Visiting DMV and asked clerk her recommendation for a quick lunch. Only a couple of blocks away and…read morewe agree that it was just like Momma's home cooking. It's cafeteria style with pricing by the number of "mains" and sides you choose. We both selected fried chicken and it crispy, seasoned just right and juicy. The sides were plentiful. I chose squash casserole and Mac & cheese. My sister took mashed potatoes/gravy and buttered corn. All good. Price for entree, two sides, buttered roll and drink under $20. Place was busy at 12:40 PM but ample seating. Attentive staff checked on us frequently and provided to go drinks. Definitely would eat here again.

In March of 2022, my wife and I moved to Dade City. We love southern soul food and were delighted…read moreto come across Steph's. The staff was wonderful and the food was great. It's a black owned business, with a predominately brown staff, and a lot of white patrons. This becomes relevant later in the review. For a while, we were regulars and always got along with everyone in the restaurant. My wife swore they had the best fried chicken in town! As a retired Army War Veteran, I often wear patriotic t-shirts. I have a few t's that display my support for the US Flag and the Veterans who died to defend Her. One day, this did not seem to sit well with the black management; as the Colin Kaepernick incident was still fresh in the minds of most black Americans. The black gentleman who manages the restaurant wasn't his usual jovial self after he saw my t-shirt. After a few visits, I felt a bit unwelcomed only by the black staff. No one else changed. The Black Eyed Pea became my new top restaurant for southern food, but my wife still loved Steph's. So, we continued to go there occasionally, but not as often. After a while, the manager seemed to have returned to his old self and was friendly and joking with us again. After Steph's temporarily closed to give the staff a well-deserved vacation, we started to return as regular customers again. Unfortunately, while eating a bowl of collard greens, a piece of the metal mesh they used to strain the greens got lodged into my gums. This scared my wife as she thought I was choking. I was able to remove the metal wire and I reported it to the manager. He did apologize and recognized that it was from one of his strainers. His final statement to me was "Thank you for understanding." No removal of the contaminated food tray from the line. No replacement side. No complimentary dessert. No refund or discount. At that point, my wife was angry! There are a lot of elderly people who eat there. If one of them had swallowed that wire and was injured, Steph's would have ended up getting sued. Luck was on their side with me not pursuing the matter, but their lack of gratitude and their unwillingness to correct their error got them on my wife's bad side. And we haven't returned since.

For the past three years, the local nonprofit I work with has chosen Savory Roots to cater its…read moreannual fundraising gala, and it has been an exceptional experience each time. Savory Roots offers a wide variety of delicious food, but what truly sets them apart is their staff. They are consistently professional, attentive, and work seamlessly with our venue and other vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. Their coordination and attention to detail make a significant difference. Melanie Armstrong, in particular, was amazing. She supported us through every step of the planning process, and her suggestions were truly invaluable. In addition, the food is outstanding. We especially enjoyed the Tomahawk carving station this year--and trust me when I say you absolutely MUST order the bacon-wrapped dates. They are phenomenal! I highly recommend Savory Roots for any special event or gathering.

We cannot say enough positive things about Savory Roots! They did a wonderful job with our wedding,…read moreand we are so happy with their work - they are wonderful at what they do. Their food is FANTASTIC, and the customer experience they provide is top-notch. Everyone we spoke with was so helpful and friendly, and we felt like we were in great hands the entire time. The team is very easy to work with and makes the process very straightforward & painless. And again, the food is INCREDIBLE (especially the desserts). Savory Roots helped make our day so fun and enjoyable, and we would 100% recommend them for any catering needs!

I wish I could home more than 5 stars !! Fluffy was so easy to work with to plan out event for 50…read morepeople. We did hibachi and sushi. And both were amazing! The steak was really flavorful and everyone loved it. We are going to definitely book Fluffy again. Don't look any further than this one. They are friendly, on time and honestly I thought better than restaurant hibachi.

Bam Bam was terrific! We all enjoyed the food and the experience was wonderful! Would definitely…read moreuse them again!

Delicious charcuterie beautifully presented!! Sustainable, varied, inspired!! I was impressed.read more

I was at a family event this weekend, a potluck lunch. My sister brought caprese sandwiches made…read moreby Bri. There were 40 people there, and when asked at the end of the day what their favorite item was that they ate, I'd say 35 of them said these sandwiches! The bread was fresh, which is tough to pull off with ciabatta; the pesto was some of the best I've had; the balance of flavors was over the top!! It's been 24 hours, and we're all still texting each other about this sandwich. Our family is full of self-proclaimed foodies. She had a tough crowd, but hit it out of the park! We will be back for sure.

I have had two experience in the past with this catering company. First one was back in 2019, they…read morewere hire by my apartment complex to prepare a Mother's Brunch for residents and their mother's. Second one was for my wedding. I decided to go with them expecting the same experience but this was not the case at the end. My husband, fiancé at the time, and I went to the testing, Jennifer took care of us and we expressed our menu was going to be pork-free and it was reflected in our options, chicken and steak. About a month before the wedding they changed the contact person as Jennifer left the company. This cause a great deal of stress in me due to the fact that when I spoke with Maria she seemed that she did not have a clue if what I was talking about, regarding all the menu and specifics, I had already discuss with Jennifer and changed completely the quote adding a good $800 extra to quote. Come wedding day, first, I had nice matching silverware and the team decided to put the metal silverware next to the silver wear. Here the common sense was not used. This clashed with the decor. I remember mentioning to put the silverware next to the food so if people wanted to use those instead of the ones in the table they had the choice. Secondly, the caesar salad had bacon on it and it was pre-made. Once again, I was very explicit about not wanting pork in the menu. Half of my family ended not been able to eat the salad and I found this so annoying as I paid almost $2,400 for the services. Third, the head server approach me at some point of the wedding to ask me about the services and I told her how I was feeling and told her 'not great'. To this day NOBODY from this company has reached out to me for feedback. Needless to say they won't have my business nor recommendation in the future. Lastly, keep in mind it has been almost a full year of my wedding and I still feel strongly about it all.

Just wanting to give a major kudos to Affordable Catering for a phenomenal job they did in catering…read moreour rehearsal dinner. They catered our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner 1 week after Hurricane Ian. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. Their staff members, Ice (lead server) and Dunia (2nd server) were absolutely awesome! They showed up on time coming to Venice, Fl from Tampa during very heavy "Ian" recovery traffic. Not only did they impress us with arriving with ample time to set up before guests arrived, they were very personable, happy, enjoyable and extremely efficient in serving and clean up. The food by Affordable Catering was absolutely amazing. The 62+ guests we had were thrilled with the food and service. Everything tasted so delicious, in particular, the Maui Chicken was a HUGE success. We received nothing but raves about the food. Thank you "Affordable Catering" for making our first experience an excellent experience. Marie Bentancourt, my sales associate, was also key in making our event a success as well. She worked very hard at satisfying my needs. She was very conscious of my concerns and had perfect suggestions to satisfy my specific needs. Thank you once again Affordable Catering. If anyone is looking for the perfect company to cater their party, you will not be disappointed with this company.

We ordered two pulled pork sandwiches both sauces and chose 4 sides. Our sides were collard…read moregreens, red beans, baked beans, Mac n cheese and a Pepsi. First the pulled pork. There was a good amount of pork but it wasn't pulled. I had to hand pull the pork for both of our sandwiches. That's on the chef. The sides were very good except the red beans. Again this chef used a slotted spoon dropped some red beans in a take out cup and couldn't take the effort to include some sauce with the beans. The whole meal set us back $30 which I thought was fair. I think the manager should be more aware of the outgoing food quality and presentation. I smoke meats at home and I would NEVER serve you pulled pork that wasn't properly pulled. Will I go again? I can't say.

Great food, good prices, friendly atmosphere, my wife and I love little family places to eat, the…read morefood is usually better than corporate owned and they seem to be much more friendly

In a world of generic tasting food cooked for quantity, there still stands a few caterers who…read moreremember why they went into business in the first place. Espo's is one of those places. So many guests were asking WHO made the food, not WHAT company. You would have thought it was cooked in your family's kitchen. Well done Espo's!

Fantastic menu and food...I've used Espo's for YEARS to cater business and family outings!read more

Lang Farm is where you get your happily ever after. I came here for a coworker's wedding and really…read moretook in the beautiful natural sights around me. The event was held at the Garden House with gorgeous large chandeliers and another wedding occurring at the Antique Barn. Don't worry though, there is plenty of space between the two weddings and no disturbance! Cocktail hour was under a majestic oak tree, but mosquitoes were vicious in the evening, so bring bug spray! The dance floor is spacious and since bride is Dominican Republic, loved the Spanish music, so you can get your groove on. The music being broadcasted during dinner was loud and had to shout when talking to friends. The decor was every women's dream with perfectly placed bouquets of white hydrangeas and white roses. They have a list of vendors recommended for the event that know the setup as well as options to use outside suppliers. I dont know who catered the event; Food was disappointing and did not sync with 5 star venue. The steak was well done with grisly pieces of fat & didnt seem like it was quality meat. The mango/cilantro sauce was the best, right amount of sweetness & helped with taste of dry chicken. I only had a couple bites of each and ate some mashed potatoes and took some bites of overcooked, mushy veggies. The cake was my favorite, definitely a Spanish take with savory and sweet notes. I thought that was the highlight, glad could end on a high note! Lange Farm has to be one of the nicest wedding venues I've been to, definitely a top contender for picturesque photos with graceful oak trees & a constant breeze in April. It is a luxurious place. My coworker and I briefly talked about the cost, which I believe is around $50,000 for venue along with food and booze package.This comes out to be $7,143 an hour assuming guests arrived at 4pm and left around 11pm, definitely above average cost of a wedding in Central FL, which in 2017 was $271/person or $37,898! If you're going to do it big, do it here. There were two bars setup, so you can always stay hydrated and try not to think too much on how much $ you're spending because it's a ton!

We went to a friend's wedding here and it is absolutely gorgeous! There are 2 barns I think that…read moreyou can rent out for your event. The whole farm is amazing. The wedding was held in the field in front of an oak tree. It was absolutely beautiful except for the walk into the dirt to our seats and then the mosquitos and gnats that attacked right as they were saying I DO! gahhh We ran off the field and into the open front area and hung around til they opened the barn doors. The whole venue is so barn chic and fabulous!

Embellished Catering was truly an incredible experience for us! Wedding planning is overwhelming,…read morebut with Embellished, it became as easy as possible. Embellished is a one-stop shop for all wedding needs. They provided the catering, bar, DJ, florals, decorations, dance floor & lighting. They also paired us with a fantastic wedding coordinator, Savanah, and chef, Jason. They were both extremely helpful throughout the whole process and went above and beyond to satisfy our needs - including on the wedding day itself. Our bartenders and servers were also extremely helpful and friendly. 10/10 recommend. Anika & Max Steele

Thank you so much for catering my son's college graduation party. The food was absolutely amazing,…read moreand the setup was phenomenal. Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the event was, and Embellished Catering played a major role in making it such a success. There was plenty of food, with great options for everyone, and we truly appreciated the quality and presentation. Thank you again for helping make this celebration so special and memorable.