I needed to provide lunch for the guests attending my grandfather's memorial over the weekend. I…read moredon't live in the area so I started looking around at multiple places and reading reviews. I found Nellie's and saw on their website they cater funeral's and figured they should work. I called and spoke to Kathy and from the moment we started speaking I knew I was in good hands. I had no idea what to serve or what I needed. She asked a lot of questions and we settled on finger sandwiches with a couple of salads. I set everything up with her over the phone and she promptly e-mailed me the proposal. The day of the memorial I needed the food to be delivered early while I wasn't at the church. Their delivery person arrived on time and all the food was perfectly packed for the luncheon after the service. When it came time to eat, everyone loved the sandwiches and the salads. We had a potato salad and a pasta salad made with orzo. I didn't feel like eating, but I had a few bits of the potato salad and it was HEAVEN. I wish I had more of an appetite, or even the ability to take food home it was so good. The sandwiches were really great too and none of them were even close to being soggy, even after sitting in the fridge for a couple of hours. I would highly recommend Nellie's Catering for a future event. Kathy was a dream to work with and I didn't have to worry about the anything. It was nice that one task for the memorial went smoothly without a need to check up on it or worry about it. I can't thank them enough for the great customer service, and more importantly the exceptional food.

They catered a party for us consisting of 24 people. Charged $60.00 per person for Mahi Tacos…read more Other food was chicken skewers, salad, rice, fruit board, beans and key lime pie. Beer and wine served and paid by consumption. Did not disclose up front the price of Mahi or additional labor. Charged $6.00 per beer so I suggest you buy your own beer and wine. Final cost was $163.00 per person!! You better get a concrete cost per person before you sign the contract. Buyer beware.

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.

This is the highest quality, most affordable catering company I've ever used. The portions are…read moregenerous, the recipes are delicious and it is the most consistent of any catering company in Sarasota. I highly recommend for your next grand opening, employee appreciation event or corporate luncheon.

Gotta try the bacon-wrapped figs!…read more Thank you Darlene for making our first time memorable.

We got here around 12 and this place is so kitschy with all the fun decor! You can sit inside or…read moreoutside. We ordered: lavender margarita and silk road for drinks. - Crispy eggplant rainbow bowl (recommended on Reddit threads!) - Beef kofta rainbow bowl Both of our drinks were on the sour side. The Silk Road was super sour and not spicy at all. The lavender margarita was strong and you could taste the tequila, but I didn't get much lavender flavor. OMG, the crispy eggplant rainbow bowl was SO good! The eggplant was incredibly crispy and paired so well with everything in the bowl. Every bite was a punch of flavor, from the tangy pink slaw to the creamy zhug and hummus to the halloumi. I would have liked the halloumi to be a little crispier, but overall the bowl was SO good. I tried my aunt's beef kofta bowl too, but the crispy eggplant was definitely the more flavorful one. If you're all about texture in your food like me, this is the dish for you!

I hate to say what I'm about to write, but I feel you must know who you're dealing with if you do…read morebusiness with Tom Villetto. For years I considered Tom a good friend. He stayed at my house. We had many dinners together. I trusted him so much I loaned him a sizeable amount of money to buy a large piece of equipment for his business. He signed a contract with repayment terms. He made some payments, and then he ghosted me. I learned that he sold the equipment and wasn't going to repay me. I hired an attorney, served him a Demand Letter, and have been struggling for years to get full payment. He won't even return my texts and calls. Clearly, I no longer trust or respect Tom. I recommend you do not do business with him.

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!

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 recently used Chef Patrik for a catered dinner on the beach. I am from Seattle and we…read morecommunicated over email and text, sorted out the menu and logistics. The Fresh Flamingo team did it all. The food was excellent, on time, organized. They even stayed to help get us started. I highly recommend Fresh Flamingo

We hosted a cast party for the next to closing night of "I'm going to marry Tobey Maguire " on…read moreSaturday. We chose to use the catering company called Fresh Flamingo. When I got off stage and walked into my home, I could not believe the astounding presentation that my eyes witnessed! Chef Patrk not only astounded me with his presentation, but the food was incredible! Chef also pitched in to make our bar work smoothly and make sure that everyone had what they needed. I cannot thank this company enough for providing us with not only a phenomenal meal, but with a professional attitude that exceeded all my expectations. Thank you, Chef Parrik! You and your company aced this event! Bravo!

Chef John and his crew are life savers. I live out of state…read moreand Mom in Sarasota wanted to celebrate her 89th birthday with her fellow residents in her senior living facility. At 89 years old she was not able to put the pieces together on her own so I did a search online for catering companies in the Sarasota are. I learned quickly that J & T Fresh Catering was located in the St. Petersburg area and thought Chef John would not do a small party so far from his kitchen. However, John said yes. He provided me with a menu to select from. We chose finger foods. We selected the Brie raspberry tarts, deviled eggs, chicken satay and spinach and feta puffs. All were delicious. John had one of his crew members bring the food to us from St. Pete's in a warming box and set up the foods on warming trays equipped with Sterno. She was super helpful and made suggestions for keeping the extra food warm until we ate through the first trays of appetizers. The residents with impressed with the food and the variety of food that J & T Fresh Catering had to offer. I was impressed with the professionalism of John and his staff and the quality of the food. It was a leap of faith to hire an online search for a caterer with me being out of state and I could not be happier that I found Chef John and J & T Fresh Catering. Thank you kindly!

Chef John was very responsive to my emails and requests! He has an amazing menu with an affordable…read moreprice! I will leave another review after my daughter's wedding, but I am already extremely impressed!

Chef Amalia cooked for our family of 6 while we were on vacation at Siesta Key. The food was…read moreAMAZING! We absolutely loved it, we would highly recommend!

From the owner: Let the chef cook for you! If you are celebrating a special occasion, please contact Chef Amalia…read more She will design a menu for you and your guests. Chef Amalia offers a delicious gourmet menu including desserts, paella and charcuterie boxes. Also, she caters any type of events. Would you like to learn how to make a perfect Charcuterie Board? Chef Amalia offers Charcuterie Board Classes for groups over 6 participants. Contact us and have an unforgettable Gourmet experience!