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Willie Rhine
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One of Palm Springs premier full service catering companies. Fresh, local ingredients artfully prepared and presented by our team of creative and talented chefs. With over 20 years experience catering in the desert, our team is passionate about everything we do. Allow us to share this passion with you for your special event.
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American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
Eastern European
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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Willie Rhine
Owner
Willie Rhine is a 23-year resident of Palm Springs who started his career in the restaurant business at the acclaimed Le Vallauris Restaurant in Palm Springs, and later managed two of the busiest and most successful restaurants in the Palm Springs Valley. With over 20 years of experience catering in the desert, Willie has put together any amazing team of professionals to see to your every need. Willie and his team will ensure that all the fine details of your event are executed with finesse and polish to ensure you can truly enjoy great food and great service. Always.
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5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Maggie C
5.0
9/24/2019
Willie and his team did a fantastic job with my wedding. We had our ceremony and reception is Joshua Tree, with no running water, electricity or cell phone service. Willie went above and beyond to make sure that the food was prepared well and delicious, all in the completely outdoor venue (not an easy feat.) The appetizers were refreshing, the bartending was great, and the buffet reception we had was beautifully set up and the food was flawless! Our guests were complimenting the steelhead and beef tenderloin as the best they had had at any wedding. Willie is complete professional, and as a bride it was wonderful to not have to worry about a thing on the big day. I highly recommend this caterer if you're getting married in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree, there isn't a venue that they cant cater. Thank you Willie!
Jessica H
5.0
3/14/2019
Willie and the team at 849 were amazing to work with, I got married in November and they were fabulous. The food was so delicious, many guests told us it was the best wedding food they ever had. Everything was cooked perfectly. Willie was so flexible and accommodating with my requests. The tasting was so fun too! The donut wall and s'mores for dessert were a huge hit. I would hire them again and again. Willie truly appreciates your business, which was a huge difference we noticed when communicating with other caterers. We got married at colony 29 and he really took charge of our walk through and helped us make other decisions with the layout, he is a rockstar. Thank you Willie!
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Jillian D
5.0
3/12/2019
We hired Willie and his team at 849 Events for our December 1 wedding at my parents' home in Palm Desert. From the moment we started working with Willie, it was clear that he goes above and beyond for his clients. My husband and I felt so safe and trusting in Willie's hands! He guided us through our appetizer & entree choices with care and assisted us in creating our rustic Italian theme with our food.
On the day of our wedding, his team was top-notch. His servers and bartenders moved with grace through our guests and guaranteed that someone always had a drink or bite in their hand! Willie was hands on at our reception as well and made sure everything was perfect for us. He handled our plating, glassware, and linens which were all impeccable! Willie really goes the extra mile to ensure that the clients' experience is perfect and looks beautiful. We are so happy we chose 849 as our caterer!
Almost three months later, our wedding guests are still talking about how delicious the food was at our wedding! That was our goal and we have Willie & his team at 849 to thank for that!
Jessica C
5.0
3/12/2019
Quality of food is important to my husband and me. Early on in our wedding planning, we agreed we were going to prioritize the quality and taste of the food at our wedding. Working with Willie to cater our wedding at my Uncles' home in Palm Springs was an amazing experience - my husband and I wholeheartedly agree that out of all the decisions that went into planning our wedding, Willie at 849 was BY FAR the BEST decision we made. Willie was incredibly flexible and easy going from the moment my husband and I contacted him. In fact, he was so helpful leading up to the wedding day we joked that Willie was the wedding planner. He was able to accommodate for anything and everything we needed (including us inviting 50 more guests than we initially quoted, switching the signature cocktail at the last minute, creating a sky high champagne tower, gorgeous linens, table décor (including centerpieces and lighting), rose gold flatware - he even added my husband's favorite appetizer to the menu - bacon wrapped jalapeño shrimp bombs). My husband and I were able to enjoy a tasting before booking him, but even before the tasting we were sold (we had already been to his restaurant a few times and knew the food at 849 is spectacular).
My husband and I interviewed the top 5 ranked caterers in the Palm Springs area, Willie's price was either on par, or less than the others, BUT Willie's quote included SO MUCH MORE, which made him by far the lowest price. (As mentioned above: linens, champagne tower, table décor, visiting the venue multiple times with the rental company, orchestrating ~literally~ everything.) Willie even coordinated with the rental company for heaters, lighting, tables, etc. - he made our wedding experience truly magical.
Not only was Willie spectacular, but his entire team was as well. He provided fantastic, accommodating bartenders and servers. All guests were able to enjoy our passed appetizers, and the timing of the plated dinner was perfect. (People often say the bride and groom do not get to eat at their wedding, my husband and I made sure we ate - the food was delicious!) Since the wedding, numerous guests have told us that this was the best wedding meal they have ever enjoyed. The beef tenderloin with red wine reduction was cooked to perfection, lobster mac and cheese had huge chunks of fresh lobster (ingredients: maccheroni al torchio, gruyere, Beecher's white cheddar, parmigiana reggiano) - a couple from Martha's Vineyard said it was the best lobster mac and cheese they have had in their life! (Our vegetarian option was also a huge hit: Cauliflower steak, walnut-caper salsa with fresno chioli, dried currants.)
Willie is also a pleasure to work with. He is always calm, responds quickly, he is never terse or stressed, and he throws spectacular events! Willie epitomizes quality, detail, and class. If you are hosting an event and want it to go seamlessly and the food to be delicious, then go with Willie at 849. He made our wedding perfect and we give him our highest recommendation.
Chris M
5.0
3/12/2019
849 catered our wedding at the ARRIVE Hotel in Palm Springs. We had a family-style dinner and everything was delicious. Willie and his team provided excellent service and presented everything beautifully. We also ate at the restaurant beforehand to sample the food. That was excellent as well and the quality of the catered food matched that of the restaurant.
Tina T
5.0
3/12/2019
We had a destination wedding in Palm Springs in September 2018. We were looking for a restaurant/caterer to cater our wedding and brunch the next day at a local Palm Springs boutique hotel.
Our wedding planner recommended a few highly rated restaurants/caterers in the area. Eight4Nine was one of them. After speaking with all of them, the choice was clear that we would use Eight4Nine.
Willie, the owner, immediately replied to our inquiry and after listening to our plans, sent us a custom menu with options for our wedding & brunch the next day. He was very professional throughout the process of planning the event every step of the way. And the food options were fabulous. He sent us a long list of selections that was very hard to choose from because they all sounded delicious.
The day of the wedding, Willie and his team did not disappoint. They arrived at the event in advance, set up the satellite kitchen, made everything fresh on site, and served a fabulous meal to our guests. The food was outstanding. Everyone ranted and raved about the delicious food, the attentive waiters, and how smooth the whole dinner went.
Then the team was back early the next morning cooking up a decedent brunch for us with bloody mary's and mimosa's. Everything was served so elegantly and the food was amazing again.
Planning a destination wedding can be stressful but Willie and his team at Eight4Nine, helped make the process effortless and allowed us to truly enjoy our wedding.
We can't thank you enough, Willie and the Eight4Nine team.
Long T
5.0
3/12/2019
Absolutely perfect!
We had the pleasure of having Eight4Nine cater our summer wedding and am so excited write a review because we loved the experience!
Willie and his team were extremely professional and organized. There was always open and clear communication which made the whole process stress free.
Willie walked through the event space to help us imagine how cocktail/dinner service would play out. He gave us really great suggestions and was very flexible if we needed to change something.
He provided full bar service and also hooked us up with a local rental company for our reception tables and silver ware.
He connected us to Exquisite Desserts who made our petite fours and cake and they were also amazing.
Dinner was beyond good. We had a plated service, and I remember people tasting each other's food because everything was so delicious. All the food was plated and cooked beautifully. It truly felt like a fine dining experience. Literally have zero complaints.
Willie and his team went above and beyond to help make our day a truly memorable and beautiful one.
I highly recommend their services to anyone in Palm Springs or the hi-desert.
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