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Big Mamma’s Event Services

Big Mamma’s Event Services

Glendale, AZ
4.7 out of 5 rating, 21 Reviews
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    Kalie Sent on 04/03/2022
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    Amazing affordable and delicious desserts

    Kenya did a incredible job of making and displaying everything for our desserts table at our wedding! It was absolutely beautiful and tasted even better.
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    Nicole S. Sent on 11/04/2020
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    Big Mamma's was awesome!

    Big Mamma's was awesome! The food was amazing and we received so many comments from our guest on it. Kenya was so helpful and kind. We got our food, cake, linens, and photobooth from Big Mamma' s. When we tried the food for the first time decided not only did we want them for our wedding but the rehearsal dinner as well. The cup cakes and cake was so good. The photobooth was so fun and we got the album to go with it which was such a joy to look at the next day. Kenya was so easy to get in touch with, easy going and helpful. They offer so much and great service. I would highly recommend Big Mamma's.
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    Hope Sent on 06/24/2019
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    Great Food, Great Service, Great People!

    There is no better food around than at Big Mamma's. We had breakfast for dinner catered for 200 people at our wedding, and it was absolutely amazing. They also did our cake and other desserts which turned out beautifully! Kenya also happens to be one of the kindest people you will ever work with. She is flexible, understanding, and hard-working, too. Would highly recommend!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    You’re so sweet Hope. Thank you so much! You were such a beautiful bride and I just loved your wedding! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day.
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    Kelley Sent on 06/17/2019
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    Simply the best!

    Kenya and her team are absolutely amazing. They truly went above and beyond for our wedding. Its clear her staff is professional and courteous as they each go above and beyond for the client. Aside from the great customer service, the food is DELICIOUS - so many of our guests still rave it! We truly could never thank them enough. If you're looking for a caterer who will work to make sure everything at your event is absolutely perfect, Big Mamma's is the way to go! Highly highly recommend.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much Kelley! We truly appreciate your business. Thank you for having us we wish you both all the best.
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    Allison Sent on 05/21/2019
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    One stop shop for all our needs!

    Big Mamma catered all the food for my 100 guest wedding. I was referred to Kenya from a friend from work and went to an open house she was hosting and the moment I tried her macaroni and cheese I was hooked!! Kenya is very quick to respond to emails throughout the process, and I love all the decorations she provided for the buffet display! We did bbq and her roasted chicken with mac and cheese, green beans, and cole slaw! Everyone loved the food and the incredible service. We also got a dessert bar that included a two tier wedding cake, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, and banana pudding shooters. Dessert table goals right there!! Kenya takes pride in using 100% real ingredients with all her cooking and it shows with great home cooked food filled with love!!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much Alli. It was a pleasure serving you guys. I wish you both all the love in the world.
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    Brianne Sent on 07/02/2019
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    AMAZING food, wonderful service, and great value

    Uncle Reggie and his staff did a wonderful job for our wedding of around 150 people. We had a delicious menu of pulled pork, herb crusted chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, cole slaw, and rolls. The mac and cheese was incredible!! Mac and cheese is my favorite food, and Uncle Reggie's is the best I've eaten! From the beginning, Big Mamma's/Uncle Reggie's was professional, responsive, and enjoyable to work with. They also did a wonderful spread for our cocktail hour of cheese, crackers, and fruits.

    I also loved the little details that Big Mamma's focused on. They asked for pictures of our decor and matched the catering table to our theme. A wonderful server brought my new husband and I our food while the buffet line began, which was greatly appreciated. Also, the value was phenomenal, at significantly less than most other quotes we received. We highly recommend Big Mamma's for your catering needs!
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    Rafiqa S. Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Just like Mamma use to make it

    One of the most important highlights to any event the thing that people remember most is the food. I knew the moment I went for my tasting with Kenya and tasted the generous portions of herb roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, salmon and green beans that there was no one else I wanted to work with for my big day. Kenya’s professionalism is out of this world and every question, concern, issue and request was met with patience and it made planning my big day that much easier. Every single person gave rave reviews on the food and Kenya and her staff made every guest feel welcome and made sure they were well fed. The fruit and veggies for my cocktail hour were fresh and even my 7 month old niece gave her stamp of approval for the herb mashed potatoes. In conclusion if you want fresh delicious made from scratch home cooked stick to your ribs food Big Mamma’s is the way to go I promise you won’t regret it.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    It has been a pleasure working with you all. Thank you so much for the feedback and allowing us to share your day. Congratulations again!
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    Sean Sent on 10/28/2018
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    Best Catering in Richmond

    Can not say enough wonderful things about Big Mamma's! Kenya was quick to respond and so professional throughout the entire experience. Speaks highly to have the owner of your catering at your event throughout. The food was AMAZING! After attending many different weddings it seems to happen frequently that the food never matches to the taste test. We had so many compliments on all of the food. The dessert bar was GORGEOUS and choices like S'Mores cheesecake and banana pudding cups were so delicious. Kenya and her team were quick serving and even reached out before for any Vegan and Vegetarian needs. As an LGBT couple, we were hesitant with all vendors, but quickly had all worries erased. Loved the team and would absolutely recommend and use again in the future!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much Sean! I’m happy to know we met you and your beautiful bride’s needs. Congratulations again and I look forward to working with you again anytime.
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    Ashley Sent on 08/09/2018
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    Can’t say enough good things about Kenya and her team at Big Mamma’s Event Services. The food was great! Everyone is still raving about it. The service was spectacular. To put it over the top the decor for all the serving tables truly flowed with our decor. She also provides silverware and plates which is an added bonus. She was able to do gold silverware (instead of silver) to better accomodate our wedding colors. If you are on the fence please book her.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are ecstatic that you were happy with everything. Thank you for having us!
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    Tojuanna Sent on 08/12/2018
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    The food was amazing! The presentation was beautiful! Kenya and her staff are extremely professional.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much! Congratulations again, your reception was beautiful!
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    Brittany Sent on 07/27/2018
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    Kenya and her staff were fantastic!!! Big Mamma's catering catered our wedding on July 14th. They did our cocktail hour and reception for about 200 people. Kenya also did our 2 tier wedding cake and cupcake assortment. Kenya will work with your budget and your vision and help to make this part of the wedding planning process so easy.
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    Shontae Sent on 06/13/2018
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    Kenya catered my wedding on 6/2/18. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. I'm kind of greedy so I asked Kenya beforehand if she could make sure my husband and I got to taste the food from the cocktail hour and she made sure we had it on our plate! I was sooooo happy to because the shrimp and grits was banging! LOL Everything was really good and she made sure we had food to take home. I was really glad of that because I didn't think I would be running around as much as I did, but I was and didn't get to enjoy it as much as I wanted. BUT the day after...I got it in! LOL Thank you so much Kenya and the rest of your crew!
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    Lili Sent on 05/14/2018
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    Let me preface this by saying, you are a fool if you do not choose Big Mamma’s as your caterer for your event! They are an all-in-one package deal with affordable prices and top notch service! Kenya and her staff catered my wedding this past Saturday, May 12th. I didn’t do any tasting beforehand because I could just tell from the reviews alone that the food would be amazing. Their passion radiates through their food and service. They far exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t be any happier. Their operations were so seamless and smooth. They are incredibly detailed and took such good care of us from decorating the buffet tables to bringing plates of food to my table for my wife and I to eat to thoughtfully packing up all our leftovers. Our buffet included bbq pulled chicken, bbq pulled pork, mac n cheese, green beans, roasted potatoes, rolls, fruits, veggies, cheese, and crackers. EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!!! The bbq chicken and pork did not need any sauce whatsoever. All the food was very well seasoned. My guests couldn’t get enough and went back for seconds especially on the mac n cheese. There was plenty of food to go around. Even the carrot sticks were magically delicious without any ranch! Our 1 tier chocolate cake, banana pudding cupcakes, and strawberry cupcakes were to die for!!! I hardly had any cake left over and our families were fighting over the other left overs. Having Big Mamma’s provide even the little things such as cake cutting service, napkins, utensils, plates, and cups made things less stressful. I can rave on and on and on about Big Mamma’s, but I think I’ve said enough. They are absolutely amazing! If I could give a 10 start rating, I would.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 09/20/2017
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    Booked her sight unseen and would do it all over again!! Very professional, helpful, overall a joy to work with. Food and cake were fantastic!! Would recommend her to anyone!
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    Bridgett Sent on 08/09/2017
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    Simply amazing! You will not be disappointing with Big Mama. She and her staff were so professional and the food was out of this world delicious. She is a joy to work with; I definitely plan on using her in the future!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much! I hope married life is treating you well.
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    Andrianna Sent on 01/29/2017
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    We booked Kenya as our caterer with almost 2 years until our wedding and thank God we did! (Her availability goes away fast). Kenya was an absolute pleasure to work with over the course of 2 years and did an outstanding job at our wedding!

    She worked with me and created the perfect dinner and dessert menu for my New Years Eve wedding that fit within my budget! She answered all of my questions quickly and gave me ideas about my decor!

    Her service during my wedding was top notch! Her team provided excellent service, her food is down right delicious and my guests can't stop raving about her banana pudding cupcakes!! My personal favorite were the apple dumplings!!!

    Bottom line is, trust the reviews and book her early!! You won't be disappointed!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much! It was a honor to serve you all. Your entire wedding was so beautiful.
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    Brandy Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Kenya with big mamma's is GREAT!! Everyone at our wedding was so happy with the food served!!

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    Thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure working with you. Congratulations again.
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    Alexis Sent on 12/28/2016
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    I have been a fan of Big Mamma's ever since she first started a few years ago. She's very affordable and is always willing to work with you to help meet your needs. The food is absolutely amazing as well, good southern comfort!
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    Sabrina Sent on 12/21/2016
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    Big Mamma's is very professional in every aspect of their service! From the time you contact them, to the tasting, to the communication leading up to your event, and finally, the event! Kenya Bundy is very responsive to your phone calls, emails, and text as well as your needs. And the food is amazing! You will not find anyone else who offers an affordable price for their services, who will give you quality and professionalism. Give them a call. You will not be disappointed.
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    Rich H. Sent on 06/10/2019
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    Disappointing

    I wish I didn't have to give this review, but we were disappointed with our catering experience with Big Mamma's Catering.  Apparently, the week before the wedding there was much discussion between the bride, venue owner and catering owner about misunderstandings in the contract.  
    Our experience was strictly at the wedding.  The food was just okay. However, the staff were not friendly and did not have a serving attitude.  People mentioned they had spoken to the staff but they did not respond.  There were no smiling faces.  They just didn't act like they wanted to be there and did not want to be helpful. Every aspect of setting up and cleaning up had to be negotiated and micromanaged as they were noticeably unwilling to do what was required.  
    At the end of the night we were very surprised and disappointed to hear that the catering owner had cursed at the venue owner in the kitchen, dropping the F-bomb twice.  Under any circumstance this would be unprofessional and disrespectful, but especially at a wedding where you are paid to serve.  Thankfully, our guests didn't know what was going on in the kitchen.  The wedding couple had met with the caterer before and really thought they would provide a great service, but they did not.  Regretfully, we would not recommend Big Mamma's Catering.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    I’m sorry Mr Hubbard that we had issues with your event. Negotiating venue requirements are typical as we were not aware of some of their demands until the last minute and had not contracted you for it. I definitely didn’t want the last minute stress for the bride but was more than willing to help get it all done.

    As stated when we were there, our issues were behind the scenes. I humbly apologize if our “attitudes” of what were we’re dealing with showed on our faces. It was certainly not our intention nor our usual. No one knew or witnessed any of it so I understand it’s our word against hers; but all 4 of our experiences were the same.

    It was very unprofessional and I wish I had not gone there with Chanel. I apologize repeatedly at the event to you all and I mean it. I draw the line with someone putting their hands on one of my staff.

    Again, I am deeply sorry for all of the things that occurred and wish you all nothing but the best.
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    Jonathan T. Sent on 02/01/2021
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    Not a good partner for your day

    We had booked Big Mamma’s catering in 2019 for our wedding reception in July 2020. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions we were unable to have our wedding and had to postpone. Our entire vendor team was able to accommodate the move except for Big Mamma’s, as Kenya said she was unavailable for weddings in 2021 (I now know because she moved to AZ). Kenya refused to return any portion of the $1,410 deposit, as the contract stated it was non refundable. While I understand the provision in the contract, it would have been nice to see her make some effort to accommodate this issue, which was clearly out of our control. I’m sure this amount she pocketed is more than the profit she would have made from our event. Kenya was subcontracting our desserts to Sugar Head bakery, so after some back and forth she agreed to put $500 of our deposit towards that cost and we could at least still have our desserts. Well after a few months she said Sugar Head was now also no longer available, and she would still be keeping that $500. This was a very upsetting experience, which really hurt us financially and only added to the incredible disappointment of trying to have a wedding during a pandemic. If you are looking for a vendor partner who can be flexible and work with you through a difficult time, look elsewhere.

    Big Mamma’s Event Services's reply:

    I am sorry that things had not worked out with our agreements. Covid has been a huge issue for many people and has ravaged small businesses. Sugar Heads closed their doors as well which is out of our hands. I actually never said anything about the dessert arrangement other than I needed to double check their intent to close. No one on your end responded to me.

    We understand everyone has to do what’s best for them and their families even though we were not under restrictions on your original wedding date. We hosted another wedding on the same day with no issue. Your decision to postpone is personal and we completely respect that decision. Our decision to relocate is also personal and was in the works well before 2020 which is why we stated we couldn’t reschedule anyone onto 2021. We were asked our availability and you all chose a date that we did not have. I am sorry it played out that way. No one responded to my last email dated July 13, 2020. If you had, we would have made other arrangements with you as we did many meals throughout the summer and holidays for clients we could not accommodate. Again, I am sorry for this inconvenience and overall impossible situation. I hope you all are staying healthy and have a wonderful wedding day.
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