DINNER TIME: SOME OF THE BEST CATERINGS SAO PAULO HAS TO OFFER – PART 1: THE CLASSICS
The first of many posts on the best caterings in town features the classic chefs in São Paulo for all size parties: from small gatherings to big events!
ANINHA GONZALEZ GASTRONOMIA Have you seen those beautifully decorated tables with plenty of delicious food options and an impeccable presentation? This is just like chef Aninha Gonzalez does her caterings! From classic dishes to sophisticated seafood, tea settings or even picnics, Aninha's cooking impresses guests with amazing flavors and creative presentations. She's a great option for lunches, tea parties and even for small gatherings, and has great ideas for kids menus. A very original and mouth-watering dish is the lamb with jabuticaba compote. The multigrain salad and the incredible crudités platter are also a must.
Contact: (11) 3089-0211 Website: www.aninhagonzalez.com.br
CHARLÔ Partners Charlô Whately and Felipe Sigrist are the secret behind the Buffet Charlô's success over the last 20 years, many times present at the best parties and weddings of the city. A sure option! In addition to their classics -brie raviolis, roasted beef and the barzegan salad-, they also offer a delicious Kosher menu, all made with rabbinic supervision, and they offer their services around the whole country. They also offer 3 traditional Christmas menu options for up to 12 people.
Contact: (11) 3723-6677 E-mail: buffet@charlo.com.br Website: www.charlo.com.br
L'ÉPICERIE
Another hit at São Paulo weddings, L'Épicerie by chef Joyce Dabbah has the best dishes of classic French cuisine mixed with English cuisine, and is among the best caterings in Brazil. Classics like foie gras, phyllo-wrapped brie cheese, the blinis "island" with the unbeatable gravlax salmon and octopus carpaccio with sour crème are always successful. For dinner, the slow-roasted lamb shanks with vegetables is a full feast. But the options are so many and the service so attentive that it's worth to listen to the staff's suggestions.
Contact: (11) 3167-5676 E-mail: contato@lepice.com.br Website: www.lepice.com.br
MAZZÔ FRANÇA PINTO
One of the most classic and refined caterings in the city, Cozinha da Mazzô is a frequent choice not only for weddings, but also for sophisticated dinner parties. With varied options - duck ravioli and foie gras terrine, as well as appetizer tables with blinis and caviar, plus breads and truffled cheeses- and an impeccable service, this is the right choice for important upscale events. Very discreet, her contact information is not easily found on the web. www.facebook.com/Cozinhadamazzo/
TA GASTRONOMIA
Thaty Adjiman cooking is based on the concept "farm to table", meaning super fresh ingredients and healthy recipes - but she doesn't stop there, she is also very inventive. Want to impress? Ask for the quinoa tower, the octopus with roasted vegetables or the ceviche or cheese and confit tomatoes terrines for a lunch or brunch, and for dinner, favorites are the veal shanks with mini vegetables or the delicious duck rice. Another great request is Thaty's famous Thai menu, full of Asian flavors. And do not forget to try the classic cheese and guava sorbet. She also teaches cooking lessons in her space, a super charming house she calls "casinha".
Contact: (11) 3045-1463 / 94194-0025 E-mail: atendimento@tagastronomia.com.br Website: www.tagastronomia.com.br Casinha: R. Coronel Joaquim Ferreira Lobo, 338 - Vila Nova Conceição
