The Catering services provided by Jon and Mary were brokered by Caspers on-site catering (the…read moreaforementioned southern restaurant in their business profile). The following review was of my experiences with Jon and Mary and their excellent catering services at my wedding reception, July 2010. "This is a review of Caspers on-site catering service provided by Jon N. and his wife. A little background info: Jon and his wife catered my wedding reception. We had a full menu of whole smoked chicken, bbq pork ribs, cornbread muffins, baked beans, hush puppies and a cucumber salad for a little over 100 people. The reception was located on private land, was held 100% outdoors. I have a severe reaction to MSG (monosodium glutamate), a spice found in many meat rubs and spice packs. I discussed this with the chef at Casper's before our tasting, to take place at the restaurant, and he assured me that he would prepare a special spice set just for our event to be sure it didn't contain MSG. The tasting went well and we decided to have them cater our event. The price was very reasonable at about $12.50/plate, left-overs are yours to keep, and they even prepared a kids menu of hot dogs and mac'n cheese, brought a 30 gallon cooler of ice, AND provided paper plates and utensils for serving at no extra charge. Now, up to this point I was giving them a solid 4 stars. Why 4? Because I was having a little trouble communicating with Jon via email at the beginning, a minor issue. But as you can see, they get 5 stars from me, here's why. On the weekend of our wedding there was a festival going on in a neighboring town and the ferry traffic was very heavy. This made our event run a little off schedule. Jon was not phased by this minor setback. He went well above the call of duty to accommodate our late guests and made everyone feel at home in his outdoor kitchen. They even prepared a couple surprise appetizers that weren't on the menu just for us to munch on. The food: Out of over 100 people, I got nothing but rave reviews from my guests. It was spectacular. The hushpuppies were a crowd favorite, crispy on the outside, a nice cornbread texture on the inside, and just the slightest pepper kick. A choice appetizer. The chicken was juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. The ribs melted in your mouth and the rub was not too overpowering, bbq sauce served on the side (as it should be). The kids loved the mac'n cheese. After all my guests were relaxing in the sun and well fed, they quietly packaged up all the leftover food for us to keep, hooked up the trailer, and headed home. The next day, clean-up day, the rest of the food was gone after lunch. 5 stars: *Food, it was simply amazing, and at that price I could not have asked for more. *Flexibility, both in menu preparation (no msg) and with time. *Friendliness; they are the greatest people, very accommodating in every way. If you need something, just ask, they're there to help. And all my guests felt very welcome. *Self sufficient; all they needed from us was a 110v outlet to plug in the deep frier. (which they could have done without had they brought their generator). Working with them was worry-free. Just tell them where to setup and they do the rest. In the end, I was very pleased to say the least. I would recommend this service to anyone planning an outdoor wedding/reception. Any hiccups in the plans were like water off a ducks back for them. Just good people and great food, what else can I say? 5 stars, no question about that."

We just got married on Monday, and Jon and Mary catered for us. I couldn't wait any longer to write…read morea review, it was so unbelievably wonderful. I wish I had the words to describe how incredible these people are. They are beyond words. They're lovely, they're friendly, they're reliable and hardworking, and their food is some of the tastiest I've ever had. Period. Not just for weddings. Jon and Mary's food actually shaped most of our wedding... we'd always had a joke that all we needed for a successful celebration of our union would be hand dipped corn dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. In our tasting with Jon and Mary, I off-handedly mentioned it, knowing they could make pulled pork happen like nobody's business, but never expecting anything to come of the corndogs. Jon looked at Mary, then at me, and said, "Well, we can make that happen." He worked on his recipe for the next 9 months and made the most delicious skewers of small sausages covered in fluffy and crispy hushpuppy batter. (My maid of honor shoved one in my face immediately following the ceremony, and thank goodness because they were delicious and I hardly had any time to eat after that). That pretty much sealed the deal for us, and over the rest of the year, we only became more fond of Jon and Mary, as they responded to all of our requests, gave us updates on improved recipes, sent us photos of other events they were working on, connected me with another bride... the list goes on. One of the other things we liked about them was that it didn't feel like hiring "caterers," it felt like family members were cooking all the food, and it was so important to us to have a laid-back and comfortable wedding. The day-of came, and when I stepped out of the car, I smelled the most delicious smoke and barbeque and knew everything would be perfect. They smiled huge (I might have even seen them get a little misty, but it could have just been me), and were such an integral part of the night. They made sure my mom got extra fried green tomatoes, helped my grandmother find a plate when we'd run out so she could have her slice of pie, were friendly to my guests, waved us off at the end of the night... and we received nothing but rave reviews, from my usually disgruntled cousin's "This is the kind of food people SHOULD have at weddings," to "This is the most juicy and delicious chicken" to "This is hands down the best food I've ever had at a wedding." And knowing we were in good hands there allowed us to branch out and figure out the other pieces we wanted: a bluegrass band, a country feel, mason jars, etc. They went the extra mile. There was never a question they didn't want to answer, never a time they were too busy to chat or meet with me, no request that was ridiculous, and not one bit of dry meat on those chicken thighs. It was out of control good, and they are out of control good people, whose love and care show through in their food and amazing attitudes. Thank you for the best wedding we ever could have asked for - we can't wait to be married for a while so we can hire you for an anniversary! Love, J & J

Love this company! Service is great, presentation awesome, quality 5 star! We worked with this team…read morefor a private home event and couldn't have been happier - now can't wait for a return visit for our holiday party this month! Highly recommend.

I ordered one of their small graze boxes the day before to take with me to an outdoor concert and…read morereally appreciated the beautiful presentation and lovely assortment of charcuterie and cheese. It was the perfect amount of snackage and I was so pleased to support a local business that is thoughtful, communicative, efficient and reasonably priced.

I had the best experience with Life is Sweet for a big birthday. They put together beautiful and…read moretasty charcuterie trays for the big event and my guests loved it! And they delivered them to my door, removing one more thing from my party to do list. I will use them again and recommend that you give them a whirl!

I just had Life is Sweet cater dessert for a party. Their cupcakes and lemon bars were a huge hit…read more We ordered Funfetti, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Raspberry cupcakes. I normally don't like cupcakes as I find the frosting way too sweet, but these cupcakes were AMAZING. My only regret is that we didn't order more. They were very easy to work with and made the delivery during a time that worked for me.

Simply the best. They came recommended from a friend of a friend in the business. Not only did they…read moreanswer my initial call at 8pm on a Sunday they were genuinely excited to talk about the event and how they had the same day available. The next day I put the deposit down after meeting them and all else was trust. Day of the event they showed up early and everything after that was top shelf professional. All of the cooking was done on site for 185 guests and it was superb. When we had a couple tables disorganized they stepped in and made it seamless. I can't recommend them enough. Husband and wife team that I will am forever thankful we were able to do business with. Thank you for taking my call!

Maverick catered a 100th birthday celebration for my mom. They did an incredible job! They were…read moreeasy to work with in the planning stages, and made great suggestions when I solicited their advice. The party itself was outstanding. The food was fresh and delicious, and they continually replenished the buffet so it looks beautiful throughout the event. They also moved around the crowd with passed apps and clean up in a completely professional way. I could not have been more pleased! We will use them again. Highly reccomend.

Heaven the owner of Terra Tovela is super responsive. She helped with my event of 100 people for…read moremy mom's memorial. It was very difficult for me as there was issues with the siblings and organizing. Heaven was there to manage and help in a wonderful way. She also organized the tables, chairs and linens. She sent me a beautiful map of where everything would be placed. The food was to die for and all super fresh. The presentation was wonderful and her people were wonderful. We are so happy!!

Terra Tovela Catering was absolutely phenomenal. They catered my Winter Solstice birthday dinner,…read moreand we chose a buffet-style setup -- and it exceeded every expectation. The buffet was beautifully arranged, abundant, and incredibly thoughtful. Every dish was bursting with flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care and intention. Guests went back for seconds (and thirds), and people were talking about the food long after the night ended. What really stood out was how elevated and seamless the experience felt, even with a buffet. Nothing felt rushed or chaotic -- everything flowed effortlessly, and the presentation was just as stunning as a plated dinner would have been. The Terra Tovela team was professional, warm, and attentive, allowing me to fully relax and enjoy my birthday celebration. They truly understood the vibe of a Winter Solstice gathering and brought it to life through food and service. If you're considering buffet or plated catering and want something that feels intentional, soulful, and unforgettable, Terra Tovela is it. I would book them again in a heartbeat.

We loved Blue Dog Catering for our wedding on Whidbey Island :) We were so happy that we found them…read moreas they came highly recommended by our venue coordinator. First, their offerings just all sounded way too good! It was truly difficult to try to narrow down what we wanted on our family-style menu. Second, their communication was prompt and very helpful with all questions we had throughout. Third, our guests are still raving a month later about how it's the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding! We agree, but it's good to hear positive feedback from our guests as well. Lastly, they were really great with accommodating dietary restrictions and made adjustments as needed. Can't recommend them enough!! -R+D

Totally recommend this caterer but be sure of a few things that are hugely important. When I talked…read moreto Tim he said the people could have their choice of one or the other protein dish or they could have half of each. The two girls who were working the buffet table did not serve the protein dish, they just do of there. Therefore hungry groomsmen and young people loaded up and they ran out of the ribs and salmon for the last tables. This wouldn't stop me from hiring Tim again because the food was amazing. He does a good job. But be sure if you see this happening to tell the staff working what they're supposed to do cuz I still have a knot in my stomach that the people that waited a long time didn't get all the food that was offered. The other thing I would suggest, but this could have been our venue issue, try and have a line on both sides as it was a long wait to get all the tables done. The food was awesome, appetizers were great. Had people say it was the best food they ever had at a wedding.

Simple American food in a deli setting in downtown Everett. Daily specials and soups…read more I came here a lot when I worked nearby years ago. Recently stopped in for lunch. Odd and small dining area. When you walk in, you walk up steps to the second level to place your order. There are just a couple tables. You place your food and self-serve or get take out. They also do catering. I never used them for catering so no info on that. They don't have anywhere to park so you walk from somewhere nearby. There's a paid lot down the street or paid street parking on Colby. Food: 3 Service: 3 Ambiance: 2 Parking: 1

I'm not sure what the other reviews are all about! We used Barry's catering for our wedding. Kris…read morewas nothing but professional, helpful, easy to get a hold of, and EVERYONE (including lots of picky eaters) told me how delicious the food was. My husband and I were so thrilled - it was even better than we expected. We got salmon and steak and both were flavorful, juicy, and delicious. The simple appetizers were also awesome. Everything was presented beautifully and nothing ran out - in fact Kris packed up the leftovers and we took them home. The staff was great, too. I would highly recommend Barry's for others as well. We couldn't have asked for more!

All throughout my wedding, people were telling me it was the best wedding food they've every had…read more And, because it's buffet style, the price was significantly cheaper than most other quotes I got. If price and quality aren't enough, the owner is someone who takes great pride in his work and went the extra mile to make sure everything went well by working with the venue owner and our wedding planner consistently, and was always available by phone to answer any questions we have. I highly recommend ordering catering from here.

We hired the Portley Pig to come roast a whole hog for 70 people at my 40th birthday party…read more From the start, they were great at communicating and working out details. The week of the party they came out and scoped the location to figure out where they would set up. They arrived on time and got to work. There were two gentlemen who were very nice and friendly. Roasting a whole pig is a long process. They were at our home from 9:30am till 8pm. We had wanted to eat around 6 and they had things ready to go right on time. The sides we chose were macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, and potato salad. They threw in some cornbread too. Everything was great, but the mac and cheese was extra great. I'm super picky about mac and cheese but it was quite well done and reheated beautifully the next day. In addition to the hog, they also cooked up some chicken parts which were the BOMB. Everyone wants that recipe! The hog was yummy and great fun to watch cooking during the whole day. Portley Pig did all the cooking, buffet set up, then clean up. It made my party so much more fun to not have to worry at all about the food. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone and would use them again!