| "We book Mezzaluna one year in advance for our company party. Chef John and his team are consistently incredible. Their food, service, professional mannerisms, organizational skills, interaction with other guests, clean-up, presentations, and management of their time-stands way above any other catering service we have ever used and we have used many." |
Candace White
The White House Collection
West Linn, OR |
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| "Chef John, The meals that you and your staff prepared for us over these past months are out of this world. Your presentation is classy and fun. We highly recommend you and your great staff. You are extremely professional, easy to work with and just a joy to have in our home. Your crab cakes are out of this world and the best we've tasted anywhere in the world where we've traveled!" |
Mark Donegan
CEO, Precision Cast Parts
Portland, OR |
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| "We thoroughly enjoyed Mezzaluna for preparing such a spectacular array of delicious appetizers and desserts for our annual New Year's Eve party. Everyone had a wonderful time and raved about how good everything was! It was truly a fun day and evening. For us, it is so nice to work with professionals and we appreciated your entire staff." |
Bert and Susy Waugh
CEO Prudential Northwest |
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| "Chef John, I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with your service and fabulous food. I can't quit raving about you and your staff and your amazing catering capabilities. I loved being able to turn over control of the event to you and not worry about it again. I will absolutely call you again for future events." |
Andrea Bushnell
CEO, Oregon Association of Realtors
Portland, OR |
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| "When it comes to cooking on television, there's an art to communicating a recipe to the viewers and Chef John Paulk does it with style to spare! His cooking demonstrations are creative enough for an intermediate cook to enjoy, but simple enough for a novice to create. And I haven't even mentioned how great they taste! If you're looking for a fun, creative chef who can communicate how to cook everything from breakfast omelets to dessert fondue, look no further than Chef John Paulk and Mezzaluna." |
Leslie Martin
Executive Producer, AM Northwest, KATU-TV Channel 2
Portland, OR |
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| "What a treat to see Chef John woo the crowd at the Northwest Women's Show last weekend. I have worked with many chefs and Chef John tops the list. I have already recommended Mezzaluna to friends for parties. It's obvious that Mezzaluna was written in the stars. Chef John is out of this world, easy to work with, organized and creative. Best catering in Portland!" |
Mindee Doney
Owner, Northwest Women's Show
Portland, OR |
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| "If you need to have one great party in your lifetime it needs to include Mezzaluna. I crave their blue cheese stuffed figs they served at my company party. They have fun has fun servers, and Chef John mingles with the group while everyone is sent home with an entranced belly and a permanent smile on their face." |
Holly Heidebrecht
The Compleat Bed and Breakfast
Portland, OR |
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| "Mezzaluna catered our 10th annual Holiday Event for 350 people. It was over the top. Everyone was so pleased with the delicious and creative hors d'oeuvres. The service and the food were extraordinary. Chef John and his staff create such a friendly and fun atmosphere. I had told John that we were worried about running out of food for the event; he made sure that we did not. We can't wait to plan the next event with Mezzaluna." |
Barbara Sasse
Bella Casa Fine Furnishings
Portland |
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| "Mezzaluna helped me pull off a wonderful surprise party for my sister-in-law. It was perfect...the food was so yummy, presented beautifully, and the service far exceeded my expectations. John and his staff were professional, fun to have around, and on top of everything. I look forward to working with them again soon." |
Melody Gabriel
Vice President, Generations Retirement Communities
Portland, OR |
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| "What a great experience we had with Mezzaluna. They were just so impressive. You could cut the steak with a fork; it was just like butter. The whole experience was perfect. If you're looking for a great caterer then stop looking further. Words are not enough to tell you how much Mezzaluna made our family reunion perfect in everyway, and we didn't even have to do dishes." |
Bob and Linda Crosswhite
Oregon City, OR |
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| "Mezzaluna made such a positive impression on my VIP customers. Their food and personable service was the center of attention. We received over the top excellence from Mezzaluna. My store's event was the best of my 14-year retail career. Mezzaluna, your results put you at the top of my list." |
Holly Heidebrecht
Owner, Compleat Bed & Breakfast |
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"We were hosting a group of 25 at my boss' house and we wanted something more upscale. We needed someone to do it all-provide plate ware, napkins, serving trays, and the food of course. Mezzaluna put the entire event together in only three days!
Expertly prepared, the palette of flavors experienced was perfect. The bartender was engaging and the rest of the staff were so professional. I would highly recommend Mezzaluna to anyone looking for a unique experience that your guests will continue to talk about." |
Lora Janeen
Portland, OR |
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| "If you ever wanted to know what it feels like to be treated like a queen, just hire Mezzaluna into your home for the evening. From preparing you a cocktail while you are getting ready for your party, to having them open the door to the arrival of your first guest, to the sit-down, out of this world dinner-It was an evening of pampering for my guests and me. The bartender was so on top of things that I don't think anyone was without a drink at anytime. They all were like part of our family and I could not have had so much fun without any of them. It was an evening that none of us will soon forget." |
Helen Cain
former Tualatin City Council member
Tualatin, OR |
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| "To all the good folks that appreciate good food-no, excellent food coupled with extraordinary service-I recommend Mezzaluna. Chef John and his staff are prompt and personable. Each course could be described as Best in Class. For a relaxed, enjoyable dinner party in your home call Mezzaluna. You will be most satisfied." |
John Redhouse
Portland, OR |
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| "This is the second time we've hired Mezzaluna to cook for us. Recently, Chef John created a delicious four course meal for our anniversary. The meal¡Kabsolutely one of the best I've ever had. The staff are fun to work with and extremely professional. I still have visions of Bananas Foster dancing in my head from our first Mezzaluna experience. I would highly recommend Mezzaluna. You will have an unforgettable evening." |
Jennifer Rinde
Portland, OR |
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| "Mezzaluna has the experience to make a full-service party work. I am very busy with work, but was throwing a cocktail party at my house for friends and family. Everything was perfectly prepared and presented, and at the end of the day, my house was clean and tidy and I even had leftovers wrapped up in the fridge. Mezzaluna was a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use their services again." |
Dawn Dillman, MD
OHSU
Portland, OR |
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"Mezzaluna catered my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. I went over budget a little in order to select them - but I could tell from our conversations that they would create an event befitting the occasion. It was a very small, intimate gathering but at no time did I feel unimportant to Chef John and his wonderful team. They arrived promptly and left the kitchen spotless. They coordinated with the rental company, accommodated special dietary needs, and cheerfully incorporated our theme into their dishes.
The food was unsurpassed - the coconut-crusted shrimp lollypop appetizers were so heavenly that I would have been satisfied only eating those! Best of all, my loving parents were simply blown away by all the attention to detail. It was an evening full of love and happy tears that I know we will talk about for years to come." |
Kat Rocha
Portland, OR |
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| "I always have Mezzaluna send my business gifts. They are distinctive and delicious - like the orange cranberry cathedral cakes I had delivered for Christmas. They give such a personal touch, and help me differentiate my business from other companies who send standard thank yous. The packaging is gorgeous, and every detail is pristine. That is true about Mezzaluna's service - always impeccable. I would use them for anything. I love their food, and they are fabulous and professional to work with." |
Sherri Newill
Owner, Pixel Dance Design |
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"We found Mezzaluna through Citysearch in a last minute panic last fall. What first impressed us was their website, menus, and well thought out presentation of foods. Their professionalism and ease in someone else's kitchen was amazing. I found myself more than a few times being pulled to the kitchen from the fantastic aromas and just watching the Mezzaluna process at work.
The presentation of the meal and the table's they arranged were very inviting and appealing. Chef John and his team were great with our guests and really added to the evening with their great service and kindness. Since that evening we have had the Mezzaluna crew several more times, and already have the next event scheduled." |
Doug and Rhande Ainslie
Ainslie Orthodontics
Portland, OR |
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| "Exceptional team under leadership of Chef John! He has put together a team of experts who make events memorable. The staff works smoothly, efficiently and really seem to enjoy each meal and event that they do. I expect that Mezzaluna will continue to grow and become a bigger player in the Portland metro catering arena. I also expect that along with the ability to handle larger venues, Mezzaluna will continue to maintain their reputation as a top-ot-the-line." |
John Norman
Allstate Insurance
Camas, WA |
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| "My wife and I do lots of meal events over the course of a year. Some we do ourselves, some we cater and some we use a chef on site. Mezzaluna is the best by far. The food is always delightful and interesting. Chef John's sparkling personality and sense of class also contributes to a wonderful event. Best of all, he and his team do all the work. Chef John and his team take entertaining to a whole new level." |
Mike White
Gateway Communications
Portland, OR |
