Margaret Riesen at The Vegetarian Gourmet offers exceptional plant-based catering services for all kinds of events, including weddings, corporate functions, retreats, and family gatherings. The dedication to crafting fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented dishes ensures a memorable experience for both hosts and guests. If you’re planning an event and want hassle-free coordination paired with outstanding food, The Vegetarian Gourmet is an excellent choice!
Corey Petersen
I've had the pleasure of enjoying Margaret's catering on many occasions now, and it's always clear how she prioritizes fresh, delicious ingredients and makes a meal that's incredibly tasty and healthy. With a repertoire of cuisines from around the world, you really can't go wrong hiring The Vegetarian Gourmet for your next occasion- she really will make you look good!
Yun Tong
Margaret Riesen at Vegetarian Gourmet makes delicious food! She catered for my open houses and broker's tours. She also caters for large parties. She sources locally, her dishes are always what're in season, multicultural and very healthy.
Jeannie Dairo
The Vegetarian Gourmet caters breakfast for our group once a month and her offerings are delightful, nourishing, and gone when the meeting is over! Margaret is also a pleasure to work with--easy to talk to, offers ideas about the event, and I just feel like I'm already healthy just talking to her! I highly recommend the Vegetarian Gourmet, you'll be stress-free and your guests will want to know how you did it!
Sam Stone
I went to a networking event in Oakland today that this company catered and the salads were wonderful! I would highly recommend Vegetarian Gourmet company for corporate catering opportunities.
Annabelle Ison
Margaret and her team provided delicious vegan appetizers for our recent party. Margaret also went above and beyond and helped arrange rentals for the venue and pointed me to a great vegan cake and cupcake maker (Paper Rock Fork). I could not have done this without her help!
Susan Fine
We had a wonderful experience working with Margaret and her team to provide the food for our mother's memorial reception. From my first conversation with Margaret, she took a keen interest in the person whose life we were celebrating while also getting that we might not know exactly how many people would show up. She helped me think about having the food be a variety of offerings on several table that would enable people to taste wonderful and varied dishes (and work with our approximate number of attendees). She also listened with patience and love as I described the food my mom loved and our desire to offer those types of things.Throughout the process as I came up with new ideas or made requests (and got a little nervous about everything working out well), she remained kind and patient and highly responsive.The reception was amazing! People loved the food and its beautiful presentation. Everything was devoured, and I believe we had enough food. Her team's service was fantastic and attentive, and everything unfolded wonderfully well. We ended the day filled with the sense we had paid a fitting tribute to our beloved mom, and the reception we were re-connected and with so many people we have known for 50+ years and where we offered toasts and informal sharing about our mom was incredible (undoubtedly enhanced by the delicious food and wine served).As well, Margaret recommended the florist we used, and the flowers were exceptional, both in the hall where we had the memorial and on the food tables and the bar.We will always be grateful to Margaret and her team for the love and care they brought to this event, a celebration of life, which was hugely important to us and my mom's Berkeley community.
Diego Riva
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying The Vegetarian Gourmet's catering services, and I must say, it was outstanding. The food was a delightful surprise—each dish was a flavorful masterpiece that showcased the chef's skill in crafting vegetarian/vegan cuisine.Not only was the food top-notch, but the service was also impeccable. The team was attentive and professional, ensuring that every guest's needs were met with a smile. The event ran seamlessly thanks to their dedication.A special shoutout to Margaret, the chef and owner. Your culinary expertise truly shines, and I want to thank you for making the event so memorable. The Vegetarian Gourmet Catering exceeded my expectations in every way, and I'll be sure to recommend your services to anyone looking for an exceptional catering experience.
Felicia Mares
I've had several opportunities to enjoy Margaret's food with the Vegetarian Gourmet. It has always been thoughtful, unique, well-balanced, and as cheesy as it sounds - made with love and passion. Thank you Margaret for sharing your love for healthy and enjoyable meals with the world!
Hugo
It was a pleasure having The Vegetarian Gourmet cater our event. Margaret was very thoughtful with the menu and super responsive. The food arrived on elegant and durable reusable foodware. The use of reusable foodware deeply aligned with me as I wanted to cater a delicious meal with no disposable items. In a world where disposable items often dominate the catering landscape, The Vegetarian Gourmet's dedication to using reusables truly sets them apart and is super appreciated! Thank you Margaret for the fantastic work you do.
Margaret has introduced me to the wonderful world of a vegetarian gourmet, for which I'm very grateful. She loves what she does and it shows in her food.
Nicole Ramos Takemoto
Margaret is fantastic! I appreciate her philosophy of using whole, fresh foods. Her dishes are so creative and flavorful!
Shimul Rahim
I just received a meal delivery from Margaret, who is doing meal delivery services to homes during the pandemic. Wow! The dishes were fresh, full of flavor, nutritious and delicious. I'm in heaven!
Stu Sweetow
I have attended several events catered by the Vegetarian Gourmet. They know how to develop delicious flavors with vegetables and grains. I am not a vegetarian, but I enjoyed the dishes. The table decor is elegant and attractive.
Maricela Yee
I loved working with The Vegetarian Gourmet. She uses fresh seasonal organic ingredients and her dishes are full of flavor. Her menu is so diverse I can't choose a favorite from her global cuisines. When I hosted a party, everyone enjoyed the delicious spread, even my meat eater friends. I highly recommend her catering services whether its a large or intimate gathering. I'd utilize her again for my future events.
Margaret Riesen at The Vegetarian Gourmet offers exceptional plant-based catering services for all kinds of events, including weddings, corporate functions, retreats, and family gatherings. The dedication to crafting fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented dishes ensures a memorable experience for both hosts and guests. If you’re planning an event and want hassle-free coordination paired with outstanding food, The Vegetarian Gourmet is an excellent choice!
I've had the pleasure of enjoying Margaret's catering on many occasions now, and it's always clear how she prioritizes fresh, delicious ingredients and makes a meal that's incredibly tasty and healthy. With a repertoire of cuisines from around the world, you really can't go wrong hiring The Vegetarian Gourmet for your next occasion- she really will make you look good!
Margaret Riesen at Vegetarian Gourmet makes delicious food! She catered for my open houses and broker's tours. She also caters for large parties. She sources locally, her dishes are always what're in season, multicultural and very healthy.
The Vegetarian Gourmet caters breakfast for our group once a month and her offerings are delightful, nourishing, and gone when the meeting is over! Margaret is also a pleasure to work with--easy to talk to, offers ideas about the event, and I just feel like I'm already healthy just talking to her! I highly recommend the Vegetarian Gourmet, you'll be stress-free and your guests will want to know how you did it!
I went to a networking event in Oakland today that this company catered and the salads were wonderful! I would highly recommend Vegetarian Gourmet company for corporate catering opportunities.
Margaret and her team provided delicious vegan appetizers for our recent party. Margaret also went above and beyond and helped arrange rentals for the venue and pointed me to a great vegan cake and cupcake maker (Paper Rock Fork). I could not have done this without her help!
We had a wonderful experience working with Margaret and her team to provide the food for our mother's memorial reception. From my first conversation with Margaret, she took a keen interest in the person whose life we were celebrating while also getting that we might not know exactly how many people would show up. She helped me think about having the food be a variety of offerings on several table that would enable people to taste wonderful and varied dishes (and work with our approximate number of attendees). She also listened with patience and love as I described the food my mom loved and our desire to offer those types of things.Throughout the process as I came up with new ideas or made requests (and got a little nervous about everything working out well), she remained kind and patient and highly responsive.The reception was amazing! People loved the food and its beautiful presentation. Everything was devoured, and I believe we had enough food. Her team's service was fantastic and attentive, and everything unfolded wonderfully well. We ended the day filled with the sense we had paid a fitting tribute to our beloved mom, and the reception we were re-connected and with so many people we have known for 50+ years and where we offered toasts and informal sharing about our mom was incredible (undoubtedly enhanced by the delicious food and wine served).As well, Margaret recommended the florist we used, and the flowers were exceptional, both in the hall where we had the memorial and on the food tables and the bar.We will always be grateful to Margaret and her team for the love and care they brought to this event, a celebration of life, which was hugely important to us and my mom's Berkeley community.
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying The Vegetarian Gourmet's catering services, and I must say, it was outstanding. The food was a delightful surprise—each dish was a flavorful masterpiece that showcased the chef's skill in crafting vegetarian/vegan cuisine.Not only was the food top-notch, but the service was also impeccable. The team was attentive and professional, ensuring that every guest's needs were met with a smile. The event ran seamlessly thanks to their dedication.A special shoutout to Margaret, the chef and owner. Your culinary expertise truly shines, and I want to thank you for making the event so memorable. The Vegetarian Gourmet Catering exceeded my expectations in every way, and I'll be sure to recommend your services to anyone looking for an exceptional catering experience.
I've had several opportunities to enjoy Margaret's food with the Vegetarian Gourmet. It has always been thoughtful, unique, well-balanced, and as cheesy as it sounds - made with love and passion. Thank you Margaret for sharing your love for healthy and enjoyable meals with the world!
It was a pleasure having The Vegetarian Gourmet cater our event. Margaret was very thoughtful with the menu and super responsive. The food arrived on elegant and durable reusable foodware. The use of reusable foodware deeply aligned with me as I wanted to cater a delicious meal with no disposable items. In a world where disposable items often dominate the catering landscape, The Vegetarian Gourmet's dedication to using reusables truly sets them apart and is super appreciated! Thank you Margaret for the fantastic work you do.
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Margaret has introduced me to the wonderful world of a vegetarian gourmet, for which I'm very grateful. She loves what she does and it shows in her food.
Margaret is fantastic! I appreciate her philosophy of using whole, fresh foods. Her dishes are so creative and flavorful!
I just received a meal delivery from Margaret, who is doing meal delivery services to homes during the pandemic. Wow! The dishes were fresh, full of flavor, nutritious and delicious. I'm in heaven!
I have attended several events catered by the Vegetarian Gourmet. They know how to develop delicious flavors with vegetables and grains. I am not a vegetarian, but I enjoyed the dishes. The table decor is elegant and attractive.
I loved working with The Vegetarian Gourmet. She uses fresh seasonal organic ingredients and her dishes are full of flavor. Her menu is so diverse I can't choose a favorite from her global cuisines. When I hosted a party, everyone enjoyed the delicious spread, even my meat eater friends. I highly recommend her catering services whether its a large or intimate gathering. I'd utilize her again for my future events.
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