Curtis and his employees at Royal Grand Events catered my daughter's wedding on October 5. Just…read morelike Sophia, if I could give Curtis 10 stars, I would! He is an excellent communicator and is very responsive. He really understands what it takes to run a professional catering business and goes over and above the call of duty to make sure everything is perfect. Not only did he provide excellent suggestions for the menu, he also sent over sample floor plans so the bride could decide on the layout/placement for everything at the reception. He is willing to work with you to provide the best menu possible within your budget. Because of his attention to every detail, he made sure that everything came together seamlessly so that you can just enjoy your event. And that we did! Everything was delicious - starting with the Local Oysters on the half-shell, Chicken sliders, Smoked Salmon Canapés, and Tomato & Pesto Crostini during cocktail hour. For our meal, we had a wonderful mix of Steamed Veggies, Grilled Honey Mango BBQ Glazed Chicken (YUM!), Charleston Shrimp And Grits (with turkey bacon instead of pork in the gravy, yay!), and Garlic And Herb Mashed Potatoes with gravy. Not only was the food delicious, Curtis also provided a beautiful ice sculpture and carved melon that was the perfect decoration for the oyster bar! We were also impressed with his staff. They did an excellent job making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the event. If you are planning a wedding reception or any other special event in the Charleston area, I highly recommend Royal Grand Events!

Chef Curtis is the BEST!!! If I could give him 10 stars, I would!! Just like the other reviewer,…read moreI had to do all my wedding planning long distance (I live in SanFrancisco), but I was in great hands with Chef Curtis. He never failed to respond to emails within a couple hours, despite the fact that he was in a time zone 3 hours ahead of mine. I sent emails at 11 pm and still received a response that night! He once said that he has an Android operating system implanted in his brain, and I don't even think he was joking! He is a perfectionist with a true passion for his job, which is reflected in every aspect of his product. He makes it very clear that his number 1 priority is to make your reception the very best that it can be, and he is committed to making that happen. He has my vote for Best Caterer in Charleston, which I am confident will be his official title someday. He is a genius of his craft, and I know that it will only be time before others recognize it too. Thanks, Chef Curtis, for everything! You are completely AMAZING!!!!

Lee Edwards Entertainment was a complete disappointment and a frustrating experience from start to…read morefinish. From the beginning, it was clear that Lee operates as a "press play" DJ--if that's what you want, fine, but don't expect anything beyond that. We asked him to do a simple mix of two songs for our first dance so we could practice, and he said he "had to check his software" to see if he could do it. A DJ who can't mix two songs? Ridiculous. We ended up DIYing it ourselves with basic DJ software. Later, we decided to hire a legitimate DJ and requested a refund back in May for our September wedding. Lee gave endless excuses and delays, repeatedly asking for "a couple more weeks" over and over. Two months later, when I called one last time, his response was, "I'll see what I can do." If he can't deliver a basic service or refund money, it says everything you need to know about his business. We eventually recovered our funds via a bank chargeback, but Lee's handling of this process irreparably tarnished his reputation. Save yourself the headache--stay far, far away from Lee Edwards Entertainment unless you just want someone to press play on Spotify.

We highly recommend Lee Edwards Entertainment for all entertainment needs! We hired them for our…read morewedding ceremony and reception, and it was so easy and seamless. We gave them ideas of music we liked before the day of, and they were so professional in confirming and clarifying things so it would be perfect for our big day. The day of, we were so impressed with our DJs. Fred did a lovely job on the timing of our ceremony music and Dwayne did such a phenomenal job keeping everyone on the dance floor during our wedding reception - and when I say everyone I mean everyone even my grandma who was in a wheelchair. We got so many compliments on our music and our dance floor pics are some of our favs! Hire them, you won't regret it! :)

Chef Emily is amazing, our meal was absolutely delicious!! Her menus offer so many wonderful…read moreoptions, she was communicative and very easy to work with - Chef Emily is our go to!

I would give her 10 stars if I had the chance!…read more I would like to thank Chef Emily for taking such good care of my family yesterday. We all had a great time participating in the meal preparation during the cooking lesson she gave us at our home. All of us agree that the quality and taste of the food she had us prepare was on a par with the best restaurant meals we have experienced. While the paella tasted excellent, I personally thought the marinated grilled lamb "lollipops" appetizer we prepared was an amazing taste experience. The dessert of chocolate lava cakes with raspberry ice cream put us all over the top at the completion of the meal. Chef Emily somehow managed to get us a first class meal while giving each of us personal attention, including our 10 year old granddaughter, as we learned to execute her recipes and cooking techniques. She even did all the shopping before and cleanup after too. My expectations were exceeded and I am glad I chose her when I went searching for a chef to give us a high level cooking lesson in our home as a birthday gift for my wife. In addition to all that culinary talent, she is an amazing personality too and fit right in the entire time she was with us.

I had never heard of this company until the City Paper posted a link to their Mother's Day package…read morebrunches and dinners for free delivery. The packages were varied and you could also order items a la carte. Ordering was a breeze (just email them with what you want). It was difficult to make a decision, but we selected the Salmon with Creamed Corn Sauce, Green Beans, and Roasted Potatoes. All dinner selections included rolls. I wanted to put my feet up and enjoy the day and they made all my dreams come true! The delivery was right on time and delivered with a gorgeous long-stem rose. The food was great!

Chef ty is absolutely incredible!! Not only is he so easy to work with, he is flexible, fun and…read morejust a great person overall. I planned a getaway for my parents 30th wedding anniversary where we were on a boat. Chef ty went over and above to accommodate! He was able to be flexible with the space he was working in as well as the menu still getting all fresh and local food. It was a surprise for my parent as well so he was amazing at helping with all of the details! I can honestly say everyone loved and finished their plates on every single dish. Things just kept getting better and better!! Once my parents arrived, We started the evening off with a fresh made whipped ricotta cheese Crostini there he had made earlier that day!! it was unbelievable! We had three toppings that we could put on top including Olive Tapenade, Sun Dried Tomato Jam, and Local Honey from a bee farm right in Charleston!! We absolutely LOVED this starter and had plenty of leftovers that I was eating it all the next day on the boat as well. The second course started with a shaved Kale salad that was our family friends favorite part of the meal!! It was a shaved kale salad with lemon, dried blueberries, pecorino cheese and pine nuts. sounds so simple, but it was one of those things that was just so memorable and delicious!! The next dish was a roasted beet and tartar salad that was out of this world. my parents are huge beet lovers, but I personally am not and believe me when I say I cleaned my plate on this one! It was cubes of roasted beet, goat gouda (which was amazing), fine herbs, lemon, and cubes of jicama. This was such a pleasant surprise and such a different type of beet salad that everything loved. The fourth dish of the evening was vermillion snapper ceviche. THIS WAS SO GOOD! locally caught fish from that morning which you could just taste the difference in how fresh it was compared to at home (we are from Missouri so not a lot of seafood going on there). This ceviche has Persian cucumbers, chilies which gave it a little subtle kick, lime, Thai basil, and corn nuts for a bit of a unique crunch which we loved! I just couldn't believe how fresh this dish tasted which really shows how out of the way chef ty goes to get the most fresh and local food available. I mean shopping for the food day of?! comon! amazing! The fifth dish was something that my mom and I talked about trying to make at home! it was grilled pepper shrimp with watermelon, pickled watermelon rind, and mint. It was so refreshing and so delicious with the peppered shrimp that you would never think to put the two together!!! Well see how my mom's and my dish turn out, but Im sure it will not be as delicious as chef ty's! The Main event was my dad favorite part of the meal. And let me tell you we had gone to halls chophouse the night before and my parents literally said that Chef Ty's steak was the best meal they had had all week. Chef Ty served 30 day aged prime New York Strip Steak with a local purple potato puree, roasted mushrooms and an incredible bordelaise sauce. The meat was so delicious, it just melted in your mouth. If you ever have Chef Ty for an event I highly highly highly suggest having him prepare this for you!! it was life changing. Finally after all this food you would think we wouldn't have been able to eat anymore. But then Chef Ty brings out personalized Vanilla Creme Brûlées out to the boat with Gingered Sugar on top and makes them table side right in from of us!! he tops them with fresh south Carolina Peaches on top and within minutes they were completely gone. It was the perfect way to end the meal. We finished with a toast and i could see how happy my parents were all thanks to Chef Ty. He really made the night one that we will never forget. I cannot thank you enough Chef Ty, you were more than I ever could have thought of and just a stand up guy. Cannot wait to work with you again!

Ty recently catered to our group in Isle of Palms and completely blew us away with a fantastic…read moremeal. We discussed the details ahead of time and everything was delivered as discussed, and then some. He is easy to work with and transparent on the cost. He was even able to gain access to our rental house to make sure the kitchen was adequate for our menu. I highly recommend Ty for your social gathering, as he will go above and beyond your expectations.

Melinda was our private chef for the evening. Everything she did was top-notch professional -…read moreprinting a menu, communicating well, choosing wines, serving perfectly, making delicious foods that accommodated our allergy guy, and cleaning up afterwards. Melinda was a pleasure to work with and I know she will provide a memorable evening for any Charleston foodies out there, no matter your requirements! Bravo, Melinda!

Stopped by on my drive to Myrtle Beach...everything was tasty..my favorite dishes were the hot…read morefried whiting, the red rice, and the hot peach cobbler... my lunch date raved about the lemonade..we took a gallon to Myrtle Beach for the weekend. Locals and Tourist mixes and mingled. The history of the restaurant is shared in the pictures around the restaurant. Bathroom clean. Definitely returning. The whiting came out so hot and fresh..I forgot to take pics!

The food was good and the staff were friendly, however, we were charged a whopping $18 per plate…read morebecause it was Sunday. We chose that restaurant on the way to Charleston because we saw online that the highest buffet plate was $12.95. Nowhere was it mentioned a change in price simply because it was Sunday.

I am totally a coffee, snob, and low country cannoli gives a fabulous cappuccino! , but they always…read morehave a from scratch bakery item to go with it. In the summertime, they also offer delicious "Zingers" which is basically a lemonade type drink and it's so freaking good! My kids love to come to the coffee truck, we go almost every week! Highly highly recommend!