Jordan P.

We hired Anaviv to cater an 100-person wedding in Oakland. They were a highlight of our wedding planning experience.

We asked for "California-Mexican" food featuring seasonal, local veggies. They proposed a menu with a variety of options that fit this description and had us come in to taste some of them. The food was incredible and got us so excited to share with our guests. We also enjoyed chatting with the chef about possible adjustments. When the wedding came, the food was just as good and we got so many compliments from our guests.

We also designed a highly specific cocktail menu with ~7 drinks on it. Anaviv accommodated this level of customization and helped batch the cocktails/syrups before the event. Every drink tasted as intended on the day of the wedding, and there was never a line at the bar.

If you care a lot about food and drink at your wedding, book Anaviv!

Tatiana ?. D.

Anaviv was our wedding caterer and it was the best decision we made. The food didn't look or taste like drab wedding fare. It was colorful, locally-sourced, Instagram-able (if you care about that sort of thing) and most importantly—SO TASTY.

Dee was a delight to work with, and a consummate professional. I knew within 5 minutes of meeting her that that we were in good hands.

We put Anaviv in charge of our alcohol, appetizers, family-style meal and dessert. I can't tell you what they excel at because everything was carried out perfectly. I still buy wine based on the recommendations I got from Dee, but the non-alcoholic kombucha cocktail they created for us was incredible too. My only regret is that I didn't eat more at my wedding.

Joey L.

Anaviv catered our wedding and WOW they did an amazing job. So many folks came up to us to comment on the food. Having great food at the wedding was so important to us, and every passed appetizer and served dish was excellent. They easily accommodated dietary restrictions and adapted to last-minute changes in guest-count. They were incredibly gracious and professional from the first moment of the tasting through the last course of the meal and I would pick them again 100 times over. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Sara M.

We just booked Anaviv for our wedding in November and had our tasting last night. The food was so fresh and delicious and the team is amazing. We are blown away by Tonya's level of care, service, and dedication. You can tell how much love she has for her work and her clients. My fiance and I feel incredibly blessed that we connected with Anaviv! They are the most helpful and accommodating folks out there! Run, don't walk!

She- R.

Anaviv catering and Wendy Kleckner fed our 120 wedding guests. When we began planning our wedding, the quality of the food was a high priority and Anaviv did not disappoint.

Wendy has now catered my baby naming, bat mitzvah, and wedding. She was on site the day of our wedding from setup to tear down, and boy did she go above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. She saw that each area was setup according to our needs and she did a walkthrough with us prior to the wedding day. On the day of our wedding, she regularly checked on us to make sure we got a chance to enjoy our meal. The appetizers, entree, and desserts tasted amazing. Many guests were telling us how much they liked the food.

Honestly, from the food tasting to the wedding day, everything was top notch. Each item was well thought out and based on our dietary requests. Anaviv was able to create a Rabbinically supervised kosher feast that tasted like it was from a gourmet restaurant. The food was exceptional in quality and it also was presented in a visually appealing manner. The staff were kind, on time, and left the venue clean.

Truly, Anaviv is the best catering company we could have asked for! We enthusiastically recommend them to anyone who wants a low stress wedding day.

Courtney C.

Anaviv catered our backyard small wedding. The food and service was out of this world. Our guests are still raving about the white peach whiskey old fashioned, slow cooked salmon, skirt steak and corn and bean risotto. My husband and I are avid home cooks and our standard for catered meals is quite high. Anaviv met our high expectations two fold. If you are looking for a full service catering team for a gathering, I highly recommend Anaviv's Events.

diana P.

Yesterday Chef Ian and Nick provided our family with a sumptuous repast to celebrate our 50th anniversary. They were unobtrusive and flexible. They came to our house, served hot and cold hors d'oeurves outside (amazing coconut shrimp, tomato gallette and vegetables, cheeses and dip which were all out of this world), then we went inside for a beautiful salad. The piece de resistance was - I'm told - the swordfish. Perfectly juicy and tender. Two of us had the vegan entree and another guest had Keto. Ian and Nick were so sensitive to our dietary needs and treated each one of us (we were 10) with upmost consideration. The dessert was a fruit gallette with a delicious creamy concoction. All of their ingredients were super fresh and delicious. The service could not have been better. My husband and I are relishing the afterglow of this event as I write. Anaviv was a huge part of the very special feeling we all enjoyed - pure love.

Jennie S.

OMG! We love this place! My husband must have takeout at least once a week from Anaviv. The chicken and rice bowl is our absolute favorite. Get it with the egg on top and it's perfect.