We went to Chef Ed's collaboration dinner with Brother Fox's chef Darian Hernandez. It took place…read moreat Hernandez's restaurant and it was a fantastic night! The dinner was perhaps the best one I have attended in Pensacola! Just to make it even better, it was sponsored by Rombauer Wine. Some of the served wines were 70-80 dollars a bottle retail! The meal was 5 courses over several hours. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Each wine was served in its own fresh, proper varietal glass, which were then whisked away as soon as they were empty. There was even a complementary cocktail to start the meal. We arrived 20 minutes early and we were invited to join some other guests in the bar to wait for the meal to start. We ordered cocktails and as we waited Chef Hernandez had an Amuse Bouche passed by the servers that was a tostone blini topped with a manchego crema, then caviar. Holy Hell! That bite was fantastic! Way to Spanish it up Darian! Very inventive! The first course was Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with lump crab, salsa verde, romesco and garlic bread crumbs. Not a bad start at all, but I did find some shell in my crab. It was served with Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc. Nice pairing. The second course was Chef Ed's and it was hand rolled Butternut Squash Stuffed Tortellini with a sorghum browned butter and pickled ramps. The pairing was with a Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay. Delicious! The third course was again Brother Fox and it was Braised Beef Cheeks Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, with mushroom and turnip duxelle, beef consomme and truffle foam. It was paired with Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot. Awesome, and not too heavy on the truffles. Fourth in line was my absolute favorite. Chef Ed made Elk Tenderloin with black garlic bone marrow, a parsnip puree, and smoked cherries. Pairing; Rombauer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I mean come on! Elk is my favorite protein! You make this one just for little ole me Ed? The 5th and final course was a Chocolate Mousse with ganache, raspberry and a cookie crumbled hazelnut brittle. Pairing: Rombauer California Zinfandel. It was good, real good. I just don't really eat sweets. I loved the Zin though! This was a night to remember with the type of meal and service that you could expect in Chicago, Nashville, NYC etc. this was not your usual Pensacola on the Gulf Coast type of affair. Outstanding! I would have given 10 stars if I could have.

Best Personal Chef around. Works so hard to please all his clients. I highly recommend this…read morewonderful man.

Wonderful relaxed (and cool) atmosphere! Enjoyed Wednesday lunch special of beef tips and rice; 2…read moresides, a tumeric pasta (quite good), fried okra (lightly fried and not greasy), and perfect cornbread! Also as a first timer, a sample cup of duck gumbo (really good). Fast and friendly service and good reasonably priced!

Ordered for lunch at work: red beans and rice, a roll, and mac & cheese. Door dash got it to me…read moreearly. The restaurant is close to my job. The food was hot but the bottom of the bag was full of liquid that had leaked out of the styrofoam container. It was too messy to remove it from the bag, so I did the best I could. I started with a bite of the Mac & cheese. I noticed it was a little bland. Definitely could have used some salt and pepper while cooking. Then came the red beans and rice. I was underwhelmed by this as well. I like my red beans with a creamy, thicker sauce. This came was a thin, watery sauce. The beans and rice were fine, but the sausage was barely noticeable as it had no seasoning and no kick. It was just there to be chewed. I may give this another try as one of my friends absolutely loves the place. I will be looking for another dish though...

We had Nancy's cater our April wedding and they were wonderful! I would recommend them to anyone…read more The event went smoothly without any hiccups. The food menu selection is so wide and the food is so delicious. Kiersten Hankinson was amazing to work with! She is such a pleasure.

We hired Nancy's Catering and Events for my daughter and son in law's destination wedding. Jessica…read morewas amazing! She went above and beyond to help me. She had great communication through out the wedding planing process. She was so helpful the day of the wedding too! I went to her several times to ask her opinion on things at the venue and how to keep things running smoothly. The food was amazing also! The 2 helpers she had with her that day were polite and professional. Would highly recommend hiring Nancy's Catering!

You can stop your wedding caterer search right here! We worked with Classic City catering for our…read moreFebruary 2022 wedding and right from the start they were absolutely incredible! My husband and I planned our entire wedding and one of the most important things to us was that our wedding day, every detail, represented the two of us & was equally enjoyable to every single guest or vendor who was a special part of our day. For this reason, Classic City could not have been a more perfect choice. We had the misfortune of a few other vendors in the area that were not very kind or did not show any interest in us or our day, but once we got a hold of Classic City, that all changed. We set up a tasting with them at the start of our planning process and despite them suffering a power outage earlier that day, they STILL accommodated us for our tasting and it was 10/10! The tasting itself gave us the opportunity to get a feel for not only their food and options, but for their service and role as a wedding caterer. My husband and I sat with the owner at a well set table and tried each dish brought out, while David explained each food item, the options we had, asked us questions about our idea of our perfect day, and more! Just from this tasting we knew that we would be well taken care of and listened to! The Classic City Catering team went above and beyond to answer all questions and accommodate any questions or last minute needs. The service within this team is top notch and food (if you can believe it) is even better! Our meal selection ranged from a taco bar to flatbread pizzas, mini grilled cheeses and crab cakes, and mini cookies baked on site with milk shooters! Every detail of their set up, service, and quality was better than we expected. Further, during our wedding day, the Classic City catering staff made sure that my husband and I were a priority, they were always bringing us our wedding drink selections and making sure they we were having the chance to try the food! They even finished off the evening with making us a couple's package packed with food containers, dessert, champagne, & utensils so that we could enjoy our food alone when the night was over! I think my words could never do this team justice in expressing the importance of their role on our wedding day & how appreciative we are to them! My husband & I agree that we would choose them all over again given the choice. Thank you Classic City Catering!

There is simply no catering, event, party food service better. Not just in Pensacola - anywhere!!…read more From a 250 person to a 25 person dinner, David and his team are the best. Curated fine dining on scale. Coupled with incredible service and an attention to detail you would expect at a Michelin starred restaurant. I have been fortunate enough to travel and enjoy some of the best food and services anywhere. The Classic City Crew and First Class Bar look up to nobody! Best of the best!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Damiano The Tuscan Chef! From start to finish, the…read moreentire experience was absolutely incredible. The food was phenomenal, beautifully prepared, and full of amazing flavors. Every course was delicious, and you could truly tell how much passion and attention to detail went into everything. Not only was the food outstanding, but the entire experience made our evening so special. Damiano was professional, personable, and made everything feel effortless. It was such a unique and memorable dining experience, and it completely exceeded our expectations! If you are considering booking Damiano The Tuscan Chef for a private dining experience, DO IT! You will not be disappointed. I would recommend him a thousand times over and would absolutely book again! Truly a five-star experience in every way!

Chef Damiano and his team were AMAZING!!! I absolutely recommend them if you are looking to level…read moreup your event. We used them for my sister's bachelorette party. The food was amazing and so was the service. They were personable and accommodating. There were some complications with the VRBO that made serving slightly complicated but they made sure the guests had an amazing time! Some of the guests were alcohol free and they were more than accommodating and the drinks & mocktails were great! Not only this but they accommodated a slew of allergies and sensitivities without any issue. Pricing was WELL worth it!! Seriously amazing!!! 10/10 recommend!!!

I haven't been to Pensacola in several years. My last visit I went to Joe Patti's four of the seven…read moredays I was in town. This visit will most likely be no different! Summer's Sushi was my first stop from the airport. We arrived just as they were opening for lunch. The menu has a very nice selection of the freshest sushi I've had outside of Tokyo. We had a hard time choosing so we went with: tempura roll, spicy tuna roll, California roll, salmon roll, and the Philly roll. We grabbed an obligatory order of edamame as well. The food was absolutely amazing. Every roll made well and so delicious. The team was so friendly and welcoming. There were several sushi chefs putting orders together. Our food came out very quickly. Note: the seating is very limited. I recommend taking your order to go and finding a seat on the covered patio. Itadakimasu

Tucked quietly into the far corner of Pensacola's beloved Joe Patti's Seafood Market, Summers Sushi…read moredoes not call attention to itself. It doesn't need to. It waits with the patience of those who know they are extraordinary. And those who find it, find more than sushi--they find a moment suspended in time. The yellowtail bowl arrives humble, almost modest in its presentation--no frills, no dramatic flourishes. Just glistening pieces, not sliced thin for show, but cut with intention, as if to say: this is how it was meant to be experienced. Cool, dense, and alive with ocean memory. Each bite blooms slowly, almost shyly--first the rich, clean essence of the fish, then a quiet crescendo of warmth from the rice below. The balance is intuitive, not calculated. The kind of flavor that does not announce itself, but lingers like a name you once loved. The crunchy shrimp roll offers contrast, but not discord. It crackles lightly under the bite, the shell a golden veil around tender shrimp. Each element exists in harmony--the crispness, the creamy note of sauce, the whisper of spice. It is sushi not just as food, but as composition. You taste it in layers. And in between those layers, something else stirs--something emotional, unbidden. Not nostalgia exactly, but a kind of sense-memory, a flash of sunlight or a childhood summer. It happens before you can place it. Behind the counter, the open kitchen feels less like a stage and more like a ritual space. Summer and her wife move with calm purpose, hands fluent in the poetry of precision and hospitality. You are not just a guest; you are a welcome participant in something carefully made. The team, too, reflects this energy--effortlessly warm, attentive without performance. This is a place where kindness is woven into the food itself. Yes, there is a wait. It is deliberate. It is the natural result of freshness prepared openly, without shortcuts. And if the wait doubled, it would still be time well spent. Because what arrives is not fast food, but slow reverence. By the end of the meal, I found myself imagining a future event solely for the purpose of bringing their catering into my life. There is no occasion on the calendar yet. But the food makes you want to create one. Summers Sushi is not flashy. It doesn't try to impress. It simply delivers clarity--of flavor, of care, of craft. And in doing so, it transcends its setting, becoming something unforgettable. Unassuming. Unforced. Unparalleled.

She just about cooked are Thanksgiving, it was wonderful! She made for us, Cornbread dressing,…read moreTurnips and sweet potato soufflé. Excellent. Thank you sincerely

Absolutely delicious!! This small place in Dozier not only serves the best southern meal, but they…read moreare also the sweetest people. We will be back!!

As a wedding planner, Working with Doshia's was an absolute pleasure, and they played a huge part…read morein making the event a success. The menu was thoughtfully curated, and every dish was not only delicious, but also beautifully presented. From the charcuterie table, to the main courses, the flavors were incredible. The team was incredibly professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. They handled setup and service seamlessly, allowing us to focus on other aspects of the wedding without any worries. If you're looking for a caterer who combines great food with exceptional service, I highly recommend Doshia's Thank you for making our client's event memorable! Jackie W Beginning2End

If no stars was an option, I'd pick it. This was borderline humiliating with the price and how…read moresmall the wings were. $15 for wings probably harvested from a dwarf chick that's how small they were. The worst part is, the sauce was good and the chicken -what little bit was there- was also good. I wanted to like this restaurant but it's a hefty toll to know that a 10 pc with fries -while delicious- was a complete udder let down.

Ian and Stacy catered an amazing 5 course dinner for a group of 12 for us and we were blown away…read morewith everything!! Each course was perfect and working with Ian and Stacy to plan the dinner was delightful. I would highly recommend Pensacola Catering for your next dinner party!!

Great addition to the Pensacola food scene!  With family in the area and frequent get togethers,…read moreI've been looking for someone who prepares fresh, delicious meals to pick up when I don't have time to cook.  Pensacola Catering created an amazing, healthy, vibrant dinner for us that exceeded my expectations. Tender, flavorful chicken served on homemade pasta, honey butter sprouts, and over-the-top focaccia bread.  I just had to pop it in the over to reheat, then we enjoyed a better than restaurant quality dinner in the comfort of our home.  Each element was perfectly balanced and expertly seasoned.  To top it off, they use some of my favorite locals suppliers - The Farm, Joe Patti, and Bailey's Produce.  They also do parties in home with unique menus. They are my new "go-to" for family dinners, holidays, and supper club dinners.