Wedding space was beautiful. Wedding reception and coordination was horrible. The reception…read morefacility needed ceiling fans in the outside area, no signs directing how to access bathrooms in the reception area and staff were rude when guests entered the wrong way. If there was going to be 2 hours between wedding and reception(sit down dinner) bride/groom should have received a suggestion to have heavier pre-reception spread. They had only 2 high top tables and 2 regular tables which were placed directly in the sun. They needed tables in the cover area especially since guests couldn't access the reception area for 2 hours after the end of the wedding ceremony.

What a Beautiful place! Driving out near Garner NC still a…read moreRaleigh address is this Beautiful barn made for weddings, receptions, parties and going out around the property for photos. I came out to see the location for a bridal vendor meet and get ideas for our daughter's upcoming wedding. We had so many different delicious dessert's, coffee, cotton candy and even a photo booth ! When you first drive down the road you come to a huge parking lot. Perfect if you are having a big wedding. The outside around the property is so pretty you can do all of your photos or even your wedding outside. Going into the building there is a long foyer where you can set up name/ table tags. Through the foyer there is the hall. The ceiling is very high open beam's very good lighting. Lots of room for many tables and dancing. There is a big fire place at the far end of the room.

If you're looking for catering for an event, look no further. We looked at a number of different…read morecatering options, and it was clear after our tasting that Unforgettable Food Affairs/Raleigh Catering was something special. The food was so good that we ended up happily paying extra for additional sides and appetizers. April and her staff are super friendly and accommodating and have great attention to detail, even coming to our venue walkthrough. The temperature of the food was just right, and we received so many compliments on the food. We did a Southern BBQ style and both the out-of-towners and the local Southerners were raving about it. We will definitely be using Unforgettable Food Affairs again in the future!

I absolutely loved Unforgettable Food Affairs. It was a pleasure working with the owner April. I…read morecould tell everything was going to be perfect from the moment I contacted her through email. She was extremely responsive and very helpful throughout the entire process of the tasting, choosing our menu, making payments, and the actual wedding event. The catering company has a great variety of food options to choose from. My husband and I picked the assorted cheeses, spinach dip, crackers, and fruit displays for the cocktail hour. They were all beautifully set up and tasted amazing. For dinner, we had a roast beef carving station with assorted sauces, cheese and mushroom stuffed chicken breast, vegetables with sauce, whipped potatoes, and rolls with butter of course. We are STILL receiving compliments about how great the food was on the big day! Just thinking about it is making me hungry right now! I would HIGHLY recommend using Unforgettable Food Affairs for your wedding day. April really makes it an UNFORGETTABLE experience!

​Lindsey Simmons, the facility and the Merrimon-Wynne staff are exceptional! Everything ran like…read moreclockwork the day of...there has to be a lot of trust with your planner to release and enjoy...Lindsey is more than worthy of that trust. She worked with all the special things we wanted to do and made endless accommodations for them. Her answer is 'yes' and she will do everything possible to make your day what you've dreamed of. They are also seamless with their preferred vendors (Bunn DJ, Curated Events, Heritage Florals, Rocky Top Catering). The space is gorgeous! We cannot say enough positive things about our experience! Just the very best day! Thank you Lindsey and Merrimon-Wynne!

A truly outstanding venue for a wedding - which we were attending as invited guests. Ambiance was…read moretop notch. The main house is beautiful and spacious. Cocktails were served there after the ceremony which was also wonderful held outdoors and on the artificial turf area in the main garden. The wedding meal, dancing and music was in the a pavilion just off the main garden and House. Very roomy and comfortable. Service was exemplary except for one server who kept taking my drink and water away. Too diligent. An excellent choice for a wedding. Mark & Nancy.

The arrangement was done well but 2 substitutions were made. For as much as we paid, the bouquet…read moreshould have been exactly as shown. The owner made the excuse that the order was last minute, resulting in less supplies than usual. However, for a $200 bouquet, that excuse isn't acceptable especially when she explicitly told me this bouquet would be available in an earlier call that day. The owner offered to come and pick up the arrangement again, for a refund, I guess. But I didn't feel like having my mom come all the way back home and wait for someone to pick up the flowers. It would have been an added inconvenience for us. I'm going to make an order with a bigger company next time because better customer service is offered when something goes wrong. In this case, no simple resolution was offered. This is not the company to go with when you want reliable service for an important occasion.

The place is horrible. My husband ordered for valentines, the pics on line vs delivered one to my…read moreshop is totally different in color . The one I received is doom , dry and so depressing in color arrangements ( eucalyptus leafs falling all over today ) I called the owner to inform that order , he was so nasty and aggressive over the fact that they did so GREAT Pls be careful.

Let's begin with... Leisa Newby was a GODSEND for us…read more If you are starting to plan your wedding/commitment ceremony, I understand the fear and confusion you are experiencing right now. I had absolutely NO idea where to start or even the questions to ask. I searched, read about and investigated so many different places to hire, and always walked away with the feeling that I was just another customer. That was not the feeling we were going to accept for our very important day. We were determined to make our day one where everyone was as happy to be there as we were, including our caterer. Our friend Lori introduced us to Leisa, and we are eternally grateful. The very first meeting with Leisa convinced us we were going to be working with her. She put us at ease immediately stating that it will be what we want at a price that will fit our budget. She didn't disappoint! Here's the kicker... Leisa showed up to find that most everything that was promised to work at this event place was in fact not working or was not working up to expectations... but we did not find out about these issues until AFTER our ceremony. That's right, no excuses, no bellyaching and most importantly no worries were revealed to us while we were busy trying to get everything completed for our big day. She even gave us samples of her delicious treats while we were setting up the hall and always with that beautiful smile on her face! Leisa Newby is a true professional! She was an integral part of our very special day, and also took time to talk with our family and friends about her wonderful spread. Each item was delicious and beautiful... and perfect. You will be making a wise choice with Everyday Gourmet, and wonderful friend with Leisa Newby. Most sincerely, -Michelle Locke and Kai Hellyer

The holidays were upon us, and we wanted to do something special and unique...dining out with a…read morelarge group seemed expensive, crowded, and impersonal. Cooking at home for a large group sounded even more daunting, and I'm no slouch in the kitchen! With one phone call to Everyday Gourmet, everything started to fall amazingly into place. Leisa took great care in talking through choices and options to make our family dinner completely customized - from finalizing the menu, to working within our budget; she made it all very easy. Once the evening was upon us, we were all very excited...Leisa came in like a modern day "Mary Poppins of the kitchen," while we visited over drinks in the living room, wonderful smells started to waft through our home, and delicious food began appearing...it was delightfully surreal. Leisa interacted with our group perfectly by explaining the food and answering questions, and she complimented our evening with her professional and likable disposition. When the night was winding down, I walked in to find Leisa drying the last of the dishes - to my amazement; my kitchen looked exactly the same way it did when she'd arrived!! I wanted to applaud. And off Mary Poppins went with a smile on her face... Tell everyone who will listen, call Leisa at Everyday Gourmet!!! Thank you once again , we'll be calling you soon ;) Paige Cummings, Roswell GA

We hired Mixerz for our company Christmas party and were VERY happy with the experience! April and…read moreRashad were professional, responsive, friendly and a blast to work with! Would 100% recommend and use again!

April and her team are excellent! I used them for a family reunion this past weekend and everything…read morewent smoothly. If you need a bartender for your next event, give them a call.

They catered a welcome party and the food was delicious. The Thai chili meatballs were a hit. Wait…read morestaff friendly and attentive.

I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have stumbled upon Chefella's Catering in 2022. They…read moreare PHENOMENAL! I am excited for any opportunity to partner with them for corporate events, which typically run over multiple days. They do a fantastic job at listening to the chatter in the room to make each meal better for our guest. The service is never short of excellent and the meals always have a taste of "home cooking". They put the "extra special" into every menu item, whether it is a special ingredient or the need to cater to vegans and vegetarians. I have partnered with them on at least three events to date. This last event, I called somewhat desperately because I didn't receive much notice. I didn't look at their menus, I simply provided my vision and let them run with it. Four days of meals and all were different -- breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks over four days! I trusted them explicitly because they have never let me down. They continually make me look good, and I feel like I can promise they will do the same for your next event. If you have not tried Chefella's yet, my only question is... What are you waiting for???

Shawn and team -- thank you for everything you did to make me and Hunter's wedding run flawlessly…read more Your calm presence, attention to detail, and seamless coordination were evident in every moment. From managing vendors to keeping the timeline on track to handling the things we never even saw, you brought excellence to every part of the day. I would strongly recommend your services to any bride looking for a coordinator who delivers professionalism and peace of mind.

Shawn is concerned about making your event the event you always dreamed of. Her love of style and…read moreelegance can take it to another level. You won't er look back on it and say, "I wish w e had done this or that instead."