This review has has been a long time coming, and I am very sorry about that. Joshua's catering catered an event for us back in July for my mother's 80th birthday party. They were wonderful. I would've written this sooner, but my mother didn't get to attend her own party due to an injury she suffered two days prior to her own party. The catering company handled this incident with care and provided us with terrific service. The event took place at an independent care facility, and all the other residents still got to attend my mothers birthday party. They had a great time. I would recommend this catering company to anyone. read more

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I would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Brian Hardaway/ Sale Mgr. for making this Mother's Day an memorable one. The Belgian Waffle and Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits with gravy and cheese eggs, chocolate covered strawberries and fresh fruit melted in our mouths and the flower bouquet that you presented to our mother. Was a thoughtful personal touch You made our day!! I would highly recommend them to go above and beyond meeting your needs. read more

Joshua's Catering - Caterers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was looking for outdoor green space in Philly for my wedding and came across Ridgeland Mansion. My fiancé and I met with Jen Alvarado, co-owner of Joshua Catering, and exclusive caterer of Ridgeland Mansion to tour the grounds. The spot was a perfect getaway from downtown Philly, yet close enough to Lyft. The mansion itself had separate rooms for the bridal party & groomsmen to get ready. We had the ceremony outdoors in the tree covered grove in October and it was perfect weather. The outdoor space was a great backdrop for photos and cocktail hour. The reception was tented for dinner/dancing of 150 guests and had 2 bars set up with an outdoor firepit. The premise also had a separate 'barn' that accommodated our afterparty for late night. We chose this venue because it had space for all of the events without having to travel. As an added bonus, 100% of the venue fee went straight to the Cancer Support Center as a donation. Jen and her team were great! She was very responsive and answered all of our questions, was easy to get along with, and had great suggestions for how to use the site since she's so experienced hosting weddings there. The food was fantastic--including several vegetarian options--and many of our guests commented on how delicious it was. Jen's team took care of every detail so that we could focus on enjoying time with our guests. We couldn't have done it without her and highly recommend hiring her for your wedding! read more

This past weekend I attended a celebration of life at the Ridgeland Mansion, catered by Joshua's catering. What a great experience! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, while served by very pleasant, courteous, and attentive staff members. I highly recommend Joshua's Catering for all of your catering needs. read more

Joshua's did an amazing job for our party in late November. Incredibly thorough, professional and helpful. The food was outstanding - as was the staff. We would DEFINITELY use them again!!!! read more

Our wedding isn't until next year, but I want to write a review on how wonderful Joshua's has been so far! My fiance and I booked Joshua's recently for our wedding at Morris Arboretum next August (2014). We met with Laurie the coordinator a few weeks ago and just had a tasting last night. We actually decided to go with Joshua's before even doing the tasting, just based on our initial meeting, their focus on fresh, seasonal foods, and their enthusiasm to craft a custom menu with us (and of course other yelp reviews!). Not only is their approach to food right up our alley (fresh, flavorful ingredients to create innovative takes on classic dishes), but they seem genuinely excited to help plan the menu and day. Plus their prices are extremely reasonable, less than other places that don't seem to have as good food or selection. Our tasting last night was fantastic. We had said previously that we love seafood, and so David (the chef) made us a variety of seafood dishes to try: tuna ceviche, shrimp spring rolls, red snapper w/ orange soy glaze, butterfish w/ summer corn salsa, seared ahi tuna, lamb stew w/ brussel sprouts and figs, and a tomato, feta and balsamic salad. He also served us blackened shrimp and a scallop on kiwi as extras. Everything was amazing! I would eat these things every night if I could. After the meal, over homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk, he sat down with us to go over what we liked and ideas for crafting our menu. He had a lot of great ideas on how to take our favorite parts of each dish to make them work and incorporate our travel/heritage theme ideas. I can't wait to try lamb stew meat pasties, vegetarian jambalaya, and serve mini beer samplers! We also sat down with Laurie again on where we are in the planning process (not very far) and any ideas for colors, setup, linens, etc. She and David are both wonderful so far to work with. Seeing her pictures of other weddings they've done and talking with her about creative ideas other people have done makes me and my fiance even more excited for planning our wedding. I'll of course have to update my review after the wedding, but didn't want to wait that long to comment! If you're looking for wonderful people to help you create a custom menu for your wedding, Joshua's is great choice. If you're looking for cookie-cutter food and/or just want to pick from a pre-established list of menu options, then look elsewhere. read more

We just had a terrible experience with this company. After reassuring us that they could work with us on our date and telling me during my first outreach that our budget was sufficient, they took a different larger job for our date, leaving us out in the cold. We'd been talking for five months when this happened, and now our event is nine months away. I didn't even get a phone call about this, just an email. My experience with Laurie, their coordinator, was similar to Madalyn S., who reviewed them on 9/10/2014. We went so far as to decide to only use the Abington Art Center if they were available, because we didn't think the other caterers AAC allows fit our thoughts for our event, and Joshua's knew this. Laurie was hot and cold with communication. In retrospect I realize she needed my deposit to hold the date, but she never said that. She mentioned a deposit in an early email and then we talked about setting up a meeting. Over the course of myriad emails, the deposit never came up again, until two days before they dropped us -- at which time they clearly had a meeting set up for another event on our date. Even then, when she emailed to ask if I could send them the deposit, Laurie didn't bother to tell me our event was in jeopardy. I only learned that when owner David Hall emailed me several hours before his meeting to inform me that if this potential client signed on at the meeting, we'd lose their services. He also informed me at that time that they didn't think they could make us happy within our budget. I really can't get over this terrible communication and unprofessionalism. My gut is that our budget wasn't in line with their company and when the other party came up for our date, they waited until the last minute to tell us on purpose. But why not just talk to me about the budget, like say, "hey, we think you need to add a few thousand dollars to your budget. Is that possible? Here's why ..." Then we could have made a decision whether we could invest more or not. The other thing that really surprised me was that when I sent Laurie ideas about what we wanted, in which I clearly said that I wanted to meet in person so we could brainstorm together and also because I thought my expectations might not be in line with my budget, they still sent me a recommended menu. It was clear from the menu that Laurie hadn't read all of what I'd emailed and that was really disappointing. One of the things I'd heard about this caterer is how personally they work with clients to make the event really client-specific. Thus, sending me a menu before we met, that ignored so much of what I'd written, felt really inconsistent with what I'd heard about the company. read more

I attended a family wedding last week at Ridgeland Mansion in Philadelphia. The food, catered by Joshua's, was so delicious, and the presentation was amazing. The wait staff was personable and extremely efficient. There aren't enough good compliments in the world to describe the wonderful day. read more

When my husband and I began browsing caterers for our intimate (17 people) backyard wedding, we knew we wanted a company that worked with local foods and seasonal menu items. We stumbled upon Joshua's Catering's website and saw sample menus on their site and thought it looked perfect. After we gave them an idea of what we had in mind--entrees like blackened shrimp tacos and bbq chicken with mac 'n cheese--or a trio of dessert--they invited us to their location for an official tasting. We couldn't have been more impressed, it was exactly what we were looking for. Jason and David went over every menu item (we had many courses) with us to make sure we gave them our own twist and personalization. When it came to our big day, our families had nothing but kind words to say. The meal definitely stole the show (in a great way!) and will always remain one of the most memorable parts of our wedding day. The chef had a very professional work station set up in our kitchen, and they even cleaned the dishes and space up afterward, which was a huge relief as we were heading off to our honeymoon the next day. We even came home to leftover lavender honey gelato (so so good) in our freezer, which we didn't realize they left for us. We had an evening of local food, thoughtful courses, and a chef that couldn't have been kinder and more welcoming to our families. We will definitely be using Joshua's Catering again in the future for any big occasions. read more

Went here for a quick meal before leavin PA. What a treat!! The menu has plenty of options from chicken to roast beef to salmon and a whole bunch of vegetarian options.everything is available in sandwich, wrap or panini(my favorite) style. Their butternut squah soup was great! It was a good hearty consistency and not that watery out-of-the-can kind. My chicken wrap was also tasty and they used balsamic vinagrette instead of mustard or mayo. I actually felt healthier after eating here! Their baked desserts looked delicious, especially the brownies, but I didn't try them. I wanted to leave something to look forward to for my next visit to Jenkintown! read more

I haven't personally used this caterer however my compagny recently contracted them for an event and I was part of the good tasting group. It was absolutely amazing!! The food is so beautifully presented. The owner who is also the chef and the director (don't remember her name) were absolutely wonderful to work with. There is an effortless elegance to their style. You will not be disappointed! They use fresh ingredients and are very creative with way the food is presented. I look forward to hiring them for a personal event. Thank u! read more

Catered our wedding beautifully! Overall, we had a great experience with Joshua's. When searching for our wedding caterer, we had an unusual request... We wanted to serve food made by a specific restaurant, in order to bring our own culture into our wedding day. When David & Laurie at Joshua's said that wouldn't be a problem, we were surprised! We had no doubt that they could make great food (having tasted it before), but the fact that they were open and flexible to our ideas really solidified our choice in hiring them. Laurie (the events coordinator) was great at keeping in touch and she responded to my emails in a timely fashion. She was willing to discuss and troubleshoot our issues. She also met with us three or four times before the actual wedding day to make plans, which was reassuring. She was open to our ideas and gave her input when we needed it. The wedding day itself went really well, and the set up of the dinner tables, bar, and cocktail hour looked beautiful. While our main buffet was from an outside restaurant, Joshua's did prepare our hors d'oeuvres and they were presented well and tasted delicious (so the guests told me!) I will say that the decoration and signage that they had promised to take under their wings, at the buffet and at the bar, were not as elegant and professional as I would have liked. The sign for our signature drinks had a misspelling and looked uneven and hastily done ie. the name of the first drink was much larger than the third drink, which looked like it was squeezed in (rather than being re-done). I also purchased flowers to be put on our cake, that was provided by Joshua's Chef Amy, and while the cake tasted great, the flower decoration was unattractively placed. That being said, these are little things that could have been avoided with more specific instruction from us. The staff was generally polite and unobtrusive (though they were walking around in the background during our ceremony, so that would have been nice to avoid). Overall, I would definitely recommend Joshua's to cater a wedding or a party and I would use them again. Thanks so much David & Laurie! read more

I wish I was independently wealthy so David could cater my house parties. Too bad I could only afford to hire Joshua's Catering for my wedding! Food at the wedding was better than the tasting, now how often does THAT happen? Beginning to end, flawless execution. I saw Chef David across the way during the wedding and mouthed the words "THANK YOU" like I was some kind of creepy stalker. I was so grateful!! Laurie, the event coordinator, is an absolute doll. She ran sh*t like a boss the day of!! It needs to be said that my wedding carrot cake (that weighed about 24 pounds, no joke) was the best damn cake I have ever tasted in my whole life. I brought a piece on the plane the next day! People stared bc it was 5 am. Haters. Please do yourself a favor, if you have an event and want legit good food made by a legit good chef, use Joshua's Catering. read more

If you are looking to relax the day of your wedding while other people wait on you, Joshua's isn't for you. We chose Joshua's catering for our wedding because they were one of 3 caterers approved by the Abington Art Center. From the start Laurie, the coordinator, and David, the owner, were very flexible and seemed open to our ideas to make our day special. However, as the planning process got closer to the day of the wedding I became a little frustrated with the communication. Laurie sometimes took over a week or more to respond to an email, and sometimes not at all. She'd ask me questions that I'd answered only days before, and assumed I knew information that I'd never been given. That being said, I understand how emails can go astray or be misunderstood. By the day before the wedding I felt confident that though things may have been a little confused in the planning process, the day of would come off without issue. While taking pictures after the ceremony, I noticed our musicians were still in the same place, as no one had told them where to set up inside for the rain plan. I came to find Laurie wasn't even there. That wouldn't be an issue if the staff she had sent in her stead had been equipped with the details of our wedding, which they very clearly were not. Laurie told us our BUG SPRAY favors would be passed around before the ceremony. Instead, they were set on the DESSERT TABLE. My best friend, who had helped set up earlier in the day and was a guest, was helping the staff set the reception tables. She told me Laurie had never given Molly, who was now running things, the picture I had sent her of the centerpiece setup. It must be said that Molly was lovely, accommodating and worked really hard, but without the information Laurie and I spent MONTHS discussing, she was a little lost. We were supposed to have a tray of hors d'oeuvres brought to me and my husband. SOME of them made it to the table at dinner, others we never even saw. Small things like floating candles that burned out before cocktail hour because no one put water in them, or my name (yes, the BRIDE'S NAME) being misspelled on our cocktail menu serve as examples of the lack of attention to detail (though again, I can't blame the staff present because they probably never knew). Dinner service took a long time (considering only 70 guests). 1 of the guests at our table didn't have food for a good 10 minutes after the rest of us. The "VIP" tables that were supposed to be served 1st were not. Our "Apricot Glazed Chicken" had no apricot glaze! During dinner Laurie showed up, and didn't come over to my husband and I to congratulate us, explain her absence, or even say hello. When the psychic arrived, my friend again had to take charge since there was no one else to do it. We had to ASK them to have the DJ announce it dessert service. I asked Laurie when they were putting the cake out. She said, "Oh, the petit fours are out." What about the 5 CAKES we have in the fridge? She had no idea, even though I'd given her a spreadsheet that detailed everything we were bringing (we provided our own dessert). We had a chest freezer with ice cream treats in it. My husband told me some of it wasn't there. Rather than try to track someone down, we went into the kitchen ourselves. Molly jumped in to help. Laurie stood there. Drinks that were still full were cleared if someone set them down, something that wouldn't have bothered us so much if we hadn't BROUGHT OUR OWN ALCOHOL. As a result we ran out of vodka (of which we had more than enough) by 9:30. Though she was very sweet, the bartender was clearly NOT A BARTENDER. There were no pourers on the bottles so she severely over-poured. She told my PREGNANT sister that there was no WATER. When she told me I went behind the bar and found a pitcher of water myself. She kept calling gimlets (our signature drink) "goblets. Whenever my husband ordered a gimlet he was given a gin and tonic (his first one even had mint in it; figure that one out). My friend ordered a Tanquerary and tonic, and was given it on the rocks as the bartender told her there was no tonic. My husband asked if we were out, she said no it was in the back. She was willing to serve the wrong drink instead of getting what she needed. She said there was no ice; we later found a huge bag. Having no one in charge who knew what they were doing meant that anytime there was a problem someone came to me. This was my wedding day, one I worked really hard to plan. Everything MY friends and vendors did was absolutely perfect. If it wasn't for the complete lack of communication and attention to detail displayed by Joshua's, it would have been a perfect day. Instead, I see the whole day through the tint of having to run my own wedding. The one upside is that my guests didn't notice most of the glitches and had a great time. Or maybe that was because everyone was so drunk from all the over-poured gin "goblets." read more

I really do love Joshua's. the staff is so kind and sweet, the food is delicious and made with care. And my most recent Joshua's related discovery is the organic coffee they serve - so good, the best organic coffee I've tried to date. read more

I used to live directly upstairs from Joshua's. It's really a great place. Very good prepared food. I used to dig their salmon, chicken and asparagus dishes. Paninis were solid for lunch. Once in a while, I'd pop down in the morning and grab a bagel and some coffee. Everything was always on point...and when you throw in the chill environment, it's an all around winner. read more

We used Joshua's to cater an office party. Could not have asked for better service. Joshua's provided everything...literally from soup to nuts...with impeccable service and within budget. The food was creative, fresh, and delicious. The staff was extremely competent, pleasant and engaging. They made it easy, fun, enjoyable and affordable. Highly recommend Joshua's for any event. read more

I used Joshua's for my wedding and all I can say is Thank you, thank you, thank you. They took care of the food, which was excellent as well as local and fresh. Our guests loved it. They also recommended vendors and helped in coordinating them at the wedding which took a lot off of our shoulders. I loved working with Laurie and really appreciated her guidance in all things wedding related. We were married at the Morris Arboretum and they really seemed to know the place and what to do. Many of my guests have commented that the wedding was magical and the food played a lot in that. The menu was phenomenal and our guests loved the passed hors'deuvres ( lamb chops, chicken and waffles, crostini and salmon kabob). Yum! I truly appreciated our experience with them and would use them again for any other event. It was the best wedding we could ask for. Thanks so much guys! read more

We used Joshua's Catering for our backyard wedding with 40 people. Our guests were very impressed with the service as well as the quality and unique style of food. Joshua's had to cook everything in the kitchen in the house and they did it with such grace and professionalism. You would not have known that they were even there. Our catering coordinator, Laurie was extremely helpful as she also managed the overall timing and movement of the guests. The little details that even a bride doesn't think about - she had us covered. The food was absolutely delicious. They also allowed us to bring our own potatoes from my parent's farm which they cooked marvelously. They were extremely generous and accommodating to the children that we had, giving them extras and responding to special requests. We highly recommend Joshua's for any event. They are reasonably priced, a pleasure to work with and very talented at making exceptional, unique food. read more

Joshua's catered my summer garden wedding and they did a fantastic job. For a better price than any of the other caterers in the area ( I did my homework and compared first) they created a custom menu using seasonal, fresh ingredients. My guests particularly loved the blueberry basil cocktail. Working with Laurie was like having a wedding planner. She dealt with all the logistics of chairs, tables and linens and offered suggestions I never would have thought of myself, such as serving cucumber water while guests waited for the ceremony to begin. I can't think of a single thing they could have done better. I'm so thankful I found them, they were a key part of making my wedding special and stress free. read more

I used to come here for lunch all the time when I worked in Jenkintown. Great food and a chill environment. I hear that they are now mostly focusing on their catering business. Excellent and healthy food! read more

I really enjoy this little neighborhood establishment when I need a quick lunch. Their house chicken salad is the best I've had in a very long time and makes a delicious meal inside a sundried tomato wrap with lettuce and tomato. The staff is always friendly and accommodating of my order and the wait is never very long before you've got your meal in your hands. They have a variety of sandwiches and wraps and salads as well as daily items like frittata, meatloaf, etc. You can be assured that your food was prepared on site from ingredients actually classified as a food and not a scientific derivative. I also like that they have an awesome assortment of beverages other than soda. Stop in for lunch or have them cater your next party. Your insides will thank you. read more

Kate Winters and Joshua's recently catered my brother's memorial service at Alverthorpe Manor at the Abington Arts Center. Everything was delicious and elegantly presented. Kate and the Joshua's staff managed every detail perfectly and made a difficult time so much easier for me and my family. read more

We hired Joshua's Catering for the first time, for our company holiday party and couldn't have been happier. I worked with David the entire time and he was very helpful and a such a nice guy. The food was delicious! The blackened ribeye bites were one of our appetizers and everyone was raving about them. They literally melted in your mouth! The entrees and dessert were delicious too. If you are looking for a great caterer AND great food, this is the place! read more

Our wedding was catered by Joshua's at The Abington Arts Center in May and was simply amazing! We initially met with Laurie (the coordinator) and David (the chef) to plan things. They were easy and professional to work with. Also very creative and open to many ideas. Their staff was friendly and very focused. Laurie and the head manager brought us food before the wedding so we didn't starve. A strap on my dress broke off during the wedding while dancing. But they had a sewing kit available and quickly fixed it. The food was delicious, the staff was great. The manager and staff were patient at the end and helped us gather all of our things before leaving. It was a wonderful night and we couldn't be happier with Joshua's. Highly recommended! read more

The Philadelphia Museum of Art just hired Joshua's Catering for their docent holiday party that was held at Bahdeebahdu Gallery in Northern Liberties (in the city of Philadelphia). David Hall was a pleasure to work with, the food was superb and the staff was very friendly. Their artful presentation complimented the artful atmosphere of the space. We would be very pleased to work with David again! read more

My name is Margee Barth, our beautiful nupitials and ceremony rated five stars across the board in large part due to the caterer Joshua's. We first visited two other caterers that were the approved for the property. We didn't feel either of the caterers listened and the food was really disappointing. I had a conversation with the event coordinator Laurie Durkin, she asked some questions and then set up our first tasting. The tasting with Laurie and head chef/owner David Hall, was relaxed and so impressive. The tasting sealed the deal. The food samples reflected my preferences, I explained our crowd was mixed with seafood lovers, vegetarians and carnivores. We sampled Filet Crostini, Lump crab on endive and Risotto balls w/pesto cream. We added a grilled veggie platter with assorted dips and a local Pennsylvania Cheese spread that catered to our mixed foodie crowd. Happy hour was a big success. The bartenders and wait staff pleasantly and efficiently kept us fed and the drinks were flowing. Two amazing Bartenders handled the crowd fantastically, as servers butlered endless hors dorvs. Many guests didn't want to leave the Rose Garden. Again, Laurie's recommendation of speciality beers and one signature drink kept liquor costs under control and satisfied this thirsty crowd. The ceremony was held at Morris Aboretum, in the Rose Garden. The grounds were spectacular yet, I knew they presented a logistical challenge. The Rose Garden is quite a distance from the main tent and we had a mixture of elderly and wedding party to get back to the main tent. Laurie and the team from Morris handled this beautifully. We were tranported by golf carts and elderly were next on the list. This was no small feat. We had a seated dinner, served mixed spring greens w/pecans and goat cheese but the kicker was the Pear Vinegarette.. it's unbelievable. Our dinner choices consisted of a Eggplant Rotini (for all the vegetarians), which was excellent. Pecan Crusted Salmon on Baby Spinach with roasted red potatoes that was delish. Beef medialons w/Kennette Square mushrooms in a demiglaze with roasted red potatoes just incredible. Service was attentive and accommodating on all levels. We had the Bar open during the whole dinner service. If you needed anything all you had to do was ask, in most cases it was anticipated. We danced and throughly enjoyed our reception. The coffee bar was set-up and there was a separate cookie station featuring Joshua's sweet treats; tartly delishous lemon squares, toffee almost like candy squares and oh so decadent brownies. The cake was a hugh hit. David had his in house pastry chef make us a chocolate chip cake with a butter cream icing that I had to have a second piece! It was that good! To say that our wedding was fantastic is an understatement. The food, the drink, the staff were all responsible for a wedding we will long remember and still have people talking about it. If I could rate Joshua's higher than 5 stars I would! Look no further and keep your fingers crossed that they have an open slot on their busy calender. read more

My husband and I hired Joshua's Catering to cater a rehearsal dinner for 110 people at Abington Art Center in Jenkintown, PA. 105 people showed up and Joshua's ran out of the main course (meat and fish) before the dinner service was complete. Several guests, including us (the hosts) did not get any of the fish or meat dishes...Only tosed salad and grilled vegetable were left which meant that no one could have seconds. I would caution anyone about using Joshua's for a buffet style...I have no doubt they do a a much better job with plated service. It was a huge disappointment to us since they came to us so highly recommended. read more

We had Joshua's for our wedding at the Morris Arboretum. We chose to go with a smaller catering company because we felt we would get more personalized attention, and better pricing - we were right! From the beginning, David (the chef) and Laurie (the coordinator) wanted to work with us closely on our menu and pricing. The cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and antipasti table were amazing. The bartenders (so I heard) were great. Two hiccups - they forgot to serve an ENTIRE table of guests !! and then started doling out staff meals. So they ran out of steak. Kind of inexcusable. Also - the table layout was not what I had stipulated, so some of my good friends were in a corner instead of next to the dance floor. I heard feedback that the serving of the meals was not very coordinated, and some people's meals were whisked away while they were getting drinks, or in the photo booth. Overall, though, the food was really good and the price per person could not be beat. 3.5 stars. read more

When we first started wedding planning, we treated it a lot like a chore. It wasn't necessarily something we were looking forward to, just too much stuff to think about. Being introduced to Laurie and David at Joshua's Catering changed all that for us. From the very first tasting we did with them, all the way through to the last call on our wedding night, Laurie was super fun and easy to work with. Her and David listened to our vision from day one and delivered a truly memorable wedding night for us. Our guests raved about the food, the bar service was seamless, and they acted as true partners with us throughout the process. It was so easy to tell how much they both loved what they do. There's really nothing we would have changed or asked them to differently; they were complete rockstars read more

We recently had our wedding catered by Joshua's and they were fantastic. They were a huge help every step of the way, going over every detail so nothing was missed. The food was great, David even incorporated my home brewed beer (which we served at the reception) into a recipe, adding a special touch to the meal. Laurie was there on the day off making sure everything went smoothly. My wife and I handled all of the wedding planning ourselves, so being able to trust our caterers was a big help, so we didn't have to worry about anything on their end. We had no complaints, only compliments, from our guests about the food and service. We were married at Abington Art Center, which Joshuas is very familiar with. Joshuas was the only caterers we met with, and we knew right away after tasting the food and meeting Laurie and David that they were the right choice for us. Their focus on fresh and seasonal food was important to us, and the menu they crafted offered a great variety that paired nicely with what each of us wanted. read more

I was so impressed with Joshua Catering and the professionalism/care they put into a very small yet important event for us in December. Because our reception venue (Cairnwood Estates) does not permit on-site wedding ceremonies, I was in need of a venue/caterer for our short ceremony. Joshua Catering stepped right in and was more than willing to help us create a very special marriage ceremony at Abington Art Center. Despite not being the reception caterer, the team at Joshua Catering, especially Jenn, still treated us as if we were their most important client. Jenn was very open to special requests which included a pre-ceremony cocktail hour with custom made snacks, hot cider served during the ceremony, and delivery of pre-ceremony meals to the wedding party. This may not seem like much, but there were complexities that Jenn navigated with ease such as food allergies, picky eaters, and a fairly massive transformation of the outdoor pavilion by the florist. Jenn was incredibly responsive and interested in ensuring our day went as smoothly as possible. It rained on our wedding day and Jenn was right on site ensuring that little details were covered including extra rugs to prevent guests from slipping and mopping of the pavilion to minimize puddles!! She went above and beyond on last minute 'asks' to ensure the comfort of our guests. I would highly recommend Joshua for any of your catering needs - big or small. read more

Joshua's catered a "Ladies Luncheon" I held in January for 15 of my women friends to celebrate my 60th birthday. (My experience with them was amazing, and that it has taken this long to write my review only to do with my own lameness!) I was looking online for a caterer who would be able to accommodate a vegetarian, farm-fresh menu. From the first phone call, I was impressed with how willing they were to work with me on the menu. The party was held in my little cottage in the woods in Bucks County. The coordinator came out to take a look at the space. We discussed my ideas for the party, including colors for the table linens and table placement. The day of the party, two friendly staff arrived early to set up. They handled every detail and left me free to simply enjoy my friends without having to lift a finger. The food (White Bean Minestrone, Stuffed Protobello Mushroom Napoleon, Sweet Potato Ravioli, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Oven Roasted Potatoes, finger desserts and fresh fruit)--was perfection, bringing raves from all the guests. They cleaned up quickly and quietly. They truly made the day. I highly, highly recommend Joshua's catering and will most definitely use them again for my next special occasion. read more

Excellent food, excellent service! They catered my daughter's wedding this past weekend. Everything was perfect. The food was amazing, the service impeccable, and the coordinators managed every detail before and during the wedding - including coordinating with the band, florist, photographer, tent and venue. I highly recommend using Joshua's Catering for any special event. I'm very glad that I did! read more

We used Joshua's to cater our annual neighborhood BBQ and we were thrilled with the food and the service! We hired Joshua's because of their reputation for excellent food but without really knowing what we wanted to provide our guests. Jason was clearly excited about our party and asked several questions about the event in order to get an understanding of what would work for us. Based on our responses, Jason prepared an interesting menu of delicious food that was perfect for our guests and the setting. The food delivery went exactly as planned and the instructions for heating and serving were much appreciated. Everyone raved about the food! It is difficult to pick a favorite but if forced, I would say it was the watermelon, tomato and feta salad. I highly recommend Joshua's and look forward to another fun neighborhood BBQ next year with their help! read more

It was our 50th Wedding Anniversary and we contracted Joshua's Catering for a dinner for 19 people, including a 4 and a 2 year old. Two days before the event, co-owner David and Chef Brian arrived to check out the layout of the house and the kitchen, as well as delivering all the plates, glasses and flatware that we needed. Brian arrived 2 hours before the dinner to begin preparation and, exactly on time and continuing for four hours, brought out one delicious item after another. All our guests were thrilled with the quality of our dinner, the presentation, the professional and gracious way that Brian became a part of our evening, even helping out with photography. The children both adored him and were sad to say goodnight. After he left, somebody went into the kitchen, came out and in an incredulous voice said, "Your kitchen is spotless!"I would recommend Joshua's Catering for any event without hesitation. read more