Rocky Top Catering Reviews
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Karen Sent on 05/01/2026I Wish I Had Another Party Immediately So I Could Work with Rocky Top Again!
Working with Kevin and the entire team at Rocky Top was one of the highlights of planning our daughter's recent wedding. I had never hired a caterer for such a large event, and Rocky Top could not have been easier to work with. The depth of the menu choices was not only impressive but also DELICIOUS. It was easy to trust and enjoy the process fully. Why? Because communication was clear and prompt. My numerous questions were answered with patience and understanding. The way the team accommodated our gluten-free and food allergy guests was thoughtful. And have I said DELICIOUS? While my praise for the food itself is effusive, I cannot fail to mention the staff. They were attentive, respectful, and so much fun. Thank you, Rocky Top, for helping make our daughter's wedding dreams come true! -
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Peyton Sent on 10/30/2025Helpful and Wonderful Experience!
RTC was an absolute dream to work with! Their communication throughout the entire wedding planning process made my life so much easier. We did 2 tastings and they were very accommodating as one of the entrees was too spicy so their chefs adjusted it just for us. Our meals were delicious and they made such our specialty cocktails were everything we dreamed of and they were a hit! -
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Karen Sent on 10/29/2025Fabulous Food and Staff
Rocky Top Catering provided the food for my son's wedding. We had staff that passed around the hors d'oeuvres(highly recommend the chicken and waffles and meatballs). We had a plated salad and then a BBQ Buffet. The food was so delicious and I have had nothing but wave reviews from wedding guests. The staff was absolutely impeccable and so professional and courteous. I highly recommend Rocky Top. All of the staff is great to work with! -
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Ca Bayer Sent on 08/06/2025Low Country Boil of our Dreams!
My (now) husband and I chose The Upchurch as our wedding venue and thankfully, they are partnered with Rocky Top Catering! We had heard about RT's great service beforehand, so it was a relief to know these two great vendors would be working together for our big day. Jordan P. was nothing short of amazing, from many emails, to arranging our tasting, and finalizing details the month before. She was quick to respond and was always transparent with our options and pricing. The day of was perfect and several of our guests commented on the tasty food and excellent service. Would highly recommend for any event! -
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Emma Sent on 07/22/2025Amazing Wedding Caterer
Rocky Top catered our wedding on 5-24-25, and we could not have had a better experience with them! We wanted a taco bar, along with southern inspired appetizers and late night snack, and they curated everything we wanted. We had an amazing initial tasting with them, and they took all of our input seriously and made adjustments that we wanted. Not only was it the best tasting compared to others we tried, they also gave us the most affordable option, and the most food for our money. The day of our wedding, all of the food and service was fantastic,(in our opinion, even better than the initial tasting), and we could not have been happier with it all! We had so many guest compliments as well! Would highly recommend! -
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Jenna Sent on 07/04/2025We love Rocky Top!
We are so happy we worked with Rocky Top Catering for our wedding! They came to us highly recommended and they did not disappoint! From the beginning of planning with them, they made it clear their priority was ensuring we had the best culinary experience for our wedding.
The tasting process was incredible and couldn't have gone any better. We truly felt like we had hit the jackpot with caterers! One our actual wedding day, the food somehow tasted even better! We have never heard so many compliments on wedding food as we had at our own wedding. Everything was delicious and we left full and satisfied with some leftovers to spare.
The last thing we need to mention is the catering staff. We truly could not be more thankful for everyone at RT who helped serve guests at our event. Everyone was so incredibly kind and gracious, and every interaction we had made us even more sure we made the right choice in selecting RT.
Thank you Rocky Top for helping us execute the best day of our lives! -
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Vanessa Sent on 06/28/2025Great Food, Professional Service, and Terrific Value!
The food and service we received from Rocky Top Catering was phenomenal! Rocky Top provided an amazing menu that our wedding guests are still raving about! We had the pleasure of having Vicki Tong as our Sales Manager and she was professional, incredibly easy to work with, and took the absolute best care of us. Rocky Top service is on par with their food quality. As soon as the ceremony was over, Rocky Top presented us with a platter of our reception hors d’ouerves- just for the two of us to enjoy while getting our photos done! I didn’t get a chance to see our charcuterie display set up in person, but the photos of it were beautiful! We had a plated meal with 3 options (and more than a few dietary restrictions) for 175 guests and every person was served quickly and correctly! My beef tenderloin was tender and the chimichurri sauce was so flavorful! My husband is still dreaming of the honey brined chicken. We added on miniature desserts and a late night snack complete with hot chicken sliders, mini burgers and tots…our guests were wowed! Spend the extra money on the food experiences and skip the tchotchkes, your guests will thank you! -
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Jennetta Sent on 01/20/2025Absolutely Amazing!
RTC catered our wedding ceremony. We are so satisfied with the quality of the food and service. The staff was so professional and kind. Our guests were impressed by the level of service that was provided. The food actually tasted better when plated for the service than it did at the actual tasting. If we need catering in the future, RTC will be our top consideration. -
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Jennie Sent on 12/28/2024Amazing Food and Service for our Wedding Day
Rocky Top provided an amazing food choices for our winter wedding. The staff was responsive and extremely helpful throughout the planning process and the day. The food and drinks were also AMAZING! -
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Kayla Sent on 07/07/2024Best food ever
The food was AMAZING!!! Every guest was raving about the food. We have mini chicken and waffles and but deviled eggs for cocktail hour. We have honey brined chicken, beef short ribs, white cheddar Mac and cheese, and crispy potatoes!! They also made our pie for our pie cutting and mini pies!! The staff was so friendly and helpful! They made everything perfect!! They even packed us Togo boxes with leftovers for me and my husband to enjoy after the wedding! We heated them up on our honeymoon and they were still just as good! -
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Brittany Sent on 12/03/2023Enthusiastically recommend working with Rocky Top Catering!
I cannot speak highly enough of Rocky Top Catering and specifically of Vicki Tong and the service that she delivered on our wedding day! We had our wedding at The Upchurch recently and Rocky Top blew away our expectations. Our menu was constantly changing up until the very end, and Vicki was extremely accommodating, working with us to revise our contract and share any recommendations quickly. What impressed me most was the way that Vicki collaborated with our other vendors (venue, rentals, etc.) and brought any necessary revisions to my attention, this was extremely helpful! My dad has been in the catering industry for 20+ years and has been singing Vicki’s praises since we started the planning process with Rocky Top, the compliments only doubled after the wedding day once he had the food. We had both the mac and cheese bar and the sliders at our cocktail hour and we are still hearing about those two menu items from our guests. Guests have gone as far as to say “best mac and cheese I’ve ever had in my life” and “I still think about the sliders from your wedding and wish I could have another.” The food was a highlight for our guests and a highlight for us too! During our tasting the food was so good that my husband was eating the food off of my plate too and the portions were huge, the food was just that good! For our reception we opted for the potato bar and that was another hit with guests. All of the food was just as good if not better on the day of the wedding as it was at the tasting. We had an open bar and the drinks were delicious! Our bartenders and the entire Rocky Top staff at the wedding were extremely professional and friendly. Working with Rocky Top made me want to have another party just to eat their delicious food and drink their great drinks again! Choosing Rocky Top is a no-brainer! I enthusiastically recommend them if you want the food to be a highlight of your wedding day! -
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Emma Sent on 06/09/2023Highly Recommend
We worked with Vicki for selecting our menu for our special day and everything was so good. The food and staff are amazing. Vicki was very accommodating and flexible when we were making decisions and changing things. The whole process went very smoothly and everyone at the wedding loved the food. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of catering for their special day! -
Taylor Sent on 05/21/2023
Dream Caterer
When I tell you the food was PERFECTION at our wedding, I mean it. It was not only plated beautifully, but it tasted delicious. We went with the arancini, shrimp and grits shooters, and bourbon BBQ glazed meatballs for our hors d'oeuvres, and they did not disappoint. Our entrée options included the blue-cheese crusted tenderloin, chicken bruschetta, and pan-seared scallops and risotto, and our guests were raving about their meals. For dessert, we had a cake, but also a dessert bar with some of Rocky Top's delicious dessert options (it was so hard to choose at the tasting because they were ALL delicious): Tia Maria cookie stacks, blueberry cheesecake squares, and mini banana cream pies. Quann and Karlee were both absolutely wonderful to work with and I cannot recommend them and Rocky Top enough! -
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Abigail Sent on 01/08/2023Excellent food!
The food from Rocky Top was a hit! People kept raving about how great it was and I was able to enjoy it day of as well. Working with Jeff was so easy and he suggested our menu, which ended up being excellent. Leading up to the event we made some changes, and Jeff was so accommodating. I was also very concerned about different dietary restrictions that guests (and myself) had and Jeff helped me work around them so I was confident those folks would enjoy the food as well. I would work with them again and suggest you hire them today! -
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Bronwyn Sent on 12/05/2022Beyond incredible!!
If you want food and service that will leave your guests gushing about it for weeks, if not months, after your wedding, Rocky Top Catering takes the number one spot. We literally have asked Rocky Top if they have a restaurant that we can eat at regularly just so that we can enjoy the food again! Vicki, our catering manager, was an absolute all-star when it came to walking us through the process and making sure everything was exactly to our liking. Our tasting included literally everything that was served at our wedding (which was a lot), and dear lord, I think they had to drag us out of their office because we couldn't stop eating such delicious food. If you're reading this Vicki, we cannot get over how thoughtful, professional and incredible you are! Our experience with Vicki and Rocky Top Catering was beyond impeccable, our guests continue to rave about how amazing the food and service was! From carefully thought out details pertaining to meals choices and providing direction on meal delivery, down to the smaller specifics like how many appetizers to have, the results were mind blowing and displayed the highest level of quality, attention to detail, and personalization that anyone could ever ask for. We joke about renewing our vows as soon as possible just so we can hire Rocky Top Catering again (actually, we seriously is are not joking). Thank you for such a wonderful unforgettable experience!! -
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Brittany Sent on 09/18/2022Delicious!
Our guests all commented on enjoying the food and drinks provided by Rocky Top. Their staff was friendly and professional on our big day, and we especially recommend the short ribs. Yikes they are good.
We had COVID on our tasting day, and they graciously accommodated us by bringing the tasting out to our car for hands free instead of in person.
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Victoria Sent on 08/05/2022Wonderful experience with Rocky Top!
Rocky Top catering did a fantastic job catering our wedding. From the hor d'oeurves during cocktail hour to the delicious meals to the most perfect dessert to end the night, they did a really wonderful job and our guests loved the food. Thank you to Vicki and her incredible team! -
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Cory Sent on 07/29/2022Professionally Delicious
My wife and I hired Rocky Top Catering for our wedding and we're so glad we did. We wrestled between a lot of different options for menu and catering style, and Quann from Rocky Top was so helpful. Honestly, even before we dealt with the food and style, Rocky Top was an easy choice for us. Quann was so much more responsive to our emails than other caterers we were in contact with, to the point we signed them to cater our wedding before we'd even done a tasting - and Quann still let us come in for a tasting! We were so impressed with them in the lead-up to the wedding, and when our special day came they didn't disappoint. The food was great, their work helping to set up the event space was superb, and they even offered to cut our cake for our guests at no additional cost.
Thanks so much Quann and Rocky Top for helping make our special night one we'll never forget! -
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Brianna Sent on 07/25/2022Rocky Top Is Worth Every Penny!
We decided to book Rocky Top to cater our wedding on a recommendation from our wedding planner. We were not disappointed. Vicki and her team were so helpful and flexible with us. When prices increased because of the pandemic, they worked with us to get what we wanted while being mindful of our budget. The food was amazing at our wedding and they served everyone in record time. We were fearful of having long lines at our stations, but that never happened. They paid attention to what my husband and I were eating and then packed to-go boxes of our favorites for after the wedding. Sometimes, it is hard to provide high-quality food for a lot of people, but that is not the case for Rocky Top. We highly recommend them. -
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Mckenzie Sent on 07/22/2022Food and service is top notch
Rocky Top and their catering staff brought our event to the next level. Our experience with them was nothing short of incredible. Their food was to die for and they accommodated every one of our needs. Our guests are still raving about their chicken and waffle appetizers. -
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Lauren Sent on 05/11/2022Absolutely amazing!!!!
5 stars across the board! Everything from the initial interaction with rocky top has been has amazing! They were organized and professional, friendly, and so accommodating. The staff on site (particularly Justin!) was so attentive! Always making sure us and the wedding party had food and drinks. And the food of course was PHENOMENAL! Can't recommend enough! -
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Kristen Sent on 03/01/2022Incredible Food & Service
We used Rocky Top Catering for our rehearsal dinner at 1705 East and the food was incredible! Everyone was complimenting it. We had the salmon and short rib! Great service and excellent food. I would definitely recommend them! -
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Nicholas Sent on 02/18/2022Excellent Service and Delicious Food
Rocky Top provided excellent service and unforgettable food for our wedding at the museum. It was hard to pick something from the appetizing menu, and the results were spectacular. Rocky Top also helped logistically and with the setup at the museum. -
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Stephanie Sent on 02/07/2022Delicious Food and Great Service
We used Rocky Top Catering for our wedding catering since they are affiliated with our venue. The food was delicious! We had a buffet with Southern food, and I’m so glad Rocky Top Catering was able to do it! The food was great and perfect for the atmosphere of our wedding. It really added to the day, and some of our out-of-town guests enjoyed getting to try Southern food at the wedding. I would recommend Rocky Top for wedding catering. -
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Kelsey Sent on 12/28/2021Excellent experience with Kevin and Lauren
Rocky Top was wonderful to work with for our wedding in November. The initial consult was super easy and Kevin and Lauren were super helpful throughout the process as we made changes and additions. We also enjoyed a wonderful menu tasting prior to our wedding which made us so excited for the food at our wedding. They have so many options and everything is absolutely delicious! We couldn't recommend them enough! -
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Bennett Sent on 12/22/2021Rocky Top is Fire!!
This place is fire! We hired them for a rehearsal dinner and would use again / suggest others do as well! The food is outstanding and from day 1, they had our best interest in mind. All food was cooked and served to our request and they were constantly ensuring everything was displayed and presented to our liking. A big shout out to Quann, who made the whole dinner possible.
Easy 5 stars across the board!
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Kathryn Sent on 12/05/2021Delicious food and professional service
The menu we chose from Rocky Top was absolutely delicious and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the meal! Kevin and Lauren were extremely responsive and professional throughout the process of working with them. We were particularly impressed with our trial meal experience, during which Rocky Top was very attentive and friendly as they continually checked in for our feedback on all of the aspects of the food we had chosen and made sure that everything was how we wanted. Rocky Top provided both our dinner and bar services and everything with service went very smoothly on the day of the wedding. All of the service staff members were extremely friendly and we were very impressed by the level of professionalism! We were very happy with our experience with Rocky Top and would recommend them highly! -
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Megan Sent on 12/04/2021Delicious food and helpful staff
Months later, and my husband is still talking about how good the food at the wedding was. I’m honestly a little annoyed I didn’t find more time to enjoy the hors d’œuvres with our guests! Plus, Vicki was super-helpful with anything we could have needed, and every person on the catering team saw to it that no candle at a breezy outdoor dinner stayed unlit (forgive us for that one, guys) and no glass unfilled. We’re so grateful to everyone! -
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Paige Sent on 10/17/2021Amazing Team and Service!
We absolutely loved working with Rocky Top and would recommend them to anyone! The food is incredible and there are so many different packages and customization options to make your event exactly what you are looking for.
We booked with Rocky Top for our September 2020 wedding, and worked with Kevin all along the way in our planning. When we had to postpone/reschedule due to COVID-19, Kevin and Rocky Top were so patient and accommodating which made a stressful situation so much easier. We were able to have a food tasting a few months before our wedding which was an added bonus to be able to try some of the items before the big day and make our final decisions. We also decided to add a "late night snack" of sliders last minute, and Kevin was so gracious and helpful with this!
On the day of, Rocky Top's service was excellent and seamless. They are amazing at what they do and all of the food, from the appetizers, to the salad, to the main dish and late night snack are delicious. All of our wedding guests are still talking about it. Thanks for everything, Rocky Top Catering! -
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Christine Sent on 09/18/2021Excellent wedding catering
We hired Rocky Top Catering after we attended a
50th bday party where they were caterers. We had our wedding at 1705 East which, which is a venue Rocly Top Catering owns. It was convenient to have our wedding Ceremony and reception in the same location. So many meal choices to create perfect wedding menu. They give you a private sit down tasting of your menu. Pricing is very reasonable for the amazing quality. -
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Alaina Sent on 07/23/2021
Perfect personalized menu!
Rocky Top did an excellent job catering our wedding. They were incredibly responsive to every request we had, and worked with us to create a very unique and personalized menu based on our family backgrounds. We also appreciated the goodie bag they left for us to take home following our wedding weekend.
I would recommend Rocky Top to everyone. -
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Jennifer Sent on 06/27/2021Absolutely the BEST!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about how EXCELLENT Rocky Top and especially, Jeff Besselman, are. We chose Rocky Top before we even finalized our venue because we knew Rocky Top had top-notch food and an equally excellent reputation, but they KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK for our wedding. Our entire experience from moment one was outstanding. Jeff spent a significant amount of time getting to know us in our consult to make sure that our catering selections matched both our personalities as well as the type of experience we wanted to give our guests. He was always available by phone or email and was super patient with our multiple menu revisions. Our guests kept coming up to us during the reception to tell us how amazing the food was and how delicious the cocktails were. They are STILL talking about it two weeks later! The servers who personally attended to us during the reception were always there to make sure we had something to eat, and a drink in our hand. Rocky Top and Jeff went above and beyond to make sure our day was incredible and they far exceeded our expectations. We would give them TEN stars if we could!! -
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Angel Sent on 06/16/2021Rtc is everything and beyond!
First and foremost, Vicki is one of greatest humans I've ever met. Hands down, she's a boss! So funny, responsive, professional, compassionate and incredibly flexible. She works with you to design the perfect custom package for your financial needs without going over budget. She even threw in an extra complimentary passed app. She was so amazing during the pandemic. She didn't ask for any deposit up front because she wanted to make sure I was financial sound while I was unemployed during the pandemic. I mean??? Come on!!! A class act through and through. Everyone at the wedding raved over the food. It was so delicious finger& lickin' good! Everything was made perfectly! The wait staff was so kind and welcoming. AMAZING EXPERIENCE from start to finish! Thank you RTC! Thank you Vicki, you badass you ;) -
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Emily Sent on 05/27/2021Amazing experience!
The food was absolutely delicious and it was a flawless experience! Rocky Topy truly are professionals and had all of the staffing covered. Vicki was wonderful to work with, can't recommend them enough! -
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Haley Sent on 01/15/2021Absolutely the best decision of our wedding!
I know this may seem like hyperbole, but believe me when I say that Jeff Besselman & Rocky Top Catering may have single-handedly saved our wedding reception. Amidst at LEAST 3 date changes, countless menu adjustments, and a last-minute venue switch, the team at Rocky Top was absolutely outstanding. Jeff is a true pleasure to work with - he is personable, professional, creative, and responsive. Our first vision for our reception was a "gala" feel, with heavy passed hors d'oeuvres as we planned a very large wedding and wanted a more relaxed, party feel rather than the traditional three course wedding dinner. Jeff helped us to plan out an exquisite menu which was then immediately changed due to COVID. We also had a new venue, new date, new time, and a much smaller guest list! We knew that a traditional wedding reception with dancing, lots of mingling, etc. was probably not the safe or wise choice during a pandemic, so we re-focused our reception on a unique, sit-down dinner experience. Jeff coordinated with our rental company, helped plan our dining layout, and handled absolutely every detail to make our lives easier. He also developed a five-course dynamic meal with a variety of our favorite foods served as small plates. Each course was POSITIVELY DIVINE. From the smoked salmon BLT, to a butternut squash risotto, to korean street tacos, I couldn't have been more thrilled with how dinner turned out. I am in my 30's and have been to plenty of weddings (as have my friends) and I had countless people tell me it was, hands down, the best wedding food they'd ever encountered.
The Rocky Top staff prioritized safety, were incredibly attentive to us both leading up to and during the day, and I could not be more thankful for their support during a very difficult wedding season. I enthusiastically recommend Rocky Top as a caterer for any and all events! Thank you Jeff & the Rocky Top team! -
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Wendy Sent on 12/29/2020Absolutely amazing!
My daughter finally was married on November 13, 2020 after 4 change the dates due to COVID. Rocky Top was their choice in caterers as she and her husband had attended several weddings they had catered. Everything was wonderful! The food was outstanding! The staff, the menu, the bartending services, and the waitstaff were excellent. Kevin was wonderful, extremely professional, always available. -
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Andrea Sent on 11/29/2020Jeff you were a lifesaver!
I cannot thank Rocky Top, and specifically Jeff Besselman, for the amazing food at our wedding. Everything on our menu was a hit with our guests. Their hospitality and service was exceptional. Jeff was a dream to work with. He coordinated a private tasting, spoke with me over the phone, and was a quick email corespondent at all times with any questions or changes I had. I always felt I was being heard and well taken care of. With COVID we majorly downsized our guest list, but Jeff made sure I didn’t have to stress at all about fulfilling our minimum contract agreement. Thank you again for everything! -
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Ellen Sent on 08/19/2020Vicki and Rocky Top are THE Best
Rocky Top Catering not only has delicious food, but their service is paramount. Our wedding plans changed numerous times due to the pandemic and local mandates, but Vicki was on top of all of our changes and extremely easy to work with. From our taste-testing back in February to the day of our wedding, our experience was easy! She was communicative, flexible, and on top of providing delicious appetizers for us and our guests. We are pumped to have them again as part of our June 2021 reception! -
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Katarina Sent on 05/04/2020Absolutely Perfect
Vicki and the entire team at 1705 East and Rocky Top absolutely go above and beyond! Our wedding on March 13, 2020 was incredible!!! All of our guests complimented us for how good the food tasted! The bartenders were AMAZING keeping all of the guests happy! From the minute we booked with Rocky Top to our menu selection and tasting to our wedding they were there answering questions every step of the way! We live in Florida and Vicki was able to bring us in while we were in town visiting to our tasting and accommodate our schedule! I couldn't imagine trying to plan this without Vicki's help! Vicki, Rocky Top and 1705, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! Our wedding was the absolute best day of our lives and you guys were such a huge part of the reason why. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! -
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Kelsy Sent on 04/15/2020Awesome Caterer in Raleigh!
I am a wedding planner in the Raleigh area and I have been working with Rocky Top Catering for over 6 years. They are an absolutely fantastic company to work with! They have an extensive menu to pick from with all different budget options. Their food is always delicious and their service is EXCELLENT! I have so much confidence in their ability to deliver an amazing experience for the couples they work with. I have worked a lot with Vicki Tong and she is the best! I could not recommend them enough! -
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Caroline Sent on 04/03/2020Truly Exceptional
I'm a planner with C&D Events and work with Rocky Top very often as they are one of my go-to catering companies to share with clients. Rocky Top's service is OUTSTANDING and they treat our guests and clients with amazing attitudes. I especially love the care given by event leads Vicki Tong and Jeff Besselman. Rocky Top's wedding day menus are full of variety and all of my clients who use them find exactly what they are looking for! You can't go wrong booking them! -
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Shawnee Sent on 02/20/2020Amazing job
We used RTC for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding. We had so many compliments on all the food that we served at both events. Vicki is so personal and coordinated everything from rentals, timeline, food suggestions, etc. We would recommend RTC to any couple getting married, office party, holiday party, or for any event! They were with out a doubt the best caterer we consulted with and we look forward to using them in the future! -
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Caroline Sent on 02/15/2020Delicious and Great to Work With
Rocky Top was amazing! We loved how customized we were able to make our wedding menu - we had stations of everything we loved! Vicki Tong was wonderful to work with and always made sure we were heard and getting exactly what we wanted. The whole team at our wedding was lovely and made the whole process so easy! We can’t thank them enough! -
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Caitrin Sent on 02/03/2020Highly Recommend
Rocky Top was so great to work with! Vicki anticipated my needs before I ever realized them myself. They were flexible with menu items and willing to work with my budget. Not to mention the buffet looked amazing! I received many compliments on the food at our wedding and they were nothing but professional. -
Jordan Sent on 01/15/2020
It has been months and people are still asking for more helpings!
Vicky and her team are amazing. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful! We could not have been happier with our experience. I still have friends and family telling me they want more of the food! -
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Susan Sent on 12/29/2019Great food, fun staff!
We worked directly with Lara K. building up to the wedding. She answered all of our questions and helped us adjust our menu multiple times. She even figured out our menu and appetizers when we realized we had a vegan guest attending.
I loved the flexibility of the bartending available through Rocky Top. We used their bartending services but provided our own alcohol. The staff was great figuring out our different wines.
The staff at the wedding itself were fantastic! Dawn was our point person and she was having great interactions with the guests. The staff was extremely helpful and fun to have around! We loved working with them all! -
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Ellen Sent on 09/19/2019Amazing food and service
Jeff and the Rocky Top team were amazing! We catered Rocky Top for our wedding recently. The communication was top notch throughout the planning period, and Jeff was able to answer our questions promptly and accurately. We were able to go to a couple of tastings before finalizing our menu for the evening. The compliments on the food and service were non-stop. Everyone was so pleased, and the best part is that we didn't have to worry at all; We knew Rocky Top had it handled. -
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Shannon Sent on 08/06/2019The. Best. Catering. Company.
Rocky Top Catering is AMAZING! They catered our wedding reception and we cannot be happier! Everyone raved about the food and service for days after our wedding.
Ciara was our sales rep. She is an absolute professional and a joy to work with. She walked us through every step of the process and was always available to answer questions and provide suggestions. She even coordinated every bit of our third-party rentals for linens, dishes, etc. She helped us consider and think through things we wouldn’t have otherwise. Our wedding reception was at the Blue Zone in UNC’s Kenan Stadium, and she worked seamlessly with Carolina Athletic Hospitality to pull off the event.
Melissa was our day-of event manager and she was amazing as well! The days before and of our wedding were a blur – but she and the rest of the Rocky Top team completely rocked every part of it! I was thoroughly impressed with how not a single detail was missed between Ciara, Melissa, and Carolina Athletic Hospitality.
The service staff was incredible as well. From the moment we arrived, they were completely on top of everything. As the bride, not one time did I go to the bar for a drink. From the moment we arrived, a staff member made it her mission to make sure I always had everything I needed. The staff truly went above and beyond to make this event work flawlessly. They wowed us by helping organize and manage our sparkler send off and even loaded my parent’s van up with wedding gifts and decorations at the end of the night!
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Lauryn Sent on 07/22/2019Best Caterer in the Triangle!
Rocky Top came highly recommended to us as we began planning our wedding and it is no wonder why! The process for tasting was amazing, the menu is diverse, options are competitively priced, and everything is customizable! Vicki and her team for our wedding at The Stockroom were amazing! The food was BEAUTIFUL and delicious and our guests RAVED! They made sure the flow of the dinner was right on time and made sure my husband and I were well taken care of all night. Cannot say enough good things! -
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Suzanne Sent on 06/09/2019The best catering experience of our lives! Great work.
We could not have been more happy with our wedding catering thanks to Rocky Top. Choosing our menu was the most fun- they have so many different options for presentation style and genre or food. We opted for passed appetizers during cocktail hour and carving stations for dinner, and we were so happy with our choices! The catering tastings were probably our favorite part of wedding planning. We had two individual tastings and also attended one of their tasting events, which made it really easy to pin down our menu! For cocktail hour, we had bacon-wrapped scallops, mushroom crostini, crab dip, and a fruit display. When my husband and I went to the bridal suite after the ceremony, they brought us a huge plate with generous samples of all the food so we could try everything but also have some alone time together to celebrate being married. It was probably the most special part of the whole day! The dinner service was incredible. We had a beef sirloin station with roasted potatoes, dinner rolls, and vegetable medley, and this station was very popular among our guests! We also had a mushroom bolognese pasta station for a vegetarian option, as well as a seared tuna station that came with sticky rice cakes and wasabi. Our guests loved the stations and the various options! My husband and I didn’t manage to eat much throughout the night because we were trying to talk to as many of our guests as we could, and Vicki made us giant takeout boxes to take to our hotels so we could enjoy everything! This was such a nice touch. We got to our hotel and feasted, it was so much fun! Vicki was the sweetest, most wonderful person to work with. She was so attentive to our needs and desires and really tried to make everything exactly how we wanted it! We loved working with Vicki and recommend her and Rocky Top to anyone looking for a wedding caterer. They will not disappoint! -
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Shauna Sent on 05/10/2019Best wedding food ever!
Lara with rocky top was so great to work with. She was very responsive and professional. My fiance and I had a certain budget in mind and she worked with us until we reached the perfect menu within out budget. The day of the wedding was amazing. The staff was so professional and hard working. The servers came up to me several times during cocktail hour pictures to make sure my groom and I received appetizers and even grabbed us waters and drinks from the bar! TALK ABOUT SERVICE. I had so many people comment on how great the appetizers and food was! Also, how polite the waiters were. We had a caprese salad, cerviche tostada, and bacon, blue cheese jam slider (wow) that were absolutely to die for! Not to mention the dinner was amazing. I've been to so many weddings where the food taste dry or cold. The braised beef and stuff chicken were so moist and had the perfect amount of sauce. My husband and I who are big foodies were so impressed by rocky top!! -
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Samantha Sent on 05/03/2019SO Easy To Work With, And Delicious!
We could NOT be happier that we chose RTC to serve our wedding! They really worked diligently and well with us to meet and elevate our food wedding vision. We wanted something casual, yet substantial and delicious, and they really kicked it out of the park while working within our budget. We had heavy hors d'oeuvre and two stations, and our guests raved about how delicious everything was! The stations were fluid, so the party never stopped -- which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier or more grateful for them! -
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La'dasia Sent on 05/02/2019Amazing food
I Have been to several events where Rocky top Provided Catering & Its delicious every time. My favorites would be the Korean BBQ & their beef brisket. I would recommend this to place to anyone who would like so Delicious & flavorful food. plus they have some many food options to choose from. -
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Carolina Sent on 03/19/2019amazing food, great team!
Rocky Top has been a vendor of mine for work and I just knew they had to be my caterer for my wedding. Their food is amazing and Jeff was a great partner is ensuring our menu and day went off perfectly. The team the day off as spectacular, they even went to get burgers for our kids when they asked for some! -
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Emily Sent on 01/29/2019Mini. Chicken. And waffles.
I'm just going to say it- if you haven't had Rocky Tops mini chicken and waffles (with goat cheese), you haven't lived. There's also this delightful brisket/ potato combo that you can't pass up, but is definitely worth passing to all your friends. We actually ate these exact appetizers at a friend's wedding in May of last year, and were pumped when we realized that Rocky Top was a preferred caterer through our venue as well. -
Elena Sent on 01/20/2019
Great food, exceptional event coordinator
Rocky Top was great- we were very pleased with our event and would be proud to recommend them to our friends. The entire team was extremely professional from beginning to end but our account manager, Lara, was exceptional. She easily incorporated our feedback and change requests and was able to provide suggestions and recommendations to make our event perfect. The food was very good- we have received a ton of compliments from our guests. Additionally, the displays were beautiful and matched our event decor perfectly. We are so glad we chose Rocky Top for our event and highly recommend them (especially if you can work with Lara) -
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Jackie Sent on 01/17/2019Vicki is the best
STOP LOOKING FOR ANY OF TEAM AND HIRE ROCKY TOP!!
My (now) husband and I got married this past November, we are total foodies.. we looked high and low for a vendor who would be willing to put up with our perfectionist palate. Vicki for the win!!
I can not say enough good things about Vicki and her team, I loved her so much I almost didn't want my wedding day to come so I could continue eating amazing food and working with her. We must have changed the menu about 5 times, requested special meals, and even added a vegan meal for one of our guests last minute! She gave us everything we asked for and always with a smile!
People are still talking about how delicious our food was and commenting it was the best "wedding food" they have ever had! -
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Leia Sent on 01/15/2019Rocky Top is EVERYTHING (Delicious Food | Amazing Service | Great Value)
We got married 8/21/2021 and Rocky Top Catering provided superb service! I found Rocky Top through our venue, The Barn of Chapel Hill, as they are a preferred vendor. Knowing that they’ve worked many events there and after reading a ton of positive reviews, my now-husband and I scheduled an in-person tasting (since we live out of state and were unable to attend one of their regularly scheduled open house tastings). We had such an amazing experience and LOVED the food so much that we walked away feeling confident and booked shortly after. The Brown Butter Gnocchi is seriously the best gnocchi we’ve ever had, still to this day. As a former event coordinator myself, I also love that Rocky Top offers bar services, making them a one-stop shop. They were able to accommodate our special requests, including a champagne display for our ceremony, ginger beer (which wasn’t a standard mixer in our bar package), and a dessert table featuring a cutting cake and assorted macarons. On top of this they were also able to make us sheet cakes to cut and serve our guests, and a late night snack of the most delicious chicken and waffles.
Both Kevin and Lauren from Rocky Top were AMAZING to work with and made the entire process stress-free. We had to postpone twice due to COVID, however, Kevin was extremely understanding and made it easy for us to update our date and contract both times. They joined multiple phone calls with our wedding planners leading up to the day in order to sort out final details, and provided outstanding communication. Lauren was on-site the day of and truly made us feel like royalty, bringing us drinks and checking on us throughout the night to see if we needed anything. The entire staff was phenomenal and we received so many compliments from our guests around the food. On top of all of this we also received the most thoughtful gift, showing how above & beyond they go for their clients. Words can’t express how grateful we are for the Rocky Top team, and we highly recommend them to others looking for the same experience! -
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Lydia Sent on 10/24/2018Amazing food and service!
Rocky Top was amazing throughout our entire wedding planning process! Jeff was very communicative and accommodating. The food and beverages were fantastic. Our guests said the fried green tomato hors d'oeuvres were the best! The staff was super friendly, professional, and courteous. We couldn't have asked for a better reception! -
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Kathryn Sent on 10/03/2018We worked with Vicki for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding. Rocky Top and Vicki were incredible and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. We wanted different menus for the RD and the reception as well as working around my food allergies. So many of our guests told us that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding! Thank you so much Rocky Top and Vicki Tong for making our wedding day incredible! -
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Leah Sent on 09/26/2018Ohmygod I have never enjoyed such good food. My husband and I went with some good old fashion BBQ from from their Southland menu. Really great!! We selected the biscuit bar (it's as awesome as it sounds) for cocktail hour, and did a buffet of pulled pork, chicken and waffles, green beans, and mac and cheese for dinner. The servers grab a plate for you and your partner so you don't even go up to the buffet. Every need was taken care of and they accommodated for my husbands grandparents who cannot walk very well. Would highly recommend this vendor. At the end of the night they even packaged up all our left over cookies (from another vendor) and two meals for my husband and I (which we enjoyed last night and it was still delicious!).
We had Vicki as our contact and she was great to work with. Answered all of my questions and walked us through the entire process with ease. Even had recommendations for us when we asked. Vicki also came with us to CE Rentals to select plates and other utensils (its really nice because you don't have to worry about a second vendor. Everything for CE is paid through Rocky Top). Additionally they had the biscuit bar and drink table decorated rustically as well (wasn't just serving trays and plates). I wasn't expecting this at all, but I'm SO glad they did, it really pulled the space together. They really think of everything!!
I wanted to give a special shout out to Cindy, a server who worked our event. She was so sweet and stopped my husband and I to wish us congratulations and compliment my dress. She was so so sweet and we talked to her more during the night. Really top notch employee and super helpful and prompt. Anything we asked for, she grab for us immediately - really made us feel like the top of her priorities. All the waiters were great , kind, and greeted us with smiles, but she really stood out to us as going above and beyond!!
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