I went to this party center for a friends birthday party. I believe they have 2 rooms that you can…read morerent out for your parties/events. When we arrived their was a babyshower in one room and then my friend's party in the other. They did a good job of keeping the two things separate so we wouldn't disturb one another. When we walked into the room for the party, it was absolutely beautiful! They did an amazing job with the decorations, food displays, and the bar. Since they were serving liquor at the event, there was an officer to monitor. Which was great! My friend had a live band and dj perform at her party and the setup and sound was amazing in the space! It was very intimate but had enough space for all who attended. I was truly impressed because the last time I was in this party center was for an awards banquet back in high school. I will for sure keep this place in mind as I am planning upcoming events and parties.

John & his staff made sure everything was perfect for our wedding reception. My guest was so…read moreimpressed with the facility and the food. We had the chicken marsala, roast beef and the baked cod with the lemon butter sauce and it was so delicious. John I'm forever grateful to you & your staff. we had the best night ever!! Thank you! The Cooks 6/4/22

Food is delicious you won't go wrong. Recent wedding we attended from the Potato's to the delicious…read morebeef everything was top notch !

Good afternoon TCEM&C-- Our holiday even was a huge success…read moreand a big hit. Your team executed on all levels and did a great job. Highlights: -Coordinating, planning and communicating was well done. -Food was outstanding and well received. -Layout of space, furniture and decorations was excellent -Friendliness and work ethic of personnel was outstanding. -Clean-up and tear down was highly efficient and timely. We will definitely enlist your services in the future. Thank you!

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.

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.

I had them cater my son's grad party. The food was good and the set up was beautiful. I felt the…read morecost was unreasonably high but I chose to use them anyway. I explained to them I didn't want any food passed and I wanted the food out the entire party, no appetizer hour. They started by putting out appetizers. I asked them to please put all food out as it was a grad party and people come and go. The food was put out 30 minutes late. While I was talking they began putting the food away over an hour early. Someone approached me and asked why the food was gone. When I realized this I asked them why they had taken everything down so early. They told me they always tear down early. I had 3 families show up one hour before the party ended and there was no food!!! I was quit embarrassing. The staff scrambled and put some more food out. At this point the entire presentation had been tore down and a mosh mash of food was put back out. Not what I paid for! It was extremely disappointing especially for what we paid. They cut my party short 25%. They also asked me what to do with the cake. I told them to throw away the cut cake and keep the uncut. They did the exact opposite and threw out a huge cake. I emailed the person that was in charge of my event, she left our event early. I let her know how disappointed I was at the early tear down etc. she returned my call leaving a message that stated if I wanted to talk further to call her back. No apology nothing. I chose not to follow up as I could see she was not interested. I should have listened to some of the other complaints and not booked this company

This was my second event held at their venue and I must say that everything was amazing both times…read more The decor and service was amazing. we will definitely use them again soon Much love to you all Nicole & Family

On July 11th 2026, my husband and I celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary, We could not have…read morechosen a better venue!!! Everything was the best, balloon decorations, tables, music, fresh flowers, the food and a lovely anniversary cake. This venue provided an event beyond my expectations. I shared my ideas and vision with the staff, and they totally delivered. They were extremely professional easy to work with. If and when we have another event, it will definitely be held there. My guests were totally impressed. Many, thanks to all at 12 Chairs. Most sincerely Beverly and James Murphy

Worked as a chaperone for a local high school's prom that Marigold catered. The food was delicious,…read moreand they were very helpful to work with. Highly recommend for anyone looking for local catering services.

Marigold sent us a document of their Covid-19 policy clearly stating that if we cancelled our event…read morewe would be refunded our deposit. They are now claiming they will not. We will be seeing them in court. Run away as fast as you can!

Solon Party rentals did a fantastic job on delivering chairs and tables and setting up! If I could…read moregive 10 stars, I would thank you for making my daughter's graduation a success!!

From start to finish, working with Diana and A Bride's DJ was a breeze!…read moreThe DJ was extremely important to my husband and after interviewing several DJ's and speaking with Diana, we knew that we wanted to work with this company. Transparent pricing and great customer service are what we instantly received and Diana was always willing to answer questions as they arose. I wanted a mashup dance with my dad and another DJ told me that providing this service would require studio time and a sound engineer. When I informed Diana of my request, she put me in touch with another DJ and he created my first dance at no charge. He even made a last minute adjustment the week before my wedding. DJ Danny was AMAZING. He cared about getting to know my husband and I, understanding our backstory and how to correctly pronounce the names of our family members. The Monday before our wedding, we went over the reception timeline and he ensured us that he would try our best to keep us on schedule. He has a background in the music industry and he really cared about the needs of my husband and I on the best day of our lives. When the reception rolled around, DJ Danny made sure he found us 15 minutes before any major event (cake cutting, first dance) to give us ample time to be ready. He kept the dance floor packed the entire night and played every song that we wanted to hear. I would highly recommend this company. They cared about our wedding day and went above and beyond to make it the best reception ever!

Marcus was a horrible DJ, played his own music that we did not enjoy, pronounced my husband's last…read morename Incorrectly after we went over how to pronounce it, and didn't even give us microphones for our vows. Marcus was the damper on my wedding day, do not do with this company at all. The resolution from the owners was to give me a stupid gift card when I wanted real money given back to me for the horrible service.