A Feast of Flavor, Flair, and Flexibility
Greater Pensacola
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Culinary Productions Inc., based in Pensacola, FL, offers a stunning event space and full-service catering, perfect for your special occasions. For over 25 years, owner Mike DeSorbo has been crafting exceptional dining experiences for our valued clients. Whether you're looking for buffet service or a seated meal, our professional team is dedicated to tailoring every detail to match your vision. Let us host your next memorable event!
Culinary Productions Inc. is a full-service wedding caterer. Mike DeSorbo provides premium cuisine for all types of events, from intimate occasions to large-scale receptions. He founded CPI in 2004 and has flourished in the wedding industry ever since. His delicious dishes are not only fresh and flavorful, they are displayed in visually-stunning presentations that complement sophisticated soirées. Mike’s culinary influences span an international array of cuisine, from Mexican and Italian to Indian, Thai, and French dishes. He can accommodate guests with various dietary restrictions such as gluten and dairy intolerance or vegetarian and vegan leanings. From passed appetizers during cocktail hour to dessert displays for after, the versatile chefs will endeavor to reflect your tastes and preferences.
Culinary Productions Inc. is on hand to oversee everything from full-bar service to catering. You can collaborate with Mike to devise signature menus and beverage lists. The event team takes care of delivery and setup on the day and can provide you with trustworthy recommendations for other vendors. Raise a champagne toast with loved ones before enjoying custom cocktails during the drinks reception. Whatever your requests, the seasoned personnel always aim for excellent customer satisfaction.
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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
Specialty
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
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Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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4.9
out of 5.053 reviews
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Culinary Productions receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professionalism when catering weddings. The team, especially Mike, is commended for being accommodating, responsive, and easy to work with, from menu customization to handling dietary restrictions. Guests were impressed with the quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff, including packing food for the couple, and the seamless execution of the event. The company's willingness to go above and beyond in service and communication is highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding catering in the Pensacola area.- Top reviews
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Tom F
5.0
1/22/2025
Mike and the CPI team were amazing! Extremely easy to work with. They are very responsive and willing to answer all questions. The food tasting was easy to schedule, and the food on the day of our event was just as good as it was during the tasting! I cannot thank the team enough for providing exceptional food and service on our big day. They made sure to bring the bridal party fresh hors d'oeuvres after taking photos, and they packed to go for me and my bride at the end of the night. They also went out of their way at the end of the night to thank us for trusting them on our big day, and to wish us well with our new journey. This meant so much to my wife and I, seeing as they could have just packed up and leave after they were done. Truly an admirable team that provides quality service. I would advise anyone to hire them for any/all catering needs.
Kimberley B
5.0
12/22/2024
One word: outstanding!! Everyone we worked with at CPI was so friendly and accommodating from Amberly in the office to Mike helping customize the menu and deal with multiple allergies/dietary restrictions! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the apps during our cocktail hour and the reception dinner! We are so happy we chose CPI and would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Lauren B
5.0
9/16/2024
I was absolutely blown away by CPI and their crew. Mike was the individual we worked with and he was amazing and professional. They showed up to our venue at 9 am and set up all tables and chairs. After the ceremony and end of the night, they even cleaned up the venue. The food was amazing and they even brought food to the bridal suite during cocktail hour. They made our day perfect and I would recommend them to anyone!
Jonathan L
5.0
8/27/2024
The team at Culinary productions was phenomenal! The menu custominzation and ability to manipulate guest count and dietary restrictions was perfect. The food was incredible and staff was extremely professional. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a catering company in the Pensacola area.
Summer R
5.0
5/27/2024
I could literally not rant & rave about Culinary Productions more!!! They were BEYOND fantastic and the food??? Insanely good. My guests couldn’t stop raving about it!! Will forever appreciate them.
Damali T
5.0
5/20/2024
Culinary Productions was the absolute best choice for our wedding! Mike was the absolute best during our initial consultation meeting and throughout the whole process. The food was ABSOLUTELY amazing and our guests only had great things to say! Our day of team was also amazing making sure everything got out quickly and that there was never a hold up in the buffet line. We are so happy we decided to go with Culinary Productions for our special day. We 1000% recommend them to anyone looking for catering for any event in the Pensacola area.
anonymous u
5.0
1/19/2024
The food was delicious! The staff was super friendly and knew exactly what they were doing. Communication was pretty good overall, a little mixups with emailing but other than that everything was super professional and they made my experience very easy and stress-free. I would 100% book them again in the future!
Catherine S
5.0
11/10/2023
CPI is top notch. We gave them an idea of what we wanted for our wedding reception and they helped us come up with a menu. They offer all different types of food. We had 3 passed appetizers, an oyster bar, and a buffet dinner. The staff had appetizers ready for us after our ceremony and our dinner plates waiting for us at our sweetheart table after our first dance so we never had to get anything. Plus, the food is amazing!!!!
response 11/10/2023
Hello Catherine,
Thank you for the stellar review! We're thrilled to have been part of yo...
ur wedding reception. It was a joy creating a customized menu for you, and we're delighted you enjoyed the variety of offerings. Serving you seamlessly on your special day was our pleasure. Your kind words mean the world to us.
Best wishes,
CPI Team
Zoe B
5.0
11/06/2023
Culinary Productions was fantastic for our wedding. Their team is very communicative and planning our reception dinner was very easy. We let them know of allergies and they made sure to let us know which items would contain them prior to the wedding so we could let our guests know. We got lots of compliments on how good the food was! They also helped serve the cake and sent us home with lots of leftovers for later.
response 11/10/2023
Hello Zoe,
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your wedding was fantastic. It ...
was a pleasure serving you, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the food. If you ever have future events, we'd love to be part of them.
Best wishes,
CPI Team
Marisa N
5.0
10/26/2023
We used Culinary Productions for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. We chose to provide our own alcohol since it was allowed by our venue and bartenders were provided by the venue (Culinary Productions provided the bar glassware and all tableware). Amberly and Adrian were a pleasure to work with. Mike was super accommodating with our special menu requests and the tasting (I was planning from afar). At our rehearsal dinner and reception, Adrian was very attentive and served Nick and I personally, making sure we were taken care of in every way. Every one loved the food! It was fresh and cooked perfectly. All food was served on time and the wait staff was very professional. I highly recommend Culinary Productions for your wedding catering!
Shannon R
5.0
6/23/2023
Mike and his team did an amazing job with catering our reception. His easy going personality and great customer service is what every bride needs! We reached out to them over a year in advance to cater our 65 person reception. From the beginning, they were extremely responsive and flexible. Our guests raved about the food and appetizers. The coconut shrimp and chicken and waffles were a hit. The staff also did an amazing job on-site making sure everything went smoothly. I’d highly recommend them for any catering needs.
Wanda L
5.0
6/13/2023
We used Culinary Productions for our daughter's wedding reception. They were a pleasure to work with. Communication was always completed in a timely and thorough manner. They were very willing to work with us, including developing a non traditional menu using ethnic family recipes. Pricing was clearly defined with no unexpected extra charges. Serving was ready at the time we requested with food at the proper temperature, and was delicious. There was plenty of food for all of our guests. We had a small issue at the end of the evening that was handled graciously afterwards by the owner. You know you are dealing with a quality company when they acknowledge when things did not go the way expected and make sure the customer is taken care of . Would not hesitate to use CP again if we needed a caterer again in the Pensacola area.
Briana A
4.0
2/07/2023
The staff and everyone were very pleasant to work with and made my special day a day to remember. I am so thankful for everything. The owner was very easy to stay in touch with and worked with me on all of my needs. The only reason I am giving a 4 star rating is because I thought the beef was a little tough, but other than that the food was amazing. The chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had, highly recommend. Thank you so much!
response 02/07/2023
Thank you for your feedback, Briana.
We’re sorry that you were disappointed with the beef...
– we try to provide the highest quality ingredients as possible but sometimes things happen out of our control. Moving forward, we will make sure to take this into consideration when preparing meals for our future events. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest of your dinner and service and hope that you consider us for your future celebrations!
If there’s anything else we can do for you, please let us know!
CPI Team
Kailey B
2.0
2/04/2023
Food was great, one employee ruined a lot of things about the day. She messed with the place settings and seating chart at the venue while we were at the ceremony and took one PAID place and chair from every table (we paid for 96 and had seats for the 84 that were attending, so there was NO reason for her to mess with the table arrangement, especially without speaking to the bride and groom). There were guests that had to stand for a little while, and one guest had to stand the whole time. I also introduced her to my dad at the beginning of the night so she knew where to go to close out at the end of the night. She came in and asked me (the bride) for a tip once while I was in a room getting my dress bustled, and again during a special dance with my friends. She literally came into the circle to ask me for a tip. Who asks the bride for the tip in the first place? When I told her I would talk to her in a minute, she gave me literally one minute and came into the circle again. It was so uncomfortable. After telling her to leave and find my dad, she was mad and took all of the leftovers that she had boxed up and put inside and threw them in the trash. Mike, the owner, completely stood by the employee’s actions and said “This is the only bad thing I’ve heard in 20 years” and pretty much told me to stop complaining because there’s no way the employee did those things. I have pictures from the photographer that showed her in the circle on the dance floor, and pictures of the boxes up leftovers in the trash. This was alarming to hear from someone in the service industry. I gave them 2 stars because they did a wonderful job at the rehearsal dinner and the food was very good. Unfortunately in the service business, the aspect of good customer service plays a huge factor.
response 02/05/2023
Kailey,
I just wanted to try to respond to your review and to let you know I am s...
orry you did not have a positive experience and I sincerely regret any negative feelings you have experienced. After speaking with you following your wedding and in an honest attempt to give you answers I totally agreed with you (and still do) that we should have provided you with better service and that the actions of this employee were unexpectable and also out of character. I only mentioned not having a complaint on this level in over 20 years as a reason for my loss of words at that time and what action I would take (not to dismiss your concerns or complaints) and I am very disappointed that I made you feel like you "should just stop complaining because we would never do anything like this". It is never my intent to make any client feel this way and again my apologies.
After applying a refund, I also reached back out to let you know what actions I took with this particular employee. And although she had been with the company for over ten years without a negative complaint (especially one of this nature) I decided to let her go and I got the impression you understood I took your concerns seriously.
Throughout our conversations I tried to give an open and honest explanation of why certain things were done and where we went wrong and to address your concerns. I honestly thought we agreed that we should have handled things different and although you were not happy with the actions, I thought there was an understanding that I took this very seriously.
I hate that we did not live up to expectations and that I somehow give you the impression I do not care as that could not be further from the truth. I truly to apologize for letting you think we do not care or take your concerns serious.
Thank you.
Mike DeSorbo (owner)
Culinary Productions Inc
Ashleigh B
5.0
1/01/2023
We are SO thankful for Mike and his team. We had multiple guests tell us that this was the best wedding food they had ever had! Everything was so delicious and the service was top-notch. Working with Mike was so easy and we really appreciated how communicative and flexible he was with us throughout the entire planning process. We had some specific menu restrictions (no meat and no shellfish) which Mike handled with no problem at all and created a wonderful custom menu for us. His staff was so kind and helpful to us all night long. We can't recommend Culinary Productions Inc highly enough. Thanks Mike & team!
response 01/04/2023
Thank you for your very kind feedback. We continuously work to create great memories for o...
ur customers and our staff especially will be glad to know they exceeded your expectations. We hope you keep us in mind for any future celebrations!
Tara S
5.0
12/21/2022
We hired Culinary Productions for our August wedding, and Mike worked closely with me (bride) to narrow down a menu. We had a few appetizers for cocktail hour and did the pasta bar with a few extra sides. Everything was really good, and there was plenty of food for everyone. One thing I will not forget is how the staff continually checked up on us (bride and groom) to see how we're doing or if we needed anything to eat since we were busy doing pictures. They seemed to take notice of how overwhelmed we may have been with it all and tried to do their best to alleviate anything they could, which I truly appreciated.
Natalie P
5.0
11/21/2022
The food was amazing! The staff was wonderful! They made sure everything was exactly how I expected it to be and tried so hard to get us to eat during the reception, of course we had no appetite from the adrenaline. But they made us two to go boxes to eat when we got home. 1000000% recommend!
Paige W
5.0
10/18/2022
I cannot recommend Culinary Productions enough! Mike & his team were so awesome. The food was delicious, there was such a variety to select from, plus he made our entire dinner gluten free (I’m allergic)!!!!! Talk about top tier service. All the guests loved the food. Plus - the team was truly amazing on the wedding day. Everyone was so sweet & they even boxed up my leftovers at the end of the night!! I highly recommend culinary productions!!
Megan S
5.0
9/26/2022
I had a lot of problems while searching for a catering company for my wedding, but then I messaged Mike! He was so helpful, flexible and patient with me through the whole process. He answered all my questions, helped me to craft the menu I was envisioning while staying inside my budget, did a wonderful tasting with me and my family and made several changes along the way, walking with me through the whole process. Every email ended with, "if anything else comes up please reach out" and I know he really meant it.
On the day of my wedding the staff that worked the wedding were all very kind and my husband and I felt well taken care of. The food was delicious and just what we wanted and all of my guests with dietary restrictions that I had talked to Mike about ahead of time, all had a plate of food that they could eat as well. The extra effort that went into putting these together meant a lot to them and to me.
Thanks Mike and your crew for being a part of making our day magical 😊
Ashley S
5.0
6/29/2022
We loved working with Mike and the Culinary Productions team for our wedding. They have a diverse menu and worked with us to create some off menu options as well (assorted empanadas!). They were very accommodating for our guests with dietary restrictions and allergies. In a world where unanswered emails are becoming the norm, Mike and his team are refreshingly prompt and so well organized. We rented linens, chargers, and upgraded glassware through CP, which saved us from having to track down another vendor and the additional expense. Mike went above and beyond and even tracked down a specific type of water glass I wanted from a different county. Their fees are very reasonable especially given the quality of food and service. Adrienne was in charge of our wedding day, and she went out of her way to check on me (the bride) to ensure I was taken care of and fed. 10/10 would recommend!
response 06/30/2022
Hi Ashley,
We can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave us this raving review! ...
We strive to be the best we can be and are thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations. We very much enjoyed working with you and hope you will consider us in the future!
Sending all the love,
CPI Team
Sarah M
5.0
11/23/2021
Culinary Productions Inc went above and beyond not just with the food but with their SERVICE at our wedding!! They had a tray of appetizers waiting backstage the moment we walked out of the ceremony. During cocktail hour, we took our photos out in a large field and a server hiked all the way out to bring me and my husband more appetizers. And at the end of the night they had a doggy bag all ready for us to take with us to our hotel. I cannot recommend Culinary Productions Inc enough; they will make you feel like true VIP’s on your big day!
Emily G
5.0
11/19/2021
They were wonderful to work with and made the process of planning a destination wedding very smooth! He is very down to earth and go with the flow to help adapt to your day and vision. We did an Italian buffet and it was delicious! I highly recommend!
Asia H
5.0
10/05/2021
I cannot express enough how much we loved our caterers! You HAVE TO consider this company to cater your wedding, you will not regret it. The food was delicious. The owner was extremely kind and easy to work with. But above all else, their staff was amazing! Their staff made sure my husband and I had food in our hands at any possible free moment without being overbearing.
**Side Note: if you are looking for a cake, one of their staff members, Sydney, is an aspiring cake baker. She made our wedding cake and it was ADORABLY CUTE and DELICIOUS.
Definitely reach out for the catering service and for Sydney to make your cake. :)
Kylie J
5.0
8/08/2021
Mike, Adrianne and the whole CPI team were an integral part of making our wedding as incredible as it was. They went above and beyond the responsibilities of a catering team. The food and service were incredible. Right from the start the team was helpful in answering questions we had, providing options, and listening to what we wanted. They were timely both during planning and day off for set up and making sure the food was ready. On the day of they went above and beyond! Adrianne made sure we had drinks waiting for us as soon as we made our entrance, our plates were made up as soon as we sat down and the team kept checking to see if we needed anything or if they could help in any way. And to top it off they had a to go bag of food at the end of the night. We couldn’t be happier we chose them for our caters. Our guests were raving about the food for weeks after the wedding!
Hannah L
5.0
5/21/2021
I cannot recommend Mike and his team enough! They are so friendly, professional, a joy to work with, affordable, and their food is so so good! If you hire them as your caterer you will be so pleased!
Natalie L
5.0
5/03/2021
Mike & his team were wonderful. Through the planning process of the last year and a half he was responsive and helped answer any questions we had. He event met with us for a final walk through of the venue. Their tasting was great and all of our guests enjoyed the food. The linens we rented through them were of great quality as well. When it came to the day of everything was set up on time and no one had to ask their staff to do anything, as they all stayed busy throughout the event. We cannot thank Mike & the CPI team enough. I have already recommended them to a couple other friends in need of a caterer. We hope to work with you all again! Natalie & Ryan
Adam T
5.0
1/31/2021
We had to change our wedding date and caterer at the lest second due to COVID and Culinary Productions was able to deliver amazing food for a great price. They were incredibly accommodating and friendly even though the request was pretty last second.
Jacob A
5.0
11/05/2020
Mike and Adrienne are amazing! Everything from the initial consultation and menu planning, to set up, service, and everything in between, they helped to provide a great experience for my wife and I on our wedding day. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We will be working with Culinary Productions on any catering event we have in our future.
response 11/09/2020
You two are awesome! We enjoyed working with you and wish you the best in your marriage an...
d life! Thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day!
Corissa J
5.0
10/28/2020
Culinary productions is the only company I would trust for catering for my wedding. They are absolutely incredible and were about to give me everything I wanted and then some!! I cannot recommend them enough! Outstanding customer service!!
response 10/28/2020
Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to make sure all your needs were met! C...
ongratulations again!
Carli B
5.0
9/29/2020
I absolutely loved hiring them for our wedding, not only were they nice but they weren’t pushy and it was all about what we wanted. Not to mention the crab cakes were the best I’ve ever had in my life. I am beyond happy that we chose them and next time we go to Florida for anything, I want to have them cater for us again. Thank you so much, Mike and his team!
response 09/29/2020
We are so glad you like the crab cakes! the chef is super proud of his recipe! thank you f...
or letting us be a part of your special love filled day! Congratulations and best wishes and we look forward to catering for you in the future!
Stephanie H
5.0
9/27/2020
I don't even know where to begin with this review, Mike and Adrian are hands down the best wedding caters we could have asked for. From the beginning of the process they were prompt, friendly and dedicated to making sure we had the best wedding day. Our wedding was scheduled for September 19th, 3 days after hurricane Sally, on the day after the storm mike had reached out to us and said if we were good to go on with the wedding he would be good to go as well. Him and his team catered not only our wedding but also our rehearsal dinner and every single person had nothing but positive things to say about everything he cooked. As if his cooking wasn't enough he has a great support system in Adrian who made sure the wedding/rehearsal dinner ran smoothly (and she did a great job!) When I need catering next I will without a doubt go and hire culinary productions for the day, I would recommend them to anyone 1000x's over. Thank you guys for helping us have a special day no matter what was thrown at us!
response 09/28/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! Congratulations again on such a love filled marriag...
e! We are so glad your wedding was everything you dreamed of, despite the curve balls. We appreciate you trusting us with such an important day! It was a pleasure being with you and your loved ones for both nights and wee are elated that everyone enjoyed the food. Y'all are amazing and we could only hope for future clients like you!
Pamela J
5.0
3/12/2020
Culinary Productions catered our daughter's wedding reception and did a fantastic job! The food and the service were amazing. There was plenty of food and we received so many great compliments from the guests. Mike and staff are the best!
response 09/29/2020
Thank you for your great review! We appreciate all of our supporters! We are so glad every...
one enjoyed the food!
Whitney A
4.0
10/03/2019
Mike was a blessing for my husband and I! He answered all my questions without hesitation and was so kind! Highly recommend them!
response 01/30/2020
Thank you for your kind words! He truly cares for all his clients! Congratulations again!!
Monique M
5.0
8/23/2019
They are awesome from the owner down to the host. I was not familiar with Pensacola area, but it was a place where I wanted to get married because of the beautiful sandy beach. Mike the owner and his people advise me places to go to host my reception and work with me on a budget for catering. My planner left before my reception began and left the work to be done by my caterer. I think God they where there to help... Any event you have call them - they are the best.
response 08/26/2019
So glad we could make your day special! Congratulations and we appreciate your review!
Michelle C
5.0
8/17/2019
Wow, what a great catering company! They were responsive, laid-back and easy to work with! We highly recommend them. The food was incredible and the guests all loved the food. Not only were they great caterers, but they also helped out with other little things and were super supportive and amazing, especially the day of! Many of the flowers in my bouquet had browned and died the day of the wedding (that's another story) and Adrienne completely redid my bouquet on the fly and made everything right! She also made our plates for us and helped us through the whole day. They really made our wedding special and we highly recommend using them for any of your catering needs. Top-notch!
response 08/26/2019
So glad everything worked out for you! It was a first for the bouquet but glad you liked i...
t! Congrats again and thank you for your kind words!
Emily S
5.0
5/10/2019
Their food was amazing! We booked them on super short notice, but they worked with us and made our day perfect! The dinner was amazing and people are still talking about the appetizers. The staff they brought to serve the food was amazing and they worked so well with everyone. I highly recommend this company and their food!
response 08/26/2019
Thank you so much! We aim for this every time! Congrats again!
Sydney N
5.0
7/26/2018
Culinary Productions is the absolute best. Not once did I worry about the food or service I would receive while working with them. Their pricing is great for what they offer and no other caterers I met with even compared. Their food is DELICIOUS!! I am still hearing from guests how great it was. They can do absolutely anything you want. They are also extremely responsive. Dalise returned every email and call within a few hours if not immediately. The week of the wedding can be a little stressful but Culinary Productions eased every worry by assuring me that they were here to help with any last minute things and they came through with that promise! I’d recommend them to anyone and everyone!! Food amazing. People amazing. Price amazing. Serive amazing.
Tara S
5.0
6/10/2018
We used CPI to cater our outdoor wedding, and could not have been more thrilled with the experience of working with them! Mike and Dalise provided an affordable, flexible, inclusive, and worry-free service. Their willingness to work with other vendors was the key to making our wedding the perfect day. The staff that served at our event were friendly, professional, and extremely hospitable! It was an absolute pleasure to work with CPI, and I look forward to leaning on them again for future events. Oh – and the food was great! We elected their BBQ menu, and it was a hit! What more could you ask for? I highly recommend CPI for your event! They go above and beyond to provide great service, and you can tell they really care about their clients’ happiness.
Lucy V
5.0
6/04/2018
CPI did a wonderful job! The food was delicious and they were so easy to work with for a great price. Thank you so much!
Meghan M
5.0
3/04/2018
We are so very happy we went with CPI for our wedding catering!!! The food was absolutely delicious, and they were so great to work with throughout the planning process. From the first phone call with Mike, we were seriously impressed with the professionalism and customer service they offered. Dalise was extremely responsive over email about every detail or question I asked, which was so appreciated since we were planning the wedding from afar. They offered to help with lighting the candles, setting out our dessert trays of donuts (which were ordered elsewhere), arranging the napkins and other linens, and so many other things. We also used their bartending staff, and they were great!! They made sure everyone was having a great time, and they kept up the energy. The catering staff present at our wedding were amazing. They checked in with me and my husband often to make sure we were taken care of, and at the end of the night, we were given a literal basket of extra food for later, plus a bottle of champagne. They were a huge reason our reception turned out so nicely, and we can't thank them or recommend them enough!! They could easily get away with charging a lot more for their services, but they are reasonably priced and worth every penny, and more!! THANK YOU, CPI!
Shawna B
5.0
11/20/2017
Our friends are still raving about our wedding meals.
Chelsea J
5.0
3/28/2017
Everyone we dealt with at culinary productions was very kind and helpful! On our wedding day everything went on without any hiccups and the food was awesome! The serving staff was very attentive and even put two plates of everything we served for my husband and I to take back to our hotel!! They sent the rest of the left over food home with my family!!
Carla J
5.0
9/26/2016
WOW!! I was absolutely blown away by Culinary productions, from the very beginning conversations, to the wedding day to even after the wedding. Deona and Mike are so amazing to work with - they are incredibly polite and extremely accommodating. They are VERY reasonably priced for what you get. Also, the best part.. the food was AMAZING!!! We got the potato florentine, inside round of beef, salad, and sauteed vegetables and they were all DELICIOUS. If i could do my wedding all over again they are one thing that I would not change. If I ever have an event in Pensacola I will also be using them. They were the best vendor that I chose in my whole wedding.
5.0
11/29/2015
We cannot recommend Culinary Productions enough. In fact, as far as we’re concerned - if your venue does not allow outside catering, then that is not the venue for you because you NEED to work with Culinary Productions! Mike and Deona were fantastic to work with - incredibly responsive, adaptable, and creative in their solutions, and generous with their time. Considering we had never planned a wedding before, we heavily relied on their input and recommendations when it came to space planning for the site and other logistical things. And - the food is incredible! We had a BBQ themed wedding and it was the best darn BBQ we had ever had. Choosing Culinary Productions as your caterer will be the easiest decision you will make when planning your event.
Laura H
5.0
5/03/2015
Mike (and Deona) at Culinary Productions were a wonderful and stress free experience for our wedding! The food was delicious again (I had experienced their food at another friend's wedding first), and it was affordable too! Their communication was great throughout the whole process, from setting up an initial meeting, to a tasting appointment, to finalizing numbers, floor plan, and timing of service. We weren't expecting to get to eat at our own wedding, but the staff made sure we were given plates to eat, while everyone else was in line for food. We also had a "bridal basket" to take back to the hotel room with us that night, and we ate most of it right away! Definitely a good value for your time and money, and we highly recommend Culinary Productions!!!
Liberty C
5.0
4/01/2014
CP was always so kind and efficient in responding to all my emails with questions month before the wedding ! Our good for our wedding was delicious! Everyone loved it , it wasn't the typical boring wedding food and we loved that. Also the staff was so attentive and helpful all night !! I would use them again for sure!
Elan P
5.0
9/20/2012
Culinary productions definitely put on a production of excellent service! Mike D was so helpful when it came to making food selections for our wedding and providing us with options that were tasty and affordable. He even found away to provide us with everything we dreamed of (ice cream bar, fondue bar, and sweet potato/mashed potato bars)! My guests have told me how wonderful the food was and how friendly the wait staff was to them. During the planning process Mike D and his staff were very friendly a responsive to any changes and request we made and that was very helpful since I do not live in Pensacola. They provide us with a quote in a timely fashion. It was awesome to only have to use one company for food, linen, and flatware (which is included with food), with also providing the glasses for the bar for a very minimal charge. If I ever need a caterer again they would receive a call first.
anh v
3.0
2/05/2012
food was delicious
5.0
11/19/2011
Mike D, the owner of Culinary Productions, is fabulous. I got great value for my money related to the food and the service. Culinary Productions is a one-stop shop. They supply it all from the food, to the service staff, the linen, tableware, right down to the individualized attention. Oh and did I mention the food was hot and delicious, the serving portions were generous, and the staff were phenomenal! Planning was a breeze with a personal staff member assigned to me. She was efficient in handling changes and timely in her responses to my inquiries. I also got excellent service that went beyond my expectations. During my reception, I caught a glimpse, every now and then of the wait staff. They were courteous to guests, professionally dressed and polite in demeanor. At one point I mentioned to one of the staff that I was so busy that I had not finished my meal or had a chance to sample the hors d’oeuvres. She went into the kitchen and warmed fresh samples of the hors d’oeuvres for me. Mike personally was on hand to help decorate the venue. I could not be more pleased and will probably use the company again when I return for my anniversary.
Katie W
5.0
5/24/2011
Mike Desorbo and the Culinary Productions team are nothing short of amazing. Not only do they have some of the most amazing food I've ever tasted, the service is beyond amazing. They took such great care of our guests during our wedding reception. They transitioned flawlessly from our wedding ceremony to our reception (they were both at the same location). They went above and beyond to make my wedding the most perfect day of my life. There isn't enough I can say about this group, other than they are the best out there, and I really hope to have the opportunity to work with them again for another event.
Christy E
5.0
12/15/2010
Culinary Productions went above and beyond for our wedding. We were married @ a beach house, so they arrived @ the house, prepared all of the food on site, and had a wonderful team of people to help out. The food was delicious and we couldn't have asked for more. They even cut our cake and wrapped up the top layer for us. They are a terrific catering company.
Megan G
5.0
12/08/2010
Mike Desorbo and his staff were on top of things from the start. They prepared several quotes for us as we played with out budget and headcount, and kept in touch for the months leading up to the wedding. They ended up organizing the adult drinks for us with another vendor, which took a lot off our plate at the very end. Before guests arrived, they set up all of our centerpieces, had a table for our guest book, and reserved signs at the tables we asked for. At the reception, one of the staff spent the entire evening taking care of my husband and I, which was great since we were too busy talking with guests to make time to find food or beverages! They even boxed up some of the leftovers for us to take to the hotel after the ceremony (the rest of the leftovers went home with guests). I still have friends and family telling me how great the food was at the reception. I would choose Culinary Productions again in a heartbeat!
Kara Z
5.0
5/24/2010
Mike is the owner and who I dealt with. He was awesome. I literally hired him over the phone before tasting his food because he is such a nice guy! His food was awesome. We had live stations and everything worked out perfectly. The servers were great, they made sure that all of my guests were taken care of. I used the same chairs for my ceremony and my reception. They smoothly brought the chairs to the right location without my guests even knowing the difference. I would definitely recommend these guys!!
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