Greenfish Catering

1996 Lafayette St, Santa Clara
(408) 432-1182

Recent Reviews

Miguel & Katrina de Dios

Food quality: 10/10Responsiveness: 10/10Pricing: 10/10Day of Service/Care: 11/10I have nothing negative to say.We had a handroll bar and a sushi roll station for cocktail hour at our wedding. They came in a timely manner and also even set aside rolls for the bride and groom to enjoy before it went away! Everyone absolutely LOVED their food. We even had a tasting beforehand to affirm the quality of their food.The chefs were amazing and so so kind. We love it when kind and professional people work a wedding! Thanks Greenfish Catering and thank you Mina for taking care of all the comms prior to the wedding!

Samuel Y.

Note that we did not move forward with Greenfish as our caterer but just wanted to provide insight on the process that we went through.We initially sent out an e-mail to inquire availability for our wedding date and sample options and pricing. Greenfish responded about a week later which makes sense to me as I expect that most caterers are busy working to prepare for their current week's events. They asked us general questions regarding date, venue, guest count, buffet style or plated service, rental service, bar service, and budget and also provided a date to come for a food tasting. They were very responsive and were able to answer our questions and concerns. We were unable to make the initial tasting date so we had rescheduled and it was not an issue. We went through a few rounds of calls and menu proposals throughout the process.On the day of the tasting, we were able to sample a few salad options, a few appetizers, and a few of their popular entree items. They are proud of their sushi offering and I can see why but for our audience, we deemed that sushi was not the cuisine that we were looking to serve for our majority Chinese guests. Overall the food was tasty and the team at Greenfish is very responsive and helpful. Mina was the main person of contact and if we were to move forward, we had no doubt that we would be in great hands. As Greenfish was the first caterer that we had tried, they set a great baseline on the standard of quality and a reasonable price point that we were looking for. Our favorite highlight from here was the stack salad.

Mary N.

They are amazing! Their sushi was delicious and presentable! We had an after wedding party, and didn't want to pick up food, so we did delivery catering. Mina is super helpful and great at communicating with me. I was scared at first since I never tried their sushi but I'm sooo glad I trusted my gut and reached out. Everyone loved it! I wish I took pictures but it was soo good, sushi was gone before the camera came out. We ordered the special rolls, 3 large trays! Definitely trust them and have them cater your party!

Joyce V.

Professionalism 5/5Food Quality 5/5Service 5/5Responsiveness 4/5Value 5/5Flexibility 5/5Greenfish Catering was a preferred vendor of our wedding venue, Hakone Gardens, and it is understandable why. When my husband and I attended the menu tasting, it was initially for the buffet-style menu. But upon request from the mother-of-the-bride, we blindly opted for the plated menu with total trust that it would turn out fine based on our tastebuds. Greenfish did not disappoint with the food quality and service. Our guests enjoyed a cocktail hour of passed hors d'oeuvres: caprese skewers, vegetarian Japanese dumplings, Mediterranean chicken kebabs, and beef-stuffed mushrooms. To accompany this, we opted for their sushi bar which provided an array of fresh and flavorful sushi rolls and nigiri. There were overwhelming comments from our guests about the quality of sushi, which echoed the same opinions my husband and I had during the menu tasting. The entire sushi bar was wiped clean by the end of the night (something I personally recommend splurging on)! Our guests were served a 1st course meal of roasted beet arugula salad paired with bread and butter. Their main entrée was a choice among grilled eggplant, filet mignon or steamed sea bass. My husband and I ordered the steak and fish to share, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The sea bass was moist, the meat buttery and flaky on the fork; the filet mignon a medium rare inside while soft, well-seasoned and tender! The servers, of which there were many since it was a plated dinner, were also noted to be very friendly and accommodating. I notice this myself with my interactions with them, but also our guests made it a point to communicate this to us. At one point in the evening, my father expressed that he was cold, and the staff promptly wheeled in an outdoor heater that I had rented to warm him up!During the wedding planning process, the event manager, Jean Martinez, corresponded with me closely by email, phonecall and text. I do notice that GreenFish is especially in demand, and the staff can be bum-rushed. Sometimes I would have to email Jean a second time to prompt her response because I believe she is so busy managing multiple events, and remind her of some key changes in our plans that were previously discussed. This certainly does not detract from the quality of their service, however, as Jean solidified everything with me multiple times before the big day.Because Jean was my greatest contact within the catering company, I have to put her on blast. When touring the venue with her, she gave invaluable recommendations on set-up for a wedding in this space. We went to the rental warehouse together, and she staged the reception guest table with the inventory they had available. Jean was the one who prompted me for all the key rentals down to the style of eating utensils and plates, and even the amount and type of linens needed for the event. I didn't need to think too much, but any ideas I had, Jean would entertain while providing novel insight. Some unique things Jean did for me that I appreciate for our wedding was renting out a half-round sweetheart table, securing the outdoor patio heaters (it was an outdoor event), suggesting the square-shaped modern plates, and supplying high-low cylindrical vases which I used as centerpiece decorations with floating candles. Even though Jean has a lot on her plate, she always brought positivity to our interactions, exuding a maternal warmth that made me feel like I could place my trust in her for this hefty task. I never felt like I had to worry during the entire planning process. Thanks so much, Jean, for all the positive energy you brought to our planning process. You made things easy for us! The staff were amazing, professional and friendly! And thank you to the chef who expertly provided such wonderfully delicious food that everyone enjoyed!If you're planning a wedding, I strongly recommend GreenFish Catering!

Leonela T.

I went to a holiday party catered by Greenfish Catering and loved their food and service. I definitely recommend them for a special event. Everything was delicious, especially their curry.

Veronica Eldredge

Loved the variety of dishes they served at our company party, and their friendly and considerate service, pointing out which dishes were vegetarian!

Steph C.

* This review is purely based on their service. I was really excited to work with Greenfish Catering for my baby's first birthday celebration as they have been recommended by other moms in the area. I reached out to them through their website 1 month before the event date, and worked with Mina to finalize the menu and pay the deposit. On the day of the event (a weekday), Greenfish Catering was supposed to deliver food by 11:30am for my guests to enjoy. I hadn't heard from them since I made the deposit two weeks prior to confirm the payment (after I emailed them), so I was already getting a little weary that something might have happened. And yep, I was right. No food arrived. Around 11:40am, I called Mina to check on the food - she told me, in a very apologetic manner, that she mixed up our dates and accidentally marked the chef's calendar wrong. No food was received from Greenfish Catering for my baby's first birthday party. On that night, Mina emailed me apologizing again and letting me know that she's never made this type of mistake before. She refunded me back the deposit I made and also gave me a $500 credit that I could use in the future so they ca. "gain my trust back". At the end of the day even though it was stressful and hectic, I scrambled to feed our guests at the birthday party and we all had a good time. I appreciated Mina's gesture and asked her if could use the $500 credit for Thanksgiving. It's been three weeks since my reply to Mina asking whether the credit could be applied on Thanksgiving or not. I had not heard back from her or any other associates from Greenfish Catering, and I even followed up earlier this week. Honestly, I was fine with them emailing me the night of the event after messing up my party to apologize and let me know they gave me a refund. The $500 credit was an added bonus that they did not have to give me, but I was looking forward to taking up on this offer to give them a second chance. The biggest problem I have with them is - why say / offer something if they can't' follow through? This is not how you gain my / other customer's trust back. I hope this is an isolated incident and doesn't happen to any other customers. I am extremely disappointed in their service.

Chase D

Greenfish catered our wedding, and the food was amazing. All of our guests were crazy about the food, especially the sushi. The tasting was the most fun for my wife and I. We loved it and will loved to use them again some time. They are the best!

Rose V.

Mina and her team saved the day when Stanford's Carolyn Bertozzi won Nobel in Chemistry. I had to plan a reception in 24 hours and they made it happen. The spread was not only beautiful but everything was delicious. They served the best charcuterie meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and amazing desserts - perfect for our celebration! Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to take any pictures. The day was a blur BUT the most important thing is we made the honoree and the guests very happy. I've never used them before so imagine the stress of not knowing how this important event will turn out but they did GREAT! I'm an event planner and will definitely use them again and again. I would like to thank Mina again for doing her magic and a big thank you to Jean, Mel and John! They're awesome!

Kyle Davis

I worked with Greenfish catering lately and they were the best! The staff so friendly (of course Mel hahaha), worked really hard, and were very professional. The food was so so good and right on time. I would definitely book them!

Jenny R.

Highly recommend Greenfish Catering! We hired Greenfish Catering for a party at our house. We worked with Mina who was professional, communicative and easy to work with. The food was delicious. We ordered 2 sushi platters, veggies, fried rice, katsu and noodles. We will definitely use Greenfish Catering again.

Gray N.

I love their teriyaki dishes. I love teriyaki so this is the perfect place to get it. I like their California rolls and variety of dish options. They do catering which is awesome. Overall I've been here less than 10 times, but every experience was exceptional! Greenfish staff...You're Awesome, and keep up the good work. Wish I would have remembered to take I pic!

Kwee Rigodanzo

We are the biggest fans of Greenfish!!! They catered our wedding and our guests were raving about the sushi. The setup was beautiful, they took extra care to ensure the sushi would be fresh (given the summer weather), the food was DELICIOUS, and along the way they were extremely helpful to work with and very kind. Highly highly recommend working with them for your event. Jean and team are the best!!

Chelsea X.

We chose Greenfish as our caterer for our wedding in June. They are a wonderful team who made our vision come to life. My husband had many requests, which Greenfish incorporated seamlessly (including a live sushi bar, raspberries for the champaign, hard apple cider at the entrance, etc.). Jean and Mina were so responsive and thoughtful throughout the planning process from the food choices to the rentals. Most importantly, their food is both delicious and plated beautifully! Their menu is expansive and includes Asian fusion cuisine. Our guests were very happy. I highly recommend Greenfish!

Trang N.

We chose Greenfish as the caterer for our wedding at Hakone Garden in May. Jean, our coordinator, did such a great job helping us pick out our linens, silverware and went above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. She made the whole process so easy and seamless and helped walk us through everything. The food, especially the sushi station, was so amazing our guests loved it!!

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