Serendipity did a fantastic job catering our wedding! They have an incredible team who truly work with you to create some delicious food. I would highly recommend them to anyone catering their event in Denver read more

Serendipity Catering - Caterers Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

3rd time I have used this company. Great service. Amazing food. Easy to work with and they always honor my dietary needs!

Yelp doesn't allow me to just revise my previous review, unfortunately. It was long and detailed about all the many things that went wrong with our wedding because of Serendipity breaking all manner of contracted duties. The short version is that desserts were not any that were agreed-to; food was inconsistent and some were in complete violation of my dietary needs, which were agreed to and sampled prior; they sent completely inexperienced people (the one man was obviously petrified of serving food, he was shaking!); didn't provide ice as agreed; but most importantly, left over an hour early with no provocation whatsoever from us. We were otherwise occupied when they decided to leave without cleaning up and guests were still eating! The agreement was clearly that they would stay until 6pm and clean up (the host homeowner was leaving the next day for a week, and I was told that it is standard for the caterer to clean up, mop the floors, etc. This was NOT done). The event manager, Madison, literally waved at us while we were singing for the guests and left! When I texted the event manager, she didn't respond. When I texted the owner, she didn't send them back. In fact, she made up a story that Madison had asked the homeowner if they could leave! No, she TOLD the homeowner. Plus, my husband and I were the clients, not the homeowner, which they all knew. Eventually, she directed me to the Finance Manager, Dan. There was going to be a small refund originally, but out of the blue a week later, he emailed me and graciously refunded us for the event and initiated a 3 way call where the owner and her husband apologized to us. If I was reviewing him, he would get 5 stars. Unfortunately, this was our wedding, and we are in our late 60s. No one should have to clean up after their own wedding when they've hired a professional caterer. We had to ask guests and the homeowner to help. I want to emphasize that we were exceedingly patient with them due to the pandemic, but my supposition is that they over-booked that day for the number of employees they have, and we got the short end of the stick. This is revised from the original 1 star review because they refunded us. read more

Hired Serendipity for a Graduation Party. They were professional, easy to work with and flexible from the very beginning. Set up and break down was smooth and fast. Did heavy appetizers and a themed dessert display. The food was exceptional. Rave reviews from college students, family, grandparents and seasoned foodies. Definitely exceeded expectations. Staff was engaged, communicative, detailed and friendly. Shout out to Joshua, Priya and Dan. Do not recall breakdown gentleman's name, but he was thorough, friendly expeditious as well! Looking forward to working with them again. read more

The staff was amazing however the food was a huge letdown especially for the cost. The charcuterie was definitely worth it but the hot food not so much. read more

Hire Serendipity for your next event! The food is wonderful, the staff is wonderful, the set up and clean up is wonderful!!! I couldn't have been happier with their service. I've already requested to have them do a Christmas gathering!! read more

Serendipity is amazing. They were my one-stop-shop, did my food, cake, and flowers! Hands down the best people I have ever worked with. The best customer service I have ever received, I have so much to say. They literally saved my wedding day. They were the only caterers that sent me a pre-planned menu with a quote after one email verse going into a million questions. It made me stress-free and convenient because I moved to another state. Flew to Colorado and did the tasting while under COVID guidelines. They set up a beautiful table and made it a beautiful experience. The food of course was amazing. We had the Colorado peach chicken, flank steak, and stuffed portabello mushroom. I wish I could have eaten all of them at the wedding. On the day of the wedding, the food was delicious and the staff was professional! I heard good things about the food, a couple of people did tell me they had to send the chicken back to cook a little longer, my chicken was perfect. They even boxed up extra food for us to eat later. Our cake was amazing and gorgeous. Everything tasted amazing although I didn't want to cut into my cake because it was stunning. We had hazelnut chocolate and vanilla almond soak. The floral arrangement was absolutely perfect, it was breathtaking. I still cannot believe how perfect your team made my day and help all the way up to the wedding. ... Amory was my coordinator and was always quick to respond. Super nice and fun to talk to. Raven was my catering captain or should I say, queen! She made everything look so easy and was super organized at all times. After COVID my venue canceled on me 7 weeks to the wedding and these two girls went the extra mile and sent me a list of venues that they worked with in the past, and I ended up picking one of them. Laura the owner was and is very pleasant. Helped me with my cake tasting and sent us cupcakes (dry iced) to texas. That was a fun experience. THANK YOU read more

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Serendipity catered our small event at a rented lodge in Estes Park and they blew it out of the ~park~. Bad puns aside, they were great to work with and had some really inventive recipes. I still dream about our tomato and goat cheese terrine....it was amazing! Izabela helped us get the menu coordinated and stay within our budget. Would recommend! read more

I hired Serendipity Catering for a surprise anniversary dinner. They did a fantastic job. I was concerned that they would not be interested in doing such a small event, but they great to work with. The planner offered terrific suggestions and the food was spectacular! read more

Serendipity did a beautiful job catering and coordinating our wedding on 9/25/21. We loved that we got catering, florals, and day of coordination all in one spot- it made it so much easier and took away the stress. Jillian (catering captain), Isabelle (coordinator), Sarah (florals), and Amory (sales) were so wonderful and easy to work with. Our wedding was a dream and everything we wanted. THANK YOU!!!! read more

We had the most amazing cake from them! It was half chocolate with raspberries and half lemon with curd. Kelley also did an amazing job designing it! It had a drum set with Animal playing behind it, barrels with little shot glasses on them, and all of it set a top a mountain scene. If you want a special, out of this world cake, check them out! read more

I was referred to Serendipity to cater an event for our non-profit that was held at the Governor's residence. The consultation leading up to the event was seamless and day of couldn't have gone smoother. Not to mention the food was incredible... maybe the best I've ever had in the heavy app event catering world. Couldn't have been more impressed. Andrew read more

We used them twice once for a wedding and once for a anniversary party. Wish they would have told us we could have saved 10% by registering

Serendipity did an amazing keto spread for my holiday party! Professional,easy to coordinate with and delicious! Highly recommend!

Serendipity catered our wedding reception at the Denver Botanic Gardens and it was an unparalleled experience from Day 1 planning. From the initial menu creation, to the tasting dinner, to the last minute adjustments, the team was responsive to all of our requests and nailed every small detail the day of. All of our guests could not stop complimenting the staff and the amazing food: "that was some of the best food we've ever had at a wedding", "the bartenders at your wedding were so hilariously entertaining". Huge shoutout to Russell who was the team lead for the event who effectively led guests through cocktail hour/dinner service, seamlessly transitioned everyone to the reception area in a 2nd nearby location, and facilitated cake/dessert service throughout the night. It was an unforgettable night for all and Serendipity Catering was a huge part of it. We cannot thank you guys enough and HIGHLY RECOMMEND this crew if you are considering them for your event! read more

Serendipity-raven did my wedding catering! Everyone really loved the food. The bartenders were great and everything went smoothly! Many people commented on how much they enjoyed the meal and the service was great! read more

I can't praise Serendipity Catering enough. They are a preferred caterer at the venue I manage and time after time deliver an outstanding experience to our guests. They work hard and provide stellar outcomes! read more

This is a reply to Laura Z's comment to our review. I always find it funny when vendors get so defensive in their replies. I'm sorry Serendipity was so shocked by our review, but 3 stars is called "A-OK," which is exactly what this was. There were plenty of really wonderful points to the service we received, but there were enough mix-ups and mishaps to bring the overall score down. One clarification: we actually INCREASED the number of staff at the last minute because as the event got closer, we started to lose confidence that our contracted staffing levels would get the job done in the challenging site. Serendipity was very appreciative that we added a person, and that was why we were so frustrated by the set-up noise during our ceremony. And by the way, the only reason there hasn't been a gratuity is because the groom was assured before the event that he could provide a gratuity at the event as an add-on to the final bill. It was only at the end of the night that we were told that in fact there was no way to do that - the same time that we were told that the person we had been working with the entire time to plan our catering was "no longer with the company." I'm sorry that our first priority in the week after our wedding hasn't been to go out of our way to give Serendipity more money, but we did love the staff and will absolutely follow up to tip - as if that's any of the Yelp community's business. Anyway, totally a three-star experience, but the wedding itself was absolutely a dream, and we appreciate all our vendors in making that possible. read more

I am an event planner from Atlanta, GA and this catering company saved my life!!! I called Serendipity Catering to do a last minute event for a client of mine in Aurora, CO. The staff member who answered the phone was amazing! Little did I know it was the owner! I talked to the owner about the event and he came up with a custom menu for me that was perfect for what I needed at an amazing price. They were patient and kind with me when I made last minute changes. Their customer serivce was excellent, their prices were great, and the food was excellent! My client went out of his way to tell me how much he enjoyed the catering. After the event, I snuck in and ate some of the leftovers- delicious! The only negative thing I have to say about this company is that they are not located in Atlanta, GA where I do most of my events. I work with several catering companies on a monthly basis and this is my favorite-- I would use them all the time if they were in Atlanta! read more

We used Serendipity to cater our wedding reception and I don't think we could have asked for a better company to work with. Laura and Kelly were both outstanding from our initial contact, to planning our menu and helping my vision come alive. Not only did they set up the brunch for our guests, but they also coordinated set up for our ceremony, flipping the room for our reception and took on the challenge of designing a donut cake for me. Every detail was looked after and our guests loved the food. I felt supported throughout the entire time leading up to the wedding and during. Just a pleasure to work with and they made our day even more special! read more

I work for a local company and I use Serendipity Catering almost exclusively for my corporate lunch needs several times a month. They are professional, friendly, flexible, and create wonderful and memorable meals. Their food and presentation are amazing, and their customer service is top notch. Todd and Laura are wonderful to work with and I highly recommend them for any catering needs. read more

Love love love Serendipity. The food was amazing but more importantly the help we received from the staff was out of this world! They catered our wedding for 150 people and so many of our guests told me for weeks afterwards how great the caterers were. One friend even admitted to standing by the door the caterers were coming out of so he could get the first bite off their trays of passed apps. I recommend the lamb lollipops as the best app out there! read more

We are thrilled with Serendipity Catering and highly recommend their services! They provided appetizers, a buffet, and desserts for our wedding this past September. From day one the service was outstanding. They were very flexible and extremely responsive (over email and phone) and accommodated every one of our custom requests. During our two walk-thru meetings they were super helpful and offered a lot of tips around the timeline and set-up. On the day of the wedding their servers went above and beyond for our guests and we got a lot of compliments about the staff. The food was AMAZING and we continue to hear about it from our guests. Every item on the buffet was delicious, especially the chicken and beef dishes, which so often get dried out and bland in such a quantity. It felt more like the meals were prepared for a small dinner, not 150 people! They prepared a large variety of vegetables for our vegan and vegetarian guests, and their quinoa stuffed peppers were highly praised. I'm just sad I didn't get a chance to try everything!! During our cocktail hour I tried one of the reuben finger sandwiches (my husband's special request) and it was unbelievably good. The beef in marsala sauce was sublime! Serendipity has an amazing pastry chef who made an assortment of two bite desserts (mini tartes) and I was blown away by how perfect (and beautiful) they were. A+++++++++++++! Thanks so much to Jennifer, Kelly, Adriana and the amazing team of servers! You all contributed to the best day of our lives!! read more

I have worked with them for work events multiple times - I feel like they go above and beyond plus the food is yummy!

Serendipity catered our company party and did a wonderful job! They crafted a delicious menu based on our budget and were simply lovely to work with. Jillian, Dimitri, and everyone else involved were friendly, patient, and efficient. Plus, every bite of food at the event was totally worth the calories! read more

Update after my wedding: Wow!!! Didn't think Serendipity could still impress me after their excellent service at my company's holiday dinner last year, but they did! They jumped in and helped out in any way they could. Food was again fabulous (we received many kudos from guests) and service was top notch. They are efficient and on top of things....I didn't worry about a thing. So glad I went with them!! read more

I've enjoyed Serendipity's food at several catered events I've been to and it's always delicious. The interaction I've had with the staff has always been cheerful and helpful. Good company! read more

Catered for Sunday brunch at Cherokee Castle. Food was horrendous. We paid for a buffet brunch, there was minimal food, and I was only 'allowed' ONE piece of bacon. The breakfast sandwiches were soggy, as the tiny finger sandwiches. Serving staff were rude and wouldn't allow us to take 'extra' food. read more

I used this company several time, and sadly they were very inconsistent. To the point that we would have them cater breakfast and then lunch in the same day and people thought it was a different cater for lunch. They were late and would forget items. I would call and as ask for refund for missing platters and tell them that the food was not up to par that day and I would just get a simple "oh sorry". They are expensive and I expected better customer service. read more

Really enjoyed the experience Serendipity provided for a catered event at my house. Sarah was super helpful and diligent in responding to all of my questions through the process. They came when they said and were professional from start to finish. To top it off the food was awesome and I received many compliments from my guests on how great everything tasted. Thank you Sarah! Thank you Serendipity. read more

Amazing! Serendipity was so perfect for for my friends 30th birthday dinner! We went with the family style dinner and was extremely impressed! The process was super easy, we ended up picking up the food ourselves to save on the delivery fee and the instructions to reheat were so simple! Portions were generous, there was plenty for left overs! Food itself was phenomenal, sides were so delicious! We will def. be ordering from them again, highly recommend! read more

I hired sernedipity for a retirement party and was very pleased with the service. Everyone loved the food, presentation was lovely, they were on time and organized and I would recommend them to anyone. Their beef skewers with peanut sauce were amazing, and the brownies were out of the this world! will use them again! read more

Mystery chicken surprise, the service was as terrible as a broken spoon to eat off of. The kitchen staff is inexperienced, and clearly does not understand the temperature danger zone as last year half the staff got sick after consuming the food the catering company was serving up. Better off calling a kitchen truck to cook it all fresh on the spot. read more

Finding a good, reasonably priced caterer proved to be one of the toughest parts of planning my wedding. After receiving tons of quotes from various companies, I decided to go with Serendipity. Throughout the planning process, they were professional, quick to respond, and full of helpful ideas for my wedding. We had a morning wedding with a breakfast/brunch buffet reception, and it was wonderful. Serendipity helped me plan an awesome menu, complete with a waffle bar and various delicious toppings, non-alcoholic sangria, rosemary potatoes, tons of fresh fruit, and so on. All of the guests I've talked to so far loved the food. I was all over the place the day of the wedding and didn't get to eat as much as I would have liked, but what I did eat was awesome. They also gave us the option to use "green" plates and silverware and had a little sign printed up telling our guests about what they were eating off of. It was a nice, eco-friendly touch. Laura was at our wedding from start to finish and worked with the other vendors to make sure the whole thing went smoothly. I had very little to worry about the day of. We had to resort to our plan B, since we originally planned to have the ceremony outdoors and it rained that day. Laura made plan B go as smoothly as if it had been the plan all along. The peace of mind I felt on my big day was worth five stars alone. read more

The people who run this place suck. Awful customer service...they took 3 months to respond to a catering order and by that time it was too late. The guy who owns it, I believe, will rip your freakin head off if you park in their reserved parking spot and threaten to tow you! I would not recommend this place to ANYONE read more

For the readers with little time: Pros: STAFF-Unexpected and unusual helpfulness, communication, food, presentation Cons: Pricey Here are the details: I used serendipity catering for my wedding reception. I gave them 5 stars and they deserve every one of them. What really blew me away was their helpfulness. We were under the catering captain, Sonia. Before the event, Sonia had excellent communication with us, worked with our busy schedules and was very agreeable. This was expected, but what really blew me away was her work as the event got closer. We needed to do a final walkthrough of our reception site with ourselves, serendipity, and our venue. There was a miscommunication about the time we were meeting, but when we called Sonia, she agreed to drop everything she was doing that day and rush over to our venue site to do the final walk through. THEN, our florist lived VERY far away from the event and threatened to slap another $50 onto us for having to wait around after taking flowers to the wedding to set up the flowers for the reception. Instead, Sonia and her team agreed to do her job and set up ALL the flowers/centerpieces in addition to the tables and linens. AND THEN (Yes there's more), we needed to rent items from the venue, from serendipity and also from a third party site. All these rentals became very confusing for me and so I simply put Sonia in contact with the rental site and the venue and she personally went through our rental list to make sure everything was in order. Low and behold, there were some changes that need to be made that I would definitely not have noticed myself. Finally, Sonia and her team did a wonderful job at our reception, had all of the food out in a timely fashion, well presented with agreeable personal interactions with the entire team. Now, I'm not sure what other vendors cost (my wife did the research on that), but serendipity to me seemed a bit pricey. BUT in regards to serendipity, you get what you pay for. All in all, I am an extremely satisfied customer. read more

Had a terrific experience with Serendipity at a recent event in Denver. From the initial contact to the event - everything was super easy, well organized and the food was fabulous. Our guests loved everything served. Would recommend Serendipity for all your catering needs. read more

On the day of our wedding, everything went seamlessly. The setup and delivery were smooth, the food was delicious, and several guests commented on the staff's friendliness and professionalism. Futhermore, guests with dietary restrictions were accommodated with ease at no additional cost. However, working with Serendipity through the planning process was unexpectedly cumbersome. All was great until a staff change in the company, at which point we were transferred from our initial point person to someone who seemed totally out of the loop. From that point on, they were difficult to communicate with, untimely or incomplete in their responses to our questions and requests, and had to be asked multiple times to provide updates. For example, after ironing out final details at our venue walk-through three weeks before the event, they didn't provide an updated proposal until the week of the wedding. We submitted payment information after receipt of the "final" proposal, then unexpectedly received another "final" proposal with increased price two days before the wedding. Needless to say, this is not something we anticipated having to deal with while ironing out several other last-minute details. Overall, excellent presentation and quality of food and services, but poor back-end communication and customer service. read more

I really wish there were more stars, because Serendipity honestly deserves 10! I was working with a budget to feed 75 people 4 meals for a 2 day seminar. Serendipity was able to create a menu which met my budget and wow'd the guests. While I was worried about running the seminar, Serendipity set up the buffet, helped serve the food, and cleaned up without needing me at all. What a relief to not have to worry about the catering with everything else on my plate! The food itself was absolutely amazing! The quality of the food, especially for the price is almost unbelievable. One of my guests worked on a cruise ship where of course the food was top-of-the-line. She made sure to pull me aside to compliment the food. "This food is amazing, and you can tell the Chef has a real love for what he does. I can tell he loves what he does by the food he presents" . I have set up events all through Denver, and Serendipity is one of a kind. Their food, their care, their service is unparalleled. read more

Serendipity catered my wedding last weekend and I couldn't be happier. We went with a heavy appetizer theme and it was a great choice. They made sure we had plenty of food and plenty of filling foods to ensure our guests were satisfied. The staff was so friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. They did everything right. I HIGHLY recommend them. read more