Fun With Food Catering Reviews
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Kasey Sent on 05/18/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Delishious, friendly, professional and proficient.
Amazing food and service. Provided plates and silverware. Complete clean up during and after. Highly recommended!-
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Taylor Sent on 03/23/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Chef Doug is great!
Chef Doug and his team were well organized and a pleasure to work with. He responded timely to any questions I had and was willing to cook anything I asked for. The food was delicious and my guests were raving about it. His pricing was fantastic and beat any other vendors I inquired about in taste and price of food! Thanks for everything Chef Doug! -
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Brittney Sent on 01/03/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Chef Doug is the very best!
We had the most amazing food created by chef Doug and his team! Everyone keeps talking about how delicious everything was from cocktail hour to dinner! His communication was on point the entire time as well! We are soooo glad we booked with him! Highly recommend! -
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Natasha Sent on 12/24/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Delicious and Professional!
You guys. It was SO GOOD!!
We hired Doug and his crew to do a plated meal for our wedding in Nov 2020. First of all, the food was delicious the night of--even better than when we went for the tasting. One of my bridesmaids is vegan, and she said it's the best wedding food she's ever had. It's also incredibly well-priced. We needed to do a plated meal because of covid, and I called all over to price compare. This is the best deal out there.
Doug and his team were also simply wonderful to work with. The night of, everyone's seating got mixed up, which means they no longer knew which dishes needed to be served to which tables. They ran with it, and I hardly even heard that it had happened. -
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Vivian Sent on 12/05/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Top Notch Caterer
I found Chef Doug when attending a coworker’s wedding. I was so impressed that I hired him to do the catering for my daughter’s wedding. Doug arrived with his team and worked flawlessly on my daughter’s wedding day! We received many compliments on the food and the service. He worked with us on our budget and made the experience very pleasurable for all. -
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Kendra Sent on 11/15/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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5 star service and food!
I had attended a wedding in 2019 where Chef Doug had catered and did not hesitate to reach out once I started my wedding planning process. I have family and friends still taking about the food more than a week after the wedding! Words can not describe how happy we were with the delicious food served and how amazing the service was provided for us on our wedding day. -
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Jazmin Sent on 02/13/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Food! Very Professional!
Fun with Food Catering was the food vendor for my wedding in January, and we got so many compliments on how great the food was! Our venue was also an unfamiliar one to the owner and his staff, and he was very professional and set up meetings before the event to discuss his expectations and workflow. Him and his team even worked along great with the food staff that was already included with the venue!! The food was great, professionalism was great. We had a great time and had zero worries about our food. :) -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 12/18/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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SO delicious!
Doug was very helpful, my husband and I were able to create our own menu that suited our budget. The food was AMAZING, the staff was amazing. Couldn't have asked for more! -
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Rachel Sent on 09/30/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Arguelles Wedding 9/21/19
Where do I begin? Doug and his staff completely brought my wedding vision to life. My husband is Puerto Rican and I really wanted to incorporate traditional Puerto Rican dishes into our wedding food and he did it flawlessly. I had an abundance of positive feedback from our guests about the hors d'oeuvres, main dish, and desserts. Everyone was kind, responsive, and catered to our needs at every opportunity. We would recommend Doug and his staff to anyone. They exceeded our expectations and we are so appreciative.
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Colleen Sent on 06/05/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Delish! Chef Doug was great!
Chef Doug and his staff were awesome. I gave him an idea of what I was thinking and he sent me the menu. I’m a professional chef myself and was very focused on the food that was being served. Everyone loved everything! My favorite was the shrimp and grits! Yum! His cost was wonderful too considering the variety we had! -
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Katey Sent on 10/28/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Musall Wedding
Doug was the best! We knew we were going to love everything when we were just trying to put together a menu- he knew exactly what we wanted! The food was amazing all of our guests commented on how great it was and it was DELISH. They knew the bride wanted a certain app and made sure to bring us over some during our pictures because we were so excited to have it! -
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Amy Sent on 12/06/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Doug was absolutely amazing to work with. His attention to details & bringing my vision to life was spot on! Everyone is still raving about how wonderful the food was! Not only was the food AMAZING, the prices were FAR less than other quotes I had gotten. The staff were courteous & extremely attentive, making sure that we were taken care of as well...some times brides & grooms don't slow down long enough to eat, but they continued to check in & bring us food all evening. Such an amazing evening! -
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Kaitlin Sent on 05/22/20165 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Chef Doug and his staff were outstanding! We planned our wedding from out of state so we had one chance to meet with our vendors before our wedding. When we met with Chef Doug it would have been nice to have tasted some samples but he didn't know we wanted to.. We kind of took a leap of faith. However the food was absolutely perfect, at the right temperatues, and full of flavor. We wanted something all of our guests would remember from our wedding and I believe the food that night everyone will always remember! My family is still talking about how delicious everything was. -
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Jeff Sent on 04/25/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Unbelievable food! Forget that it was for a wedding, and they had to drive a long way, and cater on a beach...this was restaurant-quality food.
Weeks after our wedding, the one thing I STILL hear about the most (other than the beautiful sunset over the Gulf of Mexico) is how fantastic the food was. Every person at our wedding says the same thing...'that wasn't wedding food!'
I HIGHLY recommend Doug and his team for any occasion...and definitely for your wedding! Get him booked now...you won't regret it! -
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April Sent on 12/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Doug and his crew were amazing and the food was incredible !!! Even are food critic guest raved about the meal and service ?? Doug also recommended a bar tender for our reception !! Highly recommend for any event ?? -
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/15/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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We were referred by our venue to Fun with Food. His food was AMAZING!! He created a personalized menu based on what we both enjoy eating and only serves his food on nice dishes with no extra charge. He also brought along a crew to help serve the food at no extra charge. It was one of the best meals I've had and we received several compliments from guests. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! -
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Christie Sent on 06/17/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. By no means typical boring wedding food! We had a variety of dishes and every bite was better than the last! We can not say enough great things about chef Doug. From the tasting to him voluntarily wrapping up all the food at the end to send back to the after party he handled every detail and surpassed all our expectations. I can't wait to find another occasion to hire him for. I would recommend him to any and everyone! :) -
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Chef Doug and his crew were amazing! Everyone kept telling us how amazing the food was. It was the best food I've ever had. They went above and beyond for the menu and the staff was very professional. They helped make our day perfect. They were worth every penny and they were still reasonably priced. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for the very best and unique to exactly what you're looking for! -
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User1911739 Sent on 11/08/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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User1760225 Sent on 08/12/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Chef Doug at Fun with Food Catering is a genius! We had a destination wedding in Sarasota, and with help from my wedding coordinator we decided Fun With Food would cater our small, special day! I was a little nervous because this company is strictly a catering company, therefore I had never tasted one thing they prepare before my wedding day. It was a hunch, am I could not be happier. This food is some of the best I've tasted and one of the best meals I have ever had. Food aside, Chef Doug was amazing as well! His rentals were delivered first thing in the morning, his staff was thorough and on point, and the Chef himself was extremely impressive. He was there all night to make sure everything went smoothly. When we had a couple changes to bring to him, he was more than happy to accommodate. I can not thank this company enough and I am still dreaming about the food! -
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Laura Sent on 12/12/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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User1430954 Sent on 11/10/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fun with Food Catering is the most amazing catering company I have ever dealt with. I work in Hospitality so that is telling you something! Doug Hitchings I had never met, but heard amazing things about him while planning my destination wedding in Anna Maria. Thankfully I took some advice and reached out to Doug! He is not only the best chef but an incredibly caring person. He will work with your budget and make the absolutely best tasting food you will ever have! My only regret was that I missed eating a big portion of the food at my wedding because we were so busy. I heard that my best friend ran back to the fondue three times and fought guests for the rest! We hired Doug and his incredibly customer oriented staff for our wedding and also for a brunch the next day. If anyone is
looking to knock the socks off their guests with delicious food and customer service don't go anywhere else than Fun with Food Catering! Doug is the best in the business!! Thank you Doug to you and your staff for making our day beyond what we could ever have imagined when it came to food and service!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/03/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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AWESOME! Who knew the food could be such a highlight of the wedding?!? Doug and his team were amazing. The food was unbelievable. Everyone raved about all of the food, especially the chicken waffles. The staff was so polite and pleasant and nice. I can't say enough about how great our experience was with Doug and Fun with Food Catering. -
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Ashley Sent on 11/14/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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You always want people to walk away from your wedding saying blah blah blah "the food was amazing!" Thanks to Doug Hitchings and his wonderful staff I am still hearing how awesome the food was. It was interesting, full of variety, and plenty to go around. If you're a "foodie," and want your food to be a focal piece and not just an after-though, Doug is your guy. -
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Sara Sent on 12/28/20115 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Wedding was Oct 16 2011, The Bride and Groom didnt pick out the menu till 1 week before the wedding and Doug was FANTASTIC! The night before we realized we needed napkins... Doug took care of it! The staff he brought were top notch and so respectful. The Food WAS AMAZING and beautiful.... Doug also provided the cake cutting and a bartender for our event and all was great. I also need to mention that when we priced around , his prices were so much more affordable. I will use them for our next event -
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Alana Sent on 12/16/20154.9 out of 5 rating4.9-
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Doug, the owner of Fun with Food Catering, was the best caterer we could have possibly asked for! After seeing the positive reviews on him from other couples, we knew we had to give his company a shot. We were blown away with the food tasting we went to and even more happy with the value of the catering package. For a guest count of about 50 people, we were able to provide 6 appetizers, 2 entree options with multiple sides, a small assortment of beverages, all for a very reasonable price. We had gone to other food tastings and other restaurants and caterers where the prices were much more expensive and they didn't compare to the quality and flavor that Doug had to offer with his cooking. The day of the wedding was very smooth and all of our guests were extremely happy and amazed, saying that this was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding. I couldn't agree more with my guests, the food was delicious and Doug and his team made sure that my husband and I, was well as our wedding party, were personally catered to when we were unable to attend the cocktail hour with our guests. The only reason I was unable to give the company a perfect 5/5 was because email responses from the vendor sometimes took a very long time, a couple weeks at times, to get back to me. I completely understand it being the busy season, so that is why I couldn't hold that completely against them. He did always eventually get back to me however and always provided all the answers to any questions I may have had. Thank you Doug, and your team, for making our wedding day so spectacular and memorable; we couldn't have asked for anything more! I would absolutely recommend this company to any bride and groom looking for a quality meal for their wedding, yet affordable in price. By far the best!! -
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Chef Doug is amazing! The food was wonderful! I can't say enough good things about Chef Doug and the food he prepared. Planning a wedding out of state is always a challenge, yet Chef Doug helped to make it easy. He was great to work with! He was very accommodating when setting up a tasting and adjusting the menu. We got exactly what we wanted. Our guests still talk about how amazing the food was! We had very picky guests at our wedding, but everyone loved it. Some said it was better then eating at a 5 star restaurant. Some people are trying to find recipes similar to Chef Doug's. Hiring Chef Doug to cater our wedding was the best decision we made. Thank you for helping to make our wedding wonderful. -
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User1344811 Sent on 08/05/20134.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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I can't say enough about Fun With Food Catering. My now husband and I put a lot of trust in Doug as it was a destination wedding, so we never got to meet or sample anything prior to our wedding day. That being said, we could not have been happier with how everything turned out. The food was top notch, Doug crafted an excellent menu and was very easy to work with throughout the process, and his staff was extremely courteous and thorough. Our guests raved about how delicious every dish was, as well as how friendly the bartender was, and how professional all of the servers were. Doug took care of our rental needs, set up his food beautifully, and even brought a cake stand without knowing that we didn't have one! Thank you, Doug and Fun with Food Catering, for helping make our wedding such a huge success! -
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Ashley Sent on 01/07/20164.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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I cannot say enough good things about Chef Doug. He was so easy to work with. He offers so many options for food choices. This is not your typical wedding or catering food. He actually has fun with creating dishes that are specific for your event. We had so much to choose from. We are still getting messages from our friends and family raving about how delicious our food was, and asking who catered the wedding for their sons and daughters upcoming weddings. From the appetizers to the main dish.
As a bride and groom you are told that you wont have time to eat, but after our taste test, I knew that I would be making time to be sure I ate what he made. Everything we had was to die for! Everything was hot fresh and so tasty!!!
Most everything was included in his prices. Unlike other caterers that nickle and dime you for cake cutting, china, silverware, cups.. etc. He was absolutely amazing to work with.
(You may not get a quick response to your message or emails, but he is definitely worth the wait. As deserved he is super busy and not a huge production. It seems he does everything himself in house so he takes a little bit to return your messages...)
My only warning is to get your linens through someone else. He works with A RENTAL DEPOT in sarasota, I would suggest getting your linens on your own. They knowingly delivered the tablecloths in 3 different color purples. Just not something I would want another bride to have happen on their wedding day... But in Doug's defense it isnt anything he had control over and he made it right. Just not worth the headache... -
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Ali Sent on 12/10/20144.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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Such great food! Such a great chef! Chef Doug really knows his stuff and he went above and beyond to cater to my gluten free needs and to my husbands dairy free needs!
We had about 140 people at reception and not just a few, but mostly ALL of them, later on told us it was hands down the best wedding food they ever had. I'm assuming that it probably fell in the "best food they ever had, period!" category as well. We wrote our own menu, a mix of cocktail hors d'oeuvres, mocktails and a buffet dinner that had an asian-hispanic fusion that he completely nailed!!
All the communication we had with Chef Doug was really chill, he is very easy going, calm and flexible. He is very open to having you write your own menu, just like we did, and for everything you get with that, its awesome! Just go over small details well in advance and request to have a floor captain for his catering team the day of, someone who is able to take care of the logistics, since he is busy overseeing the food.
With that, I would say the only drawback (and why this review isn't full 5 stars) is that the staff he used on our wedding day seemed a little uninformed about certain things. We had 2 glasses at each setting, one for water and the other for wine or whatever drink. Although we talked abut the water glasses being filled, pre-dinner time, ready for guests to come to the table after cocktail hour, it wasn't done by his crew (I'm not sure if they had been told) until we said something to my father in law and he took care of it. Its kinda awkward having so much glassware on a table and none of it filled with any drinks for your guests when they sit for dinner. The cake table/cutting was a tad disorganized- no one knew where the cake cutters were and then somehow a ton of cake plates were set around the cake while my husband and I were waiting for the cake cutters. Again, awkward.
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Carrie Sent on 10/25/20144.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Chef Doug was absolutely amazing. He came to our reception site earlier in the day. Set up and started cooking in his mobile kitchen. The food was AWESOME! We went with a simple tropical menu and the guests loved it. The severs were great and friendly too. Not to mention his pricing is better than many I could find and for the quality of service he provided, you will not beat his price. I highly recommend him for any catering needs. The shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles were the 2 biggest commented on appetizers. The guest loved these and they tasted great! -
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