We had our annual event on October 8th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with Shooby Doo catering as…read morethe food vendor. The Waterfront Center has them as an exclusive contract so we had no choice but to use this caterer. We signed up with them back in 2020 believing that we would have an in-person event in 2021 but the Delta virus made us have to do a virtual event. Shooby-doo refused to refund our significant down-payment, so we were stuck with them for a future opportunity. Which we utilized them, as I said, on October 8th 2022. The tasting that we did those years ago was absolutely wonderful. The food was quite delicious. And that team worked with us to make sure that we would have a really good selection of food items to meet all pallets, allergies, and so forth. Thus, the food is quite expensive. The major issue that we had with this company is that we are a non-profit organization and have to abide by state guidelines in regard to serving alcohol. It was almost impossible to work with Scooby-Doo on this issue because they had really bad information that they kept telling us was accurate. It was not good. It took weeks on end to finally get them to deal with the state directly and understand that we were correct and we would not do anything that would potentially jeopardize our nonprofit status. In the end it was resolved well but the frustration that we were put through is still something that has a scab on the wound. One expects for someone who is providing a service that particularly has to meet state guidelines would know what they are doing and what they are talking about. And not asking us to work in a gray area. And that's what we were told over and over again. "Just work in the gray area", but like I said it was finally resolved. One other minor thing that was aggravating but we dealt with quickly was them wanting us to get more alcohol than we needed. We got what we knew we needed and still had a few bottles left over. And the only other minor aggravation was they didn't know their full contract the evening of when everything was said and done. They thought we were supposed to be out of the building at 10:00 p.m. but we were actually scheduled to be out by midnight. Again it got resolved but it was something else to add to a more stressful moment in time. Now on to the good stuff: The night of the event was extraordinary. Their employees had everything set up in advance as it was supposed to be and the venue looked amazing. They were so friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. They literally catered to our every need asking questions along the way to make sure that we were satisfied before our guests even arrived. The staff members were amazing. The food was out of the ballpark extraordinary. People absolutely loved the food. We had a double-sided buffet in order to make things would go smooth and quickly. I'm glad we opted for that rather than having them serve the dishes. It worked well. I'm absolutely sure that we would never use Shooby Doo again for our agency events, because of the massive issues we had with them in the beginning. However, I do think they would be good for things that are not related to being a non-profit: Like weddings, birthdays, small corporation celebrations, and such. If you're considering Shooby Doo to cater your nonprofit organization, be careful, be warned, and make sure you check everything, especially the legality around alcohol service. Also, know and monitor the contract so that you know exactly what's in it. While the service was excellent the night of, and the food was extraordinary, the price tag on this event was far more than we anticipated. We recognize that food costs are up and inflation is a nightmare but this is a very expensive catering service. Scooby-Doo gets a five star on the food quality and the evening of service. They get a one star on the knowledge on working with nonprofits, or at least with our non-profit. They get a negative 5 for not allowing us to get our down-payment back when the Delta virus came and shut everything down for everyone. I feel they should have offered it back with perhaps a small penalty but they did not so we were forced to have to use them a couple years later. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. I told them that I would give an honest review. And this review is that.

We recently hosted an event at the Waterfront Center in Edmonds, an exquisite venue. Unfortunately,…read moreour experience with Shooby Doo catering left much to be desired. Despite hearing positive feedback about them, we were disappointed with both the service and the pricing. While the food itself was satisfactory, the service fell short of our expectations. The staff, particularly the head staff member, displayed below-average professionalism and a snarky attitude. Additionally, the setup did not align with what was agreed upon and promised beforehand. Despite planning for 90 guests, the seating arrangements only accommodated 64, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among attendees. During the event, the catering staff were conspicuously absent, leaving us to pick up the slack and handle tasks that should have been their responsibility. Adding to our frustration was the unexpected 23% additional fee, which the catering company failed to justify adequately. When questioned about this fee, we were met with vague explanations about covering costs, which left us feeling misled because they also leave room for minimum of 16% tip that must be paid BEFORE experiencing their service. You do the math. Overall, while the venue itself was stunning, the experience with Shooby Doo catering staff left a lot to be desired. The combination of subpar service, unexplained fees, and high pricing makes it difficult to recommend their services to others. You still have to use them if you have an event at the Waterfront. Don't get the chocolate cookies, or the deviled eggs on toast. If you go for the fruit plate, this cost us $1,710 plus tax. ($19 a person). The empanadas were yummy, the beef sliders were finished, and people complimented the salmon in puff pastry.

I used Act 3 for work functions. Great food and delivery, set up was on time. They have a great…read moremenu selection to meet your budget.

I've used Act 3 several times for corporate events and they are amazing!! The food is delicious…read more Planning and booking is easy and the level of service unmatched. They are and will be my go to always #MyACT3CateringEvent

Kiana Lodge is a beautiful private venue located between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island on the…read moreKitsap Peninsula. Quintessential Native American, Pacific Northwest destination. I usually associate Kiana Lodge with weddings. My first visit on a rainy Sunday afternoon was for a celebration of life memorial (4/6/25). This can be accessed by car via ferry sailings from Edmonds/Kingston or Seattle/Bainbridge Island or driving around the sound from Seattle/Tacoma. I also received an e-newsletter where Kenmore Air can provide transport via seaplane for special events onsite. The Garden Atrium was arranged with a reception area and coat service. A table was set up with various curated memorabilia, A/V services to provide slide show and speaker capability. There was also an open bar, coffee/tea service including water and lemonade, and catering services were also provided. Delicious cuisine. Beautiful, serene views and seating also allowed for mingling and sharing anecdotes. A genuine celebration of a very accomplished individual who left lasting legacy, demonstrated a strong love of family, and a truly a life well lived. Beautiful destination for private events.

Got married here in July of this year and couldn't have been happier! This was by far the prettiest…read morevenue we looked at (and we visited about a dozen within an hour of Seattle), plus we got the added benefit of working with a very organized, thoughtful, and accommodating venue team who made everything from planning to catering and day-of operations smooth. We highly recommend this venue! (Photo credit: Sound & Sea Photography!)

4.5 stars! Manor…read morehouse is only open 3 days a week and is a very nicely furnished establishment. It was quiet on this Thursday night, but still service was slow (-0.5 star) Overall though the food was amazing. We had a cup of clam chowder, the sausage ragu, and a seared albacore burger. All the food was well prepared and the fries were crunchy! Next time we will stay for dessert

We hosted our daughter's wedding welcome party at The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village, and…read moreunfortunately our experience was significantly diminished by both a major service failure during the event and, even more disappointing, the way management handled our concerns afterward. For an event of approximately 120 guests, our agreement included two full bars - one in the solarium and one in the Manor House. However, the second bar in the Manor House was never opened. As a result, there was only one functioning bar for the entire event, and the lines became extremely long. This was not a minor inconvenience. Guests spent a significant amount of time waiting for drinks, and I later learned that my husband--the father of the bride--did not have a single drink during the entire evening because he did not want to spend the celebration standing in the bar line. This was our daughter's wedding weekend. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and there is no opportunity to go back and redo it. To the venue's credit, they acknowledged that the second bar should have been open and removed the charge associated with that bar from our invoice. However, refunding a service that was never provided does not undo the impact the failure had on the event itself. What ultimately changed my impression of the venue, however, was how management handled a subsequent billing issue. Our final payment was late, and a 5% late fee of approximately $685 was assessed. I want to be very clear: I acknowledged that I had not carefully reviewed the contract and had not been aware of the late-fee provision. I was not arguing that the contract did not contain a late fee. What made the $685 fee even more troubling was learning that it had been calculated before crediting the substantial amount we had already paid toward the event, rather than on the remaining unpaid balance. Because the contract states that the 5% fee applies to the "amount due," I questioned that calculation as well. Separately, I explained that my husband had developed serious and unexpected health problems immediately following the wedding and that our family had been overwhelmed dealing with medical appointments and his diagnosis. I asked whether, given the circumstances, our prior payments, the substantial amount we had spent on the event, and the venue's acknowledged service failure, they would consider waiving the fee as a one-time courtesy. They refused. I then asked that the request be reviewed by management. Management again refused and characterized maintaining the initial 5% fee rather than allowing it to increase later as providing us with "grace." That response was extraordinarily disappointing. I fully understand that businesses have contracts and payment policies. But there is also a difference between having the contractual right to impose a charge and choosing whether to exercise discretion when a customer explains an extraordinary family circumstance--particularly when that same business failed to provide a material service it had contracted to provide during an irreplaceable wedding event. We ultimately paid the invoice in full. What has stayed with me most is not the money. It is the lack of any meaningful flexibility or willingness to exercise discretion once a problem arose. After spending a substantial amount with this venue for one of the most important weekends in our family's life, I expected a very different level of customer care. Prospective clients should know that our experience during the event did not match what we contracted for and, when we later asked management for reasonable consideration under extremely difficult personal circumstances, none was extended. For us, that has profoundly changed how we view The Manor House and Pleasant Beach Village.

Ravishing Radish Catering has been used for some of the events I've attended as part of Woodland…read morePark Zoo's Network for Nature member. The food and drinks are always the talk of the town, er, the event whenever Ravishing Radish Catering has catered. The variety of food is always solid, as there's enough for people to choose from, no matter their dietary restrictions. At one event, they served different flatbreads, fresh fruit, artisan cheeses, nuts, etc. It's finder food, which is easy to eat, especially when attending an event and walking around to mingle. Plus, the staff is constantly refilling plates, so there's never an empty one. I especially love too that for the events, they make a cocktail, themed to the event where proceeds go to the animal fund we're supporting at the event! Amazing. I would recommend Ravishing Radish Catering for your event, as they say, the food is what makes the party. The selection of fresh foods, themed cocktails, and friendly catering staff will make for a great event.

I went to a tasting down in Seattle last night to see if we wanted to pursue Ravishing Radish as…read moreour Catering Vendor for our October Wedding up in Snohomish. When I walked in every host was friendly and greeted me warmly. The space they chose to host their tasting was large and spacious, minimally yet tastefully decorated. The staff were absolutely impressive. They were kind yet subtle. You barely noticed them shifting in and out to clear dishes or serve additional food. I was also impressed with just how organized and attention to detail they were. Barely any plates were left behind from the event even though people were randomly leaving them in awkward places. As far as the office staff is concerned they were just as exceptional. I was truly impressed with their work and they color coded our names to match who we had been corresponding with, which I just thought was beyond brilliant. I've had the pleasure to work with Annalee, and she took time to answer questions even in a room full of other guest. She really made me feel 1:1 with her. LETS TALK FOOD!!! I know that's what you're here for!!! As you saw from the photos the buffet was beautiful displayed and the style they chose was perfect for doing a double sided buffet to get everyone through quickly. The hors d'oeuvres- I reallllllly loved the apricot & prosciutto canapé! I wanted to eat (5) of them!!! They kept going quickly as well! Tad small in size, it's truly a bite size taste. As far as the salmon fouetté.... not my thing. It had a strong salmon flavor. I did however enjoy the corn cake! Now that I was truly impressed with! It was just as corn cake should be! The salad- Not over dresses, but this particular salad was a touch sweet. However that is the nature of the style salad and I absolutely it. The lemon Orzo- personally I was not a fan of this. The taste was fine and the pasta seemed to be cooked well. However I don't always care for lemon, which could just be my personal preference. The mediterranean Mezzé - very traditional. Presented absolutely beautifully. Everything was very yummy from what I got to try. The Local Seasonal Vegetable- delightful! For winter it can always be hard to get local vegetables and have a combo that works. But these were done very nicely. It was a combination of beets, carrots,& red peppers. All of which were cooked nicely. The carrots to me were crunchier then I was expecting, yet I enjoyed the contracts. The Mediterranean Inspired Chicken- this was intriguing to say the least. The first time I tried it I didn't know if I liked it or not. The chicken however was nicely done. When I went to try it again I did enjoy it, so maybe it was because I was trying so many different things? Again, the second time I tried it, the chicken was done very well. Not bad for buffet style! Seriously! It wasn't done well, not chewy or inedible. This was a big thing for me as I HATE buffet chicken usually due to how dry it can be. This was not that! The mashed potatoes- YUM YUM YUM!!!!!! I said if these arnt good then we can't go with them because I NEED mashed potatoes at my wedding..... damn they were good. They also went the fasted. I couldn't ever get a good shot of them! So in the spirt to showing you how good they are, the photo speaks for itself. Now For my biggest dish and the whole reason I went (plus the mash) The Braised Oregon Country Short Ribs in a Malbec reduction.......... Wow Wow WOW!!! This was so delicious. I'm drooling as I write this part. The meat was tender and falling apart. The sauce was reduced just right and there was enough but not to much. It covered a lot of the meat. This really set my decision in stone. It was very very good. I wanted a dish at my wedding that people wouldn't forget and I don't this they will forget this I'm the best way possible! I'm originally from Pennsylvania and we are a meat and potatoes type of wedding (with very dry chicken and way to many homemade cookies) When my guest come, I want them to be impressed with the food they flew 3,000 miles to eat. I think this will hit the mark!!! Excited to proceed with the process and hopefully make these Ravishing Radish our catering company!

Ellen's Cakes & Catering is closed. Based on the reviews, I called to have a cake made for a…read morespecial occasion. I did reach Ellen, but she told me she has retired. :(

Ellen catered my wedding last weekend and she did such an excellent job, I was receiving…read morecomplements on the food all night. She was very easy to work with and accommodating to whatever I needed even at the last minute. She said that she loves doing catering and baking and has been her entire life. After meeting her and eating the food I really believe that to be true. I was referred to her by a friend who she did their wedding 20 years ago. Ellen's been doing this a long time, she doesn't have a business website or reviews I could find but she does have printed pictures to show you in person and references. Don't let that detract you, she was exceptional. Her prices were also unmatched, everyone else I interviewed for catering had a set menu and were thousands more. She was able to work within my budget. There were several things included in the service that other caterers charged for (ie she included plates, silverware, linens, etc). Her staff was very professional and she came early to set up. They stayed the entire night and everyone seemed happy to work for us. She made my cake with almond layers and layers of vanilla with raspberry filling. It was the best wedding cake I have ever tasted.

What a hidden gem! The Rainier Chapter House was perfect for our Capitol Hill wedding reception…read more It's very charming - the main floor has a vintage sitting room vibe with fancy couches, rugs, and a piano, and the upstairs is basically a blank canvas with perfect white walls and beautiful hardwood floors. This allows you to really do want you want with the space! We chose to keep it pretty simple with just some floral centerpieces and it worked wonderfully. Peter and Karen were a joy to work with; they were excellent, quick communicators. As far as wedding/reception venues go in Seattle, this one was really well priced. Loved that tables/chairs/dishes/flatware were included in the price. The only things that may present slight issues are that there is no parking onsite (although lots of parking options close-by), and that the space is maxed out at 160 guests. We had 115 and I think it'd be too crowded to go much higher than that. There's also no elevator for older folks, but there's not too many stairs and they aren't very steep.

I just went there for a wedding. It's in a cute part of town. with places to eat and shop. Not much…read morefor parking, unless you park on the street, which was fine. Rich in history, which I liked. 2 story Colonial style house, second story had a neat little stage and a big dance floor or banquet hall. If you are into weddings, and Martha Stewart or Martha Washington, then this is the place you should rent.

I will never again plan a wedding or big event without the right caterer. For me, Shannon from Fig…read moreTree Catering is the right caterer. I own a salon in Ballard, so I have the opportunity to work in different capacities with many weddings and special events. After a frustrating experience with a non-catered wedding, I decided to try Shannon (a word-of-mouth recommendation) for a 150-person wedding at the end of August. Her business is new this year, but her experience and skill have been well-earned at VERY prominent local restaurants. Faced with a picky bride who wanted organic, local, sustainably-harvested fare, and a very diverse crowd, Shannon kept her cool and guided our experience from beginning to end. She researched and constructed our flavor profile, we tasted and debated, and laughed, and ate well for months leading up to the event. There were so many unknowns and last minute wedding issues, but nobody ever questioned how the food would turn out. It was perfect, just like we expected, bountiful and fresh and appealing. Our guests were thrilled. Think catering is just about the food, though? I was under that impression for a while,but I realize a caterer is the one person at your wedding who has totally done this before. Seen it, done it, knows what to expect. Shannon helped us choose our linens and decide what types of dishes and glasses we needed to get. She handled our bartending; we bought our own liquor and wine, but she had licensed, experienced professionals set up and serve it. Several times, I was close to losing my cool about the to-do lists I made for myself. Shannon would just tell me - "Hey, that's not worth worrying about. I know how to handle it. I've got it." And she did. And a bonus was she employs hard-working local actors and dancers as staff, which sort of made me a patron of the arts, too. Her staff is always poised, professional, and fabulous! I was blown away, and I also realized, with all the money I spend on ingredients and tools for the few times I try and have a dinner party at my house, I could just have Shannon do it. She does things so efficiently, it's actually a better value and much less stressful to have her cook for 10 people than for me to run around stressing out, not spending time with my guests, and ending up with a dirty kitchen. Plus she cooked for one of my favorite restaurants for years and comes up with recipes I don't know how to pull off. So Shannon is now on my list of must-have's for bbq's, for the holidays, for birthdays, for Wednesdays..... I'm so lucky I found her!

I cannot speak highly enough about Fig Tree Catering. Shannon is professional, helpful,…read morecommunicative, and works with your budget like no other caterer will. Our wedding buffet was a huge success. It's not easy to please a large crowd with multiple food allergies and diet restrictions, but our vegetarian, nut-free buffet with some gluten-free and vegan options was a major hit with veggies and carnivores alike. I can't count the number of guests who have contacted me since the wedding to compliment the food. We will definitely think of Fig Tree for all of our future catering needs.