On the Vine Catering

ny details we otherwise would have forgotten. She was timely and helpful in communicating with us throughout the process, and the day-of-event service was fantastic; all of the staff were very friendly, helpful, and skilled and everything went off without a hitch, including passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, champagne pouring, bartending, and coffee service. A server even brought some hors d’oeuvres outside for the wedding party while we were taking pictures so we wouldn’t be hungry. Overall, very professional, friendly, and quality service. ---------- In response to some concerns mentioned in other reviews: We did not experience these issues, so perhaps they have actively taken steps to remedy them. Both Jill Black and the company owner were present at our event and greeted us. They did not throw away our leftover cake, and they were very conscious about serving the bride and groom dinner first and checking in frequently to see if we needed anything. As for wine, we did not have table wine service - people just got what they wanted from the bar, which worked better for our group because not everyone wanted to drink wine. However, everyone was served champagne for the toast, including the bride and groom.

and all at very reasonable prices. On the day of the wedding, the entire team did an excellent job. The tables were set beautifully, and the staff was very attentive and professional throughout the night. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious! Our guests particularly loved the tri tip. My husband and I barely got to eat our meal during the wedding since we were being pulled in a million different places, but luckily, Emma (catering manager that night) boxed up a number of dishes, so we got to enjoy the leftovers the next day :) I would absolutely recommend this company. They really took a lot of the stress out of my wedding planning and were a pleasure throughout the entire process.

esenting "The Vine" did not have the courtesy to introduce himself/herself to us. To this day, we do not know who represented the catering company the day of our wedding. 2) At $56 a plate, "The Vine" threw away all our leftover food and our cake (which was not even catered by them). No one had the courtesy to ask us if we would like any of our left over food even though we saw them packaging it in food storage containers. 3) Our guests had to actually complain for the staff of "The Vine" to stop picking up glasses of wine that were MORE than half full every time they stood up to dance or went to talk to other guests. Read your contract well and have them put in writing that they will not make the mistakes I mentioned during your big day.

t. 2. No one from On the Vine will introduce themselves as being the representative for the On the Vine, so you will never know who to discuss issues with. 3. On the Vine will take multiple full glasses of wine from your table, costing you significantly more money on wine. Based on the number of complaints and the fact that it happened to the bride and groom at least 3 times, I would say that they wasted about 18 bottles of wine. At the average cost of about $50 per bottle, that is a whopping extra cost of $900. 4. The cake that you paid for and only had a small tasting of during the bride and groom cake cutting will be thrown away at the end of the night without ever asking you if it is ok. The bride and groom will never get a slice of cake as a result. 5. On the Vine will throw away all left over food from your buffet even when you paid $56 per person for it. So, when multiple people don’t show up for the wedding, you get to pay for the food that they either take home or throw away without you getting any say on the food that is rightfully yours. 6. The On the Vine servers will forget about the bride and groom table. People other than On the Vine will have to help the bride and groom with everything because there is no one from On the Vine serving the table. (did we mention that there was no cake served either and apparently the only time someone came to our table was when we weren’t sitting there and they stole full glasses of wine). 7. On the Vine will pour champagne for all tables except the bride and groom table. Then when toasts are beginning, the groom will have to yell for someone to fill their champagne glasses before toasts can begin. Talk about feeling awkward. 8. When you raise these horrible issues to Jill Black and Dave, the owner, they will repeatedly justify all of the above transgressions and try to convince you that some small gesture should be enough make you happy. They do not realize that this is a once in a lifetime event; there are no do overs and they cannot expect their customers to accept such shoddy service. For all of these reasons, you would be best served by avoiding Cabana Dave’s (aka On the Vine) catering. Or, if you use them, you better write quite a few additional requirements into your contract and have a lawyer on standby in order to defend your ground when the night goes awry.

Beyond grateful for Jill's expertise, calmness, and willingness to be flexible with me! Plus the food is bomb.

about any of the food but I got more compliments about the tri tip. Their coconut rice is also great. Jill also made sure that we got fed. She also set up the center pieces and a bunch of other things that weren't on her job description. I know on the vine is one of the reasons our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

n Villa Farm, several times before, and had excellent suggestions about the rentals to order, how to make sure the guests were comfortable and well fed and hydrated throughout the day, and where to set things up. Jill was so much more than a catering manager - she served as almost a second day-of coordinator! I was working with a wedding planner as well as a pretty involved on-site coordinator, and Jill was a great member of the team. Jill set up a time a couple months before our wedding for my fiance and I to taste the food, and it ended up being a very meaningful time for me and my fiance to take a few deep breaths and get excited about the food and our wedding day. Speaking of the food, it was delicious. We got the trip tip and jerk chicken, grilled veggies and garlic mashed potatoes, along with several appetizers. Everyone was very impressed with the food and I loved not having to worry about how the food would go over. The prices were extremely reasonable for the quality of service and food we received. I would recommend On the Vine to anyone for a wedding or other important event!

ng was casual in a relaxed atmosphere. The preparation was delicious. The food was amazing. The flavors were good and the food is locally sourced when possible. We found the staff at On The Vine Catering to be flexible and easy to work with. They helped us plan the layout of the venue on site. They were always accessible and helpful on the wedding day. They were reachable by phone to answer any questions before the big event. We worked with On The Vine to plan a customized Wedding Menu. We had many dietary restrictions to take into consideration (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Legume allergies, hardcore Omnivores, ...) so we wanted an eclectic menu. We were also on a tight budget. We worked with Jill to modify their regular menu items to meet the needs of our guests and our pocketbook. On the Vine Catering exceeded our expectations. Since my nephew is a chef, he also wanted to prepare some food himself. They were happy to accommodate him in the kitchen during the event. (Awesome!) Our vegan friends wanted to bring their own appetizers to ensure that there would be food they could eat without hesitation. (No problem!) They helped plate and serve the food. My mother-in-law is from France and wanted to supply her own French cheese selection. (Not an issue. They unwrapped and labeled the cheese and set them up in a great display!) Set up and clean up went smoothly. Jill's expertise really helped wedding planning go smoothly. We found their extraordinary service to be a great value. We would definitely use their services again - perhaps for our first anniversary party! :-)