Working with A Sharper Palate was a fantastic experience. From our tasting to the wedding day, Leslie was professional, honest and creative! They worked in a very tight area, feeding nearly 200 people - the food still hot and fresh! We would highly recommend them for a wedding or any kind of event. Food was delicious and the presentation stunning. read more

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This place is a gem. Service is great and the food is amazing! A must go to type of place

We booked A Sharper Palate for a birthday party for our Mom. They delivered passes horsd'oeurves, salad,bread, and a choice of three entrees. EVERYTHING from start to finish was spectacular, from the food to the service and the bar. The staff was so kind to the elderly people who were there, and the evening was capped by a delicious beautiful cake. This company gets 5 stars and I would highly recommend them. read more

A Sharper Palate Catering Co - Cake created by Favienne Roop. Candy seashells and vanilla cake with mocha filling and buttercream frosting - Caterers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went here for a field trip to take a tour I loved this place feels like home!!! Definitely will be back for a job read more

A Sharper Palate Catering Co - Caterers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I could not wait to get online to do a review of SHARPER PALATE CATERING CO. Sharper Palate catered our daughter's wedding this past weekend, April 9, 2022. My daughter did all the planning, but still I had to leave a review. Their varied appetizers and foods were so above and beyond anything we've had at any wedding we've been to! They not only had the freshest foods, but they displayed the assorted meats, cheese, dips, vegetables and hot foods in such an artistic way and on such a beautiful setting that EVERYONE asked us about the food and who catered it!! We were all so impressed that we continued to talk about their food and service at the 'After Party' and the next morning as well. We will DEFINITELY use and recommend Sharper Palate to our friends. Thanks you for making our event so classy! JRM read more

We used A Sharper Palate for our wedding at the Valentine Museum in October 2018. The entire experience - from sketching out a menu, to discussing alcohol options, to the actual presentation at the wedding - was immaculate. Specifically, we worked with Hope and she really knocked it out of the park. Hope was extraordinarily receptive to our desire for a fall-inspired menu and came up with the following: 1. An autumn kale salad with fennel, apples, goat cheese, and a maple vinaigrette 2. Roasted chicken breast glazed with honey, black pepper, and sauteed roasted apples 3. Smoked beef brisket with horseradish creme fraiche 4. Roasted seasonal squashes with tarragon, scallions, and hazelnut vinaigrette. 5. Caramelized Brussel sprouts with sunflower seeds and red grape vinaigrette 6. Roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic Hope's menu floored us with her attention to detail and commitment to theme. More importantly though - it was damn good food. The service was absolutely impeccable. I wish I had more excuses to cater events because A Sharper Palate would be my first and only call. read more

A Sharper Palate catered our wedding and absolutely blew us away! We consulted with a few different catering/event companies before making a decision on ASP and they were the only one to deliver on a menu that met our specific vision while remaining budget conscious. Even though we provided our own alcohol, they gave us guidance on how much to provide and helped us choose recipes for signature drinks that met the theme of our event and our bar budget. Our contact throughout the entire process was Hope, and she was incredibly helpful and responsive - even with our last minute guest additions with dietary restrictions, and rental research when inclement weather threatened to derail our plans. On the actual day of the wedding, everything was orchestrated so smoothly and looked so gorgeous (I'll admit I was an emotional bride, but I burst into tears when I saw the cheese presentation because it looked so beautiful, haha)! Not only was the food delicious, but Hope and ASP had the utmost attention to detail - providing extra touches of florals, fabrics, and candles that added to the ambiance. We got so many compliments on the service, the food, and the seamless organization of the entire event. Would hire ASP again in a heartbeat! read more

I worked with the staff and all were great (especially Kristen and Leola!!) except for the sou chef Jamie Dalton. She's a rude, arrogant pos who falsely accuses you of doing something you did not do. She also uses her bare hands to put food on plates for guests (ew!) Stay clear of her, she has a Karen personality. read more

Just did my son's wedding this weekend. Food was excellent, they were on time, the staff was super friendly, but stayed out of the way. Very happy with them ! read more

The food was fantastic, Crab Cakes with Remoulade, Asparagus, Mushroom, Fingerling Salad with Gribi, & rolls. However, the merchant never honored the $5 off promo advertised on Nextdoor. I mentioned this to staff when I picked up my order, several days later to Ms. Carter & Ms. Loraine (Bookkeeper). While I was told it would be taken care of, it never was. read more

We tried A Sharper Palate for the first time this Thanksgiving, taking advantage of their Holiday Dinner package. They were great to work with, provided an amazing dinner and also very thoughtfully packaged our meal - as we had indicated to them that we'd be traveling with the food and bringing it to our family who lives in WV (about 4 hours away). Having this as an option will be a game changer when we visit during the holidays and we look forward to ordering A Sharper Palate again! read more

A Sharper Palate catered my rehearsal dinner and wedding this past weekend, and I have so many adjectives to describe them I don't know where to start. During my planning, the top priority for me was to have an attentive, professional caterer and good food. My planner's first recommendation was A Sharper Palate and honestly I didn't search any further. We went to the tasting, and I was so impressed with Kristen and Jamie (and the food) that the search stopped there. Their level of professionalism was remarkable. I couldn't have asked for better service; they were so attentive and detail oriented. We opted for a mix & mingle style reception, and our rehearsal dinner was BBQ. It was all so delicious; our guests raved about all the food! Kristen made planning so easy; she drove the process, and I was beyond pleased and surprised by all that she controlled (ordering liquor, rentals, set up, food, reception layout)! I did not have a full appreciation for all that the caterer does to facilitate a wedding and could not imagine having pulled everything together without Kristen's involvement! Everyone warned me we would not eat on our wedding day; they were mostly correct. The staff was so attentive and was already right there to offer food & beverage. They even together a beautiful basket of food for us, including cake slices so that we could enjoy it later! Every option we chose at our tasting was just as amazing and the service was superb! A Sharper Palate set the bar for anyone else I will ever deal with in the service industry. read more

We used A Sharper Palate for our backyard wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the service we received. The food was phenomenal (I recommend the bacon wrapped scallops!) and Keenan kept both me and my husband happily supplied with a taste of everything. It made for a wonderful evening, and I'd highly recommend using them for your events. read more

Sharper Palate catered my wedding, and my guests and I were incredibly happy with the result. The food was delicious, and they were willing to work closely with us to tailor the menu to our specific tastes. The staff was also very attentive to the needs of specific guests. I'd recommend them to anyone doing a wedding in the Richmond metro area. read more

Our medical group in Richmond, VA, had a party for 28 at the house of one of our physicians. Our experience with A Sharper Palate was totally positive. The food was great, the staff were professional and pleasant and the service was excellent from beginning to end. Would definitely use them again. read more

My husband and I wanted BBQ for our October 2013 rustic wedding in Maidens, VA. When Q-BBQ/Sharper Palate Catering was suggested to me, we set-up a tasting. From the moment we arrived, we were treated wonderfully. As if that weren't enough, the food was AMAZING! We decided to go with them to cater our wedding and I am so thrilled we did. The experience was seamless throughout the process. We worked directly with Leslie Stone, who was a joy to work with. She had great ideas and made us feel comfortable. We were in great hands. At the wedding, there were 3 staff members working the event - a chef, server, and bartender. They were all extremely professional and helpful. They waited on us hand and foot, even though it was set-up buffet style. This was a no-brainer decision for us and we are so happy we went with them. True professionalism and great tasting food - it doesn't get much better than that. Thanks so much! read more

A Sharper Palate catered my daughter's wedding, and they did a wonderful job. All of the food was excellent - flank steak, grilled shrimp and savory cheesecake were standouts. Leslie was our planner, and she had a great eye for decorating in addition to all her other responsibilities. The servers were outstanding, too. Thanks to you all for making our day so special! read more