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About

Perfect Setting Catering is a professional wedding catering company based in Berwyn, Philadelphia. Serving Philadelphia and its surrounding areas since 1991, this business provides delectable cuisine for milestone occasions and other special events. Owners Deborah and Jerry Diehl are deeply passionate about the food industry. They believe the core values which attribute to the company's success are outstanding cuisine, excellent presentation skills, and impeccable customer service.

Services Offered

The team here is happy to provide clients with personalized menu options to suit all tastes and budgets. They encourage couples to meet for an in-depth consultation and will collaborate on the catering plan best suited for their special day. Dining options include buffet, family-style, and formal plated experiences, with customized meal options also accommodated. In addition to providing delicious catering options, the team can assist with decor and styling for the dining area. This includes offering extra tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and more as required.

Cuisine

Boasting over 25 years in the culinary field, talented head chef Monica Mejia is highly skilled in providing outstanding cuisine. Every dish is freshly prepared using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients from trusted wholesale suppliers. Taking inspiration from around the globe, each dish is expertly infused with a blend of mouthwatering flavors designed to impress. From delectable sea bass to sumptuous stuffed pork loin, there is something to suit everyone when you book Perfect Setting Catering. Monica and her team are more than happy to include dining options for vegans and can accommodate specific dietary requirements also. The team at Perfect setting is also happy to provide bar services for your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$107

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$107

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$118

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$18

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
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)

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
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

Reviews of Perfect Setting Catering

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Perfect Setting received glowing reviews from customers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and personalized approach to weddings. Customers praised the professional and communicative staff, particularly Nicole, for helping bring their dream weddings to life. The customizable and diverse menu options, including vegetarian selections like carrot Ossobuco, received high praise, and guests were delighted by the creativity and quality of the food. The attentive service, smooth event execution, and respectful handling of allergies were highlighted as standout features of Perfect Setting, making it a highly recommended choice for a wedding venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Perfect Setting received glowing reviews from customers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and personalized approach to weddings. Customers praised the professional and communicative staff, particularly Nicole, for helping bring their dream weddings to life. The customizable and diverse menu options, including vegetarian selections like carrot Ossobuco, received high praise, and guests were delighted by the creativity and quality of the food. The attentive service, smooth event execution, and respectful handling of allergies were highlighted as standout features of Perfect Setting, making it a highly recommended choice for a wedding venue.

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Elizabeth Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Food & Entire Team 10/10

If I could give 10 stars, I would! We are now 11 days removed from our wedding, and there hasn't been a day that has gone by that we haven't received some form of rave review of the Best Day...the food and food service being at the top of the list of compliments. Debbie & Sara (my wedding angel) were nothing short of fabulous from day one of inquiring about our date. They walked us through the process so gracefully and really helped to ease any sort of nerves that I had about how the day was going to run smoothly and exceptionally. Everyone that we encountered throughout the process of planning our day went above and beyond, and left us with the feeling that we had certainly picked the right place.

The day of the wedding was nothing short of perfect. ALL of the food, from cocktail hour to dessert, was just as good (if not better) than anything we could have found at a top-rated restaurant. The food tasted just as wonderful for our 140 guests as it did for our private 2-person tasting, which seemed to be an incredible feat.

Even beyond the quality of all the food, we (and all of our guests) were blown away by the entire team. Every single one of the servers, bartenders, and chefs was kind, attentive, efficient, FUN!, and polite.

10/10, could not recommend Perfect Setting enough. Best decision we made since deciding to go on our first date
Valerie
Valerie Sent on 01/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Caterer

Nicole and her team did a phenomenal job helping us throw the wedding of our dreams! They were communicative, friendly, and professional. Not to mention the food was amazing and we had so many compliments from our guests on all the above! They really catered toward us (pun intended) and allowed us to customize to what fit our vision for the day. Can’t say enough good things! (Highly recommend the bao buns and the lobster grilled cheese for appetizers :) )
Cara
Cara Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Vegetarian Wedding Experience

We used Perfect Setting for our wedding, and they were incredible. We had a fully vegetarian wedding, and they worked with us to create a fun and delicious menu (and to make sure everyone was well fed and full). If you are looking for vegetarian options, the carrot Ossobuco was so creative and delicious. Perfect Setting has so many fun and different items to make your day truly personalized and special! They also worked with us leading up to the event and were incredibly helpful in helping us determine what alcohol to purchase (our venue was BYOB). The day of the wedding, everything was incredibly smooth, and they were constantly checking in to ensure we were well fed and happy.
A
Andrew Sent on 12/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch!

Perfect setting truly was impeccable! We cannot stop raving about our wedding!
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Dianne Sent on 06/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food & fabulous service

Perfect Setting was fantastic to work with. Sarah made the process so easy, helping us develop a menu that our guests truly enjoyed. They were very respectful of allergies. And the serving staff were great! Our guests haven’t stopped talking about the delicious food and fabulous service. Highly recommend!
Amy
Amy F. Sent on 12/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 best experience

Nicole Sigda and her team was absolutely immaculate. The food, service, communication, from start to finish exceptional. We chose Perfect Setting for our wedding at Merion Tribute House. The food for this day was very important to me and we wanted a wide variety not just a seated serving meal of beef or poultry. Perfect Setting offered food stations of all varieties, and checked every selection off my mental list of food we would like to enjoy. From the bay station, grill station, a potato bar, all the pastas your heart desires, we did it all. Her team even organized platters for us to take home since our nerves got the best of us and our appetites were nonexistent. Every guest was raving about the dinning experience. We had the experience to enjoy all of our stations the following day and we were blown away. If you ever get the opportunity to cater an event do yourself a favor and choose Perfect Setting.
K
Keith Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food and Service

Perfect Setting just handled our daughter's wedding on Saturday, October 7th, 2023.
The food was AMAZING, the staff was 100% professional throughout the event.
Their coordination with our other vendors and venue were top notch.
The planning efforts with our daughter were wonderful.
Thank you, thank you. I 100% recommend them for your special day!!
Clifton
Clifton Sent on 04/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Caterer

Our experience with Perfect Setting was overall amazing. Everything we tried and decided on at the tasting was on point and we found no fault with any of the entrees or hors d'oeuvres. The salmon and beef were cooked to perfection with great flavors. We would definitely recommend this vendor to anyone.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding vendor!!!

Perfect setting catering was the perfect vwndor for our October wedding! The food was wonderful and our cake turned out gorgeous! The staff and our wedding planner were particularly helpful in making all of our wedding dreams come true! We could not have been more pleased with our experience!
Cosette
Cosette Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food & Service

Nicole and her entire crew made planning and the day itself run so smooth. The food was DELICIOUS. I mean it and I appreciated all the small touches to personalize our drink menu and table colors. Nicole was present day of too and was very adament about making sure I felt at ease about how everything was going.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Perfect Setting Catering won us over pretty quickly, and that's why they are on our preferred list! Not only are they efficient, but their work is done beautifully, and is truly customized to the needs of the client, reflecting personalized visions. Jerry and Deb make their clients, and fellow vendors, feel like part of the family. No wonder these folks have such a fantastic reputation :)

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Perfect Setting Catering frequently asked questions

At Perfect Setting Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Perfect Setting Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Perfect Setting Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Perfect Setting Catering 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 Perfect Setting Catering, 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 Perfect Setting Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Perfect Setting Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Perfect Setting Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Perfect Setting Catering is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
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