Custom Catering for Your Wedding
Erica Edie
SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Crave Catering provides delicious, award-winning cuisine for weddings and other milestone events throughout Austin, TX, and the Hill Country. This team of dedicated chefs has decades of experience to their names. Their main goal is to produce memorable and beautiful dining experiences for all of their guests. Through detailed-oriented planning, these caterers can deliver an abundance of splendid dishes that flawlessly match their clients’ one-of-a-kind celebrations.
Crave Catering’s menus offer a selection of Southern classics infused with inspired flavors from around the world. This includes dishes such as succulent beef tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, sous vide scallops, Meyer lemon ravioli, and more. All meals are made using the freshest ingredients possible and therefore can cater to accommodate specific dietary requirements. This includes plates that are organic, vegan, and vegetarian.
For your convenience, this catering team works in conjunction with other vendors for a smooth and professional service. They can deliver your cuisine directly to your venue and get ready to serve you and your guests however you wish. This can include classic buffets or servers for more formal dining experiences.
LGBTQ+-owned, Native American-owned and Woman-owned Business
+24 years in business
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Cuisine
African
American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
Eastern European
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Erica Edie
Sales & Operations Manager
I have been a part of the Crave family since 2017 and in the catering and event planning business for over almost 20 years. I love to talk about how I can make your day the most special occasion through food and service!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.090 reviews
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Crave Catering is overwhelmingly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and delicious food at various weddings. Guests raved about the quality and presentation of the meals, especially highlighting the multiple culinary experiences, bar services, and the watermelon mojitos. Reviewers appreciated the team's professionalism in accommodating changes, setting up tables as envisioned, coordinating vendors seamlessly, and attending to food allergies. Meredith and her team were commended for going above and beyond to make each wedding special and stress-free, making Crave a highly recommended choice for any event.- Top reviews
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Julie S
5.0
5/21/2024
Crave Catering went above and beyond for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. Meredith, Erica and the whole team were wonderful to work with. All of the food was amazing- from the passed appetizers, to the pasta station, the plated dinners and the late night snacks. The food and service were over the top. We have had so many compliments from guests- many saying it was the best food they have had at a wedding event. The food was served hot and the portions were large and perfect! We are so grateful- don't hesitate to hire Crave! FOOD was one of the most important aspects of the wedding and we could not have asked for better. Crave made all of our culinary visions come true!! Thank you 100 times over!
Sierra J
5.0
12/07/2023
Crave Catering and Meredith turned our foodie wedding vision into a reality! Food was our top priority, and Crave delivered big time. With multiple hors d'oeuvres, a plated salad, and three dinner stations, our guests were treated to multiple culinary experiences. Their bar services were also amazing. We got a lot of compliments from our guests!
Meredith's menu expertise and flexibility was outstanding. She accommodated changes seamlessly, ensuring every dish reflected our tastes perfectly. To couples seeking a caterer for their wedding, Crave and Meredith are it! They made our day absolutely perfect. Highly recommend them!
Vendor response 12/14/2023
Sierra - thank you so much for your kind words. It is our goal to help you create the mos...
t memorable occasion for you and your guests.....and keep things easy as you prepare for the most important day yet! Cheers!!!
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Terri S
5.0
8/16/2023
Crave Catering catered my daughter’s wedding. We had plated meals with a choice of beef tenderloin and salmon. The portions were large, the food was hot and delicious and the service by Crave was great. I would use them again for any catered event.
Mariam H
5.0
1/16/2023
Working with Crave Catering was one of my absolute favorite parts of the wedding process! Meredith and her team are incredible. They are quick to respond, extremely patient, have high attention to detail, and not to mention, the food is fantastic! People would not stop raving about the apps and dinner selections. The table settings were set exactly as I had envisioned and the night went flawlessly because of this team. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Jennifer P
5.0
12/12/2022
I hired Crave Catering for our daughter's wedding at Umlauf Gardens last weekend and I could not be happier. The food was delicious and the tables/linens etc looked fabulous. The staff was extremely efficient at setup and tear down - it was really amazing to watch. We did not have a wedding planner and for a nominal fee, Meredith took charge of coordinating all the vendors on the day of the wedding so we could just enjoy. She was so efficient at managing the event I could not be happier! If we had another wedding in Austin I would hire Crave without another thought!
Julia R
5.0
10/11/2022
Food was one of the most important aspects of our wedding for us, and we couldn't have asked for a better vendor to make our culinary dreams come true. So many of our guests have said that our food was the best wedding food they've ever had. Meredith and the team were creative and accommodating and so inspiring when it came to our menu. I would stop your search now and go with Crave Catering for your wedding. It's one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Stephanie G
5.0
5/03/2022
Our wedding was 4/22/2022 and we received so many compliments on ALL the food and signature drinks ESPECIALLY the watermelon mojito so much so that we ran out of rum and had to substitute with tequila. Meredith was so sweet and it was so much fun to experience our personalized taste testing. Thank you Crave!
Anna M
5.0
12/16/2021
Crave went above and beyond for our wedding. The food was amazing. The bartenders were awesome with multiple guests complimenting the servers. Crave ensured that our event ran smoothly and even helped coordinate even small details that our planner had missed. Would highly recommend crave. And plan to use them again - for any future event I host.
Maggie A
5.0
12/08/2021
Meredith and the whole team at Crave was wonderful to work with. We received so many compliments from our guests on the deliciousness of the food, the professionalism of the servers, and in particular the astute way they handled our guest's food allergies.
Meredith, Leslie, and the whole team helped create a perfect custom menu for our day. They were incredibly professional, quick to respond, and treated us so well. During the very stressful time of planning, postponing, and replanning a wedding during the pandemic, Crave was always there to help and support us. Absolutely would recommend them to everyone!
Amanda H
5.0
9/26/2021
Crave Catering worked our wedding last Saturday and we were very satisfied. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was incredibly stressful but working with everyone at Crave was a breeze. Our original caterer unfortunately went out of business due to the pandemic but Crave swooped in to the rescue and helped us with a very seamless transition. Our tasting with them was so wonderful and felt like the first luxurious thing we got to do for our wedding. Everyone loved the food and although we barely got to eat anything the day of, they were kind enough to pack us some leftovers to enjoy the next day! Highly recommend them!
Kelly B
5.0
6/08/2021
Crave was fantastic. From the table settings to the magnificent food. The Crave team is so easy to work with especially during the emotional and stressful of time planning a wedding. Thank you for making my daughter’s wedding special.
Jazmin L
5.0
5/28/2021
Amazing all around. The food, staff, presentation...all of it was incredible. I can easily say they are one of my favorites to work with and I recommend them to every client.
Bailey R
5.0
5/04/2021
Crave was amazing to work with! I just got married on 4/11/21 and was very impressed with how everything turned out. The food quality is leaps and bounds better than the other places I've tried. Amy was very helpful and easy to work with. They are the pro's for a reason!!
Rachael B
5.0
11/17/2020
We had originally hired another caterer that was a preferred vendor with our venue. Sadly, they went out of business a few months before our wedding. They very kindly introduced us to Crave, and helped transition our menu over.
Leslie at Crave is nothing short of a rock star! She is an absolute pro, and helped us execute our same vision that we had with our previous caterer. Crave was so flexible, accommodating, and had a total can-do attitude. The service was seamless, and the food delicious.
My husband and I are very much into food. It was such a major decision for us, the one we took the longest to decide upon while wedding planning. Crave absolutely delivered, and we had so many compliments from guests as well.
Jennifer Y
5.0
10/22/2020
Having delicious food was one of our top 3 important things for our wedding, and Crave really delivered. They helped bring to life our goal of giving our guests the ultimate interactive dining experience, with passed appetizers, a chef-attended avocado bar, a chef-attended cookie and ice cream bar, and a staffed s'mores bar. The complimentary signature cocktails included with our bartending package was also a really nice touch. We really enjoyed having Crave as our caterer and highly recommend them!
Kasey P
5.0
8/05/2020
We used Crave for our wedding at Ma Maison and we couldn't be happier that we did! We received so many compliments throughout the night of our wedding on the food and the entire process of selecting our menu was simple and easy. Their entire team is great to work with and they were super flexible when we had to postpone our original date due to COVID. All of their staff on the day of the wedding were super friendly and helped make our day so special. Highly recommend them to all prospective brides looking for an amazing meal for their guests!
Heather S
5.0
6/13/2020
We used Crave for our wedding catering and could not be happier! They customize your menu to what you want and any restrictions (we needed dairy-free), great communication, and great service. Our guests raved about the food to us, which is what we wanted. They were a tad more expensive than a few others we were looking at but that was worth the experience, service, and product. They were one of the best things from our wedding.
Felicia A
5.0
4/23/2020
Crave provided us with the BEST food for our wedding day! My husband and I were able to do one tasting together (I was out of state for most of the planning) and they knocked it out of the park! We had a few things we wanted to change/add to the menu so they did a second tasting for me a month or two later and it was phenomenal! On the day of our wedding, everyone was raving about how good the food was and that it was the best food they'd ever had especially at a wedding. I still dream of the focaccia bread they served and would seriously drive and hour and a half to have their food again. It was super important to my husband to have amazing food for our wedding and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend!
Hebron K
5.0
2/13/2020
We are exceptionally blessed to have had Crave cater our wedding. They were wonderful in every way. Not only were the food options fantastic, Leslie took the time to make sure my husband and I had creative control in choosing our dinner options and gave us great advice in finalizing our menu. Meredith made our tasting so pleasant and was responsive and easy to get in contact with. We would recommend Crave to anyone who is hosting an event, you won't regret it.
Kristi S
5.0
1/21/2020
We are so very glad we selected Crave to cater our daughter’s wedding. Can’t count the number of people who have complimented not only our menu but also the service they provided. Our coordinator, Meridth listened to all of my requests and didn’t fail to accomplish one! We were thrilled with the outcome and would hire this company again in a heartbeat!
Lauren H
5.0
11/22/2019
Food was extremely important to my husband and I, so we actually made sure Crave was available for our wedding date before we booked our venue. They can literally execute ANYTHING so we were able to create a custom menu that showcased us. From the pre-ceremony appetizer, to the action stations, and the "Philly style" late night snack, everything was beautifully presented, and most importantly, delicious. Many of our guests have commented that it was the best wedding food they've ever had and couldn't believe it was catering. They made sure to save some appetizers for my husband and I so we didn't miss out, and then packed up a to-go bag for us with a bit of everything to take home! The Crave chefs are so talented and everything was perfectly executed.
Kirby Jo T
5.0
11/05/2019
We were initially on the fence about crave but ended up choosing them and never looked back. It was the best decision by far. I worked with Sarah initially and then Meredith when she left and both were so helpful and fulfilled our wedding dreams.
The food was absolutely fantastic, just as we remembered it at the tasting. Meredith was so prompt in everything we wanted - eating dinner alone together in the back, having appetizers brought out to our wedding party, and always making sure we had a drink in our hand! I could go on and on but crave is undeniably the best. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was and our cheesecake desserts!
Hailey D
5.0
10/04/2019
Crave did an outstanding job catering our wedding!!! We still have guests RAVING about the food almost a month later. No one goes to a wedding expecting to have a "good meal"- all bets are off when Crave is your caterer!! They will bring fine dining to your wedding for your group of 200+!!! Not to mention their professional and friendly staff, we highly recommend their services!!! We couldn't have asked for anything better than Crave :)
Summer K
5.0
7/08/2019
The best EVER. Thank you Sarah.
Best customer service out there. Went above and beyond for my wedding and the food... dont get me started... its AMAZING. Please look no further.... this team really cares about you and I could feel that.
Thank you for ever thing you guys!
Ashley C
5.0
6/04/2019
The food experience at Crave is second to none. However, the best part is Sarah. She is an absolute angel. Initially, Crave was the only caterer allowed to work with our venue. In the middle of planning, that changed to allow more options but because of Sarah, we stuck with Crave without hesitation. Their food is beautifully delicious but they also really prioritize hospitality and the joy that comes with sharing a meal with friends and loved ones. They can produce world-class food for any palate and will gladly accommodate any and all special dietary needs your guests may have. Our only wish is that they'd open a restaurant so we could try more of their food!
Jazmin K
5.0
4/15/2019
I will start by saying that we had a vegan, vegetarian, and pescetarian on our guest list. EVERYONE raved about the food. Multiple people flat out said they never have high hopes for wedding food but that our food was amazing. We didn't have a cake and did a cookie bar instead. Crave made us vegan chocolate chip cookies which were possibly better than the regular chocolate chip cookies and a homemade Oreo among other flavors. All cookies were a huge hit. We also had few alcohol drinkers at our wedding so we had mocktails during cocktail hour and I've received requests for the recipes. If you've read this far, I think it's pretty obvious that the food, sweets, drinks are amazing. Beyond that, every person we had contact with during the planning process and day-of were so great. Everyone was supportive and attentive. We would definitely recommend.
Tanya J
5.0
4/11/2019
Crave saved the day and helped us have the texas bbq filled wedding of our dreams!! We were able to utilize Crave as our caterer and have them help us in serving La BBQ meats at our wedding, and had Crave's delicious sides and appetizers which paired greatly with everything. Jill was great at making sure our tasting was set up to finalize our choices and worked greatly with us to make sure everything was ordered in the right portions we needed to feed our guests. Everything was delicious. Thanks again!
Sarah O
5.0
1/26/2019
I got married this past November and I still have family and friends still raving about how great our wedding food was! We worked with Sarah at Crave and she was amazing! Trent and I love pretzels and Sarah worked with us on having an amazing pretzel bar at our cocktail hour. Sarah suggested some fall cocktails that were perfect for our November wedding that also fit our personalities! We chose to do family style and it was a hit! For our main entrees, we selected Chicken Picatta Roulade and Beef Bourguignon with sides of mixed veggies and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Crave offered a private dinner for Trent and I so we could eat, just us two, before we entered into our reception. It was great to have a minute to ourselves! Late night breakfast tacos, provided by Crave, were a big hit at the sparkler exit! I'm so glad we chose Crave Catering, the service was great and they even packed us up a little to-go back with some leftovers! Thank you Crave and thank you Sarah!
Lauren W
5.0
1/14/2019
Jill was amazing! We wanted to do a mixture of Cajun food and Texas grilling options for our November wedding since my husband is from Louisiana. He was a little nervous about if they could do Cajun food right but they did an AMAZING job. The food was all so delicious - our guests are still commenting about it. They were also so easy to work with and responded promptly anytime we had a question or wanted to change something. Love them!
Cassie K
5.0
1/04/2019
My husband and I loved Crave catering for our wedding! I booked Crave before actually tasting the food, due to planning the wedding from Fort Worth. The food was AMAZING. Jill was so easy to communicate/work with. She was so accommodating and made sure we had exactly what we wanted, while staying within a certain budget. Multiple guests complimented us on how great our food was during the reception! I would recommend Crave to anyone in the Austin/Hill Country area!
Jenna K
5.0
12/22/2018
THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! My guests couldn’t stop talking about everything that was served. They handled everything that they said they would. Before the wedding they were so helpful, nice, and accommodating. At the wedding they were professional, courteous, and made my night just how I hoped it would be.
Viviana D
5.0
12/07/2018
Cannot say enough good things about Crave. Jill was so easy to work with throughout the whole process and we had a lot of fun picking out a menu and going to the tasting. I bid out the food to quite a few caterers and to be honest, I initially didn't care much about the food but wanted something simple and good with some Mexican influence without it being tacos. From the very first proposal, Crave completely understood the vision and provided an amazing menu from the very first draft. From there, it was easy to tweak. They were always super transparent about costs so I knew exactly what to expect. They were also very flexible with my guest count. Then, the actual food at the wedding was simply delicious. We got compliments from everyone on the amazing appetizers and all the great selections. It was incredibly helpful to have a great caterer that made it easy and stress-free. The team at the wedding was also amazing, professional and totally on it. Would recommend them over and over.
Jacqualine L
5.0
11/27/2018
We recently got married at Ma Maison which only uses Crave Catering. I’m not going to lie – we were a little skeptical at first. But after our first tasting we were completely blown away, not only with the food but how professional the whole team was. Shout out to Sarah – you are superwoman! Sarah was extremely helpful with every detail from the beginning to the end. Me being a Type-A, mildly neurotic bride, she responded promptly to every email, phone call, random-ridiculous questions with such thoughtfulness and clarity. She even took us over to Marquee Rentals and setup mock table settings – the table cloths, the champagne flutes, the chairs, and way more, she made it superb! She made my vision come alive. Sarah truly is a saint sent down from the wedding heavens! A five-star review just doesn’t do her justice!
From the specialty cocktails, to the four-passed hors d'oeuvres, to the three-course plated dinner, to the open bar – we were beyond impressed with everything. The food was incredible! Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food tasted. The service was perfect as well. Literally the whole Crave team put on a show!
We are so grateful for the whole team at Crave for making our wedding the wedding of the century. I would love to do it all over again – it was so much fun! We literally can’t stop talking about how exceptional everything was. I would HIGHLY recommend Crave Catering to anyone for any event. Thank you, Sarah and the whole team for making my fairytale wedding a reality – but way better!
Kaitlyn M
5.0
11/27/2018
I don't even know where to begin! I knew I wanted great food at our wedding because I am such a foodie! We used Crave Catering and it was the ABSOLUTE best choice ever!
We went in for our tasting for our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception and me and my fiance literally cried tears of joy at how great the food was. The pork shanks with the cherry demi glace - OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZING! And i don't even really eat pork, but this was to die for!
We also had the butternut squash gnocchi because it's one of my favorite dishes in the whole world and it was also just heavenly! My mouth is literally watering as I write this!
Leslie and her team are such a pleasure to work with and made the whole process seamless! Special shout out to Sarah at Crave for being so amazing and so accommodating! She was always checking in with us and even Skype'd with me and my fiance because we were planning our wedding from New York! Literally, some of the best people ever!
I highly recommend Crave! I can't say enough good things about them and they will make your guests don't know what hit them! Thank you Crave!
Lainey C
5.0
11/02/2018
I cannot say enough great things about Crave - they were AMAZING! The amount of people who told my husband and I how delicious the food was at the wedding was unreal, I would never have imagined. On top of the incredible food, Crave went above and beyond during every moment of planning. Since I was planning from out of state I had a lot of random questions pop into my head at random times and Sarah responded promptly to every email and question I had with such kindness and clarity - from changing up the menu, to adding small details, to linens and water goblets and more, they helped me with it all. Thank you, Crave, for making our wedding day so memorable not only for us but for providing our guests with a truly exquisite dining and service experience!
Taylor F
5.0
10/30/2018
We had the pleasure of working with Sarah for our wedding day, and she was amazing! She helped us create the perfect menu and signature cocktails, of which people are still talking about after our wedding. The whole Crave team is a well-oiled machine! This is so important to a perfect wedding, I had absolutely no worries that everything would be executed perfectly. To make it even better Sarah rallied her team to move up the timeline so we could star the party sooner! I cannot stress how important a good caterer is, and look no further, CRAVE IS PERFECT!
Katie D
5.0
9/21/2018
Having Crave was 100% the best decision that we made for our September wedding at Hummingbird House. They were immediately accommodating to all our food requests and made us excited to be able to have so many options. We did stations because we wanted a wide variety and spread of food choices. We had 3 amazing, unique stations: Mediterranean, Southern Comfort and Street Tacos. Some of our stand out favorites from our menu were the ahi tuna wonton crisp appetizers, blackened shrimp street tacos, brisket, mac & cheese, and rosemary biscuits. In fact, everything we had was delicious! Jill was incredible to work with and her attention to detail was outstanding. I loved her guide us through linen choices and help us order all the alcohol through Specs.
We were blown away at our tasting with all the incredible food and signature cocktails they created for us. Jill was understanding and responsive to many last-minute changes that we had, ensuring that we got exactly what we wanted. Jill made sure that everything ran smoothly the day of our wedding, and the service from the staff, bartenders and everyone from Crave was exceptional. If you are thinking about booking Crave for your wedding, do not hesitate! It was the best decision we made.
Alex G
5.0
6/28/2018
Crave has absolutely amazing food! have been hearing non-stop from our guests that this was hands down the best wedding food that they ever had. We also had a lot of stories of guests hanging out near the kitchen doors during cocktail hour because they couldn’t get enough of the appetizers. We couldn’t have made a better choice with our wedding catering.
We worked with Sarah during our planning process and she was so amazing to work with! She was always ahead of the game, keeping us updated through the whole process. She always made sure we thought of all the details and how best to accommodate all of our guests. She helped us fit in little details into our food to make it more us, while making sure we didn’t break the budget. Overall, Crave was amazing to work with and would very highly recommend them to any bride out there!
Sarah F
5.0
5/13/2018
Crave, and specifically Sarah, were absolutely amazing! The food is PHENOMENAL and we had so many people comment on how amazing the food was. They were always ready to accommodate anything we wanted, and the champagne and wine choices they offer are AWESOME. They pulled of our quick dinner service flawlessly and Sarah was so sweet and professional to work with. 100% recommend - you will not regret it!!
Vendor response 05/16/2018
Sarah - thank you so much for the feedback....we love to hear that you and your guests rea...
lly enjoyed and felt taken care of from the beginning of working with us through the end of your event!
Ellen C
5.0
4/12/2018
If you ever thought that "wedding food" can't ever be as good as fine restaurant cuisine --you haven't been to an event catered by Crave! Jill McCoy and her master team provided our daughter's wedding with the best of the best and from the cocktail hour to the reception dinner the food was superb. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food and that is what you want to hear when planning such an event. Even the pre-planning was a breeze --Jill was accessible and always answered any query promptly. Planning our 3/24/2018 event wasn't easy either since our Bride and Groom live in Austin and we live in Connecticut but with Jill there never was any issue including helping my husband who because of a health issue needed to have his food prepped separately --Jill went out of her way to make sure he was well taken care of the entire night! We can't say enough how hiring Crave was one of the best things we did for our Big Day!
Vendor response 05/16/2018
We were so honored to work with you and your husband....we felt like part of your family. ...
And we are thrilled to hear that not only was the food top notch....but also our service throughout the process as well as for the big day. It's our goal to make things easy on our clients. Our best wishes to all of you!
Carly H
5.0
2/20/2018
Crave did a wonderful job! They tended to every need and request with delight and professionalism. My husband and I worked with Sarah who was an absolute delight! The food was wonderful as well as presentation. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Danielle U
5.0
2/11/2018
Y'all. Our wedding was five months ago, and people are STILL raving about the food at our wedding. Sarah and Crave Catering were amazing to work with and took incredible care planning every detail - from "his and hers" passed appetizers, a delicious two course dinner, and a very romantic couple's dinner for my husband and I right after our ceremony. Even our tasting dinner was well thought out and extra special. Their staff, too, are true professionals and helped make the set up and tear down of our wedding so easy.
Since our wedding, I've also had the pleasure of working with Crave for two corporate events, and their attention to detail, gorgeous presentation and on-point staff was just as evident in those events. I would recommend Crave Catering to anyone!
Paige K
5.0
1/12/2018
I am so so happy Crave was my caterer! They were so easy to work with and they met every expectation. I had soo many compliments on the food from my guests. Every time I talk to someone about the wedding, the food was one of their highlights! Thanks Leslie and Jill for making our night one to remember!
Blake F
5.0
12/28/2017
My wife and I selected Crave after a few vendor tastings and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. We worked with Jill McCoy and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We had a phenomenal tasting experience and selected the osso bucco with polenta and carrots and the chicken piccata with mash potatoes and Brussels as our main dishes (insanely good and tender) as well as the chopped Italian salad to start. Passed apps were risotto cheese balls and tuna tartare which were both great.
Both the osso bucco and chicken piccata received rave reviews but since my wife and I both had the osso bucco I’ll focus on that. The serving sizes were large which was great as it was open bar and some people even managed to clean their entire plates (I would’ve but I had to still fit in my tux after :)). The osso bucco was the best I’ve had and I ate it in Italy. Anyway, the professionalism and timeliness of Jill and her crew was like clockwork. I was extremely impressed with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for caterers and for any future events ourselves. Fantastic!
Kiersten M
5.0
11/02/2017
Having great, memorable food at our wedding was one of my top priorities and Crave helped us achieve that even more than we expected! We worked with Crave to create a unique, delicious menu for passed apps, main course, desserts and signature drinks and everything they had us try was amazing - it made it hard to narrow down to our final selections! We worked with Jill throughout most of the last few months and she executed everything perfectly for the wedding day. The service was incredible and people are still telling us how amazing our food was weeks after the wedding. Wedding food can often all start to look the same but with Crave, you are sure to have food that will blow your guests away! Highly recommend for any event!
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Congratulations! And thank you for trusting Jill and Crave to be a part of your wedding. ...
Unique experiences are what we focus on - we're so thrilled you and your guests enjoyed!
Kara K
5.0
10/31/2017
Just WOW! The food for my daughter's wedding was delicious! Leslie, Sarah and staff advised us on menus, catered to food allergies and helped us to stay within our budget. Our guests raved about everything. Thank you to Leslie, Sarah and the catering team for a perfectly delicious day.
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Congratulations! We loved working with you throughout the planning process - thank you fo...
r putting your trust in Crave! The wedding celebration was so beautiful and we are glad you and your guests enjoyed!
Kristen K
5.0
10/30/2017
Working with Crave was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. The food was absolutely incredible and they easily catered to each food allergy and specialty needed. We had many people tell us this was the best food they have ever had and I could not agree more! Thank you again to Leslie and the team!
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Thank you and Congratulations! We loved working with you to create a memorable menu and s...
o glad that everyone enjoyed! Our best wishes.
Alicia T
5.0
9/11/2017
Crave was amazing to work with and their food is DELICIOUS! We still get compliments on how good the food was at our wedding. Leslie and her team did an awesome job for my large wedding. If I had to plan a wedding all over again, Crave would still be my caterer!
Britani A
5.0
8/12/2017
Crave Catering was an absolute delight to work with. My husband and I wanted our wedding reception cocktail hour appetizers and dinner to be the best. Both of our families have a great appreciation for delicious food, cocktails and wine. We met with Leslie and Jill 3 times over our year and half engagement. Every time we met with them they showed such excitement in our big day and made us feel like the most important client of theres. They even attended our rental meeting with us to make sure we crossed everything off the rental list. Crave had their mixologist create delicious watermelon mojito popsicles for guests after our ceremony. Our cocktail hour passed appetizers and queso/salsa bar were a crowd pleaser. After cocktail hour we guests enjoyed a southwest chop salad followed by a duo of filet with chimicurri and alaskan halibut in a lemon sauce. Our guests kept telling us that our food was the best they ever had and tasted like they were dining at a restaurant. My husband and I would recommend Crave a million times. They were the best. Thank you Crave!
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Congratulations! And thank you so much for the rave review - we are thrilled you all and ...
your guests enjoyed your day. We love our discerning clients...many of which are or have been in the hospitality business....you and your family were a pleasure to work with. Our best wishes!
Jessica F
5.0
7/02/2017
Crave Catering,
Many thanks for the beautiful food and wonderful service for our wedding. Every guest I spoke to at our wedding commented on how delicious the food was. Your food really made the event special and you were all so wonderful to work with. I sincerely appreciate your time and effort! I will definitely recomment your catering services to others.
Thank you again,
Jessica & Joey Falcon
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Thank you so much Jessica & Joey! And thank you for trusting us along the way - we are th...
rilled you and your guests enjoyed!
Heidi W
5.0
6/12/2017
Crave catered our wedding and did a fantastic job! Leslie and Sarah were so much fun to work with and had so many great ideas on ways to make our wedding extra special. My favorite was the to go tacos at the end of the wedding. On top of the food being delicious, the service was outstanding. We got so many compliments and everyone said that this was the best food that they had ever had at a wedding.
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Thank you so much and Congratulations! We are always thrilled when the little touches mak...
e an impact....your day was cold in the evening and we thought the tacos would be a smash at the evenings end! So glad also that you & your guests enjoyed.
Lauren L
5.0
6/05/2017
Leslie and Jill at Crave Catering are seriously THE BEST! They were such a pleasure to work with and I'm wondering which was better: their team or the food :)
From the beginning Leslie was so great to work and really listened to our needs to create the perfect wedding day menu. Throughout the planning process, Leslie was always available to talk and would quickly make any changes we decided to make on our proposal. When the big day came closer, Jill actually came to our final venue meeting with us so she could tour the facility and talk one-on-one with our venue's team. Crave is so dedicated to giving you the best day, and the fact that Jill joined us all the way out in Dripping Springs for a meeting meant the world to me!
For the food itself, literally everything is amazing. Just trust me on that. My husband and I got married back in April, and we still have people talking about our chicken dish!
Crave is also fantastic because they will handle the setup, break down, and even box up some midnight snacks for you and your partner. This was sooo needed after a crazy day! Also, all of my guests loved their bartenders as well, and we even have pictures with them in our wedding album!
All in all, Crave is a fantastic team with food to match. Thank you Leslie and Jill for everything you did to make our day special!!
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Thank you so much...we work throughout the planning process to ensure everything you said....
..we love and pride ourselves on taking care of the details....and then our chef & event staff take it out of the park to ensure you and your guests have an amazing time. Our best wishes to you both!
Gloria S
5.0
4/28/2017
I can not say enough praises to express how wonderful crave catering was and what a wonderful choice it was for our wedding! Crave went above and beyond to make sure we got the wedding food/drinks of our dreams! Believe me when I tell you that I know my husband and I were not easy clients at all and I know we were a challenge but crave took this challenge head on and exceeded our expectations! We had a lot of custom orders and atypical things that we requested including mini hot dogs as our late night snacks from Colombia and Mexico. Although they have never made them obviously! they immediately jumped on the bandwagon with us and were up for the challenge! We just gave them the ingredients and sent them pictures and online recipes we found. They arranged a tasting for us and they totally blew it out of the park! they tasted just like the ones we eat back home! I also requested an aguas frescas station and they tasted delicious and like the real deal, any Mexican at our wedding would approve! I requested a tamarind margarita and sent them pics of how I wanted the presentation to be because I wanted it to be just like the ones you drink back where I am from (Tijuana, Mexico). I was so amazed when I tasted it because it was perfect! That is the only thing I drank all night because I liked it soo much! All the food was delicious and on point! We worked mostly with Leslie and she was truly an angel sent from heaven! She is crave's soul and is amazing to work with. She endured a million of my emails and requests and they were able to deliver everything and they had lots of ideas to make it even better than I imagined. I had a few vegetarians and vegans and they accommodated everybody and made sure that the food was delicious for everyone. My husband and I had a private dinner and they made sure we had everything that was served during cocktail hour so we could taste it as we were taking pics during it, they also gifted us a very nice bottle of champagne to have during our dinner. They made sure that we got cake and mini hot dogs in out sendoff car and I was so grateful because I didn't get to have hot dogs during the wedding and they were just what I needed at 3 am after all the dancing! Leslie helped me with the very complicated alcohol order and even helped me get some personal orders for our welcome bags which she didnt need to do at all.
If you are looking for a caterer in Austin for your event look no further! I was a detailed oriented bride and did very extensive research before I chose each and every vendor and made sure I had the best of the best and crave is it when it comes to catering in Austin! I also want to point out that during our first tasting I was not entirely sure if crave was the perfect fit mainly because I was not able to relay exactly what I had in mind for our food and the first tasting was not perfect. After this tasting Leslie took all of our feedback and asked us to come back for a second tasting and I am glad we did because it was perfection! This really spoke very highly of crave to me because it shows how they can take the client's feedback and wishes and deliver each and every time. I am soo glad we did that second tasting and even more happy that we chose crave to be our wedding caterer. Everybody loved the food and drinks and we loved working with Crave.
To Leslie thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Jorge and I will never forget our wedding day and everything you did to make it perfect!
Vendor response 11/03/2017
Congratulations Jorge & Gloria! We were thrilled to take your hand to guide you and be in...
spired by your unique wishes. We love to learn new things and love to customize to make our client's experience one of a kind.....you did take it to another level....and every detail and personalization made an impact on your guests....from decor to food, beverage, entertainment - you had such a memorable event....we speak of you still! Thank you for trusting us....we are thrilled you and your guests had an amazing time!
Maricel D
5.0
4/25/2017
Our venue, Ma Maison, exclusively uses Crave as their caterer, and I can 100% see why they do that. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful!
I will say that at the beginning of my planning, I had to talk to two different people about my questions and desires because there was some staff turnover. I was still treated really well and taken care of by Leslie after my other contact left the company. We had a tasting for 4 people and loved everything we tried. Leslie heard me out when I asked for signage for the food and drinks, and she even offered to bring extra headsets so the caterer, coordinator, and DJ could all talk with each other. Brilliant idea!
I then began to work with Sarah closer to the wedding, and she was great about answering all of my questions within a day, being extremely flexible and accommodating when I wanted to make changes, and making recommendations based on my guest count and the dietary restrictions we were working with.
On the day of the wedding, Sarah and the staff made sure my husband and I had plenty to eat. They set food out quickly and efficiently. Their bartenders were also fabulous. I was also happy that they packed leftovers for us and made sure my husband and I had to-go dinners at the end of the night.
You won't regret using Crave as your caterer. You get what you pay for.
David S
5.0
4/11/2017
My wife and I used Crave catering for our wedding at Ma Maison and we had the best experience! We worked closely with Sarah and we absolutely loved her. She was professional, prompt, and fun. We changed our menu so many times and asked a lot of questions, but Sarah always wanted to help and did so with a smile on her face. We chose to do a buffet at our wedding and everyone LOVED the food. We received so many compliments on all the food, but in particular on the mini chicken and waffles and on the roasted chicken with salsa verde. I would highly recommend Crave catering to anyone!
Megan D
5.0
3/23/2017
Crave catering catered our wedding at Ma Maison on 2/25/17 and working with them was fantastic. We primarily worked with Sarah, she was easy to communicate with and took all our feedback into creating everything we wanted for the wedding. The appetizers were so tasty and we received so many compliments (we went with jalapeno mac and cheese bites, pork tacos serves in a cute lime wedge and the crowd favorite chicken and waffles with a pipette of syrup). Due to budget restrictions we needed to go with a buffet, and we were originally really bummed because who ever has delicious buffet meals? Even though we loved our tasting we were not planning on the food being a highlight after sitting out at the buffet. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! All the guests were talking about how great the food was. We had corn bread assortments, poblano mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, salsa verde chicken and beef tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. All highly recommended. To top it off Sarah and my planner surprised us with late night breakfast tacos that hit the spot. I was over the moon excited and cannot thank you enough. Your team of chefs, servers and bartenders were amazing. Thank you!
Leslie Z
5.0
2/13/2017
My husband and I are both of Mexican decent and wanted Mexican food for our wedding. Leslie and her team are incomparable to work with and capture your vision. They came to us with suggestions and we settled for a chicken chile relleno and beef medallions with a chimichurri sauce. They worked with us to ensure we stayed within our budget and to top it off they packed us a to-go bag so that we had the delicious meal twice! After such a long day at your wedding you are so excited and have nerves running through your body some people forget to eat or eat very little. The entire Crave team made sure we ate, they arranged a private set up for us to eat as a couple after our photo session and we were able to enjoy it again the next day before jetting off for our honeymoon. Several people have raved about the food at our wedding - including very picky eaters. I had some special accommodations for vegetarians and they managed to make the entire menu GLUTEN FREE!! AMAZING. I couldn't have asked for a better vendor to work with. Huge thank you to Leslie and Sarah for their amazing work!
Kala S
5.0
1/21/2017
I love everything about Crave catering!!! The food was amazing! My husband is a chef so the food at our wedding was in our top 5 most important things and Crave got everything perfect!!! Guests keep coming up to my parents and talking about how amazing the food was. If having great food at your wedding is important then hire Leslie and Crave catering!!!
Jenna S
5.0
10/23/2016
The food was amazing, beautiful presentation and sweet staff!! Leslie and her staff will take good care of you!
Knottie19879280
5.0
11/22/2015
Crave catered my wedding and did an outstanding job. I don't have a single complaint for them. I had a very difficult venue to work with and Crave managed everything behind the scenes to ensure that the night went smoothly. The food was delicious. Leslie worked with me to select the perfect menu, linens, and signature cocktail. She arranged for local vendors to bring in cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. When it became clear that I needed a day-of-coordinator she arranged for one of the Crave staff to take this role. This was a destination wedding and she was happy to accommodate meetings via phone and was always prompt to respond via email. I can't recommend them highly enough. Hire them!!
Rachel L
5.0
11/15/2015
We used Crave for our wedding on Halloween this year and I'm SO glad we did! Leslie worked closely with me, my wedding coordinator, and the company with which we were getting our alcohol from. She went over the invoice with me several times, changing items as needed and provided priceless suggestions, like offering alternative mixers for our signature cocktails. And the food was amazing! Luckily my husband and I had a private dinner so we got to try everything ourselves and were in heaven! The guests also came up to me through out the night and told me how much they enjoyed the food and it was nothing like regular "wedding food". I would most definitely recommend using Crave for a wedding or any other catering event!
Knottie88474182
5.0
11/15/2015
Leslie and her team at Crave Catering are AMAZING! My husband and I consider ourselves foodies and we wanted the quality and selection of food at our wedding to reflect that.
Leslie was wonderful to work with. We communicated via e-mail and phone and she happily answered any questions we had. Crave invited us in for tastings until we got our menu just right, which we greatly appreciated. Leslie helped us come up with the perfect combination of passed appetizers (bacon wrapped quail bites.... DELICIOUS!) and an incredible 2-protein plate with short ribs and halibut. We had several important guests and members of our wedding party with diet restrictions and Leslie helped us create a menu that was perfect for all guests!
My husband is a brewer and we wanted to include a beer-tasting table with his selection of craft beers from the two breweries he has worked at. Leslie helped come up with a plan to successfully display and serve the beers in our little tasting glasses/wedding favors.
Service at our wedding was incredible. Our guests told us that it was the best food they'd had at a wedding and we believe they truly meant that!
Thank you, Leslie, and your team at Crave for helping to make our wedding the best night ever! We HIGHLY recommend Crave Catering - you won't have to worry about a thing on your big night!!
Emily F
5.0
2/24/2015
My husband and I got married in Jan 2015 at Old Glory Ranch. We used Crave Catering for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony. We cannot say enough good things about their food and service. From the very beginning, when we met Leslie LaSorsa at our tasting, we were beyond impressed. Their food at the tasting alone rivaled some of our very favorite restaurants.
For our rehearsal dinner we chose a BBQ meal (brisket, sausage, chicken, green beans, tea corn pudding, etc), which was excellent. For our wedding we had a buffet and passed hors d'oeuvres. We loved the bacon wrapped quail bites and their spinach and artichoke dip was AMAZING. Our favorite item was the beef wellington. It melted in my mouth and was just so delicious.
Everyone at Crave was professional and a pleasure to work with.
I would recommend Crave to others without reservation!
Christi W
5.0
11/20/2014
The food was amazing and I only wish we got to enjoy more of it! Crave did an excellent job in that my husband and I wanted to have a private dinner and they accommodated that and made sure we sampled a little but of almost everything. What we didn't get during our dinner was in our "take home" bags which crave was VERY generous on! I was thankful for that so hubby and I could pig out. They were flexible with our menu desires and did a great job overall but it was definitely pricey. If your willing to pay I highly recommend them.
Hannah M
5.0
11/11/2014
Crave was one of the more expensive catering companies we looked at, but ultimately they were the company that made us feel most confident about their service. Although there were several things I was only slightly annoyed by, I would chose them again in an instant!! My guests continue to tell me our food was the best wedding food they have ever had! We had several stations set up: beef tenderloin, smoked turkey (carving stations), mac and cheese bar (AMAZING! and fun!), and veggies and salad station (potatoes, green beens, salad).
My husband and I were served immediately and were able to eat a little before we started interacting with our guests. The to go bag they provided was top notch. Full meals, cake, cheese and crackers, cookies...it was great.
Oh, and the servers were great! Very professional and nice.
As far as the things that frustrated me...We never actually got a personal tasting because we were initially going to go with a set buffet menu they had (you have to pay for a tasting if you go with that menu). We changed our minds and settled on the stations menu but we were never offered a tasting. I would have liked to see what the servers would wear and what the silver wear and dishes would look like. We tasted the food at an open house, but we didn't get to try everything we had on our menu before our wedding day (including both the meats we selected).
Another thing that bothered me was between the time I signed a contract with them and the day of our wedding we had 3 different people introduce themselves to us as our catering coordinator. And, the week of the wedding I received calls almost everyday asking about various details. I believe if one person had been in charge of our wedding from when the contract was signed until the day of things would have been settled and confirmed long before the week of the wedding. In their defense, I did not tell them the beer, wine, and soft drinks we were bringing until the week before the wedding. That being said, Leslie, the catering director who worked the most with me, is extremely professional and I enjoyed working with her. I could tell she takes her job very seriously and cared about the quality of service I received.
Hope you find this review helpful...! The food was amazing and the day of was smooth sailing!! Almost every non-catering vendor I talked to raved about Crave when I told them who was providing our meal, and I couldn't agree more! Like I said, I would chose them again and recommend them to anyone because of the quality of their food.
Caitlyn C
5.0
11/03/2014
Crave Catering was fantastic! The food was great and most of our guests commented on that fact. Two words: nacho bar. They accommodated all of our requests, came up with great suggestions, and answered all of our questions. Aimee Villa was our day of manager. Aimee made plates for my husband and I so we actually ate that evening! She also packed up a to-go back with food, cups, champagne, dessert, etc. Crave not only helped with our food order, they also helped coordinate the rentals which was a huge deal. I highly recommend this catering company!