Calla Catering and Events LLC

. They rolled with everything and ended up putting on a stunning event. I was so thrilled with the food, the service and the entire experience. An absolute highlight of our day!

helped me plan the perfect box lunch! A scrumptious 5 course meal, in individual coolers that were personalized! Every guest raved about the food! It was perfect! I highly recommend this company and will surely be using them again in the future! Thank you Kim And Calla Catering

s seasonal menu that Linda made extremely customizable so that we could stay within our budget. We were served four varieties of hors d’oeuvres, buffalo chicken wontons (MUST HAVE), spicy beef empanadas, seared shrimp, and sweet & sour cauliflower. Everything was so mouthwateringly delicious that I want to throw myself another party just to have these appetizers again! Our dinner menu consisted of roasted pork tenderloin, slow-braised chicken, butternut squash ravioli (ANOTHER AMAZING CHOICE), herb roasted potatoes, roasted root vegetables, and a crisp apple salad. The food in itself was so amazing that I will definitely be hiring Calla Catering again for any other events I need to be catered to. From the very beginning, Linda and her very talented team at Calla Catering were amazing. Everyone was extremely professional, easy to work with, and super friendly and polite. Being a crazy COVID bride, it was great knowing I could always reach Linda with any questions or concerns. We chose to work with them and their partners for our linens and rentals as well. Calla worked alongside our wonderful day-of-coordinator, Blair Mtchem in setting all of these details up for us. When the big day finally came, the venue looked amazing. Everything from the way they set the guest tables and buffet tables, to the way the food and dessert displays were, looked beautiful. Calla Catering went above and beyond to accommodate not only my husband and I but all of our family members. Having a wedding during covid was not easy and we compromised on almost everything so we could keep our day. Calla followed every guideline and took every precaution while giving us the most perfect day. They really made us feel so special and safe. If you are looking for a catering company that treats and feeds you like family, look no further than Calla Catering and Events LLC.

se them again for any occasion. They were easy to work with. We had more than enough food for all. They took care of every detail. Again I can not say enough great things about them!

ed us to incorporate some personal touches which made the day that much more special. We would highly recommend!

ogether but the Cava staff did anything and eveything to make sure our day went off without a hitch. Friends and family are still raving about the food! The menu and service Cava provides does not seem to be matched by the other available caterers. Our was a magical day and one we will remember always!

d around our limited schedules for each meeting, responded to our numerous emails with many questions, and calmed our planning nerves many times! They helped us pick out rentals and truly made our wedding vision come to life. Day of, they made sure everything went smoothly and we felt very confident going into the big day knowing they were handling it all. The food was incredible – our guests are still talking about how fun and fabulous their appetizers were during cocktail hour! They prepared us our own plate of appetizers to eat during dinner too, which was just so thoughtful since we were so busy during cocktail hour greeting everyone. Their unique and comprehensive menu allowed us to truly design a menu that felt like “us” and enjoy our favorite foods as a couple together on our wedding day. We would 100% hire Kim and Cava Catering again! I wish I could give them 10 stars.

ght the food was great, so when we found out it was Cava who catered and helped with coordination and planning services, we decided to work with them for our own upcoming wedding. Kim walked us through everything we needed to be thinking about, choices we needed to make, and took care to guide us along the way with options that would fit our budget. Cava helped to coordinate staffing, rentals, bar orders, set up and breakdown and worked with the venue to make sure everything ran smoothly. Even when they ran into inevitable challenges (some rentals showed up late) the Cava team worked to find impromptu solutions so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing and our timeline stayed on track. Kim was our day of coordinator and we couldn’t have done it without her! She was calm, organized, and was super on top of all the moving pieces, and made sure everyone enjoyed a seamless experience. The staff at our wedding went above and beyond to be helpful, nice, and attentive. Our guests are still telling us how much fun they had, and especially how delicious the food was! We had the bonus of getting to eat yummy leftovers for days afterwards, feeding our out of town family members as well!

actly as I had envisioned. Linda and Kim were also both very responsive to our emails throughout the entire process.

us about 6 months before the big day- complete with a gorgeous presentation and a glass of wine :) On the day of our wedding, which was held at my childhood home...the friendly staff set-up quickly, cleanly (if thats a word?), and in such a stress-free manner (which is hard to do when they're workspace was in my parent's garage!!) THE FOOD Apps/Small bites were a 10/10 !! the crowd favorite was a the buffalo chicken wontons and the mini grilled cheese squares in a tomato soup shot...The staff were detail-oriented in revisiting people who had favorites in the snacks they were passing out- also, while my husband and I snuck away for a photoshoot during cocktail hour, one of the staff members brought over a beautiful tasting tray of all the appetizers for us to try (because who isn't starving after all that planning and the ceremony?!) It was so thoughtful and so insanely delicious. DINNER was beautifully displayed- steak/chicken piccata were amazing and my FAVORITE, the butternut squash ravioli YUMMM...I made sure to have my mom set aside an extra plate of the food for my husband and I to enjoy for breakfast the next day (LOL, it was that good) we went for a side of grilled veggies which were perfection..and a few other sides that all wowed our guests. The waiters were SO attentive, so helpful, and friendly, without distracting from conversation or the flow of the evening. Quick note- Kim Livesy, our on-site coordinator- was a true MVP of our day and made everything go so seamlessly! IF YOU WANT AMAZING FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF, AND STRESS-FREE VENDOR...Choose Cava!! 10/10!!!! Thank you Cava!!!.

ond. We got married in a library and a historic home -- which is not traditional -- but Kim and her team accommodated moving everything from one building to the next, directing guests, and not letting anything seem like it was stressful at all. A few things stand out: 1. Kim and Linda found me and my husband toward the end of our photo session to bring us food and ask if we wanted to extend cocktail hour to see our guests. This was so greatly appreciated! Also, Linda designed signs for the specialty drinks and desserts along with our library theme so the signs looked like library cards. We were not expecting this at all and it really makes you appreciate the special Cava touch. Throughout the whole process, Kim was attendant to our budget, our needs, and our questions about the process. All of my guests RAVED about the food, and I am so happy there were a few leftovers so I could have more to. Other than the dress, spending money on Day of Coordination was the best money I spent on this wedding! I could not have imaged a more perfect day and it's because of Cava. 1 million times recommended.

f the wedding was amazing because of Cava. Kim ensured the wedding ran smoothly. The food was delicious. Our guests talked about how good the food was even after the wedding. It’s because of Kim, Linda, and the crew that I was able to plan the wedding of my dreams.

clinched the deal for us – the whole menu was delicious and beautifully presented! As we planned our wedding, Kim was an awesome resource – her wealth of experience and attention to detail was incredibly valuable to us. We had many special requests for the day, and we really appreciated the way Cava worked to meet them all and offered us helpful advice wherever possible. We had a largely DIY venue, and planned much of the day ourselves, with help from family and friends. Cava’s professionalism and organization made the whole day run smoothly, and we had nothing but compliments on the quality of the food. We can highly recommend Cava as a fantastic team for your wedding day!

ery mindful of our budget. We requested tabled and passed hors d’oeuvres rather than the traditional full meals and Kim helped us decided on the right amount and flow for the night. The day of party they were completely independent allowing us to focus on our guests and the celebration. We had so many compliments from our party guests on the food. Especially the mezze platter (which was overflowing with spectacular meats and cheeses) and the buffalo cauliflower. Kim checked in occasionally to make sure everything was going well and the only feedback we had for her were all of the compliments we were receiving. Kim and the team took care of everything and helped make our evening that much more special. We would recommend Cava catering without hesitation and we will be using them in the future for all our events.

ing package and it was by far the most useful purchase in my whole wedding. Kim helped me organize all the vendors on my wedding day-calling them before hand to confirm arrival dates, directing them on where to set up, coordinating when and where they should be. She also helped me resolve vendor issues (incorrect tent setup, lighting disagreements between vendors, etc. ). These are just some of the things I was aware of; I'm sure I'm missing out a laundry list of other things she and her team had to deal with. All I had to do on my wedding day was show up. Kim helped organize my family and guests to where we had to be and when seamlessly. My husband and I even had time to drink and eat which was only possible because of how well everything was run. 2) Food. My guests kept raving about the food during and after the wedding. The appetizers bites were not only delicious but also interesting (i.e., seared tuna). The food was really the reason why I picked Cava in the first place. They were the best vendor with food that was interesting (asian twist, fresh seafood, unique sauces) and reasonably priced. The entree was where the food really shined. The chef cooked every single filet mignon perfectly. This was especially impressive given the limited nature of the kitchen at our venue. Despite the small and under resourced kitchen, the team was about the bring out the food perfectly cooked and on time. Our guests kept bringing up how delicious the food was even after the wedding. 3) Simplicity. I was the type of bride that wasn't overly excited about the wedding planning process. I just wanted my wedding done right with limited and concentrated effort. Other vendors wanted to talk on hours about how my husband and I met, our dream theme, etc, etc. Kim and team were extremely understanding of my wedding planning style. I wanted to condense all the decision making in one step, complete it, and have it executed properly. I only needed two trips to the vendor: one for the food tasting and the second for the rentals. Kim and Linda helped me make all the necessary decisions efficiently on these limited trips with minimal back-and-forth communication. When I did have questions, all I had to do was email Kim and Linda and they got back to me quickly with a solution. The payments process was also extremely transparent and simple. I received my quote with easy to understand details on what cost what and payment schedule that was completed easily through an online portal. There was a) no extra fees, b) absolutely no surprises, and c) clear line of sight on what was required of me when. We ended up paying exactly the amount/person originally quoted to us. 4) Friendly staff. Everyone was so kind to us in the process. The servers and bartender were extremely friendly and willing to help out where needed. Kim and Linda were extremely helpful in the process. When I failed to recognize a detail, they helped inform me without making me feel stupid. When I couldn't make a decision, they guided me with advice while still making me feel in control. With them, I really did feel like this was my wedding and they did everything to make it perfect and memorable.

lpful. She was a resource not just for catering questions, but for general wedding questions too! Having never planned an event on that scale before, I really appreciated her always giving me honest answers and helpful suggestions. We opted to pay the additional fee to have a Cava staff member be our onsite coordinator for our wedding day. Kim was amazing and SO EFFICIENT! She helped the rehearsal run smoothly and on the actual day she was insanely helpful. It was just reassuring to have her there because it knew it would all be taken care of! The food and service on our wedding day were phenomenal and we got lots of compliments!

y enough about the servers/staff she brought with her. A great experience - i would recommend.

nowledge, experience, financial suggestions, organization and candor/transparency was displayed after my first call with her. Her calm and collected personality is just an added bonus. Our venue had no kitchen, fridge, water, trash cans etc which Kim took in stride. She contacted our venue on her own and checked and double checked to ensure we weren't missing any permits, licenses and more. Unfortunately, our venue wasn't very forthcoming with many of their facilities unless we asked, which created a few week-of hurdles. Kim handled each hurdle, keeping me informed without dragging me into the details. Prior to our wedding day Kim spent multiple hours with me (on the phone and email) reviewing all our decor details and even took over our rental order (including furniture, flatware, cups, signs, coat racks etc). We had a cocktail style reception with no seated dinner. Cava was extremely flexible around the dishes we wanted to serve and worked with all dietary restrictions presented. Kim consistently checked in to ensure her presentation matched our theme. She even provided suggestions and tips on where we could save money. Kim and her staff left the venue spotless and even packed up our many decorations, making it a breeze for us to collect the next day. This review barely scrapes the surface on how much time and energy Kim and her staff dedicated to our wedding!

nes we didn’t think of or know about! The day of coordinator and event staff were equally amazing! They were always available to lend an extra hand and went above and beyond expectations, were extremely kind to us and our guests, and made sure everything went smoothly! Set up, service, and breaking everything down was seamless! The bartender even left water for our guests out upon exit, and catering sent us home with a to go box of food and made sure our decorations were wrapped for travel. We highly recommend Cava not only for their food (so many compliments from our guests) but also for their outstanding service!

le to make the menu ours instead of following a standard pick-from-three menu. Our wedding guests loved the food and were raving about it for days. Our venue had limited kitchen access and Kim worked with this limitation without an issue. I also used the extended day-of coordinator services - this allowed the day to run smoothly and I didn't have to worry about the details on the wedding day (they set up everything!) I highly recommend Cava Catering.

d was absolutely amazing. It was buffet style, set out decoratively and was absolutely delicious. Our friends and family are still talking about it.

, as well as worked with our venue and other vendors to create a fantastic atmosphere. She took care of everything and they were extremely generous with their time and with helping us to find the best price for everything we were asking for. I couldn’t ask for a better company to cater my wedding. They were so incredibly professional and easy to work with. Do yourself a favor and go with Cava.

ghly enjoyed our taste testing process and all planning conversations. The food was delicious and we, along with our guests were very happy with all of the food. We also were thrilled that we decided to go with their day of coordinator service. Mel was fantastic!

ver everything. We planned a meeting with Kim to go over options and she offered a mini tasting- which was fantastic. We gave Kim a budget and what we were looking for- and she just made it work. The options, the attention to detail, the pricing and the food all seemed too good to be true. Kim sent us a proposal with a full breakdown of costs, staffing, equipment and timing. We were so impressed by everything… and the event hadn’t even started yet! In the days leading up to the party, Kim was always available to answer any questions we had, and sent several emails to confirm all the details- which made me feel very relaxed. On the day of, the team showed up with everything they needed and got to work independently and efficiently. All of our guests commented on how amazing the food was, and how incredibly friendly the staff was! Between the passed hors d'oeuvres and the stations they set up, everyone was so impressed at the quality and presentation. At the end of the night, the team left the kitchen cleaner than they found it. They packaged up all the delicious leftovers and packed them away in our fridge. I highly recommend Cava Catering for any occasion- whether it be a backyard party (like mine) or an event at a function hall- they truly are very talented. I absolutely will be calling Kim/Cava in the future!