Chef's Expressions

ed out every detail to perfection. Sarah made sure that everything was planned in a way that made the most sense and following her guidance led us to a day I dreamed of. When there were hiccups with a bartender being out due to COVID, she was quick to come up with a solution and I didn’t even know of the issue until after the night was over. Sarah handled everything on the day-of, even transporting our personal décor, so I only had to concentrate on being with my people and soaking it all in. On top of all of that, the food was AMAZING. I would eat their short ribs for every meal and the fennel and ricotta flatbread was to die for. Everyone says you don’t eat at your own wedding but Chef’s Expressions made sure we got served a little of EVERYTHING so we got to eat every single dish at our wedding and they were all phenomenal. I didn’t think pasta would hold up well served en masse but the pesto especially was really phenomenal. Every hors d’oeuvres, station, and dessert was delicious. Our cake was also provided through Chef’s Expressions and was one of the best weddings cakes I had ever eaten. Sarah and the team at Chef’s Expressions at the Manor do a phenomenal job and I would recommend them to everyone looking for phenomenal food on a reasonable budget.

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mples for us to play around with during one of our tastings. She also provided us with all plate options, so we could see our vision in person before the wedding. Alicia was our wedding producer, and she coordinated food service flawlessly! She, along with our planner, provided us with a sampler plate of every appetizer that my husband and I could enjoy in private before walking into the reception and returning back to the guests. All food was absolutely delicious, hot, and fresh! Better than any large quantity food that I have ever had, and each dish tasted like restaurant quality. We also had a few guests with tough allergies, and Alicia went out of her way to meet with each of these guests, tell them what they could and couldn’t have, and ensured all meals served to them were safe for them. We were blown away in all regards by Chef’s Expressions and would recommend them every time!!

say enough wonderful things about Sarah-she went above and beyond what I would have expected for a caterer and doubled as wedding planner. The food was also DELICIOUS and got multiple compliments from our wedding guests. Sarah and the Chef’s Expression team were so attentive to my husband and I throughout the day, in addition to our family, and always made sure we had delicious food on our plate or tasty drink in our hands. The Chef’s Expressions team were very accommodating and conscious when dealing with allergy and dietary restrictions as well. Would definitely recommend Chef’s Expressions to any friends and family!

the amount of guests at our wedding -We made a specific list of brands of alcohol we preferred (and paid for those brands) but the company did not provide (Coors light instead of Bud Light, Tito’s instead of Grey Goose; it almost seemed like they just brought whatever they had in stock) and they ran out of alcohol at our wedding -Missing several services that were outlined (and paid for) in contract -Double-booked their “wedding planner,” Meghan, the same day for another wedding (she attended mine but I later read the review from the wedding on the same day stating that she was not available to coordinate anything for their wedding after promised) This is a short list of everything that went wrong in working with this company. They overcharged and under-provided to the embarrassing point that our guests noticed. The owner promised us a check in the mail to reimburse for the services that were not provided; the check bounced. He asked that I did not leave a bad review if he sent another check... and as you can see me leaving this review, I am sure you have guessed that he never sent that check. My husband and I still (two years later) talk about how our wedding was perfect in every way except for the awfully disappointing catering service.

this was the best food and experience our guests ever had at a wedding. We would recommend them without reservation! You will not be disappointed.

ake was outstanding. They really went above and beyond on the cake to make our vision come to life. While there was a little mix up on timing, Alex our coordinator was simply amazing! He had everything running so smoothly. We gave him some last minute tasks before going to the ceremony and he got them done better than excpected. They really made our fairytale come to life without either of us worrying. The wait staff was wonderful and kind making sure everything was set and everyone had every thing they needed. They even helped at the end of the night move tables when the skies decide to open up. Prior to the big day, Bonny was a pleasure to work with. She saved the day when our rental place told us they could not get our chairs just about a week before the wedding. We ended up getting exactly what we wanted at a better price. Chef’s Expressions was simply phenomenonal through the whole experience.

gether with David that represented who Justin and I are as a couple. We knew we had chosen a great caterer right from the start. From there, David extended an invite for us to see first hand how their service was in person without even locking them in yet. We were blown away by the professionalism, timeliness (this was a 7-course dinner), and presentation from this event. Leading up to our wedding, David answered any questions we had and really bought into the whole vision of our wedding, even offering advice outside of the food. He made sure we had all of our bases covered, from decorations, to timeline, to setup/cleanup crew so I wouldn't have to worry about a thing on my big day. Chef's Expressions brought their A game to our wedding and not only made sure the food was delicious and ready to go for our guests, but helped tweak last minute decoration adjustments. Who else can say their caterer did that?? David and crew were professional, available, and approachable! The biggest hit was the bacon bucket which went immediately every time a new one was brought out during cocktail hour. My only regret from that night is not taking time to enjoy more of the food. Those stuffed shells were incredible. Our guests raved about the food and we will forever be grateful to David and staff for all of their hard work and dedication towards our dream wedding. Thank you Chef's Expressions!!

nice, professional and on top of everything. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them. If you are needing a catering company I absolutely encourage you to go with this company!

eme. The food was not only delicious, but also beautiful to look at!

was out of this world! The serving staff were knowledgeable and professional with our guests. Alicia went above and beyond in showing me linen samples to ensuring my reception was setup to a T. It was absolutely beautiful and I can't begin to thank them enough. Il

or the reception to last minute seating changes - and are a huge reason our day went as smoothly as it did!

few caterers (Gramercy Mansion), so Bonnie works there all the time and knows it inside and out. We relied so heavily on her wealth of experience and insight to help guide us into making good choices. Because she works so closely with Gramercy and knew most of our other vendors (in fact we picked our DJ based on her recommendations), Chef's Expressions almost acted as the coordinator for us. Our food was wonderful. Everything was delicious. We got so many comments from our guests about how much they liked it--especially the butternut squash ravioli. We had loved the food at our tasting but were afraid that they would not be able to sustain the same quality when cooking for 120 people, but our fears were happily unfounded. Chef's Expressions allowed us to supply our own alcohol, so we brought all the wine, beer, and liquor (they supplied mixers). Although it was a lot of trouble on our part, Chef's was so helpful and accommodating with this. Our only quip is that one of the six passed hors d'ouvres seemed to be in short supply (I don't think my husband or I tried any, but other guests say it was there). For everything else, the quantity was perfect.

ntrees were delectable. Alicia coordinated the event with our DJ, AJ Smith, so that everything went seamlessly. We refer to them as the Dream Team! They truly made my wedding at the Gramercy Mansion the best day of my life!

nny was very responsive to my phone calls and emails, and she did so much to make everything run smoothly.It was pricey, but worth the money. Thank you again for an amazing wedding!

the food. The hors d'oeuvres were fabulous and the sea bass and fillet cooked to perfection. My husband and I had our own personal server that ensured we were able to eat (or box up everything) so I actually got to enjoy the food at my own wedding! Bonny was our coordinator and she was absolutely amazing. She covered every single detail and kept things perfectly organized. Even when there was a small mix up with table numbers right before guests entered the reception, she was on it in a flash and resolved the issue quickly and efficiently. Chef’s truly helped to make my wedding exactly what I wanted it to be and I would definitely use them again!