Comments on: Best Atlanta Catering for the Money?

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:01:45 +0000

I have done a lot of event planning and use actual catering companies. I am not really sure you are going to find anyone who can accommodate 500 different allergies and preferences. I have never had a caterer ask me about allergies. That is an impossible task. Unless you are Bill Gates, there is no way you can financially accommodate 200 people and their various preferences and allergies, real or imagined. Catering prices are based on volume and bulk prices. A few fish or vegetarian or even vegan items are no biggie, but 200 different entrees for 200 people with 200 different issues ain’t happening with the catering companies like Carole Parks, Proof of the Pudding, Jerry Diltz, Affairs, Dennis Deane, etc

By: oateoateo

oateoateo — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 13:18:34 +0000

I highly recommend http://urbanfoodiecafe.net/. Michele is is great chef, asked about food allergies, children attending, and offered up a kids menu. She has been great to work with, and I look forward to my next opportunity to work with her.

By: sittingpugs

sittingpugs — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:31:20 +0000

Tangentially related question about catering that is done by a company that isn’t already a restaurant: Does the caterer ask a potential client to list all known food allergies and intolerances that the invited guests may have? If so, how far in advance would the caterer need to know how many people may or may not be allergic to chocolate, nuts, soy, dairy, citrus, gluten, wheat, tomatoes, etc so that an appropriate menu can be planned?

By: SR

SR — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:26:39 +0000

Our Way in AE has a catering menu. We did some of their sides for a reception and they were delicious! We picked them up ahead of time and did the final bake on the casseroles just before serving. It was a big help given that meat with a side of meat was the menu before we thought of Our Way.

By: Yvette in Decatur

Yvette in Decatur — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:56:03 +0000

+1 on Community Q. They did the catering for my birthday party/ new garage unveiling last year. One of the owners stuck around to help setup, serve, and have a beer with us.