The Chef and I Catering by A Grand Affair Reviews
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Stephanie Sent on 09/10/2021Best Caterer in PGH
THE.VERY.BEST! The Chef & I Catering are the MVPs in Pittsburgh. Planning a wedding during a pandemic had it's challenges, but The Chef & I, especially Kris & Nikki, made sure to always make me feel like we would pivot if needed. We got married at Soldiers & Sailors and received SO many compliments about the food and portions. We are a 100% Italian family so food is my family's baby and my parents, my fiancé, & I couldn't have been more pleased :)The Chef and I Catering by A Grand Affair's reply:
Hi Stephanie, we appreciate your review of our services. Our entire team worked so hard to ensure a beautiful event for you and your guests. We're glad that you took the time to let us know. All our best to you as a married couple! -
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Christina Sent on 12/18/2024Great to work with
Nikki was fabulous to work with and the food was great! We opted for stations, which I was nervous about, but it worked out so well. We got a lot of compliments on the food, especially the carving station ham. -
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Jessica Sent on 05/12/2024Unique Food and Great Service
The Chef and I were courteous and professional from day 1. An excellent tasting followed by clear expectations about services and pricing. They helped accommodate a smaller wedding than they usual cater for, which was appreciated. There are also numerous gluten-free options which was a bonus to many in our friend and family group.
The food itself was phenomenal (smashed potatoes with flavor from a wedding caterer??). They also had some options I hadn't seen from other vendors before (their tandoori chicken appetizers were what finally sold us on them).
Reception service went off without a hitch, and that was after a cocktail hour with passed apps that guest raved about.
Good price for the quality and service. Would recommend them to anyone. -
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Brianna Sent on 12/06/2023Wonderful Experience!
The Chef and I were a part of a few caterers that were partnered with our venue and we chose the Chef and I. Without a doubt we would choose them 100x over. From beginning to end they were wonderful to work with, on time, responsive, and professional. The food was absolutely immaculate. We really enjoyed all of the food at tasting and we thought the final product at our wedding was even better. Everyone absolutely raved and still raves about the food and how good it was. The servers the night of our wedding were pleasant and on top of everything. The linens were delivered in a timely fashion, not to interfere with setting up. Everything about the Chef and I was an absolute 10/10 and I would recommend them to anyone! -
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Carly Sent on 08/08/2023Excellent Wedding Catering
Nikki was great to work with while planning the catering for our wedding. Our menu tasting was thorough and detail-oriented, and we appreciated all the thought that went into it. We had a few guests at our wedding with dietary needs (gluten-free, vegetarian), and they were well-accommodated. We were so pleased with the quality of the food, as well. We thought the food on the day of our wedding was even better than the food at our tasting (which was great, to begin with). We are happily working our way through the leftovers! -
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Molly Sent on 10/06/2022The Perfect Caterer for a Perfect Wedding
The Chef and I Catering catered our wedding last weekend at Lingrow Farm and they were absolutely amazing from the food to the staff. Before getting married I had so many people tell me I wouldn't get a chance to eat the food we picked the night of the wedding but their staff did such a great job seeking us out with the appetizers and providing us with our very own platters of it and also filling up plates for us at the buffet so we didn't have to do it ourselves. The food was so good and I had so much of it I was struggling to finish what was on my plate. We got so many compliments... -
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Tim S. Sent on 08/28/2022Outstanding!
Chef & I catered our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors and we couldn't have been more pleased with how everything went! We did a station style service with five separate stations for guests to choose from. All feedback we received was that the food was fantastic. Nikki was amazing throughout the entire process from scheduling tastings to answering any questions. She responded so quickly and the communication was outstanding. -
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Ben D. Sent on 04/10/2022Full-service caterer that will put you at ease
We worked with The Chef & I for our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in early 2022, and everything went beautifully. We sought quotes from a few different caterers, and what we liked about The Chef & I was how transparent and straightforward they were: everything you'd need for a catered meal was included in their total cost (linens, flatware, servers, etc.), and available alternatives and upgrades were all clearly listed in the contract. They were great at handling extras, including a complicated cookie table (ours had baklava in addition to the traditional Pittsburgh treats) and a delivery of 16 pizzas late at night from our local pizzeria. Most importantly, everyone loved the dinner, and The Chef & I did a very professional job of ensuring that every guest's allergies and dietary restrictions were accounted for. -
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Tim C. Sent on 03/31/2022Fantastic Catering Experience
We used Chef & I to cater our wedding in January of 2022, and we could not have asked for a better experience! Nikki was always supremely helpful, and the entire process, from beginning to end was smooth, professional, and focused on reducing the burden on us and our families. The food was delicious and the service was perfect--I really don't think there's a better caterer out there! Thank you, Chef & I. -
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Rebecca Sent on 10/16/2021Outstanding & delicious!
The food was incredibly delicious! We received so many compliment of how flavorful and tender the beef and chicken were. I highly recommend the Chef and I catering for your wedding. Hands down the best! Nikki, the coordinator, was very responsive and answered all of my questions and concerns. The day before and of the wedding the staff was professional and kept things moving smoothly. We had our wedding at a venue where we were responsible for everything. They even helped cut our wedding cake for us! I can't thank the Chef and I catering enough for the outstanding job they did!The Chef and I Catering by A Grand Affair's reply:
Hi Rebeca, it was our pleasure to work with you and Kyle... We truly appreciate your kind compliments. Best wishes to you both and thank you again for selecting The Chef and I Catering! -
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Brittania Sent on 09/10/2021Amazing Food and Staff
The Chef and I exceeded our expectations from our first tasting appointment to the end of our reception. They are easy to work with, available for questions and recommendations through the process, the staff is incredibly professional, and most of all the food is delicious. All our guests raved about the food! From taste to presentation to staffing. They are the best! -
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Maria Sent on 10/30/2019Amazing experience!
Kris, Nikki and all the staff at the Chef and I were so fantastic for my wedding at Riverside Landing! Everyone LOVED the food, particularly the mashed potatoes! Any suggestions or changes we asked for, Kris or Nikki quickly replied to and took care of. The Chicken Marsala and Beef tips were wonderful! The serving staff was extra polite and very helpful. I cannot say enough good things about the Chef and I and I recommend them to everyone! You will not be disappointed. -
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Joshellen Sent on 10/24/2019Awesome, Best caterer in Pittsburgh!
Every one of my guest keep raving about how good the food was!! Kris was so great at communicating. From start to finish things were easy. Thank you Chef and I catering!! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/24/2019100% Recommend! AMAZING!
They were very responsive to any emails and phone calls. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. The food was amazing and they have so many delicious options to chose from! We got so many compliments on our food! -
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Emily Sent on 10/03/2019September wedding reception
We had such a great experience with this catering company! They were so organized, helpful and kind during our reception, which made the whole day easier for us. The food was also amazing and we got a ton of compliments on it! -
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Elyse Sent on 09/09/2019Chef & I at Soldiers & Sailors
Nikki and Kristopher were absolutely amazing to work with. Our wedding at soldiers and sailors memorial was GORGEOUS and effortless because of them. Nikki is so professional and organized. Both Nikki and Kristopher were so easy to get in touch with any time we needed to chat during the wedding planning process. They communicated at the beginning of our contract the dates that they would check in with us, and they checked in right on schedule every single time! I felt so confident everything was going to be taken care of, I didn't feel any stress the day of the wedding. Nikki made sure everything was beautifully set up on the day before the wedding and Kristopher checked in... -
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Madison Sent on 06/25/2019literally the BEST chicken i've ever had in my life
I am so happy we chose the Chef and I for our caterer. Their food was so tasty, nice large portions, and they were very easy to work with and so professional with everything. We chose filet and chicken... no joke... the chicken is the must flavorful chicken i've ever had in my life. my parents, who are not "chicken" people (they dont order chicken at restaurants, more of fish and filet type) ... they both picked the chicken at the wedding because of how good it was. I also had SO many people rave to me on how good the food was. The filet was cooked PERFECT and everyting had so much flavor. People do not rave about food if it was mediocre or decent or "normal" ... that's how you know it was good. -
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Katie Sent on 07/17/2017I first met with Denny and he was flexible with our plans to customize the menu. He patiently talked me through the pros and cons of different styles of service (buffet, plated, stations) to help me decide the right one for us. We had a tasting in December and the food was good and at a fantastic price. Everything was set. Then I got a call this past Friday from a man named Kris, saying the Chef and I had merged with his company A Grand Affair, so now he owns both under one umbrella. He reassured me that quality would be the same, if not better, my menu wouldn't change, and everything on our contract was still valid.... -
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Stacey Sent on 06/21/2017I'm so glad we decided to use Chef & I catering. We made our decision almost immediately after our tasting. Everything we tried was beyond delicious and the staff was willing to customize dishes per our requests and accommodate our guests' allergy issues. The price is extremely reasonable given what was included and we were so happy with the food and staff on the day of the wedding.The Chef and I Catering by A Grand Affair's reply:
Hi Stacey! Thank you for the kind complements... It was a pleasure working with you and your family... Best of luck to you both! -
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Nicole Sent on 04/28/2013The Chef and I Catering was SO easy to work with. Denny was incredibly kind and so in tune with our family's needs as far as budget and menu. He worked with us on making sure that we had the perfect meal and event at the budget we needed it to be. He was honest, easy going and fun to work with. This is the kind of person you want to work with for your wedding. He also helped in making the setup and day seamless at the venue, and was there every step of the way. His chef and team are AWESOME, and really put in the extra effort to make sure that everyone was happy and taken... -
Samantha Sent on 12/17/2023
Highly recommend!
We had our wedding at Yinzer Valley Farms in Mount Pleasant, PA, and Chef & I was one of the recommended caterers. After looking at their menu, we scheduled a tasting. Everything from the food to the service was amazing and we knew we wanted to have them cater our wedding. Will definitely be recommended them in the future! -
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