I have had the pleasure of working with Kaitlyn Garcia at TGIS Catering on several occasions, and I can confidently attest to her exceptional expertise and dedication to her craft. Her team's attention to detail and creativity have consistently impressed, particularly at an event held at the Natural History Museum.I want to emphasize that my endorsement of Kaitlyn and TGIS Catering is based on objective observation and not merely a courtesy due to our professional relationship. As a security provider, I have worked with numerous event planners and catering companies, and Kaitlyn stands out for her exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.Her ability to execute complex events with ease and ensure client satisfaction is impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend TGIS Catering for any event or occasion, confident that Kaitlyn and her team will continue to deliver exceptional results.
Kimberly Smith
Food was excellent. Wish I could just order it to go!!
Martin Vallin
Amazing place to catering
Kate Scotty
Kaitlyn was super helpful from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a more seamless event.
Carroll
TGIS Catered the reception after my wife's Memorial service. They did an outstanding job. There were over 200 people there and they all raved about the food and the staff! Couldn't have been better!
Marcy G.
Phenomenal service! Truly top notch...I was a neurotic mess planning a very small event for some executives but thankfully, TGIS was cool as a cucumber. Drew really helped put our mind at ease and the two day event went without a hitch. Jason was their onsite rep, incredibly efficient, professional and very funny....he kept things running smoothly and transformed our conference room into a 5-star restaurant. The food was absolutely scrumptious - our team raved about it for days to come. If you need a professional team to make an impression, look no further. TGIS always delivers.
Google user
I used TGIS Catering for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. The food was delicious and the service was professional. We had open bar service and the bartenders made delicious cocktails. For dinner we started with the duet salad which everyone loved and for entrees we had filet and salmon which were both better than I've had at some 5 star hotel catering menus. Did not have one single hiccup and drinks and food were served according to the event schedule. Also, our rep Drew was easy to work with, responsive, and accommodating to all our requests! Would use again!
Abraham Kim
I used TGIS Catering for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. The food was delicious and the service was professional. We had open bar service and the bartenders made delicious cocktails. For dinner we started with the duet salad which everyone loved and for entrees we had filet and salmon which were both better than I've had at some 5 star hotel catering menus. Did not have one single hiccup and drinks and food were served according to the event schedule. Also, our rep Drew was easy to work with, responsive, and accommodating to all our requests! Would use again!
I got the opportunity to visit the TGIS (Thank Goodness It's Sofia) HQ for a food tasting. TGIS is the one stop shop for catering for your upcoming event. This is also a family business. George, the CEO, gave us a tour of the facility and the options TGIS can do for your event. They can do boxes meals to plated options. I also loved the grab and go option! This team is diverse in experience, culinary skills, inclusive of celebrating cultures though different dishes, and mindful of dietary restrictions. We also loved how they shared where their food comes from here in the state of CA. If you're looking for a catering company that can also support sustainability practices, TGIS is your team! They showed us their compostable plates and utensils. I love this option. I'm happy to say that I personally booked them for our upcoming event next October! The process of booking was easy and transparent. Staci is a wealth of knowledge and made sure to listen to our needs. I'm excited to write an updated review next year about our in-person experience! If your company is looking to do a tasting, contact them! The team will welcome you with open arms.
Sarah B.
We used TGIS to cater our wedding at MOLAA in Long Beach. They have a partnership with the venue, so we had to use TGIS. I'll just get right to the point and say that the food was delicious! We and our guests were so impressed. We chose the Mediterranean buffet and every dish was so tasty and flavorful. We chose chicken shawarma and stuffed eggplant as the mains, lemon potatoes and Israeli couscous as the sides, and a Greek salad. Every dish on the plate was fresh and tasty! We loved being able to have such a nice vegetable-forward buffet dinner. The eggplant dish is vegan and gluten free and was also somehow the *most* delicious thing! That was a great way to check our boxes for all of our folks with dietary restrictions. For drinks, we chose the 'mixer bar' option in which TGIS provided the mixers, ice, etc., and we provided the alcohol. It was a great option and saved us a lot of money compared to paying for the open bar through them. They had mixers ready to use with our 'signature cocktails' which were a paloma and a whiskey ginger. I peppered our coordinator, Drew, with so many questions throughout the whole process and he always had really clear, prompt, patient answers. I remember being nervous about our menu since I couldn't find a lot of reviews naming specific items (considering TGIS does a huge range of items), so I hope anyone thinking about their Mediterranean buffet menu will read this review! We were so happy with everything!
Danielle A.
The staff who worked the party were great but the coordinators were absolutely horrible. They always seemed to be in a bad mood when we met in person and the pricing was unbelievably expensive, definitely way out of our range. Technically we shouldn't have needed to use them at all as it was not in the contract we signed with the venue used (MOLAA) and we were told we could use our own catering and bar service by MOLAA themselves. We also had already paid non-refundable deposits for the services. Even after all this, we were still forced to use them. They quoted us almost $10,000 just for appetizers alone, which we never wanted or planned to have as a part of our celebration. We eventually were able to settle on just having them handle the beverages, but here's the kicker- we already had all the alcohol that was to be used, they would just be providing the juice mixers, ice and 2 bartenders which came out to almost $4000. For juice! What a joke! And the cherry on top was all of this happened literally within a month of the wedding, even though this was originally contracted more than a year ahead of time- as if there wasn't enough to worry about without having to deal with this on top of everything else. It's a shame really because based on other reviews, they seem to have great food and service, but whatever deal they have with MOLAA got messed up when MOLAA told us we could use our own vendors and it felt like they took it out on us. Based on our experience, I would personally not recommend them due to their extremely high pricing and bad attitude/work ethic.
MaDonna W.
All things delicious this catering company supplies the best and the most beautiful display of foods. Last night they catered a party with the most delicious paella! The most creative martini mash potato short rib bar... with all of the Little extras that go with it( Bacon crispy, onions , red peppers , Parmesan cheese) And delicious hot prosciutto flatbread pizzas and mushroom flatbreads. The bar was set up beautifully and the staff had generous pours flowing.... Champagne , wine , beautiful cosmopolitan cocktails in the most gorgeous glasses.... If You are in need of an outstanding catering company- " thank goodness it's Sophia" is the company you need to call.
Thiago N.
So this review is from a former employee and a client (kind of). I use to work for TGIS when I was in college. They were always good to me, they were super flexible before being flexible was cool. I was paid well too. All of this was like 10 years ago. Anyway, I recommended them for my cousins wedding. The wedding was a bit far off so I wasn't sure if TGIS would even be able to cater the wedding. Luckily it wasn't an issue. The reception ran extremely late into the evening, we didn't have any issues what so ever. Of course I didn't recognize anyone there including the gal in charge. I was a bit nervous because I had made the recommendation for the catering. Thanks for pulling it off, thanks for an amazing dinner and set up. Everything was awesome.
amazing company
I have had the pleasure of working with Kaitlyn Garcia at TGIS Catering on several occasions, and I can confidently attest to her exceptional expertise and dedication to her craft. Her team's attention to detail and creativity have consistently impressed, particularly at an event held at the Natural History Museum.I want to emphasize that my endorsement of Kaitlyn and TGIS Catering is based on objective observation and not merely a courtesy due to our professional relationship. As a security provider, I have worked with numerous event planners and catering companies, and Kaitlyn stands out for her exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.Her ability to execute complex events with ease and ensure client satisfaction is impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend TGIS Catering for any event or occasion, confident that Kaitlyn and her team will continue to deliver exceptional results.
Food was excellent. Wish I could just order it to go!!
Amazing place to catering
Kaitlyn was super helpful from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a more seamless event.
TGIS Catered the reception after my wife's Memorial service. They did an outstanding job. There were over 200 people there and they all raved about the food and the staff! Couldn't have been better!
Phenomenal service! Truly top notch...I was a neurotic mess planning a very small event for some executives but thankfully, TGIS was cool as a cucumber. Drew really helped put our mind at ease and the two day event went without a hitch. Jason was their onsite rep, incredibly efficient, professional and very funny....he kept things running smoothly and transformed our conference room into a 5-star restaurant. The food was absolutely scrumptious - our team raved about it for days to come. If you need a professional team to make an impression, look no further. TGIS always delivers.
I used TGIS Catering for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. The food was delicious and the service was professional. We had open bar service and the bartenders made delicious cocktails. For dinner we started with the duet salad which everyone loved and for entrees we had filet and salmon which were both better than I've had at some 5 star hotel catering menus. Did not have one single hiccup and drinks and food were served according to the event schedule. Also, our rep Drew was easy to work with, responsive, and accommodating to all our requests! Would use again!
I used TGIS Catering for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. The food was delicious and the service was professional. We had open bar service and the bartenders made delicious cocktails. For dinner we started with the duet salad which everyone loved and for entrees we had filet and salmon which were both better than I've had at some 5 star hotel catering menus. Did not have one single hiccup and drinks and food were served according to the event schedule. Also, our rep Drew was easy to work with, responsive, and accommodating to all our requests! Would use again!
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I got the opportunity to visit the TGIS (Thank Goodness It's Sofia) HQ for a food tasting. TGIS is the one stop shop for catering for your upcoming event. This is also a family business. George, the CEO, gave us a tour of the facility and the options TGIS can do for your event. They can do boxes meals to plated options. I also loved the grab and go option! This team is diverse in experience, culinary skills, inclusive of celebrating cultures though different dishes, and mindful of dietary restrictions. We also loved how they shared where their food comes from here in the state of CA. If you're looking for a catering company that can also support sustainability practices, TGIS is your team! They showed us their compostable plates and utensils. I love this option. I'm happy to say that I personally booked them for our upcoming event next October! The process of booking was easy and transparent. Staci is a wealth of knowledge and made sure to listen to our needs. I'm excited to write an updated review next year about our in-person experience! If your company is looking to do a tasting, contact them! The team will welcome you with open arms.
We used TGIS to cater our wedding at MOLAA in Long Beach. They have a partnership with the venue, so we had to use TGIS. I'll just get right to the point and say that the food was delicious! We and our guests were so impressed. We chose the Mediterranean buffet and every dish was so tasty and flavorful. We chose chicken shawarma and stuffed eggplant as the mains, lemon potatoes and Israeli couscous as the sides, and a Greek salad. Every dish on the plate was fresh and tasty! We loved being able to have such a nice vegetable-forward buffet dinner. The eggplant dish is vegan and gluten free and was also somehow the *most* delicious thing! That was a great way to check our boxes for all of our folks with dietary restrictions. For drinks, we chose the 'mixer bar' option in which TGIS provided the mixers, ice, etc., and we provided the alcohol. It was a great option and saved us a lot of money compared to paying for the open bar through them. They had mixers ready to use with our 'signature cocktails' which were a paloma and a whiskey ginger. I peppered our coordinator, Drew, with so many questions throughout the whole process and he always had really clear, prompt, patient answers. I remember being nervous about our menu since I couldn't find a lot of reviews naming specific items (considering TGIS does a huge range of items), so I hope anyone thinking about their Mediterranean buffet menu will read this review! We were so happy with everything!
The staff who worked the party were great but the coordinators were absolutely horrible. They always seemed to be in a bad mood when we met in person and the pricing was unbelievably expensive, definitely way out of our range. Technically we shouldn't have needed to use them at all as it was not in the contract we signed with the venue used (MOLAA) and we were told we could use our own catering and bar service by MOLAA themselves. We also had already paid non-refundable deposits for the services. Even after all this, we were still forced to use them. They quoted us almost $10,000 just for appetizers alone, which we never wanted or planned to have as a part of our celebration. We eventually were able to settle on just having them handle the beverages, but here's the kicker- we already had all the alcohol that was to be used, they would just be providing the juice mixers, ice and 2 bartenders which came out to almost $4000. For juice! What a joke! And the cherry on top was all of this happened literally within a month of the wedding, even though this was originally contracted more than a year ahead of time- as if there wasn't enough to worry about without having to deal with this on top of everything else. It's a shame really because based on other reviews, they seem to have great food and service, but whatever deal they have with MOLAA got messed up when MOLAA told us we could use our own vendors and it felt like they took it out on us. Based on our experience, I would personally not recommend them due to their extremely high pricing and bad attitude/work ethic.
All things delicious this catering company supplies the best and the most beautiful display of foods. Last night they catered a party with the most delicious paella! The most creative martini mash potato short rib bar... with all of the Little extras that go with it( Bacon crispy, onions , red peppers , Parmesan cheese) And delicious hot prosciutto flatbread pizzas and mushroom flatbreads. The bar was set up beautifully and the staff had generous pours flowing.... Champagne , wine , beautiful cosmopolitan cocktails in the most gorgeous glasses.... If You are in need of an outstanding catering company- " thank goodness it's Sophia" is the company you need to call.
So this review is from a former employee and a client (kind of). I use to work for TGIS when I was in college. They were always good to me, they were super flexible before being flexible was cool. I was paid well too. All of this was like 10 years ago. Anyway, I recommended them for my cousins wedding. The wedding was a bit far off so I wasn't sure if TGIS would even be able to cater the wedding. Luckily it wasn't an issue. The reception ran extremely late into the evening, we didn't have any issues what so ever. Of course I didn't recognize anyone there including the gal in charge. I was a bit nervous because I had made the recommendation for the catering. Thanks for pulling it off, thanks for an amazing dinner and set up. Everything was awesome.