We had our high school auction at Venue 252, and it exceeded my expectations! the facilities and…read moregrounds are fantastic, with elegant wooden doors and décore around the building. The bathrooms are clean and extremely nice, and the Banquet hall and auxiliary rooms are great spaces that each have their own AV setup. The staff was extremely helpful and polite and provided all we needed for the event. The manager was present throughout the whole event to make sure it went smoothly, and even helped with the catering. The catering staff was also extremely polite and helpful, and helped keep the event moving smoothly. The food was fantastic and garnered a lot of praise from. Other attendees. Overall, it was a fantastic place to hold the event!

We recently had my son's wedding and reception here and it was great. Jennifer and all the staff…read morewere very helpful and accommodating. The food was good and the facility itself is clean and trendy. I highly recommend it.

Oakway catering was amazing! They prepared a delicious family style meal for our wedding this past…read moresummer complete with 3 different kinds of freshly prepared Paella's, salad, appetizers, and dessert. Jessica and Borzi were easy to work with, organized, and helped make our day worry free. Everyone at our wedding including us loved the food. Their catering staff was professional and the cooks amazing. They prepared beautiful table settings, and made sure our guests were well taken care of throughout dinner. Would use them for any future event we host in and around Oregon. We love Oakway Catering!

I organize a minimum of 8 events per year where I need a caterer and Borzi and Jessica are my #1…read moreChoice. Borzi has great ideas and can work in even rudimentary event spaces (Pffeifer winery...with no kitchen......and difficult Venues like 252). I have even used the cafeteria space at 123 International Way for a charity auction, celebratory dinner for 130 and several Rotary functions. Jessica is a master organizer. You can't beat this team!

I was a guest at a recent wedding held at the Emerald Valley Event Center in Creswell. I have event…read moreplanning experience and that always makes for an interesting perspective versus that of a typical party guest. The exterior of the EVEC main building and interior lobby are a bit outdated in terms of decor. In contrast, the event hall itself is quite lovely and spacious; large sweeping view of the golf course, high ceilings with lots of wooden beams and pretty hanging light fixtures, a moderate sized wooden dance floor; fireplace with stone mantle that serves as a nice backdrop for a ceremony. The event staff was managed well; the servers were attentive and dressed professionally, and handled the changing/re-arranging of the space from ceremony to reception smoothly. The food, I'm sorry to say, was consistent with the general consensus that food at weddings is typically not memorable. As is to be expected with similar venues; to use the EVEC location and space, one most likely needs to use their caterer. While plentiful, the selections and their presentation was unimaginative and the flavor/quality was less than mediocre. The two most effective examples of this gripe would be the GINORMOUS cheese platter and a ridiculously small selection of dark brown or light brown, barely-stale slices of pullman loaf bread, and the crab cakes reeked of fish sauce. So, yes, your guests will enjoy a lovely view, competent staff, and a venue thats good for an indoor party with a nice space, pretty decor, booze and music. Their catering needs work. If I were to rate the food by my Yelp standards, it would be considerably lower than the 3, but who goes to a wedding to review (solely) the food?

Beautiful banquent room overlooking Emerald Valley Golf Course. Full menus available for weddings,…read moreparties, corporate events and more!

Amazing food! Had the 32 ounce prime rib and was it a feast! Was actually too much food for me,…read moreeven though I was starved silly. I had a choice of sides. It paid to ask, though, as the waitress mentioned an off-menu side, which was a double serving of veggies, my choice. Too bad the veggies were stir fried, as I'd've preferred them just heated up, but they were good, just the same. We inadvertently timed our meal to the mic-check for the band of the night. It was a pretty good band, local to Eugene, not outstanding, but, hey, free, as we'd already been seated before they started charging cover. This place is better than most chain restaurants out there!

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We couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding! The food was outstanding, and our…read moreguests are still talking about it. The tri-tip, chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread were all absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The staff was just as impressive--friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the evening. They made everything run seamlessly and took such great care of our guests. If you're looking for a caterer that delivers outstanding food and exceptional service, look no further. We couldn't have been happier with our experience, and we're so grateful they were part of our special day. Highly, highly recommend!

Jeff and his team did such an amazing job for my wedding! They were incredibly friendly, the food…read morewas absolutely delicious, and we had plenty of leftovers to take home. I highly recommend Casey J's!

I called Ginkgo Catering, looking for someone to provide food for my daughters celebration of life…read moreceremony. As soon as I talked to Stephanie, I knew this was who I wanted. She expressed empathy and said she wanted to do this. Throughout the encounter, she continued to show respect for what the event was about. I always felt she was doing something extra for us which made it all seem special. The food was perfect. The presentation was perfect. All the staff was perfect. Thank you, Stephanie for that extra little something. That extra caring gesture. I would use Ginkgo Catering for any event.

Sharing this on Google and Yelp because that's how INCREDIBLE Ginkgo Catering is!! Me and my now…read morehusband flew from Wisconsin to Oregon to elope. We got married on the coast of Oregon and Lisea and Stephanie drove THREE HOURS to us to cook us two incredible private chef meals (lunch and dinner). We couldn't have been happier - the food was exquisite. From the initial consultation to the event day, everything was seamless. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and tailored perfectly to our preferences. Lisa and Stephanie were kind, easy-going, professional, attentive, and ensured we were well taken care of. I HIGHLY recommend Ginkgo Catering for any special event! Two unforgettable meals.

This place is nothing short of magical. The scenery, setting, vibe and energy. Even the breakfast…read moreis excellent. No matter what I type into this comment box, it would not capture the essence and amazing that this truly place is. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

This places deserves all five stars. The one bad thing about it, is that it's so far from seattle!…read moreI wish it was closer so I could stay with them more often! I was looking for a last minute weekend getaway for my one year wedding anniversary and I'm glad I found this! This was our first glamping experience and it was wonderful. The tipi's were so cute and comfortable. They all have stone floors, a queen sized bed and lamps! All you have to bring are your clothes, they provide bedding and towels! We stayed plenty warm at night, and I am always cold! One tipi has a firepit inside, I hope we can get that one next time! There's also a large one that has two queen beds in it and can sleep up to about 8 people if you wanted! There are two bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink and shower. Our tipi (Sacagawea) was the farthest tipi, but the distance to the bathroom was not bad at all! Even at night, the trail between tipi's and to the bathroom is lit with lights so you really don't even need a flashlight (we forgot one)! Did I mention there's a hot tub?! It's a built in hot tub made of tile. It's quite a good size. Our last night there we had 8 people in it! Bugs were not really a problem like I thought they would be. We didn't see a single bug in our tipi, even with the top flap open so we could see the stars! And believe me, I am not a bug person! They provide a great breakfast, included in your stay! Pancakes, oatmeal, bread, fruit, eggs, yogurt, potatoes, lox, cheese... And of course coffee and tea! You can pay extra for dinner, which was amazing as well. We had grilled salmon, veggies and rice the first night. The second night we had a Spanish paella. Ken so kindly accommodated everyone's diet restrictions leaving things out for those who requested. They do not serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine. No hard liquor though. This is such a great place to getaway from city life. It's so peaceful. There are plenty of sitting areas throughout the property as well as several hammocks, which we took a siesta in before dinner! The creek runs along the edge of the property which is so calming to hear and you can walk/play in it. They do have wifi, but it only works close to the main building, which is where the meals are served. No one seemed to mind about the lack of Internet since we were all looking for an escape from reality. Tipi village is a gem. I cannot wait to return with friends next time! I recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and get away from life, even if you don't like the outdoors, this is very comfortable glamping!

I work at UO (not in Catering) and often use UO Catering. Their food is delicious with excellent…read morepresentation and always arrives on time! Super easy to order and staff is great to work with! ~ Brenda

They think of everything, and if you have special requests for gluten free food that will still be…read morea hit with your guests, they can do it!