Lexington Catering Company

The service and food provided by Lexington Catering Co was simply amazing. We had appetizers and a plated dinner. The salad was delicious. Many guests commented that they were impressed the food came out warm and at the same time as there were over 100 people at the wedding. Our entrees included mushroom risotto with scallops, flank steak with red wine glaze, and salmon. All three were a hit and people are still commenting on how great the risotto was! Very impressed and highly recommend.

Just on food it’d be a five plus. The day of food for our wedding was amazing and everyone raved about how yummy it was. There was also a lot of menu options and flexibility as well as meals for allergies/various diets. The lower rating comes from lack of communication and at times frustrating interactions. Getting a proposal and quote took months and we had to chase down people to get replies. On a few occasions as we were asking questions or getting clarification on allergy information the way we were talked to was not appreciated and felt disrespectful. Not all staff was like this but it happened on a few occasions with more than one person. We also specifically asked ahead of time to have meals packaged so we could enjoy the food the day after the wedding since the day of the wedding was so busy. It’s still unclear if this was communicated from the planner to the caterer but it did not happen. One of the staff also nearly ran into my dad’s car leaving the venue because he wanted to rush out before the guests left. I hope they can bring the guest experience quality up to the level of the food quality in the future.

We are very excited to work with Lexington Catering co. for our upcoming wedding!

We used Lexington Catering Company for our wedding and we were so excited for our food after our initial tasting; everything was amazing. We couldn't wait for our family and friends at our wedding to enjoy their food! We had many guests come up to us afterwards raving about the taco station, grit station and the late night hot pretzel snack. It's clear that the food was a difference maker for us and our guests, and we are very pleased that it was a major takeaway for our big day. Though the food was excellent, there were a couple minor issues. Sometimes they were slower to respond to our emails than we would have liked, especially in the days leading up to the wedding. Additionally, we found out that our bartenders that they provided were called in last minute for whatever reason and they weren't the most experienced and had some issues throughout the night, but nothing that threatened the evening. They asked the groom to help open wine bottles because they didn't know how to with the openers they had on hand, the signature drinks weren't ready to be dispersed right after the ceremony like we had asked for (so we could try to prevent a line from forming at the bar). Like I said, some minor issues, just not what we planned for. This is not to take away from the overall positive experience that we had with this caterer. The food and presentation is the most important part of the job and they certainly delivered on this!

Lexington Catering Company provided a lunch buffet for our wedding and the food was phenomenal! Our guests said it was the best food they've had at a wedding. We've gotten so many complements about the steak, the chicken and maple gravy, the coffee, and the vegetables, which were cooked perfectly...everyone truly enjoyed the food. One guests even noted that the servers continuously topped the Caesar salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Attention to details like this are what made the food outstanding. We are really looking forward to go back to the Southern Inn Restaurant and we highly recommend the Lexington Catering Company for any catering needs.

Southern Inn provided a delicious feast and wonderful service for the guests of our wedding. The team was so helpful in planning the menu and executing exactly what we wanted on our wedding day. We received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the stations were, how tasty the food was and how attentive the catering team was throughout the event. We highly recommend the Southern Inn for your wedding or other special event!

We used Southern Inn Catering for our cake and mini desserts for our wedding and could not have been happier. The guests loved the desserts and they were so beautifully made! Best mini cannoli and brownie bites. Absolutely recommend Southern Inn Catering for amazing desserts for any event, especially a wedding, because you will not regret it!

Southern Inn did not disappoint. From the initial tasting to the wedding night, they were fantastic to work with! They work with your budget and will adjust things as necessary which I found super helpful instead of just having one cost to go with. Our first experience was the tasting. Haidyn, sent us a menu and told us to pick a few things from each category. When I tell you our eyes were bulging at the amount of food we got to taste and it was all AMAZING! After that she put together a quote based on what we decided and took it from there. On the wedding night the food was just as delicious as we remembered! People are still raving about the food today, and all of the leftovers were quickly eaten. Haidyn is also fantastic to work with. Very personable, honest, and your biggest advocate. We also used her as our day of coordinator, and I am so thankful for her. We will continue to drive out to Lexington just to eat dinner at their restaurant it was that good. Thank you Haidyn & Southern Inn!

Our entire experience with Southern Inn Catering was wonderful. As soon as we saw their menu options, we knew we’d found our caterer. Choosing a quality caterer was very important to my husband and I. We wanted delicious, high-quality food without breaking our budget and that’s exactly what we got. They have options for every wedding style- appetizer and entree stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet style, themed stations, etc. We originally had decided on appetizer stations but decided to go with the passed apps instead and we couldn’t have been happier. We were able to have 5 passed hors d'oeuvres, which was great because it was so hard to choose between the different options. We wanted variety and with that option we were able to have everything we wanted. We specifically worked with Haidyn, who was a lifesaver. She answered any and all questions we had and took the time to explain the different options and pricing and helped us make decisions that best suited our wants and needs. The rest of the catering staff was very courteous and did a great job making sure the guests were taken care of. The food…the tasting was one of the best days of our lives. A table full of gourmet food, all for you, who wouldn’t want that?! Some of our personal favorites were the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles and the smoked gouda mac n’ cheese. Everything turned out just as delicious on the day of the wedding and I still get compliments from guests on how wonderful the food was. We loved everything about Southern Inn. Absolutely one of the highlights of our wedding.

Working with Southern Inn was a great choice for our wedding! Haidyn and her team were great to work with and we didn't have to worry about anything day of. She made sure some of our more elderly guests had their dinners brought to them so as to not have to worry about them getting up and going to the buffet. We had a popcorn bar for our cocktail hour (an atypical request but the team pulled it off!). They also allowed us to provide our own beer and wine which was great since we had to get our wine from our venue contractually. We had a vegetable pasta and flank steak as our options and both were fantastic! I had sort of underestimated the veggie pasta but it really was delicious. All of our guests raved at how great the food was. The staff was very professional and kept things moving smoothly. Haidyn was there to take care of my husband and I by getting us another drink at the bar and more food whenever we needed. She went above and beyond by checking in with me to see if she could get my father anything as she noticed (without any prompting by me) that he wasn't eating much. It really made me realize that she was watching over things and cared about our wedding. She got along so well with our wedding coordinator and made everything food-related run smoothly! Would highly recommend Southern Inn for anyone looking for catering for their wedding.

Southern Inn had the BEST food of all the catering we tried. We loved the delicious menu (and we also loved our tasting - we left stuffed and confident in our picks). Working with Hayden was for both the food and coordination was a pleasure. She took care of everything without me (the bride) knowing anything. Our guests raved about the food at the wedding - I'm still getting texts about how good the food was and we've been married over a month.

Southern Inn Catering - where do I even begin?! When I first started planning our wedding, catering is what overwhelmed me the most. But as soon as I hung up Haidyn, I felt a sense of relief and I knew I wanted to work with them - even before tasting their food. Then ... we tried their food and were BLOWN AWAY. There was no doubt in our mind that Southern Inn Catering was the way to go, and they still managed to exceed our expectations with their communication, customer service and (of course) the food at our wedding. Our guests raved about their meals, everything was restaurant quality. And of course... HAIDYN WELLS. I can not say enough about how wonderful Haidyn is, as a person and as a coordinator. She works with Southern Inn, but we also hired her on as our wedding coordinator. I could not have done it without her. She excels at what she does, and does it all with a positive and heart warming attitude. It was an honor to work with her, and feel so blessed to have gained a friend as well. Hire Southern Inn - you will not regret it and your guests will thank you!

Southern Inn Catering had great food and took great care of us and our guests! All of the food tasted great and we got so many compliments from our guests about it. Southern Inn also did all of the set up and breakdown for the wedding and (as far as we were made aware) everything went smoothly and everything looked great. Haidyn was awesome and answered every single one of our many questions and was always able to give suggestions when we unsure about something. I also liked that for the initial tasting, we were able to taste exactly what menu items we would most likely want to have at our wedding (with a small cost), unlike other caterers we looked into who only allowed certain menu items to be tasted during the tasting. Southern Inn Catering was also great with food allergies. The mother of the groom has a variety of food allergies and is sensitive to cross-contamination, so we were able to get her a different meal from what was being served, which was plated in the kitchen away from the other food, and brought directly to her.

I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH HOW MUCH I LOVE SOUTHERN INN AND LOVE HAIDYN. Our food was INCREDIBLE for our wedding day. The real superstar though is their catering coordinator Haidyn. She helped us with so much more than just food, she was one of the reasons our wedding went off flawlessly! Communication with Haidyn was incredible from start to finish, she was so helpful with the planning process and gave us so many ideas for our design and food choices. Every single person at our wedding raves about Southern Inn’s food and we could not have gone with a better caterer. Thank you SO SO much for everything!!

It's an overused term (particularly in the wedding field), but Sue Ann is a delight. From our first point of contact to our tasting right up to the big day, her and her team had everything covered. Oh—and it doesn't hurt that their food is absolutely amazing. To all future brides and grooms: No shame in having the fried chicken as your first meal together. Stranger, less delicious things have happened.

Sue Ann and her staff were absolutely incredible. They catered our wedding in the fall of 2017 and we couldn't have been happier. From day 1 Sue Ann worked closely with us to make everything perfect and never hesitated to get on the phone to walk through details with us. She helped us find other vendors such as the DJ and florist as well! Not only was the food incredible but the service and bar service they provided really made our wedding. Choosing them was the best decision we made as we planned our wedding!

Best team to work with! Sue Ann helped this bride all the way from start to finish and was able to put her awesome touch to it! The food was absolutely amazing and my guest have continued to comment on how wonderful it was! Everyone was fantastic to deal with and I couldn't speak more highly of this team! Thank you for making my day so special and memorable!

We loved working with the Southern Inn. The one hiccup we had was we originally worked with one person and half way through our wedding planning she was no longer working for the company and we worked directly with one of the owners. She was great to work with, it was just a little confusing for a bit. All of our guests loved our food, and the staff were very helpful with setting up our tables, chairs, and pretty much all of the reception. They also provided tables, chairs, silverware, ice, and they would have brought linens but we purchased those ourselves.