Talked to Diana on the phone, she seems to be the owner, she was so rude, I gave up and I won't…read moregive her any business.

We used Simply Delicious for a 3-day catered event at our home, splitting up the guests over the 3…read moredays to allow for social distancing space. Rich coached us through the entire planning process during the pandemic and special dietary choices including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and children's tastes. Rich was very responsive whenever we had questions. Service was excellent. SD delivered exactly as planned. Rich and all the servers were friendly and hard working. They made the event worry free.

I cannot thank Catered Productions enough for their advice and support in planning a pig roast…read moreparty. I had to arrange all this from out of town being away unexpectedly for a month until literally the night before my event and had no worries whatsoever. We just held it last weekend and it was a smash. Mitchie and Wan were so accessible and had great suggestions for the menu within my budget, for timing and with all details. Raphael and Isidoro, who were on site the whole event, were fantastic from set up to tear down, keeping things full and fresh, including presentation with tablecloths and flowers on the buffet, and even helping to wrap things and relocate food indoors when the rain started later. We had many, many compliments on the quality and flavor of the food from the main courses to the potato salad and corn sides, cookies and even the trimmings--cherry tomatoes so sweet, pepperoncinis with right bite, and, oh, the pork! Yum. I will now always mix horseradish with my BBQ sauce. Happy to support a family run business who puts people and quality first! Looking forward to using them again for future events.

I know I put a review in last year for when I ordered catering for my dad's birthday party. I just…read morehad them bring in the Holiday Buffet for an office celebration at my new job, and everyone enjoyed the food and even took leftovers home! Victor delivered our order this time, and he's the best. Michelle is always helpful and quick to respond when I need to place an order.

Ivan, Cathie, and the entire Gourmet Food Works team knocked it out of the park at our 9/5/15…read morewedding! We've been regular customers of the Picnic Basket (restaurant side of this business) for years and Gourmet Food Works actually catered my husband's christening years ago, so there was little doubt they'd be the best choice for our big day. That said, we were very budget conscious, so we definitely did our homework (checked with other caterers, etc.), but in the end no one compared from a price, quality, or service standpoint, and I know we made the right choice going with Gourmet Food Works! From our initial meeting with Ivan, where he answered our million questions and clearly laid out our options.. to the food tasting where he provided us with so many delicious options to choose from.. to the morning of the big day where he and his team showed up early to ensure everything was ready to go.. and finally to the day-of coordination and food service, everything was excellent and far exceeded our expectations. We had our wedding at an amazing but non-traditional location (see: Cypress Resort & Marine in Antioch) which required a bit more logistical consideration than some of the other more traditional venues out there. Ivan and his team actually went out to the site to scope things out ahead of time (on more than one occasion, I believe) to ensure what we were envisioning was feasible. There were also a number of changes and several 'special requests' we made during the process (which I know caused a lot of extra work for Ivan), and throughout everything, he was patient, responsive, and extremely helpful. Arguably most importantly, the food at our wedding was fantastic! We received a number of compliments from our guests, which of course was great to hear. It was also very nice knowing that the day was fully taken care of, as Ivan & Cathie & crew did a great job working with us and our other vendors to ensure everything went off without a hitch. We'd HIGHLY recommend having Gourmet Food Works cater your wedding or party!

We used Picnic Basket/ Gourmet Food works for our wedding last month at the Byron Colby Barn. We…read moreworked with Ivan and he did SO much more than just help us plan our menu. He was very familiar with our venue and helped with alot of the planning for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He really made the whole process a breeze! We had some menu ideas when we arrived for the tasting, months before our wedding, but Ivan brought out samples of SO much food and we ended up picking something completely different. As the bride, I have food allergies (allergic to gluten and dairy) and Ivan was SO accommodating with all the menu choices. Alot of our guests were also GF and he made sure our buffet was all clearly marked with tons of options for everyone. We also had two vegan guests, which had their meals prepared on the side, and they raved about their dish! The day of the wedding, Ivan and his staff were very prompt, professional and smiling all night! At the end of the dinner, the food was packed up for us to take home! They also handled our cake perfectly. I would HIGHLY recommend using Gourmet Food Works for their wedding or special event!

Great service and the food is top notch. The restaurant is operated by a family of restauranteurs.read more

I went to a charity event last night. The ticket price was quite reasonable so I'm guessing the…read morehall rental was as well. I really enjoyed the food and service of Maravela's The buffet was delicious, hot, and with a great variety. There was a vegetable tray, cheese and crackers. Meatballs, Greek pastry, stuffed mushrooms, I specifically had some of the meatballs. They were tender and the sauce just right! The sausage and peppers with onions was savory but not overwhelming. I loved the salami and cream cheese presentation. I haven't seen it done that way before! The bar tender was attentive! The servers were efficient and lovely. So why not a 5 star? The decor needs a little sprucing up is all. I didn't think about pictures while I was there. But here's a very small sample of what I chose.

We used Long Grove Charcuterie to cater my daughter's bridal shower and couldn't have been more…read morepleased. Lisa was a delight to work with and the food was amazing. Our guests loved all of it and the quality and quantities were more than I could have asked for. I highly recommend them for any type of event.

Lisa and I worked together to craft the perfect menu for my birthday party at Broken Earth Winery…read more She was very respectful of my budget and making sure I had enough food but also not too much. Lisa even came up to me during the party to make sure I was able to grab a plate, which was incredibly thoughtful. My guests enjoyed everything. They especially raved about the burgers and butter candles. I highly recommend Long Grove Charcuterie for all your events. Everything will look beautiful and taste wonderful.

"3 Chefs Catering" is actually quite an impressive catering business, located just up the street…read morefrom me. It offers numerous menu options, customizing the meals and decor for pretty much every occasion. And it's one-stop shopping, with "3 Chefs..." supplying servers, bartenders, and decorations to match your meal. I did get a chance to taste some of their food while attending a friends wedding, and it was tasty and a little fussy (it was broiled Salmon in a thick and delicious tomato-cream sauce). Also, "3 Chefs..." puts a fair amount of attention to the elegance of the table. But what is most impressive to me is the wide variety of the catering services that they offer. The "3 Chefs Catering" menu can be customized for ANY Occasion, from Cocktail Parties, to Graduation Dinners, to a Intimate & Romantic Anniversary Meal. They even offer to cater events as small as a Picnic, to ones as large as a big BBQ, or any size Party, from Weddings (serving up to 300 guests), to Birthdays, to Corporate Events and Weekend Retreats. And they don't have to make an entire meal. "3 Chefs..." will cater trays of delicate Hors D'oeuvres, chafing dishes of Appetizers, an open-bar Beverage service, to multi item Dessert Table. And to make the Holidays an easier pill to swallow, "3 Chefs..." offers to cater your Thanksgiving dinner, your Christmas Holiday feast, and even religious events like Passover & Easter dinners. This is NOT a Super-Expensive catering service, with a variety of boxed-lunches going for around $11 each. Of course , wedding dinners are far more expensive. So, if you have the money for the Full Monty, "3 Chefs Catering" will TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING, and they are flexible if in case you want the type of meal that is Not specifically offered on any of their pre-set meals. So go ahead, let them do their thing and whip up your dream feast. You won't have to wash a single plate.

We had a wedding this last weekend. Great dinner and service. I didnt get to have the appetizers…read morebut the week prior they catered a work event as well and it was amazing! Highly would recommend Bridgit and her team!

Tried contacting them multiple times for a wedding inquiry. They mentioned they were going out of…read moretown for the weekend but would get back to me eventually. They never reached back out and I tried again a few weeks later, no response. Tried calling and got voicemail. Eventually they emailed me scheduling a call and then never reached out. Super unprofessional, would not trust them for an important event like a wedding.

I would not use or recommend using Bauers catering. In fact, if you were my friends or family, I…read morewould go to great lengths to tell you to run naked through poison ivy before using them... We chose a site for our wedding and Bauers came with it. Mary was pleasant enough in the first meeting but as soon as the contract was signed she stopped returning calls and became rude at even the most basic questions... But that's not the worst part... Fees and additions kept coming in on the contract and after the event they refused to give back the security deposit (after asking us to make a check for the final, full amount out to Eddie himself, not the company, at the end of the wedding... Should have been another warning sign). When pressed, they said we didn't tip their people enough. Note that we had 20% tip built in to the contract AND their people put out tip jars (TACKY) even though we requested they didn't (we paid for the open bar). After no longer returning my calls, I walked in to their storefront. After being yelled at and threatened by both Eddie and Mary, I mentioned that my sister is a lawyer and all the sudden I had a check for the deposit they owed me. I don't care what the other reviews day in the positive... I've talked to far more who had the same experience I had... Please think twice.

We had the pleasure of enjoying Kevin's Creative Catering at the Maifest celebration at Buffalo…read moreCreek Brewery in Long Grove, and it was absolutely fantastic! The Jaegerschnitzel was rich and flavorful, the spätzle was perfectly tender, and the brats were grilled to perfection. You could truly taste the care and authenticity in every bite. Kevin's team was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what they do. Based on our experience, we'd gladly hire them for our own event--highly recommended!

No amount of words -- or stars -- can fully convey the experience our family had with Kevins…read moreCreative Catering. We hired his company for a family celebration of life, Kevin and his team made a difficult time feel a little lighter. They handled every detail with care, even adding thoughtful touches and surprises to honor our dad. They were professional, easy to work with, and genuinely kind. The food was delicious, the setup was beautiful. In moments when it's hard to know what you need or where to start, having a team like Kevin's guiding the way is truly invaluable. Our family is beyond grateful for the care, creativity, and heart they poured into making this day one we'll always remember.