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Simply Catering is a family owned and operated business who believes in transparency, providing a flexible planning process, customizing food and beverage preparations & presentations, and most importantly, giving back to our local communities.
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- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- Southern
Dietary Options
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
- Servers
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I feel incredibly blessed to have chosen Simply Catering for my wedding. They went above and beyond to make the event memorable, ensuring both my guests and I felt well taken care of. The team assigned to my event even assisted with tasks beyond catering, helping keep everything organized. I truly couldn’t have had such an amazing day without their support!
SIMPLY CATERING- Can be all INCLUSIVE!!!
9/14/2024 - My Husband and I celebrated our Wedding at Club Blanton Valley, AL. Looking for a mobile catering around an area I'm not familiar with, it went much smoother than i thought. I found them on an ad on Facebook due to phone research for catering. I decided to message them and immediately I had a response from Ellis. She has great knowledge of her job and even walked me through how it was going to be executed. She asked me great questions and provided detailed information. She even went beyond and above to set up a table décor set for me to verify my expectations and vision. I was sold and made my decision within 24-hours!! We scheduled the food tasting and made it all happen! Ellis, walked us through the whole tasting options of our choice, and overall very SMOOTH! The billing and communication were excellent, Ellis was patient and answered ALL my questions throughout the whole process, and she kept me updated on payments, including verification on any changes or updates!
Wedding Day: Despite encountering a brief 1-hour downpour due to Hurricane Francine, her staff exhibited exceptional flexibility in ensuring the success of Catering. Her staff had meticulous attention to detail assuring everything was fulfilled properly. She executed the job, Her staff were positive and with an EXCELLENT attitude towards the guests. Her staff were early, prepared, and with an awesome attitude. They all knew what exactly had to be done! Her receptive approach and valuable knowledge about food flavour and portions surpassed our expectations. We were treated and served like MAJESTIES!!!! Seriously, we never got up for food or drink, even after the reception, the bar staff came asking if Chris or I needed a drink. Their food packaging was great too!
Simply Catering rewarded us with a memorable experience. My guess couldn’t stop talking about the exquisite food they served and their PROFESSIONALISM. We STRONGLY recommend trying their Charcuterie for Cocktail hour and Parmesan Herb Grilled Chicken and Flank Steak. My Goodness!!! My guess and I couldn’t have enough of it, was super delicious! This company can be all-inclusive. They provide drinks, Bar service, Food, Cocktail /Social hour, Coordination, Décor, Table set up, YOU NAME IT! it can all be customized to your desire, very flexible, very workable, and prices are BEYOND reasonable for those on a budget !!!
They’re committed to executing and making everyone’s belly beyond happy! , I can't thank her enough for her to travel to my location and complete one of the most important things of a wedding. I am profoundly grateful for the exemplary service and professionalism demonstrated. I wholeheartedly recommend Simply Catering as an exceptional Cater for various events. You WILL NOT be disappointed!.I will definitely continue to consider them in the future for my big family gatherings, finding this Catering Company for my wedding was one of the BIGGEST highlights and BEST decisions made!!
One thing I suggest is 2 weeks or so before the wedding to have a phone call and make sure both parties are on the same page, don’t assume. I think Elis and I had a tiny misunderstanding on a few items but in all honesty, it was still perfect, when your guess continues to talk about the food 2 months later! you can’t argue and no one can beat it. 1000% worth IT!!!!!!!!.
THANK YOU SIMPLY CATERING!!!!
-Melissa Draime
From Thomaston, GA.
We used simply for our wedding & it was a FANTASTIC experience. They provided us with the most incredible food, were super professional & right on time. We had plenty left over to take home with us & the food was delicious! Worked with us on our budget & super affordable to begin with. 1000/10 recommend them for your wedding or event!!!
The food is very good and Jet catered to my Mother-in-law’s gluten allergies extremely well! We were worried she would only have a few things in the menu to eat, in reality, most of the menu was gluten free and all of it was amazing!
I had some issues with how a few things on my wedding day turned out (they were all very small things) but she called me about it as soon as she could to make everything right and that really impressed me. She is very sweet and her food is delicious!
We were recommended to this caterer from our Wedding Planner, the venue, and the knot. We heard nothing but good things of this vendor! The food tasted great and was reasonably priced as well. However, after signing we were a bit let down with communication, and us running out of appetizers on our wedding day. We were assured that this has never happened during any of their weddings before. However, when we reached out with our concerns after the wedding, we did not receive a response from the owner as well. We are still overly satisfied and happy with how our wedding day turned out! We are just a bit down that there was not quite enough food.
Loved Simply Catering!! We got so many compliments on our food Wedding Night! We loved how they accommodated our needs and handled the design aspect of the food. Could not recommend more!
BEST FOOD EVER. So many of our guests have come back to tell us that we catered the best meal! All of the food options were simply amazing. We really enjoyed the food! Jet outdid herself!
Communication was transparent , menu was awesome, lots of my guest complimented the food, every thing was great until my wedding day. I was very clear from the beginning that I did not want a buffet and I wanted stations set up so my guest wouldn’t have to stand in line and could mingle. Well they set up a buffet line and did not communicate those changes to me. My coordinator was told that the people who prepped the food said the buffet works better and stations would not make sense with the menu we choose. At no point was I told our menu would be an issue being set up as stations. We would have made changes to accommodate having stations. We wanted a whiskey sour as a signature drink and asked if the egg foam on top of the drink would be possible. We were told they could do it. We know servicing a large crowd usually means food/drinks are premixed/made. The egg foam was mixed in with the whiskey sour and it did not impress my husband as it was “his” signature drink. The staff as a whole were great, Jamie was awesome and I was really excited to work with them. But I would have rather of done a seated dinner than a buffet. I personally felt that the buffet took away from the elegant vision we were hoping to achieve.
This team is awesome! We got so many compliments from the guests about how great the food was. They have a great selection of menu items to choose from, they really care about taking notes on what you want for your day and they took care of all the details. Their day of staff did such a phenomenal job! This is a complete package catering team and I highly recommend them for any event you have going on! They’re professional, punctual and very very good at what they do.
Everyone at our wedding including my wife and I loved their food! The service they provided was awesome. They had quick response time to emails and answered any questions we had. We really appreciated how they worked with us to fulfill our menu for our wedding and the set up they provided was beautiful and their staff was professional. Would definitely recommend for any catering needs you may have!
Jet has the most incredible catering business. She is easy to communicate with, is attentive to detail, and offers great services (like a complimentary tasting after booking). Not only did we love the food but our guests raved about it during our reception and after the wedding. We even had guests ask for their business card! I was so nervous to book our wedding caterer because my husband and I are such big foodies and wanted all of our guests to eat and eat well. Boy did they! The whole experience was amazing and we are so grateful to have had Simply Catering be a part of our day!
I can't say enough good things about Simply Catering! From the food to the service, everything was spectacular. Jet was a dream to work with. The pride that she takes in her business shows through with her food and the presentation. Everyone raved about the food and had nothing but good things to say about her team. I, however, was impressed that my husband and I actually got to enjoy the food at our wedding because of her amazing staff! They made sure we had warm plates of food waiting for us at our seats, and let me just say the food was AMAZING!! Even with a global pandemic, they made sure everyone was well-fed and safe. Thankful for their expertise.
I absolutely LOVE Simply Catering! These people are some of the most kind, hard working and passionate people I met while planning our wedding. Nicole and her mom, Jet, were so accommodating throughout the whole planning process. The food was incredible- Nicole made us a plate on our wedding day and made sure we got to enjoy it! We got a lot of compliments from guests! The whole team, including the bar tenders and servers, were extremely nice to everyone. That made me so happy. My guests felt taken care of that day. I'm so glad I went with Simply Catering. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
The bar was set high when we decided to go with this catering company for our wedding (~130 guests) and they went above and beyond! The planning process was easy, the food was great and the staff was superb! There may have been ~10 or more workers there but you could not tell as they did not "get in the way". Everything ran like a well oiled machine. I do not remember the day of point person's name but she was great! I would walk up to her to ask her to do something and she would say it's already done. When it was time for my wife and I to head to the hotel they had already packed us a to go picnic basket and cleaned up everything and even took the trash with them. It literally looked as though they had never been there which was perfect since our wedding was hosted at our home. Oh I also cannot forget to mentioned the great work the rep did (Chris). He was very responsive when we had questions and even offered suggestions on how things should be setup based on the wedding he had seen (e.g. table/chair setup, linen color, etc). This catering company really helped put our wedding on an entirely different level of greatness and we would definitely use them again and/or recommend them to anyone else. We ordered package #3 and choose the following selections:
Chicken and Waffles
Tomato Soup Shooters
Mini Sweet Potato Biscuit
Brisket
Lemon Herb Chicken
Mashed Potato Bar
Pasta Station
Roasted Vegetables
Salad
Red Velvet Cake Shooter
Cookies and Cream Shooter
Water/Tea
Bar Service
Champagne Toast (Bottles opened and poured at Guest tables)
Simply catering was amazing!! Jet and Nicole are super down to earth and did a great job of incorporating our family traditions and typical Southern food! They are super flexible, even last minute. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved the food! The servers were also great at bringing us allll the appetizers during our photography session. We even got to-go boxes at the end of the night! Couldn’t say enough good things!
Simply Catering did a phenomenal job, catering, and helping us rent supplies. One of the most talked about experiences at the wedding was the food. Nicole, was fantastic, from the initial interest email down to the very end. The staff was excellent! Very professional and polite. One of the best things about them is they bring in their own decor to match your wedding scheme and tables. It really is an all inclusive catering company from cake cutting, to dinner wear, to clean up. Simply Catering really made the wedding process flow smoothly and they really are focused on you and making sure you are happy. Most married couples say they didn't eat at their wedding, but they made sure that we had food at our table so we could sit down and eat. And they made us a picnic basket with a little bit of everything. ^_^
The BEST food! Highly recommend doing a tasting, you will not be able to choose your favorites because they're all amazing.
Everything about Simply Catering exceeded our expectations. We were worried about quality of the food since we decided to go with a buffet but everything was excellent. We went with mini chicken n' waffles (crowed favorite) and bacon wrapped dates for appetizers and had pork tenderloin with apple chutney and tri-tip roast for the main course options. Both were excellent but the roast was literally melt in your mouth delicious. We decided to have some small dessert options in addition to the wedding cake and went with the oreo shooter and min key lime pies. Both were delicious and covered everyone's taste buds.
Aside from the food, Nicole was a god send in terms of being extremely organized and on top of everything throughout the entire process. She took great notes from our tasting and was always organized but never pushed us in any direction unless we asked for it. It was so pleasant to have a vendor that you don't have to babysit and just gets it done without having to ask.
If you're looking for great food coupled with a very professional but down-to-earth staff, you need look no further.
Simply Catering was such a pleasure to work with for our wedding! Nicole did an excellent job helping us navigate all of the decisions prior to the wedding and was so friendly and responsive! The service at the wedding was phenomenal both for our guests and for us (they made sure we got plenty of food and drinks wherever we were!) We received many compliments on the food and the mini desserts are the best I have had anywhere! Thank you Nicole and team!
I am so happy I chose Simply Catering to cater our wedding! A month before the wedding we did the tasting--it was such a nice experience. We got to meet Nicole and try out some incredible food! Part of what makes working with this company so great is that they truly care about your wedding and making you happy! Nicole was so great to work with. She responded to all of my emails very quickly. I never felt confused or worried about the catering at my wedding. Nicole also offered to come to the final walk through with my coordinator--a service some caterers would charge for. She asked questions and knew exactly what was going on. The food at the wedding was so so soo good! My husband and I each had seconds. I received so many compliments from our guests. The service team was also on point. Trent and I cannot thank Simply Catering enough for giving us such a wonderful dinner on our special day :).
Jet, Nicole, and the entire Simply Catering team were absolutely amazing! From the beginning of my conversation with Jet, she put my mind at ease and put my priorities first. We were lucky enough to attend a open house tasting where their food was the star of the show and really our initial factor in choosing Simply Catering. Their customer service and sheer love of their clientele made our experience top notch. Jet and Nicole put together our day perfectly, from details such as linens and florals to match our arrangements. They were the styling dream team and went above and beyond. Their staff was extremely attentive to our needs- even bringing our bridal party appetizers and waters during photos to ensure that we were able to enjoy ourselves too. Not only was service amazing, but they also had the most incredible menu, customized to our wants and needs. They even made a gluten free appetizer specifically for my aunt with Celiac Disease. They treated us like family- start to finish- and really just were the most amazing caterers I've ever had the pleasure to work with. If you're looking for someone who will take the BEST care of you AND provide the most delicious food- Simply Catering is your team!
Simply Catering was awesome for our wedding! My husband and I had a small group of around 30 guests and were beyond impressed with our catering choice. Nicole spent time with us from our original call all the way to the tasting, and her team delivered on everything she promised. We had a great experience and our guests all loved the food. We had salmon, chicken, mac and cheese, orzo, veggies, and peach cobbler. Almost all guests had a second plate by the end of the wedding. Their attention to detail is impeccable, from the amount of certain spices and flavors in the food to matching the exact color scheme we were going for. Their prices are more than fair, incredible value for what we got. We couldn't be happier and can't thank Simply Catering enough. We recommend them to anyone looking for great food, service and experience.
Where do I even begin...The food? The caterers? The decor? The planning? The presentation? The flavors?
Simply Catering, specifically Jet and Nicole, made our wedding reception come together perfectly with the warm tastes of fall and winter, the ambiance of colors used in the decor along with the food selections, the professional appearance of their staff - not to mention the presentation of the food itself. Talk about the PERFECT caterer selection!
The meet and greet that we had when we did our menu tasting was so professional yet personable and lighthearted. We were treated with respect and our opinions, likes and dislikes were taken to heart. We left there feeling very confident that our requests were heard and that our menu would turn out just as we wanted it too.
The owner of the company was quick to respond to emails and was efficient in making changes or adjustments - even when they were last minute! She was always polite and always prompt ~ we felt like we had known them for years, we really felt like family!
During the reception, my husband and I were served our meals with attentive service. If we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. The staff who attended the wedding were top notch, professional, dressed nicely and were all smiles!
The food was EXQUISITE! We have had so many of our guests tell us that the food served at our wedding was hands down THE BEST wedding food they have ever eaten! Everything was fresh, hot, crisp, tender and pleasant to look at. They really took their time to decorate the buffet tables and stations to go with the wedding theme and the venue decor. It all matched so beautifully.
Ohhh....the deserts - I cannot leave out the other favorite along side of the cake. We had milk and cookie shooters, this was a favorite among all of our guests...not just the kids! What a fun touch for the groom to have picked out - seeing as he is a milk and cookie fanatic!
Everything came together on time, with no stress and no added craziness to our big day. I highly recommend Simply Catering to anyone looking for the perfect caterer for their big day!
Thank you Jet and staff for making our big day dreams come true!
We were so pleased to work with Simply Catering! They were open to any idea we had for our menu, offered creative suggestions, and were accommodating in what was included. The day of, they made sure they coordinated with our decor and flowers, made sure it was easy for our guests, and also made a to-go basket for my husband and me to take with us-- it was such a sweet surprise! I'd highly recommend reaching out to them.
Great food. Wish the set-up was a bit better planned for ease of guests to get in and out of the line quicker.
The food was delicious and the staff is amazing! We had such an amazing tasting where my parents, fiancé, and I got to sit down with Nicole and try all the food selections we wanted. She was so open to make any menu changes we wanted and I felt as though they were very serious about making the food on our special day amazing. My guests kept going back for more and we only heard great things about the food. The staff also was very conscious about making sure my husband and I ate the day of. I'd be sure to choose the mac and cheese bar when you choose them!!
CLASS AND ELEGANCE!!!! You can stop looking for a catering now, you have found the perfect one! We were married on 4/29/17 and we could not have been happier with everything that Simply Catering did to make our dream wedding come true. They use their decor to match your wedding theme and they were literally SPOT ON! They always made sure me and my husband had a drink and a hors d'oeuvre in hand along with a full plate during dinner. The food was BEYOND delicious! During our tasting they took all of our notes to heart (which were a lot since both fathers had been in the food industry previously) and happily changed everything to our liking. Jet is incredible... she is so quick to respond and if she is unavailable... someone from her team with answer all your questions with promptness. We worked with Chris during tasting and linens and he was fantastic!!! I would choose Simply Catering over and over again if I had a choice. Thank you so much Jet.... you are your team and above and beyond and we could not thank you enough!!!!
Simply was very easy to work with. The food was great and the entire staff was on top of things. They were flexible with food related allergies. Our guests with Celiacs had to double check that the meal was gluten free because it tasted so good. We really enjoyed working with the whole team, especially Nicole. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we felt very taken care of by the whole Simply team.
Simply Catering provided the best service! They were detail oriented and the food was amazing! We still have guests commenting on how wonderful it was! You can't go wrong with Simply Catering!
Simply Catering did an AMAZING job! They are local and family run, which is very nice. I had a lot of back and forth conversation with both Nicole and Jett and really appreciate their patience and willingness to help brainstorm with me. I received so many compliments on the food at our Wedding and am so happy I choose Simply Catering! Thank you guys so much!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jet and her team at Simply Catering. They went so far above and beyond for our wedding, both in the planning process and on the day of. Every aspect of the communication and planning meetings was seamless, and they absolutely knocked it OUT OF THE PARK on the wedding day. We were running 20 minutes behind schedule and they rolled with it and kept everything warm and delicious when we finally opened the stations at the reception, which is no small feat for 240 people. My dad has a special kind of bacon he loves (Benton's bacon out of Nashville), and Jet even special ordered it at no additional charge! She really listened to everything we expressed along the way and was able to truly personalize the food at our wedding...down to our family recipe for brownies (underdone, just the way we like them!) and verde sauce to accompany the already delicious chicek!! Our guests RAVED about how delicious the food was...several people told me they went back for thirds! The grits bar (with shrimp) was a huge hit, as was the beef tenderloin and bread bar. I can honestly say I wouldn't change one thing about our menu or the beautiful way all the food was displayed. Jet really listened to what I was hoping for with incorporating greenery and gold and copper accents and keeping it all elegant without being stuffy (and rustic without being Pinterest-y or too burlap and mason jars). I recommend Simply Catering with all my heart and would use them again for any event in a heartbeat! On top of their incredible service and amazing food, their prices are way more competitive than Atlanta-based caterers. I've worked with a lot of caterers through event planning as a part of my work, and Simply Catering is the best I've ever worked with across every category. You won't be disappointed with them, I can guarantee!!!
The best around!!! I have had their food a few times at different events and it never fails to impress and leave me stuff, but still wanting for more! Everyone (still) told us how wonderful the food is! Shrimp and Grits are my fav!
I cannot say enough excellent things about our wedding caterer! I loved them from the second my fiance and I met Jet over a year before our wedding! We booked them right away. They gave us the most food for the best price, the best selection of food options, a personalized service, pretty decor (not your basic catering platters) and the best and most important part: their food is DELICIOUS!!! It is all home made and it tastes exactly so. They were top-notch on the day of our wedding and we keep receiving awesome compliments on how delicious our caterer was. Thank you Nicole and Jet for blowing us away! We will continue to recommend you to everyone.
Our wedding food was absolutely amazing. We have gotten so many compliments on the food and the set up of the buffet.
I loved working with Chris & Simply Catering. From the very first meeting to the end of the wedding night, I was never disappointed. They did everything more perfectly than I could even ask.
So glad we chose them as our wedding caterer.
Thank you so much for the wonderful rehearsal dinner, the catering was amazing from the food to the service I could not have asked for more. I live out of state and reached out to Nicole about a rehearsal dinner for my sons wedding and she came through with flying colors. It is tough not knowing what you are really going to get when you don't live in the area but they were so easy to work with and I could not have asked for anything better. They are amazing and the cost was so reasonable for what we chose. Thank you again!
Nicole, Thank you for everything on Saturday. The decor on the table was exactly as our daughter wanted and the food was great. Everyone raved especially over the brisket, BBQ, and egg rolls but we also really enjoyed the taco station and the Mac and cheese station.
You were so helpful throughout the entire process from the quotes to the tasting to wedding day. Your entire staff made the process easy and were always so responsive to our questions.
I heard one of our guests ask your staff where your restaurant was and was disappointed to learn you only catered.
I highly recommend you for taste, value, and presentation.
Thanks so much!
Simply Catering was a perfect choice for our wedding day. We could not have been happier with the food. Jet was wonderful to work with. She worked with us from across the country to be sure that our food and tales were perfect. We had a buffet style which included a baked potato bar and carving station? how cool is that? The food was absolutely delicious, and I was so glad I was able to take time to sit and eat that night, because otherwise I would have missed out! The place settings were done to perfection as well, pulling the beauty of the venue and decor all together! Thank you guys for such a great day.
Simply Catering provided food for our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. They were absolutely fantastic, professional, and were so patient with me even when I changed my mind a hundred times. The food was delicious and there were SO many options! They helped us really get the most bang for our buck and were just a joy to work with. If you're on the fence, I highly recommend going to one of their tasting events to try them out! You won't be sorry!
Simply Catering was wonderful to work with. They had a variety of packages to choose from that were friendly with any budget. They also offered public tastings in advance of the wedding so that we were able to go and try some of their popular items and get an idea of what kind of menu we wanted ahead of time. All of the food was amazing and we had so many compliments on how great it tasted! We were more than happy with everything and with the excellent and friendly service we received!
We hired Simply Catering for our wedding two weeks ago. They were perfect! Incredibly friendly and really made my husband and I feel at ease. They brought us our meals and were continuously checking to see if we needed anything. Not to mention the food was delicious. This is an easy choice that you won't regret! Just make sure to order the macaroni... SO GOOD!
Simply catering could not have outdone what we anticipated more than they did on our wedding day! They helped us along the way with all the questions we had , suggestions, and were honest when discussing food choices. The entire staff was so pleasant , the line went quick, and the food was absolutely amazing from the hor deuvres to the main course! Highly recommend to future brides!!
Beautiful display and very easy to work with! The food was delicious!
Simply Catering was the perfect choice for our daughter’s destination wedding at Hightower Falls near Cedartown, Georgia. The Chicken Florentine and beef brisket entrees we chose were outstanding and all the myriad other catering details (signature wedding drink, outside water bottle stations, etc. . .) were executed flawlessly. Jet knows and loves what she does and her entire staff is made up of professionals who do what they do at the highest possible levels of competence and professionalism. Most importantly, she really cares that your event is exactly what you want it to be. I would absolutely hire them again for any catered event.
Can't say enough amazing things about these 2 women! Some of the coolest people I have ever met, not to mention did a great job on the food! We went with the truly southern menu including a variety of chicken, shrimp, and beef. All of it was incredible and Nicole personally made sure that the bride and myself were well fed the whole time!
They also handled our dessert bar and coffee and doughnuts at the end of the night. The service never dipped from impeccable! One of our guests had a gluten allergy and the servers knew which seasonings were on what so she knew if she could eat it!
My wife and I will always look at Nicole and Jet as part of the family because once you meet them it is impossible to feel any other way!
Jet and Nicole of Simply Catering were a dream to work with. They really are the best at what they do. Their level of professionalism, coupled with personal touches will not be matched.
They helped me with every step of the process -- linens, layout, menu choices -- and went above and beyond.
They hold beautiful tastings at great venues on a regular basis for all of their brides with other vendors -- with great touches. Incredibly transparent about fees, pricing and expectations -- there were no surprises and it was very reasonable.
Everyone at our wedding said the food was the best they had ever had at any reception. They set up the tables with the linens and plates -- with our menus, served and broke it down.
I would book Jet and Nicole over and over again -- I cannot say enough. They are a busy group because they do awesome food and are awesome people.
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