Jake's Catering

614 SW 11th Ave, Portland
(503) 241-2125

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Khanh Blackhurst (Events)

The Tualatin Hills Swim Club recently held our Awards banquet for our team at the Sentinel catered by Jake’s and I can’t say enough about how fantastic the experience was. With over 400 guests in attendance, we had some big logistical challenges, but the team at Jake’s handled everything with incredible flexibility, professionalism, and top-tier responsiveness.

From the very first inquiry, they were quick to respond to all of our questions and provided clear, detailed information to ensure we were on the same page. As we started to finalize plans, our needs changed a few times—whether it was adjusting the event schedule, managing a larger-than-expected turnout, or even adding another table at the last hour. The venue staff didn’t hesitate to accommodate us at every turn, and they truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was set up exactly how we needed.

What really stood out was how well they understood the unique needs of a nonprofit event. They were sensitive to our budget constraints and worked with us to make the event possible without sacrificing quality. The entire process felt like a true partnership—every question was answered quickly, every change was handled with grace.

The venue itself was perfect for our needs—spacious, clean, and well-equipped. The staff was always present and available, making sure everything ran seamlessly, without disrupting the flow of our event.

I highly recommend Jake’s Catering to anyone planning a large-scale event, especially for nonprofits. Their level of service, dedication, and commitment to making our event a success was truly impressive. It’s rare to find a venue that is as flexible and accommodating as they were, and it made all the difference in creating a memorable evening for our swimmers and their families!

Lucy Edwards

Excellent Easter brunch. Cold crab and shrimp, prime rib, ham, bacon, French toast, oysters, all the breakfast foods, salads and more.
Great service too!

Jessica Griggs

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have our wedding ceremony at The Sentinel! From the very first day we reached out, Abby was incredible. She was our main contact throughout the entire planning process, and she made sure every detail was taken care of. From Alyson organizing hotel room blocks to handling the catering, drinks, and every aspect of the wedding, Abby truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.

She listened carefully to our needs, was always responsive, and showed such genuine care for our big day. Thanks to her, the day of the wedding went off without a hitch, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

The entire team at The Sentinel was amazing—fun, friendly, and so easy to work with. We felt supported every step of the way, and the staff’s warmth and professionalism made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

We’re so grateful for Abby and the entire team. They made our wedding weekend unforgettable, and we can’t recommend The Sentinel enough for anyone looking for a beautiful, stress-free venue with exceptional service. Thank you, Abby, and everyone at The Sentinel, for making our special day everything we dreamed of!

Cherish Simpson

As a wedding planner, I’ve had the privilege of working with many catering teams, but I can honestly say that Jake’s Catering, paired with the stunning Sentinel venue, is a combination that is hard to beat. Abby, who runs events at The Sentinel through Jake’s Catering, is an absolute gem to work with. Her professionalism, passion, and attention to detail make every event seamless and unforgettable. Whether we’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Abby and her team always go above and beyond to ensure the couple's vision comes to life, especially when it comes to the culinary experience.

Jake’s Catering, as the exclusive caterer for The Sentinel, consistently delivers exceptional food that delights guests and enhances the overall atmosphere of each event. The menu is not only diverse and flavorful but also beautifully presented, making it one of the most talked-about aspects of any wedding. Abby’s ability to execute a flawless event, from the food to the service, is truly remarkable.

I recently came across an unfair review aimed at Jake’s Catering, and as someone who has worked closely with them on multiple occasions, I feel compelled to speak out. The review, from an individual who has unfortunately been harassing multiple local wedding businesses, is completely false and misleading. I’ve never had a single issue working with Abby and her team. They are always professional, kind, and incredibly dedicated to making every event a success.

In an industry where reputation and reliability are key, I can wholeheartedly say that Jake’s Catering and Abby’s work at The Sentinel are second to none. If you’re looking for a top-tier catering experience with a team that genuinely cares about your event, look no further than Jake’s Catering. I’m excited for the many future weddings we’ll work on together at The Sentinel, knowing that their incredible service will continue to elevate every celebration.

Adrienne Jarvis

We love working with the incredible team at Jake's Catering! They always knock it out of the park! We have spent the last two years with them for our annual Gala & Auction Fundraiser, and everyone raves about the gorgeous space.

Alyson is great about listening to feedback regarding set-up or menu choices, and she always relays these messages efficiently and sincerely to both the banquet and catering teams. Concerns are always met with prompt answers that help put you at ease during the planning process.

The onsite AV team, The AV Department, is always there to make your vision come to life. They are incredibly easy to work with and help guide you in the right direction on how to highlight your event in the best way! Brian Lehmann is awesome to work with.

Vesna, our banquet captain, is a rock star! She ensures that her team works as efficiently as possible and it always ready for the next thing. The anticipation of needs is always met!

We love working with Jakes at the Sentinel. They are a wonderful team to work with!

Janet

I had my wedding on August 23, 2024, at the Governor’s Ballroom at the Sentinel Hotel. Our experience with Jake’s Catering was unprofessional and disappointing.

Early in the planning process, we mistakenly booked the Grand ballroom due to a mix-up in venue names. The representative who knew we had toured the Governors Ballroom and that our guest list of 250+ people wouldn’t fit in the Grand Ballroom never clarified the mistake. When I questioned why no one clarified this major error, the representative told me it was “because of budget.” We had never once brought up budget concerns. As a Black couple, the assumption felt loaded and inappropriate—and that moment shaped the rest of our experience.

From that point forward, communication from Jake’s was dismissive and inconsistent. One of our vendors had to reach out to me directly, complaining that the sales rep was not responding to her. Another vendor, who had worked with Jake’s in the past, noted she had never seen them treat a client this way. The difference was clear.

The situation escalated when the same representative—who had already been cold and difficult to work with—falsely accused me of being “aggressive” towards her during a walkthrough she did not even attend. That was not only untrue, but harmful. It reinforced a tired, familiar narrative often used to discredit Black clients when we advocate for ourselves.

When I raised these concerns with management, I was dismissed and received defensiveness. And after I posted a detailed review about the experience on google the review was quietly removed without explanation.

I’m sharing this here because no couple should have to experience this kind of coded behavior while planning one of the most important days of their lives. Our wedding was beautiful in spite of this vendor, not because of them. Think carefully before trusting them with yours.

Lisa Mattera

With 25+ years' experience in the event field (including 11 years in hotel catering offices, mostly coordinating weddings), I feel like I'm a good judge for quality event professionals, and Abby Daniels from Jake's Catering is one of my all time favorite people to work with on any type of an event. She is professional, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, flexible, responsive, super detail-oriented, and caring.

I highly recommend Jake's Catering at the Sentinel for your wedding or corporate event. I'm always excited when I have an event there b/c I know my clients will have a top-notch experience, which makes my job easier.

Abidemi Oni

Our experience with Jake’s Catering during our wedding was marred by the unprofessional and racially insensitive behavior of staff members, especially Abigail Daniels. Her actions were disrespectful to us, our guests, and our vendors, overshadowing an otherwise beautiful event. Despite requesting to speak with a manager about our concerns, no one reached out to us. This has unfortunately tarnished the company's reputation in our eyes. We hope Jake’s Catering addresses this issue to prevent future clients from experiencing the same.

Kim Morrill

As the owner of Your Perfect Bridesmaid (a local wedding planning company) I have had the good fortune of working with Jake;s Catering many times over the past 16 years of coordinating weddings. Each time I have admired their outstanding food, and wonderful customer service. Yesterday however completely blew my mind. A quick story: It is the day of Portland's 2024 Snowpocolypse. We had a wedding scheduled to take place about 20 minutes away, but we had the wedding party and their friends and family staying at The Sentinel because they are so amazing to work with. The groom wakes up on his wedding day and decides, "can we just have the wedding here". His goal was to keep the guests from having to go out in the snow. Planning a wedding usually takes months. But thanks to unparalleled service at Jack's catering (Monty specifically) we completely moved the wedding to the hotel, worked out layouts, a new catering plan - - everything in just an hour. To say that the Jacks went above and beyond doesn't scratch the surface. They saw someone in need, and the moved mountains to help. They were quick, decisive, flexible (so so flexible) and extremely accommodating of the unique situation we were in. You don't see that level of service any more and I am eternally thankful. To the entire team who stepped in (at the very last minute) to give this couple an incredible wedding day - thank you!! You define hospitality and you ensured that a lovely couple and their guests were able to safely celebrate these two families becoming one. Those memories will last a lifetime. Thank you!

DJ iSizzle

Jake's Catering exceeded all expectations, delivering an impeccable experience from start to finish. The service was truly exceptional, with a team that went above and beyond to ensure our event was flawless. Their attention to detail and professionalism stood out, making the entire catering process seamless.And let's talk about the food – simply outstanding! Every dish was a culinary delight, showcasing quality ingredients and exquisite flavors. I found myself recommending every item on the menu because each dish was a unique masterpiece. From appetizers to desserts, Jake's Catering curated a culinary journey that left our guests raving.If you're looking for top-notch service and delectable food that leaves a lasting impression, Jake's Catering is the go-to choice. I can't praise them enough for making our event truly special. Five stars all the way!

Marnie Jane Cooper

Jake’s catering puts on outstanding events. This was a holiday party. The room was stunningly festive and the food was delicious. I had the salmon stuffed with dungeness crab ?

Sam J

I was very disappointed in the service I received at my wedding. When chose the sentinel I figured it was perfect. Beautiful design Jake's has good food and the reviews were great. I guess that's if you're ethnicity. Because the service I received was beyond disrespectful. We were promised things we never received. Staff was was disrespectful and management could care less. This isn't a night you can just do over and they had me in tears on my wedding day. If you are second guessing this place it's for a reason, you're just another date on their calendar.

Alithea D.

Jake's and the Sentinel Hotel will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Our wedding weekend and reception was perfect. This was such a classy, beautiful, and timeless setting for our reception. We had cocktails in the Library and the reception in the grand ballroom.We also had all pre/post wedding events (bridal luncheon, rehersal dinner, and brunch) at Jakes. The food was great for all the events, and the service was beyond exceptional; the staff was so attentive and professional. There is a f/b minimum, but their dinner options and buffets are better than most as far as what you can get for $50/plate. Working with Adrienne and the staff was the best part. Adrienne made sure everything was set the way we wanted, that we would meet our f/b minimum, and made herself available to answer any questions or to set something right. If you are looking for the perfect downtown location for your wedding or event choose Jake's Catering at The Sentinel Hotel. The rooms are stunning, but more important the food is excellent and the staff is great.

Scott Reed

We hired Jake's Catering for our recent wedding at the Sentinel. Amy Wolfe and her staff did an amazing job from our first interview through our actual event. From reservations through catering and all of the staff on the day of event we can't thank them enough. Katie Gonsiewski was beyond amazing and we can't thank her enough. Her communication was always on point and on time and she was always three steps ahead. Our food was incredible and all of the staff made sure everyone was well taken care of. If you are looking for a location the Sentinel Hotel will speak for itself, incredible location with fantastic photo opportunities, what you will find out though is the people that work for Jake's Catering will make your event special. We have a lifetime of memories from our wedding and they are because of Amy, Shelley and especially Katie for not only doing their job but making sure they did it better. Congratulations and Thank You over and over to Jake's Catering and the staff at The Sentinel Hotel!!!

Kevin Vo

We just had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Sentinel Hotel and everything turned out perfectly. The hotel itself is beautiful with lots of unique and ornate rooms. This was nice because we felt that we didn’t have to bring in a lot of decorations since the building stood so well on its own.But what really made the whole wedding such a success was the fantastic staff at Jake’s Catering-We worked with Diane from our first visit to the Sentinel all the way through our wedding day. She was extremely helpful and answered all of my (many) questions quickly about venue costs, catering options, day of logistics and everything else that went into our Wedding planning. She made everything easy and is so friendly and professional! We really appreciate all of the work you put in for our event, thank you!The banquet staff was amazing! I was blown away by their professionalism and kindness. Russ and Vesna were our Banquet Captains for the wedding and they both magically appeared anytime something was needed. They brought us snacks and drinks while we were signing our marriage license. They made our plates and refreshed our drinks during dinner. We heard afterward that they even went out of there way to get a special dessert for one of our young guest who was allergic to nuts.But the whole banquet staff was awesome as well. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The bar staff was awesome and kept the drinks flowing. The wait staff was quick, friendly, and helpful the entire night. It was top notch service all around. OH! And they were so helpful with all of the day of delivery and day after pick up logistics! Thank you to the whole team who helped pull everything off without a hitch!And I haven’t even got to the food yet… the reception dinner turned out perfectly! Everything was delicious from our appetizers to our mains to our late night snacks. I wish we could order more of the braised beef short ribs, tortellini, and late night nachos for dinner tonight!

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