Portobello catered my wedding in April '23. Below was my experience. Although a very minimal refund was received- not a single apology for the disaster. Below are a few facts:1. 1.5 hrs late. Arrived at beach house venue with the guests. Hauling food up the stairs at same time. Complete chaos 2. "Chef" admitted to being overwhelmed due to lateness. Many offers from guests to help (restaurant owners themselves) but declined 3. "Chef" extremely rude to bride and guests. Not a single smile all evening. Many many guests commented on her attitude. 4. Hot passed appetizers served cold. Forgot to cook in oven. Inedible 5 Wrong skewers served as appetizers. Chicken rather than beef ordered. Chef rude when advised of mistake. 6. Six bottles of Wrong champagne e opened for toast. Told bride they would just "record" it for following days brunch7. Only 1/2 of guests were actually served champagne for toast. Asked for servers to have trays w glasses ready and poured for toast post. Ceremony 8. Bar ran out of mixers. Bartender told guests he thought it was only wine and beer ???9. Food buffet had zero presentation and no food signs as promised. Prime rib slipped into a dish crammed into table along with everything else jammed onto two 6 ft tables as requested. 10. Open Kitchen at beach house looked like a disaster the entire wedding. No clean as you go. Cutting prime rib on counter in front of all guests. Servers unable to pick up guests plates and glasses as used. Elderly parents shuttling dishes to the kitchen all night. 11. Cake cutting services paid for- however chef did not know how to cut a wedding cake and guests had to demonstrate and assist. 12. Box for top of wedding cake left by cake maker thrown away by caterer 13 bartender left outside bar complete mess with cut fruit strewn all over and empty bottles scattered all over bar 14. Crew left without any word to bride groom or anyone else. Additionally- food totally lacking in taste and quality. Truly shocked at entire service and would never recommend for even a Saturday football party. Much less an elegant wedding in Pensacola beach at such a gorgeous venue.
cynthia cangelosi
Our collegiate beach volleyball team won their conference championship on a Saturday and in turn, had to fly to Pensacola the following Wednesday for the National Championships in Gulf Shores. I had to secure meals for 27 people in a matter of days! I did a quick google search and found Portabello Market. I emailed Erika and she promptly messaged me back and confirmed that she could accommodate our order! Communication was awesome! I received numerous texts from our team saying that their lunches were “so good”, “awesome”, “delicious”. This is not the norm as we have some very picky eaters!We appreciate Erika going above and beyond for our team!
Sta Haz
Loved Chef Erika! Great communication and responsiveness, A+++++. Her crew, Amelia, Tracy, Marla, and Jessica were on time, professional, and very pleasant. The food was served outdoors on what seemed to be the hottest day of the year, but they kept the beverages flowing and two big thumbs up?? for the food--YUM. ? Thank you for making our guests feel happy and full!
Jay Sahli
The entire team at Porto Bello Maket displayed a remarkable level of professionalism, ensuring that every aspect of the event ran smoothly. They were prompt, organized, and went above and beyond to accommodate our specific requests. It was evident that they take great pride in their work and are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the highly professional bartender, who brought an unmatched level of expertise and finesse to the event. Not only did she create delicious and visually stunning cocktails, but she also engaged with our guests in a friendly and attentive manner. Her attention to detail and exceptional customer service truly elevated the overall experience.
Staci Hazeur
Loved Chef Erika! Great communication and responsiveness, A+++++. Her crew, Amelia, Tracy, Marla, and Jessica were on time, professional, and very pleasant. The food was served outdoors on what seemed to be the hottest day of the year, but they kept the beverages flowing and two big thumbs up?? for the food--YUM. ? Thank you for making our guests feel happy and full!
Melissa V.
Chef Erika, the catering team, and bar staff did such an awesome job at my wedding. The food and drinks were great and many of our guests agreed with us. I highly recommend the taco bar!! Our guests loved having a nonstandard wedding meal. Plus it tasted amazing. I also wanted to note that Erika was very flexible and patient. She answered any questions I had promptly and even worked with us when a delay by the post office caused an issue with our final payment. Thank you again to Chef Erika and team for making my day so special!
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Get the Avocado sandwich (with chicken and jalapeños) or Papa’s meatballs. They make my favorite potato salad (best I’ve ever had) and pasta salad. Delicious!
Lisa Levin-Davidson
PORTABELLO MARKETIS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!
Megan Conrad
The food was really good for our wedding and Erika was very helpful working out a menu for us when I couldn’t find another place that had what we wanted as a menu option
Jennifer Boschen
Placed a $60 order on April 11th and my credit card was charged $83.60 on 04/30. Made several e-mail attempts with the owner to straighten this transaction out, he refused, I reported the transaction to my Visa Fraud Department and was issued a full refund after 14 business days.
Amazing food and extremely easy to work with. Would definitely hire Chef Erika again.
Samantha Castellanos
Chef Erika catered my wedding. Let me tell you she was fantastic! All of my guests loved their dinner. We had a wide variety of eaters. Vegetarians and several people from other countries. If you can please all of them. She is definitely doing something right! Chef Erika was very easy to communicate with and even let me add additional guests less than a week before the wedding. Chef Erika and her crew helped make my wedding night perfect! I definitely recommend The Portobello Market for all of your catering needs. She also has great prices for great quality food. Thank you again!
Darren Winward
We were in Pensacola for a two month business project. We needed catering for 50 people, all meals, seven-days a week. We used multiple caterers. Erika of Portabello Market was by far our best. She was responsive, reliable, flexible, consistent and attentive to details. Our team had multiple dietary restrictions that Erika accommodated perfectly where other caterers missed the mark. The food was delicious, the Covid-compliant serving was perfect, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the result. If you have business catering needs in Pensacola, Erika of Portabello Market should be your very first call.
Ember Hurtt
I’ve never had anything but greatness from these guys! My order is always perfect! I can’t say enough great things about the food! The staff is well trained, professional, and kind. This is a locally owned family business that is doing great things! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Christopher Kimball
Some of the best food in Pensacola! Definitely a hidden gem! Great food great prices great staff! They always get my order right and with fast service!
Portobello catered my wedding in April '23. Below was my experience. Although a very minimal refund was received- not a single apology for the disaster. Below are a few facts:1. 1.5 hrs late. Arrived at beach house venue with the guests. Hauling food up the stairs at same time. Complete chaos 2. "Chef" admitted to being overwhelmed due to lateness. Many offers from guests to help (restaurant owners themselves) but declined 3. "Chef" extremely rude to bride and guests. Not a single smile all evening. Many many guests commented on her attitude. 4. Hot passed appetizers served cold. Forgot to cook in oven. Inedible 5 Wrong skewers served as appetizers. Chicken rather than beef ordered. Chef rude when advised of mistake. 6. Six bottles of Wrong champagne e opened for toast. Told bride they would just "record" it for following days brunch7. Only 1/2 of guests were actually served champagne for toast. Asked for servers to have trays w glasses ready and poured for toast post. Ceremony 8. Bar ran out of mixers. Bartender told guests he thought it was only wine and beer ???9. Food buffet had zero presentation and no food signs as promised. Prime rib slipped into a dish crammed into table along with everything else jammed onto two 6 ft tables as requested. 10. Open Kitchen at beach house looked like a disaster the entire wedding. No clean as you go. Cutting prime rib on counter in front of all guests. Servers unable to pick up guests plates and glasses as used. Elderly parents shuttling dishes to the kitchen all night. 11. Cake cutting services paid for- however chef did not know how to cut a wedding cake and guests had to demonstrate and assist. 12. Box for top of wedding cake left by cake maker thrown away by caterer 13 bartender left outside bar complete mess with cut fruit strewn all over and empty bottles scattered all over bar 14. Crew left without any word to bride groom or anyone else. Additionally- food totally lacking in taste and quality. Truly shocked at entire service and would never recommend for even a Saturday football party. Much less an elegant wedding in Pensacola beach at such a gorgeous venue.
Our collegiate beach volleyball team won their conference championship on a Saturday and in turn, had to fly to Pensacola the following Wednesday for the National Championships in Gulf Shores. I had to secure meals for 27 people in a matter of days! I did a quick google search and found Portabello Market. I emailed Erika and she promptly messaged me back and confirmed that she could accommodate our order! Communication was awesome! I received numerous texts from our team saying that their lunches were “so good”, “awesome”, “delicious”. This is not the norm as we have some very picky eaters!We appreciate Erika going above and beyond for our team!
Loved Chef Erika! Great communication and responsiveness, A+++++. Her crew, Amelia, Tracy, Marla, and Jessica were on time, professional, and very pleasant. The food was served outdoors on what seemed to be the hottest day of the year, but they kept the beverages flowing and two big thumbs up?? for the food--YUM. ? Thank you for making our guests feel happy and full!
The entire team at Porto Bello Maket displayed a remarkable level of professionalism, ensuring that every aspect of the event ran smoothly. They were prompt, organized, and went above and beyond to accommodate our specific requests. It was evident that they take great pride in their work and are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the highly professional bartender, who brought an unmatched level of expertise and finesse to the event. Not only did she create delicious and visually stunning cocktails, but she also engaged with our guests in a friendly and attentive manner. Her attention to detail and exceptional customer service truly elevated the overall experience.
Loved Chef Erika! Great communication and responsiveness, A+++++. Her crew, Amelia, Tracy, Marla, and Jessica were on time, professional, and very pleasant. The food was served outdoors on what seemed to be the hottest day of the year, but they kept the beverages flowing and two big thumbs up?? for the food--YUM. ? Thank you for making our guests feel happy and full!
Chef Erika, the catering team, and bar staff did such an awesome job at my wedding. The food and drinks were great and many of our guests agreed with us. I highly recommend the taco bar!! Our guests loved having a nonstandard wedding meal. Plus it tasted amazing. I also wanted to note that Erika was very flexible and patient. She answered any questions I had promptly and even worked with us when a delay by the post office caused an issue with our final payment. Thank you again to Chef Erika and team for making my day so special!
Get the Avocado sandwich (with chicken and jalapeños) or Papa’s meatballs. They make my favorite potato salad (best I’ve ever had) and pasta salad. Delicious!
PORTABELLO MARKETIS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!
The food was really good for our wedding and Erika was very helpful working out a menu for us when I couldn’t find another place that had what we wanted as a menu option
Placed a $60 order on April 11th and my credit card was charged $83.60 on 04/30. Made several e-mail attempts with the owner to straighten this transaction out, he refused, I reported the transaction to my Visa Fraud Department and was issued a full refund after 14 business days.
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Amazing food and extremely easy to work with. Would definitely hire Chef Erika again.
Chef Erika catered my wedding. Let me tell you she was fantastic! All of my guests loved their dinner. We had a wide variety of eaters. Vegetarians and several people from other countries. If you can please all of them. She is definitely doing something right! Chef Erika was very easy to communicate with and even let me add additional guests less than a week before the wedding. Chef Erika and her crew helped make my wedding night perfect! I definitely recommend The Portobello Market for all of your catering needs. She also has great prices for great quality food. Thank you again!
We were in Pensacola for a two month business project. We needed catering for 50 people, all meals, seven-days a week. We used multiple caterers. Erika of Portabello Market was by far our best. She was responsive, reliable, flexible, consistent and attentive to details. Our team had multiple dietary restrictions that Erika accommodated perfectly where other caterers missed the mark. The food was delicious, the Covid-compliant serving was perfect, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the result. If you have business catering needs in Pensacola, Erika of Portabello Market should be your very first call.
I’ve never had anything but greatness from these guys! My order is always perfect! I can’t say enough great things about the food! The staff is well trained, professional, and kind. This is a locally owned family business that is doing great things! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Some of the best food in Pensacola! Definitely a hidden gem! Great food great prices great staff! They always get my order right and with fast service!