We did the Asheville drag brunch pageant/dinner last Friday evening where Celine and company…read morecatered. We try contacting Celine and company catering to find out what the menu would be and we got a response that they were to busy and would plan the menu the day before. We ended up having 2 options a green and a brown curry which they called build your on rice bowl. They tasted very similar and not what we would want to eat that late in the evening There was also an overly dressed not so fresh salad , bread and the densest red velvet cup cake I have ever tried to eat

Great spot downtown for an evening out. They've created a pop up restaurant as their event space…read morecannot operate at during covid 19. What a treat for us looking for fine dining and live music~! Delicious food and great entertainment,... Coming back for sure

Lacey and the team at Daphne's Catering impressed us from day 1 to the day of our event. We simply…read morecould not have been happier with the food, the service, the quality, and the professionalism of the team. Everything was truly perfect. If you are looking for stress free catering, I simply could not recommend them enough. They will take care of you!

We had a great experience with Daphne's catering. We were throwing a last minute engagement party…read more We reached on Monday morning for a Thursday night event. Lacy and the team couldn't have been more helpful and responsive. We were able to select a great menu from many options. The food was great and the guests loved everything! They delivered and set everything up and took so much of the stress out of everything for us and made a delicious meal catering to all types of eaters including gluten-free and vegetarian. We are grateful and have already been sharing their contact info including with guests who asked for it.

Where do I start?! I was lucky enough to be referred to Chef Michael and his wife Judy by my…read morewedding venue. Their menu is so versatile and they're willing to make whatever you ask for. We requested a full vegan menu with 4 courses and passed appetizers during cocktail hour for 30 people. And wow did they deliver! I am having guests ask me for their recipes and some saying they would consider going vegan if all their meals tasted like this. Our main goal was to serve vegan food to meat eaters and have them not miss the meat. My husband and I could not be more pleased with the way the food turned out. It was a complete success. The service is unmatched. Judy took care of everything and helped with the details that I never would've thought of. I've never planned a wedding before, so it was SO helpful to have her ask more questions ahead of time in order to make sure everything went smoothly. I loved her communication, cheerfulness, and genuine love for what she does. Their serving staff was friendly, helpful, and had a sense of urgency when they were asked for anything. They were engaged in what they were doing and they seemed happy to be serving us. There isn't a thing I would change about the way Chef Michael's Catering handled our wedding reception. They truly contributed a large part to the happiest night of our lives and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to work with them.

Chef Michael catered a friend's birthday dinner and the food was simply exquisite. I loved how he…read morespoke about the dishes as they were presented to us. He explained that everything we were eating was locally sourced. I had a fish that was amazing, over a risotto with a side of colorful vegetables. He and his team were amazing. I highly recommend using him.

We ate across the street and noticed this place. So we…read morestopped by to see what it is. From what we understood it's sorta like one of the boxes you can order and get premade or all the food you need to prepare a dinner. I guess you can order by phone or internet what you want. They have different opinions to pick from. They do catering and can make your special event real special. You don't have to do anything because their staff oversees all the details. The place was super clean and smelled good. Great to know if ever needed. The webpage gives more detail and explains more. I think they even do weekly food boxes but don't quote me, I think that's what the lady said. They also do desserts. Check them out if you need a place like this! .

Wow! First time in Asheville and were recommended Rhubarb by a friend. DO NOT SKIP!!!…read more Every bite is packed with beautiful and complex flavors and the quality really shines. This farm to table joint is made even better by the wonderful servers and kitchen staff. We had the chance to sit at the chefs bar that overlooks the kitchen and chat with two chefs who were so friendly and happy to chat about the food served and other fun tidbits about how the restaurant makes the most of every scrap. Genuinely a 10/10 meal that we will stick with us for a long time!

We came here just after their soft opening from Helene. We sat at the bar and ordered the rolls,…read morefried gnudi, oysters Benton, and 1/2 chicken. The service was great and food was delicious. Their menu changes regularly, so we will definitely be back to try new dishes.

This was excellent. Meats/cheeses (especially the amazing blue), pan con tomato, anchovies,…read moretortilla pintxo, gazpacho, pork belly, patatas, mac & cheese, croquetas, and mushroom arroz were all amazing, and I think I could order any of these again on a future visit. I'd also be open to trying new things given that the menu is large and there's a lot we didn't get to try.

After dining at Curate last night, we wanted to grab lunch before heading to the airport…read more The menu here is much more limited, including soup, salads, charcuterie and sandwiches. But the Spanish influence is alive here as well. I started with the Gazpacho soup (chilled tomato and cucumber) and finished with the Bocadillo de canvas fritas (crispy red shrimp, aioli and green Spanish peppers). My wife had the Bocadillo de Jamon (Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and fresh tomato). Both were served on a warm baguette and featured incredible flavor, freshness and texture. The wait staff was super friendly, welcoming and oh so helpful. It's a great choice for an affordable lunch or dinner.

Caroline from Dining Innovations was sweet, organized and efficient. She arrived to our Airbnb on…read moretop of a mountain and set up beautiful charcuterie boards for us all. She had our dinner ready right on time.. the food was hot/fresh and tastey. Great portions. She even packaged up the leftovers for us and cleaned the dinner table when we were finished eating. She made our night perfect! We highly recommend Dining Innovations. Wonderful experience!!!

Hey guys! So we used dining innovations for our wedding in may 2016 and couldn't have been any…read morehappier with how it went. The company switched managers a couple months before our wedding which had us kinda nervous, but Ivan the new manager contacted me, had us for a private lunch to meet him and show us some options and instantly put us at ease. He was a super nice guy, really professional and knows this business very well. Wedding night went so smooth, Ivan and his team took care of everything, food was great, looked pretty and all that haha, service was very friendly, everyone loved our bartender I think her name was (Joann). He even catered to a few small request regarding some kids we had attending. Thanks alot Ivan!

I almost ruined my friends' wedding weekend because I decided that walking half a mile to dinner…read moreimmediately after a tornado warning was somehow a better idea than calling an Uber. So we walked into Luminosa underdressed, absolutely soaking wet, and looking like we had just been rescued from a shipwreck. This is a really nice restaurant, so at this point I was pretty convinced either we weren't getting seated or my friends were going to spend the rest of their marriage talking about the dinner I ruined. I explained the situation to the staff and they could not have handled it better. No judgment, no making us feel out of place, nothing but an insane level of hospitality from the second we walked in. They even sent out a few dishes on the house. Our server Riley was phenomenal. Riley knew the menu inside and out, gave us all the information we needed without overexplaining everything, and never steered us wrong once. We basically put our dinner in Riley's hands, and that was probably the biggest reason the meal turned out as well as it did. And the food was fucking incredible. Not "we're drunk on a wedding weekend and everything tastes good" incredible. Every single one of us said it was one of the best meals we've ever had. And I don't say that because my culinary experience is limited to Applebee's and the Cheesecake Factory. I went to probably half the restaurants on the Michelin Guide while I was in Asheville, live in Atlanta where I've eaten at plenty of Michelin-recognized restaurants, and have been fortunate enough to eat at Michelin restaurants outside the US. Luminosa was still one of the best meals I've had anywhere. I walked in thinking I had completely screwed up dinner and walked out looking like a genius for picking the restaurant. I will be taking full credit for that and giving none to the tornado or Riley.

Really good meal…read more For starters we had the carpaccio and the bread service. Loved the garlic knots in there! For the main, we had the chef cut (Denver steak), charred cabbage and pasta. I can't remember what type of pasta it was but I really enjoyed the flavors, however that and the steak came out cold. The cabbage was absolutely the highlight. I still dream of this dish - I can't believe how delicious it was! For dessert we had the panna cotta and pistachio gelato. The panna cotta was FANTASTIC, I could eat 2 by myself. The pistachio gelato was interesting... the texture was great but it was incredibly savory which I wasn't expecting. The service was phenomenal. I do think that instead of bringing everything out at once, the dishes should come out when they're done so that the temperature doesn't change as it's waiting for other dishes. Would come back!