Juels and Salmonberry Catering were the best decision for our wedding! She catered our rehearsal…read moredinner and reception dinner. The food was beautiful, delicious, and fresh! We had so many compliments about how it was the best wedding food people had ever had. For rehearsal dinner, we did wood oven pizza and salad. For the reception, we did salmon and chicken with the most mouth-watering sauces. We also did grilled cheese as a late night snack that people were obsessed with. As a person, Juels is warm, easy to communicate with, and such a nice person. We could not be more pleased with how everything turned out!

Juels and the entire Salmonberry team made our foodie wedding dreams come true. Every single thing…read morethey made, from wood fired oven sourdough pizza to family style dinner for 120, to the most elaborate morning brunches and late night dance floor treats, were truly spectacular. We had dozens of guests tell us this was the best food that they had ever had at a wedding, ever. And we agree. Everything was not only wildly delicious, but gorgeous in its presentation, super locally sourced and seasonal, and crafted with care. And the Salmonberry team took such good care of all our allergies (a rarity!). Everyone left with full and happy tummies.

This business is easy to work with and has great service and wonderful food. We just hosted our…read moregrandson's rehearsal dinner for 45 people. The enchilada meal was delivered ready to be served and came with rice, and beans. The Caesar salad was beautiful and we appreciated the sour cream , chips, and pico. It was a generous meal and everyone had seconds and commented on how good everything was. Do not pass this business up. I did all of the ordering, etc., while out of state. They were accommodating and helpful.

I ordered Christmas dinner sides for delivery to complement our home cooked turkey and couldn't be…read moremore pleased with everything from the Zuppa Toscana to the beef stew, the garnet yams, the green bean casserole, all of it was delish. Highly recommended!

SCAM!!! For The Love…read moreof God Do Not Do Business With Orcas Island Catering! Buckle up for a wedding horror story. Where to even begin. He did not actually show up to our wedding. Essentially, he made his wife do the entire thing on her own after double-booking our day. Considering the cost of this meal was equivalent to a down payment on a new vehicle and above the average per-plate catering price on the mainland, convince me why I shouldn't take this to small claims! We had engaged with every other catering service on the island but wanted OIC as they promised labor. We were highly impressed by the reviews, photos and other events and weddings that had tagged Orcas Island Catering, which motivated us to book with Steve. The first phone call - he rudely asked why I was calling - and if I was calling to get to his *very high profile clients whose names I will not mention here* (first red flag). After explaining I just needed a caterer for a wedding, negotiations began. Mind you, we planned this wedding remotely, as we are not island residents - so we had no physical interaction with OIC before the wedding (my bad for not doing my due diligence). But - after hearing about his other high profile clients, I thought - well certainly he'd be the BEST caterer to hire!? The rubbery, undercooked, previously frozen mozzarella sticks and naked tomatoes and mozzarella "skewers" toothpicks spoke for themselves. Initially communication was good, and we had solidified a detailed menu and services (screenshot below) and a contract was signed and a deposit was paid. He talked about his experience at pastry school and promised homemade focaccia and garlic breads. (We had store bought breadsticks). He raved about the seafood he could supply for the seafood pasta option. (The itty bitty squid legs in the fettuccine were pathetic). PASSED hours-devours. Bartenders. Bussers. The whole 9 yards. He was the only caterer I talked to that promised labor. Red flag #2. Communication went dark several weeks leading up to the wedding. No responses to emails or calls from myself, my mother, or our wedding planner. We were beginning to worry that we were being ghosted. He eventually called my mom back, apologized and aligned expectations with her. We did not have a confirmation call as promised to review the menu and make final edits to headcount / services needed. Had we done this, they wouldn't have needed to supply a dessert selection because we DIY'd all of our own desserts (thank god, the 1 saving grace). According to our wedding planners and staff, Steve was at another job because he either double or triple booked his catering team for our date based on what they were hearing. He stated they would arrive to the venue as early as 8:30am and be "in and out" all day. Only 2 people first arrived around 2:45pm for a 6 PM planned meal. It was our understanding that catering was bringing/supplying ice, so we were waiting for their arrival to fill the coolers. My wedding planners were forced to buy ice at the last minute. When planners checked in with catering around 3pm, there was one man and one woman food prepping. At 4:40pm when all guests arrived from ceremony, they noticed no one was behind the bar. They went downstairs and saw only the one woman (later find out she's Steve's wife) food prepping. The other man had left?? Asked her to get bartending as was contracted. She looked panicked and said they weren't supposed to start until 5pm. Upstairs, the planners began bartending as guests were trying to start grabbing drinks from behind the bar. Once Steve's wife came to take over, the planners told her they had MAST permits so they jumped in. She looked at us VERY confused. I asked if she knew what a MAST permit is, she said no. There was a female helper with the food. She said she got called in that morning to help. Once guests came inside for dinner, the planners took over the bar again so Steve's wife and the other gal could bring up food. The wife relieved planners from the bar after and told them she had more help on the way (Steve). Planners went downstairs to eat dinner and the female gal was gone. She had to leave to "lead a sunset kayak tour"... So Steve's wife was working catering alone + trying to bartend for at least 2 hours. The planners and her helped each other through the night. Around 10:40pm she left (Steve never came!). Had we known these challenges would have been present, and completed a tasting prior, we would have done business with Matthew's Smoke House (who did not have labor but has AMAZING FOOD).

This review was a long time coming. We hired OIC to cater my son's wedding on 7/2023. The event…read moreand the food provided were excellent! Steve went above and beyond our expectations. He was also very accommodating to our requests.

Didn't even return my calls. Trying to set up catering for a retirement party in October and spoke…read moreto the owner once who said she'd call me back and then a few weeks later I tried to leave a message, never heard from her. It was a shame because the venue coordinator really raved about how easy she was to work with.

Wouldn't cater an LGBT wedding…read more My, now wife, and I had already been in contact and given them our information at the time in which we asked to make sure they were fine with it being a wedding between lesbians. We were told they were not comfortable with this and so we took our money elsewhere.

My son and now wife had the unique pleasure of getting married at this beautiful property. Heidi…read more(owner and wedding coordinator) did an amazing job and was crucial in pulling off a flawless event. I cannot say enough about how happy we are. We are still getting calls and texts from people regarding how beautiful everything was. Both the bridesmaids and groomsmen had their own private areas to prepare, socialize and share a beer and/or glass of wine. Heidi and her husband Michael work very hard to make sure everything is perfect. The venue has the perfect setting where the wedding ceremony is performed. Once vows are exchanged you head up to the very cool outside bar area. Plenty of space and the perfect place for guests to unwind begin the celebration. All drinks and food are served on classy plates and real glassware. Beers are poured into mason jars which makes it fun. Wine barrel tables are used for drinks and appetizers to be enjoyed in this outside setting. When dinner is ready guests move to the a very large room that is attached to the cathedral. Guests can mingle with plenty of room and work their way to the beautiful barn (cathedral) where a second bar is available. We chose antique tables and chairs and the decor. Heidi has an amazing selection of furniture and decor available. Pick a theme, she's got it! In summary, we are extremely happy with the overall experience. Highly recommend The Barn at Sunrise Ridge for a custom and special event.

The location and area was beautiful. The owners/coordinators were a nightmare. Heidi was nowhere to…read morebe found most of the time and did not help with what was agreed to in the contract. Due to this the mother of the bride was coordinating everything for last minute decorations and getting everything/everyone where it/they needed to be. At the end of the night was being very rude about tear down of everything. Said multiple times so people could hear that she was being pulled in multiple directions. Both Heidi and her husband were rude to everyone during tear down. Especially to the mother of the bride. Then there was her husband, i did not get his name, he was driving around on a golf cart most of the day. Did not seem to be worried about others getting out of his way, we had to move for him not him waiting for us. This was not disclosed before hand but he is also a registered sex offender. While it was a beautiful wedding and location i would think twice about having an event at this location, especially if you want kids of all ages included.

Fantastic service! We had Radley cater our wedding reception, and the signature zero-proof drinks…read morehe crafted for us were delicious. He is friendly, his new trailer is amazing, and his service is spectacular.

They bartended my son's 1st birthday party, and they completely exceeded my expectations!! Very…read moresatisfied with their service! From the moment they arrived, they were incredibly kind, professional, and so attentive to every guest. The ladies were amazingly sweet, worked so fast, and made sure everyone always had a drink in hand. We received so many compliments from our guests about the bartending service throughout the party! Everyone kept talking about how friendly they were, how great the drinks tasted, and what a fun addition they were to the celebration. Their communication leading up to the event was excellent, their prices were very reasonable, and the drink menu was so creative and delicious. They truly helped make our celebration even more special and stress-free. If you're looking for a mobile bartending service that is reliable, friendly, organized, and genuinely cares about providing an amazing experience, this is the team to book. I will absolutely be hiring them again for future events! Thank you so much for making my son's first birthday unforgettable!

Broadway Hall was the absolute perfect venue for my winter wedding! It is an incredibly beautiful…read morebuilding that does not need a lot of extra decor. One of my favorite parts is that I could have the ceremony downstairs and the reception upstairs -- so convenient! Rianna is very responsive to texts and so flexible. It was a joy to work with her. I can't recommend this venue enough!

Surprising cute venue. Just attended a wedding here and the layout worked very well. Downstairs was…read moreset up for the ceremony. After the wedding, we moved upstairs for dancing and the reception. Nice open space and very friendly staff. This venue would work well for a variety of functions.

Im so impressed with Picnic Party Bellingham, and specifically Krystal. I booked my childs birthday…read morepicnic inside one of the globes and it was beautiful. From planning to execution the process was flawless. Krystal and I discussed the color scheme and what I envisioned. I was given the option to customize the deserts and snacks provided as well as the games and activities (yard sign connect four, polaroid camera, cards with questions, etc). Krystal truly created a beautiful picnic and my daughter and her friends loved it. I was concerned that in the event the weather didnt improve (it was raining and hailing) that the globe would be okay. Krystal ensured me that the rain wouldnt be a problem and that she had a heater in the event it got too cold. The weather ended up shifting to sunny and warm last minute but we were able to unzip flaps on the globe for airflow to adjust. The overall set up and take down was pretty quick and very organized. I would highly recommend Picnic Party Bellingham and would utilize their services again without a doubt.