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    Michelle Sent on 02/07/2017
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    Food was great, everyone loved it. Worked with Sera and Larry, they were very accommodating.
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    Jason Sent on 10/22/2016
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    The food and drinks were fanominal. We could not have asked for anything better. They really catered to osee and our whole wedding party. They went above and beyond
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    Nicole Sent on 10/17/2016
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    The food and the service was fantastic! It was everything we hoped for! The worst part about every wedding I've been to is the food and I made it my mission to make sure that wasn't the complaint at our wedding, luckily Viva made it easy for us to complete my mission! My husband and I wanted a "homestyle" feel to our food, very comfortable and tasty and it was just that! We even had a private tasting a few month's before the wedding which really helped us to narrow down our selection. The team is very responsive in the planning process, and the day of each person attempted at making it the best day it could be for my husband and I. My guests are still complimenting the food. :) Viva is a no-brainier in my book!
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    Kaitlynn Sent on 02/07/2016
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    Best experience! Made our wedding the best day of our life!! We worked with Rachael and she was great!!! Would recommend this venue to anyone!
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    Christina Sent on 11/16/2015
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    Viva Catering was great! All my guest loved it!!! And very easy and pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend to others.
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    Cait Sent on 10/27/2015
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    Viva is FANTASTIC! They are easy to work with, professional, and the food is DELICIOUS! So many of our friends and family members were raving about how great the food was!!!
    Thanks, Viva!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thanks for the feedback Cait! We love to hear that everyone was happy, left full & satisfied & had a blast!
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    We couldn't have been happier having our ceremony and reception at the Reading Country Club. It's a beautiful facility, the staff are so easy to work with and they take care of EVERY detail.
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    Sera was the best! She went out of her way to make the day run smooth and stress free! Anything I needed, she was there!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    We're glad to hear that your day was lovely. Thank you so much for the kind words!
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    Meredith Sent on 07/23/2015
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    Words can NOT express how pleased we are with our wedding at Green Valley Chateau. To say that our wedding coordinator Seraphina exceeded our expectations, would still be an understatement. EVERY single one of our guests went out of their way to tell us what an amazing experience they had: service, food, venue, etc. We had guests from out of state, Philadelphia, and New York City and everyone was blown away.

    Viva catering is top notch. The package we selected was customized to meet our every need. The Chateau tent was simple, and elegant! and the STAFF! EVERY staff member catered to our guests!

    and of course Zack, the catering manager, was there to make sure the remainder of the night ran smoothly. We left behind our Kate Spade His/Hers glasses, and of course, Zack took them in his own car and had them waiting at the restaurant for us the next day.

    I have said this multiple times already, but I will say it again, I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to have a wedding anywhere else!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Seeing your review is the best part of our day Meredith...we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your day. We always certainly try to make sure we put a smile on the face of every single guest & go above & beyond for our couples. Thank you for choosing us Meredith and we wish you all the best in the future with your new husband!
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    Michele Sent on 07/20/2015
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    Viva and Rachael the wedding planner were fantastic. The food was exceptional and Rachael made everything so easy and stress free. I highly recommend their services!!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Michele. It was a pleasure to work with you and we are happy to hear that you could have a stress-free day and just enjoy!
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    Erin Sent on 07/30/2015
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    We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The wedding reception was perfect from the beginning until the end. Sera was truly amazing... she helped us so much and we didn't have to worry about a thing!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you for the great review of our services for your wedding Erin! It was our pleasure working with you and we wish you all the best into the future!
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    Marley Sent on 06/05/2015
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    ViVA did an amazing job catering our wedding. We worked with Rachael, and from the start she was on her game! The last few weeks leading up to the wedding she was able to answer so many of my questions and take care of things that I didn't even think of! She was there the day of the wedding and made everything look absolutely beautiful! She was able to tie my whole theme together! We couldn't have pulled it off without her! The staff and the food were fabulous as well! Every single person at our wedding had a blast and have raved about how good the food & service was! I will definitely be recommending Rachael and ViVA catering again and again!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Even though we always want our newly married couple to have the best day possible, we also want that for their guests at the reception and we are so happy to hear that all of your guests had a great time with you! Thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you & Walter as well!
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    Sara Sent on 12/03/2014
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    VIVA did an amazing job catering our wedding reception at Reading Art Works. We could not be happier with both the quality and value. We got tons of compliments on the food and the service was spot on. We worked closely with Rachael, who is FABULOUS! She is meticulous with detail and met with us multiple times before the wedding to ensure that she truly understood us and our vision, and was ready to execute that vision. Rachael was there on the day of our wedding, had such a positive presence, and made sure everything flowed smoothly. Our experience was extremely positive and I would recommend VIVA again and again.

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review Sara! We love to hear that our clients have such an amazing experience. We wish you the best in the for you and hopefully we can help you execute another event in the future!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/19/2014
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    We had our rehearsal dinner in the sun room, and it was more private than I expected it to be! We had our own bar area as well as our own buffet station, and no one wandered in randomly or interrupted us. And the food was absolutely delicious.

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    We are so happy to hear that your rehearsal dinner was a success in our Sunroom. It is always nice to have a bit of privacy for such a special event and we were glad to accommodate. Thank YOU again for choosing us to host your dinner!
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    Rebecca Sent on 09/20/2014
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    We had a wedding at the Neag Planetarium and Viva catered it. The whole experience was better than I had imagined it could be. People kept asking me who my wedding planner was and I told them that I didn't hire one, I just hired the right caterer! Seraphina took care of all the details from putting our centerpieces and table decorations out to asking me about things that I would have overlooked. I worked in catering a lot but I never had to plan a wedding before and Viva made it so easy! It was actually a double wedding with my twin sister, so there was a lot of pressure since I did most of the planning and had to think about three different families coming together, but it could not have gone smoother. Sera even got us a tasting on a date when my sister was in town with her fiance so they could try the food that Chef Felix made and that was such a nice touch.

    People whom I know to be extremely picky eaters were raving about the food. People who are in the food and catering industry that were guests were really impressed with the service and how easily it all came together. (Easy for me and my guests, because Viva works hard!) And the out of town family and friends loved the butlered hors de ouvres and bartending service. We had a signature drink and the bartenders made them perfectly. And Sera was there the whole night, even getting my dinner plate for me so I didn't risk spilling anything on my dress!

    Once the actual wedding arrived I was so stressed with all the planning, but with Viva at the helm I was able to just relax and enjoy the day. I would highly recommend them to anyone. And if you aren't planning a wedding just stop there to eat. The restaurant is one of my favorites, too!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Hearing that you were able to relax at your own wedding is what we love to hear! You put so much time and effort into the details that we love when our client's trust us to run the show on the day of so that you can actually enjoy and be the guest of honor at your own reception! Congratulations!
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    Amanda Sent on 08/19/2014
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    Our wedding was great! Rachael from Viva is super organized and really helped to get me in the right direction for my wedding planning. She made sure that everything was perfect on my wedding day including little things like spreading my flower pedals around to tie in my colors as well as getting my favorite glass of wine during dinner. One thing I really want to make a big deal about is the fact that Rachael was not who I originally booked and planned my wedding with. The original lady left Viva and it really terrified me that my wedding would not go how I wanted, BUT, Rachael was AMAZING and I could not have asked for a better event planner or wedding location!!
    We had our ceremony outside on the back patio and it was beautiful! I did not have or need any decoration. They also have other areas out in the grass that would be great as well.
    The food was awesome as always for Viva. We had Crab cakes, salmon and steak and I did not hear one bad thing from any of my guests.
    The staff there was very friendly and professional which is very important to me. I would recommend Green Valley by Viva to anyone looking for a great event space!!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you SO much for this lovely review. We are so glad to hear that your entire ViVA experience was amazing for not only you & your new husband but all your guests as well! Rachael was so happy to help you with all of your wedding details. She loves doing what she does and couldn't be happier to have read this review. Thank you again Amanda & congratulations!
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    Tim Sent on 09/15/2014
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    I think Viva is one of the best restaurants and caterers in Berk County. I eat at Viva at least 5 or 6 times a month. They have great service, superb food and they are priced very reasonably. If you need catering talk to Rachael, She will take great care of you - she has for us!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you for the compliments of not only our catering company but our restaurant as well! Many of the items found at our restaurant can be found on our catering menus, but our catering menus are full of newer and more exclusive items for banquets only! We truly appreciate your patronage!
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    Leslie Sent on 11/05/2014
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    Was a beautiful day. Food was great. Everything went smooth.

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    This is great to hear. Thank you for your review and we hope to work with you again in the future!
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    We just had our rehearsal dinner and wedding with ViVA. We could not have been happier with our choice. The staff was great and the food was incredible. Also, Rachael Bryan was our awesome planner and was a huge help for us. I would definitely recommend ViVA for your event, we were very happy.

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for the compliment! We are always glad to hear that your event planner helped you to make your day wonderful. And thank you for choosing us for not only your Reception, but your Rehearsal Dinner as well!
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    Cheryl Sent on 02/18/2014
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    megan was so wonderful from the first day i met her ! Viva was great !! Have told everyone how wonderful the wedding was at green valley at viva !!! All my guest were so impressed by the food which was outstanding , most wonderful day our wedding day >>> Rich and Cheryl Hartman

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    It is amazing to hear that "the most wonderful day" was your wedding day! We were so happy to be able to make that a reality for you. Thank you again for choosing us, and for such kinds words about Meggan!
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    S Sent on 02/18/2014
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    Our original caterer was fired and Viva took over for the same price we were supposed to pay the first caterer and Viva's food was worth probably twice the cost we paid. The food was outstanding and they couldn't have been more helpful. One of the few wedding vendors we didn't have to worry about or have problems with.

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Hiccups like that can happen to any couple, and we are so happy that we could take over for you and relieve some of the stress!
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    Allison Sent on 02/17/2014
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    Mekena and the whole Viva team did a fantastic job setting up the ballroom at Green Valley Country Club for my wedding this past September. The food was wonderful and everything was exactly as I pictured. Through every step of the process and planning, Mekena was exceptionally helpful and kind. I felt like I had my own personal wedding planner when talking with Mekena. I could not have asked for anything else from the Viva team!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you Allison. It was a pleasure working with you and creating such a special day for you, your family and your guests!
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    Amy Sent on 02/18/2014
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    Thanks to Viva and Meggan especially, our wedding day was nothing short of perfect! We received many compliments on the food, even from the pickiest of eaters! Meggan made sure to keep everything running smoothly. From wiping the smashed cake off my face to reminding the photographer not to let us miss our favorite songs, she went above and beyond her duties. Thanks, Viva!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Making sure the cake gets wiped from your face after the "smash" and a must do for our Wedding Planners! :) We are so happy that you enjoyed everything and that even your picky eaters were pleased!
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    We had an outdoor tented reception at a farm, it was the perfect day! ViVA Catering took care of organizing all the details and we were able to enjoy ourselves and not be stressed. The staff was very professional and helpful. Food was delicious, all our guests were raving about the presentation. Thank you to ViVA!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    We are so glad to hear that everything was perfect for your day! Outdoor tented receptions can get tricky, but our team has been trained to work in all environments which makes us such an effective off site caterer! Thanks again and enjoy married life!!
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    ViVA was wonderful to work with throughout our reception planning process. The event coordinators were patient answering my many questions and making suggestions along the way. Since we had our reception on a Farm, there was a lot more set-up and vision required and the staff was wonderful in helping with my crazy last-minute adjustments to make everything perfect!
    Also, our guests raved about the appetizers and dinner, we're still getting compliments!
    I would highly recommend ViVA Catering!!

    ViVA Catering's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words about our service for your Wedding Reception! Our Event Planners & Coordinators certainly do try to make the planning process as easy as possible for our Brides & Grooms.
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