Gil's Elegant Catering

ything was just right. She was responsible to all my e-mails the menu turned out perfect. Service was wonderful! Our guests were really blown away! We chose stations, and our guests raved about it. They loved being able to try different types of food (we had both Indian and American food) and everything was equally delicious. I have no regrets about using Gil's for our wedding... would definitely choose the again if I had to.

can't tell you how many compliments I received about how yummy the food was! Gil's was also very responsive to my emails, answered all of my questions, and were extremely nice and professional along the way. I will definitely be recommending Gil's to all future brides!

is phenomenal and very upscale. Our guests are still raving about the passed hors d'oeuvre and the melt in your mouth chicken piccata. Alberto and his team did the best job the day of the wedding. He always made sure my groom and I had what we needed food and drink wise. He was so attentive to our needs throughout the night. Look NO further, because Gil's is the caterer you need to use if you want the best food, drinks and service for your wedding!!

ail went unnoticed, and was very clear about the whole process! She made the whole planning process a breeze! The night of the wedding, they also had a little to-go box for us with snacks, our cake, and champagne! The team for our wedding was so awesome and we could not be more pleased with our experience!

eded. They served us our food, made sure we had seconds, AND even brought us drinks. They checked on us multiple times and allowed us to forget about having to deal with the food and spent more time connecting with friends and family. At the end of the night he even brought us a lunch box of goodies to munch on throughout the night as we left the venue. Definitely the best catering experience I've had and would whole heartedly recommend again, again, and AGAIN!

he Mac and Cheese bar was a huge hit with all of the guests and nobody left hungry. The staff was friendly, professional, and courteous. We just wish we had an excuse to get some more of their fantastic tomato pies!!

ional and "elegant". I would highly recommend them!

out catering for our wedding. Starting early in January, after several phone calls, two messages, and two emails they only got back to us on February 14th. At this point, my fiancée and I both still really felt like the menu and service they were offering would have been perfect for our wedding, and so we were willing to overlook the issues getting in contact, assuming that it was probably because they were just very busy. We emailed them back promptly and received an email two days later assuring that they would have an estimate to us the next day. Four days later, no estimate; so we inquired politely, asking if there was any information they still needed. They got back to us the same day, they were just late with the estimate. We looked over everything, decided to make a few alterations and replied to them the very next day requesting the changes. They replied back that the changes would bring us too far below a minimum cost requirement for the season (something we never saw on their website and we were never informed of beforehand). We understood, and replied to them the same day that we still wanted their services, and wanted to make a few more changes so we could be within budget requirements. This was on February 22nd. Five days later, no reply. So, we emailed them again, politely asking if there was any more information they needed or anything we could do to help. A week after we emailed them again (now over a week and a half since their last reply), and still nothing. At this point, it's March 6th, we've been trying to figure things out with the caterer since early January, and not having the caterer pinned down is holding up other things we need to start planning . So, we called them, only to be told that another (larger) party had contacted them about the same date after they had already begun discussing our event, AFTER we had already been sent the estimate and AFTER we had asked for the changes to be made so we could be within their minimum cost and we could finalize. They had PURPOSEFULLY put off replying just so they could see how arrangements would pan out with a larger event for the same day. Inevitably, the larger party booked and payed their deposit. I would like to point out that we understand wanting to book a larger party; from a business standpoint it makes sense. HOWEVER, this larger party was given PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, to the extent that we were cut-off from contact with the caterer, and made the back up plan just in case they couldn't book the better paying event. This would have been different if they had heard from the other party before they began contact with us on February 14th, or even if they had been in contact with them roughly at the same time, but this other party made contact WELL after we had been in arrangements with the caterer. Despite our best efforts, prompt replies and willingness to work with the caterer, it is obvious now that we were never their priority. Any contact we had over the phone seemed hurried and dismissive, and their inability to maintain reliable dialogue, as well as their incredibly rude and discourteous behavior in blowing us off at the last minute without any warning tells me that they don't know how to handle their customers.

step of the way. Her menus and packages are super straightforward and there is no pressure at all. She did a great job explaining our options and giving her input. For example, we added salmon (based on Brenda's suggestion) for an extra $2 and it was a hit with all the guests. Gil's even threw in a free late night snack for all our guests for booking so early. Gil's won't disappoint. They go above and beyond, the food was phenomenal (many guests saying it was the best meal they ever had) and their service is top notch. And they are extremely budget friendly. Brenda and her team are the real deal.

g with our food so we can enjoy it- but that did not happen. I would like to caution others about their staff. Jackie is very kind, but meet the person who is going to be at the venue making sure everything runs smoothly. Whoever was ours was not very kind and was disrespectful to our guests. The bartenders were the worst! For as much as we paid, I was very saddened at how uneducated and unkind they were. Double check and do your research (:

aterer?!" Jackie and her team went above and beyond for my husband and I with 5 star service and even made us a to go bag with cake and champagne. Being in the wedding industry myself, I knew I needed the best and that was Gil's. Thank you again so much for the amazing food!!!!

and it was absolutely perfect. Almost every guest told me that our food was some of the best food, not just wedding food, that they had ever had. The service was outstanding! The event manager served me and my husband personally and made sure that we had every dish on our menu. They were great about packing up 3 different flavors of our cake in our to go bag. They also had a cheese and fruit plate ready for the wedding party as we waited for the ceremony to start. Gil's was worth every penny and made our wedding spectacular.

also had a late night snack of milk and cookies which everyone thought was adorable. I worked with Brenda and she was always very helpful! She made sure that they provided all the water and ice since our venue didn't have those items. I think it's hard to feed 200+ people but Gil's did a wonderful job. The one thing I would keep in mind is that we provided our own mixers for the alcohol- that really saved us a good amount of money, but other than that I thought Gil's prices were great.

beautiful, service was great, drinks and food were all great. They did a great job working with us prior to the event and delivered with perfection. Thank you!

d can do custom "his and her drinks" and work with you to make sure your wedding is memorable and special. They also were very accommodating and included additional premium brands we wanted to include in our open bar. They also were able to provide alternative options for our vegetarian guests. I highly recommend the team at Gil's Elegant Catering for your event or wedding!

ts (who offered incentives for bride's to pre-pay in total so that he could use the money to fund his business). Gil's stepped up and offered me discounts and help trying to come back from that $9,000 loss. I can't say enough great things about this caterer. I'll use them again for an even in the future.

d a menu for us that was very similar to what we were expecting and everyone raved about how amazing the food was. Highly recommended. Brenda was our catering manager and she did an amazing job.

icious and there was a large variety for people with all tastes. We made a great choice and I would definitely recommend them.

ted delicious. Gil's was on time and prepared. They also provided waiters and bartenders to serve our drinks. Everyone was friendly and great to work with. We would choose Gil's for ANY of our catering needs. We highly recommend them!!!

en sliders were a huge hit. The passed canapes were absolutely amazing. My husband and I probably ate more of those than anything. The servers were great. They were bringing drinks and cheese/crackers/grapes to my bridesmaids and I as soon as they arrived. Once the ceremony was over, they rushed in to give us and all of our family wine and drinks. They had plates of food for my husband and I as soon as we sat down at the table. I could not believe how attentive they were. A good portion of that is probably due to Jackie, who we had met several times at that point. She had worked previously at our venue (Old Red), which my florist (Branching Out), and our wedding planner (After Yes). It was like having a real team who knew each other and were extremely comfortable with one another. We had to go back several times for revisions to our order, but it was never any problem. You can definitely get a cheaper caterer, but from the abundance of food at each station (there were root vegetable chips with the sliders, grilled veggies at the carving station, etc.), the late night pass of breakfast tacos with tiny glasses of OJ, and then the little cooler they put in our limo with cake and tiny champagne bottles, Gil's should definitely be something you consider spending a little more on.

acilities. Gil’s was able to customize a menu that fit exactly what I had in mind for my wedding day. The food and the service were both great. My only complaint is that I asked for a build-your-own breakfast taco station (and paid extra for it), and they had the tacos pre-prepared. I shoulder part of the blame for this myself because I didn’t emphasize that the build-your-own aspect was important to me, so I’d recommend being very clear with them if you have any specific wishes. However, that was only a small hiccup in an otherwise great experience!

h them. Jackie was wonderful and tailored our menu to exactly what we wanted- a wonderful brunch menu! They offer free tastings and will make something for you if they don't have it out at the tasting. I loved that they took care of not only the food, but the place settings and glassware as well. And I honestly couldn't beat their price! I would have paid much more for the quality of food! Several of our guests told me this was the best wedding food they ever had, people were talking about it weeks after our wedding. Jackie and her staff took care of everything on the day of the wedding, and everything was flawless! They also pack a "to-go" cooler for you with food from your wedding, a couple of large slices of wedding cake, fresh fruit, cheeses, and drinks! Perfect for the get away, since I literally ate three bites during the reception! Overall, I would totally hire them again! They are wonderful!!! If I could give them 10 stars, I totally would!

and very full. They even got us wine that was special to my husband and I for our wedding which made me very happy. I would highly recommend them!

d when we sat down to eat and a few of our guests said the same thing. In our contract, we were supposed to receive a cooler with 2 entrees and drink(s) to take back to the hotel after the wedding. We received the cooler and the two wine chillers, but did not receive any entrees…only empty plastic to-go containers. I mentioned this to Jackie in our follow-up email after our wedding and never heard back, unfortunately. That being said, I would still recommend Gil’s for anyone wanting delicious food and great service at their wedding. Jackie is great to work with and is very upbeat and she makes you just as excited as she is.

other caterers I spoke with. Gil's also helps with all of the rentals (linens, place settings, etc.) which is another plus. We couldn't have been happier with our entire experience with Jackie and Gil's!

iliar with my venue (The Filter Building), giving me recommendations for setting up the reception in its entirety - all of which looked absolutely beautiful. She was always timely to responding to emails and very accommodating to my requests. Overall, Gil's is the best, I couldn't have been more pleased with choosing them!

complete doll. She gave my mother and I a private tasting, which was exquisite and comforting. She has wonderful recommendations and earned our complete trust. Her recommendation of doing stations was a genius idea, and the milk and cookies towards the end of the reception was a sweet touch. As the bride, we were fed (plates waiting on our table), a fresh glass of champagne was in my hand all evening, and a picnic basket was in our get-a-way car for a late night treat. They think of everything, and deliver quality service and delicious food!

food, and the way they took care of wrapping everything up and serving everyone. The staff definitely made it easier to relax knowing that as soon as a glass was empty I didn't have to rush off to serve on my wedding day and none of my guests had to lift a finger. Jackie, sales rep, emailed and called me throughout the planning of my wedding, and made it easier to rest with the choice I had made. She and the staff were extremely friendly, professional, and all around good people. She made sure I got the type of service I deserved for my wedding even though my budget was not a lot of work with. I would recommend them for ANY event or occassion.

whole event, the team really went beyond their jobs and helped out on my wedding, we can't thank them enough. They did their best to work with us and result was a fab! I still get compliments about my wedding dinner, everyone loved it. Simon and I thank Gil's Catering from bottom of our hearts!!

ork with! She would meet and talk with us anytime we needed, even on busy days, to make sure we got our menu exactly the way we wanted it. USE THEM!

t mac'n'cheese worked out great and people keep telling me how awesome it was. There was some drama with the tea and lemonade being in the wrong place before the reception began so the guests did not have anything to drink prior to our arrival, but we're thinking that may have been the fault of the venue. When all was said and done and the guests had gotten food an drinks, everyone was happy.

couldn't do better than this caterer. Seriously. Book them now. The only reason I couldn't bring myself to give them five stars for my event - the bar tenders took it upon themselves to shut down the bar an hours before the event was over. There was plenty of champagne, but they told all the guests that they were out. Why? We don't know. They even let some of the bartenders go (even though we paid for the next hour...). My day-of coordinator fixed everything, found all the hidden champagne, got a bar set back up, and made sure the remaining bar tenders stayed. Moral - chat it out with the catering people beforehand, and you won't have this problem. And trust me, you REALLY want Gil's!

willing to work within our budget. We've received so many postive responses about how AMAZING the food tasted. They made sure to cover all the details therefore making you feel completely at ease during the reception. The staff even set aside hor'dourves from the cocktail hour so when my husband and I arrived we could taste some before we were annouced. It was so nice to have that moment alone. I can't say enough about how wonderful Gil's is and if you choose to use them as your caterer you won't be disappointed!

h my travel schedule. They had to organize a private testing since I wasn't going to be in town for their scheduled tastings. Also, 3 months before my wedding, the building where my reception was being held went into foreclosure. Gil's went out of their way to find an equally impressive venue and compensated me for the difference in cost. Although the food is a little more expensive than I had originally budgeted for, it was well worth it. You will definitely get your bang for the buck.

the food. As the bride and groom ... they waited on us the entire time. We never wanted for anything as they were on top of everything (what little we did get to eat). The staff could not have been easier to work with either. We wanted a few things chaged up from their normal layout, and they accommodated us on everything we asked for. They were on top of everything and extremely well organized. I would high recommend them for a wedding or any event you need catered!