Ba-Li Cravings Reviews

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• Maja Sent on 10/30/2023
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  Absolutely amazing

  Tal was incredible to work with throughout our entire planning process. She went above and beyond the role of a typical caterer with expert advice on setup, timelines, decor, and every other little detail we had questions about! Our venue had a tight schedule for set up but Tal and her team made everything look incredible in a short amount of time. The food was amazing, filled with flavor, and we received compliments from our guests all night long! We were so lucky to work with Tal and thankful for the magical evening she created for us!

  Tal was incredible to work with throughout our entire planning process. She went above and beyond the role of a typical caterer with expert advice on setup, timelines, decor, and every other little detail we had questions about! Our venue had a tight schedule for set up but Tal and her team made everything look incredible in a short amount of time. The food was amazing, filled with flavor, and we received compliments from our guests all night long! We were so lucky to work with Tal and thankful for the magical evening she created for us!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Maja,
  
  Thank you! I loved being a part of yours and Dave's wedding! It was beautiful and your guests were amazing!
  I have no doubt you two will celebrate your love forever!
  Much Love,
  
  Tal
• Costa Sent on 10/21/2023
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  Highly recommend Ba-Li Cravings

  Tal was great to work with! She helped us craft a dessert menu that worked within our budget and incorporated my husband's favorite childhood sweets. We loved working with her for our wedding!

  Tal was great to work with! She helped us craft a dessert menu that worked within our budget and incorporated my husband's favorite childhood sweets. We loved working with her for our wedding!
• Leah A. Sent on 08/18/2023
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  Amazing Experience

  I knew minutes into our first conversation that I had found an unbelievably perfect match in Tal. Tal has equal parts professionalism and passion for both food and providing a memorable experience for all those involved.
  My guests are still raving and many have said that it stood out as the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. Tal worked with me to ensure the menu and event would flow smoothly and on the day of I knew she would take care of everything and anything. Without her I wouldn’t have been able to so easily relax and enjoy the day.

  I knew minutes into our first conversation that I had found an unbelievably perfect match in Tal. Tal has equal parts professionalism and passion for both food and providing a memorable experience for all those involved.
  My guests are still raving and many have said that it stood out as the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. Tal worked with me to ensure the menu and event would flow smoothly and on the day of I knew she would take care of everything and anything. Without her I wouldn’t have been able to so easily relax and enjoy the day.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you! So much love to you both 💓 I loved working with you. Your vision and planning were great. You created such a beautiful night. I wish you an incredible life together, full of love and happiness.
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• Emily D. Sent on 07/20/2023
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  Ba-Li Cravings

  I put off writing this review because I wanted to make sure I had enough time to give Tal of Ba-Li Cravings all the credit and praise she deserves. She was, hands down, the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding - apart from our location and the decision to get married, of course! Buckle up for this one.
  
  As a 2023 bride, I knew finding vendors post-COVID was going to be competitive and expensive. My husband and I knew we wanted to get married in his hometown in upstate NY, and searched everywhere for local caterers - preferably a small business that could accommodate a variety of dietary needs. When we finally found Tal and Ba-Li Cravings, we loved her right away. Her whole focus is on variety, color, flavor, and just gorgeous-looking food. We love Mediterranean cuisine, and she was the first caterer we interviewed who was openly excited to accommodate our vegetarian diets. (There is no way I was settling for just eating lettuce on my wedding day. I like to eat well.) In addition, her expertise and professionalism shone through in our first call together, and we knew she was the one we wanted.
  
  To be fully honest, budget was a concern. We knew we wanted quality food, and between inflation and the cost of food increasing, we had some challenges along the way keeping to our tight budget. (We also lived out of state, so planning long-distance was also a challenge as we had to fly in for our menu tasting.) By the wedding week, we were able to make it all come together financially and have absolutely no regrets about investing in Ba-Li Cravings. On the contrary, Tal was an absolute superhero and went above and beyond.
  
  Things Tal did that we especially loved:
  1) Checked in on us throughout the day, starting before the ceremony to see how we were doing and ask if we needed water or any snacks. This continued until the end of the night, and it made me feel valued and well-cared for.
  2) Made sure we ate well! She had her staff serve us food at our sweetheart table, even though it was a buffet style meal, and they ensured our glasses were never empty. She also set aside plates of appetizers and desserts just for the two of us that we enjoyed the next morning. (This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding weekend.)
  3) Oversaw all the clean-up. I did not expect this to fall under her job, but she was on top of everything and made sure things ran smoothly, even when our day-of coordinator disappeared and was (at times) nowhere to be found.
  
  In summary: The pricing was more than fair for the quality and quantity of food we received, along with the professionalism and all the extra add-ons included in the cost per person. We and our guests were truly blown away. Tal is a warm person, an excellent chef, and my biggest regret in hiring her is that we don’t live close enough to hire her for all our future events!

  I put off writing this review because I wanted to make sure I had enough time to give Tal of Ba-Li Cravings all the credit and praise she deserves. She was, hands down, the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding - apart from our location and the decision to get married, of course! Buckle up for this one.
  
  As a 2023 bride, I knew finding vendors post-COVID was going to be competitive and expensive. My husband and I knew we wanted to get married in his hometown in upstate NY, and searched everywhere for local caterers - preferably a small business that could accommodate a variety of dietary needs. When we finally found Tal and Ba-Li Cravings, we loved her right away. Her whole focus is on variety, color, flavor, and just gorgeous-looking food. We love Mediterranean cuisine, and she was the first caterer we interviewed who was openly excited to accommodate our vegetarian diets. (There is no way I was settling for just eating lettuce on my wedding day. I like to eat well.) In addition, her expertise and professionalism shone through in our first call together, and we knew she was the one we wanted.
  
  To be fully honest, budget was a concern. We knew we wanted quality food, and between inflation and the cost of food increasing, we had some challenges along the way keeping to our tight budget. (We also lived out of state, so planning long-distance was also a challenge as we had to fly in for our menu tasting.) By the wedding week, we were able to make it all come together financially and have absolutely no regrets about investing in Ba-Li Cravings. On the contrary, Tal was an absolute superhero and went above and beyond.
  
  Things Tal did that we especially loved:
  1) Checked in on us throughout the day, starting before the ceremony to see how we were doing and ask if we needed water or any snacks. This continued until the end of the night, and it made me feel valued and well-cared for.
  2) Made sure we ate well! She had her staff serve us food at our sweetheart table, even though it was a buffet style meal, and they ensured our glasses were never empty. She also set aside plates of appetizers and desserts just for the two of us that we enjoyed the next morning. (This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding weekend.)
  3) Oversaw all the clean-up. I did not expect this to fall under her job, but she was on top of everything and made sure things ran smoothly, even when our day-of coordinator disappeared and was (at times) nowhere to be found.
  
  In summary: The pricing was more than fair for the quality and quantity of food we received, along with the professionalism and all the extra add-ons included in the cost per person. We and our guests were truly blown away. Tal is a warm person, an excellent chef, and my biggest regret in hiring her is that we don’t live close enough to hire her for all our future events!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  My loves!
  Thank you for this. You made my heart explode. It was my joy and honor to be part of your beautiful day!
  You two are amazing, your guests and family love you so much, it was felt everywhere, and whenever you get back.....I will be so happy to see you again!
  To have a bride as organized and detail-oriented as you, is a real pleasure!
  
  Much love,
  Tal
• Maggie S. Sent on 10/01/2022
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  Amazing food, great planning help

  We loved working with Tal. The food was delicious and there were plenty of options for different food restrictions for all our guests, and was doable with our budget. Also loved the variety offered. Tal was also super helpful with planning food and beyond. Everyone loved the Turkish coffee. Lastly, she learned how to make a Korean dessert for us specially. We recommend Ba-Li!

  We loved working with Tal. The food was delicious and there were plenty of options for different food restrictions for all our guests, and was doable with our budget. Also loved the variety offered. Tal was also super helpful with planning food and beyond. Everyone loved the Turkish coffee. Lastly, she learned how to make a Korean dessert for us specially. We recommend Ba-Li!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Maggie thank you! I loved your wedding and working with you two, and that you trusted me with the Dasik cookies. What an honor! I wish you both all the happiness in the world.
• Victoria Sent on 11/18/2022
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  Talented Tal

  Tal was an absolute pleasure to work with and is a supremely talented chef! For our wedding, my husband and I wanted to avoid the traditional steak / chicken / pasta menu and instead serve food that was varied and fresh but still enjoyable for picky eaters and plentiful for vegetarian or vegan guests. After visiting Tal for a tasting and sampling her delicious hors d'oeuvre, entrees, and desserts, we decided on a menu of almond encrusted salmon, beef kebabs, vegetable stew, cous cous, tabouleh, and fingerling potatoes - served family style. For dessert, we selected berry cheesecake cups, chocolate mousse, baklava, and an 8” carrot cake (for me and my husband to cut). Tal’s team also handled the bar - serving guests and supplying beer and two delicious homemade cocktails (we procured the wine from local Finger Lakes wineries).
  
  Guests raved about the food and service - multiple requested Tal’s contact information for their family and friends’ upcoming weddings, complimented Tal’s staff, and praised the family style format which sparked conversation with table mates.
  
  Finally, Tal made the planning process fun! Over the course of 20+ months of planning, we often lost sight of our own wishes for those of our loved ones. But, during our in-person meetings and Zoom calls, Tal reminded us that it was our day and we needed to enjoy (and stay sane planning) it!
  
  We are so grateful for Tal, Noga, and the entire Ba-Li Cravings team for their kindness, support, and for delivering delicious food in style on our wedding day!

  Tal was an absolute pleasure to work with and is a supremely talented chef! For our wedding, my husband and I wanted to avoid the traditional steak / chicken / pasta menu and instead serve food that was varied and fresh but still enjoyable for picky eaters and plentiful for vegetarian or vegan guests. After visiting Tal for a tasting and sampling her delicious hors d'oeuvre, entrees, and desserts, we decided on a menu of almond encrusted salmon, beef kebabs, vegetable stew, cous cous, tabouleh, and fingerling potatoes - served family style. For dessert, we selected berry cheesecake cups, chocolate mousse, baklava, and an 8” carrot cake (for me and my husband to cut). Tal’s team also handled the bar - serving guests and supplying beer and two delicious homemade cocktails (we procured the wine from local Finger Lakes wineries).
  
  Guests raved about the food and service - multiple requested Tal’s contact information for their family and friends’ upcoming weddings, complimented Tal’s staff, and praised the family style format which sparked conversation with table mates.
  
  Finally, Tal made the planning process fun! Over the course of 20+ months of planning, we often lost sight of our own wishes for those of our loved ones. But, during our in-person meetings and Zoom calls, Tal reminded us that it was our day and we needed to enjoy (and stay sane planning) it!
  
  We are so grateful for Tal, Noga, and the entire Ba-Li Cravings team for their kindness, support, and for delivering delicious food in style on our wedding day!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Victoria & Sarge - Thank You for this! so much love to you both! you two are amazing, your families are wonderful and everything about your day was magical. I thank you for asking me to be part of your wonder and look forward to the next time we meet!
• Kelly J. Sent on 09/07/2023
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  Absolutely the best

  Tal is an angel and we adored working with her. She was so quick to answer any questions we had, even if that meant picking up the phone when we decided to call on a random Tuesday! Working with her was a breeze, but the food. Her freaking food!!! We are still getting comments about how delicious everything was, over a month later. Tal made sure to take care of my partner and I during the reception so we were able to eat, and we’ve heard so many couples say they missed their own food on their wedding day! She even packaged up to-to containers of everything for us to enjoy the next day. Tal helped us book our rentals too, so we had one less vendor to coordinate. I’m already trying to come up with ways to work with her again in the future. Thank you again, Tal!!

  Tal is an angel and we adored working with her. She was so quick to answer any questions we had, even if that meant picking up the phone when we decided to call on a random Tuesday! Working with her was a breeze, but the food. Her freaking food!!! We are still getting comments about how delicious everything was, over a month later. Tal made sure to take care of my partner and I during the reception so we were able to eat, and we’ve heard so many couples say they missed their own food on their wedding day! She even packaged up to-to containers of everything for us to enjoy the next day. Tal helped us book our rentals too, so we had one less vendor to coordinate. I’m already trying to come up with ways to work with her again in the future. Thank you again, Tal!!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Kelly!!
  
  Thank you. What an amazing note to read today!
  
  You were wonderful to work with and we enjoyed every moment.
  
  Much love ❤️
  
  Tal
• Sally Sent on 07/21/2023
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  Fabulous Experience

  Our Welcome Party, the night before our son’s wedding, was catered by BaLi Cravings. The food was delicious and the comment “best hummus I’ve ever had” was heard all night! Their Mediterranean food was a bit different than the usual Cocktail Party fare and was definitely well received. Especially Loved their pork sliders, and chicken skewers. And Tal Cohen is a total pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

  Our Welcome Party, the night before our son’s wedding, was catered by BaLi Cravings. The food was delicious and the comment “best hummus I’ve ever had” was heard all night! Their Mediterranean food was a bit different than the usual Cocktail Party fare and was definitely well received. Especially Loved their pork sliders, and chicken skewers. And Tal Cohen is a total pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Sally, thank you so much! It was a pleasure and honor to cater your event, and thank you for sharing pictures from the wedding. So beautiful!
  Wishing you all many celebrations always!
  Tal
• Huth Sent on 10/23/2020
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  Incredible food & service!! Perfect for our micro-wedding.

  Tal went above and beyond to make our very intimate wedding celebration feel special. We only had 6 people total (my husband and me, plus our parents) but Tal delivered a dinner & dessert menu worthy of a huge reception. All of the food was so delicious- the appetizers, the entrees and of course her incredible desserts. I would recommend Ba-Li to anyone looking for catering for an event of any size.

  Tal went above and beyond to make our very intimate wedding celebration feel special. We only had 6 people total (my husband and me, plus our parents) but Tal delivered a dinner & dessert menu worthy of a huge reception. All of the food was so delicious- the appetizers, the entrees and of course her incredible desserts. I would recommend Ba-Li to anyone looking for catering for an event of any size.

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  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Sarah, the love in your wedding, the happiness and your dad's speech! Felt like a big event! Thank you for this beautiful review! Cheers to an
  Amazing life ahead xoxo
• Sam S. Sent on 07/05/2021
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  Delicious food serving a wide variety of preferencess

  Food is absolutely phenomenal! Caters to all ie vegan, vegetarian, etc. Desserts are awesome. Also coordinates things like rentals, ceremony, etc.

  Food is absolutely phenomenal! Caters to all ie vegan, vegetarian, etc. Desserts are awesome. Also coordinates things like rentals, ceremony, etc.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you loves!
  May love follow you always
• Betsy C. Sent on 08/10/2020
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  Great Rehearsal Dinner Cateriing Experience!

  Working with Tal was a delight! She was very flexible, had many wonderful menu selections and everyone LOVED the food for the rehearsal dinner! It was perfect in every way and the groom and bride-to-be couldn’t have been happier ~ as HUGE fans of Mediterranean food! The enitire process was super easy and Tal was very responsive, friendly and provided excellent service! I would hire Ba-Li Cravings catering again in a second!

  Working with Tal was a delight! She was very flexible, had many wonderful menu selections and everyone LOVED the food for the rehearsal dinner! It was perfect in every way and the groom and bride-to-be couldn’t have been happier ~ as HUGE fans of Mediterranean food! The enitire process was super easy and Tal was very responsive, friendly and provided excellent service! I would hire Ba-Li Cravings catering again in a second!

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• Laurel G. Sent on 11/07/2020
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  Amazing food and great service!

  Tal at Ba-Li Cravings makes truly spectacular food. Everything – appetizers, mains, desserts, breads – is outstanding and delicious. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a tiny event like we were, she still treats everything with the same high level of care and attention, making excellent suggestions for us. She created an amazing custom cake, too! Our family couldn’t stop raving about how great everything was. Since COVID, you can even order from her website for a Friday night dinner, which is a real treat. Any chance you have to eat from Ba-Li Cravings, do it!

  Tal at Ba-Li Cravings makes truly spectacular food. Everything – appetizers, mains, desserts, breads – is outstanding and delicious. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a tiny event like we were, she still treats everything with the same high level of care and attention, making excellent suggestions for us. She created an amazing custom cake, too! Our family couldn’t stop raving about how great everything was. Since COVID, you can even order from her website for a Friday night dinner, which is a real treat. Any chance you have to eat from Ba-Li Cravings, do it!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you so so so much. It was my absolute pleasure. Your wedding was beautiful and full of love! Sending you lots of love!
• Angela L. Sent on 09/07/2020
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  Exceptional!

  Bali Cravings was hands-down the best choice for our wedding day! There are truly no words to express our gratitude for Tal’s exceptional service! From day one, Tal was attentive to our needs, flexible, organized, and always very responsive. We feel like we hit the jackpot when we found her. If she had a restaurant we would be there regularly...as her food is just the best. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting on how delicious the food was, and her baked goods were some of the best we’ve ever had! She also made our wedding cake and when I saw it I compared it to something you’d see on Pinterest...not only did it look amazing but it was honestly some of the best cake we’ve ever had! We plan to make the trip to see her again and order another cake on our anniversaries. We just can’t thank Tal enough, and are forever grateful to her!

  Bali Cravings was hands-down the best choice for our wedding day! There are truly no words to express our gratitude for Tal’s exceptional service! From day one, Tal was attentive to our needs, flexible, organized, and always very responsive. We feel like we hit the jackpot when we found her. If she had a restaurant we would be there regularly...as her food is just the best. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting on how delicious the food was, and her baked goods were some of the best we’ve ever had! She also made our wedding cake and when I saw it I compared it to something you’d see on Pinterest...not only did it look amazing but it was honestly some of the best cake we’ve ever had! We plan to make the trip to see her again and order another cake on our anniversaries. We just can’t thank Tal enough, and are forever grateful to her!

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• Rj Sent on 10/17/2019
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  Fabulous!!!

  Tal is fabulous to work with and truly cares about your event going flawlessly. The food is outstanding and Tal handles all the details so you can relax and enjoy your special day!

  Tal is fabulous to work with and truly cares about your event going flawlessly. The food is outstanding and Tal handles all the details so you can relax and enjoy your special day!
• Carly N. Sent on 09/24/2019
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  Wonderful!

  Tal’s food was delicious! So many people commented that it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding- even our photographer! The staff was wonderful, cheerful and flawless, and everything was so seamlessly prepared I didn’t think anything about the logistics on the day of the wedding- besides how wonderful it all tasted! We had rented a pavilion at Taughannock Falls so everything had to be brought in and out, Tal and her team did it beautifully! Tal shared wonderful dishes for us to taste when we were planning and was very open to whatever we wanted. She was great to work with! We had several people with food allergies and preferences that were all satisfied with the options available.

  Tal’s food was delicious! So many people commented that it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding- even our photographer! The staff was wonderful, cheerful and flawless, and everything was so seamlessly prepared I didn’t think anything about the logistics on the day of the wedding- besides how wonderful it all tasted! We had rented a pavilion at Taughannock Falls so everything had to be brought in and out, Tal and her team did it beautifully! Tal shared wonderful dishes for us to taste when we were planning and was very open to whatever we wanted. She was great to work with! We had several people with food allergies and preferences that were all satisfied with the options available.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you Carly. I talk about your wedding all the time. How the sun came out on you as you walked down the aisle and how incredible you looked and how amazng your mom was to work with and the love all around. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.
• Ria Sent on 09/26/2019
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  Amazing Food and Great Service

  I worked with Ba-Li Cravings recently on a rehearsal dinner for a client of mine. Tal was great to work with throughout the planning process and at the event itself. The food was outstanding!

  I worked with Ba-Li Cravings recently on a rehearsal dinner for a client of mine. Tal was great to work with throughout the planning process and at the event itself. The food was outstanding!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you! Pleasure working with you. And Gratitude and Grace is a beautiful venue to be at. Anytime!
• Coty Sent on 09/30/2019
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  So fresh and flavorful!

  Their food was amazing and their service impeccable. We got so many compliments on it from our guests! So fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend!

  Their food was amazing and their service impeccable. We got so many compliments on it from our guests! So fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you Coty!
  It was a great evening!
  Your family and friends are incredible
  All the best
  Much love
  
  Tal
• Rebecca B. Sent on 09/03/2019
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  Nothing Compares to Bai-Li!

  Picture yourself immersed in the event of your dreams, with all of your gourmet food wishes granted. That’s what you get when you hire Tal and Bai-Li Catering. She actually makes your dreams come true. She will do whatever it takes to make your event unforgettable. You can tell she truly loves her chosen profession and the passion is in the product!

  Picture yourself immersed in the event of your dreams, with all of your gourmet food wishes granted. That’s what you get when you hire Tal and Bai-Li Catering. She actually makes your dreams come true. She will do whatever it takes to make your event unforgettable. You can tell she truly loves her chosen profession and the passion is in the product!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you so so much. I loved every moment of it. You guys are incredible. The love in the room was moving, the welcome toasts you did were beautiful. You two are funny, kind and I wish you Love always!
• Urshila S. Sent on 08/12/2019
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  Wonderful experience!

  We loved working with Tal for our wedding reception! She was so warm, accommodating, and responsive to our needs. Tal's food was delicious and offered a wide variety of options for all dietary preferences (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan). Our family members and friends enjoyed everything immensely! Tal also supported us through the planning process by coordinating our rentals, connecting us with local vendors, and setting-up the venue. Whenever any issues arose, Tal was there to help us resolve them (no questions asked). We could not have executed such a lovely event without her! Her staff were equally welcoming and professional and helped everything run smoothly. We would highly recommend her to anyone!

  We loved working with Tal for our wedding reception! She was so warm, accommodating, and responsive to our needs. Tal's food was delicious and offered a wide variety of options for all dietary preferences (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan). Our family members and friends enjoyed everything immensely! Tal also supported us through the planning process by coordinating our rentals, connecting us with local vendors, and setting-up the venue. Whenever any issues arose, Tal was there to help us resolve them (no questions asked). We could not have executed such a lovely event without her! Her staff were equally welcoming and professional and helped everything run smoothly. We would highly recommend her to anyone!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you! Urshila and Alex I wish you two the most incredible life together!
  Thank you for allowing me to be part of your day!
• Daniel L. Sent on 07/29/2019
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  Generous, warm-hearted

  Tal is a delight and her food is delicious. She's a bundle of energy who always has your best interests at heart. She not only blended many of our preferred flavors into her delicious Middle Eastern cookery, she even attempted her take on a complex Indian dish that we love. Moreover, she offered some advice about planning, set up, design that others would charge for —just enough to make things run smoothly. As we were planning our wedding ourselves, I can't thank Tal enough for her help from beginning to end. From the bar (included in the price), to the reception hors d'oeuvres, and the meal, to the phenomenal dessert table and a simple but utterly delicious wedding cake, she handled it all. She was for us not just a caterer, but a rock who soothed whatever anxieties and answered whatever question. We owe the loveliness of our wedding to Tal and her team.

  Tal is a delight and her food is delicious. She's a bundle of energy who always has your best interests at heart. She not only blended many of our preferred flavors into her delicious Middle Eastern cookery, she even attempted her take on a complex Indian dish that we love. Moreover, she offered some advice about planning, set up, design that others would charge for —just enough to make things run smoothly. As we were planning our wedding ourselves, I can't thank Tal enough for her help from beginning to end. From the bar (included in the price), to the reception hors d'oeuvres, and the meal, to the phenomenal dessert table and a simple but utterly delicious wedding cake, she handled it all. She was for us not just a caterer, but a rock who soothed whatever anxieties and answered whatever question. We owe the loveliness of our wedding to Tal and her team.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you! I absolutely loved every moment of planning with you and your wedding was beautiful, like the two of you. I wish you the most incredible life ahead
  Much love!
  Tal
• David Sent on 10/11/2018
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  Ba-Li Cravings, run by Tal, was wonderful! Easy to work with, very accommodating, reliable, and (most importantly) the food was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend and will be looking for opportunities to work with them again.

  Ba-Li Cravings, run by Tal, was wonderful! Easy to work with, very accommodating, reliable, and (most importantly) the food was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend and will be looking for opportunities to work with them again.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  David, thank you!
  It was wonderful to be part of your beautiful day!
  Send my regards to your mom. I hope she tried making some of the things......
• Julie Sent on 07/31/2018
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  Tal and her team were outstanding! Before committing, Tal invited us to sample her delicious food. We were hooked. She listened to our every request and embraced the challenge to feed 150 people family style! Tal allows you to personalize her unique menu to meet your cocktail hour and reception needs. Her staff was attentive, professional and understanding. Our carnivores, vegetarian and gluten free guests were completely satisfied with the meal. Tal was an absolute joy to work with and her food is scrumptious!

  Tal and her team were outstanding! Before committing, Tal invited us to sample her delicious food. We were hooked. She listened to our every request and embraced the challenge to feed 150 people family style! Tal allows you to personalize her unique menu to meet your cocktail hour and reception needs. Her staff was attentive, professional and understanding. Our carnivores, vegetarian and gluten free guests were completely satisfied with the meal. Tal was an absolute joy to work with and her food is scrumptious!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you so so much! I loved working with you. you are incredible. i miss you already
  
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  Tal
• Jasmine Sent on 06/27/2018
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  TAL IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I cannot praise her and her team enough - hiring her was definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made!
  Her food is incredible - my family could not stop raving about how good it was. My dad's side of the family is Israeli, so we really wanted Middle-Eastern food for the wedding and were thrilled to have something not only authentic, but really just amazingly good (I'm still daydreaming about the kebab).
  Beyond the food itself, Tal herself went way beyond the call of duty as a caterer. She gave us so much advice throughout the wedding planning process, even visited the venue with my husband to figure out table layout, decorations, etc. She's very responsive, knowledgeable, and on top of things, and was always willing to talk to us by phone to sort out any details we were confused about. On top of that, she's also an incredibly friendly, warm person. Do yourself a favor and hire her - she is the BEST!

  TAL IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I cannot praise her and her team enough - hiring her was definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made!
  Her food is incredible - my family could not stop raving about how good it was. My dad's side of the family is Israeli, so we really wanted Middle-Eastern food for the wedding and were thrilled to have something not only authentic, but really just amazingly good (I'm still daydreaming about the kebab).
  Beyond the food itself, Tal herself went way beyond the call of duty as a caterer. She gave us so much advice throughout the wedding planning process, even visited the venue with my husband to figure out table layout, decorations, etc. She's very responsive, knowledgeable, and on top of things, and was always willing to talk to us by phone to sort out any details we were confused about. On top of that, she's also an incredibly friendly, warm person. Do yourself a favor and hire her - she is the BEST!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Jasmine, you madey heart explode. Thank you. What a beautiful event, your family, your dad and Aunt Loly are amazing. Be happy, be in love always, and come back to share your life with me.... Hugs to you both. Careful juggling those knives Nate.
• Haley Sent on 06/03/2018
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  Tal had great, unique ideas for our wedding food and was very friendly and accommodating. We had a lot of dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) and she accommodated everything easily with delicious food. The wait staff was very professional and kind, and I really enjoyed working with them all. I really felt like they all cared about us and making our wedding as special as possible. Thank you Tal and team!

  Tal had great, unique ideas for our wedding food and was very friendly and accommodating. We had a lot of dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) and she accommodated everything easily with delicious food. The wait staff was very professional and kind, and I really enjoyed working with them all. I really felt like they all cared about us and making our wedding as special as possible. Thank you Tal and team!

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Haley
  What a fantastic wedding! I enjoyed every moment of planning as well as celebrating with you! may you have a fantastic life together, surrounded by your loving family and friends
• Merida Sent on 11/23/2021
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  Excellent food and people

  Tal and her team pulled off a flawless event, tailored to my client, in the middle of COVID at a private residence. There are a lot of things that will a lesser crew, would likely have gone sideways. The service was smooth, the food was fantastic, and Tal herself was wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding.

  Tal and her team pulled off a flawless event, tailored to my client, in the middle of COVID at a private residence. There are a lot of things that will a lesser crew, would likely have gone sideways. The service was smooth, the food was fantastic, and Tal herself was wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding.

  Ba-Li Cravings's reply:

  Thank you! and what a joy it was to work with you!!! Looking forward to doing so again and again and again
  Much Love
  Tal

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