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    Amazing Food, Well-Organized and Responsive Caterer

    We used Bayside Catering for our wedding in Edgewater, MD and are so glad we did! Jessica and the Bayside team were awesome and provided several sample menus as a starting point, and were so helpful collaborating with us to put together a package that worked within our budget. As we were planning the wedding remotely, we actually did not have the opportunity to do a tasting before our wedding day, so were blown away day-of by the amazing quality of the food (hors d'oeuvres, sides, entrees - there was not a single item that was just "okay"). Our guests were extremely complimentary of the food and quality of catering and bar service, and Bayside was very thoughtful about portions and making enough food for all ~150 guests (including second and third helpings for certain guests). We would recommend Bayside Catering to anyone for any event (wedding or otherwise) - on top of being great at what they do (i.e., making food), they are extremely well-organized and responsive and were a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process.
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    Best in the business!

    Bayside Catering exceeded all our expectations for our wedding! From start to finish, their team delivered an exceptional culinary experience that our guests are still raving about.

    Working with Jessica during the planning process was a dream. She was attentive, creative, and always responsive to our ideas and questions. Her expertise in crafting our menu was invaluable.

    On the big day, Ben took the reins as our lead, and we knew immediately we were in capable hands. His professionalism and attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly.

    The food was absolutely outstanding. We started with delicious appetizers that set the tone for the evening. The oyster bar was a hit among our guests, adding a touch of luxury to our cocktail hour. The main course was nothing short of amazing - every dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented.

    What really impressed us was the range of their services. Not only was the dinner exceptional, but their bartending service was top-notch, ensuring our guests were well taken care of throughout the night. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we had incredible late-night bites that gave our reception the perfect finishing touch.

    The catering staff was professional, attentive, and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even realized them. Their seamless service allowed us and our guests to fully enjoy the celebration without worry.

    If you're looking for a caterer who can provide a complete, high-quality dining experience for your wedding, look no further than Bayside Catering. They truly went above and beyond to make our day special and delicious. Thank you, Jessica, Ben, and the entire Bayside team, for helping make our wedding day absolutely perfect!
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    So delicious!!

    My husband and I both love bayside for a simple lunch and wanted to incorporate it in our wedding. There were so many sides to choose from when creating our menu and we could personalize it with our favorites! When it came to communication, they were amazing and made the booking process easy. Our wedding day was such a breeze with them! Ben was absolutely amazing on our wedding day and kept checking up on us, had our plates already prepared and was so sweet! It was so nice to hear from our guests that they not only loved the food but also the overall service! Thank you bayside for our first delicious meal as Mr. And Mrs!
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    Laura Sent on 06/02/2024
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    Outstanding!

    There aren't enough stars for Jessica Simms and her team at Bayside Catering! She guided us through many months and many decisions to create a perfect wedding celebration with delicious food, amazing service, and within our budget. Jessica is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, flexible, and always positive!
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    Juli Sent on 10/31/2023
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    The best wedding caterer!

    Bayside Bull was AMAZING for our wedding catering! Not only was Jessica around prior to the wedding for all of our many questions, but the food was great (the egg rolls SO GOOD) and the timing on everything was so amazing. I felt so secure that everything would go well working with them! Would definitely recommend as your wedding (or really any party) caterer!
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    Beyond Amazing - Every detail

    We recently celebrated our daughter's wedding and Bayside was the caterer for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. Jessica also served as our Day of Coordinator and words cannot express our appreciation for all that she did! Jessica and her staff went above and beyond to provide many extras including delicious food and presentation! Our 250+ guests are still raving about the delicious dinner and incredible attentive wait staff and bartenders! Throughout the planning process, Jessica gave us many wonderful suggestions, support but most of all, her love. Jessica has become a special member of our family!
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    Jessica and team could not have been better. We chose the hottest day of the year, and yet it was a success. The food, service, everything-

    We chose the hottest day of the year for our wedding and still it was a success! Jessica and her team could not have been better- the food was delicious, the service outstanding. We did not have to worry about ANYTHING. I recommend Bayside Bull to anyone - food, service and reasonable pricing. You will not go wrong!
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    Stress free and delicious!

    Bayside catered our recent wedding at Quiet Waters Park and we’re phenomenal to work with!

    From the initial stages of the planning process through our wedding day, Jessica was responsive, helpful, and an absolute delight to work with. Once my now-husband and I were able to meet with her in person, I felt all of the wedding planning stress leave my body - this woman is on top of it!

    Immediately following our recessional, Jessica met us outside and asked what we wanted to drink and brought a plate of our cocktail hour food so that we could enjoy a bite to eat before getting the party started!

    In addition to the superwoman that is Jessica - the food is so great! Our guests are still talking about the food and our signature cocktails from our wedding.

    The team with Bayside took such such care of us on our wedding day. I can not recommend them enough!
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    Fantastic!

    Great job from planning to day of to food quality and service!
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    Absolutely amazing!

    We had Bayside Bull run the show for our wedding last weekend. They went out of their way to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. The food was an absolute A++, they decorated everything perfectly and made the day easy for us. I’ve had nothing but compliments from my friends and family about their food and their service. They were very personable, very prompt and did an absolutely amazing job. This is the best catering option for a wedding! Several in attendance said this was the Best food they've had at a wedding. Do yourself a favor and grab this catering at Bayside Bull!
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    Bride and groom

    Excellent service and food. Ten out of ten
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 11/03/2021
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    Amazing food and amazing service!

    Everything was incredible. The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the setup was beautiful.
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    Couldn't have done it without them!

    We knew we wanted to hire Bayside to cater our wedding from the very beginning. The food is simply delicious, they're local, and they know how to execute! Jessica was instrumental in helping to plan our wedding (we also hired her as our Day of Coordinator) She quickly answered all of our questions, offered suggestions which actually helped us save money, and she accommodated all of the little changes along the way. Her team worked SO hard on our wedding day and I can't thank them enough. All of our guests raved about the food and the service. My husband and I look forwarding to eating there on our anniversary for years to come! If you want a friendly, hardworking, and delicious full service caterer look no further!
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    Love Bayside

    My family and I LOVE bayside bull. So using them for our wedding was a no brainer. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was very reasonably priced. Jessica was easy to work with and very quick to respond to all of our emails and phone calls. Thank you guys for everything!!!!!
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    Seamless & Scrumptious

    Bayside did an AMAZING job at 2 events for me recently. Everyone enjoyed the food-so many people commented on how scrumptious everything was. Prices are reasonable. Communication was on point. They even brought extra sauces in their own squeeze bottles. Set up was seamless. You will NOT be disappointed! Jim, Jessica and staff are some of the BEST in biz.
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    Bayside Bull - awesome catering

    I recently attended an event for a close friend. The event was catered flawlessly. The serving staff arrived exactly as promised. Guests I spoke with were very pleased with both the warm and cool foods. I enjoyed all the foods and particularly the bacon-wrapped sweet potatoes. Compared to others I have used in the past, the value of this service is great. I cannot recommend Bayside Bull more highly.
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    No need to look further for your catering needs

    Great food and impeccable service! Can’t say enough about Bayside Catering
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    Always over and above!

    We have used Bayside Catering for our wedding and multiple other events since including my baby shower and a friends wedding shower. It is ALWAYS a wonderful experience. They truly go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. They can create anything you dream up and I always know when using them that everyone will rave about the food. You will not be disappointed.
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    Great Food & Service!

    Bayside Bull catered an event for me recently and the food was amazing. The presentation of the food was wonderful as well. Don't think they just have BBQ-their catering menu is great and varied. I loved the Cranberry and Brie tart, the fruit platter , chicken wings, meatballs and the crab dip! They also have fabulous BBQ too!
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    DElicious party

    I enjoyed Bayside Bull's catering of a large Christmas party, and was delighted at the variety of flavors, the beauty of the presentation and the professionalism of the staff. I would recommend them for any event!
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    Awesome food!

    We used Bayside Bull Catering for our backyard wedding. The staff was super professional, the food was AMAZING, and Jessica was a responsive and helpful during the whole planning process. Would recommend these guys anytime.
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    On point, the best

    I can’t get enough of Bayside. One of my favorite BBQ places was able to cater my wedding and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Food is always amazing!! The person running the wedding side, Jessica is great and extremely responsive. So happy I choose them!
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    Highly Recommend

    Even though on my busy wedding day, I didn’t get to eat as much of this food as I wanted due to greeting guests, I received SO many compliments. Bayside Catering is truly one of a kind. Jessica, the coordinator, is fantastic. She is extremely responsive and knows exactly what she is doing. She worked with me the months prior to my wedding, perfecting every detail. She knows what will and won’t work the day of the wedding. Jessica was honest with me when I was picking out linen, from her experience on what looks best. Bayside Catering was timely and organized the day of the wedding. The staff were so friendly. They even didn’t bat an eye when I wanted my chairs switched, after they had just organized them! (My one bridezilla moment!) The bartenders were hilarious, making my guests drinks they didn’t even know they wanted! (So yummy!!) My appetizers during cocktail hour were such a hit. Crab balls, spinach artichoke dip, bacon wrapped sweet potatoes, pulled pork on a homemade potato chip. Dinner was buffet style and this team knows how to get guests dinner! Jessica fed my husband and I first and I swear I looked up, and every table had food!! We had rib eye, salmon with mango cucumber salsa and chicken with tarragon cream sauce. All tasted amazing!! I am so happy with Bayside Catering. Thank you for making my wedding day so amazing!
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    Fantastic Experience

    From our first contact to our last several months later, Jessica was incredibly responsive, polite, and professional. The entire experience ran smoothly because of her and I couldn't be more grateful. I highly recommend Bayside to anyone looking for an event caterer!
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    Great staff and food!

    We used bayside for our October wedding. They were very helpful and knowledgeable to take the lead on working with our venue. Their staff and food are great!
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    Amazing food and better service! We still get compliments on the dessert bar and the prompt service on a plated meal for 200 people. I as very hesitant on doing a plated meal for such a large group but Bayside Bull got everyone their food right after the welcome speech. Highly recommend!
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    My experience with Bayside Bull was awesome! They provided a 5 star service and their food taste excellent. There were many guest who were asking about who we chose as a catering company bc they were impressed themselves and wanted their info for their up coming wedding planning and events.

    Some highlights that stood out:
    *very professional
    *organized since day one
    *showed up early and everything went smooth (if anything went wrong on their half , they def didn’t let anything show)
    *their food taste awesome
    *My Matron of honor and I did Everything for my wedding , all the setting up and decorations ...so the day of I had a few other things to set out and the girls took over said they would do it which I was so impressed with and felt bad at the same time bc that wasn’t their job! But they stepped in and took care of it!
    *My photographer was late (which was my fault bc I didn’t double check time...she was awesome too) but since she’s as late I didn’t have someone to take pictures in the beginning so one of the girls from the catering company stepped up and started to take pictures and she actually too pictures even when my photographer was there which is awesome to have a back up!
    *The staff was so friendly
    *some places\catering companies are so strict and oversteps what the brides wishes are but they worked very well with what I invisioned and wanted my atmosphere to be , it was laid back yet they were so professional. I didn’t want the staff to be uptight... they made the atmosphere very comfortable for my guest. Now if you’re a bride and wants your atmosphere to be alittle more strict with things then I’m sure they work with what the bride wants!
    *reasonable priced

    This is just a few things that really stood out , I’m sure there were plenty more things and my guest couldn’t say enough good things about them!

    Thank you Bayside bull for making our day run smooth, you guys made it even more special !
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    Bayside Bull Catering was the absolute best! They went above and beyond for us on and before our wedding day. At our venue the catering staff was responsible for set up and break down. I could not have been happier with how every thing turned out. Even the smallest details were better than I could have imagined. Thank you so much Jessica, we could not have done this without you!!
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    They are simply amazing. The food, presentation, preparation, degree of professionalism can't be beaten. They hold your hand, steer you in the right direction and do not let you make mistakes! THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't say enough. My 100 guests still say my wedding food and service was the best they have ever had. Three years later and people still bring it up!
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    Loved working with Nadine and her team!! Food was beyond delicious!! And they did EVERYTHING for us (the tent, tables, chairs, linens, etc!)!! So glad we got to work with them!!
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    Nadine is an absolute rockstar and her team was wonderful. Everything I needed, she had. The food was delicious. She was so patient and kind. We cannot recommend Catering by the Bay enough!
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    The staff at CBTB was really great. We booked them to cater our rehearsal dinner at a local house, and they were very accommodating. They worked to stay within the budget, and still provided us a lot of really delicious food! I highly recommend them for any catering event – their food is wonderful, the staff is helpful and accommodating, and their service is top-notch.
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    Our experience with Catering By the Bay was phenomenal. The owners actually invited us to their HOME for a tasting, and we were immediately sold between their hospitality, the delicious food, and the warm, friendly way they do business. Nadine was extremely willing to work with our budget, and gave us a unique and delicious wedding menu for literally half of what many caterers quoted us. More than one guest told us it was "the best wedding food they've ever had". Beyond that, the presentation was beautiful and the staff was incredibly caring, hard working and professional. If you're looking for a caterer, look no further. I can say with 100% confidence they will knock it out of the park for you. They sure did for us!
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    Nadine and her staff were wonderful and very professional. Nadine did the catering and helped us with the coordination of the vendors and on the day-of. Everything went smoothly and people raved about the food (especially the whole hog!)
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    Nadine is AMAZING. I can't say enough positive things about her. She was so helpful from the first time we talked on the phone. She shared her wealth of experience from years of catering and planning events, She often answered questions that had nothing to do with catering. She was extremely reassuring and responsive to the multitude of questions that I had. I felt very taken care of and that I really could leave it in her hands and stop thinking about it, which is exactly what you need from a caterer. She also arranged almost all of the rentals we needed (tent, chairs, tables, etc.) which took another thing off my plate. And beyond all that, the food was AMAZING! We had a blast at the tasting, and the biggest issue we had was trying to get some of the appetizers at the wedding (because we were sidelined with the photographer). The food was phenomenal and people were raving about it all night and after the wedding. I would 100% recommend Nadine and Catering by the Bay.
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    Nadine and Rick Smith who own Catering by the Bay are perhaps the most professional, personable and the nicest people anyone can work with . They will take your vision for what you are looking for in a wedding or any catering event and make it so much more. The food is spectacular the staff kind considerate and helpful. They take care of so many details that would otherwise get overlooked. They are all about attention to detail. They made my sons wedding a wonderful spectacular event. Would highly recommend them.

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    I was an out of town bride working with Bayside Bull from Alabama. Down to my wedding day they put my mind at ease. My food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was likewise. They were so easy to work with and helped not only with my food, but they also helped with the rentals of our linens, chairs, and tables. I would use them for any party I had. They are phenomenal and I would recommend them to anyone!
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    Catering by the Bay is the best bang for your buck in the area! They recently catered our wedding, and many guests commented it was the best food they'd had at a wedding, ever! From appetizers to desserts, all the food was delicious and artfully displayed. Not only did they take care of the food, and setting up and breaking down the entire reception, but they also went above and beyond to make our reception look fantastic. It was so nice to leave many of the tedious wedding-day details in their capable hands- they set up all of our decor, flowers, gift and dessert tables, etc. There staff was also very professional and friendly, and made our guests feel welcome and taken care of. Thank you Catering by the By for an amazing event! I know many family/friends will now look to you in the future for their catering needs!
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    Bayside Bull definitely made our wedding dinner a hit! We reviewed a lot of other caterers before finally deciding on Bayside Bull, and we're really glad we did. Our wedding was about 120 people, outdoors on a farm. We had pit beef, chicken, grilled veggies, mac & cheese, and a handful of great apps. Plus they grilled on site so the smoke and roasting smell definitely added to the ambiance and freshness of the food. Nadine even invited us to their home for a tasting, which really made us feel welcome, like they genuinely wanted us to have an awesome meal. Our guests had nothing but rave reviews too. Totally unsolicited, even now a few months after, friends are saying "oh you guys had great food, dinner was awesome." The staff on site were all super professional and very friendly to our guests. If this review sounds all positive - it was!
    - Leslie & Brian
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    Kristen Sent on 11/10/2013
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    Bayside bull and their staff were fabulous for my event. Nadine was fantastic to work with, she has tons of experience and her guidance was exceptional. The catering staff at the wedding were very friendly and on point with everything. They truly made our day extremely special !!
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    Avalon Sent on 06/13/2013
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    Nadine from Bayside Bull helped us to put together the menu that we wanted and was within our budget. The food was extremely reasonably priced, absolutely delicious, and ABUNDANT! It arrived on time and was set up very nicely. We were so happy with the quality of service and food that we received and all of our guests were commenting about how much they loved everything.
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    Teresa Sent on 09/04/2012
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    Catering by the Bay helped us turn a water front, garden style wedding and high energy night of dancing and partying into the perfect event for our friends and family. Their food was absolutely delicious, creative, fresh and beautfully presented. Their staff was very professional and truly pleasant. Catering by the Bay listened to our ideas and offered useful suggestions to help make our cocktail hour, dinner and dessert a delightful and unique experience. They had great ideas for arranging the various food and bar stations, as well as for passing drinks and appetizers. They provided plenty of staff, and created a seamless easy experience through out the entire evening for all of our guests. Their pricing was very competitive too. We got a great value and a perfect night! Awesome! Thanks, Catering by the Bay!
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    Kristal Sent on 06/27/2012
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    Fabulous to work with! My reception set up was stunning and they did such an amazing job with the presentation of the food and the whole atmosphere. Their food is delicious and people were raving over how good it was! Their staff at our wedding was very friendly and accomodating. I would definitely recommend them to anyone searching for a caterer for any type of event!
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    I had my reception catered by Bayside Bull in April. They were beyond fantastic. Provided great suggestions for food, very reasonably priced and went above and beyond in Service. Not to mention the food was delicious! If you are looking for a quality, local Caterer call Nadine. I promise you wont be disappointed
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    Daralyn Sent on 08/09/2011
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    Delish!
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    Amazing Food and Service

    I don't know where to start with Jessica and her team. From day 1 they were knowledgeable and professional. The menu options were diverse (we chose beef and seafood) and the food was soooo good (get their crab cakes). Even on a cool November evening, they managed to serve us warm food with a smile. The wait staff was unobtrusive and very helpful. The bartenders were fun and willing to make any drink you'd like. Bayside is not the least expensive (nor the most), but I will say they were worth every penny. They even worked with my very rude venue host with a smile and courtesy. I highly recommend Bayside for your event.
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    Nadine and her staff were tremendous to work with and the end results exceeded my expectations. It was wonderful--from appetizers that were perfectly presented--not too many and just enough to leave room for a BBQ dinner that suited the farm wedding venue. This was not the cheapest bid and was worth every penny we spent. Nadine got us and the vision my daughter, the bride, had for the day. Exceptional.
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    Amanda Sent on 08/05/2013
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    The staff did a wonderful job setting up the event everything was done Per my instructions. When I walked in it was simply beautiful and the food was delicious!
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    Margot Sent on 05/25/2012
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    Nadine at Bayside Bull was so patient with me with my (seemingly) thousands of questions about the catering, and I appreciated that leading up to the day of. The staff who came (the bartenders, the food servers and the "floaters") were AMAZING. They really were fantastic - so joyful and happy and helpful. Everyone loved the food and I received many comments about how it was "some of the best wedding food ever!". The only thing was that we ended up having a lot left over and it's policy that leftovers can't be packed up or taken home (which was very disappointing, although we understood that there wasn't anything that they could do). Otherwise, we would absolutely ask Bayside Bull to cater future events - they were fantastic with everything from set-up to break down. They made our lives so much easier - the day was a huge success!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/19/2011
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    Catering by the Bay was hands down the best wedding food I have ever had. The Smiths did an amazing job from start to finish, creating a delicious and unique menu that everyone is till raving about. They were even kind enough to welcome us into their home for all our meetings and in fact, our tasting was a dinner with their wonderful family! It was also an excellent value, and their wait staff was fantastic.
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