All the food was fantastic as were Sue and her team! They kept our entire party extremely satisfied…read moreand happy.

Recently attended an event that used this catering company, and I'm so disappointed in what they…read morehad to offer. The tray passed appetizers came out looking sloppy (was a spring roll which should be rolled nice and tight) but upon taking a bit would fall apart everywhere. Was served a raw chicken skewer, and when I let the caterer know what happened she seemed very unbothered by the fact that she had served raw chicken and let me know she needed to pay better attention which was kind of alarming to me. The server she had accompanying her was actually lovely and very kind, and very apologetic about serving the raw skewer. Prior to posting my review I did go on to read other reviews and it seems as if this isn't the first time that raw chicken has been served which is very concerning. The appetizers lacked flavor to me, and unfortunately after consuming the raw chicken I threw my plate away as I was too concerned to keep eating. Not my favorite experience to say the least.

Because of the number of good reviews for Made by Meg, I decided to try them for a Celebration of…read moreLife event I was hosting in honor of my mother who passed. After reaching out to them, was finally able to get a response concerning their interest. They referred me to their website to review food choices. Their offerings are really extensive, which made selection rather daunting. Brenda called me to help with putting something together. However, when I asked to meet with her, was told that their policy was not to meet in person until they had a signed contract. For me, that was like the chicken and the egg. How do I get to the point of signing a contract when I'm not sure what to request. She volunteered to put together a proposal for 20-25 people. Her initial proposal called for 5-7 catering staff since I wanted to have my guests served. After a conversation regarding the many staff for the size of my party seemed excessive, we agreed on a bartender and a server. That seemed more reasonable so a contract was issued which I signed and returned. Prepayment was made for the contract items. This was roughly two weeks before the event. When I didn't hear anything from Brenda about the details and logistics for about a week, I became concerned about knowing who was doing what. Her response came in a timely manner so we both knew who was doing what. There was no offer to meet to work out details. There was no offer to stop by my home to set what the situation called for. But again, because to the number of positive reviews, I wasn't overly concerned. On the day of the event, I went to the service for my mother and delivered her eulogy. Minutes before I was to speak, got a call from Brenda who wanted to know about getting in the house because no one seemed to be a home. The front door was left unlocked and my neighbor was supposed to be watching for the van to park in our driveway and apparently didn't see Sedrick arrive. When informed about the unlocked door, Brenda passed that info along to the bartender to begin setting up. Jane left the service early to come home and see if our bartender, Sedrick, needed anything. This is where things went off the rails. From the moment Jane arrived home, it was clear that there was way too much work to do before guests from the service began to arrive. She enlisted the help of my neighbor to help with the setup. Why? Because the server I paid for who was supposed to help with the setup was NOT going to be there to help with either setup or serving. The bartender was scheduled to arrive at 2pm, giving MBM about an hour and a half to get ready for my guests. Well, Jane and my neighbor were working diligently to help with setup, they are not professional caterers. While Sedrick was trying to get things set up, my guests started arriving a little before 4pm. Since Sedrick was busy with set up, I stepped in to begin serving drinks to my guests. That was NOT what I planned. Once setup was pretty much completed, I was relieved of my bartending duties and able to spend time with my guests, some of which had traveled thousands of miles to be here. Things finally began flowing and my guests enjoyed themselves. So why such a poor review? Well, you should be able to get my drift about what didn't go well. Let me expand on that. If l were just rating the performance of the staff, Sedrick was 5-star. He's personable, professional and has a "can do" attitude. As good as he is, he cannot do the work of two people and succeed. He was setup for failure by MBM, and darn near did. Also, I paid for a server, yet none was provided. I'm writing this review several days after the event because I wanted to give MBM an opportunity to follow up with me. They have NOT as of yet. That leaves me to believe that even though they knew my event was going to be a challenge with a lone bartender, they have little concern for me as a client. If you're looking for a caterer to just drop off food, MBM gets my recommendation. The food was excellent. But if you want to have a caterer who will handle everything for your event, like Chef Dora does, look for someone else.

The moment the food came out, everyone was smiling…read more I've been working with Made by Meg Catering over the years for my clients' events, and they are always such a joy to experience. Not only is the food consistently delicious, but every dish is beautifully presented and thoughtfully executed. You can tell they put as much care into the guest experience as they do into the flavors themselves. Their team is professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. Everything feels seamless from start to finish, which makes such a difference on an event day. If you're looking for a catering team that delivers incredible food, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service, Made by Meg is a wonderful choice. Highly recommend!

I just had THE BEST Thanksgiving dinner of my life all thanks to Niki…read more I placed an order with her over the phone in the beginning of November for a small Thanksgiving dinner that would feed about 10 people. Right away I could tell that she's a very caring person and she takes pride in her business. I only had a vague idea of what I wanted to order, and Niki made very good suggestions and we finalized the menu quickly. She was courteous enough to give me a little first-time-buyer discount, which I really, really appreciate. She takes payment via PayPal or Venmo. A couple days before Thanksgiving, she called me to confirm everything and made sure I know that some ingredients will have to be stored separately until heating time so they don't turn into mush. The day before Thanksgiving, she delivered the meal to me, along with instructions on how to heat them up. She told me that if I forgot anything or need more instructions, I can call her on Thanksgiving day, which I did. She always picked up the phone right away when I called, and she was so pleasant and caring. I ordered a small turkey breast, small ham, and small pans of different sides (greens, yams, mashed potato, dressing, mac&cheese, and garlic rolls). The "small" pans are 9x13 disposable aluminum pans that were filled TO THE TOP. Between 6 adults and 2 children eating at maximum capacity, we could only finish half of each pan. And everything was SUPER TASTY. Not one single thing was under- or over-seasoned. One of our guests was from Louisiana, and he said this food reminded him of his childhood; that's how good it was. I have included a photo of all the food I ordered. Don't pay attention to the mac&cheese in the photo. That is not Niki's. That was brought over by one of our guests, so we ate that first. But the rest is Niki's food. Not only is Niki a terrific cook, but she is also an extremely nice person who takes pride in her work. You can really taste the love in her food. I would not hesitate to order from Niki again.

I ordered Nikis creole Cuisine to cater my organizations annual staff training. She made the most…read moreAMAZING grilled chicken watermelon feta arugula salad! The garlic butter rolls were also amazing. I have also tried the Jambalaya!! Hands down best jambalaya I've had. Gyt

We had the wonderful privilege of booking Hibachi Samurai for my daughter's 18th birthday!! Chef…read moreCarlos and Chef Victor were absolutely amazing and I must not forget Jessica who helped with the whole set up from beginning to end. They arrived early to set up and we're ready to start at the time we requested. They were very friendly and professional throughout the entire evening. They kept our entire party entertained as they prepared our delicious dinner with tricks in between, which kept us all engaged and laughing throughout our dinner. We can't forget their amazing fire show it was so entertaining. Each course, beginning with edamame's spicy or non, followed by fried rice, vegetables and our proteins of choice all was so delicious. I'm so happy I chose them for my daughter's birthday celebration. I highly recommend Hibachi Samurai for any special occasion, we would absolutely book again. We all had an exceptional experience.Thank you again!! Hurry what are you waiting for get pricing & check availability and book your next celebration be sure to talk to Jessica she is amazing to work with.. Until next time!!!

Hibachi Samurai was amazing! They came to our home for our daughter's 16th birthday celebration…read morewith 20 of her friends and they did not disappoint. They provided everything needed for that night: tables, chairs, linen, plates, silverware, set up/tear down, etc. The food was amazing (chicken, steak, shrimp, rice and vegetables). They made sure to check if anyone had any allergies prior to serving them. Very entertaining and fun all around. The pricing was reasonable for everything they provide. Highly recommend to anyone looking for this kind of experience.

We attended a party and this food was absolutely delicious! The presentation was stunning and…read moredefinitely inviting to try every dish! I recommend her for all your catering needs! 5+ Stars!!!

Delicious food and wonderful service. Everything is meticulously made and popping with flavor. The…read moredisplay was also beautiful and perfect for the occasion. I would definitely hire them again, and recommend to friends and family for sure.

Chef Vakhara and her team create extraordinary events. I've used her many times, and each time, I'm…read moreso pleased with how elegantly everything seems to fall into place.

Chef Vakhara planned a wonderful meal for my husband's birthday. It was a fabulous multi-course…read moresit-down dinner for 12. It was like we were dining in a fine restaurant, but in the comfort of our own home. She was very thorough when we met to go over menu ideas, and she had plenty to choose from! Everything was plated beautifully and tasted great. Her staff was pleasant and professional. Her sister, Rakhara, the Event Executive, was there to help and make sure everything went smoothly. It was an evening that we will never forget. I would definitely recommend hiring Indulgent Occasions for any special event...they can do it all! They are truly genuine, friendly and nice to work with.

Charisse and the team at Miso Full just catered a dinner I hosted and everyone raved about the…read morefood! Several people asked me to get the recipe for the salmon but I'm not sure she will give away her secrets. : ) I have had several dinners catered by Miso Full and Charisse never disappoints. Her professionalism and flexibility are always apparent and the only problem you'll face is choosing among the many options of delicious entrees and desserts!

Charisse and her team catered our wedding last night at Culver Events and it was amazing! The food…read morewas great (people couldn't stop talking about the chicken) and they went above and beyond with the setup. Charisse asked me earlier this week what our wedding colors are so I was expecting maybe a matching table cloth or something in the buffet room but we go SO much more than that! The candles, flowers, vases, etc. were above any of our expectations. Also, she took care of the ice for me even though I requested that very last minute.....I absolutely could not have been happier with every aspect of her and the team! Thank you guys so much for making yesterday special. I can't wait until I find another occasion to have something catered; you'll definitely be the only call I make!

We worked with Dani for catering of our wedding appetizers. She was very kind and easy to work…read morewith. She is patient and responsive in helping us plan our appetizer hour. She asked thoughtful questions throughout the process and we felt that she truly cared to make sure things would go smoothly for us. In addition, the company offered very good prices. We even had table cloth rentals through them which was very convenient. Thank you Dani and catering team.