You're right Yelp, this is as good as it gets. If you want an amazing, competent team of professionals to design the perfect menu and ambiance for your event you must speak with Elevated Catering. Going through the process of finding a caterer was an interesting experience. I essentially gave my likes/dislikes and overall goal for the food at my wedding to three vendors: fresh foods, healthy, locally sourced when possible, unique flavors with an interest in incorporating Indian spices/cuisine into the mix. The responses I got from the two other companies were almost laughable, the typical American fare: burger bar, pizza bar, taco bar, OH BOY! This was my wedding, not a family picnic, I wanted to take it up a notch since this was the area I was spending most of my money. I wanted my guests to have an amazing experience and be wowed by the food. Elevated did this without blinking. It's just what they do. Their menu was incredible and incorporated everything we could ever have dreamed of. They started with this wonderful raspberry/thyme lemonade shaker to be passed around as guests arrived at the reception, along with wine, so good for an August event! The hors d'oeuvres, OMG the hors d'oeuvres! Pho wraps, watermelon/feta skewers, and seared ahi tuna were all to die for. Last but not least - as far as the food goes - the buffet for dinner was incredible. Moroccan chicken skewers, Rocky Mountain paella with trout/local sausage/and pheasant, a harvest veggie platter, and of course a delicious array of cheeses.
What I appreciated most about working with Elevated, Adrian in particular, was how on top of everything she was. I did not have a wedding planner because I'd planned/designed/created the entire day myself, without wedding wire/pinterest, but definitely lots of googling. She had check lists and asked questions that really helped me know what was missing, but in such a professional, non-patronizing way. Number one kudos to Adrian is her suggestion that we should have a sweetheart table for my groom and me. Adrian said, "You two will sit and we'll bring you your food. You have to eat." Um, YES! There was no way that I was going to miss this food and after hearing time and time again how many brides don't actually eat at their own wedding, I was touched and impressed with her attention to that detail.
Did I mention that they made me the popsicles that had popped into my head during an early morning brain storm? I wanted popsicles at my wedding ceremony site as people arrived and emailed Adrian and Kevin, "This may be crazy, but what do you think about creating some "adult popsicles" to be handed out as people get to the park/wedding site?" They were all over it! I suggested my ideas for flavors and they hit the nails on the head! Chocolate Porter Fudgicles were incredible and we also had a raspberry mimosa and a strawberry limeade. Everyone loved them! Kevin used a Boulder Chocolate Porter, cooked it down to create the delicious porter flavor and we tried them at our tasting. Amazing. Of course, there wasn't really alcohol in them, but the flavors were spot on.
Let me touch on another major kudos I have to give Elevated. Mind you the place I had my reception went through FOUR different event managers over the course of the 10 months leading up to our wedding. You know what, I didn't stress at all. You know why? I had the utmost confidence in the team at Elevated and didn't think anything of it. At the walk through THREE of the team members from Elevated who would be there at my wedding were there: Kevin the amazing chef, Adrian the event manager extraordinaire, and the serving staff captain (I am so sorry I am spacing his name!) They all showed up to support me and my wedding and even though I recognize that's "part of the job" it meant a lot to me.
Does your reception space not have a kitchen? No problem! They set one up on site and everything is cooked right there. That's HUGE in my book. I've been to too many weddings with buffets on those gross jelly burners. They made sure to highlight that they would only put out enough food for 10-15 people at a time, rotating platters so that no one was getting the "left overs", another huge plus when you're spending good money on good food. Presentation is everything.
I can't really say enough good things about this company. They do as much as they can to keep their food local, they provide seasonal menus, and treat their clients with the utmost respect. My wedding wouldn't have been as amazing without their help. I am forever grateful for that. read more