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Tasteful Occasions

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Recommended by 98% of couples

What is the story behind Tasteful Occasions?

Tasteful Occasions is a catering and wedding planning company based in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Owners Rafael and Kim Hernandez are passionate about creating delicious meals for couples and their loved ones as they celebrate together. Serving clients throughout the south-central Pennsylvania and Maryland areas, this dedicated team strives to provide an unforgettable culinary experience to every couple they work with.

Services Offered

Tasteful Occasions is proud to serve their mouth-watering fares at your special events, including wedding showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and after-parties. Your chef will design a custom menu for your celebration that can include options such as American, Asian, Italian, and Mexican cuisines. Tastings can be arranged prior to your wedding day to ensure that every last bite is to your satisfaction. A wide variety of dietary needs can be accommodated with a number of alternative offerings to choose from, including vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. The talented team also offers wedding coordination services, with packages that include day-of coordination and event design.

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 15 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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What does a real wedding with Tasteful Occasions look like?

Natalie & Nathan's wedding
Natalie & Nathan
59 photos
Heather & Daniel's wedding
Heather & Daniel
21 photos
Allison & Andrew's wedding
Allison & Andrew
34 photos

What catering options and menu packages does Tasteful Occasions offer?

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

$65

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

$40

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

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

$10

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)
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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?

American
Asian
BBQ
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
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)

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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Reviewers praised Tasteful Occasions for consistently delicious, beautifully presented food and standout stations/apps that guests raved about. The team was professional, communicative, flexible with budgets and timelines, and provided excellent day-of coordination so events ran smoothly. Overall highly recommended for stress-free catering and planning.

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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.

Reviewers praised Tasteful Occasions for consistently delicious, beautifully presented food and standout stations/apps that guests raved about. The team was professional, communicative, flexible with budgets and timelines, and provided excellent day-of coordination so events ran smoothly. Overall highly recommended for stress-free catering and planning.

Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 03/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

March 2026 Wedding

Tasteful Occasions were absolutely incredible to work with! Kim, Krista, and especially Crystal (our day of coordinator) were amazing from the start. Everyone was super commutative and helpful throughout the wedding process. Crystal jumped in to help at any point leading up to and during the actual wedding, she is a rockstar!! The food was also incredible, we are so happy that we chose TOC!!
Chase
Chase Sent on 10/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic food and professional service.

I've received excellent reviews on all the food and would recommend Tasteful Occasions to anyone. Bar service was professional and speedy, everything was fresh and cooked perfectly, and clean up was thorough. I think the crab dip was the biggest hit of the night, but the BBQ sundae station was a fan favorite as well. We thought the timing of moving through courses was great and appreciated the appetizers/drinks during photos for our wedding party.
K
Kayla Sent on 09/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best catering for your wedding!!

Everything with Tasteful Occasions was amazing from start to end!! Kim and Krista were so helpful on the planning phone calls/emails and worked with me to get to my budget. We hired our DOC through them as well and Crystal was AMAZING. The food was also phenomenal!! A few of our guests went as far to say it was the best wedding food they've ever had! We've specifically got tons of compliments on the philly cheesesteak flatbread, the penne alla vodka, and the chicken bruschetta. They also made vegan meals for two of our vegan guests which were super good too! They can accommodate pretty much anything you ask of them - I am so happy I chose them as our catering company. They also assisted with the set up/tear down of tables and decor. I had 0 stress on my wedding day because I knew they were taking care of everything!!
S
Steph Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Caterers!

Tasteful Occasions came recommended from our venue and they did not disappoint! The entire menu planning process was super easy and we had so much fun during our food tasting and finalizing all of our choices!! The team was super communicative and it made our wedding planning process so seamless. We've gotten so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was and we're so happy with how everything turned out!!
Eryn
Eryn Sent on 06/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic for weddings!

We absolutely loved working with TOC for our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were fantastic! One of my favorite moments was walking down the aisle after the ceremony was over and being handed our signature cocktails 😉 My husband and I also really enjoyed our private time before the reception to enjoy our own plate of cocktail hour food.

Above all, the staff were so attentive to our needs throughout the planning process and made sure we were taken care of. We wouldn't change anything about our menu and choosing TOC!
Noah
Noah Sent on 05/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A great choice for your big day

Choosing a wedding caterer can feel overwhelming, and my wife and I went through the same challenge while planning our wedding. From the moment we found Tasteful Occasions, we knew we were in good hands. Their team was communicative, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure we felt prepared and supported throughout the entire process.
The food was one of the highlights of our wedding, and our guests are still talking about it. From the honey mustard grilled chicken to the sundried tomato & spinach farfalle, every dish was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and far beyond the typical “wedding food.” The appetizers, desserts, and wedding cake were all equally impressive!

What really stood out was the staff’s professionalism and attentiveness on the wedding day itself. They consistently checked in to make sure our guests were taken care of, while also making sure my wife and I had everything we needed throughout the evening!

We couldn’t have been happier with our experience and would absolutely recommend Tasteful Occasions to anyone looking for exceptional food and service for their wedding or special event!
D
David Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

Tasteful Occasions was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. We were on a budget, paying for the wedding on our own and they were extremely helpful in moving around and rearranging our food and services to not only fit within our price range, but also get us the most bang for our buck. They were on time, organized, worked around our needs the day of the wedding despite the craziness of the day, and the food was great
C
Christina Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond for our daughter’s wedding.

We could not have asked for a better catering experience for our daughter’s wedding. From the very beginning, the team was professional, organized, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but knowing the catering was in such capable hands gave us complete peace of mind.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran seamlessly. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and received so many compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly, polished, and attentive—anticipating needs before we even had to ask. They truly went above and beyond to make sure not only the couple, but the entire family and all the guests were well taken care of.

What stood out most was the genuine care and pride they took in their work. They treated our daughter’s wedding as if it were their own, and that meant the world to us as parents. We are beyond grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering and service.
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better catering company

I would highly recommend Tasteful Occasions to anyone looking for incredible food, great prices and amazing staff. Everyone has been raving about how the food at our wedding was some of the best food they’ve had at a wedding. They seemed to have many budget friendly options as well and you seriously can’t beat the quality. We also used Crystal as our day of coordinator and she was fantastic through the whole planning process and the day of. She kept us on track with planning and was more than helpful whenever we had questions or needed help. Our wedding day wouldn’t have went so smoothly without her! Highly, highly recommend this company and the wonderful people who work for Tasteful Occasions
Abby
Abby Sent on 12/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

Krista, Krystal and team did an excellent job from start to finish. They were very timely with responses and recommendations during the planning phase. The wedding day seemed to have gone very smooth with delicious food and great drinks served to all!
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What awards has Tasteful Occasions won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Tasteful Occasions is an absolute joy to work with. Not only are they always professional and providing outstanding service, but their food is excellent! Clients are not disappointed and give rave reviews.

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The food was delicious; Presentation was flawless. Tasteful Occasions, and their amazing staff, made the entire night perfect for the newlyweds and their guests.

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Tasteful Occasions frequently asked questions

At Tasteful Occasions, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Tasteful Occasions includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Tasteful Occasions offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Tasteful Occasions 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 Tasteful Occasions, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Tasteful Occasions, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Tasteful Occasions provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
To cater to all tastes, Tasteful Occasions offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Tasteful Occasions is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in value.
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