We had a small 50-person wedding where we wanted the emphasis to be on fantastic food.... and we…read morecould not have chosen better than Jason and his team. Service was exceptionally attentive, presentation very attractive and the food amazing.   Even a few weeks after the wedding, people were still raving about the food and how delicious it was.  Some are asking for the recipes and the amazing choice of interesting ingredients that satisfied the taste buds of our friends (including vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and the plain picky eaters). The Sumac salmon was especially a hit.  Interactions with Jason and Tanya were pleasant, timely and professional. We may just decide to get married all over again, to have Jason cater the next one!   We could not be more pleased or recommend them more highly

Jason and his team catered my wife's 50th birthday party for 18 guests. From initial contact to…read morethe final course I was thoroughly impressed by Jason and his team's attention to detail and professionalism. As enthusiastic foodies our expectations were very high and Jason met them all with a fantastic canapé menu and 4-course meal. Several guests commented it was by far their best catered meal ever! Special thanks to the staff who were congenial and entertaining while maintaining absolute professionalism. It was a fantastic experience - I would recommend without hesitation and will call Essence first for any future catering events. Thank you Jason & crew for a memorable milestone evening!

Awful business that uses InstaCart for restocking their shelves and tips drivers $.29 more than the…read moretoll cost. Mind you the delivery was from Watertown, 30 miles away. Do better

Stumbled upon Driftwood BBQ and what a gem. I am from NJ and drive a truck around the country. I…read moreeat a lot of BBQ and this place ranks up as one of the best. I went here 2 days in a row and tried just about everything he offers and there was nothing that was short of fantastic. I went in at the end to introduce myself and Rich was a great guy and I can see he takes a lot of pride in his BBQ and it shows. I can't wait to go back and try his prime rib and he also is going to make me beef ribs which he does not offer but will make upon request. A MUST TRY PLACE FOR SURE. P.S. Ribs And tri tip are to die for

Yum!! A very welcoming take out, with wonderful food. We had the lamb balti and the butter…read morechicken. Oh man, that chicken!! This is the real deal. If you like Indian food you won't be disappointed.

Ben does a great job at 1000 Islands Catering, our #1 go to for take out. You can order from a list…read moreof options and basically create your own meal. Spice levels are perfect and so are the dishes!

I had a lovely lunch today, the place was definitely busy which is always a good sign…read more We ordered the burger and Reuben lunch plates. I asked for soup instead of fries and was not disappointed, it was creamy and peppery and delicious. The burger was great but needed a small hit of acid, adding ketchup helped bring it home. I think a tomato chutney on this would be stellar. The Reuben and Parmesan fries were a hit with my partner, we would definitely and will definitely be back. We also got a skor cheesecake for later, I think I'm in love with a pastry lol. We will be back to try more menu items but mainly so I can continue my love affair with that cheesecake

Pastries were amazingly good (so I'm told by those in my party that eat wheat and dairy). Service…read morewas friendly and fast. Great selection of treats. Good value for the price. We went in at the end of the day to get pastries for breakfast. They suggested we come back in the morning when the selection was better and they were hot. We needed to check out of our Le Boat by 9, but there was time since they open at 8. It was a good suggestion. The family was all happy with their pastries. There was a gluten free vegan breakfast bar, but I passed. It's just not the same as an awesome pastry treat.

We tried Kat and Jordy's over the weekend for the first time. We needed relatively last minute…read morecatering for a funeral reception. K & J were incredibly accommodating and took special care to be sure that there was no cross contamination because my niece and nephews all have FPIES. Here is a breakdown of what we ordered and feedback: Fruit and veggie platters = fantastic! Fresh cut and large portions on both trays as well as dips for each. Charcuterie tray = good! I would suggest ordering a larger tray instead of the smaller one because there were lots of dips but not quite enough meat, cheese and crackers for the small one. Food and mix of food on the tray was fantastic! Sandwich platter = Excellent! I didn't know that a chicken sandwich could be that good! Presentation was beautiful and food was excellent. I highly recommend Kat & Jordy's and will 100% use them again for catering and will order for a night that I don't want to cook.

I was in the area for an appointment today and stopped by to grab some lunch. Overall the food was…read moregood, but expect to wait in a small space during peak hours, and it's hard to find parking nearby. This place is in an industrial park and there are only a few parking spots reserved for their customers and when I went around noon they were all full. Nearby parking is reserved for other businesses, so I had to park along the street, but even a spot there is hard to find. I circled around a few times until I saw someone pull out then I had to parallel park real fast, lol. They are caterers, but they open for breakfast and lunch takeout. They do have 4 tables of 2, so can technically seat 8, but the place gets really crowded with people ordering takeout, so unless you don't mind people milling about like 4 inches away from you, you may want to take it to go as well. Even though it was super busy, staff were well organized and very pleasant. The wait was a little bit long, but I got something made to order. They have a "grab and go" section with premade sandwiches, salads and snacks, so if you're in a rush you can get those. I got the Jerk Chicken Wrap Combo ($10.95), which came with fries and coleslaw. The wrap had jerk chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in it. It usually has mayonnaise, but I asked them to hold the mayo. The jerk sauce had a spicy kick to it. The chicken was lean pieces of breast meat, which I liked. I thought the wrap would be served hot, but it was cold. It was a good size and on its own I think would make a satisfying lunch. However, I'm glad I got the combo because the fries were great. They were like chip wagon fries. Very hot and well done. The coleslaw was vinegar based and a bit sour for my tastes, but I was happy that it wasn't mayo based. You get a good serving of fries and coleslaw in the combo. I liked that no styrofoam was used. The wrap was wrapped in paper and the fries came in a cardboard container. The coleslaw came in a plastic container. Overall, a great place to grab lunch if you're in the area. I'm a big eater and the combo was actually too much food for me; I had leftovers (not complaining). Just parking is a pain.

I am working on an event that requires catering. After asking around for recommendations, and…read moregetting quotes, settled on Grenfell. Went out to see the facility and talk thru the menu and other points. They are tucked away in an industrial park. It's an industrial kitchen and the décor is what you would expect. Met with Christine who is absolutely wonderful! She helped us identify a few details we might have missed and made some great suggestions on the food - all while keeping in mind we have a budget to stay within. Since they also serve breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday - mostly for the workers from other businesses around them, we ordered lunch while we were there. I had a grilled pulled pork and carmelized onion which was great! It was however over-shadowed by the daily special, a Brie Burger, which went beyond great to amazing! Also tried the poutine - which had a thinner than usual gravy so I had to mix it a bit - but very flavourful. Last but not least, we took Nanimo Bars to go and had them later in the day with coffee at home. Perfect. Straight Nanimo Bars with traditioinal ingredients just like mom used to make. So happy the folks at Grenfell know when *not* to mess with perfection. :-) So: For Catering: Would I recommend: At this point yes, but proof is in the pudding and I'll know more in September. Would I return: Same answer. For Lunch: Would I recommend: Yes Would I return: Yes - wish they were open on weekends though!

The best Catering Company .. Very professional staff the chef is amazing and the food is incredible…read more..No need to look any further for any of your catering you will not be disapointed. I hired this company last year for my residence and they are still talking about how great the food was and how professional the staff and the owners were.. I would give it a 100 star rating if i could

From the owner: The Catering Company ( formerly Cedar Crest Catering) is a family owned and operated business with…read moreover 20 years experience in the hospitality industry and a 5 star Facebook rating. Red seal chef Clayton takes pride in personalizing special occasion menus to suit the client's taste and budget. We are full service caterers using only fresh ingredients and local produce whenever possible. From business lunches to weddings, corporate galas, school lunch programs, fund raisers , family B.B.Q's and outdoor events - we do it all!

You would never know that this barbecue place was hidden in an office park. My family ordered a…read morefamily barbecue platter from this place. We got the signature pulled pork and premium pork ribs. For sides, we got the tater tots, pasta salad, and corn bread. Both the pulled pork and pork ribs were very tender. The tater tots and corn bread were good. I was very surprised with the pasta salad which was made with elbow macaroni, and red onions. It was delicious! One of the best pasta salads I have had for a while.

Best BBQ on the planet…read more I've been to a lot of barbecue joints in the US but I haven't had anything that's as good as the barbecue here. I did the takeout and chose beef brisket and a pulled pork sandwich and they were amazing. I like that they pay attention to every detail. Everything is top notch from the buns they use on the sandwich to the salads, coleslaws and fresh cut fries. No sloppy sides here. I hear the onion rings are to die for. Another thing I liked about this place is everything isn't drowning in barbecue sauce. It's so hard to get pulled pork that isn't swimming in sauce. They just put a little bit on the bun which was perfect. You actually got to taste the meat and as you'd expect, the sauce itself was ridiculously good.

Having located this great place recently, I keep on going back to try different items. It's never a…read moredisappointment. I had their chili about a week ago - It was deliciously meaty, and included an assortment of beans and chick peas in a sauce brimming with wonderful flavours! Today I treated myself to their beef barley soup and found it to be rich and satisfying. For dessert I had a slice of excellent carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting. So yummy! Sweet enough, but not cloying. And it's carrot cake - carrots are veggies! I felt quite virtuous while I scarfed it down.

From the owner: We specialize in fresh baked goods, gourmet sandwiches, and homemade soups. We serve organic fair…read moretrade coffee and tea. Our store also has a full line of gourmet frozen food ready to pick out.