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Emelio's Catering is a family owned and operated business with a catering & planning staff dedicated to providing a personal experience for every bride & groom. Create a custom meal from our menu consisting of both Italian classics & modern cuisine. Emelio's is here to make the planning simple & the event elegant!
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4.9
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Emelio's Catering receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and attention to detail. Carly and Haifa are highlighted as exemplary staff members who were helpful, responsive, and professional. Reviewers were particularly impressed by the appetizers, charcuterie boards, and the customization of menus to suit their preferences. The team's organization, coordination with other vendors, and overall quality of service consistently garnered positive feedback, making Emelio's a highly recommended choice for catering events and weddings.Review photos
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Renee K
5.0
1/09/2025
I had the best experience working with Emelio's Catering for my wedding! I worked with Haifa to help plan everything. She always responded quickly and it was obvious she genuinely cared about delivering great service. I received several compliments regarding the food and service they provided from guests - the appetizers were especially a huge hit! During the wedding, the staff was super friendly and continuously made sure my husband and I had everything we wanted. This is by far one of the easiest vendors I have worked with - everything went flawlessly. I highly recommend them!
Habiba B
5.0
12/13/2024
Emelio’s catered our wedding and they exceeded our expectations. We received so many compliments on the taste and presentation of the food. Us and our guests were all very happy! I highly recommend.
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Kyle W
5.0
11/27/2024
Emelio's catered our wedding and we had the best experience possible every step of the way. Annette and her team are phenomenal! They helped us with so many aspects of planning for the day, including details we would not have otherwise thought of. They went above and beyond to make sure things were beautifully set up, and that everything went smoothly. We received countless compliments from our guests about how great the food was. If you are looking for amazing service, delicious food, and a worry-free catering experience, Emelio's has you covered.
Jenna G
5.0
9/10/2024
We received so many positive comments about the catering from our wedding! Emilio’s was great to work with. Communication leading up to the event was great. When they hired a new chef, allowed us another free tasting. We would definitely recommend Emilio’s for your event.
William O
5.0
8/20/2024
Emelio's was absolutely phenomenal for us on our big day! The food was delicious, they were super responsive to any questions and planning leading up to the event, and had perfect service on the day! They worked great with our venue staff, and the bartender service they offered was also perfect. Just absolutely loved them.
Jordan B
5.0
6/06/2024
Emelio’s was one of the best choices that we made for our wedding. From the start Carly was fantastic to work with. She was always attentive and answered what felt like the thousands of questions that I had throughout the planning and coordinating process. Emelio’s worked with us to create a custom menu using foods that we had eaten during our engagement dinner as inspiration. Aside from being great to work with, the food was incredible. It far exceeded my expectations, especially being on the lower end of the budget compared to other companies that we got quotes from. If I ever have a need for catering service again, I would most definitely have Emelio’s again.
Ryleigh C
5.0
5/31/2024
Haifa and everyone on the Emilio's team was wonderful to work with! And the food was amazing! We went with steak, chicken, mashed potatoes, Italian vegetables, and Emelio’s salad. Everything was sooo good! Our guests complimented the food all evening, and even after the wedding! The team was professional and kind. Highly recommend!
Lisa M
5.0
5/12/2024
Working with Emelio’s for our wedding was like finding the pot of gold at the end of the wedding-planning rainbow! We worked with Carly, who was a superstar—organized, easygoing, resourceful, and always ready with an answer or a laugh.
One of the highlights was their pick-up tasting before booking. It felt like a mini food adventure, and we definitely felt like food critics for an evening (even though everything was delicious).
Emelio’s was super accommodating when it came so individual dietary needs. They graciously accommodated vegan and gluten-free diets as well as a seafood allergy.
And when it came to challenges, they were like culinary superheroes. No problem was too big or small, and they found a way to make everything work seamlessly.
On the big day, the catering team was like a well-oiled machine of happiness. They made sure I had a drink and snacks in hand at all times and that all guests were well-fed and smiling.
If you want a catering experience that's not just top-notch but also filled with laughs and good vibes, contact Emelio’s. Carly and team - thanks for making our day deliciously awesome!
Kim D
5.0
11/16/2023
If you are looking for a professional, experienced catering company, I highly recommend "Emelio's Catering!" From the owner, Annett - to the staff (I worked with Carly) - they are outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable, and very considerate of your time. They communicate and work very well with other vendors and venues! Hands down, the best, best catering company in the Columbus area!
Keith R
5.0
11/13/2023
Emelio's was the perfect pick for our day! They were very professional and the food was delicious. We did a huge charcuterie and our guests loved it! They also came early to make sure everything on our day was running smoothly, can't recommend this team enough!
Debra M
5.0
11/13/2023
From start to finish, Emilio’s gave us the absolute best catering experience for my daughter’s wedding. They have a wealth of knowledge to offer guidance and suggestions. The food was delicious and the presentation was impeccable! Their staff are so kind and courteous from the coordinator to the servers. They were very attentive to our needs and made this a smooth non-stressful experience. I highly recommend them!
Emily S
5.0
10/30/2023
Carly with Emelio's was fabulous. She was exceptionally helpful and responsive the whole way through. She answered all of our questions and offered advice via email and during our planning meetings. The whole staff was great on our wedding day- they made sure we were actually eating and drinking during all the festivities which kept us going! The food was delicious, and they were flexible with our requests. We would definitely recommend Emelio's catering to other couples.
Jeanne E
5.0
9/14/2023
What a phenomenal wedding reception we had with Emelio's Catering! We worked with Carly planning the event and she didn't miss a detail. On the day of the event, the Emelio's Team led by Haifa were extremely professional; calm, friendly and always had a smile on their faces - loved them! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation of the food was gorgeous especially the charcuterie boards and appetizers! Special shout out to the amazing bartenders from Emelio's, Mack & Mikey - thanks for taking care of our guests! I'd highly recommend Emelio's, they're a class act!
AnuSha R
5.0
7/13/2023
We loved working with Emelio's for our wedding. We wanted a fully vegetarian menu and they were very accommodating. We heard from many of our guests that the food was the best they have had at a wedding. We were so happy to have leftover lasagna and tortellini to eat over the days following the wedding. The appetizer and dessert table spreads looked amazing.
The staff and bartender on the day of the wedding were great. They went above and beyond our expectations to make the day perfect for us. They served dinner directly to our head table when we had a buffet, and delivered our personal cake after the cake cutting so no one else would accidentally eat it.
Overall we had not a single bad thing to say about and of the food or staff and would highly recommend for any event.
Olivia S
5.0
6/30/2023
Emelios was absolutely fantastic to work with! Carly was so sweet and quick to get back to us. We received compliments on all the food and staff for weeks after our wedding! It's been over a month since we got married, our family & friends are still talking about their meals. We were so happy with our overall experience with Emelios and their staff. We tell everyone who will listen to use them!
Tess K
5.0
6/27/2023
Emilio’s was wonderful to work with! We hired them for our daughters graduation party. The food was delicious and they even put together a tasting of our choices months in advance. They arrived on time for the event, were prepared, friendly and professional. I would definitely hire them again for another party. Thank you Emelios!!!
Beth L
5.0
6/20/2023
Emelio’s exceeded our expectations in every way when it came to our son’s high graduation party at our home! All staff was very pleasant to work with. They were on-time and efficient with the set-up. The food was displayed beautifully and it was delicious! We received numerous positive comments from our guests.
Thank you Emelio’s!
Nick V
5.0
4/04/2023
Very responsive through the process from getting a quote in the beginning to finalizing details the week before our wedding. Carly and their team was fantastic the day of the wedding. They were professional yet laid back and made the guests feel welcome. They were kind enough to help us set things up and they made the place look amazing. Food was delicious and presentation was excellent. Easy to work with and fairly priced. Highly recommend!
JD B
5.0
1/18/2023
We wanted Emelios for our wedding but they were all booked up. We tried again for a holiday party and they did not disappoint. Great selection, fair pricing, and on time delivery made the difference. And of course the food was delicious. People particularly raves about the lemon cake and lasagna. Angie’s help in figuring out different selections and portions needed took the pressure off and made it easy to do. Highly recommended.
Jennifer S
5.0
1/06/2023
We used Emilio's Catering for a Holiday party and they were fabulous. Carly was the only catering vendor I reached out to who showed actual interest in helping me plan our party. I reached out to many caterers in the process and they either didn't want to help because of our party size or simply sent a menu in their reply email. Carly went out of her way to make the process very personable and enjoyable! Our party was a success and everyone complimented our food - it was fabulous. I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Emilio's.
Miranda O
5.0
12/30/2022
We were so happy to have Emelio’s cater our wedding this year. We ran into a snag while searching for a caterer because of the pandemic. Everyone’s wedding dates were pushed back a year. So naturally, we just barely nabbed a caterer. We called so many places on our list and every single one was already booked for our date (we were a year out from our date). We found Emelio's by the grace of God. We put a deposit down without even trying the food first. Let me tell you it was the best decision we made! We did a buffet style wedding, charcuterie spread for cocktail hour, and they took care of setting everything up and making sure everything was cleaned up at the end of the evening. Not having to worry about any of the set up and tear down was a blessing. My only complaint is communicating was difficult at times because it was a very busy time of year. So we had to be extra diligent and follow up more than normal. But overall the food was WONDERFUL. The service was spectacular and they took care of everything. We were so happy to have Emelio's cater our wedding. Highly recommend! ☺️
Dave G
5.0
12/08/2022
The Mustang Club of Ohio hosted their annual Holiday Party at the Hagerty Insurance facility in Bridge Park Dublin, Ohio. The event was catered by Emelio's Catering.
Our experience was pulled off as planned. The girls supporting the catering needs were on time and very polite. Top notch service. Food ordered seemed to be adequate if not just a bit too much for the 60 folks in attendance. Food tasted good and seemed well prepared however I did get a couple comments that the Chicken ordered seemed a bit dry? Over-all a great experience using Emelio's catering services. The experience was a relief as you really never know when hiring a catering company how the end result will turn-out. I would hire them again and work to develop the perfect menu with Annettes support in the future. Keep up the good work Emelios. A long-time restaurant supporter 1st time catering purchaser here.
Jesse L
5.0
11/14/2022
When you have your wedding, you want your special day to be better than the best. After the big day has come and gone all that’s left is memories. “We had such a great time.” “You looked so beautiful!” “Who was your caterer, the food was amazing!” That’s how most people describe our wedding. It makes it so easy when Emelio’s does the catering. The planning was so easy. Taste tests, delicious. The food PERFECT! I can’t say enough about how seamless everything went. The cocktail hour with charcuterie boards, the vegetables for anyone, gluten free or vegetarian, or the main dishes that make your taste buds do a happy dance. If you haven’t found your caterer, reach out and get a tasting, no words I can say will go as far as their food will take you. Thanks for making our day as wonderful as it was!
Melanie R
5.0
11/09/2022
Emilio’s Catering absolutely exceeded our expectations for our wedding. Carly is kind, professional and understood our vision perfectly. She is so easy to talk to and communication was a breeze, I never had a worry! They catered a delicious breakfast spread in the morning and came back in the afternoon to make an incredible dinner that ourselves and our guests are still raving about! Every single guest said numerous times how amazing the caterers were and how helpful they were on our big day. We had so much leftover food and had absolutely no trouble finishing it up. Even days later the food was delicious and fresh tasting! I have nothing but praise for the Emilio’s team! I wouldn’t recommend anyone else to cater your next event!!
Katie O
5.0
10/14/2022
Thank you so much to Emelio’s catering for catering our food, for our wedding on 10.02.22. They were extremely helpful during the whole process and really wanted to work with you to curate a menu that worked for all guests. Working with Carly was a dream! She helped me pick my menu and would always answer any question I had. Being full service, I did not have to worry about anything. They came on time, set everything up, and packaged everything for me at the end for ease! I had countless guest coming up to me saying this was the best food they’ve had at a wedding in a long time! If you’re a bride, please pick them!
Cassady W
5.0
10/10/2022
I highly recommend Emelios!! The food was amazing! Many guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. All of the staff were so nice and helpful throughout setup/serving/cleanup. Angie was so great to work with!! She was so helpful, organized and genuine. Thank you for making our special day so much better!
Vendor response 10/11/2022
Cassady you were a dream to work with and we loved being apart of your special day! We wis...
h you and Trevor all the happiness. Thank you for your awesome recommendation :)
Brody & Abbie B
5.0
9/16/2022
Emelio's catering was amazing! Not only did our guests (and us) LOVE the food but Angie was the best to work with! She was great with communication, always there when I had any questions and her organization was top-notch. Our guests raved about the salmon, mashed potatoes, and our appetizers and charcuterie board! The display was flawless! I highly recommend Emelio's if you are getting married soon :)
Vendor response 10/11/2022
Abbie thank you do much for your amazing review and recommendation. You were so great to w...
ork and our staff loved working your event. We wish you and Brody all the happiness!!
Sarah R
5.0
9/14/2022
I could not be more thankful for Annette and her team at Emelio‘s. Annette went above and beyond to make sure that my wedding day was absolutely perfect, from the day we booked them for our event. She was so responsive & helpful with every question I had along the process of preparing for the wedding, as being a new bride can be confusing. I really valued our caterers opinion & could not have been happier with how stunning the tableware set up looked. We did a family style soup & salad at our tables & once finished the staff was diligent in making sure that all the plates & bowls were off the tables before us & guests went to our buffet style main course. The food was absolutely delicious & our guests were so pleased. For dessert Emelio’s set up an angel food cake bar which was an absolute hit! Honestly I would choice them to caterer any future event as I was so extremely happy with their service on our wedding day. Thank you so much Emelio’s!
Melanie J
5.0
7/18/2022
They made our day so special. The food was amazing, and from start to finish, everything went flawlessly! As a nervous mother of the bride, I can tell you that the reception was worry free. I enjoyed eating and socializing while they attended to every detail.
Alexandra G
5.0
6/28/2022
Very responsive from beginning to end. Food was amazing, friendly and professional staff along with affordable pricing...all of our guests were asking about the food!
Kelly R
5.0
5/23/2022
We absolutely LOVED Emilio’s for our wedding. Annette and the entire staff were diligent and wonderful. Every single part they were involved in went seamlessly and they were a joy to work with. They went above and beyond what we expected and we cannot recommend them enough!
Joanna R
5.0
5/23/2022
We loved Emilio’s Catering. Annette was so helpful throughout the planning of my daughter’s wedding. When the day arrived they came in and promptly got all the food ready to serve. Carly and the rest of the staff were amazing! Everyone loved the food. We would highly recommend them to serve at your wedding. You really can’t go wrong!!
Kelly H
5.0
5/11/2022
The staff was so friendly and when things was a mess they help fix the problem. They went above and beyond for my wedding. The food was amazing and all my guest loved them. Thank you again for all that u did for us.
Jess S
5.0
4/26/2022
We loved working with Annette and Carly! Annette was willing to meet with us to get all our details worked out before our wedding and had such a wonderful attitude. She answered all our questions and then some. Our wedding day was made so easy by her and Carly, we didn't have to worry about anything at all! Also our guests have not stopped raving about how great the food was. So grateful that they made it a breeze in the midst of wedding planning stress :)
Vendor response 04/26/2022
Jess,
Thank you so much for your review! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and thank...
you so much for having us be apart of your special day!
CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!
Jillian A
5.0
11/07/2021
I was so pleased with my experience with Emelio’s catering. First, Angie, who was arranging the catering for me, was so positive and so professional! She made me feel at ease because she was so organized and, being the bride, I already had too much to worry about. She had a vision for what would look good and had some good insights for me with what the layout of the floor planning could look like. I was so impressed on the day of the wedding - they handled everything so well! When I walked into the reception, they had everything together perfectly and had a delicious taco bar prepared! The service was excellent and friendly, too! I have only positive things to say about this vendor and would definitely recommend to anyone! Thank you, Emelio’s, for all of your awesome work!
Katelyn H
5.0
9/14/2021
Emelios was amazing to work with for our wedding from start to finish! Angie & Annette are so caring and genuinely care about making your day perfect. They didn’t make me feel like just another customer, they treated us like family. They easily accommodated our gluten free, vegetarian & vegan guests. I would absolutely recommend emelios for all your catering needs!
Vendor response 09/14/2021
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We loved being apart of your special day.
You loo...
ked beautiful and the day was fantastic!
sarah W
5.0
7/20/2021
Emelios was the best ! The From our testing which was different because of covid right down to the clean up after our reception. The food was delicious, I’ve always heard you don’t get to enjoy it as the bride but we were served at our table which let us enjoy our meal . Annette’s attention to detail and her staff made our day seemless. Not once did we stress over the cocktail hour or reception. I will definitely be using them for catering in the future and cannot recommend them enough !
Jodi R
5.0
5/06/2021
Annette and Angie and their staff were excellent. I couldn't have asked for more. They made our reception so easy. I can't say enough good things
Emily K
5.0
7/29/2020
I highly recommend Emelio's Catering! Due to covid-19 we ended up having a very small backyard wedding with only immediate family. Emelio's was so flexible and patient as our wedding plans changed many times! They did what they could to make sure they provided a great service for us, but also keep their staff and my family safe. Alicia delivered our chicken alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, bread sticks, and salad, as well as, provided EVERYTHING we could possibly need to set it up ourselves and keep it warm. Alicia was wonderful to work with and very responsive. My family raved about the delicious food, and even though we did not have a reception as originally planned everything turned out so special and intimate, and Emelio's helped make that happen.
Jennifer H
5.0
2/27/2020
Emelio’s catering staff was professional, efficient, and timely. Communication was great throughout. Most importantly, the guests at our event raved about the food! We will definitely use them again!
Vendor response 03/04/2020
Thank you Jennifer! We enjoyed working with you and we can't wait to help you plan future ...
events!
Mark M
5.0
11/18/2019
Everything went as planned.
They handled everything from food service, table prep, presentation and bar service with no issues.
Thanks,
Alyssa G
5.0
11/05/2019
The team at Emelios is truly a hidden gem in Columbus. From our initial tasting to our wedding they were there every step of the way to answer questions and provided top notch service. They came and set up the event space, helped us refine details for our big day. Their staff assisted us in every facet, creating a great atmosphere where our event could thrive. The food was delicious & they accommodated every dietary restriction we needed. I loved their attention to detail and they really helped our event shine.
Taise S
5.0
10/19/2019
On time, super clean and careful. THE best catering I have ever had. My guests were wowed, and everyone was talking about how great everything tasted. I've had catering before where some thing weren't good, but with Emelio's EVERYTHING was over the top excellent. Highly recommended.
Nicole L
5.0
10/17/2019
Emelios was awesome! Everyone raved about their food! They were so easy to work with and were so sweet! We couldn’t have ask for anything better! I highly highly recommend them!
Alicia A
5.0
8/30/2019
Emelio’s did an AMAZING job at my wedding! All of my guests raved about the grazing table of appetizers, how great the service was and how they loved the build your pasta bar for dinner! I can’t recommend them enough! Abby & Annette did everything possible to make my wedding day the best it could be!
Mary C
5.0
6/13/2019
High quality, outstanding Italian food, including the appetizers, main course and desserts! We received many compliments on all of the food from our guests at our rehearsal dinner. Very efficient staff with superb customer service and prompt responses during our planning phase.
Melissa D
5.0
10/24/2018
Emelios did a fantastic job at our wedding dinner.
Vendor response 10/24/2018
Thank you, Melissa!
Heidi C
5.0
10/22/2018
Annette was wonderful to work with so was the group that brought the food and cleaned up. Couldn't have asked for anyone better to cater my daughter's wedding. Would definitely use them again. A big thank you to all of Emelio's staff for all that you did to take the pressure off of us.
Vendor response 10/24/2018
Thank you, Heidi!
Ashley A
5.0
10/22/2018
Abby, Alicia and Annette and the entire Emelio’s Catering staff did such an amazing job on our Wedding day! The food was absolutely delicious, they were quick to respond to any questions, on time, very professional and extremely accommodating. If you’re looking to have your wedding catered or any event catered, I would 10/10 definitely recommend Emelio’s catering!!
Vendor response 10/24/2018
Ashley, thank you so much. Both you and Clay were so much fun to work with!
Emily C
5.0
10/22/2018
Abby and Alicia did an amazing job catering our wedding. They were very accommodating with all of our wants and needs and made our dream wedding a reality! I cannot say enough about the food either. Amazing quality for a reasonable price. We would recommend Emelio's to anyone for ANY event in the future.
Vendor response 10/22/2018
Thank you, Emily! We had such a great time working with you and Sean.
Jonathan N
5.0
10/11/2018
Abby is amazing she did such a great job with everything and was so professional. The food was nothing but spectacular and everyone loved it. I highly recommend having them cater to anything.
Vendor response 10/12/2018
Thank you Jonathan! We enjoyed every minute of working with the two of you and your famili...
es.
Cindy F
5.0
10/09/2018
Emelios did a fabulous job at our daughters wedding! The food was delicious and the display breathtaking. The servers are wonderful to work with and very attentive to our guests. They have now catered two wonderful weddings and two grad parties for our family and we look forward to planning future events!
Vendor response 10/12/2018
Thank you, Cindy, for always choosing Emelio's Catering!
Shea C
5.0
10/05/2018
By far the best experience I have ever had! The thought and detail that went into everything is more than I could have ever wished for! Emelios catering truly cares about their customers and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!!
Vendor response 10/12/2018
Thank you, Shea! By far the best back yard wedding to date.
Rebecca W
5.0
10/03/2018
Emelio’s Catering is amazing! Helpful and friendly staff and delicious food!
Vendor response 10/12/2018
Thank you, Becca! We loved every part of it.
Brooke H
5.0
9/29/2018
We had Emilio's set up a Taco Bar for our wedding. The food was great. Guests had many compliments on the service and food quality. The process from initial meeting and the wedding was extremely smooth and their communication skills are great.
Vendor response 10/12/2018
Thank you Brooke. Everything was perfect and who doesn't love a taco bar??
Hilary K
5.0
1/17/2018
Annette, Abby and the entire Emelio's Catering staff went above and beyond to make everything about our day perfect!!
Everything was perfectly executed on the day of and we could not have been happier. They responded quickly, were always so pleasant to work with, and made the planning process so easy. They food was delicious and we got TONS of rave reviews from our guests. This was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process!!!
Vendor response 02/01/2018
Thanks again for this great review and wedding wire! It means so much!
Lindsay R
5.0
12/28/2017
Emelio's is amazing! Abby and Annette went above and beyond what I expected from a caterer. The food was delicious and our guests loved the family-style service. Abby was responsive and communicated with us throughout the entire process. They provided insight in all areas of a wedding. They even helped rearrange our reception area when we arrived and noticed it was incorrect. I never had a worry throughout the reception because they took care of everything. We are still receiving compliments on the delicious food. Thanks for everything!
Vendor response 01/02/2018
Thanks again for another great review! You both were just as great to work with!
-Abby, E...
melio's Catering
Karen L
5.0
9/21/2017
Aahh-may-zing!!! Great food, great service, great people!!!
Vendor response 10/12/2017
Thanks, Karen! We loved everything about your big day! Can't wait to see you newlyweds in ...
the restaurant soon:)
Caitlin C
5.0
9/18/2017
Amazing!! Annette and the whole crew did a fantastic job! The attention to detail was impeccable and the food tasted even better on the day of than it did in our tasting!
Not only was the food and service perfect, they also went the extra mile and helped us set-up our center pieces and light the candles for the reception.
Thank you so much for making our wedding day so wonderful!
Vendor response 10/12/2017
Thank you Caitlin for such a great work environment. You both were a joy to work with and ...
made everything so much easier for us. Best wishes, Emelio's Catering
Michelle P
5.0
6/22/2017
Saved the day. Groom took a corner too fast. Ruined the cake. Catering crew from Emilios fixed it with some icing and flowers from the tables. It was beautiful. Food was great. Budget was awesome. The service for the money is unheard of. It was my best friend's wedding. When my kids get married - I know where I am going.
Vendor response 10/12/2017
Thanks so much for such a great review. Were here to save whatever we can!:)
Emily E
5.0
6/06/2017
Annette and the entire catering staff were beyond amazing!!! I am a budget conscious bride, and they were the most reasonable for what we needed. They were very communicative and quick to respond via text or email. I met with about 7 other Caterers, and I was most impressed by their quality of food, service, and overall experience.
My one negative feedback is that they dragged their feet on the final proposal. I did not receive my final proposal until the week of. Luckily, we had spoken on the phone in depth so I knew an estimate and wasn't shocked by the bill.
Would recommend to other brides!
Vendor response 10/12/2017
Thank you for the honest review and our apologies for the slow final proposal! Everything ...
was perfect the day of from the venue to you two! Can't wait to work with you guys again:)
Stacey C
5.0
6/07/2016
PERFECT!
Emelio's was perfect for our wedding reception. I would definitely recommend them to other brides. Annette and Becky were awesome! Their whole team did an awesome job the day of the wedding. The food was phenomenal and I had nothing but great comments about how good the food was.
Vendor response 10/22/2018
Thank you, Stacey!
Knottie1455516816
4.0
2/15/2016
We are very pleased with Emelio's Catering who did the dinner for our daughter's wedding reception Feb. 7, 2016 at Grigg's Boathouse in Columbus, Ohio. The food was really good and the price very reasonable. The staff was friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. Annette was able to give us helpful information about the venue and the set up was done as pre-arranged. Calls and e-mails were answered promptly and special requests were accommodated. All this was especially helpful as the the bride and family are from BC, Canada and the arrangements were made long distance.
Jeffrey w
5.0
12/09/2015
We got married in 2012 and they did an excellent job for our rehearsal party and wedding itself. Annette is was the best . Thanks again
Jenna S
5.0
10/30/2015
Emelio's Restaurant and Catering did am amazing job for our wedding rehearsal dinner. We rented out Dulbin Community Hall and had Emelio's cater for us. Not only did they provide delicious food, but unmatched service as well. Becky met with us several times to plan the event. She paid close attention to detail. Then on the day of, Becky set up the room exactly as requested. The food was amazing and the service was great! The night was a seamless start to our wedding weekend.
Knottie69505960
5.0
8/14/2015
Emelio's is a fantastic option if you are looking for someone to cater your wedding or any other event. Becky and Annette are WONDERFUL to work with and made our day absolutely amazing. I felt like I was working with family which is a relief when planning a stressful event such as a wedding! I think sometimes catered food can be bland especially at weddings since it can be more about quantity.. but Emelio's food is fantastic!!! Truly.. we had a few wedding guests tell us theywere going to hire Emelio's for an event! I cannot say enough great things about this caterer!
Brittany C
4.0
6/14/2015
It was a great experience working with Annette and Becky. When we stopped in for the tasting, everything was delicious. Annette helped us find our linens (someone she often works with) and DJ (someone they used at their son's wedding). When we were in town for cake vendors, she even had someone out to her restaurant for us to taste although we went a different direction.
We had a outdoor June wedding. We went with the herb baked chicken and balsamic glazed pork for dinner choices with green beans and mashed potatoes. The appetizers were cheese and fruit platters along with prosciutto wrapped melon and tomato and mozzarella skewers. The hit of the party through is really the Emelio's special salad! Everyone said that the food tasted great and the meal was served to 110 people in less than 20 minutes!
We also had a full bar and this is really the only part where on the day we'd say things fell through. We were told later that the whiskey ran out before dinner and that the white wine ran out around 9-10pm. While we'll say that that's not too bad, I'm slightly disappointed. We thought that we had been clear that we wanted to make sure that the food was great and the liquor flowed for my guests. This clearly was not the case as the only thing that we had left by about 11pm was beer. The day after count showed that there were about 200 beers left! We think that the amount of alcohol was right just not apportioned correctly.
Becky was our day of coordinator for the day and she was amazing. She made sure that the bride and groom were waited on hand an foot!
Brenda G
5.0
5/17/2015
We used Emelio's catering for our wedding reception, and they did an amazing job. Not only was the venue itself set up beautifully, but the food displays were gorgeous!! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Becky and her team did a wonderful job and went above and beyond to make our day special. I would highly recommend Emelio's for any catering needs.
Jessica F
5.0
1/29/2015
Emelio's catered our wedding and went above and beyond to meet all of our goals and expectations!! I changed my mind a couple times throughout the planning process and they went right along with me, helping me choose what was best for the guests and timeline. Everything turned out perfect, the food was delicious and the displays were gorgeous! I wouldn't change a thing and we refer them to everyone!! Thank you!!
Knottie89020969
5.0
1/26/2015
Emelio's catered my wedding reception in August of 2013. They did a phenomenal job and we received countless compliments on the food. Everything ran smoothly and the owner and staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I would highly recommend Emelio's for both quality and cost.
a member
5.0
1/26/2015
My wedding was a fairytale & i couldnt be happier with the caterers vendors and servers. The hospitality and generosity of the whole team is unbelievable. I felt honored to of had them at MY wedding. I literally have the best compliments on the food and dining experience. 5star for sure!
Thanks again!
Mrs.Rachel Hanger
Kiersten L
3.0
1/20/2015
Overall, I would say that Emelios was average. If I had to go back, I probably wouldn't hire them again but their prices are reasonable compared to others.
Pros: Becky is WONDERFUL. She is very personable and kind. They are very willing to work with you which is very nice. For example, I made my own dessert buffet and they told me they would replenish it through the evening. They were really cool about setting up and all the staff seemed really nice and let me have control over how I wanted everything.
Cons: Logistics was a nightmare- they got our menu wrong a couple of times during the planning process and there was a "facility fee" that was a huge cause of confusion ($600 wasn't taken off our quote/bill until a week before the wedding). I didn't really care too much for our meal. We were obviously the first to receive it and it was cold when I ate it, the chicken was dry. I asked my family/close friends (who would be honest with me) and they said it was "OK" or "B/C quality". I thought the salad was limp and it seemed like it had been sitting around for awhile before being served. Basically it wasn't the amazing experience that I had at the taste testing. Also, there was some miscommunication about when the staff was to leave so in my mind they left earlier than expected.
All being said, I wouldn't hire them again but I think as they grow as a business some of these things might improve.
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