Testimonials
 
 
 
 
Aroma Buena Catering is very happy to provide client references for those of you who would like to use our services for your event.
 
Here are just a few customer testimonials:  
 
Thank you for hosting our Health Fair today! The presentation was lovely and the food was to die for! Our employees were very happy with the food, and thanks to you it was a success! I look forward to more great lunches.  
 
H. H.
Human Resources Coordinator, South San Francisco  
 
 
 
Thank you so much for the service yesterday! The quality of the food and service was complimented over and over again by our guests at the meeting. I would like to do a similar order for [next] Friday . . . .  
 
J. D.
San Francisco Unified School District / SFUSD  
 
 
 
After reading all the reviews on YELP I decided to hire Aroma Buena Catering for my 40th Bash at Space Gallery in San Francisco.
 
Let me say that Ivan and his crew are INCREDIBLE! What a wonderful experience. I have worked with many caterers in the Bay Area and have planned many parties and I must say...hands down Ivan is the best I have ever worked for.
 
He met with me to plan out the food and really delivered way beyond my expectations. His food was amazing and was seasoned to perfection. Presentation was fantastic and everyone raved about the food.
 
Ivan, thank you so much for making my 40th birthday celebration a total success. Your food is sooo good and you really know what service is all about.
 
Ivan worked with me on budget and food selection and set-up. He is a real professional. You will not be disappointed. I would recommend Aroma Buena for any event. In fact my boss attended the party and stated that the food and presentation at my party was far superior than that of our company Holiday party!
 
Ivan...Thank you...thank you...thank you....we will definitely call you again when we have catering needs...absolutely loved it!
 
Vince G.
San Francisco  
 
 
 
EXCELLENT!!! I've used them twice for luncheons at my company and they completely impressed me both times! I would definitely use them for my personal events. Ivan is fabulous, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He'll work with your budget and whip up an amazing menu for you. His staff is very professional and will set up a beautiful presentation. You will NOT be disappointed.  
 
C. F.
San Francisco  
 
 
 
Ivan and his crew at Aroma Buena Catering are FANTASTIC!
 
Our organization at UC Berkeley throws a party for 200 students staff every May. This year, I wanted a catering company who could give us a good rate, set our celebration parties even better than previous years, and provide food/service that our students/staff would love. Let's just say Ivan and his folks at Aroma Buena Catering hit a home run on all criteria that I had in mind.
 
Ivan is an amazing organizer. I made one inquiry and within an hour he called me, pitched ideas, and had a proposal of a menu! He then (a month in advance) came to scope out the party space, brought his computer with pictures of his past events/menus and sought feedback about how to prepare and decorate the food tables! His professionalism, timing, creativity are what set him apart from other caterers.
 
On the day of the event, there was one tiny mishap... I faxed Aroma Buena a map of directions (unfortunately... someone on campus gave them faulty directions once they arrived)... This made them 15 minutes late... (not their fault)... but they rolled with the punches and got everything set up on time. Even amidst challenge, this company rose to the occasion! This speaks to their planning, organization, and ability to just deliver!
 
The food: it was superb. They served achiote chicken skewers with a cilantro sauce! Delectable, flavorful... so much so that this dish is was the most popular. We also had the spinach and cheese empanadas! They were warm, flaky, and packed with flavor. The agua fresca choices of hibiscus (jamaica) and cantaloupe were divine! I also loved their Madrid style meatballs. Students and professional staff alike raved that the food was amazing. And the food was warm at all times. I must say, the event was an amazing success thanks to Aroma Buena Catering.
 
The food tables: Ivan is an artist. The flowering branches as a tall centerpiece was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen on a food station. I told Ivan about the party decor, and he delivered on a food station display that coordinated with the overall room decorations!
 
Ivan works wonders! Thank God for Yelp... this is where I found them! I recommend them wholeheartedly!
 
I would love the opportunity to work with them again.  
 
Alex D.
Emeryville  
 
 
 
Looks delicious, Ivan! I really appreciate the "green" touches (biodegradable utensils, no water bottles). I'm so lucky you found us!  
 
J. T.
Residency Coordinator
University of California / San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center  
 
 
 
Aroma Buena has been the best caterer I've ever hired, hands down. The catering manager Ivan is a dream to work with. He knows how to work with you on an affordable menu which looks amazing, and communication with him is clear. I must have asked him to make me 5 different menu combinations before I decided on one for my group. When he came, he was dressed professionally, as well as his staff, he brought black table clothes, beautiful flowers, and food that tasted like it was just cooked 30 seconds ago. The salmon we ordered was my favorite because of how tender and juicy it was. He cooked 50 of them and they all tasted cooked to perfection. The beef skewers were also a hit at my company event, and the mango cake made everyone's jaw drop in awe from how incredibly delicious it looked. I can't say enough about how awesome the food and the service were. Our company party was at a park and Ivan set up his food station as if we were eating inside a fancy 5 star hotel. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. It's affordable, and the quality of everything provided to you is beyond what you'll get from anywhere else. Ivan's the best.  
 
Peter G.
Mountain View  
 
 
 
Muchas gracias por la comida de el Domingo. Todo estuvo muy rico. Todos los comentarios de la comida fueron Buenos y otra vez muchas gracias y tengalo por seguro que lo recomendare mucho.  
 
Veronica P.
San Francisco  
 
 
 
Wow! Another FAB event for us!! Thanks so much!  
 
We first used Aroma Buena Catering for our company BBQ in the summer of 2007, and we were immediately hooked! Since then, Aroma Buena has been at the top of our list for catering every event imaginable. The owner, Ivan, is a sheer joy to work with. He obviously takes great pleasure in his work, and it shows! From the gorgeous presentations to the fine quality of his staff, the care and thought that go into an Aroma Buena event are evident. The food is absolutely delicious and everyone raves about it. I always have people coming up to me after an event asking who the caterer was and wanting their business card. And Ivan is so easy to work with. He takes our preferences/needs/limitations into consideration, and his suggestions always hit the mark. All this and reasonable prices too! Try Aroma Buena and you will not be disappointed.  
 
E. H.
Administrative Supervisor
California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco  
 
 
 
Thank you again for making our event memorable. I'm glad you were able to hear compliments from some of our group members, they really did enjoy the food. I hope we can do business again in the future.  
 
P. G.
Roche Palo Alto LLC  
 
 
 
Thanks so much for providing excellent food and service for the World Affairs Council's Spanish Language Reception. You and your staff were very professional and great to work with. I heard lots of comments that evening about how delicious the food was, I think everyone really enjoyed it and it was perfect for the theme of the evening.  
 
H. P.
Planning Consultant, San Francisco  
 
 
 
Again, I want to thank you for serving our clients in San Francisco. They so loved your food--I will definitely keep you in mind for more work as the opportunities arise.  
 
N. P.
Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward  
 
 
 
FABULOUS! Your party-planning life will be made a gazillion times easier, and your guests pleased with the food if you hire Aroma Buena to cater your event. I worked with Catering Manager Ivan to plan a birthday party for my husband, with a theme of salsa dancing. I had some big ideas - hey let's set up staging stations in the gardens to encourage people to walk around and visit - and some vague concepts - hmn, we'll have between 100 and 200 people. Ivan quickly grasped my vision and ran with it, translating an idea into perfectly turned out details. He devised a terrific menu, but most importantly, he approached the task with the precision of a diamond cutter and the kindness and patience of a dear friend. He was simply a pleasure to work with - very quick to return calls and always agreeable and professional - even on the night of the event, when we had to troubleshoot a few issues that arose from my guests. He provided flowers as well and beautifully presented food. His crew, also, was terrific - extremely well-trained, professional, polite and kind. I simply could not have imagined a better caterer. Oh, and I forgot about the food - it was terrific and our guests really enjoyed it. He helped to make my husband's birthday party memorable and fun and my life easier. I would work with Ivan again in a heartbeat. I don't believe another caterer could exceed the quality of Aroma Buena's work.  
 
Ellen S.
Mill Valley  
 
 
 
Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful breakfast!
 
As I suspected, the sales employees were impressed and they hoped we'd have more catered meetings.
 
We'll definitely keep you on file for the next meeting or event.
 
Thanks again.
 
S. C.
San Francisco Honda  
 
 
 
The lunch was a lovely success. Thank you so much for your delicious food and your hard work. Everyone was pleased with the professionalism of your company, as well as the delicious quality of the food. Thanks!  
 
B. W.
The City and County of San Francisco  
 
 
 
Thank you very much for catering our Annual Meeting at Laguna Honda Hospital. The food was excellent and the service superb. Your attention to detail was noticed and appreciated.
 
C. F.
Laguna Honda Hospital Volunteers, Inc., San Francisco  
 
 
 
I sought out Aroma Buena to cater a 50th birthday party (for 70 people). Ivan was very easy to work with and together we hammered out a menu to satisfy the vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I wish I could have chosen some seafood dishes (but didn't because of some of my guests allergies).
 
Ivan communicated very well, he was professional and my guests LOVED the food. What more could you want.
 
Lastly, I talked with 3 other caterers, and his prices are extremely fair and competitive. I would definitely use this company again.
 
Moira W.
San Francisco  
 
 
 
A huge thank you from all of us at Bay Area SCORES!!! The food was incredible and I am so grateful that you were able to stay. Your food got rave reviews. Thank you!!!
 
E. G.
Bay Area SCORES, San Francisco  
 
 
 
I got great reviews of Aroma Buena's catering service. I'm glad we went with your company. You were very helpful, prompt and up front with me. The service was excellent. You understood our needs and gave us what we needed. You made my job easy and made me look good at the same time. I will call you the next time we need catering services in your area.
 
R. M.
MQSoftware, Inc., Minneapolis, MN  
 
 
 
Thanks so much, Ivan. Again, you received great reviews. I look forward to using your services again.
 
K. Q.
Giampolini & Co., San Francisco  
 
 
 
Asked Ivan to help us out for our Holiday party this past Sunday. He was not only a sweetie, but the food was AMAZING!!! Everyone loved the stuffed mushrooms!!! They actually went the fastest. Personally I enjoyed the Spinach empanadillas, the hot sauce with them was spicy and yet the perfect accompaniment. The coconut shrimp were large and tasty, and the chicken skewers were too! Plantains were the most wonderful sweet thing to round out our menu. Thank you Ivan for all your help!! Spa Fusion will definitely be calling you again!!!  
 
K. D.
Spa Fusion & Health Club at The Hilton Union Square, San Francisco  
 
 
 
Ivan and his team, is great. They can handle any size job and do it with smile.  
 
Mika G.
University of California, San Francisco  
 
 
 
This catering service was great. We hired them for our wedding reception at the Crowne Plaza hotel, and their professionalism was perfect. The bride is from the Dominican Republic, and trying to find a cater to meet that need was hard, but Aroma Buena Catering was able to work with us perfectly to create what we needed. When they delivered..... WONDERFUL!!!! The wedding was of an Indian groom and Dominican bride so the buffet was mixed with Indian food and Aroma Buena's Dominican food, and their dishes were the first to finish, our guests (470 people) loved it and cleaned out the chafers. We had Cassava with an olive oil and garlic sauce for appetizers, spicy chicken breast pieces (boneless!), fried plantains, and beans for dinner. The chicken was gone first. It was juicy and tender, the beans were, soft, saucy, and seasoned, and the plantains were crisp, sweet, and just great....the perfect touch to represent the bride's Dominican culture. The service was very professional, respectable, friendly, and perfect. The food was delicious, fresh, and presentable. I would have another party just to hire them to come cater for it.....
 
Monica S.
San Mateo