Hemant Mathur Catering Reviews
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Brian P. Sent on 10/30/2022Excellent food and service!
We wanted an Indian caterer for our mixed wedding (Indian/non-Indian couple). After narrowing the field to just 3 choices, we had our tastings and loved all the food by Hemant Mathur Catering the most! It was a pleasure to meet Chef Hemant at Saar in NYC for the tasting. We were blown away by the appetizers and entrees. This was in contrast with the other well-known Indian caterers where we had tastings who only seemed to do one or the other well.
In addition to exceptional food, Hemant Mathur Catering was the most flexible of all the vendors in terms of what we wanted for the bar. Furthermore, when rental pricing for certain items (plates, napkins, etc) showed up higher than expected, they worked with us and provided intelligent ways to cut costs (eg, reduced the number of wine glasses since it was only being served at the bar and not needed at every place setting).
On our wedding day, the food was delicious! It was spiced in a way so as to be not too hot for non-Indian guests, but flavorful enough that our Indian guests loved it too. Additionally, for those who didn’t want Indian food, Hemant Mathur was able to provide lasagna as an alternative. All our guests raved about the food -- everyone we spoke with the following week mentioned how much they loved ALL the food!!
A big shout out to the servers who were on top of everything including refilling water, clearing away plates and glasses, and who packed up the leftovers for us (as per our request) so they wouldn’t go to waste. They even helped us load it into our cars.
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Aastha M. Sent on 09/14/2020
Taste their food to believe heaven in mouth
From selecting menu to understanding details of every dish till the execution on the day was smooth and fantabulous. All they need to know is your and your guest preferences. And since most of my guests were Indian, we did follow our India palate with savory and flavorful dishes.
Most of my guests filled their food plates at least twice or thrice as the food was delicious to death. All I was hearing that food was soulful. And we all know if the guests are fed well and happy about the food then half your job in executing the special occasion is worth it. And not just the taste but the way they serve and the unique fusions in the starters, tasty desserts absolutely synced in with the weather particularly makes it even more appropriate. The one word for the food is 'scrumptious'. I wish I could eat a lot more on my own engagement but I had to keep my lipstick shine on till the end. Last but not the least, your each peny will be worth the spend. I certainly recommend them for catering food for your any special occasions in all kind of gatherings and then thank me later on your experience. Chef Hemant Mathur has magic in his cooking and so does his team is very helpful. I personally dealt with Seema Pai and she made my life so easy with all the planning throughout. Goodluck to the 'Saar team' and many thanks from our side. -
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Manthan Sent on 11/02/2021Above and beyond - service and food!
Chef Mathur has had his success at Tamarind, Amma, Devi (Michelin Star), Tulsi, Saar, etc. just to name a few. His creativity and mastery at the tandoor is all the more prevalent at Hemant Mathur Catering. We worked with Seema to schedule multiple tastings and the whole menu. She was responsive and very transparent throughout the whole process. Seema worked with The Marigold to make sure the live stations during cocktail hour would fit in the floor plan, and to get all the food delivered seamlessly. From the appetizers to the desserts, our guests could not stop raving about how unique and delicious the food was. We loved the service and food so much, that we have asked them to also whip up a delicious menu for our Diwali party. -
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Melissa Sent on 07/02/2021
One word. Exceptional!
I took a leap of faith hiring Hemant Mathur for my backyard wedding without tasting any of their food. This was the best decision I could have made. Seema, was so kind and helpful In every single detail from beginning to end. Her and her team absolutely nailed not only my vision but the most delicious food. My guest are still talking about it. I had such a positive experience with them, I would choose them again in a heartbeat. Do not think twice when looking for someone trustworthy, responsive, professional and kind. They are the whole package. I rate them 10 stars!! -
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Grace Sent on 09/11/2020Best Caterer You Can Get!
When I say this whole team was phenomenal, it feels like an understatement. This team went above and beyond to make us feel heard, loved, and beyond happy during our wedding weekend. We originally planned on using Saar for our main wedding reception, but when COVID-19 upended our plans we were forced to reconfigure everything. The Saar team was with us every step of the way with countless phone calls, texts, and emails. No matter how many times we needed to rework the plans Seema and the team responded w/ "not a problem". We decided to use Saar not just for one meal but for the majority of meals for our entire wedding and we do not regret it one bit. (The one thing we regret is not having Saar catering ALL the meals!!) During the actual wedding Sue and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. And did I mention the food?? The food was SO DELICIOUS!! Chef Hemant is a pro if I've ever seen one, and they worked w/ our choices, allergy, and dietary restrictions w/ no hesitation! Our guests kept telling us how delicious the food was, and no one was left hungry or complaining! We 100% recommend this team, and you won't be disappointed either!! -
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Tiji G. Sent on 09/23/2019Absolutely amazing!
Our wedding was on August 31st at The Manor, West Orange NJ.
We had two caterers for the evening...food from the caterers at the venue was served along with Saar. No one bothered to eat the venue food instead everyone was flocking to eat Saar catered food.
They had creative ways of serving Pani Puri which everyone loved! People are still talking about their lamb chops and tandoori shrimp. They served an array of desserts which tasted amazinnggggg. People to this day state that we served the best food ever served at a wedding. This is all thanks to Saar. The owner of the restaurant was always receptive to communicating with us. He met with me in person and help curate a wonderful menu. Do yourself a favor and hire Saar. They will not disappoint!!! -
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Sapan P. Sent on 08/19/2019Amazing Partner
Saar Catering was great in making sure our event went without any issues. -
John H. Sent on 10/23/2019
Would I recommend them to a friend? Hell yeah!
(A fair disclaimer - ours was a destination-micro wedding, I was planning a Beacon, NY wedding from Chicago, IL)
It is definitely true what they say, finding the right vendors is key to organizing a comfortable wedding. Saar was wonderful from the beginning!
After speaking with a couple of vendors one kind-of get the hang of how the whole wedding - thing functions. Saar was a breeze to speak to and work with. They were quick to respond, just understood my vision. Seema, my point of contact at Saar, was an absolutely delight. She was easy to talk to, she didn't cringe that we were in Chicago, she listened patiently to what I wanted, and explained patiently if my ask was a little ridiculous (As opposed to just adding a $ amount to my quote every time we spoke!!). She also gave some great recommendations (although I must admit, I was skeptical about some – they turned out to be a great hit!!) I don’t think Saar ever said they wouldn’t be able to do something. They always worked with us to get us what we wanted or come close to it.
Once we figured the logistics out (venue, the style of the spread, # of people, etc.) we went ahead with the tasting to finalize the menu, and OH.MY.GOD was the food delicious!!! The flavor was phenomenally balanced and had the right amount of zing to it. Chef Hemant's hospitality was impeccable and deeply touching!
As it was a small wedding, getting rentals for 25 people was excruciatingly expensive. Seema worked with us to sort everything that required renting.
On the day off: The food was delicious, it was flavorful and served hot, the presentation was great, and the team was really polite and respectful to my guests. They cleaned up after the event and there was no drama or issues later.
(If I have to find something to complain about, I’ll say the bartender needed some guidance, but once we told Seema what we wanted, she took care of it immediately!)
A HUGE shout-out to the entire team! As all brides do, I do regret not eating as much!!
Pictures: Our lovely photographer, lily Szabo
Venue: Lambs Hill
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Sanjay Sent on 08/30/2019Best Indian wedding catering vendor
SAAR catering performed very well is all categories of service for our daughter’s wedding in June 2019.
The food quality was was high and we are still receiving accolades from our guest about the quality and variety of menu items.
They are very good to work with and understand the needs of Indian wedding.
They brought their team from NYC to Charlotte, NC and did a wonderful job. -
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Nisha M. Sent on 07/31/2019TV producer- mother of the bride
Chef Hemant, Chef Surbhi, and the entire team were flawless in their preparation and execution. The food was phenomenal with an unimaginable variety of delicacies to satisfy every pallet. The personal attention to detail is what added the magic touch to the entire weekend. The appreciation and positive feedback from our guests is still flowing in. I would strongly recommend this team for a delightful, classy, and simply perfect food experience! -
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Caroline Sent on 01/24/2020We love Saar!
My husband and I got married back in October and chose a cute little venue a couple hours upstate. When looking for caterers, we struggled to find a company that offered interesting food, a reasonable price, and were willing to work with us in NYC but travel for the day of. Saar fit all of our needs and more! Seema, Surbhi, and Hemant make a great team and went above and beyond to make our wedding day the best day of our lives!
First off, the food is AMAZING! We heard so many compliments for the hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, and even though dinner was a buffet Surbhi found my husband and I while we were making the rounds to demand that we sit and had our food brought to us. We're so grateful she did so we had a chance to relax for a second and enjoy a delicious meal.
They made a point to accommodate even our pickiest family members, helped us coordinate the alcohol, and generally made sure the whole day went off without a hitch. They worked closely with the venue and were in constant communication with us during the lead up to the Big Day.
Long story short, if you love Indian food and don't want to go with the standard "chicken or beef" wedding menu, I couldn't recommend Saar enough!
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