Herban Feast Catering

without a whole lot of flowers and other decoration. I can't recommend them highly enough. Go see the venue, and if it fits you at all, do it! You won't regret it.

easure of working with Taylor Dumas – if you are lucky enough to have her as your Event Services Coordinator your wedding is guaranteed to be perfect. We were beyond impressed with her, she is so organized, thoughtful and overall incredible at her job. I couldn’t have had my day without her. Overall, my entire experience from start to finish was incredible and all our guests we super impressed. The space itself is stunning and we had comments that the food is the best anyone had ever had at a wedding. Would highly recommend Sodo Park (especially Taylor) as a wedding venue, I’m so so happy that I had my wedding there.

us, and the food was A-MAZ-ING!!!

with everything we needed. The venue was absolutely beautiful, the wait staff were wonderful and our guests even commented on how nice they were, the food was delicious and we can't recommend them highly enough. We also went with their Herban Bloom and Design for flowers and décor and they did such a beautiful job. Our flowers were so fresh, color combinations perfect and so well organized!

added class and sparkle. However, our food service experience was not consistent with the $200+ cost per person we paid. We had expected the food to be served hot or at least very warm. It was neither. The roasted vegetables were served cold, and I mean "refrigerator" cold. At first, I thought I made an error ordering the side dish, but later found out the vegetables were supposed to be served hot. The timing of the food service was off. A half hour lapsed between the time the salad was served and the platters of food were placed on the tables. The guests were getting a bit anxious.l In addition, many of our guests complained about the long lines at the bar, since the mix drinks were rather "lite", and they had to continually go back to the bar for refills. Having said all this, we would recommend the venue. However, we would strongly recommend having Herban Feast (the caterer) assign someone on-site responsible for quality control and insuring that the food and service were nothing short of excellent. As parents of the bride, we did not expect to have to go to the kitchen in search of someone to help resolve theses issues.

gree. They were always on top of everything and made the day seamless. We didn't even see them clean up and leave. Thank you Ayisha, Danae and Liz. I would have them cater any other event that I had in the Seattle area. WELL DONE HERBAN FEAST....

ooth and simple. The space was dramatic and warm at the same time, creating the perfect feel, and the flip from ceremony to reception was flawless. Everyone raved about the food and we were so glad they were organized about how to serve and structure the meal so that my husband and I weren't starving and also got to taste the food. We had family style, and it worked very well - everyone ate at almost the exact same time, there was plenty of food, and it fostered more conversation. The bridal suite and grooms room were excellent additions for us, and we loved how the space fit our party of >200. I would recommend Sodo Park to any couple with a large wedding party!

it was the perfect fit for me (contemporary) and my husband (rustic). Best part of all - the staff! Danae and Ayisha are absolutely amazing - low pressure, very kind and easy to get along with, sweet, patient, knowledgeable and responsive. The wait staff/servers/bartenders that served the night of our reception were amazing . Very attentive, cordial, professional, observant and helpful. Food was deeee-lish! We did a chose the beef and halibut and the parmesan mashed potatoes. Big hits!

ide pictures were off the table. Sodo Park had so many beautiful nooks and with different woodwork, windows, and pops of colors that the photographers had no problem finding lots of different backdrops for stunning photos. 2) The staff is very helpful: We worked with Ayisha throughout the planning process and she did an amazing job walking us through everything and making sure everything turned out how we wanted. At no point did we ever feel pressured to make a decision or feel like she was pushing add-ons. It really felt like she was there to help and not sell us things. 3) THE FOOD!: The food is phenomenal and very well priced. We looked at multiple caterers and everytime Herban Feast came in at the same or lower in price per person. 4) The ease of everything: Included in your quote is linens, tables, flatware, setup, take down, food and beverage, personnel, and gratuity which checks off a lot of items on the planning to-do list. The only negative is that they don't allow for any outside food or beverage before the wedding while you are in the bridal loft and their options for those are quite expensive. However, it was nice to have that all setup before we arrived and didn't have worry about bringing anything.

t catering company, so you have to use their catering, however, it was absolutely delicious. We got so many compliments on how fantastic the food was. Pros: lots of options to decorate, food was delicious, receptions and ceremony in one place with an easy turnover, staff was wonderful to work with Cons: definitely a little on the more expensive side, but cost can vary greatly depending on extras you rent, decoration (draping), and menu for the reception

their food previously, it was a no-brainer. The space is great - wood beams, a restored factory, and smaller lounge areas make this ideal for hosting guests of all ages. The staff at Sodo Park were great from planning to day-of staff. They make it easy and fun! Sodo Park and Herban Feast is a great way to go if you want a fun event that requires little coordination on your part. I did a lot of the decor and personalized pieces, but did not want to worry about food, linens, tables, flatware, etc., so having them handle those logistics let us truly enjoy the night!

they were not only pretty much the only ones who responded promptly but also so much more personalized than the other vendors. Highly recommended!!

to post here. We had a lot of questions as we did not have a wedding planner, so it was very much a DIY when it came to planning. They answered all our questions and let us bring in our own decor and offered up some of their decor items as well. All of their stock is beautiful (chairs, tables, etc). The space doesn't need that much help in terms of decorations - its stunning already. Our guests commented on these three things: the food was beyond amazing, the caterers and bartenders were super friendly, and it looked phenomenal. They were right on all three accounts. The "Bad": Well this place was a little pricy, although really thats not unusual for such a grand wedding venue. When they hit our "specialty cocktail" limit (of 150), they pulled me aside and said they had all the ingredients to make more and asked if I wanted to purchase more... now I would think that if they over estimate how much ingredients they needed, then they should just have made the cocktails until THAT ran out, no? Well, I didn't buy more, but I did ask if I could keep getting them for free and they said yes (Bride trumps all :-) ) Our vegetarians had a plated meal, but whoever was in charge of serving them dropped the ball - I had to check in with them to make sure that they got served. OVERALL: Amazing. Beautiful. Delicious. Worth it.

could feel the pressure. Luckily we had James taking care of us. He was like our own personal Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction-- going out of his way to make sure that we had everything we needed and were comfortable. Gradually, the tension due to outside circumstances subsided and we could focus on the wedding, which was exactly what we needed. The rest of the night was a whirlwind, but throughout, James made sure that we stayed on schedule and hit our marks. I thought it was an isolated case of exceptional service, but I kept hearing from guests throughout the night how great the other people on the staff were and how they had exactly the same experience even though it wasn't their wedding. In the end it was a perfect night--not because we were able to check off all of the requests we had made prior to it, but because of all requests that were met on the spot that we had never anticipated.

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all diminished by the last-minute two-hour delay in the sailing of the ship (and therefore serving timeline). While I am certain the lengthy delay was very stressful for the crew, they didn't show it at all. They were perfectly attentive, gracious, and yet unobtrusive. My glass was never empty with a variety of drinks, and the crew captain was always handy with updates and consultations. I received a TON of compliments from my guests about the food, and heard that many went back for seconds (we had the strawberry brie bites, crab cakes, and a buffet with the market salad, salmon, beef loin, gnocchi, and roasted vegetables). Finally - in addition to composed appetizers and dinner plates - we got two 'composed' boxes of leftovers to take home (which was perfect, because it was hard to relax and focus enough to properly enjoy the meal during the wedding)! I chose Herban Feast because they were so highly rated, and I wanted great food and service that I didn't have to worry about. Their service was not inexpensive, but absolutely worth every penny. Bravo!

t of the process, he was kind & professional. My only suggestion would be to have your contact person there the day of your wedding. Some wires got crossed on ours and I think that would have been avoided if the coordinator was there. All in all, amazing venue!

o boot -- the food is amazing! Not to mention their unbeatable beer and wine bar package...we were so lucky to share Sodo Park with our friends and family, who were so impressed by the space and the absolute professionalism of their staff. I could really go on forever. If you are even pondering having your wedding here, I promise it will be the best (and most relieving) decision you'll make in all your wedding planning!

g. I wish I could relive my special day because it was everything I wanted and more!

. We did our pictures, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception there. The night was an AMAZING success. The food was delicious, the drinks were plentiful, the transitions were quick and painless, and the staff was present but almost invisible. Everything that I wanted to happen that night did. They assign an event coordinator to your wedding who is there to answer every question you have, and as a bride, there are a LOT of questions. We worked with Kristen and she was fantastic; she answered questions thoroughly, had helpful advice (when we asked for it), and problem solved some tricky situations. She talked me off the ledge several times. I had never seen the space set up for a reception before, only corporate events and preset for wedding ceremonies, but when I walked in the door being announced as Mrs., it was pure MAGIC. The venue looked like the perfect blend of rustic and funky, modern and traditional. It was breathtaking. I really can't say enough amazing things about the venue and the exceptional care and attention to detail they put into our event. The only hitches we had were about the alcohol menu. This changes frequently and we found out only a week before our event that the specialty cocktail that we wanted (a John Daly: sweet tea vodka and lemonade) was going to be $5.50 a drink instead of the original $4 a drink. This was quite disheartening. We also were very excited about one of the wine options then found out later that it was unavailable, which was awful because it is our favorite wine as a family that we drink at all holidays, etc. (La Crema Chardonnay...yum). Eventually they found 3 cases of it for us at no additional charge (after I let them know how important it was to us). Overall, I was thrilled with the venue and as the night went on they took such good care of us. There was one server who was in charge of our sweetheart table (just the two of us) and she kept our plates warm while we were socializing, she let us know when events were about to happen, she kept our glasses full of water and wine all night, etc. The bartenders were FANTASTIC and made everyone feel welcome and my guests could not stop talking about the venue and the food. It was amazing! Overall, I'm THRILLED with the service, value, and level of personal care and attention we received. I loved the venue and would recommended it as highly as possible if your budget allows for it.

elebrate our wedding - wouldn't change a single thing!

d, the space, and guests felt like they were truly taken care of. Highly recommend!

lling to try to make anything we were interested in, which we did not find with other caterers we talked to. We hardly tasted half the food at our wedding, but the servers were awesome and made sure we had something to eat and drink the entire night. They also set up our cupcakes, which were from Cupcake Royale, which saved us on setup costs, and allowed us to provide the alcohol so we could buy from Costco. The cost per head that I marked here includes all of our rentals (linens, chairs and a few tables) and service fees & taxes, and I have to admit I am having some post-wedding sticker shock - $122 per guest! Cost of food & bevarages alone were $57 per guest. We served a mixture of tray-passed and station appetizers, with enough food to serve as dinner. We did feel that we truly got what we paid for - our coordinator met with us several times for site visits and a free tasting session, and even brought our event lead for the second site visit to go over the details. My one complaint might be that our coordinator did not give us enough guidance on how much food to provide. We ended up with TONS of leftovers, which they did give to us at the end of the night, but I still felt like I spent a lot more than I needed to and my sister-in-law and I spent a lot of time on my wedding night after the reception packing up food when I would have preferred to spend time partying with friends & family. Overall though, I have no regrets and would highly recommend Herban Feast to any bride & groom.

ion (food and tables), everything looked beautiful, and the food was great. Lots of my guest commented on how good the food was. Most importantly, they were very low stress- once I explained what I wanted, Mary took care of everything... and made it better than what I was expecting. I would highly recommend Herban feast- they may be a little more $ (although I didn't find that they really were, and we also did family style which was a little more $), but it is really worth it to know that you are getting good service and good food. My only negative comment was that they recommended our DJ (sounds unlimited) who weren't great... but that didn't impact my wonderful experience with Herban feast!

at customer service and even referred me to a great day of wedding planner, Laura Gram. As the day grew close, our head count had dropped so much that we were well under the minimum budget. Matt worked with me to help us add a few extras that really made the night extra special and got us back on track again. The day of the wedding, I received nothing but compliments on the beauty of the venue and the kindness of the staff. The best part: there was never a line at the bar! Everyone that worked there was absolutely amazing. And the food tasted delicious! If you want a truly gorgeous wedding that goes off without a hitch and impresses your guests with the sights, tastes and feeling, I definitely recommend Sodo Park.

ting - these people know weddings. The whole day went by without a hiccup and I am so thankful I chose to have our wedding there. Thank you Sodo Park! Unbelievable food and amazing staff.

loved the food - they went back for 3 helpings!

hold around 300 people, I believe) it still feels cozy and romantic. The staff is SUPER helpful. Reese was our contact at Herban Feast and she did so much more than I expected. She arranged for and coordinated outside vendors, searched high and low for a few specialty items we wanted, and even helped us create a schedule of events for our wedding. She really helped walk us through the entire planning experience, always answering phone calls and emails quickly and cheerfully. Plus, the food was delicious, and the meal service was paced perfectly. I could not have been happier with Sodo Park as our wedding venue.

pful in the planning stages. The evening was so beautiful and magical, we got soo many compliments on what a beautiful and unique venue it was. The service was really great, too!

we had what we needed, and fast as well as efficient. My guests called my wedding 'the event of the year' often citing the food as the epitome of deliciousness. And what the guests DON'T know: Herban feast was competitive with the other companies I had contacted. Need I say more??