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Hire David Joseph’s special events!

We would highly recommend hiring David Joseph’s special events for your wedding or any major event.

Organising a wedding from Australia was extremely daunting, but David & Joseph made it so seamless and easy. They were generous, kind, professional and punctual.

The food and service they provided was 100000/10. Everyone at the wedding could not stop raving about how brilliant it all was.

We will miss them!!

Jenna Sent on 11/24/2019

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We couldn't imagine a better evening

WOW! From the first phone call with Joseph, to the last goodbye of the night, he was a pleasure to work with. He and his team executed perfectly. I could not have imagined the number of compliments we would receive on the food and service alone. We were floored and so were our guests. Our amazement began right away. After the ceremony, 2 huge trays of cocktail hour food were prepared for us to enjoy. And not just prepared. The platters were decorated, and presented beautifully which really warmed out hearts (and stomachs)We dove in as if we had never eaten before and enjoyed every last bit of food with huge smiles on our faces. Next thing we new, there was more food! We then made our way into the dining room for dinner. Everything was set up beautifully. Our venue has no kitchen and no true back of house for staff to do what they need to. But you would never have known. Glasses were filled before they were finished. Food was brought out HOT - actually hot. And it was all delicious. Jospeh and his staff are miracle workers and we could not be happier that we got the chance to work with them! THANK YOU!

Leah Sent on 06/25/2018

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We met Joseph and Jen at the rental showroom a little less than a year before our wedding. They genuinely wanted to get to know us and help us have the best wedding celebration possible. They took the reign of our wedding and made a spreadsheet that thinks of everything a bride and groom should think about before their wedding. It felt like we had hired planners as well as caterers. We had several touch bases throughout the months and got everything finalized about a week out from the wedding. He helped us work within our budget and didn't try and rip us off in any way.
The food and energy of the wedding was incredible. So many people had told us the hors d'ouevres were the best they have had. They had made sure my husband and I and our family was taken care of the whole night.
Genuine good people, good food, and good service. They had made the venue look so gorgeous and elegant and didn't bother me at all while I was getting ready in the bridal suite. They are the complete packages and true professionals. We are so happy they made our wedding so memorable and would recommend them over and over again.

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When we 1st spoke to Joseph Farahat on the phone we felt a connection. Our conversation lasted over an hour & he asked several questions about us, our relationship, and what we were looking for. He gave us some tips on how to save money. It didn't feel like a vendor/client phone call but rather a conversation between friends.

We had many meetings and phone calls with him to plan out every detail. We had floorpans, lists & spreadsheets, which at 1st feels overwhelming but by the end we realized all the paperwork kept everyone on the same page & left no question unanswered. He was very accommodating to our busy schedules & made himself available on weekends & evenings.

The food was also delicious! David Josephs invited us to a restaurant they own to do a menu tasting! We tried dozens of food items & gave notes and narrowed down to the food we exactly wanted. Everyone at the wedding complimented the food and said it was one of the best.

David Josephs isn't just a catering company. They basically took the role of a wedding coordinator. They worked with all our vendors simultaneously. Joseph's partner Jen was by our side for most of the wedding, answering every question we had, solving every minor problem that arose, and even would just magically appear with a tray of drinks, anticipating that we would want one.

We truly felt catered by Joseph, Jen and the rest of the David Josephs Catering company on our wedding day. They truly took the time and energy to give us exactly what we wanted and added so much to the magical day. They were so personal and caring, we truly feel like we made some new friends with Joseph and Jen and will definitely keep in touch with them.

Ashley Sent on 04/02/2018

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I can't speak highly enough about David Josephs Catering. From the first time that we sat down with Joseph to the tail end of our wedding, he was attentive, open to different ideas, and completely on the ball. If my husband or I had questions, he was quick to answer them and the day of, he and the rest of his kick-ass staff did an absolutely amazing job. The food was spectacular and I couldn't have been more happy with their work. A++

Elizabeth Sent on 09/29/2016

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We loved working with David Joseph's Catering! Joseph was fantastic about taking care of the bridal party before and after the ceremony. There was some fruit and cheese in the bridal suite before the ceremony, and then after the ceremony, he made sure that my husband and I got a chance to try every hors d'oeuvre that was being served during cocktail hour. The fact that he brought food to us as we were taking a moment to relax after the ceremony was truly a life-saver. And most importantly, everything tasted great! They also managed to execute a delicious dinner at the Museum of the Moving Image, which has unique restrictions, such as no open flame. They are great about covering all the details and making sure you don't have to worry about any of it. They were also wonderful about working within our price range and offering solutions to meet our budget. They truly seem to love what they do, and that makes all the difference.

Liane Sent on 06/05/2016

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Everything was perfect, and Joseph and his team went ABOVE AND BEYOND every step of the way. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the wonderful food (especially at a museum venue without a kitchen!) and how friendly and attentive the entire team was. From the tasting to the wedding, everyone was extremely professional, prompt and organized. Joseph helped us think through all details of our wedding (far beyond the catering/rentals) and helped us feel relaxed and ready for the big day. I really don't think we could have pulled the wedding off without Joseph, Jen and the rest of the team's help. If you're looking for a catering company for your wedding or event, there's no one better than David Joseph's Catering!!!!

Suzanna Sent on 05/07/2016

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Our wedding was absolutely flawless and David Joseph's was completely the reason why. It was beyond professional service. We didn't need a wedding planner or coordinator because they took care of EVERYTHING. 6 months later and we're still hearing from people that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Trust these guys to do their job- they know what they're doing and made me feel completely relaxed the day of- I was the opposite of the typical stressed out bride. I'm still shocked that it went so well and that people had such an amazing time, especially considering the value for the price. Joseph helped save us so much money because he was completely honest with what mattered to spend your money on and what really wasn't necessary. Hiring them was the best decision we made!

Michael Sent on 10/28/2015

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We used David Josephs catering for our wedding reception held at Midtown Loft and Terrace. They were nothing but spectacular. They provided food, rentals, and staff-- all of which far exceeded our expectations at a very reasonable price. If you, like us, are trying to put on a 5 star wedding (while avoiding 5 star prices) stop now and give them a call. You will not regret it. Leading up to the wedding, we coordinated with Joseph, one of the co-owners. To say that he was more than accommodating is an understatement. He worked with us around our schedule (which is hectic) and meant lots of weekend mornings. No problem, he was available. Above that, he made us feel so at ease with the process, Joseph was on it. He went way above and beyond in helping us capture our vision and give us the wedding of our dreams. He helped us coordinate the food, decor, rentals, staff, flow of events... basically the entire day, and all of it was perfect. The food was incredible. Their standard menu includes tons of options across a wide spectrum of cuisines. All of it is absolutely delicious. They even went as far as creating dishes off menu for us at our request! Day of, they provided a staff fit for an army. Everyone was so professional, friendly, and tended to our guests (and us) religiously. Joseph stayed on site the entire evening (!) and his captain, Jen, was awesome. We can’t say enough how fantastic the team was. Finally, cost. We received quotes from dozens of caterers, and none of them could provide the level of service or food quality at the price David Josephs quoted us. It’s really amazing how reasonable their cost is compared to the amount that you are getting. Now that it’s over, so many people are telling us, verbatim, "this was the best wedding I have ever been to". We completely agree. Sitting here writing this, my new wife just said to me, "I got my dream wedding". I did too, and you will as well if you go with David Josephs catering.

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David, Joseph and all of their staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day more perfect than I could have ever imagined. Their professionalism, attention to detail and calm under pressure made them such a pleasure to work with. Jen - the captain - was exceptional and made sure that everything ran smoothly. She was outstanding and I do not think that the day would have run as it did without her and Joseph's leadership. And the food?!?! Everyone raved about how incredible it was. We did a BBQ theme and I cannot stop dreaming about the Mac & Cheese. They took our BBQ concept and turned it into high end dining! What a treat. If you are planning a wedding, I highly recommend DJ Catering. They will make the most special day of your life even more than you could have ever dreamed of!

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It is our greatest pleasure to give the highest of recommendations to David Josephs Catering! At all times the quality of services, responsiveness to our desires, professionalism in all areas, value for the goods/services, and flexibility were of the highest caliber! We were also extremely pleased with how engaged and genuine all staff were during our wedding; everyone went above and beyond to help make our reception run smoothly and flawlessly! We would not hesitate to acquire their services for another event, and will recommend them to all family and friends!

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What can I say about David Josephs that hasn't already been said? They treated us like family throughout our entire wedding process - nothing was too much for them to do and no detail was too small for them to overlook. When we booked our wedding at the Foundry, which is a totally blank space where everything needs to brought in (tables, chairs, forks, literally everything), I was overwhelmed with the prospect of planning out all these details on my own. I shouldn't have even thought about it, because this incredible team took care of every small detail for us. They knew what to order and exactly how much, so that none of my guests would have known for an instant that just hours before the wedding, the venue was completely empty. This team is so passionate about what they do that I felt completely comfortable handing the reins over to them for much of the planning - this is what you NEED when planning a wedding. They seemed to approach our wedding with the same level of passion and care as if they were handling the wedding of one of their own family. I cannot tell you how special that made us feel or how grateful we are to them for what they did for us.

As for the food - I have not stopped getting compliments since my wedding. It was just phenomenal. This is not typical wedding food, but the kind of meal you would expect to get a high-end restaurant. The presentation was gorgeous, and people could not stop coming up to tell me how delicious everything was. Everyone tells you that you won't eat at your wedding, but I don't think there was a single thing that I did not taste at mine, just because I knew I could not miss it. That, coupled with the incredible service, just made for an outstanding effort on their part. Booking this team was simply the best decision of our wedding, as they made the planning seamless, and the actual wedding was just more than I could have ever imagined or asked for. I will always be so grateful for what they created for us.

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An outstanding group of people who are genuine, caring, and experts at what they do. They catered my wedding and no detail was too small for them. The took care of everything! The food was amazing and the service impeccable. I would recommend them for any type of event. While they do take their business seriously, they are casual enough that working with them was like working with members of your family and you are not made to feel like your event is part of a production line. Highly recommend them!

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I am very satisfied with your service. I would recommend your service to anyone who wants to do any type of decoration. All my friends were impressed with your job.

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We mainly worked with Joseph Farahat of David Josephs Catering, and from the first meeting he immediately made me feel confident that my husband and I, our family, and guests would be taken care of. His consultations are more reminiscent of old friends talking over coffee. He was so accommodating with every meeting we had, and paid great attention to every aspect of our wedding reception. During our meetings, he made very helpful suggestions and worked hard to stay within our budget. He truly took out the stress of planning a wedding receptio9 and made it fun.

On the day of the wedding, my guests actually came early, and Joseph and his staff accommodated them and made sure they had an enjoyable time before the actual start of the cocktail hour. His staff also made sure my husband and I had some food to eat, and actually tracked us down during the cocktail hour to make sure we had food and drinks. Our family members commented on how professional and friendly, and caring the entire staff was. All of our guests felt their service was top notch.
And of course... THE FOOD was beyond delicious, and beautifully presented. To my husband and I, who are foodies by nature, our wedding food had to be spectacular, and David Josephs Catering exceeded our expectations. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. Their menu is very extensive, and you will have a ball during your tasting-- GO HUNGRY!!
On top of the delicious food, all of my guests told me that the way the staff presented the meals were so classy- that the dinner part of my reception was like eating in a 5 star restaurant. Towards the end of the dinner, they even made foil swan takeout packages for our guests!

We highly recommend David Josephs Catering for a wedding, and any other special event. Hopefully one day we get a chance to work with them again for our catering needs!! Thank you so much for making our wedding day truly memorable!!

Gary Sent on 07/31/2013

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Wonderful people to work with. Great service and excellent quality.

Kathy Sent on 07/29/2013

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what a pleasure doing business with the owners, David & Joseph and what a wonderful and professional staff! The food was outrageous and we were so pleased with the way the staff made us feel....so taken care of and "catered" to our every need on our special day! we will never use any one other then DavidJosephs!!!
The food was elegant sophisticated, sexy! The staff was professional, fun and David and Joseph are just wonderful people! We can not say thank you enough for all they did to make our day special, fun, effortless and delicious!!!!
if you are in the market for a catering company for your wedding or other special day, ring them up!!!

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David Joseph's comes highly recommended! Everything was great from the food to the service !

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Our guests were blown away by the food and decor. My fiance and I couldn't be happier with the service and top notch care we received.

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We made a great decision when we chose David Josephs to cater our wedding last October. From our first meeting Joseph was a pleasure to work with. He listened to our ideas and added his own to put together a complete plan for our event, working within our budget. When any problems came up, as they always will, he was there with a solution and a calming presence making sure that we were totally satisfied.

Working with Joseph and chef David we created a delicious menu with a great assortment of hors d'oeuvres for our cocktail hour. The dinner included some special ethnic dishes we requested and the food quality was the best! The staff was professional and went out of their way to make our guests comfortable. Our experience with David Josephs was first rate and we would highly recommend them.

S Sent on 01/25/2013

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Where to begin, from our first meeting, to the planning leading up to our wedding day they were amazing. The service, food and presentation surpassed all my expectations! . All of my guests wanted to know who they were! Every twist and turn they worked with us on our vision for our big day and made it come to reality. The personalized service, never being made to feel like just another bride and always taking ALL of my calls..

There aren't enough ways to express our gratitude for making our wedding a day perfect.

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David Josephs Catering is fantastic. From the incredibly creative and delicious menus, the presentation, the professional and friendly staff, our entire event was perfect.I have used David Josephs Catering for several occasions; from small, intimate home parties to very large scale events and they have always been exceptional.

Stephanie Sent on 03/21/2012

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David Josephs Catering to provide their food is simply delicious, I thank you for your service. You provide the food is delicious, Thank you, you really great.

Kathleen Sent on 11/07/2011

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I just got married in my back yard on October 1st, hosting 160 people. It's always been my dream to get married at home but once the process starts, you realize that what you're essentially doing is building a restaurant. The details can pretty overwhelming what with everything else you have to do. Once I hired David Josephs, it was if a huge responsibility had been taken away from me. They think of every last detail. They have impeccable taste and an ability to "see" your event and how exactly it will unfold. They were even able to talk me out of a few things they said I would not need and they were exactly right, saving me money to boot. The owners are so down to earth and easy to talk to, you really feel taken care of and almost like good friends from the start. And then there's the food. Six weeks later and I can't go into the post office or the supermarket or anywhere in the town I live without someone commenting on the food. Our appetizers were so over the top perfect and delicious and beautiful, it was like being in a four star restaurant. Oftentimes, the presentation or the "fancy" nature of an hors d'oeuvre takes the place of taste. Not so with these guys. Every bite everyone took was followed with that look you give to the person next to you that says, "oh my God." The cocktail party food ranged from dumplings in tiny Chinese take out containers with their own chopsticks, to tuna sashimi on crisps to buffalo style mini meatballs to a variety of gourmet cheeses grilled on tiny sourdough squares and a variety of others. They have A LOT to choose from. Everything was passed and looking lovely on white trays with fresh flower garnishes. It was always HOT and that's hard to pull off when you're working outside. Insofar as dinner is concerned, we had requested an Italian style buffet meal. The owners encouraged me to add a sauce on the side to my chicken milanese, a putanesca, and I'm still being complimented on it. I wanted eggplant parmigiana and they suggested eggplant napoleons, harder to make but better looking and I wish I had a plate in front of me right now. The veggies were vibrant and flavorful, the pasta was perfect...even the bread served with little side bowls of olive oil were fabulous. Believe me, with a lot of Italian mothers on the guest list, serving Italian was risky but we got rave reviews from even the pickiest of cooks! On top of all this, they are complete pros when it comes to set up and clean up. They took great care in my kitchen, papering the floors and leaving my counters and sink cleaner than they were before. They cooked the main meal out of my GARAGE and clearly brought everything they would possibly need to pull that off. In short (ha ha) do yourself a favor and cross one major thing off your list of things to worry about... hire David Josephs for your wedding. You will be nothing less than thrilled and your guests will be completely impressed.

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Dear Joseph and David,

It has been a pleasure to work with you on our Wedding.

Although we had hired a wedding planner as well, you were the driving force behind the success of our wedding, and the one group we counted on more than anyone else, giving us solid solutions, advice, guidance and always being available for as long as we needed.

The wedding day began with a challenge for everybody when a sever gale force storm overtook our oceanfront backyard just 3 hours before guests were to arrive, and a power and generator failure further tested our resolve! After fishing out lamps candles and silverware from the pool, establishing a new last minute table plan, and retrieving our beautiful linens from the local laundromat, the sky cleared at last and the humidity broke to our advantage. During all these emotional setbacks you and your staff were the most professional, calm and collected contractors on site, and managed to reassure us that we will have the wedding that day after all.

And what a great wedding we had! As well as many stories to be told for years to come….

We are truly very thankful to you and your incredible staff! Considering all the impediments you had to overcome, it was a most memorable event. I am sure that in the past you’ve encountered situations where things went wrong: Ours had to be one of the more challenging…. However, our guests truly enjoyed themselves and most remained unaware of our struggle to prepare the venue, our home, due to the storm. We received many compliments about the setting, flowers, music, food and impeccable service.

Thank you all again and wish you continued success with your business.

Sincerely,

Daniel and Elina Yarom

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Excellent service and the food was fantastic! They were on time, courteous, professional and great cooks. Everyone enjoyed it and had a great time. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top notch catering company.

Karen Sent on 06/14/2011

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Our first experience with David Josephs was in the summer of 2009 when they catered our wedding of 150+ guests. The food was extraordinary...they are not your "everyday caterers". Everything served was a work of art, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Since then, we have used David Josephs for all our parties..big and small. They have done our holiday parties (even one in a blizzard) as well as some other smaller events. The staff are consummate professionals who are not only very well trained, but clearly enjoy working for the company as demonstrated in their superior work ethic. They are knowledgable, gracious, polite, and exhibit excellent social skills. Our guests ALWAYS comment on the truly "perfect package" of fabulous food and exemplary service. We have become very spoiled by they way they have taken care of us and will continue to engage them as our caterer of choice for all future events.

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4 years ago(6/2) people are still talking about how fun and different our wedding was. We got married at Loft Eleven in NYC all thanks to David Josephs Catering!! Your team was précised and flexible. I wanted it all but Joseph always kept me on my toes…..good job! He was able to make it happen according to my vision. Everything was as expected from cocktails, set up, food, etc. They went above and beyond to make it happen!!!! I appreciate the emails and calls throughout the months of planning and their professionalism as well.
Jennifer (wedding planner) was amazing and was always by my side.

Gary Sent on 05/24/2011

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This was not my first experience with David Josephs Catering. This was just another successful party where David Josephs was the key ingredient. The food quality was excellent and the selection that David helped to choose insured that everyone's taste and diet was satisfied.
David supplied the servers, including a bartender, as well. Everything happened according to plan and schedule from the start and up to desert. At the end of the party the servers packed up all the left overs and cleaned up to point where the house looked like it did before the party. Tremendous job!

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David and Joseph and staff are the absolute best! I can't say enough about the flexibility and helpfulness re: menu, price and set-up; the competence and friendliness of the staff; or, most of all, the deliciousness of the food--I had a vegetarian menu and even the most avid meat eaters among the guests were raving. My husband and I eat out a lot and we agree that our wedding buffet was one of the best meals we've ever had in any location. Highly, highly recommended!!

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Joseph was extremely easy to work with and very flexible and thoughtful. Each experience has been very successful and all our guests were left with the feeling that were VIP's. The staff is incredibly friendly, accommodating and professional.

Meryl Sent on 05/20/2011

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I had seen David Josephs Catering over the years at events at a friends home over the last 8 years and had always wanted to use them. Very recently I finally had a chance to use them myself and was so excited by how wonderful they were. Not only were they professional and flexible ( 50 of my guests started showing up an hour late) - they couldn't have been more respnsive to my needs. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. I would recommend them very highly. Anyone who uses them will not be disappointed!!

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I have only positives comments for the catering of David Joseph. Their staff was professional and did an amazing job. The chef is extremely creative and everyone at my party commented on how delicious everything was. The presentation was beautiful. I could not have been happier with the results of my event. I highly recommend this caterer for your event.

Terri Sent on 04/17/2011

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David Joseph's catered my wedding last August. From the first meeting they were so prepared and had endless suggestions for the reception.

The food was unbelievable, soo delicious. We knew after the tasting what to expect, but they out did themselves on our wedding day. From the cocktail hour right through everything was amazing. My favorites were the pan seared chicken dumplings in take out containers and they were a huge hit! And everyone loved the coconut chilean sea bass.

The service was superb, the staff so helpful and accomodating. So many of my guests commented that they felt as if the staff treated them like family. What a great thing for the bride to hear after all the planning that a wedding entails.

I would highly recommend David Joseph's for your wedding or next catered affair.

Anita Sent on 04/14/2011

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All I can say is,WOW! You guys totally exceeded my expectations. The most valuable to me was your responsiveness at every stage of the planning of our wedding.Your attention to detail is amazing and your suggestions were invaluable! The wait staff were not only highly professional but also kind. The food was a huge hit. It not only tasted delicious, your presentation was gorgeous! It was a pleasure working with David Joseph's Catering! You truly made my special day special.

Anita & Dave C.

Shoshana Sent on 04/09/2011

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David Josephs was recommended to us, and it was the best decision we could have made. They not only catered our wedding, they helped to coordinate our entire wedding. Their expertise in weddings was apparent from our first meeting. Joseph brought up questions and details that neither of us even thought about. From the food tastings to the multiple emails I sent, Joseph always responded quickly and made me feel confident about our Big Day.

I can't even stress how smooth our wedding reception was. The entire night went perfectly, thanks to Joseph and David. We are still receiving compliments about the food from our guests. Joseph was very attentive to our needs as bride and groom. We were a little off our original schedule, but Joseph reassured me that it was not a problem. The wedding hall looked phenomenal and the entire staff was great. It was so nice to just enjoy the evening, instead of worrying about what was supposed to come next.

I would recommend David Josephs Catering to any bride and groom. Their service is a fantastic value, and it is clearly apparent why they have been in business for years.

Marie Sent on 02/24/2011

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Where do I even start? We used David Josephs Catering for our wedding and they were Outstanding! They went above and beyond what we were expecting. From the great tasting food, to the professional staff. From the very beginning they were comforting and knowledgeable. They made the process very easy and at an extremely competitive price for the quality of food and service. We had the lemon Thai shrimp, crab cake sliders, corn cakes with smoked salmon and goat cheese/thyme puffs for hors d’oeuvres and so much more that everyone was beyond pleased. We had a family style dinner with short ribs and a wild mushroom mashed potato and also pan seared Chilean sea bass with creamy tomato risotto. So Yummy.
Beyond the food, the staff was so friendly and attentive. I was the bride and I know that they pay special attention to the bride but it seemed that every guest was special. During photos while the guests were being served Hors D’oeuvres they made sure that the wedding party was being taken care of as well.
The planning was made easy because Joseph and his crew have such an eye for detail, and Chef David was super easy to work with and so accommodating.
If you want a successful catered event with delicious food and amazing staff then David Josephs is the company to use!

Marie and Dan

Pam Sent on 02/20/2011

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If you want a stress free wedding reception or any event, we highly recommend using David josephs Catering services. You will be so impressed with Joseph and Jennifers expertise in planning, organizing, and executing a phenomenal (wedding) reception, tailored just for you, which will compliment your style and needs. Prior to the reception, we were invited to a tasting of their dishes. This, of course, made the planning of the reception so much easier. Joseph and his staff took care of everything, including setting up, taking down, cleaning up, and transporting all needed items to the reception hall. We didn’t have to lift a finger, and were able to enjoy the entire evening. The place was elegantly decorated, including the buffet tables. The food was just delicious. The entrees were kept warm the whole time. The most amazing part was what Joseph did above and beyond his call of duty. He constantly checked on the bride and groom and made sure that they had a chance to eat. He paid attention to details and was observant to the needs of the hosts and guests. We found out that evening that he even knew how to attach the bustle to the wedding gown.
His flexibility in accommodating our needs really took a huge load off our shoulders.
For example, our guest list fluctuated up to the last day before the wedding. Joseph reassured us that he would have enough food for additional guests, and not to worry.
If you are looking for a dependable caterer, look no further. David Josephs Catering will take care of all of your catering needs.

Kim Sent on 02/18/2011

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David Josephs Catering is stellar. I got married at a vineyard in September 2007. I cannot say enough about my experience with this company. The food was simply outstanding. But, more than just the food- everything was wonderful. This is truly a full-service organization. David Josephs handled all of the rentals (tables, chairs, linens, etc), the centerpieces (seasonal grapes and fruits arranged on a platter with wine bottles), and was very amenable to my idea of having a less formal "celebrating with family and friends' atmosphere. Joe was there throughout the planning process and always responded to me in a timely fashion and provided insight to various ideas. In fact the centerpieces were his idea. I talked to him so much that after my wedding it felt weird not to be in constant communication with him.

My wedding was over 3 years ago and friends and family STILL talk about what an amazing time they had and how wonderful everything was- some say it was the best wedding they've ever attended. I highly recommend David Joshephs Catering to anyone who is looking for world-class food and professional, reliable and friendly service.

Christine Sent on 02/17/2011

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Dear Joseph and David,

I wanted to sincerely thank you for making our wedding an unforgettable and truly amazing event. The food on every level, for every course, was divine. We keep hearing from friends and family members that the food was “the best food I’ve ever eaten at a wedding” or “that was the most incredible salmon.” My uncle even told me that he would “like to take a bath in the eggplant dip.” Needless to say, the guests were happy.

For me, personally, the level of service and attention to detail were unmatched.

Joseph, you are a lucky owner and manager to have an employee like Jennifer. She is incredibly organized, flexible when dealing with stressed out people, and I would say quite stoic in the arrival of unexpected issues. As a bride planning for a destination wedding from a different city, she truly put me at ease. The rest of your bartenders, wait staff and cooking staff were equally pleasant and wonderful to work with.

We would gladly recommend your services to any couple planning a wedding or other event. No matter the cause of celebration, the food, the service and the inherent value in knowing that everything will be taken care of down to the last detail, makes working with David Josephs the easiest decision a person will ever make.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. We truly hope to utilize your services again in the future.

Best Regards, Christine

John Sent on 07/11/2011

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Our experience with David and Joseph were tope shelf.

That were a pleasure to work with; paying attention to even the smallest details to make certain that our event and our guests had a most memorable experience.

We would recommend them highly.

Joe Sent on 05/24/2011

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Great food, and the service is even better!

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Our son's engagement party was the focus for us for this past summer - our future daughter-in-law was nervous about having the party outdoors at our home. The weather was amazing but the manner of service, quality of food and presentation and overall ease of the event was all attributable to David Josephs Catering. The ket element was my wife and I along with my son and future daughter-in-law totally enjoyed the party - never worrying about one detail! I can't wait for our next joyous event for David and his crew to be our choice!

Silvana Sent on 06/07/2011

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I highly recommend David Joseph Catering. Their food is excellent and their service is exceptional.

Shauna Sent on 05/31/2011

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They catered 2 Sunday brunches in my home for about 70 people. The quality of the food was top shelf. The french toast was incredible, the frittata was delicious and the omelette chef was a big hit with ingredients that were a little different than the standard. Staff was very professional and when they left, you could not tell there was even a party there. Will definitely use their services again. They were flexible in creating my menu. The brunch was one of the highlights of my celebratory weekend!

Pma Sent on 09/26/2023

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I paid for a slap in the face

This was not the review I wanted to write.

TL;DR caterer’s 5 big lies
1 They never double book
2 Invoice estimate was misleading (cocktail hour)
3 Staff didn’t clean
4 Both Joe and the Captain promised staff would help set the table
5 Caterer will follow a strict timeline for when to bring out the food

6 They left the bride setting up alone. They left the bride and groom cleaning at the end of the event alone. Food came late, packed up early. Leftovers at cocktail hour even though the table was empty. Tons of left overs that they didn't even ask if we wanted.

I am a customer that made a down payment in 2019, right before getting hit with COVID, and our celebration did not happen until recently. When we went to the taste test event the food was delicious, we were impressed, but that wasn't the only reason I chose this caterer. This wedding wire choice award holder had review after review about how they helped with the wedding planning and were a best value candidate. From the get go, we were looking for a caterer that would work with our small budget, which at the time in 2019 was no more than 100 pp for 150 people. We were never trying to have anything super fancy, just a simple gathering with good food. Although we were blown away by the food, I wasn't ready to put a down payment until he made the clear promise to us that they NEVER double book events, that we will have their full attention that day. That was the 1st big lie.

From the day of the taste test, we told him we wanted 3 proteins for dinner and he already warned us that it would be pricey. When he gave us an estimate, he ignored this. We told him again that we wanted 3 proteins and he continued to push back that it would be pricey. We said that we would rather cut other items and budget for the three proteins so that our guests can enjoy more food. Our second invoice estimate continued to only show 2 proteins. I started to see that our caterer lacks listening skills, but I had no idea how far that extended.

I was asked to update a floorplan after seeing the space with our caterer. I did so on Aug 19. He asked me to send him this information over and over, and didn't explain to me that my floorplan was miscalculated until the 31st. Leaving me only 3 weeks until my big day to finalize item counts that I personally needed to purchase. Besides being thrown in circles and answering the same questions over and over like for example, about whether or not I was buying tablecloths (even though the draft Aug 30th invoice already said it would be provided by me), I was still harassed by the food captain up to the wedding day on Sep 23 about said tablecloths. These were inconveniences, but they weren't deal breakers - Joe may have been frequently preoccupied with bigger jobs, but he was cordial. It didn't feel nice to see through his long response times that even in the last two weeks of the most important day of our life, we were not even remotely his priority. Even near the end, he kept calling me Pia or Lia, when my name is in my email and all over the invoices.

Let's talk about the invoice, I tried to be proactive with my review of it. Here's the 2nd big lie. In 2019, when they provided an estimate for cocktail hour, they gave me an estimated pricing for 40 people, when the expected population was for 150 people. I caught that when I noticed a 60% increase from the original invoice estimate, far exceeding the past 4 years of inflation. I hope that that was an honest mistake, but if it wasn't, that's a sneaky way to get the invoice to match my budget for me to put a down payment.

I found that the invoice got fat fingered with a transposed error and asked for a revision, I later noticed that the subtotal used an Amex fee cc rate when we were going to use visa and asked for another revision, it seemed that my diligence started to annoy him, he even brought it up on my wedding day. We questioned why he didn't reduce the staff count when our RSVP list was reduced by 40 people (36 percent). Now here comes the 3rd big lie, he insisted that he needed this amount of staff for all the moving and cleaning. They didn't clean. My husband and I had to sweep the floors at 10pm because the Captain - Benson dismissed his staff already and was about to leave without consulting us at all. We asked where the brooms were and he didn't even know. I had to hold him and ask where the garbage bags were and why they didn't clean and he said I thought I didn't need to, you were just going to bring everything home as if my car was some kind of huge truck that could possibly carry multiple truckloads of leftovers, more on that later. Didn't even offer to clean himself, zero accountability. Also, since they don't clean, maybe wedding wire should review the bullet points that are shown on the website that I found them from. Between that and the verbal agreement, I was quite dumbfounded.

This transitions well to how I can just talk about the captain, Benson who failed and lied to me on the day of the event. There are only two people who are very clear on expectations of this event, Joe and me. We worked out the logistics together and I assured him I would get there no later than 3 and was available for any and all questions. The caterer hounded my husband who tried to reach me, since Joe was nowhere to be found (refer to lie #1). I arrived by about 1PM, I introduced myself and told him to direct any and all questions to me before the start of the event. Smugly, he says he has lots of questions (he had 2 questions) and I gave him all the answers. He assured me that he would allocate staff to set the tables for me and that I just needed to give them guidance on how we wanted it. We set the table and there was no sign of help. Anxiously, we set more tables waiting for staff to arrive to no avail. My MIL with arthritis took charge and set the remaining tables. Somewhere while we were putting utensils out, Benson had the nerve to direct my MIL with how to set the utensils. Still, not a single wait staff arrived. The girls were supposed to be in the bathroom getting ready but instead they dropped everything to help the struggling bride, me, to put all the wedding favors on the table. I still needed to set up the guest sign-in table, the seating arrangements, and the projector, and my husband did the decorations. The catering staff, according to my husband, were just playing on their phones while we were running around. Zero communication with me, zero craps to give as they see the bride doing everything. What caterer doesn't even help set up the table especially after promising to help? HUGE LIE number 4. I almost forgot to mention that they didn't even follow the floor plan and didn't set the correct number of tables, I had to bring Benson over and bring this to his attention and he said that everything was fine because I guess he doesn't know how to read a floorplan.

Well, Benson has set the tone now to go screw yourself. Clearly anything he offers, he won't deliver, there's no point in asking him anything. My FIL had questions for him about where to put the trash, and he responded that he couldn't handle being spoken to. This man cannot even be spoken to. He does not work well under stress, maybe he should reconsider management positions. Let's hope he can just handle the food.

The catering has their own timeline, and they are supposed to follow it strictly (big lie number 5). They know to serve the food after the show. The show ended, people took photos, the whole bridal party walked out, we gave 4 speeches. A whole 30 minutes late on schedule and the buffet was STILL NOT READY. Benson can't read floorplans OR timetables apparently.
People ate and tried to get seconds, they threw out huge amounts of food and didn't give people any time at all to come back for food.
Speaking of food. Cocktail hour was a disaster, why was the appetizer station empty and yet I have all these left over unopened bags of chips and dips at the end of the night that weren't put out?

I purposely bought a whiskey sour mix for one guest, it was in the itinerary and provided a week in advance. You literally just add the mix and whiskey per the instructions right there on the bottle. The bartender refused to make it for my guest and said it was too complicated to make. The mixer SAYS it is specifically a whiskey sour mix, it was even opened. I also hear that they were chintzy with pouring drinks. I have more than half my original purchased alcohol from that night. Why were they being chintzy? This catering service was frugal with giving out food and drinks even when it was plentiful.

I have written so much disappointment that I don't even want to keep writing. No one let me down more than the caterer. Benson did not speak to me about anything when so much was going wrong. Again the only people who know the logistics are Joe and myself. Joe wasn't there most of the time. Closing time was 11, the caterer was long gone and no follow up from Joe until the next morning.

If our business wasn't worth your while, I wish you could've just said so. It's so much harder to have had to deal with this go screw yourself attitude on the day of the event. I would have hired a local restaurant and called it a day. I thought this catering company was going to be dependable and become the main force of the event. The most reliable thing Joe did was take care of rentals, but what's the point of setting up food if no one gets to eat because the staff doesn't put food out with sufficient time. Put food out late and pack early. How irresponsible. And instead, I have endless leftovers that were tossed out or handed back to me to throw out ourselves.

I wouldn't recommend this company to my worst enemy.

Sally Sent on 06/02/2022

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If you have a small budget they will pay you no mind

Horrible from beginning to end. They ignored my onion allergy which I mentioned literally 1000 times and changed the menu day of. I didn’t even eat at my own wedding. Maybe they’ll be okay if you spend a lot, but if you want your day to be special - stay away.

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