Yum On the Run

Cindy is amazing! We have used her to cater many small gatherings of friends and family and everyone leaves satisfied. She is always happy to come up with ideas for even the pickiest eaters. She makes entertaining so easy.

Yum on the Run was a wonderful caterer for a party (100+ people) at our home. We can’t recommend them highly enough! Cindy (the owner) was super responsive. and stayed true to her word throughout the planning process. She made organizing our event easy with a customized menu and was key to ensuring a successful party.
Her food is delicious and reasonably priced compared to other caterers in the area. Everything came out hot, tasty, and beautifully presented. She came to our home beforehand with delicious free tastings, so we could decide the type of buffet we wanted to serve our guests. The day of the event she stayed the length of the party just to make sure all the food was laid out nicely and everything went off without a hitch. We feel so lucky to have found her for our event. She cares about her customers and we will definitely be using Yum on the Run for future gatherings.

This review is long overdue! Do you remember Now were cooking? Well I really wanted/​needed pre-​made meals for my family vacation to Tahoe. After searching and asking about such a place, I found YOTR on the web.
I checked out the site and the meals looked yummy and the price reasonable. I called and got the nicest person, I think her name was Cindy, the owner (. I should tell you one of my food challenges is that I have a child with a severe egg allergy.)
Cindy was so great, talked to me about the meals, delivered them to my home and even made additional items that my allergic kiddo could eat at no extra charge. Lastly, the food was delicious! Don’t feel like cooking, call yum on the run!!!

This place is something U run into, tucked away at the Encino Shopping Center around the back. Not visible from the street (Ygnacio). Picked up a couple of sandwiches (Californian & french dip) which were decent, not a whole lot of meat but comes with choice of fruit, pasta salad or chips. We went back a second time & I was disappointed in the panini (steak & gargonzola). It did not resemble a panini at all, french bread, barely any meat & what I had was pretty tough so that was disappointing. The gargonzola tasted kinda salty like blue cheese so that put me off. Barely able to eat ½ told my husband to eat the rest I was done. Caesar salad was meh too, I’ve had much better. I think I will stick to Morucci’s for my sandwich fix, nothing else can compare but I gave it 2 chances.

This restaurant is really great for us because they deliver every Weds. With meals that we pick out a few days before PLUS make special diet meals, i.e. salt free, diabetic. We don’t drive and are disabled — so it is wonderful. You just freeze or microwave the meals. And the prices are reasonable.
The restaurant is small but cute and clean. It is a bit hard to find but follow the sign to go around the corner. There they have larger Take and Bake meals for busy families.
And they do lots of catering; I hear with good results.
The owner is Cindy Peterson, who has put her heart & soul into this business, and is the driving force behind the successful operation of Yum on The Run.
Call or visit and get their printed menu (updated frequently). I hope you enjoy their food too.

I just discovered this gem while trying to find a place that served soup close to my office. The majority of the reviews are positive so I tried it today and had the BBQ Chicken and Bacon panini to go. The place was clean, the employees were nice and the food was quick! It was about $ 7 for the sandwich and it included chips… definitely will come back.

I had no idea this place existed. Its hard to see from the street, tucked in the corner. But the food is really excellent, especially their soup + panini’s. I’ve eaten here about a dozen times and its consistently good. My favorite is the roast beef panini, with caramelized onions and light horseradish.

Came here with an Entertainment book coupon. The location is sort of tucked away so we didn’t see it at first. Hubby had a chicken panini and I had a pesto chicken panini. Girls shared a grilled cheese.
It took a little while to get our food as there were others ahead of us. Hubby liked his panini, but wished he’d gotten the bbq sauce on it as it was on the menu (the clerk did warn him). My panini was pretty good, but the pesto or perhaps there was some sort of mayo in addition to the pesto kind of ruined the flavor. I would try it again, but probably order something different. The salads did sound really tasty.

I took advantage of an «$ 8 for $ 16» coupon at ‘Yum’ to buy 3 ‘southwest chicken’ panini sandwiches… mmmm…they were in fact yummy! The chicken was cut from high quality, whole deli chicken breast in front of me. The roll, (choice of white or whole wheat… I chose whole wheat). My sandwich was dressed with a tasty white cheese, spicy peppers and a spicy mayo sauce. The sandwiches are large; One easily filled me up. Included in the price is a choice a side item; available choices are chips, mac salad or a fruit cup. I chose the fruit cup. It contained one piece each of FRESH orange, small piece of water melon, a grape, a piece of pine apple and apple.
I was quite happy with both the sandwich and the fruit salad. I returned for a second visit 2 – 3 weeks later and found the food to be just as good. The only down side I found was that ‘Yum’ targets the lunch crowd and thus closes early; only open ’til 4 pm during the week, at 2 pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Check their website for confirmation.

Wish this place was closer to my work. Great deal on combo meals. I ordered white bread for my sandwich, but got wheat instead. Great mistake! The wheat was very tasty. Tried the Apple Pecan Gorgonzola salad. Also very tasty, but pecans were too sweet for me. Next time I will order the California Cobb without bacon for the combo with leek soup. My coworker had the mini Mediterranean wrap with Farmer’s Market salad combo. Mini wrap was actually a good size. I would not call it mini. Could not taste the hummus, so probably need to ask for more next time.

Yum indeed! I am glad I took a tip from my lunch companion and ordered the jalapeño popper grilled cheese. The sandwich was full of melty pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and jalapenos. I got it on wheat with a side of fresh fruit. The fruit was a nice sized portion of pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries and maybe one other thing I can’t remember. The sandwich was really tasty although I think that if I replicate it at home, which I most likely will do, I would add in some roasted green chilies too. Their prices are quite reasonable and my lunch was just under $ 6. They have lots of good vegetarian options and even a vegan choice or two. They have water with fresh fruit floating in it ready for the taking. It took a little while for us to get our food but I did see most everyone else moving in and out fairly quickly.

Ok, let me say that Stephanie & Cindy are awesome! I attended a wedding at the Lafayette Community Center this weekend that was catered by Yum on the Run! Wedding food? NOT. This was the BEST wedding food, I’ve ever had. Everything was piping hot, fresh, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. They served a variety of breads, including some baguettes that melted in my mouth. ALL fresh & warm!
People are still talking about the food, the taste, the quality! Great job Yum on the Run! I will be using you for my next party for sure!

I’m a little obsessed with this place.
Their paninis are delicious, especially the bbq chicken and bacon mmmmmbacon. I also like their veggie wrap.
Their salads are great — all the ingredients are really fresh. My favorites are the Apple Pecan Gorgonzola and the Summer Strawberry Spinach.
But it’s their soups that I really love. Today is the first really rainy day I’ve had at work this season, and of course I have some of their soup in front of me right now. Their soup is housemade, and it changes every few days (except for the chili they have daily). They take suggestions all the time. During lent, they made a vegetarian version of their baked potato soup because so many customers had given up meat. I hadn’t, so they offered to add bacon. It was lovely.
It’s a small joint, so sometimes you’ll have to wait a little longer than at other places, but I think it’s worth it. If you’re in a hurry, just check out their menu online and call ahead.

I got a panini. It was ~$ 7 bucks. It was okay. It took a long time and we were the only ones sitting in the dining area. It was only okay.

Great service. Great value. First time having this place today at lunch, fresh soups daily, sandwich’s and soups too! Great assortment of sweets and drinks also. They open 11am and they are sort of a hidden gem in Walnut Creek, hidden near a sushi place and bike shop they are in the «dark» section of a little strip mall. For $ 7.00 I rec a large bowl of soup, one Pepsi and a generous half of a turkey sandwich. Please check them out today! Worth it!

I have recently been going to Yum On The Run, and have been satisfied with their food, only wish their servings could be a bit more. The food is tasty, they provide a wide variety and its very fresh! The Tomatoe soup is to die for, as well as their paninnis :) If you dont like cook, this is the place to go!

Got a Apple Pecan Gorgonzola salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was PINK. Whoever put this salad together or sliced the chicken breast, did so with their eyes closed or in the dark. How can you serve something like that??? Another order — BLT. Guess what NO L. It should have been listed as BT. Unbelievable. Will never order again or recommend to anyone.

Ordered their 4^th of July bbq package and couldn’t have been happier. Food was well prepared, fresh, and very tasty. They even offered to bring it by my house :)

Got a panini sandwich, portabello mushroom and red peppers. Awesome. It’s a catering sandwich lunch shop, no surprises here.
I heard their soup is good, but I don’t often get soups because I want to know its a) made on site b) fresh same day and c) good!

Chef Dane’s is a place where you can assemble or pick-​up meals that you cook at home. You can place orders online or at the store.
My husband and I enjoy spending the time together assembling our own meals. The staff at Chef Dane’s put the ingredients out in refrigerated workstations with all the tools (measuring cups, mixing bowls, etc.) that you need to put your meal together. When you’re done assembling your meals, you take them home to refrigerate or freeze and you’re set for the week! We also love that we don’t have to clean up after ourselves! They take all the work out of meal preparation!
For people who are too busy to assemble meals, the pick-​up service is a great option. The staff at Chef Dane’s can have your order ready for you to just pick up. (They even have a place at the Pleasant Hill BART station where you can pick up meals on certain days of the week!)
Meals come in two sizes: half order (for 2 – 3 people) and full order (4 – 6 people). This is so convenient for us because we find that it’s much more cost-​effective to order half orders at Chef Dane’s than to grocery shop and prepare and cook meals. So many items that we used to buy at the grocery store went to waste because we didn’t need very much to make a meal for two. Our grocery bills have been reduced by much more than what we pay for our meals at Chef Dane’s.
In addition, we like the portion-​control aspect of buying our meals at Chef Dane’s and have lost weight without even trying. For one thing, we know that a half order should feed both of us at an evening meal and one of us the next day for lunch. Also, having something ready to cook when we get home stops us from snacking (which we used to do while we contemplated the age-​old question «What’s for dinner?»)
In addition to the main entrees, you also get to pick a side dish for each meal, which is included in the price of the entrée. Choices include brown rice, steamed vegetables, pasta, mashed potatoes, and more. Also, you can purchase desserts such as parfaits, chocolate lava cakes, and cookie dough (to bake at home).
Finally, I can’t say enough wonderful things about the staff at Chef Dane’s. Everyone there is very friendly and helpful. The customer service is excellent. My husband and I have numerous food preferences and allergies and they have been great about accommodating them. In fact, they even anticipate things like substituting a sauce with another sauce because they know my food allergies! You can’t beat that!
Whether it becomes a regular, weekly routine or just for those really crazy busy weeks, you should definitely give Chef Dane’s a try!