“First and foremost, let me be clear. The food was tasty, everything arrived on time and my guests were fed. End of day, thats all you could ask for. Right? So if that's all you need, then I think this caterer definitely checks all the boxes! There were some things we loved about this vendor and somethings we didn't. Starting off with the (many!) positives : - The day of the staff was professional and knew what they were doing - The variety of menu options were pretty substantial - We acknowledge that we were an extremely unique wedding with a really tight budget, we appreciate Danielle's communication and flexibility with us during this time. - Set up went exactly according to our notes and requests - Danielle was very knowledgable / experienced Some Negatives : - Over half of guests (especially family) recalled never seeing our late night pizza being passed around, yet somehow I went home with 8 boxes of leftover FULL pizzas. If we just didn't have enough pizza, that would have been on us. But the fact that we had so much pizza, that we actually had leftovers and over half my guests complained about not seeing the pizza, is upsetting. - We definitely had to repeat ourselves a lot to Danielle. In Danielle's defense, we had a ton of questions and our wedding coordinator started a few one off threads with her as well. So I'm sure it got confusing. But there were definitely times I had to answer the same question more than twice and it made me SUPER unconfident for the day of. Which just isn't what I needed to feel. - My sister made and decorated our cake. On the day of, she had to go into the kitchen to finish the lettering and she expressed that Nick not only made her uncomfortable with his active hostility to the team, but also started adjusting parts of her cake presentation before she could finish. - I want to stress that we were definitely difficult in the sense that our budget was SO small and we needed to count every penny. Danielle revised our estimate so many times in the very beginning, which was so great! But one month before our wedding we needed to refine the meal plan again (which is allowed!). But she refused to revise our estimate until the week of the wedding. Which if you have all the money in the world, fine you can wait until the week of. But if you're struggling to make the ends of your wedding meet, then yeah. Pretty hard to wait until the week before. Near the end, every communication with Danielle felt like she was frustrated and over us. We KNOW we are not her only wedding, and we know we were not her biggest spenders. But near the end the team started making us feel more like a nuisance than a client. We spent the month of our wedding in fear of being dropped. - Danielle knew we were at our wits end with money. Which is why we found it extremely distasteful that she contacted us to ask why we didn't tip. For the record, we had every intention of tipping after the wedding via zelle, but needed to wait until some of our check deposits cleared. But her asking us why we didn't tip, no less then 48 hours later made us feel extremely uncomfortable & punished. - We felt fought just about of every step of the way with a lot of our decisions. Which is pretty upsetting. I understand needing to protect yourself and your business, but thousands of dollars later we just want to feel confident our caterer had our back too.”

“The Cooking with Cuellar team catered my wedding in October 2022 and it was incredible! Over a year later, and every time we’ve talked to a guest about how they enjoyed the event, they all have endless compliments about the food. Not only did they serve an amazing meal, planning and working with them was so easy, helpful, and fun. They thought everything through so thoroughly and executed it all perfectly. It was great to know they had everything handled and we could focus on enjoying our day. We are so thankful for Chris, his team, and our delicious Italian meal!!!”

“Big Delicious Planet was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, Chelsey's communication was efficient, great, and informative, putting our minds at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, their service and food quality exceeded our expectations - the meal was absolutely delicious and beautifully plated. They were even helpful with things outside of their scope, such as creating a menu that reflected my Greek culture and helping with the venue layout. Multiple guests have reached out to express that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We are so grateful to Big Delicious Planet for contributing to making our special day perfect.”

“We couldn't have been happier with the catering service for our cocktail hour, and we owe a huge thank you to our incredible caterer. They truly exceeded our expectations in every way. The charcuterie table was a highlight of the evening. It was beautifully presented and offered a delightful array of options that catered to all tastes. From artisanal cheeses and cured meats to fresh fruits and delicious accompaniments, every item was of the highest quality and absolutely delicious. Our guests were raving about the selection and presentation! One of the things that impressed us most was their flexibility and willingness to work within our budget. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but our caterer made the process so much easier by being attentive to our needs and offering creative solutions that didn't compromise on quality. Their pricing was very reasonable, and they provided exceptional value for the service they delivered. Communication was seamless from start to finish. They were responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in making our cocktail hour perfect. Their ability to accommodate our requests and customize the menu to our preferences made a huge difference. We felt truly supported and confident in their hands. On the day of the wedding, the execution was flawless. The charcuterie table was not only a feast for the eyes but also a culinary delight that our guests thoroughly enjoyed. We are so grateful for the outstanding service and delicious offerings provided by our caterer. They played a significant role in making our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for top-notch catering that combines great pricing, flexibility, and exceptional quality. Thank you for making our cocktail hour a resounding success!”

“We had Bellaru cater our wedding in September 2019. The food was phenomenal and presented beautifully! Maya was SO MUCH MORE than just a caterer. The attention she gave to every detail made my wedding perfect! The staff was very personable and professional as well as quick and efficient. Everyone went the extra mile to make my wedding exceptional and it was thanks to Maya and her team! Bellaru gets 10 stars from us!!”

“Easy to communicate with very prompt and professional. Excellent work!”