Laurel Timms and her partner Matt McNally did an amazing job for my brother's surprise 50th birthday party. I don't hire caterers often but Laurel worked with me and handled all the tiny details that wouldn't have even occurred to me.
The food was flat out fantastic! The presentation made it even more so. We wanted to have a bunch of my brother's all-time favorite dishes like lamb chops, meatballs, lasagna, Caesar salad and almond cake with raspberries and every one of those dishes and more was spot on scrumptious!
The staff was very friendly and professional and the service went very smooth throughout the night. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed everything.
Before they left, they cleaned up our place and honestly left it in better shape than before they came. We plan to have them back for our family holiday party. Highly recommend Laurel's to anyone looking for a great caterer. A wonderful crew that will work with you every step of the way.

-Joan F. San Francisco

I plan monthly happy hours for my company. We do a different theme each month, featuring a spirit from our portfolio (I work for an alcohol distributor). Every month, Laurel amazes me with her creativity! She created a Midori Margarita frosting for a cake and Flor de Cana Rum dipping sauce for her specialty Coconut Shrimp. This month she is undertaking the task of my newest special request--Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes! Her proposed menus always look fabulous! If I ever need to tweak the menu, she is more than responsive. I must be honest and tell you that I have never used her staff on-site for service. Our parties are standing appetizers and do not require much attention. However, Laurel always arrives prepared and on time, and sets the area up beautifully. I know that once she's arrived, I can turn my attention to other areas of the event because she has got her part under control. I swing past her as she's finishing for last minute instructions and I'm set. She returns to pick up any platters, chafing dishes, etc and is always eager to hear our response. I have had nothing to report except rave reviews! She and her partner, Matt, are so friendly and down-to-earth. They know good food, enjoy good food, and prepare good food. The quality, originality, and obvious care that goes into their work makes recommending Laurel's Catering a pleasure. I can't wait until our next party.... Those cupcakes and some more Coconut Shrimp!
Melissa---Skyy Vodka

Thank you guys so much for making this event so fun, yummy, and best of all so easy and enjoyable for ME !!!!!! I now realize now how much work I would do to put an event on and the incredible amount of time it took away from my guests. I actually got to have fun at our own party!
...You guys will definitely be our go to caterers!... a real treat, thank you.
Lisa M. ,Danville

Laurel and Matt have helped me with several events in the last 2-3 years--a baby shower for 35, a beach house open house for 50 people on New Year's (at the other end of the state), an intimate dinner party for 8, and most recently a sit-down foodie extravaganza for our most culinary-discriminant friends. All agreed Laurels Catering was OTT and OOTW. Laurel created the menus geared to our tastes, and Matt delivered the incredible 'goods' with his honed skills as le chef extraordinaire. They obviously love fresh, select, beautifully prepared and presented food, and they love to share their love with others. They have had tremendous experience with small and large events and have lots of advice on how to make a party work well. Most important, they know how to prepare delicious, artistically presented dishes that blend well with each other, then deliver them seamlessly with ease and savoir faire. Laurels is the only catering company I contact; I don't make a date until I nail down their availability. Need I say more?
Elizabeth Spencer, Santa Rosa CA.

SIMPLY THE BEST
My partner and I decided to get married with a week's notice, and found Laurel's Catering on localcaterering.com. We were planning a private, elegant dinner party at our home, and found in Laurel's Catering the perfect partner for our intimate affair. Not only did they respond promptly, but Laurel took the time to listen to us, asking great questions and helping us think through details we had overlooked.
The planning process was easy, and even fun, despite the short time frame. They arrived on time, and set up quietly, taking breaks to welcome our guests as they arrived.
The food was just spectacular. Super yummy lollipop lamb chops with mint glaze and brie and raspberry chipotle crostini got us started, followed by a surprising and very memorable amuse bouche of mango gazpacho. Two entrees were served to each guest - a delicious beef tenderloin drizzled with a port wine reduction sauce, and an herb stuffed cornish game hen. And the chocolate rum frozen torte was to die for.
But it was the unparalleled personal service that truly was the star of the evening. Laurel and Jennifer connected with each guest with ease, and made everyone feel pampered and special. With each course, Laurel introduced the food, telling personal stories along the way. The mood and energy was just lovely - warm, and happy, and effervescent.
Laurel and Jennifer became a part of our wedding party, and created an atmosphere of joy and ease and spirit that was nothing short of magical.
We feel not only fortunate, but grateful and honored that Laurel's Catering was a part of our special day - as they had a big hand in why it was so special.
Jim M. Sausalito, CA (Yelp! Review)

Injera to jerk pork? Spanokapita to antipasti? Mojitos and Scottish butter fudge and In-N-Outs on a platter? Oh my! Holy MK Foodness!
A moment of silence, please. Because Laurel Timms should probably be the patron saint of all caterers. Light candles even...
My needs were nominal, really. And by nominal, of course, I mean absolutely absurd:
All I needed was for her to cater two large wedding events on back-to-back days in the Marin County wilderness on a food stamp budget with almost no staff - because staff just wouldn't work for my budget.. Oh, and to battle a bayside wedding windstorm while using her arms, legs and chin to keep the food from flying away - and onto the whole bridal party. And, lastly, I needed her to represent about 15 different countries through the food AND to help me organize all of it even though I live in Chicago and couldn't meet up with her at all - even for a tasting. I'm lying, actually she had to mail the tasting - to the bride in Colorado. And the bride couldn't meet her until the day of either. In fact, the bride couldn't really even speak to her until the week before, so Laurel also was required to read the bride's mind.
For a merely mortal caterer, this might all be insane and impossible. But Laurel and chef Matt McNally did it all, ALL - ALL I tell you- with grace and total professionalism.
One of my favorites was their marinara sauce, which just seems stupid, because it is something that is usually just phoned in and unnoticed, but - Spicy, chunky, fresh - it was awesome! And get the fried risotto balls - trust me, everyone raved. Ooh, and also some kind of fig tart - Jee-zus!
I'm not a pro wedding planner. Hell, I've only even been to like two other weddings in my life - more like 1 1/2. I was just helping out a friend who couldn't plan it all herself. But I can tell you this: Laurel's Catering says they are all about "personalized service." That doesn't even come close to describing it all - This girl does miracles - AMAZING!
Tina Bennet Chicago, IL (Yelp! Review)

Hi Laurel,
I have been meaning to email you. Your Valentine's dinner was an unbelievably wonderful experience. That food was exquisite and the service was top notch. I have been telling everyone I know about it :)
Thank you for everything.
Steve Melamed - Redwood City

Dear Laurel,
Thank you for making our event a raving success! I so appreciated every small gesture you did--bartending, coat checking, serving, and always smiling and making sure I had a glass of wine in my hand.
Thanks to Matt, too, who went out of the way to save the day with the cake!
One thing is for sure, we have found our caterer for all our future events.
Best to you,
Kiran & Vino - San Francisco

Dear Laurel & Matt,
Thanks so much for your superb management of the cuisine (and other arrangements) for yesterday's party.
We appreciate your hard work and the magnificient results!
We heard so many positive comments about the food; everything tasted great!
Many, many thanks...Russ & Judy Dieter - Santa Rosa

We got raves. The wedding next day was wonderful and also great catering. Everyone was happy and glowing by the end.
Thanks for making my recipes . I Felt a good rapport over the phone, but enjoyed you even more in person.
All Best,
Andrea Scheidler - Mill Valley

Hi Laurel! I was cleaning out my email box and realized that I had not responded to tell you what a great success the food was. Perfect amount and everybody really enjoyed it! We look forward to working with you again.
Debbie Wanner - Cellerant Therapeutics, San Carlos