Solitude Catering Reviews
Reviews
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0
Fantastic
45 reviews
Recommended by 99% of couples
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
+20
User photos
-
Rachel Sent on 11/09/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Perfect food, perfect service
Jonathan and Megan were incredible for our fall wedding. Everything was perfect and beautiful (except nobody saved me a grilled cheese and tomato soup shooter 😂😭, after hearing all about how good it was I was jealous). The food speaks for itself…amazing! We have guests still talking about how great the food was a month and a half later. But the service Jonathan and Megan offer is unmatched. They know what they’re doing and do it impeccably! I couldn’t thank them more! -
Quality of service
-
Hillary Sent on 11/09/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Outstanding catering
Jonathan was such a joy to work with, at every stage of planning and throughout our wedding weekend! He catered our Rehearsal dinner, Wedding cocktail hour & dinner, and a brunch the morning after the wedding. Guests were raving about the food all weekend - how delicious it was, and how beautifully it was presented. We couldn't have been happier!! I would highly recommend Solitude Catering! -
Quality of service
-
Caleb Sent on 11/05/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Spectacular Wedding Meal
We had the most delicious food for our wedding. Jonathan and Megan were great to liase with when creating the menu and hit it out of the park. They are great at attending to the smallest details and ensuring it integrates with the entire experience of creating a great wedding! -
Quality of service
-
Ruth Sent on 11/04/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
The BEST caterer in the ADKs
These guys are amazing. We had a large (250) summer wedding at our isolated ADK camp... everything had to be brought in. Jonathan and crew knew exactly how to pull it off seamlessly. They like using local resources for their amazing authentic farm to table menus. They also great respect for those with certain food preferences and/or sensitivities.
Working with Solitude was like dealing with good friends.... very easygoing, yet very professional.
Our NYC guests are still raving about the food served at our daughter’s wedding... BTW , Jonathan does amazing fried chicken.. just saying....
If you are lucky enough to be planning an event in the beautiful Adirondacks , Solitude will help make it perfectly delicious. -
Quality of service
-
Justin Sent on 10/22/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Even Mr. Mcdonalds was happy
We booked Solitude approximately 2 years before the wedding after meeting with them at a Dunkin Donuts in Ticonderoga [lets be clear here - It felt weird at first until after the meeting when I realized they weren't from the area, were going on a family vacation and just happened to agree to meet with us near our wedding venue].
Some positive notes:
- Over the 2 years I must have e-mailed Jonathan dozens of times to ask questions and make changes and he never had a problem doing it, even during wedding season when I'm sure he was crazy busy with more pressing clients.
- We had a family guest at our wedding so picky that in the past he had ventured out to a nearby McDonalds to get food instead of eating catered food. . .Even he was happy and ate!
- No less than a dozen people came up to us during the wedding to let us know this was the best wedding food they've ever had. One family member came up to mention it so often that it became a running joke for the rest of the night.
- Meghan [who makes incredible pies, because we did not want a wedding cake] made sure we ate dinner and that was super important. We've heard so many horror stories of people not eating at their wedding but she made sure we had the time to sit down and eat which was super cool.
Basically, the only real disappointed is that it's all over and I have no legitimate reason to book them again.
-
Quality of service
-
Kary-Ann Sent on 10/22/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Great Catering & Service
We loved working with Solitude Catering for our wedding in the Adirondacks. Can't recommend them enough! -
Quality of service
-
Kim Sent on 10/21/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Amazing Food!
We knew from the tasting that Jonathan and Meghan were who we wanted to cater our wedding. Their food and service were incredible! We had a few changes to the menu and Jonathan was more than accommodating. We would suggest them to cater anyones wedding in the area! :) -
Quality of service
-
Alyssa Sent on 10/17/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Best food ever.
Jonathan and the team make INCREDIBLE food. The best part of wedding planning was having a tasting with Solitude Catering - choosing them to cater my wedding was the easiest decision I made! My guests couldn't express how much they enjoyed the food at cocktail hour, the dinner, AND the wedding pies! The pies were such a great twist on traditional wedding desert - we loved it! -
Quality of service
-
Chelsea Sent on 10/09/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan was amazing to work with and the bar was set high after our tasting and he and his team exceeded it for our big day! He was creative with our menu and was able to incorporate our favorite late night food (fried chicken and biscuits to die for!) I would highly recommend Solitude Catering for your wedding or any other event you host! -
Quality of service
-
Ann Sent on 10/05/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
If we could give all of the stars in the universe to Jonathan and his team, we would. The food and the service exceeded our, very high, expectations! Jonathan was able to come up with a menu that was creative, delicious and fit with the entire day perfectly! Our bellies and our hearts were so very happy with the whole experience. Thank you Solitude!-
-
-
+2 photos
-
Quality of service
-
Brandon Sent on 10/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his team were absolutely phenomenal. We had an entire concept in our head that we struggled to articulate and Jonathan interpreted it perfectly. From first meeting to final product he was right there with us. If you're looking for a yes man, Jonathan is not your man. He anticipates problems or issues with anything and everything and is honest and upfront so there are no surprises on your day. Take his advice, he knows what he's talking about. Not to mention the food is AMAZING!-
-
-
+3 photos
-
Quality of service
-
Molly Sent on 10/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
We can't rave enough about Jonathan. He was super accommodating of our families for our tasting, checked in frequently with us throughout the planning process, worked closely with our planner and tent rental company to make sure everything worked smoothly, and, most importantly, made the most amazing food for our wedding, including a personalized late night snack. 6 weeks after our wedding, our friends are still raving to us about the food and asking us for the recipes--who ever remembers the food like that at a wedding?!? -
Quality of service
-
Caitlin Sent on 10/03/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Couldn't be happier! The food was DELICIOUS, our guests raved about it all weekend! Jonathan and his team designed a menu that was perfect for us, he was enjoyable to work with, and the food was out of this world. -
Quality of service
-
Kaitlin Sent on 10/03/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Loved working with Jonathan! We had a unique challenge because we were planning a wedding in a remote NY location from California. Jonathan was great about setting up phone calls well in advance so we could talk through everything, and was very responsive to emails--and there were many! He took the time to listen and get a sense of us as a couple and was able to translate that into a fabulous custom event and meal that really represented the feel we were going for. Multiple people told us the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding. He goes with local vendors whenever possible and you could definitely tell--everything was beautiful and in season. Can't recommend him highly enough.-
-
-
+2 photos
-
Quality of service
-
Barbara Sent on 10/02/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his team were amazing! Food was incredible. Presentation was lovely. Everyone was willing to go the extra mile. We were so happy with everything!! -
Quality of service
-
Stefanie Sent on 12/14/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Fantastic meal and service! Great communication through the meal planning stages. Execution was on point - delicious food and great presentation. Exactly what we had in mind for our small wedding and would highly recommend. -
Quality of service
-
Jamie Sent on 12/11/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
My wedding was October 14th of this year. I contacted Jonathan and I new from the first conversation I had with him that Solitude Catering was my only choice. My Husband and I consider ourselves to be "Foodies" we are extremely particular about what we wanted to serve our guests for our destination wedding. Jonathan worked with me for the year to carefully plan a menu for all of my guests that were attending our 3 day event. Jonathan is a top of the line professional and Chef whom I can not thank or praise enough for all that he did for me and my guests, I still get phone calls this 2 months later and every time I speak to someone whom attended our event they can not believe the quality and deliciousness of the food we were able to serve due to Jonathans professional abilities. Meghan his wife is not only the sweetest person ever, she is also a consummate professional. I had planned to handle many of the details of my event myself and due to a huge failure of the rental company I hired in Lake Placid/Saranac Lake area to complete their task of set up of my party tents and such completely changed my ability to put things together in a timely or proper manner and I was almost left with a completely ruined event, Meghan was made aware of this and with no notice, no previous planning and no knowledge of my plans she immediately came to my rescue. Meghan completely took over everything for me , and I mean every last detail Jonathan, Meghan and their staff came in the early morning before my quests were awake, set up, served breakfast, cleaned up, served lunch ,bartended, event coordinated and saw that every sign, fork, knife, napkin, cup you name it was in perfect place as if she had planned the whole event herself. The professional ability of Jonathan, Meghan and their staff is amazing I will use them for year to come and I can not thank them enough from the bottom of my heart for not only saving my event but helping to give me the wedding of my dreams.. -
Quality of service
-
Stanzi Sent on 10/10/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Hands down, working with Jonathan and Meghan of Solitude Catering for our wedding was an incredible experience. From the beginning, Jonathan worked with us to figure out a menu that reflected our personalities, worked with our budget, and sourced local products from the Adirondacks when possible. The result? A killer menu for an outdoor tented wedding with a buffet, as well as a delicious brunch menu the following day, both of which our guests are still talking about. Not only that, our wedding was held at a private venue that had never had a wedding before - despite some serious issues with the electricity, Jonathan and Megan powered through and overcame these issues with the help of our incredible wedding planner and no one noticed a thing - seriously, it wasn't until I saw Meghan the next day that I even learned there were any issues to begin with. While that was an unfortunate circumstance I wish we could have planned for and prevented, their level of professionalism in spite of the whole ordeal was first-rate. We couldn't have been happier with Solitude's attention to detail. Jonathan and Meghan have a clear and dedicated passion for what they do, and if you're looking for an incredibly hardworking, professional, and smart duo, I can't recommend them enough.-
-
-
+5 photos
-
Quality of service
-
Maureen Sent on 09/05/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
We hired Jonathan and Solitude catering for our late August wedding. We had it at a private home with seating under a tent. The food was excellent! Given the fact that the temperatures started to dip below 60 degrees by the time dinner was served, Solitude did a fantastic job keeping the food warm from where it was heated and into the tent. Jonathan came up with a wonderful menu based on the initial list of foods we were interested in. Everyone raved about the food and the service. I requested cupcakes and berry pies to be served for dessert and these were delicious! Jonathan is friendly and very easy to work with. If I ever need a caterer in the Lake Placid area again I would not hesitate to hire Solitude again. -
Quality of service
-
Laura Sent on 08/19/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Our wedding guests were blown away by the spread Solitude Catering put out. The vision for our reception presented unique logistical challenges Jonathan and his team were able to accommodate seemingly effortlessly–largely due to how attentive Jonathan was to us throughout the entire planning process. I would recommend hiring Solitude Catering for your most special events. The whole team came together and took stake in every detail. They are a pleasure to work with and in terms of the quality of their service, they knock it our of the park. -
Quality of service
-
Jordan Sent on 08/09/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jon and crew were unbelievable, and made our wedding day incredibly special. Everything from the outreach, the quoting process, the tasting (!!) and the food onsite was so seamless and delicious. A few key highlights from our process:
1. The quoting was very competitive, and Jon was super flexible within our budget.
2. The tasting was so fun! He came to us (over an hour away), cooked a FULL meal (not just sampling), and worked with our laughable kitchen while still making the food DELICIOUS
3. The food, bar service, drinks, services was flawless on our wedding day.
4. The presentation was GREAT -- minimal footprint at the venue and was very elegant...something you don't expect from a buffet. It wasn't the industrial tin boxes, more simple/clean layout that was refreshed regularly.
A few takeaways / quotes from guests at the wedding...
"You guys were beautiful...but that FOOD!!"
"That space on the steak...that sauce!"
"Seriously some of the best food I've had, not just at weddings, in all."
"I'm.......so.........full" -
Quality of service
-
April Sent on 07/23/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and Meghan with Solitude Catering were wonderful! We had a "backyard" wedding at a rented house for 80 people. The food was delicious! All cooked on site. They were also a major help in coordinating and setting everything up right from the very beginning, as we live out of town. I met with both of them in April and they really helped me nail down a plan for all aspects of the wedding. They had a very broad knowledge of vendors in the area and were able to give me wonderful reccomendations. I know things would not have gone as smoothly as they did without Jonathan and Meghan! Thank you guys! You are the very best! -
Quality of service
-
Brigit Sent on 07/07/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and Meghan are great! So professional and really easy to work with. The food was fantastic and every aspect of my wedding weekend went seamlessly thanks to them. I highly recommend this company! -
Quality of service
-
Laura Sent on 10/17/20165 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his team were amazing! We rented a large rental house and originally planned on doing our own rehearsal dinner, but decided against it. Best decision we made. We hired Jonathan as a private chef and he worked with us on the menu to make it what we wanted. The day of went so smoothly. They cooked for 24 of us and it was so delicious. Our families and friends were raving about it all weekend. It was so fun and Jonathan and his team made it so easy on us. Highly recommend!!! -
Quality of service
-
Ann Sent on 10/17/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
the only advice i could give would be to "book Solitude". We have used Solitude many times and have never, ever, been disapointed. Our last venue was our 50th Anniversary. They are always one step ahead, hard working , professional and on top of all that they are fun to work with!!
I dont think anyone would be disapointed. -
Quality of service
-
Melissa Sent on 09/07/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
You will not be disappointed. Jonathan is very good at communicating his needs and his thought process so you never wonder how something is going to work. With other vendors we struggled with this but Jonathan always stood out as never making us worry. His team is extraordinary with their professionalism and service. Can't forget his food is out of this world. We got married out in a field with a small kitchen to work with and Jonathan never blinked an eye on being able to pull serving 100 people off with limited resources. My advice to you when thinking of hiring Solitude Catering is to stop thinking about it and just do it. You will not be disappointed. -
Quality of service
-
Stephen Sent on 09/05/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his team provide exceptional advice and suggestions based upon your desires to ensure a wonderful experience for you and your guests. He uses the top quality local seasonal products, so be willing to be flexible with your selections, but trust me you will not be disappointed. A personable and fun guy to work with, while providing you a 5 star product and service. -
Quality of service
-
Meg Sent on 08/02/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his wife are amazing! He was so easy to work with and he gets bonus points for dealing with my crazy family! I had so many people tell me how good the food was! He was a big part in making the day perfect! -
Quality of service
-
Al Sent on 07/21/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan was truly amazing! As foodies, the food at our wedding was extremely important to us and we could not have picked a better caterer. Everything was amazing, fresh, and even better than expected, complete with a secret family recipe for to-die-for pie. But the food isn't all he brings to the table, the service, advice, and attention to detail that Jonathan provided throughout the whole process was incredibly valuable and enabled us to have our perfect wedding. He is simply the best! -
Quality of service
-
Connie Sent on 07/21/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Wonderful to work with and no worries about having everything done perfectly! -
Quality of service
-
H Sent on 07/20/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
My husband and I used Solitude Catering for our outdoor, backyard wedding in Lake Placid, NY. We (and our guests) were absolutely thrilled with the food and service. The menu Jonathan created for us showed thoughtful consideration of our tastes. We worked with him on a menu of several different passed appetizers and a full dinner buffet. Our guests made a point to approach us throughout the night to say that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding.
Working with him leading up to the event could not have been more seamless - he was very easy going, yet professional and delivered on everything we discussed. If you're looking for a delicious, unique eating experience for an event, definitely consider Solitude Catering. -
Quality of service
-
Autumn Sent on 03/01/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Absolutely fantastic! All of my guests are still buzzing about how good the food was. Jonathan and Meghan are so nice and have such synergy in the kitchen together. Truly amazed, we could not have asked for anything better! -
Quality of service
-
Charlie/Bonnie Sent on 11/03/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
..so, we had this cool idea of getting married @ White Pine Camp and not invite, or tell, anyone in our families or close to us.
But- there was one exception- we just had to have a cool Wedding Night Dinner. Of "Small Plates". Of "Cool Guy food"! And cool NEW WIFE food. So, White Pine Master of All Tim recommended Jonathan Gravatt. And we called him...and asked him "just" how flexible can you be...and #holycrap did he come through!
How is this for a 6 course "Cool Guy" "Small Plates" Meal:
1st Course
Cauliflower with Truffle Potato Soup
2nd Course
Risotto w/ Red Wine Chili (freakin' awesome!)
3rd Course
Pork SLIDERS ! ! w/ Lemon Grass and Ginger
4th Course
Kajiki (that's a cool sushi grade fish I learned) w/ Fennel and Olive Oil
5th Course
Duck w/ Cherries & Smoked Bacon
6th and FINAL Course
Cake w/ Chocolate/Vanilla icing and caramel swipes along plate...
(yep, it was designed by Jonathan as a baby Wedding Cake- in black/white as we'd asked)
As you might imagine, he outdid himself. If you EVER have a need- we strongly recommend Jonathan. He can pretty much come up with just about whatever request you throw at him! Quality food, quality service. We loved it!!
Charlie and Bonnie -
Quality of service
-
Lyndsay Sent on 11/02/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
We were lucky enough to land Solitude Catering for our rehearsal dinner in September. It. Was. Fantastic. Jonathan was fun, easy and flexible to work with, and brought a lot of energy and excitement to our planning process. We wanted something less formal for our dinner atmosphere and he tailored the meal perfectly to our taste and our budget. We ended up having traditional southern fried chicken and sides, and it was out of this world! It received rave reviews - many of our guests agreed it was the best fried chicken they'd ever had. Start to finish, Jonathan and Solitude Catering were incredible. We highly recommend them and would be thrilled to work with them again in the future! -
Quality of service
-
User2405039 Sent on 11/02/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan was great to work with. He's got lots of energy, is open to new ideas, and is truly good at what he does. My husband's family is American, and mine is Colombian, so I wanted our wedding menu to reflect that combination of cultures. I asked Jonathan is he'd be willing to make small arepas as horderves during cocktail hour, and even though he had never made them before he was totally up for it. He ended making his own unique take on them and they were absolutely delicious. Everyone at the party was raving about them! The food was fabulous, and the service his staff provided was professional and timely. The cost was beyond what we had anticipated to spend on food for the wedding, but Jonathan worked with us to reach a compromise. Certainly the value was there 100%. Solitude Catering's services were well worth it.
-
Quality of service
-
Edwina Sent on 09/18/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and his team were incredible. From start to finish, he made the process easy and enjoyable. He knows what he's doing (he's done this many times before, and we chose him after tasting his delicious food at a friend's wedding), and his food is the best around. He also does an excellent job at tailoring his service to your budget. He can do a BBQ, if you're looking for something more laid back, or a sit down, full-service meal, if that's your vibe. Most important, the food comes out hot and delicious. My guests are still raving a year later. He's cheerful, and clearly loves what he does. You won't be disappointed. I promise. -
Quality of service
-
User2316369 Sent on 09/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan was passionate and energetic in all our conversations. He customized a menu that perfectly fit our requests, specifically making pigs in a blanket - bride's favorite :-)
You can't go wrong if you choose Solitude Catering! -
Quality of service
-
User2274299 Sent on 08/17/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Food was amazing. Customized a menu for us and helped with getting all the rentals in a venue that was quite challenging. He is Super enthusiastic and fun to work with. Grilled beef was to die for. And everything was displayed beautifully too! -
Quality of service
-
Cara Sent on 08/08/20164.9 out of 5 rating4.9
-
Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan was a pleasure to work with from the ideas phase months before the wedding through crunch time weeks before and then finally execution. He is a great listener and is eager to match the feeling and ambiance you are going for. His ideas are great and he is also good about working around your ideas. I especially appreciated his talent in calmly balancing the many personalities, desires, pet peeves, and stress of others involved in the wedding. The food was excellent and we received many compliments on the quality. My one complaint (as the bride) is that I felt like I barely got to eat anything since I was so busy talking to guests! I never worried throughout the reception since I somehow figured there would be leftovers to pilfer later. If I had to do it again, I would ask them to intentionally set aside food so that you can truly enjoy the long anticipated menu peacefully after the event. -
Quality of service
-
Caeli Sent on 09/30/20194.8 out of 5 rating4.8
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 4 out of 5 rating4.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Highly Recommend!
Jonathan and Meghan were absolutely wonderful to work with. We wanted a menu that wasn't your "typical" wedding food and they hit the nail on the head with their suggestions. Our guests raved about the food. Throughout the whole process they were very flexible, transparent and professional. As my husband stated after our wedding, they are "people we would want to grab a beer with" even after everything was said and done with! -
Quality of service
-
Rebecca Sent on 10/03/20184.8 out of 5 rating4.8
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Solitude catered an intimate wedding dinner for us. The food was absolutely fantastic (!) and simply but beautifully presented. The staff were timely, courteous, and diligent about cleaning up. We were so pleased with the quality of the fare and the service they provided. -
Quality of service
-
Carolyn Sent on 01/07/20184.8 out of 5 rating4.8
-
Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Average response time 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan and Meghan were a great catering team for our wedding at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY. My fiancé and I had three contenders for a caterer, and gave each of them our food preferences and vision. We were looking for something non-traditional, but still wanted to please a range of tastes. Jonathan put together a great menu that really incorporated the foods we enjoy. Jonathan hosted a tasting for my sister and I, and we loved all of the food, but did ask for a few small changes, which Jonathan happily made.
On the day of the wedding, Jonathan manages the kitchen and his wife, Meghan, manages the service. Meghan and her team were wonderful - they even helped me with some last minute preparations while I was waiting for the ceremony to start. Jonathan pays a lot of attention to the tables and ensures that the buffet and stationary hors d'oeuvres tables are beautiful. All of the food was a delicious, but guests absolutely raved about the crostini bar (cheeses, salamis, crackers, baguettes, and several dips, including buffalo chicken, roasted garlic boursin, and bacon with caramelized onion). The other big crowd pleasers were toasted quinoa pilaf with spinach and grilled chicken with wild mushrooms and a red wine bordelaise sauce. In additional, Jonathan (who himself is gluten free), made a number of the dishes gluten free and made a delicious GF german chocolate cake for our GF guests. My one negative comment is that one of the dishes on the day-of was slightly different from what we had agreed upon. I'm sure it was due to ingredient availability and wasn't a huge deal, but it did mean that my printed menus were incorrect, and would have been nice to have a heads up (or a follow up after the event). Regardless, I would absolutely recommend Jonathan for his flexibility, friendliness, and above all absolutely delicious food. -
Quality of service
-
Ayla Sent on 09/16/20174.8 out of 5 rating4.8
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 4 out of 5 rating4.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
We were sooo lucky to land Solitude for our special day! We have never been to a wedding and actually enjoyed the food, but Jonathan's menu was just fantastic. Everyone enjoyed it without exception. The team was super organized and really executed a seamless evening, above and beyond expectations. Couldn't have been better! Thank you guys so much!
Ayla -
Quality of service
-
Dan Sent on 09/05/20174.7 out of 5 rating4.7
-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Average response time 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 4 out of 5 rating4.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Solitude Catering was nothing but professional. They catered to our wants and needs and made delicious food to boot! -
Quality of service
-
User2109089 Sent on 04/26/20154.7 out of 5 rating4.7
-
Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
-
Average response time 4 out of 5 rating4.0
-
Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
-
Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Jonathan at Solitude Catering was great. He was very helpful, flexible, and professional. He guided us when we needed and trusted our instincts. On our wedding day he and his wife were on time and cooked up a storm. Best of all, our guests could not stop raving about the food. -
Quality of service
Are you interested?
Are you interested?