The farmer's daughter catered our private dinner for 12 in hot springs North Carolina on June 17th…read more It was wedding celebration dinner for my son and his new wife and both of our families. We had a four course dinner that consisted of a green salad, beef ravioli with shaved cheese and basil, and entree of prime rib and sauteed chicken breast with mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. The dessert that followed was strawberry-covered crustless cheesecake and fudge brownie bombs. The service and food were excellent! I would highly recommend Bree and her team for any event! Thank you Farmer's daughter for making it an unforgettable evening! Mrs Kelley Trenton, Ohio

Bri and her staff went above and beyond for our wedding on 7/1. The food she made was absolutely…read moreincredible! She is an extremely talented chef. She was also incredibly generous and made our special day so very special. Trust me, hire her. You will not regret it!

Absolutely amazing experience with Liza and her team!! Family vacation in Blowing Rock was made by…read morethe wonderful dinner they made. Communication was great! Super collaborative! To accommodate 9 people is a lot and everyone was dying over how amazing every dish was. The biggest struggle we had was not licking the bowls clean because we knew we needed to keep room for more. Also leftovers were given which was unexpected but super great. Everyone loved all the local aspects of every dish. Knowing it was helping local farmers just made the experience even better. Liza and her team are seriously phenomenal!! If we ever have the chance to have this private dinner experience again in Blowing Rock area, there is zero doubt we will be calling them up again. Still dreaming about this dinner !!!

First, my wife and I would like to acknowledge that this is a local business that lost most…read moreeverything due to hurricane helene, and along with our community we feel for them and hope sincerely they can rebuild That being said, if you plan to book this company for any catering event, in any season, please read their Natural Disaster policy, and know you will be given zero grace and could lose thousands of dollars for an event you did not get to have due to a unprecedented natural disaster. My wife and I worked very hard to save for our 9/27/24 wedding. We knew it would be a rainy week, but no one expected a hurricane to hit our mountain town. We woke to a message from them the morning of the event, as we were evacuating our flooding wedding venue that read "What is your plan for today? Are you looking at rescheduling?  At this point is is unsafe for anyone to be on the roads, so we are wondering what the plan is! Thanks so much, stay safe!" Clearly, our focus was on our safety and our loved ones, and once we made it to safety we knew there was no way we would be having our wedding on this day. We then told our day of coordinator, once we got cell service briefly, to tell everyone to stay home. We understand they spent money on the food, we by no means expected a full refund. But like our other local vendors, who had a similar policy, we expected a partial refund. My advice, book with the utmost caution and know zero grace will be given.m Reply to Azafran response: The reason for a three week delay in requesting a partial refund was out of respect for you and your business. I saw that your kitchen was flooded and decided it would be best to wait to reach out to give you time to cleanup and recover. My wife and I live here, we are apart of this community, we wanted to wait for a more appropriate time to discuss business, seeing the devastation our community has faced, including your business. In my initial email I never once "demanded" a refund. I requested a partial refund, fully understanding we would be paying for the food cost your company had already absorbed to cater our event, given we never received the product due to a natural disaster out of either party's control, we felt a partial refund request was within reason. It is incredibly misleading to label our cancellation message as last minute. At 7:45am we received a message from you saying that it was unsafe for anyone to be on the roads. You insinuated that it would be impossible to cater our event with that message. Again, we were evacuating our flooding venue with zero cell phone service, trying to communicate with not only our vendors, but also our family and friends. Once we received cell service, we reached our day of coordinator, who communicated with everyone to stay home, I am posting this review to let potential customers know that with Azafran they are not sent a contract full of clauses to sign. They are only sent an invoice with a price. It is only on the bottom of the website that you will learn that they offer no refunds for inclimate weather, again including natural disasters. We want future customers to understand that Azafran will show you zero grace and is unwilling to reach a compromise.

We were wandering around Mountain City and wanted coffee. Not much open due to Covid impacts, but…read morewe saw a sign and a few blocks off of their main drag in a small house with porch and wheelchair ramp. Turns out that this was a real find. Husband and wife, both young, are the owner operators of this coffee and snack shop. We ordered machiatos coffees with flavorings and they were the best we have had since Italy. Not diluted as we have experienced with too much steamed milk or not enough coffee elsewhere. They were scrumptious. Wife wanted an apple tart. Looked good. When it was served it had been warmed and there was a fan of apple slices accenting the middle of the tart. What a classy touch. And the tart was good as one can be. Turns out the the husband is a professional chef: Chef James and Timbra Wright. They had recently returned to Mountain City with their new baby to be close to relatives and to stake out a catering business. We are without any doubts that these two chefs will do very well and become a go-to operation in this northeastern corner of Tennessee. Check them out. Great job, guys. Thanks.

Traveling and good coffee shops don't always mix but this place was a hidden gem! Amazing service…read moregreat food and good coffee. A pleasant breakfast for our weekend getaway.

We are so lucky to have found Black Eyed Susan catering for our wedding! Cynthia and Brad were…read moreattentive and professional from the very first contact, and they are truly masters of their craft. Planning a wedding in the midst of COVID is incredibly stressful. What stood out about Black Eyed Susan is their willingness to accommodate our needs and their attention to detail. They were never pushy or impatient, and the communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Their team went above and beyond on our wedding day. I was initially worried about the logistics of preparing food onsite, but the process was seamless and the presentation was absolutely beautiful. A few highlights were the ham and sweet potato biscuits, the balsamic glazed short ribs, and the fried green tomatoes. If you're looking for a caterer, I can't recommend BES enough!!

We hired Black Eyed Susan for a dinner at our conference at Montreat this past week. Cynthia was…read moregreat to work with, crafted an awesome menu within our budget, and executed a top notch (full-service) event for us. Her staff were wonderful and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend for large gatherings or weddings!

I used Liazzo's to cater my wedding in Lincolnton at the Laboratory Mill. I could not ask for a…read morebetter catering experience. I was able to taste test the food twice prior to my event, was in constant communication with Jessica over the menue, and had the menue created for the exact feel we wanted with our wedding. Liazzo's did all of the set up and clean up, priovided the linens, the plates, wine glasses, etc. and the food was absolutely wonderful! Aside from the venue, thenumber one thing people commented on was the amazing food. Liazzo's also helped to supply our cutting cake and cupcakes. Not only are the professional, delicious and accommodating, they have unbeatable prices. I truely could not have asked for a better catering experience and recommend them to ANYONE that needs a good caterer!

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I have only GREAT things to say about Frugal Gourmet Catering!! Aleta and her team catered my…read moredaughters wedding this past weekend at Sugar Hollow Retreat. From the initial tasting, everything in between , to the actual reception was "OVER the TOP"!!! All the guest raved about all of the food. Aleta was great, Val, Laural and girls were great! The Food was Amazing!!. I am so very thankful and humbled at the preparation, thought and care that they put fourth in their services, the food, the dessert table, the wedding cake to the table settings. I highly recommend Frugal Gourmet !!!

We booked frugal gourmet for my second wedding after a strong recommendation from Kim and Ray at…read morethe Barn at Cornerstone and were blown away by the quality of the food and service. Everything about the entire process from the tasting, to yes even the payment as well as the actual events themselves were spectacular and exceeded expectations. We had a lot of last minute changes due to inclement weather and Aleta and her team did not hesitate to accommodate everything. They all went above and beyond to ensure that our satisfaction and happiness. We are extremely pleased in our decision in choosing them for our special day. A big thank you goes out to Aleta and team, from the bottom of our hearts!!!

The catering company did a great job on my wedding. They are very responsive to your phone calls…read moreand emails. Also, the tasting experience was awesome. They give good portions so that you get a good idea of what your meal will be like. By the way, the food was amazing. In addition, Linda, the owner assisted with beautiful decorating ideas for the reception hall. Lastly, Linda made sure that we were comfortable with everything going on with the wedding. She's amazing to work with and reasonably priced. Loved it and would like to just go in with my husband for a meal for 2. Hmmm, maybe that's an idea for our anniversary.

Where do I start?! I was lucky enough to be referred to Chef Michael and his wife Judy by my…read morewedding venue. Their menu is so versatile and they're willing to make whatever you ask for. We requested a full vegan menu with 4 courses and passed appetizers during cocktail hour for 30 people. And wow did they deliver! I am having guests ask me for their recipes and some saying they would consider going vegan if all their meals tasted like this. Our main goal was to serve vegan food to meat eaters and have them not miss the meat. My husband and I could not be more pleased with the way the food turned out. It was a complete success. The service is unmatched. Judy took care of everything and helped with the details that I never would've thought of. I've never planned a wedding before, so it was SO helpful to have her ask more questions ahead of time in order to make sure everything went smoothly. I loved her communication, cheerfulness, and genuine love for what she does. Their serving staff was friendly, helpful, and had a sense of urgency when they were asked for anything. They were engaged in what they were doing and they seemed happy to be serving us. There isn't a thing I would change about the way Chef Michael's Catering handled our wedding reception. They truly contributed a large part to the happiest night of our lives and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to work with them.

Chef Michael catered a friend's birthday dinner and the food was simply exquisite. I loved how he…read morespoke about the dishes as they were presented to us. He explained that everything we were eating was locally sourced. I had a fish that was amazing, over a risotto with a side of colorful vegetables. He and his team were amazing. I highly recommend using him.

BBQ was delicious! Slaw was good also. Looking forward to trying the brisket and different sides!read more

Truly KickAss food that's deliciously and meticulously prepared. It appeals to the heart, health,…read moreand soul. Graham's culinary knowledge of the foods he prepares, it's nutritional and cultural value, and respect for those that cultivate it is unparalleled and it is evident in the manner he prepares every dish. I had the pleasure of spending a week with Graham completing a Wilderness First Responder Course in the mountains near Dahlonega GA. We dined together every morning and evening. His attention to detail and simple philosophy to food preparation is esquisite. I look forward to enjoying more time and more meals with him.