Andrea and the staff at Blackstrap were phenomenal! Andrea coordinated with me throughout the planning process to make sure the catering and setup was everything we wanted (and nothing we didn’t)! She kept the event moving seamlessly and made us and our wedding guests feel cared for. Andrea went above and beyond, helping us iron out day-of kinks and keeping our guests happy and in the moment. They even had a plan to make sure we got food and had time to eat amongst the festivities, which we really appreciated.
Many guests mentioned how much they enjoyed the food, and the bar tenders executed our cocktail selection perfectly. No notes!

You cannot go wrong by hiring Blackstrap BBQ! From the moment we had our tasting we knew we had made the correct decision, the combinations of what they used in each dish were delightful. When we had to postpone a year due to COVID they were totally understanding and made it so easy for us. Kate was with me every step of the way, answering all of my questions not only about catering but other aspects of our big day, and even helped us with our florals! When we met with Andrea for a pre-wedding walkthrough she helped us to design how the reception would look and explained everything to help us have the perfect event! The reception was perfect--food was delicious and the service impeccable. They were outstanding to work with and your food will be outrageously delicious.

Blackstrap BBQ provided delicious food for our August wedding. It was a total hit with our guests. Their staff is super professional, and the catering manager knew the venue inside and out, helped us create the schedule, kept things on track, and worked with a friend who was the announcer for the wedding. All the staff were masked, which meant a lot for COVID safety.

So glad we picked Tasty Plates for our wedding! Kate was always very responsive in the planning stage. And she was almost like a wedding planner (than solely a catering company). Andrea was our day-of manager and she made sure everything went smoothly. Food was great; we had some doubts initially about whether to have bbq at our wedding (as it's not typical wedding food) but it worked out so well. Everyone liked the food and there were plenty of options. I would highly recommend Kate, Andrea, and the entire Tasty Plates team. Thank you all so much! We had the loveliest day at our wedding:)

Do not hesitate to book Tasty Plates. Very professional and on top of everything without adding stress to your planning. Kate was great at organizing the menu, and Andrea made sure everything was perfect on our big day. They are all really cool while being the right brand of type A. Highly recommend!!!!

Kate, Andrea and the entire staff were nothing short of amazing throughout the whole process. They made our wedding run seamlessly and were so patient with all our questions and concerns leading up. We looked at a number of caterers prior to making a decision and so happy we went with them. Obviously the most important part is the food, and our guests are literally still talking about it 2 weeks later, some of the best, most creative BBQ we've ever had and we're definitely picky about which restaurants we go to. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family, highly suggest you give them a try.

Kate, Chris, and their team were an A+ wedding caterer. They were on our venue's select caterer list and took care of all the rentals and beverages, as well as food. Kate was organized, upbeat, and helpful throughout the entire process, especially on the day of. Chris' food was amazing, and they're very willing to cater to your needs - we loved one of the hors d'oeuvres so much at the tasting that they were willing to adapt it to an entree for the wedding. We received many compliments on the food, and the whole day ran smoothly thanks to Kate's organization and direction. We loved working with Tastyplates and would absolutely recommend them to anyone searching for a stellar caterer.

What a great group of people operating Blackstrap!
To say they were flexible and professional is an understatement. When a family emergency took us out of the country over our deposit due date, Kate and team completely understood and held our date with no issues. When our venue changed from a local backyard to an estate house with no kitchen, the Blackstrap Team responded immediately with a smile, a walkthrough, and flexibility in accommodating the changes. I don't think I sent an email without a response back within 5 hours! We loved Blackstrap as locals and made the choice to go with them early on, and the quality and flavor of the catering was as good (if not better) than the restaurant. Our guests raved about the flavors, the staff, and the overall meal. Again, when I had a guest develop dietary issues with a week until the wedding, Kate and her team responded to accommodate without so much as a hiccup!

What an incredible group, I will highly recommend them to anyone who asks, you can not do better than Blackstrap/Tastyplates!

TastyPlates was the best caterer we could have hoped for! They were always patient and so friendly, and the food was incredible! Our families are from the South and Southwest, so they know barbecue, and they were all impressed. It was the exact blend of comforting and upscale that we wanted. On the wedding day, Andrea kept things organized so we could fully enjoy the day (and the food!).

I'm so glad we chose Tastyplates/Blackstrap, because the reviews here are spot on - I really don't think my husband and I would've been able to plan/execute our wedding without Kate and Andrea and Co. They were WAY more organized than us (thank god) and gently guided us when we seemed lost about what to order, how much to order, who to contact, etc. It honestly felt like having a wedding planner. They (and all of their staff) were incredibly warm, down to earth, and communicative. They checked in frequently and were never difficult to get ahold of. They also did a fantastic job coordinating with our other vendors - for example, when we eventually called the liquor vendor (a bit later than we should've), they said Kate had already reached out to them to let them know we'd be in contact with them soon! The day of the wedding, Andrea was such a positive and calming presence and made sure events went smoothly. And the food!! Everything was delicious, and even our family (who all come from the Southwest and KNOW barbecue) pointed out how good the barbecue was. Every table had empty plates, and the brisket was even better than I remembered from our initial tasting. If we had to choose all over again, we wouldn't have changed a thing. We're looking forward to giving Blackstrap another visit as husband and wife. :)