We were looking forward to a memorable pig roast, but a scheduling snafu left us and David 24 hours out of synch. So while I can't directly vouch for the food (everyone else we've talked to has had nothing but praise), he immediately accepted full responsibility and offered us a full refund. We would not hesitate a moment to contact Exquisite Grill if we are ever in the South Lake Tahoe area again.
Skip Harvey
David really dropped the ball on our two catered events in August 2023. Potato Bar - not as provided as agreed to. Not enough food, small potato's, forgot chicken, grated cheese and butter. Not enough salad. Potato's were supposed to be big as they were the meal. The apple crip dessert was awful - runny, would not have been enough for everyone, and those that had it, threw it out. David knew we were upset and said we would talk - still waiting. So many excuses for the worst catered event we've ever had. We also had hired him to provide breakfast burritos boxes one morning. Again, same at the Potato Bar, late to arrive! So many excuses why he could not do what was contracted - no boxes, not ready on time, went cheap - lots of fried potato's - microscopic bacon. He had 6 mo. lead time to get it right - I'm, sure he spent the money long ago and now went cheap when it was time to provide the service. Feel he took advantage of our group of seniors. Excuses - Excuses! Would not recommend him to anyone!
Sonia I.
David catered an AMAZING brunch for my daughter and her bridesmaids as well as a FANTASTIC lunch for the groomsmen that made our pre wedding preparations so special . The food and presentation was incredible and we had so much left over . Thank you David !
Skip H.
David really dropped the ball on our two catered events in August 2023. Potato Bar - not as provided as agreed to. Not enough food, small potato's, forgot chicken, grated cheese and butter. Not enough salad. Potato's were supposed to be big as they were the meal. The apple crip dessert was awful - runny, would not have been enough for everyone, and those that had it, threw it out. David knew we were upset and said we would talk - still waiting. So many excuses for the worst catered event we've ever had. We also had hired him to provide breakfast burritos boxes one morning. Again, same at the Potato Bar, late to arrive! So many excuses why he could not do what was contracted - no boxes, not ready on time, went cheap - lots of fried potato's - microscopic bacon. He had 6 mo. lead time to get it right - I'm, sure he spent the money long ago and now went cheap when it was time to provide the service. Feel he took advantage of our group of seniors. Excuses - Excuses! Would not recommend him to anyone!
Alan S.
My daughter-in-law hired Exquisite Grill at least eight months ago for their wedding this past weekend. It was an unmitigated disaster. They showed up nearly three hours late and did not bring their serving staff. The pork was bland like it had been boiled in water, the mac and cheese tasted like it was out of a box, the veggies were mushy, and the mashed potatoes tasted like they were powdered. Since they showed up without their serving staff, the venue operator had to provide them with assistance. Exquisite Grill refused to compensate the venue for their help until the bride's mother, a prominent attorney, stepped in. I realize we live in a rural community, Lassen County, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't be treated with dignity and respect, like the folks at Lake Tahoe. David treated us like we were hayseeds and made no effort to apologize for his conduct or service. I wouldn't recommend this caterer to my worst enemy.
Kathi Brewster
Her pulled pork was a surprise huge chunks of fork tender pork.. so delicious.
Lisa Mueller
Went to a wedding catered by them September 3rd.This was the worst meal I've ever had prime rib was cold and fatty served with 2 with starches mashed potatoes & mac& cheese. on side was the hottest horse radish I've ever tasted it looked like the potatoes took a bite it was so hot my mouth was on fire mixed it with my mashed potatoes thinking it would make it milder and I'm ruined the potatoes it was so hot should have been mixed with maybe a sour cream or mayonnaise. My friend took a bite of the horse radish thinking it was potatoes and his mouth was on fire.
Lisa M.
The steak that I had was all fat and it was over cooked. The horse radish was to spicy to be on the plate had nothing to do with the Bride & Groom
Joshua Fitzgibbon
We hired this company for wedding catering and when they showed up day of, they did not professionally drop off or pick up. When dropping off the food, the woman was inpatient and upset at the fact she couldn’t pick up the equipment in 30 minutes or less of dropping it off. She claimed it was going to make her late to her dog walking. Yet how are you to feed 130+ pin that time?The meat was very fatty and every thing was else was dry with not a lot of flavor.When picking up they did not check what they were grabbing and they took a cooler that was not theirs. However they left other things that were there’s. People make mistakes, especially when cleaning up, but with it all adding up we paid over 11 thousand for terrible food and unprofessional. It was frustrating.The issues were brought up to the owner of the company, but there was no retribution or remorse. Just what is done is done and there’s nothing else he will do about it.
Kelly O.
Summary: Overpriced, bad customer service and communication. Poor planning cause bad food quality and the owner was not reconcilable, so I would not suggest this catering business. "The wedding day was perfect EXCEPT the food" said by multiple guests. They did not request a timeline to have been able to better assist in the wedding day order of events. At last minute a question of drop off time was made that led to an executive change made by the company. This caused what was probably "good" food to sit in warmers and become over cooked. We had multiple guests throwing full $65+ plates of food away. Plus they returned to collect their things and took our big cooler but did not take their own charcuterie board. (All things respectively returned back to their rightful owners, but still.) After the wedding the owner, David, stated "I would really like to know what the problem was so I can address it immediately" while his addressing it took 13 days afterwards to get a response that he would be doing nothing about it. I'm sure they do multitudes of good catering services throughout the year but if you get a bad round of it, don't expect them to do the right thing and compensate you slightly for what inconveniences happened.
We ordered to-go food from here and it was delicious! 2 pizzas, 2 salads, chicken tenders and fries, Brussels sprouts...all were liked by our group.
Chad 2
Margarita pizza and Buffalo wings are not so tasty. Below okay quality and flavor. Also, I had wings and they didn’t come with ranch even though I asked.
Faeza M.
I was staying at the Tahoe Seasons Resort with a large party and we had come off the slopes an hour earlier than usual; I was famished. It was too early for dinner but we were so hungry. I looked at the menu as my stomach grumbled and decided I needed to I order some room service. The prices were palatable but the menu looked a bit sparse. I decided to give them a call. OMG they were so accommodating and pleasant. They gave me a whole slew of options for things that weren't on the menu and I almost got overwhelmed by the choices. Definitely in a good way though-- there are so many GREAT CHOICES that aren't on the menu! It seemed like they could make you whatever you wanted. The food arrived about 45 minutes later and it was piping hot. There was SO MUCH of it and everything was SO GOOD. One in our party had ordered chicken parm. It was secured in round aluminum to-go container that was filled to the brim with spaghetti, sauce, chicken parm, loads of melted cheese, and 4 pieces of toasted garlic ciabatta. Another in our party ordered the chicken wings to snack on before dinner and they loved it. The kids mac and cheese ($7) tasted and looked like it was made from scratch-- rigatoni smothered in a delicious cheese blend. It was so nourishing and delicious after a long day on the slopes-- definitely, enough for a tween and for her parents to steal some bites. The prices are reasonable and are such a welcome relief that I would consider staying in and having dinner next time we stay at Tahoe Seasons. No guilt (and delicious) room service -- who would have thought?
Erica O.
Ordered chicken, tri-tip, baked potato bar, grilled veggies, mac & cheese and tenders & fries for the kiddos for my sisters intimate wedding reception. Everyone raved about the taste and presentation of the food. Not one item we were disappointed about. The serving sizes were very gracious so we had yummy food left over for the after party. Will definitely keep Exquisite Grill in mind for the future.
Dan B.
11/16/20: Hello, I wanted to thank you and your team for an amazing meal yesterday. They arrived right on time with hot food and quickly transferred it to the house. The food was delicious. The recipes were unique and had flavors that had everybody wanting the recipes. The food was as good as any we have had at a fine restaurant. The birthday cake was the best German chocolate cake I have ever had. Everybody loved the extra treats on top and the re-lighting candles were a fun surprise. We would certainly use your service again.
We were looking forward to a memorable pig roast, but a scheduling snafu left us and David 24 hours out of synch. So while I can't directly vouch for the food (everyone else we've talked to has had nothing but praise), he immediately accepted full responsibility and offered us a full refund. We would not hesitate a moment to contact Exquisite Grill if we are ever in the South Lake Tahoe area again.
David really dropped the ball on our two catered events in August 2023. Potato Bar - not as provided as agreed to. Not enough food, small potato's, forgot chicken, grated cheese and butter. Not enough salad. Potato's were supposed to be big as they were the meal. The apple crip dessert was awful - runny, would not have been enough for everyone, and those that had it, threw it out. David knew we were upset and said we would talk - still waiting. So many excuses for the worst catered event we've ever had. We also had hired him to provide breakfast burritos boxes one morning. Again, same at the Potato Bar, late to arrive! So many excuses why he could not do what was contracted - no boxes, not ready on time, went cheap - lots of fried potato's - microscopic bacon. He had 6 mo. lead time to get it right - I'm, sure he spent the money long ago and now went cheap when it was time to provide the service. Feel he took advantage of our group of seniors. Excuses - Excuses! Would not recommend him to anyone!
David catered an AMAZING brunch for my daughter and her bridesmaids as well as a FANTASTIC lunch for the groomsmen that made our pre wedding preparations so special . The food and presentation was incredible and we had so much left over . Thank you David !
David really dropped the ball on our two catered events in August 2023. Potato Bar - not as provided as agreed to. Not enough food, small potato's, forgot chicken, grated cheese and butter. Not enough salad. Potato's were supposed to be big as they were the meal. The apple crip dessert was awful - runny, would not have been enough for everyone, and those that had it, threw it out. David knew we were upset and said we would talk - still waiting. So many excuses for the worst catered event we've ever had. We also had hired him to provide breakfast burritos boxes one morning. Again, same at the Potato Bar, late to arrive! So many excuses why he could not do what was contracted - no boxes, not ready on time, went cheap - lots of fried potato's - microscopic bacon. He had 6 mo. lead time to get it right - I'm, sure he spent the money long ago and now went cheap when it was time to provide the service. Feel he took advantage of our group of seniors. Excuses - Excuses! Would not recommend him to anyone!
My daughter-in-law hired Exquisite Grill at least eight months ago for their wedding this past weekend. It was an unmitigated disaster. They showed up nearly three hours late and did not bring their serving staff. The pork was bland like it had been boiled in water, the mac and cheese tasted like it was out of a box, the veggies were mushy, and the mashed potatoes tasted like they were powdered. Since they showed up without their serving staff, the venue operator had to provide them with assistance. Exquisite Grill refused to compensate the venue for their help until the bride's mother, a prominent attorney, stepped in. I realize we live in a rural community, Lassen County, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't be treated with dignity and respect, like the folks at Lake Tahoe. David treated us like we were hayseeds and made no effort to apologize for his conduct or service. I wouldn't recommend this caterer to my worst enemy.
Her pulled pork was a surprise huge chunks of fork tender pork.. so delicious.
Went to a wedding catered by them September 3rd.This was the worst meal I've ever had prime rib was cold and fatty served with 2 with starches mashed potatoes & mac& cheese. on side was the hottest horse radish I've ever tasted it looked like the potatoes took a bite it was so hot my mouth was on fire mixed it with my mashed potatoes thinking it would make it milder and I'm ruined the potatoes it was so hot should have been mixed with maybe a sour cream or mayonnaise. My friend took a bite of the horse radish thinking it was potatoes and his mouth was on fire.
The steak that I had was all fat and it was over cooked. The horse radish was to spicy to be on the plate had nothing to do with the Bride & Groom
We hired this company for wedding catering and when they showed up day of, they did not professionally drop off or pick up. When dropping off the food, the woman was inpatient and upset at the fact she couldn’t pick up the equipment in 30 minutes or less of dropping it off. She claimed it was going to make her late to her dog walking. Yet how are you to feed 130+ pin that time?The meat was very fatty and every thing was else was dry with not a lot of flavor.When picking up they did not check what they were grabbing and they took a cooler that was not theirs. However they left other things that were there’s. People make mistakes, especially when cleaning up, but with it all adding up we paid over 11 thousand for terrible food and unprofessional. It was frustrating.The issues were brought up to the owner of the company, but there was no retribution or remorse. Just what is done is done and there’s nothing else he will do about it.
Summary: Overpriced, bad customer service and communication. Poor planning cause bad food quality and the owner was not reconcilable, so I would not suggest this catering business. "The wedding day was perfect EXCEPT the food" said by multiple guests. They did not request a timeline to have been able to better assist in the wedding day order of events. At last minute a question of drop off time was made that led to an executive change made by the company. This caused what was probably "good" food to sit in warmers and become over cooked. We had multiple guests throwing full $65+ plates of food away. Plus they returned to collect their things and took our big cooler but did not take their own charcuterie board. (All things respectively returned back to their rightful owners, but still.) After the wedding the owner, David, stated "I would really like to know what the problem was so I can address it immediately" while his addressing it took 13 days afterwards to get a response that he would be doing nothing about it. I'm sure they do multitudes of good catering services throughout the year but if you get a bad round of it, don't expect them to do the right thing and compensate you slightly for what inconveniences happened.
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We ordered to-go food from here and it was delicious! 2 pizzas, 2 salads, chicken tenders and fries, Brussels sprouts...all were liked by our group.
Margarita pizza and Buffalo wings are not so tasty. Below okay quality and flavor. Also, I had wings and they didn’t come with ranch even though I asked.
I was staying at the Tahoe Seasons Resort with a large party and we had come off the slopes an hour earlier than usual; I was famished. It was too early for dinner but we were so hungry. I looked at the menu as my stomach grumbled and decided I needed to I order some room service. The prices were palatable but the menu looked a bit sparse. I decided to give them a call. OMG they were so accommodating and pleasant. They gave me a whole slew of options for things that weren't on the menu and I almost got overwhelmed by the choices. Definitely in a good way though-- there are so many GREAT CHOICES that aren't on the menu! It seemed like they could make you whatever you wanted. The food arrived about 45 minutes later and it was piping hot. There was SO MUCH of it and everything was SO GOOD. One in our party had ordered chicken parm. It was secured in round aluminum to-go container that was filled to the brim with spaghetti, sauce, chicken parm, loads of melted cheese, and 4 pieces of toasted garlic ciabatta. Another in our party ordered the chicken wings to snack on before dinner and they loved it. The kids mac and cheese ($7) tasted and looked like it was made from scratch-- rigatoni smothered in a delicious cheese blend. It was so nourishing and delicious after a long day on the slopes-- definitely, enough for a tween and for her parents to steal some bites. The prices are reasonable and are such a welcome relief that I would consider staying in and having dinner next time we stay at Tahoe Seasons. No guilt (and delicious) room service -- who would have thought?
Ordered chicken, tri-tip, baked potato bar, grilled veggies, mac & cheese and tenders & fries for the kiddos for my sisters intimate wedding reception. Everyone raved about the taste and presentation of the food. Not one item we were disappointed about. The serving sizes were very gracious so we had yummy food left over for the after party. Will definitely keep Exquisite Grill in mind for the future.
11/16/20: Hello, I wanted to thank you and your team for an amazing meal yesterday. They arrived right on time with hot food and quickly transferred it to the house. The food was delicious. The recipes were unique and had flavors that had everybody wanting the recipes. The food was as good as any we have had at a fine restaurant. The birthday cake was the best German chocolate cake I have ever had. Everybody loved the extra treats on top and the re-lighting candles were a fun surprise. We would certainly use your service again.