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    Amazing food!

    Their food is amazing. Since we tried their short ribs, we couldn’t wait till our wedding day to have them again. Also, we went to an open house and had some of their food which is when we decided to use them. I believe we ate about five of their chocolate mousse cups because they were so delicious. They were very helpful during the tasting and were able to tweak some of the menu items to make it more specific to our tastes. Also, Rocky top team was lovely to work with. They were very responsive and answer any questions that we had. Only downside, we were bummed we didn’t have as much left over food for us. Would highly recommend
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    Brittany C. Sent on 12/03/2023
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    Enthusiastically recommend working with Rocky Top Catering!

    I cannot speak highly enough of Rocky Top Catering and specifically of Vicki Tong and the service that she delivered on our wedding day! We had our wedding at The Upchurch recently and Rocky Top blew away our expectations. Our menu was constantly changing up until the very end, and Vicki was extremely accommodating, working with us to revise our contract and share any recommendations quickly. What impressed me most was the way that Vicki collaborated with our other vendors (venue, rentals, etc.) and brought any necessary revisions to my attention, this was extremely helpful! My dad has been in the catering industry for 20+ years and has been singing Vicki’s praises since we started the planning process with Rocky Top, the compliments only doubled after the wedding day once he had the food. We had both the mac and cheese bar and the sliders at our cocktail hour and we are still hearing about those two menu items from our guests. Guests have gone as far as to say “best mac and cheese I’ve ever had in my life” and “I still think about the sliders from your wedding and wish I could have another.” The food was a highlight for our guests and a highlight for us too! During our tasting the food was so good that my husband was eating the food off of my plate too and the portions were huge, the food was just that good! For our reception we opted for the potato bar and that was another hit with guests. All of the food was just as good if not better on the day of the wedding as it was at the tasting. We had an open bar and the drinks were delicious! Our bartenders and the entire Rocky Top staff at the wedding were extremely professional and friendly. Working with Rocky Top made me want to have another party just to eat their delicious food and drink their great drinks again! Choosing Rocky Top is a no-brainer! I enthusiastically recommend them if you want the food to be a highlight of your wedding day!
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    Jenn at Rocky Top Catering was so helpful throughout the entire menu planning process. The service was one of the best I've ever had at a wedding and my guests couldn't have agreed more. Everyone LOVED the bruschetta mac n cheese and shrimp tacos. The presentation of all the food was beautiful!
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    Erin K. Sent on 07/09/2023
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    Amazing food at out wedding

    Rocky Top is top tier. We served them at our wedding (buffet) and people could not stop raving at how good the food was. We had chicken and waffle appetizers and they were AMAZING. Highly recommend - from communication to day-of execution, they were top notch.
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    Emma H. Sent on 06/09/2023
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    Highly Recommend

    We worked with Vicki for selecting our menu for our special day and everything was so good. The food and staff are amazing. Vicki was very accommodating and flexible when we were making decisions and changing things. The whole process went very smoothly and everyone at the wedding loved the food. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of catering for their special day!
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    Taylor M. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    Dream Caterer

    When I tell you the food was PERFECTION at our wedding, I mean it. It was not only plated beautifully, but it tasted delicious. We went with the arancini, shrimp and grits shooters, and bourbon BBQ glazed meatballs for our hors d'oeuvres, and they did not disappoint. Our entrée options included the blue-cheese crusted tenderloin, chicken bruschetta, and pan-seared scallops and risotto, and our guests were raving about their meals. For dessert, we had a cake, but also a dessert bar with some of Rocky Top's delicious dessert options (it was so hard to choose at the tasting because they were ALL delicious): Tia Maria cookie stacks, blueberry cheesecake squares, and mini banana cream pies. Quann and Karlee were both absolutely wonderful to work with and I cannot recommend them and Rocky Top enough!
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    Katie M. Sent on 04/14/2023
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    Incredible Food and Service

    Rocky Top was incredible! Everyone loved the food, and it was actually better than what we had for our tasting--the food was already perfection then! The service was extremely professional and everything was so smooth. Jeff was also really great to work with!
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    Abigail M. Sent on 01/08/2023
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    Excellent food!

    The food from Rocky Top was a hit! People kept raving about how great it was and I was able to enjoy it day of as well. Working with Jeff was so easy and he suggested our menu, which ended up being excellent. Leading up to the event we made some changes, and Jeff was so accommodating. I was also very concerned about different dietary restrictions that guests (and myself) had and Jeff helped me work around them so I was confident those folks would enjoy the food as well. I would work with them again and suggest you hire them today!
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    Alyson E. Sent on 04/26/2023
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    Everybody is still talking about the food!

    Rocky top catering provided food for my wedding and it is still all anybody will talk about. The were incredibly courteous with all our guests and attended to everyone's needs. They gave me and my husband some extra food at the end of the night and it was gone by the next morning. All of our guests and friends who are getting married in the next year have already hired them as their caterer and we cannot wait to eat more of their food!

    Rocky Top Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Alyson! We loved being a part of your special day! And we can't wait to see you again at upcoming weddings and events.
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    Lynn Sent on 11/20/2022
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    Outstanding!

    Rocky Top provided outstanding food for our daughter’s Rose Hill Estates wedding! The pre-ceremony food was delicious! Prompt delivery and almost too lovely to eat! Amazing chicken salad! The cheese tray was so tasty! The cocktail choices were perfect! Rocky Top servers did an excellent job of circulating through the guest and even provided for the wedding party as post ceremony pictures were being taken. The dinner was spectacular! Guest said they could have made a meal of just green beans and mashed potatoes…it was that good! Oh my, the honey brined chicken with the slaw and corn!!!! Prime rib!!!! Wonderful experience!
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    Bronwyn R. Sent on 12/05/2022
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    Beyond incredible!!

    If you want food and service that will leave your guests gushing about it for weeks, if not months, after your wedding, Rocky Top Catering takes the number one spot. We literally have asked Rocky Top if they have a restaurant that we can eat at regularly just so that we can enjoy the food again! Vicki, our catering manager, was an absolute all-star when it came to walking us through the process and making sure everything was exactly to our liking.  Our tasting included literally everything that was served at our wedding (which was a lot), and dear lord, I think they had to drag us out of their office because we couldn't stop eating such delicious food.  If you're reading this Vicki, we cannot get over how thoughtful, professional and incredible you are! Our experience with Vicki and Rocky Top Catering was beyond impeccable, our guests continue to rave about how amazing the food and service was!  From carefully thought out details pertaining to meals choices and providing direction on meal delivery, down to the smaller specifics like how many appetizers to have, the results were mind blowing and displayed the highest level of quality, attention to detail, and personalization that anyone could ever ask for.  We joke about renewing our vows as soon as possible just so we can hire Rocky Top Catering again (actually, we seriously is are not joking).  Thank you for such a wonderful unforgettable experience!!
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    Joanna D. Sent on 10/14/2022
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    Rocky Top has great food!

    It was an absolute pleasure working with Jeff and his team at Rocky Top. They had us come in for a tasting, and everything on the menu was amazing. We got to enjoy a private dinner, and tested every item we wanted on the menu. My husband and some of his family have serious allergies, and Rocky Top made sure to accommodate us. The food on the wedding day was fantastic; we got nothing but compliments from our guests. We're so glad we chose Rocky Top!
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    Maxine V. Sent on 11/19/2022
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    Thank you!

    It was an absolute pleasure working with Nichole and her team at Rocky Top. Nichole actively listened to our ideas and assisted us to create a food and beverage menu that aligned with our vision.

    The team navigated the unexpected challenges that arose with Hurricane Ian seamlessly.

    The food and service on our wedding day were fantastic and we got nothing but compliments from our guests.
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    Ashley Sent on 10/09/2022
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    Organized and Thoughtful Caterer

    Rocky Top was the most amazing caterer for our wedding day! Their team was very professional, efficient, and skilled. We felt that everyone was working hard to make the day go smoothly and everyone had what they needed. The food was amazing, the display's we got were beautifully set-up, and the staff was attentive. All of our guests commented on how attentive the staff were as they ate dinner by asking them if they needed anything and making sure everyone was satisfied with their meal. It made us so happy to know that our guests were being taken care of. It was above and beyond of them and we couldn't of been happier with the team.

    Aside from the wedding day the team that helped us pick our food, promptly replied to us with any questions, and helped with the rental needs as well. This was our first time working with a caterer and we felt that the process was easy and organized thanks to them!
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    Madeline W. Sent on 09/18/2022
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    Wonderful Caterers

    We got SO many compliments on how delicious the food was at our wedding. Kevin, Lauren and the
    Rocky Top team really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Leading up to the
    wedding Lauren was constantly in touch with me, working hard on special requests I had and pulling
    more than her weight when my brain went to wedding mush. The day of the wedding the Rocky Top
    team made sure that my husband and I actually got to eat, putting food and drink in front of us without
    us having to ask. Not only did they provide us with amazing food and people to take care of us, but the
    bartenders we had were amazing. They made sure to save me the drinks I had specifically requested and
    when asked to stay two hours later at the time they were supposed to leave they were happy to. They
    were so nice that they probably ended up in more conversations with our wedding guests then they
    thought they would. I can’t say enough good things about them, about Kevin and Lauren, and about
    everyone at Rocky Top Catering.
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    Victoria B. Sent on 08/05/2022
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    Wonderful experience with Rocky Top!

    Rocky Top catering did a fantastic job catering our wedding. From the hor d'oeurves during cocktail hour to the delicious meals to the most perfect dessert to end the night, they did a really wonderful job and our guests loved the food. Thank you to Vicki and her incredible team!
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    Brittany M. Sent on 09/18/2022
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    Delicious!

    Our guests all commented on enjoying the food and drinks provided by Rocky Top. Their staff was friendly and professional on our big day, and we especially recommend the short ribs. Yikes they are good.

    We had COVID on our tasting day, and they graciously accommodated us by bringing the tasting out to our car for hands free instead of in person.

    Thanks for helping make our day, y'all!
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    Cory P. Sent on 07/29/2022
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    Professionally Delicious

    My wife and I hired Rocky Top Catering for our wedding and we're so glad we did. We wrestled between a lot of different options for menu and catering style, and Quann from Rocky Top was so helpful. Honestly, even before we dealt with the food and style, Rocky Top was an easy choice for us. Quann was so much more responsive to our emails than other caterers we were in contact with, to the point we signed them to cater our wedding before we'd even done a tasting - and Quann still let us come in for a tasting! We were so impressed with them in the lead-up to the wedding, and when our special day came they didn't disappoint. The food was great, their work helping to set up the event space was superb, and they even offered to cut our cake for our guests at no additional cost.

    Thanks so much Quann and Rocky Top for helping make our special night one we'll never forget!
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    Brianna B. Sent on 07/25/2022
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    Rocky Top Is Worth Every Penny!

    We decided to book Rocky Top to cater our wedding on a recommendation from our wedding planner. We were not disappointed. Vicki and her team were so helpful and flexible with us. When prices increased because of the pandemic, they worked with us to get what we wanted while being mindful of our budget. The food was amazing at our wedding and they served everyone in record time. We were fearful of having long lines at our stations, but that never happened. They paid attention to what my husband and I were eating and then packed to-go boxes of our favorites for after the wedding. Sometimes, it is hard to provide high-quality food for a lot of people, but that is not the case for Rocky Top. We highly recommend them.
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    Mckenzie B. Sent on 07/22/2022
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    Food and service is top notch

    Rocky Top and their catering staff brought our event to the next level. Our experience with them was nothing short of incredible. Their food was to die for and they accommodated every one of our needs. Our guests are still raving about their chicken and waffle appetizers.
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    Megan C. Sent on 05/14/2022
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    Amazing Food

    We recently used Rocky Top Catering for our 150 guest wedding. We had so many compliments on the food and the desserts! We loved how large their menu was when looking for options and we appreciated all the thought and effort that Jeff put into looking at our choices and coming up with the best choices to sample. We so appreciated getting leftovers to take home and enjoy the day after the wedding! Everything is so delicious here!
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    Cynthia S. Sent on 04/26/2022
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    Catering - Rocky Top

    Our menu for my daughter's wedding was wonderful! Rocky Top Catering offers a wide variety of foods to choose from. Jess Besselman was great to work with. He is very detailed. All of the wait staff were professional and friendly.
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    Kristen N. Sent on 03/01/2022
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    Incredible Food & Service

    We used Rocky Top Catering for our rehearsal dinner at 1705 East and the food was incredible! Everyone was complimenting it. We had the salmon and short rib! Great service and excellent food. I would definitely recommend them!
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    Stephanie M. Sent on 02/07/2022
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    Delicious Food and Great Service

    We used Rocky Top Catering for our wedding catering since they are affiliated with our venue. The food was delicious! We had a buffet with Southern food, and I’m so glad Rocky Top Catering was able to do it! The food was great and perfect for the atmosphere of our wedding. It really added to the day, and some of our out-of-town guests enjoyed getting to try Southern food at the wedding. I would recommend Rocky Top for wedding catering.
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    Bennett S. Sent on 12/22/2021
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    Rocky Top is Fire!!

    This place is fire! We hired them for a rehearsal dinner and would use again / suggest others do as well! The food is outstanding and from day 1, they had our best interest in mind. All food was cooked and served to our request and they were constantly ensuring everything was displayed and presented to our liking. A big shout out to Quann, who made the whole dinner possible.

    Easy 5 stars across the board!

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    Rawls and Bennett
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