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Nelson's Catering

Nelson's Catering

Springfield, IL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Cara W. Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Great food, great service, great price!

    We used Nelson’s catering for our August 2021 wedding. Our food was fantastic, and our guests thought so too! I usually think chicken breast is boring, but their chicken breast is so good that it was one of my top choices! Lots of fantastic options to choose from. Wanda was extremely helpful during the planning process. The catering team knew exactly what they were doing, and didn’t have to ask me a single question at the reception! Also, I was genuinely shocked at how affordable it was to cater our 165-guest wedding. No complaints here!!!

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    Thank you for the review Cara! It was a pleasure working with you. Best wishes to you and Tom as you begin married life!!
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    Merissa H. Sent on 03/13/2020
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    Pure wedding bliss

    I had looked for local catering and Nelson's really stood out. They had a diverse menu and it was adaptable which I found amazing being a vegetarian. They never missed a beat when it came to checking in and working with the venue for set up. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful! I couldn't have booked a better caterer to work with.

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    Thank you for your kind review Merissa! It was great working with you. We wish you two the very best! - Wanda
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    Katy Sent on 11/18/2019
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    Absolutely love Nelson's!!

    Nelson's Catering were EXCELLENT! The representative I worked with was always willing to make changes to our menu as it got tweaked along the way & was very responsive. The food itself was amazing & we received lots of compliments on the food from our guests! The display of everything was really elegant (we had a buffet) & the staff were incredibly nice!
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    Lizzie Sent on 11/11/2019
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    Highly recommend

    Nelson’s provided the food and drinks for our 100 guest wedding at Ewing Manor in Bloomington, Il. They were courteous and on time, provided quality service at the pop-up bars, and served delicious food at dinner. We chose to do the buffet and did not regret it. Compared to other catering vendors in town, we got a fantastic price, and though we didn’t have a chance to test the food beforehand, it was excellent (especially the dessert!). Highly recommend.

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    Thank you Lizzie for the great feedback! I enjoyed working with you to bring your vision to life for your wedding day.
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    Rachel D. Sent on 11/12/2019
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    Loved Them!

    Nelsons did an amazing job catering our wedding! We loved the food and so did our guests! Everything we ate at the tasting was amazing and we had a hard time choosing what to pick for our wedding. Overall, the food and service was a highlight of the day for our guests, and the leftovers were coveted and cherished after our big day.

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    Rachel, We are so glad your guests enjoyed the food you chose for your wedding day! It was a pleasure working with you.
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    Jennifer Sent on 12/05/2014
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    Nelson's worked with our dream wedding feast and our reality of a budget. Before we were even their clients Sheila at Nelson's was in constant contact with us! They went out of their way to make sure we were happy. I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for quality food and service for a price you can afford!
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    Richelle Sent on 11/20/2016
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    Nelsons was fantastic! Food was terrific and they were very easy to work with. Professional and friendly staff made the experience even better!
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    Kendra Sent on 06/29/2016
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    I'm so glad I chose Nelson's Catering for our wedding! Everyone raved about the food and especially the cheesy potatoes. I don't know how many times that we heard from our guests that it was the best meal at a wedding that they've ever had. And as a bonus, we got to keep all of the leftovers!
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    Nelsons Catering is a great company to work with. They not only catered our wedding but our school fundraisers, as well. They supply great food & service!
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    Peggy Sent on 10/28/2015
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    Our food was wonderful! The grilled chicken melted in your mouth and the beef brisket was the best I've ever had. Everyone raved about the food.
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    Sarah Sent on 07/22/2015
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    To all the Nelson's staff:

    A huge "Thank You" to all of you who helped make my wedding day perfect! The food was fantastic and your wait staff was amazing! All the staff working on my wedding night were super polite and professional! Our guests had a wonderful time and were RAVING about the food! Thank you, Cindy, for all your help in the planning process. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you again, everyone at Nelsons, you have a wonderful team!
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    Kim Sent on 12/19/2014
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    Nelson's has stepped up to every request and provided more than we could imagine. While my daughter's wedding is in 2015 and has yet to happen, I, the mother of the bride, have worked with this company for years. They are awesome! I highly recommend Nelson's to anyone needing catering or bar service.
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    Great food, great communication, flexible and no hassles.
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    Throughout our planning process, we maintained great communication with Kari and her staff to ensure that every detail was what we envisioned. The food was amazing and we even got to keep the leftovers to enjoy afterwards. Their staff on-site were very attentive and accommodating to our guests. We still receive compliments from guests now about the quality of service that we received on our wedding day.
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    Evie Sent on 07/14/2014
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    I was having a laid back - low budget wedding and Nelson's was a great option. They were flexible and let me mix and match packages to get exactly what I wanted in a price I could afford. The food was awesome. Lots of our guests told us they loved the food, especially the pulled pork and then corn medley. The service was also great and the plates were cleared in a timely manner. This place is a great value for the service, delicious food, and great prices.
  • User1375523 Sent on 10/12/2013
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    Nelson's was WONDERFUL! They worked with our tight budget and found a way to give us everything we wanted. We still have guests raving about the cheesy potatoes--and I agree, they were amazing!
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    Scottish Sent on 10/22/2012
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    Nelson's was awesome! They are relatively new to our area as they have mainly focused on the Springfield area and towns around / near Peoria, but not Peoria itself. We worked closely with Ashley. She responded quickly via email or phone to all of our questions and concerns. We worked out small dramas the week of the wedding with no problems. Nelson's was also the **ONLY** Catering company we contacted who was willing to offer a military discount. They had the most impressive tasting as well; personalized folders, personalized table cards, free DVDs with pictures of past events and a one-on-one discussion with the caterer. I highly recommend Nelson's; great pricing, easy to work with and the food was fantastic! (Also, as a side note, they offer to let you pick up the leftovers from your event OR donate them to underprivileged children--WHO ELSE DOES THAT?!)
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    Michelle Sent on 01/24/2011
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    Nelson's was a great caterer. We decided to go with them, when we went to one of the many tastings they have and i couldn't believe how awesome the food was. The food turned out great and the wait staff was very professional and kind. Everyone at our wedding bragged about how great the food was and how good the selection. Highly recommended!!!!!
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    Tiffany Sent on 12/28/2016
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    The food was delicious! Everyone loved it!
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    Andrea Sent on 06/13/2010
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    I couldn't have asked for a better caterer. They did a great job and I received many compliments about the food. They offer some unique selections which is nice because you aren't limited to chicken and vegetables. The servers were very professional, and the bartender in particular was very nice, even though my wedding was his third of the day! Definitely recommend Nelsons!
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    Antonella Sent on 08/22/2021
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    Amazing Food!

    The food at our wedding was amazing! Wanda was our point of contact and she was incredibly helpful and communicative. The tasting was absolutely delicious and helped us decide on our menu. We also had breakfast and lunch for the day delivered from them. All of the portions were the perfect size - generous without being wastefully huge. I can barely remember the staff which I think is the sign of quality staff. They were efficient and blended in with the event. Everything we had was delicious including the vegetarian meal. We had several vegetarians in the guest list and it was important that their meal didn’t feel like a second thought. Would highly recommend Nelson’s catering for professional and delicious food for any event.

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    It was a pleasure working with you Antonella. Thank you for trusting us to execute your wedding day! - Wanda
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    Mary Sent on 06/23/2019
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    Great food!

    Nelson’s was easy to work with. Had a few changes and they were able to adjust without any issues! Loved working with them!

    Nelson's Catering's reply:

    Thanks for the wonderful review Mary! It was a pleasure working with you. Best wishes to you and Andrew!
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    Tasha Sent on 11/02/2012
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    I'm very satisfied with the services Nelson's provided. I would definitely recommend them! They will cater anywhere within 3 hours driving distance from Springfield at no additional charge!
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    Tricia Sent on 09/30/2011
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    Nelson's Catering serviced the venue that we booked. From the appetizers to the dinner, everything was perfect. The food was fresh, delicious, warm, and the presentation was great. I could be happier with how everything turned out. Everyone is still talking about the stuffed cherry tomatoes!
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    Alexis Sent on 11/16/2011
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    we ordered from the buffet menu instead of the wedding menu... saved a bunch of $$ and i'm still having people tell us how delicious the food was 6 months later! the chicken was great, as well as the smashed potatoes. Working with Ashley was wonderful!
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