My wife was turning 70 and we wanted to celebrate with 40 of our close friends. I called three…read morehighly rated caterers in the Sarasota -Bradenton area, two of left a message and the third was answered by Jamie. We talked for 15 minutes and based on her experience and caring nature decided to meet with her. By the way, the other two never called back. My wife and I felt completely comfortable with Jamie and trusted her with my wife's special day. She made suggestions and didn't pressure us in the least. The big day was two days ago and we couldn't be more happy with the results. Jamie's team, Jackie, Megan and Cynthia, were friendly and efficient. The food was outstanding and several of our friends referred to our party as the event of the year!

Thank you "Simply Gourmet" for all your hard work and dedication to make our son and daughter in…read morelaw's wedding "Simply the best ." From the top notch service to the fabulous, delicious food you provided. You truly exceeded our expectations. Thank you for all the attention to detail and for all your expertise. It's truly amazing to watch a professional catering company like yours make our dreams come true. Thank you again!

Sarasota Catering did an amazing job providing excellent food and attentive service for a family…read moreevent. The staff arrived on time and worked nonstop throughout the day and into the late evening. They were friendly, professional and gracious. The strolling hor d' oeuvres were presented beautifully and perfectly prepared. The bartender kept up and was knowledgeable. Our dinner was a high point and beautifully executed. We had several options so I went with the grouper. The picture came out kind of flat because of the lighting but it was delicious. Our drinks were never empty and we had to ask for nothing.

We had a 70th birthday party and invited the neighborhood to the pool pavilion. Sarasota catering…read morebrought a huge grill and made the best hotdogs, hamburgers and chicken skewers. They had all the sauces and fabulous sides. The desserts or different types of baked goods that were wonderful. Their staff helped clean up as plates were used and everything went very smoothly. I highly recommend them.

Florence and the Spice Boys has that rare kind of energy where the room feels playful before the…read morefood even lands. Bright tile, plants everywhere, wicker chairs, color on color, but nothing feels forced. It is casual, comfortable, and still sharp enough to make lunch feel like a proper little escape. Lisette took great care of us, and the whole meal had that confident, spice-forward rhythm that makes this place easy to recommend. The Sweet Corn hummus was the sleeper hit, creamy and bright with just enough chili and lime to wake everything up. The Spice Boys Burger is absolutely worth ordering, especially if you want something familiar that still has personality. The Falafel Bowl with harissa was fresh, colorful, and loaded with texture, and the pita on the side made it even better. I also loved the dragon fruit hibiscus iced tea, which was refreshing without being boring. Bonus points for being kid-friendly without watering down the menu. We had kids' nuggets, a kids' cheeseburger, cappuccino, Coke, and finished with the pretzel cookie, so the table covered a little bit of everything. For the quality, portions, atmosphere, and service, it felt like a meal worth coming back for. This is the kind of Sarasota spot that makes you start planning the next order before you've even left.

If I could give it 10 stars I would ! Greeted by Lisette…read more The place is super cutely decorated! Lots of fun cookbooks Started off with the falafel hummus with warm pita bread AMAZING Entrees were Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Lamb flat bread Both were FLAVOR EXPLOSIONS super amazing mixtures of textures and ingredients We were lucky Chef Juan had just baked his Dark chocolate brownie with pistachios cream and whole pistachios Saved the very best for last Wow wow wow Their menu is varied

Chef Thomas was incredible! He was so accommodating with the menu, the birthday girl wanted simple…read moredishes, but also wanted some fun & flavorful options for her guests, and he totally nailed it. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best experience, and even surprised us with a few extra touches that made the night feel extra special. The food was amazing, and the service was just as impressive. Highly recommend booking him, you won't regret it!

Chef Thomas was AMAZING! We had him do a private chef experience for my sister's 40th birthday and…read morehe went above and beyond. He made an appetizer that was one of the best I have ever had, and I am a major foodie that is always going to high end steakhouses and restaurants. If you have him cook for you, the Focaccia bread with goat cheese, roasted garlic, and hot honey is a MUST. He also provided our group with a 4th pasta dish when we only ordered 3, and they were all so so good! His pear pasta with gorgonzola creme sauce is one of the best pastas I have ever had. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

Outstanding I didn't…read moreknow this place existed until today when my wife mentioned it. I know it exists now, and I know they serve some outstanding meatloaf. Chef Ken's Meatloaf is a large serving of meatloaf atop a potato waffle, topped with a mushroom gravy. It all worked together very well. Plating was professional. The green and blue look of the restaurant promotes a fresh clean feel. It is a small place, they said 7 tables, with a nice choice of background music. It is also a place where interactions can include conversation as well as attentive service. It is a place where I would like to return.

I haven't visited the restaurant, but the food truck is AAA. Amazing food truck fare, huge servings…read moreand good prices. I've had them on a few different occasions and have been impressed each time. Their pulled chicken Mac n cheese is to die for, and their shrimp or chicken pitas are fantastic!

I just finished my home delivery of grouper for dinner. I want to say it was very good and your…read moremeals so far have been far superior to another company I had been using. Thanks

Purchased a gift certificate for a family member for Christmas for food delivery. He went to use it…read moreand the website wasn't working. he tried calling twice and sent a text message and no reply. I sent an email and no reply. extremely frustrating. I understand businesses change but at least respond. and he could've sent an email to those with outstanding gift certificates to let them know of the upcoming business changes.

Chef John was a LIFE SAVER! We had to find a caterer last minute and as soon as I reached out to…read morehim, Chef John was super quick to respond. We figured out what food we wanted and got the quote within an hour of reaching out. The food was 10/10 and so was the service. Couldn't recommend enough!!

John did an offsite catering for my family for a celebration of life. The food was delicious. He…read morehad many menu options for us that included choices for family members with diet restrictions. He was great with communication and was accommodating with time as this was a last minute reservation. He has a catering truck where some dishes were prepared on site at the location in Sarasota. He set up and had servers there to help as well. The gathering went well and I had many guests raving about the food and the service. I definitely recommend!