L'Etoile Catering Reviews
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Stephanie G. Sent on 01/29/2024Great service from start to finish
Vickie and Mark are so amazing to work with! We did family style and it was the best decision so everyone can choose what they wanted and didn't have to get up from the table! The food was delicious!! We are still getting compliments on it! Their staff is top notch and so professional! Everything was just perfect!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We just loved being a part of their planning and wedding day!
Both the bride and groom's families are in the event rental business and their design, florals and rentals were amazing.
It was such a joy to prepare and serve food to their guests.
We feel so lucky they chose us to cater their wedding reception.
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Allison R. Sent on 12/26/2023Flexible, accommodating team and DELICIOUS food
Vickie and Mark were absolutely INCREDIBLE to work with during our wedding planning process! They made our vision for our wedding day become a reality. The L’etoile team was very accommodating of our numerous menu and guest number changes, and ensured that my husband and I were taken care of on our wedding night. Their thoughtfulness and attention to detail included a private hors d'oeuvres plate during cocktail hour, and a togo container of food for dinner the night after our wedding. We appreciated these gestures as they allowed us to celebrate our wedding to the fullest! From Vickie’s amazing coordination and logistical skills, to Mark’s delicious food, we were very happy with our entire experience with L’etoile!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
It was our sincere pleasure to have had the opportunity to be a part of the planning and catering of your wedding day celebration.
It was a sincere joy to plan and cater for such a kind, fun and loving couple, their family and friends.
Thank you for trusting us with the responsibility.
We wish you all the very best with your new marriage. -
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Lauren F. Sent on 10/10/2023Incredible food and incredible service!!!
We hired L’Etoile for our September 2023 wedding in Keswick and were completely overjoyed by the quality of the food and service we received! Vickie, Mark, and their entire team were an absolute delight to work with-from start to finish. I have received numerous compliments about how delicious the food was and how it’s the best wedding food anyone has ever had. They also assisted with our signature cocktails which were a big hit. You can tell that Vickie and Mark are passionate about their business and it shines through their work. They were professional and kind, as well as knowledgeable about different options we could try since our group had some dietary restrictions. We also had a fantastic time at the tasting with our parents-who still talk about how wonderful the food was. Vickie and Mark made us feel at home. I can’t recommend L’Etoile enough! They took such good care of us and our guests and I’m forever grateful for the positive experience. I’d also like to note that L’Etoile was extremely helpful during the planning process. There are so many details that go into catering that the average person might not be aware of. Vickie is knowledgeable and was able to make sure we had a proper setup. If you’re looking for catering, I would recommend choosing L’Etoile! :)L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We enjoyed every step of the process planning with Lauren, Harrison and their parents. They are such an amazing couple with loving supportive parents, family and friends.
It was a complete joy to have the opportunity to cater their wedding day reception. -
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Maggie Sent on 07/17/2023
Rehearsal Dinner well beyond expectations!
Words will fail to convey how pleased we were with L'Etoile! Their team was masterful with each and every detail - from initial outreach throughout the event. Holding a tented outdoor rehearsal dinner particularly in July, has a number of uncertainties. From the onset, Vickie presented many options to ensure a perfect evening. She is reliable, thorough, and fair. The elegant Southern Fare, prepared by master chef Mark, was delicious (and held up in the hot summer heat). The team of courteous wait staff was seamless in their service and so attentive. I will entrust Mark and Vickie with any future event.L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We feel so lucky to have been chosen to cater Owen & Malory's rehearsal dinner. It was a sincere joy to be a part of their celebration with their family and friends. -
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Paul E. Sent on 06/01/2023Amazing Food & Service
Vickie and Mark are an amazing duo that made our wedding day experience perfect. The food they made was cooked to perfection. They accommodated our request to do family style serving, their staff was quick with their service, and they were extremely attentive observant on wedding day. Everyone loved the food and Vickie and Mark are extremely lovely and warm people to work with. I can not recommend them highly enough!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We feel so lucky to have been chosen to cater Abby and Paul's wedding reception. It was a complete pleasure to plan and serve their family and friends. Thank you! -
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Zena K. Sent on 10/29/2022Amazing team and delicious food!
L'etoile came highly recommended by locals to Charlottesville due to their previous days as a popular restaurant in the area, and still managed to surpass our expectations for both food and service throughout the wedding planning process. Vickie helped us plan our menu based on a general palate of Upscale Southern Cuisine and was able to guide us on menu items that we would not have originally thought of (i.e. Black Eyed Pea Fritters). L'etoile provided both food and full bar service, including custom couples cocktails and everything was served efficiently and professionally. In addition to menu planning, Vickie was also able to provide feedback on layout and rentals as well as interfacing directly with the rental company to minimize back-and-forth communications.
When we first met Mark and Vickie for our tasting we were impressed with their private kitchen and dining space and even more impressed with the food. We opted to do 'Stations' during dinner as opposed to a traditional sit-down plated meal and the team ensured that all the stations remained full and the food was fresh throughout the 1.5hour period. The food at the wedding was attractive and flavorful, surpassing our expectations even after sampling the items at our tasting.
We could not recommend Vickie and Mark more!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
Zina & Bill were such a joy to plan with and cater their wedding day.
We are always honored to be chosen by such lovely couples.
Every guest was beyond gracious.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day!!!! -
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Barlow-Clark Sent on 10/12/2022L'etoile provides the finest in food and service built on over 25 years in the industry!
During the initial planning stages of our daughter’s wedding reception, we knew we wanted the food and beverage to be the main event. That is why we chose l’étoile’s catering team! Typically, one would consider a variety of caterers, but we knew l’étoile’s reputation for quality, and so we never entertained any others. L’étoile’s reputation with over 25 years in the industry, including a restaurant we frequented back in their early years and the well-prepared foods we have purchased at their “honor bar” were important factors in choosing them. Vickie and Mark Gresge created an elevated culinary experience for our daughter’s wedding – from passed canapes, to an elegant and specifically curated assortment of food stations, and friendly expert bar service including signature cocktails. Every step of the planning process was impressive!
Another outstanding detail from our working experience with l’étoile is their attention to detail and prompt communication. They have built their reputation not only the fine cuisine they produce but on the relationships they’ve developed. Their friendly, capable, and efficient staff were appreciated by our guests as well. Further, Vickie provided numerous suggestions and pointers as to the tent layout, food and beverage choices, and timing that made the reception a huge success. -
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Alyssa G. Sent on 07/15/2022Delicious food and great service
L'Etoile provides excellent quality food and service! All of my wedding guests raved about the delicious food and the professionalism of the service staff. I can't thank them enough for all of their hard work!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We were truly honored to have the responsibility to cater their wedding. It was a joy to plan and serve their guests. -
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Mallory G. Sent on 06/15/2022Amazing food and service, Vickie + team delivered the catering of my dreams!
Vickie and the entire team at L’Etoile are absolutely INCREDIBLE. My guests continue to talk about the delicious and all around amazing food and service provided at our wedding. My personal favorites were the mini grilled cheeses, the brisket, and the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese — honestly all of the food was to die for. I wanted southern cuisine for my rustic mountain wedding, and Vickie and her team delivered above and beyond.
Another big thing I want to highlight is how easy and wonderful Vickie made the planning process. I originally started planning with Vickie in 2019 after I got engaged — from Canada! Then COVID happened. And I also had several kids! All this to say, our wedding got dragged out by TWO YEARS. But that didn’t slow Vickie down at all. We stayed in touch throughout the entire time and it was never like the plans for my wedding were put on hold. It was difficult planning the wedding from Canada, and I feel that she recognized that and stepped up in a lot of ways but offering suggestions for the layout and how things should go that day. I never had a tasting or even a visit to the venue after the first one in 2019, but between Vickie and my day-of-coordinator, everything came together beautifully and I couldn’t be more happy with the results.
The food is so important for your wedding — it is something your guests will always remember. Make sure you budget for it and go with a trusted and reputable company like L’Etoile — you won’t be disappointed. -
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Genevieve S. Sent on 05/05/2022Wonderful team & delicious food!
10/10 recommend! Vickie, Mark, and their entire team are detail-oriented, thoughtful, and enjoyable to work with for a wedding! Vickie was so patient and kind while working through menu planning and logistics for both the tasting and the wedding day. Mark has a passion for food and is an amazing head chef. We had a delightful time working with them from the planning, the amazing tasting, and the big event. Our wedding guests were complimenting the food during the wedding and after the wedding! -
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Perkins M. Sent on 09/14/2020
Beautiful Menu For A Tiny Wedding!
Vickie could not have been any kinder while planning a menu during a Covid Elopement on the fly. She walked me through fresh menu items and made the process so simple and easy during such a stressful time. The menu was a hit with a table full of picky eaters - incredibly fresh and thoughtful!L'Etoile Catering's reply:
We felt lucky to have been asked to cater this wedding in such an amazing setting for wedding industry professionals.
It was a pure pleasure cooking for them.
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Donna V. Sent on 10/06/2020
Wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome party
L'Etoile was a fabulous choice for this event. Under the leadership of VIckie and Mark Greige, the event was wonderful. Due to the Covid Pandemic, we had to change from our original plan, to a different location to have an outside tented event, based on Vickie's recommendation and idea. They were not just "vendors", they were partners to assure the success of the event. Vickie also recommended a great rental company and a tent company that were also great partners. The food and service were both high level.L'Etoile Catering's reply:
Donna (MOG) was the planner for her son's rehearsal dinner.
It was sincerely fun planning the details of rehearsal dinner and welcome reception with her. I will miss planning with you now that it is over. -
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Juliet C. Sent on 11/29/2021
We love L’etoile!!!
Mark and Vickie are absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious!!! And the service was lovely. They were great about helping us take as many COVID safe precautions as possible. Also, Vickie is a super expert at working with the rentals vendor and site vendor, getting the wedding physically set up, and bringing our vision to life from food to layout- I was very grateful for her wisdom and experience. We did a brunch wedding with cider mimosas (Vickie worked with the cidery on the recipe) with pie for dessert and it was just awesome, and so beautiful and smooth. Cannot recommend L’Etoile enough.L'Etoile Catering's reply:
Juliet & Adam were so wonderful to plan with!!! Because of a Covid19 year delay we all wanted to make their wedding reception more than perfect for them. Their love for each other shined through on a beautiful Autum day. Each gracious guest shared their love for Juliet & Adam. We feel honored to have had the opportunity to be a part of their wedding day. -
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