Catering By Robert / Event Concepts . FL

a New Orleans stayed wedding. I was immediately attracted to the vendor and upon tasting the Jambalaya in the huge paella pan I was pretty much sold. My Husband and I met up with Susan shortly after and went over all of the offerings. CBR provided in house decorations, linen, china, glassware and even bar services. Not to mention the client tastings that was held every other month. I think we will definitely miss those the most. What we loved MOST about CBR was working with Susan was a breeze and the communication was always on point. We definitely also loved the fact that we didn't have to add as many vendors with the decor items, linens, napkins, china and bar services. Typically these can be separate and costly. CBR does have a few menu options however they always stood up for the challenge of anything we wanted. Food was really important to us for our wedding as most of our friends and family knows us for cooking but we certainly couldn't cater our own wedding. Our wedding was held on 2/18 and we still have guests calling or telling us that the food was superb and definitely not wedding food. One of Must haves was finishing the night with beignets to complete the New orleans style wedding and Susan and her staff delivered. The Jambalaya with crayfish was a hit, the whipped mashed potatoes was a hit, the crab cakes and pickles was amazzzinng and the beignets was the icing on the cake! We could not have asked for anything more in a wedding caterer. We really enjoyed working with Susan and the staff and I recommend them to all of my friends constantly. They were professional and shared a ton of expertise in the wedding/catering industry.

ect. The day of they made sure EVERYTHING went smoothly, not just the standard catering tasks but everything from making sure our bridal party was ready to walk down the aisle to cleaning up the whole event. Food was absolutely phenomenal and we received tons of praise from it.

k with throughout the whole process. She is very timely, responsive, detail oriented, easy to communicate with, and an over all sweet & genuine person. We got lots of compliments on the tasty food at our reception. I loved how beautifully our reception was decorated and set up, it was better than I imagined. Everything went perfectly and I have Catering by Robert to thank for that! I would highly recommend to anyone!

nly did we work with an amazing company, but more importantly- we got to work with an amazing person. Susan was always compassionate and understanding with any requests that I had. She truly made everything happen, and I will forever be grateful for that. I am certain that no other catering company provides the kind of service that this one does. From answering all of our questions, to placing our DIY materials, to being the "design masterminds" of the wedding, Catering by Robert takes care of it all. Not to mention, the food was amazing and came at a reasonable cost. On multiple occasions at our wedding, I heard things like, "this is the best wedding food ever," and "the paella is incredible". Guests were raving about our appetizers as well. All in all, words can not describe how thankful I am for them. We give our highest recommendation possible!

This type of promptness continued from that very first phone call, and continued with many texts and emails until the wedding which was 1 1/2 years later! Susan, the wife of Robert, is a gem! The food was phenomenal, the decorations were amazingly professional and beautiful, and Susan acted as our wedding planner who almost seemed like part of our family in the end. I highly recommend Catering by Robert.

a, the presentation alone is spectacular. I don' t think I could have been more comfortable and relaxed on the morning of our wedding because I knew Susan and Crystal were taking care of everything. At the end of the day my husband and I both said we could not have asked for anything more, everything exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend Susan and the everyone at Catering by Roberts. Very professional, courteous and outstanding service!

e our wedding day unforgettable! You made the wedding planning process easy, smooth, and less stressful when it comes to hosting a wedding. I would definitely highly recommend anyone who is looking for a catering service for any event !! Top notch and great quality! Each of you have made an impact in each client's lives as they look forward to celebrate that one eventful day of their life. You make everything so personable and so professional ! We absolutely love it and are so happy and grateful we chose Catering by Robert ! This company needs to be shared because their top service should not go unnoticed. We appreciate you all ! For anyone reading this and is looking for a caterer, please don't pass this company up. I promise from a bride perspective that you will not regret it. With Love and Gratitude, Faye & Kei

is not an easy task. Susan was involved in every detail - connected me with other wonderful vendors - and really took on the event as though it was her very own daughter. Can't recommend her enough! She is the real deal!!!!

and my favorite was the pasta! I have and will refer other brides to Susan as this is all and more a bride looks for for her wedding. All of the services we needed were included in this catering company. We had table cloths, napkins, chair covers, center pieces, fine China, and so much more! If you are looking for a catering company, this is the one!

ey as they were. The day of the ceremony went beautifully. The venue was beautiful, and the food was amazing! Oh my God, the paella...everyone loved the paella. Susan will work with you and your budget, you just need to be clear on what is important to you on your day. I cannot recommend the team from Catering by Robert enough!

vendors to choose and whether or not to do certain things. I didn't stress out day of the wedding because I knew she would be on top of things. The food was great and we loved all of the client open houses because we got to try different menu items. Our captain at the wedding was fantastic - I only wish I could remember her name. She was constantly checking on us and at the end of the night, I forgot I had numbered sparklers with our wedding date and almost left without getting a picture with them, but she brought them out to us. She also had plates of food put together for us for later that night as we barely ate at the wedding.

ble and chair rentals along with beautiful linens to go with them. They set up our ceremony site as well as our reception site, and provided extras such as centerpiece glassware for the reception. As a bride who finds the planning process of a wedding incredibly overwhelming and even stressful, this service was priceless. I worked closely with Susan which was an absolute pleasure. She worked with me to come up with my table setting design and many other details for our big day. She was in contact with my other vendors when planning out our timeline so that everything ran smoothly. Every step of the planning process she was there to answer my questions and ease my mind. I would highly recommend Catering by Robert to anybody for their wedding… Especially one that I’m invited to, because the food really was amazing! Yum!

ace looked amazing and Susan did an amazing job making it just how I wanted it to look. They also took care of all the details during the reception so there was no need to worry about anything. I would definitely recommend and use Catering by Robert.

wedding while staying in the budget! The food was great- we received many compliments on the food and service of the staff. The displays of the food during the reception and cocktail hour were great as well. Reflecting back I could not have imagined planning our wedding without Susan! Catering by Robert is the best!

decorations and they provide all the table linens and chair covers. Susan sets up the room and makes it look beautiful. It looked better than I could have imagined! And the food was delicious!! All our guests keep talking about how great the food was. The paella was amazing and the staff was so attentive to us. They kept the reception running smoothly. I cannot say enough good things about this company. They are truly amazing and very, very affordable for what they do!! I wouldn't change a thing. The room looked so beautiful and everything was perfect. The whole day just moved seamlessly. My parents were planning on helping clean up the room and gather decorations and they couldn't believe how their staff did everything as far as boxing up our decorations and leftover food. This was better service than the Don Cesar where my sister had her wedding. Catering by Robert is the way to go!

e read all of these great reviews so signed the contract a year in advance. BEWARE!! Do not use this company for coordination/ decor, it was a disaster to say the least. Susan pressured us into signing a contract because they only do one wedding per day and it was busy season on the day we chose. Well she didn't even show up on my wedding day...she sent her assistances that I've never met and they were sweet however very clueless. I had met with Susan numerous times discussing the day of and planning a schedule. The ladies she sent had no clue what to do!!!! People were arriving and no one was there to direct them to there seats. The items they used for decor were old/used and broken ( the lanterns used down the isle). She reuses the candle holders and places a new candle on top of the old one!!!! Thank god I had an amazing florist to trust and make sure that didn't happen! I hated the loose chair covers and wanted the spandex fitted ones and guess what...the loose ones were on the chairs. She has yet to send me a message or follow up after the wedding. She lied about doing our centerpieces the correct way. Said it was impossible to sink roses in the vases. Come to find out..she told our florist It would be too much work. This company only cares about being paid and I feel like I've been scammed. After months of debating if I should leave a review I decided I should warn others.

me across Cateringbyrobert I was thinking of using them for my wedding food bc the reviews were OUTSTANDING!!!! Then after talking with Susan she told me about the "treasure Chest package"! This package should be called the anti bridezilla package lol! This package included everything for the big day!!! You can use the entire package or pick and choose the vendors that you want to use! I used all Susan's vendors and I was happy with each and everyone one of them! These vendors are people Susan has worked with in the past and they have a relationship which really takes a lot of stress off the bride. When it was time for a payment or planning something in detail Susan would handle it! If there was multiple deadlines she would email me and say maybe plan on coming into town for a meeting and she would get as many vendors together during our meeting and knock everything out!! I'm a planner and a type A personality! Susan made my life so easy bc she is so good at what she does!! Trusting her to handle my big day was the best decision I could have made!! I couldn't have been happier with the outcome of everything!! Future brides please take my review to heart! She makes you feel like you are the only bride bc she responds to emails so fast and communication is key in planning!!! The price is right and the food is out of this world! I got sooooo many compliments on the food! Susan I can not thank you enough!!!!!! Thanks for making my dreams come true! I hope this review helps other brides like they helped me!!!! Happy planning😘 xoxo Jackie and Matt Roberts

entire staff was extremely helpful and efficient. The food was delicious and the tables outstanding. Thank you for being part of the best wedding ever.

e reviews on Catering By Robert I had a good feeling I would end up choosing them. Then I spoke to Susan and I knew I had to have them cater our wedding. Catering By Robert was a great value for the incredible food provided. All of our wedding guests raved about how delicious the food was, many even mentioned it was the best wedding food they had ever eaten. They coordinated all rentals (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) which made planning very easy. Susan and Vicki were extremely responsive and helpful throughout all of the planning and the day of the wedding. All of our emails were returned within hours or even minutes. They were helpful in guiding us through all selections from food to chairs and linens. The tasting was wonderful and we felt like valued customers throughout the process. The staff went above and beyond to make sure all guests were happy during the event. Special attention was paid to make sure the groom and myself had plenty of food and wine throughout the night as well. We highly recommend using Catering By Robert for your wedding.... trust me you won't regret it!

eception. Included in the food price was the many of the table linens and decorations so this was an excellent value; CBR is definitely more all-inclusive than any of the other caterers that we researched. We also saved money because CBR allowed us to provide our own alcohol for the bar service. We met with Susan in her studio on several occasions leading up to our wedding day so that we could figure out the table design, venue layout, timeline, and almost every other detail of our reception. Susan was always very responsive to emails and phone calls whenever we had a question; she even referred us to a few of our other terrific vendors. My husband and I didn't live in Tampa during most of our engagement so we were unable to attend the CBR open houses, but my parents attended several of these events where they enjoyed sampling food and gathering design ideas. On the night of our reception, everything was perfect! The venue and table decorations were beautiful, the service was top-notch, and all of our guests commented on how much they loved the food! We even had a ton of food left-over that they boxed up and sent home with us. CBR truly provided us with peace of mind throughout the entire planning process! We definitely recommend CBR to anyone who is looking for a wonderful wedding caterer!

getting to know her and tasting all the wonderful food! They have client open houses that you are exclusively invited to once you book with her. You get to try all the food, so when it comes time to pick your menu-you know exactly what you are getting! Catering by Robert is way more than just a catering company. Not only do they provide delicious food but they also help decorate all the guest tables, buffets, & any other tables you need for your big day. They really do go above and beyond to make sure your event is a huge success! My sweetheart table and cake table were so BEAUTIFUL! When I walked into my venue and saw how everything looked, it literally took my breath away and made me cry because it was SO amazing! The staff was also SO helpful, they got us drinks when we needed them, they brought my husband and I plates from the buffet so we didn't need to get up! We were treated like royalty! Our friends and family could not stop raving about all the delicious food! I has so many different people approach me during the wedding just to tell me that the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding! That made me so happy, because food is a very important part of your wedding day! The seafood paella is the BEST dish, and it is HUGE! It was so fun everyone was amazed by it! My husband and I are very blessed to have found Catering by Robert. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and they were a huge part in making that a success. We HIGHLY recommend Catering by Robert for your wedding or next major event. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

ervice which was a great option and affordable! I would highly recommend using Catering by Roberts.

rom our first meeting, Susan was extremely organized. She followed me on Pinterest and Facebook to get an idea of my personal style. She always had great recommendations for every kind of vendor, and I knew I could trust anybody she recommended. She was also very responsive. Every question I had was followed by an almost immediate response. They had frequent tastings where their clients could come and taste all the great food they had to offer. This was extremely helpful when it came time to pick our menu. Susan also coordinated a time for me to come in and see a guest table exactly how it would be set up at my wedding. The extra time that the company puts in makes a huge difference and makes the planning experience very enjoyable. The day of my wedding, I was at ease knowing that Catering by Robert and Susan were coordinating all the set up. I knew everything would be beautiful! All the staff was extremely professional and friendly. They even had appetizers and drinks ready for the wedding party when we arrived at the reception. Afterwards, the staff saved all the extra food from the buffet, and my family could not have been happier that they had more of the delicious paella! I would absolutely recommend Catering by Robert to anybody planning a wedding!

here was someone as helpful, informative, considerate and dedicated as Susan. The more I met with other vendors, the more I really learned that not all companies are created equal, and I grew to appreciate her talent, years of experience, and assistance even more. She truly felt like a partner during the process and you can tell she enjoys helping couples with their special day. We didnt feel like just another bride and groom with Catering by Robert, and the attention to detail and prompt communication we received made us feel so at ease. I wasnt entirely certain what I was looking for in a caterer, other than affordable, not bland hotel food, and reasonably priced. With Catering by Robert, we got that and so much more. From helping us select our table designs to discussing menu options, they do it all. Susan worked with us in a non pushy way and really made us feel like she was there to help our vision become a reality and ensure our wedding was everything we hoped for. Her years of expertise and knowledge were so beneficial when werent certain how to proceed with various aspects of the wedding. The food at our wedding was great and we had tons of leftovers (having enough food was very important and they delivered!), The service we received before the wedding and during was phenomenal, and many guests commented on how nice the servers were. I was really pleased with the number of additional wait staff Catering by Robert offered, and having a day of coordinator at the reception hall was so wonderful. I cannot recommend Catering by Robert enough!! Thank you to Susan and all the Catering by Robert staff who made our wedding unforgettable.

actly where we planned but Susan and her crew rocked it out and allowed myself and my crew the room to add in our details as well and everything came out absolutely stunning!!! As a planner myself Susan got me to eventually hand over my planner hat and just be "The Bride" lol! Not to mention her crew!!! Love love love them! My wedding party was 23 strong and this crew made sure that everything was followed through... If I had to do it all over again, I would!!! Thank all of you and Thank You Robert whom I never personally met the food was awesome!!! Thank You all for all of the last minute accommodations you all made for all of our guests that stayed for the reception. By the way, the drink station was one of my favorites and the cake "foosball table" came together beautifully lol! Thank You guys again! Cheers!!!

ful in coordinating with our other vendors to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Susan and her team, including the fantastically kind Rita, made sure that everything looked amazing and transformed my vision into reality. They were professional and warm throughout the process. Although they recommended certain vendors, we chose to go different ways at times and they continued to be supportive and coordinated well with everyone we brought in. The fact that we could rely on them to set up and break down the entire wedding - including transitioning chairs and tables from one room to another between ceremony, cocktail hour and reception - was such a huge weight off our shoulders so that we could concentrate on the festivities! Thank you Susan and Catering by Robert for all the help throughout wedding planning, the yummy food, and a beautiful wedding day!

our every wish. The food was amazing! Our guests are still talking about how good everything was! I would recommend Catering by Robert to anyone planning a wedding or private home event. Very affordable and attentive!

as so great to work with and made the planning so easy and not stressful. I didn't have a wedding planner and did not need one with Susan and her team. They were all absolutely wonderful. There was not one thing that went wrong or that I would have done different.

ever had at a wedding. The Jambalaya was as delicious as the presentation! Everyone also loved the Chicken Marsala and I heard the Roast Beef was to die for. Every minute detail was covered, Susan did it all. Thank you so much for making my daughter's wedding so wonderful!

ter of ceremony has she coordinated every last deal of the wedding from start to finish !

lways gave me advice, talked to my vendors, etc. She went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. And thanks to her and her staff everything did come out PERFECT! The food was also absolutely delicious, all of our guests could not stop talking about it! I would recommend them 100% :)

Right off the bat, Susan was the most responsive and helpful vendor that we reached out to. As you begin planning, you will find that MOST vendors take 2-3 days to respond to inquiries (which can be extremely frustrating). Susan would always respond almost immediately. Even if she didn't have an immediate answer, she would send a note just so I knew that she had received my message and would have an answer to me soon! She was also very helpful in our venue search and little tips of the trade as we were digging through the challenges of planning a destination wedding (we live in Atlanta). As the wedding drew nearer, she walked the venue with us and helped think of key details that we may have forgotten or hadn't thought of yet. To say they are a full-service catering company is an understatement!! The venue we booked had a "built in planner" that was a nightmare to work with, so I put Susan in charge of everything with the reception: Table placements, paying other vendors, general coordination of the evening, etc. Because we had met and talked numerous times, I knew that we were in good hands with Susan. Not only was the food INCREDIBLE (guests were RAVING over the paella!), but the decor was perfect. Catering by Robert provided centerpieces, table linens, dishes etc. and Susan knew exactly what my vision was for our decor, and executed it perfectly. The entire evening went off without a hitch, and it was more perfect than I ever imagined, thanks to Catering by Robert!

didn't want. I knew I didn't want stuffy, boring, typical "chicken or beef" hotel food. I knew I wanted to be able to choose what was being served. I knew I wanted to have input on the decor, styling, theme & overall look of my wedding, but I still wanted expert guidance. I knew I wanted something beautiful & elegant, but also fun & relaxed. And I knew I needed to stay within a reasonable budget. My wedding ceremony was on the beach, with the reception held in a private home, which I thought meant that I was going to have to take care of every single little detail myself: linens, tables & chairs, silver & glassware, centerpieces, flowers, dishes, tables, bar & bartender, waiters, all the food, cake... the list was endless & completely overwhelming. When I met Susan, she immediately put me at ease with her charming & laid-back attitude & obvious knowledge & experience. She sent me a questionnaire to get things started, & we talked about my "vision" for my wedding & reception. I wanted to be very involved, & she allowed me to be - but it was clear that she would have been fine completely taking the reins too, if I that was what I wanted. Susan was in contact with me throughout the process & always available for a phone call or a meeting. She has the resources to take care of everything, & if it is something you would rather take care of, she has the knowledge & the contacts to point you in the right direction (& save you money!). We worked together to come up with a menu consisting of food that our guests would LOVE rather than just another "wedding meal" & she had several open houses where we could come & taste all the food which was wonderful. Susan & I worked together to come up with beautiful & unique table settings & centerpieces that were exactly what I was looking for. She had suggestions for things I might want to change (black table cloths instead of white was EXACTLY the right decision!) & gave me ideas I would never have thought of. The day of the wedding her staff was there bright & early getting set up but they were so unobtrusive I didn't even know they were there for hours! When I finally realized & I walked outside, the scene took my breath away - the tables were even more lovely than I had imagined. It was so wonderful to not have to stress about anything - Catering by Robert had every single detail under control. Later that night in the candlelight, the setting was magical. The servers were elegant, the bartenders (serving the "signature drink" that Susan suggested) were fun, & the food... oh my gosh, the food. How often do you hear people RAVING about the food at a wedding? It was truly spectacular. The ribs, the paella, the coconut shrimp... there are no words. And there was so much of it! We had rented the home for the entire week & my family feasted on leftover ribs & paella the entire time we were there! Finally, I want to mention budget. For the level of service they give & the quality & quantity of the food provided, there IS no better value in the area. Catering by Robert made my wedding beautiful, elegant & above all MEMORABLE. We have already decided to do a 5 year vow renewal & can't WAIT to have some more of that paella!

and her husband's company. Susan made the planning process very easy she was involved in every step from helping pick out the venue to planning the decor and food selection. We had to move up our wedding by four months because of relocating and Susan was amazing with helping arrange a secondary wedding date at our venue and coordinating with all the other vendors, as well as keeping me calm and reassuring me that I was still going to have the wedding I originally planned for. When I walked into the reception and ceremony area which Susan and her daughter Christy had decorated, I was amazed it was everything I pictured it was absolutely beautiful! The food was absolutely delicious our guests could not stop talking about their paella and pulled pork sliders. The service from their team was impeccable, someone from the staff would not walk passed my husband or I with out asking if everything was OK and if we needed anything. All of the staff were friendly and hard working. I would definitely recommend using all of Catering by Robert's preferred vendors, they have a long professional history with these vendors and you don't have to worry about contacting them because Susan will keep in contact with them through the whole process. This is the best catering and event company in town hands down you won't be disappointed!

etter! ) Catering by Robert was responsive to all of my requests/needs. Detailed and thorough! Very pleased with their service. Susan was amazing and quick to respond with any questions I had. She even requested my Pinterest Boards in order to get a real feel for what I wanted my day to be like. Food was delicious! My guests are still talking about the mashed potatoes :) The day goes by so fast that I wish I could rewind and do it all again! Thank you Susan and the staff of Catering by Robert!

e getting crazy expensive prices that were out of our budget. We came across Catering by Robert and were pleasantly pleased with their budget friendly catering prices AND the fact that coordination throughout the process/day of was included! Susan is extremely detailed oriented and enjoys working with her customers. She was always available to answer my emails and questions. I can't say enough good things about Susan & her team. Our guests raved about our reception food. Everything was perfect! Thank you for making our dream wedding become reality. Sarah and Coleridge Aaron

he always responded to my emails within a few hours and I sent a lot of emails. She works really hard to make sure you are as stress free as possible. She handles many things for her clients, it is hard to believe she is able to stay on track and know each of her couples the way she does. Catering by Robert is way more than just a catering company. Not only do they provide delicious food but they also help decorate all the guest tables, buffets, & any other tables you need for your big day. They really do go above and beyond to make sure your event is a huge success! The jambalaya dish was a big hit with our guests. Our friends and family could not stop raving about all the delicious food. My husband and I really liked their alcohol option. You pay a small fee per person and they cover all the sodas, water, mixers, etc. and the liquor liability insurance. You, as the client, can provide all your own alcohol and they will serve it, as long as your event hall allows it. Another note they informed us about is if you have any leftover unopened alcohol, then you could potentially take it back to the store and get your money back. My husband and I did this and got back $400 dollars. You can spend as much or as little as you want without any up charges. We feel this is really sets Catering by Robert apart from other catering companies along with all the other great things I have mentioned above. My husband and I are very blessed to have found Catering by Robert. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and they were a huge part in making that a success. We HIGHLY recommend Catering by Robert for your wedding or next major event. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

t sat down with Susan, you could tell she really cares about each event. She really made us feel that we were the only thing on her plate and she made us feel like family. Susan was great in being the practical voice when my husband and I couldn't decide or were going off on a tangent. I never felt that Susan wanted to over charge us for anything. She went over our budget with us and she went above and beyond to help us stay in our budget. She even called all over to find me whiskey barrels and specific sequin tablecloths. One of my favorite things about CBR is that they do an open house every few months. Here they have a different food theme each time (which is great so you can try all their different menus) and they also highlight one wedding tablescape. This was the perfect way to really bring things to life and help us make menu decisions. With CBR we tried probably 5 different full menus, so when it was time to put our menu together we knew which items we had to have. We ended up going with a Cuban theme and for our "live station" we did their mixed seafood & meet paella. The food was a hit!!! I cannot tell you how many compliments I received on the food. They also provided AMAZING hors' deourves for our cocktail hour. They set aside a few platters of each item for us and the wedding party to have before we went in for our entrance (this was extremely thoughtful and much appreciated). Susan was so amazing through the entire process. She made my entire wedding day go smoothly and I felt 100% comfortable knowing she was setting everything up (decor, tables), Robert was cooking AMAZING FOOD, and the whole team was making it all PERFECT (and happen) on the one day of my life where I wasn't in control. THANK YOU CBR!

ressed out busy bride but Susan always was able to calm me and assured me everything would be okay.. On our wedding day everything was more than okay. It was amazing.! Our venue we chose was a beautiful outdoor setting but needed a lot of imagination and also a lot of decor. Catering by Robert has a lot of Basic Inclusions that other caterers charge extra . Susan also recommended some other awesome vendors we used for our wedding. We were able to save time and money with Catering by Robert. And by choosing vendors they recommended and who have worked together in the past made things a lot easier. As far as Catering by Roberts food, it was delicious. All of our guest can not stop talking about it. This was exactly what we wanted. When your guest talk about your wedding your food is one of the top things they will remember. We can honestly say that if we would have NOT hired Susan & her staff our day would have not been as amazing as it was. Catherine & John Ritchea 3-21-15

responded to every phone call, text and email within a very short amount of time, sometimes within minutes. They provided the food, servers, bartenders, linens, glassware, flatware and the décor for the tables. This was a HUGE part of our wedding and why it went as perfectly as it did. As a bride I can say I had ZERO stress because of Susan. Not only did she provide all of these things for us, she also pointed me in the right direction for some of the other vendors. Susan was so familiar with our wedding venue she was my main contact and source of information for my entire wedding planning. EVERYONE has been raving about how AWESOME the food was (especially the paella)! If you want to be a STRESS FREE BRIDE … CATERING BY ROBERT is the PERFECT CHOICE!!!

to Florida and her support continued to be invaluable. Her money saving tips (i.e. wait to book the photo booth until you can get a Groupon or snagging a great photographer with a daily fee and no copyrights) made all the difference. She definitely makes you feel important and her weekly emails range from an honest reminder of what to work on (and not slack on) to really great suggestions on various wedding planning topics. I started to get anxious about the ceremony and brought in Vicki from Beach Angels. Not only did Susan accept this addition, there were "organizing emails" that worked behind the scenes and made everything from ceremony to cake-cutting seamless! I didn't worry about anything the day of my wedding. Can you put a price on that? I will tell you that we DEFINITELY saved thousands by using a venue that allowed outside vendors/alcohol and using CbyR's bartenders. Our guests were well-lubricated for the evening at an 1/8th of the price I've head from other brides. Also, when you reach out to her suggested vendors... there is often a "Susan discount" that makes things like foliage or uplighting within budget. All of our vendors worked as a team, even when I did pick a random DJ and a local cupcake place as vendors. While talking about my caterer, I realize I haven't even mentioned how GREAT the food was. We went with a Tampa Bay/Island theme menu. Relatives are still talking about the paella and I am still dreaming about our signature appetizer (bbq pork served on Hawaiian roles with a sliced pickle on top). We also had some vegans in the house and she (and Robert) were amenable to making some small adjustments to menu items so they didn't have to starve. Can't say enough...

all is thanks to Catering By Robert. Never have I received so many compliments on the food, anywhere. The food was just what everyone did see/enjoy. Behind the scenes, Susan met with me several months prior and was key to making my dream day come together. She met with my fiancé and I at times best suited for our schedule, in sometimes not great situations. Susan is very knowledgeable in what she does and is very accommodating. We were able to set up a payment arrangement and have everything settled prior to the big day. The staff can make any location work for you. Catering by Robert did set up all of our tables/chairs and decorated them beautifully as well. I call them an "all inclusive" caterer because they took care of pretty much everything. If they didn't do it, they recommended a highly skilled professional that could. I'm very grateful to them for all that they did! No need to look anywhere else for your perfect caterer!

nowledgeable. Susan made the whole process much easier – basically one-stop shopping. She was very respectful of our budget and helped with many cost saving ideas. Susan helped with linen, dishes, centerpiece design, bartender, and vendor options. She was both party planner and caterer. In the end, everything was beautiful. When we dropped off everything at the venue (2 days before the wedding) and went over the final set-up with Susan, we were not pleased with what we thought the wedding canopy would look like. Susan called the bride the following day to assure it would be beautiful – that she personally would take care of it. It was breathtaking – beautiful beyond our imagination. That singular moment defines Susan and the personal care she delivers. At the wedding, the staff was professional, pleasant and very helpful. They were present but not obtrusive. Clearly, it ran smoothly or I would have heard about. At the end of the night, they had packed up our stuff and put it all in one place – leaving the venue tidy. They say things will go wrong but with Susan in the picture, those things are reduced to a minimum. Thank you, Susan, for holding our hands throughout the planning process and for making this such a special and memorable day.

wedding turned out beautifully and we got so many complements on the decor and the food. I would recommend Catering by Robert to anyone getting married. They really do care about making sure your day is perfect and take so much extra stress out of the planning process.

l and had nothing but complements from all our guests on how wonderful everything was. I would definitely recommend Susan and staff to anyone asking.

meeting and discussion, Susan came back with some of the most awesome ideas. I wasn't sure what I wanted, but Susan was able to listen, ask questions and present ideas that were spot on. Shortly after, she scheduled a phone meeting with her planner to discuss menu ideas, décor, etc. The menu was over the top! All I could think of was $$$$. However, the pulled it off. The menu was incredible. Food from all three states we had lived. It was so unusual and everything was delicious and memorable. (Best of all, the cost was very reasonable) THe best part of working with her team was their ability to handle everything. They put us at ease and handled most of the details. She had a great list of vendors and/or ideas. She worked with anything we threw at her. The tasting were helpful to help visualize your dream day. Now, months later, people are still talking about the unusual menu. I will never forget the day of the event. We stopped by the venue to drop off items. Susan and her crew were there pulling it all together. When we left my partner said "There is no way this will get done before 7pm" I said, "at this point, there is nothing we can do... they are professionals, let them do their job" . Wow! At 7pm, we arrived to find the most gorgeous set up. Every single detail was taken care of, it was amazing. The entire night her team was there to make sure every guest was attended to. It was a night I did not want to end. I would highly recommend Susan and her team for any event. (and what ever you do... Make sure the mashed potatoes and salad with strawberry dressing are at your event.)

en came to our rehearsal and worked with our other vendors to make sure everything went seamlessly! It was such a perfect and beautiful day!

vice was wonderful, delicious food, and a friendly staff who stepped in at times with suggestions to help keep the flow of the reception going. Thank you to all for your hard work. One of our younger guests ( 9 or 10 yrs old) left a thank you note for Susan and her server... she is looking forward to having them cater her wedding :)

ept removing decorations during the reception, as well as full drink cups and plates when guests got up to dance, so when guests returned from the dance floor, there was nothing to drink at their table, not even water. The place cards that were delivered prior to the reception were not set out for the guests, instead they had to hover over a piece of paper that I provided for the staff to assist the guests (the place cards were returned to me at the end of the event with my other items.) The caterer was paid a large amount for tips to the staff and the staff set out a jar labeled "TIPS" for the guests to contribute. The head waitress kept interrupting conversations with me and my guests to tell me that we were running late, even after I advised we had the hall for four hours after they wanted to end the event and we would pay their hourly fee if we ran over. They were following a schedule that Susan had set, even though we advised Susan we did not agree with her schedule and wanted to keep the one we had already provided to her months prior to the wedding. I would not recommend this caterer to anyone planning a wedding, perhaps they might be sufficient for an employee luncheon to be catered, but they are not equipped to handle a wedding reception. We spent the most money for our wedding on our caterer, and keep getting compliments on everything else, the photographer, the DJ, the church, the reception hall, but keep hearing how bad the caterer was. Look elsewhere for a caterer!

ect as it did!! We had to plan our wedding from afar, and without Susan's help, I don't know how we would have accomplished anything! Not only did CBR provide the food, servers, bartenders, linens, glassware, flatware, and decor (SUCH a help) Susan was also able to provide me recommendations for other vendors who were excellent! It was such an incredible value for a beyond reasonable cost. After our initial design meeting, Susan sent me countless suggestions and offered many ideas for our decor and centerpieces, which we loved. She even met with my florist when I couldn't be there in person to take pictures of potential setups for my approval. Their ideas came together beautifully and she even made me feel like she had fun doing it! Anytime I had a question or concern, she was able to answer promptly and professionally. She helped us figure out our needs for the bar, food, and worked on our timeline. She knew our venue, and was able to give suggestions with regard to logistics and timing. Having so much experience in the business, she was able to provide invaluable advice to us, as well as recommend a ceremony coordinator so that everything went smoothly on the day of. The food was absolutely delicious from the cocktail hour throughout the reception, and we received many compliments from our guests! What really stood out was the attentiveness and kindness on behalf of the entire staff. Even though we had a buffet, the servers offered to make plates for our older family members, for which they were incredibly grateful. We didn't even know they had done this, and my mother-in-law was floored by the level of service. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Catering By Robert!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!

lean up which was awesome and allowed me to get back the full deposit on my venue.

it was everything we'd hoped for. Our wedding was in Sarasota and we don't live in the Tampa area, so communication was a little difficult, but everything turned out well in the end :)

ect. The guests raved about the quality of the food and the service of the serving staff. All aspects of the wedding and reception were planned well in advance with Susan. An event coordinator was assigned and communication between all staff was succinct. The entire wedding was carried out perfectly and all that we were required to do was enjoy!!

They offer open houses so you can sample food and design ideas. They allow you to preview your guests tables ahead of time so you are 100% sure about what you want. They do set up and clean up and even pack up extra food. Instead of a cake, we had a s'mores bar and it turned out so cute! Completely customize-able and easy to work with. I cannot say enough great things about Catering by Robert and Susan, especially. THANK YOU!

rocess, answering any and all questions we had (and we had quite a few!), and did her best to understand exactly what our vision was for the wedding. One of the aspects we really enjoyed was the open houses they host for current clients and their families. About once every couple of months, Catering By Robert will have a tasting of several menu items, as well as showcase clients' tables so that they can actually see it put together before the wedding. I loved being able to see my ideas come together, and having the opportunity to work out the kinks beforehand. When the day arrived, Susan and her team did a FANTASTIC job of putting everything together! Not only did they set up the reception space in its entirety, but they also helped set up for the ceremony as well. Susan was a godsend, between her and the venue manager, we did not need to hire a wedding planner, something I was worried I would have to do. The reception was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined, and we got RAVE reviews on the fabulous food. We even got to take all of the leftovers home! I have been singing their praises ever since, and would recommend them to any bride to be!! Thank you again, it was fantastic working with you. :)

t so much more with them!! Susan was awesome to work with. She always knew just what to say to put my concerns at ease. She was very quick to respond to emails and I sent her A LOT of questions!! We honestly could not have picked a better company to be a part of our wedding celebration. When I walked into the reception room I could barely believe my eyes, everything was so beautiful. The food and service on the wedding day were wonderful. All of my guests had a great time! Thank you so much….we could not have had such a wonderful wedding without your help!

ally during the last few weeks when I needed it the most. They did a great job improvising when I forgot something and made my day extremely memorable, enjoyable, and as stress free as possible. They were great to all of the guests at the reception and handled everything with professionalism yet were very personable. The food was even better than at the first tasting and even re-created a specially requested salad. They handled all contact with the other vendors to make sure set up went smoothly the day of. They put together and provided centerpieces and table decor- I can't say enough about how great Catering by Robert is- reasonably priced, great service, delicious food, even better staff. Thanks again for all of your hard work!!

a my fair wedding and I must say that your staff far exceeded my expectation while helping me stay on my budget!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Forever grateful!! Your happy bride - Tiana!!

espond almost immediately with an answer or to tell me she would work on it. At our design meetings she was always on top of everything and covered all the bases. You can tell that Susan is a true professional and love what she does. As for the wedding itself, it was everything I wanted. There was a small problem however, when the DJ cancelled 1.5 hours before the wedding was about to start. I called Susan and she told me she would make some calls. In under 10 minutes she called back and told me she found a DJ. Kent, who was present the night of the wedding was also amazing. He made the venue absolutely beautiful and was on top of the wedding timeline. When the wedding was slighlty delayed because of the DJ problem he went over a new timeline to make everything go smoothly. And of course, I cant forget the food. Everyone all night was telling us how delicious the food was. I cant express how truly happy and thankful I am that I chose Catering by Robert. Every staff member I worked with was exceptional, the food was delicious, and my experience working with them was perfect.

itely. Our cocktail and reception areas were picture perfect. The canapés and dinner were wonderful! And there was plenty of it. The wedding was held outside on a horse farm and the meal was a buffet served al fresco. Weather was perfect! Susan and her staff couldn't have been more professional and kind to work with. I would absolutely use Catering By Robert in the future. Susan, thank you so much for everything!

swered them. Susan went above and beyond with everything. Anytime I emailed her, she responded within a day, the open houses were a tremendous help, especially when choosing the food and we were always greeted with a huge hello and hug. Kent did an amazing job by taking our visions and bringing them to life. Susan and Kent were open to suggestions and really listened to what we wanted and also guided us in the right direction to make our wedding perfect. Not to mention, the food was phenomenal. All of our guests raved about how delicious it was. Susan and her team are the way to go. I will miss working with Susan because she is amazing and really cares about her clients.

throughout the wedding planning process. She acted more as a family member than a vendor. Catering by Robert helped make our wedding planning process very easy. I loved how they had a room at their office that displayed a table and possible choices for the table décor. It was great to be able to see it first hand, rather than just pictures. One of my favorite parts about this amazing company is their open houses! These open houses let us try different food, drinks, meet their staff ahead of time, meet other clients, and helped us visualize other possible ideas for our big day. Susan was great at replying to emails, answering questions, & communicating! On our wedding day, Susan and her team did an absolute wonderful job at omitting the stress and working hard to make sure our visions came to life. When I walked into the reception room for the first time, I was amazed. Our décor was fabulous! However, nothing compared to the food that was served. We had SO many compliments on our buffet. It was absolutely delicious! Some people told me they went back for thirds! They are very generous with their portions and make sure that all the guests are happy, full, and satisfied! There was no long lines and all the guests had a warm plate of food! The servers around the reception room were great too! Another thing I would like to mention are the bartenders. They were absolutely fabulous! Our guests made sure to let me know this as well! I would use Catering by Robert every time! I recommend them to all my family and friends. They are so personal, make you feel like your day is the most important thing to them, and make you feel like family. Thank you Susan, Robert, and the rest of the staff for making our wedding day extra special! Wedding: 05/25/2013

renting. I was hesitant at first about the role they play in helping you to set-up your wedding design/decor but they really care to make the day what you want and will go out of their way to do things other caterers wouldn't even begin to do. Also, did I mention the food was great?? I originally found them because of their giant paella dish and guests were raving! Raving about the paella and everything else they offered. It is amazing to me that they cost less than other 'regular' caterers. Great value!!

ry step of the way! She constantly reminded me of that too. Being reassured that your vendor is just as much on top of things as you are for your own wedding, really cuts the stress down. Trust me. Finding Catering by Robert was like finding a one stop shop for the wedding. They can do so much or refer you to people just as good as they are. Susan saved me time and money and when you're planning a wedding, that's priceless! We attended the open houses to taste different food options, (which were held at different venues in the area which was nice), we also got to see other bride's table designs and wedding ideas...which helps TREMENDOUSLY! Ashley was our designer and we fell in love with her! She completely understood us and connected immediately! The day of the wedding was perfect! Susan made sure every detail was thought of and secured. I couldn't have asked for a better caterer or a more beautiful day!

or my wedding however the second I was engaged it all formed very quickly and I became very particular. I got overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. It was a blessing to find Susan and Bradley with Catering by Robert – they covered everything. We did not have to worry about renting or coordinating anything the day of. I never thought we would have been able to afford a wedding planner/ coordinator, but that's exactly what they provided. They were a sounding board for my many questions and just a phone call/email/text away. I had plenty of questions/ideas they helped me work through & they had great suggestions of how to incorporate everything that I wanted. Our friends and family were thoroughly impressed. Everything ran so well that it felt as though they weren't even there. I was worried about our venue and it feeling too crowded, but Bradley did a fantastic job with executing it. Our ceremony location had to change due to the 20-30 mph winds from the storm. Once Susan and Bradley arrived at the house the day of the wedding they came to see me and instantly proposed their plan B. I LOVED their idea – it kept all of the things that were important to us intact. Trust in the fact that these are professionals & that they will do what is best for your setting/guests/pictures and incorporate what you want. I loved working with Catering by Robert - not only did the services exceed expectations, the food was phenomenal! I highly recommend Catering by Robert - they can do as much or as little for you as you like and the price is much more affordable than you think! Our wedding probably looked like it cost twice of what it actually did :)

ion I had been dreaming of. Catering by Robert is by far the best vendor for any bride. They provide much more than just catering. They can handle decor, bar service and coordination. By guests were floored by the entire event and could not stop RAVING about the quality of the food and service. So happy I went with Catering by Robert instead of another local catering business.

r services for decor and catering. But they were so much more. Susan, Kent, Brad, and staff truly care about the event. They will all bend over backwards to make sure your day is perfect. They were constantly available and very understanding of my needs. If I could rate them with 20 stars, that would not be enough. They are the best in Florida!

for you! But besides that, our wedding was perfect - with no hiccups because of them. I can't thank them enough.