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Iz Weddings & Events

Iz Weddings & Events

Birmingham, AL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Lindsey B. Sent on 05/17/2023
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    Great Caterer!!

    I had an afternoon reception at my wedding, reasonably priced, delicious food, and staff and catering coordinators were wonderful!!
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    Cindy S. Sent on 04/10/2023
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    Awesome place for a Rehearsal Dinner

    We recently held my son’s rehearsal dinner at Iz the Place. Everything was PERFECTION. I had received several recommendations from friends and had asked for a general estimate to get a feel for the cost. I was very pleased with the estimate and I booked them immediately without ever having even been in the venue. I had seen pictures online and from friends and knew it was the place.
    Melissa was my point of contact, and she was wonderful. She was on top of everything and helped with this nervous Mother of the Groom at every turn with a smile on her face. I met with her a month before the rehearsal dinner and she was very helpful with suggestions and I even made upgrades to the menu since the estimate was under what we had budgeted. Melissa is a very warm and caring person and is very knowledgeable about events, menus, etc. She went out of her way to accommodate us so that we could decorate earlier when we had conflicts with other events we had to attend that day.
    Everyone raved about the food and how lovely everything was. The two wait-staff were fantastic. They were everywhere at all times. I realized we didn't have a gift table and they got that set up in the middle of putting down salad plates before I could even turn around. The bartender was taking care of the bar and any questions that I had as well. The rehearsal ended earlier than expected and people arrived 30 minutes early. But the staff didn't blink an eye. The bar was opened early and everyone just socialized until everything was ready.

    The food was fantastic. Every bite I put into my mouth was delicious. The passed appetizers were a huge hit. We had fried mac-n-cheese bites, loaded potato bites, and phyllo dough wrapped sausages. Several people commented they could have just eaten the mac-n-cheese bites and been perfectly happy with just that. Our dinner was a buffet with grilled chicken, beef tenderloin, fettuccine alfredo, mixed vegetables, garden salad, and rolls. The seasoning on the grilled chicken was fantastic. The beef tenderloin was flavorful and juicy. Everyone enjoyed the fettuccine alfredo and the mixed vegetables as well. As soon as the pans were empty, they were quickly refilled. And the dessert bites set at each table were fought over!! We had strawberry cake/icing, cheesecake bites, and chocolate mousse bombs. It could not have been any better and I would not have changed a single thing.

    I highly recommend Iz the Place. The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the staff was top notch. The price was reasonable in my opinion considering what all was included and based on other estimates I’ve seen from other venues. You won’t regret using them.
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    Robert H. Sent on 12/09/2022
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    Awesome caterer!!

    Kay and her staff did an amazing job for our rehearsal dinner. The food and the staff were wonderful. We had so many people comment on how good the food was. This was the first time we had ever used a caterer for an event like this and it couldn’t have gone better! Thanks so much for helping us pull this special event off.
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    Calle M. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Delicious Food & Great Service!

    Kay and her team at Iz did an AMAZING catering job at my wedding! Everyone complimented how good the food was and, most importantly, that the servers were so attentive! One guest commented that her glass never even reached half way before it was being refilled. That made me feel so glad I chose Iz. From the first time I spoke with Kay, I could tell she knew exactly what she was doing and knew all the right questions to ask. Kay and Iz Catering are true professionals and will elevate your special event. I will definitely use Iz again for any catering needs.
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    Lynn S. Sent on 08/17/2020
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    wedding reception

    My daughter's wedding reception was postponed due to Covid-19. Kay helped me navigate this whole unknown territory. She gave me all the guidelines that had to be followed. When the reception did take place, her team was fabulous. Kind, gracious, and attentive to detail is how I would describe this business. Oh, and did I mention that every food item was delicious!!!

    Iz Weddings & Events's reply:

    Thank you Lynn. It was a pleasure working with you. I so appreciate those kind words.
    Stay well,
    kay
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    Jasmine Sent on 11/17/2020
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    Simply Amazing

    The best reception food we’ve ever tasted, and that’s straight from our guests mouths! Iz catering knocked it out of the park for my wedding. My husband and I are still ranting about all the goodies we had. Kay Reed is phenomenal and knows what she’s doing. I highly recommend her any day! Wish we could use her business all the time!

    Iz Weddings & Events's reply:

    Thank you Jasmine for those kind words. It was a pleasure working with you.
    We all wish you both many years of happiness!
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    Scarlotte G. Sent on 02/20/2020
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    Wonderful caterer

    Great to work with and I received so many compliments on the food. Everything was delicious.
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    Louann S. Sent on 06/06/2019
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    Could not have been better!

    Kay and the team at EverythingIz did a fantastic job. The service was excellent and I received so many compliments on the delicious food at my daughter’s wedding reception.
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    The B. Sent on 01/03/2019
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    A Wonderful Evening at Everything Iz

    Kay and her staff went out of their way to help us plan our wedding reception. Her food was excellent(as it always is), the venue was perfect and her employees working that evening were very attentive to the needs of the 135 guests. Everyone had a great time.
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    Amanda Sent on 01/10/2019
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    Best catering company

    We had such a great experience with everyone at IZ! We ended up doing a tasting with 3 different catering companies and it was the easiest decision to go with IZ for my October wedding with 200 guests. They were all similarly priced but the staff and food at IZ were incredible! Kay and Allison are both so sweet and were extremely responsive to all of my emails and calls. Their attention to every detail was unparalleled. They kept thanking me for using them but honestly, I am so grateful that they did the catering for my wedding. They are genuinely some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
    And the food.... EVERYTHING was incredible! I am still getting compliments from guests! We decided last minute to do petit fours (aka baby bites) instead of a groom’s cake and Allison was very accommodating in adding them to our menu. And they were DELICIOUS!
    I would recommend this company for any type of catering needs!!
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    Sarah P. Sent on 04/09/2019
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    Best food for an Alabama wedding you will get!

    Iz was such a refreshing catering service to have in Alabama! Kay has creative, gorgeous ideas for dishes. She does NOT do boring food. We loved that she doesn't go by a set/standard/cookie cutter menu. She loved incorporating food ideas with what we love in food. Nothing was too much to ask of them- any idea we ran by, she was open to. They were very considerate and creative to serving gluten-free alternatives for my husband, who has celiac disease. Our tasting with Iz was smooth and the food was excellent! And we are very particular about our food quality- but she nailed it! Kay and her team made the planning process FUN and creative. I loved giving her an idea/preference and watching her run with it. For instance, I love a type of foie gras that is from the region in France where I used to work. I asked her if we could incorporate it in the menu. She came up with a lovely hors d'oeuvre incorporating the foie gras and told me to drop the foie gras off any time to their kitchen. I loved the hors d'oeuvres and I loved that I had the freedom to serve one of my favorite foods this way.

    Kay and her team clearly have sufficient catering/serving experience from which she draws her expertise. We did one run-through meeting at the venue, and they were as smooth as can be with setup/serving/ and breakdown of food. She made our wedding planning stress-free, and I had 100% confidence that on the day-of, we would be taken care of. We definitely were taken care of! We were spoiled with their generous service and impeccable organization. They provided our bartenders and they handled our rental equipment. I love how on top of everything they were! A bride's dream!

    The servers were lovely and so kind and warm. Everyone at the wedding raved about the food. I raved about the food. My only regret is not getting seconds!! I felt like I had an excellent working relationship with Kay and her team, and they seemed to really enjoy their job! We loved our picnic bag they sent us away with. They were just a dream to work with.
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    Robert W. Sent on 10/18/2018
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    Iz wuz excellent.

    From the very first meeting with the staff at IZ, I knew we had found the caterer we were looking for. 1. The quality, range, and creativity of the food is outstanding. 2. Iz is flexible: They'll tweak the recipes they offer; they take requests and will make what you want. They will customize your menu any way you want it. 3. They look out for you. Food, drinks, bartenders, glassware, tables, linens, plates, servers, setting up, breaking down. They do it all. They take care of everything.

    My daughter's wedding reception for 200 went seamlessly. We planned for 250, and the 200 ate almost everything. I got compliments galore on the job Iz did. I couldn't be happier.
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    Carly Sent on 05/25/2018
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    IZ Catering did an unbelievable job with our wedding! Everything from the food, presentation, service, and planning process was a dream. They were incredibly easy and fun to work with and went the extra mile to make our wedding and all of the planning as special as possible. They nailed it in every way!!
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    Elliot Sent on 06/26/2018
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    The entire team at Cafe Iz exceeded every expectation. I honestly don't know which was better: the food or the service. And I really enjoyed that they invited us to a pre-wedding tasting a few weeks before the big day. I couldn't believe how good the food tasted and how beautiful it looked at the tasting. And I really didn't believe that the food would be as good when they had to feed a few hundred people at one time instead of just a few people at the tasting - but I was wrong. It was every bit as delicious. 10/10 across the board. 5 Stars. A+. Can't recommend them any more highly than I do.
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    S Sent on 09/13/2018
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    As a former resident of Manhattan and Los Angeles who has travel Asia extensively, I can honestly say IZ Catering served some of the best Japanese cuisine I have ever had. Who knew you had to go to Eufaula, Alabama to get it! I can absolutely say that Kay and her entire team consistently and seamlessly delivered a plethora of creative and scrumptious delicacies. The Asian boxes were just the beginning of the wonderful and diverse menu prepared for our family wedding. As a well-traveled foodie, I was amazed at Kay’s ability to expertly prepare such a wide range of options; no corner of the globe is off limits. The service was impeccable. Your guests will be raving long after your big day. Simply stated, you can’t top IZ Catering. If I could give them 10 stars, I would.
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    Mary C. Sent on 05/26/2018
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    IZ Catherine is seriously amazing. Everyone was talking about how great my food was, especially the Chinese takeout boxes. So many of my friends and wedding guests asked for their information so that they could cater their future weddings/events. They are professional, fun and get everything done. Most importantly, the food tastes amazing! HIGHLY recommend!
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    Boo Sent on 05/26/2018
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    Iz Catering is simply the best! My daughter wanted the food at her wedding to be a combination of their favorite foods and Kay Reed and her team did a wonderful job of making unusual combinations of food not only make sense, but actually be one of the most talked about parts of the wedding! What also makes this so special was that she brought a team 3 hours outside of Birmingham and cooked the delicious and “soft like butter” beef tenderloin on the way to the reception!! Kay created stations for all the different food options and my cousin, who lives in California, said the Asian station was better than any Asian restaurant in L.A.!! An out-of-town wedding is stressful enough, so having to worry about the reception food, flatware and china for 250 people was definitely something I did not want to do! Kay is a true professional and I knew she would handle every detail to perfection! I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Iz Catering!! Whatever function you are having, Iz Catering is the team for you!! Boo Brown
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    Ladonna Sent on 07/26/2014
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    Absolutely the very best catering service! The entire team was professional, friendly, prompt, and the food was beyond what I expected. We had a formal dinner reception and were served, and it was perfect- every guest was impressed by the large servings and excellent taste!
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    I can't say enough great things about IZ Catering! The food was spectacular - all of our guests still talk about how delicious the food was! Their service was great - very efficient, never saw a line at the bar area, kept everything cleaned up. And they had awesome suggestions on what to serve. Since we had a pretty vague idea going into our intial meeting on what we would like to see, they were quick to offer up plenty of ideas!
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    Sue Sent on 05/03/2013
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    I met with several caterers before talking with Carrie at Iz. After meeting her and tasting their food, I knew who I wanted to cater our rehearsal dinner at Aldridge Gardens. The food was outstanding and the service was even better. Everyone associated with IZ was very easy to work with even with last minute changes. Can't say enough good things about them.
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    Erin Sent on 12/04/2011
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    They worked with my every desire including making a recipe I gave them to serve at my wedding. Presentation is amazing and they handled everything.
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    Michelle Sent on 04/21/2011
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    We had our rehearsal dinner there two years ago and the food is AMAZING! They were very helpful and reasonable. We loved this setting!
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    Andrew Sent on 11/08/2014
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    Food was good and they are very responsive. Some things can get a little pricy thought. But I'd say they stand out from the rest
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    Jennie Sent on 05/09/2012
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    Carrie and her team at Iz were so helpful and easy to work with. It was a little more expensive than other caterers, but the food was delicious. They set up a place for my husband and me to eat a little of the food before the reception, away from the masses, and they even packed my husband and me a to-go box for us to eat once we left our reception. The were willing to meet with us to go over the menu, and were always open to changes suggested on our end. Overall, very kind people, and very easy to work with, although you may be paying a little more overall for the food.
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    Kimberly Sent on 11/26/2011
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    I loved working with this caterer. They were very accommodating, helped me plan every detail, allowed me to provide my own liquor, and customized a menu that was appealing to us of Southern and New Orleans faves. People raved about the food! Thank you Kay and Carrie! It could not have been any better!
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