C. Parks catered a party at my home and did a fantastic job! Not only was the food delicious and the presentation so lovely, they were so easy to work with. I worked with Tara when deciding on the menu and drinks. She was wonderful to work with - so friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible with a few last minute changes. Raco was our server and was fantastic. She took care of everything so we could enjoy ourselves at the party. She was top notch at her job. They have so many options from which to choose for our menu and all of it delicious. I highly recommend C. Parks Catering, especially Tara (sales) and Raco (server). read more

I would like to highly recommend C Parks Catering to anyone interested. Marie Hannon was a perfect C Parks coordinator. She totally understood our vision for our daughter's baby shower. The food was beautifully presented, maintained the proper temperature and most importantly-- tasted amazing. We received so many compliments. Chelsea, our server, was a perfect team member. She was helpful, friendly, kind and was totally on top of providing perfect service. Thank you C Parks!! It was a great event, largely due to your service. read more

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This summer, I married the woman of my dreams! Life is off to a great start. Our wedding was truly a perfect "grand-opening" to this adventure she and I will share together. Carole Parks played a vital role. Allow me to explain: Well, we of course had many vendor options to fill some key needs. (Catering, band, venue) Carole Parks Catering was 100% the best decision we made. Admittedly, the relationship began through a family-friend connection; but, hands down they were impeccable professionals. From the moment we began working with them we were fully informed and every line of communication was thorough and prompt. Prior to the wedding, Carole Parks Catering was perfectly cooperative with our band and venue manager. (this was so important). Carole Parks met every food requirement on our band's contract, accommodated our venue's parking policy, followed our timeline, and was very flexible with the smaller-than-ideal kitchen work space. Three food items we chose were BBQ sliders, shrimp and grits, and a Thai dish. We received compliments from multitudes of our guests on all 3 items and also our cake!! One of MANY areas where I feel that they went "above and beyond" was a family matter. This struck me as a simple move of integrity. They heard that my side of the family primarily abstained from alcohol. CPC thought of a special summer tea punch so that our guests had a non-alcoholic option besides soda and water. I saw this as a very polite and thoughtful gesture. The wine and beer bar stayed busy all night! In 4 whole hours, I never once saw a line or any congestion. Lightening fast! Interacting with the staff was pleasant. Everyone was extremely kind and professional. We planned our ceremony and reception in the same room. The goal was to have the seats removed, tables set-up, and dinner prepared in a 45-60 minute window after the ceremony. Naturally, this all unfolded perfectly. So that my wife and I could eat, CPC even went as far as preparing us our first meal together at a private location complete with all the food items we had ordered for our guests, champagne, a decorated table, and chairs. And just the icing on the cake: We also heard the venue was left clean and proper. 5 stars!! Grand slam!! We would highly recommend Carole Parks Catering for your wedding or event. Lastly, I would like to particularly mention Karleen. Karleen, thank you so much for working closely with us and making the biggest day of our lives a perfect memory. -Shane and EB read more

This review is for Carole Parks catering of my wedding reception for approx 155 people at Summerour Studios on 3/15/12. We worked exclusively with Jeffrey who was fabulous. The food was delicious and garnered rave reviews from our guests. There were a ton of great options at 3 different stations and everyone found something they enjoyed. The make-your-own sliders station was a particular hit! I reserve my highest praise for the cake, which was soooooo good! Usually wedding cakes look pretty but taste banal, but this was SO good. I picked the sour cream poundcake with chocolate ganache and there was so much rich ganache I almost died. My husband and I ate the entire top layer of the cake over the course of the next two days. Hey, it was AFTER the wedding, right?? Jeffrey was willing to work very closely with us throughout the whole process in order to ensure everything was exactly what we wanted. This included tastings, price adjustments, inclusion of coffee, etc. Also, many of my guests remarked after the wedding that their servers were particularly friendly! A win all around. Thanks Jeffrey! read more

Without a doubt, their food and service at our wedding...was world class. The food tasted EXACTLY like the food from the tasting. Tara was onsite and made sure everything went as planned. The service staff were all very pleasant and friendly. So much so that I let them take home bottles of wine. If you want your wedding food to taste AMAZING, you need to use C-Parks. I could go on for paragraphs, but their attention to detail will blow oh away. David read more

C. Parks Catering did a fantastic job with our wedding at Dunaway Gardens! We had over 200 guests, multiple locations for food at the venue, and a potential rain threat - and they handled it all perfectly and with professionalism. We loved working with Tara, who made us feel comfortable from the first tasting, and we knew we could trust her to handle all the details. The food was FANTASTIC and we've received so many compliments from our guests. The hangar steak and mediterranean chicken roulade were hits, and the three layered cake was to die for. They handled logistics, decorations for the buffet table, cocktail hour (also fantastic!), bar service and dinner. They were worth every penny and we're so glad we used them. Thank you, C. Parks! read more

I have always been very pleased with Carole Parks catering. I worked with them many times at Fox Theatre events, and have recommended them several times as a concierge. They have a great and helpful staff of planners to serve any groups needs. Great and innovative menu offerings to please any taste. Let them pamper you and your associates at your next event. You shall sit back, and they'll steal the show!! read more

C Parks catered my wedding brunch and it was perfect! Everything was exactly right - the food was delicious and cooked to our exact requests, the quality and cost were on point, and the service was above and beyond. Tara came to our house in advance to plan and prepare, and she even helped day-of to prep - no sales person does that! And our server was fantastic, I couldn't believe how helpful she was, I was prepared to spend the afternoon doing dishes and cleaning up the party mess but she had already done all of it for me and I was so incredibly grateful! Highly recommend!!! read more

C Parks Catering recently catered and decorated my wedding reception. I am still in awe of the food, decor and magical atmosphere they created for me. They exceeded my expectations in every way. The wait staff was efficient and the food was amazing. My guests raved about the food( especially the candied bacon) Absolutely amazing !!! read more

If my wife and I weren't a "smile through the storm" kind of couple, Carole Parks Catering could've easily ruined our wedding. In the meetings and tastings leading up to our wedding, we thought we had one of the best caterers in town. That idea changed on our big day. Countless things went wrong, but here are the highlights: -The bartender wasn't friendly to anyone, including me, the one in the big white dress -The bartender drank our alcohol -The staff stole beers throughout the night and hid them in the refrigerator (the venue manager caught them) -Some of the food was cold -While we were taking photos with the family, hardly any of our selected hors d'oeuvres were passed -The vendor meals that we agreed upon were never provided -The appetizer table that was out looked like something you might see at a family BBQ. Saran wrap peeked around the serving trays. -When it was time for the wedding guests to go through the line for our serving stations, the displays of food were horrible. It looked like what you might find at a family get-together, where your Aunt Mildred rented some chafing dishes. -At the carving station, the beef tenderloin was missing. As all the guests watched, a catering staffer brought it out in his hands. No platter. -The servers were few and far between. -The staff hardly ever smiled -The wedding cake was smaller than agreed upon -The candy/favor table was not set up as discussed, and when my wife told the captain, it was moved to a new place, but left in a disheveled heap -The newlywed basket looked like a nasty mess, was never given to anyone in our family, was unmarked and was unfit to give to a homeless shelter -Food was removed as the bridal party was eating it on the appetizer table -The captain got an attitude with one of our wedding guests at the end of the night when she asked for Saran wrap to help preserve my bouquet When we addressed these issues with our salesperson at Carole Parks Catering, she hardly cared. We took the matter to the owner and got back a small percentage of the large amount of money we spent there. I would never recommend Carole Parks Catering for any event. read more

C. Parks catering was one of the best choices we made in vendors for my daughters wedding at Dunaway Gardens on 5.27.18. We worked with Tara and she was EXCELLENT. Communications were always timely and response to questions were quick. They served passed appetizers to our guests & I heard the sugared bacon was a hit! The dinner was delicious ( we had LOTS of compliments on the food including one guest who said she could bathe in those mashed potatoes!)The wedding was large 200+ and Dunaway has its challenges for caterers, like not having a kitchen or water for catering purposes. CParks handled everything beautifully including a last minute potential rain backup plan which thankfully wasn't needed. The staff were helpful and professional. The cake was delicious & they brewed fresh roasted 1000faces coffee ( my daughters favorite) by special request as well as preparing & serving the 1000faces cold brew we provided. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!!!!!!! read more

C. Parks was recommended to us by a friend who used them at their wedding a few years ago. We completed tastings with a few other reputable catering companies but ultimately decided on C. Parks. Firstly their food was delicious! and Secondly they were super affordable! Good 'ol southern cuisine that our guests absolutely loved. We weren't trying to be too fancy and stick to what our friends and family like. Our menu included the fried chicken, mac & cheese, pulled pork, and green beans. We also added on the shrimp and grits station. Several friends went back for multiple plates of the fried chicken! We also had the dessert shooters which were a big hit since they offered variety! Working with Laura Rogers the President/Executive Chef was enjoyable although she mainly interfaced with our wedding planner. I would recommend this caterer for any wedding, birthday, or other formal celebrations. read more

Best phone call I made chairing an event was to C. Parks Catering & Events. I gave them a theme and number, they planned everything perfectly. The food and staff was amazing, everyone is still talking about the corn bar. Most of all, all the hosts got to enjoy the party. Priceless. read more

After 40 years of meeting planning and banquets, I think I know good catering when I experience it, and this has been the best yet. We gave a VIP party for our 50th wedding anniversary at a classic mansion with garden hors d'ouerves and a sit-down banquet in an event tent. The planning and execution were as effortless for us as we have ever seen with cuisine the guests are still talking about. From start to finish everything we wanted we got and then some! Great selections well-priced, friendly service, nothing over-looked, and no surprises on the bill. We were only too glad to choose our gratuity amount. Vaughn Ritchel, our captain and contact, was one of the most pleasant and efficient we have worked with. read more

The not-so-positive reviews have disappeared. My experience for a wedding reception did not go quite as planned. My meeting and e-mails with Carol were misleading. Decisions made were not completely carried out. Carol was not present at the reception and neither was her representative I had mainly worked with. This was never made known that the rep. would not be there. Only the kitchen staff were present, and I had never met any of them prior to the event. You get one shot at the reception you dreamed and planned. You expect the plans laid out in the contract to be carried out. Not so. Tip: Do NOT pay for your event in full before the event. A change in contract by this vendor should result in a change in payment. read more