This catering service was very over priced for the quality of the food . Number 1 the squash…read morecasserole was horrible I couldn't tell what kind of casserole it was but is any I ever had tasted before.Number 2 The roll were so hard I needed a hot cup of coffee or soup to eat them there was no butter for them .Number 3 the green beans were extremely salty n the tea extremely sweet .However the rest was really good the dessert was delicious !The service was great n the servers were great

Paid $40 a plate for my daughter's wedding reception and they didn't bring tea, water, or lemonade…read more My family had to leave reception to go get drinks for our guests. They offered no solution and continued passing appetizers and food before we had drinks for our guest. My family had to go get drinks quickly and missed moments of the reception while 3 servers stood in the back. Needless to say our photos now reflect can drinks and water bottles on our elegant tables. The owners take no responsibility for what happened. They advertise as professionals but don't let that fool you. The food was just ok and not worth 4,000 for 67 people that doesn't include tea, water, lemonade as advertised. I was told that was only for corporate events. Wow! Please do not allow them to ruin your day! I was charged 1,050 in production fees. I never used their plasticware, and was given 3 servers that hid in the back most of the time. Of course they helped themselves to the drinks we had to run get. It was the most unprofessional crew I have ever encountered. As well as the most unprofessional owner. She never once called me and she knew I was upset. She takes no responsibility for their mistakes.

I highly recommend Darlene for any of your personal Chef needs. Chef Darlene is amazing!…read moreIncredible food, very accommodating, professional and fun!

Amazing service and great food. Our office catered light appetizers for 80 people and the delivery,…read moreset up and take-down went so smoothly! The food was absolutely incredible and the service couldn't have been any better. We will definitely use them again!

For the past three years Catering Concepts has catered for our work's holiday party, and it has…read morealways been great. This year I ordered the brisket instead of ham and everyone raved about it. The macaroni and cheese was also a big standout for everyone. I decided to make a personal order for our Christmas Eve meal and wow, it is outstanding. Julie, the catering sales manager, has always been so helpful and when I picked up our personal order everyone was so pleasant. Oh, did I mention the food is delicious? I will be "calling in" more of our family's holiday meals since 1) Easier on me 2) Delicious Food 3) Amazing employees. THANK YOU Catering Concepts!

We used Taste of Lima for our holiday party, and it was a great experience! Chef Victor handled…read moreeverything. From prep to clean up, it was all hands-off and everything was delicious! When looking to have delicious food, fun, and not have to stress out organizing and cooking before an event, choose Taste of Lima! We'll definitely be using them again in the future.

First of... ceviche, ceviche, ceviche.... Hand down the best ceviche I've had. I love how chef…read moreVictor keeps the authenticity of the food while still adding his own passion and style to the dish. Loved how he worked with me for my event. Will definitely be working with this company again for future events. Thank you chef Victor for treating my guests like family and providing a quality experience to match the cuisine.

RMashelle recently catered a baby shower I hosted and everyone RAVED about the food -- from the…read morestuffed mushrooms to the fish sliders to the mini chicken & waffles! Additionally, the dessert display was perfect! Thank you RMashelle & Team!

Dogwood Catering earns five stars with ease. They exercise their craft with the kind of confidence…read morethat only comes from true mastery. There is no question this is what it looks like when you're working with professionals who know exactly what they're doing. Service is impeccable, gracious, attentive, and quietly efficient. They will elevate your entire event without ever drawing attention to the mechanics behind the scenes. Chef's culinary work is exceptional. Every dish feels crafted rather than produced, showcasing a balance of Southern comfort and contemporary polish that delights even the most discerning guests. The mini-crab cakes, for instance, are an unforgettable standout. Get the crab cakes. You will thank me. One of Dogwood's greatest strengths is their versatility. They arrive prepared for nearly any contingency. Their planning is meticulous, and their adaptability is remarkable. Chef deserves special recognition, not only for the excellence of the food but for the spirit behind it. They are clearly driven by more than the desire to create delicious dishes. There is a genuine commitment to service, to hospitality, to the idea that food shapes memory and joy. This ethos permeates everything Dogwood does. They are there to serve in the purest sense. It's clear Dogwood is there to make sure you go home happy, with an event you will fondly remember.

My wife Susie and I own Inola Blue Ridge, a destination wedding venue, and we're proud to have…read morerecently added Dogwood Catering Company to our Preferred Vendor list. From start to finish, the team--led by Evan--was exceptional. Their preparation, presentation, food quality, and cleanup were all top-tier. What really stood out was their "all hands on deck" approach--everyone was engaged, professional, and committed to delivering a seamless experience. Owner Will has clearly built an outstanding team, and it shows in every detail of their work. We're looking forward to a long and successful relationship. Sincerely, Rick and Susie Skelton Inola Blue Ridge

My wedding at Flint Hill had two different stories: The wedding day was fantastic, but the planning…read morewas a nightmare. I suspect the positive reviews reflect the former. I will share advice that I wish I had received before making a 50% deposit. My rating is based on the planning. The day of would get 4 stars. - We were glad we had an outside wedding planner to be our ally. If you've never planned an event like this, you might not realize that you can easily be taken advantage of. - They provide a lot of staff on the day of the event, but some of them were people we had never met. We had an eight-minute call with our "Day of Reception Director" the week before the wedding. She is a part-time (weekends) employee who doesn't even have a company email address. - We were dazzled by Melissa's sales pitch. She spent 2 hours with us when we came in for a tour and it was great. We thought she would be a great ally in this process. She was super friendly and helpful through the contract process until we paid 50%. - We needed to read every version of the updated invoice to catch price changes. The price of our dessert was $9 until one day it was $9.50. They charged us $150 for early arrival with a $150 credit to cancel it out. One day that credit had changed from $150 to $2. Laura from the design studio "accidentally" increased the price of some tablecloths by $5 each. - Their contracts sometimes expire after two days, and they said we needed to sign before getting answers to our questions. This happened with 2 contract addendums. We asked questions. Melissa said "Any specific detail changes to this contract will be handled in the extended planning sessions." - They marginalized me while behaving towards my husband. We had a recurrent problem where I would send an email, no response, husband reminds them, and they respond quickly. One time they ignored my email for five days. When he replied to my note, they responded to him within the hour. I don't know if it's because he's a man, he makes more money than I do, or they simply didn't like me. - If we didn't get it in writing, they often denied it. There are numerous topics that I am certain we discussed verbally but unfortunately I didn't have it in writing. With the issue mentioned above, they insisted we never discussed it, and they only agreed to do it because we found written confirmation. - We needed to spend at least $2,000 at their design studio, but we didn't have any trouble exceeding the minimum. We had very minimal design requirements, brought in an outside florist for the bouquets, and our initial quote was over $1,900, not counting the $700 tablecloth rental. - Menu changes come with an upcharge. You only get to put out one salad dressing. If you want your guests to have a choice, there is an $0.50 per person. Mashed potatoes come with no toppings. Want to add something as simple as sour cream or chives? One dollar per person for each topping. - We paid more than 80% of the adult rate for children aged 4-9. Children starting at age 10 are charged full price. The menu says "reduced rate" for children, but the aren't mentioned until much later in the process. They get a 20% discount on the base price for the buffet, but they are full price for drinks, dessert, and add-ons. I don't know if they would also be charged 100% for drink packages with alcohol. - We had to convince them to let us have a menu tasting. They offered us a "tasting box" with six items from another event's menu but only one or two from our menu. None of these options had our main dishes included. They said the point of a tasting box is to understand the quality of the food, not our specific menu. I want to thank Kristin, the CEO, for her help. Two months before our wedding, she allowed us to switch from the Atrium to Flint Hill (for a cost of $3,500) The change in venue couldn't fix corporate policies and staff difficulties though. I can honestly say that planning this wedding was one of the worst experiences of my life. Good luck, future brides and grooms.

This is a review I hoped I would not have to write, because the day of our wedding was really quite…read morebeautiful. Our second event coordinator Jessica was great (she took extra care to provide a special meal to a family member), and the CEO Kristin did speak directly with my wife during the planning process to ensure mounting concerns were heard. Unfortunately, facility leadership chose to describe my wife's concerns as "misunderstandings which were limited to our experience with you," a characterization that is neither accurate nor fair to us or those who read these reviews. Bottom line up front: If you choose A Divine Event, keep a close eye on every budget line item in the evolving invoice process. The following facts, based on documentation, are not misunderstandings: 1. Our first event coordinator replied negatively or vaguely to most e-mailed questions we had about menu alterations, tainting our experience early on. Answers later evolved as a much more attentive coordinator (Jessica) took over. If you choose to have an event with A Divine Event, I suggest in-person or virtual meetings (with written minutes) if you find it hard to convey ideas (as I did) over email. 2. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that a new invoice showed desserts suddenly increased $.50 per person. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 3. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that a $150 early arrival fee credit became only a $2 credit. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 4. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that tablecloths increased inexplicably by $5 with a new invoice. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 5. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that 11 days before the wedding we were emailed that a draft of our large "Welcome sign" would be ready to review "within the next week" after we had discussed it for months (This was fixed after we caught it.) In the end, Laura and her team created a beautiful sign....If only we could have been spared the stress! While none of these invoice changes or communication challenges ruined the day, they were annoying changes in documentation (not misunderstandings) that undermined our trust in the company. Some other facts (not misunderstandings) that degraded the experience: 1. As the process proceeded, my emails were consistently answered much faster than my wife's emails. I hesitate to mischaracterize this pattern, but it existed and is objectively demonstrable. 2. We looked forward to take-home goodies that included each item from the buffet. Mahi Mahi was the main dish but we were not given any. Additionally, within our take-home basket were mini, 8oz waters. After all we spent, it seemed odd not to get a sample of the main dish and not even full bottles (16oz?) of water. Better to leave the water out! Maybe this one is just a pet peeve and, again, not a big deal, but it was one last annoying straw. 3. It is a fact that our first contact with our "day of" wedding coordinator was via email only 9 days before the event, and our only call with her (8 minutes) was 6 days before the event. This key individual should be involved in earlier planning sessions. 4. It is a fact that there continue to be questions if on-site security (which we paid for) was present during our daytime events, and not just that evening for a different event. Did any of these issues ruin the day? Absolutely not. Flint Hill is a beautiful facility and we appreciate the work of staff who worked hard to make the day a reality. But are these issues simply my wife's misunderstandings? No. And unfortunately my rating must represent the majority of the experience and not just the day itself. If you choose to plan a wedding with this company, view the planning process as a business transaction (which it is), reviewing each line item and document, document, document.

Great buffalo and curry pockets Also the jalapeño Mac is very good tried the salmon salad…read morepockets Also. Also tried To Good To Go meals

This food is the most amazing, most incredible food I've ever eatin !!, this food is so good that I…read moredidn't wanna even go home for Christmas dinner with family, I work next door at "PRIME GOLF CARTS" and I swear I eat here every single day, come here and ask for Octavia and her mom, they are absolutely the best and some of the most genuine people I've ever met in my life