Out of business When they were in business they were great. Catered both my girls Bat Mitzvahsread more

Del Mir Caterers are the absolute BEST. Friendly, professional, warm. The biggest hearts in the…read morebusiness! I love Del Mir Caterers and recommend them over any other!

We hired Susan for our wedding after putting the feelers out with multiple companies. She was the…read moreonly one that didn't throw a website at me and tell me to "choose from what you see." She replied with a passionate answer and crafted a beautiful menu for us and also gave us her full menu of what she offered. I could tell her heart was in it, so we went with her. Originally, I estimated we'd have 100 guests and she quoted us for that. About a month later (and 4 months out from the wedding) I contacted her to tell her we are expecting about half the original amount and if it was a problem for her, it was basically my way of letting her off the hook so she could seek out a bigger party. But she promised the world and said we'd make it work. She didn't give me a revised quote, and just said not to worry, we will work it out. Okay! Shame on me for taking her word because when we were less than a month out, she sent me the revised quote which was on par with what I was expecting. I reviewed it with my husband that night and the following morning, she said "her assistant" gave me the wrong price and she sent me another revised quote which was about $400 less than the original quote... for half the amount of people!?? I told her that was unacceptable. I knew she was trying to recoup the money she lost from being out of work for personal reasons the previous month. Not fair. So we ended up working out a price that seemed fair for both of us. Okay fine, no problem. We had our venue walk-though, and she was clearly distracted by my handsome husband. Annoying, but understandable. Not professional. At this walkthrough, she explicitly said she and her staff would handle all the things that we were dropping off and that "it was our wedding day, we didn't need to worry about having our guests setting stuff up" (some stuff for the tables, gift bags that were already assembled, just needed to be put on the tables, and a few other things). She was definitely distracted and I don't think she remembered that she promised us she would "handle it all," as the contract stated. I thanked her profusely and said she was saving me so much stress and how much I appreciated it. I am stupid for not getting that exact part in writing because literally THE DAY OF MY WEDDING as I am about to put my dress on and leave from my hotel, I get a call from her saying "I cant set all this up, I have to get in the kitchen." I was absolutely dumbfounded and furious. I was supposed to be at the venue in 20 minutes and as the bride on my wedding day, as I'm already anxious and stressed, I had to start calling my GUESTS to handle this task she said she would handle. I had everything so organized with a printout of where it was going according to the venue layout i had. It was easy to read and would've taken her team less than 10 minutes to do. My husband also told her when he dropped everything off DO NOT CALL MY WIFE about anything. Him and his boys had dropped the things off before they went to get ready (they didn't want to do this running around in their nice clothes so they still had to get ready. During this time, she was following my husband around saying look at this, look at that, look what i did. He told me after the fact, of course. During this time, she could have easily unpacked the things she promised she was going to, but she was chasing him around like a little puppy. I was so disgusted. The food was good, although some of my guests left hungry (EMBARRASSING!). I don't think there was enough food, but she claimed my guests just ate a lot. I was also so disappointed that she did not do the desserts we said we were going to do. I wanted three things: a chocolate mousse shooter, a strawberry shortcake shooter, and cannoli. THAT'S IT. I had these items printed on the brochures for my guests. Well, dessert time came, and she had a variety of different desserts. She had what was on her original menu before we changed it- an assortment of mini desserts, pretty much all of which I did not want. The chocolate mousse was included in the assortment and it was so chemically and sweet, it was unbearable to eat. I also found it extremely rude that she pulled me out of the photobooth as I was with my guests to shove desserts in my face. I mentioned this to her afterward and she defensively said that "any bride would be thrilled to have the owner of the catering company bring her dessert," completely dismissing what I said to her. She made me feel so good in the months leading up to my wedding, but sadly dropped the ball big time when it came to the actual event. I waited a month to post this review because I was SO UPSET in the weeks afterwards, especially since she was rude to my friends. She claims no, but I would trust my friends with my life and if they tell me she acted rude, I believe them over her any day. To conclude- the food she provided was all tasty. Delicious. The service fell flat.

It is always a pleasure working with Susan Kane Catering. Susan is a true culinary artist, known…read morefor crafting personalized, flavorful menus that suit events of any size. I've had the opportunity to collaborate with her multiple times, and each experience has been marked by creativity, attention to detail, and results that consistently exceed expectations. Susan is professional, approachable, and exceptionally skilled. Her team reflects the same high standards--providing seamless, courteous service from start to finish. I highly recommend Susan Kane Catering to anyone seeking exceptional food and an elevated event experience.

Melisa was indispensable during the planning of our wedding. She helped us navigate everything from…read moresave the dates to who/what to tip after everything was over. Any time I had a question, Melisa was quick to respond with a helpful answer that calmed my nerves. We're so grateful for her knowledge and skills!

Melisa planned an exceptional day for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah at the Loading Dock. We began…read moreworking together about 12 months before the event and she helped us choose a venue, DJ, decor, favors, swag--she even helped zip up my gown! Melisa navigated our challenging request for a Kosher-catered kids' party combined with an Abigail Kirsch-catered adult party. She was able to attend to these dietary needs with ease and sensitivity so that everyone felt accommodated. She also helped us figure out the event timing while respecting our Orthodox guests' needs around Shabbat. Melisa only recommends well-vetted vendors and was able to introduce us to several at different price points to meet our budget. We loved all her vendors and were impressed by their professionalism and coordination. Melisa speaks fluent teen-ease. She knows all the latest trends for swags, games and decor, and was also able to tell us where we could save and where we should splurge. When Melisa broke her ankle a week before our event, I was worried. But she fully delivered--on wheels! In a scooter, she still managed to make sure every detail of our event went smoothly and on time. I expected there to be mistakes, but honestly, every element of the party was perfect. She coordinated the day-of timing beautifully and made sure I remembered to pack all the little items. Our family was truly able to be present at our party and enjoy our guests. Most importantly, our daughter felt loved and special because of a perfectly planned Mitzvah.

Im the Head Bartender at an event space in the city, we use Custom Cafe for almost all of our…read moreevents, they are the best!! They work closely with their clients to make the ideal menu for each event, the tables are always beautifully displayed with an abundance of delicious foods and their specialty coffee drinks. Their team always goes above and beyond, which is why they are our go to when our guests request a recommendation. I even ordered a Dominican cake from them for my mother's birthday, it was delicious!

Booked a Holiday office party with this caterer. Buffet was to be set up about and food warming…read moreabout half an hour before guests arrived. 1. First and foremost, there was clearly not enough food for 50 people. When I asked if there was anymore, I was quoted the number of ounces in each serving and told that perhaps my guests should learn portion control 2. Kitty (Custom Café) arrived late - with her two children in tow. Setup was late - so food did not have enough time to warm up - cold vodka sauce on cold penne is not very appetizing. 3. The coffee station consisted of a Mr. Coffee machine behind the bar... no urn, no milk, no sugar. Just the machine and the bartender. When I spoke with her after the event, I think it was the lack of professionalism and her attitude that surprised me the most.....no acknowledgement on her part of how anything could have been done differently. In fact, she said that I was extremely rude to her and she had devoted more time that I deserved to addressing my concerns. Stay far away from this caterer.... and I use that term loosely!

Quintessencia provides catering, private event services, personal chef services, and tailored…read morehealth and nutrition counseling, as well as a variety of other services, including cooking classes, parties, workshops, and food-related travel programs. The owner, Patricia Catenne, is a culinary diva -- she emphasizes healthy, organic cooking without sacrificing flavor. She absolutely loves what she does: catering and food is her calling. Her events always abound with a chic selection of delicious treats that she serves with enthusiasm and love. If you want fantastic food for your next event -- from birthdays, bridal showers, dinner parties, bar mitzvahs, and graduations to conferences, executive meetings, and fund raisers -- Patricia is the one to call.

Patricia is an amazing private chef. I hired her for my birthday party and all the guests were…read moreimpressed by the cocktail dinner that she prepared. Patricia knows exactly how to tailor a delicious menu based on your own taste and preferences. I highly recommend her!

First I would like to say that we have used Chef Gordon twice before (Both In NYC). We only reached…read moreout to him on the off chance he would know someone we could use while staying in Miami. To our surprise he stated he spends most of his winter commuting from NYC to the Miami/Miami Beach Area. Needless to say we were delighted. As always he brought the full court press with him from NYC. It was a pleasure not having to explain what we liked and didn't like. He was great, the food was spectacular. We wound up keeping him for the full time we were here. When he says Farm To Table he really means it. Fresh fish straight from the docks. virtually any other meat or vegetables were fresh from harvest. For us he's a keeper. Will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone, anywhere. Thank You Again Gordo.

Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience. I agree with one review which says DO NOT HIRE CHEF…read moreGORDON IF YOU WANT TO BE LIED TO AND CERTAINLY IF YOU DO WANT SERVICES DELIVERED.....!! At 10:07 am the morning of our scheduled dinner, he emailed me to say he was still in Saratoga ( 4 hours away ) and was not feeling well, and "we will see how it goes" what the hell!!?? I have 10 people arriving for a paid chef's dinner at 6, what does that mean???!! Continually emailed him asking him to call me or email with some kind of explanation or guarantee that he could make it and not a word. Finally threatened with a terrible review and he wrote back with some excuse. The entire week I tried to get something from him but apparently overbooked, as he was always preparing for another event or was with clients and it would be rude to answer my requests!!! He replied he has only cancelled twice in his career~~ yeah!!! well I happen to be one of them so how does that help me!!! I am so sorry our dinner was ruined and we had to scramble to provide $600 worth of takeout for our guests, serve and cleanup!! I cannot tell you how annoyed I am at this whole situation. I had to write this review, not to ruin his career, but to save someone from the distress I was caused, If you hire him make sure he is not overbooked or going be 4 hours away the night before your event. I don't know about his food, I never will, however make sure you have backup before you hire him......he does have good reviews the reason I sought after him....unfortunately I was burned!! Do not want this to happen to anyone else, if possible. He will answer with a response to try and soften this review, trust me when I tell you, there is no response that can make this right!!!

Above the Bar Catering recently catered a corporate open house i attended and did an amazing job. I…read moream gluten free and they took me by surprise in having an option that i could eat, which is rare. The food was delicious and the presentation was even better. I would absolutely recommend and use them for my own functions in the future. A+

We picked Vali Entertainment's "Big Mix" band for our NJ wedding ceremony and reception…read more It was extremely easy getting in contact with the owner, John. He was amazing to work with. We did have to drive into the city to meet with him but that was our choice as the customer. He works remotely. We went with the "Big Mix" and could not be more ecstatic with our choice. We personally met with the band leader Joe who listened to event request and OVER DELIVERED. in fact, we sent him sheet music before the wedding because we changed the song for our first dance and not only did they play it well but they ROCKED IT. I think another testament to their quality was that once of my bridesmaids who isn't a "dancer" told me that because the band was so awesome she danced to all but THREE songs. Also, the majority of our guests stayed until the end where the band ended the night with a perfect sounded Frank Sinatra version of "New York, New York". Vali entertainment follows through on the excellent standard they promise to deliver. Choose them and people will also be telling you "that was the best wedding band I've ever seen."

Recently spoke with a friend about his son's wedding, and after hearing what happened, I was…read moreshocked. I was told not to book any entertainment until we saw Vali Entertainment perform at his sons wedding because they promised an amazing show. Unfortunately, his experience was the complete opposite. Cocktail hour was supposed to feature a singer, but instead it felt more like three musicians having an informal jam session. During the introductions of the families, bridal party, and the bride and groom, the vocals were so low that many guests could barely hear them. The father, who owns a production company, went to the sound engineer. The mixer showed the vocal levels were already at their maximum. Two concert sound engineers attending as guests also believed the speakers being used should have been capable of covering the room. Thankfully, the staff at Legacy Castle stepped in and allowed the entertainment to use the venue's house sound system, which immediately improved the audio. Unfortunately, the energy of the performance never matched the expectations for a wedding of this caliber. The father asked what had happened to Sam, the performer he believed had been booked, and was simply told, "The music will get better." It never did. Eventually, the father had his own production team shorten the band's performance and start the DJ earlier than planned. That decision completely changed the atmosphere and helped save the reception. Based on everything I was told, I would personally look elsewhere when choosing entertainment. When expectations are set this high, the performance should meet them--especially at such an important event.