We booked Simply From Scratch for our May 2026 wedding. They were amazing. Truly one of the best…read morevendors to work with. To start they were so accommodating. I was an out of state bride and they were so willing to work with my schedule. The team was so kind, detail-oriented, and made the process a joy. The food was incredible. The portions were huge. The dessert and cake looked like it came straight from Pintrest and my guests still rave about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the display was. My guests also made comments on how kind and friendly the staff was. I had a few guests with dietary needs and Simply from Scratch went above and beyond for the guests to have plenty of options from them. Our bartender was fantastic as well! I can not thank simply from scratch enough for truly making our wedding a dream!

We have nothing but the best things to say about working with Simply From Scratch in the trusting…read moreand ever-so-helpful hands of Jennifer and Karen! Not only are they extremely professional, organized, and clear on expectations, but it's apparent even from your first meeting with this team that they truly love weddings and the couples that they're working with for such a special day. My husband and I's main point of contact was Jennifer. From our very first meeting with her, when we were just inquiring about food vendors, Jennifer walked us through all of Simply From Scratch's services, and we were even offered some samples of food selections that piqued our interest. After hiring them as our caterers, Jennifer provided a detailed schedule of check-in meetings, reassuring us the entire time that they valued our choices and ensuring that our selections were noted. For example, my husband and I are not big cake people, and we knew we wanted pie for our fall wedding instead. Not only was Jennifer delighted by something different, but she and her team came up with the most stunning and delicious pie table for our wedding, complete with pecan pie bites that we still drool over when we think of them to this day! They also worked with us to come up with the yummiest signature cocktails that all of our guests were raving about. And the food itself was AMAZING! The presentation alone was a knockout! The team on our wedding day was also extremely professional and did such a wonderful job setting up, serving all of our guests, and cleaning/packing up everything afterward. Lastly, the team they worked with at Queen Street Linens for the table linens and napkins was just superb. They collectively took our fall color palette for our wedding and executed it beautifully. Hiring Simply from Scratch is a no-brainer - they cover food, dessert, bar, cutlery, and linens, and do it all in such a kind-hearted and professional manner!

I cannot say enough good, no, GREAT things about Rettew's. We used them for my daughter's baby…read moreshower & we were beyond thrilled with everything. Michelle was extremely helpful & available during the planning process. Her staff was pleasant, attentive, helpful and, most importantly friendly during the event. The food was incredibly delicious. Almost all of the guests came up to me at least once to tell me how wonderful the food was and how fantastic the staff was. I planned this party from 2 hours away & found Rettew's doing a Google search. What a lucky find for me, my daughter & her husband and their guests. I very highly recommend Rettew's for anyone looking for a caterer in the Lancaster area

On July 15th, 2023, we celebrated my mom's 100th birthday with a sit down dinner for 200 guests…read morefrom all across the United States - I chose Rettew's Catering to cater the event....the perfect decision. In my prior career, I handled event planning for the United Nations in East Africa so I know the importance of being organized, paying attention to every detail, and choosing a menu that will please 200 guests (with varied dietary needs) - without question, Rettew's Catering nailed it! This party took months in planning and Rettew's was there every step of the way. Yesterday's party could not have gone better - the food was fantastic and the staff was second to none. Serving 200 guests in a speedy manor is not an easy task - the food flew out of the kitchen with zero delay between courses. If you're looking for the superior catering in Central PA, Rettew's Catering should be on the top of your list! Kudos to a job well done!! Those of you looking to use Rettew's Catering and have questions or concerns, please free to contact me directly should you want a more detailed reference.

excellent at the STAND DOWN TO HOMELESS VETERANS on Wednesday!! The pulled pork and pulled…read morechicken, the mac and cheese, the green beans and rice, and the honey corn bread!!!! Delicious!!

We ordered a staff lunch at our business and were very pleased with the quality and quantity of the…read moremeal. It was excellent. Pulled pork, BBQ ribs, fish and chicken wings topped off with savory baked beans and Cole slaw. All very fresh, garnished perfectly and cooked to perfection. It was a great treat and appreciated all around. Jin Jou Meighen

Very poor experience with the food for our wedding. During the tasting, the wrong item was given…read morefor us to taste based on our choices we gave before scheduling the tasting. The stuffed chicken breast was extremely dry, the corn was undercooked and the rice was a hard, mushy consistency. With having a small wedding of 50 guests, I thought there would be less problems with food quality.

My co-workers are huge fans of the Ladle. I've been here a few times myself but only when I'm…read moregetting labwork done over lunch since the lab is across the street. They serve a buffet weekdays plus a salad bar and homemade desserts. They also will make to order sandwiches and have several varieties of soup daily. Additionally they have a few locations for their catering business. For the buffet you can pay one price and eat unlimited there - or pay by pound for take out. My coworker claims she gets lunch there daily for under $5 which I think is impossible. I see the portion she comes back with and there's no way it's that cheap. I get a modest portion and have never paid less than $7. I posted a pic of my latest meal which rang in at $8. The food is homecook-ish if that's even a thing. The hot buffet usually has a protein, a starch and one or two veggies plus a hot dessert. You can go online and see the calendar of what will be served except for Mondays. I believe that's when they serve whatever is leftover from catering jobs over the weekend. While the hot bar is good I can't say I've ever had anything that was exceptional. The cold salad bar is modest but has a nice selection including a few pasta salads and my favorite the red beet eggs. I will say the soups are exceptional and cheap. I had a sandwich made to order once and never will again. Today they had 6 soup selections it was a nice variety. The crab and corn soup I sampled was creamy and had pieces of real crab. It was a keeper. The ham/bean and the cheeseburger soup are also really delicious. Feel free to ask for a sample - they don't mind! The employees are nice and the place is spotless and comfortable for dining in. Pulling out and turning left is a bit of a challenge and they do keep strange hours. They are not open on Saturdays even. If you go call ahead to make sure they're open and make sure you check out the soup even if it's just to get a sample.

Amazing place and even better owners! The best place for Empanadillas!!! Hands down! Rice Amazing!…read moreMac and cheese Amazing! And the 50/50 Amazing! Would recommend to everyone and all.

This place is fabulous! The flavors of the pork, macaroni and cheese, and the side sauces make me…read moresalivate

I placed my order over the phone. It was easy. They told me about15 minutes. I went in and my order…read morewas waiting. Very good and very easy.

They did a company party where I worked. The food was banging. I'm not a fan of hot sausage but…read morewith the kraut it was good. The turkey wasn't lunch meat like the last caterer it was REAL dark and white meat even some legs and wings. I loaded up on the Mac & Cheese and the ham had a pineapple sauce which made it unique. I hope my company keeps using them

Disgusting dry burgers and hard cold pretzel sticks at the pa farm show 0 out of 10 do not recommendread more

How these people secured contracts for the state Capitol and farm show is worth investigating. At…read morethe trump rally 8-31-24 where 20000people showed up these people had at best 8 people serving overpriced drinks and food. People who run this company have to know that after standing in the hot sun waiting to get in that visitors will be thirsty. If they cant staff a decent crew to serve than get some other vendors who can. No one wants to wait in line for an hour and a half for drink of water. Then get charged 4$ a bottle. Shame on you.

Ordered Hess's for my son's graduation party and it was perfect! I ordered food by the lb., pulled…read morepork bbq ( outstanding , highly recommend), mac-n-cheese(another big hit), baked beans (they were delicious), and Cole slaw (excellent). Having food ordered took so much stress off. I will definitely order from Hess's in future for any parties. Food was excellent, prepackaged well for transport, and extremely affordable! I had so many compliments on the food from my guests. Thanks Hess's!!

I was in town visiting family and decided to try this mom and pop establishment, I will say I was…read morevery impressed with the barbecue being from North Carolina so much that I went back on Saturday and got chicken wings as well. I was very satisfied and will return again