I hired Chef Tawanda (The Flavored Chef) to cater my father's funeral repast for about 100 people…read morein Norfolk, VA. I took a chance in hiring her because she was not one of the caterers the church had recommended to me. (They hadn't previously had any experience with her.) Well, she did NOT disappoint! She might be young, but she cooks like an old soul food veteran! Everything on the custom menu that we selected was cooked to perfection and delivered on time to the church. When we returned from the cemetery, the church staff was ready to serve the awaiting guests within minutes. We received many favorable comments on the food. I hope she left some cards with the church, because I'm sure other folks will want to hire her. I highly recommend her and would definitely work with her in the future.

Visited Hampton Va to attend my daughter's graduation from Hampton University, which happened to be…read moreon Mother's Day,and to eliminate the challenges of making reservations for 15 people. We decided to have it catered. However being from Philly we had no idea on who to use. Search the internet for black caters and The Flavored Chef appeared. Made the call, decided on the menu, setup the day and time. Just like magic the food was delivered to our Vrbo location. To some very hungry people. To our surprise the food was absolutely delicious. Chef Tawanda aka " The Flavored Chef", delivered a great meal, reasonably priced and delicious. If anyone is in the Hampton Va area and needs to hire someone to cater we highly recommend her and her team. Instagram @theflavoredchef Website https://www.theflavoredchef.com/ Best regards Chef T! Thanks Thomas & family

I ordered a watermelon tower and a charcuterie board for a recent event. The tower was absolutely…read morebeautiful. The attention to detail was remarkable. I could not even have imagined it any better. The charcuterie board had a very creative selection of cheeses, meats, fruits, and dips. I received a pictogram of what each individual item was, so no one had to guess. To me and my guests, these two items were nothing but perfection. Thank you for making this day such a memorable occasion.

It was my Family's 50th Girardi Reunion held in Hampton, VA…read more Chef Lin, and his EXCELLENT Staff went ABOVE and Beyond what I Expected!!! Amazing Italian food and The Tiramisu and Cannolis were to Die for!!!

Chef Lin and his staff were utter perfection! They recently…read morecatered my Italian family reunion for 100+ people and everyone raved about his food! Such a great selection from horsd'oeuvres to main courses. And the flavor was ah-mazing!!! I would definitely hire the Tailored Chef again for catering! KUDOS Chef Lin!!! ‍

I recently hired this lady to feed 250 plus guests at my daughter's wedding. The southern cooked…read morefood we received was great! Once again, I lucked out when I found Ms Shirley. Give her a call, you'll not regret it.

We just finished celebrating Easter brunch/Dinner today on a Saturday. We are first timers with…read moreTraditions, but I must say our family was extremely impressed from start to finish! We ordered takeaway Easter brunch that needed to be pre-heated before serving. We had a choice of shrimp and grits or salmon but since we had a larger order we were able to do half and half and have the best of both worlds. Ordering and paying ahead before the deadline online was simple! If you have questions prior to ordering just call. We had certain requests and were informed over the phone it was feasible but to type it in under the special instructions box when ordering. Everything was delivered as ordered and promised! No issues at all! Once we arrived we just called and the gentleman came out promptly to our car with a cart and our Easter brunch neatly and carefully packaged in sturdy brown handled paper bags. The kind gentleman showed us the reheating instructions and explained to us briefly the timing. He took care to inform us which bag to keep horizontal so it would not spill. It was stapled shut and handed to us in the horizontal position as well. Hence to avoid confusion and prevent disastrous spillage. This was greatly appreciated! The food was neatly and carefully packaged with each aluminum sturdy container marked with its contents. Once again very smart and greatly appreciated! We just had to pop in the entire container in the oven. No fuss, no muss. Most items ranged from 10-12 minutes to re-heat some 15-20 minutes. The quality and quantity of food did not disappoint!! Pricing is definitely not cheap but the amount and quality of food is without a doubt worth every penny!! Even better was that none of us had to cook! Win win!! EVERYTHING was delicious! But the real stars were the grand marnier bread pudding, which not everyone can get bread pudding right, but this was heaven on earth for sure! The salmon was cooked perfectly. It was flavorful and a good size. The shrimp and andouille sausage shrimp and grits were hearty and delightful! Crab cakes with aioli.. slap me happy with seafood -very good! The food list goes on and on.. and I'm not complaining! The mushroom quiche with goat cheese was another big hit along with the breakfast foods of honey baked ham with pineapples and pecan and applewood bacon. We are soo full we haven't even tried the coconut pie! Thank you,Traditions, for helping to make our Easter a pleasant one with our bellies full and content. Feeling very blessed! Thank you, Jesus, and Amen!! P.S. Thank you Shawn Hoffman for calling us back to answer our questions!

My family hired Traditions to cater their business's company Christmas party at Chesapeake Golf…read moreClub that was last week. Everything was beautifully decorated. There were Christmas trees, Christmas lights strung, and the tables were gorgeous with green and red linens and white chinaware. Along the wall was a beautiful display of hors d'oeuves like artichoke and spinach dip with crackers and pita points, cheese, and fruit. The dip was delicious! They had coffee, lemonade, tea for drink. The servers gave out the salad. It was lovely display of greens with cucumber and tomato. On the table were the boats of ranch or Italian vinaigrette. This also was delicious. On the far back wall was where they had the buffet style dinner. They had roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, and asparagus for the sides. The potatoes and asparagus were perfectly seasoned and cooked. I didn't feel the same for the rice. It was completely tasteless and left me disappointed. The main entrees were roasted sirloin with horseradish sauce and a pepper crusted salmon with mango cilantro. The sirloin was not really hot and also not seasoned well enough. The sauce was delicious though. The salmon was picturesque. It looked like it was out of a cooking magazine, and I wanted to love this so much buuuut my salmon was just a tad undercooked. I want to make this clear: everyone I talked to enjoyed their meal. I had someone tell me their salmon was over cooked. I had another loved their roast. And another dislike it as much as I did. There was a complete mix of opinion when it came to their food. Maybe it was just the menu selection that was chosen. Anyway, this place was great! I'd definitely come back again. The servers were great, the decor was lovely. Come check them out!

My son and daughter-in-law hired Sweetwater Cuisine for their wedding, and unfortunately, the…read morewedding day did not live up to the experience they had during the planning process. As the mother of the groom, I watched the day unfold from behind the scenes. There were multiple issues throughout the event, including late chair delivery, incorrect tablecloths, hors d'oeuvres that never made it to many guests, buffet items that ran out before everyone was served, and desserts that many guests--including the bride and groom--never received. Our day-of coordinator also had to step in several times to clear plates, refill the buffet, and manage tasks that should have been handled by the catering staff. We understand that no wedding is perfect, but the level of disorganization was disappointing. One staff member was even socializing with guests and asking if he could join the dancing, which felt very unprofessional. To the owner's credit, she met with my son and daughter-in-law afterward, but the resolution offered did not reflect the impact these issues had on such an important day. There are so many outstanding wedding caterers in the Hampton Roads area. Before making such a significant investment with this company, I encourage couples to do their research, compare several companies, and read recent reviews carefully. I hope this helps other couples make an informed decision.

Located in the same shopping center as Willis furniture. Arrived and was seated immediately with…read morereservations. The service was great. Our server and the staff were very hospitable. We had the pecan chicken which was very tasty. The apple pecan salad was delicious. The bread pudding was one of the best I ever had. The shrimp and grits were a disappointment. They were too salty, could not finish them.

Black owned, female owned, veteran owned. Go support! The service was great. Everyone had that…read moresouthern hospitality attitude. The food was sooo good. Smothered pork chops with onions, collards, sweet potatoes etc. If you want a taste of true southern cooking, go to this spot! You won't be disappointed.

Ivory with her team is AMAZING!!!! She officiant a justice peace ceremony with close family during…read moreCOVID-19 and worked with my son and my daughter a year later to help set up their wedding for family and friends. Without Ivory guiding my son and daughter-in-law during this process, they would not have had the ideal wedding they wanted. Everyone who attended had a great time. When your eldest son gets married, you always want the best for him. The pressures of ensuring the event are set up well, the people have an enjoyable time, and the groom, the bride, and the wedding party can focus on the experience of creating lifetime memories. Ivory and her team are the best. If you are looking for a wedding planner & wedding & event management, she is the one you hire only. She has a team and network of vendors that make the experience 5 Stars and Above. You will never go wrong with Ivory and her team. We were blessed to have her take care of my son's wedding, an important milestone in my family. Thanks, Ivory.

Cannot overstate my happiness with this florist! With relatively short notice, Ivory Morgan-Burton…read morecreated a magnificent permanent tropical floral arrangement to welcome our newest grandchild. On her way to delivering them to the new family, she thoughtfully stopped at our home so that we could enjoy them too. They are beautiful, aren't they? We feel fortunate to have found Storybook Events and its kind, artistic and highly professional florist!