I chose to use Tazza for our thanksgiving meal for my job and was a huge hit. I called ahead of…read moretime to double check on some allergy restrictions and check on the delivery and the person I spoke to was very helpful. The day of the event, they showed up early and sent two people to set up. It was a pretty big order and they seemed to really care about how everything looked and wanted to have everything go as smooth as possible for us. The food was good and we had so much left over- I may have over done it. The food was warm and they brought plenty of serving spoons and tongs. There was also a plethora of condiments/toppings like bbq sauce, sour cream, pickles etc. The vegan and vegetarian options were well received. The chicken burritos would have to be my favorite. My only complaint is that the sliders didn't come assembled so that was a bit of a hassle for the group. I would definitely use their catering services again.

This place is literally everything. Tazza was already my favorite spot in town and now my love for…read moreit has grown even more. For a fraction of the price you are able to get your favorite foods via drive thru and they seriously taste just as good as they do in restaurant. They have a handful of items in stock at all times (pizza, chips, beverages to name a few) but I recommend ordering ahead to ensure all your favorites are prepared to go home with you. Ordering ahead also allows to to prepay so when you pull in they hand you a bag and you're back on your way. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and the at home prep is a breeze. My roommates and I are stocking the spicy sausage and honey pizza in our freezer at all times now. I mean, why buy Digiorno when you can have Richmond's best pizza in your freezer for $7.99!! My only complaint is that I wish they were open later! So excited for the short pump location to open soon.

Working with A Sharper Palate was a fantastic experience. From our tasting to the wedding day,…read moreLeslie was professional, honest and creative! They worked in a very tight area, feeding nearly 200 people - the food still hot and fresh! We would highly recommend them for a wedding or any kind of event. Food was delicious and the presentation stunning.

This place is a gem. Service is great and the food is amazing! A must go to type of placeread more

THE BOMBBBBBBBBBBBBBB!…read more Leonard and his assistant James hooked us up for our Company Luncheon. The food was delicious and was prepared onsite - let me TELL YOU, the smells.. man the SMELLS! Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Had everyone slumped over at their desks afterwards (we we're all ready to go home and take a nap). lol it was that good ppl!! We still have plenty of leftovers and had more than enough to take home to our families. Book him, folks!!!

They catered an event and my o my the trip tip will be long in my memory for its smokey tender…read moredelisciousness

Just ordered this for a friends birthday. The price was reasonable and she actually delivered to my…read morework which was awesome! She was able to text me when she arrived to tell me she was coming! My friend LOVED the box! It was so cute and even had a Happy Birthday sign inside!! Will definitely be ordering again!

Amazing! I've ordered from Picnic RVA 2x now and the quality is always top notch and the boards are…read morelaid out beautifully. It's so convenient that they offer delivery too. I'll be ordering from Picnic again for sure.

We are so thankful to the team at Groovin Gourmets for doing a wonderful job with our wedding…read morecatering (and venue setup!). Everyone we spoke to (venues, coordinators, etc.) recommended Groovin, and as soon as we reached out we understood why - from the very beginning they were incredibly responsive, and happy to answer our many (many) questions. Kaylyn made the planning process easy, helping us to develop a staffing plan to help with the set-up of our venue (The Workshop by T&D, which was also great). Groovin staff came the day before to set up ceremony chairs and then immediately after the ceremony efficiently moved all the chairs to the other side of the venue for dinner. They helped us coordinate rentals with Party Perfect and had all the right answers (and questions) during our on-site venue walkthrough. As for the food itself, everything was delicious! People always tell you that you won't eat at your own wedding, but the food was so good that we sat and ate our entire plates. Guests raved and two friends told us that they even came up with targeted strategies to chase down their favorite hors d'oeuvre when they came out. We especially recommend the pork belly hors d'oeuvre and the szechuan salmon entree. From start to finish, Groovin' was efficient and professional, and we would highly recommend them for any event.

No hesitation - go with Groovin! From the first phone call with our rep, Michelle, we knew Groovin…read morewas right for us. All of the caterers in the area have delicious food and Groovin' provided nothing less than exceptional, but it was their customer service that sets them head and shoulders above the rest. During our tasting, we enjoyed complimentary champagne upon arrival after we parked in our reserved and personalized parking space out front. The table was set beautifully, and dishes were presented exactly as they would be on Wedding Day. We were impressed from the jump, and our love of Groovin only grew once we tried the delicious foods! Throughout the process, Michelle was responsive to my MANY emails and questions, and on wedding day, all of our guests were impressed with the professionalism, kindness, outstanding service, and DELICIOUS food! My friends continue to rave about the hot honey chicken biscuits!

Ordered Thanksgiving dinner. Pick up was smooth and orderly. We haven't had dinner yet but it's…read moreUkrops. Unless one of the cooks didn't follow the recipe it should be good.

We used Ukrop's for our wedding cake! The cake was gorgeous and DELICIOUS!!! All the guests loved…read moreour cake and also the Ukrops cupcakes that accompanied them! We were so pleased and would highly recommend Ukrops for any weddings or events!!

I love Riverwood! They were amazing to work with, they kept things in order for our wedding day,…read moreand they were so kind to us. 10/10 recommend! They are super busy, so keep that in mind but they will get back to you with any questions or concerns you may have.

From the owner: Riverwood is a family owned and operated wedding and events business in Hanover. We specialize in…read moreevent rentals, coordinating, and catering for all types of events. We are a "one stop shop" for many of your wedding and event needs! info@riverwoodeventsandcatering.com

While their food tasted good, it was NOT what we tasted nor decided for the menu. We tasted their…read morepulled chicken and pulled pork standard BBQ dinner, and decided on that for our menu since it was so good. The food we got for our reception was spiced rubbed chicken quarters and the toughest brisket. While the chicken tasted good, we were all vastly disappointed.

Jamie at Fodrey Catering did something I never experienced: when I had to cancel an event short…read morenotice for work (had to use personal card - don't go there) she let me use it as catering credit for future use. I ended up using it for Super Bowl weekend and I was able to order trays for the neighbors to come over. A lot of happy people with the spread - we got a charcuterie, BBQ mac / cheese egg rolls, potato skins, and wings. The egg rolls and potato skins were the hit of the weekend! Decently priced for the amount of food and the variety - it is cooked food not just assembled trays. I was personally happy with the fact that the trays came with a lot of forethought, the food was packaged so I didn't have to think of things to grab at Kroger on the way home from work (crackers, sour cream for potato skins). I appreciate that the business does catering for things like Super Bowl and Valentines Day, that's a clever business model. Give them a try!

My eggplant sandwich was so me of the best sandwiches I have ever had!! Double yum!!!!read more

I met Joe DeFazio at his stand at the South of the James market, and boy can he talk a good game…read more He's from the north-east, moved to Richmond in the early 80s, and has been cooking italian food down here ever since. I think he used to have an actual restaurant, but now he just focuses on catering- corporate events, weddings, etc. He was at the market making sandwiches (which looked awesome, he was sneaking me pieces of proscuitto and arugula while he was making the sandwiches, and it was delicious!) and he had a few risotto balls and scotch bonnets ... I had never had a scotch bonnet so I tried it- turns out its a giant ball of sausage with a whole egg inside it! The sausage was really flavorful (homemade from what I could tell), though the egg was hardboiled inside and I like'um soft-boiled (although I am sure they are supposed to be hard-boiled) since they are sitting inside a sausage ball... but overall very tasty. So, would I talk to Mr. DeFazio if I had an event I needed catered? Yup. Will I visit his stand next time I am at the farmers market? Oh absolutely. I'll be the small woman ordering half a dozen sandwiches to bring home...

The food was tasty. This is in a historic building, so the atmosphere was interesting. Plenty of…read moretables as well as a large outside area where they had live music. Super friendly staff.

Disappointing service from a rude server at a place we've long enjoyed…read moreWe've been loyal customers here for quite some time, visiting at least twice a month, usually on Friday or Saturday nights when we enjoy the live music. Unfortunately, our last two visits have been marred by the same new server who was consistently rude and dismissive. On our most recent visit, we waited over 10 minutes before she approached our table. My husband ordered a meal (he loves the BBQ), but I cannot eat the smoked food due to stomach issues. I simply ordered a rum and coke with lime. She responded with "Pepsi?" and later repeated back only "Pepsi" when confirming the order, completely ignoring the rum portion even after I emphasized it. When my husband requested sangria -- something the bartender has happily made for us on previous Friday/Saturday visits -- she insisted they don't serve it and that he must have had it on a Sunday. We never visit on Sundays. Later in the evening, we moved closer to the fire pit because it was cool outside. She brought our water over and checked on us a couple of times. We told her we were fine. Toward the end of the night, my husband went to the bar to order another drink (as we've done before when the server isn't readily available). When it came time to close out our tab, the server arrived with the manager (Nolan) in tow. His presence felt awkward and accusatory -- as if we were about to skip out on the bill or posed some kind of problem. When we expressed confusion, he said he was just there to "warm his hands." As longtime, regular customers, we found the overall treatment disrespectful and off-putting. We tried speaking with a manager afterward to share our experience, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. We genuinely wanted to continue supporting this spot for the music and atmosphere, but after two poor experiences in a row with this server and the strange handling at close-out, we will not be returning. There are plenty of other options nearby.