Evan basically saved our wedding, but more on that later. First, she was great to work with from…read morethe very beginning, even before a mini-crisis hit. From our first meeting, she had an incredibly professional, friendly, stress-free attitude, obviously honed from years of experience. As a somewhat overwhelmed bride, her presence was incredibly reassuring to me. She is organized, creative, and totally on top of her game, and it meant that I could relax and focus on the all the other details in the planning stage, and then just enjoy the day when it arrived. The real wedding-saving happened when rain seemed likely to descend on the small backyard wedding we'd planned. Two days before the event, Evan offered her own lovely country-in-the-city house as an alternative venue, free of charge, and then seamlessly reorganized everything. She let my step-sister and mom go wild decorating her house with our own flowers and a bunch of crazy puppets and art, as well as rearrange the furniture in the living room to accommodate the ceremony. Evan set up an outdoor dining area that was cozy, intimate, and safe from rain. The pictures we took in her amazing garden (it didn't actually rain the whole day) are perfect. Now we're so glad that it rained! And I haven't even mentioned her food yet--it was transporting! Honestly, it was one of the best meals I've ever eaten: artfully arranged, beautifully served, and transcendentally delicious. Many of the guests said it was the most beautiful wedding ceremony they'd ever been to, and the day will persist as one of the most magical experiences my husband and I have ever had. Thank you, Evan and your staff!!

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!

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.

Lawrence's go-to destination event space…read more Name the event, they've done it hundreds of times here: weddings, wedding rehearsals, board meetings, cabarets, fraternity/sorority events, proms, etc., etc. You don't have the kind of scheduling and traffic they're running unless you're first-rate. Don't get here real often, but dropped by late last night at a political watch party. Things are humming behind the scenes, trash is getting quietly picked up, trash containers changed out before they're overflowing, bartenders are hustling, and everything seems to click. I'm reminded how well everything operates here. Happen to know who the executive chef is and he's the real deal, lots of big experience in the city and a no b.s. kind of guy that gets the job done right. Food is flying in and out of here at a rate that exceeds many restaurants in the area. If I had an event and was looking for a space to serve those needs I'd be looking here first because the experience and expertise lies within.

Bleh! That's the best way to describe this place…read more The food was bleh! Like add some seasoning The DJ was bleh. Like ebb and flow, man. The beer was bleh. The tapped beer was flat after they filled pitchers with super foam. Apparently they didn't tap the keg right but they didn't fix it either. And then they wanted to charge for bottled bud

We recently worked with Dan and his team on a large catering event (around 1000) and were extremely…read morepleased with the food quality, quantity and service! Having our steaks and chicken grilled onsite made for a fresh, hot product that left our Associates full and happy! (We have also had their hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, sandwiches catered for events and been pleased with those as well!!) Highly recommend this company for any of your catering needs- they are a professional team who knows what they are doing and do it well!

Our company hired Two Guys & a Grill to cater for our company picnic. Jason & Josh were there in…read moreplenty of time to set up, provide service and take down. They were very professional and were great to work with. Diffidently recommend for anyone in the KC area to use these guys.

Visited Arterra for an event recently--what a beautiful space. It feels uniquely Lawrence in the…read morebest way: modern, inviting, and full of personality. I was just a guest, so I can't speak for the hosts, but from where I stood, everything was spot on. The space was open, easy to navigate, and had that rare mix of elegance and comfort. The food and beverages? Fabulous--no rubber chicken here. If I were planning an event, this is exactly the kind of place I'd want. Stylish, spacious, and effortlessly well-run. Arterra nails it.

On Saturday evening, I attended a wedding here and was beyond impressed with the level of…read moreattentiveness, friendliness of staff, gorgeous decor and delicious food. The inside was elegant and tastefully decorated. They allowed the bride and groom to put their own touches on the wall by hanging engagement pictures and decorations. The ceremony was outside and I was surprised by how comfortable the chairs were. I also appreciated the shade tents they put up to block the sun for the guests. Dinner, drinks and appetizers were delicious. The staff came around to make sure you had everything you needed without being too pushy. This would be a great place to have an sort of event or wedding. I really enjoyed being a guest.

I went to a Lunch meeting Tuesday with the expectation of another so-so meal. It had just snowed…read moreanother 6 inches and was FREEZING outside. Instead, I was greeted by a large bowl of spring greens. Strange, I thought. It's February and -15 out and we are eating salad? I inserted the tongs and was surprised by pops of red, orange, yellow and black. There was fresh fruit hidden under the greens. Where do you find handsome blackberries and bright shiny strawberries this time of year? I sprinkled some sweet scented vinaigrette across the top and moved on to a warm dish of moist (some people have an aversion to this word, but is was) chicken. I may have added more than my share. I next encountered a mountain of flaky pull apart garlic bread. It was still warm (from the oven in my mind) and couldn't wait to peel the layers into my mouth. It may not be pc to do, but oh well. Finally, the glory of dessert. It's why everyone pays for lunches with subpar food. The hope that the dessert trumps what you have already eaten. The calories don't count as dessert because they are part of the meal. No guilt in my book. Cupcakes!! With a generous helping of delicious sky blue frosting and a little sunflower on top. Never have I been served kid friendly cupcakes at a business luncheon before. I sat down with my small hill of greens, fresh fruit, chicken, biscuits, and the glorious cupcake. I tried to rush through the meal but the salad was fresh, the dressing tangy, the chicken melted in my mouth. I used my fingers to peel the biscuits flaky layers and enjoyed the buttery taste. And finally, plate cleared as my mother taught me, I was alone with the cupcake. Against my childlike urges, I so maturely took my fork and cut a small bite from it's edge. Then another and another. Finally, I was left with an empty foil wrapped. I took my finger, wiped the frosting from the liner and promptly stuck it in my mouth. So much for manners! I have no recollection what the lunch meeting was about, but you can bet I will pay the association fee for the year and enjoy that lunch every month. Thanks Simply Sarahs, for making my day a little brighter!

We've used Simply Sarah's for multiple meetings and conferences. We've never been disappointed,…read moreand usually awed anew about the quality of the food. The service is always friendly, the food is well priced and consistently of tremendous quality. Have you ever had the experience of trying to convince someone to come to a meeting and the deciding factor is "Simply Sarah's is catering"? I have :)