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    Alexandra R. Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Gorgeous, Delicious, and Safe

    We employed Wild Pear Catering for our wedding this weekend and we couldn't be happier with the food, the service, and the beautiful buffets. As you can imagine, catering in 2020 has definitely changed. Well, Wild Pear kept everything extremely safe, with their staff serving everything behind almost invisible plexiglass (which they provided) and none of it took away from the beauty of the food and the buffets (when they tell you it will still be beautiful, it's true).
    Their staff was extremely polite and we only noticed them when their services were required. Otherwise they seamlessly blended into the event (it was almost like they weren't there). And the compliments that we received on the food - from how delicious it was to how beautiful it was - were constant. We can't recommend Wild Pear enough for your wedding or event. They will ensure your guests are kept safe and well-fed, and your event is as stunning as you dreamed it would be.
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    Diana L. Sent on 07/31/2019
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    Choose Wild Pear . . . they will "cater" to your every need

    As the owner of a wedding venue just outside Silverton, OR, I'm glad to compliment a superior performance. Just so impressed with the food and service provided by Wild Pear at a recent celebration. The dinner was delicious and well-presented in the buffet. The staff stood-out to me for their attention to detail, courtesy and the pride they took collectively and individually in serving the guests. Keep up the good work! I will happily recommend Wild Pear to all my bridal couples in the future and for other events as well . . .

    Diana Livingstone
    Vineyard View Celebrations
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    Michelle M. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Just Book It

    Hands down, most impressive vendor we worked with for our wedding. They were prompt, professional, efficient, and fairly priced. Our catering manager, D'Avione, was amazing. We didn't have to worry about anything on the day of our wedding-- they had it totally handled. Plus, they sweetly packed up the leftovers for us at the end of the night. And, of course, the food was great. Our guests raved about the artichoke dip.

    The tasting wasn't scheduled until closer to the wedding. So, when we were getting ready to book, my husband and I went to their brick-and-mortar restaurant in Salem to try the food. If you're in the area, I recommend paying them a visit and trying their dishes.
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    Chad A. Sent on 06/27/2019
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    Awesome Food!

    Wild Pear is great! We loved their food, our guests could not stop talking about how delicious it was! Davoine was easy to work with and flexible with all of our dietary needs. I would recommend Wild Pear to anyone looking for an American Buffet for their upcoming wedding.
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    Olivia Sent on 07/09/2016
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    I loved working with Wild Pear. We live in Boston and got married in Oregon and they were extremely flexible, which made planning from across the country a breeze. I highly recommend Wild Pear for weddings!
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    Stephany Sent on 06/27/2016
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    Wild Pear and their team are a professional, organized, and timely catering company. They have amazing food selections and they are well priced for the quality of delicious food you receive. We had a buffet style wedding with 154 guests. Guests were and still are raving about the food.The onsite staff were so nice, accommodating and professional. Ashley Jackson was incredible! She helped with my many questions before the wedding via email/phone call. She was quick to respond and very helpful! We met before to do a walk through and she was very thoughtful and professional. Wild Pear was very understanding of my allergy needs.

    I would highly recommend hiring Wild Pear for any occasion! They are the BEST! Thank you Wild Pear for a spectacular day!
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    We used Wild Pear for our 200 plus person wedding in Salem, OR. We used their amazing catering coordinator Ashley Jackson who went above and beyond to create the perfect menu. Ashley was super responsive, mindful of budget, quick to offer up alternatives and be available for venue walk throughs. The food was delicious and we still have people telling us almost a year later how fantastic the food/service was!
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    Amy Sent on 10/02/2015
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    Wild Pear and their catering coordinator Ashley Jackson are simply incredible! Ashley was quick to respond to emails/calls and addressed all of my desires and anxieties concerning the wedding. We got married at my parents farm in Salem and Ashley did several walk throughs with my family and I which was extremely helpful to create the vision we wanted. Wild Pear brought a huge grill to our farm and we grilled everything on site---all the food was extremely delicious and fresh! They are the best!
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    Leslie Sent on 01/08/2016
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    Wild Pear were wonderful to work with and everyone loved the food at our wedding. Ashely went the extra mile and everything was beautiful and personal! We were very happy with our food and beverages.
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    Kathryn Sent on 10/19/2013
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    They were a pleasure to work with and the food was great. It's not your standard "wedding food."
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    Amy Sent on 09/08/2013
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    Valerie and the Wild Pear staff were absolutely fantastic! Not only were they all lovely to work with, but the food at our wedding was FABULOUS! Everyone said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Everything was just delicious in every way and the presentation was gorgeous. Valerie was a lovely to work with- personable and professional. And the catering staff was wonderful. And they left our kitchen (we had the wedding at out home) SPOTLESS. And so thoughtful- the wait staff always made sure my husband and I had water throughout the night, appearing to give us a new glass wherever we happened to be. (And that salted caramel chocolate cake...YUM!)
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    Gina Sent on 08/21/2013
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    If you are looking for a caterer in the Salem area you must go with Wild Pear! Their catering coordinator, Ashley Jackson is so great to work with and is genuinely excited about all details about your event, not just the catering. On top of great service, the food is AMAZING. My sister in law who told me she hates pears on salads said that the Wild Pear *with pear* salad was to die for, along with the macaroni salad, which she also is hesitant to eat. We had pulled pork sliders, chicken skewers, wild pear salad, macaroni salad, a crostini basket and a fruit platter... I think everyone enjoyed every single thing they ate! Top quality food and top quality service, you will not be disappointed!
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    Lauren Sent on 10/05/2012
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    I planned my wedding remotely from a different state and was unable to fly out to Oregon for a face-to-face meeting with Wild Pear prior to hiring them to cater the event. I made my decision based solely on the recommendation of my wedding coordinator, whose opinion I trusted...but still, nerve-racking!
    Wild Pear DELIVERED. The food was spectacular and the service, outstanding. Guest after guest told me, "this is the BEST catered food I have ever had!" And indeed, you won't feel like you're eating a dinner that was prepared in bulk if you hire Wild Pear. It's really more like sitting down to a wonderful restaurant meal, made-to-order. The value was another selling point for me. I wanted to find a caterer that better fit into my budget, which I did -- but quality was NOT sacrificed.
    Additionally, the staff was wonderful. They looked great, they were super sweet and efficient and they put up with me giving them hugs at the end of the night :) Hire Wild Pear, you will not regret it.
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    Nicole Sent on 10/15/2012
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    Jon at Wild Pear was so helpful in planning the menu for our wedding reception. We told him our budget up front and he created an amazing menu for us. Not only was the food wonderful, but the presentation of everything was perfect. The servers were very friendly and did a great job - they even packed 'to go' boxes for my husband and me, which we devoured when we got back to our hotel room after the reception.
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    Rose Sent on 02/06/2013
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    If I could rate the Wild Pear as a 6 on a 1-5 scale, I absolutely would! Our guests raved about the food, and the value was unmatched by anyone else we interviewed. I would highly recommend Jon Best, their catering manager, as a great person to work with.

    The presentation was classy, the staff was wonderful, and everyone enjoyed their meals tremendously.
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    Kristi Sent on 11/01/2011
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    My husband and I were getting married at Vista Hills Vineyard in Dayton. Being from Portland we originally only looked at Portland caterers. After getting frustrated by over priced caterers that did not listen to what we wanted, we stumbled upon Wild Pear. What a find! Hawley was amazing!! I told her our vision for food stations instead of the typical sit down or buffet dinner for our wedding. Finally someone got what we wanted to do to. Hawley worked with us to create three different unique food stations that had special meaning to us. The food and presentation were absolutely amazing. All of our guests raved about it. In addition to the food, the service was top notch from the planning to the execution. Hawley and her crew are the best...if we are ever in need of catering we will certainly use them again. Thank you Hawley for making our wedding so special!!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/25/2011
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    Jon was great to work with. He was very responsive every email I sent and every little change I wanted to make. An example of how thoughtful he is is when we sat down for dinner we hadn't had a chance to eat any of the passed appetizers because we were socializing and taking pictures. He brought us over a couple of appetizers he had save for us.

    Guests loved the simplicity of the food. Sometimes buffets can get heavy and over the top. Not Wild Pear. Their food was fresh with great seasoning.

    A memorable moment was seeing guests grab a huge scoop of creamy polenta with mascapone, thinking it was mashed potatoes. When they took a bite you could tell it wasn't what they were expecting. But it was the first thing that was eaten off their plate. They all loved it.

    The caterers were very professional and worked efficiently and effectively; clearing plates right away and filling water glasses when empty.

    I would highly recommend Wild Pear for any of your catering needs in the Yamhill Valley area.
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    Ashley Sent on 08/26/2011
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    Jeff J. through the Wild Pear and Wild Pear Catering did such an amazing job!! We couldn't be more pleased. Jeff makes the best food I have ever had. My husband and I sat down with Jeff and created a menu that was unique to us which included chicken nuggets, and Jeff put together the best chicken nuggets I have ever had. And Hawley who is the catering manager was amazing as well! She was so helpful and made sure there was plates set aside for me and my husband on our big day since we were so busy. We got so many compliments on the food and we only served hors d'ouvres. I finally got a bite to eat towards the end of the night and even the cold grilled cheese tasted amazing!! If you are wanting food served at your wedding that people will actually enjoy eating and continue to talk about even after the wedding, Wild Pear is the place!
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    Noelle Sent on 08/08/2011
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    It was great working with Hawley. The food was great and looked elegant.
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    Christina Sent on 03/19/2012
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    Wild Pear is just incredible! Service, food, everything was just above and beyond what we expected! Everyone loved their amazing creations and they made our day just perfect!
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    Becky Sent on 08/01/2010
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    Loved being able to work with Jessica and Hawley and appreciated very much their willingness to meet with me several times just for reassurance!We had a beautiful Rehearsal dinner at the restaurant.The ease at which everything came together was amazing to me:) We had tables together
    and clothes and napkins on in just a matter of minutes. My sister-in-law and I brought bouquets for all of the tables, votives too, and had plenty of time to make sure all was well before the guests arrived. We hung a darling picture of the couple on the front door where the "open " sign usually stood and that added to the fun! I loved the hand-passed hor'd'houerves as it made everyone feel special! I know that I did. I was taken care of and I was able to give a very nice party thanks to 'The Wild Pear' Thank you so much for everything! Becky and Alan Gahlsdorf
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    Nancy Sent on 07/28/2010
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    Wild Pear was a please to work with. They really did an awesome job and all of our guest raved about the food and service.
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    Franci Sent on 06/09/2010
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    Thank you all so much for the delicious food and fabulous service! We have had great feedback about the food from our guests!

    We'll definitely be recommending Wild Pear to everyone in need of catering! It's too bad you don't have a branch in Portland!!:)

    Thanks again!
    Ian & Franci Carter
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    Mike Sent on 04/24/2010
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    wild pear was fantastic for drinks, witch is what we got them for they never had a line and the drinks were great. i now hire them for parts we have and recommend them to friends!
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/03/2009
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    I had drinks only from the Wild Pear. They provided an Italian Soda Bar as well as hot apple cider and water (my husband and I do not drink). They had a person there serving the entire time, and they were very efficient at keeping the line down to a minimum. The drinks were excellent, and I got lots of compliments on them.
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