Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

They did an appetizer buffet for our Christmas Gathering at the Zoo on a Tuesday Evening. It was…read moregreat!! I will use them again.

Tricia and Ryan are two real deal chefs. Tricia's cookies are amazing. Their menu range is wide and…read morethey'll work with you on what menu best suits your event. For a professional experience give them a call!

The Blue Spoon catered our daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception…read more Exceptional food and service. Christina and Brenda and their staff were hard working, knowledgeable, and pleasant to work with. In addition, I have to give a shout out for their desserts! Chocolate cake, the lemon blueberry cake! Also, their charcuterie table and appetizers were exceptional. We were visiting from Boston and I would like to return to Pittsburg just for the Blue Spoon!!

These girls go above and beyond to accommodate and make your event the best! If they have never…read moredone what you are asking for, they are always up for the challenge!

We have used Catering Creations for several years for our Corporate Christmas parties for roughly…read more75 people. People ask every year 'Are we going to use Catering Creations again? We love their food!' This year, the day we picked was very busy so Sokhan came to drop the food off and set it up himself. It was perfect! The value we received was worth more than we paid. They will even accommodate food allergies if needed!

Fantastic service, great food and great communication! We won't ever use anyone else. This is the…read moresecond wedding that we have used Catering Creations for our family. Both required their staff to travel over an hour to venues that they were not familiar with. Here's my note to them after our event: "I just want to take a moment to thank you Catering Creations for great services for my daughter's wedding on the 20th. The servers and bartenders were wonderful and the set - up take down was seamless. Everyone raved about how good the food was - it was practically all gone! We loved the full bar services offered. Our guests were shocked with all of the choices! They kept asking me " So we can have anything we want?" Lol...I saw blue drinks, pink drinks, lemon shots ...it was great to provide the full-on bar service. And the Champagne toast was absolutely wonderful - my favorite of course. You all truly are doing what God has called ya'll to do by making one of the most stressful parts of a wedding, stress free and at such as reasonable price. The venue was very impressed as well, so I hope this converts to many referrals for you. Keep up the great work and I will be calling again in a year or two for the next one."

There is nothing bad about the Kitchen Table. The food is amazing, the service is amazing, and the…read moreplace is so inviting. It's always busy, always good, and always right on target for value! GO!

Kitchen Table has delicious homemade entrees and desserts that never miss. Their dessert case is…read morehard to pass up with the most amazing pies: so many fruit and cream pies -- peach, apple, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, blackberry, coconut cream, chocolate cream, lemon meringue, snickers, almond joy and more... Their weekly and monthly specials are always worth a try. The salads are very good, along with their soups. And the breads...always homemade rolls and buns. I've ordered many family meals also, along with charcuterie boxes. Their freezer to oven/microwave meals are easy for a nice family/individual dinner that you feel comfortable serving because of fresh, whole foods used to prepare them. Highly recommend,

We used Boomer for our company event for the 2nd year in a row because although I wasn't there the…read morefirst year, ALL I HEARD for almost a year in planning was 'just bring back the same barbecue, it was delicious'. They were right. Boomer was professional, I could trust them with my changing headcount and serving challenges for large groups, awesome family owned and run business, but most important, the food was delicious. The meat was juicy with great seasoning, sides were amazing, and I can't wait to have them cater our next event.

When we want ribs this is our go to place. Ribs are always tender and delicious. Sides are great…read more Staff is always friendly.

Rick's Ribs & BBQ is an excellent food truck. Service is awesome. Rick is very friendly and…read morehelpful. His apple-BBQ sauce is awesome. Plates are full with plenty of food. We love to stop at Rick's truck for dinner to take home.

In Independence adjusting claims for a hail storm out here. Rick is set up right down the street,…read moreand even with all the other options available, we keep going here! Reasonably-priced, good portions, and DYNAMITE ribs, brisket, and hot links. Sauces are all homemade and are excellent!

Justin Thompson Catering, catered my son's celebration of life in Tulsa at the Stokely Event…read moreCenter. I cannot say enough nice things about the customer service and the food. Everybody was so impressed and I was very thankful at the kindness that was shown during the planning stages. Thank you so much for handling our event with care.

I gave them 5 stars because I couldn't give 10 stars. Our guests were very pleased with the food…read moreand Emily our delivery person went above and beyond. I will definitely recommend them every time.

Went all in on the two best things on the menu: the fried chicken and the chicken fried steak…read more The fried chicken was perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and piping hot and juicy inside. This is the kind of place that's been frying chicken for 50+ years and absolutely knows what they're doing. And the pie... honestly spectacular. Probably the best pie I've ever had. I can't think of another place that even holds a candle to it. The peach pie is made with fresh real peaches, and the five berry pie is loaded with real fruit -- not canned filling. 100% worth the stop. You should go here.

We've gone to the Chicken House routinely since 1968. Great casual (Rural) vibe. Best fried chicken…read moreI've ever eaten. The onion rings are old school fabulous. Servers are friendly but extremely busy. 5 stars!!