Occasions Caterers Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
78 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Loree Sent on 10/04/2021So delicious!
It's so unusual for food to be served at a large event to be truly delicious and perfectly cooked... but that's exactly what Occasions delivered for us -- an amazing menu where each item was perfectly prepared - even though we were in a field! And the service was also top notch - an extremely attentive staff who made sure our guests were well fed and always had a full glass. It's been a week and a half since our wedding and we're still getting comments from guests about how amazing the food was. We highly recommend working with Occasions! -
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Angela K. Sent on 11/20/2019High End Quality Catering Service
I used to work at Occasions as a waiter back in college. Each time they had a wedding and I was scheduled to work, I always told myself that one day, Occasions will cater at my wedding. If you're looking for the best catering service hands down in the DMV, willing to splurge and spend half of your wedding budget on catering (won't recommend to couples on a very strict low wedding budget) then contact Occasions. The food quality is out of this world. When we did our food tasting, we felt like royalty. They give you a glance of the quality of service you will be getting on your big day. Best vendor choice by far.Occasions Caterers's reply:
Angela - this is such a kind and thoughtful review! We are so glad you felt appreciated and taken care of. That's our goal! And, that's high praise from someone who knows the background of what happens at an event. Thank you so much for being a former employee - and now, a client. We wish you and your husband all the best in the world! - Team Occasions -
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Nicole Sent on 10/06/2019Cannot go wrong with Occasions!
Occasions service and food is simply amazing. There are so many options when you are looking for wedding vendors, how do you really know the difference? Especially when it comes to catering because its such a big piece of the wedding and its one of the most expensive. My wedding planner told me Occasions service was amazing and it really was. Every step of the process with them was so great, the tasting was so well done, and the wedding was exceptional. We got numerous compliments that it was the best wedding food ever and the service was just outstanding. I am SO thankful we chose Occasions and highly recommend for anyone who is needs a caterer for their event.Occasions Caterers's reply:
Nicole, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so grateful you chose to work with us, and that your memories of your special day were made even better by working with us. We hope to celebrate many more special events with you and your family in the years to come! -
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Kathryn B. Sent on 07/12/2019The best wedding food we've ever had
This was the best wedding food I have ever had, and its something guests are still echoing a few months later. The customer service was fantastic- from our tasting to the event. I was so impressed with Kate, our account manager. She was on the ball and a pleasure to work with. The steak was fantastic (and is grass fed) and the surprise hit of the night was a global icecream bar with really interesting flavors. -
Kaitlyn T. Sent on 01/01/2019
Everyone is Still Talking about the Food
My husband and I are big foodies, so it was important to us to have a top-notch caterer. Suzanne with Occasions blew us out of the water. We really didn't want the typical "fish, chicken, or beef" selection, so we designed our menu to be coursed, with some unique yet familiar selections to make sure everyone was comfortable. We made sure everyone had access to pre-ceremony champagne and mock-tails. For cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres were served including a roving sushi bar with roles and nigiri pieces served on hock trays. For dinner, we had an amuse-bouche, soup/salad course, and branzino and tenderloin mains with sides like a rosemary potato galette and carrot barlotto. After dinner, we had a large lounge area set up for a whiskey and cigar bar in addition to the gelato bar set up by the dance floor. Everything was out of this world!
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James Sent on 06/27/2018We all know there's a difference between "food" and "wedding food." The latter often leaves something to be desired - but not if you choose Occasions. Every dish served at our wedding was expertly crafted. My wife's primary request was for an elaborate dessert spread, and as you can see in the pictures, they didn't hold back. Aside from providing an excellent meal, Joel and Sydney helped us pick beautiful linens, dishes and silverware, and chairs. The event staff were also great, and they worked very well with the venue and other vendors. Joel and Sydney are an excellent team.
Occasions Caterers's reply:
Dear James, We are thrilled to hear you were so happy with your wedding day, thank you so much for letting us know you loved the food and that the planning was helpful! This is exactly what we envisioned and hoped you would have felt, so it's great to hear your feedback. Congratulations and thank you again for choosing us. All our best to you and your wife! - The Occasions Team -
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User1841531 Sent on 10/02/2014First, they had me complete a pretty thorough survey to get an idea of what kind of menu we might like. Based on this survey, they returned the most amazing and most on point options for our tasting.
The tasting itself was out of this world. I don't' live in the country so I flew in for a week of wedding madness and my best friend and Dad were able to come with me. When we showed up, they had menus with our names printed on them! The tasting itself was like sitting down to a fun dinner with old friends. Everyone we interacted with was so kind, generous and responsive.
In the back and forth process to determine the final menu, we were more tangentially involved as our planner (Roberts & Company) took the lead. Our final menu and linen/table selections were probably what made me most excited for our wedding, ha. They also took into account a few specific requests I had because half our guests were traveling in from out of the country -- they incorporated plantains and a higher spice level :)
On the day itself, Occasions brought the perfect team. Their team leader was so positive, friendly and responsible and the service staff the same.
The food itself: unbelievable. And, they made SURE that we actually got to try everything -- they brought plates to our waiting room before and after the ceremony, and found us in the crowd during cocktail hour to make sure we were taken care of.
Catering is a massive decision and massive financial investment. I am so happy we had our wedding catered by Occasions. -
User1599485 Sent on 04/27/2014Working with Occasions was fantastic from start to finish. I found selecting a caterer to be the most challenging wedding planning decision to make since there are so many factors to take into account. But as soon as we started the tasting with Occasions, I was sold. They were a little outside my budget for catering, but after the tasting both my mom and I agreed to stretch the budget to make it work. The food was fantastic from passed appetizers to dessert (they made mini pies that were exactly what I was looking for for our dessert display).
We wanted to do a family-style dinner at big farm tables, and Occasions helped us navigate the logistical challenges and it really did feel a lot like a huge Sunday family dinner. The wait staff was fantastic and attentive to the needs of our guests. And they had a dedicated waiter for the head table who made a special point of making sure that bit I and the groom got a taste of everything on the menu. Several of our guests are still raving about the food now that the wedding's over, especially the lamb chops or "meat lollipops" as one of the groomsmen called them. They were just perfect for a spring wedding and, like everything else Occasions delivered that day, they were exquisite. -
User1448784 Sent on 11/21/2013FLAWLESS. I am so glad we chose Occasions for our November wedding. They are totally full-service and we were able to pick out custom linens, place settings, silverware, candles, etc. without incurring an extra cost.
Jessica G. and Kate B. were incredible - super responsive, wonderful ideas, great energy and paid attention to every detail. I live in New England and was planning a DC wedding and in many ways, I was able to avoid hiring a wedding planner because Occasions was so knowledgable about every aspect of the wedding planning process (and so willing to share their knowledge). The food at the event was truly delicious, really really fresh and perfectly cooked. Additionally, as the bride, guests were handing me items (like cards!) all night and immediately the catering lead would swoop and take them from me and set aside for later - seriously, it was like having a day-of planner. The catering staff were top-notch professionals. I can't say ENOUGH about how Occassions was just beyond incredible. -
User1367039 Sent on 10/07/2013We worked with Joel and Cameron. Joel worked with a somewhat non traditional themed wedding that presented beyond our expectations. The food was delicious, as always (my family has used Occasions in the past). The hors d'oeuvres were beautifully presented and served in a small space, and the dinner impressively served at each table. Joel had encouraged us to have their dessert buffet which was fun and decorative. The guests kept describing their favorites the next day. The staff were friendly and attentive. Cameron kept the whole evening moving as flawlessly as a ballet.
Occasions Caterers's reply:
Congratulations again, and thank you for the kind review! -
User1337830 Sent on 09/19/2013We used Occasions to cater our recent wedding and they were fabulous! The food was amazing! Everyone was raving about how delicious it was. The service was excellent throughout the whole process. When we first contacted them, they worked with us to design a menu that fit our tastes, needs, and budget. And they did a private, personalized tasting where we got to sample items we were considering serving - not a generic group tasting - so I was conident going into my wedding day that the food would be fabulous! The drinks were great too! And they took great care of us and our guests on our big day! The linens and decor were beautiful as well! I would highly recommend them for a wedding or special event!
Occasions Caterers's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! Congratulations! -
User1374386 Sent on 10/11/2013Their food was amazing and all of our guests loved it. The staff incredibly friendly and nice.
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User1377630 Sent on 10/14/2013They were absolutely amazing! I would recommend Occasions Caterers to anyone planning a wedding.Occasions Caterers's reply:
Thank you for your generous words! -
User1141831 Sent on 04/23/2013Occasions Catering was AWESOME! Alison understood exactly what we wanted, communicated quickly and understood our vision for the wedding. We HIGHLY recommend them!
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