank you Natalie! You are so organized and on point with communication, you made it so easy for us and we appreciate that so much!

Wedding and Event Catering

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  Yes we have a per person charge then tax and a service charge of 10 to20 percent depending on guest count is added. The service charge for a "drop-off" is usually $50 for serviced within Loop 1604 and $100 outside of loop 1604. For wedding caterings we usually provide a tasting at no charge, if a second tasting required a $16 to $25 per person depending on menu type is added to the final bill. We collect a 20% deposit upon hire, then the remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the event.

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  We submit a quote based on the customer's preferences and selections, number of guests as well as service needs. we prefer to chat with the prospective customers directly and work something out, then we take care of the rest, so that customers don't have to worry about a thing. Reaching out to customers directly to work something out is important for getting things right.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  We have over 20 years in the food industry trained under several talented chefs in many settings such as restaurants, hotels and resorts in the U.S. and the Caribbean islands, and we have produced banquet functions for large and small groups. We are able to prepare a wide variety of cuisines, anything from Barbecue to Mexican/TEX-MEX, American formal , or casual, and International Cuisine. We serve all groups such as Weddings, Funerals, Birthday and anniversary, graduations, etc..etc.. and Corporate functions.