About this vendor
Sterling Events Hospitality is an experienced wedding catering company based in Central Austin. Since 1995, we have customized menus for our couples, catering to their palette and budget. Why do our couples choose Sterling Events? First, our all inclusive, straight forward pricing. Second and most important, we bring the kitchen with us to ensure quality and freshness for your special occasion.
We offer passed hors d'oeuvres, buffets, plated and family-style dinners, gourmet displays, and everything in between. Bar services, rentals, and wedding coordination add to the services we can offer for your special day. Whether you have in intimate group of 20 guests, or a sizable group of over 2000, it is our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve you!
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Cuisine
- American
- Cajun
- Eastern European
- French
- Fusion
- Greek
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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Our experience with the Sterling Events was nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the last bite of dessert, their service was flawless and their food absolutely delicious. They offered a diverse menu that catered to all dietary preferences, and every dish was prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The presentation of the food was as impressive as the taste, with each course beautifully arranged and elegantly served. Their staff was professional and attentive, ensuring that our guests were well taken care of throughout the event. Many guests commented on how it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. We still have guests asking for more information about the food and company. The catering team went out of their way to accommodate our special requests, making sure that every aspect of the dining experience was perfect. Overall, their commitment to excellence made our wedding celebration truly memorable and delightfully satisfying.
My husband and I had an amazing experience with Emily and Sterling Events for our wedding day. We planned our wedding from afar and all of Emily’s vendor recommendations were better than I could’ve imagined. Fast forward to wedding day and Emily and her assistant Carolina kept us on track and neither us nor our guests were left wondering where to be next. Sterling provided great food for our guests and even accommodated specific dietary requests.
I would recommend Emily and Sterling to anyone!
We chose Sterling Events for our wedding catering and bar services, and we could not be more satisfied! Everyone on staff was professional, efficient, and they were extremely familiar with the unique venue layout which helped ease a lot of concerns. We worked with Emily Vidal from start to finish and she was so helpful and accommodating! She understood our budget and was able to execute the menu we wanted for our guest count. Everything was absolutely delicious! From the passed hors d'oeuvres, to the charcuterie board, pasta buffet, and dessert bar! We received so many compliments from our guests about the food and we can't thank Sterling enough for their incredible work!
Emily kept us on track throughout the process and was great to work with in person at major checkpoints and the big day! Emily made this as stress-free a process as possible. The catering was good and executed well.
Incredible caterer and the best people to work with!!! We loved having them at our wedding and HIGHLY recommend them if you’re looking for people who are great communicators, very kind and is there for all your needs/questions! We love sterling!!
I’m not one to leave reviews and am very easy going, but this was not a good experience. The bartenders were extremely rude throughout our entire wedding to guests, family, and even the groom (my husband). They wouldn’t give my husband a drink he asked for. We had beef lasagna and there was *very* little beef, mostly a cheese lasagna. Food was cold and overall not a good experience. Sad to hear from so many after the wedding how badly they were treated by some of the staff. Really put a damper on the big day.
Everything that Sterling Events provided for our wedding was absolutely perfect!!! From catering and linens to bartending, setup, breakdown, and even day-of coordination, they were instrumental in making our dream day a reality. Everything ran incredibly smoothly, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the meal! We chose their Budget Italian Dinner with the addition of their spinach and artichoke dip served during our cocktail hour.
Sterling Events impressed us with their transparent pricing and clear communication, which was truly invaluable while wedding planning. Everyone we interacted with was exceptionally kind and courteous, but we must highlight how amazing it was working with Emily Vidal, our coordinator and main contact at Sterling. Emily was not only friendly and detail-oriented but also incredibly prompt in her communication. Her presence was a gift in itself on our wedding day as she made our wedding day stress-free, which allowed us to fully enjoy and cherish the day. Her dedication made our experience with Sterling Events truly exceptional.
If you're looking for the perfect caterer for your wedding day then look no further!! Sterling Events had everything we needed and their seamless execution made our special day truly feel like a fairytale! We're so happy with how everything turned out and if you're getting married at Villa Antonia like we did then we can't emphasize enough how great of choice this will be. Their familiarity with the venue and Emily's expertise as our coordinator was invaluable.
Sterling events was great to work with for catering our wedding! Everything was super easy, from changing the quote/menu, picking linens, setting up a tasting appointment. Emily helped us get a menu built that fit what we wanted while staying in budget. Everything was smooth the day of and we got so much positive feedback on the food from guests! I definitely recommend Sterling, great service and great food!
Would highly recommend using Sterling for your next big event! They skillfully catered to 165 guests with passed hors d'oeuvres, a delicious plated dinner, signature cocktails, wine service, and a champagne toast for our wedding with a breeze. Emily (special events sales manager) kept the entire planning process organized and stress-free. We can’t thank Sterling enough for providing such a memorable experience on our special day.
When looking for a full service caterer, this is your place!! Everything from the passed apps, charcuterie, buffet, and bar service were incredible! All of our guests were so impressed by the quality of the food (they even cook on site)! Can not recommend them enough!!
We were so happy using Sterling Events for our wedding dinner. The food was great and they were super easy to work with! Truly had no worries with them and they provided an amazing experience! Emily was our Coordinator and she was incredible. She made our wedding day go so smoothly and she was so kind and easy to work with!
Sterling events catered our wedding at Villa Antonia, and our coordinator was Emily. The process was straightforward, and Emily was amazing to work with. I loved how she was our contact for the venue, coordinating, and catering, which really simplified the planning process. She is very personable and professional, and when our toasts ran longer than planned and were cutting into our dance time, she saved the night by politely taking the microphone (after asking my permission)! She was my guardian angel, and I felt like she was always in tune with my needs throughout the wedding day. Can't recommend Emily and Sterling Events enough!
We used Sterling for catering and bartending at Villa Antonia! We worked with Emily the entire time and I cannot say enough great things about her. I was a very indecisive bride and she was so patient with me and helped create a custom menu for my husband and I. She was very respectful of our budget and we never felt pushed to buy something we didn’t want. Lastly, the food tasted absolutely amazing!! In regards to the bartending staff, the day of the wedding was incredible. Except for the initial rush to the bar after our ceremony, I never saw a line at our bar. Guests even told us how quick the bartenders were. I would highly recommend Emily and all of Sterling Events!
Our experience with Sterling was amazing. Everyone was great. Lauren was who we dealt with majority of the time and she went above and beyond. We could not have asked for someone better.
We used Sterling for catering and bartending! The whole staff was great on the day of the wedding. Lauren was our pointe of contact for planning everything and she was great! She put up with all of my questions and explained everything to me.
Sterling was great throughout the process leading up to our big day; Emily was our coordinator and she managed a lot of the small details. Emily was extremely communicative & quick to respond to any questions. The loss of 1 star is due to the Brussel sprouts being undercooked & extremely hard. The filet & stuffed chicken was delicious though! Also, I understand they serve from the outside tables in, but the inside tables are typically immediate family, leaving them to be served last which is not ideal. Overall, Sterling was great, just 2 pieces to improve/ reflect on!
We used Sterling Events for our Catering and Day of Coordinating service for our wedding in August 2023. We highly recommend their services. Not only was the food AMAZING but the service was incredible. Everyone from our wedding hasn't stopped talking about the food. They met all of our catering needs and made the process so easy thanks to Emily Vidal. Emily was so informative and always accommodating to our schedules. She responded immediately to our hundreds of questions we had regarding details of our wedding. ...We truly couldn't have had an amazing wedding without her. Book them!
We used Sterling as our catering and bartending company for our wedding and we were so pleased with the service! Most importantly, the lead up and communication up until the day of the wedding was incredible. Emily Vidal is one of the most organized and helpful people I had the pleasure of working with while planning my wedding. And of course the food and drinks day of were incredible and exactly what we asked for!
We used Sterling Events for our food and bar services at our wedding in the Austin area. We got so many compliments on the food, passed appetizers, and service. They were extremely hands-on and flexible. Can't recommend enough!
Highly recommend Sterling Events! Lauren made sure everything was exactly to our liking and made the process so easy.
We highly recommend Sterling Events for your bartending service. We worked with Lauren. She was great during the entire planning / organizing process. The wedding reception went off without a hitch. They were prompt and courteous. Definitely will use again when we need bartending.
We recently had Sterling cater our wedding and I must say, they were exceptional. From the delicious hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour to the flavorful dishes during the reception dinner, everything was perfect. Drinks were seamlessly flowing all evening. The staff was attentive and professional, ensuring that everyone had a great time, even when drinks where spilled on the dance floor!
I HIGHLY recommend Sterling Events to anyone looking for a catering service. Our coordinator, Lauren, was so responsive throughout the whole year we planned our wedding and was so flexible with all the changes we had to make. She is also so organized and always made sure we were on the same page. Their catering team, including their bartenders, did a wonderful job during our cocktail hour and reception. Their food was delicious! We received so many compliments from our guests on the quality and the taste of the food that Sterling served. They catered to our guest count of 200+ seamlessly.
This company and these people were AMAZING ! They made our day so special and I couldn’t have dreamed of a better catering company or venue!
We are so thankful for everything they did! There were patient, caring, attentive, and more!
I can’t express in words my gratitude
Selecting Sterling as our wedding caterer was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
Emily and the entire Sterling team were on top of it all; They gave us the perfect setup, quick and seamless transitions between the areas, and absolutely AMAZING food & service.
They were also very flexible on the bar options. All we wanted to serve were cocktails, and they were one of the few caterers who would do this for us. And the bartender did a fantastic job! There was never a line at the bar, and the drinks were perfect!
We are grateful to the team and their great level of communication, professionalism, and service.
They exceeded our expectations! Lauren was awesome and so helpful with every step of the planning! I will be using them in the future and recommending them to others.
Sterling Events helped us cater our wedding and they provided great service. We got lots of feedback from our guests that the food is good. And their staff is super professional and friendly to work with. Emily is a super nice lady and gives great advice on wedding planning at the venue. We enjoyed working with them and they provided a great service. Thank you, Sterling!
We met the Sterling staff at an open house event at Villa Antonia. The food we sampled was delicious and we loved the service packages they offered. From day 1 Emily was such a pleasure to work with and made everything so seamless. The coordination and planning was great and our guests still haven’t stopped raving about the food. It was so nice having linens and set up/break down included. I didn’t have to worry about a thing!
We used Sterling Events to cater our wedding and for day-of-coordination and we couldn’t be happier! We served the tacos at our wedding and they were truly some of the best we have had! Our guests told us the food was the tastiest wedding food they have had and that the service at the bar was super quick and efficient. Sterling Events was super responsive and very easy to work with. Lauren and Emily did fantastic at making sure the event ran smoothly. We HIGHLY recommend Sterling Events for any event you are throwing!!
We used Sterling Events for our wedding and… where do we begin! We both knew from the very first bite at our tasting that the food was going to be a hit. Aside from actually getting married, the food was something that we were excited about for months before finally seeing it enjoyed by the guests at our wedding. Everyone we asked had nothing but positive feedback about the food we served! The Sterling Stuffed Chicken Breast was the stuff of dreams; the champagne cream sauce drizzled on top with the smoked bacon and mushrooms inside made for an epic explosion of flavor. If that wasn't good enough, our vegetarian friends had no shortage of options! Sterling's house salad was probably one of the best I’ve ever had, and the Lasagna Florentine and spinach artichoke dip were sensational. Sterling Events not only helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect, but also helped us become the envy of our friends who have since been comparing the food served at our wedding to the food served at other weddings they have attended...and the consensus has been that the food served by Sterling was some of the most enjoyable and memorable. In addition to the amazing food, the entire experience of working with Sterling was exceptional. Emily is amazing and made an enjoyable and seamless experience out of something that many find to be stressful! We highly recommend Sterling Events for your wedding or event.
We used Sterling Events to cater our wedding and my gosh. We had the best food ever! Our guests kept telling us that they had not had better food at a wedding. Sterling Events is very easy to work with. They even allowed us to choose foods that were not on their set menu. We highly recommend Sterling Events for any event you are throwing!
We used Sterling Events bar service for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Lauren was so responsive and answered every single question I had, regardless of how many I asked. She went back and forth with me through the quoting process to make sure I had pricing for exactly what I needed and she never once made me feel like I was wasting her time or asking too much. She was probably one of the easiest vendor contacts to work with, to be honest. She was so professional but kind and it just made getting the bar service booked so easy. The staff that showed up the day of to serve the bar were AMAZING! They were all so kind, fun and lively for the guest. They were all so professional and courteous and the whole night they handled our guest count of 200 so well. They made everything an absolute breeze and I didn't have to worry about a thing (except we provided our own alcohol - but that was easy). I would not hesitate to recommend Sterling Events for any type of event you're having. You will not be disappointed with the staff, the service or the hospitality. They are amazing and I will recommend anyone I know to use them for event staffing, bar or food service. They were perfection!
Emily was our coordinator and helped us put together the perfect menu for our wedding and executed everything on site day of. She was very professional, made the process fun, and a joy to work with! Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was. They went above and beyond putting the menu together for us and allowed us to tweak dishes to our liking. We also liked that we were able to meet with the chef that would be preparing our food for our special day. It was a great experience working with them from start to finish and highly recommend them for any future events.
Everything was perfect! Over the top, exceptional service and professionalism! Previous caterer dropped out within a month of the wedding. Venue recommend Sterling Events. From the first phone call, they stepped up wonderfully! The food was great. Very detail taken care of! I can't recommend them highly enough.
I had the pleasure of working with Sterling Events this past weekend! It was a true pleasure! The bar staff was professional, courteous, and very efficient. They kept the party going all night with drinks and smiles! An overall EXCELLENT experience with them! Highly recommended!
My husband and I had the wedding we've always dreamed of thanks to our planner, Emily, and Sterling Events. I know I couldn't have made it through all of the stressful planning without Emily and her help! She's incredibly professional and amazingly organized/detail-oriented. There wasn't a question that she couldn't answer and was able to help suggest amazing vendors. You can tell she's very knowledgeable about weddings, and she went above and beyond our expectations. She responded very quickly to any email and call, and I knew with her on our side, I didn't have to worry about a thing! Our family and guests are still raving about the food that Sterling provided as well. Their entire team is phenomenal. Thank you many many times over!
Sterling Events, and our coordinator Emily, were absolutely phenomenal!! I honestly give them all the credit for our wedding being so amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and we continue to get compliments a month later. They were very accommodating with my specific custom cocktail recipes (down to the brand of ingredients!) and overall the cost of providing open bar to our guests was incredibly affordable!!
Emily, our day of coordinator, gets her own section because wow, she was the best. We got married in Austin but live in Seattle and could not have planned the wedding, from afar, without her. She was in touch with us from day one, helped us arrange a tasting when we were in Austin for a quick planning trip, and she put us at ease during the wedding weekend. All we had to do was enjoy the day. Emily is so wonderful, and my husband and I could not be more grateful for her help!
We used STERLING events for our son's wedding and the work and service they did was simply outstanding. Food quality was amazing, the staff was friendly, professional and went above and beyond to meet and exceed all our expectations.. From preparation before the event, to service and support during the wedding to the post wedding party and clean up, we can not recommend them high enough. Definitely 5 star food, service and support, and we will use them again if we ever have occasion to do so.
As a wedding planner in the area, I am always looking for wonderful caterers to recommend to couples. I had the opportunity to work with Sterling Events in early October 2021 and they were an absolute dream! Emily the manager with Sterling was organized and professional. She did everything to ensure her team was successful the moment they arrived day-of. Event captain Ray and his staff (both front of house and back of house) were also such a pleasure to work with. They communicated the entire evening, jumped in on any last minute tasks, and took such good care of the guests and vendors which always makes my job easier. The food was also wonderful and the couple was very happy at the end of the evening. Thank you Sterling Events team. I will be reaching out again in the future!
Lauren was our wedding coordinator for us and she did an excellent job! She was with us every step of the way and the wedding went so smoothly! I couldn't recommend her more!
Sterling did a fantastic job with our bar! The bartenders were professional, polite, and engaging with our guests. They served responsibly so that our wedding was extremely fun rather than a scene out of Roadhouse, and were prepared to make anything our guests asked for. We would recommend them for any of your bartending needs!
Lauren was the coordinator for my wedding day and I honestly could not have done it without her! Sterling provided the linens and catering and everything turned out great!! Even my family loved Lauren and kept mentioning how great she was - days after the wedding. I appreciate her and her team so much!
Emily was such a joy to work with during the planning process. She gave a lot of great suggestions on options and our timeline (even though she wasn’t in charge of that part). She was patient with all of my requests and ideas all while being on a strict budget. We originally wanted to do a charcuterie board set up for our cocktail hour, but then covid happened and we had to get creative. Emily came up with the idea of doing cute little box’s with windows on the top so our guests got their own little covered charcuterie boards. It was a huge hit! I can’t believe how many compliments I got on it from our guests! Not to mention, the main course was amazing! I don’t know what’s in those mashed potatoes, but everyone talked about how fluffy and delicious they were. Would highly recommend.
Pick Sterling Events for your wedding you won't be let down!! Exceptional service and food! They were so helpful with everything from food, decor and set up. The food tasted delicious and all our guests were so impressed. Sterling Events did everything they could to make our wedding go smoothly and be stress-free. I am so glad that I chose them to do our wedding!
Sterling Events provided excellent service and food at my daughter's wedding. Their food was affordable and they offered setup and breakdown at Villa Antonia, which made the event stress free for the family affair, where the family was also the decorator. Lauren was easy to work with and she and her team made sure the food, beverages, dessert, etc. was arranged and organized perfectly.
Sterling Events was such an amazing caterer!! They did such a great job at our wedding! We had a pretty tight budget to work with, and they were so incredibly flexible in helping us stay within that budget. Emily Vidal was AMAZING to work with! She was so so sweet, really on top of her stuff, and communicated with us so well! The catering team did an amazing job at the wedding and everyone LOVED the food! My husband and I wanted to have a private dinner together after the ceremony before we were introduced into the reception, and they set up a romantic table on a balcony and brought the food to us! Our wedding was such a beautiful and stress-free day, and we owe a lot of that to this incredible catering team! I highly recommend them for any event!!
My family has been working with Sterling Events for almost two decades now, so when it came time for my wedding, we knew who to call. Their attention to detail, DELICIOUS food , professional service, prompt communication, and years of experience to make an event run smoothly absolutely made my wedding day magical and perfect. I could not have done it without them and their team made my dream come true.
Oh my goodness! Our food was top-notch. I mean, you pay for it, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Emily was our main point of contact and she was so on top of things! Literally loved every item we chose for our NYE Wedding. We had heavy hors devours and a carving station and Sterling truly understood my vision for cocktail party-Food. 10/10 would recommend Sterling!
The venue is deluxe from chairs, to tables, linens, lighting and ambiance. The venue manager was easy to work with and clear in what they can and can't offer and ensuring every detail big or small is addressed. We had a couple of dietary exceptions that deviate from our menu, and the staff worked with us on that. The day of coordinator provided by the venue for a small charge was excellent and easy to work with too.
The food delicious.
Tasting of food allowed prior to signing contract, a plus that other venues did not have.
one stop shop for food and alcohol and the items you can use from the venue are nice to spruce up the setting.
would definitely recommend for a couple looking for elegance and simplicity without breaking the bank.
Friendly and well coordinated catering service. I enjoyed the variety of the fun stations as my guests had something to eat that they liked. They even made an extra plate for one guest that had special dietary needs. One common concern my guests had was that they felt like they were being rushed or cleared out easily - they quickly cleaned up after our wedding and would put away drinks, food, etc..that people were still using (and my guests only stepped away for a few minutes to mingle with other people). I enjoyed having a wedding coordinator as it made everything easier on my wedding day. Overall, I would still recommend them for any wedding!
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Sterling Events Austin. My mom and I worked with Lily, who helped guide us to the perfect wedding meal selections. We had a ton of questions and their team was nothing but helpful the entire process. And most importantly, the food was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend this group for any bride (or groom).
Shea was such a pleasure to work with!! I loved all the food options that Sterling Events provided, and it was such a plus to know that they handle all the drinks and cake cutting!! It's so much easier having just one person handle these items then more than one vendor. Not only that but the food is fabulous! I was so lucky to have taken left overs home :) Thank you so much for making my wedding day such a memorable one!
We opted for fun stations to have a wide variety of food which everyone could enjoy as well as appetizers and a bar. The food and drinks were a big hit and our guests didn't have enough nice things to say about the food. Shea really knows her stuff and made sure that everything was planned out ahead of time from what time to start the appetizers to making sure cake was cut and distributed to guests. The actual food was flavorful and enjoyable- we felt we had made the best decision on our caterer. I wanted a very unique reception and Shea played a huge part in helping my dream come together and my reception was 100% perfect. I highly recommend Sterling.
We used Sterling affairs for both our catering and bar service for the wedding. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful. Great menu selection, very reasonable pricing for everything you get. The service level and attention to detail was perfect. Very clear and transparent pricing as well. My wedding guests raved about the food- especially the mini-meatloaf cupcake appetizer! Highly recommend!
From the moment I first contacted Sterling Affairs Catering and Events, Larry Kille made me feel like I was his most valued client and that I could leave everything in his hands without worrying about a single detail. Our event was on a riverboat that usually doesn't do seated dinners, but that didn't stop Sterling Affairs. Larry and Elena found a way to put together the most perfect evening I could have ever imagined. They worked with the musicians, florist and even went to the boat to ensure everything would work and run smoothly. My event was for my son's rehearsal dinner so I wanted it to be flawless, and I'm a pretty picky person. Larry designed an extraordinary meal, including passed appetizers with a specialty cocktail served to our guests when they boarded the boat. We had a choice of entrées and dressings for our salad and the meal ended with a gorgeous tray of mini deserts, including two types of chocolate truffles, banana pudding sliders, petite coconut/lime parfaits and tiny expresso shots with little sugared donuts. And all served at the right temperature on a boat with no kitchen!! Everyone commented on the meal and said the lamb was the best they had ever eaten and remarked on how amazing the service was throughout the evening. They even managed to figure out a way to get a television mounted on the boat so we could play a slideshow of the bride and groom throughout dinner. Amazing! And on top of all that, they lit the boat in tiny rope lights which made for a beautiful effect when the sun went down. Honestly, the whole event, from planning to execution was perfect in every way! I can't recommend them highly enough. Five stars for planning, food, service, value and fun!!!!
My husband and I had been planning out wedding for about 2 years. We had searched for the perfect catering company for so long. Not to mention there were so many options, and of course there was the price issue. We had set a budget for the catering. After running across Sterling Affairs I decided to contact them and see what their food options were, prices and so forth. Shea who was the person of contact for the company was ABSOLUTELY amazing throughout it all. She answered all of my 100+ question's, she was very helpful and always stayed in contact with us. She showed us the menu and we were so happy they had tons of choices. Not to mention we decided to inquire about their bar tending services and we were so lucky. Their prices were amazing, their food the day of the wedding was AMAZING. The staff was great, very professional and helpful. The manager on duty for the catering company was there for mine and my husband's need whether it was napkins, refill on a drink she was there. The bartender on duty was such a great person very friendly and professional. He made great drinks and kept everyone in a great mood. Overall I highly recommend Sterling Affairs to anyone. They are great, PLUS my husband and I stayed under our budget. (that includes food, and bar tending)
We love Larry and Elena!! The service they provided throughout the wedding planning process was exceptional! We met multiple times before the wedding to make sure that everything was exactly how I wanted it and I never once felt like I was a hassle to them! Myself, my husband, his family, and my family have not stopped hearing about how absolutely fabulous all of the food was at our wedding! We had food stations so that our guests could choose exactly what they wanted to eat. Larry and Elena were a great help in determining what options to provide so that all of the wedding guests were able to choose a meal to their liking! They were nothing but professional before, during, and after our wedding! Everything was set up to perfection, the bartenders were phenomenal, and the food was exceptional! If you are looking for a caterer or event planner in the Austin area, you should definitely use Sterling Affairs!
Sterling Affairs and Shea were great to work with. They were accommodating with the special request for a little bit of Australian cuisine and a few last minute changes. All of the staff was great. So helpful having a total price with gratuity included.
Everything was so amazing for our wedding, and Sterling Affairs helped tremendously!! Shea was with us for all the planning, she was our "go to" person with soooo many questions, concerns, and always fixed any issue we were having. She went above and beyond with all of our services. She was so knowledgable with our venue, she became the person we would ask questions about the venue as well. The food was so delicious as well! Everyone talked about the food being so good! They set up and tore down, and really made everything fall together for our wedding. We could not thank them enough!! HIGHLY recommend this caterer!
Let me start by saying that the food was incredible! Shea was my main point of contact and was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. The agreement (and our conversations) stated that she would be there on the day of the wedding to oversee everything. I never saw her. I was told by the coordinator that she stopped by for a few minutes before the ceremony to make sure everything was set up. That was a little disappointing. Lori, the day of coordinator through Sterling, was very friendly, but didn't seem organized or to have many answers about how things would work on the day of. Also, there was supposed to be a walk through at the facility 30 days prior to the wedding with Shea and the day of coordinator. Shea showed for this, but no coordinator so I had to go over all of the logistics a second and third time. Finally, they were supposed to clean up before they left. I was told they would even gather our linens for us so we could easily grab them to return to the rental company. When we went back to the facility the next day to pick up our things, we found the place to be a mess and none of our stuff was gathered...So we cleaned up ourselves. The staff on the day of were wonderful and very attentive! Overall they were very flexible and very friendly. I would highly recommend their catering.
We selected Sterling Affairs as the caterer for our wedding, and we were very pleased with the quality of their food and service. They were very professional and it's obvious that they know what they're doing. We worked with Shea and she was very helpful throughout the entire process. We ultimately decided to have some passed hor d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour, and although we were too busy taking photos to partake, we did get to try some later and they were very delicious. Then we chose the Italian buffet for the reception and all of the food was tasty. So between the great food and top-notch service, we highly recommend Sterling Affairs!
Shea was amazing to work with and very helpful. She was always there to answer questions and to meet our needs. They catered our rehearsal dinner and wedding and everything was super tasty. They were very organized and everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious and we were able to provide a great variety. Everyone complimented on how great the food was. The only unfortunate thing was the bar service seemed a little slow, but just remember to ask about it if you have a lot of guests who drink.
I couldn't be happier with the job that Sterling Affairs did with catering my wedding. The food was amazing and I had several guest come up to afterwards to tell me how good it was. Shea my coordinator with Sterling Affairs was wonderful to work with and always prompt with her responses and the whole staff is extremely friendly. I highly recommend working with Sterling Affairs for your next big event! You won't regret it, I promise!!
Sterling Affairs was the only caterer that was available through our wedding venue, but had it not been this is still the way I would have gone. I was a wedding planner in Austin for a while and Sterling always stood above the rest in terms of quality and presentation. Lilly was our catering manager and she was fantastic. I didn't have to deal with her much because we used Clink as our wedding planners but the interaction I was able to have with her was super cooperative, she was there for every question I had and was able to accommodate every request, even adding a little lemon to the roasted potatoes we were having! We received a ton of compliments on the food and the beautiful presentation of it. They even accommodated my persnickety groom and made him is very own plate of his personal favorites, that no one else had. The quality matched the price and if I had it to do again, this is still the way I would go.
Everything was VERY good. I have not one complaint and my guests loved the food.
I never realized there would be SO many restrictions with catering. We were bringing our own alcohol but were forced to use the caterers bartender. Their service plus basic mixers cost more than all the alcohol combined, which was ridiculous. They were also unresponsive at times that were crucial to planning and continually mentioned more and more restrictions as we got into the meat of the planning. On the day of the wedding, the food tasted absolutely terrible and nothing like we remembered it on the tasting. They even got one of the appetizers WRONG. I would not recommend them in the future.
Love the fajita bar best food ever and great service
Sterling Affairs did an amazing job catering our wedding! Shea was so helpful! She was there before the ceremony to help calm my pre-wedding jitters and was able to get me some snacks to settle my nerves. I didn't think this was part of her job description so it meant a lot to me that she went that extra mile to help a nervous bride. :) She made sure everything from the processional to the exit ran smoothly. I never had to go to the bar because Shea was always there with a drink in hand for me! The rest of the staff members were so helpful with our special requests and were very nice to work with. And of course, the food was delicious! Everyone kept saying the italian buffet was the best food they've had at any wedding. I HIGHLY recommend using Sterling Affairs and requesting Shea as your wedding assistant. :)
Thank you for everything! The food was delicious and beautifully displayed. They took care of setting up and cleaning up. Service was excellent. Highly recommend!
One thing that everyone has raved about since our wedding was how amazing the food was. Everyone says that as a bride you have to make sure that you eat, well it wasn't a problem. I couldn't stop eating the food, i was actually full and couldn't even try it all!
Shea was very accommodating to us and we were able to create our own plan. We had 3 stations and they were all amazing. The BBQ was delicious, the Chicken Imperial I couldn't get enough of, and even the Pasta was something special. The night turned out so great and everyone loved the food.
I am very happy we choose Tedi and Sterling Affairs to cater our wedding. The food was amazing and we were really excited to have such variety. We choose to do an hors d'oeuvres reception, because we wanted the variety and no matter which option you choose Sterling gives you a pound of food for person (also awesome). Tedi even threw in an extra option (so we had 7 instead of 6) for no charge. The only minor issue we had was we were told that free of charge we would be given class with the bar, and on the day of there was plastic. I still give Sterling 5 stars though, because the drinks that went into those glasses were amazing. Overall, Tedi was great to work with and the food and drinks were wonderful. I would recommend this catering service to everyone!
I used Sterling only because I had to at my venue. At the tasting my husband and I had, everything was absolutely delicious and we were so excited about the food. Our catering manager was always prompt in answering emails and questions. My problems started the day of my wedding and beyond. I learned at my wedding that the delicious, moist, flavorful pecan crusted chicken that my husband and I had at our tasting was not present and instead was a dry, tasteless breaded chicken. After our wedding, I learned from my planner that they threw away a large part of my cake without instruction to do so. And to top it all off, my sisters-in-law told me that quite a few guests did not receive cake because they did not cut a sufficient amount. I contacted Sterling to let them know of our disappointments the next week and all I got was denial, and blame put on my planner when it was not her fault. They did not take any responsibility for what happened or apologize for it. I am very disappointed with my experience with them.
Everyone LOVED the food!!! We have rice with a salad and beef medallions. No one complained about the food at all. The wait staff was on top of things and Shea, the planner was always willing and able to answer all our questions.
Teddy was very nice, accommodating, and great to work with. I liked her very much every time we met. She even worked with a us a little on price and threw in some champagne and gold charger rentals on the house. When it came down to the night of the wedding I was disappointed in the quality of the food and presentation... the food seemed like it had been cooked the day before and re-heated at the wedding. It wasn't nearly as yummy as when we did the fresh taste testing. Also, we chose what they called "fun stations"- we were under the impression that they would be more interactive stations with cooking and beef carving going on during the serving... turns out it was set up pretty much like an average buffet. I don't think the food was made poorly, it just wasn't fresh- the fried pickles were soggy for instance. Shrug
Service - great
Food at tasting - great
Food at wedding - pretty good
Would use them again ...
Sterling Affairs provides such delicious food for your wedding! Tedi was so pleasant to work with and even surprised us with a freebie for our big day! She listens to your vision for the reception and delivers exactly what she promises. Our guests kept praising the food we served; they loved the Italian buffet! The presentation was perfect, too. It is worth the money to give your guests a delectable meal at your reception - ours went back for seconds and thirds! (the service was incredible too; they took very good care of the bride and groom while they were busy talking with guests and dancing!!) Highly recommend this company and Tedi to cater your wedding!
Our guests LOVED the meal and everything tasted great. But don't expect to be treated special or for them to pay attention to the little details of your wedding.
I cannot brag enough about Sterling! Specifically my coordinator, Shea. Every bride has multiple panic attacks during the planning of her wedding. Mine stopped the minute I met Shea! She not only helped us plan out our seated meal and bar services, she also took the lead in coordinating the rehearsal and pictures after the ceremony. Wherever I was, whatever I needed, Shea was there without me even having to think about her! From drinks and appetizers after our ceremony, making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there, and just all around being aweome. I just can't thank her enough for what a fantastic day she helped make happen!
Sterling's food was amazing! We chose passed appetizers and drinks right after the ceremony, a plated dinner, champagne toast and upgraded our wines and beers. Everything was perfection! We felt there were so many choices, it was difficult to narrow all of the delicious options down to two. But we were so pleased with our choices and the way everything was done!
The service staff was excellent, food was service promptly, water was refilled quickly and drinks were refreshed as needed!
Thank you Sterling Affairs!! I can't imagine my day without you!!
Tedi was awesoem at coming up with a meal plan for us and the food was delicious!
My only complaint is that I had to get up and take some pictures and they took my plate away before I could even have fivr bites of it
I must qualify this review that although I was the bride, I did very little to plan and execute the menu.
The food was great! The guests all raved about it---being the excited bride, I could barely eat. The serving team was discreet, professional, and efficient. They know their business and have thought of everything. They have their own tables and chairs and linens and china and glassware (which takes several more things off your list).
I worked with Shea at Sterling Affairs. She was easy to work with and helped my husband and I select a menu that worked for us. Prices were reasonable and we got our linens for free. She also provided mirrors and for the center pieces and votives which was an added bonus for free. We had crab cakes and they are delicious! I highly recommend them.
My husband and I were incredibly impressed with Sterling Affairs and would recommend them to anyone else planning an event. They were easy to work with, affordable, and they took all the right steps to make our wedding reception very special. Several hours before the reception, they had someone on location ready to handle anything that might come up. On top of this, though they clearly had everything under control, Sterling Affairs took last minute direction on minutia with ease, and when the reception started, everything had been taken care of without fail. After the event was over, several members of their staff stayed late to help pack up, rinse, and store our china. If we had not been paying particular attention, it would’ve been easy to forget that they were even there. Perhaps best of all, the food was terrific! More than any other piece of the reception, guests talked about how much they enjoyed their meals. It was extremely relaxing to sit back and watch people that we trusted handle our important day. Thanks to Sterling Affairs for helping our celebration to be as memorable as possible, as well as Lily, our rep. She was always an email away, with the longest time between responses was about a day. I just can't say enough good things about them!
Sterling affairs made things affordable and easy! They have great staff and the food looks and tastes great! Shea is a wonderful contact at Sterling Affairs
I used Sterling Affairs as it was a requirement for my actual venue. The food is absolutely INCREDIBLE! It was the only wedding where I actually saw people go up for seconds and even thirds. :) We got married a little over a year ago and I still get asked who my food was through and if they have a restaurant (yes, it's Mansion on Judges Hill). The only downside is that Shae was really bad about communication with not only us but also her co-workers and she was difficult to get in touch with at times.
I highly highly recommend them if you want great food that others will rave about!
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