Food is always amazing, huge proportion at a low price! They don't allow tipping since it's operated as an education lab Staff is always super friendly too, comfortable seating Also checkout the culinary bakery next door! read more

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RTC catered my wedding. Everyone was thrilled: --They served salmon, which made the bride happy. --They served steak, which made the groom happy. --Everything was delicious, which made the guests and wedding party happy. --They accomodated food allergies and preferences, which made the celiacs/lactose intolerant folks/vegetarians happy. --They served and set up on-time in our Maple Valley location, which made everyone happy. --They did it for about $10 per person, which made my parents so happy they cried. My only complaint is that they provide only disposable plates and utensils--and not the classy kind. So we had to rent some. Oh, well: $12 a head for food that good is still pretty dang good. read more

They catered my friends' wedding and it was great! I really REALLY liked the cream-based pasta and the veggies. If I needed anything catered, I'd look them up, especially since I hear they're very reasonably-priced. read more

We used them for our wedding in October of 2010 and overall they did a great job. It was a little tough to reach the point person in advance, but that was a minor point and she was always friendly and helpful once on the line. The selection is quite good on the menu and it's pretty flexible as well. This isn't super high end stuff, more your standard Pacific Northwest style middle of the road which is in fact just what we wanted in order to sort of make everyone happy. And of course cost was a huge factor for us, and this was the most economical fully catered option that I could find, even amongst the culinary programs at the other community colleges. The only other thing that seemed appealing in a similar (but still even slightly higher) price range was this company that does on site brick oven gourmet pizzas with salad- logistically that couldn't work for us however. The greens in the seasonal salad were fresh and it was my favorite item actually! We were able to add on some extra options as we had a lot of young children so that worked out really well. The staff were on time, and set up went well except for a miscommunication about where the line started! I also thought the presentation of the food was very good! I'd use them again and recommend them for sure. read more

They did the catering for my friends wedding and wow!!! They did amazing!!!!! Everyone she talked to while planning was helpful and they were on top of everything through out the planning!! The day of they did great!!! Went above and beyond! They poured and passed out the champagne toast which was great since I don't think we would of done such a good job ourselves! They came on time and quickly got to work. And quickly cleaned up so we could get out in time! The food was all delicious!!! And there was plenty of it for everyone!!!! And they did an amazing job on the cake!! I highly recommend them for catering! For what you get the price is beyond amazing!!! read more

I have never been anything but overwhelmingly pleased with the catering department at RTC. I've used them for a baby shower and several events. In addition two close friends used them for a weddings over the summer. All staff and students have been nothing but professional. Food and drink has been excellent. Not to mention the price - it simply can't be matched, and you aren't skimping at all on quality! Truly the best of all worlds. The menu ranges and has something to please even the pickiest eater. If you don't believe me check out the Culinare Room (open for lunch). I recently took some colleagues there - five people all had drinks (non-alcoholic), main courses, and several app's $45. This is truly a hidden gem! read more

I would use their catering for all my events these folks are organized the food is fresh and very well presented.

Best kept secret in seattle catering. The food was amazing, the staff was professional and punctual, and everything was SO incredibly inexpensive. The coordinator at RTC was quick to respond to my emails and phone calls, and sent me multiple confirmation emails to ease my worrying. The only thing I would recommend: we were told we would get all of the leftover food (there was a lot) if we brought tupperware. We did bring it, and gave the tupperware to the students, but they threw the food away. That was a little irritating, but other than that, everything was amazing. read more

Writing this review is making me hungry, thinking of the absolutely delicious food we had on our wedding day! RTC as our caterer was our secret gem! If you are looking for a wedding catering option that is affordable, high quality and delicious, RTC is your go-to. We literally saved thousands of dollars. Catering a wedding for ~150 people with four choices of appetizers, buffet-style dinner (with three meat options - chicken, salmon and prime rib), non-alochol drinks, and linen rentals all for UNDER $7k is unheard of nowadays! Actually, I believe we had a price estimate for 180 people, so that it accommodated seconds for our ~150 guests! Brides, for these options, you'll find that RTC is MUCH more affordable than other typical catering companies. We worked with a different person from the college when we first contacted RTC, but eventually worked with Tamara, who was wonderful to work with. She was timely in responding to our questions and also emailed to check-in as our wedding day grew closer. While they don't do private tastings, RTC offers dinner buffet tastings quarterly to curate your menu. We also loved supporting the culinary students of RTC, they were all very attentive and kind, their service was impeccable! To this day, our guests are raving about how delicious the appetizers and food were (especially the stuffed mushrooms and honey dijon salmon!). Give RTC a try for your wedding and event needs, you won't be disappointed! Thank you! read more

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RTC CATERING just handled my daughter's wedding for 155 guest and they did an OUTSTANDING JOB. From start to finish this has been a completely professional operation and the on-site execution was flawless! The wedding was at a somewhat remote location and that did not stop the RTC Staff from delivery excellent food, just the way the bride and groom had planned and the price was very affordable.. GREAT JOB to the entire organization read more

RTC catered our wedding this past April - and they did a phenomenal job. Colleen, was extremely responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We were able to try the different food options at multiple open houses. The food was delicious, and our guests had great things to say about it! The team was very professional, and the food was cooked perfectly. Hiring RTC was a wonderful decision that ended up saving us thousands of dollars. read more

I had RTC cater our holiday party and it was a HIT! We have a "Holidays Around the World" theme and the staff did their best to work on a varied menu from all over the globe. Loved the service and friendly staff. read more

I hired them to cater my wedding and I am so happy I did. Not only was the food delicious, but they really came through in a pinch. I had worked with Colleen over the phone and spent tons of time arranging everything, and they were always so knowledgeable and never made me feel like I was annoying them. I also had them do my cake, which turned out fabulous as well. (And all of this for about half the cost of regular caterers!) Our wedding was January 20th, 2012, and in case you forgot a snowstorm had hit and the entire city of Issaquah, not to mention Renton was out of power or closed. I had vendors cancelling on us left and right (the DAY of the wedding mind you!) That morning as I got my hair done, I received a call from the catering school. I was cringing because I was thinking "oh lord if they cancel on us too we are really screwed!". But nope! It was Dean (I think that's his name) calling to ask if the wedding was still on. His exact words were "The school is closed today, but I've got staff willing to come, and if you're still on, We are still on". I cant tell you how much that meant to a stressed out bride that already had to find a new DJ, flowers, hair location, and almost had to find a new venue. I would use them again in a heartbeat!!! Food was excellent, they were extremely professional and were heros to me that day! read more

I have been running all over town and trying to get quotes for catering. Every catering company that I used gave me over the top quotes or quotes that didn't catered to what we wanted. I went to a wedding and asked who catered and they said Renton Tech. I would have never thought to contact a school for this. The food was amazing the staff was friendly and it seemed effortless. I am excited to see them at my wedding. read more

Renton Tech Catering was amazing at my wedding!! They showed up on time, the staff was on top of their game and cleaning up after my guests! The food was yummy! Our guest were able to bring home the leftovers with the to-go-containers I provided. Colleen, the main person I've speaking with up until the day of the wedding was very very helpful and very prompt to all my emails. She was exceptionally helpful and nice. I'm so so happy that I went with Renton Tech Catering!!! read more

RTC catered my wedding on 9/5/14 and the food was excellent. I was delirious with joy when they said my date was open to book them and their prices are extremely reasonable. We did the pasta buffet and everyone seemed to really like the food. Many people went back for seconds. My mom raved over the presentation and how fresh the fruits and veggies were. The cost was at least $10 a head cheaper than any other caterer I contacted and included cupcakes. If you want off the wall high end gourmet food, they are not going to be right for you, but it you want solidly good home style cooking, they are fantastic. They left the kitchen spotless clean, my only nitpick would be that I wish they would have bussed the tables better. I was the bride and I started picking up empty glasses and bottles off people's tables myself. My coordinator rushed over within seconds and got them on it very quickly. I would absolutely hire them again for any future events. Colleen was great to work with, she called me to check in regularly and suggested some changes that would save me money on the final bill. read more

Renton Tech catered our youth baseball fund raising event recently and it could not have been better or more efficient. Food was delicious (their Northwest Buffet), hot, presented very professionally. They went above and beyond bussing tables and lighting the hundreds of little votive candles on the tables, without even being asked. At the end of the evening you would never have known anyone had been in the kitchen of our rental facility, and as someone who has spent every year for the past 17 personally cleaning that kitchen after our "do it yourselft catering", that alone was worth it. You can't beat the cost nor the convenience. Their catering contact, Colleen at Renton Tech, is terrific and helpful, offering advice and hints that come from vast experience. And I like to think that while we're helping our youth baseball team, we're also helping young people advance themselves in their chosen profession. I can't recommend them highly enough, compliments from our attendees were abundant. We'll be back for sure! read more

Renton Tech catered my wedding of about 50 people. Colleen was so professional and helpful in the planning. The staff that came and set-up and served were hard working, professional and you could tell took pride in what they did. They arrived on time had everything ready and the whole thing went flawlessly. I ordered the grilled chicken with peach and mango salsa, rice and roasted vegtables. The food was amazing and we had many guests comment on how good it was. Overall it made the planning and execution of my wedding stress free and wonderful! I would highly recommend Renton Tech for any event you are planning. read more

Nice staff! Came on time for our wedding and cleaned the kitchen and took out all the garbage afterwards as well! Food was good too! Will use them again for future events! read more

we used renton technical college catering for our wedding and were definitely impressed. staff was very helpful, from meetings at the wedding site to coordinate logistics, to the day of execution. the menu selection had something to please everyone and the price can't be beat! we weren't able to taste the food we were choosing from, but did try out the food at the restaurant they run, so were able to get an idea of the quality....and the day of food tasted great! the catering staff at the event was awesome, really friendly and professional. would definitely recommend for price and quality. read more