I hired Big Al's catering for an International Conference of our Association. I was NOT…read moredisappointed! I wanted food for 70 of our VIP's that would represent NYC and our culture and appeal to an international palate. NYC has some of the best restaurants in the world and my audience was sophisticated so I had to carefully choose how I approached this meal without missing the mark. We decided to highlight Harlem and the grassroots music of New York for our theme and after tasting several traditional caterers and being unconvinced I followed a lead to Big Al's Catering. Al was professional and responsive to my RFP quickly, and when I tasted his food it was done (He had me at the Bourbon Bread Pudding!). His pricing was (surprisingly) affordable and the delivery and execution was excellent. Highly recommended!

Excellent, yummy, awesome. Big Al was in Las Vegas NV, where I was able to enjoy his excellent Soul…read morefood and BBQ. Ribs and wings were my favorite. Sauce was perfect. Mac and cheese was wonderful. Reminded me of my Grandmother's down in Georgia where I grew up. Highly recommend!!! I would wait in a long line to get more of Big Al's Soul food!!! Hope he come back to Vegas.

Amazingly delicious food! Our go-to sandwich place when in the Bronx!!! We had the DSNY (chicken…read morecutlet, fried eggplant, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, delicious bread, balsamic vinaigrette. The best!

The mozzarella here is very fresh. I got sandwiches and they are huge and heavy with a lot of…read morefillings. I had DSNY: chicken cutlets with eggplants, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers. I wish they put more roasted peppers to give more flavor. There are several cutlets in that sandwich. Maybe trade one cutlet with more red peppers to add sweetness to the sandwich. I didn't taste any vinaigrette as described on the menu. I also had Con Ed: prosciutto, eggplant, arugula, mozzarella , sun dried tomatoes. This sandwich is tastier than DSNY. I recommend this one. The guy who helped me in my opinion was a bit pushy. He gave me a sample of cheese. It was really good. It reminded me of L'amuse Gouda. It's sweet, savory, like butterscotch. He tried to sell me a big piece. I asked for a small piece. He cut me almost a pound. I recommend to be more specific about the weight.

Abyssinia and her team did an amazing job for our special family event (75th birthday party). She…read morewas great to work with in preparation for our event and had lots of great ideas about what would be best for our group. She was a total pleasure -- as was everyone on her team -- to have at our intimate occasion. Her food was beyond delicious and everyone, including all of the kids ages 4-15, loved it. We would absolutely hire Abyssinia again in the future.

Chef Abyssinia cooked a 60th anniversary dinner for us and 3 other couples and I must say it was…read moreextraordinary in every positive way. She is a delightful person and came equipped with everything needed to prepare the food in our kitchen. It was as good as the very best restaurant food we have ever eaten. She cooks, serves and beautifully plates the food professionally using the custom menu we designed with her guidance. In short, she gave us one of the best culinary experiences ever. Of course we will hire her again!

For my son's college graduation we used Dave to cater a small gathering of 30. Wow. We started…read morewith Hors d'Oeuvres which were elegantly served to guests while mingling and enjoying cocktails. they were absolutely delicious and plated beautifully. After which came the buffet style dinner, which was just as delicious...the flavors, colors and presentation of the food was spectacular. The wait staff, the chef, the bartender...moved seamlessly in their respective jobs - even offering the guests an immediate napkin should it have fallen. Impeccable. So much did I love everything that Dave presented that I used him a few months later to usher in the 4th of July. Again--everything seamless, smooth, elegant, professional, delicious. Thank you Dave..beyond my wildest expectations on every level. I never had to walk into my kitchen EVER...it was all about enjoying my guests. At the end of the evening my kitchen was spotless, trash removed, dishes/silverware cleaned, sorted, placed and left overs in my glass containers in the refrigerator. Top notch service like none other. Thank You Dave and your unbeatable team.

Did catering for my husbands 40th with Dave and he knocked it out of the park. For starters, we did…read morethe crudités with lemon hummus and chips with salsa and guacamole. Wow! 10/10. Such a gorgeous lavish display. Everything was fresh. The chips, my goodness, what a lovely crunch. Not too salty. (My husband was looking for leftover salsa the next day because it was that good). We also had him grill out at our home and very much enjoyed beef and chicken kebabs and burgers and hot dogs. Perfectly cooked! I always overcook meat on the grill, but Dave did not. His team kept everything a safe temperature as he grilled to perfection. I loved his tomato cucumber salad. I detected a hint of garlic and something else that jazzed it up, and orzo. Pilaf was also a big hit with shavings of carrot. Even his whipped cream was divine. We splurged on a bar tender, and Victor was a delight. Such a gentleman. He whipped up cocktails, mocktails and kept the bar tidy and professional. I think everyone in Pelham knows what a knockout job Dave and his staff do. We can't wait for the next time we are lucky enough to eat Dave's food.

We had the pleasure of having Scott, Chef Vita, and their staff cater our wedding. They were an…read moreexcellent part of our dream team! From the beginning of the process, Scott was responsive and worked with our schedule for the tasting. We were able to make a selection from many dishes and after trying their food we were sold! Especially the NY strip steak with bleu cheese! We received so many compliments on the food and many of our guests even went to compliment the kitchen team themselves! The Balinese chicken turned out to be my favorite, but they were all amazing! They made way more than enough food for everyone and brought containers for our guest and us to take the leftovers home. We love not wasting food! With our budget, we were thinking we could only get a decent caterer, but we lucked out with LDV. They are without a doubt one of the best in the business! They catered to our needs and even made suggestions on how to reduce cost. In our case we brought our own drinks for their bartender to serve, which helped reduce cost. This turned out amazing and our bartender, Mark, helped make it a smooth and tipsy night for our guests! Last but not the least, their service was top-notch. They helped with the buffet so people there would be no crowd and made sure everyone got their food in a timely manner and even made plates for my husband and I so we didn't need to take the time! We were ecstatic with the service and it was one of the smoothest parts of the entire wedding. 5-stars all-around.

When you hire a caterer for a special event you're just taking a risk unless someone you know has…read moreworked with them before. But we didn't have that luxury. Here's why we jumped at the chance to work with Scott and team: - no problem or request was too much - every email or phone call was returned - they kept every commitment: timing, cost, and of course, the food. Now let's get to the food. Word one: abundance. So much variety, all fresh, some surprises (gourmet jerky with a perfect French mustard) perfectly displayed despite the limitations of the space. The passed hors doevres were prepared on site and were delicious, beautifully served, and ample. For reference, this was a wedding cocktail reception for 30 people, Mid day, I would absolutely hire Scott and LDV for a similar event and I would not hesitate to have a full dinner catered under his watchful eye. Note: Scott's staff were professional, poised, and friendly.

Yes!!!! The food is amazing and the sweet potato pies are top tier. I love that they are served…read moremini. I love their sweet potatoes and Mac n cheese. Why?! Because they literally go together. The Mac is cheesy and cooked exactly how I want it to taste. It sticks together and is never burnt on top. But I have tried the potato salad (a hit for sure), collard greens (seasoned to perfection), and the sweet potato fries (which I don't like, because I don't really care for a sweet potato fry. But they are steak cut and glazed with a sweet yet light glaze). As for the meats: I've had the fried catfish, catfish bites, beef ribs, fried chicken breast, baked chicken breast, fried chicken wings (BBQ & Jerk), and the salmon, crabcakes, and the ultimate feast. Oh and I've had their chicken strips. By far my favorite and frequently ordered are the catfish bites and chicken strips. Just know that this restaurant used to be a sit down intimate spot with a catering hall a few doors down. But since CoVid, it has become solely takeout and delivery by the apps. So, you won't get a full dining experience and will have to pay for a certain kind of packaging. For instance, if you don't want your food to touch or leak into other food the. Order separate packages and they will do it. This place has iced tea and lemonade that are divine. The customer service not be the absolute best if you walk in. Because they are always busy and inundated with orders which is a good sign. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the cornbread! My Lawd. It's thick and delicious.

Ordered the catfish meal it was salty and came with collard greens and potatoe salad. Which was…read morealso okay. The service was good ordered catfish strips with Mac and cheese.

I've tried finding mozz and mortadella as good as what they sell here in Italy, and I failed. No…read moreone beats Mike's when it beats to purveying the very best salumeria and cheese, among other provisions. The prepared dishes also hit different. The famous eggplant parm is phenomenal. I don't even like eggplant and I'm in love with this dish. All of the sandwiches hit too. The Italian sushi is interesting, but eat it fresh as the arugula doesn't stand up to refrigeration too well. My perfect foodie day is going to Mike's, buying some mortadella and a ball of homemade mozzarella, then popping into Madonia's next door to get a loaf and some fresh hand-filled cannoli.

A sandwich and soda should not cost $70 for two people. Tax and tip I can understand but a $4 fee…read morefor the privilege of splitting the tab plus the obligatory credit charge fee is a bit much. Rose was a delight but we won't be back anytime soon.