C&J Catering

the lemon cake--it was dry and did not have a strong lemon flavor. We will use C&J again.

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here! I had the best night of my life!

time we got to the table. Also, the Line was long for guest. Guest started going for dessert because of the wait. The employees were nice also.

does book, please try the salmon at your tasting!), presentation was beautiful, service was exceptional. I got so many compliments on the waitstaff from our guests! They did an awesome job. I also booked them for our rehearsal dinner and brunch the morning afterwards, and was so glad I did, they did an amazing job with those buffet events as well. C&J and especially Danielle, Jim, and Courtney, thank you for taking care of us on our wedding weekend.

much easier to have everything done in one nice package. The day of could not have went more smoothly and the food was delicious. I still have guests commenting on how great the food was! All of the staff were so accommodating and gracious. Planning a wedding can be more than stressful, but they really pulled out all the stops and eased my nerves. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to work with them. Any event, large or small, I'll be sure to reach out to them again. Seriously, everything they did for me was top notch, five stars over and over again!!

flawless, the food was hot and so yummy! They were very accommodating during the pandemic and still provided us food to go to taste test when making selections for our big day. Also with some unexpected hiccups in our guest count, they provided the meals to go. Thank you Contessa and team!

y pleased with the service and the food was delicious.

were right there with answers and fixed any issue I had. The plated meal the day of my wedding went off without a hitch and in no time at all. Everyone complimented the cocktail hour and Chrissy ran a tight ship on food, making sure everything was perfect! Contessa was our day of coordinator through them. I have never been more thankful for a person then I was for Contessa on our wedding day. If you are booking C&J, request Contessa (she is hands down freaking fabulous in every single way possible). My favorite phrase of my wedding day was, "Go find Tessa, she will take care of it". From blow drying my sister's dress when a drink got spilled on her to helping me get cleaned up at the end of the night, she was the best friend I didn't know I needed on that day!

and beverage service. I am only giving them 1 star simply for the food - the food itself was delicious, hot and served quickly. However, all other aspects of dealing with the company was bad - the staff, the bartenders at the wedding, the day of coordinator and email professionalism. The bartenders were rude to guests (the groom and brother of the bride, notably), they did not set up our drink station in enough time, they did not chill enough alcohol and lied to myself (the bride), the groom, parents of the bride/groom and guests telling them that we ran out of alcohol, when we did not. Our guests with food allergies were not served their dessert that we specifically ordered for them. I would not recommend!

like they offered enough options for appetizers and after attending several weddings leading up to ours, we decided we needed to add a few more cocktail hour choices, at an additional cost, of course. No real complaints about the food. It was decent. We decided to also use C&J for our flowers and cake/cupcakes. Leah had always been my point of contact for the flowers. She encouraged us to come to the office to meet and review what we wanted at our wedding. Honestly it felt like wasted time. They had just moved into their new office and she had little to show me, after our long trip to Harrisburg. After our meeting, I had several emails go unanswered from her and was eventually told she was no longer with C&J and I was given someone else to work with. My biggest issue was the desserts. We had a cake topper for us to cut but offered various cupcakes for our guests. My mom ordered numerous boxes for the guests to take any leftover cupcakes with them after the wedding, that they never got to use. I had several family members stay behind to pack everything up and when they got to the cupcake table, they were GONE. My mom asked several of the C&J staff what had happened to them and someone told her they saw some man and a young boy load them into a truck and drive away. Whoever they were, they were not part of my wedding. None of the staff seemed too concerned that she was upset by this. My mom called the office a few days after my wedding and was given the same story that no one really knew what happened to them. I think this is absolutely ridiculous!! We paid a lot of money and to have all the cupcakes disappear without an explanation, is unacceptable! We were never offered any type of reimbursement or cupcakes to help replace those that went missing. Very unprofessional. Not to mention, there was a large amount remaining because our guests were planning to take them to go. I wish we would have gone somewhere else for our desserts.

ments on how good the food was from cocktail hour appetizers to end of the evening desserts of assorted whoopie pies and brownies. We also could not have asked for better food and bar service. The day of coordinator was phenomenal as well and helped with all my planning questions. On the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond expectations. We'd highly recommend C&J!

turned out with C&J. With full honesty, my husband and I were not too happy after our food tasting. The food was not what it was expected to be, and we prayed it would be much better for our wedding. Come our wedding day, the food was absolutely AMAZING! We chose to do family style, and our guests LOVED that and the food! Not everything goes perfect on a wedding day, and I fully went into my day understanding that. Only thing I would say I was upset on our wedding day, was the lateness of C&J. I was told the tables would be set up the night before so my bridesmaids and I could decorate, well the caterers did not come to set up until 2PM on our wedding day. They also switched my table numbers around, when I originally placed the correct numbers in their spot. I was upset about this, but thankfully my amazing bridesmaids switched that around quickly! Lastly, I did have an original coordinator...but she left. I was then given Contessa as my coordinator and she was amazing! So easy going, professional, knew what she was doing, and helped me stay calm throughout the process. Contessa was so quick to respond to my emails, and would reach out if anything were needed. Best coordinator to work with!! Altogether, the staff at C&J are very accommodating and sweet to work with.

beyond in all aspects, I could not have had a more perfect day!

d thought, okay this will be fine. Initially, we were pleased - the manager of C&J catering is amazing. It’s when we met the actual caterers were we’re disappointed... My first caterer assigned to me was... a bit lost... didn’t seem “with it” and I’m an extremely type A and efficient person. Our styles weren’t a mesh. No big deal! C&J said this happens all the time and they assigned me a new person. Everything was fine until a month before the wedding. Our lady insulted my in-laws for our food choices and insinuated that my in laws were stuck up Long Island Italians simply because we didn’t think the amount of food offered in the package was enough. We were offering to pay MORE money so why she got so defensive was beyond me. Additionally, the food ... really not great. Don’t get the chicken - it’s all dry which we found out from the tasting (even though they hardly let us sample normal priced foods and had us mostly eating food from their upscale menu where we would have to pay extra for those items). Items were... disappointing at the tasting so say the least. The cake was great though! I would recommend their bakery. Yum! We went with salmon and vegetables, which we were able to taste, and steak, which was not available to taste but thought, “it’s steak it’ll be fine.” My husband, the groom, barely touched his salmon (although hungry) because his was burnt. Not a little burnt but charred. I HOPE none of our guests food was also burnt but what catering company gives the bride and/or groom burnt food??? Additionally, the vegetables were nothing like what they tasted like at the tasting and the steak had BBQ sauce on it. Very weird. We were told at the end of the night, drink ware and cutlery we brought in would be cleaned and carefully put away. Wrong. Everything was shoved back into boxes, dirty with drink and icing still on them, and their staff broke my unity candles. Really UNimpressed with this place. ***NOTE: this is NOT a reflection on Stone Gables venue. THEY are amazing. C&J needs improvements - the Ironstone Ranch and Star Barn are perfection!

nd organized - all of which were very important to us! The C&J staff works really well together from catering to coordinating - it really took the stress off of my husband and I during our bid day. First - the catering/food was amazing. We were receiving compliments all night about how good the food was. We did family style so everything needed to come out hot - and they pulled it off effortlessly. They set up our dessert bar without any input from us (per my request) - and the table looked like a dream! Now for my favorite, the wedding coordinator, Contessa...where do I even begin? I have been working with Contessa for over a year, mainly via email because we don't live in PA. Even when my wedding was still so far out, she was very responsive to my emails and was willing to jump on calls or Facetime to help me work through my planning. She is doing at least 2 weddings per weekend, yet still made a priority to make sure I knew that she was there for me. When it came time for my big day, she blew me away! I am a very type-A when it comes to being organized and thought that I was going to be very stressed the morning of, but I was not stressed at all, and that is all thanks to Contessa. She did everything I needed her to do to a T and is the reason that our day went so smoothly. All morning while myself and my bridesmaids were getting ready she was continually coming to check on me to make sure I was okay or if I needed anything and truly cared about making sure my day was special. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful she is. Without a doubt, I would recommend her, and the entire C&J staff to anyone getting married! I love C&J!

ny questions I had, thought of EVERYTHING so that my wedding was flawless, listened carefully to my “vision,” and decorated the ceremony/reception beautifully so I could relax on the day of the wedding. I would recommend C&J and Ironstone Ranch to anyone and everyone!

g to have enough variety in what we were serving, after all we’ve been to a lot of weddings where the food is outrageously over-the-top but I have to say that everything came out perfect the day of the wedding. The food was even better than it was at the tasting (which is almost unheard of). We received a lot of compliments on how delicious the food was – our guests really liked the brisket and the cauliflower casserole. We also used C&J to provide us with lunch (assorted sandwiches) the day of the wedding, which was also very delicious and provided a really nice variety. Our day of coordinator did a nice job of making sure we were all okay throughout the day and getting us anything we needed.

care of. I highly recommend this company!

ughter had. Guests found their tables by looking at window panes provided by C&J. The linens and china provided made the tables look so beautiful! The Bourbon and Bubbly Bar that was set up by them looked picture perfect. The appetizers were certainly a big hit and very tasty. The bartenders were very efficient and kept the drinks rolling. The food was served family style and was absolutely delicious. It was served hot, and there really were plenty of delectable choices for the guests. C&J also set up a very appealing s'mores bar for our guests. Our first coordinator became pregnant, and we were given 2 coordinators to take her place. Kristy and Danielle met with us on numerous occasions and were always available to answer questions. Kristy was simply amazing the evening of the reception. She was on top of all aspects of their responsibilities. She is truly a master at managing her staff and taking care of the guests. I would highly recommend using C&J to make a wedding dream come true.

ing was set up and running smoothly before the event even began! I highly recommend C&J catering to make your wedding day perfect!

and our wedding cake. They incorporated personal touches and gave us exactly what we wanted!

thorough and gave many ideas. We were assigned Courtney as our wedding coordinator and we had a blast with her every time we met with her! Sadly (but good for her!) she got promoted so we had to switch to Danielle. Danielle was such a sweetheart and so very helpful! She came into our planning process towards the end and it was like she had been there all along. I was so impressed with how she picked up where Courtney left off. She worked with me to make sure every detail was planned accordingly. There are so many food options. We didn't even know what to choose! We finally narrowed it down for our tasting and we were not disappointed at all. The food was fabulous! We received compliments during our wedding about how good their dinners were. Thank you guys for your hard work!

. The staff were very friendly and helpful when it came to things we just didn’t know. They have a lot of experience on their staff. The food was delicious, and the coordination was incredible. We entire process from start to finish was stress-free and easy. Very happy with our decision to go with C&J Catering! Special thanks to Natalie! Super knowledgeable and friendly!

a ball of fire, she made me so comfortable and I knew she was going to take care of everything! I had nothing to worry about! Thank you so much!

s through every step in regards to not only the catering but the decor as well. She also provided us with tons of advice and vendor recommendations. Courtney was always cheerful and beyond helpful and truly made our experience. The food provided by C&J was delicious. We decided on a BBQ station , Pasta station and Salad bar. We also got our cake from C&J and cupcake cones which they happily provided. The cocktail hour food was also delicious , the artichoke dip is delicious. When we set out to find a caterer we were looking for food we would want to eat ! and C&J excelled in it's delivery. We highly recommend C&J and suggest requesting Courtney to work with !!

nd we used C&J Catering and Floral. The food is phenomenal, nothing basic to it. They have a variety of appetizers, main courses and desserts. Everything we tasted on our trial was amazing, and the food at our wedding was perfect. We choose buffet and I was skeptical at first but everything was hot and ready. Evon was our coordinator throughout the planning process. She is such a fun and caring person. She works very hard at her job and it is clear that she loves what she does. She made my day run smooth and never failed to help wherever it was needed. We also used C&J for our floral, they designed the bouquets, boutineers, ceremony arrangements and reception arrangements. everything was beautiful. When I first met with Jill I had a vision of what I wanted and she created it! I tend to be a person that stresses about every single detail, but with Evon around I didn't even panic once!

ed to make an appointment with C&J. We spoke with her again at one of the venues we visited and were still convinced that this was the caterer we wanted. The tasting was delicious! My daughter and her fiancé were thrilled with the choices and how wonderful everything tasted. Melissa allowed us to customize the menu and make changes several times! A week or so before the wedding, Melissa and Eileen met me at our venue and asked me a LOT of questions! I had thought I was pretty organized, but they pointed out all the little details I had forgotten and TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING! I was so relieved after that meeting. I knew that those women were going to take care of us wonderfully. The day of the wedding Eileen realized that I had forgotten to order napkins for the reception! No problem, she said. She called C&J, and napkins were delivered. She also noted that one table lacked a flower arrangement, and she and Penny (the owner of Moonstone Manor) moved flowers from the ceremony site and artfully arranged them on the lonely table. No one could tell the difference. Eileen, who is as sweet as she is organized, and her staff were wonderful at the reception. The bartenders and waiters were efficient and professional, and the food was fabulous. My guests raved about everything. I have two other daughters, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use C&J catering again. The price and the quality were extraordinary. Thank you, Eileen and Melissa. You made the day a great success.

dding coordinator. From our first meeting until the day of the wedding she did a fantastic job. She listened to what my daughters vision was and made it happen. Her attention to detail went above and beyond. She was always available for questions during the planning stages. We gave our guests a choice of 3 different plated served meals. The presentation of the food was very appealing and it was delicious. A big hit with the guests was the individual baked potato toppings bar at each table. I would highly recommend this as a choice! The entire staff of C&J on the wedding day was great. All our guests were well taken care of and Contessa made sure every detail was attended to and ran smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend C&J to anyone planning a wedding and I would highly recommend asking for Contessa to be your coordinator. Bob & Ellen Swigert

I did not know what to expect, or how to even begin to plan a wedding, and the staff at C&J helped me through every step of the way. We trusted them with every piece of the wedding including flowers, cake, food, etc. We highly recommend C&J Catering!

C &J assigns each couple a Catering Coordinator and they are your point of contact, which is very convenient. Contessa was very helpful with perfecting our menu, editing it and adding to it multiple times! Outside of that though, if you have a wedding coordinator, having a catering coordinator the day of does seem a little unnecessary, especially for the added cost. Additionally, I had made it very clear that there was a particular item that was very important for me to have on the menu. The day of the wedding I noticed the menu had changed and was only informed when I asked, that the item I specifically requested had been sent to another wedding by mistake. Mistakes happen, but it was a bit of a let down. Overall they have delicious food and are very professional.

loved our cupcakes! Not only was the food amazing, but so was the service. I had the pleasure of working with Carol, and she is the best! She honestly felt like my fairy godmother by the end of my night. She was so easy to contact and always had an answer to my questions. She was so helpful in the planning process and genuinely happy for my husband and I. I highly recommend C&J catering! They took all of the stress out of planning and made it an amazing day!!

oved the staff so much that I decided to have them do the floral and décor as well. I also hired a day of coordinator (Evon). The food was amazing, all the guests loved it! They have lots of options and will accommodate to whatever you want. for example, I had a vintage circus themed wedding and wanted sliders for butlered hors d'oeuvres and cotton candy attached to my escort cards. I got exactly that! I also wanted a popcorn machine. They did that for me as well! The flowers they chose to use were beautiful. Went right along with my theme and were a VERY reasonable price being that they were mostly exotic flowers. They arranged them beautifully!nocomplaints. I wanted vintage Pinwheels in different colors and patterns attached to my bridesmaids bouquets which they arranged beautifully. they hand crafted the pin wheels which I thought was cool! As for the décor, OH MY GOSH! was that done beautifully! they did everything down to the smallest detail exactly how I envisioned it! I was terrified to have anyone do the décor for my "crazy" circus themed idea. I was scared it would look tacky but it didn't. All I said to the florist was "I want a vintage/rustic circus themed wedding that kinda looks like it was a scene in the movie Water for Elephants" and they knew exactly what I wanted. They kept in constant contact with me, making sure they had every detail correct, and if I had questions I never felt I was a bother. They were a lively bunch! They make you feel very comfortable and important. They are very professional and definitely know what they are doing! They always thought of things that I didn't and made sure to ask me how I wanted those things done, giving me plenty of options. I loved that the contract was broken down. I got to see exactly what I was being charged for, and I mean every little thing. In the contract they also give you VERY detailed descriptions of what the décor will look like which I liked being that you don't actually get to see it until the day of. It made me feel more at ease to see on paper exactly how it would all be set up. I felt everything was VERY reasonably priced. I added a lot of last minute things. Maybe a day or two before I decided that I wanted Signature drinks (Cotton Candy Vodka and The Pink Elephant which is pink lemonade and vodka). They didn't seem annoyed that I made last minute decisions, in fact they felt completely opposite. They were excited! which I appreciated. You don't realize how many little details go into a wedding until you're planning one and so I'm glad I had Evon (my DOC) to help me along the way. Keeping in touch, making sure I planned out everything that needed to be planned out, making sure rehearsal went as planned and ultimately taking a load of stress off of my shoulders by running the show the day of the wedding. Oh! they also did my stationary! my escort cards and table numbers! they were very unique. Loved them! I was able to keep them after the wedding to put in a scrap book which I appreciated. C&J does it all!

an amazing buffet of steak, crabcakes, butternut squash ravioli, asparagus, cornbread, and root vegetables. One of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process was going through their main menu to choose. Everything looked mouthwatering amazing! I would recommend getting several of their smaller desserts rather than a large cake. The oreo dream brownies are everything!

have high expectations. C&J met and exceeded every one of our expectations. The staff members are all so professional and amazing to work with- Alexis & Evon answered every question (there were many) we had and helped us create an amazing day. Evon was our coordinator for most of our planning time and she always made us feel confident that everything would amazing. She is a gem and was such a pleasure to work with. Eileen was so great on our wedding day and made sure that the plans Evon made were executed smoothly. The food was some of the best wedding food ever had (said our guests!) and the service was top notch. Melissa, Pam & Jill from the floral & decor team were amazing. They turned our vision into an amazing reality. We got SO many compliments on our flowers!! If we had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. THANK YOU SO MUCH C&J CATERING!!!!!!! - The Bollingers

in the end, I'm really glad we had C&J. They knew the Peter Allen so well, and were excellent at working the reception space to the best efficiency. All the servers were very polite, and the food was delicious! Our only disappointment was that there were very few leftovers, but maybe that was because the food was so good!

responsive, she still did an outstanding job. Contessa told us their chiefs grow tired of making the same entrees event after event and like a challenge. We asked for some Indian dishes that were not on the suggested menu, they rose to the challenge. The chiefs listened and made the minor adjustments we requested, and the food at our wedding reception was fantastic. We received numerous compliments and praises from our guests who traveled from all over the US and have travel the world.

with high quality and professionalism. We had the pleasure of working with Contessa throughout the whole wedding planning process and she was always there to help take are ideas and dreams and make them into a reality. The day of the wedding could not have any better and we are still getting compliments from family & friends about how good the food was. We went for a BBQ theme and it was just delish! C&J was top notch and I would recommend it to anyone, especially if you work with Contessa. Also, we were lucky to have Jamie the owner to help with the execution the day of because we had such a big wedding and both her and Contessa were always around if we needed anything throughout the wedding. Absolutely thrilled we went with them and could not have asked for anything better!