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    Taylor D. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Absolutely Incredible to Work With!

    The ENTIRE team at Crave Catering was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish! Katie was incredibly helpful and responsive in the lead up to our big day, and then staff at our event (especially Julie, the bar manager) were sooo lovely to get to meet and have with us on our special day! We really couldn’t recommend Crave highly enough, they made the entire process easy and enjoyable, offered great options and prices, and the food was to die for!! 10/10 to Crave Catering and their staff, because they were one of our favourite vendors of the day! We love you Crave Catering!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Hi Taylor,

    Thanks so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you on your wedding, and our team had a wonderful time on your big day. Thanks so much again for choosing to Crave to be a part of your special day!!!
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    Kera M. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    The Crave team is top notch!

    The outstanding work of Crave is something my husband and I and our guests still talk about weeks after our wedding. Kerry in particular advocated for us, double and triple checked all of our orders and rental needs, and worked with her team to ensure that we had everything we dreamed of. I never once worried about the food and heard absolutely no complaints! Gregory was also incredible, prepared, and positive. The chefs rocked some amazing food - get the corn fritters, trust me! The staff was so incredibly on top of all platters, glasses, and really made our drink-happy guests pleased with their fast and quality bar service. There was never an eye roll at drink requests or watered down beverages - everything, to the tee, was done with perfection. Even our families raved at the end of the night about how well the staff packed up their cars with leftovers!! This will not be your cheapest vendor, but the cost is absolutely worth it. Not only will you be rewarded with delicious food, but you and your guests will be treated so well by the amazing Crave team.
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    Hannah S. Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Delicious Wedding Food

    Crave was the first tasting we had during our planning process and they set the bar really high which made it easy to select them as our caterer! Kelsea was super responsive and easy to work with and we didn't have to worry about anything from start to finish. We had a few people tell us that "no one remembers the food at weddings" but I think it is safe to say that is not / will not be the case for our wedding. We have already had numerous people tell us that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and I can't tell you how many people have raved about the salmon in particular! We were really drawn to the PNW vibe and farm to table approach that Crave offers and are so glad we went with them!
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    Addie Sent on 11/30/2019
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    Vegan Wedding

    We had a fully vegan wedding and were shocked at how many options they had! We didn't even have to give examples or recipes for vegan options, they had a full menu already set for us to choose from. They were also very flexible with the menu and let us replace one of the side dishes with a third main dish. We had a lot of skeptical wedding guests that think they don't like vegan food but they loved it! The presentation of the food was phenomenal as well!

    Crave also took care of coordinating all our rentals - tables, linens, etc. The only negative I could say about them is that I requested no broccoli (my cousin is severely allergic) and there was broccoli serves so she had to stand outside for the majority of the reception.
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    Jacob N. Sent on 08/20/2019
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    Farm to Table and they mean it!

    Both Crave’s food and service was so good. We knew that we wanted food to be an important part of the wedding, and Crave delivered! Being able to see them freshly preparing and plating up food was a real joy, and the quality and presentation of the food was just as good. We loved that Crave’s approach was very much quality over quantity, and nothing was too heavy or overly portioned, which left our guests with room for cake, and energy for dancing. Finally, our experience with Crave’s event coordinator was excellent! She was very attentive to our needs, and even made up some custom menu cards for us!
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    Michelle Sent on 06/22/2019
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    Guests were so happy with this food!

    So many good things to say about Crave catering!

    Firstly, they were fabulous to work with. From day one they worked with us on our budget, options, and ideas to make sure everything was exactly what we needed. They met each idea with totally open minds and great enthusiasm. They were just so much fun every time we met with them, and totally on top of everything.

    Then there's the food - everything is so fresh and beautiful. All the food comes from their farm, or a nearby partner - and their passion for GOOD food really shows. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about delicious it was. No bland wedding food if you're working with these folks! So grateful we found them!
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/01/2017
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    My husband and I can’t express enough our gratitude for Crave Catering. Specifically, our appreciation for Lilie. We absolutely loved working with Lilie. She truly is the best and beyond great at what she does. She was responsive to all of our emails and inquiries. She worked closely with our rental company to rent everything that we needed for our wedding. She was present the entire day of our wedding and ensured everything stayed on schedule. She listened to all of our requests; and at times when we kept changing our minds going back and forth, she was always patient and continued to provide superb service. Lilie truly went above and beyond our expectations and she's amazing! She played a huge part in the success of our wedding day. Also to mention that the food was great! Our guests loved everything from the hors d’oeuvres to the desserts. I highly recommend Crave Catering and if you can, request to work with Lilie! We love you Crave!
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    Kelly Sent on 06/30/2017
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    Our experience with Crave was awesome! From the tasting to the wedding, they were very easy to work with and the food was amazing. We were blown away by the tasting and how delicious everything was, especially the cedar plan salmon. At the wedding we loved that they cook on site and this sets them apart from other companies and they use very fresh ingredients. Everyone at my wedding raved about the food and the Grilled Beef Shortribs were a hit. If you go with Crave, you will not be disappointed!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/12/2016
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    We looked at several catering options for our October wedding. We were so impressed with the quality of customer service, knowledge, and the delicious and fresh NW food. When it comes to wedding planning you want to work with someone who knows what they're doing and can ask the questions that you may not think of. Lilie and her team were amazing. From constant communication with us and our venue to providing personal touches on our wedding - we couldn't have been happier. Not to mention the food was amazing and fresh. We've been married over a month and I'm still getting complimented on how delicious the food was. Thank you to Lilie and her team for making our wedding fun, beautiful, and serving up some amazing food!
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    Karla Sent on 10/30/2014
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    Crave Catering is the BEST! I was needing LAST MINUTE catering and like the Cavalry, they came to my rescue! My event was a smashing success, and everyone loved the food. The set up and pick up of the dishes was fast and painless. It was great and I highly recommend Crave for all your catering needs. They saved my day, and they can save yours too!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Karla! I'm so glad you enjoyed everything. Call us anytime! :)
    -Jessica
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    Kathy Sent on 11/12/2014
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    I can't begin to express how wonderful it has been to work with Crave Catering, Jessica Schantz and her team! We didn't think we could afford to have catering done for my daughter's wedding, but it was required by the venue that the Bride and Groom really wanted to use. We went in to talk in person with Jessica, and came out walking on air! Jessica had prepared DELICIOUS samples for us to try, and she worked with our budget to come up with a wonderful variety of beautiful and delicious food, presented so professionally and beautifully.
    During the reception, the catering team was SO attentive as well as professional! James was everywhere all at once, and if a challenge arose, he was so fast to take care of it, and never ruffled!! They helped with centerpieces, lit candles, arranged cakes, rented and set up linens, chairs, tables, and supported everything that needed to be done. They went out of their way to be helpful and truly seemed to care about our guests and ourselves. I can't imagine using ANY other caterer for quality of food, affordability, convenience, professionality, and SUPERIOR customer service!
    OH- and when it came to clean-up, it was DONE by the time I got back from seeing the Bride & Groom off!! I did about 1% of the clean-up I thought I would need to do! Wow. I love this company!! Thank you, Jessica, James, and the crew!!
  • User1760633 Sent on 08/12/2014
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    Crave was easy to work with and did a professional job.

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you from all of us here at Crave! :)
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    Valarie C. Sent on 07/31/2014
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    We would definitely recommend Crave Catering! Jessica's coordination of our menu and event rentals gave me such confidence that our day would go smoothly. Jessica was extremely patient, helpful and flexible with suggestions for our menu and our many change requests, even a last minute request for an additional table. James, our onsite lead server, kept everything flowing so we could spend time with our guests and not worry about anything ... he even moved tables when he noticed too much sun on our guests. And the food was amazing! Many of our guests commented on the fresh, delicious menu. Thank you, Crave Catering!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much Valarie! I'm so happy everything went so well for you two and all of your guests. It was such a pleasure planning everything with you and seeing it all come to life!

    Best Wishes!
    Jessica & the Team at Crave
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    I am so pleased with our choice to work with Crave Catering for our Wedding. We even snagged Jessica Schantz as our Day Of Coordinator. We chose Crave for their sustainable practices, their garden fresh menu and their delicious recipes. Our guests LOVED the seasonal fare and were so pleased at how Crave created options for every diet. The staff was attentive, yet out of the way. The tables looked pristine and set up exactly as I imagined. The best thing I could have asked for was not to have to lift a finger, notice a mistake or see anything awry... and I got all three! Crave was super flexible with our wish to provide our own desserts and hired bar. They also were very gracious in dealing with my endless changing mind in the weeks before the wedding.
    I TRULY enjoyed working with Jessica as well. Being the control freak that I am, I was hesitant about hiring a wedding planner, since most of the details I was creating myself. Jessica offered her services as our Day Of Coordinator. She worked with me for all the vendor coordination and was also always present for walkthroughs at the venue. She and my bridesmaids set up the event FLAWLESSLY! In fact better than I imagined. Jessica kept the event schedule on track from start to finish and coordinated the breakdown from the venue as well. A class work all around!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for all of us here at Crave! You all were so great to work with! :)
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    Megan Sent on 04/01/2014
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    The team at Crave Catering were amazing! Without much lead time they stepped up to the plate to donate appetizers for our charitable fundraising event. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and really added to the overall success of the event. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the Crave team again in the future!
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    Mike Sent on 02/21/2014
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    Working with Mark and his staff was a wonderful experience! They are very professional and will do anything to make sure your event goes smoothly. On the day of our wedding, the Crave staff went the extra mile to provide great service and great food/ beverage. They worked with us to create a signature cocktail and all of our guests LOVED it!
    Thank you Crave Catering!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We were thrilled to be a part of your big day! You, Jessie, and "Aunt" Darlynn were fun to work with! I loved how your food really told a story. From your Father-in-law's love for fishing and your signature cocktail "Huckleberry Hansen!" We wish you a lifetime of happiness together :)
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    Darlynn Sent on 02/27/2014
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    Mark Lopez and crew were exellent in everyway made our day and I highly recomend them for future events. they we on time ,professional , flexible and great all around
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    Shawn Sent on 11/30/2013
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    Easy to work with, friendly, great suggestions for the kind of menu we wanted.

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words, we loved working with you and Andrew and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
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    Karla Sent on 11/07/2011
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    Crave was fabulous! I have never had a catered event before, and suddenly at the last minute realized I was in over my head with this event. I called Crave and they were able to help me even with the short notice.

    The food was fantastic, the service prompt and professional, the presentation was wonderful, and the price was reasonable. I highly recommend Crave and I plan to work with them when I need catering services in the future. Thanks much.
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    Matthew Sent on 09/09/2014
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    Jessica and the rest of the Crave team were absolutely wonderful to work with during our wedding. Jessica was incredibly responsive, flexible, and always accommodating no matter what the request. She made anything seem possible and was always patient despite our last minute changes. The food was also very good and the service during the event was awesome. Eric and James showed up at the venue the day before the wedding to do some reconnaissance and make sure they were prepared. They were very professional and did a remarkable job taking care of us and our guests. Crave was also very fairly priced relative to the competition. I would absolutely recommend using Crave for another catering event!

    Crave Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much from all of us at Crave! You guys we're so awesome to work with every step of the way. Best wishes to you! :)
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    Caroline Sent on 07/09/2011
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    Crave were great to work with. The food tasted great.
    We had a little hiccup, as we ran out of booze, but Crave was quick to solve the situation.

    Without a doubt, I'd recommend Crave.
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    Sarah D. Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Delicious!

    The food at our wedding was amazing! The beef short ribs were particularly good! The menu had lots of options and I appreciated that it was locally-focused. The only slight complaint I had was that the few children at the wedding didn’t have a “kids” meal and just ate what everyone else did. Otherwise, everyone loved the food! We would definitely recommend Crave!
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    Rebecca Sent on 08/27/2014
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    I loved having Crave cater my wedding. They were really flexible in helping me design the menu that I wanted and I was really happy with how everything turned out! The quality of the food was outstanding!
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    I requested quotes from several caterers. Jessica was by far the most responsive. She was very flexible and answered my (many) questions in a timely fashion. We had many great comments on the food and the night went off without a hitch. As a result I am happy to refer Crave to others :)
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    Glenda Sent on 09/28/2011
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    Crave Catering provided beautiful and delicious food for our wedding!! I was very happy with the professionalism and the quality of teh food and the presentation was also very beautiful! The onyl thing I was sad about was that i had a lot of people with allergies at the wedding and Crave assured me theyw ould have table flags marking which items were gluten and pork-product free and there were no labels onthe food at all :(
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