We had our annual event on October 8th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with Shooby Doo catering as…read morethe food vendor. The Waterfront Center has them as an exclusive contract so we had no choice but to use this caterer. We signed up with them back in 2020 believing that we would have an in-person event in 2021 but the Delta virus made us have to do a virtual event. Shooby-doo refused to refund our significant down-payment, so we were stuck with them for a future opportunity. Which we utilized them, as I said, on October 8th 2022. The tasting that we did those years ago was absolutely wonderful. The food was quite delicious. And that team worked with us to make sure that we would have a really good selection of food items to meet all pallets, allergies, and so forth. Thus, the food is quite expensive. The major issue that we had with this company is that we are a non-profit organization and have to abide by state guidelines in regard to serving alcohol. It was almost impossible to work with Scooby-Doo on this issue because they had really bad information that they kept telling us was accurate. It was not good. It took weeks on end to finally get them to deal with the state directly and understand that we were correct and we would not do anything that would potentially jeopardize our nonprofit status. In the end it was resolved well but the frustration that we were put through is still something that has a scab on the wound. One expects for someone who is providing a service that particularly has to meet state guidelines would know what they are doing and what they are talking about. And not asking us to work in a gray area. And that's what we were told over and over again. "Just work in the gray area", but like I said it was finally resolved. One other minor thing that was aggravating but we dealt with quickly was them wanting us to get more alcohol than we needed. We got what we knew we needed and still had a few bottles left over. And the only other minor aggravation was they didn't know their full contract the evening of when everything was said and done. They thought we were supposed to be out of the building at 10:00 p.m. but we were actually scheduled to be out by midnight. Again it got resolved but it was something else to add to a more stressful moment in time. Now on to the good stuff: The night of the event was extraordinary. Their employees had everything set up in advance as it was supposed to be and the venue looked amazing. They were so friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. They literally catered to our every need asking questions along the way to make sure that we were satisfied before our guests even arrived. The staff members were amazing. The food was out of the ballpark extraordinary. People absolutely loved the food. We had a double-sided buffet in order to make things would go smooth and quickly. I'm glad we opted for that rather than having them serve the dishes. It worked well. I'm absolutely sure that we would never use Shooby Doo again for our agency events, because of the massive issues we had with them in the beginning. However, I do think they would be good for things that are not related to being a non-profit: Like weddings, birthdays, small corporation celebrations, and such. If you're considering Shooby Doo to cater your nonprofit organization, be careful, be warned, and make sure you check everything, especially the legality around alcohol service. Also, know and monitor the contract so that you know exactly what's in it. While the service was excellent the night of, and the food was extraordinary, the price tag on this event was far more than we anticipated. We recognize that food costs are up and inflation is a nightmare but this is a very expensive catering service. Scooby-Doo gets a five star on the food quality and the evening of service. They get a one star on the knowledge on working with nonprofits, or at least with our non-profit. They get a negative 5 for not allowing us to get our down-payment back when the Delta virus came and shut everything down for everyone. I feel they should have offered it back with perhaps a small penalty but they did not so we were forced to have to use them a couple years later. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. I told them that I would give an honest review. And this review is that.

We recently hosted an event at the Waterfront Center in Edmonds, an exquisite venue. Unfortunately,…read moreour experience with Shooby Doo catering left much to be desired. Despite hearing positive feedback about them, we were disappointed with both the service and the pricing. While the food itself was satisfactory, the service fell short of our expectations. The staff, particularly the head staff member, displayed below-average professionalism and a snarky attitude. Additionally, the setup did not align with what was agreed upon and promised beforehand. Despite planning for 90 guests, the seating arrangements only accommodated 64, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among attendees. During the event, the catering staff were conspicuously absent, leaving us to pick up the slack and handle tasks that should have been their responsibility. Adding to our frustration was the unexpected 23% additional fee, which the catering company failed to justify adequately. When questioned about this fee, we were met with vague explanations about covering costs, which left us feeling misled because they also leave room for minimum of 16% tip that must be paid BEFORE experiencing their service. You do the math. Overall, while the venue itself was stunning, the experience with Shooby Doo catering staff left a lot to be desired. The combination of subpar service, unexplained fees, and high pricing makes it difficult to recommend their services to others. You still have to use them if you have an event at the Waterfront. Don't get the chocolate cookies, or the deviled eggs on toast. If you go for the fruit plate, this cost us $1,710 plus tax. ($19 a person). The empanadas were yummy, the beef sliders were finished, and people complimented the salmon in puff pastry.

One of the best catering experiences I've had! Pecado Bueno…read morearrived right on time, set up quickly, and their team was incredibly prepared, efficient, and kind. The food was delicious, and everything went off without a hitch, we were so impressed! They even took care of all the little details, including clear labels for each dish so our guests knew exactly what was in them. I highly recommend Pecado Bueno for any event!

So. Dang. Good!!! My company ordered the burrito bar, small chips, and 6-layer dip from Pecado…read moreBueno for 2 different staff events to try something new as we are getting tired of pizza for every event-- and it was a huge success. Staff LOVED the food and we had no leftovers! I had the opportunity to have both a chicken, and a pork burrito and both were delicious and filling. The dip was yummy too. We had the food delivered, it was on time, actually a little earlier than expected, and the Pecado Bueno staff who set everything up for our event was friendly. I highly recommend eating here and we will definitely be ordering from them again for events.

Ravishing Radish Catering has been used for some of the events I've attended as part of Woodland…read morePark Zoo's Network for Nature member. The food and drinks are always the talk of the town, er, the event whenever Ravishing Radish Catering has catered. The variety of food is always solid, as there's enough for people to choose from, no matter their dietary restrictions. At one event, they served different flatbreads, fresh fruit, artisan cheeses, nuts, etc. It's finder food, which is easy to eat, especially when attending an event and walking around to mingle. Plus, the staff is constantly refilling plates, so there's never an empty one. I especially love too that for the events, they make a cocktail, themed to the event where proceeds go to the animal fund we're supporting at the event! Amazing. I would recommend Ravishing Radish Catering for your event, as they say, the food is what makes the party. The selection of fresh foods, themed cocktails, and friendly catering staff will make for a great event.

I went to a tasting down in Seattle last night to see if we wanted to pursue Ravishing Radish as…read moreour Catering Vendor for our October Wedding up in Snohomish. When I walked in every host was friendly and greeted me warmly. The space they chose to host their tasting was large and spacious, minimally yet tastefully decorated. The staff were absolutely impressive. They were kind yet subtle. You barely noticed them shifting in and out to clear dishes or serve additional food. I was also impressed with just how organized and attention to detail they were. Barely any plates were left behind from the event even though people were randomly leaving them in awkward places. As far as the office staff is concerned they were just as exceptional. I was truly impressed with their work and they color coded our names to match who we had been corresponding with, which I just thought was beyond brilliant. I've had the pleasure to work with Annalee, and she took time to answer questions even in a room full of other guest. She really made me feel 1:1 with her. LETS TALK FOOD!!! I know that's what you're here for!!! As you saw from the photos the buffet was beautiful displayed and the style they chose was perfect for doing a double sided buffet to get everyone through quickly. The hors d'oeuvres- I reallllllly loved the apricot & prosciutto canapé! I wanted to eat (5) of them!!! They kept going quickly as well! Tad small in size, it's truly a bite size taste. As far as the salmon fouetté.... not my thing. It had a strong salmon flavor. I did however enjoy the corn cake! Now that I was truly impressed with! It was just as corn cake should be! The salad- Not over dresses, but this particular salad was a touch sweet. However that is the nature of the style salad and I absolutely it. The lemon Orzo- personally I was not a fan of this. The taste was fine and the pasta seemed to be cooked well. However I don't always care for lemon, which could just be my personal preference. The mediterranean Mezzé - very traditional. Presented absolutely beautifully. Everything was very yummy from what I got to try. The Local Seasonal Vegetable- delightful! For winter it can always be hard to get local vegetables and have a combo that works. But these were done very nicely. It was a combination of beets, carrots,& red peppers. All of which were cooked nicely. The carrots to me were crunchier then I was expecting, yet I enjoyed the contracts. The Mediterranean Inspired Chicken- this was intriguing to say the least. The first time I tried it I didn't know if I liked it or not. The chicken however was nicely done. When I went to try it again I did enjoy it, so maybe it was because I was trying so many different things? Again, the second time I tried it, the chicken was done very well. Not bad for buffet style! Seriously! It wasn't done well, not chewy or inedible. This was a big thing for me as I HATE buffet chicken usually due to how dry it can be. This was not that! The mashed potatoes- YUM YUM YUM!!!!!! I said if these arnt good then we can't go with them because I NEED mashed potatoes at my wedding..... damn they were good. They also went the fasted. I couldn't ever get a good shot of them! So in the spirt to showing you how good they are, the photo speaks for itself. Now For my biggest dish and the whole reason I went (plus the mash) The Braised Oregon Country Short Ribs in a Malbec reduction.......... Wow Wow WOW!!! This was so delicious. I'm drooling as I write this part. The meat was tender and falling apart. The sauce was reduced just right and there was enough but not to much. It covered a lot of the meat. This really set my decision in stone. It was very very good. I wanted a dish at my wedding that people wouldn't forget and I don't this they will forget this I'm the best way possible! I'm originally from Pennsylvania and we are a meat and potatoes type of wedding (with very dry chicken and way to many homemade cookies) When my guest come, I want them to be impressed with the food they flew 3,000 miles to eat. I think this will hit the mark!!! Excited to proceed with the process and hopefully make these Ravishing Radish our catering company!

Where to begin! When the search for a cater began, Seasoned in Seattle had by the far the most…read moreunique, interesting, and locally-sourced menus we could find. They offer something truly different from your standard wedding fare. Our tasting was delicious and sealed the deal. Pedro and his team are fantastic to work with. Pedro is highly communicative, professional, and also relaxed in a way that I really appreciated when wedding planning can be so stressful. SIS accommodated our special sourcing requests and provided detailed information about the farms and food purveyors they work with. When there was a miscommunication with our rentals vendor, Pedro took care of it. Our guests raved about the food - pretty much everyone said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. I can't recommend Seasoned in Seattle enough for weddings or any other special event.

We were so happy with SIS who catered for our wedding back in Sept 2021 at Pickering Barn…read more Everything went smoothly and we would recommend them! The staff: we coordinated with Ben, Catharine, and Pedro who were all responsive, professional, and helpful with answering our questions and helping us through the process. It was also very clearly distinguished what the customer vs caterer vs venue was responsible for which was so appreciated. The food: we were very impressed with the menu offerings, quality of food, and the amount of food provided! We had appetizers plus a stationary grazing table. For dinner we did buffet style with plenty of options for our guests that accommodated different dietary preferences. It also came with beverage service. Everything was delicious and our guests enjoyed everything as well. Service/other: what was nice was SIS contracts with a rental/linen company so we got our dish ware, glass ware, linens etc through them (SIS coordinated). They also provided servers and bartenders so they took care of everything from set up to tear down. Staff were a pleasure to work with! Only hiccup was day-of the wedding they were short a couple table cloths which was not a big deal. Also be sure to double check all of the rental quantities we did find some errors but they were quickly corrected!

From start to finish, Off The Vine Catering did a fantastic job. The food and service was amazing…read moreand delicious. We really appreciated that they were accommodating of our food allergies and preferences and made it happen with a smile and "can do" attitude. The staff was so friendly and cordial the day of our event - even our guests commented that they are fabulous people and the food was "out of this world". We loved working with Off The Vine Catering and will use them again for any future parties.

Food and service was amazing. I'm still trying to duplicate the Mac and cheese that was served!!read more

I attended my niece's baby shower over the weekend. When I walked into the venue, the first thing…read moreI noticed was the beautiful layout of food for the guests. The selection was very diverse with gyoza, cucumber salad, hush puppies, jerk chicken skewers, shrimp po boy sandwiches, caprese croissant sandwiches and some other tasty foods. The amount of food was more than ample and the flavors were outstanding. As we were leaving, I saw the cater come in and efficiently take down the beautiful presentation and package up the remaining food. Quick and efficient. The next time I need a catering company DayoSense will be at the top of my list

Not impressed. Food was bland. A taco bar that consists of more than likely prepackaged food that…read morewas just dumped into pans. Nothing tasted homemade or fresh. Lettuce was brown. Churros were very soggy. Taco meat was burnt and not greatly seasoned. And tortilla wraps were still cold.

If you're looking for a caterer, you have to go with Savory Kitchen Catering. Darrin catered our…read moreengagement party on 12/14 for ~20 people with a spectacular menu of finger foods. Darrin got in touch with me right way after filling out an interest form on the website to over the event details, food and budget. He sent over a customized proposal shortly. I told him my family is from Taiwan and he threw in a couple of Taiwanese dishes that were tasty and creative. Darrin arrived on time and set up everything in our home. Tear down was super easy and painless. Everyone at the party was gushing about his food and services and we will definitely recommending him to all our family/friends and hope to work with him in the future again. Darrin's communication, culinary skills and professionalism are all on point! You will be amazed.

I cannot recommend Darrin and his team highly enough. He catered my wedding and despite a bunch of…read morechanges to the date/timing/menu/guest list (thanks, Covid), Darrin could not have been more accommodating. The food was delicious, the service was professional and super friendly, and they left my kitchen cleaner than it's ever been. My photographer even commented that Darrin is the best caterer she's seen out of all of the weddings she's worked. But even more importantly, Darrin did so much to alleviate all of my pre-wedding stress. Every call with, or email from him made me feel so much more relaxed. If you're considering Savory Kitchen for your catering needs, you will absolutely not be sorry.

My wife and I used Grapeseed Catering for our wedding in March 2014. Robert (owner and head chef)…read moreis a top notch event planner and head chef! Grapeseed took care of everything from start to finish! Everything was perfect on taste testing, planning, day of the wedding, clean up, billing, and follow up. We had the salmon and steak as our main course... and many of the guests thought the salmon was tasty and cooked perfectly! We had a special request to serve Molly Moon's ice cream and Robert didn't have a problem to fulfill our request! You can't go wrong w this catering company. The service is just wonderful and I am sure Robert will try to exceed your expectation! 5 stars for great food and awesome service!

We hired Grapeseed Catering to cater our wedding in June of 2014. Robert's menu was really good and…read morethe fact he uses locally sourced meat and produce was compelling. On the night of the tasting, we were able to taste and adjust all the items on the menu. Our dinner included beef tenderloin and salmon and Robert also provided appetizers and drinks for our wedding. On the day of the wedding I was really amazed at how smooth it all went. The beef tenderloin was a perfect medium rare all through the night. I made sure to take time and enjoy the wonderful delicious food and was blown away at the fact that although it was buffet, the food quality was exactly like the tasting. I received so many positive reviews by many of the guests at the wedding, that this was much better than typical wedding food. Robert and crew made sure that the drinks were stocked, food was hot and the cake was served. I would highly recommend Grapeseed Catering to anyone. Their level of consistency throughout the dinner service was amazing. the first tray and last tray of salmon was cooked the same - moist and delicious. The beef tenderloin always had medium rare pieces available. There was ample food for guests to go back for seconds. It was one of the highlights of the wedding!