I want to be very honest about my experience with the Corley Mill House. I got married on…read more June 15, 2019. I chose this venue because of the inclusiveness of it all and me living out of town. I don't know that I would choose this venue again due to these 5 most important factors for me: Communication Mrs. Sheila was very good at responding back to my emails very quickly! I was able to reach her by phone and setup times to come in. However, on the pricing sheet it stated there were many other items for use. I asked several times in January and February for the list of items. She said it would be finished by the end of February but I never received it. Food I was the most disappointed with the food. I chose an option for a beef brisket carving station which on the menu explicitly states it is carved in front of guests. There was no carving and the small sliders were already put together. I also chose a mac and cheese action chef station in which the menu also states there are many toppings to choose from such as pulled pork, bacon, mushrooms, ,etc. There were no toppings but bacon for the mac and cheese. The beaufort stew skewers were cold and did not seem very fresh. The bartender made my pineapple, rum, and strawberry drinks all wrong. I sent a very specific email stating how these should be made. Instead the ingredients were poured in a pitcher and served from there. Those drinks were to be made when ordered and shaken. Friendliness The entire catering staff that day were very sweet. However, the bartender had a less than pleasant demeanor and not very friendly. I do not feel I had any issues with Sheila or day-of coordinator Nancy as far as friendliness was concerned. Mrs. Sheila was always able to make time to meet me when I wanted to set a quick meeting. Nancy was very pleasant and friendly the day of. Ease of the day I will say that it was a HUGE relief and help to have Nancy directing the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. It is also a huge help because they do help with clean up and getting things to your car. This is a major plus! I rented and paid for 7 hours. 4:30 to 11:30! I did end up cutting the wedding short because many guests had already left and I was feeling tired. I ended and left around 10 or 10:15. I was very disheartened to hear that my family that stayed behind to gather my personal belongings felt rushed to get out of the house. As I was leaving, things were already being cleaned and put away. This should not have happened as I paid for the event to go to 11:30. Cleanliness On the day of my wedding, the card and gift table linen had several crumbs of some sort on which I had to brush off and a small stain. Positives of the venue Good space and beautiful grounds, help with logistics from Nancy during rehearsal and the day of, and they set up everything for you. Needs Improvement FRIENDLINESS from bartender, cleanliness, quality of food and providing exactly what is offered on the menu, taking the time to understand exactly how I wanted things set up, and making my family feel rushed to gather my belongings even though they were still on paid time.

I can not speak highly enough about the communication and venue provided by John Banks who is the…read morenew owner at the Corley Mill House. We chose this venue for both my daughter and now my son's upcoming wedding based on many things, but John's vision for the future of this venue and the new additions, along with his wonderful personality, made The Corley Mill House the perfect spot for our events. The upgrades completed by John, the location, and the inclusion of many items needed for an event really made planning so easy. I highly recommend a visit to this venue as you make wedding plans. The grounds are beautiful, well kept, and easy to maneuver for all of your guests. The location is easily located for all those attending your event.

Everything! Food Fantastic, service awesome, and right now the place is decorated beautifully for…read moreChristmas!! I would definitely tell EVERYONE I know and can't wait to go back!! They have a FIREPLACE Ya Gotta check it out!!

Just enjoyed Hudson's Catering at a conference. Everything was absolutely delicious from the…read morebarbecue to the salad to the Chocolate Brownie! The salad was very fresh with a variety of veggies, and it was so good! The barbecue was delicious, and I appreciate their having a variety of sauces. The Mac & cheese was just right-soooo pleased with it! This is what we had to choose from: Coleslaw, green beans, BBQ, chicken, Mac, rolls, salad and for dessert....apple cobbler, chocolate chunk brownies, and fresh fruit salad. I would highly recommend this group for catering-very professional, with a great presentation.

Clarrisa's Kitchen and Catering LLC & JC Legacy Event Center, catered a training conference for me…read morelast month and they did an awesome job! Not only was the food delicious but the staff was friendly and very professional. I will definitely use them again. They are highly recommended for your next event!

Clarissa's did a great job for my son's graduation from University of South Carolina. They…read moredelivered the food to our location which worked out great. The food was delicious and Clarissa and her team were great to work with. Highly recommend!

We use this caterer for our Christmas party and it was a blast of food was really good. The service…read morewas great.

Absolutely wonderful! We just attended an event where Capital City Catering coordinated most all…read moreaspects of the gathering and it was spectacular! The food was beautifully presented and so delicious - the wild rice was fabulous and everyone was talking about the juicy and oh so tender herb-infused chicken! From the linens perfectly coordinated with the flowers, to the professional and friendly staff to the china, glassware, etc. they did it all and it was an afternoon to remember. I heartily recommend them!

All of the food was ah-mazing! The shrimp skewers were a crowd favorite. We also really appreciated…read moreLoosh's vegetarian options, as many caterers in the area had a limited selection. Kristi was very friendly and easy to work with. If you don't have the perfect vision for what food you want for your guests, Loosh staff will work with you to come up with a menu your guests won't soon forget. A big thank you to Loosh for the tasty eats at our wedding!

This is simply the best Columbia has to offer. His cooking will easily surpass any restaurant in…read morethe state of South Carolina. He catered our rehearsal dinner a few years ago and blew my guests away. His menu included his signature beef tenderloin, salmon with cucumber scales, and many spoons of incredible bites that ranged from short rib to lamb. His experience, expertise, and detail are unmatched by any other caterer in Columbia. His staff are top notch and they provide an enhanced insight into the food that he prepares. His ability to work within you're budget and produce a meal that will create a memory for you and your guests is simply amazing . If you are like me and care about food, presentation, and professionalism then I'd highly suggest Loosh Culinaire.

France's catering provided an awesome catering service for my mother-in-law's 90th birthday party…read moretoday for about 90 attendees! Everything was incredible from the pork tenderloin sliders, mashed potato bar, chicken tenders, shrimp, charcuterie board, fruit tray, homemade French onion dip with chips, banana pudding and more! All food and drink stations were kept full throughout. Attendees were so impressed, many took note for future events of their own! France was easy to work with from making suggestions for the menu, to scheduling, set-up and more. Highly recommend her for your catering needs!

They catered our wedding last week and did a great job. Everybody was very complimentary of the…read morefood and the service was great. They took care of everything and we had more than enough food.

Thanks again for catering our daughter's Bridal Shower! Everything was beyond excellent!read more

I've been to several events that Best 1 Catering were catering, and let me tell you, the food is…read moregreat. This young lady cooks whatever it is you desire, and she cooking with only turkey, no pork, no beef unless you request it. She really takes her time to talk with the client to find out what it is they are looking for far as menu. She even asked if they would like it cooked with pork, or turkey. I've decided to go with Best 1 Catering for my wedding in 2026. She is the best. Thank you B1C for being you and taking care of your clients to the fullest.

My fiance and I are huge fans of Blue Marlin. We both think it's the best restaurant in the Capitol…read moreCity. So when we went got engaged, the first place we looked was at Blue Marlin and we were excited to find they offered a catering service! Unfortunately, we can't speak of the quality of the catering because they don't follow up. I myself was a catering manager in a previous career, and gave them the benefit of the doubt that something had gone wrong with their email correspondence when I never received a return communication by email or phone, so I called to follow up. Three MONTHS later, I called and left another message. At this point, I'll assume Blue Marlin is rockin' the city so hard with business they no longer need to offer these services. If this service on longer exists, they should do a better job clearing it off of the Blue Marlin website and Yelp.

The Blue Marlin is absolutely fantastic!! Tonight was our first visit and we will definitely be…read moreback. Wil Bradberry was our waiter; his service, hospitality and knowledge of the food, region and history of the building was phenomenal!!! I would have given the restaurant five stars just based on his service and the way he made our family feel like we were the most important customers in the restaurant. However, the food is incredible, the entire staff is very pleasant and the venue is gorgeous. Since my family is not from the South, Wil took time to explain the different dishes and even brought us collard greens to try for free. They were amazing! I had the Salmon Pontchatrain with the She Crab soup - delicious!!! My husband had the Trout with the BLT Salad and our son had the Teriyaki Salmon - needless to say we were all trying each other's dishes and enjoying every bite!!!! I tried grits for the first time as well and was very impressed! We also had the Blackout Cake - I don't know how we managed to finish it all but we did. I wished we lived closer to Columbia because we would frequent the Blue Marlin regularly. If you have not tried this restaurant, I strongly encourage you to try it soon - you will be glad you did.