Simply Southern Catering
About This Vendor
Luxury Catering for all Budgets
Simply Southern Catering Co. is a luxury catering company that services weddings and other occasions. This talented team is led by elite and highly skilled chefs with years of experience collaborating with esteemed clients. From a host of local businesses and dignitaries to the Memphis City Mayor and Jim Strickland, the list of avid fans goes on and on. They offer full-service catering with budget-conscious menu items, allowing you to indulge on your special day. The passionate team at Simply Southern Catering Co. aims to make luxury cuisine attainable to all and caters to events of all sizes. Whether you envision a relaxed buffet-style meal or a formal plated dinner, they'll help you create something magnificent. Thanks to their chefs' diverse experience, you can request cuisine from all over the globe, from classic southern fare to Chinese, Latin American, Greek, and Asian fusion. The possibilities are truly endless. If your guests have particular dietary needs, they're happy to prepare halal, vegan, and vegetarian dishes, or those free of dairy, gluten, nuts, and sugar. Simply Southern Catering Co. not only provides catering but also bartending services and an extensive collection of rental items. Add a touch of luxury by requesting a chocolate fountain, champagne toast, or signature cocktail handcrafted by their mixologists. They offer a selection of packages to suit your needs and are happy to customize the experience to your exact needs. Above all, they vow to keep pricing simple and won't surprise you with additional, unnecessary fees.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
African, American, BBQ, Cajun, Chinese, Eastern European, French, Fusion, Greek, Hawaiian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Northeastern, Seafood, Southern, Southwestern, Specialty, Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Nut Free, Organic, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Chef Stations, Family Style, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers
Pricing for Simply Southern Catering
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Simply Southern Catering Reviews
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A friend referred me to Shift after she used them for her work event. I'd been talking to so many caterers around town that I honestly almost didn't reach out. By far they were the easiest caterer I worked with while trying to get a quote. My w...
edding was for 75 to 100. They didn't make me feel like my wedding was too small and insignificant. They really did give me the royal treatment. At the food tasting, a chef came to us and fixed our food while giving us details. Everything was so professional and they made me feel like a queen! The food table was beautiful. All I had to do was tell them my wedding colors. I did have a few fresh flowers to add, but even without those flowers the table would've been stunning.
I had a mac and cheese bar too. It's not on the menu, but it needs to be! They created it just for me. 2 different mac and cheeses where my guest could load it with a bunch of different toppings. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better catering experience for my wedding. Of all the things I had to worry about while planning my wedding, I found that I worried less and less about the catering and when you're planning a wedding, that's a real blessing. Thanks Shift. I need to find a reason to use you guys again!
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2023
Hi, Christa! Thank you for your kind words. We believe that brides ARE royalty, so we aim to treat you as such. Your were a gorgeous bride and your wedding was beautiful! We're honored that you allowed Shift Catering Co. serve you on your s...
pecial day!
We hired Shift Catering Company to host the dinner at our wedding reception and it was a huge success. First of all, Kayla helped us pick out all of our food. I had no idea what I was doing and she had great suggestions. We even had a Mac and C...
heese Bar! Kayla and her head chef came to out home to let us taste all of the menu items. They were both so extremely pleasant and everything they served was to die for. When they hosted at the wedding all of our guests had their socks knocked off by how amazing the food was! The wedding was 3 weeks ago and Chef Ken is still getting compliments! All of his ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. He was more than happy to talk about every detail of his dishes when asked (and multiple guests inquired). Our wedding landed on his birthday and he still gave a 5 star effort. All of the staff were extremely pleasant and professional. My husband and I agree that this vendor is top notch and we cant brag on them enough. They will not disappoint! We are keeping our fingers crossed that they will open a restaurant soon. Thank you, Shift Catering, for helping to make our big day so perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2023
Hi, Abigail!
Your wedding was beautiful and it was a joy serving you and your husband! Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to write a review!
All the best,
Kayla
They TEXT! Seriously! Why don't more companies accept texting as a form of communication? They email me, and then text to let me know they emailed me some important information. I can't imagine how that isn't a major plus for anyone. I rea...
ched out to several caterers at the same time, they were the first to respond. We have gone through the entire process of menu selection, tasting, and booking before any of the other caterers reached out to me. The food was just amazing! I really love how empowered they made me feel. I can change whatever and they are not phased. And believe me, I've made a million changes. Shift has been A+ for me!
Any questions?
We had a multicultural wedding, so it required us to have 2 fairly large weddings to support both cultures. I needed someone who could accommodate this, and they were able to. When they asked me to leave a review here, I did not hesitate. We...
had over 200 guests at each wedding. They were not immediately familiar with my husbands Ethiopian dishes, but they actually researched it. At the tasting, my husband was very impressed. Both tastings went amazingly. Both weddings were a dream. I just want to thank Shift for making us feel so special and taken care of. Nowadays, service sucks everywhere. I'm glad there is a place that still upholds that Chick fil a service style! :)
So far so great! I must say that the reviews aren't lying. I'm impressed enough with the service I've received so far that I'm leaving a review already. I paid my deposit a few months ago and I love how they send me these countdown emails to...
my wedding. It's sort of comforting because it let's me know they didn't just take my deposit money and forgot about me. They are actually thinking about me. I can't wait until my wedding. It's like a rustic cowboy theme wedding. I can't wait. They have mason jar glasses and everything! Only place I found that had those type of details. FYI - My wedding in on June 17th. I'm not sure why they won't let me select my actual wedding date.
This is a super early review because I literally JUST booked them. Like, I literally JUST paid my deposit like 5 minutes ago. I just felt led to leave a review now because this has been such a pleasant experience. I declare, this is the only ca...
terer I spoke with that asked questions like, "what's the vibe of your wedding". They explained to me that different food have vibes. I don't want stuffy food and a party vibe wedding. Who thinks of these things? I was fortunate to have the top Chef help me with creating my menu. This man is a genius. He came up with the perfect menu. I honestly didn't have to change it, like at all! Communication was fantastic. I love my experience so far. Since my wedding isn't for another several months, I'm hoping to not have to change anything in the future, but based on what I've seen so far, I think I will be fine.
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Hi, there! We are super excited that you're already pleased with your experience. From here, all we can say is wait until you see what we've got for you! :) Thank you for your kind review!
Found this amazing team on Hernando Happenings. They are buying the restaurant where Junior's used to be. Since I loved Junior's, I tried them a few times for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and one or two other times. They are just the sweetest. ...
I went to an event at the Landers Center where I got to meet the Chef. He's just the nicest guy ever. So full of energy and seemed to be really passionate about what he does. He took time to break down what it was I was eating. The more he talked, and the more I learned the quality of product and time that was invested, I swear the food started tasting even better. The macaroni and cheese was simply amazing. I think they are known for their several mac and cheeses. I can't wait until their restaurant open and they are officially my go-to catering company when I need one.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023
Thank you so much, Sarah! Hernando Happenings has been an amazing resource for us! We LOVE that lil' Facebook group! We're humbled by your kind words and we look forward to working with you more and more. Be sure to tell us who you are when...
we open Simply Southern (where Junior's used to be)!
Chef Kendrik's food is, in a word, excellent. I've always been both equally surprised and impressed by not only his innovation and creativity, but his ability to combine flavors and textures that take so many dishes to the next level. I would h...
ighly recommend him for any event.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! We all love Executive Chef Ken and admire the high quality he produces. We're so glad that you enjoyed your experience!
I found Shift on Hernando Happenings because I was looking for someone to do a little catering for my Thanksgiving dinner. My family hosts and I just wanted a little help. They are like Chick fil a with their customer service. Kayla was a deli...
ght! I then used Shift for my family Christmas dinner. Instead of them making a few items, they made the entire dinner. They had a macaroni and cheese flight this time. My family is still talking about it. There was snow this pass Christmas where roads iced over. They made the decision to push back delivery and pickup times to a time they felt was safer for customers and employees. I was contacted by email, text, Facebook... they MADE SURE I got the message and made sure we were safe.
My boyfriend proposed to me at the stroke of midnight on New Years! I know I will be using Shift for my wedding. I'm glad to see they are on The Knot!
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2023
Hi, Amy! We love Hernando Happenings at Shift Catering! :) Thank you for this wonderful and we're already busy planning your dream menu. We're excited to continue to work with you!
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