Let me start this review by saying that there truly may not be enough words with enough power to…read moredescribe this magical man and his talent. Rio is without a doubt the kindest, most loving, artist we have ever had the pleasure of meeting and then when you taste his craft...you can die happy! My husband and I had the honor of having Rio create, and execute our once in a lifetime wedding menu. From the start, Rio's first concern was us (my husband and I) where we were from, what we like, who we were as individuals and as a couple. And he created the most beautiful menu with us as the inspiration. Completely custom. Rio did our Rehearsal dinner, wedding and brunch the following morning, ALL farm-to-table!. I have attached pictures of all of our menus as well as photos from the wedding for all or you review. Not only did all of our friends and family leave our wedding saying that "it was not only the best wedding food that they had ever had, but some of the best food of their LIVES." My brother in-law refuses to eat a short-rib ever again because it will never TOUCH Rio's. I truly could go on and on about the food, its beauty and all of the love and care that goes into it, but it has a lot to do with the individual(s) behind it! Rio and his team are kind, compassionate, FUN, filled with class, love, an eye for beauty, and a mind for a good time! When you work with Rio you are truly working with someone who ACTUALLY gives a damn! He was so instrumental and so helpful through the whole wedding process, even sending me photos of tables that some of his past brides had done, sharing his thoughts and ideas as to how to make our wedding unique. We love him so much! He even made sure to come and dance with me! I am for certain that this review is most likely all over the place and my excuse is that Rio, his team, his talent and everything about him is so fantastic, so memorable, SO DELECIOUS, it is nearly impossible to explain and should just be experienced! He will be a part of our family forever!

Rio catered my wedding on New Year's Day of 2011 and his personal touches made our small, intimate…read morewedding all the more perfect. My wife is a chef, with pretty significant dietary restrictions, but Rio made it so easy to confidently hand the reins over to him. We had an incredible family style meal with vegan and carnivorous options for our 30 closest friends and family. The food was fantastic, the service was seamless, and Rio made the entire process completely painless. You can hire Rio to feed your favorite people and know that all you have to tell him is how happy you want to make everyone, and he'll make it happen.

The service and professionalism of the staff and owner herself is truly amazing! Lauren will not…read morelet you down and will work with you nonstop, to get what you want and makes sure everything goes as smooth as possible. I had a great experience and would recommend to anyone!

From the owner: Truly Scrumptious Catering specializes in creating unique events for each of our clients. We meet…read morewith our clients to discuss the things they like and what is most important to them about their event. We cater the food of your expectation and beyond.

Meals provided for Garrison Institute were spectacular in every sense! They really understand…read morevegetarian cooking.

This was the moment we have been waiting for all all our…read morelives. The days of planning seemed endless- Fresh Company gave us ease.Kimball and her chosen crew made our moment unforgettable- the food omg !!! Plátanos were a hit -outstanding!!! we surrendered our kitchen-When we came down for the ceremony the set up not only impressed us it blew us away. The attention provided to all guest was in divine order ...spectacular! Fresh Company were professional and accurate. Detailed oriented to both brides, family and friends They are still raving about the food 5months later. Outstanding recommendation wish there were 10 stars to choose. If you choose Fresh Company as your caters you have joined a spectacular catering service that you would never regret- they know how to make your day just as special as you feel.

Tasty but TINY!!! $20.53…read moreOrdered to go While waiting for my order another patron did mention how pleased she was with the lobster roll special. Sadly, my 'sandwich' was minuscule as well as soggy.

Wow, this was an amazing place which we ordered beforehand to pickup. Food was fresh, delicious and…read moregenerously portioned. It might have been a little on the pricey side for a burger but it and the fries were awesome.

I've eaten at Brothers BBQ a handful of times and I feel confident enough at this point to tell you…read moreabout it. Now this is just my opinion, so don't get crazy. Compared to other bbq in the area, I believe Brothers is a winner. The food quality is great, and techniques of prep and cooking are perfectly mastered. The brisket has a flavorful crust and it breaks apart with a fork. The baked beans have all the right stuff to make them excellent. Baked Mac and cheese is BAKED. The chicken falls off the bone and smoked perfectly. Candied yams are perfect and you can actually taste the butter that you're SUPPOSED to bake into it, (they're the only ones who make it right) in my opinion. We ordered an appetizer of "burnt bacon ends", and so much flavor, and fall apart with a fork. The cocktails were potent, so beware . Did I say enough about the food? Even the service was great. One of the owners even swung by to see if we needed anything. If you haven't already gone, go. It's a nice relaxed atmosphere, and sometimes has live entertainment. You'll love it.

Brothers BBQ was a short ride from the Storm King state park I visited…read more Hostess was very nice and greeted and seated quickly. Staff bought menu and drinks quick as well. Didn't have to wait long for food. Make sure they bring your cornbread. That was sweet and hot. Got the brisket nachos and the pulled pork sandwich with candied yams. Brisket was very tender and sweet. Very tasty. The pulled pork was moist. The yams were cooked perfectly, nice and soft. It has a very comfy feel with lots of cute decorations. Feels like a warm ski lodge.

We had Chef Kevin handle a special private dinner for our daughter's graduation from Skidmore…read moreCollege. We were staying at an Airbnb in Saratoga Springs and after a busy graduation day there was nothing better than relaxing in our Airbnb with family and celebrating. Chef Kevin cooked us the most incredible dinner. It was the highlight of the weekend and I recommend Chef Kevin 100%!!

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.

I cannot say enough about Howie and the food. We are from Buffalo, NY and are extremely picky when…read moreit comes to food and especially Italian. This food was OUTSTANDING! We had about 30 people come for our sons West Point Graduation and I couldn't have asked for anything better, every single person raved about it! I only wish we lived closer because I would use Gersky's for everything! I can never thank Howie and his staff enough!!

Absolutely wonderful!! Howie and team were amazing- pulled together the most beautiful and…read moredelicious spread for our baby shower. Super communicative and helpful every step of the way, even handled the rental company for us. Couldn't be happier!

Pros: We chose Natasha for a small family party to celebrate our wedding this spring. We went with…read moreher mainly because she was the first/only chef to begin our conversation by asking us what WE had in mind and letting that be the foundation for building the menu. She seemed eager to help us realize our vision rather than impose someone else's onto us. There are also four other people on the IBN team: the sous chef, whose name I forget; the bartender, for whom the same is true (maybe Aaron or Erin), and two servers: Mason and Spencer. These folks did an AMAZING job and we were both so grateful for their kindness and professionalism on the day of the event. Finally, I liked what I ate! I was happy with my day-of meal. Cons: Natasha was incredibly rude to both me and my husband in the weeks leading up to the post-wedding party. I had only spoken to her twice before the party: once when I hired her and again in February. She'd said in February that we could have a third and final call two weeks before the event. When I emailed her three weeks before the event to schedule this final call, she sounded irritated and said we'd spoken "a few days ago" (we had not; I even asked some relatives in case someone else had, but no) and she wanted to "stick to the plan" of having a call at a date a time to which we had not agreed--- only *five* days before the party. My husband reminded her that she'd said we could talk two weeks before and she eventually, reluctantly scheduled a call with us. When we call at the date and time she told us to, she does not pick up; instead, she texts us that she's in the middle of an event. All of these things are perfectly normal, human mistakes. We all get clients confused and talk to one as though they are another (like the "a few days ago" thing). We all overbook ourselves every once in a while and are unavailable after telling someone we would be. A professional would have simply apologized; instead, after I used *one sentence* of an email to express my disappointment about the missed call--- because my husband had taken off work to be available for it, so lost money for no reason--she used this as an excuse to threaten not to show up. Said she needed us to "confirm" in light of my "tone." In light of this, I decided not to speak to this person anymore unless absolutely necessary (i.e. at the party, for the sake of our guests). My husband took over talking to her, at which point we had a fun little role-reversal in which he was now the one reporting to me on a regular basis how rude Natasha was being to him. So at least I know it wasn't personal! Conclusion: If you just need to place a big food order and don't need to talk to the chef again after that, you can go with IBN and you'll probably be fine. If, however, you are planning an event of great importance to you--or just don't want to risk being treated like a burden for wanting to speak more than once with someone you're employing-- maybe look elsewhere.

Natasha is an amazing chef! She was with us for a full day cooking brunch and dinner for my family…read moreof 8 adults for my son's first birthday party in Saugerties, NY. Everything she prepared was super delicious and everyone loved it. She was also really easy going and a pleasure to be around. The lead up to our event day was super organized, she was very responsive and easy to work with and even had to deal with our last minute change of location and an oven that was barely working (which she didn't let impact the menu or quality of the food at all!). Highly recommend and we'll certainly be calling her again the next time we're in the area.

John and his staff catered a Memorial Day party for me on 5/28/2023. I cannot say enough great…read morethinks about them. The food, the presentation, the service; all were impeccable. The roast pig was the best we had ever had and should be experienced by all. John helped us plan this from the start and all suggestions were spot on. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a catered affair. We will be planning future events with them for sure. George B.

John, Linda, the other John and the rest of the crew were fantastic, clean, professional and…read moreefficient. But let me tell you about the food...holy moley, it was fantastic! Burgers, dogs, the fixin's, grilled shrimp, raw/steamed clams and street tacos with 3 different toppings! The main course of Filet Mignon, Gilled Chicken with pineapple sweet n spicy chutney and Pulled Pork...All of it was ridiculously delicious! We had 65+ guest for our son's graduation party and everyone raved about the food, the service and the day. Set up, prep-work, service and cleanup as promised with leftovers wrapped and ice put into our fridge and freezer. You absolutely need to call them fast and book them for your next gathering. I can't wait to get invited to an event where they will be the caterers! Epic!

Not worth trying. Was excited to try them out for the first time after their hiatus with court…read moreissues and their name. Ordered my food and my friend ordered right after. After 15 minutes he finally got his food. I waited another 5 minutes before checkout my on my order. They said they were running behind on the grill. I waited another 5 minutes and they said it would be ready soon. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting I just asked for my money back. During the wait, I saw multiple other people check on their orders and that's when the staff realized they lost order tickets. My friend had ordered the rogue (braised short rib sandwich) and did not enjoy it at all, stating there was no flavor to the meat. Do not bother trying Wandering Dago. They are unorganized and even though they make it seem like a gourmet menu, the food is not good. Stay away and try any of the other good options around

Andrea and Brandon of Wandering Dago met and exceeded our expectations on our big day, and the…read moremonths leading up to it. From the get-go they were extremely helpful and most importantly patient. They welcomed us to their home for the tasting and meet & greet. Once we decided what we wanted to include on our menu(s), they assisted us with budgeting and logistics and even coordinated with the other vendors to ensure everything went off without a hitch. The wedding was executed perfectly. Everything was prepared behind the scenes, so well that I barely noticed their presence. The food was delicious and our menu was diverse, something for everyone. After everything was said and done, we received a custom 'welcome to the family' cutting board from Andrew and Brandon as a thank you gift. Our experience working together was as positive as it gets. I would certainly recommend their services to friends and loved ones. Thank you Wandering Dago!