L'Etoile Fine Virginia Cuisine

L'etoile Catering was absolutely incredible! The food was out of this world delicious, and the service was top-notch. The owner, Vickie, and her husband, Mark, were so attentive and made sure that everything was perfect. We started working with L'etoile early in the wedding planning process, and they were so helpful in guiding us through the process. They were very knowledgeable about different types of food and could easily accommodate our dietary restrictions. They also had a wide variety of menu options to choose from, so we were sure to find something that everyone would enjoy. On the day of the wedding, L'etoile was absolutely amazing. They arrived early and set up everything perfectly. The food was served hot and fresh, and it was all absolutely delicious. The servers were also very attentive and made sure that our guests' drinks were never empty. Vickie and Mark were also amazing to work with. They were so friendly and easy to talk to. They were always available to answer our questions and make sure that we were happy with everything. We couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding. If you're looking for a caterer who will make your wedding day truly special, I highly recommend L'etoile Catering. They are simply the best!

Stop looking for caterers and hire L’Etoile. From our first consultation with Vickie we knew this was the caterer from us - we hinted at a theme and they ran with it making it so much better than our original idea. Everything about Mark and Vickie’s approach is incredibly personal and it felt so incredibly different than many checkbox-style approaches you would see from other caterers. We felt heard and were able to really customize our food and beverages to our tastes. Little details and suggestions from Vickie about everything from the food to the placement of cocktail tables really did make a noticeable difference in the experiences of our guests. They were also extremely attentive to the fact that the Bride and Groom need to eat! We actually were full on the way home which I hear is somewhat unusual. Oh and the food? Amazzziiinggg. I couldn’t imagine recommending anyone else for your wedding (or any event) in C’ville.

L'etoile came highly recommended by locals to Charlottesville due to their previous days as a popular restaurant in the area, and still managed to surpass our expectations for both food and service throughout the wedding planning process. Vickie helped us plan our menu based on a general palate of Upscale Southern Cuisine and was able to guide us on menu items that we would not have originally thought of (i.e. Black Eyed Pea Fritters). L'etoile provided both food and full bar service, including custom couples cocktails and everything was served efficiently and professionally. In addition to menu planning, Vickie was also able to provide feedback on layout and rentals as well as interfacing directly with the rental company to minimize back-and-forth communications. When we first met Mark and Vickie for our tasting we were impressed with their private kitchen and dining space and even more impressed with the food. We opted to do 'Stations' during dinner as opposed to a traditional sit-down plated meal and the team ensured that all the stations remained full and the food was fresh throughout the 1.5hour period. The food at the wedding was attractive and flavorful, surpassing our expectations even after sampling the items at our tasting. We could not recommend Vickie and Mark more!

Vickie and the entire team at L’Etoile are absolutely INCREDIBLE. My guests continue to talk about the delicious and all around amazing food and service provided at our wedding. My personal favorites were the mini grilled cheeses, the brisket, and the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese — honestly all of the food was to die for. I wanted southern cuisine for my rustic mountain wedding, and Vickie and her team delivered above and beyond. Another big thing I want to highlight is how easy and wonderful Vickie made the planning process. I originally started planning with Vickie in 2019 after I got engaged — from Canada! Then COVID happened. And I also had several kids! All this to say, our wedding got dragged out by TWO YEARS. But that didn’t slow Vickie down at all. We stayed in touch throughout the entire time and it was never like the plans for my wedding were put on hold. It was difficult planning the wedding from Canada, and I feel that she recognized that and stepped up in a lot of ways but offering suggestions for the layout and how things should go that day. I never had a tasting or even a visit to the venue after the first one in 2019, but between Vickie and my day-of-coordinator, everything came together beautifully and I couldn’t be more happy with the results. The food is so important for your wedding — it is something your guests will always remember. Make sure you budget for it and go with a trusted and reputable company like L’Etoile — you won’t be disappointed.

When we initially booked Vickie and her husband, it was not through The Knot but through my husband's sister. So sight unseen, we took her recommendation and hopped right into planning. whatever my initial expectations might have been a year ago, I was blown away at how thorough Vickie was, from start to finish. not only did she help us put together an absolutely delicious cocktail hour, she and her husband took every bit of feedback we gave them on the tasting and incorporated it into the day of. She has a keen eye for details such that she was even able to assist with day of flow, ensuring everything went about seamlessly. She and her team really went above and beyond, they were professional, they ensured my husband and I actually got to eat everything we had ordered and took care of our guests to a tee. They are absolutely amazing and to work with them has been a pleasure and the food and drinks have been exceptional. Thank you so much to L'Etoile for making our wedding day run so smoothly. I would recommend you guys to everyone if they want everything to go right.

Vickie is so sweet and organized. Hiring them was almost like hiring another wedding planner. She was so on top of things the day of the wedding and helped make sure everything would run smoothly! Prior to the wedding, she met with us at the venue to go over logistics. She was so helpful in making sure we had thought through every little detail. She doesn’t fully handle the rentals but helps you work with a partner group (MS Events) and double checks your choices to make sure you’ll have everything you need. The menu of food options is great! We had an issue with gnats because our reception was in a tent and Vickie was great about checking in to make sure we were doing alright and got us fresh champagne when the gnats got into our drinks. The only negative thing we could say is just that the food at our tasting was definitely a bit tastier than the day of - though I’m sure that should be expected when mass producing that much food. Highly recommend L’etoile!!

Choosing L'Etoile as our caterer for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Vickie and Mark are lovely to work with. From the start, they were incredibly responsive. Their knowledge of catering, the wedding industry, and events is unparalleled. They offered great insight and recommendations to make sure that our cocktail style reception would flow smoothly and be exactly what we envisioned. We consulted them on numerous items for the wedding (bar supplies, rentals) and they helped at every step. They were very receptive to our ideas, including making two signature cocktails and a special brownie sundae (instead of cake) for dessert. On top of being incredibly helpful during the planning process, their product at the wedding was INCREDIBLE. The service and staff were friendly, efficient, and so helpful. The food was amazing - we received tons of comments on how delicious everything was. Bottom line - you will not regret choosing them for your wedding! They are wonderful people and professionals.

Vickie and her husband are the best. As foodies we not only cared about the food, we cared that others would love the food too. We also didn't have the worlds biggest budget. They worked with us every step of the way to deliver the menu (and presentation) we envisioned while also sticking to our budget. They were creative and their food was DELICIOUS. We got told many times "this is some of the best food I've ever had... and not just at a wedding". You can't go wrong using L'Etoile.

I am so happy that we worked with L’etoile for our catering. Mark and Vickie were an absolute treat to work with. They were so patient with all of the changes that I requested throughout my wedding planning process. Also, the food was INCREDIBLE. All of my guests kept raving about it after the wedding. Get the salmon!! The staff were extremely professional including the servers and bartenders. Vickie really was one of the most helpful people in planning my wedding reception. Cannot recommend them enough!!!

L'Etoile catered our wedding reception and it was everything I could have asked for. I felt so comfortable knowing that I had Vickie to help organize rentals (glasses, linens, tables, etc), decide how much alcohol to get, set up the space, etc. She truly is a catering expert and was unbelievably helpful with all of our questions/concerns. During cocktail hour, Vickie specifically sought out my husband and I to bring us appetizers and drinks. But most importantly, the food was OUTSTANDING! All my guests were raving about how it was the best wedding food they had ever had. All the meats were juicy and tender, the ingredients were fresh, and everything was flavorful. The wait staff was friendly and fun to have at the wedding. The price was higher than some places in the area, but lower than many others as well. I feel it was a good value. Would choose L'Etoile again a million times over!

It was truly a pleasure working with L'Etoile for our wedding. They are happy to work with your budget, taste, and dietary restrictions. Not only were they incredibly kind, thoughtful, and helpful, but their food is absolutely incredible. Our wedding guests raved about their appetizers and meal. I cannot recommend L'Etoile enough.