Ordered the jerk chicken, veggies, slaw and cucumber tomato sides. TA DIE FOR. Fresh, flavorful and…read morelooks amazing. Just how food should be!

I just had my 60th birthday at Ponderosa Bar and Calypso catered the event…read more I had so many compliments about the food! Sarah, the owner, was very helpful and quick to respond to my numerous questions. I will definitely be a returning customer!

Such a disappointment. Charcuterie trays looked like they were purchased at costco. They…read morepromised beautiful boards. They were on plastic trays. The bride showed them pictures of what she wanted and was assured that was how they do it And they charged 2700 for 2 trays with 1 salami flower and some nuts and cheese. Also some very simple salads in plastic bowls . Not very classy.

We worked with Donna Raimey at Crave Catering for our wedding at Lairmont Manor this summer. Donna…read morewas so great to work with - very responsive and adaptive and worked with us to create the perfect menu that fit our budget. We ended up working through 3 versions and adding desserts with no problem and had an appetizer spread, chicken and vegetables dinner and a dessert bar (we brought our own alcohol, but Crave coordinated a bartender). The food was delicious! We got many compliments and everything went smoothly on the big day! We would highly recommend.

SCAM!!! For The Love…read moreof God Do Not Do Business With Orcas Island Catering! Buckle up for a wedding horror story. Where to even begin. He did not actually show up to our wedding. Essentially, he made his wife do the entire thing on her own after double-booking our day. Considering the cost of this meal was equivalent to a down payment on a new vehicle and above the average per-plate catering price on the mainland, convince me why I shouldn't take this to small claims! We had engaged with every other catering service on the island but wanted OIC as they promised labor. We were highly impressed by the reviews, photos and other events and weddings that had tagged Orcas Island Catering, which motivated us to book with Steve. The first phone call - he rudely asked why I was calling - and if I was calling to get to his *very high profile clients whose names I will not mention here* (first red flag). After explaining I just needed a caterer for a wedding, negotiations began. Mind you, we planned this wedding remotely, as we are not island residents - so we had no physical interaction with OIC before the wedding (my bad for not doing my due diligence). But - after hearing about his other high profile clients, I thought - well certainly he'd be the BEST caterer to hire!? The rubbery, undercooked, previously frozen mozzarella sticks and naked tomatoes and mozzarella "skewers" toothpicks spoke for themselves. Initially communication was good, and we had solidified a detailed menu and services (screenshot below) and a contract was signed and a deposit was paid. He talked about his experience at pastry school and promised homemade focaccia and garlic breads. (We had store bought breadsticks). He raved about the seafood he could supply for the seafood pasta option. (The itty bitty squid legs in the fettuccine were pathetic). PASSED hours-devours. Bartenders. Bussers. The whole 9 yards. He was the only caterer I talked to that promised labor. Red flag #2. Communication went dark several weeks leading up to the wedding. No responses to emails or calls from myself, my mother, or our wedding planner. We were beginning to worry that we were being ghosted. He eventually called my mom back, apologized and aligned expectations with her. We did not have a confirmation call as promised to review the menu and make final edits to headcount / services needed. Had we done this, they wouldn't have needed to supply a dessert selection because we DIY'd all of our own desserts (thank god, the 1 saving grace). According to our wedding planners and staff, Steve was at another job because he either double or triple booked his catering team for our date based on what they were hearing. He stated they would arrive to the venue as early as 8:30am and be "in and out" all day. Only 2 people first arrived around 2:45pm for a 6 PM planned meal. It was our understanding that catering was bringing/supplying ice, so we were waiting for their arrival to fill the coolers. My wedding planners were forced to buy ice at the last minute. When planners checked in with catering around 3pm, there was one man and one woman food prepping. At 4:40pm when all guests arrived from ceremony, they noticed no one was behind the bar. They went downstairs and saw only the one woman (later find out she's Steve's wife) food prepping. The other man had left?? Asked her to get bartending as was contracted. She looked panicked and said they weren't supposed to start until 5pm. Upstairs, the planners began bartending as guests were trying to start grabbing drinks from behind the bar. Once Steve's wife came to take over, the planners told her they had MAST permits so they jumped in. She looked at us VERY confused. I asked if she knew what a MAST permit is, she said no. There was a female helper with the food. She said she got called in that morning to help. Once guests came inside for dinner, the planners took over the bar again so Steve's wife and the other gal could bring up food. The wife relieved planners from the bar after and told them she had more help on the way (Steve). Planners went downstairs to eat dinner and the female gal was gone. She had to leave to "lead a sunset kayak tour"... So Steve's wife was working catering alone + trying to bartend for at least 2 hours. The planners and her helped each other through the night. Around 10:40pm she left (Steve never came!). Had we known these challenges would have been present, and completed a tasting prior, we would have done business with Matthew's Smoke House (who did not have labor but has AMAZING FOOD).

This review was a long time coming. We hired OIC to cater my son's wedding on 7/2023. The event…read moreand the food provided were excellent! Steve went above and beyond our expectations. He was also very accommodating to our requests.

Im so impressed with Picnic Party Bellingham, and specifically Krystal. I booked my childs birthday…read morepicnic inside one of the globes and it was beautiful. From planning to execution the process was flawless. Krystal and I discussed the color scheme and what I envisioned. I was given the option to customize the deserts and snacks provided as well as the games and activities (yard sign connect four, polaroid camera, cards with questions, etc). Krystal truly created a beautiful picnic and my daughter and her friends loved it. I was concerned that in the event the weather didnt improve (it was raining and hailing) that the globe would be okay. Krystal ensured me that the rain wouldnt be a problem and that she had a heater in the event it got too cold. The weather ended up shifting to sunny and warm last minute but we were able to unzip flaps on the globe for airflow to adjust. The overall set up and take down was pretty quick and very organized. I would highly recommend Picnic Party Bellingham and would utilize their services again without a doubt.

This was exactly what we needed for our wedding reception, and everything came together perfectly!…read moreDrop off and pick up was smooth and prompt. Everything came in great condition. Highly recommend! Rentals pictured: chairs, tables, lights, bar table

We had our caterer rent linens and our main disappointment was that they needed some serious…read moreironing to get the wrinkles out... which wasn't going to happen the day of the wedding. Pros? Beautiful colors Reasonable pricing from what I know (which is pretty much nothing about renting linens) Plenty of sizes Cons? I got a bit confused deciding on sizes for the tables, so better website charts would be great Tips? Just call to get details on sizing and colors in a more accurate way!

If you are getting married, or know someone who is, Morgan is the first person you should call. She…read moreis so incredibly organized, makes beautiful spaces, amazing chocolates, and is just an all around Wonder Woman. She will make your life a million times easier and take the stress of planning a major event off your shoulders. I wish I had known her when I got married so that there would have been someone I could trust unconditionally to make sure my special day went off without a hitch. Do yourself a favor and hire this woman to help plan and coordinate your wedding day logistics!

I worked with Morgan via my production company when she lived in Oakland, CA for 3 years and she is…read morean amazing and creative event organizer with great social skills and a keen eye for the details. She can coordinate all logistics, take the photos, give a great massage and make chocolates. A veritable Renaissance woman who also has a great sense of humor. I would recommend her to everyone as her calm and confident skill set put everyone who is stressed out at ease. Her loss to the Bay Area is Bellingham's gain.

Natalie delivered beautiful and amazing flowers for me several years ago but is now out of businessread more

I've known Natalie in professional circles for a few years now, but - being someone who doesn't…read moreorder flowers very often - I'd never had a need to use her services until now. But when I recently found out that a dear friend had passed away suddenly, I wanted to get flowers to his wife and immediately thought of Pozie By Natalie. Sad and a little frantic, I DM'd Natalie on Facebook and she replied almost immediately. I told her my situation, my need, and my budget. I was a little concerned about getting flowers delivered during the current pandemic precautions. Natalie assured me she could get the arrangement made and safely delivered using contact-free methods. A few minutes later she emailed me an invoice, I paid online, and the next day she sent me a photo of this absolutely stunning arrangement before it was delivered. The entire process was so easy, and during a sad and stressful time I was relieved to put this need into her capable hands and express my condolences with beautiful flowers. Thanks Natalie!

The venue is so beautiful. It has many sections or quarters that you can run multiple events at the…read moresame time. We rented this place for my daughter's wedding. We needed a venue that has multiple sections as the wedding has both traditional ceremony and ethic ceremony. We had different groups working on different things at the same time. The only downside of this venue is their sound system does not match the quality and beauty of the venue. The audio of the sound system was more of a distraction and than an enhancement. On the day of the rehearsal, I had asked for the system to be checked to ensure it meets our needs. I was assured that everything was checked out well. On the day off, the mic went on/off during the whole wedding ceremony. It was so annoying and distracting. Finally, the system went out by itself, which was better. Even if there is no enhancement of the audio, at least no distraction. So, talked to the DJ about it and I was told they were informed that the wireless tends to have that issue. Instead of fixing it, they just let it be a distraction. It very disappointing experience. They assured me that we will be using a wired mic during the reception and it should be okay. NOT! The mic was so low that we could not hear the speaker. Unfortunately, there were so many wonderful messages that were shared and only a few tables close to the speakers could hear the message. I was this place up their sound system to match the elegantness of the venue. The sound system seems to downgrade their entire venue value.