Chef Lavell and his team are masterful in the kitchen; our food was so delicious! My wife and I also loved working with the chef--he was flexible, creative, and cheerful throughout the whole process, from planning our menu to cleaning up after the wedding.
Chef Lavell worked with us to come up with an original, delicious pescatarian menu that incorporated all of our favorite foods--blue cheese, salmon, and truffles. The Moroccan spiced salmon was a big hit, and the chef's homemade smoked Jamaican jerk sauce could pair well with anything! Another comment on the jerk sauce--it provided our wedding menu a bbq option--an experience we wanted to provide to our out-of-town guests. In addition to the main fish options, the creamy risotto side with Romano cheese, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and pine nuts was so delicious I could have made a meal of it alone! Even my vegetable-averse parents liked the roasted Brussel sprouts and the salad (a beautiful combination of candied pecans, roasted squash, and pickled red onions). Chef Lavell also sourced our favorite desserts--crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, and pecan pie. Unfortunately, my wife and I were so busy at the wedding that we barely had time to taste the food brought to our table; however, Chef Lavell very thoughtfully and generously provided us with a some prepped meals to-go--we otherwise would have missed out on our own wedding menu!
The food was delicious--and so too was the price! The quote from Real McCoy Catering came in at almost HALF those dished out by other Austin caterers. Chef Lavell had suggestions for how to cut costs without significantly impacting the experience, like bringing in our own alcohol and serving buffet-style. He was also attentive to details like making sure the tables were set beautifully--even having the servers' ties match the color of the tablecloths! Chef Lavell is cheery and reassuring; I got a big smile on my face every time I spoke with him leading up to the wedding--no easy feat considering the stress that planning a wedding can bring. Real McCoy Catering is the real deal; do yourself a favor, and give Chef Lavell a call!
Cheers,
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