Catering By Robert / Event Concepts . FL

erything was wonderful. The staff was also commendable, as well as all the design recommendations! Susan really knows her business and recognizes things you may not know or forget to order. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏 We highly recommend Susan and her staff for planning and events. She was on top of everything and thought of things we might not have considered.

y amazing and I recommend the giant paella pan for a crowd pleaser. She took care of decorations, including arbor and total day of management. I barely saw her once and everything happened perfectly. We used her network of vendors and she set us up with a great DJ, flowers (they got us tulips out of season), and an amazing cake. She's basically a godsend and made 1000% difference to our wedding. Use her and you'll see that weddings aren't as stressful as they are made out to be

d to make the wedding day amazing! It was perfect!!! And the food was fantastic. I highly recommend Catering by Robert!!!

assistant wedding planner. She helped me put together decoration ideas, suggested places to rent items she didn't have in her storage for decor and even went above and beyond and borrowed items from friends! She also emailed a finalized list of everything we needed down to the number of liquor bottles for the reception to who was pinning up my dress after the ceremony; little things that you don't think of until it's too late! There was not one detail that went unnoticed or addressed before the big day. Her team was wonderful and very helpful throughout the entire night and did whatever they could to make our day seamless. My wedding would have seriously been a nightmare without Catering By Robert (Susan ;) She's worth every penny and I highly recommend her!!

nd she works to get you the best prices and create a wedding that is exactly as you want and unique to only you. She has years of experience and thus advice that is as helpful as having a wedding planner! Her expertise allows your wedding day to run smoothly. We did not have any hiccups in our day, Susan and her staff were amazing, super friendly and very helpful! Her prices are very affordable and she is worth every penny, and more. And the best part is, you don't have to supply decorations or hire a decorator, she has them for you already and delivers them the day-of so you don't end up with useless wedding decor afterwards! It was the best choice I made to have a caterer who was also our decorator and day of coordinator. She also supplied the bartender to serve our guests the liquor we provided at a very affordable price, even supplied mixers and champagne glasses!! Not to mention our guests were raving about the food during and even after our wedding. I couldn't have asked for anything better. You and your staff are amazing Susan, thank you all so much!

onfused. Gave us indepth insider information on our venue and provided details on best ways to navigate. She kept the menu flexible for us (greatly appreciated). She provided layout help, alcohol estimates help and vendor help. She stood in as our day of coordinator and made sure everything was perfect. She gave us VALUABLE advice and is not afraid to make suggestions when needed (even with us hard headed engagies). She coordinated with our florist (who she knew) and had a table sample night where we could make adjustments as needed. She is a staple in the industry and highly respected. Everyone loved the food... we thought the prices were extremly fair. Considering the service she provides... this is a no brainer. She even showed up to our rehearsal and set us up for success. Id also like to add that I am not easy to please... she did all of this with grace. Bravo!!! Catering by Roberts make dream weddings come true in all budgets.

ensured we had everything we needed and kept us on schedule to ensure we didn't forget things. She was always checking in on my husband and I to ensure we didn't need anything. Including serving us our food because we were stuck talking with guests. The meetings- We enjoyed the food tastings we were able to attend in the short planning process for our wedding. It was a great way to try different things from their menu. The meetings we had with Susan were always productive and the last planning meeting was amazing. The day of the wedding was based on that meeting. Susan know what she is doing for sure. Setup- We literally dropped everything off in the morning and everything was done when we arrived to do first look. They even moved our ceremony chairs (rented) to our reception tables for us and moved flowers as well. They provided all of our table coverings and parts of the centerpieces and it was perfect. The Food- It was delicious and everyone was raving about the paella. Including us. It was so nice to be able to have the extra food to take home. We had a lot of family still in town and it came in handy. They cut and served our cake as well. The Bar- There was never a line and everyone was happy with the service. Very friendly and professional bartenders. Vendor coordination- Susan gave us amazing recommendations on a bakery for our cakes and videography and DJ. We could not have been happier. Everyone was were they needed to be and setup with no problem. Breakdown- They broke down all the tables and chairs and collected all of our stuff so it was very easy for my family to gather to leave. They also have worked with our venue before and knew what they needed to do to ensure we got our deposit back. I will literally hire them for any event in the future when I need catering. Not just based on food, but for the relationship we built with her and her team. We are so glad we used them for our catering. They are more than a caterer. I had no idea what I wanted nor how to plan a wedding and she helped tremendously. The value of what we paid to what was included was huge. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so rememberable. Thank you and much love always, Abbey and Jimmy

rk together remotely. I live in Ohio and they are based in Florida. The communication via email was prompt and very detailed. I changed my idea on table design at least 10 times. I was blown away at how perfect our table setting came out without actually seeing it in person; the colors, center pieces and fun addition of candy was perfect and beautiful. The day of wedding, a rain storm came through 30 minutes before the ceremony and we lost power. I remember looking out the window and seeing all the caterers removing the table clothes/plates. Susan stayed positive and kept reiterating that the rain storm would be gone soon and everything would be fine. Low and behold it was; within 30 minutes after the rain, we had a beautiful reception set up.. Power went back on; we served dinner a little late to improvise. Thank you Susan for helping me stay calm during the storm. Additionally, the food was delicious. We got many compliments from our guests; specifically the southwest pasta was a hit!! I'd also like to mention Caitlin. She was the lead. She was attentive, professional, and informative. Always had a smile on her face. She introduced herself after our ceremony and made herself available at all times! The day was hectic, we forgot to cut our cake. Caitlin went out of her way to find us and suggested we should cut the cake. I'm so glad she did this because it was such a special moment! Thanks Caitlin! Overall, id highly recommend this business to anyone. By the end of the day, I gained so much respect for this company by how they handled all of our unexpected circumstances; rain storm and power outage..Through all the obstacles they managed to still give us our perfect wedding!

to make sure our day went flawlessly. In the midst of planning we decided that our original venue would not work, so Susan searched high and low to find a new venue that met our expectations and visions. We are from out of state so she even visited venues and facetimed me for a walk through. We never did a food tasting, and I was nervous but our guests raved about the food. The day of our event Susan and her staff were there to ensure that everything ran smoothly. She knew my vision like no one else because we spent countless hours planning and she ensured that the entire day went off with out a hitch. I highly recommend Catering by Robert and would work with them again if given the opportunity.

just as delicious as the first night we ate. The planning process was a breeze , we had meetings with Susan and she was always so quick to respond to any questions, the great thing about Catering by Robert is that they have wonderful get togethers to sample food items and to go over your tablescapes. The day of was flawless and Susan’s team and coordinators made our wedding day function without a hitch. We couldn’t have picked a better team to handle our food, bar tending and day of coordination. Thank you so much Susan and team for everything!

ly phenomenal! Guests are still talking about how impressive and delicious the paella was! We are so glad we put our wedding into the hands of Catering by Robert. I’ll definitely be recommending them to every future bride I know!

ood was perfect! It seems silly but even the fact that her team made myself and now husband a plate of food and made sure we ate meant a lot! They think of EVERYTHING, the food is amazing, and they are pleasant and easy to work with!

te a casual taco bar for our wedding reception. Not only was she open to our idea, but Susan and Bob ran with it and added their own flare to make it better than we imagined. Her experience in this field was so valuable to us when planning our wedding...she had so many great ideas that made everything so much more memorable. The staff the day of our wedding was amazing and made our dream a reality, from the table settings to the send off, they kept everything (and everyone) organized and elegant. The food was amazing and we still received compliments weeks after about the spread. People loved it! The staff was not only helpful, but warm and really seemed to enjoy what they do. Book this caterer, you will not be disappointed! Thank you to Susan, Bob, and their incredible team!!

g by Robert's staff by my side the entire day, made my job seamless. Susan and her staff are amazing! The tables and decor were just as we requested, the staff was attentive and the food was amazing. Special shout out to Ellen R. and Caitlin, as well as the back of the house for an unforgettable wedding!

verything together beautifully. She worked with us tirelessly to ensure that we get the best wedding we could have only dreamed of and kept it within budget. She was truly an angel and got us through everything! Susan I a genuinely wonderful person and puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Would 10/10 recommend Susan and her team for your wedding planning and catering! She knows so much and has so many contacts to get exactly what you need. Thank you all so much for giving us a fairytale wedding.

re than catering - they help you plan, coordinate, decorate, manage vendors, and the list goes on. All of their services are included in their quote which was incredibly helpful for us to stay within budget. Their expertise in the field make it very easy for us to determine details and plan for logistics. They truly think of every little detail and ensure the day goes perfect! We planned our wedding from afar and we knew right away Catering by Robert would take care of anything we needed. They were so easy to communicate with and schedule meetings on our very limited visits to Florida. Our families come from two different cultures and Robert BLEW IT OUT OF THE WATER with the cuisine and meal options. They created a variety of flavors and foods that matched our guests perfectly. They even worked around any of our guests dietary restrictions with ease and made sure everyone was taken care of. The day of staff was beyond anything we could have ever expected. They were so interactive with our guests and our friends/family could not stop raving about the Catering by Robert team for weeks after the wedding. We HIGHLY recommend using Catering by Robert for any event because they are the total package! They made planning a wedding so easy and they were an absolute joy to work with!

first talked to Susan nearly a year before our wedding, we knew we had found someone who truly cared about creating an amazing experience for us, and who had a ton of experience and knowledge in doing so. From the first phone call she was so warm and excited to help us. The wonderful thing about Catering by Robert is that they are not just a catering company, they have a hand in helping coordinate your entire event - all at a very fair and reasonable price. In the months leading up to our wedding, we talked to Susan numerous times with questions about planning/execution, while also seeking her advice on vendors, colors, traditions, and much more. There was not one time where she wasn't eager to help us. We felt as if we had a guiding mentor to walk us through the sometimes chaotic wedding planning process. We are beyond thankful for everything she did to get us ready for the most exciting day of our lives. The day of our wedding went better than I could have EVER imagined - and we really attribute this success to Susan and the Catering by Robert Staff. Our guests could not stop talking about how professeinal, kind, and accomadating the entire staff was. Susan and her team completely set up and decorated our ceremony and reception areas - and it was breathtakingly beautiful. They executed the decoration with such precision that even the placement of every flower within the centerpieces was perfect. The staff, and particularly Rita, treated me and my now husband as if we were royalty - constantly making sure we were okay, and seeing if we needed anything like a drink or a snack. This really touched our hearts at how special they made us feel. The food was an absolute HIT! With a family full of foodies - I wanted the meal to be fantastic, and it blew away my expectations. I still have family and friends telling me how delicious the food was, and that they were all going back for seconds! Susan has such kindness in her heart, she arranged for me and my husband and to have a special meal of shrimp pasta and scallops because she knew it was our favorite, even though we did not have this option for our guests. It's little things like this that made us feel like we were really taken care of. Overall we could have never imagined how well our wedding went, and it was all thanks to this amazing company. Susan and her team went above and beyond to give us our dream wedding, and we are forever grateful! Lucy & DJ Married June 9th, 2018

ould have hoped! The staff was so friendly, accommodating, and very detail-oriented. We also included the bar services and we could not have been happier! They were also very affordable! Susan was so quick to respond to every email and/or text. She also puts on numerous tastings for clients to attend prior to their event. Susan was amazing!

ng but Susan really helped us refine the general feel of our wedding. A huge advantage of working with Susan and her team is that they have been in this area doing weddings for a long time and as such have many wonderful recommendations for any sort of vendor you may need. They also take care of everything from the bar to the table and chair rentals in addition to making the food for the reception, all without making sacrifices to overall quality. Something we particularly appreciated was how responsive Susan was via email - any question or concern we had was answered within less than half a day. On the day of our wedding, we couldn't have asked for more! Everything was set-up beautifully, the staff was wonderful, and at the end of the night, all of our decor and other odds and ends were nicely packed away and set aside.

t rave reviews from my guests, and we were able to choose from a wide and diverse menu. Susan was very flexible in allowing us to create our menus, which was much appreciated in that it allowed me to ensure everyone was taken care of in terms of preferences. More than the food, however, Susan took it upon herself to plan out the details of the entire event, including our ceremony which was at a different location away from our reception. She gave me advice on things like how much alcohol I needed, and provided recommendations for vendors like the DJ, florist, and transportation, which all turned out great. This certainly alleviated the stress on my end, the groom, as we didn’t hire a planner or even a coordinator for our event. Turns out we didn’t need to! Most importantly, despite having a busy schedule, Susan would always make herself available via text and email, and always responded promptly to any questions we had. There’s no substitute to having someone you can reliably communicate with. I wholeheartedly recommend Catering by Robert!

catering company, they also provided linens and decor for our wedding day. Literally a one stop shop !! Susan was great through it all! Her attention to detail at our designs meeting helped ensure that we got exactly what we wanted. They also provided tasting events where we were able to taste pretty much their whole menu and really choose what we liked best. We got so many compliments on their food & the services of their staff. They were so friendly & did everything we asked in a timely manner. I HIGHLY recommend Susan and her staff for any big catering event. You will not be disappointed with their service & affordable price !!

with my family and we were blown away. Both of us being from NY we wanted to incorporate that WOW factor in our wedding and Susan certainly helped us achieve that. Family and friends are still raving about the food.

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.