Testimonials

"Monica and her team provided fantastic heavy appetizers at our wedding reception. Despite the difficult space (a large Library) she and her team managed to smoothly move around the crowd (nearly 300) and the architectural features to replenish stations and hand-pass food to guests. All this was accomplished without access to a normal kitchen (only a storage room and hallway space) - I can only imagine what Monica and her team could do in more accommodating spaces. If we did it all again - Monica would be our first call!"

"Monica pays attention to every detail! I have worked with and hired Monica to organize events and they have been a royal success!

My 12 year old hosted a tea party birthday for her friends and the table was filled with a variety of candy, cookies, mini sandwiches, and treats! And genuine porcelain tea cups with their own little plate and spoons! It tasted and looked delicioso!

I assisted Monica in the catering and planning of our local Latino organization 30 year celebration for Latin American Cultural Union and the event was an enormous success! From the guest list to the performers, dj and delicious tapas served!

I had Monica serve an evening of Argentine cuisine at my home for my husband and friends and we are still trying to get the secret recipe for her crunchy beef baked empanadas!

Thank you Monica for not only sharing Argentina with us but for the beautiful way you make any event special and tasty! Can’t wait for our next “rebulu”!"

"Thank you for bringing a taste of Argentina to Pittsburgh! Along with your outstanding dishes (empanadas are our family’s favorite!) the attention to detail and meticulous service you bring to every event are unmatched. We highly recommend your Catering Services to anyone looking for an inventive, professional Chef who brings her creative skills and experience to every client."

"Monica, today was a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Today, I was the first customer @ the curbside location to pick up my order of your delicious food.

My order was neatly packed. Each container marked with its contents, condiments, eating utensils and a napkin. I got home and opened a bottle of Argentine wine, turned on some music, and had an afternoon delight on my patio. Your food is so colorful, nourishing, prepared with love and care. I know how meticulous you are about prep and cleanup. I could see your touch in every detail. It made me feel completely secure about the whole process, even though we are in the midst of a pandemic.

Let me know when you’re cooking again, so I can put it on my calendar and keep my place @ the front of the line."

Monica and her staff at La Mendocina are incredible. La Mendocina catered our 110-person wedding, and our guests were raving about her amazing Argentine food for weeks after the event. Monica was so friendly and well-organized throughout the entire wedding planning process, and we can say without any exaggeration that she was by far our favorite vendor to work with. When we had our "trial run" for Valentine's Day ahead of our wedding to taste test the food, we were blown away by the quality and taste of every dish. We decided on the spot that we had to have La Mendocina for our wedding.

She met with us in person several times over the next few months as we tailored our menu and talked through the services she and her staff would provide. She was always very communicative and quick to respond to questions, her staff was friendly and efficient at the event itself, and it goes without saying that the food was incredible! Choosing La Mendocina to cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we've ever made.