I got married at the Phoenix Art Museum and chose Bruce Brown Catering as my food vendor. Everything from start to finish was a smooth process. I worked with Susan Brown who is a phenomenal woman. She wears many hats and wears them well. Consistently, I had follow ups and questions and confirmations sent my way so I was always up to date. If there were changes I wanted to be made she would go great lengths and call every vendor in the area to find the item. She honestly is a remarkable person who also gave great advice along the way about the do's and don't's but was never, ever pushy! Additionally, she took care of all my other vendors and kept in communication with them throughout the process. Everything happened on time during the wedding and what a relief that is- thanks to, again, Susan for playing Wedding Coordinator and ensuring things are going accordingly to your itinerary. Just wow! Lastly and probably most importantly- the food. I come from a family that is very snobby about food and quality. I am STILL hearing about how good the food was and I got married one month ago- it is such a honor for the bride and groom to receive these compliments. The foods we chose were as follows: 1. Appetizers- Lamb chops, Jumbo Shrimp, and Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Dates. I'm not even describing the flavors that were added to these items bc it's extensive (which just adds an elegance overall) 2. Dinner- Cranberry walnut salad, chicken breast w a cream rosemary sauce, Cabernet braised beef short ribs, seasonal roasted vegetables, and my favorite- Gorgonzola Gnocchi. If you're considering a vendor for literally anything, you MUST hire them. Sweet owners, fairly priced, and amazing quality food. Great job Bruce Brown- can't wait to work with you again in the future. read more

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Bruce Brown Catering are providing 5 star food picked up to feed your family. We enjoyed a tri-tip dinner that was as good as I have ever enjoyed. Packaging was also superior to most that I have experienced in the past. Highly recommend them. read more

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I've been an Event/Wedding Planner for over 15 years and have always loved working with the Bruce Brown Catering team. Recently, I was the client. My father passed away and I was responsible for all the planning. Susan was an angel. She made the planning for the food, drinks and decor one of the easiest pieces of the planning for the event. Response time was beyond expectations. The food I knew was always good so I had no worries. I simply didn't have a lot of time nor the energy to review options. I explained the needs and setting and she did all the rest. The onsite Chef was kind and brilliant with food timing. The servers went above and beyond with the level of service they provided. I had at least 15 of the 40'ish guests ask for the catering staffs business card and so many compliments all day. I'm forever grateful to Bruce and Susan for helping me during the hardest time in my life. I highly recommend them. The food is EXCELLENT, fresh and always quality ingredients. read more

After tasting at several caterers, we decided to select Bruce Brown Catering for our wedding. This turned out to be an amazing choice! Between Susan and Bruce the service was outstanding. When we first tasted at their offices, we really enjoyed the food. However, we like things a bit spicy so we wanted to tweak a few things. Bruce was very helpful with recommendations and options. In the end, they came up with a menu that really reflected our tastes. The day of the wedding, they were on time and absolutely professional. The set up was done in a very efficient manner, the food prep was inconspicuous, and the service was attentive. We had opted for a family style dinner with large plates to be passed around by all of our guests. Perhaps a bit unconventional, but it was handled with zero issues. The menu included smoked steak, pasta, chicken, and salad. All very incredibly tasty - especially the smoked steak! The final praises came from our guests. They all said the food was amazing, original, and plentiful. I can't recommend Bruce Brown enough. You will be in great hands with Susan and Bruce. N*joy read more

Plated dinner for approximately 80 guests including a handful of dinners that had to be very specific due to allergies. They were very accommodating and made every guest feel special. I don't know how they do it but the food at the wedding was BETTER than when we sampled the menu! They know how an event needs to flow in respect to appetizers, dinner, dessert, etc. We were confined to certain restraints but if you are able to follow their lead, your event should have no issue. Their front end at their home base, and the waitstaff were so kind, Susan and Bruce were at our wedding to perfect every detail and you do not see that with every catering company! Everyone loved the food, presentation and cleanliness! read more

I cannot say enough about Bruce Brown Catering. I was fortunate enough to find them through tirelessly researching catering companies for our wedding (2/25/17). I called and talked with Susan for about 30 minutes and I immediately knew that this was the right company for our event. This was our first time hiring caterers and everything was seamless and stress-free from beginning to end. I didn't realize how helpful and hands on both Bruce and Susan would be. Susan and I decided on a menu that worked for us and was within our budget. The tasting was amazing! We had the best time getting to know them and their business and absolutely loved the food! We didn't want to change a thing. What I really loved about everything, was how hands-on they were they day of our wedding. They went above and beyond for set-up and take down. Susan greeted me with a hug and smile right before I went down the aisle with my father, she even fixed my train for me and helped remove my shoes moments before it was time to go. (I was recovering from a broken foot and decided last minute they needed to come off). She was my angel in that moment. When we were taking pictures and our guests were enjoying cocktail hour, I could tell all of our guests were being taken care of. What was even more special, was that one of their staff members, Ana, had a tray of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails for my husband and I. We didn't have to ask for a thing all night! Our food was brought to us, we always had a drink, and were always looked after. And more importantly, I knew that they were happy to be at our intimate event. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for delicious food and excellent catering needs. Bruce was even there smiling as we left on our send off. We can't thank Bruce, Susan, Ana and the rest of the staff enough! xoxox read more

We got married at the Windmill Winery in November 2019. We were fortunate to have the venue approve the use of an outside cater, Bruce Brown Catering. Susan, Bruce, and her staff were amazing to work with throughout the year. To start, we had so much fun during our food tasting a few months before the big day; they made it super special and something to remember through the hecticness of wedding planning, it was a fun little date night for the two of us. The day of I didn't have to worry at all! Susan and her team helped set up the venue including my extensive seating chart for 165 guests. I must admit I am a bit of a control freak, so it was very hard for me to give my trust over to another to make the images in my head come to life. They exceeded my expectations! Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect! In addition to the set-up, the food was AMAZING! We did chicken and beef with salad, veggies, and layered potatoes. We are still getting compliments on the food and decor even months later! The Bruce Brown Catering team were professional and helped the planning go off with such ease, thank you Susan, Bruce, and team!! read more

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Bruce catered my twin brother's and my 50th birthday party recently at my brother's home. The crew and Bruce were outstanding, accommodating, very friendly, and highly professional. They worked smoothly assuring the flow of the party was a success, given the colder than expected weather and need to move the food service to the inside. The bar service was top-notch. The food (Mexican theme) was outstanding and made a big hit with the guests. Bruce's attention to detail and commitment to the success of the party was obvious. Great smaller company with personal attention and quality food. I was impressed. read more

Amazing food!! We have used them several time and this weekend we had an event and the food was on point! Everyone commented on the how good the was! I highly recommend them for small to large parties! They are affordable and so worth it!!!!! read more

I am not one to write reviews.....ever! However, my company recently hired Bruce Brown Catering for a 2 day event and they went above and beyond our expectations. I wanted to give back to Bruce by recommending them to anyone needing a catering service. We are a very health conscious company and my role as a wellness coordinator is to make sure all meals we serve are healthy as this is our culture. I worked directly with Bruce to ensure our menu was healthy, yet delicious and they surpassed my expectations, not to mention his staff was wonderful, very professional and accommodating as well. I will definitely use them again and will refer them to anyone I know! Thank you! read more

They did a great job on the food and service for my wife's birthday party. The food was all very tasty and they were patient in helping organize the menu. We will definitely use them again. read more

We used Bruce Brown Catering for my friends Bachelorette Party and loved the food that they provided to us. Not only was it affordable, but it was super easy for us to pop it in the oven & eat it! I personally loved the salad and how fresh all of the ingredients were. Super thankful for Bruce Brown Catering. We will absolutely be using them for future bachelorette parties! read more

I've not hired Bruce, but have attended a few events which were catered by his company. Each one had a different theme - casual Hawaiian bbq, cocktail hour - and in each case, the food and service were just smashing. The professionalism of his staff - at the grill, at carving stations, at the bar, at pretty much any point of contact - was just incredible. The host (various relatives) never had to worry about timing, keeping plates full or guests satisfied. I frequently heard other guests commenting about how wonderful everything was. Not one complaint, at least within my earshot - and I am the pessimistic type to listen for those. =) When it is time to cater our own event, I will be calling Bruce. read more

We hired Bruce Brown to cater our wedding of ~170 guests (4/15/17). It was lovely to work with Susan on the details and she and Bruce were on top of things, making what could've been a stressful time so much less stressful! The food was delicious and the presentation was amazing!! For instance, we ordered a fruit and cheese appetizer for the cocktail party and they made a whole station that looked so fancy! The buffet line was decorated beautifully as well. Everything was exactly what we wanted and more. I highly recommend them for any event! Thank you Susan and Bruce for everything! read more

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Words cannot express how awesome Bruce, Susan and the rest of the Bruce Brown Catering team were from the planning stages of our wedding to the day of. You all truly made our wedding extra special with your dedication, attention to detail, service and patience. Susan - I have to give a special shout out to you for going above and beyond, even in areas where most catering companies wouldn't care to help out with. From acting as a second planner on the day of (in addition to our planner who was also busy being a bridesmaid) to being flexible and accommodating with our guests' food allergies and finally for helping us cut costs for the extra tables and chairs that we needed, there are no words to express our gratitude. Since the beginning, your communication has been on point and never did we feel like just another wedding to you. I think what sets Bruce Brown Catering apart all the others is how much you care, which really helped ease many of the stressors that can come with planning a wedding. Now let's talk about the food! In addition to yummy hors d'oeuvres, our guests had a selection of a NY strip steak with a red wine sauce, grilled chicken breast with a balsamic reduction, macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi and finally (my favorite) a vegetable wellington. Not only did the guests rant and rave about how delicious the food was, but they also complimented how the food came to their table nice and warm. With 170 people to feed, your team did an amazing job - especially with making sure all the steaks were perfectly cooked, which they were. The pride Bruce has in his cooking really shows with the quality (and local) ingredients that he uses as well as the presentation. My husband and I know that our wedding isn't the only time we will work with Bruce Brown again. We are already talking about future events where we'd like to have them cater for us! We are so happy to have selected Bruce Brown Catering for our wedding and want to thank everyone again for the amazing experience! - Nicole read more

Got some personal cooking from them and it was amazing! Simple ingredients turned into gold! And great people too!

Amazing food and even more amazing owners!! Susan, Bruce and their team were easy to work with and the presentation was over the top. If you would like a stress free process and food your guests will talk about forever you have found your caterer. read more

Bruce and his team were fantastic for something I recently hosted in Phoenix. Coming from San Francisco, I had only the internet to turn to for a recommendation on a family dinner caterer. Bruce personally took care of us~ and was extremely responsive to my inquiries, made excellent menu and timing recommendations and executed the event perfectly. Not only was the food delicious and plentiful, the level of attention to detail and follow through was exemplary. I would highly recommend Bruce and his team if you are looking for someone you can trust to make a delicious, unforgettable evening as easy as making a phone call. read more

We recently used Bruce Brown Catering for a small family event in our home over the 4th of July Weekend. Upon entering our home we were blown away by the transformation of our living & kitchen into this beautiful party set up. (Highly recommend the fruit & cheese extravaganza). Bruce & his staff (especially Susan) were absolutely the best! Whatever my requests were they were on top of it and made it all seem so easy :) There was never a dish left sitting empty or a glass for that matter! They were very attentive without being noticed. They just blended right into our crowd. The food was great and the service was incredible! Our party went on later than we needed their services and they swooped everything up (unnoticed to my guests) and packed all leftovers into my refrigerator and silently snuck out of the door! I would use Bruce Brown again & again! Thank you for helping us make this special event magical!! read more

I've been to a few events that Bruce Brown has catered. Always incredible food. Always friendly staff.

AMAZING. Really the greatest experience I've ever had with a catering company. Very quick to reply, friendly to talk to, food was absolutely delicious, staff was so professional and respectful at the event. My only regret is that I don't live in Phoenix so I can't use them more!! I cannot recommend Bruce Brown with any higher praise. read more

Bruce and Susan Brown are OUTSTANDING in their field. I have had them do many dinners for my association over the years from 100-350 people. Most recently my plated 300 person ball was executed perfectly. Staff, bars, the meal were all on-time, delicious and a perfect representation of my event. They always go above and beyond and are my first choice every time. read more

I attended an event where Bruce Brown Catering did the food. It was really good! There was an excellent assortment of chilled and grilled fresh veggies, a simple and crisp Cesar salad with tons of croutons. Lasagna that looked good (I didn't have any). But one of my favorite parts of this catering set up was the biodegradable compost-able plastic wear, plates, cups, napkins. I've seen them before and I commend catering companies that use them. The set up was simple and attractive. I also noticed on the business card I grabbed on my way out that they are located close to my home! Coincidence? I think not! :) read more

I attended one of Bruce Browns dinner and wine tastings and had a great time. Not only was the food great but the set-up and service were also perfect. And don't forget the wine, it was excellent! read more

Excellent food no matter the occasion, we have used Bruce many times and couldn't be happier with the service, quality, and food.

Just catered another event with Bruce... He put together a great buffet for our open house... I highly recommend you splurge and go for the chocolate fountain... it has a lot of WOW!! factor read more

We used Bruce for a Continuing Education Class for Architects and Designers at our Art Studio. Bruce made sandwich-based boxed lunches for our guests, and many guests commented that they were impressed with the quality AND the quantity. One of our guests commented that her veggie sandwich had more onions than she normally liked. We were very happy with the result and plan to use Bruce for all our catered events. read more

Bruce Brown catered my wedding at the Desert Botanical Garden. Based on the other caterers that were in the running, Bruce Brown was far and above in quality and taste of food. My guests raved that the catering was the best they had ever tasted at a wedding. I felt that for the price, the menu was outstanding and of far greater quality than the price we paid. The only issue was with a matter of professionalism during one interaction, which was quickly rectified when brought to attention. It would have been nice to not have to deal with any sort of frustrations to begin with. However, everything was perfect the day of! All in all, very delicious food that was superior for the price, and a caterer that I highly recommend. read more

Bruce Brown Catering exceeded our expectations in catering a corporate event. The quality of the food was outstanding and the presentation was elegant and professional - in addition to Ryan, the server assigned to our event. We also appreciated that they were willing to setup in a picnic area of a local hiking trail for our group. We highly recommend Bruce Brown Catering and will return for future events! read more

Unlike other reviewers, I used Bruce Brown Catering for a reception following my grandmother's funeral at Hansen's Desert Hills. The whole process couldn't have run any smoother! I was in contact with Susan from start to finish. She was so kind, helpful, and informative. She replied to all my e-mails quickly. Plenty of menu choices that they were kind enough to taylor down to the small size of my reception. The food was tasty! The drinks were cold. The setting was beautiful. There were small fresh flower bouquets that matched my grandmother's funeral flowers. Susan had asked me what my grandmother's favorite colors were. They were able to provide a lovely pastel pink clothes that didn't look like a baby shower. The young lady(my memory fails me on her name) assigned to our reception was fantastic! She was speedy, unobtrusive and made sure that everything was kept well stocked. I love that she waited until we were actually present to set out the food. It was a hot day and even though we were indoors, in a/c, it really helped preserve the freshness of the food. The food itself was wonderful. Simple cold sandwiches, fresh fruit, cold pasta salad (loved this version), cookies and icy cold beverages. The sandwiches were fresh, not soggy. The veggie sandwich was great! The fruit in the fruit salad was ripe and sweet. When we were done, our server packaged what was left up for easy transportation home. Thank you so much! read more

The caterer did call my son and his wife after this happened and refunded them some money. We appreciated it.

We have used Bruce Brown Catering for receptions following funerals at our church three times, now. Each time, Bruce and his staff have fulfilled our high expectations--often on very short notice. The food has always been excellent; the menu perfect for a reception following an emotionally draining liturgy. Set-up and clean-up were unobtrusive, professional, and worry-free. And service was perfect for the occasion. Lovely in every way. Highly recommended! read more

On very short notice, less than 24 hours, they catered a small luncheon for us. They not only did everything by phone, they understood and tailored their menu to what we needed. Food was excellent. They added accents and flowers and a cheese tray without extra cost. The table they set was beautiful. They were professional, kind, reasonably priced and flexible. They provided excellent service at the event and packed up the leftover food for us. The owner is available and pays attention to detail. I will definitely use them again. read more

Bruce Brown catered a wedding for which I served as the wedding coordinator. As we had all anticipated from a caterer with Bruce's reputation, the food was amazing. For the cocktail hour, the appetizers were excellent, and the fruit and cheese spread was both beautiful and delicious. For dinner, the ribs, chicken, beans and potatoes were all cooked to perfection. But catering is just as much about service and ambiance as it is about food, and this is where Bruce Brown and his team truly exceeded expectations. Flexibility: Sometimes last minute changes in plans need to be made due to weather or other factors. Bruce and his team quickly reacted with solutions to setting reception tables amidst unexpectedly windy conditions, and they did so without complaint and with only the satisfaction of the bridal couple and guests in mind. Staff: Every member of the team was professional, upbeat, cheerful, and very helpful. They arrived on time and stayed until cleanup had been completed. They also packaged up all of the leftovers in a manner that made it easy for the bridal party to take them home. Special Requests: When I asked about special meals that had been requested for specific guests, the catering staff knew exactly what I was referring to and had already set aside the meals. I've dealt with caterer teams in the past that responded to this same question with a "deer in the headlights" look and then had to scramble to put something together. Happily, the complete opposite occurred with Bruce's team. Flowers and Decorations: All of the serving table decorations and flower arrangements provided by Bruce Brown Catering were lovely. The same could not be said for some of the floral arrangements delivered by the wedding florist. To ensure the bride's happiness, the Bruce Brown staff used some of the flowers and decorations they had brought to enhance the dessert table, and they did a beautiful job. This act was truly above and beyond their responsibilities and was greatly appreciated! read more

OMG! OMG! OMG! Can I say any more? Bruce Brown Catering catered my daughter's wedding at Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens. I had several financial challenges leading up to the wedding and Bruce and Susan couldn't have been more accommodating. They worked with us on every detail. While I didn't want a buffet, (but my pocketbook dictated it), Susan made sure that the buffet was top notch. We had passed hor d'ourves and stations at the cocktail hour and there was literally not one moment when our guests didn't have food. The presentation was exceptional and staff was incredible (actually one of our guests had a heart attack in the parking lot and thanks to one of the staff members who went above and beyond to help, no one was even aware of the commotion - who does that?) Not only did Bruce Brown provide a large quantity of food, but the quality of the food was exceptional The raw seafood station with crab claws, jumbo shrimps, oysters and ceviche - was a HUGE hit and created the WOW factor. We chose Bruce Brown after reading some disturbing reviews on our original caterer and I'm so glad that we made that decision. Food is a big factor in making a memorable wedding, so if you want great memories, customized service, great food and great value - Bruce Brown Catering is the ONLY caterer you should be considering. read more

Very condescending. Very rude and unreasonable. Borderline unprofessional. Would never hire this company or recommend them. The previous reviews seemed like they would understand the concept of customer service, but five minutes in to a phone conversation prove what a horrible mistake it would be to trust them with your time or money. Rather than answer my questions he instead talked over me with details about how he has to cater the up coming governors ball, can't possibly cater my event, and how I should buy a 2500 ticket to the governor's ball instead. What? With your attitude, sounds terrible. Pass. read more

Bruce Brown's Catering is top notch at any event I've been at - weather it's casual, business, or formal - the care they give to any client is top-notch. I would refer them without question to anyone who's looking for a caterer. You can't go wrong with their company, they'll give you a wonderful experience. read more

We recently had our wedding catered by Bruce Brown. Their attention to detail was immaculate and excuted to perfection. The food was absolutely delicious. Their set up for cocktail hour and the reception was outstanding and transformed the venue into a beautiful setting. Their staff was very freindly, professional and catered to every request. They did not miss a beat. Thanks to Bruce Brown, Susan and staff for a wonderful experience. If you are looking for a caterer for your wedding, look no further than Bruce Brown Catereing. They are the best!! read more

I called Bruce on Friday to cater a reception for a Monday funeral. He walked me through the various appetizer and drink options and put together a visually appealing and tasty menu. On the morning of the funeral, Bruce and his helper arrived early to get everything prepped for when we finished our memorial service. The food was excellent and satisfying. I had many complements from our guests about the quality and presentation of the food, as well as the excellent service. When the reception was over, Bruce packed up all of the extra food and drink items and brought them to our car so we could take them home. Overall, a great experience. Thanks Bruce! read more

Bruce catered my daughters wedding and was amazing! Several of the guests came to me and said the food was really outstanding. The weather was terrible, it poured and Bruce had to move the catering station inside last minute, but he and all his staff were wonderful! Friendly, professional, and calm under pressure. The menu was fantastic everything from the passed hors d'oeuvres to the carving station, sides and salads were just fantastic! Bruce is very hard working and very committed to doing his best! It shows. Thank you for a wonderful event, I highly recommend Bruce Brown Catering. read more