I've shopped here for years, but had a recent bad experience. Planning a party and ordering the food should not be such a hostile experience. Their ad says they can have the food ready for catering in 2 days, I showed up to order over a week before the event was due--in total 9 nines prior. I waited a long time only to be greeted by Emily who was upset her lunch was interupted (it was 1:30) and I did apologize taking her away from her meal, but she was clearly not happy. She made us wait longer for her to wash her hands.
When she finally returned I explained the size of the party and I was told to double my order--OK, no problem. She told me that "hams only come so big" when I had already agreed to order 2 plus a crown pork roast and the full dinner spread. At last Emily said "We have the maximum amount of orders that day and I guess I can try and squeeze in your order" is when I decided AJ's needs someone who likes to work with people and plan their parties.
We left and went down the street to Whole Foods and have full course meals ordered and ready for pick up for 20 people-- and it was a nice experience.
AJ's food is quality--I know, as I've ordered for parties in the past. But don't make people feel like they are bothering you in this economy. I didn't even bother to buy the wine or other needed items from AJ's that day after that experience.