4.9
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Catering a taste of Santa Maria...Colorado style!
Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Region & The Front Range of CO.
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
They catered our wedding on June 20th and the food was perfect! I am so grateful for them and the food selections! Thank you!
Rachel M.
5.0
The Buffalo Gals team absolutely crushed the catering on our wedding day! Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and served with such care and professionalism. They were very flexible and relaxed throughout the planning process. They brought a grill on site and the food was cooked to perfection! The day after the wedding all of our family wanted our leftovers and we ended up with only one pan to take home!
Brendon G.
5.0
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Buffalo Gals Grilling Co., with sister companies Picnic Basket Catering Co. & Cravings 5 Star Events, has been catering exceptional weddings in Southern Colorado since 1989! We are truly a full-service caterer and can help with professional service staff, rentals, bar, venues, and entertainment.
VOTED BEST CATERER in CO SPRINGS for OVER 25 YEARS! We can accommodate any event anywhere in Colorado and are the preferred caterer for many beautiful venues along the Front Range. From simple to elegant, buffet, plated meal, or family style service, we make your event one that you and your guests will remember. Our event team is ready to assist in making your day a very special one.
BUFFALO GALS specializes in Santa Maria-style BBQ. We travel the Pikes Peak region with custom-made grills to bring a CO experience to your event. We bring the "sizzle", the sights, and the smells of Santa Maria BBQ prepared over red oak for your guests. Featuring Grilled meats, veggies, chicken, fish, and seafood, this is a unique and interactive style of outdoor Colorado catering.
CRAVINGS 5-STAR provides a sophisticated experience for intimate gatherings or large, intricate weddings and galas. Featuring cutting-edge cuisine, tapas, and chef stations, exquisite plated meals, and trendy mixology.
PICNIC BASKET is dedicated to serving fresh and delicious food with an emphasis on artistic presentation and ingenuity. Simple, a la carte ordering, apps, and main courses.
Professional, service-oriented team!
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering is a professional wedding catering company in Colorado Springs, CO.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
37+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Cuisine
American
BBQ
Cajun
Eastern European
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Italian
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.2022.2020.
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Meet the team
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- Michelle TalaricoCo-Owner / Director of SalesMichelle has been in the hospitality business since she was 15 and has been assisting in planning the perfect wedding day for over 30 years. She and her partner Kathy opened The Picnic Basket Catering Co. in 1989 with $600. and an "I think I can" attitude. They have expanded the operation into three distictive brands with over 100 emplyees. Extremely kind and funny, she has been a leader in the community and an inspiration to many. Michelle loves sleep, country music, and chocolate.
- Paul WildeSenior Event ManagerPaul started working for the The Picnic Basket Catering Collective after graduating from college. He served as a Banquet Captain for three years before putting on a suitcoat and entering the sales team. Paul is responsible for some of our most important clients and venues and has become an ally to many clients and couples who trust him to help make their event effortless and amazing. He is warm, knowledgeable and extremely friendly (and pretty handsome too ;-)
- Kathy J DreilingCo-OwnerAffectionately referred to as the "Buffalo Gal" Kathy is often out somewhere at a remote location at a special event. She enjoys grilling and cooking with the team in the field. A true advocate for authentic Santa Maria style barbeque, her priority is always that the guests experience something unique and interractive. She and partner Michelle have owned the business for over 35 years and value great food great service and value of community.
- Chef Michael LearnedExecutive chefMike hails from Paso Robles, California and has worked in outstanding restaurants from Kansas City to San Francisco to California Wine Country. He specializes in creating new twists on familiar and retro dishes. His experience with classical and trendy dishes is vast, and he focuses on the minute culinary details and an outstanding customer experience. He leads our talented and Passionate culinary team.
- Leanne KemperGeneral ManagerLeanne is the creative force of the company. Not only does she have a long history of food and beverage management, but she possesses the unique skills of a floral and decor designer. Leanne understands the complexity of off-premise catering, and guides the troops through both the administrative and operational strategies of a complex industry.
- Merle TaylorHR & Finance"Jersey Girl" as she is affectionately named, is our go-to for everything food and beverage as well as an important right hand to the owners. Spending many years is the food and beverage and service industry, Merle knows the ins- and- outs of staff management, and focuses on developing a healthy company culture. She is extrememly active in community projects and serves on multiple boards and committees.
- Sam TalaricoOrganizational StrategistA graduate of The University of Colorado, Sam is focused on developing systems that streamline operations and take our company into the future. A devoted husband and father of two, he brings a new and exciting view into the future of our company and the culture of our staff.
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Buffalo Gals delivered consistently excellent catering with delicious, freshly grilled food and a wide variety of crowd-pleasing options that guests raved about. They were flexible, accommodated dietary restrictions and LGBTQ couples, and were responsive and professional throughout planning and on the day—even stepping in last-minute. Service (setup, cleanup, leftovers) was attentive and reasonably priced, so reviewers highly recommend them.Review photos
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Arlyssa W
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5.0
10/23/2024
When we picked our food we wanted simple yet delicious and Buffalo Gals went above and beyond. They grill the food at the venue so it’s fresh. The food was the most amazing food I’...
ve ever had at a wedding. We had so many guests come up to us during dinner just to tell us how good it was. The staff were just as amazing. So kind and made sure to take care of not only us the bride and groom but all of our guests! I will forever dream of the Mac and cheese!
Caleb W
4.0
7/21/2025
Paul was super friendly throughout the whole process. The buffet they ended up with was great and the food tasted amazing. I appreciated how they sent my husband and I with to go b...
oxes when we were sent off and provided snacks for us throughout the reception. Their staff was amazing and all the guests loved it. The only complaint I have is with how pricey it is, but such is the wedding industry.
Any questions?
Rachel M
5.0
7/01/2025
They catered our wedding on June 20th and the food was perfect! I am so grateful for them and the food selections! Thank you!
Brendon G
5.0
6/13/2025
The Buffalo Gals team absolutely crushed the catering on our wedding day! Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and served with such care and professionalism. They were ...
very flexible and relaxed throughout the planning process. They brought a grill on site and the food was cooked to perfection! The day after the wedding all of our family wanted our leftovers and we ended up with only one pan to take home!
Connor Z
5.0
3/31/2025
The food was amazing and we got so many compliments on it. They were great to work with and helped our day run smoothly! They also helped to make sure we were fed throughout the ev...
ening.
Erin M
5.0
3/15/2025
Buffalo Gals brought up a big grill and made an awesome spectacle of grilling shrimp and tri tip steak as part of the show. Everyone loved the food and we found it really flexible ...
to get different options that worked for our crowd. Easy to sub in for dietary restrictions as well. Paul was very accommodating and a pro to work with. We got married near Salida and the distance was not a challenge or limiter for our choices with Buffalo Gals. Thank you to the full team!
Deanna W
5.0
11/19/2024
We booked PB Catering / Buffalo Gals for our wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch on 8/23/2024. And boy did they deliver! We went with a plated chicken and steak option with gouda mac ...
and cheese / vegetables. We had a delicious tasting which matched the quality on wedding day. Everyone raved over how tender the steak was. We got endless compliments on our catering choice from our guests.
They are super easy to work with. They were able to accommodate all allergies and restrictions with ease. Vegan cauliflower steak, gluten free, kids meals, etc. Also very LGBTQ-friendly, which we appreciate as two brides!
Definitely recommend this caterer!!!
Christine M
5.0
10/23/2024
The food was absolutely delicious and the service that was provided to us on the wedding day and before hand was great. We loved that there was such a variety of food to pick from ...
and everybody at the wedding commented on how good the food was. They were great in responding to emails and the entire planning process.
Lucas K
5.0
10/03/2024
Buffalo gals (picnic basket) saved the day for us after another caterer canceled on us 35 days out from our wedding.
They were able to get us a quote, revise it, accommodate dieta...
ry restrictions, and deliver fantastic service all within 35 days!
They make planning catering for the wedding feel easy and are absolute pros from start to finish. Not to mention the food was fantastic!
I truly don’t know what we would have done without them, can’t recommend them highly enough.
Jacob J
5.0
8/05/2024
The food was perfect for our wedding. Everybody loved the tacos. Thanks Buffalo Gals!
Karen E
5.0
7/30/2024
Everything was absolutely fabulous!!! We were so pleased with everything... the delicious food, service, attention to detail. Many people commented how much they enjoyed the food...
. Thank you to all for helping make the day so special. :)
Lexi M
5.0
7/26/2024
Buffalo Gals Grilling was an amazing choice for our wedding in June. The grill on site was so fun and allowed for the meat to be cooked perfectly and eaten fresh. Everything was so...
good and we are trying to find another excuse to use them again. Everyone was very professional and accommodating. Specifically Kathy and Paul were fantastic to work with. We 100% recommend Buffalo Gals for your event!
anonymous u
5.0
2/29/2024
SO Delicious! Everyone at the party loved the food! Did a BBQ buffet, and it was perfect. Very reasonably priced, and also very attentive staff. Helped set up, clear plates, and cl...
ean up quick. They have many options for food, and styles to be served. It was PERFECT!
Oceana H
5.0
10/10/2023
Buffalo Gals was amazing for our September wedding!! We did passed apps, plated salad, and a taco bar which was a huge hit! We also had a s’more bar which was fantastic, everyone l...
oved it!! They even decorated the buffet to match our wedding colors. Carmen was amazing and very communicative throughout the whole planning process. And the staff at our wedding were extremely nice, they congratulated us and made sure we had everything we needed. They also gave us leftovers at the end of the night which was great because we didn’t want any food to go to waste. Overall we had a great experience and would highly recommend them!!
Brittany L
5.0
9/11/2023
Buffalo Gals was a preferred wedding food vendor at Hearth House. We were hesitant to spend the extra money but so glad we did. We were so pleased working with them from start to ...
finish. Lauren was so kind and responsive. We loved the private tasting session where we were able to sample various foods we were interested in. It was an extra bonus that they gave us doggy bags to go home with! We went with beef tri-tip, 9 spice chicken quarters, garlic mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, garden salad, & bread. The food turned out amazing! I also love that they prepared doggy bags wedding day for the bride and groom to go home with. Having them be able to grill on-site at the venue was a great touch and smelled delicious. Lauren also was very accommodating to our gluten & dairy-free guests allowing us to serve veggies as an alternate option and plate our celiac guest's food separately. Accommodating allergies can be super stressful and we really appreciate that they went the extra mile. I cannot recommend Buffalo Gals enough! The only thing we were disappointed with was the package only included plastic silverware & plates (Hearth House decision). We opted to rent real forks and knives as meat can be difficult to cut with plastic. Buffalo Gals does have real silverware & glassware options for additional purchase to rent. The brown plastic-ish plates they usually offer in square, but you can order them in round if you prefer which we did and were satisfied with. We had lots of leftovers that we froze and continue to enjoy. Thank you Buffalo Gals & Lauren for making our wedding day extra special. We appreciate you!
Riley M
4.0
7/07/2023
The food was absolutely AMAZING. Communication overall was really great. The only problem we ran into was with dessert. We took the advice from the vendors and had dessert ordered ...
for about half the guests, but that was not nearly enough dessert to go around. My husband and I did not even get to try the dessert, which we were really looking forward to. Other than that, the communication and planning was wonderful, and the service was top tier.
Nicole F
5.0
7/02/2023
Communicating before the event was great. We had to reach out to follow up on unanswered emails on occasion, but we also booked them super early. As we got closer to the wedding da...
te (~1.5 month prior), they were much better with responding promptly. More importantly, they were incredible the day of the event! The food was delicious and well served. And the staff was incredibly flexible with our day-of weather change -- they exceeded our expectations!
Linda B
5.0
6/01/2023
I cannot say enough about Lauren and her team at Buffalo Gals. From the planning to the tasting to the service but most of all the FOOD! I got raves from my guests! And it was s...
erved so smoothly through two buffet lines, they accomodated the few guests with dietary issues, and put up with all my many questions along the way. I would hire them again and again and again!
Kelsey W
5.0
1/30/2023
Buffalo Gals was so amazing to work with. From the start of the planning process to the wedding, they were incredible. Their service and professionalism was top notch. Their buffet...
setup was absolutely beautiful which was something we didn't know about. We had multiple guest tell us about how pretty the buffet setup was, which as a bride was a detail I never thought of, so it was great that they did. Last the food was incredible, our guest could not stop raving. We have a lot of farmers in our family, so they know good beef when they taste it. So many of them told us that the tri-tip that Buffalo Gals served was the best beef they had in a long time.
Chelsea W
5.0
11/14/2022
So happy we chose Buffalo Gals to cater our wedding! The food was great and we heard as such from many of our guests - definitely not like typical "wedding food." We worked with Au...
dri who was very responsive and helpful in coordinating with Event Rents. I have so many great things to say about the entire experience and really appreciate everyone we worked with. I will definitely recommend them in the future to anyone getting married in CO!
Amy S
5.0
10/11/2022
Buffalo Gals catered our rehearsal 'picnic' and they were the perfect fit! Kathy and Michelle are such kind souls, and were wonderful to work with. They grilled out at the park whe...
re we hosted are party, and everything was delicious. We had a couple of dietary restrictions in our group, and they made sure to include them with no problem. Their staff members were so accommodating as well, and had everything set up on time. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing great food and service for their next event!
Heather R
5.0
10/11/2022
We were extremely happy with Buffalo Gals! We switched caterers halfway through our planning process and they made it so easy to get back on track. Our tasting was great, they were...
so accommodating and professional! On the wedding day the staff was so attentive to us and our guests, and all of the food was so delicious! They even packed up all of our leftovers for us so we could enjoy it the rest of the week. 10/10
Samantha S
5.0
9/30/2022
Buffalo Gals are absolutely amazing! The food at my wedding was delicious, and we were able to fully customize the menu to have what we wanted. We are still getting compliments abo...
ut the food! They were super easy to work with and did a great job setting up/taking down at the end of the night. I highly recommend them!
Claire S
5.0
7/03/2022
Loved working with Buffalo Gals! Had so many compliments on the apps and dinner! We had about 5 passed appetizers and a plated dinner for our 110 guests and everything was deliciou...
s. Our tasting with Brandon was also such a great experience. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Alyssa D
5.0
6/02/2022
Holy Cow! If you want amazing food and service for your wedding or event I would highly consider hiring Buffalo Gals Grilling and Catering. Sondra our account manager was absolutel...
y amazing to work with. The staff was very friendly and professional. The food was to die for. I would highly recommend using Buffalo Gals for your special day!
Hayley A
5.0
2/22/2022
Hands down THE BEST CATERING EVVVVVVVER!!!
From the beginning of talking with Sondra, to the tasting, and then the wedding..... OVER THE TOP!!!!
Ya'll made our day that extra litt...
le special!!!! Taking care of us &our guest, making sure we had a place to sit and enjoy our meal...it absolutely warmed mine and everyone else's hearts!!!
Setting up other desserts from another vendor for us. Decorating for the event. To helping back up for the night.
We Loved every little simple touch & that we had the pleasure of having you all make a Wonderful evening for us all!!
Brad, Natalie, Kathy, Rider, & of course Sondra.....Thank you for being AWESOME at what you do & Thank you for making our wedding day so so so so Special!!!!
PEOPLE......this is IT!!!
No more looking.... Mark it off your list.....
Because this is your caterer!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
......But make sure they have your dates 1st ;)
Vanessa D
5.0
9/13/2021
We had the best experience with Buffalo Gals! Our tasting was so much fun, the food on our wedding day was amazing, and they set up our table decor beautifully. The desserts were o...
ver the top amazing and I really wish I had grabbed more to go! On our wedding day, Buffalo Gals staff brought my husband and I our food, checked in with us during cocktail hour with appetizers and a drink, and checked at the end of the night to make sure we were doing well. We felt so cared for and never expected that out of our caterers. Sondra also took extra steps to help with a piece of the wedding that was stressing me out and wasn't part of their scope of work. We can't say enough good things about Buffalo Gals!
Danielle P
5.0
8/23/2021
Yummy food and fun and easy to work with. Caterers were so attentive during the reception.
Hanna S
5.0
8/02/2021
Buffalo Gals is AMAZING. They catered our wedding and we could not have been happier. From the communication, tasting, and day of service - they came through in every aspect. They ...
stayed professional through everything on our night. Sondra was a joy to work with and in preparation and Carol was INCREDIBLE the night of. All of our guests raved about the food all night and the crew even packed us up a little midnight snack for the night of the wedding. What an amazing company! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to hire catering for an event!
Rachel I
5.0
6/24/2021
Sondra and her team did such an amazing job from the time we made our first inquiry to the actual day of the wedding. She was so helpful in helping decide which types of food, qua...
ntities, and even the details such as the amount of ice we would need. Sondra went above and beyond by coming all the way out to our venue (a 2 hour drive from Colorado Springs) to be there for a walkthrough with the owner and wedding planner. From set-up, to tear-down, and a bunch of other crazy things that happened due to the weather; they helped us make this a truly special and delicious wedding. Oh, and I haven’t even mentioned the food yet. It was amazing, the Santa Maria Chicken was the talk of the night and the Chipotle meatballs were a hit for an appetizer.
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 06/28/2021
Rachel, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review; are so gla...
d that your experience was amazing.
Piper P
5.0
2/13/2021
Buffalo Gals is incredible! We worked with Audrey for our wedding and I could not say enough about her and our experience with BG. We switched our wedding plans two months before o...
ur wedding and Audrey was there every step of the way to help us. She helped us select the perfect menu, create seating arrangements and even came with us to our rental appointment. The food was incredible, the service was top of the line and the support from Audrey was irreplaceable. They created a safe and healthy environment during COVID and we are so thankful! Thank you so much to Buffalo Gals for such an awesome experience.
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 02/15/2021
We so appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed our food and serv...
ice! We are so happy that even during Covid you enjoyed your day with family and friends. Thanks for letting us be a part of a very special day.
Lindsey E
5.0
11/11/2020
WOW! Buffalo Gals Grilling & Catering knocked it out of the park for our wedding! We were very impressed with their professionalism, commitment, and overall service. Their food is ...
outstanding. We had "Rip Your Lips Off Chicken" and it was a fan favorite with the grillers outside. Sondra was an absolute pleasure to work with as far as planning the menu and finalizing details. We do not regret going with this amazing catering company and highly recommend them!
anonymous u
5.0
11/04/2020
Where to begin?! Buffalo Gals was absolutely amazing to work with, in every aspect. They made the menu planning process such a breeze and really eased any concerns we had while e...
xecuting a pandemic wedding. The food was outstanding (highly recommend grilling the tri-tip on site and also the grilled peaches with vanilla gelato- YUM!), the service was top notch and the professionalism was outstanding. Michelle's kindness and attention to detail cant be beat! They truly helped make our big day perfection. They will always be our go-to caterer from this point on! Thank you Michelle and the Buffalo Gals team!
Anna C
5.0
10/04/2020
Cannot say enough about how wonderful buffalo gals catering was for our wedding! Food was amazing and they even helped with all the set up and tear down which was huge. Lots of opt...
ions for food and helpful in finding the right fit for your budget. Audrey was a pleasure to work with every step of the way.
Morgan T
5.0
9/15/2020
We had our wedding at Flying Horse Ranch in Larkspur and chose their all inclusive package and Buffalo Gals was our caterer. I couldn’t have chose a better caterer for our day. Our...
food was delicious, the service team was outstanding and we loved our entire experience with them. We still have compliments about our food! We had the tri tip, grilled chicken, salad, smoked Gouda Mac, and meatballs. The meatballs we to die for the and Mac was the perfect addition! Thanks so much!!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 09/15/2020
We so appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed our food and serv...
ice! Thanks for letting us be a part of a very special day.
Kristyn C
5.0
6/24/2020
The effort and time put into my special day was bar none. I love this crew and all they have done to make us feel like the only couple getting married. The food is fun and exceptio...
nal. They will accommodate your ideas too. Kristyn C
Madi F
5.0
1/10/2020
Buffalo Gals had 1) incredible (!!!) food and 2) were a JOY to work with. The wedding planning process can be truly grueling and it seems most every company just wants to trick you...
into a contract to then increase the price, nickel and dime-ing you for everything. But not Buffalo Gals. They are upfront at the start and come alongside as your teammate to help the day go off without a hitch. They were so flexible and worked so hard and diligently. They pay attention to every detail and I had NO worries about them on our day. I am so thankful we had such tasty food on our favorite day :)
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 01/15/2020
Hi Madi! Thank you so much for the kind words! I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of...
yours and Daniel's wedding! We always strive to do our very best but most importantly, our main focus, is assisting in creating a joyful, tasty and seamless catering experience for you and your family, especially on such an important day! I am thrilled that we succeeded! We wish you all the happiness and I look forward to the opportunity of working alongside you in the future!
Tamara C
5.0
10/17/2019
This team pays great attention to detail, making sure the day is as perfect as you imagined. Giving you little to nothing to worry about the day of the wedding. I will never use an...
other caterer again. That goes for all types of events! Thanks again Buffalo Gals!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 10/21/2019
Dear Tamara, thank you for your kind words! We look forward to catering, again, at your f...
uture events!
Danielle H
5.0
10/17/2019
I flew to Colorado Springs for my college friend's wedding, not knowing much about the food. The wedding was so beautiful and such a blast, but I have to say I was completely blown...
away by the menu and service from their caterer! They actually had someone grilling on site making a cut of steak I have never heard of. It was sooo delicious and perfectly seasoned! The buffet setup was stunning and very "Colorado". This wedding was worth the flight for the fun, views and FOOD!! Highly recommended!!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 10/21/2019
Dear Danielle! Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoy...
ed the food and "Colorado" set up at the recent wedding you attended! Visit Colorado Springs again, soon!
Victoria A
5.0
10/16/2019
I recently attended a Colorado Springs wedding at the Air Force Academy, which was catered by Buffalo Gals. Everything about the dining experience was extraordinary! The food was ...
delicious and, I could tell, freshly grilled and served. The staff went above and beyond to provide excellent service to the wedding of about 120 people. I helped the family of the bride with the set up, and the catering team provided so much support and enthusiasm about the wedding. Even as a guest, I'd highly recommend Buffalo Gals for any special occasion!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 10/21/2019
Victoria, thank you for your 5-star review and kind words! It's always very flattering wh...
en wedding guests enjoy their experience so much that they go out of their way to comment! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cuisine and service at the wedding. We hope to "catch you" again, soon!
Robin A
5.0
8/08/2019
We just had our daughter’s wedding in Colorado Springs, CO and had Buffalo Gals Grilling cater the wedding. The food was unbelievable and our guests raved about how delicious ever...
ything was! I have been to many weddings where frankly the food was terrible – not the case with Buffalo Gals! The staff was amazing and so professional. They not only prepared the food, but set up the entire reception site with tables, linens, flowers and much more! Our point of contact, Sondra McDuff, was so easy to work with and always got back to me when I emailed her with questions, which were many , in a timely manner. You can’t go wrong in hiring Buffalo Gals Grilling for any catering needs! I highly recommend them!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 08/09/2019
Dear Robin, Thank you for the kind words and your 5-star review! It was our absolute plea...
sure to cater your daughter's wedding. Sondra and the rest of the team considered it an honor to be part of her special day, and we are all so happy to hear that you were pleased with the service and the cuisine! We look forward to helping with any future events! Sincerely, the team at Buffalo Gals Grilling, Picnic Basket Catering & Cravings 5-Star Catering!
Lisa M
5.0
7/01/2019
Food was amazing and set up far exceeding what we thought was going to be done. Beautiful and tasty!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 08/09/2019
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your 5-stars and kind review! It was an honor to cater your wedd...
ing. We're so pleased that you enjoyed the service and the food! We look forward to serving you at future events!
Sincerely, the team at Buffalo Gals Grilling, Picnic Basket Catering & Cravings 5-Star Catering!
Rebecca M
5.0
4/07/2019
We hired Buffalo Gals to cater our wedding and worked with Lauren through most of the process. She was AMAZING and so so helpful. Lauren not only helped us with our food choices, b...
ut also with our rentals from Event Rents AND with the table arrangements for the day of. Not to mention the food was absolutely delicious. All of our guests were raving about it, especially the mashed potatoes (id highly recommend). The Buffalo Gals staff that worked our wedding were all so friendly and really catered to my husband and I which was so nice! If you're looking for good food AND good service, this is the way to go.
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 08/09/2019
Dear Rebecca,
From Laura and our whole team, congratulations! It was our great pleasure t...
o cater and serve your beautiful wedding! We are so pleased to hear of your satisfaction with the table settings, service, and of course, the FOOD! We hope to be of service at your future events!
Sincerely, the team at Buffalo Gals Grilling, Picnic Basket Catering & Cravings 5-Star Catering!
Max I
5.0
2/20/2019
Lauren, Michelle, and the rest of the Buffalo Gals team did an INCREDIBLE job catering our wedding. From apps to dinner to cake - everything was delicious and the staff was excelle...
nt. We got so many compliments on the food and even got to take some home afterwards! We had the choice of several caterers through our vendor and could not be happier we chose Buffalo Gals! I hope our friends choose you guys too so we can get another round with that tri-tip! Thank you again for helping make our night so perfect!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 08/09/2019
Dear Shelby,
Thank you for your five-star review and kind words! It was our great pleasur...
e to cater your wedding. From all of us here at Buffalo Gals, congrats and thank you for trusting us with your big day!
Sincerely, the team at Buffalo Gals Grilling, Picnic Basket Catering & Cravings 5-Star Catering!
Madeleine B
5.0
1/26/2019
You know you chose the right caterer when everyone at the wedding reception raves about how delicious the food is. The staff at Buffalo Gals is top notch... from the owner, to the ...
administrative staff, to the servers... their priority is always to ensure your complete satisfaction.
We had a complimentary taste testing a few months before the wedding and were impressed by their professionalism and joie-de-vivre. These folks LOVE what they do! We made some adjustments to the menu to better suit our theme and never once did the owner make us feel bad about wanting to make a change.
At the reception, the serving staff were courteous and prompt in bringing food to the tables. They attended to every guests' needs and unobtrusively removed finished plates.
We had scrumptious appetizers (sausage stuffed mushrooms, butternut squash soup shooters, bacon-wrapped almond-stuffed dates, hot artichoke-spinach dip) and a soul-satisfying dinner (caesar salad, grilled seasonal veggies, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled tri-tip sirloin, mango salsa grilled chicken). Dinner was served family-style: platters of food were brought to the tables so guests could serve up what they wanted. It's a perfect blend of a buffet & a plated dinner, at just the right price.
You've got to hire these folks for your next catering event... you won't regret it!
Response from Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering on 08/09/2019
Dear Madeline,
Wow! Thank you so much for the 5-star review. It was our pleasure to serv...
e at your wedding, and we are so humbled by your kind words. We DO love what we do, and am so happy to hear that it showed on your beautiful day. We look forward to serving at your future events.
Sincerely, the team at Buffalo Gals Grilling, Picnic Basket Catering & Cravings 5-Star Catering!
hayley r
5.0
12/25/2018
We got married at Spruce Mountain and we had Buffalo Gals cater our reception of about 110 people. The food was delicious, and we got several compliments on it, especially on the t...
ri-tip! The servers were also very professional and kind. I would definitely use Buffalo Gals Catering again!
Laura C
5.0
11/28/2018
We had such an amazing experience with Buffalo Gals. Sondra did an amazing job attending to all the little details so we could relax and enjoy the day. We felt so comfortable with ...
them even though we had our wedding at a new venue. Also, the food was amazing!
Alexis W
5.0
11/20/2018
The company pairs with The Picnic Basket and between the two you can find a plan that works best for your wedding. The company is great if you are on a budget and they're also wond...
erful if your wedding is over the top. Communication was a breeze with company and the payment plan made it is easy to not break the bank at once. We ordered a buffet with the Tri Tip Sirloin and Sage Chicken, our guests were very happy with the food. We had enough leftovers to have yet another dinner the next night (15 guests). If you are thinking about booking Buffalo Gals, just do it already!
Haley T
5.0
9/06/2018
Buffalo gals catered our wedding last month! They are amazing!! The whole booking experience was made easy too! We planned our wedding from out of state, and BG did a special tasti...
ng for us while we were home for the holidays. Whenever we made changes to the food or rentals, they would immediately type of a new proposal for us with no hesitation. They coordinate with the rental company so you don't have to worry about number of linens or utensils, they handle it. The day of, every guest at our wedding was obsessed! They brought a huge grill on site and cooked the chicken, tri-tip and veggies on site for everyone to see. All the food tasted fabulous and the waitering staff were awesome. They made sure everything was set up and ready, it was beautiful and the buffet went so smoothly. They truly helped make our day what it was!
Kathryn K
5.0
8/01/2018
We love Buffalo Gals! We knew several people who had Buffalo Gals cater their weddings in the last year or so, and they all gave rave reviews, so we knew we had to have them for ou...
r wedding, too. My husband and I don’t live in Colorado anymore, so we didn’t have the opportunity to taste the food before the wedding day, but it was awesome! The food was so delicious, and we were so pleasantly surprised. The staff is great, too. They know exactly how weddings work and they have all the little details figured out so that the dinner runs smoothly. (We also had them make our cupcakes and cake for dessert. They were also SO delicious and they dessert table set up was beautiful… made for great cake cutting photos ☺ )
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