We had our annual event on October 8th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with Shooby Doo catering as the food vendor. The Waterfront Center has them as an exclusive contract so we had no choice but to use this caterer. We signed up with them back in 2020 believing that we would have an in-person event in 2021 but the Delta virus made us have to do a virtual event. Shooby-doo refused to refund our significant down-payment, so we were stuck with them for a future opportunity. Which we utilized them, as I said, on October 8th 2022. The tasting that we did those years ago was absolutely wonderful. The food was quite delicious. And that team worked with us to make sure that we would have a really good selection of food items to meet all pallets, allergies, and so forth. Thus, the food is quite expensive. The major issue that we had with this company is that we are a non-profit organization and have to abide by state guidelines in regard to serving alcohol. It was almost impossible to work with Scooby-Doo on this issue because they had really bad information that they kept telling us was accurate. It was not good. It took weeks on end to finally get them to deal with the state directly and understand that we were correct and we would not do anything that would potentially jeopardize our nonprofit status. In the end it was resolved well but the frustration that we were put through is still something that has a scab on the wound. One expects for someone who is providing a service that particularly has to meet state guidelines would know what they are doing and what they are talking about. And not asking us to work in a gray area. And that's what we were told over and over again. "Just work in the gray area", but like I said it was finally resolved. One other minor thing that was aggravating but we dealt with quickly was them wanting us to get more alcohol than we needed. We got what we knew we needed and still had a few bottles left over. And the only other minor aggravation was they didn't know their full contract the evening of when everything was said and done. They thought we were supposed to be out of the building at 10:00 p.m. but we were actually scheduled to be out by midnight. Again it got resolved but it was something else to add to a more stressful moment in time. Now on to the good stuff: The night of the event was extraordinary. Their employees had everything set up in advance as it was supposed to be and the venue looked amazing. They were so friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. They literally catered to our every need asking questions along the way to make sure that we were satisfied before our guests even arrived. The staff members were amazing. The food was out of the ballpark extraordinary. People absolutely loved the food. We had a double-sided buffet in order to make things would go smooth and quickly. I'm glad we opted for that rather than having them serve the dishes. It worked well. I'm absolutely sure that we would never use Shooby Doo again for our agency events, because of the massive issues we had with them in the beginning. However, I do think they would be good for things that are not related to being a non-profit: Like weddings, birthdays, small corporation celebrations, and such. If you're considering Shooby Doo to cater your nonprofit organization, be careful, be warned, and make sure you check everything, especially the legality around alcohol service. Also, know and monitor the contract so that you know exactly what's in it. While the service was excellent the night of, and the food was extraordinary, the price tag on this event was far more than we anticipated. We recognize that food costs are up and inflation is a nightmare but this is a very expensive catering service. Scooby-Doo gets a five star on the food quality and the evening of service. They get a one star on the knowledge on working with nonprofits, or at least with our non-profit. They get a negative 5 for not allowing us to get our down-payment back when the Delta virus came and shut everything down for everyone. I feel they should have offered it back with perhaps a small penalty but they did not so we were forced to have to use them a couple years later. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. I told them that I would give an honest review. And this review is that. read more

We recently hosted an event at the Waterfront Center in Edmonds, an exquisite venue. Unfortunately, our experience with Shooby Doo catering left much to be desired. Despite hearing positive feedback about them, we were disappointed with both the service and the pricing. While the food itself was satisfactory, the service fell short of our expectations. The staff, particularly the head staff member, displayed below-average professionalism and a snarky attitude. Additionally, the setup did not align with what was agreed upon and promised beforehand. Despite planning for 90 guests, the seating arrangements only accommodated 64, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among attendees. During the event, the catering staff were conspicuously absent, leaving us to pick up the slack and handle tasks that should have been their responsibility. Adding to our frustration was the unexpected 23% additional fee, which the catering company failed to justify adequately. When questioned about this fee, we were met with vague explanations about covering costs, which left us feeling misled because they also leave room for minimum of 16% tip that must be paid BEFORE experiencing their service. You do the math. Overall, while the venue itself was stunning, the experience with Shooby Doo catering staff left a lot to be desired. The combination of subpar service, unexplained fees, and high pricing makes it difficult to recommend their services to others. You still have to use them if you have an event at the Waterfront. Don't get the chocolate cookies, or the deviled eggs on toast. If you go for the fruit plate, this cost us $1,710 plus tax. ($19 a person). The empanadas were yummy, the beef sliders were finished, and people complimented the salmon in puff pastry. read more

We could not have been happier or more proud of the absolutely delicious food prepared and served by the outstanding staff at Shooby Doo for my daughter's 120-guest wedding in September! Maggie was such a pleasure and awesome to work with over the many months prior to the wedding. We so appreciated the complimentary tasting as well. The passed appetizers, signature cocktails and the entire buffet dinner were all fabulous AND we are still getting rave reviews and compliments! All of the staff were so friendly and professional on the wedding day and evening = first-rate ! We are so very grateful to Shooby Doo !! Thank you for making my daughter's wedding everything she truly hoped for. read more

We just recently had Shooby Doo cater for our wedding. Let me tell you, it was absolutely incredible. When we began our search for a caterer, we found Shooby Doo Catering, tried one meal with them, and decided we didn't need to look anywhere else. Their food is a delicate fusion of Asian and American cuisine and they manage to blend beautiful flavors together without making their food overly salty or overwhelming. While all the food was amazing, I have to point out a few items that we ordered. They have a large menu but they were willing to customize the menu for us. Ahi Poke Taco | Shoyu sesame marinated sushi grade ahi tuna, Asian spicy slaw, crispy wonton shell, sriracha lime kewpie mayo, micro cilantro. This appetizer was AMAZING. I had it at their partner restaurant, Bar Dojo, and knew it would be a hit. Several guests consumed 3-4 of these before the meal came out. Seared Scallops | jumbo U-10 scallops, caramelized, served with a lemon burre blanc* These scallops were huge and perfectly seasoned. They were handled with class and the chefs made sure that none of them were overcooked and rubbery. Absolute perfection. Braised Pork Belly (GF, DF) | all-natural pork belly in honey lemon hoisin glaze, served with fresh scallions and pickled cucumber When we picked this dish, we didn't know what to expect. Surprisingly about a third of our guests chose this dish over braised beef and scallops and my brother, who tried all the plates, chose this as his favorite. The pork belly was as smooth as butter and well balanced with the scallions and pickled cucumber. You cannot go wrong with if you go with them. Ariana, who I communicated with, went above and beyond and made sure everything went smoothly leading up to the event. You will not be disappointed! read more

Excellent in every way! The catering and the food is fantastic. They just catered my sons wedding at Axis in Pioneer Square and the food was amazing!! Everyone raves about it. Highly recommend!! read more

I contacted several catering companies and Shooby Doo was the only one to provide the information to help me plan a dinner party for 25. I would recommend if you are planning a special event this is the company to use. Every single guest was impressed with the service and the hight quality food. Thank you for making my evening special read more

Our wedding was 3 weeks ago, and our guests are still RAVING about the food! Get the PORK BELLY (still daydreaming about it)! Lauren and Nicole were so professional and personable through the ENTIRE process. They took the stress out of the food planning for us, and really guided us towards the BEST outcomes. We are so lucky that Shooby Doo has several affiliated restaurants in the PNW, so that we can KEEP enjoying their FANTASTIC food! Thank you so much for making our wedding food a HUGE HIT! We will be forever grateful to you guys! read more

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This organization has consistently been the best as far as supper providing food!! They have been coming out with such huge numbers of new food things and they are for the most part heavenly. I utilize this administration Everytime I have a major occasion and need food cooked, and I dont even realize it in my wallet since it's excessively moderate. In the event that you look online you'll discover great limits that will give you sensible costs to provide food. Much appreciated so much folks!! Id certainly use you all again later on! read more

Come to find, Chef opened up Bar Dojo in Edmonds! Must go try it. All referrals have been very happy with their catering! One for in home Christmas party and another wedding couple. Outstanding group and staff. read more

Shooby Doo rocked our Seattle wedding on a budget, despite Solstice parade traffic and a change in venue one month before the wedding. Guests said the food was delicious, far above average for weddings. (Actually, they said "frickin epic". I censored for Yelp.) Also, Shooby's owner has celiac's, so they really took the allergies and intolerances seriously, even the complex ones (no sorbitol!no Brussels Sprouts, onions, or peppers!). That was a relief. I can't say good enough things about Lauren and her staff -- they were a pleasure to work with and made sure my partner and I got massive, delicious plates. Plus when I stopped in the kitchen before dinner but after appetizers had run out, they made me a special little plate. It was a lifesaver, since I had only eaten a few vegetables and a protein bar since breakfast. Oh, and they made linen and tableware rentals a breeze (even though we figured out our layout quite late), and the steak with chimichuri is amazing. My mom is still raving about it two weeks later. read more

We were so happy with went with Shooby Doo for our wedding caterer! We worked with Ariana who was so helpful with guiding us through the whole process and super easy to communicate with. Shooby Doo helped us create an all-vegetarian menu for our wedding and was really flexible and helpful with finding a menu that would appeal to all our guests. They were very careful with tracking dietary restrictions and helped accommodate several guests with celiac by providing gluten free bread and adjusting some menu items to make them gluten free. We got so many compliments on the food from vegetarian and carnivore guests alike. Shooby Doo does a great job and we would definitely recommend them to anyone! read more

This was our 2nd time working with Shooby-Doo Catering, this time for a wedding of 125+ guests. The menu options were so varied - it was fun to taste and choose, our selections were delicious and the presentation was lovely. Their events staff assists with coordination of all details, clearly and quickly communicating back/forth. The wait staff was excellent, showing great consideration and graciousness in their response to our guests. We highly recommend Shooby-Doo Catering and hope to work with them again in the future! read more

Shooby Doo was wonderful to work with. They were very involved in the run-up to the wedding and were able to adjust quickly as we switched between a few different meal options. They had only done a wedding or two at Lairmont Manor so they took the time to go through a detailed walkthrough of the site to make sure that our day would run perfectly, which it did. Their food is fantastic and their alcohol service was exactly what we were looking for. They sourced local beer (Fremont Brewing) and wine and made great signature cocktails. Our guests particularly loved the spicy margarita! read more

I recently worked with Shooby Doo to bring meals to care providers in Snohomish County. It was a complicated and extremely last minute order, but Lauren and her team was able to step up quickly and fulfill every single component flawlessly. She was very responsive (even on the weekend), the team was efficient in putting together an incredible menu, and their delivery was absolutely perfect. We are SO grateful for their perfect service and cannot wait to partner with them again. I truly cannot recommend working with them more. read more

We LOVE Shooby Doo! As a local wedding planning company, we have been working weddings and events with them for years. They are always top notch with their food, service, and professionalism BUT also friendliness. Their food stands out, and we love how important their client's happiness is. They will customize anything, which is so hard to find in the catering industry. Shubert and his whole team are amazing, and we can't wait to work more weddings with them! read more

I contracted Shooby Doo for my wedding in 2017. I still rave about how great they were. They had the best prices (and reviews) at the time I booked them. I was a little worried at first because the tasting was limited to just what you planned on ordering and you had to pay extra to taste anything else (which it's hard to tell what you want until you taste it). You also don't hear much from them up until very close to your event. But when that time comes oh boy do you get more than your money's worth. I am a total perfectionist and was so worried that they were setting everything while we were at our ceremony elsewhere. But they offered to send pictures and totally took charge in all the setup, the cleanup, the coordination with our other vendors. They even packed up our personal supplies and all the leftover food for us at the end of the event. And on top of that the food was AMAZING! read more

Shooby Doo catered our wedding this past September at Urban Light Studios and people are still raving about the food! From the initial tasting to the end of the wedding, Shooby Doo was so easy to work with and they took care of rentals, setup, cleanup...we didn't have to worry about a thing. But most importantly, their food is amazing!! We got exactly what we wanted and they were willing to work with us to make sure of that. If you are considering them, just go for it, you will not be disappointed! Cannot recommend Shooby Doo enough! read more

Oh my gosh, where to even begin with this review. I was just floored with how amazing and approachable these people were. It started by just their willingness to offer suggestions and take the lead on things. We used them for our wedding and I just wasn't the type of bride that wanted to babysit every step. When I asked for ideas or told them to do what they thought was appropriate in instances they did, with my tastes at heart. Their customer service never slipped, even when I eliminated some pricey things from the menu. When I met with one of their representatives to finalize details prior to the wedding she offered such amazing advice about even about services they weren't providing! Like how much alcohol to bring and when to have the cake arrive. At the wedding is where they were so great I could have cried. First and foremost, I got so many compliments on the food. People were going on and on about how they never had better food at a wedding. Some of my coworkers came to the wedding and still talk about the food, two months later. We got left overs and we were in heaven for days after the wedding, reheating them out of the freezer - some caterers we talked to didn't even want us to keep leftovers! But probably the moment that stands out most to me was this gentleman with silvery hair who was working with them on the wedding day - we came out of the these double doors after talking pictures in the sun for two hours prior to the ceremony and I was an emotional, exhausted mess. As I rounded the corner he approached me with a water with a lemon in it and said, "You look beautiful, it's warm outside, I thought you could use this." And honestly... It was just what I needed when I thought I would collapse from all the excitement leading up to that moment. After that, he throughout the day asking me if I needed anything and I just got the sense they all cared so much. At one point we waited by the door of the kitchen getting ready to walk down the aisle and a young staff member congratulated us and told us everything would be perfect for us. They were just kind people. Then, finally, the venue commended us on how clean everything was when we left. They even mopped! We got our full deposit back on the venue and my parents didn't lift a finger in cleaning. I can't thank or recommend this caterer enough. They blew me away. The price, the service, the quality... We weren't a rich bride and groom but they made us feel like it. You can't go wrong here. read more

Shooby Doo catered our wedding a few weeks back, and although I barely remember most of the wedding night, I do remember the food! The service was great, the food was delicious, and overall they were incredibly friendly and easy to work with. They took care of the tricky "flip" of the house from ceremony and reception, all of the rentals for linens, dishes, and silverware. They even cleaned up for us at the end of the night. One of my friends told me a few days later that he was "still dreaming about the chicken marsala," it was SOOOO GOOD. I'm sad that I missed the passed appetizers portion of the night because we escaped with the wedding party for drinks --- but all of the guests have raved about the deliciousness! To top it off, Shubert recommended a restaurant to us in Napa Valley during our honeymoon, and it was one of the most amazing meals we've had! Love these guys! If you get married at Urban Light Studios, especially, GET THESE GUYS TO CATER! read more

I'm so happy Shooby Doo catered our wedding! We knew from our tasting that the food would be fantastic but the positive energy and attention to detail they exhibited was far beyond anything we could have imagined. Everyone on their team was thoughtful and caring. We did rentals through them and they managed all of the furniture placement just right. They were very flexible when our schedule started slipping and made some quick changes in plans to better accommodate our guests. Urban Light Studios is surely a tricky venue to work in with all its nooks and crannies but the staff at Shooby knows it so well they make it look easy. At the end of the night, as I was thanking everyone, one of the bartenders told me about how much he enjoys his job and his coworkers. If you like surrounding yourself with happy, highly competent people, Shooby Doo are the caterers for you! read more

I could not be happier with Shooby Doo. We had two consulting meetings that were extremely helpful. They answered all our questions to our satisfaction (and gave us a tasting of available menu items) On the day of the wedding reception, the staff set up their equipment incredibly efficiently, and during the reception, they had one staff member taking care of me (the bride). Every fifteen minutes or whenever he saw I wasn't busy, he would come up and check to see if I needed another drink, or a glass of water, or anything else. Everyone expressed amazement at how good the food was, and at the end of the reception, there was literally a rush to get the leftovers. I don't remember what his name was, but the chef? even checked in with me at the end of the reception to make sure I liked how everything went. The caterers also broke everything down with remarkable speed. Impressive things: 1) Professionalism 2) Know-how 3) Efficiency 4) Delicious food 5) Attentive, professional staff members (no one was without a drink throughout the reception) 6) True enthusiasm for their job and our event 7) Full (private) tasting before the wedding reception Even my mother enthusiastically endorsed the food, and that's saying something. I will be recommending Shooby Doo to everyone who needs a caterer in the future. read more

My husband and I went with Shooby Doo as our wedding caterer service and we couldn't be happier. Shubert and his staff were not only pleasant, timely and professional during the event, but they were extremely easy to work with during the planning process leading up to the big day. Planning our wedding 3,000 miles away wasn't easy to begin with, but Shubert and his team made planning the menu seamless. Our wedding coordinator (my sister-in-law) said that everyone on the Shooby Doo team was professional and attentive from start to finish. And the food was DELICIOUS!! The braised short ribs and grilled salmon were mouthwatering. (My husband doesn't eat seafood and even he liked the fish!) We had wild rice pilaf, arugula salad and roasted root veggies which were all fantastic. Shooby Doo was extremely accommodating our every need: our nephews attending the wedding have food allergies and the chef easily made alternative plates for the boys. The cakes the baker create were also delicious: carrot spice cake, red velvet with cream cheese frosting, and two types of chocolate. She was also able to make sugar cookies with our wedding logo imprinted with frosting. For a late-night snack, we had beef sliders and popcorn with truffle oil--yummy!!! Thank you to the amazing team and Shooby Doo for making our wedding absolutely perfect!! Definitely recommend them. read more

First off, I hate seafood. I've never eaten seafood my entire life. I avoid it like the plague. Then Shooby Doo came along. WOW! We're talking the freshest stuff that the Pacific Northwest had to offer, much of it that swims (and some that walks as well), all done so good I didn't care what I was eating because it tasted so good! With enticing presentation and a level of craftsmanship that could only come from someone who really cares about what they're doing, there was nothing in the spread that wasn't exceptionally delicious. Every flavor complimented each other, and was a gastronomical tour of the best of every ingredient. Personal recommendations: Try the broccolini, you'll wonder how you've gone without it all your life. And I'm biased to land animals, yes, but definitely give the lemon pepper steak a whirl. It's definitely a favorite! read more

Best caterer in town! My husband and I had Shooby Doo cater our wedding in August and they were amazing! Shubert and his staff were wonderful- the food was delicious and the service was impeccable! Buffets at weddings are usually meh. Nothing too special, something you forget about after a week. Our guests are still talking about the food we had to this day! From day one, I was impressed with Shubert. He was prompt with his responses and provided me with all the details I was asking for. When we met with him for our tasting, we decided then and there to pay the security deposit to book them. Working out our menu options was a breeze and we eve added dessert at the last minute with no trouble! My husband and I also loved that we were able to BYO alcohol - they provided us with a bartender and we ended up saving quite a bit going that route! Our venue didn't include any kind of rentals but Shubert took care of it all as well, from delivery, to set up, to breakdown. I don't know what we would've done without them! Do yourself a favor and meet with Shubert at the very least - he was a godsend for us and you won't regret it! read more

We used Shooby Doo Catering for a casual wedding reception at Urban Light Studios and the service and food was AMAZING! We had heavy appetizers of pancetta wrapped prawns, asparagus, truffle mac 'n cheese, antipasto platter, and beef skewers. Shubert was great with creating a menu, making adjustments, and everything tasting yummy! Our guests were raving about the food after the party, especially the truffle popcorn we had at the end of the night! I had several people ask what was in the popcorn and if I could beg Shubert to give out his recipe. As being the hostess of the party, it was very nice that Shooby Doo took care of everything and they even packed me a to-go-box at the end of the night. I would recommend Shooby Doo to anyone! read more

Shooby Doo catered our rehearsal dinner, and it was perfection! The staff was wonderful, and attentive...my wine glass was never empty! They were gracious with any request and were simply excellent, and kept in touch with me about my needs. We chose to go with heavy appetizers, and all the guests loved the food and complimented the menu. We brought a cake and they were kind enough to not only cut and serve it, but boxed up each additional piece left over for our guests to take with them. Great service and a wonderful night! Highly recommended for any catered event. read more

I have been to three different events in this past year and was so impressed by the food that I asked who the caterer was, and sure enough all three times it happened to be the same company, Shooby Doo Catering! It really was unbelievable because at these three particular events it was all different food that was served! The first party was rather casual 70th birthday Fiesta and the food was out of this world! There was a taco bar with everything you can imagine as well as Grilled Shrimp (amazing) and tamales! For the drinks they had a station where they were making margaritas, serving Coronas, and also making Super Coronas which I had never had- (Corona with a shot of Tequila)! The second party I attended was a close family friends 50th wedding Anniversary party! Luckily it hit a nice day in May cause it was outdoors and it was kind of a BBQ outdoor picnic type theme! There they served delicious sliders, Triple Grilled Cheese sandwiches, with little sides of Roasted Tomato Soup, Truffle French Fries, Grilled summer Vegi's and Caesar salad! This was my kind of spread! The Third and last event I went to was my cousins wedding reception. from the get go the appetizers, were delicious there was Pear Cambazola Crustinis , as well as Rosemary chicken skewers (yum). Then for the salad it was a Mediterranean style salad with feta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, and a lemony tzaziki style dressing. Then for the main course there was an option of Grilled Salmon, and roasted short ribs that were tender as can be! and lastly for the sides there was Grilled asparagus, and fingerling potatoes! Man that was incredible! Makes my mouth water right now just thinking about it! With all this being said about the food I would like to finish off by saying that their staff was super accommodating, friendly, hard working and you could tell they all loved working together! I highly recommend if you are looking for a catering company regardless the event big or small this is the one to choose hands down!! read more

THE BOMB. Seriously. Shubert & his team are total pros who serve fabulous food. SO much variety & creativity in the selection as well as presentation. As an event planner, they are on my list of the BEST CATERERS in Seattle. Awesome food, awesome service. And I can't wait to work with them again SOON....!!!! read more

Nicole was amazing from start to finish!! So easy to work with, friendly and all our friends raved about the food. Could not have asked for a better caterer! read more

Shooby Doo is AMAZING! We did a trial tasting for our upcoming wedding and we so impressed that we're delighted to have them cater our event. We loved the fact that we could get a tasting and that we had to pay for it (refunded back to you if you end up booking them = genius!!!). The free tastings we attended prior to this were not impressive at all, just regular wedding food. But after trying Shooby Doo, I woke up the next day with visions of the delicious treats we had eaten the night before (especially the lamb - yum - and I don't even eat lamb!!!). I was telling a coworker the next day about how wonderful the food was and I gleeked all over myself because I was actually drooling over it. Yep, that just happened. We can't wait to have Shooby Doo cater our wedding this June!!! read more

We used them for the office I work for and wow they were impressive. They made our grand opening awesome! The customer service was incredible and really accommodating! If I had any changes in my order or questions they were soo kind of really taking care of any issues. The food was spectacular and our guest left no survivors. I would totally use them again!!! THANK YOU! read more

Wow.. So my review of the caterer should be linked to Urban Light Studios, because my Love and I was doing a tour there, and He was doing a tasting for another couple, well he put together a plate for us?! How thoughtful, amazingly considerate, and ingenious advertising! Thank you! Oh yeah he did this butternut squash w/bacon on this cracker.. I took a mini bite, well after the tour... I took the rest with... it was that good! read more

I had the privilege of a dinner catered by Shooby Doo and it was amazing. Somehow there's none of the food-created-en-masse taste that you get from a lot of caterers. Every piece was delicious as if each was given TLC by the cook. A rarity in the catering business. I'm not sure what fish it was, but it was especially fresh and clean tasting. The broccolini was delicious and a welcome bitter contrast to the other dishes. The rest of the dishes were excellent and too long to list here. But there's definitely something to be said for the simple dishes served with great ingredients. A great chef cares for both the preparation of food and the sourcing of the ingredients. read more

Shooby Doo catered our fundraiser and auction at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Saturday April 23. We had 22 tables with 8 guests at each table. We gave them an accurate count of our guests. They ran out of food and left 4 tables, 32 guests, without the main entree. They staged the salads in the hallway blocking access to the bathrooms. They started plating the salads early and were extremely rude, and non-responsive when we asked them to stop. Some of the salads were just plates of lettuce, some did not include the dressing. They did bring the 32 guests their entree, about an hour and a half after the other guests had been served; by that time our event was underway and it was very disruptive to the event. A very poor performance all around. Update 4/29/2022: After much discussion and apologies from Shooby Doo who were indeed embarrassed and distressed that this happened at our event, they did everything they could to make this right for us, including discounting our overall invoice and providing us a complimentary dinner for our subsequent board meeting. Their food is very good and I am confident they are overall a fine caterer, considering the exemplary reviews they've received from others and the stand up manner in which they handled the aftermath of our event. Thank you Shooby Doo for stepping up! read more

Shooby Doo catered our wedding a couple of weeks back, and I must say, it was impressive from start to finish. Shubert met with us at a shared kitchen space (with meeting rooms) in Queen Anne and prepared samples of all the dishes we had asked about. Here's the menu we went with: Appetizers (apologies for all-caps - the lack of rich text support in Yelp made me look to other options to make this review a bit easier to read, especially below): -FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERS -RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB TARTLETS -PROSCIUTTO AND PEAR CHUTNEY RISOTTO CAKE Regarding the appetizers, my now-wife and I were far too busy with photos during cocktail hour, and neglected to send one of our respective party members upstairs to snag us some food, so we didn't get to try these. But they were gone in under 20 minutes, and it was not for lack of preparation. While the bulk of the complements were about the meal, I did hear a fair amount of praise about the appetizers as well. Buffet menu: -BERRY SALAD (fresh summer berries, greens, raspberry vinaigrette with sliced almonds and goat cheese) - Tasty and fresh like you wouldn't believe. -BRAISED PORK SHOULDER WITH BELL PEPPER RELISH - The relish is nicely minced and had a naturally sweet flavor when we initially tried it - we asked him to dial up the spiciness a bit, which gave it just the right tiny kick along with the sweetness. This was my favorite item by far on the menu. The pork was so tender and moist that you could slice it with a fork. -WILD NORTHWEST SALMON - I'll just say this was acceptable, but that's really only because I loved the pork so much. This was one of the few items my wife had time to eat during the reception, and she couldn't stop singing its praises. For my part, I grew up in the area, and I've seen salmon screwed up about a thousand different ways. To see a piece properly cooked with a nice flavor is impressive and most welcome. -ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES and GRILLED JUMBO ASPARAGUS - Speaking of things I've seen screwed up about a thousand times, I brought these both up with Shubert as items that I've seen ruined by either being too tiny and stringy, or sitting out in a chafing dish for too long. These were both perfectly done (even down to the selection of the thicker asparagus), and the servers were very much on top of the buffet to make sure there was only as much fresh product out as there needed to be. _______________________________________ Our cake came from a bakery in West Seattle called Baked, which I'll be reviewing separately - but Shooby Doo's servers did a fine job of cutting and plating it, and didn't charge us anything extra (apart from paying the servers) to do so. Ditto the champagne pour. Their bartender did a solid job, and had no issue with pouring the booze we provided - although your mileage may vary on this (while Shooby Doo doesn't have any such restrictions as of this writing, your venue may. Be sure to ask!). Shooby Doo's equipment vendor, ABC Party Rentals, did a *mostly* solid job. I'm inclined to be charitable to them in this review because we made a number of changes to the lineup as close as a week prior to the wedding. We rented tables, chairs, a handful of linens, a baby high chair, and all of the dining materials (flatware, silverware, glassware). Of the hundreds of items we rented, only a few didn't show up immediately, and ABC immediately went back for them. The only showstopper was that our ceremony table didn't show up until it was too late to be of any use, so we had to make do with a cocktail table instead (which was a bit wobbly for our taste). Shubert was quite apologetic for the issues, and was willing to work with us on other cost savings rather than spar with the rental company over a matter of $30-40, which seemed reasonable. All in all, dealing with Shubert has been an absolute pleasure. He doesn't apply any pressure whatsoever with the party rentals - whether or not he's getting a commission for using them, he certainly never acted like it, and he was able to offer the best rental prices we could find anyway. He is a quick and reliable communicator via email or phone, and was always quick to get back to us when we had questions or needed to adjust the rental contract. Notwithstanding the minor hiccups above, I was completely satisfied with their performance up to and on the day, and I would highly recommend Shooby Doo to anyone looking to have a delicious meal and a smooth experience for their special day. read more

They put on such an amazing dinner for my son's school auction. They even handled the bartending! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and professional and they made the event stress free for the organizers. I highly recommend them! read more

Fabulous! Lindsey and crew made our wedding memorable with the superb service, attention to detail and outstanding quality of food. every step of the process was stress free, which went a long way to allowing us to focus on other wedding details. Our guests went out of their way to compliment Shooby's Doo's staff and food. Thank you! aden read more

Shooby Doo catered my wedding @ Urban Light Studios on November 30, 2014, and BLEW EVERYONE AWAY. First, Callie was our contact person throughout the process. She was amazing. So helpful with recommendations, and really took over to help organize, set up, and take down everything at the wedding. She voiced great ideas at our 10-day meeting to ensure everything was smooth for our big day. The food was HEAVENLY. We had pork with stuffed herbs, steak with salsa, asparagus, salad with blue cheese and pears, and dinner rolls. EVERY SINGLE PERSON at our wedding said the food was phenomenal. We seriously wish our guests would have eaten less, so we could have had more leftovers to take home:) The servers were also FANTASTIC. I wish we would have gotten everyone's names. They stuck to our timeline; set up beautiful tables, cooked delicious food throughout the ceremony(and were quiet), organized our Doughnut Tower for dessert, made stiff alcoholic beverages, purchased additional alcohol when we ran out(with our permission first), and then broke down EVERYTHING, while also making sure to box up the little leftovers we had, and all of our important wedding keepsakes. They were organized. They were all amazing and smiling throughout the entire evening. WE CAN'T THANK SHOOBY ENOUGH! read more

Shooby Doo catered my daughter's wedding at Columbia Winery in Woodinville. Lauren and the rest of the staff were awesome to work with! The food was excellent, we received many compliments from our guests about how good the food was. They have done so many weddings at this venue that they know exactly what to expect on the "Big Day", and they deliver exactly what they say they will do. Other than the preparation meeting with Lauren two weeks prior to the event and choosing our menu selections, we didn't need to do a thing. Shooby Doo staff took care of EVERYTHING! We couldn't be happier with their level of service and quality of food. I wouldn't hesitate to use Shooby Doo for any catering needs in the future. read more

We could not have asked for a better experience than we had with Shooby Doo! I have never experienced such outstanding service. From their initial email letting me know they would squeeze our outdoor poolside wedding reception into the full schedule, to the continued prompt answers to our questions, to a special appetizer created just for us - Spam Corn Dogs! (Delicious!), and to Todd and his Family arriving early and staying a little late to ensure everything was perfect. And it was just that. PERFECT! They handled all of the rentals and even had a canopy in the van "just in case" of rain. Fortunately the weather was perfect as well! As in the other reviews, the food far exceeded our expectations. Some standouts were the Creamy Artichoke Endive, Parmesan Tartlets, and Pulled Pork Sliders. Finally, we had them put out the Truffled Pop Corn towards the end of the party for guests with further munchies. It was delicious and a HUGE hit! Many, many thanks to Shubert, Todd, and the rest of the staff. We want to have another party just so we can call them again! read more