Purchased Ces & Judy's picnic dinner at the Opera Theatre STL. Overall, we thought they were well done and a decent value. Good variety and enough to fill up. I got the smoked chicken and thought it was great. Potatoes were a little bland, I think more could be done with them. But overall a great option for the festival garden at OTSL! read more

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I had the honor of baking the wedding cakes for my nephew and his beautiful bride this past weekend. When I first called Ces & Judy they connected me with their event manager Darla. She was fantastic to work with over the phone, but things got better on the day of the event at the Jewel Box. The food was fantastic and perfectly prepared. The staff working the event were so professional, very nice and extremely accommodating. Darla was by far the best event coordinator I have ever work with. She took care of every detail including the small things that most people wouldn't think could make a difference, but did. She was on top of everything. The other people I spoke to after the wedding said the same thing. A "Big Thanks" to the professional chef on staff that sliced the cakes that I baked. They looked amazing on the plates. Thank you Darla and your awesome staff! Jody Fox read more

TL:DR - Did not book with them for wedding reception. But still great none the less. Really impressed with their ability to create a completely custom menu. Taste of Asian food was exceptional and even more impressive considering cooks and owners were not Asian themselves. Pleasant and responsive communicators. While we did not ultimately book with Ces and Judy, we did explore the possibility of working with them over several months for our wedding reception, and had such a pleasant experience that we still felt the need to write a review for them. We were specifically looking to create a customized Asian menu for our wedding, and not only was Ces and Judy able to create a wonderful menu, but their follow through on the tasting was amazing. We were beyond blown away about how good their Asian food was for a company with non-Asian cooks and owners. Beyond this, our general contact with them was extremely pleasant. They were always very accommodating and extremely responsive to emails. They went all out when it came to really creating the reception we sought. Even though we ultimately did not choose them, this was zero fault of their own. I will continue to recommend this company to any and all of my friends seeking a caterer going forward. You ladies were great! read more

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The team at Ces & Judy's truly delivered! We rescheduled a wedding shower multiple times due to COVID. They were amazingly accommodating. The shower was a huge success thanks to Kara, Delores and her team and the wonderful chefs that prepared the food! The success was in their care of our guests,, attention to detail in the setup and delicious food! Highly recommend! read more

We booked Ces & Judy's for our Wedding reception and couldn't have asked for better food. I found it difficult to find catering food that wasn't made with heavy sauces, or lots of dairy (I am lactose intolerant) and then we found Ces & Judy's. We went in for a tasting and fell in love with the Salmon Cakes with aioli and Honey rosemary chicken. They were in budget for our small wedding of 53 guests and had the type of food we were looking for. We were also able to order appetizers about a month out from our wedding. Everything tasted delicious and was made just how we ordered it, because we asked for light butter or oil. I (the bride) was tired from photos and the ceremony and we have to give a shout out to Larry who went up for the buffet and got food for me so that I didn't have to walk through the line with my dress. Larry also was there to bring me water anytime, I seemed to need it and I didn't even need to ask. It was those thoughtful touches that made the night even more special. At the end of the night when we were taking our food home, Kade helped us carry it out to our car. Kara helped us every step of the way with linens and ordering the disposable plates, utensils and cups. We would definitely recommend this catering service! read more

There's a lot to be said for hotel food. And conference room food. For those of you who have been "lucky" enough to attend meetings or seminars outside of the office, you know what I mean. I have attended monthly meetings at Ces & Judy's for the past year and a half and can vouch for their food and service. It's definitely above average when you compare it to the craptacular meals I've been served at certain weddings or one-day seminars. But would I choose to eat here on my own? Probably not. The nice thing about their lunch service? The offer three courses: salad, entree, and dessert. Salads are pretty standard - really, it's kind of hard to mess that up! Entrees are so-so. Today our main course was a mysterious chicken covered in salsa and gravy - I'm guessing that was supposed to be a Fiesta Chicken? It didn't make me want to party... But the dessert usually leaves me with a better feeling about the place. Today we had cheesecake. Yay to cheesecake! For vegetarians, Ces & Judy's always has meatless options. And for those who are health conscious (or wary of chicken covered in gravy and salsa), they do have a Cobb salad that's worth trying. Again, if I was forced to host a sit-down luncheon or dinner for a large group, Ces & Judy's would probably be one of my first choices. The location is somewhat central, the actual meeting space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is very nice/well mannered. This just isn't your everyday dining experience! read more

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This week I went back to Ces & Judy's for a St. Louis bloggers dinner to showcase the event space and food, and to promote their off-premises catering too. I didn't realize this, but they can offer catering at other venues and even for home parties. We were treated to a fabulous dinner in the round room. The food was wonderful. I especially liked the herbed beef tenderloin skewers with lemon caper aioli. Years ago I attended my nephews bar mitzvah at Ces & Judy's. We had access to both rooms. The outer round room where we had dinner was a nice space for people to step away from the music in the main ballroom and have a quiet conversation...and it also gave the 13 year olds a place to get away from the adults a bit. Inside the main ballroom there was plenty of space for table seating, the DJs and a dance floor. I really like that Ces & Judy's doesn't have a hotel banquet room feel. There is old world charm in these rooms. If you are planning a party, you should definitely check out the space. read more

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FANTASTIC food and excellent customer service. We have booked Ces & Judy's for our wedding, have been to a generic tasting that was delicious, and are eagerly waiting a personalized tasting for our wedding menu. We've worked with Kara and she has been very helpful, knowledgable, and so kind! We need a 100% gluten free menu, we mentioned this in our initial email asking for info, and before we ever talked for the first time, Kara and the head chef confirmed that any and all menu items could be adapted to be gluten free. This is amazing! I would highly recommend Ces & Judy's for any catering needs - their rockstar female led, and nearly completely run company is the greatest and their food is some of the best I've ever had! read more

I attended a professional group luncheon meeting Thursday. We were in the turret room, which was beautiful and well-appointed -- with a balcony. We had a green salad with two dressing offerings. It was fine. Entrée was chicken with white gravy (why?), rice pilaf and green beans. Each diner had a dinner roll and pat of butter on another small plate. I didn't try the roll. I scraped the gravy off the chicken as best I could without being obvious. The chicken was moist but rather bland. But that's chicken. The green beans were good, and had a little caramelized onion on them. The rice pilaf -- oh, well. Dessert was something that looked like a brownie with raspberry sauce and a raspberry (coulis?) piped in one corner. It was pretty. I took one bite. Service was extremely attentive with iced tea, water and coffee refills, which continued into the presentation. They did a great job of being unobtrusive. read more

I recently attended a blogger event at Ces & Judy's. At first I wasn't sure what to expect. Most catering companies that also have hosting venues usually use banquet halls or something similar. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of charm and personality that their location has. The room we were in was practically like a castle. A round room with a beautiful fireplace! The place settings were adorable and I was ready to taste the food! When it came out it smelled so good! The salad was probably my favorite, their dressing was amazing. We also had chicken marsala, another win in my book! Everything was flavorful and delicious. I love that you can have your event catered at their location or in the comfort of your home. The staff was so friendly and inviting. I would certainly think of Ces & Judy's when looking for a location or catering company. They go a step above the cold/bland reputation some catering companies can have. So glad they had us out! read more

This is a very nice place and they were very nice to work with. Lizzy assisted us in booking for our summer reception, but she went on maternity leave and someone else was assisting us in her place. Nevertheless, all their services were okay. Shame on me for only paying the partial payment to hold the date, but I was unsure if we could have it this summer due to a serious illness I was diagnosed with that I tried treating before having to undergo surgery. Can't avoid the surgery and so now I have to ask for refund because I will be in recovery for through this date. Lo and behold, although I did not pay the full deposit to hold the date, I was told my deposit would not be returned. Huh? Even after explaining, I was shrugged off, which I totally understood because again, shame on me for not paying the full deposit, but was told "you didnt even pay the dull deposit " and if I did, I would get the $1400 back in full but not the $700 we paid! I was also told that "it's in your contract"! Again, I fully understand business, contracts, etc. I should have paid the full deposit to get it all back. However, I did not like how the communication went. Not looking for sympathy, just their understanding. So make sure before booking this location for anything that you read your contact for purposes of refunds and that you pay your full deposit. I gave them two stars because Lizzy was an awesome person to work with. It truly is a nice place! Unsure of how the food taste, but dining area is very lovely. They provide different menus according to what you prefer (buffet, seated, etc.). They also have different tiers of alcohol and beverage packages, which also allows you to customize according to your budget. Nice place if you are interested in a venue. read more

AMAZING! We booked Ces & Judy's to cater my daughter Kelsey's wedding and couldn't be more pleased. Lizzie was our Coordinator, she was very professional and helped us to customize our menu choices. A true gem of the company. They have a wonderful selection of menu and bar options that make it impossible to not find a fit for your event. We chose to have a Themed Station reception, and were amazed with the variety of options we could choose, and the versatility of mixing it up. The food was unbelievable! Our guests were all in awe with the different selections and how delicious everything was. We had nothing but praise from everyone. The staff did a great job of getting the room ready in time, going about their business, inconspicuously serving and clearing throughout the evening. At the end of the night they cleared everything and helped tear down the entire room. They were fabulous! I can't tell you how much we enjoyed the Themed stations, allowing for every different type of food choices to make all guests happy! Seriously, check them out, schedule a tasting, you won't be disappointed. Lisa Sabourin September 14, 2018 Wedding read more

So I was looking for a caterer for the Friday night dinner before my niece's Bat Mitzvah. I contacted Ces & Judy's Caterers (Ces & Judy's Catering #stlcatering )because they had done my son's Bar Mitzvah party. First call: I gave them all the information and they said the date was available. They would get back to me with a proposal. Second call one week later: Call again, gave all the info again. Date still available. Will call back today (Friday) or Monday. Third call following Wednesday: Call again, promise they will call back. Date still available. Fourth call on Thursday: Sorry, they have been busy. Will call you back today. Fifth call on Friday: Different catering manager. We are really busy on that date, don't think we can help you but I will check and call you back. Super angry now. Never got a call back. Sent a letter to the owners over two weeks ago. No response. Filed a complaint with the BBB. Outside of their "purvue". Arghhh!!!! I just don't understand when businesses treat you that way. What is the point? If they didn't want to do the dinner why didn't they just say so up front so that I could have moved on to another caterer ........ read more

Ces & Judy's did the catering and bar for our wedding and did an impeccable job. From the presentation, to the service, to the extra details and touches they added we were thoroughly impressed. Amanda is wonderful to work with and helped ensure our day went smoothly. read more

Had food from Ces and Judy's at the opera. Great chicken salad sandwich. One of the best I've ever had but the gelato was mediocre and frost bitten. read more

We have used Ces & Judy's for both of our children't Bar Mitzvah luncheons and they are amazing!! Their team is professional and helpful from beginning to end. The food was delicious and we received so many compliments about the meal and the service our guests received. I highly recommend!!! read more

Ces & Judy's catered our office holiday party this year and they were phenomenal! Every aspect of working with them was great - from selecting the menu, to the food setup, the servers and the food itself! They went above and beyond my expectations. I would recommend them in a heart beat. Our office was still talking about the food on Monday and that is something that has never happened in the past! Big praise for this company. read more