From the moment of first contact to set up, everything was collaborative, easy and delicious! Chef…read moreJerry came up with the menu and was very communicative via email and phone. I gave a cost per head and he created a wonderful menu...everyone raved about the spice pork tenderloin, the garlicy grilled beef and the desserts. It was a pleasure working with Chef Jerry and meeting his lovely wife. Both wearing masks and being very safe. We will use Chef Jerry again and people have already asked for his contact. Unfortunately I didn't get enough pictures.

Jerry was great! He helped my wife and I design a custom brunch menu (chicken and waffles) for our…read moreEaster Kegs and Eggs event this year. He came in under budget and the food was exceptional! Our event was early on a Saturday, which means dude has to have been up wild early making our stuff. He arrived 20min. before the guests were slated to arrive so the food would be piping hot. He had everything unloaded, staged and was out the door within 15. He delivered on every level, and we will for sure hire him for our next events. Thank you again, Jerry!

Plaza Catering was great at our wedding. They were very responsive to email during the planning…read moreperiod. I had guests who had vegetarian diets and they provided a separate meal option for them. Main dishes were beef marsala and chicken piccata. Both were cooked very well and were delicious. The servers and staff were very professional. They cut our cake and checked in often to make sure we were doing ok and if we needed anything. I would definitely recommend the team.

This is positively the best food ever. Plaza catering catered my daughter's wedding. The chicken…read morespiedini was so good! The carrots melted in your mouth. The service was absolutely perfect!

Sooooo cute! Just a great atmosphere and lovely shop in the heart of downtown OP. The food is good…read morebut a little pricy, everything seems fresh and they can sub gluten free bread for all of their sandwiches, as well as a few vegetarian options. The salads are large and filling! My favorite thing here is the lemonades - they have so many flavors and most if not all are made with housemade syrups. I've tried a mango jalapeño (surprisingly refreshing!), dragonfruit, and blackberry limeade and all are great for hot days! There aren't many tables but it's well decorated and provides a nice reprieve from the heat in the middle of the summer farmer's market!

I am so pleased with The Table's catering platters!…read more I ordered for the first time yesterday and got the cheese and fruit platter, the hummus trio, and the mini cheesecake platter. Ordering was super simple online and the food was ready exactly on time with zero hiccups. They even helped me load it to my car in the freezing cold, and scrounged up a couple of birthday candles for me which I had forgotten to buy for the party! The food itself was delicious. The quantities are huge, so excellent value. And the presentation was Instagram-worthy. Can't wait to come in for brunch, as the shop itself is adorable and full of treasures in the retail racks. This is my new go-to place for party platters. Thank you, The Table crew!

I can only review for what I ate at a friend's recent wedding, so I have no idea how pricing or…read moreworkers or any of the business side goes. However, this was some of the MOST DELICIOUS food I've ever had at a wedding. Huge variety of fruit (blackberries!), a gigantic spread of different crackers and cheeses, 3 types of bruschetta bar, grilled asparagus, mushroom, tomatoes and zucchini, artichoke hearts stuffed with spinach/artichoke dip (addictive), butternut squash ravioli in a butter/sage sauce...this was all I ate, and I know there were a few options with salmon in them as well. As a vegetarian, it's nice to know there are really delicious catering options that large amounts of people will love, even if they are meat-eaters (not that I'll be getting married in the next 30 years or anything)...If you find yourself at an event catered by Classic Catering, consider yourself lucky!

I have used Classic Catering for executive lunches (2005-present) and one private event (2012). I…read morecan say without a doubt that Doug & Mary Partridge provide an OUTSTANDING service. The quality, taste and price beats any other catering options in the Overland Park/Lenexa area. They arrive early or on time EVERY TIME, their presentations are ALWAYS complimentary to the meal being served and always taste delicious. In particular, I have consistently ordered the Champagne Chicken & Mexican Fiesta (w/Chicken Fajitas) and they have never failed me. For the private event, it was a 70th birthday party at a friend's home. Every guest was impressed with their professionalism, the food and the set-up. I echo the previous poster's comment that if you are lucky enough to attend an event catered by Classic, consider yourself lucky! Additionally, I worked at a company where Classic catered every Holiday Party and again, I highly recommend them for all of the above reasons. Lastly, a special thank you to Spence & Jan! They are always a pleasure to work with!

Updating review to include new location…read more The new location is amazing! Current menu is incredible (as always) We had the crab dip and potato beignet's to start. Both were incredible and devoured rapidly (we had two 17 year olds with us ) I had the steak and potatoes and the wife had the rigatoni dish. Again, amazing. The atmosphere is lively and the decor is very well done. Scratch is in our rotation of go-to restaurants in the metro for a reason. The staff, as usual, were prefect in every way. Special shout out to our server, Thomas! Enjoy

Scrape: To eat from plate until nothing is left. Scrape:…read moreSomething so delicious you can't stop. Scrape: The noise a utensil makes as it scrapes. Scrape: What we did to the scallions Scrape: What we did to the drinks Scrape: A bloody wound from scratching something. You get the idea. At the end, we got the most decadent desert I've ever had HANDS DOWN! It was this soccer ball sized giant chocolate shell where hiding under it was a brownie and ice cream. Then the server drizzled this warm chocolate sauce onto the chocolate shell. Then my wife started munching. Then... We scraped the plate.

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

I had to cater 2 business lunches in a city that I was not physically located in. I chose Grandma's…read morebased on recommendations from the office where the meetings were being held, as well as online reviews. The sandwiches were delivered on time, and the special modification for one of the attendees was noted and done. Thank you for a great experience!

I had their boxed lunch today at a golf tournament. This is single handily the greatest boxed lunch…read moreand also the greatest sandwich I have ever had! Delicious!

Taco Naco offers a fresh, creative take on street tacos. The options are flavorful and…read morewell-executed--classic foundations with a dressed-up twist that doesn't go overboard. The margaritas are strong and well-made, easily a highlight. Service is fast and friendly. Don't skip dessert--the tres leches cake is a great finish, moist and satisfying without feeling too heavy. Worth a try.

I ordered takeout from Taco Naco. It was good but I agree with some of the other reviews on it…read morebeing a little pricey for what you actually get. Which makes this a place to eat at seldomly. I get it though, people's prices are their prices. Food ordered: chicken Al pastor taco, brisket barbecoa quesadilla, chips and a super small cup of queso! The taco was good but my favorite was/is the quesadilla. The chips are flavorful. Going back to the cost. $2.10 is crazy for the little bitty cup of queso. It should be .90 cents just like the 1.5 ounce cup of salsa is. I digress though! Overall, their food is pretty good. I'm sure it won't be the last time I go.

I mean, Jack Stack to me is some of the best bbq in town. I've eating inside the restaurant and…read morealways was seated right away with fantastic service and food. I've also picked up my orders to enjoy from home, still absolutely fantastic bbq. Le bf always, always gets the smoked turkey sandwich and I typically resort to the meat plates woth burnt ends, sausage and brisket. We also enjoy a side of their honey bbq ribs, cheesy potatoes, fries, etc and every single time, the food is just absolutely amazing. I love the sweetness from the honey bbq ribs sauce, I dip all my meats in it! Never dry, always moist with a delicious smokey flavor. Always impressed!

The Overland Park location is centrally located, with plenty of parking throughout the shopping…read morearea. The atmosphere inside is both intimate and spacious. The kitchen sits behind glass windows, allowing you to see the magic behind the scenes. The Taste of Kansas City platter is more than enough to feed three people. We ordered spare ribs, brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and Fiery Wings (they were out of bone-in chicken). The Fiery Wings had great flavor but were served a little cold. The baked potato was generously sized and wasn't overloaded with sour cream. The spinach salad was refreshing and fresh. The vinaigrette had excellent flavor and contrasted beautifully with the smoked bacon on top. The Cheesy Corn was underwhelming. The texture was very runny, and it lacked flavor. The Hickory Pit Beans are slow-cooked and loaded with chunks of hickory-smoked brisket, pork, and sausage... THESE ARE GREAT! They're a bit on the sweet side, but they're absolutely worth ordering. Our waitress was fantastic! Despite the restaurant being packed with all the FIFA World Cup excitement, she checked on us frequently and kept our drinks full throughout the meal

As a mom you hope to make your daughter's wedding dreams a reality, and that's what Shining Star…read moreCatering did for my daughter. Shining Star Catering knows what they are doing. I rate them as No. 1 in my book. They were my go to for everything and it was the smart and perfect chose. I live in Miami, FL., I had to plan my daughter's wedding from Miami in Kansas City. With the help of Marvin and Deborah Williams from Shining Star Catering, they made it all possible for me to do. The food was so flavorful, everyone was commenting on how great the food was (we had Italian). The staff was just as amazing and accommodating. The venue was a dream come true. Most of my communication was done via email, but Marvin and Deborah made the vision come true. He made himself available at all times, Marvin even stayed around the day of the wedding to guide me. That was a weight off my shoulders, because I did not have a wedding planner. That's what you call amazing service.

I hired Shining Stars Catering to cater a tea party-themed bridal shower. From my very first…read morecontact with Deb (the owner) through the cleanup and end of the shower, my experience was wonderful. Deb was energetic and excited to hear about the shower and what I had in mind for food. She offered a TON of choices (I wanted bite-sized finger food)...cold, hot & desserts. It all sounded so good, we had a hard time making choices. She was great with communication and the contract for services was really clear and laid out all of the pricing in detail so I never had a question as to how much I'd be paying. She also had everything I needed like tablecloths, glasses, silverware, napkins. I had a wonderful and extremely helpful on-site server, Julie, during the shower as well. The food was a tasty and delicious as it sounded. We had tea sandwiches, scones w/berry butter, brie & cranberry tarts, mini cupcakes, mini beef wellingtons (YUMM!), salmon canapes, gruyere puffs, and chocolate covered strawberries. I'm so glad I had Deb and her team to help me put this shower together. I will definitely be giving her a call for my next event!