We worked with Devil's Food for our August wedding in Hood River and it was one of the best decisions we made. Our guests could not stop raving about the food, the family-style service, and the attention to detail. Emily was proactive, responsive, and open-minded through our entire planning process and worked seamlessly with our other vendors to make everything come together perfectly. Devil's Food was able to make our dreams of fried chicken and root beer floats come true. We highly recommend working with Devil's Food! read more

Devil's Food's Handbasket is a godsend during this time of distancing! Enjoyed it with my family last night and it inspired a bit of verse: Carrots bright and jaunty! Mac'n'cheez and broccolini simply creamy dreamy! And ooooh dat crispy chicken, so so tasty, beginnin' to endin'! read more

Excellent food & staff! Salmon cooked to perfection. And delicious roasted Brussels sprouts.

I wasn't a very picky bride. I did know that I wanted good food...that much was clear. That's why I am so happy I stumbled upon Devil's Food. During out first meeting I spilled out a few vague ideas "brunch wedding. Maybe a waffle bar?...uhhh I really like BLTs?". With little to nothing to go on James created a beautiful and fun menu. Fried Chicken and waffles with a fun topping bar. Also mini pork belly BLTs to pass as hors d'oeuvre. Drool, yes! We'll take it! Our tasting was magical. I was all ooooo's and awww's on our part. All the t's were crosses and i's were dotted I knew we were in good hands. Day off they were on top of everything. They were there on time, the servers were lovely. They even packed up everything for us to take home. Which, I have to add we were eating for a few days after which is great since I had ZERO energy left post wedding. Our guests loved the food, I got the most comments on the creamed kale. It was even wonderful as leftovers. The waffles on the other hand were mushy and lacked the crispiness that really makes waffles fun. I believe this is due to them not being made on site. During the tasting they were great, they just didn't travel well which was a shame. In retrospect I would've liked to have picked something that could've made the journal with more integrity. We worked with James who was an absolute champ. Very easy going and willing to work with us to find something that fit our budget. His menu was beautiful, and he was helpful and gracious. My husband and I can admittedly be a little clueless and this really shown through during out venue walk through when we were trying to pick the amount of tables and placement. I would've loved some more guidance from someone in the biz and who has worked in the venue before but unfortunately they had little advise and were more hands off in this department. This was just a minor speed bump - and really everything went smoothly table wise but it was a shot in the dark on our part. In addition to turning it out day of they stayed true to the original quote which was a huge relief. There was a small charge for supposedly ruining a table cloth...but these things happen! All and all I was very pleased with the quality and service we received and I would recommend them for all your catering needs. read more

Devil's Food Catering - Pork belly BLTs - Caterers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We just had Devil's Food Catering for another party at our farm and they were just THE BEST! Everything from the planning to the presentation was outstanding. The staff during the party were so accommodating and I just can't say enough how delicious the food all was. When it was all done my kitchen was so clean and lovely, not a single dish to do. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Oh where to start - well prepared, friendly, on time, amazing food, helpful, Covid conscious- did I mention amazing food ?!??! Can't recommend them enough. Perfect for our work party. read more

We just had our tasting and I can't say enough about them! We started off with the crab cakes, followed by the peach salad. Both were amazing. We also had mini quiches, chicken apple sausage, green beans, and smash potatoes (to die for). For desert we had berry trifle. Everything was so great and they were so nice! Highly recommend!!! read more

I had this at a good friend's wedding with pulled pork, basil corn on the cob and the best strawberry short cake. Today a friend catered a cocktail party complete with deviled eggs, crab cucumber, pork slaw sandwiches, veggie rice balls. Superb! Its creative and Madmen style, Cute website that allows many affordable options. I'd recommend it for any occasion or sized gathering. read more

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Devil's Food Catering is fantastic. From their food to their service, we couldn't have been happier. We had them cater a small informal gathering at our home and would easily recommend them to anyone. I have no doubt their quality and service is scaleable for any event. read more

Devil's Food is simply the best, specifically Dan! He was so knowledgeable and knew the answers to all of our questions (and concerns). Their presentation (including the tasting) is SO professional and on point, and it really illustrates their best-in-class service. All of the food was delicious, and many of our guests commented on how good it was (rare for wedding food, in my opinion). They also had so many interesting and unique options, and they were able to seamlessly pull off "family-style" dining, which is not an easy feat. Dan was so responsive and easy to work with, and he went out of his way to accommodate any requests we had and even stayed late on the day of the wedding to be there for our arrival! read more

Our experience with Devil's Food has been incredible. We hired their team for our wedding rehearsal and wedding reception, and everyone was raving about how delicious the food was. Throughout our wedding planning process, Dan was so helpful and easy to work with. He provided several estimates to answer all of our questions, coordinated our tasting and made sure we were well taken care of, and is a genuinely nice person. We would definitely recommend Devil's Food to anyone! read more

We used Devil's food for our wedding in September. They couldn't have been better to work with. We contacted four caterers about the wedding. James was the only one that volunteered to meet us at the site to go over details and ensure that everything was what we wanted. They asked us what we wanted and they LISTENED to our answers. They were down to earth, did what they said, were prompt and the food was incredible. Our wedding was small but we felt like the most important client they had. We were confident throughout that James would take care of every detail and he made the experience magical. A + J Bonds read more

Dan and the Devil's Food team were amazing. From the initial email inquiry for my company holiday party to the very end cleaning up after the event, they were responsive and professional. Dan helped me figure out how much food we'd need and what cocktails to serve. They took care of every last detail even down to the last minute coat rack add. And the food. Ah...the food. It was amazing. The deviled eggs were to die for and I kept sneaking into the kitchen to steal the pork belly on polenta (shh...don't tell...). If you are looking for a professional caterer with amazing food, use Devil's Food Catering! read more

Devil's Food catered our wedding in August 2019. Having excellent food was at the top of my list of wedding priorities, and Devil's Food was recommended by my wedding coordinator as being the best in the biz. We went on a few other tastings and Devil's Food was definitely a cut above the rest. We worked with James (who owns the company) and he is truly one of the kindest and most professional wedding vendors we worked with. Our marriage is a fusion of American and Indian cultures, so it was important to us that our wedding food also reflected that. James came up with such a creative menu that showcased Indian flavors and spices while still being familiar and accessible to all of our guests. In the months leading up to the wedding, James was kind enough to invite us in for additional tastings to make sure that we liked the dishes he came up with. The food on our wedding day was somehow more delicious than we even remembered it from our tastings...and that's after being cooked for 150 people!! Our guests are still raving about the zatar crusted lamb chops! We also did our bar service thru Devil's Food and are so happy we did. Our signature cocktails were so delicious, they served wine tableside during dinner for even more personalized service, and James went out of his way to order certain whiskeys that I knew our guests would enjoy. I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Devil's Food. They made this aspect of wedding planning so easy and enjoyable. If you want high quality catering that is customized to your needs, innovative and delicious, Devil's Food is the way to go. read more

Devil's Food catered my rehearsal dinner AND wedding and I couldn't imagine being happier with the food and experience. James is so professional and accommodating and a pleasure to work with. All of the food was so amazing; rehearsal dinner, hor d'oeuvers and the wedding main course. Everyone raved about the food and presentation and our signature drinks were also a huge hit! read more

I had heard good things about Devils Food and there menu looked great, so when we threw a party at our house we hired them to cater and run the bar. Everything was very, very good. Everyone we dealt with was professional but approachable. They literally took care of everything and told us to just enjoy the party. I can't imagine a better experience. There bill was pretty reasonable too. I will be using Devi's Food for any catering I do in the future and recommend them to everyone I know. read more

Devil's Food catering catered my daughter's wedding reception 8/10/13. They were fantastic from start to finish. Prepared, professional, extremely helpful and pleasant, and the food was fabulous. My husband and I are from Washington, DC, so my daughter and son-in-law handled the selection process. We were highly impressed. The staff were professional, handled last-minute seating changes and table arrangements with ease and even volunteered to help us when were putting up decorations -- including moving and climbing ladders. Clearly way outside their responsibility or job description! When the bride, her sister, sister-in-law, and mother, were still getting dressed while guests arrived, they brought a pretty sampling of all the appetizers to our dressing room -- the thought of additional appetizers actually helped us finish up quickly and join our guests. The passed appetizers were terrific; unusual, tasty, and plentiful. The seated service was prompt, repeated as needed, and unobtrusive. The food matched anything we've had at some of DC's finest restaurants. The salad was so much more than just a bunch of lettuce and dressing -- really flavorful. The green beans and fried new potatoes each had distinct, but subtle flavoring that made them stand out as so much more than the ordinary "sides". The chicken was moist and flavorful (really want their recipe!) and the steak was tender and done to perfection. The bartending was done with style by friendly and knowledgable staff. The bar was in an adjoining room to the main dining and dancing area and the bartenders really helped make it a nice place to sit and relax by their welcoming and friendly nature -- again, all without being obtrusive. Set up and clean up were done timely, well, and without the need for any instructions or supervision from us. In case I haven't mentioned it already, these are Professionals. When they did have questions for us, the questions were appropriate and actually helped in addressing things we hadn't thought about. I cannot recommend Devil's Food Catering highly enough. Their prices are incredibly reasonable; they offer first-class service and delectable food. Will definitely use them again for other Portland area family events -- will not even look at others. read more

Devil's Food catered my wedding last month, and absolutely MADE my day. This company stood out from the very beginning. In their first email response to us, Devil's Food actually sounded excited about being there for my wedding, which was a huge difference from our other replies. Their menu leaped out at us too - it was exactly what we were looking for in the fun, casual brunch we had described to them. I have never hired a caterer before, but Devil's Food made it easy. They were prompt in replying to emails, met with us in person to answer all our questions and plan a menu, and met with us again at the venue to plan where everything would be set up. On the day of the wedding, everything moved like clockwork. When our guests arrived upstairs after the ceremony we were able to provide an open bar of brunch cocktails, juices, coffee and tea without worrying about a minimum bar tab - they sent us the totals and tallied by the drink to bill us after the wedding. They also provided delicious pastries, including a gluten-free banana bread that more than one guest commented on. James insisted that we wait to open the buffet until my husband and I could eat first, which was a thoughtful touch that I definitely appreciated. Everything we put on our plates looked and tasted amazing. We had waffles topped with creamed kale and fried chicken, a corn salad, a green salad with grilled peaches, and yogurt and fruit parfaits - the perfect and unique mix of sweet and savory that we had been hoping for. It was all so good that my husband and I made a trek to the prep area in the middle of the reception to thank the staff personally for all their hard work and such a great result. The staff were efficient, courteous, and that perfect mix of there-when-you-need-them and unobtrusive. As the bride, I didn't have to worry about a thing. What more could you ask? When my new husband and I flew to London the next morning, we took with us a delectable little selection of pastries from our wedding to eat on the plane, packed up for us and tucked away in our things as we left the wedding venue. When we got home, leftovers had been packed and brought home by our friends, and awaited us in our freezer. The food at our wedding was incredibly important to us (and the biggest part of our small budget), and from the beginning Devil's Food made us feel as though they were as invested in our wedding feast as we were. Their prices were exactly in line (per guest) with other offers we received, so we consider the outcome to be even better value for money, given our great experience. I would be unlikely to even consider any other company for any future events I might organize. No complaints whatsoever with Devil's Food. Well done, and thank you so much for making my wedding so delicious. read more

If you are looking for a green caterer that loves good food then definitely check out Devil's Food Catering. While I ended up choosing a different caterer for my wedding, Devil's came in as a very, very close second (I went with a caterer that included a wedding coordinator in their package). You'll probably work with Charles who is very nice, creative and responsive. He was flexible about special needs and wants and the menus were amazing! And, for very high quality, seasonal and local foods, you can't beat their prices. read more

Devil's Food catered an event at our business last week. We had to share a small space during the event and the 3 serving/cooking were very professional, accommodating, & efficient! The delicious appetizers were cooked on site and served fresh and hot! The smells were amazing!!! They served truffle fries, tenderloin sliders on delicate brioche, salmon cake sliders & beautifully displayed antipasti. I would HIGHLY recommend this creative catering company!! read more

Dan at Devil's Food Catering was great to work with and the staff made all our guests feel so comfortable. We recently used Devil's Food to pull together a creative menu, custom bar and impeccable service for our 60+ guests at a Surprise Birthday Party. We love their creative ability to make the food look interesting and yet please everyone with the taste. Thanks for all your assistance and coordinating besides keeping us on budget for this epic party. read more

Great company!!! My daughter got married at the Armory in the Pearl and this company was fantastic . From planning to end of night with late night bites, all was superb. James was the best and I will be eternally grateful . read more

Amazing amazing food and amazing amazing people. They catered my wedding and the food was a huge hit and everyone who helped was so wonderful. I strongly recommend this caterer to anyone and everyone for any event. Dan was an amazing guy to work with and made everything so comfortable and stress free. 5 stars for sure. I'd give more if I could. read more

Devil's food has very good food, and the service is great. We picked them as our wedding caterers. Dan and the others were near perfect on the day of the wedding and everyone enjoyed the food. They were also super responsive to emails early in the process while we were choosing a caterer, and were flexible and helpful in designing our menu and meeting our budget. My only quibble was that we had some trouble getting prompt email responses as we got closer to the wedding date. Nothing that ended up causing any issues, but it would've been better to have seen more timely responses (specifically, there were a couple of instances where it took about a week to get a response). I understand, of course, that summer is a very busy time for events and that they would've been swamped at this time. So, I'm willing to cut them some slack there especially since the execution at the end was awesome. read more

I have called twice in the past two weeks for an event 1 1/2 months away. They never returned my call. Even if they were booked, a courtesy call back is just good business and manners. read more

Devil's Food Catering catered our daughter's wedding in August and our only regret is not having a larger budget so we could have let Charles really strut his stuff. On a very reasonable budget, he provided excellent and memorable food. His staff is so flawless that as mother of the bride, I felt completely relaxed in terms of food and care of our guests. I knew the caterers had to be working hard but it didn't show. Charles has an enthusiasm and love of food that's fun to be around. Because it was a barn wedding, we had to do a "flip" from wedding to dinner. Other caterers would have charged a large amount for the flip, Charles trusted that we would pitch in and get the tables set up and we did. He works with you and isn't looking for ways to insert additional fees. Having Charles be part of the wedding was delightful. read more

Devil's Food catered my daughter's wedding reception and everything was flawless. Dan guided us in the planning and was so helpful and professional. Julian and Chalce were on-site the day of and I could not have asked for better service. They were friendly, efficient, set up everything beautifully, and we hardly noticed their presence during the reception. I had so many comments on the food, which was spectacular. This team really made the reception special! read more

We went to our friends wedding. YES YES YES!!!! I LOVED EVERYTHING!! This catering place was fine dining food with lots of flavor!!

Devil's Food was on point and nailed every detail, even with the tricky venue. All the guests at our wedding, still to this day, can't stop complimenting the food. Their menu is top notch, with local flavors and seasonal options. Dan was amazing. Super easy to work with, extremely knowledgable, and provides great suggestions. During the wedding the team was always smiling, working hard, and very professional despite it being 80+ degrees and having to work with a big space. Thank you Devil's Food for such an awesome experience!! read more

These guys are the best. Great food and overall vibe. They really hit a home run with our wedding. We worked with both James and Charles. They were gracious and flexible at the tasting, as we made changes to accommodate our guests. We served appetizers, a buffet of steak and salmon with vegetarian options, and a midnight snack. We had just under 90 guests, many of whom pulled me aside to compliment the meal. For our strictly kosher guests, they prepared separate fruit plates (per our guests request) that were gorgeous and fresh. They ran point with the event rentals venue (The Party Place) making sure they got our order right and keeping track of the final numbers. Lastly, as we were married on the coast, we decided to use a local bakery. It was a disaster. The cake was lopsided with a thumbprint in the middle. At 3 pm the day before the wedding, our coordinator put a call into James. He was cool and collected, swooping in to save the day with a buffet of deserts, that didn't break the bank. fyi: their "almond ecstasy" (inspired by the almond joy candy bar) is to die for. read more

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I used these guys to cater my wife's 40th bday party and they were amazing!! Food was amazing, they were on time, polite, professional but most impressive and helpful to me was that they came to my house before hand to assist in the planning and not only gave us some great ideas and direction but coordinated all of the rentals. You cannot go wrong with these guys!! this is one of the first reviews I've ever written by the way. They were that good!! read more

Devil's Food Catering catered our wedding last September. They were fantastic! They were easy to work with and the food was amazing. I have several family members who do not care for chicken and they were going back for seconds. Even with them traveling down to Dallas, Oregon, they were cheaper than some of the local caterers in Salem. Thank you Charles and Company! read more

The food was amazing and they were good to work with at the front end of our event. However, after the event, it took almost two months to get an invoice from them. As the customer, I shouldn't have to chase them to make sure they get paid. read more

These guys are so so worth it. James was a really great guy to work with and the food was really really good. The quality of service and product with these guys is top notch. If I ever cater a big event again, I'm going to contact these guys. read more

Devils Food Catering has never let me down. I have used them practically since they started. I had known the owner Charles Stilwell when he worked for another caterer and we had successfully worked together on several large events/fundraisers for not for profit organizations. You really get to know someone when you're in the trenches together. Charles makes planning a party so easy and such fun. He's creative with his ideas and menu, but willing to revise when necessary. He gets what I want - the feel or theme of the event - and makes it all work brilliantly. The food is delicious and even the crackers are home made. Large or small event, the ingredients are first rate as is the food, which is beautifully presented. Whether Oregon organic farm look, Asian, French or exquisite finger food; cocktails, small dinners, or receptions -I've used Devils Food and been delighted with the results. read more