We got married in November 2023 at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley, CA, and our decision to choose Café Soleil as our wedding caterer turned out to be one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire planning process.

Our journey with Café Soleil began when we discovered them at an open house for the Brazilian Room. As soon as we tried their porcini raviolis, we realized we found something amazing. The flavors were fantastic, and we were hooked right away. Excited to try more, we set up a tasting at Café Soleil, where Jennifer, the Owner and Chef, impressed us with a variety of delicious dishes.

Jennifer's attention to detail and thoroughness stood out during our tasting. She took the time to walk us through the entire process, presenting us with a diverse selection of options. Her passion for her craft and commitment to making our wedding special truly made us feel like we were in capable hands.

As we moved forward with the wedding planning, Cecy, the Event Manager at Café Soleil, became our main point of contact. Her customer service was impeccable, and her extensive knowledge made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Cecy's prompt responses and commitment to quality truly set the tone for our entire experience.

On the wedding day, Candance, the Lead at Café Soleil, took charge of ensuring everything ran seamlessly. From checking in with us throughout the event to keeping us informed of the timeline, Candance went above and beyond. Her attention to detail and genuine concern for our well-being added a personal touch to the entire experience.

The highlight of our wedding, according to both us and our guests, was undoubtedly the food. Café Soleil offered an impressive variety, accommodating both meat eaters and vegetarians. The porcini raviolis, which initially stole our hearts, continued to be the star of the show!

To sweeten the deal, we opted for Café Soleil's dessert bar, featuring a delightful assortment of mini fruit tarts, cupcakes, cheesecakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, brownies, and cookies. Our guests raved about the variety, and it added the perfect finishing touch to our celebration.

Café Soleil's pricing was fair and transparent, including a complimentary food tasting, event planning, serving staff, china, glassware, flatware, chargers, choice of entrees and sides, salad, sautéed veggies, bread/butter, spa water, lemonade, coffee, cake cutting, full setup, and teardown. Their BYO Alcohol option allowed us to provide our own drinks while Café Soleil took care of serving our guests.

A truly memorable and heartwarming moment during our wedding was when my sister got a couple of the Café Soleil staff members joined us on the dance floor. It went beyond the usual client-vendor relationship – their willingness to share in the joyous celebration made us feel a genuine connection, turning the event into a shared experience rather than just a service provided. It added a personal touch that we will forever cherish.

Café Soleil played a pivotal role in making our wedding truly amazing. Their culinary expertise, attentive staff, and commitment to excellence ensured that our special day exceeded all expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend Café Soleil to anyone looking to elevate their wedding experience with exceptional catering services. Without a doubt, they contributed significantly to the unforgettable memories we created on our big day.

I booked Cafe Soleil as my caterer for our wedding at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley, CA. We mainly communicated with the event manager, Cecy, but met the owner, Jen, at the complimentary tasting she offers. They are both super nice and Cecy is very responsive and organized. The food at the tasting was delicious! And just to be clear, the food at the wedding was just as delicious! I was worried as wedding food is never really that great but we even got compliments from our guests about how good it was. If you go to a tasting, make sure you come hungry as the portions are big! I was surprised how generous Jen was. The porcini ravioli and chicken marsala are my favorites. Jen was also very accommodating in being more flexible in the selections we could choose for our wedding menu. In addition, the pricing was also very reasonable. I am very very happy we went with Cafe Soleil as our caterer and trust me, you will be too.

We booked the Brazil Room in Berkeley for our wedding and chose Cafe Soleil after exploring a few options on their approved vendor list. We are so glad we went with Cafe Soleil!

The staff - Extremely respectful and kind to our guests. We felt they were proactive and accountable for running the show on the day of. Not much more to say, other than they are clearly a well-oiled and professional team.

Management - Jen, Cecy, and the whole team made the planning process very easy, and then really delivered on the special wedding day. They clearly have a LOT of experience not only catering, but working out the details around the wedding itself (schedule / timeline, floorplan, decorations, lighting, outdoor amenities, etc.). Their experience helped us avoid any potential issues, and their guidance was crucial in making sure everything ran smoothly. Cecy is a star - extremely organized and communicative throughout the whole process. They were quick to respond to all our little questions during the planning phase and gave timely reminders as the wedding day approached. It was also extremely helpful to tap into their trusted network of vendors and related services and be able to rest easy knowing these additional vendors were tried and tested.

The food - Simply stellar. We got nothing but compliments from our friends and family. They were extremely accommodating with allergies and food restrictions, and helped us coordinate these requirements. We chose to do the buffet option, and there was more than enough food for everybody. The menu is huge and gives lots of options to choose from for dinner - there is something for every type of wedding. We got to meet with Jen during the initial tasting to talk through any questions and concerns, but the quality of the food is ultimately what clinched the deal for us.