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    Leticia L. Sent on 03/02/2023
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    Amazing!!!!

    We loved Joy Wallace. We had the pleasure to have them cater our wedding and it was everything we had imagined and more. The food was really, really good and the service did not disappoint as well. Friendly and well organized staff. I can only recommend!!! Truly an amazing experience.
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    Jaya W. Sent on 03/01/2022
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    a JOY!!!!!

    Joy Wallace Catering was literally an absolute JOY to work with. My main point of contact was Samantha and she was so great with communication via email and even text message for convenience. Our wedding was a cocktail reception and they understood our vision when it came to food stations and appetizers. The quality of food was delicious- our guests were raving!! During the wedding, the team made sure the bride and groom had a plate to eat and even packed us some for the end of the night. This team was amazing and I would recommend for any events big or small!!
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    Lili E. Sent on 06/27/2019
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    Unbelievable night!

    Joy Wallace was our absolute perfect choice for our daughter’s quinceañera. Every detail was done to perfection. The food was beyond delicious and every guest was raving about it. Teen station was a hit for teens and even adults. They took care of our event as if it was done for somebody of their own family and every step of the process we felt like that, family!
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    Maddy R. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Nothing but wonderful things to say!

    We used Jay Wallace Catering for a grand re-opening celebration and have nothing but wonderful things to say about them! From start to finish, their service was professional, timely, and accommodating. The team helped us to get the perfect menu created for our event and executed every detail as promised. The day of the event was seamless. Cannot say enough good things and am so grateful that we decided to use them.
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    Sera Sent on 08/27/2018
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    Event was a going-away-to-college celebration for my daughter. Staff was very professional and attentive to guests. Setup was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. A quick rainfall fell right before event began and staff immediately picked up and covered tables despite the fact that they were getting drenched. In a matter of minutes the rain stopped and the set up looked amazing again. Staff was knowledgeable and knew what to do. Food was presented amazingly, cooked on site and delicious. Would highly recommend for any occasion.
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    Therese Sent on 09/07/2018
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    After months of my wedding date, I still could not be any happier with my decision in hiring A Joy Wallace Catering! People that attended our wedding still talk about the food and drinks from that night. I wish I could relive it all again! Katia worked with me every step of the way. She was so sweet, attentive, and organized. I believe that there are a few things you just cannot cheap out on and food/drinks is one of them. I guarantee that at the food tasting alone you will be blown away and so happy with your decision in choosing them for your event. At the tasting they served us a passion fruit mojito and we immediately knew that had to be the drink of the night at our wedding (I'm not even the biggest fan of mojitos). While hiding & waiting to be announced as Mr. & Mrs. at the reception, A Joy Wallace gave us hors d'oeuvres & drinks since we spent that cocktail hour taking photos (so thoughtful!). At our reception the food came out on time, hot, and DELICIOUS! We added the late night bites to our contract and I will say it is a MUST! Being the bride you're kind of pulled around by people so I missed the late night bites during the event. However, as we were leaving the venue at the end of the night, A Joy Wallace packed us a to-go bag full of food. So grateful!! I seriously could not have picked a better caterer. Thank you for such an amazing experience!

    Joy Wallace Catering's reply:

    Thank you, Therese, for trusting us with such an incredibly special day. It was absolutely our pleasure!
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    Christina M. Sent on 12/22/2017
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    Our experience with A Joy Wallace was nothing short of perfection! We worked very closely with Katia for a year and a half and she was AMAZING! Very prompt and flexible in our requests (and there were MANY haha) and always willing to work with us! The food, service, professionalism, everything was perfect! Our wedding day was truly the best day ever. We have gotten soooo many compliments, even from the toughest critics! {try that Yuca mash and you’ll feel the same! Haha} They truly made wedding planning and the day of an absolute breeze! I would recommend them in a heart beat! ❤️

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    Dear Christina & Brian,

    Thank you so much for choosing us to be your catering provider for the biggest day of your lives. We’re beyond excited to know you have received so many compliments from all of your guests and happy to have provided one of the most memorable experiences. Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together!
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    Seanan Sent on 02/01/2017
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    We couldn't have been more pleased with Joy Wallace Catering! We worked primarily with Katia and she is lovely. She was not only kind and responsive but also she worked within our budget and our vision. Our wedding day was magical and wouldn't have been the same without this company!!
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    Kanaan Sent on 01/25/2017
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    Work with Katia, she acted as our stand in wedding planner, she was not afraid to give us her opinion but was very understanding with all of our requests and budget. We could not have been happier with our choice. Their whole team was incredible.
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    My experience with A Joy Wallace Catering was nothing short of magical. My expections of service, food quality and entire experience were not only met but greatly surpassed. I cannot speak highly enough of Katia. She and her team are not only talented but work with such care that it was hard to say goodbye when the wedding was over. I had the luck and honor to meet Joy herself and it is clear to see how her teams carry out her expections and passion to the fullest. If you splurge on anything for your event, let it be with this company.
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    Maria E. Sent on 10/24/2016
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    The advice I would give to a couple looking for a catering company is to immediately sign with AJW Catering since you will never find a team so dedicated to make your event special, a team that is so attentive to every detail and a team that will make your dreams come true!
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    Working with A Joy Wallace Catering was an absolute dream. From the start, we felt special like if we were the only event they were working on. On our wedding day, they were absolute perfection including offering our guests umbrellas from the ceremony to the reception when unexpected rain came in. My groom and I felt like royalty with the attention they gave us. The food was delicious - chicken was juicy and risotto was perfection. Our guests could not have been more happy.
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    Hayley Sent on 05/22/2016
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    Jessica Zeidler and the entire team were absolutely one hundred percent on point. The food was amazing! Have you been to a wedding where everyone finished their plates? Jessica catered to us all nice and checked in at all the right times. More then well prepared. Just absolutely the best of the best in south Florida!
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    Leslee Sent on 01/23/2017
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    We had so many compliments about not only how delicious our food was but also how smoothly everything ran! Katia was personable, fun and a relaxing presence to have around on a stressful day. A Joy Wallace was everything we could've hoped for and more!
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    Monica Sent on 02/17/2016
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    From day one, I knew I wanted food to be a priority at my wedding. My husband and I are both foodies, so we knew we wanted to use the best caterer in Miami. We began searching as soon as we got engaged, because we knew we wanted to take our time finding the very best! From the very first phone call I ever made to AJW, they were such a pleasure to work with. Sara Silver was so extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and her attention to detail was incredible.
    The day of our tasting was nothing short of magical. I knew that I would enjoy the tasting more than the wedding just because of all the emotion of the day, so I really soaked in every moment of the tasting. We sat at a beautifully set table with a gorgeous flower centerpiece. We got to taste every single piece of food that we were going to serve at our wedding. We even got to taste every bread selection the guests would have. Every single dish outdid the last. We could not believe that food at a wedding could taste as good as a 5-star restaurant! To make the experience even more special, Joy herself sat at our table with us throughout the entire 3 hour tasting! What an unforgettable experience!
    Our wedding day was just as perfect! This top notch catering company served 253 people at The Bath Club in Miami Beach. All my guests were so impressed with the service and they could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. My husband and I have been to hundreds of events and AJW has been by far the best!!! I cannot thank AJW enough for the wedding of my dreams!
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    Daniela Sent on 03/24/2016
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    Working with A Joy Wallace was a great experience. I worked with Sabdy and Cristine and they were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Every time I changed my mind, asked for a favor, or simply had a question they were there and more than willing to ease my stress. They took care of everything in regards to tables, chairs, silverware, linens, glassware, food & drinks; it was a big load off my back to know I had such great professionals handling such important aspects of my wedding. They met with me anytime I requested and always made themselves available, even after hours. I had a specific drink I wanted to serve & some late night snacks I wanted to bring in and Cristine waited for me after 5:00 PM to get the stuff. Cristine was present the day of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly. They paid so much attention to detail that one of our appetizers had BBQ sauce & my husband noted he did not like BBQ sauce at the tasting and his platter, the day of wedding, was without BBQ! It's the small things that make their service truly exceptional. The staff was amazing - all of my guests enjoyed the food and never had an empty glass. The food was exceptional, I still have people asking me about the "yuca aligot" today - highly recommend it!
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    Mariana Sent on 09/17/2015
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    We had an AMAZING experience with this company. First, when we parked they had a special spot reserved for us with our name and that was the smallest detail but a special touch. Then we sat down at a decorated table as if it were wedding guests and Joy Wallace sat down for the tasting with us. That was absolutely incredible, and so important to know that the owner of this company takes everything personal and serious. As we were eating we saw an old friend of ours and to know that they employ great people is also so important to us. We hired them for our wedding day and were not disappointed. Usually wedding food tastings are always better than the actual reception, but almost all our guests commented on how amazing the food was and we were so pleased. Joy also came to our wedding and it really was an amazing experience, I would absolutely hire them again for a big event. Food was great, service was amazing (we had a server follow us around during cocktail hour while we were taking pictures, getting us drinks, etc.) Honestly, I would do it all over again. Loved the experience, food, and the service they provided.
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    Maritza Sent on 04/28/2015
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    Superb! Food and presentation was flawless.
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    Ivett Sent on 03/05/2015
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    We are extremely happy with the catering services provided by A Joy Wallace for our birthday celebration. They were on point, courteous and professional. Everything went smooth so we didn't have to worry about anything except enjoying ourselves.
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    As much as we booked our venue, Comber Hall, because we loved the space, we booked it because we loved and trusted the site's dedicated client coordinator, Tatiana Cardenas. From the start, she was very transparent about cost, understood what we wanted, and made every effort to personalize our affair.

    As for A Joy Wallace Catering, the quality of the food and the service was beyond compare. Our guests raved about the food --- it was delicious and memorable. The staffing was professional and robust. We are not party people and we want to throw another party so that we can work with Tatiana and A Joy Wallace Catering team again.
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    Ediz Sent on 02/11/2015
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    Tatiana Cardenas and her team at Joy Wallace did such an AMAZING job on our wedding day. The attention to detail and genuine joy for hospitality radiates through their service and commitment to excellence in catering. Truth be told, we initially had the preconceived notion that no one would ever remember what meal they were served in the midst of celebration but we have been OVERWHELMED with comments from family and friends on how incredible the food and service was. The Joy Wallace team FAR exceeded all of my expectations for the big day and I HIGHLY recommend them, you will not be disappointed!!!
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    Hanna Sent on 01/28/2015
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    We had heard great things about Joy Wallace, but even those reviews understated how truly amazing this catering company is. Every meeting, phone call, and email demonstrated such incredible professionalism, and it is very evident that they breed that same professionalism throughout the entire company.

    Our event coordinator was Tatiana Cardenas. Tatiana was absolutely INCREDIBLE!! She was so kind, incredibly helpful, very responsive, and extremely intelligent. We had so many questions and Tatiana helped us out with every single one. She answered emails almost instantaneously and always with a smile. She gave great advice. We will definitely stay in touch with her for years to come as our friend. We just loved her!

    We got married on January 17, 2015 at Church of the Little Flower and the reception was at Comber Hall.

    The Joy Wallace team arrived right on time for set up. Tatiana and Beatriz were there to make sure everything went perfectly! We even got to hang out with Beatriz before the guests arrived downstairs for the reception, and she was so nice and thoughtful. We tried all the appetizers and they were ALL AMAZING!! YUM. Then had our delicious meal (beef tenderloin with shrimp accompanied by their famous risotto) The caprese salad course and the bread and whipped butter were phenomenal. Now, let’s talk about the late night desserts (crème bruele/maple bacon donuts, chocolate chip cookies and snickerdoodle cookie with milk shooters) Fantastic! Everyone thought they were delicious!!

    Every single guest was RAVING about the food, and we couldn’t have been more happy. So many guests said the food was the best part of the wedding – and it’s true! The Joy Wallace team was so kind and super organized. Everything was planned down to the minute and executed perfectly.

    We will DEFINITELY recommend Joy Wallace to everyone looking for a caterer!

    Love, Hanna and Ryan.
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    My wedding day could not have been the same without Joy Wallace. My coordinator Tatiana Cardenas was incredible. Their level of professionalism and attention to detail was nothing short of amazing. From my initial consultation when I arrived, they had a parking spot reserved for me to the actual day of, there was not a step along the way that they faltered. Most importantly the food was delicious!

    Tatiana was such a pleasure to deal with. I cant' wait to plan my next event with them :)

    Cheers!
    The Winklers
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    Our reception was held at Comber Hall and AJW provided the catering. From day one, Beatriz (our coordinator) was so sweet, personable, helpful and patient! Every question, email, and concern we had, she answered immediately and gave very helpful suggestions/advice. They worked very well with our budget and provided top of the line service. The food was delicious, service was amazing. All of our guests are still raving on how attentive the staff was and how beautiful the night was. They were also very attentive to my husband and I, we were able to sneak off to the reception room while cocktail hour was happening, and AJW was there with champagne and Hors d'oeuvres for us :)
    I am so glad Comber Hall has AJW as their exclusive caterers!! I could not have asked for a more perfect night. Thanks to AJW team and Beatriz!
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    The team from A Joy Wallace was nothing less than superb. Since over a year Tatiana Cardenas was was helping me every step of the way for my destination wedding catering and rental needs.

    She was extremely helpful, flexible, and incredibly friendly. Words cannot express how thrilled I was with this company's services.

    I started my relationship with AJW and Tatiana on my first trip to Miami to scout some venues for my wedding. Tatiana met me at a couple of locations and catered to all my needs.

    My heart was set on an authentic Nicaraguan cuisine meal for my wedding and Tatiana made sure everything her chef prepared for my tasting was not only authentic, but delicious, and affordable.

    After a few tastings in person and via Facetime with my bridesmaids and my mother, we finally got my menu and signature drinks exactly how we wanted.

    This team was exceptionally passionate about their work and their food and it showed. My family and my guests could not stop talking about the exceptional level of service from the waitstaff and how delicious the food was.

    I recommend this company to any bride that is looking for a company that will go the extra mile for them.

    Tatiana was that person for me and my wedding was everything I ever dreamed it could be!
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