If I could only recommend one vendor from our amazing wedding, it would 100% be Brian's team at DCFG. They truly *made* the reception experience for us and our guests. They have an excellent selection of menu options for appetizers, entrees and salads. We had a wonderful time trying everything at our tasting experience. The best part was meeting the team, who were all super fun to work with. You can tell how much they truly care and put in the effort so that their clients can have the best possible experience for their big day. The entire staff was extremely kind, professional and accommodating! Everything on our wedding day went smoothly, and we definitely appreciate the team circling back to my husband and I to make sure we got enough apps to eat at the cocktail hour. The entrees were delicious, and the drinks were even better. DCFG is definitely worth the consideration for any event and is an amazing value for the services they offer. read more

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We can't say enough amazing things about Dade County Food Group and their incredible team! Kenny, Brian, Chelsea, and Jade were so accommodating and patient from the start, working with us to make our vision come to life. Our tasting was fantastic, but I couldn't help wondering if the food would be just as good for over 100 guests--well, they delivered beyond our wildest expectations! As a serious foodie, I often find wedding food to be disappointing, but ours was the talk of the night! From the incredible steak skewers, honey chicken bites, and spring rolls to the carving station with skirt steak and chimichurri that I seriously could have bathed in, every dish was unforgettable. Even the chicken--usually a dry option at weddings--was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly paired with a delicious sauce. The truffle mac n' cheese, cornbread, salads, and veggies were all outstanding too. Their staff was equally amazing. The waiters and bartenders were all smiles, handling everything smoothly, even as some guests (understandably) enjoyed a few too many cocktails. The passed appetizers during cocktail hour set the perfect tone for the evening, and every bite was so heaven honestly. Dade County Food Group made our night unforgettable, and I honestly wish I could have that dinner all over again right now. If you're looking for a catering team that delivers on flavor, professionalism, and hospitality, these are the people you want. Thank you for making our wedding perfect! read more

INCREDIBLE. From the VERY beginning, every single human that works at Dade County Food Group was a DREAM to work with. From my initial phone consult with Brian the owner, to all the subsequent correspondence with Chelsea, Kenny and the whole team. They are easygoing, flexible, and FRIENDLY! They barely require a deposit, they will work with you on your menu. And boy, did they deliver on my big day! My guests raved about the Wagyu steak with chimi for days after our wedding. Seriously, hire them. Look no further! read more

Had our wedding tasting today. The staff was wonderful. The food was excellent. They have been so patient with my many changes. They really listen to their clients and work hard to deliver your exact, custom vision. I can't wait until our wedding to follow up this review with what will surely be another glowing review. I highly, highly recommend Brian and the whole team at DCFG. Thank you all! (Shout out to Chelsea and Chef Isa who made today really special and very easy.) read more

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We hired Dade County Food Group to be our wedding food caterers for roughly 100 guests. It pains me to give them anything less than a five star review because obviously it's our wedding and we only want the best for our loved ones. And the main reason is because of our abysmal servers who were out-contracted by the Food Group, which I'll get to later. They had 3 other weddings on our day and it felt like our wedding was an afterthought in terms of finding us capable servers. First and foremost, Brian and his team are wonderful, hard-working people. I had no hesitation hiring them after going to the food tasting because the food tasted great and they are EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE in terms of catering to your specific requests. We made multiple requests and adjustments to Brian over the course of many months to account for the specific needs of our guests and it was never an issue. Overall, the planning experience with them went very smoothly. Food on our wedding day was great, we got many positive comments for people from all cultural backgrounds. I enjoyed it myself too but by the time I got my plate it was cold and could be also due to the slow service. Now onto the servers/overall service. It seemed like the servers who came spoke very little English (I got this from multiple out of town guest who did not speak Spanish), had no clue how things were supposed to be executed, and just overall seems very unenthusiastic and were more concerned about cleaning up plates and going home than doing a good job at our wedding. The most disappointing part (for me since I love desserts) was that our cake had two different flavors and only one was served to our guests. The plan was for each guest to have two pieces of cake. It was written on clearly on our menu and communicated with Brian. However, come wedding day and the cake is being served while everyone is dancing, and I'm walking around the dining table and I notice that there's only one piece on everyone's plate. I find one of the waiters myself and told him there must be a mistake because each guest was supposed to get two slices since our cake was two distinct flavors. One waiter ended up bringing the second flavor to our sweetheart table, but I basically couldn't believe myself when I saw him using his bare hands to adjust the cake on my plate. Needless to say, I didn't each much of it. Another thing that I personally experienced was that after our plates were cleared, new utensils were no where to be found. You'd think that someone from the service team would provide some type of direction or bring new utensils, or simply let you keep your old ones. This was definitely a barrier to getting more food. I could ramble on about feedback I heard from others, but I was not there for those instances. I do feel strongly that if Dade-County Food Group wants to showcase their talent in the best way possible, the servers they pick really need to be more carefully selected and informed about how to execute the dining plan. read more

When I was looking for a caterer I was overwhelmed at first. Luckily, I got in touch with Brian from Dade County Food Group. He who broke everything down to make it a much more enjoyable & stress free ordeal. I had seen first hand the scale of events Brian has been a part of catering for both celebrities & United States Presidents so I knew he was more than capable of bringing all my food ideas to fruition. Once we decided on the amount of people, a realistic budget & the types of food I liked & disliked we were quickly able to put together a menu. I even got to make a formal printout of the menu I could show to my friends who would be attending. These offerings would not only cater to the budget, but also to the taste buds while simultaneously complimenting the venue. We did a food tasting where I got to sample the dishes we discussed, tweak anything I liked or disliked so we could guarantee a successful menu for our big event. The day of our event Brian & his team showed up early, setup their prep stations, & got straight to work cooking. The food was timed perfectly and adjusted on the fly to the flow of the evening events. Brian & his fellow Dade County Food Group team are top notch people whom I recommend for any food related event. Would I use them again? Most Definitely!!! read more

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Let us start by saying that Brian, Kenny, and Jade are top-notch! Responsive to every email, friendly and professional. The food tasting was great and the taste and value of the food we chose (initially) were excellent! The guests at our daughter's wedding were raving about the food, the drinks, and the service and we will say that DCFG's staff of servers, waiters, waitresses, and bartenders were wonderful, friendly, and courteous. We received nothing but praise from our guests! This being said, we did experience troublesome issues with the quality of service and value for the money... Quality of service: Earlier in the afternoon Chef Cass informed me that the DCFG lead in charge that day was C******, someone with whom we had never worked. However, before our event, we were told by DCFG owner Brian and assistant Kenny that another DCFG member would be the lead for our event. Imagine our surprise when this turned out to be incorrect. It was not until after our event, via email, that I learned from Brian that two other leads were in fact in charge that afternoon/evening. Now, for us, this was a glaring oversight; this change in team leads should have been disclosed to us long before the event, and certainly, introductions made either over the phone or at least in person at the event! Therefore, when we encountered an issue whereby our guests were being served dinner in the dark, (and our wedding planner, EY Events, being totally ineffective by this time!) it turns out we were looking for, and complaining about this issue to the wrong DCFG lead person and thus the situation was not rectified to our satisfaction. In addition, hours earlier I noticed that the Welcome Drink Area set up for our guests had been left unattended and I unknowingly alerted the wrong DCFG lead. Whether this slowed the reaction time to have a DCFG staffer replace me at that stand, I do not know. But I managed this area myself for a time until a DCFG staffer eventually showed up. We passionately believe that had initial communication between the DCFG team leads and ourselves initialized, issues and communication between ourselves, the wedding planner, and DCFG leads would have been much smoother, leading to a 'less stressful' evening for all concerned. Value for the money: Late-night bites were contracted to be served to all our guests before the end of the evening, however, only the guests inside the dance area, nearest the kitchen, were served. Those guests sitting outside at the dining/bar area (me included) were never served. Equally disappointing was the premature disappearance that evening of the late-night Café Cart we contracted specifically for use by any 'tipsy' guests at the close of the event late that evening. Our guests were looking forward to a late-night colada or espresso before hitting the road! Scheduled and contracted as operational for 2 hours that evening, 9:45 P.M. - 11:45 P.M., DCFG staff had already removed the cart by 11:30 P.M. and packed it away. Therefore, the Café Carts' primary reason for being at the event that evening was nullified. Overall, our experience with DCFG was quite positive throughout the many months of prep time, and the fact that professionalism was the 'catch-phrase' always, the food was terrific and the value for all the food and staff services contracted for was particularly good. That said, we believe the lack of proper communication between DCFG management and ourselves, specifically where it concerns those in charge the day of the event, plus their inability to adhere to some of the specifics outlined in the contract as far food service times, areas of food service and adherence to detailed seating charts/floor plans has left a somewhat bitter taste in the mouth... so to speak. Therefore, be sure you know who will be in charge on the day of your event, that they are well-briefed on all the details of the expected contracted job at hand, and that you feel comfortable enough to be able to go to them for any issues at any time during your event. In this way, you may be able to avoid having things go awry. read more

Listen, if you're planning a wedding you already need to make a billion decisions. Make this easier on yourself and just book Brian and DCFG NOW. Brian was so flexible and attentive. We had a plated 2 course menu which we changed at least 3 times during the planning phases. Each time Brian took the notes and came back with more amazing options and ideas. We ended up going with an amazing bone-in short rib and a pan seared corvina with a sweet potato puree. He also helped us plan our rehearsal dinner which was an authentic paella with a kale Caesar salad. All of the plates at both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding were cleaned off by our guests. The food was all so amazing. Our guests were raving about how tasty everything was. They provided Mixologists at our bar and people also were raving about Gabriel and the awesome drinks he made. Not only did they do an amazing job on our signature drinks, but made other off-menu drinks on request. The service was also impeccble. Brian, Veronica, and their staff took amazing care of all the guests, the pacing of the meal was perfect and my wife and I were able to really relax and just have a great time at dinner. I could go on and on and on about how amazing they are, but honestly just stop reading reviews now and give Brian a call and see the magic they can create for your event. I know for us they created an experience that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. read more

This group in exelente. Good food at the best price. Brian is just amazing and accommodating, he just know how to calm you down always reassuring that all will be ok. Anything is possible with him , no menu is fixed , really, you just need to imagine and they will make it happen. We recently had the group for my son's rehearsal dinner and wedding and everything was perfect, from the food to the drinks, chefs and service personal. read more

I recently attended a wedding catered by the Dade County Food Group, and boy did they deliver. The bride came up with a special menu to reflect the cultural heritages of the entire family... irish, puerto rican, spanish, etc. But Brian and his crew delivered! The brisket was melt in your mouth tender, and the coconut crusted chicken tenders were a great twist on a standard item. I would definitely recommend using them for either a corporate or personal event. read more

Dade County Food Group catered our wedding this past Sunday, we have not stopped getting calls about how delicious everything was. The brisket was so delicious, the mac and cheese, everything was just on point. Good food was the most important thing to us and Brian's team didn't disappoint. Brian is a gem. He made everything easy and fun. He was always available and answered questions we didn't even know we had. I could go on and on about him, every time we spoke I left the conversation knowing we had made the perfect choice. His on-site team was also amazing. So sweet, so attentive. They made our day so perfect! read more

We used DCFG this past weekend for our holiday party at Miami Beach botanical gardens, and let me tell you, it was fu**king amazing. They were very easy to communicate with before, during, and after the event. They were open to any changes we made prior. They also came up with some great ideas for our event that worked out perfectly. Now for the food! We had so much variety and every single item tasted fresh, and hot out of the oven. I would highly recommended using them for any and every event you have, because we will. Oh and not to mention they are very well priced. read more

We used Dade County Food Group for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Brian is the man. They were so easy to work with, super flexible and they made great recommendations. Their team is amazing and their food is super delicious!! Everyone was raving about our Hor d'oeuvres. If you are considering them for an event...DO IT!! read more

Great food and staff. Dade County Food group surpassed all of my expectations for my dad's 75th birthday celebration.

Hard to find someone who consistently exceeds your expectations. Brian has worked with me numerous times and the quality of his work is outstanding! Absolutely brilliant!!! read more

Terrible caterers. The food was sub par. Apps were ok but the entrees were bad and room temp. They were also a bit late to set up and serve. Working with Brian was a nightmare. It was probably 2 or 3 star food, but Brian got mad I called them out for being late. So he kept my security deposit and tried to make up an excuse. Don't use these guys. read more

They catered our annual Manager party this year and the food, service, and staff were amazing. Everyone raved about the food and said it was the best party we've had yet! Thank you Brian and Crew - Shout out to Redland Koi Ponds - beautiful setting combined with awesome food - PERFECT! read more

We used DCFG for our wedding and I just want to say everything was amazing from start to finish. Brian was easy to work with and very passionate about making our event just the way we wanted it. The guests were extremely excited about the quality of the food and how tasty everything was. We couldn't have been happier with the number of servers and the professionalism of everyone. I would highly recommend using Dade County Food Group for a wedding or any event!!!! read more

It seems that DCFG couldn't possibly need more good reviews but I felt it my duty (with such a great experience) to weigh in. Brian was extremely helpful with not only planning the menu, but also planning the moving parts around food I would've missed. He was super respectful to my parents who initially gave some harsh critique about the food and gracefully changed things. He was a calming force amidst the chaos of me having to plan a wedding (I don't plan anything). The cherry on top was the food was EXCELLENT. They had no problem putting together delicious vegan dishes and didn't add the 'vegan tax' i saw with so many other caterers. I highly recommend! read more

As a wedding planner, I can't stress enough about having great food at your event. We met Brian with Dade County Food Group by chance at a rehearsal dinner for one of our day-of planning clients. The food was phenomenal, the team was excited and down-to-earth, and the prices were great. Everyone had a great time. Fast forward to planning my own wedding - we were having trouble finding the right fit for the tapas/cocktail style menu we wanted. I decided to go out on a limb and call Brian - six weeks before our wedding! - remembering how wonderful the rehearsal dinner had been. He was responsive, realistic, and worked with our budget to create the perfect menu. We attended a tasting where we were able to meet the Chefs and try a few of the menu items. When the wedding day arrived Dade County Food Group delivered big time! They set up on time, displayed our menu creatively, and knocked service out of the park! At one point I realized I hadn't eaten so I ran up to Brian and desperately exclaimed "food!". He immediately brought me a bowl of their amazing guacamole, fresh lobster mac & cheese, and country fried chicken stacker drizzled with honey. Holey moley I was in heaven! Now that I'm back from our honeymoon, we receive compliments on the food and service everyday. I can't thank them enough for all they did, and fairly last minute. If your looking for an experience that your guests will talk about long after your event, call Dade County Food Group. Thank you!!! read more

Extremely professional! I was so impressed with their customer service and how quickly they responded to my inquiries. The staff always had a smile on their faces. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Brian and his team at DCFG are simply the BEST, there's no other way to put it! It was such a pleasure to work with such kind, dedicated, talented, flexible and funny professionals. They were always very responsive, listening to our needs and SO accommodating, it's ridiculous. On top of that, their food was DELICIOUS and extremely affordable considering the quality of service and the quality of food they provided. We felt so lucky to have them as our caterer. Our guests Raved about how exquisite the food was, they couldn't have enough! It was very important to us to have great food and great service and DCFG delivered a 5 star VIP service at every level. Don't think twice and hire them for your wedding, they are truly WORTH it!! read more

Recently had chef Andrew and Gio organize a dinner for a bachelorette party we had at a home by the water. Both men were amazing, talented and so professional. Chef Andrew is beyond talented. The courses he made melted in our mouth. The food was delicious, best food I've eaten in a long time. Would rate them more than five stars if I could :) read more

Dade County Food Group came highly recommended for both their food and service. Brian has been amazing to work with. He is organized, responsive, and worked with me to personalize the menu for my wedding. They use local, fresh ingredients and the food is incredible. Can't recommend them enough! read more

We recently hired Dade County Food Group...what an experience!!! Their service and food amazing!!! Chef Brian...AWESOME!!! The food was incredible and the service amazing. The quality, quantity and price for a party of 50 very affordable. They work with you and your budget. We are in the process of planning all of our Holiday events with them. If you need a cater...This is the right way choice for any party. read more

This is my second time with Dade County Food Group and wowwwww did they deliver. Again! From the initial talks with Brian to the clean up the team did prior to leaving these guys knocked it out of the park. Brian customized our menu and his team including chef Jose and chef Carolina pulled off amazing paella, brisket and even Greek souvlaki. The food was excellent and the service even better. My go to for all parties both small and big. read more

We had Chef Brian and Jose come and provided a passed hors d'oeuvres and buffet style dinner for 20. We gave them about a week's notice but they said 3 days would've been fine. 2 phone calls and a few back and forth emails finalizing a menu and it was done. We had full confidence in their capabilities because of their excellent reviews on both Yelp and Thumbtack. We are happy they were available on short notice. They worked with our budget and we knew we could count on them. From their photos they do events large and small and can make anything you desire. Though, I would stick with their suggestions. We chose tenderloin but in the end I wished we ordered their short ribs, the ones in the photos. As host of the party we ate after everyone else and the beef was not as warm and tasty as we had hoped. I'd also rethink anything fried as an appetizer, gets cold fast. The oysters Rockefeller were decadent and a crowd pleaser. We recommend them and would definitely like to have these personable and down to earth folks cater our next S. FL event. They take the stress out of planning and make throwing a party a breeze. Relax and call these amazing professionals. Go with their suggestions, they know what works best. And, "don't forget to tip your waiter." They are providing a personal service. Approx. 15-20% for a job well done. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Dade County Food Group again this year. Excellent quality food. Awesome, friendly service. Incredible professionalism. This year's party was 130 people and the reviews from the crowd were 100% positive. Our party was outside and it was threatening rain all day, so the set up was delayed. They showed up early to assist with setup! (tables, chairs, center pieces, etc) This is just an example of how they do whatever it takes to make the event memorable. Everything about the group is great - but I don't want to undersell the quality of the food. This is what ensures repeat use - This year's menu included Ceviche, Mini BLTs, Lollipop Chicken, Peruvian Beef Sliders, and more! I said it last year - if there was a 6th star I would give it! Thanks to Chef Brian, Chef Jose and the whole team for making this year's party our best ever! read more

Here we have a team of highly talented, efficient and customer service oriented professionals. They seriously went above and beyond in catering my wedding and rehearsal dinner. I was an out of town bride and it was incredibly challenging to plan a wedding from a far but they made is seamless. They were responsive (and i mean phone, email and text) which is very hard to find in Miami. They made it very obvious to me that I was important to them and they took great pride in their work. And the food was delicious! I have been to very few weddings where the food is still remembered 6 months out and i can tell you i am very proud that the food dade county food group provided us with is still being talked about! We are total food snobs so having gourmet food was a must and thankfully Brian and his team were ready to make it happen and keep it within our price range. If i could do it again i would not hesitate to make the same decision. read more