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18 June 2019

Brandy and her team at Small Thyme Catering is absolutely stellar. Brandy is definitely the star though. She impressed us every step of the way. Helped everything go as smoothly as possible on the day of the wedding while going above and beyond. She also genuinely cared about how we were doing and was checking in on us throughout the day. She was professional and friendly. They were also extremely reasonable priced for all the services she provided us. The food was also just absolutely delicious and they were able to accommodate special dietary needs as well. So flexible, great yes mentality and so patient. Their food selection catered to a wide variety of different palates as well. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to have had her as out caterer on our wedding day! Thank you so much Brandy, Chef John and team! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 October 2018

!!!!!!!READ ME!!!!!!!!I am an owner of a wedding planning business and have had the pleasure of working with Small Thyme Catering twice in the past two years. They are AMAZING! I mean amazing. Brandy was so easy to work with leading up to the wedding day. They are a full service company. Chef Johns food is amazing and on the wedding day their team was on it. I mean they never stopped. They work hard and delivered amazing service. My clients were so happy, the presentation was amazing. Look no further and contact Brandy!!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

6 August 2018

I cannot say enough great things about Small Thyme Catering!! From the initial email, to the tastings, to the helpful advice, to the walkthrough, to the day itself, and of course, the food, Brandy and her team were phenomenal! It felt like Brandy very quickly understood the vibe we wanted for our summer wedding and helped guide us through the process. Chef John cooked a wonderful meal (special shout out to the macaroni and cheese and the delicious roast beef!). They were extremely accommodating when it came to vegan/gluten/child meals which made our life much easier!! We decided not to have cake and to instead have an ice cream bar which, based on the everyone's feedback, was a HUGE success!! Brandy was so helpful and lovely on the day- she made sure that my husband and I had food and drinks and even brought me my own ice cream sundae! One of the reasons I was able to enjoy this magical day so thoroughly was knowing that everything was completely under control! Thank you Small Thyme Catering!! More...

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23 June 2018

To say that Brandy @Small Thyme Catering is the best isn't overstating anything. She not only was friendly and efficient during our search for a caterer for our wedding and tastings, but she consistently impressed us even more each step of the way culminating in a wonderful wedding. Brandy wasn't just our caterer, she directed a wedding masterpiece coordinating not just with us, but the florist, cake baker, DJ.  Patient, knowledgeable, polite, efficient, communicative and very detail oriented. And we just luv'd her!My fiancée in particular wanted someone with the skills to manage everything to reduce our stress levels with respect to planning and execution. A high bar which Brandy exceeded easily. We really cannot express how great Brandy is. And Chef John cooks delicious foods and is simply nice guy, too. Staff awesome as well. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

20 June 2018

Small Thyme did my wedding and they did a fantastic job.  Brandy basically did my wedding cordination (as I couldn't afford one). The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. You CANT find a better company for your wedding.  They set up all my decor, cordinated my wedding, and helped me along the way. Brandy answered all my questioned within that day.  If you are looking for great food, help with all your wedding needs and are on a budget (but don't want "budget service and food" HIRE THEM!!!   I had sooo many complements from people saying the wedding was the best we've ever been too and the food was amazing! Thank you so much Brandy and Chef John. We are so grateful we found you guys!!!! Thanks for making our wedding that much more amazing! More...

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2 June 2018

Brandy and her staff are amazing.  They did an excellent job catering a junior prom so we asked them back to cater food for 900 people at a graduation.  Everything was phenomenal.  The food was delicious and the staff went above and beyond to give us excellent service.  We love working with Small Thyme Catering because they make our special events wonderful! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 May 2018

We recently had small thyme catering cater our wedding on September 9th 2017 the food was amazing Brandy the manager / co-owner went above and beyond we were having timing issues getting all the last-minute details complete her and her staff finish decorating the tables with the centerpieces that weren't all the way complete and she even went around pinning the groomsmen with the boutonnieres. Everything was delicious from the appetizers crab cakes the bruschetta cheese tortellini skewers to the side dishes mouth watering macaroni and cheese grilled vegetables delicious mashed potatoes. I'd like to thank everybody and recommend small thyme catering to anybody who's looking for a caterer that gives a little extra. Because trust me on wedding days you going to need that extra help and they were more than willing to help out. More...

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1 March 2018

This review is long overdue. My partner and I hired Small Thyme Catering to cater our cocktail reception this past September of 2017 in San Francisco and we couldn't be happier with them. We have a big unique backyard space and Brandy and her team made it look even more special. Food: The food was served hot and fresh and her team of servers & cooks were professional and fun; Our guests loved the cheese, veggie and fruit display & the desserts were loved by all, especially the kids! Drinks: We also hired her bartenders to bartend our cocktail event. We had two signature drinks and they were loved by everyone! The definite hit of the night was our signature fresh margarita drink. The bartenders were so fun and friendly. We seriously could have partied with them all night. They felt more like friends rather than hired help.  Overall, a great night with great memories created with Small Thyme Catering's help! We would definitely hire them again! XOXOX More...

Reviewed on Yelp

24 September 2017

We recently had small thyme catering cater our wedding on September 9th 2017 the food was amazing Brandy the manager / co-owner went above and beyond we were having timing issues getting all the last-minute details complete her and her staff finish decorating the tables with the centerpieces that weren't all the way complete and she even went around pinning the groomsmen with the boutonnieres. Everything was delicious from the appetizers crab cakes the bruschetta cheese tortellini skewers to the side dishes mouth watering macaroni and cheese grilled vegetables delicious mashed potatoes. I'd like to thank everybody and recommend small thyme catering to anybody who's looking for a caterer that gives a little extra. Because trust me on wedding days you going to need that extra help and they were more than willing to help out. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

16 December 2016

I can't say enough good things about Small Thyme! Brandy and her staff are AMAZING! I initially worked with Barbara but she retired a few months before my wedding and seamlessly passed me off to Brandy. Everything about this company is professional, detail orientated, FRIENDLY, and fun to work with. We had a tasting with Barbara at their kitchen and the food sold us, but the service and follow up after that made me feel so comfortable with our choice to use them. Seriously everything was seamless. They helped with my linen and centerpiece set up, clean up, etc. At the event they were there exactly when needed and the food was AMAZING. They set up a cookie bar for me (my maid of honor made the cookies/signs) and also a fun late night nacho bar. The price was very reasonable for the amount and quality of food! I want to get married again so I can use them! (just kidding, husband). They are the best. They truly care about your event and YOU. Can't recommend enough! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

25 October 2015

We are glad we found Barbara and Small Thyme for our wedding. We got married on July 25th, 2015. They were flexible in working with our tastes and preferences, and the food was very good. Our guests all said they enjoyed it, and there was enough food for people to have seconds. Thank you, Barbara! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

11 October 2015

Small Thyme catered our wedding, and they were amazing!  We have celiac disease, and are unable to have even a tiny amount of cross-contamination with gluten, but Small Thyme was able to use their allergen-free kitchen to accommodate us with a meal that was delicious AND safe!  Barbara, the owner, was super responsive to questions and concerns, and on the day of the wedding, they were right on time, organized, and professional.  We really relied on them to run the entire show, and they did a great job!  We'd absolutely recommend Small Thyme!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

13 June 2015

The wedding was at our home. Being the MOG I was out of the loop a bit, but I must say, turning over my kitchen to this lovely group was a pleasure. Great food. Perfect service. I never felt the need to assist...I just enjoyed my son's wedding. As it should be! Babrara and her crew were organized and flawless in their presentation and the food was delicious. Highly recommend. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

30 March 2015

Stop looking for a caterer - hire Barbara and the crew at Small Thyme asap. The food is wonderful, the service is excellent,  and they deliver above and beyond expectations. Barbara was a dream to work with when planning my wedding and I could not recommend her any higher. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 February 2015

Small Thyme was great. Our wedding was completely vegetarian with a few other food restrictions on the list. My wife and I visited a few other caterers before coming across Small Thyme. Despite being far from us (Peninsula versus Concord) Barbara and the entire Small Thyme staff were spectacular. They were more than accommodating on our restrictive diet and flexible with all our menu changes.

On the day, the staff was sure to check in with us often and made sure everything went perfectly. They were fast, efficient, and clean. They even gave great effort to meeting the green guidelines of our venue.

I would recommend Small Thyme to anyone. All our guests loved the food despite some of their apprehensions toward vegetarian food. Everyone got fed and everyone complimented us on our food choices.
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28 December 2014

We recently had Small Thyme Catering do a birthday party for my husband at our home and they did a wonderful job.  I was impressed with the great follow through and suggestions from Barbara.  She was professional with a fun side to her.  I changed the menu a couple of times and Barbara had a "no problem" attitude.  The day of the event her team arrived and they were absolutely fantastic.  They didn't miss a beat.  Lee the chef and the team put on a truly delicious, outstanding dinner.  I would hire them again in a minute for another event. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

19 October 2014

I knew Small Thyme Catering was the perfect choice for our wedding as soon as we had the tasting. I was unimpressed with a couple previous tastings, so it was such a relief to find Small Thyme. The food was fresh, vibrant and tasty. Leading up to the wedding Barbara was very responsive to all my emails and inquiries. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and paid attention to all the small details. On the day of the wedding, Barbara and her staff did a fantastic job. The buffet was beautifully decorated, the servers and bartenders were friendly, and they even helped set out the center pieces and move chairs. Larry is a stellar chef. The highlights were his prime rib, tender and flavorful, and he made the most amazing vegetable torts (his wife makes her own puff pastry)! Everything tasted fresh and all the dishes were balanced and delicious. I highly recommend Small Thyme. They choose to do one wedding per weekend, so they really go all out and give their undivided attention. Thank you so much Barbara and Larry, fantastic job!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

19 October 2014

I knew Small Thyme Catering was the perfect choice for our wedding as soon as we had the tasting. I was unimpressed with a couple previous tastings, so it was such a relief to find Small Thyme. The food was fresh, vibrant and tasty. Leading up to the wedding Barbara was very responsive to all my emails and inquiries. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and paid attention to all the small details. On the day of the wedding, Barbara and her staff did a fantastic job. The buffet was beautifully decorated, the servers and bartenders were friendly, and they even helped set out the center pieces and move chairs. Larry is a stellar chef. The highlights were his prime rib, tender and flavorful, and he made the most amazing vegetable torts (his wife makes her own puff pastry)! Everything tasted fresh and all the dishes were balanced and delicious. I highly recommend Small Thyme. They choose to do one wedding per weekend, so they really go all out and give their undivided attention. Thank you so much Barbara and Larry, fantastic job!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

9 July 2014

Thank you to Barbara and Larry for making our wedding day food fantastic! We had a backyard wedding with 200 people, and we wanted someone who could cook fresh, homestyle food with an emphasis on vegetarian options. I found Small Thyme online so I wasn't sure what to expect, but when we showed up for our tasting they were instantly personal and fun and made us laugh, smile and relax! It was very clear that they know what they're doing with wedding catering, and I didn't worry once about their competency after that first meeting. They also managed to be reasonably priced and have a down-home attitude in an industry plagued by theatrics and inflated costs.They were great in following up with a site visit and consistently responded promptly to e-mail questions. I never worried with them, and on the day of I was proven right -- everything went off without a hitch with no hand-holding on our end. The food was fresh, beautiful, and delicious -- everyone loved the appetizers (caprese skewers, bell pepper and mango crostinis, mushroom crostinis, and tandoori shrimp skewers), and especially commented on the vegetable tart entree (which were incredible at the tasting as well and one of the main reasons we chose small thyme). Our buffet looked amazing and the service was impeccable -- their staff is so friendly! I second the review by Bradley below -- if you're looking for a great wedding caterer, give them a call! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

24 April 2014

Barbara and the rest of the Small Thyme crew are fantastic. We hired them for our wedding after meeting many caterers. They were by far the most warm, easy going and professional people we talked to. Barbara was very adaptable to the unique needs of our wedding and did not try to pressure us at any point. She was also full of advice throughout the planning process and really knew how to work our venue. The chefs are talented and the wait staff was friendly and on point. The big day went off without a hitch, but we knew well ahead of time that we wouldn't have to worry one bit about our caterer. Do yourself a favor and give Barbara a call. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

18 October 2013

I first contacted Barbara in march, from the moment I spoke with her I knew she would be my wedding caterer! She was straight forward and funny! The tasting went really well, I loved everything. We signed the contract right away! I must have changed the menu three time, she never even winced. Then came my big day. Everything was so professionally executed! The bar they maned was flawless, everyone loved him! The passed appetizers were as delish as I remember them months ago!

Now on to the buffet. It was beautifully decorated to match my wedding. The food was so neatly displayed. The salad was amazing....the rolls yummy. What I really want to highlight, the scallops and prime rib. Absolutely out of this world! So very good. They even made a plate for my lactose intolerant husband! I just can not sing their praises enough. If your in the market for an amazing team with great food, look no further
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

11 September 2013

I first contacted Barbara in march, from the moment I spoke with her I knew she would be my wedding caterer! She was straight forward and funny!  The tasting went really well, I loved everything. We signed the contract right away! I must have changed the menu three time, she never even winced. Then came my big day. Everything was so professionally executed! The bar they maned was flawless, everyone loved him! The passed appetizers were as delish as I remember them months ago! Now on to the buffet. It was beautifully decorated to match my wedding. The food was so neatly displayed. The salad was amazing....the rolls yummy. What I really want to highlight, the scallops and prime rib. Absolutely out of this world! So very good. They even made a plate for my lactose intolerant husband! I just can not sing their praises enough. If your in the market for an amazing team with great food, look no further! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

23 August 2013

Small Thyme Catering just catered my daughter's wedding at Piedmont, CA and did a fantastic job. I was impressed with the quality and presentation of the food, the service staff, decor, and the interaction with the staff. Barbara Perry was very easy to work with, and offered great suggestions on how to have a nice meal and still stay wihtin my budget. I found them to be very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Small Thyme Catering. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 August 2013

We used Small Thyme for our wedding in July and have nothing but rave reviews.  Barbara, Daneen, Chef Larry, and all their staff are absolutely amazing.  The food was so good - better than the other caterers we had tastings with.  And, best of all, Small Thyme quoted us a much lower quote than all the other companies.  We had prime rib, chicken piccata, and many yummy appetizers - all the guests loved the food.  Would definitely recommend! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

8 July 2013

Small Thyme did an amazing job catering our June 30th wedding at the Gardens at Heather Farm! Prior to the wedding, all communication was professional and prompt. Barbara is very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. She worked hard to tailor our menu to fit our budget. She also referred our linen rental and day of coordinator. We went with rosemary chicken, tri tip, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, napa salad, and fresh rolls. Everything was fresh, cooked well, flavorful, and served hot. The strawberry lemonade was a hit! The presentation was beautiful with mason jars and flowers. They used beautiful gold china for the bride and groom. The bartender we hired through small thyme was quick. We never saw a long line for the bar. He opened bottles as they were needed which was great because we were able to pass some out to the amazing staff/servers and keep the rest. I was most pleased with the excellent service. Small thyme staff was top notch! A server brought us ice water during our pictures (it was 103 so this was huge) and brought us appetizers before our grand entrance. They made sure we ate during our reception and checked on guests regularly. I am sooooooo happy we decided to book small thyme!!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 June 2013

Small Thyme Catering catered my daughter's wedding reception this last weekend. From the start they were prompt and professional.  Everything was set up beautifully from the bar to the buffet.  There were great little touches throughout.  My daughter is very particular about food and they did a superb job. Many many guests commented how delicious the food was. The staff were friendly, accommodating and professional to the end. We would use them again and recommend them to all.Happy mother-of- the-bride. More...

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1 November 2012

My husband and I researched several different caterers for our wedding. We originally wanted to do tastings from a few different caterers, but just did one with Small Thyme. We tasted the food and we were sold! They had both buffet and plated services to choose from (at different prices). We chose to have a buffet style service for our wedding. Also, we wanted to have passed hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour. All the food was great and was exactly as we had tasted prior. We weren't able to taste the prime rib (due to marinating/cooking time), but it was the best; we had lots of compliments on how good the prime rib was. Barbara was great to work with and really answered any questions we had and made us feel more at ease about the whole thing. The entire wait staff was very professional and made the dinner service run smoothly. We just loved how Barbara made sure ever detail, from table layouts to folding the napkins, were discussed and taken care of. We were glad we went with Small Thyme for our wedding this last October! We wish we had more time to eat the delicious food that was served! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 October 2012

Small Thyme catered a birthday party for 85 for us at the Lakeside Garden Center. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the staff was incredibly helpful - attentive at the right times and in the background at the right times.

Reviewed on Yelp

25 September 2012

We came across Small Thyme (no longer located in Piedmont by the way, but in Richmond) as we were searching for a caterer who could feed our highly vegan and vegetarian crowd interspersed with some meat-loving foodies for our September wedding.  Small Thyme knocked it out the park!  From our first contact with them, they were prompt in replying to our calls, emails and set-up a tasting which did not happen with 4 of the other companies we reached out to.  Once my husband and I tasted their food, we were SOLD.  Fan-freaking-tastic.  Not to mention the service of the staff, the bartenders, the helping our event coordinator with set-up and everything from beginning to end.  All through cocktail hour our guests were saying this was the BEST vegan food they had ever had.Small Thyme is really BIG TIME in our opinion, so I suggest you give them a call if you are looking for delicious food, great service, and great staff at an affordable price....by the way, they cook meat and fish too--we just didn't serve it at our wedding.  We are planning on using them in the future for any events we may have. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

5 December 2011

I had my school holiday party for 50+ catered by Small Thyme and was pleasantly surprised.  I had read good reviews on yelp but did not have a chance to try the food. Everything was done over the phone or by email and Barbara, the owner, is verygood about answering my questions and giving me suggestions.  The caters who came to setup did a great job and were very friendly and accommodating.  I wasa happy customer. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

16 May 2011

We have hired Small Thyme twice to cater events, but stopped by last month to visit their cafe for a sit-down lunch. Excellent sandwiches and pastries/deserts. It was good to see them in a small setting. Very polite and helpful with current fresh choices on their nice menu. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

6 February 2011

A pleasure to work with. they were very open to changes and requests. The food was delicious and the staff was prompt, courteous, and friendly. We have already recommended them to others. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

4 February 2011

Great food, professional service and friendly staff! i will definitely use them again!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

26 January 2011

Very good food and prices..used them to cater our wedding a few months ago and they did a great job! Barbara is great throughout the planning process and did a great job putting me at ease that my wedding would run smoothly with Small Thyme doing the catering. Only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is there were a couple things done wrong that only my husband and I noticed (missing sauce at buffet, no oil/vinegar as told would be there)..and catering staff could use a little guidance in cake cutting, they left my beautiful 3 tier cake sitting uncut while serving small pieces while serving small pieces of my sheet cake to my 100+ guests.. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

14 December 2010

Need a caterer?  DON't GO ANYWHERE ELSE!  Small Thyme is the best!  They went over the top to make our day wonderful!  And I did not have to worry about a single thing!  From the moment I met with them, I was confident that they were the ones for us.  AND WE WERE RIGHT!  Their entire staff was amazing.  They were friendly, always made sure our glasses were filled, they made sure the groom and I had plenty to eat and were on point the entire night.  And the food was DELICIOUS!  Having such amazing people at your event really makes a difference.  And Small Thyme's presence did just that, it made a big difference.  And we love them for that! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

7 November 2010

We attended a party that featured Small Thyme catering a fantastic array of appetizers throughout the evening. Great hot and cold dishes.  Loved the stuffed mushrooms. Very friendly service.  The servers went out of their way to make sure all guests were comfortable and without care. More...

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23 September 2010

Small Thyme Catering was absolutely amazing!  We hired them for our home wedding in August 2010. Every single person on their staff was courteous, cheerful and thoughtful.   They went above and beyond the call of duty to make our day perfect. The food was delicious and plentiful.  We had a buffet for 50 guests with appetizers, rib roast, chicken coq au vin, veggies, salad, amazing garlic mashed potatoes and more!  Guests raved about them the entire time and after the wedding.  Many guests went back for seconds at the buffet!  The bartender we hired was as equally amazing and worth every penny.  She was cheerful, organized and had a heavy hand - fabulous.  Barbara is a sweetheart and truly cares about your event.  She was really helpful in recommending other vendors as well.  We are so grateful for all their help and great service.  Thank god we listened to our gut and went with their company, we never regretted it for a second and if we ever have a catered event again, we will undoubtedly use them.  Seriously if you need a caterer and want a GREAT price go to Small Thyme.  Who knew that a catering company could become such a huge part of making our day beautiful !! More...

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17 March 2010

Thank you Small Thyme!  I was planning a party for 70 people and every caterer I talked to was too stuffy and expensive.  Boo!  Barbara calmed me down and on VERY short notice, helped me put together a great menu that came in 30% UNDER budget.  Whoohoo!  My guests loved the food and I will definitely be using Small Thyme again. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

16 February 2010

We met with Barbara on 2/13/10 - tried their food.  Everything was delicious and were very well presented!  Barbara is no nice and friendly.  I am looking forward to working with her!  I highly recommend Small Thyme Catering. More...

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10 February 2010

Excellent 100X's over? Barbara was a pleasure to work with and truly delivered with the food and experience. We hired them for our wedding and people are still talking about the food and the presentation 6 months later. We were able to tweak our menu to reflect us as a couple, to showcase great California Cuisine and welcome the season Fall, since we got married in September, into the food.  We still go there for lunch and out next big event will be catered by them. I would recommend them to everyone, they're great! More...

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18 January 2010

Love, love, love Small Thyme! We looked at a few different companies to do the catering for our wedding but none really met our price range or expectations as well as Small Thyme did. They were fabulous on the day of as well, handled all the issues of the day as well.. Not as well as our guests who treated our buffet like it was all you can eat when hello it was cocktail hour time but they had back up pasta salad to solve that problem :) Barbara the co-owner is fabulous to work with, very accommodating and sweet. Last but not least their food is amazing! A great mix of different flavors and not the typical standards of most caterers. Personal faves: the pesto/cheese phyllo wraps, lamb lollipops and napa salad. More...

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8 December 2009

Barbara was wonderful to me and my now husband. Amazing food at a great price everyone was fulfilled at our wedding.

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28 October 2009

Small Thyme Catering did a great job. They were easy to work with and the food was great. Everyone said they had plenty of food and seemed happy with it. The only problem I had, was the to do with the cake. The lead for the evening didn't know how to break down a wedding cake and cut into the top layer, the layer we're supposed to cut into at our one year. I even spoke with him before about saving the top layer for us and breaking the rest of the cake down. At the end of the evening, after everyone left, I walked over to the cake table and a tower of cake with cut sides and with the top sitting there with four or so pieces cut from it stood wavering in the stillness of the lodge. Something you can't get back and I was a little disappointed. The next day I broke down the rest of the cake and gave my sister the bottom layer and split the second layer with my bridesmaids and my mom. The cut top layer sits in my freezer. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

24 October 2009

I'm really glad they reopened. The food is great and don't miss their fresh lemonade. Very nice people too.

Reviewed on Yelp

12 August 2009

Small Thyme Cafe is open for restaurant business again!  Be sure to call ahead and ask what their hours are....enjoy!

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2 January 2009

When my fiance and I were planning our wedding, we were mortified at not only how much catering costs strangled our budget, but also how highly most caterers thought of themselves. A chance lunch by a friend of ours introduced us to Small Thyme.We followed our friend's advice and had lunch at their former cafe (RIP). We were impressed by the food. But meeting the owners Larry and Barbara sealed the deal for us. Not only were they genuinely happy to have our business, they planned, cooked, and presented a wonderful wedding buffet for our guests.We especially enjoyed their flexibility with the menu to accommodate food allergies and special dietary needs (even my insane request for little individual pumpkin pies was honored!). Most caterers make you feel foolish for even thinking about suggesting such things. They even gave us up to a week before the wedding to make any last minute changes. Small Thyme's positive and supportive attitude toward event presentation took a serious weight off of our shoulders.The staff they brought in to run the show the day of our wedding was top-notch, as well. The only disappointment we experienced on our wedding day was that we never got to sample the cheese table Small Thyme prepared for us (we were a little busy). We hear it was fantastic, and we have a picture of it to admire.If you live in the East Bay area and need a unique, unpretentious and talented caterer, definitely give Small Thyme a call! More...

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25 October 2008

This is by far the best place i've ever eaten, the food is delicious, local usually organic and so good i can't wait to go again. I was heart broken when the told me the overhead was too much so the cafe is closed however they'll be on a select days like today and it was delicious! i will definitely be organizing a group of ten to have them open up for another delightful meal and i can think of a few events i will have them cater as well.Be aware that you can still taste the wonderful food just more selectively for awhile. More...

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2 September 2008

Small Thyme catered my wedding this last April and I got compliments all night long!My now husband and I are both vegetarians and wanted to have a completely vegetarian wedding but finding a caterer that had enough vegetarian options to pull together a full menu including appetizers was difficult.  We made a Saturday late morning appointment with Small Thyme to taste their food.  When we arrived Barbara was there to greet us with cheese and chocolate fondues, breads, strawberries, cheese platters, amazing cheesy polenta, two types of pasta, focaccia... I can't even remember it all but we were stuffed and they sent us home with food.  We hired them on the spot, loving the food and the people.  Everyone loved loved loved the food that night, they were talking about it for days.  The only sad part was that we had lots of leftovers after the dinner and they took it all with them when they left.We also wound up getting our linens through them and after dropping off a swatch of our fabric for the decor, Barbara found a napkin that matched perfectly, I mean perfectly, for us.The only sad part was that when they left after dinner and cake, they took the table cloths with them so we were left with brown wood tables and an event still going on, but had I thought ahead at coordinating that, I'm sure I could have either worked something out or simply gotten the table cloths through the venue.The staff were fantastic.  They were friendly, they were flexible, they were hard working.  They were on top of it all night long.  I couldn't thank their staff enough!  I had cakes as my center pieces and when they were removed from the tables I had flowers with candles in the back to take their place and they took care of all of it for me.They went above and beyond what I expected from our caterer leaving me feeling like I got a steal even with the couple of minor things I mentioned, both being things I simply recommend you coordinate before your event.Thank you Small Thyme Catering!! More...

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7 August 2008

Lots of people have been reviewing Small Thyme for its prowess as a restaurant, but what this place needs is a review of its catering service--and that's what I'm gonna do! When we made an appointment to try their food, they treated us like royalty.  We wanted catered service for our themed wedding, and we had some recipes for Egyptian food that we sent to them beforehand.  They did a masterful job with the preparation of these dishes, and we were impressed enough to choose them for the job.When the wedding came, they were very professional and everything ran smoothly.  Their servers were wonderful and were definitely one element of a very involved wedding that was not something to worry about.  They did arrive quite significantly late and this caused some worry for us at the start, although going across the Bay Bridge can of course be very trying with all of that traffic.  Everything was well in the end, but a phone call would have been nice though.The food tasted really great, although I did notice that the chicken dish was rather dry.  Everything was well-prepared, however, and this is only a minor criticism.Overall, I would recommend Small Thyme for their catering service.  They are versatile, flexible, talented, and are capable of putting on one heck of a spread.  They definitely know how to get the job done, and done well, in style. More...

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25 April 2008

I had lunch here today and had an outstanding meal. I had the fish and chips and the quality of the food was tops, the portions were generous, and the price was $9. 95. I have been waiting for good fish and chips for a long time and Small Thyme exceeded my expectations. I recently got back from Boston and had the same at Legal Seafoods and preffered Small Thyme. 4 soild chunks of Cod, which was battered, but just a thin layer, also not greasy, the batter still remained golden yellow. They begin with a nice focassia (it was fresh) with a duet of Balsamic/Olive Oil. The entree came with french fries which were freshly cut and tumbled with herbs and parmessan cheese. There was also a cup of cole slaw which not being a huge fan of to begin with was just OK, and overally dressed. I didn't realize the dipping sauce, a duet of a traditional tarter and a spicy aoili. I was done with my meal and discovered the spicy sauce and had to find something to dip into it. Service was attentive w/o being intrusive. I think I have found my new Friday lunch joint! More...

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