Kitchenina

WORLD CLASS FOOD AND SERVICE WE LOVE KOSTAS!!!!!Kostas and his team catered our wedding and they absolutely killed it! Both food and service throughout the wedding was far beyond our expectations. We had three passed appetizers during our cocktail hour: quiche, dolmas (appreciated by the vegans), and a blackberry crostini (appreciated especially by my grandmother). For dinner we opted for the garlic chicken, wine-spiced tri-tip steak, vegan penne pasta, brussels sprouts, and a gorgonzola-pear salad. Needless to say, there were many, clean plates before the dancing started. Leading up to the event Aliki was very attentive to our need and questions, as well as last minute changes. They communicated great with our day-of coordinator and other vendors leading up and the day of, and helped solve some logistical issues with our bar situation. The staff was immaculately professional and timely, and Kostas even made sure that my Wife and I ate enough in the few quiet moments throughout the night. Two days later and we are still getting compliments on how good the food was. Cannot recommend enough, 10/10!!!!

If we had to summarize our experience with having Kitchenina cater our wedding, it would be amazing food, amazing service! We got married at OVY Camp in San Gregorio, CA in May 2023 with a headcount of 165 guests, including 10 children. Kitchenina had catered dozens of weddings there and was highly recommended by the venue, so after we looked at their menu online and found dishes we liked, we contacted them to learn more and check if they were available on our wedding date. Kostas provided a very professional tasting experience at Kitchenina's kitchen in Redwood City. We loved the dishes we tasted, including the chile verde mac and cheese, teriyaki chicken, and coconut curry tofu. We left the tasting with all of our questions about the menu, rentals, and logistics answered.We requested menus and quotes from a few of our venue's other recommended caterers, but Kitchenina's fresh menu appealed to us most and was the most affordable per head. Aliki and Kostas explained that they buy ingredients in bulk because they cater a high volume of meals for large tech companies in the Bay Area and pass on the savings from buying in bulk to their customers.In the month before the wedding, Aliki scheduled a meeting with us and our day-of coordinator to go over all the details, including headcount, logistics, and rentals. Aliki helped us add rentals and had us specify the color of the napkins and tablecloths. She also went over all of our questions about dietary restrictions of guests. Many dishes are gluten free, dairy free, or onion and garlic free without compromising on flavor!Day of, the set up and service went very smoothly, thanks to the professionalism of the bartenders, servers, and chef. The servers kept the buffet line flowing, while the bartenders moved guests quickly through the line for drinks. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming, creating a positive atmosphere for our guests. The team put together a beautiful dessert table that guests loved. Partway through dancing, the servers put out our late night snack of spanakopita and flatbread. At the end of the night the staff worked with our coordinator to pack up all of our decor and the leftover food. They left the space incredibly clean and tidy, which was especially helpful because we had guests staying on site and using the space for activities the next day.We would absolutely recommend Kitchenina to any couple planning a wedding in the Bay Area. Throughout the whole process, Aliki and Kostas were professional, warm and friendly, quick to respond, accommodating of our needs, and knowledgeable about everything we would need to make our event a success. They are pros in this business and it shows in everything they do. Their past experience catering at our DIY venue made the process even more smooth because they could tell us exactly what to expect. Thank you for making our special day so special, Aliki, Kostas, and team!

Kitchenina was the caterer for my wife and my wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! Food - Absolutely amazing. We met with the chef a few months before our wedding and was able to try out some potential apps and entrees and it was a hard task because everything was just so darn good! My absolute favorite was the bacon jam steak. After the wedding, I had many family members come up to me and tell me how delicious the food was. Professionalism and service - Awesome! Aliki (the business owner) was in constant contact with us throughout the wedding planning process. We knew all the details months before the wedding and it really made us feel good to know that the catering was going to be handled with accuracy and efficiency.If you are looking for fantastic catering and professional service, go with Kitchenina! -Jeremy and Mackenzie

Kitchenina was our caterer for our intimate wedding of about 50 people and we are so happy with our decision on choosing them! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND KITCHENINA for their delicious food and level of professionalism! They are a family run business and we loved that their son was helping out at our wedding, he was so sweet and charming!From the very first phone call to schedule our tasting, it was very evident that Aliki was very reliable and super easy to work with. She is also very fast to respond to emails, which we highly appreciated. At the tasting, we had the pleasure of meeting Kostas and we were just blown away with all the delicious food. We were supposed to pick 3 of the 4 appetizers, but ended up getting all 4 because we just could not decide! You can tell that they use only high quality ingredients for their dishes. Everything tasted so fresh and perfectly seasoned. Our favorite dishes from the wedding was the salad with beets and goat cheese (multiple guests have mentioned to us how much they loved the salad and kept on getting more!) the angus beef tri-tip, sesame ginger salmon, and OMG.. the asparagus lemon risotto-- SO GOOD!One thing I truly appreciated was that Aliki was very kind and comforting since she told us that she understands that this was probably the first time we ever worked with a caterer and she was always so helpful throughout our whole planning process.LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR CATERING NEEDS! Kitchenina will be your best decision!

They catered my wedding in 2022. The food was sooo delicious and several of my guests had unusual allergies and they handled them all so wonderfully! I am celiac and the entire menu was gluten free. They were amazingly carful and there were plenty of leftovers. I loved them. If I ever have another big event I will totally use them again. They make delicious food and are sweet people to work with, too!

Kitchenina catered our wedding earlier this month, and they knocked it out of the park! The food was delicious, and the service was spectacular. We got compliments all night on how delicious the food was. It was also easy to put together a selection (we served dinner buffet style) that had plenty of vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. We saw several guests go back for seconds, including one of our vegan guests.Even before the event, Kostas and Aliki were incredibly helpful. They helped us settle on our menu and gave us other pointers and tips to make our day go smoothly. In addition to the meal, they also set up our dessert table (we rented dessert stands from them).We would highly recommend them for any and all events.

I had a fantastic catering experience with Kitchenina for my open house. First of all, Aliki, was a pleasure to talk to and indispensable in planning the logistics. This was my first time hosting an event like this and she made it very easy and straightforward. The appetizers that she suggested were perfect (see below).Blackberry mint burrata crostiniSpanakopitasVeggie spring rolls with a sweet chili dipping sauceChicken potstickers with a Teriyaki sauceCocktail shrimpBeef meatballs with Chimichurri sauceMy favorites were the crostinis and the meatballs! I was pleasantly surprised to have some leftovers to sneak home with me at the end of the night.The server, Madelyn (sp?), was an absolute gem. She went out of her way to make sure every guest was well taken care of and had perfect timing on bringing out each appetizer.Definitely worth it!!

Wanted to circle back and say, "Thank You". Everything was absolutely delicious! My guests were raving about the food. Also, I really appreciate that you were able to take my order in a short period of time and adjust due to my headcount change. The delivery was on time, serving utensils were a bonus and the delivery person was very professional. I felt like a winning hostess. Thank you so much! Carla

I cannot say enough good things about Kitchenina. From the planning to the prepping to the clean up, this company is perfection. The food was fantastic. I could not have asked for a better addition to our Christmas party. The most professional team I've ever had. And the guests loved them. Aliki has a wonderful way with people, they just gravitate to her kindness. I will ask Kitchenina to cater every even I host now.

In my experience, wedding food is one of the most forgettable aspects of the event. Not this wedding food!!! Our experience with Aliki, Kostas, and the whole Kitchenina team was anything but forgettable. When guests go out of their way to tell you how much they loved the food you know they mean it. The kind woman managing the floor and general flow of service was Camille, and she was absolutely brilliant. She was so kind and accommodating, even when we made a mistake on the seating chart she handled that situation with grace and efficiency. Kitchenina is so fortunate to have Camille on their team. Every item on the menu was superb. The biggest hits were the definitely the Verde Mac and Cheese and the Chicken Satay, but everything was just wonderful including the Tri Tip and California salad. Guests are encouraged to come up for seconds or more. At the end of the night everything they cooked for you is packaged up to take home. Sadly, the Verde Mac and Cheese was so good there were no leftovers but we see that as a a wonderful sign! As the bride and groom we had a great view of people going to receive seconds and there wasn't a plate returning to it's seat without that mac and cheese, with the exception of our Vegan guests of course. Kitchenina was so accommodating to our three Vegan guests. They were able to make Coconut Tofu Curry and all who had it absolutely raved about it. I wish Kitchenina had a restaurant so we can eat from them again. The Kitchenina team is so professional and helpful as they help you plan your special day. The team they send on the day of the event is on point and everything moves along as it should. Our outdoor ceremony space was also used as our dining area. The Kitchenina team set up all tables and made our ceremony space a dining hall in the blink of an eye. They really were so efficient in all aspects of the day. We could not have done it without them!