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We are a fun, energetic and highly responsive full service catering company offering full service gormet catering, staffing, complete cocktail services, wedding cakes, desserts, specialty stations, wedding planning and beautiful themed event design for special weddings in Gilbert and the greater Phoenix valley.

16 years in business, over 1500 weddings worked small and large. Everything we create is from scratch including all baked breads, wedding cakes, sauces, dressings, spice mixes, and more. We are a culinary centric company that wil wow your guests because that's how you advertise for free :)

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Reviews of CateringAZ.com

Zack
Zack Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Passion, talent and heart

From the moment we met Chef Chris, it was clear he absolutely loves his job and is passionate about food. He came to our apartment with samples of the dinner we were considering for our wedding so we could try it first, and we loved it! He had great recommendations and talked through the whole menu with us. His warm demeanor and professionalism made us feel comfortable and we knew our wedding dinner was safe in his hands. We received many compliments about the food from our guests the night of the wedding as well.

In addition to being remarkably talented, Chef Chris is an outstanding person. My mother-in-law was sick in the hospital and unable to attend our wedding. We asked Chef Chris to set aside a plate of food for her for a cousin to bring to her later, but he went above and beyond. Chef Chris personally delivered the dinner to her in the hospital so she could eat the same meal at the same time as us. We will forever be grateful for his kindness.
Zachary
Zachary Sent on 10/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

For starters I just want to thank Chris and his team at Arizona Event Catering for saving us and being the hero’s behind the scenes at our wedding! We had a caterer selected a quote a few months back and she was absolutely gosh terrible. She took forever to respond, charged us crazy insane prices, and was in the same town. After deciding to drop her and find someone else. It was pretty easy to find you guys, and thank goodness we did. We pretty much booked you about 6 weeks our from final date of guest count and you guys were so quick to respond, traveled up to Sedona within that week to check our venue, and even went above and beyond. We loved the holiday menu because it was close to our theme (Celtic Wedding), but know you guys didn’t stop there. You guys tweaked the menu to be traditional Irish and was absolutely incredible. During happy hour you guys came up and brought the wedding party appetizers to snack on. (Big thanks) and for dinner Our DJ had a hard time getting everyone to move and talk during dinner because we just kept hearing people dig into the food. We kept getting huge compliments over the food. So Cierra (Wife) and I got to sit and try it, and wow... just wow. I have many family members who are Celtic and make very traditional and delicious food and a good portion of your food was the best I ever had! I was more than impressed! (Still wanting some of the recipes!) but you guys came in swiftly, confirmed with me on that day if it looks great and after it all, swiftly out. Along with that, we didn’t have a cake cutter and Chris was there to save the day (Huge thanks for that). It was truly incredible services and food. Along with having amazing prices! Guys hats off to you and Chris thank you again for you help creating such an amazing wedding for us. We have along of friend in the culinary field and we will definitely spread the word to everyone. Best catering service we have ever seen. 11 out of 10 would recommend.
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 03/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely outstanding!

When we met Chef Chris for a menu tasting, it was then I knew we hired the right caterer! I talked it up so much to the guest that when the day came the agreed. The menu was amazing! We did buffet style with dueling stations. The presentation, staff, table decor and of course the food was enjoyed by everyone. We did do appetizers prior and a small bar which was offered in addition to the services. I can not recommend this company enough!!!! As far as presentation, professionalism and taste they deserve the 5 stars they got 😊
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Debbie Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Was very appreciative of Chris's experience. He never hesitated to recommend this or that for our wedding dinner. The food was delicious. Prime rib and his sauces were great. Highly recommend him
AlexisM082
Alexis Sent on 03/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing AZ Event Catering and Chef Chris to cater our wedding at Whispering Tree Ranch was easily one of the best decisions we made. SO easy to work with and the food was raved about! The Green Apple & Brie with a fig jam spread was out of the world to die for! The sirloin skewers were cooked to perfection. The chicken was just as delicious as the first day I tried it! We wish we could eat their food every week! Chris and his tea really helped everything run smoothly throughout our wedding day, and we couldn't be more grateful for him and his amazing staff! A few guests commented on how nice one of the serves was! They kept hunting her down because she was right on it every second! We would HIGHLY recommend Arizona Event Catering for any event!
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Jess Sent on 11/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Chris catered our reception dinner for our wedding. He was so helpful and professional. We had a hard time deciding which dishes to choose after the tasting- everything was so delicious! He has a passion for cuisine and an eye for detail. You can tell just by eating the food. Our guests were raving about the pasta and chicken marsala during dinner. Excellent service and amazing food! Thank you, Chef Chris :)
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User2035850 Sent on 02/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Chris catered my daughters wedding this past weekend. The food was phenomenal! His staff did an awesome job. All of our guest complemented us on the food. It was SO good.
I highly recommend them.
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Kristen Sent on 05/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Arizona Event Catering provided our wedding reception with the food as well as the portable bar service & bartender. It was a pleasure working with the business owner Chef Chris, his assistant Colleen, and the team that was sent over the day of our party. They exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't have been happier with services this vendor provided. We had eloped to wine country in November, and we wanted to celebrate with family & friends after the holidays. We hosted a wedding reception at the best man's home, and we hired Arizona Event Catering to provide initially just the portable bar service & bartender. After speaking with Chef Chris over the phone he then proceeded to tell us about the food catering side of his business. He confirmed he could meet our budget with our amount of guests so we decided to move forward with a tasting. After meeting with him & tasting his food we knew he was the best way to go for our party. Everything tasted really good, and he seemed to really love what he does. He was very kind & worked with us in all areas considering we had a minimal budget. On the day of our reception, Chef Chris was at our event location early setting up our tables, plate settings, & glassware. He added decor to the buffet tables that specifically matched our wedding colors, and it all looked so beautiful. We feel this vendor went above & beyond what other vendors would've offered us in their packages, and we continue to have our guests ask us who provided the food & catering service. The chef that was sent over for our special day was Chef W & 3 or 4 banquet servers to help serve the food as well as clean up afterwards. They were very nice & professional to our guests, and everyone had very nice things to say about everyone who helped make our day perfect. We made the best decision going with Arizona Event Catering for our food & portable bar services, and we highly recommend both of their services for any event.
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Alexhandra Sent on 04/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Chris and Colleen were amazing to work with throughout the entire process. They both were very quick to answer questions and provide suggestions when we needed direction. On our wedding day, the service staff was extremely professional and was quick to ensure that there was plenty of food for everyone. They even went above and beyond to fill my glass while I was greeting guests and made a point to bring aps to both the groom and I during photographs so that we didn't miss out. I couldn't have been happier with their service and communication!
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Michelle Sent on 04/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Chris is simply put AMAZING! His food is not only fresh and delicious but also presented with elegance and style. He has excellent character and takes a lot of pride in his work. His entire staff worked diligently to make sure my wedding reception was nothing less than magical! I highly recommend Arizona Event Catering!!
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Arizona Event Catering & Portable Pubs Bartenders is awesome! Their Owners and Staff are always top-notch and very professional. Great food, great service, great people! You cannot go wrong with this company for your Wedding or Event! Chad T. - Owner & Director of Fun of All-American DJ Company, LLC

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CateringAZ.com frequently asked questions

CateringAZ.com offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At CateringAZ.com, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Spanish
At CateringAZ.com, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
CateringAZ.com provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Champagne Toast
CateringAZ.com is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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