Roomforty

We had our wedding at The Fig House in February and Roomforty catered our big day. Let me say first that the Roomforty tasting was one of our favorite parts of the whole wedding process. They made us about 10 custom drinks to choose from and they were all delicious. It was hard to choose. Then we had an array of food to try with helpful explanations from our guide Allison. The food at the wedding was hands down some of the best I have had at a big event. Our guests were going back for seconds and thirds. And they made a buffet work for a group of 175. Really fabulous from start to finish. Super professional and wonderful to our guests.

These guys are THE BEST. Personally and professionally. This review is coming a little late, as they catered my wedding some time ago, but as I see their business is growing bigger and bigger, I have to jump in and say that it’s completely deserved. Plus, I just finally started Unilocaling reviews.
Steve Fortunado, the owner, all but picked me up and dusted me off when planning a wedding turned me into an emotional basketcase. He’s kind, grounded, and insanely passionate about excellent customer service and the BEST food. I could go on and on about every last detail, but the bottom line is — they truly made our wedding the best experience from plotting to the day-​of. So, a very late thank you to Roomforty and to anyone reading this — give these guys your business — they will blow you away.

Roomforty catered my wedding at The Fig House and they were awesome. The food was delicious, the presentation of the food was top notch and the service was impeccable.
To start off, the tasting they set up for us was top notch. They served us what seemed like 20 courses of food including drink pairings. The food was wonderful and they put a lot thought into the presentation of each dish which is very impressive.
The day of the wedding, my guests were raving and I mean RAVING about how good the food was. One of my guests said, the beef dish was the best he ever had. It is so hard to get that quality when serving so many people and Roomforty has it down.
If you want to impress your guests with delicious food, unique presentation and great service, then you should hire Roomforty. You will not be disappointed.

Roomforty was a big hit at our event! Everyone in attendance could not get over how good the food and service was. We had Roomforty serve both Lunch and Dinner for our group. I had to stop eating so much at lunch to make sure I had room for dinner! Roomforty deserves a bit more than just a quick review… so bare with me:
Planning: Working with Allison behind the scenes in preparation for the event was quite a pleasure. She was professional, knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. We had a last minute event to plan and Allison did everything we asked for… and more! She help coordinate our dinner plans, helped to get our rentals in order and made sure everything was running smoothly. We had some issues with our venue and Allison was there to help us in every way possible. She went above and beyond and I can’t thank her enough.
The Roomforty Chefs and Staff: It is so refreshing to have amazing chefs and staff. The kitchen team came well prepared and timed it all perfectly. The event staff was friendly and helpful as well as extremely professional. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable of the food and what they were presenting. The Event Captain was doing everything in her power to make sure everything ran smoothly. She came up with contingency plans in case of rain and worked with me to ensure a beautiful event with no issues. Every element of this team made the experience that much more enjoyable.
The Drinks: We had a nice selection of alcohol along with a couple signature cocktails. The ladies loved the Strawberry Mule and the guys leaned more towards The Fort. Needless to say, our bartender knew how to craft up great drinks and make everyone happy. We kept our bartender busy but he had no problem keeping up! The wine selection that we had with our dinner was simple and delicious. It was perfect for dinner!
The Food: We cannot stop raving about the food and the dining experience with Roomforty. My lunch highlight was the Confit Chicken Salad Sandwich. Although there were many others that also liked the Capressa Prosciutto sandwich, I guess you can’t go wrong either way. Adding the Orzo Pasta Salad to the menu as a side was a beautiful touch. That was a highlight everyone agreed on. Dinner was flavorful, well portioned and was presented beautifully! Timing of the meal was perfect! No one was ever waiting long nor did we ever feel rushed through the dinner. The first course was smoked tomato bisque, I’d have to say, this was a nice way to start our meal. The warmth of the soup set the tone as it started to rain outside. It really got everyone’s taste buds going! The mid course was my favorite dish and it comprised of a crispy pork belly with potato hash, winter squash and organic egg! I licked my plate clean! I don’t think there was a single plate left after that course. The main course was either a «chicken n biscuits» or «meat + potatoes.» As much flavor as there was in the mid course, the main course didn’t disappoint! There were a couple people that also had a fish dish but no matter which dish you had, all ended with the same result… satisfaction! If that wasn’t enough, we finished off that beautifully articulated meal with the «roomforty campfire» which was their take on a s’more.
I wish I could give some sort of criticism here but they delivered and my hats off to Roomforty! They really worked hard to deliver a beautiful and unique dining experience! They deserve all of the praise and credit. Cheers to Allison and the Roomforty team! We cannot thank you enough.

I first encountered Roomforty several years ago as a wedding photographer, working for mutual clients. Having seen plenty weddings over the years, I was blown away by their unique and thoughtful presentation, their philosophy about what a wedding meal should be, and of course the amazing courses themselves– which the owner Steve insisted I partook of even though I was just a vendor. It’s safe to say that I had my catering team selected long before I even knew who my husband would be. :)
Fast forward to my own experience as a bride this past month, and we could not have been happier! My husband and I designed our entire wedding to center around a beautiful dinner party– so we put our full trust in Max and his team to deliver a memorable evening. We gave Roomforty several challenges to work with; from planning our wedding remotely to the actual venue– a private home with spacial and appliance limitations– and they handled everything with grace, patience and professionalism.
Max guided us through our menu selection, which blew our guests away, and their service day-​of was just as exquisite as I remembered. (We also had Roomforty bartend for us, and people are still raving about how delicious the drinks were!) The whole event from start to finish was a beautiful performance and a delightful experience for all.
Their staff is the best of the best; they seem to have hand-​selected each one to ensure that every guests experience is 100%. What they accomplish as a team is an art that I haven’t witnessed from any other caterer in almost 10 years of being in the wedding industry.
As a vendor-​turned-​client, I would highly recommend Roomforty for any event. But especially as a bride, I can say that I’ll never forget the most exquisite meal on the most special day. Thank you, Roomforty, for your 5 star service and commitment to excellence!

So good!!! 10 Stars!!! I recently went to a friends wedding at The Fig House where Room Forty seems to be the in house caterer. Mind = Blown! The food was totally on point and the service was great. My girlfriend has some pretty tricky diet issues and they accommodated her immediately even though they had no warning AND her replacement dishes were amazing ! thats not a common result for us. Also The Fig House is like a hidden oasis in LA! Totally unassuming from the outside. When we entered the beautiful garden and were greeted by great cocktails, unreal canapes and old friends, the real world seemed a million miles away. I can’t recommend this team enough!

Last year I had the pleasure of attending a winemaker dinner at The Fig House featuring Paix Sur Terre. Everything — and I mean everything — was top notch. The wines were amazing (I’m now a member of their wine club, thanks to that intro), and the food was paired perfectly. The room is stunning, with a great atmosphere. It was one of the best evenings I’ve had. Period.

My experience over the years has been with the Pop Up dinners. I laughed when reading another reviewer’s recollection of the extremely warm event at the downtown distillery. Other than the fact that the elegantly dressed attendees were all «glowing» as if we were in Savannah in the summer, it was an amazing evening. While Fig House is glorious as a location, my favorite of the Pop Ups was at the Last Bookstore in downtown LA. Such a unique venue to enjoy wonderfully imaginative food. I appreciate that they are careful regarding allergies, etc. even when serving 70 guests at a time. I have had many excellent experiences and look forward to notification of the next Pop Up. A RoomForty Pop Up is a guaranteed fun evening!

We have been to 4 pop up dinners and they always blow me away. The creativity of the catering team and quality of the food is un-​matched by any gourmet restaurant in my opinion. If you want to impress a friend or go on a unique date I would strongly recommend checking these guys out.

I enjoyed an incredible experience of food upon my tasting with roomforty. The menu consisted of various toasts on brioche, sourdough and potato rosemary, all topped with smoked and cured salmon, shiitake mushroom bacon and other amazing flavors. It was a combination of great food and incredible service provided by the hospitable and charming roomforty group, I highly recommend for any event.

My husband and I have attended a couple of RF pop up dinners. The first was in Newport. Amazing location with a great view! The second one we attended was in SJC. The great thing about their set up is that you have the opportunity to meet new people and share a beautifully prepared dinner. Not only have we met new people at our tables, but we’ve also been introduced to boutique wineries. Good food, good wine, good ambiance!

I attended a pop up event last year in Anaheim. The venue was incredible. It was an old building that used to be a meat packing building. I liked how they brought in family style picnic tables and seated us with people we knew but also with people that we did not know. It’s a great concept. There was a wine maker there, and each one of the courses was paired with a different wine. We ended up purchasing a case of assorted wines. The food that was served was very interesting, it was something I would not necessarily order at a restaurant. I thought they did a great job all around and would welcome the opportunity to attend another pop-​up event.

Roomforty did a tasting for my company and I have been raving about it ever since. Their passion for the food and beverage product and presentation is infectious, I love watching them constantly elevate the special event dining experience. They are genuinely concerned with all of your senses when eating their food, as displayed by their S’more dessert. The most delectable combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker topped off with campfire smoke before it’s sealed in a jar so that when you open it you are hit instantly with nostalgia.

We have attended 7 or 8 roomforty dinners over the past few years and the food and staff are always outstanding. The pop-​up dinners are always paired with great cocktails and wine, often with the winemaker attending the dinner. I would highly recommend experiencing one of these events and look forward to our next one.

We attended the Room Forty OC Valentine’s winemaker pop-​up dinner this year. We loved it! It was undoubtedly one of our favorite ways to celebrate valentine’s day — enjoying a delicious multi course meal, paired with delightful wines, in a beautiful setting under the stars.
Room Forty’s execution of the meal was fantastic. Every course was inventive and well balanced. The servers were attentive and kept our wine glasses full. Although it was a fairly big dinner, it still felt intimate and very special.

When I first saw the Fig House, I knew it was where we had to get married. The décor is to die for, the entrance is so dramatic. Room Forty not only creates the best wedding food anyone has ever had, they are the kindest, most efficient and knowledgeable bunch you could ask for. Highly recommend!

For my sisters wedding they changed her vegetarian dish without her knowing. I unknowingly broke the news to her the day after the wedding when I asked her. «I thought the veggie dish was supposed to be pasta?» Her response? «IT WASN’T?! We paid extra for that!» and later «my whole wedding was perfect except for that issue.»
Food was great but this is such a major fail.

We decided we really wanted to have our wedding at the Fig House, so naturally, R40 was the obvious choice as our caterer. If we wanted to use a different caterer, we would have to build an outdoor kitchen and quickly learned how expensive that would be.
Their saving grace for two stars comes only as a result of having Kim Brounstein on our event.
The initial meeting with Steve was pleasant and he conveyed the mission of his company very well. I do not doubt that he has a passion for what he does, however, the service we received after signing the contract was an absolute nightmare. There were a few instances when Steve would outright criticize our lack of having a full-​time wedding planner. I’m sorry — but I am not made of gold and am paying for the wedding out of my own pocket. Not everyone can afford that and if he chooses to discriminate his clients based on that, maybe it should be a prerequisite instead of a talking point during the planning process.
We were improperly informed about certain protocols and sometimes felt like we were being taken for a ride. For example, it was a few months’ worth of emails and phone calls for them to finally give us solid information about the quantity of alcohol and rentals to procure. I totally understand that this is ultimately our responsibility, however, we opted to hire bartenders through them so were leaning on them for guidance in that aspect.
I will say that we, alongside our guests, received great attention on the day of the wedding. It also helped to have the dinner service rentals included since we were Fig House clients. When we first signed, no such incentive existed — so we are glad they are now providing this.
Ultimately, I feel like this was a huge hassle and had it not been for the beauty of the venue and Kim’s help, I probably would have just cancelled our contract and suffered the financial loss. (Also, take note of the hidden reviews.)

Attended a high end wedding this summer and as most people know there are only a few things that are very important at a wedding, the Food, the entertainment, and the Pictures, all of which combined lend themselves to an unforgettable event.
In This Case the Food was the weakest link and left most of the 300 Plus guest unable to eat the food that was served, you would think that if most of the meals were not being eaten and sent back that a RED flag would be raised.
The Staff was at best a second team this night and had no idea how to serve guests they all must have been hired from a temp service.
the Venue was spectacular, the band was Great, The Food and Caterer were over their head and they Under Delivered
I would Not recommend them for any event there are too many options available out there to choose from.

Perusing our wedding # the day after, I realized the only thing that rivaled the Instagram photos of our ‘Thunder Road’ first dance was the Room Forty food. «Best wedding food ever» is all my husband and I kept hearing after Room Forty catered our reception.
Scallops with grilled watermelon, lamb ossobuco, a homemade pasta mid-​course… I mean seriously, Room Forty is as good as it gets. In our initial discussions with Room Forty’s owner, we requested a gourmet yet casual feel to the food — like LA’s Little Doms or Pizzeria Mozza. The chef’s impeccable interpretation was rich Italian dishes, with a fresh California touch. Totally filling, but not so heavy that people couldn’t get up and dance.
The only complaint we heard was that the hors d’oeuvres were so good and voluminous, guests didn’t have enough room for dinner.
After a three-​course seated dinner, we skipped cake so we could have more time to party. Room Forty covered us with impeccable passed desserts. We also left them to set up a bar for us. They called in Pharmacie, which did an amazing job. (Ask for the Bees Pajamas. Trust me.)
Further, having worked in the service industry, my husband and I were totally grateful that Room Forty knows how to staff a party. They don’t skimp on wait staff to save money. The service was entirely professional.
I don’t think Jonathan Gold does catering reviews yet. My advice is book ‘em before he starts. After that, this LA secret won’t have an open date for years.