Bebe's Catering - NAILED IT!!! I'm not a huge meat eater, but I wanted seconds (and even thirds)…read more We splurged for the beef medallions (so glad we did). They were cooked perfectly. Absolutely delicious. We also chose the Lemon Picata Chicken - and that was THE best chicken I've ever had. My family agreed, too. The sides were delicious and seasoned very well, without being too salty. I'm still craving the food. And all of our family and friends are still talking about how delicious the food was.

Bebe Cuisine was a home run for our organization! They catered our first ever Gala for our…read morenonprofit. The food was incredible and the service was amazing. We truly appreciated being given a chance to taste test a few weeks before the event and it alleviated some of our "unknowns" of going with a new caterer. The chef was top notch and the staff served with precision and kindness.

My girlfriend was tasked with the rehearsal dinner for her son's wedding and she searched for…read moremonths wanting it to be absolutely perfect. She found perfection, food by Felicia was an amazing choice. I only wished I would had taken some pictures of the food. We ended up bringing the leftovers to a large Airbnb and the saddest thing happened, I only got one helping. it was so delicious.

The best!! Thank you for Catering my daughters weeding. The food and service were amazing!!read more

My wedding at Flint Hill had two different stories: The wedding day was fantastic, but the planning…read morewas a nightmare. I suspect the positive reviews reflect the former. I will share advice that I wish I had received before making a 50% deposit. My rating is based on the planning. The day of would get 4 stars. - We were glad we had an outside wedding planner to be our ally. If you've never planned an event like this, you might not realize that you can easily be taken advantage of. - They provide a lot of staff on the day of the event, but some of them were people we had never met. We had an eight-minute call with our "Day of Reception Director" the week before the wedding. She is a part-time (weekends) employee who doesn't even have a company email address. - We were dazzled by Melissa's sales pitch. She spent 2 hours with us when we came in for a tour and it was great. We thought she would be a great ally in this process. She was super friendly and helpful through the contract process until we paid 50%. - We needed to read every version of the updated invoice to catch price changes. The price of our dessert was $9 until one day it was $9.50. They charged us $150 for early arrival with a $150 credit to cancel it out. One day that credit had changed from $150 to $2. Laura from the design studio "accidentally" increased the price of some tablecloths by $5 each. - Their contracts sometimes expire after two days, and they said we needed to sign before getting answers to our questions. This happened with 2 contract addendums. We asked questions. Melissa said "Any specific detail changes to this contract will be handled in the extended planning sessions." - They marginalized me while behaving towards my husband. We had a recurrent problem where I would send an email, no response, husband reminds them, and they respond quickly. One time they ignored my email for five days. When he replied to my note, they responded to him within the hour. I don't know if it's because he's a man, he makes more money than I do, or they simply didn't like me. - If we didn't get it in writing, they often denied it. There are numerous topics that I am certain we discussed verbally but unfortunately I didn't have it in writing. With the issue mentioned above, they insisted we never discussed it, and they only agreed to do it because we found written confirmation. - We needed to spend at least $2,000 at their design studio, but we didn't have any trouble exceeding the minimum. We had very minimal design requirements, brought in an outside florist for the bouquets, and our initial quote was over $1,900, not counting the $700 tablecloth rental. - Menu changes come with an upcharge. You only get to put out one salad dressing. If you want your guests to have a choice, there is an $0.50 per person. Mashed potatoes come with no toppings. Want to add something as simple as sour cream or chives? One dollar per person for each topping. - We paid more than 80% of the adult rate for children aged 4-9. Children starting at age 10 are charged full price. The menu says "reduced rate" for children, but the aren't mentioned until much later in the process. They get a 20% discount on the base price for the buffet, but they are full price for drinks, dessert, and add-ons. I don't know if they would also be charged 100% for drink packages with alcohol. - We had to convince them to let us have a menu tasting. They offered us a "tasting box" with six items from another event's menu but only one or two from our menu. None of these options had our main dishes included. They said the point of a tasting box is to understand the quality of the food, not our specific menu. I want to thank Kristin, the CEO, for her help. Two months before our wedding, she allowed us to switch from the Atrium to Flint Hill (for a cost of $3,500) The change in venue couldn't fix corporate policies and staff difficulties though. I can honestly say that planning this wedding was one of the worst experiences of my life. Good luck, future brides and grooms.

This is a review I hoped I would not have to write, because the day of our wedding was really quite…read morebeautiful. Our second event coordinator Jessica was great (she took extra care to provide a special meal to a family member), and the CEO Kristin did speak directly with my wife during the planning process to ensure mounting concerns were heard. Unfortunately, facility leadership chose to describe my wife's concerns as "misunderstandings which were limited to our experience with you," a characterization that is neither accurate nor fair to us or those who read these reviews. Bottom line up front: If you choose A Divine Event, keep a close eye on every budget line item in the evolving invoice process. The following facts, based on documentation, are not misunderstandings: 1. Our first event coordinator replied negatively or vaguely to most e-mailed questions we had about menu alterations, tainting our experience early on. Answers later evolved as a much more attentive coordinator (Jessica) took over. If you choose to have an event with A Divine Event, I suggest in-person or virtual meetings (with written minutes) if you find it hard to convey ideas (as I did) over email. 2. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that a new invoice showed desserts suddenly increased $.50 per person. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 3. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that a $150 early arrival fee credit became only a $2 credit. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 4. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that tablecloths increased inexplicably by $5 with a new invoice. (This was fixed after we caught it.) 5. It was not our misunderstanding but a fact that 11 days before the wedding we were emailed that a draft of our large "Welcome sign" would be ready to review "within the next week" after we had discussed it for months (This was fixed after we caught it.) In the end, Laura and her team created a beautiful sign....If only we could have been spared the stress! While none of these invoice changes or communication challenges ruined the day, they were annoying changes in documentation (not misunderstandings) that undermined our trust in the company. Some other facts (not misunderstandings) that degraded the experience: 1. As the process proceeded, my emails were consistently answered much faster than my wife's emails. I hesitate to mischaracterize this pattern, but it existed and is objectively demonstrable. 2. We looked forward to take-home goodies that included each item from the buffet. Mahi Mahi was the main dish but we were not given any. Additionally, within our take-home basket were mini, 8oz waters. After all we spent, it seemed odd not to get a sample of the main dish and not even full bottles (16oz?) of water. Better to leave the water out! Maybe this one is just a pet peeve and, again, not a big deal, but it was one last annoying straw. 3. It is a fact that our first contact with our "day of" wedding coordinator was via email only 9 days before the event, and our only call with her (8 minutes) was 6 days before the event. This key individual should be involved in earlier planning sessions. 4. It is a fact that there continue to be questions if on-site security (which we paid for) was present during our daytime events, and not just that evening for a different event. Did any of these issues ruin the day? Absolutely not. Flint Hill is a beautiful facility and we appreciate the work of staff who worked hard to make the day a reality. But are these issues simply my wife's misunderstandings? No. And unfortunately my rating must represent the majority of the experience and not just the day itself. If you choose to plan a wedding with this company, view the planning process as a business transaction (which it is), reviewing each line item and document, document, document.

Big mistake! This was some of the worst food I've ever had in general, let alone ordered for…read morecatering. Everything from the awful/weird flavors to the extremely cheap quality. Canned beans, canned peaches, cold chicken (that tasted nothing like lemon or rosemary), the driest boxed rice we've ever had. And what really got me was the KROGER BRAND sweet tea. I'm angry that I was so mislead by these positive reviews. Had this been for one of my personal events (that I paid for out of pocket) and not corporate, I would be in tears. Do your research and google them, you will find zero reviews. This is not a real from-scratch catering company, yet they charge the price of one. I am mortified that I served this food at work as I have a reputation for always choosing the best caterers. Overall I feel pretty scammed.

southern gals is EASILY some of the BEST catered food i've ever had. i recently used them for a…read morecompany lunch and the food was AMAZING and my office loved it. the food is fresh and you can tell it's made with effort. i'm not entirely sure what the last person ordered but maybe it wasn't their specialty? I ordered a steak and chicken taco bar with rice and beans and it was a hit all around!! thank you southern gals!!

I hired Chef Marcus for my husbands recent birthday. Chef communicated promptly & professionally…read morethroughout the process, and used the food preferences info I shared with him to create creative & delicious options. Chefs service included prep, plating & clean up. The whole experience was amazing - from the gorgeously plated food to the mouth watering flavors, to the bliss of not having to clean up afterwards. I can't wait to hire Chef Marcus again for the next special occasion!

It was such a pleasure to have Chef Marcus & his wife come to our home. I knew I wanted to do…read moresomething special for my 5th Wedding Anniversary & Chef Marcus was just that. His attention to detail (decorating the table, providing linens, tailoring the menu to my husbands dietary restrictions etc) was perfection. The food, OMG the food. Sounds cliché but it was the best food I've ever had in my life. I wish I could have Chef Marcus at my house everyday to cook. The experience was truly ABOVE & BEYOND. Cant wait to book him again for another amazing experience.

I have used Andre and his caterers for two large private parties: one brunch and one dinner. BOTH…read morewere absolutely fantastic. Aside from the amazing food, Andre is very fun to work with and very professional. After several nightmare experiences with other caterers, I am very glad to have found one I can depend on. I would 100% recommend Jazztowne Food Factory to anyone. -Erick

Dogwood Catering earns five stars with ease. They exercise their craft with the kind of confidence…read morethat only comes from true mastery. There is no question this is what it looks like when you're working with professionals who know exactly what they're doing. Service is impeccable, gracious, attentive, and quietly efficient. They will elevate your entire event without ever drawing attention to the mechanics behind the scenes. Chef's culinary work is exceptional. Every dish feels crafted rather than produced, showcasing a balance of Southern comfort and contemporary polish that delights even the most discerning guests. The mini-crab cakes, for instance, are an unforgettable standout. Get the crab cakes. You will thank me. One of Dogwood's greatest strengths is their versatility. They arrive prepared for nearly any contingency. Their planning is meticulous, and their adaptability is remarkable. Chef deserves special recognition, not only for the excellence of the food but for the spirit behind it. They are clearly driven by more than the desire to create delicious dishes. There is a genuine commitment to service, to hospitality, to the idea that food shapes memory and joy. This ethos permeates everything Dogwood does. They are there to serve in the purest sense. It's clear Dogwood is there to make sure you go home happy, with an event you will fondly remember.

My wife Susie and I own Inola Blue Ridge, a destination wedding venue, and we're proud to have…read morerecently added Dogwood Catering Company to our Preferred Vendor list. From start to finish, the team--led by Evan--was exceptional. Their preparation, presentation, food quality, and cleanup were all top-tier. What really stood out was their "all hands on deck" approach--everyone was engaged, professional, and committed to delivering a seamless experience. Owner Will has clearly built an outstanding team, and it shows in every detail of their work. We're looking forward to a long and successful relationship. Sincerely, Rick and Susie Skelton Inola Blue Ridge

My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for over 2 years but just never made it out to…read moreCummings until today. We picked up 6 items: blackened chicken, brisket sliders, avocado salsa, asparagus with feta dip, tortilla chips, and the black eyes peas salad. All were absolutely fantastic. We were just blown away about the taste and quality of the food. Even though the brisket sliders were cold (that's how they're supposed to be), we tossed them in the microwave and they were so yummy. I'm pretty sure I could've eaten the entire avocado salsa on my own but had to share. If this place was in Midtown, they would be so popular!

We stopped in today and were pleasantly surprised. We met the family team wife and daughter as well…read moreas the chef himself. What a wonderful experience! Couldn't have met any better people! They could not have been anymore excited about food and of course the wonderful all natural product they serve!! I will say that as awesome as that experience was once we got the food home it was hands down some of the best food my wife and I have eaten! This team has a gift and you will be doing your taste buds a disservice if you don't go and try today!