Lola's Cafe and Catering

enue that requires you to bring in everything can be very overwhelming but not when you have an All-Star like Annalise helping you every step of the way. Lola’s handled all of our rentals for us. Annalise knows exactly what you will need in order to make your wedding day perfect. Once we had our food tasting, I knew we were also in such great hands with Eddie. Eddie created a custom menu for us and I am not exaggerating when I say everyone was raving all night about the food and multiple guests even said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding and I agree! It has been a month since our wedding and we are still getting compliments. Annalise personally made sure my husband, Joe and I had a full tray of hor d’oeuvres to ourselves and even walked it over to our photoshoot for us to enjoy. They also brought all 3 entrees to our sweetheart table - so don’t worry about the myth that the bride and groom don’t get to eat at their own wedding. They will take care of you and you will enjoy every last bite! I have to say I was a very indecisive bride during wedding planning and I made changes to our rental agreement multiple times - Annalise never dropped the ball. She is very quick to respond to my emails and she’s just an overall amazing person. I felt so lucky to be surrounded by such genuine, personable professionals who made us feel at ease the entire night and our guests felt that too. Annalise and her team worked so hard all day and they even worked with our florist to make sure all of the tables and small details were exactly how we envisioned. She even met with us the day before our wedding at our venue to make sure we were happy with everything! I don’t know how she does it all! Lola’s really is the best choice you can make for your wedding. Thank you so much Eddie, Annalise and your entire staff for making our wedding day better than we could have ever imagined.

from my mother-in-law, remembered details about my sister-in-law having a baby, and the family's affinity for the Philadelphia Eagles 3. She forced my husband and I to pause pictures to have some appetizers that she brought to us some 100 yards down the property- two of everything! AND the cocktails she knew we were drinking. That was all the food we ate that day. 4. We started planning 2 years out and called her with a million questions about the venue she knew so well (The Hill in Hudson, also a 5 star if you like to DIY and horses and beautiful views) 5. Annalise handled all the additional things we needed for rentals- tents, linens, plates, tables, chairs, lights, bars! She recommended others for everything from make-up to porta potties. She just gets it and the food was unbelievable. Lola's takes catering very seriously and does it with 100% heart and talent. If you want great food everyone will rave about, staff that cares about you and your planning (for upwards of 2+ years), and someone to bounce ideas off- Annalise and Lola's Catering is your company!

u that pleased my taste buds as well as my guests. Annalise worked with me from start to finish to make sure my vision was delivered (it was better than I could have ever imagined!). They were always available to answer my questions and made the wedding planning process a breeze. Their team has such experience doing large catered events, I am still getting compliments from my wedding guests a month later. If you're looking for a creative menu (not the same old meat and potatoes) with incredible personal decor touches.... Lola's is a no brain-er. They are professional and I cannot say enough great things about them!

it seemed. Eddie did an amazing job preparing meal that fit the style of our day and our budget and everything was delicious. Lola's staff was efficient during the whole night. everything was set up exactly how I imagined it would be. Abby and Mary were our day of coordinators and they were great in terms of making sure we were fed and checking in to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. it was a perfect evening and Lola's definitely made it smooth and stress free. they do it all! set up, coordinating rentals, bar, service, food etc. we can't thank Lola's for their part In our best day ever!

o making sure everything is perfect on your day. We got married at Nostrano Vineyards on 9/8/18. Nostrano's is a drop dead gorgeous site, but in order to have a wedding there you need to bring in outside catering and rentals. Lola's has a great relationship with Nostrano's and frequently caters weddings there. Before booking Nostrano's we scheduled introduction calls with a few caterers to get a better sense of what the costs would be for catering and event rentals. Lola's came highly recommended and after our call with Annalise we could totally see why! She immediately put us at ease and was entirely accommodating of our requests and budget. She also coordinated all the rentals through Events Unlimited. Shortly after booking Lola's we met Annalise at the rental showroom and selected our rentals. She was a key adviser during this process. We also did our tasting at Lola's restaurant and everything was delicious - putting us further at ease! Our wedding was executed perfectly - thanks in a tremendous part to the team at Lola's. Annalise was on hand to ensure everything was set up to our specifications. The team really went above and beyond to set up the ceremony, our cocktail hour lounge, welcome table, escort card display, all the reception tables and I'm sure a ton of other things! Much of their work is behind the scenes, but we completely appreciated the care and effort they put into everything! Not to mention the food was delicious! The presentation of the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres was perfect and they set up a fantastic harvest table. Our wedding guests raved about the food and drinks! We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Lola's! I couldn't recommend them more highly! Book them!!

g. We were very confident that we were in good hands with Lola's Catering and their team. The day-of our wedding, our guests loved the food and it was presented beautifully! However, we were extremely disappointed with Mary as our day-of coordinator and would only recommend using Lola's as your caterer if you have Annalise as your day-of coordinator. We were informed that Mary was going to be the day-of coordinator a few weeks before the wedding and did not speak to her until the day-of when we arrived at the Brotherhood Winery. Mary was frazzled and unwelcoming which added to our stress the day-of our wedding instead of providing us with assistance and organization. Throughout the afternoon/evening we had to prompt her to help keep us organized which seemed pretty opposite to what a day-of coordinator should be doing as they should be helping the bride/groom not us guiding them. A few specific examples where the coordination really fell short: -We had to ask her to help line-up our bridal party and help with guiding us to walking down the ceremony aisle, she did not take any initiative in doing this until we asked -As cocktail hour was finishing up we had to ask her to start directing guests into the Grand Hall, she did not do this on her own or seem to know the timeline -The head table, only had 7 place settings at it instead of the 9 needed, because the staff "Didn't know that the bride and groom were sitting at that table" this was clearly outlined in all of our pre-wedding materials (an extensive document template was sent by Lola's to be filled out and reviewed during a conference call that we had with Annalise a few weeks before the wedding). At a minimum, shouldn't the day-of coordinator know where the bride and groom are sitting? My brother and sister had to scramble to find chairs/place-settings so that we had somewhere to sit It felt like Mary did not know the timeline of our wedding at all and we had to prompt her throughout. Overall we would recommend Lola's Catering to other brides/grooms BUT NOT with Mary as the day-of coordinator. The lack of coordination, the last minute switch to a different coordinator (someone we had never spoken to before and didn't know if we worked well with) and ultimately the poor execution of the logistics of the day was very upsetting to us on probably the most hectic day of our lives.

s to our (many, many) questions by email or phone. Lola's was able to quickly provide us an accurate quote and they were incredibly accommodating of our requests. Their culinary abilities and range is truly staggering, and I have no doubt that they can put together a fantastic menu of whatever dishes you could want. We were able to tweak the menu to our exact specifications. The food itself was exceptional. I went into this process with the assumption that all wedding food kind of sucked because it had to be prepared on such a large scale. Our tasting at Lola's in New Paltz gave me hope, as everything we had was phenomenal, and what was served on the day of was equal to or better than what we had for just the two of us. What you sample will truly be representative of what you get! Lola's makes ample use of Hudson Valley produce and many of the dishes we chose were vegetable-focused because the quality was just outrageously good. All told, this was the first (and hopefully only) wedding caterer I've ever booked, but I have absolutely no misgivings about recommending Lola's for any event. The team you work with is responsive, professional, and talented, and will work tirelessly to give you the best possible menu and experience you can dream up. Do yourself and your wedding guests a favor and book them today!

n, steak, and vegetarian pasta), and our guests commented to us directly how good the food was (especially given the low bar many guests have for wedding food). Lola's even created a custom late-night to-go snack that our guests loved. The service the day of the wedding was flawless. I would highly recommend using Lola's for your wedding!

als, table layouts, & setting up tables & centerpieces. Not only that, but she lent me her own personal snowboots for my outdoor pictures (we had a snowstorm on our wedding day). Annalise, you are a miracle worker! Ed took the time to come out and speak to us during our private tasting at Crave - he was so receptive to our questions & concerns. He was creative & professional which was clearly portrayed in his dishes. Fast foward to the wedding day....the venue was set up PERFECTLY by Annalise & the staff (exactly how I envisioned), the cocktail hour & entrees were UNBELIEVABLE...I don’t have a SINGLE negative thing to say about the food or service, nor did my guests! Everyone was RAVING about the food (and still are). The servers & staff were SO attentive and professional - I was blown away. I could go on and on about how amazing Lola’s Cafe is. You guys were unbelievable. My husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the most perfect day. THANK YOU!

erwhelmed with their limited menus. Finally, we sat down with Eddie and Annalise and right away, we knew we'd found the right fit! From Eddie's off-the-cuff and brilliant menu ideas to Annalise's professional manor and generous attention to EVERY detail, there was not a single part of our cocktail hour, dinner, or dessert that was not awe-inspiring and delicious. Annalise answered all of my (numerous) questions and checked on us throughout the process. She made sure we got to try a little bit of everything -- this bride actually ATE at her wedding thanks to Annalise and the whole staff! And let's talk servers!!! Like well-dressed clockwork, they trooped around each table in turn so no one was left waiting to be served. From the creative salad and personalized gnocchi courses (and if you've ever made it, you can imagine, homemade from scratch gnocchi for 100 guests is NOTHING to sniff at!) to the melt-in-your-mouth entree choices, our guests were STUFFED before dessert was even offered. Eddie and his team catered to the fussy-eater guests, the children, the dietarily restricted guests, and the oh-my-God-it's-so-good-can-I-have-more guests with ease and professionalism, as if this were an intimate dinner party, not a full blown, Italian-Irish wedding extravaganza. My biggest fear was for my husband to wind up throwing an apron over his tuxedo to help out in the kitchen if he thought they needed it -- he never once left the party and we made it a point to thank Eddie and his whole team at the end of the night for pulling off such a masterful evening. Highly, highly, highly recommend.

ail hour appetizers and the dinner entrees. The staff that worked the event was present without being intrusive. They made our day seamless, and beautiful.

aste their food, and canceled all the rest of our appointments because everyone was so friendly, and the food was delicious. My mom said she couldn’t count the number of people who came up to her at my wedding to tell her that they have never met a catering company with such friendly employees, and went out of their way to make sure every guest was happy. Annalise also went above and beyond putting the last details on our venue to make sure everything looked perfect. Chef Ed put together a menu that catered to what we wanted, as well as a brunch menu for the next morning. Seriously, multiple people still tell ask me what was in that yogurt. If they can get people excited about yogurt for 3 months, they can do anything!

h what we were looking for in our caterer. Our menu was completely personalized to fit our specific requests, and the food prepared by Chef Ed was incredible! On our wedding day, there was not one thing to worry about, Lola's took care of everything. Our venue was set up perfectly, the waiters were professional and courteous, and again, the food was outstanding. Every guest we spoke to was raving about the quality and taste. Many said it was the best food they had ever had, not just at a wedding, but better than anything they ever ordered at a restaurant. The entire night was flawless because of every last detail being taken care of; from the tables, centerpiece setups, and bar, to the professional service we received. We highly recommend Lola's to anyone who is searching for the best in catering, and we can confidently say that Lola's helped to make our wedding day incredible.

pect for us and our family and friends have said over and over that this was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Chef Ed created a menu that incorporated so much of what we enjoy and brought it to life at our wedding. Annalise was a joy to work with and went so far above and beyond to make sure each detail was in place. Annalise also coordinated the alcohol and rentals, which made things much easier for us since we were out-of-state. The day of, Chef Ed, Annalise, and the Lola’s team worked to make sure everything was on track and running smoothly. The dinner was incredible (make it a point to a eat - seriously), the space was fantastic, and the service was excellent. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the care that Lola’s took in making our wedding day so extraordinary.

interesting and delicious. They were so responsive to any requests we had for the months before and the day of. I would eat at Lola's or Crave a million time over after the amazing wedding they made possible.

we found the perfect caterer for our daughter and her new husband. They deserved no less.

perfect venue for us. We were able to customize the menu while staying within our budget, and they created two signature cocktails--one for each of us. We brought in simple centerpieces that blended beautifully with Crave's candle-lit dining room, and the staff were so helpful and sweet. I've had Lola's Catering before (many of my friends have used them for their wedding) and it's the same high quality food and service no matter if you're using Lola's for remote catering or Crave as a venue. If you need a beautiful, intimate space in the Hudson Valley for a wedding, you can't go wrong with either of Chef Eddie's companies.

mmend the Bykenhulle House. While it is a beautiful property (from what I could tell of the grounds under the snow), the Inn itself leaves much to be desired. The bride and groom offered me a room there so that I wouldn't have to travel and the inn keeper (owner) seems very hostile to have people staying in his 'home' (you feel as though you are trespassing or that you are going to get in trouble with your grandfather'). His comments at morning breakfast were inappropriate at best (including discussing how much more money he could have made if he rented the rooms instead of hosting the wedding!) and they failed to have the generator hooked up in advance (even though a power outage was imminent) and allowed most of the guests to leave before hooking up a paltry extension cord to a floor lamp and refusing to allow the few remaining guests into the main house to finish the time allotted to the reception. I feel truly sorry for the wedding couple.

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