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Bill Hansen
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Bill Hansen Catering, based in Miami, FL, offers full-service catering services to couples and their loved ones as they celebrate their joyous day. This team of talented culinary professionals is focused on providing high-quality food and customer care. With over four decades of rich experience, they strive to craft a custom meal that leaves a lasting impression on you and your guests.
Bill Hansen, the CEO of this company, boasts a 55-year-long career in the industry. With a degree from the renowned School of Hotel Management at Cornell University, he understands the importance of providing exceptional hospitality. He strives to provide a luxurious culinary service for your special day. Together with this company’s corporate executive chef, Dewey Losasso, Bill works hard to exceed his customers’ expectations.
These professionals take pride in their custom menus, adding a level of personalization to your culinary experience. They curate a selection of dishes that include predominantly locally sourced ingredients. Each course is crafted with close attention to detail, ensuring that your food is both beautifully presented and full of flavor.
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Thai
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Dairy Free
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Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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Meet the team
Bill Hansen
Owner
After 44 years in the profession and executing over 5,000 weddings across South Florida, Bill and his talented team of Event Producers: Sandra Perez, Ashley Herrera, Valentina Pulido, Genevieve Medina, Gipsy Williams, Amy Bresolin, and Alison Delamota will oversee all the fine details with their thoughtful coordination and planning so you can relax and enjoy the celebration!
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0102 reviews
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Bill Hansen Catering receives glowing reviews for their phenomenal service, delicious food, and attentive staff, particularly highlighted by the exceptional communication and organization skills of Valentina and Christina. The team was praised for their outstanding responsiveness, customization options, and ability to cater to complex dietary restrictions while ensuring seamless execution. Guests raved about the quality of the food, the efficiency of the staff, and the personalized attention provided, making it an unforgettable and highly recommended choice for weddings and other special events.Review photos
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5.0
3/08/2025
They had great service and wonderful food! highly recommended!
Ally R
5.0
10/18/2024
Everyone was fantastic to work with on the team! We look forward to having many more events with you! Genevieve was a great resource the entire time.
Any questions?
Edward D
5.0
2/16/2024
This is phenomenally long overdue (wedding was last March), but I guess it’s coming in under a year, so there’s that.
Valentina and Bill Hansen Catering were phenomenally helpful and wonderful.
We used Bill Hansen for food, alcohol, tables, chairs, diningware, cloth_things, and the dance floor (and this is what I can remember - there’s prolly more).
Before the wedding: We settled on Bill Hansen as a friend of mine had used them in the spring on 2019 and they had great reviews. They were immediately wonderful at iterating through and replying to our requests and were very transparent about what changes would cost. Valentina was really fast with a reply and the communication was wonderful. The tasting was also great.
Further, whenever we weren't sure where to get something, we’d reach out and they’d either give a good price price (e.g., we went with their dance floor) or they sent us in the right direction.
Valentina was one of the most on-top-of-it people across most business I’ve seen - she’s a rockstar.
During the wedding: The food was the bombdotcom.com (that’s right, two “dotcoms”). We did the surf and turf and the steak and the salmon were both incredibly well made. Everything else was also great. We went with a Caipirinha as a custom cocktail and they were really really good (my aunts leaned in on them maybe a little too much?). Finally (on thing things), they let us bring in a couple cases of Sam Adams to match the hometown drinks feel (did the Boston (Sam Adams) and Sao Paulo (Caipirinha) thing), and that made it that much more special.
On the service thing (not the things thing), it’s been a year, and I don’t remember one interaction with the staff outside of the bartenders being amazing. I think this speaks to how amazing they all were - this was a highly effective staff who got the amazing food out quickly and whose bartenders never had a long line (something I was worried about beforehand).
I can’t endorse Bill Hansen enough - the food/drinks and the service were all phenomenal. A special shoutout to Valentina - she was really great to work with.
response 03/21/2024
We know the review is going to be good when we see two "dotcoms"! Edward, from the bottom ...
of our hearts, thank you so much for trusting us on such an important day! We're over the moon reading your review. This is why we do what we do. Our client's and guest's experience is always our top priority, but creating these beautiful bonds and memories is the icing on the cake. Thank you, Edward - wishing you all the best!
Kristen L
5.0
1/09/2024
We loved working with the Bill Hansen team for our wedding. Valentina and Christina are great communicators, they are organized and the food is top notch! I had guests say that this is some of the best food they've ever had at a wedding - everything was as good as it was at our tasting. I would highly recommend their team, catering was one area that we did not want to cut corners. Thank you!
response 03/21/2024
Kristen, our team loved working with you! We're so delighted to know you had a wonderful e...
xperience and enjoyed our offerings. All the best to you!
Jane B
5.0
10/31/2023
We absolutely loved Bill Hansen catering! Valentina is incredibly organized and the team of servers was outstanding. We had 150 guests at an outside venue so it’s not easy to serve a dual course entree in a timely manner. But they did! And we had some well known restaurant owners sitting with us who were very impressed as well. The appetizers, the signature drinks, the dinner, the desserts, and the fabulous late night snacks all made for a perfect evening for our daughter’s wedding! Many many thanks!!
response 11/02/2023
It was a complete honor you chose us to help celebrate your daughter's special day. We kno...
w how important it is to have a delightful and successful experience, so we're thrilled to hear that you loved every detail Valentina and our team put into her wedding. Looking forward to working with you again! Thank you, Jane!
Myles M
5.0
4/19/2023
The whole Bill Hansen team and Sandra Perez in particular truly rock. Sandra took us A to Z, was incredibly transparent about pricing, and the whole team did everything they promised on wedding day and more.
The best thing about the Bill Hansen approach is that it's a one stop shop. They did all the rentals, all the food, all the drinks, all the wait and bar staff, all the load in and clean up, and it was just done, on time and with personal attention and care. For example, after the ceremony a waiter brought us a personal platter of every appetizer so we didn't miss out on anything while we did photos and talked to guests.
And everything from the tables and chairs to the plates, food and drinks is customizable. They have a great showroom and tasting space at Villa Woodbine where you can go through everything and take your time to get the look and tastes that you want.
The team was incredibly responsive, and all the guests loved the food (as did we). They accommodated a variety of rather complex allergies and dietary restrictions (veggie, vegan, nut allergy, dairy allergy, gluten free, and combinations of above). In short, can't recommend them enough. Thanks for making it such a special day Sandra!
PS here's a surely incomplete list of everything the Bill Hansen team took care of for us:
Tables
Chairs and cushions
Plates and glasses
Cutlery
The dance floor
Bars
Cocktail tables
Ceremony chairs
Linens and tablecloths
All the food and drink, including desserts and coffee
All the wait and bar staff
response 05/03/2023
Myles, thank you for sharing this amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled you had such a sea...
mless experience with Sandra and the Bill Hansen team from start to finish. Thank you for trusting us on your big day. Wishing you all the best as newlyweds!
Vy N
5.0
4/09/2023
From our very first conversation with Eden, Brad and I felt completely at ease. The entire planning process was seamless from the tasting to selecting florals to booking the DJ--the full-service team had us feeling like we were well taken care of. On the day of the wedding, we couldn't stop gushing over how my Pinterest page became our reality. The operations team is incredibly attentive to the guests, and most importantly to us, ensuring we had a moment to indulge alongside our loved ones. The food was phenomenal! The party was so fun, and we can't thank the Bill Hansen Catering staff enough for making it so enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend and 100% would use again for any future event.
response 05/03/2023
Hello Vy! We love it when we hear we were able to help turn your big day dreams into a bea...
utiful reality! We're ecstatic to know you were so pleased with your entire experience. Thank you so much for leaving us such a spectacular review. We look forward to working with you again!
Kristen C
5.0
4/06/2023
The absolute best caterers! We are huge foodies, and knew that food was going to be such an important part of our wedding. We also knew that given we both have different cultural backgrounds, incorporating our cultures into our wedding food was going to be important to not only us, but our families. We are so happy we had Bill Hansen on our team to make our wedding dreams come true. From the first meeting with Sandra and Chef Mary, we knew we were in great hands. Chef Mary is a culinary artist: she not only did the research to make sure she delivered authentic and tasteful interpretations of the Jamaican and Ethipioan dishes we wanted present, but she plated, decorated and served them in such a fantastic fashion, that truly delighted all of our family and guests. Sandra is a dream collaborator: she is so organized, efficient, and professional, and would work alongside us to make sure all of our desires were met. I cannot thank them enough for being part of our special day-we cant have imagined it without them!
response 05/03/2023
Thank you for this amazing review, Kristen! It's so important for us to honor and celebrat...
e not only your cultural backgrounds but your families and guests as well. And we're so thrilled to know it was perfectly executed. Thank you for trusting us and we wish you both all the best!
Jeffrey F
5.0
4/05/2023
I had scheduled tastings with several caterers, but none came close to the experience and professionalism of Bill Hansen Catering. At first I had wanted to find a small, local shop to support, but BHC just raised the bar at every step. First, BHC's tasting was hosted in a gorgeous venue. The long-time owner, Bill, came out to welcome me even though I was surely a lower budget event for them. The food tasted spectacularly with looks to match. (Seriously I never thought chicken could be so uniquely delicious.) Chef Dewey was awesome. Accommodating, creative, and patient. But the highlight above all was Sandra Perez. She was such an anchor for us during our wedding weekend. Insanely responsive and will do anything to make sure your event goes smoothly. She went above and beyond on the wedding day to keep us fed and help out with other areas that were surely not in her scope. Ok, BHC wasn't cheap, but I love good food and it was so validating to have every guest tell me how unexpectedly amazing the food was. Highly recommend BHC, and especially the power combo of Sandra and Chef Dewey :)
response 05/03/2023
Jeff, we can't thank you enough for this incredible testimonial! Delighting our guest's is...
our top priority and our entire team is absolutely thrilled to know your guest's experience was superb! We hope to work with you again in the future. Wishing you all the best!
Andy E
5.0
3/29/2023
Everything was perfect and far exceeded our wildest expectations. From the food to the venue, it was all amazing. Well done everybody and special shout out to Gipsy for making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it and Julian for making sure everything was perfect coming out of the kitchen!
response 05/03/2023
It was such a pleasure working with you, Andy! Thank you so much for taking the time to le...
ave us this wonderful testimonial!
Laura W
5.0
3/21/2023
Bill Hansen catering is incredible. We chose to do family style Italian for our wedding dinner @ Vizcaya and the team was so accommodating in helping to bring our vision to life. Thank you so so much for everything, what a wonderful experience from top to bottom. You made our wedding so memorable and unique.
response 03/23/2023
We love that you enjoyed your full experience with our team, Laura! It was such an honor h...
elping make your dream wedding a reality! Thank you for trusting our team and for taking the time to leave us your review.
Mai S
5.0
3/14/2023
We had the most magical wedding day and it was everything we could have dreamed of and more! The venue was so beautiful and the bill hansen team set everything up perfectly! The food was amazing and unique all of our guests loved it and said it was plentiful and the day ran so smoothly! Sandra was amazing in helping us every step of the way and answering all of our questions promptly. I would recommend them to everyone, you and your guests will not regret it!
response 03/23/2023
Mai, it was such a pleasure working with you! We're so excited to hear Sandra and our team...
helped make your special day so perfect. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, wishing you all the best as newlyweds!
Liz E
5.0
2/07/2023
We had the most beautiful wedding at Villa Woodbine! The food and service is incredible and went beyond our expectations.
response 03/07/2023
We're so excited to know your experience with us at Villa Woodbine was amazing, Liz. It wa...
s such a pleasure working with you. Thank you so much for leaving us this sweet review!
Michelle R
5.0
12/31/2022
Amazing. If you're having your event in Miami and are from NYC, this is THE ONLY catering & event production vendor to utilize. If you're having a Jewish Soviet/American wedding—or any wedding for that matter, ask for Sandra. She's great to work with, prompt to reply, knows all of the nuances of a traditional Jewish wedding, and is an all-around fantastic vendor partner.
response 01/12/2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for trusting us on one of the most impor...
tant days of your life, Michelle! It means so much to us. We'll be sure to pass along your amazing review to Sandra and the team.
Marie A
5.0
10/27/2022
We had the most magical wedding experience at Villa Woodbine, the grounds are so romantic and enchanting, the staff and catering exceeded our expectations, our guest were raving about the food and their overall experience days after! Can't say enough about our planners Sandra Perez and Soco Alicea, they made even the most hectic 'day of' run flawlessly. 5 stars for venue, catering and planning!
response 11/09/2022
Your big day at Villa Woodbine was absolutely incredible, Marie. Not to mention the photos...
are simply stunning! We strive to make sure your experience with us is nothing short of perfection, so we're thrilled to see your amazing review. We'll make sure Sandra, Soco and the team see your message. Thank you so much!
Leslie W
5.0
10/25/2022
Food was amazing and staff is great. They did a great job with presentation too - all around amazing catering.
response 10/25/2022
Hi Leslie, we appreciate you taking the time to write your lovely review. We really enjoye...
d working with you! Thank you so much.
Jane Y
5.0
10/17/2022
We have been to so many weddings with bad food, this was super important to us. BH and Thierry were top two choices and after discussing with our wedding planner who have done tasting with both, she said food by BH is light years better. We went with BH and absolutely loved our tasting, planning process, and food on the day of. Sandra was so accommodating with our requests and the team nailed it on the day of. This steak was the best steak at a wedding that my father in law has ever had! Thank you so much BH and sandra!!!!!
-Jane and Kyle
response 10/20/2022
Hi Jane and Kyle! Reviews like yours mean the world to our team! Creating a memorable expe...
rience for our clients is paramount and we're so thrilled to hear you and your guests were delighted with our services. Thank you so much!
Jeff L
5.0
6/07/2022
Our experience working with Eden at Bill Hansen Catering was incredible, and we know she'll do a great job for you too. Eden was responsive and amazing to work with from the start when planning our wedding in Key Largo and our post-wedding brunch, and she was extremely accommodating throughout the entire process. I can't imagine a better caterer to work with for your wedding or any major life event!
response 10/20/2022
Hi Jeff! We strive in making every event a success so we truly appreciate you leaving such...
an amazing review! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days of your life.
Arielle G
5.0
5/14/2022
What can I say about Eden and the rest of the bill hansen team. We asked them to do a KOSHER wedding and two venues with no kitchens and they somehow made magic happen. Eden was so easy to work with and any issue we had a long the way she found a solution for us. Our wedding weekend went smoothly and Eden and the Bill Hansen team were instrumental in it all!
Chriss W
5.0
3/28/2022
Valentina fro Bill Hansen Catering was incredible to work with! She paid attention to every detail my bride wanted. She stayed in constant contact with us from our very first phone call which wasn’t always easy since the bride lives outside of the US. The food was delicious and the team that worked this wedding was so very helpful from the moment they arrived. Luis, the manager of the night’s event went WAY above and beyond and did not leave our side until we left to go home! Thank you for all the help you gave and for making my job as the planner an easy one!
Talia S
5.0
3/26/2022
Bill Hansen Catering... OUTSTANDING. From menu selection to tasting, and from tasting to wedding table, Bill Hansen and their staff delivered with exceptional service and delicious food. I would recommend Bill Hansen to anyone for weddings or corporate functions. I am so happy that I was able to secure them for my big day. If you want your guests raving about your event food, then Bill Hansen is the caterer for you.
Caroline G
5.0
3/21/2022
I just want to start off by saying thank you! We could not have picked a better company to help us make our dream wedding come true. Every person I came in contact with within the Bill Hansen Catering was amazing. Gen and Stef were the main people that helped us with all the details but they did not miss a thing! All of our guests loved all the decor and the food! You CANNOT go wrong with their menu, it was amazing. Super professional company and I would recommend them to anyone!
Kim S
5.0
3/18/2022
We got married on March 6 after 2.5 years of planning (thanks to COVID for a 1 year postponement) and the team at Bill Hansen Catering was absolutely incredible through the whole process. Working with Genevieve and Stefania and the whole BHC team was so easy and the day was everything we wanted! Our guests have not stopped talking to us about how good the food was and they just made our day so special. Cannot recommend them more.
James V
4.0
3/16/2022
Bill Hansen Catering was an absolute must-have for us at our wedding not just because we consider ourselves foodies but because of the experience they offer through their food, presentation, and service staff. Never thought we would receive compliments from our guests on how well the service staff treated them. They may be known for their dishes and presentation skills or quality of ingredients but we were blown away throughout the entire process (tasting, planning, and the big day). The only hiccup we experienced (and the reason we knocked 1 star off for Quality of Service) was with the bartenders they provided to serve our signature cocktails which were an Old Fashioned (His) and a New York Sour (Hers)... instead of using the Maker's Mark bourbon we provided for both cocktails, they used Buchanan's Scotch Whiskey and about 4-8 sugar cubes per drink... Other than this very small detail, everything else was amazing and we would not only recommend them for your wedding, but they would be our first call for any major event we plan in the future. Cheers!
Stephanie L
5.0
2/17/2022
The team here did an A+ job at catering our wedding! Out of everything, the guests complimented us on our food the most. We got the dim sum, florribean, and tapas stations, and they were all fantastic. More than a few guests said that they wished that they could have bought the salad dressing to take home with them. I'm very thankful that we were able to work with the Bill Hansen Catering team, and have already recommended them to a few of our friends! We also want to shoutout Eden and Marissa for supporting us with A++ care during the planning and execution phases.
Lacey S
5.0
11/29/2021
We cannot say enough great things about the food and the customer service of the Bill Hansen Catering staff. The food is incredible. You will not be getting standard wedding food here - this is high end restaurant quality. Not only is it the best wedding food we’ve ever had, but the Bill Hansen Catering staff worked with us to create a unique menu based on anything we desired. We felt like a king and queen at our menu tasting and it will be a day we will remember forever (for being so incredibly happy and full!). We chose two of their classic stations, the Cuban and the Fire and Ice, but we also made our own station based on our travels to France, Spain, and Thailand. They absolutely nailed it and the green curry with rice was one of the best rated items on our menu! They were extremely flexible in working with what we wanted. Highly recommended!!
Frank M
5.0
11/02/2021
Best wedding caterer ever!!!! Eden was an angel, through two postponements due to covid and nearly 1.5 years of planning. She was an absolute joy and pleasure to work with. We loved our catchup calls with her, meeting her, the tasting made us feel super special and on game day she and her team were rockstars. Our guests had the best time. The appetizers and raw bar were next level and the entrees were delicious. I recommend to all. From start to end they were truly unbelievable.
Victoria M
5.0
8/04/2021
Bill Hansen catering had an extremely professional and responsive team. They provided fantastic food and service at our wedding, and many guests asked for seconds. Overall, fabulous experience!
Rebecca F
5.0
6/08/2021
Sandra and the Villa Woodbine team were absolutely amazing. Everyone told me having an intimate covid wedding miles away from my home would be stressful. But as soon as I was connected with Sandra I knew I had nothing to worry about. Her passion and positive energy made the planning process effortless. Not only did she have lovely recommendations in the area but Sandra really understood my vision. Our family and friends were taken away by the delicious food and breath taking grounds. I hope to celebrate at another Bill Hanson property in the future.
Ivana T
5.0
5/31/2021
We used Bill Hansen for catering then when COVID changed our plans we needed a place for our wedding reception, ended up having our reception at Villa Woodbine which was amazing!
The whole team at Bill Hansen is great! I can not even being to put to words how amazing Valentina was at Bill Hansen, she helped my dream wedding come true. From the 1st interaction she was so timely on getting back to me, worked with my schedule , created a special menu for our reception &tailored it to what we wanted, recommended vendors, helped me choose vendors (DJ, florist, planner), worked with me until the very last minute. I am telling you I was probably the most difficult bride with being in school and making a decision, Valentina was patient and helped me so much. I recommend the Bill Hansen team 100000 times you will not regret it. Every penny spent was worth it.
Wedding Day: The staff was so welcoming and kind. Everyone was so nice. The waiters SO nice and accommodating. The food was great. I had a guest text me a week after asking me how she could get some of the food bc it was so good (thats the kind of caterer you want to be part of your wedding).
I promise you this will be the best vendor you choose!!
Niza T
5.0
5/25/2021
Bill Hansen catering and Villa Woodbine were phenomenal. They dealt with three event date changes due to COVID-19 and never made me feel like a burden. Their flexibility, professionalism, and patience were outstanding. Valentina, in particular, took care of every detail, kept everything organized, and went out of her way to make sure that I enjoyed every minute of our wedding day, including the food - which she specially set aside for me (since I'm vegan). The venue is the most beautiful place in all of Miami - a hidden gem. The food was delicious, all the guests were raving about it. Everything was excellent. My day was more magical than I could have ever dreamed and Bill Hansen, Valentina, and their team are to thank for it.
Chelsea R
5.0
5/04/2021
ALL of our wedding guests could not stop talking about the food! I remember doing the tasting and being blown away, but their execution during our wedding was beautiful, professional, and most of all delicious and of the best quality. We had guests asking if our food was catered from a local restaurant because they wanted to order from them after the wedding. Money well spent!
And can we talk about Villa Woodbine and the staff? The villa is truly magical on it's own and took the wind out of me as I arrived and saw the final product on my wedding day. Ashley Morales worked with my husband and I for a year and was responsive, kind, helpful and honest. She made our experience unforgettable and we are so thankful for her! I can't say enough good things about the venue and food.
Amanda V
5.0
4/28/2021
How do you put perfection into words? We fell in love with Villa Woodbine the moment we drove up and put eyes on the balcony. The venue has a way of capturing not only your attention but your heart. In and of itself, it is an absolutely breathtaking venue but it also gives you a blank canvas. This canvas allows you to bring your vision to life.
Not only is the venue incredible, but the Bill Hansen catering is phenomenal. It affords you a multitude of options and the food is to die for. Numerous guests commented on how it was some of the best food they have been served at a wedding.
Most importantly, if you have the chance to work with Valentina, DO IT. She is the best of the best. We would have another wedding just to work with her again (and hang out with her). We are not from the Miami area and she went above and beyond to help us. She understood our vision and connected us with the right vendors. She definitely went out of her own way to help us get everything we wanted.
Thank you Villa Woodbine for the best night of our lives. It was by far the best wedding we have ever been to :)
Yanny R
5.0
4/13/2021
El lugar es un sueño y no necesita mucha decoración ya que el jardín lo tiene todo. La atención, la comida y todos los servicios prestados fueron excelente. La ayuda y orientación de Valentina fueron de mucho apoyo.
Janet Jenny U
5.0
4/10/2021
Bill Hansen Catering was above & beyond all expectations! The attentive service and quality of food wowed every single one of our wedding guests. From the selection of the passed
hors d'oeuvres to their entrees our guests could not choose a favorite! Valentina was so accommodating and worked around our busy schedules to help us plan this special day, we can not thank her enough. She helped guide us through each and every aspect of planning our day and was able to make great referrals for a STRESS FREE, wedding at Villa Woodbine. We will absolutely be referring friends and family for any future weddings or events.
melissa q
5.0
4/01/2021
I wanted to take the time to write a review for Bill Hansen and the great service they provided. Everything was very easy from the beginning. I ended up getting married at vizcaya during the pandemic after several postponements and I can honestly say I had a very smooth experience because of Sandra; she was there every step of the way and really helped with every unforeseen situation. She made me feel at ease in many situations and I’m truly grateful and very happy I chose this vendor. The food was perfect, the drinks were delicious and our bartender was fabulous!
Christy E
5.0
3/15/2021
Bill Hansen Catering was a pleasure to work with and we would definitely work with them again! We got married at Spur of the Moment Ranch in Homestead and this was their first time catering at that venue, but you never would have known it! Genevieve was so easy to work with and made sure every detail was taken care of. The day of cancellations were no issue and everyone LOVED their food - especially the sliced bistro steak! we had 105 people order the steak out of 120 and we had nothing but positive comments "the best food i have ever eaten at a wedding" and "The is the first time I have had wedding food that is actually still hot when it got to me" were some of my favorites. highly recommend!
Julissa A
5.0
2/21/2021
We had our wedding at Villa Woodbine, and our night was magical! Sandra and the rest of the team at Bill Hansen went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience! From the food to the venue, everything was perfection.
Highly recommend!
Valeria N
5.0
2/10/2021
From our first visit to the day of the wedding Gypsy made sure we had all the information that we needed. She was so friendly and always available to answer any question for us and the other vendors. The food was absolutely amazing and one of the most complemented things at our wedding. The staff were all so friendly and so accommodating. We are glad we decided to do our intimate wedding at villa woodbine and would recommend them to anyone. Amazing job!
Natalia M
5.0
2/08/2021
I had my wedding with Bill Hansen Catering at Villa Woodbine on January 22, 2021. The team is incredible! I worked closely with Eden, she is very detailed and and made sure to bring my vision to life. She made sure to answer any question I had in a prompt manner and made the wedding planning process go smoothly. My husband and I are foodies and are very particular when it comes to food but the food that was served on our wedding day surpassed our expectations! Our guests raved about how beautiful the wedding was and how delicious the food was. We can not thank the Bill Hansen team enough for giving me the wedding of my dreams!
Linda G
5.0
12/17/2020
Amazing catering company! My fiancé and I were originally supposed to get married June 2020 in Michigan but had to cancel because of COVID, we postponed our wedding and decided to do a destination with our closest family and friends in Miami, Florida. I came across Bill Hansen Catering through instagram and reached out, I worked closely with Sandra at BH to plan my wedding. She was amazing, very responsive and was willing to do anything to make the wedding happen, the food and service was absolutely incredible. Couldn't have done it without her and the BH team. I highly recommend having BH team for your event!
Patrice G
5.0
10/19/2020
I can't recommend Bill Hansen Catering and Villa Woodbine enough! My husband and I spent almost 2 years planning a destination wedding in Italy, but it was unfortunately cancelled 4 weeks before our big day because of Covid. We decided to get married here in Miami instead! We found Villa Woodbine and Bill Hansen Catering after a bit of research, and the rest is history! We met with Genevieve at the venue (she is a rockstar, by the way) and planned our dream wedding in less than 3 months. They were able to see our vision and pair us with the most incredible vendors. From the food, to the decor, to the cocktails, everything turned out perfect and our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. It truly was such a fun, easy, and wonderful experience! I wish we could do it all over again.
Christi P
5.0
1/11/2020
Having our wedding at Villa Woodbine was a dream. Everything went flawlessly and was what we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely beautiful. With the lights, trees, and all of the decor it was so romantic and breathtaking. Ashley was wonderful working with us to prepare all of the details and was always willing to go above and beyond to help. The food is FANTASTIC. We had such a hard time deciding what to choose because everything we tasted was phenomenal. The service was great too. Our guests arrived early, and they began to serve welcome drinks right away while they waited. They also catered to us as the bride and groom. They brought us up platters of hors d’oeuvres to the bridal suite during cocktail hour, gave us an extra meal at the end of the night to take home, and even continued to make the welcome drink all night for me. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth W
5.0
12/01/2019
My then fiance and I knew from the start that our wedding would take please at Villa Woodbine. It is elegant and captures "old Florida" in a breathtaking way. The icing on the cake was the amazing staff, specifically Ashley Morales. She was an absolute dream to work with and helped us every step of the way. As non-frilly bride, I appreciated her realness and her tips and tricks, including vendor recos and decor touches.
If you want a picturesque garden wedding (with amazing food and drinks) that will give your guests a unique experience and a taste of Miami's timeless charm, choose Villa Woodbine.
Stephanie P
5.0
11/21/2019
I got married at Villa Woodbine on October 12th and it was a wedding beyond my dreams. A large part of this was due to Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production, with Eden Bauer-Foster as my event coordinator. They went above and beyond at every corner, making sure that the wedding went perfectly and beautifully and it did. First, the food was absolutely delicious. I don't think there was a single guest that didn't mention this to me! Second, they made sure to make my random pinterest inspired dreams come to life, even if it meant chasing leads to find the smallest limes possible! And, if all that wasn't enough, they also provided a beautiful surprise on my wedding day for me and my husband AND our guests - our engagement photo superimposed onto our cocktail hour drinks! There is so much more but I have to stop writing at some point. Not only were the actual products provided amazing, but the service was above and beyond. I truly don't think there is a better team and I am eternally grateful they were a part of my wedding day. I will never forget it.
Matt S
5.0
11/20/2019
From the first time we sampled the hors'doeuvres and taste tested the different meal selections, we knew we could rest easy on the topic of food at our wedding. Close to 100 total people attended and every single person we talked to complimented the meals. We had an amazing experience and would recommend them to everyone. Amazing job!
Nhi O
5.0
11/15/2019
We got married at Villa Woodbine on November 9, 2019, and while it is a special place, the Bill Hansen Catering team and our event producer Ashley Morales made it truly exceptional. Our guests are still raving about the food, commenting that it was delicious not just for wedding food, but for food food as well (the highest compliment!). Additionally, their staff was polite, friendly, professional and truly cared about their jobs.
The week of the wedding, Ashley kept in constant with us and our vendors, ensuring that all details were checked and double checked. She and the entire team exceeded all of our expectations (and more!), and we had the wedding day of our dreams because of them. So yes, the venue is gorgeous beyond belief, but the added value and service that the team brings to the table is unparalleled. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the most magical and perfect day!
Ana F
5.0
9/05/2019
We had our wedding reception this past weekend and they accommodated the bad weather planning with the threat of hurricane Dorian. The staff was excellent and the service staff as well. The food was great as well. I would use them and not worry about a thing.
Melissa M
5.0
9/04/2019
They are patient, punctual, professional, kind, helpful, creative- I could go on and on.
They are always a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Thank you!!!! As an event planner, I appreciate you greatly!!!! I look forward to working with you again.
Alyssa G
5.0
7/15/2019
Where do I even start!
We recently got married at Villa Woodbine and Bill Hansen was our caterer.
This whole process was absolutely amazing. From the day I met Ashley our coordinator throughout this whole process, she was just the sweetest. She was patient and answered all my questions, even if I had to ask multiple times lol. Leading up to the event she was always easy to get a hold of and always open and honest.
We chose to do the Villa's summer deal that had been offered to us which made everything a lot easier on us since some of the vendors were included in this package (catering, florist, DJ, Tables, linens, outdoor AC tent). This made the planning process a lot more simple for me since I didn't have to go out and search for each of these.
The day of the wedding everything went off without a hitch! As far as getting ready purposes, we didn't choose to get ready in the bridal suite at the Villa (we were a lot of girls) we wouldn't have fit comfortably with all the makeup and hair artists too.
Anthony was our coordinator from the venue the day of the actual wedding and Ashley stuck around and helped out for a bit too. Anthony was amazing he made sure we had everything we needed and made sure to check in with us throughout the night to make sure we were doing fine.
We actually got to eat the food at our wedding lol not just at the tasting and truly it was delicious! I am an extremely picky eater and always hate catered food, for months leading up to the event I had been saying how I just want going to eat at my wedding and I'd just Uber McDonald's lol. So when I got the chance to try it at the tasting I was SO pleasantly surprised! It was actually delicious from start to finish!
The AC tent was an absolute lifesaver (and was actually really cold!) it was Miami summer hot out and everyone was extremely grateful for the tent. Although the dancing was outdoors, everyone was having too much fun to care about the heat at that point.
I can honestly that everything turned out perfectly, I couldn't have imagined how seamless everything turned out! Huge thank you to everyone from Bill Hansen & the Villa!
Erica B
5.0
5/05/2019
Nothing but the best from Bill Hansen! We were very selective when choosing our caterer. We are foodies and we could not have anything less than perfect for our big day. BH was so flexible and accommodating to our wishes. Everything we wanted they were able to do. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I also have to give a huge thank you to the servers who did any amazing job with the french style serving. We had a tight dinner space so we could not do stations and we did not want to do your typical plated. We wanted family style. The staff glided ever so perfectly through the small space and served every guest professionally. The night was perfect! Thank you Bill Hansen!!
Natalie E
5.0
4/05/2019
Bill Hansen is by far one of the best catering companies I have had the pleasure of tasting and working with. Their food is delicious and it showed through my guests' clean plates. We are very happy that we chose to work with Bill Hansen catering for our wedding. I always knew their food and service was great, but we still looked at other options to find the best price. At the end of the day, the difference in pricing was not by such a large amount. Their quality and professionalism is the reason I feel they are a 5-star company. A year prior to our wedding I contacted Ashley, the event producer. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She came to visit venues with us and show us what Bill Hansen has to offer. They are truly a total package when it comes to making your wedding day perfect and flawless! After postponing our original wedding date due to schooling, I didn't contact her again until a year later when we decided the gap out of school would be a perfect opportunity. The only thing was now we had 3 months to plan the wedding of our dreams. Ashley was so patient with all my changes and requests (and boy did I make lots of changes!). Every week, she was keeping me updating and constantly communicating with me in order to create the perfect menu and reception for us. It's a great feeling to hear from all my guest how much they enjoyed our wedding and we couldn’t be more satisfied with our decision to work with Bill Hansen.
Camille C
5.0
3/21/2019
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bill Hansen Catering and their exclusive venue Villa Woodbine. The venue is one-of-a-kind beautiful, the food is OUTSTANDING (our guests still haven't stopped talking about it), and their management team is second to none. Eden and Yuli made what is typically a very stressful planning process so much easier with their kindness, promptness, and professionalism. You will not regret booking with this amazing team.
Hoan N
5.0
3/20/2019
We first heard of/had Bill Hansen last year at my sister’s wedding... all I ever thought about was their amazing hors’doeuvres. OHMYGOODNESS! They were absolutely delicious! Fast forward to my wedding in February, I knew I wanted to have their hors’ doeuvres, mainly for me 😂. I had first contacted them 8 months prior to our wedding day & when I told them where I was getting married, they couldn’t have chosen a more perfect event producer, Eden Bauer, as she also got married at the same venue (Estancia Culinaria, Redland, FL). She was super patient & worked w us to make sure we had exactly what we wanted & needed! God bless her, I had questions on questions but she made it sooo easy for me, I say me because I was internally stressing out!!!
We had been studying their menu back & forth, day & night, to make sure we had the most amazing dinner menu for our guests & ourselves (we both are super foodies & loooooove to eat!) Once we chose our menu... the most fun part of our wedding planning finally came! THE FOOD TASTING!! Upon our arrival we were greeted by (& finally met) Eden & her event coordinator, Genevieve & they were absolutely wonderful in person. The hospitality that was given to us was like no other. Their venue itself was soo beautiful! We also met our chef, Chef Mary, who was sooo sweet! All the food tastings that were brought out completely BLEW OUR MINDS!!! Way better than I remembered! (We highly recommend the Blue Crab Tostones, Seared Tuna Won Ton Crisp Cup, & Brie Tartlets for hors’ doeuvres) I cannot stop thinking about those!! We had chosen to do 3 dinner stations rather than the typical sit down dinner, we wanted variety & options for our guests & let me tell you, I couldn’t wait for them to eat what we had selected. Everything was divine! We had also surprised our guests w a late night STREET FOOD station & my guests couldn’t believe there was more food. I dream about the short rib Philly cheesesteak 🤤
Now for our wedding day, our event supervisor Anthony, could not have been any more amazing & attentive to us & our needs, he made sure we had our plate of food, a full glass & always came to check if we had needed anything. I never thought I would have been able to have the wedding of my dreams w a BOMB ASS TEAM!!! I can’t thank Bill Hansen Catering enough! Those who I mentioned & all the servers, bartenders, cooks, clean up crew YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!!! THANKYOUUUUUUU ♥️
PS. All of my guests till this day continue to rave about the menu & have said that our menu was the BEST THEY’VE EVER HAD!
LC C
5.0
3/13/2019
My clients made the best decision by selecting Bill Hansen Luxury Catering for their Wedding Day. As a planner, to find vendors who share your same heart for your clients its an amazing experience. Outside of the food being exquisite both in taste and presentation. We had the pleasure of working with Eden and Genevieve who were extremely helpful in every way needed throughout the entire process. The team was professional, pleasant, accommodating, knowledgeable, and responsive which is extremely important when you're the bridge between a vendor and your clients. Day of service was exceptional and seamless. All hands were on deck, even outside of the scope of assigned duties because Bill's staff understands the importance of teamwork which makes the difference in making your clients dream work.
Christina C
5.0
3/12/2019
We met with several vendors and when we met with Bill Hansens team we were blown away! I was planning my wedding from a distance being that I live in NC but was getting married in Miami and his team, especially Eden Bauer, made the whole process so easy for me. She was always flexible to hop on a quick call with me and my mom and fiancé or follow up on an email or even meet us somewhere real quick if needed. Eden truly made our wedding as perfect as it could be and she was so professional and down to earth! From a year out of planning to the actual day of the wedding every detail we wanted was captured and executed well above anything expected. This company is truly the best in the business and I highly recommend them to all brides and grooms!! I’m type A and needed someone on my level- they are amazing! Everything they offer is well worth it in the end. I can say that Bill Hansen will always have a place in our hearts and has made our memories so full of joy. We love Eden and the Bill Hansen team!!!
Kristin M
5.0
2/14/2019
These guys are everything! Not only did eveything go so amazing everyone is amazing! From the food to the people it makes me want to do this all over again. The food is out of this world and all the staff is so professional we got so many compliments on our food and venue. If you are looking for a charming place and great food look no further! Thank you guys so much for making our special day that much more amazing!
Lauren T
5.0
2/08/2019
I would strongly recommend booking with Villa Woodbine! I worked with Eden and Yulitza and they were both amazing! From start to finish, working with Bill Hansen catering and the team at Villa Woodbine was wonderful. They always answered my countless questions and emails with a smile. They helped put me in contact with other vendors for the day. The were very flexible working with my blended family and specific requests. We did an all vegetarian / part vegan wedding and the food was delicious! It was the most incredible, beautiful and organized day all thanks to the wonderful team at VW! Can't recommend them enough!
Rachel R
5.0
2/06/2019
Oh my goodness, how do I even begin raving about this team! As a whole they're incredible. Sandra walked me through the process from day one. She was helpful, informative, realistic, and reliable. She helped make my dream vision COME TO LIFE! Sandra helped me pick all my vendors and then handled them for you - caterer, florals, coordinator, furniture rentals, decorations...she did it all! I opted not to have a wedding planner which I was nervous about, but my day of coordinator Jessica and her team were like my little fairy godmothers. These wonderful ladies made sure everything went as planned, let me call the shots when I wanted to, and put out fires when I didn't need to be involved. They were friendly and actually seemed like they cared about my happiness. It is so obvious that this whole team cares about the work that they do. They want you to have a beautiful wedding just as much as you do, which I think is rare in this industry when you go from signing one check to the next! I honestly felt like they were invited guests, not my vendor team and I mean that in the best way - they were just so nice to be around I didn't want them to leave. :) The venue itself does have some restrictions due to noise ordinances, but the ladies will help you figure it out! 10/10 recommend. MY WHOLE BRIDAL PARTY LOVES YOU GUYS. Simply put, you know you picked the right team when your already married bridesmaids are telling you how lucky you are to have had such a stress-free experience, that to me -- is priceless. Oh and not to mention...the food was AMAZING. We even had a chef as a guest at our wedding who couldn't stop raving about it.
rocky z
5.0
12/19/2018
I can't express how magical my wedding was this past weekend at Villa Woodbine. Sandra and Bill Hansen did an incredible job. Sandra was so helpful, hands-on and extremely accommodating. I've been inundated with messages from my guests raving about the food and venue and just overall experience. Pictures don't do the venue justice - you have to be in the moment to really take in how incredible this place is. I recommend Villa Woodbine to every bride looking for the most beautiful place to get married in South Florida.
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