First Class Catering

ricing. Our wedding/reception was just a few doors down from their spot on Virginia avenue, which made everything convenient. At the tasting we cancelled our other appointments and decided to go with First Class Catering. They worked with us to develop a menu we wanted and were very flexible. A week before the wedding, they could not get the napkins we chose and offered us an upgraded napkin at no additional charge. That really made us feel like they cared about us and our wedding. The wedding went great, in part to working with First Class Catering. They were on time and ready to go. As soon as guest arrived, they were greeted with Hors d’oeuvres. The rest of dinner service went well, and we all enjoyed the food. We could not have been more pleased with the food and their service!!!!

helped move our chairs from the ceremony to reception!! Our guests shared how much they enjoyed the Italian menu as well! 

our guests (bourbon beef and chicken parm). The staff was great too! Bruno was a favorite of our guests!

lanning process, several issues arose including scheduling concerns, incorrect billing statements, multiple email glitches, misinformation from staff, and other technology errors. A glitch in their system even meant driving 4 hours round trip out of our way for a tasting that they were not prepared for. They graciously paid for us to have lunch elsewhere, but it was an unfortunate waste of time and lack of professionalism. Despite the issues, we were confident that the food would be delicious. The food served to us during our tasting was absolutely amazing. However, the food we received at our actual wedding was sub-par. One of the appetizers was completely different than what we ordered and not something we cared for at all. The gnocchi was supposed to come with fresh focaccia, which was delicious at the tasting; instead, guests were provided with slices of dry, unbuttered/seasoned bread. Worst of all, the chicken was incredibly dry and multiple guests described it as “horrible.” We were honestly embarrassed to have served it at all. While some of the other dishes/sides were decent, nothing was as good as it was at the tasting, which was unfortunate. The level of care taken at the tasting versus the actual wedding was remarkably discrepant. We reached out to First Class with this feedback but they have not responded.

ly the same on the day of the wedding, and we had rave reviews from guests. The staff was well-prepared and had the food ready right on time, we were even ahead of schedule and they were able to provide the food ahead of schedule. The meal was served family style, which further elevated the experience and made the meal seem like we spent way more than we did. The cost for the meal, and the cocktail hour fit perfect with our budget. I highly recommend using First Class as they are consistent throughout the whole process.

delicious, and the presentation was very nice. From the initial planning stages, the team was responsive, accommodating, and full of helpful suggestions. On the day of the event, the staff was punctual, professional, and courteous. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the service we received from First Class Catering!

and taking down. Did a nice job!

very positive experience at another wedding they attended, and they did not disappoint us at ours! When we had inclement weather disrupt our schedule of events, First Class Catering was quick to pivot and handled the shift with great professionalism and flexibility.

co buffet)! Although it may seem pricey, you are going to get the quality and professionalism that is necessary to make sure your event goes without a hitch.

ional; they did everything they could to resolve our blunder! The food was just as delicious as it was when we tasted it fresh from the kitchen. The spinach and artichoke cups in particular disappeared as soon as they were walked out - a monumental hit! They have a vast variety of dietary options and easily catered to very specific allergies in our party. We could not have asked for better wedding caterers in the area, and definitely recommend their services!

I would recommend definitely going with another company, communication is definitely lacking.

sured us that they would have plenty of servers, probably 4-5 for that amount of people. Fast forward to the wedding, they showed up with 2 people heating everything up and guests complaining that one smelled and acted high. Unfortunately, it took over 2 hours to serve our guests, which messed up photography and other things. While they did set up before and did great, I would not recommend! Communication is a hassle with this company! I actually emailed after the wedding to let them know that one of their employees was high, have yet to hear back!

high. Our venue required that we used one of their options, honestly wouldn’t have chosen first class catering. Had better service with other vendors in past times.

than we could have ever asked for! The food was spectacular and the presentation was top notch. Hands down would recommend the taco bar. There were options for everyone and it was an absolute crowd pleaser! 10/10 recommend First Class Catering!! -Eric & Kyleigh Dechow

d accommodating. The staff was amazing, and were constantly making sure we had everything we needed and letting us know they were there the day of to help with anything we needed.

e. A staff member even brought us (bride & groom) a small plate of appetizers unprompted which was sweet since we didn’t have time to grab any. Stress-free and everyone loved the food!!

d was really good! There was a slight miscommunication with the desserts at the end, but other than that, I would definitely hire them again!

er companies in that they were much more approachable. We felt like they really cared about what we wanted. They set up a tasting for us free of charge (couldn't believe that) and interviewed us about what type of food we like and why. Wedding food is notoriously boring or okay best case scenario. I can honestly say the food we had was something I'd order at a restaurant. We got many compliments from our guests as well. They also don't charge cake cutting fees, which some companies do. You can be sure that they are not going to charge you additional fees for things that don't make sense. They genuinely give you the best bang for your buck so you are not sacrificing quality for dollars.

ome true in 3 weeks!!!! Anything I asked for he had a solution! I still can't believe we were able fo pull this off so quickly! He made my day stress free and I can't thank him and the team enough! I am so blessed to have met this crew and I can't wait for more opportunities to work together. I reccomend him to all my friends and family! The lobster and filet was all the guests talked about! Outstanding!

oughly. They worked with us to make sure that we got all of the foods we wanted, and were happy to adjust the packages for us. They use ceramic dishes, not disposable, and serve tableside. They actually suggested that, based on the type of reception we wanted, we serve family style, and it worked out perfectly! Their food was delicious - maybe even better at the wedding than it was at our tasting! We heard from a lot of our guests that they loved the food. First Class is an amazing value for the high quality of service and food they provided. Definitely recommend!

menal! We loved it, and our guests loved it. Thank you, First Class, for helping make our wedding day perfect!

ht snack (Walking Tacos)! Thank you for added to our wedding experience.

oices. (Example: will the gold rim plates and gold silverware be too much?) Day of they did a great job cleaning up so the space always looked tidy!

team for my sisters wedding back in 2019 and again for our wedding two weeks ago because they are so fabulous to work with!! The divine food that they prepare is a work of art to them and they take pride in providing the very best service to their guests along with the best meals for each event. We had our reception of 250 guests in a beautiful barn that did not provide a kitchen and they came prepared with every single thing that they needed. It was amazing watching the way this team works to create such an explicit and beautiful setup. We had many last minute changes due to heavy storms in our area and they made prompt accommodations so perfectly. We loved being able to take our parents to our private food tasting and Caleb and Jessica made us feel so special. They are prompt with responding to emails and phone calls. On our day of, the entire staff was dressed with such elegance and class. They are beyond polite and provided us the best service we could have dreamed of. We couldn’t have chosen a better company! Thank you so much for making our wedding day the best day ever!! It was absolutely beautiful! You all are the very best catering company around!

d First Class Catering and they were one of many companies I called when initially researching for our wedding. After our first initial phone call we knew we wanted to use them for our wedding. We did have a COVID wedding and Caleb was super knowledgeable regarding restrictions, we knew early on we were in good hands! We had a fairly specific vision for our wedding early on and the staff at First Class Catering picked up on that right away. They helped with every aspect and we even utilized them to help with our design, too! They helped connect us to remaining Vendors which was super helpful as we partnered to pick out linens, plates, silverware, etc. The final product was beautiful and exactly the vision I had in mind (maybe better)! The entire staff went above and beyond. We had an initial tasting to help us narrow down the many options available. We ended up doing a split plate, passed appetizers and a mini charcuterie plate at each place setting. We even had two signature cocktails along with beer/wine options! On the wedding day, I was met in the bridal suite with the signature cocktail and the groom got his favorite beer hand delivered to him as soon as he walked in the door. Extra steaks were even delivered to the groomsmen after dinner! For the dinner service, we used the "simultaneous service" offering which was a show in itself. The wait staff (dressed professionally and they were all SO KIND) delivered the plates at the same time to each table. It was not only efficient but an elegant touch to the dinner service. We were in good hands with First Class Catering, the service AND the food was great, which is not easy to find! Our guests raved about them all night! You know you made a good choice when a guest requests their business card after dinner!

g. Caleb worked with us to develop a plan and have food served as safely and efficiently as possible during this pandemic. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious!

0 people. My only worry was that due to our post ceremony pictures we wouldn't get to eat the appetizers we loved at the tasting, but the staff at First Class set aside a sample plate for us. All around a great experience!

ut. The food was good but I would be very clear on your timeline. Not a major issues but it honestly threw part of the night off and Guests assumed we were not doing a cake cutting. I was rather disappointed.

ditional menue for our big day. Caleb and his team met our requests and knocked the meal out of the park! We are still getting compliments on the meal served at the reception. They can truly accommodate any requests and budget. We also used First Class as our bar service and they did a wonderful job with that as well! Great selections offered! The staff is what really made this company stand out! With friendly people who went above and beyond to make sure every detail from set up to tear down was executed with such precision. I will recommend First Class Catering to anyone having a wedding or party, and am so glad someone recommended them to me.

well done. We ordered roasted potatoes; they provided steamed (flavorless) potatoes. The green beans had no flavor. The quality of the food provided at the wedding was MUCH WORSE than the quality of the food at the tasting. It's remarkable how much they got wrong on the day of our wedding. People seemed pleased with the h'ordeuvres, and the service was ok. The actual meal, though, was not what we ordered and was very bad.

to set up & Caleb was very organized & personable. We loved working with First Class!

repertoire. We also really enjoyed Caleb as a person. He’s super personable and really knows the wedding market and his competitors. Unfortunately we were unable to work with First Class due to scheduling conflicts but they were definitely our first choice and I recommend them to others

ndianapolis area, trust me when I say the drive down to Columbus for a tasting is more than worth it! We had a hard time deciding on our menu because it was all so delicious! Caleb didn’t even bat an eye as we added cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and then adjusted headcount and then added cinnamon rolls for dessert (First Class doesn’t do traditional wedding cake, but their cinnamon rolls are a-ma-zing!). We requested a private dinner for the two of us, which they accommodated and even asked how we wanted our specific steaks prepared (talk about first-class service)! Having a few minutes to enjoy our meal and each other before greeting our guests was so appreciated. We opted for a plated meal with split entree (4 oz each of filet mignon and raspberry chicken) with brussel sprouts, asiago-stuffed red potatoes and baked mac n’ cheese and a spinach salad to start. We all know wedding reception food usually isn’t very good, but our guests raved about ours! The steak came out perfectly-cooked, which is so impressive for a group of 100+ people served at the same time. The only thing we would suggest is specifically indicating a food allergy. We picked specific foods without nuts due to an allergy but didn’t specifically say “no nuts due to an allergy”. First-Class ended up adding almonds to our spinach salad to fancy it up (which is greatly appreciated that they would go that extra mile). Once they found out about the allergy on the day of, they bent over backwards to fix it. We were also extremely impressed with their pricing. We had gone into it thinking only a buffet would be in our budget, but Caleb proved us wrong. Having a plated meal made the event that much more special for us and our guests. Thank you to Caleb and the entire First Class crew for impressing everyone who had the pleasure of being served by them!

ous! Everyone at FCC was easy to communicate with, and all of our guests are still raving about the food--I think someone or other mentioned almost every menu as "the best ___ I ever had!"

ur to the reception, every item was perfectly prepared and delicious. I really appreciated the fact that Caleb worked with our budget and helped us pick items that weren’t “standard” wedding fare. Definitely recommend the Cuban sliders and chicken empanadas!

hit. For our reception we had a unique theme ... breakfast food which they knocked out of the park. We had so many guest tell us they were worried but once they tried the food said it was the best breakfast they ever had. Thank you Caleb!!! You and your team did amazing!

ful place settings and provided excellent service! I think almost every staff member came up to congratulate us! Thanks Caleb!!