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Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads

4.7 out of 5 rating 108 reviews
Virginia Beach, VA
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads
Lamb Entree
Lamb Entree
Tuna Steak
Tuna Steak
Ahi Tuna
Ahi Tuna
Pastry
Pastry
Firecracker Shrimp
Firecracker Shrimp
Poke Cones
Poke Cones
Champagne Bar
Champagne Bar
Desserts
Desserts
Desserts
Desserts
Champagne Welcome
Champagne Welcome
Table Design
Table Design
Appetizers
Appetizers
Hors D'oeuvres
Hors D'oeuvres
Entree
Entree
Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini
Cocktails
Cocktails
Table Design
Table Design
Passed Appetizers
Passed Appetizers
Passed Appetizers
Passed Appetizers
Main Course
Main Course
Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Appetizer
Appetizer
Appetizer
Appetizer
Scallop and Cherry Tomatoes
Scallop and Cherry Tomatoes
Appetizer
Appetizer
Dinner
Dinner
Beets and Carrots
Beets and Carrots
Appetizer
Appetizer
Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Appetizer
Appetizer
Table
Table
Dancing
Dancing
The Reception
The Reception
Dessert
Dessert
Plant Table
Plant Table
Drinks
Drinks
Toast
Toast
Bar Menu
Bar Menu
Bar Menu
Bar Menu
Dinner
Dinner
Toast
Toast
Champagne
Champagne
Flower Arrangement
Flower Arrangement
Drinks
Drinks
Table Seating
Table Seating
Night Life
Night Life
Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom
Dessert
Dessert
Noodles
Noodles
Appetizer
Appetizer
Buffet
Buffet
Table Seating
Table Seating
Signature Cocktails
Signature Cocktails
Appetizer
Appetizer
Modern Tropical
Modern Tropical
Colorful Tablescape
Colorful Tablescape
Stuffed Vegan Acorn Squash
Stuffed Vegan Acorn Squash
Strawberry pretzel crostini
Strawberry pretzel crostini
Surf and Turf
Surf and Turf
Autumn Harvest Salad
Autumn Harvest Salad
Table
Table
Donut Tower
Donut Tower
Rose Napkins
Rose Napkins
Fish Stack
Fish Stack
Seated Plated
Seated Plated
Cheese Board
Cheese Board
Chicken
Chicken
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Fish Plated
Fish Plated
Table
Table
Sweetheart Table
Sweetheart Table
Oysters
Oysters
Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers
Eclectic Table
Eclectic Table
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and Waffles
Fall Table
Fall Table
Custom Pie
Custom Pie
Wood Table
Wood Table
Champagne Service
Champagne Service
Shrimp Passed Appetizer
Shrimp Passed Appetizer
Table
Table
Custom Bar
Custom Bar
Mini Milkshake and Brownie
Mini Milkshake and Brownie
Service
Service
Delicious food
Delicious food
Cheers
Cheers
Pink Flowers
Pink Flowers
Table
Table
Dessert
Dessert
Harry Potter Theme
Harry Potter Theme
Chrysler
Chrysler

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Steak Dinner
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5 videos
Delivery
Set Up
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Dietary
4.7
Very good

"We hired Taste for our September 2023 wedding and WOW did they show up! We were originally supposed..."

— Melissa

"My husband and I worked with Lauren from Taste, and she was an absolute gem to work with. She was so..."

— Kyra
Kyra
Caitlyn
Kelly
Erik
Angelica

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this vendor

Award-winning full service caterer regarded as Coastal Virginia’s Premier Caterer for completely custom menus for each unique client.

Since 1981 we have been committed to cultivating community through food, and it is because of this commitment that we have created some of the most awe-inspiring menus and exquisite event designs throughout Coastal Virginia. Our team of experienced Event Managers and acclaimed Chefs craft custom menus from scratch for each individual event, tailoring each dish to fit your needs. Complement your personalized menu with one of our bar packages complete with the signature drinks of your dreams.

Whether you are hosting an event with a specific cultural food style in mind, or a fusion of your own, we delight in helping you bring your vision to life. Our chefs cater to almost any dietary need such as Vegan, Keto, or Gluten Free. Our Event Managers and on-site team ensure every detail of your special day is executed flawlessly.

Beyond great food, TASTE Catering & Events also provides impeccable service and event design services including offering a variety of rental items to enhance your event theme. From a family BBQ in the backyard to a formal four-course plated dinner at a lavish venue, we make sure our clients feel like a guest at their own event. Not sure where to start? Browse our featured menu items to get inspired, or simply contact our seasoned team of coordinators to help you create your own. From elevated American cuisine to international delights, we specialize in creating customized experiences that help you and your guests Celebrate The Good Life!


Cuisine
With both innovative and awe-inspiring cuisine combined with local flavor, TASTE Catering & Events is an ideal choice for catering. We offer breakfast and brunch, lunch, dessert, and various options for reception dinners. Whether in stations, buffets, family-style, or plated meals, our exceptional catering will impress all guests. Couples can customize their picture-perfect menu to meet their desires or any dietary needs, such as vegan and vegetarian options and gluten, pork, lactose, and nut-free meals. We also offer:

Services Offered
Our attention to detail will make all of the difference for couples’ big day. We take care of delivery, setup, and cleanup, ensuring couples can remain worry-free for their joyous occasion. Whether a BBQ in a backyard or a three-course plated dinner, we will make sure your wedding is a reflection of you. Our chefs are cross-trained in a variety of cuisines and will make couples’ dreams come to life.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • We speak English

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Weddings with this vendor

Vaughn & Nicole's wedding
Vaughn & Nicole
56 photos
Andrea & Terrell's wedding
Andrea & Terrell
16 photos
Beth & Andrew's wedding
Beth & Andrew
14 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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TASTE catering is highly praised by couples for their exceptional service, delicious food, and flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions. Reviewers appreciate the attentive staff, especially Liz and Lauren, who provided top-notch coordination during the planning process and on the wedding day. The multiple tastings allowed for customization of menus, which pleased guests with various dietary needs. Overall, TASTE received glowing reviews for their meticulous attention to detail, seamless execution, and thoughtful service, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.

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TASTE catering is highly praised by couples for their exceptional service, delicious food, and flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions. Reviewers appreciate the attentive staff, especially Liz and Lauren, who provided top-notch coordination during the planning process and on the wedding day. The multiple tastings allowed for customization of menus, which pleased guests with various dietary needs. Overall, TASTE received glowing reviews for their meticulous attention to detail, seamless execution, and thoughtful service, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.

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Melissa Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection

We hired Taste for our September 2023 wedding and WOW did they show up! We were originally supposed to get married at the Chrysler Museum which is how we found out about Taste since they are the exclusive caterer there. Lauren took over our event about nine months out after some personnel changes and did so without missing a beat. She was so thorough with her proposal and so genuinely excited for our big day. Two days before our wedding, we found out a tropical storm was going to cause the Chrysler to close and we had to find a new venue. Lauren and the rest of the Taste team packed everything up and headed to The Water Table in Virginia Beach like it was no big deal. From the room setups, to cocktail hour, to dinner and beyond - our guests could not stop talking about how great the service was. We were sent home with boxes of the most delicious food and a special surprise gift which was the perfect way to end the day. We would hire Taste all over again!
Kyra
Kyra Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Choose Taste to Cater Your Wedding!

My husband and I worked with Lauren from Taste, and she was an absolute gem to work with. She was so responsive and on top of everything, and made the process so easy for us! She was also so flexible with catering to our wants and needs. The tastings were absolutely amazing and they always went above and beyond. We truly feel like you get your money's worth with Taste and would recommend it 1000x over!!
Caitlyn
Caitlyn Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The food was delicious!!!

Phenomenal service both from the behind the scenes planners who handled a several serious dietary requirements, but also from the day of servers and bartender. The food was amazing especially the beef and cocktail hour appetizers. Everyone at my wedding loved how attentive the service was and how well they handled on the fly requests, the bartender was especially great and I am sad I didnt get his name to shout him out personally! Thank you to Liz for her amazing coordinating behind the scenes it was amazing working with the entire Taste team!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best catering for the best day!

We can’t say enough good things about the team at TASTE who catered our wedding! The food was fantastic, no surprise there; we love their brick-and-mortar stores in Newport News and Norfolk, and we had done a tasting at their catering and events location in Virginia Beach. We were delighted to have a delicious menu with several options that satisfied everyone, from the meat eaters in our group to our vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free guests. The service was equally if not more impressive. We felt completely tended to throughout our cocktail hour, dinner, and dance party. Liz’s team made sure we actually got to enjoy our menu – bringing us drinks immediately after the ceremony, sending hors d’oeuvres to the dressing rooms between the ceremony and our photography session so we wouldn’t miss out on the cocktail hour goodies, serving us a little of everything at dinner and making sure the food at our sweetheart table always at temp while we got up and down to meet our various, etc. We were completely taken care of and it made us feel so special. They were also flexible, making last-minute changes to the seating arrangement. From start to finish, TASTE was perfect. Well worth the cost.
Erik
Erik Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond catering!

My husband and I couldn’t have been happier in having Taste cater our wedding. They were within our budget, and the quality of food and service were beyond what we could have imagined. Liz was so helpful in promptly answering any questions we had and worked with us tirelessly to ensure that our menu was everything we wanted it to be. She made sure we had things taken care of that we didn’t even think of! During our tasting, we had a few notes on the food selection, and were so happy with how the food, decor, and set up of our wedding turned out. We’ve had so many guests tell us that the desserts and late night snacks served by Taste were absolutely delicious, and all the servers and bartenders were so kind and worked so hard the entire night. We’re so grateful to have had the pleasure of working with Liz, who helped make us feel truly valued throughout the entire planning process.
Angelica
Angelica Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Food and Service

Want to start by saying that because we chose The Chrysler Museum of Art, we were required to use TASTE Catering. All that said, we are so glad that we worked with them. From food to service, we can not speak higher of this company. They truly made our wedding and reception a memorable one. Because TASTE has an exclusive contract with The Chrysler, they are very involved throughout the entire process from seating, linens, silverware, plating, napkins, and the bar. Their team is integral in doing the flip between your ceremony and your reception if you so choose to do both at The Chrysler. TASTE does a fantastic job of crafting and tailoring the menu for both your cocktail hour and reception specifically to your vision. They are extremely flexible and willing to incorporate unique dishes and appetizers into your event. Once you have crafted your menu and gotten your quote, they will invite you to do a tasting at their headquarters to pick your final choices and make any changes to the dishes and appetizers. A highlight of ours was the ability to provide fun appetizers and amazing vegan items for our vegan guests. Additionally, they give you the option to do an open bar with them or you can provide own your alcohol as they provide the bartenders and mixers as part of your quote. Overall, we can not thank them enough for all the care they put into making our event an amazing one. We want to shout out to their wedding coordinator Lauren. She is amazing and is willing to do whatever she can to help make this your dream wedding!
Eric
Eric Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was Perfect!

We can't say enough about the wonderful experience working with Taste catering for our wedding in Virginia Beach. We held a small (micro) ceremony at an Airbnb on the beach, and Taste provided a magical dinner experience for our special day. The meals created were perfectly executed, being in a new kitchen, which they blocked off from the dinner area. As foodies, we were very happy with the variety of plates to choose from, each with a great balance in variety of taste and texture. We were treated to a lovely tasting to choose from five dishes on their inviting office space.

Even above the quality of the prepared dishes was the service provided. Everything from the initial communication, to the planning, tasting, and of course the meal itself was exceptional.

A special shout out to Doug, Randy, John, Brian, and Calvin for making us feel like we were dining at the White House! You guys rocked! Special thanks to Liz, as well, for being such an understanding event manager. It was such a pleasure to work with all!

It's clear this company really gets catering, especially for weddings, and there's so much thought and effort that's put into their services. Highly recommend!
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Tom K. Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, What a Night! Thanks, Jen and Taste

Attention to detail, flexibility, patience, professional, accountable, understanding, delicious menus, perfect night all describe our experience with Jen and her team at Taste. I highly recommend her / them for your wedding or important event. We couldn't have been happier. Thanks, Jen & Co.!!
M
Marissa Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service & delicious food!

TASTE went above and beyond with their food and drink services, they were easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and listened to everything we asked for and truly exceeded our expectations for our wedding day!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 11/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Impressive from Start to Finish

TASTE went above and beyond our expectations. From start to finish, TASTE was extremely helpful, kind, and always available for whatever questions or extra rentals we needed. Prior to the wedding, they assisted with all our rental needs and kept me informed every step of the way. Even when we hit some speed bumps (like not being able to rent the original archway we wanted), they provided a number of alternatives and solutions to those bumps. During the wedding, the wait staff were extremely responsive and supportive. Everyone was so nice and kind - and the food was AMAZING. Our guests repeatedly told us how incredible the food was (during and after the wedding). We were really pleased with them and recommend them to any future bride/groom.
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Team

Casey Harris
Casey Harris
Director
Jen Gaughan
Jen Gaughan
Senior Event Manager
Lauren Bittner
Lauren Bittner
Event Manager
Liz Thames
Liz Thames
Event Manager

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Catering Hampton Roads
Catering Virginia Beach

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Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads frequently asked questions

At Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Groovin' Gourmets - Hampton Roads is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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