Edwards Catering Reviews
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Kelly Sent on 01/12/2023
Edwards Catering Will Get You the Most Food!
We LOVED Edwards Catering and Sam worked with us to customize our menu. Edwards Catering is going to give you the most food for a lower cost than most other catering companies. You will also have food to take with you. Sam packed my husband and I a nice to-go bag for after the wedding. You will be so happy you used this company! (Photographer: Carbone Photo Co. LLC) -
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Katie Sent on 04/25/2022Edwards Catering is the best!
I didn't even know where to begin when it came to feeding guests at a wedding. Sam Edwards expertise and advice was much needed and proved to be spot on when the big day came. It was very easy to work with their company and design our own menu for both the cocktail hour and dinner. Their prices were unbelievably reasonable and seemed to covered nearly everything. During the cocktail hour, the staff provided separate food and drink to the wedding party while doing photos and helped flip our ceremony space to the reception space including setting up tables, chairs, tablecloths, and table settings. During the reception, he brought us beautiful toasting flutes during the toasts and gave us water while on the dance floor to keep us hydrated. After the reception was over, he packed us a to-go package to make sure we got a little bit of all the food we had picked out! And of course the food was delicious!! A month out and I still have family and friends raving about how amazing the food was. For cocktail hour, we did cheese and crackers, veggies, pretzel bites and beer cheese. For dinner, we did marinara pasta, alfredo pasta, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, Caesar salad, and rolls. There were also gluten-free options as well. The price also included water, tea, lemonade, soda, and coffee! We bought the alcohol ourselves, but they provided two bartenders and took care of chilling the alcohol before cocktail hour. This company has years of experience and it shows. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding catering company!! -
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Barbara Sent on 11/02/2021Incredible Wedding Caterer - Best Experience Ever!
We worked with Edwards Catering for our wedding, and it was a fantastic experience! Sam Edwards is kind, thoughtful, and knows literally everything about how to make wedding catering affordable and delicious. We got RAVE reviews on the food from our guests, and he even made sure that my husband and I had the chance to eat! He brought us appetizers and drinks while we were taking photos, and made us care packages to take with us at the end of the night for an extra meal. His staff even made sure we had water and any drinks we wanted throughout the whole evening. Absolutely AMAZING food for an incredible price, and just the most genuine people! We can't say enough good things about Edwards Catering. Sam is the best of the best. -
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Megan Sent on 09/02/2019You NEED Edwards Catering
We used Edwards Catering for our wedding and I cannot say enough good things! I am vegan and wanted to make sure I had some options other than salad at my wedding. Sam provided amazingly delicious vegan food for myself and a wonderful variety of options for the rest of the wedding guests. We had several guests coming up to us telling us just how delicious all of the food was! Sam also created special pepperoni pizza appetizers for our cocktail hour for my husband! -
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Becky Sent on 11/09/2018Absolutely Flawless!! So so very pleased!!!
From start to finish, Sam and his staff were absolutely impeccable. We just recently had Edward's Catering host our wedding at St. Ann's Catholic Church, and we truly couldn't have asked for a more professional and outgoing group of folks that made our guests feel welcomed and well cared for. Sam first met with us at his home where he immediately won us over, and throughout the entire planning process he was always ready to answer questions or concerns. We asked Sam and his crew to serve a cocktail hour and a buffet dinner, both turned out beautifully. We also had a beer and wine bar in which we hired one of Sam's bartenders...this too worked perfectly. All of the staff members were immensely helpful, and always ready to take care of any needs of our guests. Ever since the wedding, I've been receiving major compliments from all of our friends and family. Three major highlights of the night for me personally: First, when we began taking pictures following the wedding ceremony, two members of the staff came out to us (the wedding party) delivering some appetizers and water- it was awesome! Second, after spending a good deal of time out on the dance floor cutting a rug I realized I desperately needed some water. The second the words came out of my mouth... "I need water", Sam was right there holding a few ice cold glasses for myself and others- again awesome! Third, at the end of the night after all was said and done...Sam sent us off to the hotel with a wonderful care package of many of the items served that evening, along with a few favorite beverages of ours- perfectly awesome! Overall, I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Edward's Catering. What I can say, without question though, if you choose their services...you will NOT be disappointed...more so, incredibly pleased!! Thanks so very much Sam and Company!!! -
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Amy Sent on 10/26/2018Get the Mac & Cheese
First thing you should know about my husband and, especially, me, is we hate making decisions-especially decisions we don't care about. Sam and is team were SO great about making decisions for us that he knew we'd love, were inexpensive, and would fit greatly with our wedding. Every time we said "we don't care" about a decision (like the linen colors) he would say "This will look/be great and it's the cheapest option" which was perfect for us! Sam was recommended to us by not just one, but two vendors so we knew he'd be fantastic and we were so excited to have him. During dinner literally 5 people came up at once to tell me how great the macaroni and cheese was (it was incredible). One of our favorite things about Edward's catering was the care package we received when we got to our hotel. It had a little of everything from dinner, the cakes, and apps, and he even found my favorite soda (Vanilla Coke Zero) which had been discontinued at the time! His team was so kind and everyone congratulated us throughout the day which really meant a lot to me, and continuously asked if we were doing okay/needed anything. It was definitely the little things from him and his team (like decorating the trashcans) that really made it a truly spectacular day. -
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Ashley Sent on 09/06/2016If I could give this a 10-star rating, I would! Sam Edwards was so nice, accommodating, and went above and beyond our expectations. The total price sounded like a lot at first, but his price includes everything, with no hidden fees or costs. It truly is all-inclusive. We were able to use a cake cutting knife and toasting glasses provided by him, as well as all serving platters, plates, cutlery, and cups. Soft drinks, tea and ice water were also included. His food displays were beautiful and the food was DELICIOUS! Cake cutting is also included in his pricing, so no extra cake cutting fee! He also packs away food for the happy couple to take home with them, as well as any drink of choice you request. I would have him cater any event! -
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Holly Sent on 08/11/2010Edwards Catering was a breath of fresh air! The owner Sam Edwards was so helpful, reassuring and flexible. Upon meeting Sam, we knew we were in good hands. He helped us come up with a menu to suit our tastes and budget. The food was delicious and hot (which was amazing for a buffet). They even arranged for a small meal (complete with our favorite drinks!) to be waiting for us in the honeymoon suite after the reception. Everything was great and working with Edwards Catering was just so easy. I would highly recommend them to any bride! -
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Stephanie Sent on 03/06/2025Manquin VA Wedding - 120 guests
Edwards Catering makes a fantastic meal. My guests raved about the food and definitely went for at least seconds. The owner considers all details well, even making the bride and groom a special plate after the ceremony as well as a togo bag after the reception. He paid close attention to the parents of the bride and groom as well making sure their favorite beverage was always topped of. He was very flexible when putting together the menu. He considered all my requests but honestly if I would do it over, I would just let him do his thing because it was his ideas and suggestions that were in fact best and the items he chose as hors d'oeuvres were delicious. This caterer manages the linens for you as well as dishware. The only thing I would suggest is preview in person the colors of the linens you select because the napkins that were ordered were different than the color I wanted. I didn't bring it up to the owner because it was the day before the wedding and I chose not to worry about it. Overall I think you will be very happy if choose Edwards Catering to Cater your wedding and you will get compliments on the food :) -
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Sheila Sent on 06/15/2021Everything they say is true. Sam was amazing.
We booked Sam for cocktail hour, linens, clean-up staff, and bartenders. Everyone on his team was so nice. They even passed out cake for us. Sam himself made sure that we tried all the hors d'oeuvres and that we got a plate to eat. Our venue was at Alturia Farm where we spent the night, and he even packaged up a meal with snacks that he put in our room for the night. Highly recommend! -
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Helen Sent on 06/14/2021Edwards Catering made our wedding SO EASY!
We were initially planning to have Edwards cater our wedding September 2020, but due to covid, plans changed; however, Sam with Edwards Catering was very willing to work with us and make the necessary changes for our wedding moving it to May 2021. This is the BEST value catering you can get for a wedding in the Richmond area. Included in his price were all of the tablecloths, napkins, plates, silverware, dishes, servers, etc. We also got the mixer package which include drink mixers, garnishes, and bartender. EVERYTHING we needed to make sure our guests were satisfied with appetizers, dinner, and drinks, Edwards Catering provided. He had valuable advice in terms of menu options and amounts and types of alcohol to purchase based on our guests and his prior experience. Not only did he provide advice regarding catering, but he was helpful in all other aspects of wedding planning (amazing!). The day of the wedding, he made it stress free and was always there with a beverage or glass of water depending on our needs. At the end of the night, all of the leftover food was packaged very nicely in Tupperware containers for us to take home. He even makes a personal food package for the bride and groom to take with them after the reception (with our favorite beverages included - any request he fulfills!). The food was delicious, and Sam was able to accommodate our needs, including the need for a vegetarian/vegan entree option. All of the food was delicious. We would definitely choose Edwards Catering again!!! -
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Sarah Sent on 05/27/2014Edwards Catering did an absolutely fantastic job on our wedding day! We got married at The Manor House at King’s Charter (a venue where they caterer A LOT of weddings!) and it was SO reassuring to know that they had a lot of experience working with and at our venue over the years. The owner, Sam, also has a great relationship with the coordinators at The Manor House and together, they pull off the most amazing weddings! Edwards Catering is also VERY affordable in comparison to other area caterers and their prices include all of your dishes, glassware, serving pieces, silverware, toasting flutes (can be borrowed/kept as a back up), cake cutting pieces (can be borrowed/kept as a back up), etc. They are such a life saver because they saved me SO MUCH TIME AND MONEY from renting all of those dining related items listed above from an actual rental company. They also were very helpful to us when it came to choosing the right menu for our wedding day and were always open to our changes whenever we had additional ideas. My only concern, at times, was that it was a little difficult to reach the owner by email from time to time (a reply would always be received, but it took longer than I would have liked on some occasions), but as your day is quickly approaching, their focus turns to you, and only you until your event is completed. A tasting is included in your pricing, and they will even box up all leftovers, as well as a Bride/Groom goodie bag, so that nothing is wasted, and that the Bride/Groom have a little mid-night snack on their wedding night! I would recommend Edwards Catering over and over again especially if you are getting married at one of their many visited venues in Metro Richmond. GREAT experience! -
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Theresa Sent on 08/05/2009We could not have selected a caterer better than Edwards Catering. They attended to our every need. We were particularly impressed with their attention to the wedding party immediately following the ceremony and before the reception. As soon as the ceremony was finished, the owner and his staff served the wedding party cold beverages and hors d'oeuvres. They also prepared a care package for us (the bride & groom) upon our departure. During our first meeting, not only did they describe their services, they provided a lot of helpful information and brought to our attention many non-catering items that we would want to consider. They provided much needed direction in selecting the perfect menu for our event and suggesting proper quantities. Compared to other vendors that we spoke to, we appreciated the fact that the price we were quoted was all inclusive. There were no extra charges for china, silver and linen rentals, cake cutting, corking fee, cake stand, etc. We would not hesitate to recommend Edwards Catering to anyone. They were attentive to every last detail! -
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Karen Sent on 12/20/2011Edwards catered my daughter's wedding. Sam was extremely professional, had many great suggestions, the food was excellent and we felt the price was very fair. They also provided the tables and table linens included in the package price, so we could budget accordingly. Communication in the early stages of planning could have been better, but Sam explained that he felt his primary focus was on the events he was handling at that time, and he was much more responsive as it got closer to the wedding. The only negative at the event was that we were short on salad, and we had to find someone to request extra crackers and bread at the hors d'ouevre table during cocktail hour. We got a lot of compliments on the food! -
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Fran Sent on 10/28/2023Spot on despite the bad weather!
We used Edward's catering for my daughter and son-in-law's wedding last weekend and we were thrilled with the outcome. Edward's catering arrived early, set up without issues and despite torrential rain outside the tent, presented a delicious and hot dinner for all of our guests. The staff worked hard and I loved how attentive they were to the bride and groom. Sam was also a delight to work with during the planning phase. -
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Erica Sent on 11/22/2011Edward's Catering did a great job with our event. They were ready with a Plan B for nearly every part of our event. They provided chair set up for the ceremony, along with table/chair set up for the reception etc. They were extremely flexible; working with our allergy needs, diet requirements, etc.
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