Very great experience! She was very professional. Not only the presentation was on point but the…read morefood was phenomenal! Trust and believe me I do not always write reviews.

This is the happy groom of a dream wedding!…read more My new wife and I are proud foodies and we eat in very high end restaurants. We shopped around through about 5 different well-known caterers in Charlotte, NC. None of the caterer's scored very high on our score card (and yeah, that's right we made a score card...wedding's are expensive and we weren't going to chance something as important as food). Then...our wedding planner pointed us to one final option. Mellorina's Catering Llc. Talk about an unexpected location. But I will testify Mel is a true pearl hidden in the depths of the ocean. Her professionalism, her prices, her food...OMG HER FOOD!!!!! I was born and raised in the south and I have not tasted chicken that tasted that good in my entire life. She is so flexible too. She made us a curry tofu dish, she made us a carribbean rice & peas, she made the most amazing mac & cheese, delectable corn bread, flawless dinner rolls. This woman's food is serious, she should be a 5 star chef, with her own restaurant, cooking books, the whole nine yards. All in all, if you want to know what caterer to use for your event in Charlotte, NC (or any surrounding areas) please stop wasting your time, stop searching, and find Mel. Find her catering company, and do whatever you have to do to get her on the books. There were many things that fell into place to make our wedding a dream come true. But one of the main reasons is because of the food & service from : Mellorina's Catering Llc You don't believe me, give the food a taste and see for yourself

This food was absolutely AMAZIN!!!! All of the options are terrific, but the Mac and cheese is a…read morethink the best I've ever had. And the customer service was great everyone is so nice and make you feel so welcomed, and they get your order so quickly. And you can tell that it is a family ruined busines, it just felt like home. I strongly recommend trying this restaurant!!!!!

Everything that I've ordered from here has been awesome! They give you plenty of food and customer…read moreservice is good! I will definitely order again!

My company has ordred catering from here a few times. I've had their bagged lunches (sandiwches and…read morecookies) and some buffet setups (chicken, rice, etc). The individual portions are a good size and there's usually a variety of options (Italian, caesar, veggie etc) plus a a water bottle and chip, cookies. So it's always a nice treat when we have a lunch n learn or something. The buffet was okay, but a little bland. Overall though, can't complain when the brings this in for the team, ha!

We used SMC to cater my parents 60th anniversary party. From start to finish they were…read morefantastic!!! Helped me with menu choices, a special plate for my mother due to her food allergies, set up was easy and beautiful and pick up was quick and quiet. If you are looking for a fancy meal SMC is for you. Highly recommend!!

I'm writing this as the sister of the bride because I witnessed firsthand how this caterer nearly…read moreruined what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of my sister's life. We were literally in the middle of getting ready for her wedding rehearsal when my sister got a call from her venue, The Magnolia Room. The venue was calling to say that there were no bartenders, no staff, and possibly not even any catering because the vendors told them they weren't coming -- they hadn't been paid. You can imagine the shock, panic, and heartbreak my sister felt getting this news the day before her wedding, while she's trying to enjoy what should have been a joyful moment with her family and friends. She checked her email and found a message from the caterer where he casually said that he would "no longer be able to take care of the wedding tomorrow due to health issues." That was it. No phone call, no warning -- just an email less than 24 hours before the wedding. He even sent her a list of the vendors he had never paid, despite the fact that my sister had paid him months ago, in full. Because of his complete failure and dishonesty, my sister had to come out of pocket again -- at the last minute -- to pay for services she had already paid him for. I watched her, exhausted, in tears, calling around to salvage her own wedding because of this man's utter lack of responsibility. My sister still has not received her money despite his promise of refunding her within 14 days after the wedding. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. It was heartbreaking to watch my sister go through this -- the stress, the expense, the betrayal -- all because someone took her money, made empty promises, and walked away. Do not trust this company with your event.

Absolutely do not trust this company with your event, especially something as important as your…read morewedding. Less than 24 hours before my wedding, Alexander Cruz canceled on us after having been paid months and even years in advance through multiple payments. He claimed it was due to "health issues," but that doesn't excuse the fact that he never paid any of the subcontractors -- no rental company, no staffing company, no bartenders. They all confirmed to us that he never paid them, even though we had already paid him in full. He left us scrambling at the last minute, nearly ruining our wedding. His lack of professionalism and accountability is shocking. One week after our wedding, he still has not refunded us a single cent. To make matters worse, his supposed coordinator, Gina Ricca, completely ghosted us. When things fell apart, she simply disappeared without offering any help, apology, or explanation. At this point, it's clear this is not just poor business practice -- it's dishonest and borderline fraudulent behavior. He took our money, failed to deliver the service, failed to pay his subcontractors, and is now avoiding responsibility. He is a scammer, and I would strongly warn anyone against trusting him with your money or your event.

Showed up on time and the food was delicious. It would have fed almost 2x as many people.read more

I needed help with an event I was having in my home. I contacted several caterers and after…read morereviewing them all and speaking extensively with Tracy I decided she was my top choice. She proved me RIGHT - she offered suggestions to save me money and to insure that the menu was adequate and appropriate for my guest size and population. Her delivery was on time and she set everything up for me. I got her business cards so I can pass them out to my friends. I will DEFINITELY use her again.

Kudos to Savory Soul who donated some amazing pound cakes to Allenbrook Elementsry's staff…read moreluncheon. The cakes were moist and full of flavor. This catering company has soul!!!

The food that they offered sounded and looked terrific. Will definitely keep them in mind for…read morefuture events. My group's wishes and the Savory Soul Catering folks could, unfortunately, not find a middle ground. Having lived in Charleston for many years, I LOVE Soul Food and hope I have an opportunity to work with them in the future!

You could not ask for a better caterer in Winston Salem. Marlene has catered rehearsal dinners,…read moreluncheons, showers and my daughters wedding. It's always fabulous. The food is beyond excellent. The presentation is beautiful. The staff!!!!! They are incredible....so nice and professional, and friendly.They help with everythng from beginning to end. Marlene is one of the kindest,most giving person that I have ever met. I always get a few dishes for Christmas dinner that I pick up at Five Loaves on Coliseum. That always helps me because we have such a large crowd coming every year. Everyone raves about the food they prepare. Can't wait to have another occassion that I can have Five Loaves do the catering. They are well worth it!!!!

From the owner: Full Service Offsite Catering - Wedding Events - Corporate Functions - Private Entertaining &…read moreParties - Boxed Lunches - Gourmet Food To Go

This establishment catered a gender reveal for me and I could not have been more pleased. The food…read morewas delicious, service was excellent and professional. The servers were pleasant and friendly!! Highly recommend this caterer.. 10/10

Julie and her team are awesome. She will help you develop a delicious menu and meet any special…read morediets that your guest may require. (Gluten Free, Vegan, etc.) The food is amazing she has BBQ, but she has so many other options and if you don't see it on her normal menu just ask and I'm sure she will help you out. We did a prime rib carving station and our guest loved it. Everything was mouthwatering good. They setup perfectly and their service was amazing they went above and beyond. They are by far the best in NC I can't imagine using any other caterer for our wedding or the many other events I have used them for.

We have eaten here a handful of times and we have never been disappointed. I actually purchased…read moretakeout party size helpings of different food items and everyone enjoyed the meats, beans, veggies, etc. I do see several reviews from this year (2026) and we haven't been since late last year so I can't comment on their recent food and service. I think it's worth a try myself.

Quality has gone down and this prices went up. My husband and I got the smoked chicken plate and…read morethe chicken was HALF a chicken breast and thigh leg. That's not half a chicken. You use to serve a whole chicken beast. Very salty chicken. Hard hush puppies . So disappointed. We won't be back!

AMAZING!!! We…read morecannot say enough GRATE things about this company. We did our wedding in Cleveland, NC and were beyond happy with the service Grate povided. We had the pleasure of working with Sarah and she was beyond what we could have expected. She shows a true passion for the customer service she provides. Whether it be quickly replying to our countless questions or going into in depth detail about all of the food options we were selecting. She was a ginormous part of why we ended up choosing this caterer. Another awesome thing about this company is that they are reasonably priced, and are willing to work with you on the price. For our budget, we were picking options on the cheaper end and they weren't pushy about the more expensive options at all. If anything, they were looking for ways to help us do things a little cheaper which we really appreciated. As for the food, we heard only awesome reviews from our guests! The late night grilled cheese bar was the best decision we could have made, extremely affordable and absolutely delicious! All in all, would highly recommend there services for any event!

I had a Wedding in Concord in May and went with Grate Catering and THANK GOODNESS I did!!! I'm…read morestill getting compliments from wedding guests about the food and professionalism! I worked with Sarah throughout the planning process and she made sure to answer my 1,000,000 questions and was a pleasure to work with. An extra bonus was the fact that they have mixed matched antique dinnerware that you can rent! It was great for me as I did not have to get another vendor involved for rentals! I would recommend Grate Catering to ALL brides! Thank you so much for making my wedding day amazing Grate Catering Team! I truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication to quality in your food and presentation!