Exchange Events & Catering Reviews
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Elizabeth E. Sent on 04/04/2024
Highly recommend!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Exchange Events catered our wedding last week, and it was perfect! We got rave reviews about the food, the service, and the timeliness. There are so many food options with Exchange, and they're also willing to help build whatever menu you can envision! Possibly the best part of working with Exchange is that we hired Jaclyn as our planner, which was also possibly the best decision of the whole wedding planning process! She was fantastic to work with from the very first phone call. We don't live in Charlottesville, so her help in planning a Charlottesville wedding was invaluable. She gave us great ideas and connected us with great vendors. She was able to manage some complicated family relationships. And our wedding day was FLAWLESS. Everything was just...handled. By Jaclyn. Even our guests were raving about her! Do yourself a favor and book Jaclyn and the Exchange Events team! (Pictured: my husband exiting our wedding with the leftovers Jaclyn packed up for us lol!) -
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Madelaine S. Sent on 01/04/2024The best experience with Exchange Events & Catering!
10/10 would recommend. Jaclyn and her team at Exchange Events served our wedding of 230+ people with DELICIOUS food and drinks! Our experience with the Exchange team started off on a great note with an incredible tasting about 11 months before the wedding. We were treated to a wonderful meal with plenty of opportunities to taste different dishes and had trouble narrowing down the menu - everything was delicious. The catering experience on the day of was perfect - the professionalism of the staff was exceptional, and all of the food was outstanding. The corn hush puppies, the tuna skewers, the fall panzanella salad, the salmon - everything was a hit! The whole experience was lovely from start to finish. Don't waste time trying to find a caterer - Exchange Events & Catering is the best choice. And I can't end this review without absolutely raving about Jaclyn who is hands-down the best planner around. She's the type of person you want on your team - she's calm and collected in every situation, she's absurdly organized and always five steps ahead, and she's a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her more highly. Hiring Jaclyn as our planner was by far the best decision we made when choosing our vendors. -
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Hope T. Sent on 09/07/2023A Culinary Triumph: Exchange Events Exceptional Review!
It is with immense joy and gratitude that we write this review for Exchange Events, who played a pivotal role in making our wedding day an absolute culinary triumph. From the first bite to the last, they exceeded all our expectations, leaving our taste buds dancing and our guests raving.
From the initial tasting to the wedding day, Exchange Events displayed an unwavering commitment to excellence. They took the time to understand our culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and vision for the menu. On the big day, they executed flawlessly. Our guests were treated to a gastronomic journey that left everyone eager for more. The hors d'oeuvres were a delightful prelude to the main meal, and the carefully curated signature drinks and late night snack elevated the dining and overall experience for our guests to new heights.
We were also impressed by Exchange Events flexibility and ability to accommodate special requests. They effortlessly catered to the dietary needs of our guests, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the feast without worry. Their willingness to customize certain dishes to align with our preferences was greatly appreciated.
Working with Deandra at Exchange Events was a pleasure throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was responsive, professional, and always ready to answer our questions and address our concerns. Her experience and expertise in the industry shone through in her guidance and recommendations.
Exchange Events elevated our wedding day to a culinary masterpiece. Their dedication to exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and genuine passion for creating memorable dining experiences were evident in every aspect of our wedding meal. If you're in search of a caterer who can turn your culinary dreams into reality, look no further! Our wedding was a feast for the senses, and we are forever grateful to them for making it an unforgettable culinary celebration. We wholeheartedly recommend Exchange Events to anyone looking to savor every moment of their special day.
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Elizabeth G. Sent on 05/17/2023The best of the BEST!
Jaclyn and her team at Exchange Events are the best. We worked with Jaclyn throughout the wedding planning process. She knows all the best tips and all the best vendors. She was quick in her communication and made the planning process so easy. Our wedding day was so smooth and easy due to Jaclyn's amazing leadership! Our guests loved the menu Exchange Events put together and we loved how great the catering staff were. -
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Claire H. Sent on 11/18/2022Southern comfort wedding food!
The Exchange was a vital part of our wedding from our food to our wedding planner. First of all the food was hands down, amazing! We had a BBQ buffet with pulled pork, chopped brisket, fall vegetables, mac & cheese, beans and the fixings-- our guests couldn't stop raving about how fabulous the food was, in addition to our biscuit bar at cocktail hour (HOW FUN)!!!
Wedding planner-- Although Hannah is no longer at The Exchange, we found and hired her through The Exchange as she was initially in charge of our catering. She held our tasting and I am so thankful that even after she opened up her own company (GO GIRL BOSS https://www.hannahroseeventdesign.com/) she still finished out our contract for our October 2022 wedding, almost a year after she had opened her independent company. This goes to show the level of service you get from Hannah. We never once felt like we were "a client that's job just had to be finished" or that we were any different as an Exchange client compared to her new clients. Now for our service that we received as Hannah being our wedding planner:
How to put Hannah into a written review…There are not enough positive words to describe her. She went above and beyond for us before we even booked her (when she was just in charge of catering). She was my right hand throughout the past year and a half, our most valuable vendor booked, and my husband says she probably saved our marriage before we were married lol!! She was extremely responsive and never left me waiting, no matter the time of day. Hannah became so much more than a wedding planner and coordinator, she turned into a sweet, lifelong friend. She puts her heart and soul into her work and you can feel the love she has for weddings every step of the way. Booking Hannah was the best decision my husband and I made in our wedding planning process— thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything!! -
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Jasmine G. Sent on 10/16/2022
They are amazing!
The Exchange is the absolute best! We had the pleasure of working with Jaclyn and Carol Anne and I swear it was like having 2 extra coordinators helping with everything. They were incredibly organized throughout the process, providing any advice I requested as well. My bridal nerves were set at ease during the last walk through when we sat down together to outline the day. They had an answer to whatever issue that might arise. They were both super professional, but also incredibly kind. Now to the food itself - not a single guest went away without complimenting me on the food. Folks raved about the biscuit bar and how tender the meats were, the appetizers, etc. I truly don’t think you can go wrong with this choice. They even packed a to-go box for me and my husband! I wish I took more pictures of the food - but we ate it too quickly! -
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Lauren L. Sent on 07/22/2022
Best. Caterer. Ever.
My husband and I got married at the end of May in Charlottesville VA and Exchange Events made our day incredible! We received so many compliments on our food, and everything was presented so beautifully! Not only did they do the catering, but Jaclyn worked with our planner to ensure our day went off without a hitch! Seriously could not recommend Exchange Events enough! -
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Magen D. Sent on 11/01/2021We and our guests loved it all!
We had such a great experience and our guests raved about the food! We did BBQ buffet because how could you go wrong with that haha. The team did a great job at keeping our guests happy and all worked so hard. Would use them again! -
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Jessie D. Sent on 09/23/2021A great experience!
After divorcing another venue with in-house catering, the final venue for my daughter’s wedding celebration recommended (among others) Exchange Events and Catering outside of Charlottesville VA. I had reached out to all of the recommended caterers but Exchange was the most responsive/organized/informative/accommodating so we selected them for the event with no trepidation whatsoever. Hannah was our point of contact and from soup to nuts she did not disappoint. Great communication, thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable about the venue due to past experience there…I just can’t say enough. She actually worked the event and that continuity was important to me, although I didn’t realize it until the night of! The tasting, months in advance of the event, was a lot of fun, allowing us to choose the tasting menu from a huge selection of choices, with enough selections for the tasting that made it a challenge (in a good way) to narrow the field. Our guests were very happy with the meal, particularly the appetizers and salad selection. As the mother of the bride, I was too distracted to notice what I was eating, but enjoyed some of the leftovers. Hannah delivered on my request for al dente green beans!! The bride and groom, also distracted, were able to really enjoy the food thanks to a high end “doggy bag” that Hannah arranged for them to take home that night. Finally, the Exchange team on the day of the event exceeded my expectations, from setting up to breaking down and everything in between. I highly recommend! -
Kristen W. Sent on 11/18/2021
Loved working with them!
We loved working with Exchange Events! Jaclyn is absolutely amazing at her job! She was so easy to work with, professional, prompt in communication and on top of everything. She made the whole process so enjoyable. Throughout the planning process she was very organized and kept me on track. I was so thankful to have her to reduce any stress and give advice or suggestions when needed. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. Everything was perfect! We struggled picking our menu items because we loved everything at the menu tasting. The food was amazing! All of our guests raved about how much they enjoyed the food. I highly recommend working with them for catering and planning. -
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Megan P. Sent on 08/03/2021Dream Vendor, Incredible Service & Food
Exchange Events & Catering made our wedding everything we could've hoped for and more. Excellent service, communication, and delicious food. Seriously, the guests couldn't stop talking about the food. Hannah Dubit was our wedding coordinator, and she was an absolute life saver! The wedding would not have gone off without her! 10/10 would recommend Exchange Event and Hannah!!! -
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Kathy W. Sent on 07/20/2021Exchange Events - Look no further!
If you're looking for a caterer near Gordonsville, VA or the surrounding area, look no further than Exchange Events. Hannah and her team catered both my son's rehearsal dinner and wedding at 2 different venues this past weekend. The wedding was postponed for a whole year due to COVID and she kept us informed the whole time. Both events were nothing short of fabulous! Hannah misses no details, big or small! The food was delicious and she also helped to coordinate all of our other vendors. I'll be recommending them to anyone I know planning an event in the area.
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Molly Sent on 07/27/2021Exquisite planning and catering services
We hired BBQ Xchange for both catering and planning services for my July 2020 wedding, which turned into a July 2021 wedding. Hannah was our planner and exceeded all expectations in this capacity - she was able to pick up all of our vendors from July 2020 and move them to July 2021, mitigating all of our anxieties (and resulting in no financial losses for us!). So 6 months of planning turned into 18 months, but Hannah regularly checked-in with us and kept us accountable in organizing things on our end. She was so easy to work with and took so much stress out of wedding planning - from the smallest details, like creating a list of things we needed to bring to the venue day of, to much larger tasks like coordinating things across nearly a dozen vendors. I can't say enough amazing things about her planning skills.
As for the catering -this was also incredible!! Xchange did both our rehearsal dinner (BBQ) and our wedding meal (more fancy food, like rockfish and steak). The food was excellent (seriously - go check out the BBQ and get the pickles) and the staff was beyond professional and easy to work with. -
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Sara W. Sent on 07/15/2021Decicious food and a wonderful team to work with!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about both the food and the team at Exchange Events and Catering. If you are looking for “fancy barbecue” – this is definitely the vendor to work with (although, they do offer much more than barbecue)! The wood-fire grilled chicken is especially AMAZING, and we loved the option of a “biscuit bar” for a stationary appetizer during cocktail hour! So many of our guests came up to us that night letting us know that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. In addition, the presentation of all the food is beautiful! Their full-service buffet is served in rustic cast iron servers, and beautiful calligraphed signs for all menu items is also included.
Hannah, Exchange Event’s catering coordinator, was so wonderful to work with. During the planning process, Hannah was quick to answer any questions I had and worked seamlessly behind the scenes with our event rentals which made the planning process so easy! We especially appreciate her flexibility and all the work she did when we decided to postpone our big event from 2020 to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the day-of, Hannah and her team were very attentive, frequently checking-in and making sure that we always had everything we needed. They worked very well with the venue’s team and our wedding coordinator throughout the night – the night went so smoothly! They also did a quick yet thorough job breaking down the space at the end of the evening. Furthermore, we really appreciated that they packaged a to-go meal of our buffet food (including a giant slice of our cake!) for myself and my husband to take with us and enjoy after the reception was over. It was the perfect late-night meal! -
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Taylor H. Sent on 07/27/2021Everything you need in one place! 10/10 would recommend
Hiring Jaclyn and her team at Exchange Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and we cannot thank her enough. They did both our event planning as well as the catering and seriously, IT WAS AMAZING. Jaclyn made us feel as if we were the only couple she was working with, even though we clearly weren't. Imagaine planning your wedding and being virtually stress-free? That was me and I loved every second of it. From choosing vendors to picking minor details to making sure the groomsmen behaved, everything was covered. Our day went seamlessly and we were able to enjoy every second of it (as well as everyone else).
Now about the food. It's not your average wedding food, and you know what I'm talking about. We were able to choose from some of the tastiest options and create some of our own as well. We wanted our menu to be an eclectic combination and trust me, it exceeded our expectations. Our guests were raving about how this was the best dinner at a wedding they've ever had.
Working with Exchange Events was such a positive experience. If you want a company that is professional, prompt, understanding and helpful then you're in the right place.
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