Culinary Delights by Feist Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
75 Reviews
98% recommend it
Awards
-
![Katelin]()
Katelin Sent on 01/12/2019The BEST Team for catering!
The "Feisty" Team was such a pleasure to work with. They were kind-hearted people who knew how to cook! They were exceptionally organized and prepared for my wedding day, and everyone in my wedding party loved them! We had a Sunday brunch wedding and our guests raved about the food- it was delicious! I HIGHLY recommend working with them; you won't be disappointed!! -
-
![Bryon]()
Bryon Sent on 11/04/2018Great food, reasonably priced for the quality!
We used Culinary Delights by Feist for our reception catering. They were flexible with our catering plan and menu, with a personalized menu that we and our guests really enjoyed. John Feist (owner) and Jason (chef) came to our house to provide meal and cake tastings despite us living in Arlington, and gave us a detailed description of the items that would be offered. The menu selections were quite good and made to order, providing fresh steak tenderloin, delicious salmon, and fresh cooked vegetables for our reception. The cocktail hour menu was also well enjoyed. The servers were attentive and Jill (catering manager) worked with us closely to provide a carefully orchestrated event. We would definitely recommend them!Culinary Delights by Feist's reply:
Sarah and Bryon,
It was truly our pleasure to serve you and your guests. The weather for your wedding day was cool and brisk and exemplary of FALL - the perfect back drop for your copper and teal color scheme. Your special touches were appreciated throughout the night... the gorgeous, lighted, handmade bar... the delicious buffet... your gorgeous flowers throughout the venue... the hand-crafted beers... the adorable, well-behaved children... your awesome DJ... his and her specialty drinks... and on and on!!!
Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! Blessings for happiness and love to you both!
-
![dowling8889]()
Rachel Sent on 09/24/2018Where to start with Culinary Delights…wow. This small business truly goes above and beyond for their client in ways I could never expect from anyone. I felt like the most special, important bride in the world working with Chef John, Chef Jason, and the indispensable Jill. From the personalized private tastings to everything being PERFECT the day of the rehearsal dinner and the reception, my family and I are completely blown away by the level of service this company provides. It is unparalleled, and I feel so lucky to have found them for my wedding day. Chef Jason’s food was above and beyond what I could’ve wanted at my wedding. It wasn’t anywhere close to the typical wedding fare/airplane food I have had at so many weddings, it was memorable and cooked from the heart- buffet style! I honestly wasn’t sure that was even possible. The plated dinner at our reception had my friends and family eating off each other’s plates, laughing, and truly in food Heaven. Braised beef, pasta carbonara, the BEST quesadilla bread any of us could imagine…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Jill is one-of-a-kind and the kind of person everyone hopes to have on their team. She went so far beyond her job description to make sure my wedding was everything I could dream it could be, while also taking care of my mom, my groom, and the wedding party. Every detail was so perfect. I’m so grateful to Culinary Delights and if you are thinking about contacting them, please don’t hesitate!Culinary Delights by Feist's reply:
Rachel and Shane,
The Culinary Delights team and I truly enjoyed working with you and catering your wedding weekend. Each aspect of your Rehearsal Dinner and Reception were both personal and a reflection of the extraordinary people you are... from your gorgeous color scheme, the FABULOUS groom's cake, your phenomenal DJ, the delicious menu, the beautiful layered wedding cake, the lovely Dot, your custom Welcome sign and signs for the bar, your zany crew from Ireland, your mother's tears and smiles... to your specially-made name cards for the seating, the engraved coasters, your gracious guests, the warm intimacy of the barn... and finally the stunning bride, the dapper groom, your beautiful families and the love that surrounded you both! That was truly a spectacular event and it was an honor to be a part of your special day. Best wishes to you both for a lifetime of happiness together! XOXO Jill -
Emily Sent on 01/02/2018When I first met John, he came to our house and did a personal tasting! I remember he said to me "If two weeks before the wedding you wake up and decide you want sugar plums, we will make it happen!". I knew at that point, we had to hire him because he had a passion for making people's special days, exactly how they wanted it. We loved that at culinary delights by feist was also willing to take personal, favorite recipes and make them for the wedding! He and his staff were MORE than accommodating for severe allergies and food alterations, they took it extremely seriously which was more than comforting. The entire night of our wedding, people kept telling us how great the food was!! We highly recommend John and Culinary Delights by Feist as they completely met our expectations! You will have the best experience with them, and you'll never see John without a smile on his face, as he is the friendliest guy!
-
-
User2650461 Sent on 06/16/2016I was the wedding coordinator for a friend's wedding, and the couple had already chosen John and his team as their caterers for their big day. Let me just say.....they made the right choice! From the first time I met with John, I knew he was going to be great to work with. In the days and weeks leading up to the wedding, he was very responsive to all my emails and questions (and there were a lot!). He made a special trip to the bride's parents' house the day before the wedding to drop off a cheese platter for the next day (the wedding party was getting ready there). John and his team arrived on time to the reception venue and got right to work. Sam, the supervisor, was polite, helpful, and all around amazing! The rest of the staff was amazing too....hard working, nice, polite and very helpful. Another reason that John and his team were so great.....the bride had actually only paid for 4 vendor meals, but John gave me and the woman who was in charge of the reception site a plate of food as well. The food was AMAZING!!! At the end of the night, the staff not only cleaned up their items, but they helped load decorations and other wedding items in a guest's car for them! On a side note....2 of the staff members were observing Ramadan, so they were fasting and could not eat or drink all day long....and it was HOT that day. But they never complained once. John and his whole team were simply wonderful, and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer. You won't be disappointed! -
User2628603 Sent on 05/31/2016Culinary Delights by Feist did a fantastic job catering my wedding. My husband and I didn't want traditional wedding food, and Culinary Delights by Feist delivered. Not only were John and his team flexible regarding dietary restrictions, they helped us come up with a great menu. The make your own fajita and burger bars were a huge hit with our guests - the quality of the food was AMAZING. John and his team were willing and excited to incorporate food items prepared by family members (my family made a ton of pies to serve, and also provided some unique cheese options for cocktail hour). John's staff was very professional and accommodating. His staff always made sure the bride and groom had drinks in their hands and food in their bellies (thanks you!). Our guests also commented on the great service - there didn't appear to be any lines at the bars and his staff was very quick to respond to any problems.
We had a somewhat last minute problem with our original venue, and John helped us find a new venue within a week. I would definitely recommend using Culinary Delights by Feist. Great food, great service, and great flexibility. -
User2403372 Sent on 11/01/2015We engaged John Feist for our daughter's recent wedding in Northern VIrginia, and I truly cannot say enough about the superb level of service. It was challenging, because we were planning from across the country. From the start, John was accessible, willing and able to talk and make suggestions, was flexible and very respectful of our budget, and even came in person to our daughter's 4th floor walk-up apartment to cook and do the sample tasting. As the day grew closer, we had the usual ups and downs with number of guests, last minute changes for seating etc., and he patiently and kindly accommodated all.
We also engaged John as the point man/day-of-coordinator, and he provided exceptional service in this capacity as well, at the rehearsal, incredible, calm and reassuring service on the big day, thinking of and providing for all the details, taking great care of the family and wedding party, and ensured that the ceremony and subsequent reception events went perfectly. The tables were lovely. His staff was personable, efficient, and responsive to all our guests' needs.
The food was amazing, delicious, beautifully presented (both cocktail time and meal), and served with care and efficiency. We are still receiving raves from guests about how beautiful and delicious everything was! The cake - red velvet - was beautiful, and actually so yummy people asked for more, along with a variety of small Italian pastries.
In short, planning, food, value, and especially service, we would give 10 stars if we could. The day was more wonderful than we dreamed, and I credit John Feist. -
User2253046 Sent on 08/02/2015John Feist and his team are stellar. If they opened up a restaurant, I would be right there at the ribbon cutting ceremony. They catered our wedding at Sunset Creat Manor, and they did so much more than cater. They provided planning support and day-of coordination support, working independently with the Venue to make sure everything turned out just right. The staff was so fun and helpful: Rachel regularly brought me (the bride) small plates of food, and made sure that I could try all of the dishes that we created. So, if you're booked at Sunset Crest Manor and have any doubts, stop reading this right now and email John to book them immediately! Then come back to read the rest of this review.
Here's a couple things I learned: 1) Choose the baked brie. My god I am still dreaming of that baked brie. 2) Ask them to provide pear pancetta crisps. It was a recipe I found on Pinterest, and my guests have been RAVING about it ever since. 3) Go for the sweets buffet with the truffles. Make sure you eat a truffle before your guests devour them ALL. 4) Serve your dinner family style. This was John's idea. Because my husband and I are such foodies, we had truly innovative nouveau-American style dishes. Of course our guests loved sharing and having a bit of everything. 5) Mushroom risotto and beef brisket. So good. Queue the salivation. 6) We had 5, that's FIVE signature cocktails. Again, as foodies, our craft cocktails are very important. The bartender team nailed 'em all: Margarita, Moscow Mule, Pimm's Cup, and a few of our own creations. 7) Always thank the staff. they gave us a souvenir memento from the photo booth, and wrapped up all the food to go!
Seriously, if you want a truly satisfying meal that's served with heart, a smile, and crazy chef-pants, go with Culinary Delights by Feist! Love you guys so much! -
User2278539 Sent on 08/19/2015We can't say enough good things about Chef John Feist and his team at Culinary Delights by Feist (including Chef Jason), who catered our daughter’s wedding of 160 guests in June. John was so accommodating in setting the time and place for our tastings (more than one) and the food he served was so delicious that we were excited to have leftovers. John helped us refine our menu, and was even willing to create a new appetizer at our request from a vegetarian entrée that he prepared at our tasting! John suggested family style service when we said we wanted the flow of food service to move quickly during our wedding reception. He was right - the service was superb. Many of our guests commented to us that they very much enjoyed the food; we also loved the 2 flavor wedding cake that John and his team provided. John went above and beyond on the day of the wedding – bringing a plate of appetizers to us when the cocktail portion of the reception wound down to make sure we got a chance to taste the delicious food amidst the wedding festivities. The food and service provided by John's team were key ingredients in making the wedding a magical experience--thank you Culinary Delights by Feist, for all of your hard work and your high-quality catering!
Are you interested?
Send a message
Are you interested?
Send a message