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Sweet Basil's Catering

Sweet Basil's Catering

Greensboro, NC
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    Alex Sent on 06/10/2018
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    Renee is so great at cooking at goes above and beyond! She served both our rehearsal dinner and wedding and our guests loved her food! Also the tasting was so fun and she is so creative and we loved our meetings with her! She also went above and beyond to help us during the day of our wedding and I knew we were in great hands and we were!! She is so kind and is an incredible chef and I would highly recommend asking Sweet Basil’s Catering to cater for your wedding or event!!!
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    Nancy Sent on 09/12/2017
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    The food was outstanding--many, many comments on the delicious food! Presentation was gorgeous, the staff was wonderful, and the tablesettings were beautiful!
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    M Sent on 08/03/2017
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    Outstanding food and service. Helped with every step of wedding and seamlessly pulled off unplanned rain at outdoor wedding. Highly recommend. Reasonably priced.
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    Jamie Sent on 05/14/2017
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    Renee and her staff did an amazing job with my wedding! The staff went above and beyond. Renee even traveled with me to a vintage rental company to help me realize my vision of vintage garden. She listens to what you want, offers amazing suggestions to personalize the food to you, and executes everything in a professional manner. She helped incorporate some Asian cultural aspects into our day along with Southern soul food. Highly recommend!!
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    Ashleigh Sent on 03/06/2017
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    Hors d'oeuvres, dinner and service were simply amazing. The crab cakes and toasted brioche were the perfect bite size treat for our guests to enjoy while we took time away for photos. Rave reviews by all of our guests….and food is not something your guests forget!

    A pre-plated salad, bread and oils were awaiting on the table as we entered the dinning room. Dinner entailed of parmesan stuffed chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes and all choices were amazing. All of the food was at the perfect temperature and delicious.

    The staff was so friendly and I was never left needing anything.

    Renee was a delight to work with! She was so flexible and very quick to respond; providing us with so many options to choose from to ensure our day was perfect. High quality food at an affordable price.

    Highly recommended!
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    Emily Sent on 12/08/2016
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    We loved everything about working with Renee. From the initial tasting we know we had made the right choice! Everything was delicious and all the servers were wonderful. You must try the mushroom ravioli!! Love that they have so many healthy, organic options which was a huge plus for us.
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    Megan Sent on 12/09/2016
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    Renee is absolutely amazing - 5 stars all around for my amazing food!!!!!
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    Love, Love, Love the food!!! Renee and her staff were awesome at our daughter's wedding/reception. Would hire them again for any type of event.
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    Patricia Sent on 08/23/2015
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    Sweet Basil's Catering provided my daughters wedding, on May 16 2015, with impeccable service! Renee is a precious person with a calming, confident and competent personality. She was the first caterer we checked with and we knew that we need not look any farther!! Her staff were absoutly wonderful as well. They were all dressed in appropriate, attractive attire and they maintained wonderful dispositions and smiles to all the entire evening. Renee provided us with an amazing cocktail hour, reception, cake cutting and bartender services. All areas were tastefully decorated to suit our decor that she took care of. She handled the rental of all serving pieces and dressing of the guest tables and such, and let's not forget about the clean up that was so well maintained throughout the entire event! The food, oh my goodness, nothing short of perfection! The guest are still commenting on that amazing meal. She is moderately priced as well, absolutely a great value!! Renee and her staff were certainly a very large part of the success of our event! Sweet Basil's Catering is truly a total package!! I will definitely be looking to her for my next event.
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    Sara Sent on 02/02/2015
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    So happy with our catering at our wedding. The food was delicious, beautiful, creative and fresh. We had a few food allergies to work around and Renee was super flexible and knowledgable. If you're looking for food that all of your guests will love then definitely go with Sweet Basil's.
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    Ashlee Sent on 11/16/2014
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    Our menu was amazing thanks to Renee and Sweet Basil’s! Renee did a fantastic job putting together a menu based on my desire to have southern food to represent NC, but also something to compliment the delicious Italian wines at Raffaldini. Everything was perfect! From the first food tasting to actually sitting down and enjoying some of everything at the reception. All of our guests raved about the delicious food.

    Renee was also great to work with throughout the planning process. She helped with all of the rentals for the reception and even made 2 separate trips to our venue to work out the logistics for our big day. Renee and her team were also very professional throughout the entire process.

    My only regret is not eating more food or seeing the actual buffet, because I was too busy socializing and dancing. However, my husband and I enjoyed all of our leftovers later that night!!!!
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    Aksana Sent on 10/14/2014
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    I could not recommend Renee and Sweet Basil's enough!!! She made my vision come alive and even made suggestions that fit our theme perfectly! You can tell that she is very creative and really loves what she does. She was very accommodating in helping us store linens and alcohol before our big day, which was a big plus for us since we were out-of-state. Everythign was beautifully and deliciously displayed. Many of our guests have repeatedly said how much they enjoyed the food at our wedding! We had left overs and they were still so good!!! My only regret is that I did not have enough, since it was our wedding!
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    Eve Sent on 08/11/2014
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    I cannot say enough positive comments to truly describe my experience with Renee and her staff at Sweet Basil's. Renee and her staff have catered mine and my sister's wedding in the last two years. When I got engaged, Renee was one of the first phone calls I made. After my sister's wedding, people raved about the food, how it tasted and how beautifully everything was presented, we knew we had to have her on board. Throughout my year of engagement Renee was always available to talk through ideas, offer solutions and provide feedback. She is very creative, just from describing my "vision" for our wedding she created it even more beautiful than we could have imagined. We felt confident that everything would taste delicious and look beautiful at our wedding, and she and her staff did not disappoint. Everyone was extremely professional and helpful and the day went off without a hitch. My only regret is that we don't have another sister in the family, because Sweet Basil's would be our first call again. But hey, there are always parties right?! Highly Recommended!
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    Ellen Sent on 05/30/2014
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    Working with Renee at Sweet Basil for my wedding was an absolute joy. Not only was the food unbelievably delicious, but her attention to detail before and on the day blew me away. She worked very closely with my wedding planners, visited the site several times and made sure it was all perfect on the day. Her staff was attentive and I could not have asked for things to go more smoothly. Thank you Renee!
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    The best that I could ever ask for. The quality, service and quantity of the food were great and exceeded my expectations. I recommend Sweet Basil to anyone looking for a great caterer in the area! Thanks!
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    Lauren Sent on 05/05/2014
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    Renee & the Sweet Basil staff gave my husband & I our dream wedding. It is truly as simple as that. I told Richard Schroeder, Renee's handy husband, that I wanted lights strung above our tables, and he came to the location with all the tools necessary to make that happen. We wanted to have tapas laid before dinner, and SB's came up with a beautiful & delicious menu to make that element of our reception absolutely memorable... some guests even say it was their favorite part of the wedding! Chef James DOMINATES! Mmmm... I can still taste his shrimp & grits. We had a shrimp & grits STATION so that each plate was made up on the spot, guaranteeing our guests had fresh & tasty plates each & every time. Renee & the SB staff are so much more than caterers, they are why our wedding was perfect & went together flawlessly. They make wedding dreams become a reality :) I can't speak highly enough about SB's. ABSOLUTELY use them for your next event!!!
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    Megan Sent on 04/22/2014
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    Renee was wonderful to work with! The food theme for our wedding was to have 3 buffet stations based on our 3 favorite restaurants. Renee researched each restaurant and created a customized dinner menu just for us! Our guests thought the food was AMAZING...the best part of the wedding! The Sweet Basil's staff were very friendly and offered prompt service. I highly recommend working with Sweet Basil's for your next event!
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    Ashleigh Sent on 05/21/2014
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    Our menu was ah-mazing thanks to Renee and Sweet Basil’s. Everything was spot on---from the first food tasting to when we got to try the appetizers upon arrival to the presentation to actually sitting down and enjoying some of everything at the reception. All of our guests raved about the delicious food, and we cannot thank her enough for her great suggestions and advice on the appetizers and food stations! Thanks to Sweet Basil’s, our celebration was a big success and they set the bar high for other friends and relatives getting married soon. We have already referred her and her terrific staff to several people and did so with the highest gratitude!
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    Danielle Sent on 01/08/2014
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    When planning our wedding, we knew that we wanted food stations instead of a sit down meal or buffet. Stations are fun, more social, and provides greater variety to guests. Renee at Sweet Basil's totally embraced our ideas, and suggested ones that had never crossed our minds. Throughout the reception I heard, "This is THE BEST wedding food I've ever had!" too many times to count! From the initial tasting to the reception, Renee incorporated our vision from start to finish. Working with Sweet Basil's was a highlight of our special day.
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    Kathy Sent on 11/12/2013
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    Renee is the BEST to work with on creativity and ideas. The quality of the food and her excitement and expertise made our event special. The food was delicious and never had that tired "wedding food" taste. She was very creative with the menu...especially suggesting shrimp and grits in a martini glass during the cocktail hour. HIRE HER for your event...you won't be sorry!!
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    Megan Sent on 10/22/2013
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    Renee and Sweet Basil's were the PERFECT caterer for our wedding. Everyone is still talking about the amazing food, which was designed specifically for our wedding. Renee made several changes to the menu as we went along and was always sweet and professional when we met. We chose her initially because she sources ingredients locally and seasonally where possible but then we tasted the food and couldn't wait to sign on with her!!! The menu was elegant and balanced and healthy and gourmet and perfectly executed. It was the opposite of what most people consider "wedding food." She had friendly and capable staff who came around the venue bringing food and drinks when requested. She even made adorable little hot-dogs and mini fries for a late night snack since I always love street vendors after a night of drinking. Everything was a hit and the wedding wouldn't have been such a success without Sweet Basil's!!
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    Katharine Sent on 07/05/2013
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    Seriously, I want to follow and crash the weddings that Renee and her team caters because the food is so good, I JUST WANT MORE. Our low-budget, self-planned wedding reception went off without a hitch with Renee and Martha and team. Guests had a great time, Martha helped keep planned events on schedule, and when we had to move things inside due to weather, they were all over it. I didn't have to worry about a thing the entire night, which is just what the bride wants. My husband and I had a low-key, super relaxing honeymoon in Beaufort, NC. We ate out in the evenings, but for lunch everyday, we ate leftovers from the reception that were beautifully packed for us. And we were really sad when they were gone.

    I couldn't recommend them more highly. Brides-in-planning, Renee will make your life easier, and she will work with you to achieve your dream. And don't be surprised if I crash your wedding. ;)

    Sweet Basil's Catering's reply:

    Thank you Katharine! Hope you both are well!
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    Linda Sent on 02/19/2013
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    Food and service was what you dream for this special day! People are still talking about the wonderful food !
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    Jillian Sent on 12/05/2012
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    I cannot speak more highly of Renee and the entire staff of Sweet Basil's. I was not that bride that knew how every piece was to be laid out. Renee's organization and creativity, not to mention her AMAZING food gave me the piece of mind to really relax and enjoy my wedding. The stations were beautifully decorated, it was like she read my mind. Her staff was professional, friendly and drove to Mount Airy from Greensboro with no extra fees. As my husband and I sat in a cabin after the wedding scarfing down our wedding doggy bag I was sooooo thankful we went with Sweet Basils (especially the crab dip and shrimp n grits YUMMY) I would recommend Sweet Basils to any wedding or event big or small!
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    I knew before I was even engaged (probably before I'd even met my fiance) that I wanted Sweet Basil's to cater my wedding. Turned out to be a good call. Renee was so sweet, accommodating, and PATIENT during the year-long wedding planning process. Our menu morphed and changed a LOT (due to our own indecisiveness) and she was so great about rolling with the punches, offering her experienced advice, and keeping our vision in mind. I have had so many people ask me for the name of our caterer and tell me how fantastic our food was (and not just by wedding-food standards).

    I'd always thought that a caterer just shows up with their team, food, and whatever else they'll need. But not only was the presentation of the food itself lovely, Renee was also very interested in what kind of feel/theme we were going for, and decorated the buffet tables accordingly. (The local ingredient aspect was a huge plus too.) I would highly recommend Sweet Basil's Catering and if I ever find myself putting together another catered event, I will absolutely be using them again.

    Sweet Basil's Catering's reply:

    Thank you Kathy, that was really sweet - made my day! It was a beautiful wedding!
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