East Beach Catering

I can’t say enough good things about East Beach Catering! First off- Chelsea is absolutely amazing and the best to work with. She is so thorough and gets everything done while maintaining such a positive and calm attitude. Then of course there is the food- our guests cannot stop talking about how this is the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! Everything we tried at East Beach was so delicious that it was hard to decide what to put on the menu. Thank you East Beach for helping to make our wedding perfect and unforgettable! ❤️

I wish I was able to give more then 5 stars! Chelsea and team were INCREDIBLE! The pricing was very fair, Chelsea was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout my entire planning process. After our tasting we were hooked not only on the food but the amazing customer service we received from Chelsea. My wedding was 10/10 and I have gotten compliments on the food from everyone who attended, most said it was the best meal they've had a wedding! Chelsea and team KILLED it.

Chelsea and team were incredible! The service was impeccable. They were willing to work with last minute timing changes, and served us with the utmost kindness and professionalism. The food was delicious, their plating stunning, and timing flawless. What stood out most was how friendly and kind the entire team was. Chelsea was even willing to hop in and help get us down the aisle at the right time when we couldn’t hear the music from where we stood. It was all hands on deck! We thank them all for their delicious meal, and fantastic service.

East Beach Catering traveled from Norfolk to Williamsburg to cater for my daughter's wedding reception 12/8/19. Without having much input from the bride, they came up with a wonderful, creative and delicious spread that wow'd our guests. Every guest said the food was amazing...the best food they had EVER had at a reception, bar none!! East Beach Catering is the best vendor for catering that anyone could ask for!!!

They did a phenomenal job with our food. We had guests coming up to us all night asking who our caterer was and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had! Chelsea was an absolute dream to work with, she was so attentive, and she made our day so special with the most delicious food! We will happily hire her again for any future party we will throw!

Easy Beach Catering was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Chelsea and Kathy were fantastic and have a wealth of experience in the wedding industry. We selected a seated meal with a choice of beef, salmon oscar (which was topped with a huge amount of crab meat), and parmesan chicken and we have already received so much positive feedback form our guests regarding dinner. During our tasting, my mom and I were blown away from the start. They rolled out the red carpet and the food was absolutely incredible. Additionally, Chelsea, being a former wedding coordinator, was a huge help to me in assisting with making my dreams come true- she is amazing you guys! She met with me to discuss our rentals, and again to discuss the logistics a month out, and quickly responded to all my emails. Our venue allowed us to bring in our own alcohol, and East Beach provided us with excellent resources to determine how much we needed to purchase. Compared to the other caterers that we looked at, East Beach was extremely professional and affordable.

Hands down, East Beach Catering is the caterer to use! Cathy and her team work wonders! She got back to us in a timely manner, worked with us, and was very attentive wedding day. Cathy is willing and able to make every vision and dream come to life, but was also able to help a plain jane girl like myself spruce things up! We set our date for Sept 15. Hurricane Florence unfortunately changed our plans and we decided to postpone our wedding we spent a year planning. Cathy helped us make that difficult decision and made herself and team available for our new date in Oct - what a relief! My husband and I were determined to still get married on that day, so we gathered family and friends on the beach to exchange vows and went back to my parents to celebrate. Out of pure kindness, Cathy knew of this and prepared some of our wedding food and delivered it right to the door step. She and her team went above and beyond in every way possible to make BOTH our days unforgettable and delicious. Thank you!

Great team of people working with Cathy and she is wonderful. Made the meal of our dreams. Recommend!

5 stars for Cathy and her team at East Beach Catering! They made our daughter's February wedding beautiful, delicious, and stress free. We met with Cathy early on in our wedding planning process and found her to be warm, friendly, and easy to work with. She listened carefully to our very broad ideas and patiently helped us to develop a vision and plan that both met our budget and exceeded our expectations. Not only did Cathy create our menu, but she was also a valuable source of information and guidance on time line planning, efficient venue layout, numbers and budget, and selection of other vendors and rental companies. We called, texted, and met with Cathy multiple times and she was always patient, responsive, and encouraging. The wedding day was absolutely stress free. Cathy and her team set up all the tables and chairs at the Woman’s Club of Portsmouth, took care of all the linens and table settings, and coordinated with the other vendors to ensure that things ran smoothly. They served butlered and stationery hors d’oevres and a buffet style dinner that were both delicious and beautiful. Cathy has a real gift for design and display. Our guests said that it was one of the best wedding meals they had ever had. Among the favorites…a colorful, creative fruit, veggie, and cheese display, mouthwatering beef tenderloin (best EVER!), parmesan encrusted chicken, roasted asparagus, and the most wonderful mashed potato bar served in martini glasses with assorted toppings (our kids affectionately called them “tater-tinis.”) Our late-night snack of milk shots and cookies was also a huge hit. Cathy’s staff was friendly, professional, and provided excellent service from start to finish. We highly recommend Cathy and East Beach Catering and look forward to fun, elegant events with them in the future!

Cathy and her team absolutely knocked it out of the park with our cocktail hour and reception. We were married May 20, 2017 at The Historic Post Office in Hampton, VA. Cocktail Hour was at The Carousel. From set up, presentation, taste and breakdown and clean up, I give Cathy Carter 10 stars!! We had cocktail shrimp, crab dip, fruit and cheese displays, bacon wrapped scallops and caprese skewers for cocktail hour. Guests are still raving about the crab dip and how much fun the carousel was for cocktail hour. The guest were then invited back to The Historic Post Office, where the staff had assisted in flipping the room. Guests were created by a delicious salad with champagne vinaigrette dressing. The 20+ kids in attendance were almost immediately served their kids meals. Then the guests were served an amazing dinner family style. They had platters of beef tenderloin, Parmesan crusted chicken and Cathy's fabulous crabcakes, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and homemade yeast rolls. Once again, guests are still complimenting the food and how wonderful it was. Cathy's delivery is artistic, delicious and just over the top incredible. I cannot say enough good things about Cathy Carter and East Beach Catering! Whether a rehearsal dinner, birthday party, baby shower or wedding reception, she will NOT disappoint. Cathy also prepared the sweetest "going away" back for my new husband and I! It had so much food we made almost 3 meals out of it! Cathy doesn't forget any details. I could go on and on about how pleased I am! Give Cathy and her team the opportunity to make your wedding the day of your dreams!! Thanks Cathy! Love ya, Leesa & Ray!

Another home run for East Beach Catering!! I have never once catered an event without East Beach- and now the review on my wedding! The most special day was perfect thanks to Cathy and her team! The food was outstanding, cocktail hour was perfect and the reception was a hit! Her staff is friendly, fun and so lovable! Everyone genuinely cares about each person they come across and keep the good vibes going! I couldn't have had such an amazing day without Cathy and her team! Thank you for another flawless event! Love you guys!!

East Beach Catering was there with my husband and I on one of the most important days of our life…our wedding day! I started communicating with Cathy (the kindhearted and fearless leader of the entire operation) via phone calls and e-mails and felt that we would be a great fit together. My husband is in the military and we tried to work out a taste test session that could include him, but it just wasn’t going to happen. She was so understanding that he couldn’t be there and was fine with me bringing my friend in his place! The tasting really sealed the deal and made me even more excited for the big day than I already was! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful (which was very important to me), and the customer service was top tier! It was an all-around fabulous experience leading up to the big day. On our wedding day we were so thrilled to see it all come together and it exceeded our expectations in every way! We are about a month into our marriage and we still have guests contacting us telling us how delicious the food was…the appetizers during the cocktail hour were a HUGE HIT!! My husband got to try everything for the first time just as the guests did and he was extremely satisfied and is still talking about how tasty and perfect everything was! We highly recommend East Beach for any event that you might have! Delicious and gorgeous food, the perfect bar set up (very important to us!), and an extremely patient and hardworking staff…what more could one ask for?! Thank you so much to Cathy and the entire East Beach Catering team!!

Cathy was a pleasure to work with and the food was amazing! The team made everything just the way I wanted it and I could not have asked for a better day! Thank you for everything you did to make my day perfect!! -Heather

first.. Cathy's team is AMAZING.. from the test tasting.. to the team work.. to the display of food.. to the guest who are STILL raving about the food. I have a sensitive tongue apparently to spicy food and they toned it down just for me. It was a little difficult to get a hold of anyone months out from the date, but closer to the date, it was very easy given that the small details were being discussed. She def put that personal touch to all of our dishes from wanting zucchini and mushrooms to the German brownies and macaroons. HANDS DOWN, one of the best decisions we made about the wedding. Team, staff, Cathy, cookers, cleaners, everything.. thank you so much for making our day awesome!!! PS- they have a orange crush machine which I had for my signature drink!!!

I honestly can't say enough good things about east beach catering. I had read the near perfect reviews and decided to give them a shot. I had already met with another caterer but had a gut feeling that I needed to keep looking. I am so glad I did!!' Cathy and Denise are absolutely amazing to work with. They make you feel so welcome and treat you like family. There is so many extras and personal attention they provide. A few examples... - Before even seeing a menu, they insisted that we come in to talk. During this meeting, we tried so many options and just took time to talk about our wedding vision. I honestly expected a bill at the end of the meeting for the food and time, as that is what took place with the other unnamed caterer we met with. Not with east beach! She was amazingly attentive. - I noticed other caterers "nickel and diming" for chaffing dishes, salt and pepper shakers, etc. EBC had all of this included in the food quote so no hidden fees. They have so much stuff to utilize too! - Cathy and Denise are generous with tastings. We even had leftovers to take at our final tasting. - EBC makes sure you eat (and your family) at your wedding! They made plates for my husband and I on the big day. They also plated up appetizers from cocktail hour and delivered to us and the tables of our parents. They even packaged up any leftovers (but don't expect much... Your guests will gobble it up!). - Cathy was mindful of my budget and very helpful in staying with it. - Cathy helped me coordinate linens and rentals, making that process incredibly simply. I have said a lot about the service but even more importantly is the food. I come from a family of people who will critic food. Absolutely EVERYONE has raved about our food. Without even prompting the conversation, guests have mentioned to me and my family how amazing the food was. You are getting what you pay for and beyond. Best decision I made was choosing EBC!!!

Easy Beach Catering is amazing to work with. The food and service at our wedding was awesome. The food was delicious, the service was efficient, the bar tenders they provided were awesome, and working with the staff prior to the wedding was easy - they were very helpful. We worked with Denise and she went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. I would highly recommend East Beach Catering for any event and I hope to work with them in the future.

Cathy and her team were awesome!! Top-notch from start to finish. The food tasted so great, that a number of my 275 guests will use them for future events. The service, food, and presentation was exemplary.

Amazing amazing amazing!! Mouth is watering just thinking about writing this review. Don't let people lie to you. Food is absolutely important. And people who go to your wedding will remember your food. The food sets the tone. Don't spend lost of money on the ambiance of the wedding and forget about what goes in your belly!!!!! Not only is Cathy's food beautiful (yes that's right beautiful) but it is so good I want to eat my hand right not thinking about it!! She can accommodate any type of theme but for our wedding we had a rustic, country, beach wedding. The food was sophisticated yet still comfort food. The shrimp and grits in the martini glasses....to.....die.....for! Add that with a macaroni and cheese bar.... I mean really who does that. It was good comfort food but it looked so pretty and the flavors were very sophisticated. Do yourself and favor.....get good food :) your guests will thank you. Oh and by the way you will too. Cathy packed us to go boxes and packed them in our get away car so we could even enjoy her food the next day. :)

Cathy and her East Beach Catering team were absolutely great from the early wedding planning stages to even helping set up center piece arrangements the day of my wedding. Her food was amazing and I can honestly say I still have people to this day (2 years later) talking about how wonderful the food and service was. I would HIGHLY recommend East Beach Catering!

Cathy and her team were recommended to me and I'm forever grateful for that recommendation. Once I met with her I didn't even look for another caterer. She was awesome through the whole process. She was incredibly responsive, and the food was fabulous! She took care of all my rentals too which was a huge relief. On the day of her team was so amazing and gracious. I couldn't have asked for anything more! My only regret is not getting a picture of us with Cathy on that day! Thank you!!

I can't say how much we loved the food that East Beach prepared for us. Between the wonderful appetizers to the main course buffet it was everything we could have hoped for. We have quite a few picky eaters in our family and even they ate everything. Just wonderful. Denise was great and very helpful during our meetings pre-wedding. Between helping with the menu and getting everything straight with the rental company regarding linens, chairs and what not. She was just great and very organized. Again I just can't say enough good things about our experience with East Beach catering. Just wonderful!

Cathy and Denise both from East Beach Catering were so wonderful to work with during my wedding process. When I was uncertain of food choices in the beginning Cathy provided wonderful suggestions and she was patient with my husband and I while we tried her delicious choices during our food tasting. Throughout the last month or so leading up to the big day I would find myself stressed and Cathy was so calm and collected which helped me do the same. Everyone at the reception had nothing but great things to say about the food and the service. We served our guests family style and everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend family style because it is plated but with more interaction at the table - which is a great way to break the ice with guests who don't know one another. At the end of the night Cathy had put together a care package for me and my husband to take with us and gave the rest of the left overs to my parents and my husband's parents. They took care of everyone and I would highly recommend them to other brides.

Cathy and her team worked tirelessly to make sure that the food served at our wedding was delicious. Our guests raved about their meals and we couldn't be happier with their service and professionalism. Highly recommend!!

We interviewed several catering companies in Hampton Roads prior to selecting Cathy and East Beach Catering. Her quirky style, attention to detail and the suggestions she offered were far and above her competitors. We selected her and her team and had a tasting of her food. We were delighted. Cathy offered us advise along the way and really understood my daughters VISION. She kept saying she would make it pretty. The Wedding Reception was last weekend at the MOCA in Virginia Beach. We and our guests were amazed at the food and the presentation. Cathy is thorough, professional and a lot of fun. Our guests said the food was the best they had had. Being the father of the Bride I was particular that my daughters wedding was special and Cathy did that. I would highly recommend her services to anyone planning an event. I hope to use her company again when the need arises.

Cathy and her team did an awesome job making our daughter's wedding day perfect. The decorations were breathtaking. Our family and friends are still talking about the delicious food. With Cathy and her team handling things we were able to relax and enjoy the event. Thank you again

Cathy and the staff of East Beach Catering were amazing. I had heard great reviews about East Beach Catering from many other vendors in the wedding industry. I only attended one tasting before i chose my caterer for my wedding and that was all it took, i had to have East Beach.I cancelled the rest of my tastings after we met with her. Cathy made all my dreams come true. She was very attentive to everything I wanted my reception to be. She always reassured me that everything was going to turn out beautifully and not to stress, and she was right. Many of my guest raved about the food she prepared and some even asked me if we had leftovers. I would recommend East Beach Catering to any bride,that needs a caterer.

Choosing a Caterer for our wedding was not an easy task. Being marathon runners (and hungry most of the time) eating is VERY important to us. While there are several quality caterers in this area, East Beach sets itself apart from the rest by going WAY above and beyond! What I liked best about working with Cathy was that from the first moment, she was only interested in what we wanted to offer our guests. There was nothing that we asked for that she couldn't do. Secondly, and almost as important to us, is that once we met with her, she handled it all from there! We wanted to let her do her thing and do it she did! She worked with our venue and handled all the details. All we really needed to do was decided what it was we wanted to eat. Walking into the reception too our breath away! Every station was decorated in the classiest of ways. She incorporated our theme into her presentations. It was absolutely beautiful! Last, but certainly not least, the food was AMAZING! Her staff was exceptional and treated us (bride and groom) like gold! Our guests are STILL talking about how wonderful the food was at our reception. East Beach Catering is most definitely a caterer I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants a memorable experience at their event!

If you are in search of a catering company for your event, look no further! Cathy and East Beach Catering are the best the area has to offer! Not only is their food incredible, but Cathy is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. She held two tastings for us, because my husband was deployed for the initial one. She wanted him to feel included, and that meant so much to us! How gosh darn lucky were we?! My husband and I wanted a BBQ theme for our wedding, and Cathy created the most delicious down home cookin BBQ spread that you could ever imagine - BBQ with 4 different types of sauce (including my favorite - spicy NC style!), crunchy cole slaw, the most delicious mac-n-cheese you have ever had, baked beans, hush puppies complete with whipped honey butter, and more! Oh, and did I mention the sweet potato biscuits? They were the first thing we tried at our first tasting, and I was ready to sign the contract right then and there! I loved that Cathy was able to put a "gourmet twist" on a classic bbq idea without taking away from the southern goodness! Cathy was so wonderful at calming me down (I'm a total Type A perfectionist) when I was stressed about the details of the reception and her genuine hug let me know it was all under control. And it sure was! Sadly, it rained the day of our wedding, and we were unable to get married on the beach or have our cocktail hour outside. This meant that Cathy's team had 2 less hours to prepare. No problem! Along with my parents, bridal party, husband, and "wedding planner," Cathy's team did an amazing job making sure everything was set up just right. Throughout the evening, Cathy's staff was very attentive and polite. At the end of the night, I couldn't believe how quickly they had everything taken down and put away. They work like a well-oiled-machine, and it's obvious they have a lot of practice and take pride in what they do. Moral of the story, if I ever need a caterer again in the future, I will look no further than Cathy and East Beach Catering! : )

Cathy is heaven sent...she worked with me to create a custom menu for my big day. Cathy and her team were professional and the food was amazing. My guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was.

Cathy and her team were terrific to work with! They were professional yet approachable and they took care of every single detail that had anything to do with food or drink! EVERYTHING that they served was delicious...and we are still getting positive feedback from our guests. They LOVED the shrimp and grits! The other huge hit was our signature drink, the Bob Marley! We had plenty of food and they packaged up every bit of it for us to have as leftovers. I will definitely use East Beach Catering for any future catering needs and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting an A+ catering company!

East Beach Catering is awesome, I HIGHLY recommend them!! Their presentation was absolutely gorgeous and it tasted even better. Cathy had such great ideas and her staff was very professional. Our guests still rave how wonderful everything was. It was a perfect day with amazing food!

Cathy and staff were absolutely amazing. She worked with me to provide exactly what I wanted for the cocktail hour and dinner. The food was beyond delicious and all of my guests were talking about how good it was. I highly recommend East Beach!!

Exceptional food and presentation!!! I can't tell you how many of our guests came up to us and raved about the food!!! From cocktail hour, to the main course, and our dessert bar, everything looked great and tasted even better!! We did family style dining and that worked out just perfect for us. The staff was attentive, pleasant, and none of our guests left with empty bellies!!! I particularly liked the late night snack of pulled pork sliders that we surprised our guests with!!

Absolutely amazing! People are still raving about the food served at my reception. Cathy and her team do a wonderful job, and are so amazing to work with. The presentation of the food was great, but the taste was FANTASTIC!

Cathy took care of all the details for an amazing reception. She created an exceptional menu, suggested ways of serving and fun special touches that our guest raved about. From beginning to the end, East Beach is the best!

Cathy and her assistant Jill were amazing. I sent them tons of emails over the course of wedding planning and they responded to everyone. They made my wedding a dream wedding. The food was amazing and all our guests were raving about it. My mother-in-law said that she could never eat a crab cake from FL again. It was truly an honor to work with her. They give you everything that you could possibly want. They even helped me come up with a signature drink that matched my navy blue them. We interviewed many other caterers and no one came close to Cathy’s professionalism, menu, or creativity. If you are looking for a caterer she is the one. Many other caterers in Virginia Beach are just so stuck up and Cathy is the farthest thing from that. And her staff at our wedding was amazing. Additionally, they helped us clean up at the end which was priceless. There is not a negative thing that can be said about Cathy or her staff. You would be lucky to have her as your caterer.

My husband went to culinary school at Johnson & Wales in Providence, so he is picky when it comes to food. I knew feeding our guests well would be one of the most important and expensive aspects of our wedding. Cathy and her staff at East Beach are amazing. Every single guest told us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. We agree! Everything is delicious and the staff are wonderful. In addition to the amazing quality of the service and food, Cathy's prices are unbeatable. She won't charge you for things that you don't need and she is honest and fair. We would recommend her to anyone planning ANY event that needs catering!

East Beach catered our wedding and it was excellent. By far the best wedding food we've ever had and tailored to meet our requests and needs. Cathy and her team were great and did a beautiful job with their food displays and set-up. We're so glad they were able to be a part of our special day.