I hired Big Al's catering for an International Conference of our Association. I was NOT…read moredisappointed! I wanted food for 70 of our VIP's that would represent NYC and our culture and appeal to an international palate. NYC has some of the best restaurants in the world and my audience was sophisticated so I had to carefully choose how I approached this meal without missing the mark. We decided to highlight Harlem and the grassroots music of New York for our theme and after tasting several traditional caterers and being unconvinced I followed a lead to Big Al's Catering. Al was professional and responsive to my RFP quickly, and when I tasted his food it was done (He had me at the Bourbon Bread Pudding!). His pricing was (surprisingly) affordable and the delivery and execution was excellent. Highly recommended!

Excellent, yummy, awesome. Big Al was in Las Vegas NV, where I was able to enjoy his excellent Soul…read morefood and BBQ. Ribs and wings were my favorite. Sauce was perfect. Mac and cheese was wonderful. Reminded me of my Grandmother's down in Georgia where I grew up. Highly recommend!!! I would wait in a long line to get more of Big Al's Soul food!!! Hope he come back to Vegas.

such delicious sandwiches!!! They are huge made me full…read morewithin a couple of bites. The prices aren't terrible either

Amazingly delicious food! Our go-to sandwich place when in the Bronx!!! We had the DSNY (chicken…read morecutlet, fried eggplant, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, delicious bread, balsamic vinaigrette. The best!

Chef Abyssinia cooked a 60th anniversary dinner for us and 3 other couples and I must say it was…read moreextraordinary in every positive way. She is a delightful person and came equipped with everything needed to prepare the food in our kitchen. It was as good as the very best restaurant food we have ever eaten. She cooks, serves and beautifully plates the food professionally using the custom menu we designed with her guidance. In short, she gave us one of the best culinary experiences ever. Of course we will hire her again!

Abyssinia is truly one of the best! I hired Chef Abyssinia for a milestone birthday and it was…read moreamazing. We did a cocktail style small gathering and having Chef's Abyssinia delicious hors d'oeuvres took up the event an entire notch. Additionally, Chef Abyssinia is so pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!

Did catering for my husbands 40th with Dave and he knocked it out of the park. For starters, we did…read morethe crudités with lemon hummus and chips with salsa and guacamole. Wow! 10/10. Such a gorgeous lavish display. Everything was fresh. The chips, my goodness, what a lovely crunch. Not too salty. (My husband was looking for leftover salsa the next day because it was that good). We also had him grill out at our home and very much enjoyed beef and chicken kebabs and burgers and hot dogs. Perfectly cooked! I always overcook meat on the grill, but Dave did not. His team kept everything a safe temperature as he grilled to perfection. I loved his tomato cucumber salad. I detected a hint of garlic and something else that jazzed it up, and orzo. Pilaf was also a big hit with shavings of carrot. Even his whipped cream was divine. We splurged on a bar tender, and Victor was a delight. Such a gentleman. He whipped up cocktails, mocktails and kept the bar tidy and professional. I think everyone in Pelham knows what a knockout job Dave and his staff do. We can't wait for the next time we are lucky enough to eat Dave's food.

Dave has catered all my events for at least 20 years. Amazing food & spectacular service are his…read morehallmarks. The freshest ingredients, attention to detail, and PERSONAL service set Dave apart from all others. Dave will make your vision & special requests happen. Hands down the best!

We had the pleasure of having Scott, Chef Vita, and their staff cater our wedding. They were an…read moreexcellent part of our dream team! From the beginning of the process, Scott was responsive and worked with our schedule for the tasting. We were able to make a selection from many dishes and after trying their food we were sold! Especially the NY strip steak with bleu cheese! We received so many compliments on the food and many of our guests even went to compliment the kitchen team themselves! The Balinese chicken turned out to be my favorite, but they were all amazing! They made way more than enough food for everyone and brought containers for our guest and us to take the leftovers home. We love not wasting food! With our budget, we were thinking we could only get a decent caterer, but we lucked out with LDV. They are without a doubt one of the best in the business! They catered to our needs and even made suggestions on how to reduce cost. In our case we brought our own drinks for their bartender to serve, which helped reduce cost. This turned out amazing and our bartender, Mark, helped make it a smooth and tipsy night for our guests! Last but not the least, their service was top-notch. They helped with the buffet so people there would be no crowd and made sure everyone got their food in a timely manner and even made plates for my husband and I so we didn't need to take the time! We were ecstatic with the service and it was one of the smoothest parts of the entire wedding. 5-stars all-around.

When you hire a caterer for a special event you're just taking a risk unless someone you know has…read moreworked with them before. But we didn't have that luxury. Here's why we jumped at the chance to work with Scott and team: - no problem or request was too much - every email or phone call was returned - they kept every commitment: timing, cost, and of course, the food. Now let's get to the food. Word one: abundance. So much variety, all fresh, some surprises (gourmet jerky with a perfect French mustard) perfectly displayed despite the limitations of the space. The passed hors doevres were prepared on site and were delicious, beautifully served, and ample. For reference, this was a wedding cocktail reception for 30 people, Mid day, I would absolutely hire Scott and LDV for a similar event and I would not hesitate to have a full dinner catered under his watchful eye. Note: Scott's staff were professional, poised, and friendly.

Yes!!!! The food is amazing and the sweet potato pies are top tier. I love that they are served…read moremini. I love their sweet potatoes and Mac n cheese. Why?! Because they literally go together. The Mac is cheesy and cooked exactly how I want it to taste. It sticks together and is never burnt on top. But I have tried the potato salad (a hit for sure), collard greens (seasoned to perfection), and the sweet potato fries (which I don't like, because I don't really care for a sweet potato fry. But they are steak cut and glazed with a sweet yet light glaze). As for the meats: I've had the fried catfish, catfish bites, beef ribs, fried chicken breast, baked chicken breast, fried chicken wings (BBQ & Jerk), and the salmon, crabcakes, and the ultimate feast. Oh and I've had their chicken strips. By far my favorite and frequently ordered are the catfish bites and chicken strips. Just know that this restaurant used to be a sit down intimate spot with a catering hall a few doors down. But since CoVid, it has become solely takeout and delivery by the apps. So, you won't get a full dining experience and will have to pay for a certain kind of packaging. For instance, if you don't want your food to touch or leak into other food the. Order separate packages and they will do it. This place has iced tea and lemonade that are divine. The customer service not be the absolute best if you walk in. Because they are always busy and inundated with orders which is a good sign. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the cornbread! My Lawd. It's thick and delicious.

I really love the food at Sweet Potatoes. The mac and cheese is incredibly cheesy, and the catfish…read moreis absolutely scrumptious. But the one thing that truly stands out for me is their cornbread. It's soft, big, and delicious, not grainy at all. It almost reminds me of a pound cake, sitting perfectly in the middle: you know it's cornbread, but it has that same softness without being overly sweet. Honestly, it's the best cornbread I've tasted yet.

I've tried finding mozz and mortadella as good as what they sell here in Italy, and I failed. No…read moreone beats Mike's when it beats to purveying the very best salumeria and cheese, among other provisions. The prepared dishes also hit different. The famous eggplant parm is phenomenal. I don't even like eggplant and I'm in love with this dish. All of the sandwiches hit too. The Italian sushi is interesting, but eat it fresh as the arugula doesn't stand up to refrigeration too well. My perfect foodie day is going to Mike's, buying some mortadella and a ball of homemade mozzarella, then popping into Madonia's next door to get a loaf and some fresh hand-filled cannoli.

After seeing an Instagram post about its Italian sushi, I decided to take a trip up to Bronx Little…read moreItaly. There's a line at this small aisle. I finally was served by Chef David Greco himself. He beat Bobby Flay in Eggplant throw down. You can see the picture of him on the show. Dave is super friendly and engaging. The Italian sushi is definitely very innovative. Soft prosciutto is rolled in sushi style with filling of arugula, cheese, and sun dried tomatoes. There are two kinds of dipping: balsamic and pesto. Both of them are complimenting the sushi. Eggplant parmigiana is definitely a must try. It's like a lasagna made of layers of thin fried eggplant. You can make mozzarella pull. So delicious, not surprised that he beat Bobby Flay.

Ordered from salsa for an event and we were very impressed! The staff came with everything needed…read moreto set things up beautifully - from tablecloths to cutlery to sternos, and the food was delicious! We had the chicken parm which was layered and stacked with flavor, the penne vodka, fried chicken, and peas and rice, and everyone loved it all! Highly recommend.

My family and I hired Salsa to cater for my Grandmothers 80th birthday celebration…read more We shopped around for catering venues and decided last minute to host the party for an estimated 50 people at my parents place. The size of the first floor is perfect for that amount of people and the outside deck worked well for smokers and for a quick escape from the crowd to socialize with friends and family outside during the party. We met with the management and explained to them what we would like to do. They gave us a price of around $2,500 which included plenty of food, a waitress, a bartender, a captain, the whole setup, utensils, decorations, and hors d'œuvre. The home was quickly transformed into a catering venue and it looked completely different after the setup, especially with a bartender in your kitchen area BEHIND A BAR STAND SERVING DRINKS IN A TUXEDO! THIS WAS A FIRST! A wonderful waitress walk around the crowd serving hors d'œuvre as the guest arrived. The bartender was friendly as guest kept coming back for more drinks and placed tips on the bar. Everyone was impressed and with all the food they served, many people were able to take some food home with them. I don't know about the sandwiches, but the rice, chicken, pernil, and all the other stuff was great!

Had wife's SURPRISE 50th birthday at Eastwood and it was fantastic! Michael took care of the…read morearrangements and made sure everything was setup day of. Boucher, the head waiter on the day the party, was cordial, helpful and made sure everything ran on time. The team with him served food drinks and kept everything moving. My wife had a great time and was genuinely surprised. We had about 60 guests and all enjoyed the food and the clean open room we were in. Another great event at Eastwood for my family. They have never let us down.

Celebrated my wedding back in 2020 and just celebrated my wife's 60th Birthday there. The Staff was…read moreamazing and the food and drinks were outstanding. Will be coming back in 2030 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary.