They catered my sons graduation party, and the food was delicious! They pulled out all the stops,…read moreso much food and great pricing! My picky son loved it all! They also catered My little sisters rehearsal dinner tonight, even had little individual desserts! I would 100% recommend them to anyone!

On my mothers wedding day, an hour before the ceremony thw showed the venue (that was set for her…read moreservice) to strangers!!!!! Dragging them through areas with our personal belonging, and walking them through the bridal party! They served us EXPIRED BEER. Couldn't even be bothered to pick up the trash(candy bar wrappers, pop cans, LIGHTERS), mow, pull weeds with thorns, or wash off the nasty build up off the fences at the outdoor wedding space. Acted as though we were in the way during it all. In fact the coordinator made my mothers wedding planner CRY bad enough she had to be taken home (all for sitting outside of the reception space). After spending THOUSANDS (nearly 10) for this "beautiful" wedding venue.... My parents were refunded an entire three hundred dollars.... DISGUSTING way to treat humans, let alone ones flipping the bill

Went here for their Easter buffet, $25. The staff were very friendly! It was very clear though that…read moremaybe they were a bit understaffed. It happens. It was Easter and I'm sure people called off. No huge deal. The food was hit and miss. The food in the chaffing dishes was WAY overcooked. They would have been so much better if they were not fully cooked and THEN put in the chaffing dishes to cook the rest of the way. I had a piece of pork from one of the dishes that was so overcooked and dry, I could have used it as a hockey puck. The carving station, my favorite part, was AMAZING! I got the prime rib and it was so tender and juicy. Perfection! The breakfast buffet they had set up was also great. They had bacon that literally melted in my mouth. Yummmmm! The salad bar, well, I didn't go to it. Why waste my belly space on salad?! I won't do it!! The drink station was pretty cool because you could serve yourself. They had orange juice, cranberry juice, iced tea, hot coffee, and various sodas. The dessert table was pretty good. Some items were awesome like the pistachio cheesecake but other items were just ok. They also had a guy singing live who was great! Overall, a nice place! I would consider using them for catering an event if they could insure that the food would not be severely overcooked.

In late May, A Taste of Excellence catered our wedding rehearsal dinner at the home of my husband's…read moreparents. In the time leading up to the wedding, we had a relatively short lead time on planning the rehearsal, as our previous venue actually put us out of budget. ToE actually came recommended by our planner, and with just three months of planning, we were able to put together a rehearsal dinner that came in at around a third of the cost of the original rehearsal dinner. We opted for the pig roast option (not the one that's served on the back of a fire truck, as one cannot get a fire truck up three stories), which also offered chicken and a choice of three sides. The menu selection process was rather easy, and our contact Stephanie made it very easy to make changes and customize our event to the best of her ability. Due to time and geographical constraints (we were planing a wedding in Cleveland while living in New York), we were unable to schedule a tasting, but trusted that the food would be delicious. We also opted for bar service where we would provide the liquor and they would provide the mixers and garnishes. This turned out to be a good cost-cutting measure, since it allowed us to use smaller amounts of high-quality liquor for a 50-person event. The day of the event, the staff arrived slightly late, but was highly efficient in moving equipment onto the site and quickly throwing up chairs, tables, catering stations and the bar. However, some freakish Cleveland weather (we were ready for rain, but not for hurricane-speed winds that were strong enough to overturn chairs) forced us inside, our catering staff was very quick about moving everything inside to our improvised indoor backup location, with little to no disruption to the event. By the time we had finished the rehearsal and begun welcoming guests, no one would have guessed that the dinner had to be relocated. As for the food and drink itself, it was delicious. A North Carolina-based guest commented that the roasted pig was on the level of Southern cooking, and another guest said that it was the best barbecued chicken she's ever had. The bartender kept a steady supply of drinks going, and we only had to re-up once, when the bourbon turned out to be more popular than anticipated. By the end of the night, we had just enough food left over to feed the late arrivals at our after-party, and the beer was all gone, as if meted out perfectly. It's a weird feeling having "just enough" so that our fridge wasn't overflowing with leftovers, we're not complaining. Just as quickly as they set up, the staff quietly and quickly broke down equipment as the party was winding down, to the point where I had to actually pay attention as they were leaving so I could thank and tip the shift captain. Though we can't speak to the quality of larger events or weddings, we can say with confidence that ToE does a great job with a rehearsal dinner, and will work with you if you're clear about your budget.

best catered meal I have ever experienced! Well worth the cost!!…read moreI highly recommend this service

Came in for breakfast with Santa. This place looks like a dump from the outside, but inside it is a…read morediamond! They really did a nice job decorating the place. Santa and Mrs Clause were very good. Nice train set in the dinning room and photo ops all around. Very well done!

It's unfortunate to have to write a poor review; however, we are extremely disappointed in this…read morebusiness. We had no other choice but to cancel our wedding due to COVID-19 and Diamond would not work with us in returning any part of our deposit. Instead, they tried to tell us they were being kind by waiving the full amount due because they mistakenly thought we did not cancel within 60 days, when in fact, we actually reached out to them in March. This was well before 60 days of the event, which would have taken place in mid-June. In addition, we live out of state, which makes it difficult for us to reschedule a big event like this, especially in a time of such uncertainty. We understand contracts; however, Diamond was our only vendor who would not work with us in returning any part of our deposit, and to make matters worse, used incorrect information to make it look as though they've done us a favor. We felt quite insulted.

Susan and her team catered our networking event for local translators and interpreters last April…read more(2017). In addition to suggesting several possible venues (and we loved the venue we used - Putter's on Rt. 18), she met with us ahead of time to discuss the food. We decided to do food stations of various cultures - Mediterranean, French and Asian along with a dessert table. The presentation was gorgeous, and everyone raved about the food. Susan and her staff set it up and left one team member to oversee things and restock as needed, who was very friendly and helpful during the event. We are doing the same event again next month, and Splendid Fare was the obvious choice.

I was somewhat stunned to see a negative review of Splendid Fare. We have worked with Susan and…read moreher team multiple times at our own events, and have experienced her services at probably 50 events over the past 20 years- ranging from private dinner parties in Akron's finest homes, to weddings and anniversaries, to fundraisers. Every menu is thoughtfully planned, beautifully prepared and professionally served. I have watched Susan's staff stick around long after the party to attend to details - whether it's soaking a client's fine napkin to eliminate a wine spot, or making sure a kitchen is spic and span. Her staff is always well trained and friendly, and they will all go to almost any length to assure the success of an event. Her reputation as one of Akron's finest caterers is well deserved, and trust me, you'll be in good hands.

We hosted a pig roast for 75 people on Saturday and we had the pleasure to have Ryan as our grill…read morechef. The half pig was cooked absolutely perfectly and Ryan was more than happy and patient to share his expertise, give samples right off the grill and suggest sauces. This is our third pig roast over twelve years and every roast surpasses our expectations. We received MANY compliments on how fantastic the pork was and will use them once again. HIGHLY SUGGEST BOOKING THEM !!!

Used again in 2021. Got a whole pig cooked on my property again. With 50 pieces of chicken. Still…read moreincredible Food. Still amazing service. Multiple Flavors of BBQ Sauce. Again was the Best BBQ sauces ever tasted all Gridiron's own recipes. I was asked for their Contact Information by many Guests. I will always recommend them.

The French toast was so buttery and flakey it tasted similar to cheesecake. Best bread I have ever…read morehad. The pupusas were the star of the show. YOU NEED THEM. The breakfast pupusa was a perfect melody of flavors. We almost ordered a second, but where too full. Not a single item disappointed, don't walk but run to try their food.

The food was excellent!!! The staff went above and beyond. This was for a funeral luncheon. There…read morewere several options to choose. We chose the full service option. When we walked in after the grave service everything was set up and ready. When we were finished they packaged up the leftovers and cleaned up. It was a no worry process for me and my family on a very sad day.

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