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Delicious Food in Virginia
Located in Ashland, VA, EAT Catering provides mouth-watering cuisine for weddings in the Greater Richmond area. Offering an eclectic range of delicious dishes, their culinary team adore complementing milestone occasions with distinctive dining experiences. All that is required of you is to pick your favorite dishes and they will work their culinary magic.
Whether you are looking for a box lunch, buffet, or seated meal, the EAT Catering staff specializes in a variety of dining styles. Their chefs use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to make their mouth-watering meals. From American BBQ to spicy Mexican, they are adept at a selection of cuisine styles.
Able to provide delivery, set-up, and clean-up services, EAT Catering will go above and beyond to make your wedding meal a truly unforgettable one. Eager to ensure that all of your loved ones savor their food, they can accommodate numerous dietary needs, such as vegan, nut-free, and dairy-free. Highlights from their menu include roast beef and gravy, crabcakes, and rosemary and garlic pork loin.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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EAT Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and seamless coordination for weddings. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism and helpfulness of the team, particularly Sheila and Rachel, in planning and executing events flawlessly. Guests raved about the scrumptious menu options, from appetizers to main courses, and appreciated the flexibility and value provided by EAT Catering. The staff's attention to detail, handling of varying guest numbers, and personalized service, including accommodating dietary restrictions, received high praise, making EAT Catering a highly recommended choice for weddings and other special occasions.- Top reviews
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We chose Eat Kitchen and Catering for our wedding day and couldn't have been happier with the services and food they provided. They went above and beyond our expectations. Not only was the food delicious, the staff made sure we (the bride and groom) got to taste every last bit of the food, and approached us with drinks throughout the night. I actually used to cater weddings myself and I spent some extra time towards the end of the night thanking the staff and chatting with them. They told me not many brides go out of their way to do that. Which makes me so sad because the staff was such an important part of our big day. If I had to do it all over again I would choose EAT's for our special day. From the beginning of working with them, until the very end I was impressed.
Eat Catering - Exceptional Service for Our Son’s Wedding
We had an absolutely flawless experience with Eat Catering for my son’s wedding, from the rehearsal dinner to the wedding reception. Everything was executed perfectly, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Sheila was incredibly helpful throughout the menu planning process. The tasting felt like a full meal, and it was honestly difficult to choose from so many delicious options! Her guidance made the decision-making process much easier, and we were thrilled with how everything turned out. Rachel provided excellent assistance in selecting the perfect wine, beer, and spirits, and the bar was definitely a highlight of the night. Her expertise and attention to detail made all the difference.
One of the most impressive things about Eat Catering was their ability to handle the fluctuations in our guest numbers with complete ease. The team was always gracious and flexible, no matter the changes. Plus, the fact that they took care of the china, silverware, and glassware made the entire process much simpler, and it was a great value.
Both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception were unique and special, thanks to Eat Catering’s thoughtful coordination. It was such a relief to work with the same dedicated team across both days. We felt completely understood, and our vision for both events came to life beautifully. We can’t thank the team enough for everything. I would absolutely recommend Eat Catering to anyone looking for exceptional service, and we hope to work with them again in the future!
From the very first meeting with this team, they were extremely professional and personable. The communication was transparent and always prompt! The staff were friendly! And the food was absolutely delicious!!! On the day of the wedding, EAT's team ran everything smoothly and the guests approached us (the bride and the groom) on multiple occasions to share how impressed they were with the food and staff. HANDS DOWN would recommend them -- 100%!
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My husband, family, friends, and I are still talking about how amazing EAT Catering was at our wedding. From the food to the service, they are 10 out of 10. In addition to passed appetizers, we did a buffet style dinner, mac & cheese bar, and a plated salad to start, and it couldn’t have worked out better. Cocktail hour and dinner went so smoothly, and everyone loved the food. We had a couple people tell us they kept going up for more! The process from the initial tasting, to booking to final decisions to wedding day was so easy. I worked with Sheila mostly, and she was a pleasure to correspond with and always had a smile on her face while at the wedding. All the servers and bartenders were attentive and professional. My husband and I also liked that we could provide our own alcohol and EAT Catering had a mixer package, so we didn’t have to worry about all the little ingredients. I gave the recipes for our 3 signature drinks and let them know what liquor we got, and they took care of the rest. The drinks were all so good too! We had a guest count of about 90 and there was plenty of food for everyone plus leftovers, which were enjoyed as after wedding late night snacks and for a couple meals the next few days! We learned pretty quickly that catering costs can get quite high, EAT Catering has very reasonable prices and many different options to fit most budgets and when you take into account the quality of the food, service and experience, it’s one of the best values out there. After the wedding, my husband said, “can we have EAT Catering cater every single event from now on?” 100% recommend!
We booked EAT Catering for our wedding and loved them! The food is amazing and the team of people are so so sweet and caring. Shelia and her team will make you feel so special and we loved the picnic basket they packed for us to take home after the wedding. Shelia was there to answer any and all questions we had throughout the whole process. We did a Buffett for our catering and the food was hot from the first person being served all the way to the last! The steak and chicken were cooked perfectly and we keep receiving compliments from our guest about how great all of it tasted!
EAT catering did more than provide excellent food, they provided amazing service. From the timeliness of our plated dinner, to the service, and flavor of every dish served at our wedding it was beyond excellent. EAT catering went above and beyond expectations and was an amazing part of our wonderful night!
EAT Catering exceeded our expectations. They were so kind and came to introduce themselves on our wedding night to make sure we knew who to find if we needed anything, the food was delicious, and they packaged the leftovers so we had family over for lunch the day after the wedding and still had more for the freezer. They also provided meals for guests with dietary requirements and my sister with gluten and lactose allergies was very happy. They were affordably priced and we would book them again if given the opportunity.
We chose EAT because they have a partnership with the venue we selected. Overall, the food was wonderful (especially the petit tenderloin with horsey sauce)! We had EAT cater our rehearsal and reception. For the most part, hiring and planning with EAT was easy, but there were a few communication issues in the weeks leading up to our wedding. For example, we were told to provide our own takeaway containers if we wanted to keep extra food and we were told drinkware was not provided if we purchased our own alcohol for the event. So we purchased those items. However, they did end up bringing them. Just a bit confusing when you're a bride trying to plan for all the little details in a wedding-- the last thing you need is to buy items that you don't need.
EAT catering was such a perfect choice for our wedding! We selected their barbecue package, and it was a tremendous amount of food... and everything was delicious! The team was fantastic to work with throughout the planning process, and Sheila was super helpful and responsive to all our questions and last minute adjustments. We thoroughly appreciated the picnic basket left for us after our wedding... the leftovers came in handy the next day when we were too exhausted to cook! I highly recommend adding on the crab dip appetizer.... it is so delicious and our guests are STILL talking about it!
The food from this place is absolutely amazing. We had an issue with them being asparagus (my headband hates) to our wedding instead of green beans, but they gave us a discount because of their mistake. The reason for taking away a star, I asked for a quote for our rehearsal dinner months in advance and never received it. Two weeks before our wedding, I get an email asking if we were going to use the quote for the rehearsal dinner. Maybe the put it together and never sent it? But they lost our business because of it.
We used Eat for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding day. Sheila was incredibly quick to respond to emails and adjust proposals as needed. She was great with helping us fit our guests dietary needs with no problems. The food was AMAZING. We are still eating through the leftovers. The catering staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. I appreciated all their hard work to make sure our guests were fed and taken care of. Thank you!!
We used EAT catering for our wedding and cannot recommend them enough. All of our guests said it was the best meal they have had at a wedding. Working with EAT was a delight. From the tasting, to menu changes, and the many questions we had along the way we trusted that our catering and bar would be a hit. The event manager was amazing also! She constantly checked on us making sure we had drinks and were taken care of. The servers and bartenders were quick, friendly, and just great. If you are looking for a catering company who truly cares about your vision, wedding, and care of all guests, EAT is that company!!
We hired EAT Catering for our wedding and we are so happy we did. Sheila and Gina were so wonderful to work with and the food was SO GOOD! Their chicken options were all delicious and it was hard to choose which to go with. We also loved the buffalo chicken rolls and the bacon wrapped scallops. They were always willing to work with us on menu changes to create a menu that my husband and I both loved.
I also want to share that we had a wedding date originally in January but my husband and I both got COVID just 6 days before the wedding and had to postpone it. They were so flexible and understanding of the situation and I'm eternally grateful in how they took care of us in such a stressful time.
EAT catering catered our wedding last month, January 2022, and Sheila and her team were perfect.
The servers and bartenders were impeccable, and the food was delicious. From the beginning, Sheila made everything so easy for us.
I love that EAT has SO MANY food options and serving styles, and that you can handle all of your linen and serve ware needs right in one place. We got everything food and drink related from EAT, and it was worth every penny because they made it such a breeze. They provided appetizers for cocktail hour, allowed us to serve dinner at the tables family style (which I have never seen before at a wedding), did a hot chocolate bar since it was a winter wedding, and provided the non-alcoholic beverages since we opted to supply the alcohol ourselves. The bartenders even did our custom cocktails! They also set up a delicious assorted deserts station since we opted not to do a big wedding cake. It was a complete hit.
My husband and I did our tasting day and selected our linens and plates at the same meeting, and then on our wedding day, exactly what we asked for arrived exactly where and how we wanted it. Plus, it was really affordable!
And Sheila was so flexible with our changing guest count, and with dietary accomodations!
Everyone loved the food, and I loved that it was easy and all encompassing so I only had to communicate with one person to handle everything food and drink related. And Sheila is so reliable and prompt in communication that I never once stressed.
I will recommend EAT catering to anyone getting married, or literally any situation where you'd need a caterer.
EAT catered our December wedding rehearsal dinner and reception and we are so glad we chose them!! It was a seamless process from the beginning taste test through the last dish cleaned up on our wedding night. Sheila, the catering director, answered many of my questions and made sure all the details were in place. Rachel attended both our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception and did a great job on food and bartending. The servers were prompt and so sweet. Everything went off without a hitch! We chose the barbecue package for our rehearsal and the herb roasted chicken/petite tenderloin for our reception and our guests raved on the food - it was absolutely delicious! Thank you EAT Catering!
We absolutely loved working with EAT Catering! After a miscommunication with our previous caterer, EAT catering saved the day by agreeing to cater our wedding two weeks before our big day! They were even able to replicate our previous menu and fit us in for a tasting session. We worked with Sheila at EAT Catering and she was so friendly, flexible, and professional the entire time. From the tasting to packing up food to send home with us they were thoughtful and caring. Our food was delicious and we were sent home with lots of leftovers, packaged up in containers and a to-go bag for the couple and a few pans to take home with us the next day. The staff and servers were all so friendly and professional and from our opinion as the Bride and Groom, the day went off without any issues!
EAT Catering was wonderful to work with for my daughter's wedding! They were true professionals from the tasting, through the planning of details, and throughout the event. The food was FANTASTIC! Sheila and her crew were so sweet and worked with my daughter to make sure everything was as she wanted it. Wonderful food and people! Highly recommend!!
We ordered the surf and turf with drop off service for our reception at our home. The drop off was great. They setup the typical catering stands with burners underneath them and set the food containers in them for us. Everyone loved the salad. The steak filets were well seasoned cooked to varying degrees for different tastes and the shrimp was perfectly cooked in a nice butter sauce. We chose green beans and roasted potatoes as our sides and they were delicious as well!
Discovering EAT was one of the great discoveries of my wedding and I am SO THANKFUL that I found them. I looked through many wedding caterers and landed on them. They were easy to work with, but my two major takeaways were that they were affordable and SO KIND on the day of. I would highly recommend EAT Catering!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lacey! We loved catering your wedding - it was a beautiful event! Congratulations on your happy marriage and we wish you the very best! Thank you for choosing EAT Catering to cater your special day!
The food was awesome, priced on the lower end and he threw in some extras. great experience
EAT Catering catered our wedding October 2018 and I can't say enough good things about the team and the owner, Rob. Not only was the food delicious, but Rob is a true professional and helped us out tremendously during the planning process.
Day of, he was even better. The presentation was simple, elegant, and just beautiful. His team was super nice and they all truly went above and beyond for us. Rob even went out of his way to grab me and my new husband drinks throughout the night while we were busy entertaining guests and packed up a " to go" bag for us. He was there whenever we needed him and after our cake fell on the floor (not there fault) he was the first person to run over and offer to go out and get us another cake.
Seriously, can't say enough good things. Friends and family from the wedding continue to comment on the food and hope to use them for their future parties. Highly recommend.
EAT Catering catered the food for our wedding and it was absolutely fantastic! Rob is great to work with. He’s super friendly, knowledgeable & organized. The catering staff was very professional and helpful.
I can’t say enough great things about the food, it was so incredibly good. We did a taco bar and EAT knocked it out of the park. By far some of the best food I’ve had, and all the guests loved it!
We love them! They are so professional and the food was incredible. My husband and I recommend them to everyone we can and my guests were so happy with their dinner that night. Cannot give them enough love!!!
Rob and his team are THE BEST! We had looked at a few other caterers and EAT ended up being the most affordable, though we were getting more than the other caterers offered - not to mention the food. The food was out of this world delicious. He made everything from the linen rentals to the menu so ridiculously easy. On the big day, you could tell that his staff loved what they did and worked as a team. We received countless compliments on the food and how amazing it was. We would highly recommend Rob and his team!
Food was delicious, highly recommend! Rob zeroed in on our palette right away and created a menu that perfectly captured the envisioned vibe and flavor of our wedding reception. At our casual outdoor affair family and friends raved about the food as we were making our rounds to say hello and continued to do so in the weeks that followed. Rob and team EAT are super professional and they went above and beyond to deliver a special touch!
Rob and his crew did an outstanding job. He was very helpful in discussing the menu options and picking the best choices for our daughter's venue. The food was amazing - so many of our guests mentioned how delicious everything was. The pulled pork and mac/cheese are awesome.
If you want the best service, attention to details, easy people to work with, and the most incredible food, BOOK EAT CATERING! Their food was so good, and everyone at the wedding raved it about it for days. Their staff was also super professional and everything went so smoothly that I didn't have to do a thing! They even accommodated friends with dietary restrictions. Couldn't have picked a better company to use on the most important day of our lives!
Rob and his staff are the friendliest servers I have ever met. Rob was very helpful in planning the menu and making sure it met our style and tastes. He answered countless questions by me throughout the process. Their food was absolutely delicious. They even make us plates to make sure we had a chance to eat that night.
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10400 Leadbetter Road, Ashland, VA | Within 20 miles of Ashland, VA
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