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Midsummer Kitchen

Concord, CA

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Cat Sent on 10/28/2024

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Fresh, family-style food that captured exactly who we are

The Midsummer team did an amazing job catering our October 2024 wedding for 70 people at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. Cleodia and the team created a delicious Chinese/Jewish-inspired family style meal that reflected our backgrounds and flavors we love. (Our menu included scallion pancakes, potato latkes with chipotle aioli, smoked salmon on endive, duck bao, orange glazed pork belly, miso salmon, braised eggplant and tofu, steamed bok choy, dan dan noodles ... yum!)

Our guests raved about the food, and many said it was the best wedding meal they’d ever had. Midsummer did a great job accommodating for dietary restrictions, and many of their menu selections were already naturally gluten-free or vegetarian/vegan.

Equally as important as nailing the meal, Cleodia was so responsive to every email in the months leading up to the event, and helped with renting additional equipment like space heaters. Pricing was very reasonable and transparent. Every interaction with Cleodia gave us peace of mind that everything would go smoothly day of.

Thanks Midsummer for being part of our favorite day!
Heather Sent on 06/17/2022

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Wholeheartedly creative, thoughtful and supportive!

I’m not one of those girls who used to dream of a wedding day. I dreamed about waking up in a big bed with dogs and little kids climbing on me and my husband while we would pretend to sleep or playing with my kids in our yard. I dreamed of love, a full life and a marriage that would last.

While I was super excited to be proposed to by the man I could live out my dreams with and build a life together, I was a little overwhelmed with planning a wedding. All I wanted was a feeling of love, laughter, and to never have my guests waiting on food or drinks because I’ve been at weddings starving during cocktail hour and then fed last. Not my wedding!!! We need energy to dance and have a good time!!

My fiancé and I knew we wanted a small wedding of 90 guests (which was an adjustment at first for our Filipino parents but they supported), have it at a villa with dancing outdoors (we’re a fan of 90s hip hop and R&B!), with nature surrounding us, white linens, fresh flowers and we were a fan of Brazilian BBQ and Irish Mules.

Thanks to Google, I searched “Lafayette Catering” and found Cleodia’s # (owner of Midsummer). She picked up and instantly I knew I wanted to work with her. It was her energy that drew me to her and in understanding how I wanted my guests, my fiancé and I to feel love in the air amongst family and friends, and to be fed / hydrated throughout the celebration. And when it came to the details, she was so proactive and I had complete trust to in her make every single decision for our wedding reception. Often our calls would last 5 min or so because when she had an idea / question, I’d respond with “Yeah!! That sounds good!”.

Here’s how it went down… she created a personalized menu taking our Brazilian BBQ-inspired request and mixed it with Californian flair, family-style theme. We had snacks and light refreshments for our guests who were shuttled to a villa, upon arrival Cleodia’s team had cocktails (Irish mules!!!), beer, wine and appetizers (including mini Cubanos, BBQ sliders, crab cakes & artichoke fritters), and dinner was served shortly after the wedding party arrived (to this day people loved the pork belly, achiote chicken, and baked white fish with salsa verde!!!) and we literally danced the night away with market lights (her idea) under the stars and trees, family, friends around us. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding reception filled with love and the best catering company / owner to work with.
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Renata Sent on 09/10/2019

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Mrs Kudinov

Best food I've ever had at a wedding!! Since our first tasting until the day of our wedding. Our guest could not stop saying how good the food was. Specially the mushroom raviolis, chicken and steak!! I have already recommended Absolute Celebrations to my friends and family. Thank you for making my wedding day special and memorable with great food!!

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Denise Sent on 02/07/2019

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Absolute Amazing

Absolute Celebrations has come through for us, altering the menu to precisely what we wanted and kept it in our budget!
Autumn Sent on 11/04/2018

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Amazing food!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with this caterer (I work at a wedding venue). So when it was my turn to be a bride, I knew they would do an amazing job. They exceeded my expectations. The food is always amazing, everyone loved their taco bar. They were on time and extremely responsive and helpful!
Taylor Sent on 06/20/2017

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One word: PERFECT. My guests raved about the food and presentation!! Claudia and her team were so amazing throughout the whole process, frame selecting the passed appitizers down to the decoration of the cake table with tarts from absolute celebrations. If you are looking for the professionals, great food and service then this is your place! 100 percent recommend!
Megan Sent on 06/20/2017

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If you want great food with a great price tag, excellent customer service, the utmost professionalism, as well as someone who actually responds to every message you send (I seriously had the worst luck with potential vendors not responding to me for months), this is the caterer for you!!!

We worked with Cleodia and she is absolutely fantastic. The servers and bartender were perfectly charming, too. Cleodia helped us figure out how much food we needed to serve (we went the appetizer route) and she did the same with our bar/alcohol. We were able to provide our own booze, and she even gave us a grocery list to make sure we'd have enough to last the event based on how much people typically drink. We planned this wedding out of state so all of our contact was through email (except initial phone call!) and any time I sent an email, she responded within the day (typically just a couple hours!). Absolutely amazing. I was beginning to look into rental vendors so I asked her what tables we needed to provide, and she offered their services to cover everything we needed so we wouldn't have to include yet another vendor. Very smart and considerate of both her business AND me! :)

The food was absolutely amazing. I know it's my own wedding but I've been to quite a few weddings... best wedding food I've ever had. Our guests said the same! We did the mushroom and pulled pork sliders, the beef hand pies, the caprese skewers, and had veggie/fruit/cheese plates available, with dessert being creme brulee and chocolate mousse. Every appetizer and dessert was consistent and very well-made.

It was great to see Cleodia on-site on the day of our wedding. She regularly checked in on my husband and I throughout the event and would get us anything we needed: napkins, food, water, even a drink from the bar. It was amazing service. We had some food and desserts leftover, and they packaged it up for us to take home with us!
Michele Sent on 12/21/2015

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I could not have asked for a better caterer for our wedding! Cleodia was a pleasure to work with and even the other vendors were so happy we chose Absolute Celebrations because of their services and reputation! Cleodia answered all of my mom's question's even after we had already chosen them to do our wedding. The food was absolutely delicious and all of our family and friends raved about it after the wedding. Thank you Cleodia for all of your help and making my day that much better! We will definitely be using them for any future events!
Kathy Sent on 12/11/2015

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Service , Food, Professionalism was excellent! We absolutely loved working with Absolute Creations to cater our Wedding. Our family and friends commented several times "how GREAT the food was".
Lynda Sent on 12/11/2015

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Cleodia did a wonderful job for my daughter's wedding in Castro Valley.
We checked out quite a few caterers beforehand…the food was DELICIOUS and I also want to add that we did not have a wedding coordinator and EVERYTHING went smoothly. Her team was professional and very friendly and thorough.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Melissa Sent on 12/11/2015

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Cleodia and the team at Absolute Celebrations Catering were OUTSTANDING!!! We loved working from them the moment we met - they were professional, super responsive and accommodating and the food was incredible....our guests are still talking about it. We loved the team so much that we use them for our work celebrations now too as we just can't get enough of their food. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but planning our catering was the least stressful part for us thanks to Cleodia and her team. We would recommend them all day, every day!
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Absolute Celebrations did such a magnificent job on our wedding day. The food was delicious, and I loved that they are flexible and very attentive to your interests. Cleodia is absolutely accommodating and definitely works with your budget. She is very prompt and awesome. Absolute Celebrations left us as happy customers and I would recommended them to our friends and family. They are professional and responsive. Cleodia is efficient and their food is amazing. I would reach out to Absolute Celebrations for another event in the future.
Kelly Sent on 11/10/2014

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We hired Absolute Celebrations for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made. Cleodia was so incredibly responsive throughout the planning process, always making a note of any changes or decisions and keeping us on track. She also did so much coordination for the reception, which was unbelievably helpful and made it so easy on us the day of the wedding. The food was so tasty! We are still getting comments on the quality of the food two months after our wedding - and with a family full of Filipinos who know good food - that says a lot! Absolute Celebrations was extremely flexible, as well. They can act as a one-stop shop, having so many connections with event rental companies, beverage service, etc., but are also happy to let you choose other vendors and set it up yourself. We loved having that type of a la carte catering service instead of having to go with a package deal. Can't say enough good things about this company - we are recommending them to anyone who needs catering!
Rachel Sent on 11/04/2014

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Claudia and her staff are so professional! Their food is delicious! Claudia helped me all the way and was always available to answer any questions I had before and after my wedding! Their food is honestly so tasty I want to order more :)
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After days of searching online for a caterer, we finally made our first tasting appointment with Absolute Celebrations. From the beginning, Cleodia the coordinator, had been so helpful and quick to respond. They served us everything we had on the initial menu we created. We knew from the first bites of each dish that we found our caterer! We were so pleased that we booked them right away!
Throughout the wedding planning, I have been in contact with Cleodia. She answered all the questions I had with clarity. And on the big day, my husband and I couldn't ask for more. Their team go above and beyond to make you feel special on your wedding day. I have been stopped many times by guests to rave about the delicious food they had for dinner. One of our Aunt even said that it's the best food she's ever had at a wedding! I only wish I could've eaten everything on my plate, but my tight wedding gown wouldn't let me! I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.

The crowds' favorite for the night:
Beef Brisket, Salmon with Mango Salsa, Mushroom Ravioli, Sisig Tacos, Chicken Salad in cone cups, Sundae Bar!
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Cleodia was awesome to work with! Quick to respond to emails and helped me stick to my budget for my wedding.
Josina Sent on 08/08/2014

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Cleodia and Ryan were very attentive and patient with the amount of details and personalization we wanted in our big day! We were fortunate enough that they understood our culture and background in regards to our big Filipino families in attendance that day. All our guests enjoyed the food served and any hiccups regarding service didn't involve Absolute or Cleodia and Ryan directly. We were pleased to be able to have them provide some of our rentals as well and they worked very well with the other vendors we had hired. They're such a personable team, we wish we could've had them as just guests at our wedding too! It would be a pleasure to not only hire them again, but to be able to work with them someday as well! Best wishes, Absolute and thanks again!!! xoxo
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Absolute Celebrations was the caterer we chose for our wedding, and I’m so glad we did!

When researching caterers, there were a few things that differentiated Absolute Celebrations from the rest. First was the menu: everything on it both looked and sounded delicious. They had the gourmet food selections we were looking for, but not so high-class that we’d need someone to translate the menu for us, as is so often the case with so-called “fine dining”. Plus the presentation of the food was just beautiful. LOVE the Oneida serving trays – very classy!

Second was from a business aspect. Some of the caterers we were considering who work more with corporate clients did not seem interested in giving us their personal attention. We were treated like a small fish in a big pond. Plus, they would not give us itemized pricing. With Absolute Celebrations, the price of each item is listed on their menu which was a big help in budget planning. With their guidance, I was able to create a spreadsheet detailing everything we were ordering so there were no surprises. Plus, they didn’t charge ridiculous corkage or cake-cutting fees.

Then there was the event coordination. Cleodia Francisco was exactly the kind of coordinator I was looking for: someone who was extremely organized, detail oriented, responsible, and most of all trustworthy. I was planning my own wedding, but since I couldn’t be everywhere I needed someone I could rely on to get things done. Cleodia was that person. She cared as much about the success of my wedding as I did. From the set-up to the clean-up, Cleodia took care of everything so I could enjoy my big day.

And finally, there’s the food – it was DELICIOUS! Everybody LOVED it. Several family members were making a grab for the leftovers. Chef Ryan Martinez and his team did a fantastic job making each dish look and taste great!

Absolute Celebrations not only catered the food, they catered to us. I would definitely use them again.
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You are truly an amazing catering company! From presentation to attentiveness to quality you guys were outstanding.The name certainly lives up to the expectation "absolute creations " is "absolutely delicious". It felt as if we were at a five-star restaurant! I was blown away on how great it was and all of my guests are still talking about the food and the service. We will recommend you to all of our friends and family! Thank you again!!! :)
"Steak & Ice-cream" -amazing!!! :)))
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I loved working with absolute celebrations. I would recommend them to anyone. I will use them again!
Danielle Sent on 10/29/2013

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Absolute Catering did an amazing job catering my wedding reception brunch. From the outset, Cleodia was very responsive and willing to work with our budget and desired menu. I must have emailed her 50 times and she always responded quickly, answering all my questions. She understood that we were having a very casual, backyard celebration and helped put together a menu that fit the mood perfectly. They were willing to make our favorite breakfast potatoes, as well as a vegetable dish that I provided the recipe for, at no extra charge. The day of the event, the set up was seamless - it happened so quickly, we almost didn't know we were there! Everyone raved about the food which was amazing. We were able to send guests home with leftovers which made their day. We couldn't have been happier with how things turned out and would recommend them to anyone.
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We were very pleased with the food and services Absolute Celebrations Catering provided. We needed a menu with specific food requirements, specifically gluten free. They were able to accommodate every request. When I had questions via email they were quick to respond. The catering crew was on time and very organized the day of the wedding. We were impressed how friendly and professional the staff was. They even helped us out when it started raining outside and we had to bring a bunch of stuff inside for the wedding. The catering staff went above and beyond our expectations. The food was excellent. Our guests continually complimented the food. We would highly recommend Absolute Celebrations Catering to friends. We probably will use them again for future events!
Heather Sent on 10/18/2013

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It was such a pleasure working with Cleodia and her team! Not enough stars to rate them! They made my surprise wedding a success. Look no further. Choose Absolute Celebrations for all your catering needs.
Jessica Sent on 10/17/2013

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Wow where do I even begin!! Cleodia and Chef were so amazing to work with! I had such an amazing time colaborating with them on our wedding menu! They are so creative and their service really made our day so special! Our event coordinator dropped the ball on so many things and Cleodia stepped right in and took the lead to ensure our event was successful and make it everything we hoped it would be. The food was delicious and their presentation was beautiful! I would recommend them over and over again!!
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Absolute Celebrations Catering is very profession and very open to suggestions and ideas. Food was one of the most important pieces of our wedding, as we are foodies and caterers ourselves. Cleodia Was amazing! She was very open to our suggestions and allow us to have a true custom made menu at a great price. They even plated and served the food items we made for our guest. They are very organized and guest raved about the food! I would definitely recommend them to everyone! All of our guest were wowed by their presentation in food and professionalism.

Great Food, Great Prices, Open to Customized Menus, and Very Professional!
Allie Sent on 08/16/2013

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We loved working with Absolute Celebrations! Cleodia was great to work with due to her organization, professionalism and creativeness. She worked with us to create the perfect menu and made sure everything flowed with our wedding. The chef was very accommodating and made sure that he only used the freshest ingredients. Their menus are creative and innovative. Everyone at our wedding raved about the food. They even sent us home with a bride and groom to go box which was the perfect way to end the night. We will absolutely be using them again in the future if we need a caterer. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible experience that goes beyond the food.
Richard Sent on 07/20/2013

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I chose Absolute Celebrations to cater my wedding of 228 guests, and I'm so happy that I did. Nearly every guest I talked to raved about the food. Our cocktail hour hors d'ouvres (sisig tacos, fried chicken and waffle bites, crab cakes, and more) drew the biggest buzz. Overall, Absolute Celebrations offers diverse, trendy menu options that taste as good as they sound. Chef Ryan Martinez can do anything! His creativity of plating is artistic, and he definitely has guests eating with their eyes first. Trust me, if you have Absolute Celebrations cater your event, you'll have everyone either telling you how much they loved the food or asking for the caterer's contact info for their own event.

What puts Absolute Celebrations over the top is that their service doesn't just stop with amazing tasting food. Cleodia, the catering event coordinator, was instrumental in helping plan our wedding. She responds to emails very quickly and considers every aspect of the party. If you book with Absolute, your event is guaranteed to go smoothly because Cleodia is so organized and detail oriented. She created reception floor plans for us and revised them several times with hardly any turn around time when we wanted to make little changes. She even thought to ask us weeks before the wedding what specific drinks we would like served to the bridal party after the ceremony. The bottom line is Absolute Celebrations will make sure you are taken of.

Absolute Celebrations is so professional, and their food is so good that they were added to our venue's preferred vendors list. They are very affordable compared to the other caterers typically listed on large venues' preferred lists. My experiences with Cleodia, Chef Ryan, and Absolute's staff have left me certain that I will use them for my next event too. They are absolutely amazing. If you have them cater your event, be prepared to see people Instagramming their food and hash tagging #bestappetizerever or #bestweddingever.
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The wedding catering service provided by Absolute Celebrations exceeded all of our expectations. From the outset, Cleodia Francisco was very receptive to our overall vision and unique set of needs. After the first meeting, we felt completely comfortable with the direction that things were headed in.

We were thrilled that Chef Ryan Martinez was eager to take on our non-traditional menu and he certainly rose to the challenge, delivering outstanding examples of both classic French cuisine and fresh California flavors. Many of our guests let us know that this was the best food they had ever had at a wedding, and better than most restaurants (no small feat when cooking for a very large group).

Cleodia is a fantastic event coordinator, making sure that every detail went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend Absolute Celebrations to anyone who is interested in catering services that go above and beyond the norm.
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I am so happy with the service that I received by Absolute Catering! The food was amazing with so many different options that work for you. Cleodia went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for my special day. I was surprised about the little touches that she included in the set-up. She truly cares about you and your vision. Thank you from the bottom of my heart everything was perfect!
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One of my best decisions for planning my wedding was the hiring of Absolute Celebrations. I had a home wedding for 100 +, food displays/buffets on two floors in addition to passed hors d'oeuvres and a bar. Months later, I continue to get compliments on the food and how the wait staff performed so professionally. They even offered to clean up non-catering items. They cut and served the wedding cake with no extra charge.
I previously had a career in catering and restaurants, so I can be demanding and have a high level of expectations. I requested low-sodium and non-greasy foods and Chef Ryan did comply. Chef Ryan was willing to take some of my favorite recipes back to his kitchens. The cuisine was not only delicious but elegantly presented.
The manager, Cleodia, doesn't miss a beat; she usually responded immediately to my questions and helped by giving good tips towards the wedding day plans.
I would hire Absolute Celebrations for my next event and recommend their services for your event.
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Claudia and Ryan were amazing - nothing less then top of the grade best caterers....They made magic happen in the dining room and I have nothing but rave reviews on the buffet they put together for the reception from myself but most importantly the Bride and Groom..... Reception guests have been been so compelled to voice their love for the food, that they have emailed me over and over. Claudia was so easy going and flexible - Chef Ryan did an amazing job with food - it was so yummy! Claudia is the master of organization and overseeing everything in the dining room including the waitstaff. I would recommend them without hesitation and honor to anyone - They are AMAZING! Our Son is getting married soon, and they will be the caterers!
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Cleodia and Ryan were absolutely amazing.

From the first tasting, they went so far above and beyond to make our experience special and wonderful. We had requested nontraditional wedding food (Comfort Foods) and not only were they the only ones who really listened to us (every other caterer we did a tasting at kept giving us a chicken and fish dish), they figured out our favorite foods (mac and cheese, pulled pork) and turned them into really elegant and fabulous dishes. Plus they did it all within our budget!

Cleodia was always incredibly responsive, organized, and thought of things (such as setting all the food tables with a vintage flare that really fit within our decor or getting the wine list from us ahead of time so the bartenders could learn it), I never would have. Ryan's food is fabulous and really unique and their servers were always friendly and so helpful. All in all they helped us (and our guests who really couldn't stop talking about how amazing the food and service was!) to have a truly special day. I would highly recommend them!
Sara Sent on 10/05/2012

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I had the great pleasure of working with Absolute Celebrations Catering. I was working as a wedding event coordinator at a very remote site in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I was mostly the day-of coordinator, but was also very involved with the wedding details starting a few months before the event. I exchanged a number of emails with Cleodia, the catering event coordinator, all the way up to the event. She remained very professional from the first day I met her, and then through emails (always prompt to answer my questions and follow-up), and then remained professional on the day of the event.
Cleodia and her staff were also very professional. Every detail mattered to them, which I appreciated, because every detail mattered to me. They went out of their way to make sure their detailed set-up matched the theme of the wedding. It was beautiful! Cleodia and her staff kept me well-informed leading up to the event and then also the day of the event. Not only did I feel like the entire staff was very professional and well-organized, they all seemed to truly love their job. They were all a joy to work with and I got along very well with them. I felt like I could count on them throughout the entire event.
I cannot compliment Chef Ryan enough! The food was spectacular. Some of the best food I have ever tasted, not just at a catered event, but compared to a high quality restaurant cuisine. And everyone I spoke with raved over how great the food was. We were very lucky to have had their catering service for not only the wedding reception, but the brunch buffet to follow the next morning. The display of the food was picturesque.
The event was a huge success, and much of this was because of Absolute Celebrations. All of my expectations were surpassed. I would highly recommend Absolute Celebrations for any event! I know that if I’m ever in need of a catering company, I will choose them again.
Thank you to Cleodia, Ryan, and the entire staff at Absolute Celebrations Catering!
Jamie Sent on 10/04/2012

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We feel very lucky to have found Absolute Celebrations Catering in a wedding expo earlier this year because the quality of work they do is absolutely amazing. We have friends that are vegetarian and some need gluten free options, and Cleodia responded immediately with a wide selection for us to choose from! We were initially concened about using chicken as our entree item, but Chef Ryan blew everyone away! The meat was so tender and juicy and was packed with great flavors. The vegetarian quinoa dish suprised even our meat lover friends! I had friends come up to me and told me that the food was wonderful! (I mean come on, how often do you get that kind of responses about wedding meals? and it was even a buffet!!)
Questions and concerns were answered very promptly and with great professionalism.
I would definitely recommend Absolute Celebrations Catering to anyone who needs catering services!
Sandra Sent on 09/18/2014

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We were very please with the food and the communication before and during the wedding. I was disappointed that we were promised appetizers and drinks delivered to us while taking our pictures and they never came. By the time we got to the reception area all the appetizers. were gone.
Dale Sent on 11/13/2017

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We hired Absolute Celebrations Catering for our wedding for 11.10.17. From our first email, Claudia has been very responsive right away! From the million questions we had, from the thousand changes that we made, she made it so much easier for us. When we told her our vision, she pictured it right away. From the food tasting, we knew we hired the right caterer.
On our wedding day, due to unpredictable weather, we had to prepare for a plan B, Claudia volunteered to come in few hours earlier to setup. Thankfully everything turned out well.
Claudia and her team were awesome, from serving delicious foods for our guests which we received so many compliments, from our Bartender Aaron whose been so accommodating to our guests.
if ever in the near future, we will definitely hire this team again! We highly recommend Absolute Celebrations for special events. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

By the way the they have alot of Pictures in Instagram, check out our event dated 11.10.2017 on their page: www.instagram.com/absolutecelebrations

THANK YOU!
Lisa Sent on 12/11/2015

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Everything went well and the food was very good taste wise, but I did have some guests say their food was cold. Otherwise, there were no issues or complaints.

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