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    Outstanding

    Nellie Catering was amazing especially Miss Terri. She took her time and help me with everything. She is great at her job.
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    Alyssa D. Sent on 12/07/2023
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    Absolutely LOVED Nellies!

    I can’t say enough wonderful things about working with Nellies catering. I had the pleasure of working with Terri, the catering manager. She was so kind and helped me bring my ideas to life. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, and their team was amazing. When they say full service, they mean it! 10/10 recommend :)
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    Fredda, Kathy and Mary Kay were an amazing team to work with! Kathy and Fredda gave me a number of menu/service options for our budget, and we went with food stations (tacos and pasta). We stayed well-within our planned budget, and got so much more than we'd hoped for from Nellie's! The complementary day-of-coordinator was fantastic, and helped bring our dream to life! Mary Kay knew exactly what I had in mind, and coordinated everything so seamlessly and quickly. The entire process was so well-organized and comprehensive, and my every request and concern was addressed and accommodated immediately. I would add a sixth star to their rating if possible!
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    Lauren Sent on 04/15/2015
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    We used Nellie's catering for our beach wedding at the Tortuga Resort. If you are looking for a wonderful catering team and experience, look no more! We live 2.5 hours away so coordinating appointments for all of our vendors was a challenge. Nellie's owner, Fredda, and our catering manager, Mary Kay, made this more than easy. Fredda handled our first phone appointments; she was so thorough and helpful that we felt like we had everything planned months and months in advance! She gave us great ideas and advice when we needed it.

    We met Mary Kay at our on site appointment and knew we were meant to be! She was energetic, fun, smart, and extremely laid back - more than we could have hoped for. We knew that when she said she would "make it work," she meant it. And did she ever! Her team rocked our wedding. With the onset of monsoon rains and 30 mile-an-hour winds, it seemed like her team didn't blink an eye. I can't imagine how challenging it must have been to set up, coordinate, feed and supply alcohol to 75 people during these conditions, but she made it look like a cake walk.

    The food was delicious!! Even we were impressed by how good it was, and our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. The bartender was everyone's favorite person :) When our guests would walk up to get a drink, she knew what they were drinking and had it ready before they got there.

    Nellie's catering team is outstanding, especially manager Mary Kay. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY!!! RECOMMEND!
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    Lyra A. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    More than just catering!

    Nellie’s Catering went above and beyond for our wedding day. I didn’t even need to use a wedding planner because they did everything! They made the process of planning a wedding fun and easy, with meetings at the venue to plan layouts, help with vendors, decoration planning, and more. The food was absolutely delicious, they did a fabulous open bar, and their day of planner helped keep our day stress free and seamless. They took such incredible care of us, and I highly recommend them!
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    Kailey Y. Sent on 01/15/2022
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    Wedding catering

    I don’t know if I can express in words how grateful I am for Terri at Nellie’s. She is incredible. Goes absolutely above and beyond. I wish I could hug her forever. (!!) They put together the wedding we dreamed of, in the budget we wanted, and we still don’t quite understand how. And the service — what an amazing staff!
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    Amber Sent on 03/29/2021
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    Catering/wedding planner

    I don’t even know where to begin, Terri went above and beyond through this whole process. She really brought my vision to life and I couldn’t of done it without her and her team! From the planning to the reality of setting up and flipping my ceremony to the reception I really couldn’t of done it without them! Highly recommend because Terri and her team are AMAZING!
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    They deserved 10000 stars

    They really were outstanding. 100 across-the-board. so much detail and hard work they put into my entire wedding. It’s not just awesome food but you have Terry who asks every detail question to help get what YOU want, then you have Freda who helps coordinate the day of. There’s a prop room and they allow you to use WHATEVER is there. They are there to help take a lot of stress off of people who are planning their wedding themselves. It was just wonderful. Our wedding was perfection. The crew was so kind to bubbly.
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    So Much more than a caterer

    Terri and the staff at Nellies is amazing! We had the classic Covid wedding, we changed our date once and our venue 3 times! that ultimately had them driving over an hour away. through all of this they still managed to pull out some wonder full food, beautiful tables and even helped keep me sane during some of the harder times. when you go with them there is really no reason to hire a planner because they are so knowledgeable and willing to help. wish I could give more stars!
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    Michelle D. Sent on 08/24/2020
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    Nellie's Catering -Customer Service at its best!

    I called Nellie's Catering for a last minute wedding. My daughter had planned her wedding originally for November and she opted for a more intimate back yard setting. Fredda was absolutely amazing. She helped with menu selections around food allergies, personalized touches for the bride and groom, last minute changes, and delivery for a perfectly timed meal after the ceremony. I was wowed by Fredda and her entire team. It has been quite some time that I was made to feel that important as a customer and the fact that it was stress free and seamless for my daughter's wedding was so appreciated. I would highly recommend Nellie's Catering. And just in case I left you wondering, yes, the food was delicious!
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    Alex S. Sent on 05/28/2020
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    Soooo amazing. Worth every penny!

    Amazing from the first moment they called us! So helpful. Without them, we would’ve been disorganized and they helped us think of the questions we never would’ve had. They are so much more than just catering... provided decor for us, set up the decor and made our venue SHINE so beautifully, literally were like my mom the day of at the wedding running around talking to everyone and keeping everyone on schedule. At the rehearsal, it started pouring and they helped us essentially replan the wedding that night. We worked with Terri and Kathy. Hire them!
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    Robyn Sent on 02/25/2020
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    Absolutely Perfect

    Nellie's did such a great job!! Terri and Kathy were there to help us with EVERYTHING, not just catering. We worked with them with vendors, decor, planning, rehearsal, day of coordination, absolutely everything. There was not a single glitch in our wedding thanks to Terri and Kathy. Everything was way more amazing than I ever could have imagined it. I had some pretty crazy ideas when it came to decor and setup but they made it all happen! Our menu was not your traditional wedding food but Nellie's did a tasting with us and everything came out perfect! We had different types of kebabs, a raw bar, rice, roasted veg, bread & salad. All the staff were so friendly too. I could not recommend Nellie's enough.
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    It has been one year today since our wedding day and still we have friends and family that speak so very highly of the delectable dinner that was served that evening along with the thoughtfulness and care that the professional staff there put in to make our wedding go off without a hitch. I cannot speak highly enough about how professional, accommodating, and thoroughly pleasant it was to work with Fredda and her staff. The food really was spectacular and service all around impeccable. Having a non traditional wedding (without a bride) we struggled in finding a caterer with such a welcoming and open door policy however Fredda and her team treated us with such care and respect as they do with all of their clientele that we could not imagine having worked with anyone else. They were so thorough down to the last detail from table arrangements to table decor and even placement rehearsal (not to mention that as amazing as they were they were also just as accommodating and affordable - trust me we looked around!) I would recommend Nellie's to anyone. They made our whole evening come together in a way that was unforgettable!
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    Cindy Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Instrumental in making our destination wedding a huge success!!

    We had Nellie's not only cater our reception at Sunset Beach Resort, Siesta Key, FL but they also helped with so much of our wedding planning. Terri and Kathy did an AMAZING job for us, we are so grateful to have had their help to make our special day go so smoothly. Their expertise with the venue and with the other vendors and their willingness to be flexible were really a lifesaver for Craig and I since we were planning this from 4 states away! We knew we'd need help from so many of our friends in order to make this 5-day-long party work! I had asked some of my girlfriends for day-of help in setting up the welcome table & dessert table....it wasn't until 2 weeks after the wedding that they told me they never touched either set-up because Terri did it all! And she did a perfect and awesome job :) It was also a huge help to me to be able to get the fishbowls & other centerpiece supplies and lanterns (which were absolutely beautiful!) early so that I knew what I was dealing with and so that I could get the fish water acclimated. Terri went the extra mile by dropping those items off with me a couple days early. She was also SO helpful with clean-up! Kathy was so knowledgeable with rehearsal details and arch placement. The day-of she was instrumental in having everyone in the wedding party where they needed to be when they needed to be there AND for keeping my nerves at bay all the different moments that I needed that support! I am forever grateful for their help. They allowed me to be able to enjoy some priceless moments that would have otherwise been buried by stress! Oh....and the food! It was just great! Craig admitted to being sad that he didn't try more appetizers.... but I did, and they were yummy :) as was all the food! We heard some great reports from our friends and family as well. Thank you so much for helping make our best day ever truly great for everyone who traveled so far to help us celebrate! Nellie's is now part of some pretty great memories, you will forever be family to us!
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    Nellies did it all!

    I'm so happy and pleased with the service with received from Nellies. Not only was the food amazing but you receive wedding coordinating service when you hire them. Kathy and Terri were amazing. Their attention to every single detail was on point which resulted in a perfect wedding day. If there were any hiccups at all I didn't see them. I recommend Nellies tenfold! I'm so happy I went this company.

    Nellie's Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Pauline & Matt it was a pleasure watching you ride off into the sunset!!
    Best wishes for a great future
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    Amazing customer service and delicious food!

    If I could give Nellie's 6 or 7 stars, I absolutely would! Brie and Kathy were WONDERFUL to work with. They were always super responsive and their attention to detail was unmatched. Not to mention, the food was beyond delicious. Numerous guests told us it was the best wedding food they've had! Brie and Kathy made planning our destination wedding a breeze. From our first meeting to our final hug after the reception, we always felt like we were in very caring and capable hands. Thanks to the entire Nellie's staff for making our big day a huge success!
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    Andrea M. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Amazing from a - z

    Terri and Kathy from Nellies did my wedding on October 5th and I can't say enough good things about my experience with them. They held my hand through the whole wedding planning process from start to finish. They helped me with things I didn't even know I needed to do, kept me organized, kept my budget in mind AND the food and service was great at the wedding. I'd highly recommend them to any of my friends.

    Nellie's Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Andrea it was with great pleasure to work with you and Andrew and your entire family!!

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    Amazing! Couldn’t ask for better.

    Absolutely wonderful experience working with Brie and Fredda from Nellie’s!
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    Rachel Sent on 03/26/2019
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    Loved our Experience!

    Working with Nellie’s was such a wonderful experience. We loved the personal connections and really felt like we got to know everyone in the office by the end of our time together. The communication throughout the planning process was excellent and they really made it an enjoyable experience. They worked with us to keep within our budget and we are still getting compliments on the quality of the dinner service. The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Using the decorations was a huge plus for us and saved us both time and money. Crafts have never been our strong suit so having Kathy and Brie to help us pick styles and decorate our venue really topped off what was an overall excellent experience. Would highly recommend!!!
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    Great food, Great staff

    We can't thank Fredda, Craig, Ashlee, Kathy and the entire Nellie's team for making our day so perfect. The day ran exactly as planned, Nellie's helps with more than just delicious food. The catering team helps with everything from the timeline, to rentals and decor, to seating arrangements, exceptional servers and bartenders, and making the day flow exactly as planned. The food was delicious, we got so many compliments and even had people asking for seconds, Craig was able to work with us on creating a custom menu for a very picky crowd. Thank you Nellie's for making our day exactly what we wanted!
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    Perfect Addition to Our Happily Ever After

    We are forever grateful to Kathy and Brie who helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect! They were extremely responsive from the beginning of the entire process and so helpful to us, who had no clue where to begin planning our wedding. The food was fantastic and the service was great, from setting up all of our decor and centerpieces for the reception to the break down at the end of the night, we couldn't have done this without them. Trust the experts! Do yourselves a favor and use Nellie's for your next event.
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    Highly Recommend!!!

    Brie and Kathy at Nellie's were beyond outstanding! They were so amazing to work with, patient with my million changes to the menu, answered all of my questions promptly, and met with me numerous times. The ENTIRE staff the day of set everything up perfectly, were extremely professional, kind, and efficient. Nellies can literally do it all and you will not be disappointed!!!!!
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    Catering and Co-ordinating all in one

    Nellies was an excellent choice. The staff were very professional, everybody had a job that they executed extremely well with a smile on their faces, from set-up, to break-down, they did not miss a beat. Every guest complimented us on the food, the courteous staff and bar-tender, I do not think we had even one neutral comment. At the end of the evening the staff continued to amaze me in helping with every aspect of clean-up and removing items from the venue - again, with smiles on their faces. I can highly recommend this company for all your wedding needs.
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    Awesome Food and Service

    Awesome food and service! Loved working with them. They provided a ton of little details that we were able to use for our special day and made things so easy for us.

    After we decided to book Nellie's my wife found out she had a Gluten Allergy - They were able to make sure all of the items we chose were gluten free.

    These guys are rockstars and would highly recommend them to anyone! Thanks again for all of your help!
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    Megan S. Sent on 12/12/2018
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    This Is Your Catering Dream Team!

    Nellies was PHENOMENAL!! From the flexibility of meetings, to the food tasting, to the decor options, this team has got it down! They went above and beyond to help us through our decision process, and were able to accommodate our food allergies flawlessly. Our guests were all talking about how incredible the food was! (Even the ones who owned their own restaurant!) As if the food wasn't enough, Ashlee and Kathy walked us back to their decor room where we were able to pick from a plethora of details! Lanterns, center pieces, table numbers, candles, stones, etc. They even set up a mock table with our linens to show us how it would all look! Their staff was incredibly kind and professional the day of and made sure our guests were fed and happy!!
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