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Carefree Catering

Carefree Catering

Port Orange, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 51 Reviews
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51 Reviews
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    Ryleigh H. Sent on 11/26/2021
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    The best caterer!

    Carefree catering catered our rehearsal dinner and our wedding menu. They had so many wonderful choices it was very hard to choose! They were SO helpful at our rehearsal dinner it truly was carefree.
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    Kelsey G. Sent on 12/04/2019
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    Carefree leaves you with no worries

    Carol was wonderful, helpful and so easy going about the whole process. We got compliments on the food at our wedding and we had so many options to choose from when selecting our menu. Highly recommend!
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    Marie Sent on 05/24/2019
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    Yummy Food & Friendly Service

    I decided to go with Carefree Catering based on their reviews and the ease of their menu selections and prices. I didn't feel confused when making my decisions on prices and meal options unlike other catering companies. I corresponded with them by phone and email. The other reason I decided to go with them is because they provide tablecloths, napkins, glassware, and silverware. I was happy I didn't need to rent tablecloths and that my wedding would have a finished look. Cake cutting service was also included. The staff was very friendly and Gary and Carol were both there to greet me on my wedding day which was nice. My husband and I sat down to our sweet heart table with our cocktail appetizers waiting for us. We were even served and didn't have to get up for food. They were so nice and asked us if we needed anything while we were eating. I was starving at that point so I was very pleased with this! When the wedding was over we were pleased to find left overs boxed up for us and our cake too. We ate wedding left overs for the next two days and loved it! We got compliments on how good the food was from our guests. I was happy with our decision to go with Carefree Catering and so was my husband and Dad.
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/14/2018
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    Carefree Catering makes your gathering Care Free......

    Carol Shepherd, owner of CareFree Catering, was one of the nicest, most conscientious, professional people I have ever done business with. Not only was the food delicious, both vegetarian and regular, the staff was so professional and fun to be around they help make one of the greatest days in my life, perfect. I am the father of the bride. I had 12 people want the recipe for the meatballs on the appetizer table. My daughter and now son in law live in Pennsylvania, so my wife and I had to do all the leg work here in Florida. We interviewed 3 caterers. Care free was right in the middle price wise, but over the top in actual service. Although my daughter picked 90 % of what they wanted, Carol knew so many little things we just wouldn't have thought of to make it perfect. They were very flexible and very help full. The place settings were beautiful. Every thing was on time, complete,they missed nothing. We couldn't be happier with Carol and her amazing staff. I will never hire any one else for anything catering related and will highly recommend these fine people to any else. They made one of the greatest days in our families history, perfect, beautiful and tasty.. Thanks Carol..Lee, Bonnie,Jenn and Sam.
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    Tammy Sent on 08/21/2018
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    Our daughter’s wedding was a night to remember and Carol and her team were fabulous to work with!! We received high compliments on the food and service! Loved everything about it! Thank you!!
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    Olinda Sent on 06/15/2017
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    Carol and Gary and their team did an awesome job for our son's wedding renewal and party at our home pool side. Carol is a dream to work with as she is so helpful and full of great ideas. Their prices are so reasonable especially when you take into consideration everything they give you for the price of the dinner! Carol even was able to provide some of the table centerpieces that I needed, saving me a lot of money. My tables were beautiful and the linens they provided were perfect for our beachside pool side wedding. The food was amazing! We had 40 guests and not only did everyone have more than plenty to eat but everyone couldn't stop talking about how delicious all of the food was. The beef tenderloin was out of this world and beautifully carved for each guest. I would highly recommend the beef tenderloin if you want a delicious and beautiful dinner. The chicken picata, rice, ceaser salad, and roasted Brussels sprouts were also amazing! Not too many people would ever think of serving roasted Brussels sprouts but I'm so glad I did as not only did it look beautiful on the plate but everyone, even those that don't like Brussels sprouts raved about it! We also used their bar tender and she did an amazing job! Carol and her staff serving our dinner and party were so professional and friendly to all of our guests! I only wish we had another party to hold so I could use Carefeee Catering again! I highly recommend them for any venue you may be hosting, but especially a wedding. They also have many recommendations for other vendors you may need. We had a wonderful wedding and party and it could not have been done without them! My deep gratitude to Gary for cooking such an amazing dinner and putting up with all of my requests! Thank you to all at Carefeee Catering!
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    Aimee Sent on 04/12/2017
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    Carefree Catering made my Wedding SPECTACULAR! Gary and Carol both were so helpful in planning/suggestions and everything pulled off seamlessly. If you are planning a wedding do yourself a favor and have Carefree Catering to your event you will be SO glad you did! Thanks a million! - Tyler and Aimee Peterson
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    Heather Sent on 01/29/2017
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    We used Carefree Catering for our wedding and absolutely loved them! The consultation we had was very welcoming and they had great suggestions! Their staff on the day of our wedding was pleasant, courteous, and wonderful. We're so happy we had them for our wedding day!
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    Britan Sent on 05/03/2016
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    Excellent Service, Communication, Quality and Quantity!! Truly a 5 Star Caterer! I received so many compliments on the food from guests! Highly recommended!! Thank you Carol and Gary for a Top Notch job!!
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    Sarah Sent on 05/01/2016
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    Gary, Carol, and the staff at Carefree Catering helped make our wedding day incredibly easy and enjoyable. We had an afternoon wedding and reception with 30 guests at my mother's home in Palm Coast. Carefree Catering provided heavy hors d'oeuvres, bartending service for our beer and wine, cake cutting service, and champagne toast service. Their reasonable price included all of the linens, plates, glassware, and utensils.

    Gary, Carol, and their staff arrived hours ahead of time to set everything up, provided excellent service during the event, and cleaned everything up afterward. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I was particularly impressed with the customer service they offered. Gary and Carol are very personable and professional. The other staff members were extremely attentive without being obtrusive.

    Just like the company’s name says, it was completely carefree! This was a huge plus not only for me, the bride, but for my mother, as she didn’t have to worry about cleaning anything up after everyone left her home. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them for any event.
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    Shannon Sent on 11/09/2015
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    Carefree Catering was excellent! They lived up to their name without a single concern. As a bride I had a million thoughts running through my head. Carol thought of hundreds more I overlooked, addressed every one of them with me, and went above and beyond our contract. She helped move tables to configure our reception room, provided decorations, and rearranged table linens until I was pleased. She was professional, prompt, accessible via phone, text, or email, incredibly personal, and a pleasure to work with. We received multiple compliments on the food and service. If you want affordable, delicious, and easy to work with look no further.
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    Carefree Catering really made my day stress free! It was a pleasure working with them from beginning to end. They had valuable knowledge when deciding what to provide and where to set up for cocktail hour & dinner buffet flow. They even did a walk through with us at the reception location before the wedding day to map out the layout!
    They took care of the linen rental and set up my tables with center pieces the day of. This was a huge help as I did not have a wedding coordinator to do this.
    They communicated to all our other vendors so the day went smoothly.
    We were very pleased they were able to make special Spanish appetizers since my husband is from South America. The food was amazing! We received many compliments from our guests. We took leftovers to our hotel later that evening, and hours later it was still delicious!
    For a headache free day, this is the best caterer in the area. Their price is very reasonable and the service is phenomenal.
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    Carol & Gary was great couldn't ask for a better catering than them.. when we needed to change something at the last minute they helped us with no question asked.. they made our special day perfect, food was perfect & very delicious. If you need a cater Carol & Gary Shepherd is the one to call for your wedding, ball, rehearsal dinner etc..
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    Dara & Jeff
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    Kaila Sent on 09/21/2015
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    Carol was absolutely amazing!!! She made everything run smoothly and made sure our wedding day was perfect :)
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    Lakien Sent on 05/02/2015
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    Gary and Carol are amazing! They worked with us to fit our budget and the food was amazing! Our guests loved the pasta bar! We couldn't be happier with how good the food turned out!
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    Tanya Sent on 04/06/2015
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    The staff was a delight. Everyone was very responsive to the needs of our guests. They also set an appetizer plate to the side for me and my bride as we were busy with our guests and photographer. They went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed to make our day special.
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    Nika Sent on 04/02/2015
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    I received many compliments from the guest on the food. Gary Shepherd and his staff are professionals and it was a delight having their services. It truly was a care free experience and I will use them for all my future events. Many thanks.
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    Magda Sent on 12/20/2014
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    Excellent service and advise will recommend to other clients
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    Stacey Sent on 12/09/2014
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    They did a great job! Very professional and food was great!
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    Beth Sent on 12/09/2014
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    The service was excellent and the staff was flexible. Our event was to be held outdoors and needed to be moved inside due to weather, they were extremely accommodating. The owner showed up as scheduled for our consultation before hand and was thorough in going over the details the day before. The staff during the event was present, but unobtrusive, quickly cleaning up the area when dishes were laid aside. The food was hot and fresh and several guests commented on the quality of the product.
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    Claire Sent on 12/09/2014
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    Great service! Made everything easy!
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    Kaycee Sent on 06/02/2014
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    5 Stars goes to Carefree Catering! Every service that they provided was just that, carefree. The meal was delicious, the service was amazing, and planning was easy! Also, as many people know, budget is a big part of any event and the service they provided surpassed the amount I payed (very affordable). I highly recommend this business for your event!
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    Nadine Sent on 02/19/2014
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    Gary and Carol were extremely helpful and professional from the moment I got in touch with them. They worked with me to create the menu I wanted and the food tasted amazing on the day. Their deliverance and help on the day itself was nothing short of fantastic. They went above and beyond what I expected. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again and would highly recommend them!
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    Niki Sent on 12/26/2013
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    Gary and Carol were a pleasure to work with. Their staff are are courteous and professional. The food was delicious, we got so many compliments on it. I would highly recommend Carefree Catering!
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    Gary J. Sent on 10/23/2013
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    Gary & Carol made sure every detail was covered, added extras & were extremely accommodating. We didn't have to worry about one thing. At the reception, they were professional, everyone raved about how beautiful everything was set up and ... most of all ... the food was outstanding. It was an A+ experience and we would definitely use them again. Thank you Gary and Carol!!!
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