Susan and her team catered our networking event for local translators and interpreters last April…read more(2017). In addition to suggesting several possible venues (and we loved the venue we used - Putter's on Rt. 18), she met with us ahead of time to discuss the food. We decided to do food stations of various cultures - Mediterranean, French and Asian along with a dessert table. The presentation was gorgeous, and everyone raved about the food. Susan and her staff set it up and left one team member to oversee things and restock as needed, who was very friendly and helpful during the event. We are doing the same event again next month, and Splendid Fare was the obvious choice.

I was somewhat stunned to see a negative review of Splendid Fare. We have worked with Susan and…read moreher team multiple times at our own events, and have experienced her services at probably 50 events over the past 20 years- ranging from private dinner parties in Akron's finest homes, to weddings and anniversaries, to fundraisers. Every menu is thoughtfully planned, beautifully prepared and professionally served. I have watched Susan's staff stick around long after the party to attend to details - whether it's soaking a client's fine napkin to eliminate a wine spot, or making sure a kitchen is spic and span. Her staff is always well trained and friendly, and they will all go to almost any length to assure the success of an event. Her reputation as one of Akron's finest caterers is well deserved, and trust me, you'll be in good hands.

In late May, A Taste of Excellence catered our wedding rehearsal dinner at the home of my husband's…read moreparents. In the time leading up to the wedding, we had a relatively short lead time on planning the rehearsal, as our previous venue actually put us out of budget. ToE actually came recommended by our planner, and with just three months of planning, we were able to put together a rehearsal dinner that came in at around a third of the cost of the original rehearsal dinner. We opted for the pig roast option (not the one that's served on the back of a fire truck, as one cannot get a fire truck up three stories), which also offered chicken and a choice of three sides. The menu selection process was rather easy, and our contact Stephanie made it very easy to make changes and customize our event to the best of her ability. Due to time and geographical constraints (we were planing a wedding in Cleveland while living in New York), we were unable to schedule a tasting, but trusted that the food would be delicious. We also opted for bar service where we would provide the liquor and they would provide the mixers and garnishes. This turned out to be a good cost-cutting measure, since it allowed us to use smaller amounts of high-quality liquor for a 50-person event. The day of the event, the staff arrived slightly late, but was highly efficient in moving equipment onto the site and quickly throwing up chairs, tables, catering stations and the bar. However, some freakish Cleveland weather (we were ready for rain, but not for hurricane-speed winds that were strong enough to overturn chairs) forced us inside, our catering staff was very quick about moving everything inside to our improvised indoor backup location, with little to no disruption to the event. By the time we had finished the rehearsal and begun welcoming guests, no one would have guessed that the dinner had to be relocated. As for the food and drink itself, it was delicious. A North Carolina-based guest commented that the roasted pig was on the level of Southern cooking, and another guest said that it was the best barbecued chicken she's ever had. The bartender kept a steady supply of drinks going, and we only had to re-up once, when the bourbon turned out to be more popular than anticipated. By the end of the night, we had just enough food left over to feed the late arrivals at our after-party, and the beer was all gone, as if meted out perfectly. It's a weird feeling having "just enough" so that our fridge wasn't overflowing with leftovers, we're not complaining. Just as quickly as they set up, the staff quietly and quickly broke down equipment as the party was winding down, to the point where I had to actually pay attention as they were leaving so I could thank and tip the shift captain. Though we can't speak to the quality of larger events or weddings, we can say with confidence that ToE does a great job with a rehearsal dinner, and will work with you if you're clear about your budget.

best catered meal I have ever experienced! Well worth the cost!!…read moreI highly recommend this service

Erica and her team were amazing and professional. We learned a lot about bartending and had good…read moredrinks and laughs to go with it. I would highly recommend this activity for a birthday, holiday party, team building, or just a fun girls night or family night!! You will not be disappointed!!!

We had an event at my house yesterday and used this company. Her customer service is impeccable…read more She feels like a friend and she shared fun cocktails with our group. I highly recommend this company.

Food is delicious you won't go wrong. Recent wedding we attended from the Potato's to the delicious…read morebeef everything was top notch !

Good afternoon TCEM&C-- Our holiday even was a huge success…read moreand a big hit. Your team executed on all levels and did a great job. Highlights: -Coordinating, planning and communicating was well done. -Food was outstanding and well received. -Layout of space, furniture and decorations was excellent -Friendliness and work ethic of personnel was outstanding. -Clean-up and tear down was highly efficient and timely. We will definitely enlist your services in the future. Thank you!

I hired Nosh Catering for a Holiday party and was not disappointed. The staff was very…read moreprofessional and attentive. The presentation was spot on and the food was amazing. Every guest had only good things to say. Nosh was a big part of making my party a success. I will certainly hire them again.

I hired Nosh to cater a customer event that my company was hosting in our Ohio location. The…read morequality of the caterer was important since I am based out of state and did not have experience with any caterers in the area. I contacted Nosh and requested a quote for the event. Derek was responsive and very helpful. He spent time with me on the phone to discuss the event and made menu suggestions for what would work for the number of guests we expected to attend and he visited the site to see the space in advance of the event. On the day of the event, he arrived early to ensure that everything was set-up and ready ahead of our guests' arrival. He made two trips to our location, one for breakfast and one for lunch and he remained on-site during lunch to fill in items as needed. The quality of the food was excellent. We served a light breakfast and lunch. The breakfast pastries were baked that morning as were the cookies and cobbler bites and it was apparent in the quality. The sliders, salad and the assorted mini bites were well presented and delicious. I would not hesitate to hire them again for another event.

We hosted a pig roast for 75 people on Saturday and we had the pleasure to have Ryan as our grill…read morechef. The half pig was cooked absolutely perfectly and Ryan was more than happy and patient to share his expertise, give samples right off the grill and suggest sauces. This is our third pig roast over twelve years and every roast surpasses our expectations. We received MANY compliments on how fantastic the pork was and will use them once again. HIGHLY SUGGEST BOOKING THEM !!!

Used again in 2021. Got a whole pig cooked on my property again. With 50 pieces of chicken. Still…read moreincredible Food. Still amazing service. Multiple Flavors of BBQ Sauce. Again was the Best BBQ sauces ever tasted all Gridiron's own recipes. I was asked for their Contact Information by many Guests. I will always recommend them.

Came in for breakfast with Santa. This place looks like a dump from the outside, but inside it is a…read morediamond! They really did a nice job decorating the place. Santa and Mrs Clause were very good. Nice train set in the dinning room and photo ops all around. Very well done!

It's unfortunate to have to write a poor review; however, we are extremely disappointed in this…read morebusiness. We had no other choice but to cancel our wedding due to COVID-19 and Diamond would not work with us in returning any part of our deposit. Instead, they tried to tell us they were being kind by waiving the full amount due because they mistakenly thought we did not cancel within 60 days, when in fact, we actually reached out to them in March. This was well before 60 days of the event, which would have taken place in mid-June. In addition, we live out of state, which makes it difficult for us to reschedule a big event like this, especially in a time of such uncertainty. We understand contracts; however, Diamond was our only vendor who would not work with us in returning any part of our deposit, and to make matters worse, used incorrect information to make it look as though they've done us a favor. We felt quite insulted.

My mom loves buying the premade meals so she was excited to show me the little store they have…read morecreated with unique items and grab and go meals. They had a selection of fresh baked breads, snack items, desserts. The cooler section had a variety of dips and soups. I grabbed a few items to try. Staff was also really friendly at check out.

I ordered trays for a graduation party and could not be more pleased with the food and…read morepresentation. Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better. The veggies and fruit were so fresh and flavorful and the french onion dip is to die for - I need to know how Laura gets it to be so light and fluffy!! The antipasto kabobs I ordered were packed tightly on the skewer and there was definitely no skimping with the portion size!! Laura was easy to work with and very accommodating and her staff was so friendly and loaded everything into my car for me!! I would highly recommend checking out Partake for catering needs!!