We wanted to find a local caterer in Galveston, Texas who would work with us and provide a quality product. We contacted four prospective caterers and requested that they provide us with a tasting of a couple of their entrées that projected th...e quality of their food. Most of them did not want to provide a tasting unless they had a signed contract in hand. We told them no tasting, no contract or engagement.
Todd at Chopin Mon Ami responded with a white linen meal for six at the first tasting. Todd was friendly and courteous. The tasting included salad, two appetizers, two entrees, bread, and butter on our schedule.
We had three tastings that day; and Chopin Mon Ami did not skimp or try to get us to settle for just an appetizer on which to make our selection of a caterer.
Chopin Mon Ami's food was by far the best of the local caterers we tried. When we made our decision to engage Chopin Mon Ami, we put down a deposit and then had Todd send us a listing of the possible appetizers, and entrees to choose for our wedding. About two months later, we had another tasting of an entrée and two appetizers.
We changed one of the entrees (we had "bistro filet" and "Brazilian chicken"). Our appetizers were "spring rolls", "boudin balls", and a "fruit and cheese table" served during the cocktail hour. Also served with the entrees were mixed vegetables (grilled fresh squash, zucchini, and onions), potatoes, and a salad with candied pecans and three different dressings.
Our guests commented that the food was excellent. I would concur. I even heard how good the food was in the weeks following the wedding.
Todd was visible and made sure his staff and bartenders were working as needed. Todd did visit with the parents of the bride and groom as well as the bride and groom to make sure they did not need anything.
When I was reading reviews on Chopin Mon Ami before we contacted them, I noted one negative review that commented that he was not responsive and did not communicate well with the bride and mother of the bride in that party. I had absolutely no difficulty reaching Todd or having my wedding planner reach Todd to set up a second tasting, coordinate times for setup, make menu changes, and even add additional guests within twenty days of the wedding. Chopin Mon Ami provided wedding services to other customers on weekends. We did not expect immediate return of calls. We did not expect him to drop everything and call us immediately. When we had immediate inquiries, we let him know and he or his staff would call us the same day. I did notice that he had his phone ring a number of times during our wedding. He looked at the call and then put his phone away. He told me the calls were from other customers, but he did not take them during a wedding.
We had no problem working with Chopin Mon Ami in setting up tastings, working with them to obtain a fair contract, and making arrangements for payment.
Chopin Mon Ami helped make our event a great one. There were plenty of compliments on the selection and quality of the food from appetizers for the cocktail hour to the main entrees.
Chopin's pricing was fair and we were pleased with Chopin Mon Ami's quality and quantity of food.
We would use Chopin Mon Ami again and we recommend them to brides and anyone looking for quality food and service at a fair price.
Thank you Todd and the Chopin Mon Ami family for helping make our wedding enjoyable.