Custom Catering & Event Planning
Central Pa, Maryland and Washington, DC
Service area
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in New Freedom, PA, Tasteful Occasions is a catering and event planning service that specializes in weddings. This family-owned-and-operated company boasts over four decades of experience in the industry, providing exquisite nuptial fare to couples who are celebrating their special day. They are available to cater events throughout Central Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
Tasteful Occasions works with a personalized and collaborative approach, liaising with couples to make their vision come to life. Their dedicated team will be available to assist you with developing your customized menu, tailoring it to fit your event theme and style. From classic and casual American BBQ dishes to formal events and hors d'oeuvres, their delectable creations will surprise and delight your guests. You can avail of tastings in advance to sample flavors to select your favorite options.
Along with receptions, Tasteful Occasions can cater to pre and post-wedding celebrations such as showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and day-after brunches. This talented team of chefs can accommodate a range of serving styles, with buffets, plated meals, family-style, and food stations available. They will take care of delivery, setup, and breakdown of wedding fare, allowing you to relax and enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
+14 years in business
Speaks English & Spanish
90 team members
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Fusion
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
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Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0117 reviews
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Tasteful Occasions received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, customizable menus, and delicious food tailored for weddings. The team was commended for their responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail, with Crystal standing out for her exemplary customer service. Guests praised the variety and quality of the food, the well-organized staff, and the thoughtful gestures like private moments for the newlyweds. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Tasteful Occasions for weddings, citing them as a must-have for any special event.
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Nina S
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5.0
8/31/2024
My husband and I cannot physically say enough about the Tasteful Occasions family. For a bride with food allergies I never knew how curated and professional a caterer could be until I met the staff. We had such a memorable experience from our initial call, to our intimate tasting with the most delicious food, to our wedding day. Crystal and her daughter Angie were like family to us. We were so lucky to have them on our special day. They were not only our caterers but wedding day coordinators, assistants, and friends. The staff and service was seamless and incredible. Our family and friends were blown away by the food, speed and quality of service, and the presentation and kindness of the staff. Tasteful Occasions goes above and beyond to create a personalized experience for their guests. We knew we could count on them from the moment we had a call with them. We had a large party of 208 people and that did not stop them from providing impeccable service. We only hope to work with them another time in the future! We love you guys!!
response 11/04/2024
Nina,
Thank you so much for your kind words and amazing review! We were so blessed to be...
part of your day and it was truy our pleasure. We look forward to working with you again and wish you lifetime of happeniess.
Alexis H
5.0
1/16/2025
The tasteful occasions staff did a phenomenal job with our wedding this past November. They offered a wide range of options at varying price points so that we were able to cater our menu to our budget, guest count, and allergies. the addition of offering a highly customizable bar package, linens package, as well as plates and flatware was a immensely convenient. Correspondence regarding questions or menu changes was always prompt and helpful.
Crystal from their team was especially great to work with leading up to our day and honestly was above and beyond at our reception. It was on her recommendation we had a plate of apps set aside for us and brought to the bridal suite so that my husband and I had a private moment to enjoy them together. Additionally, our drinks were constantly replaced before we even thought to ask. Service across the board with waitstaff and bartenders was excellent . Can't recommend them enough!
Any questions?
Cassie S
5.0
11/14/2024
When you hire tasteful- you hire family! I also need to host another party just to get there food again (per my guest!)
Kim and Crystal were amazing from day one- absolute pros! We had many allergies, a very picky bride, and had no clue which direction we wanted to go food wise- no problem they got us! Our day of food was even better than our tasting (which we didn't think was even possible) My husband was thrilled when he got to take a box of cake home to try (and it was so good- coming from a bride who hates cake!) Kim had an answer to anything from working in a budget to food and linens/China. Crystal was great through my calls prior and helping with all the nitty gritty- they both blew me away!
Then the food- we need more! It was absolutely amazing we got nothing but compliments and the displays were beyond beautiful you almost didn't want to touch it! Everything from appetizers to dessert was a hit! I am partial to their spring rolls and mahi it was so good! All the food was so delicious we will be finding an excuse to use them again!
Tasteful were also my bartenders and dang good ones! Tracy, Hannah and April were amazing and our crowd can drink- they were amazing and my guests loved them! Our drinks and set up were perfect! I can't say enough!
Even the serving staff was phenomenal! They were all so sweet and professional! Eve was my reception manager and she was so helpful the day of I didn't have to worry about a thing and checked on us often. I don't think I ever saw a piece of trash they were outstanding!
Overall, we used Tasteful for all the things and were BLOWN AWAY! We even got to have some fun with them through the night and couldn't be happier to be apart of the Tasteful Occasions family! THERE A MUST FOR YOUR WEDDING!
Brittany W
5.0
11/09/2024
Crystal was amazing! Service was fantastic I can’t say enough about how well it flowed and work together! The bartenders and wait staff were attentive at all times! Great vendor to work with!
Alexandria K
5.0
11/08/2024
Tasteful occasions is an all-star catering team! From the planning process to our wedding day, they were always taking care of us. They did everything we asked for and more!
And the food? Incredible!! We had so many people approach us during our wedding and reach out after to tell us how amazing the food was!
I cannot recommend them enough. Crystal is awesome!! We had the pleasure of working with her through planning process and she was so kind, helpful and timely with her responses.
If you have a catering need for a wedding or any other event.. you should call them ASAP!
Brooke K
5.0
11/04/2024
Tasteful Occasions was very professional and helpful during the entire process. Firstly, the menu options are extensive. You'll definitely find something you like. One of our appetizer options was buffalo chicken dip.....so many people thought it was the absolute best thing they've ever eaten. We heard a lot of compliments on that, and all the other food as well.
The food is delicious. Everything at the tasting and my wedding was very good. A lot of guests came up to me (the bride) and my family to compliment the food. We actually had a crepe station with Tasteful Occasions and that was a hit. I enjoyed everything on my plate.
During the wedding day, staff were efficient and professional. There were no hiccups in service and everything ran smoothly. Everyone was very kind and a few actually complimented the wedding. After the reception ended, staff stayed to help take tablecloths off and tear down decorations, even though they weren't required, which was a huge help to our wedding party and families.
I'd highly recommend Tasteful Occasions for any bride's wedding!
response 11/04/2024
Hi Brooke,
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to give us a wonderf...
ul review. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and hope you think of us for all your future catering needs.
Ashley R
4.0
10/29/2024
Wonderful food. Amazing service. Was really nice to work with. Highly recommended.
Jenna H
5.0
10/22/2024
We hired Tasteful Occasions as our wedding caterer and cannot recommend them enough. From the initial call, we knew we were in great hands. We went through their (very large) menu and found our favorite foods to build our wedding menu. They quickly put everything together to give us a proposal. At our tasting, they had everything on our menu prepared for us to try and it was all DELICIOUS! Throughout wedding planning they have a google doc to fill out with lots of details in order to keep your wedding day running smoothly- I loved this!! On our wedding day, we had drinks at the ceremony for our guests (which was included and so thoughtful), butlered apps, a large charcuterie board of apps, and our main course was a dual plate of chicken and steak with veggies and potatoes. Our guests loved the meal! They also made sure our drinks were full all night! We literally felt so catered to! Loved everything about working with them!
response 11/04/2024
Jenna,
Thank you for this amazing review and allowing us to be part of your day. It trul...
y was our pleasure. We wish you both a life full of smiles.
Paul H
5.0
8/26/2024
Thank you Tasteful Occasions team for doing an amazing job catering and coordinating our daughter's wedding! The dinner and desserts were amazing, and beautifully presented. Our coordinator, Crystal, was awesome! She kept us on time, made sure the venue was decorated exactly as we wanted it and her and her team carefully packed our decor and the gifts after the wedding was over. We had an excellent experience, I 100% recommend Tasteful Occasions!
response 09/01/2024
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for sharing your 5-star rating with us and the community. We a...
re so happy you were thrilled with your experience. Crystal enjoyed working with you and your family and is so grateful for your kind words. May Aaron and Jordyn enjoy a lifetime filled with happiness and hope you think of us for all your future catering needs.
Nicolette K
5.0
8/13/2024
Tasteful Occasions really worked with us to accommodate our non traditional schedule on our wedding day. They were always so sweet and quick to respond to all our questions. The food was delicious and we got a ton of compliments about the food from our guests! Highly recommend!!!
response 09/01/2024
Hi Nicolette,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review.
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We are so excited to hear you enjoyed collaborating with us for your big day and you and your guests enjoyed our food. We hope you think of us for your future catering needs and wish you and Michael all the happiness in the world.
Sydney V
5.0
6/26/2024
I have been absolutely BLOWN AWAY by Tasteful Occasions! At first, I was a bit scared and intimidated to decide on caterer without doing a tasting first, but in the end I chose to trust the reviews and secure Tasteful Occasions for our wedding day - I truly could not be more happy that I did!
Krystal and Kim were incredibly patient with our many (many) renditions and changes to make sure our menu was perfect. Their expert advice throughout the planning process was absolutely essential to the success of our day.
& The FOOD! WOW! I knew after our first tasting that this would be something our guests would talk about for a long time after. We chose to customize a raw bar for our cocktail hour - and I'm still thinking about the tuna and rockfish ceviche on crispy wonton chips. For our entrees we went with a sirloin steak, sea bass and crab cake. Each was mouthwateringly delicious.
Lastly, I have to give thanks and appreciation to their incredible staff. It was a blazing hot evening outdoors, and they worked very very hard to ensure our guests always had refreshments and were as comfortable as possible. The bartenders were drink masters and so kind with our guests. One even made the cutest Shirley Temple for my niece with edible glitter and she started jumping up and down, beaming with excitement.
Your event will be a smashing success with this hire!
response 07/04/2024
Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Working with you was a delight! The wedding was b...
eautiful, and we were honored to be part of such a memorable day. Thank you for selecting Tasteful Occasions! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.
Olivia W
5.0
6/24/2024
My husband and I can’t say enough good things about Tasteful Occasions and their entire staff!! The guests at our wedding were raving about the food and the entire presentation. We knew after doing the tasting with them that we made a great choice. Their food was next level and it made it so hard to narrow down what to put on the menu because everything was so good. They made the planning process very easy with forms to fill out and phone calls to go over everything. They were very flexible and willing to make adjustments close to the day of our wedding to make sure everything went perfect. They’re absolutely amazing to work with and we’d recommend them to anyone!
response 07/11/2024
Thank you so much! Your dedication to giving us a 5-star rating warms our hearts, and we g...
reatly appreciate you taking the time and effort to do so.
Hannah D
5.0
5/29/2024
I'm so happy to finally get to review Tasteful Occasions now that I have the beautiful pictures of their food to share. I have been to so many weddings with "fancy" food that was really just dry chicken. I'm sure you have too. If you want the exact OPPOSITE of that for your special day, you need to call up Crystal at Tasteful Ocassions. I've never even heard anyone compliment food at a wedding until my own. I received probably 25-30 compliments on how good the food was at our wedding. A few men didn't even compliment me or how beautiful the day was, just came up to me at my wedding to tell me the food is awesome.
Tasteful Ocassions (and especially Crystal) made the planning process so easy. They have an extensive menu if you're unsure what you want, but will make whatever changes you need as well. My sister is highly allergic to dairy and they made her own little pot of vegan Mac and cheese even though they've never made it before. My sister literally cried because she hadn't had Mac and cheese in years. Their options are endless but they also nail every single option.
Day of the wedding, everything went seamlessly. The staff were so nice and went above and beyond for me. They let me invade their space while I was getting bustled and brought me a drink. The bartenders were on point. Everyone was so happy with their drinks. Crystal hand delivered plates of food to my husband and I so we didn't even have to get up and it was stellar. Everything was so beautiful and delicious. I didn't know you could make barbeque look that good. It went above and beyond what I thought a wedding buffet could taste or look like. And then the dessert bar, oh my goodness! It was beautiful and I ate at least 5 tiramisu cups along with every other dessert there.
All in all, Crystal and her staff are courteous, kind, professional, and really work hard to make your day incredible. I know people get sticker shock sometimes when planning a wedding, but let me tell you, this is WELL worth it. Crystal is definitely in her element when it comes to weddings and her passion and skill show through everything she does.
Veronica L
5.0
1/14/2024
Tasteful was seriously such a huge help for us from the time we booked, all the way through to wedding day. If you need a day-of coordinator too and you already are using TOC for catering, do yourself a favor and get your coordinator through them as well. It makes everything so much easier. Crystal and Kim, and the rest of the TOC were a gem to work with, and we couldn't have asked for a better catering and coordinating team. They were professional, always quick to respond, and the online forms make everything 100x easier. We can't recommend TOC enough for your catering and coordinating needs for your wedding day!
Rebecca R
5.0
11/26/2023
Tasteful Occasions was absolutely the highlight of our wedding day. I have Celiac Disease as well as my father and Tasteful Occasions provided a completely gluten free dinner for not only myself and my Dad, but the entire party. I cannot tell you all how much of a relief I felt when I heard, we can make the whole thing gluten free. Our food was served hot, promptly, and without any anxiety that I would have a gluten attack on my wedding day. Crystal and Kim were a God sent. A very happy Gluten Free Bride!
response 11/28/2023
Rebecca, It makes us so happy to hear how pleased you are with our catering. It was such...
a pleasure working with you and your family!
Jessica S
5.0
11/01/2023
I cannot rave about this company enough! They went out of their way to bring my now husband and I along with our bridal party our own food during cocktail hour since we could not be there due to pictures, delievered us our signature cocktails and were constantly there to make sure everything was running smooth throughout the night. We have had so many guests rave about the food which I had no doubt they wouldn’t love it as much as we did! The entire planning process was so easy and the communication was amazing! I was super ocd while planning but with the prompt responses it always put my mind at ease knowing they had it handled. Will absolutely be recommending them to everyone!
response 11/06/2023
Thank you! It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family. We were honored to h...
ave been a part of your day, Best wishes to you!
Megan S
5.0
10/23/2023
We absolutely loved Tasteful Occasions. They're very responsive and have so many different options when it comes to food selection. We had a buffet and a full service bar through them - we had nothing but rave reviews. Everyone loved all of the food - and some of our other vendors were adding them to their preferred vendors list after working our wedding. Everyone on staff is so nice and easy to work with. They are very attentive, not only prior to the wedding, but at the wedding. My husband and I did not want for anything - they were asking if we needed drinks or more food. Such a pleasure to work with and worth every penny we spent.
response 10/23/2023
Megan, thank you for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working you and your family...
. We are so honored to have been a part of your special day.
Megan F
5.0
10/23/2023
Tasteful Occasions was absolutely the right choice for our wedding catering. From their quick and thorough communication to their flexibility and willingness to help you make the best decision for your event (even if it wasn't the most expensive) to their overall professionalism and obvious expertise, they could not have made our experience better. The entire planning process with Kim was a breeze - she is so calm and willing to give her honest opinion if you ask, but makes sure you know the decision is yours. My venue had some last minute insurance requirements, that as a bride 4 days before her wedding had me absolutely freaked out, but Kim was a savior and was able to resolve the problem so quickly when she had no contractual requirement to do so. The day of, everything went so smoothly that I honestly don't have much to say about it because it all came together without me noticing a thing or needing to step in. Cassie, or banquet manager, was an angel, constantly checking on us to make sure we and our entire bridal party had fresh drinks, and most importantly, NOT coming to us with problems - she made everything seamless. We heard great feedback from our guests about the bartending staff, and lots of compliments about how delicious the food was, how generous the portions were, and how quickly the buffet moved. Even our venue said they were going to immediately add Tasteful Occasions to the top of their preferred vendor list.
response 10/23/2023
Megan,
Thank you for the amazing review. It was truly a pleasure working with you and you...
r family. We are honored to have been a part of your big day. We are so pleased we could be there and alleviate some of your stress to be a part of an awesome day!
Audrey G
5.0
10/09/2023
Wow just wow! We hired them for our wedding and the food was absolutely incredible. They also helped us with all of our dietary needs and they made everything go perfect. Everyone talked about how amazing the food and drinks were look no further for a caterer. Book them now!
response 10/09/2023
Audrey, thank you so much! It was such a pleasure working with you and being a part of yo...
ur special day. We are truly pleased with how happy you are with our service.
Hannah W
5.0
10/06/2023
We used Tasteful Occasions to cater our wedding, and they did a fantastic job! They were very timely with all of our communication, and sent detailed emails to ensure that we had everything we could possibly need for the wedding. Kim was absolutely wonderful! She made sure that everything went well during the planning process through the day of the event. There was a minor hiccup that she dealt with quickly for us, which was much appreciated. The food was delicious, and even after the event I had guests tell me how much they had enjoyed the meal. We were able to customize our menu to exactly what we wanted. I 100% recommend Tasteful Occasions for catering a wedding or any special event!
response 10/06/2023
Hannah,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed our services. ...
It was truly a pleasure working with you and to be a part of your wedding. Best wishes to you!
Jenna M
5.0
9/30/2023
Tasteful Occasions catered our wedding on 9/24/23 and we cannot say enough good things about them. From the start, they were very responsive to our inquiries and remained available for our many questions along the way. We had a lovely tasting and got to try so many things which bolstered our confidence in them. The food at the wedding was even better. There are SO many selections and you can really customize your cocktail hour and dinner to your specifications. They will work with you on anything. Our guests kept saying how much they enjoyed the food, too. The staff itself is so friendly and really look care of my husband and I on our day; they made sure we had our food brought to us (even though we had a buffet), saved us a plate of cocktail hour food (since we were so busy), and brought us our signature drinks right after the ceremony. Kim even made recommendations on how I could make the best signature drink, and it truly was a hit! They really know what they are doing, and it's so evident they care about their clients also. The food experience is one of the biggest expenses you will have for your wedding and you do not want it to go poorly. With TOC you won't have to worry about that at all! We are so grateful to them for playing a large role in our beautiful wedding.
response 10/09/2023
Jenna, we are just so pleased with how happy you are. You all were such a pleasure to wor...
k with. We are so happy everything turned out exactly how you dreamed.
Paige L
5.0
9/28/2023
Kim and her team did a fantastic job preparing a great meal for our guests. We had some claim “it was the best wedding food they have ever had”. And need I say Pie Buffett any louder? We appreciate having our tasting have a variety of options and being walked through the options with an eye on what works best for our particular guest. If you have dietary needs - they will be met without skimping on flavor or value. Overall a great experience.
response 09/28/2023
Thank you for the kind words. We are so excited to hear how happy you are. It was such a...
pleasure working with you all and your wedding was amazing!
Delaney S
5.0
9/18/2023
These vendors were recommended to us by almost every venue we saw. It was very obvious why, I was married on September 3rd, and it was one of the top comments I got about my wedding. People said the food was amazing, and it really was good. We got the most compliments on the steak which turned out perfect. The even had a woman who was in charge of myself and my husband all night and I don't remember a time when my water wasn't refilled or a drink wasn't in my hand before my glass was barely empty. We did a dessert bar and they did an amazing job, they asked for unique ideas outside of cookies and brownies which gave us freedom. They made amazing cream puffs, chocolate dipped fruit, macaroons, and even a small cake for us. They make the process so simple and easy from the tasting to selecting your choices.
response 10/09/2023
Delaney, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear everythin...
g turned out well. It was a pleasure working you .
Susan W
5.0
8/30/2023
I cannot recommend Tasteful Ocassions enough. They catered my daughter's wedding in June. 185 guests, plated dinner. We had so many compliments from guests on the food. The appetizers were fresh, hot and the servers went around frequently. The dinner was delicious, very ample portions, and again we got rave reviews. I was concerned if they could do a large group like ours for a plated dinner but everyone was served promptly and it was so well orchestrated. Crystal was fabulous to work with.
response 09/28/2023
Thank you so much ! It was such a pleasure serving you and family. We are so happy you a...
re pleased with our service.
Sarah W
5.0
8/29/2023
I wouldn't change a thing about my experience with TOC. From the beginning they made this process so easy. Not to mention their food was fantastic! My husband and I had a hard time narrowing down our wedding menu because we truly wanted everything they had to offer. Kim continuously checked in on me the month leading up to my wedding and truly only wanted the best for me and my husband on our wedding day.
If you're looking for a day of coordinator, stop. Hire Crystal C through TOC. She works magic. I did not give this poor girl much to work with as far as what I wanted my wedding vision to be yet she exceeded every expectation I had. And I could truly write a novel about how amazing her and her team was my wedding day. I did not have one single vendor or guest come up to me asking questions- Crystal took care of EVERYTHING. Even at the end of the night, I looked around to see what needed to be cleaned up and she already had it taken care of. Crystal is God's gift to the wedding industry. Book TOC, you wont regret it.
Mary O
5.0
8/11/2023
Our guests could not stop raving about the food from TOC! Kim and her team were amazing and worked with me from the beginning to ensure that our menu met all our budgetary needs and guests’ dietary restrictions (and there were a lot). The buffet menu they curated for us was PERFECT and our guests loved that they had such a delicious variety to choose from! I could not thank the TOC team enough for ensuring that our guests, who all traveled a long way for our big day, left happy and with very full bellies!
Helene K
5.0
7/02/2023
I want to thank you for everything that you did to help us plan the most amazing wedding. The food was awesome - we've received so many compliments! I know you tried to accommodate us on every level. Nothing was too much trouble and you matched our vision perfectly. The attention to detail was not missed.
I specifically want to mention that your (our) wedding coordinator Crystal was the best! She was by our side the whole way and ensured that everything was perfect for us. She's definitely a keeper!
Thank you again!!
Sarah K
5.0
6/17/2023
Tasteful Occasions goes above and beyond from the moment of booking. The tasting is out of this world and so in depth! Our wedding was a dream, and everyone can not stop talking about the food!
Ari P
4.0
6/05/2023
Tasteful Occasions catered my wedding, and they contributed in a great way to our special day. Guests talked about the food as a key part of the day - with the bacon-wrapped scallops during cocktail hour and mashed potatoes as a side being the biggest hits. What I appreciated most was their wide variety of menu options and their willingness to customize. Tasteful Occasions is a solid choice if you want delicious food for your special day.
Brianna B
5.0
6/04/2023
Tasteful Occasions was a dream to work with! They were incredibly helpful and accommodating during the planning process. The food and dessert were delicious. Our guests raved about the food stating it was “the best wedding food they had ever had.”
Chelsea C
5.0
12/23/2022
It's honestly hard to find the words to convey how appreciative I am for the Tasteful Occasions team for all that they did to make our day as special and as wonderful as it was. They made our wedding in November the absolutely most picture perfect day... All of our food was INCREDIBLE!!! I can't even tell you how many compliments we received on dinner and all of the appetizers. They even blew it out of the water with our late night grilled cheese bar! Our guests are still raving!! I know how much time and work went into the entire event, and their entire team are so incredible and appreciated for all of their hard work. From the servers to the bartenders, everyone was so wonderful and sweet. They have truly built a fantastic team and made all of our food/drink dreams a reality! And even before the wedding... I can't thank them enough for their patience with me! I had tons of questions and changes I wanted to make throughout the planning process, but the team was always so positive and sweet, and I can't tell you how much that meant to me! They all definitely made the wedding planning process 100000x easier for me, and I will forever be thankful for them and their help every step of the way. To sum it all up, you NEED to book Tasteful Occasions. They helped to create the fairy tale wedding of my dreams, and they will create yours too!
Sara L
5.0
12/04/2022
Absolutely everyone raved about how good their food was at our wedding! Kim was great with working with us to set up our tasting and had wonderful recommendations. They have so many options for appetizers, entrees, and desserts! They handled set up, linens, bar, glassware, etc. Everything was perfect and cleanup happened in the blink of an eye at the end of the night. They are very well organized and have wonderful serving staff and chefs! They even offer the option of bringing the couple food during their cocktail hour photo session so that they don't go hungry before dinner. Their bartenders mixed great drinks and were mindful of only opening the bottles that they needed at the time, allowing us to return our unopened bottles and decreasing the overall expense of the event.
Damaris W
5.0
11/28/2022
Delicious, hot food! Hire them! Really some of the best wedding food my family and I have ever tasted. I really enjoyed working with Kim. She was very thorough in the whole process. The tasting was really fun, too! We did a sit down plated dinner for our wedding, and everything went smoothly.
Kim K
5.0
11/20/2022
Our daughter’s wedding was last weekend and we chose Tasteful Occasions to do the catering. We had some very specific requests, especially regarding the cocktail hour. We knew our guests would expect to be wowed by the h’orderves so we worked with Kim to create a very special menu, which did not disappoint! Guests raved about all of the food but the cocktail hour was a huge hit. The items were all delicious and plentiful and the entree’s, desserts and cake at the reception were also spectacular. All of the servers were efficient and professional but also friendly. Kim did a great job of keeping things moving and on track…she was even willing to supply late night chicken nuggets in to-go containers and to box up the left over cake for guests to take with them. I couldn’t be happier that we chose Tasteful Occasions and enthusiastically recommend them if you are looking for a caterer. Thank you for everything Kim…it was such a pleasure working with you :-)
Kim K
Kaitlyn M
5.0
11/17/2022
Tasteful Occasions really came through for us on our wedding day. The planning process was overall pretty smooth sailing & easy. I mainly dealt with Kim who was great throughout. We had a buffet & received feedback from numerous guests that it was the best food they've ever had a buffet (the tropical chicken, short rib, penne alla vodka, etc. was so delicious). TO also provided our 2-tier cake as well as our bartending service. The cake was absolutely perfect & exactly what I asked for. They even gave us a whole separate cake to take home & enjoy on our 1-year anniversary. The bartenders were great & Kim was awesome at helping us plan our alcohol purchase as we had to supply all of our own alcohol. The dessert display was absolutely stunning & far exceeded my expectations. Overall, our experience with TO was excellent - there's a reason our venue (Bluestone Estate) recommended them so highly!
Kaitlyn L
4.0
10/14/2022
We hired TOC for our wedding this fall, and while it ended up being a beautiful day, we would have been happier without some of the road bumps we encountered along the way. The staff the day-of was PHENOMENAL. Every time we turned around they were clearing our plates, asking if we needed refills, etc. Truly cannot thank them enough for their work on our day. They also were very responsive throughout the booking process, but the first sour instance was the day of our tasting- we found out last minute the person we had been communicating with was no longer going to be attending- and the people serving us, while nice, were referring us to email our contact with every question we had throughout the tasting. We then had quite a bit of time of planning and minimal contact while we awaited guest counts, to then feel somewhat bombarded by long forms and short deadlines closer to our wedding date. Despite our wedding coordinator instructing our vendors to contact her prior to us first, especially in the weeks prior to the wedding. We were made to feel like some of our requests were major inconveniences, and felt our bartenders (separate vendor) had a harder time because we did not hire this vendor's bartending team. Overall, we would recommend them and they really did achieve what we wanted within the budget we needed, we just would have preferred a little less stress along the way!
Rachel W
5.0
10/13/2022
Tasteful Occasions was awesome to work with! The communication throughout our process was just what we needed to put us at ease. The food is absolutely phenomenal and all our guests raved about both the cocktail hour and the dinner. The service was very professional, kind, and quick at the wedding. We had a couple people back out of our wedding the week of, and Kim reached out reminding me not to stress and everything will be amazing. We’re so grateful for Tasteful Occasions being such a huge part in our celebration, and we can’t thank them enough for all they did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!
Megan S
5.0
10/10/2022
Tasteful occasions was a great caterer.
We got endless compliments on the food with many people telling us it’s some of the best wedding food they’ve had.
Our reception manager consistently checked in with us to make sure we as the couple had enough to drink and eat and that made a huge difference in our day.
The wait staff and bartenders kept our reception clean and were very friendly.
Stop looking and hire tasteful occasions ASAP!
Samantha P
5.0
9/09/2022
Tasteful is a phenomenal caterer to work with.... on top of the food being absolutely delicious, Kim and Crystal make you feel like you have nothing to worry about....they got it!!
We had lots of questions and changes throughout the year of planning our wedding, and Kim was always responsive, kind, and organized through every stage. We worked together on making some custom menu items, as well as some special dietary needs for several guests. Everyone at our wedding LOVED the food. I can't stop talking about the cake....it was so freakin good!!
Erica S
5.0
7/12/2022
AMAZING! As you know food is the most important part of the wedding! If you want delicious food, look no further. The food was absolutely perfect. We knew from our tasting appointment with Tasteful Occasions we were in good hands. They fed us so much and we were able to sample every cake flavor to help us decide. From cocktail hour to dessert, everything was delicious. We received so many compliments on the food, and guests were asking for leftovers and fighting over meals of the guests that didn't come! The staff was amazing, attentive, organized and made the night flow so smoothly. Kim was so supportive and helpful in the whole planning process. We cannot recommend Tasteful Occasions highly enough !
Katie R
5.0
6/28/2022
Tasteful Occasions was the perfect caterer! We received so many compliments from our guests about how good our food was. They were so organized and Kim’s event planning documents really helped us sort everything out the few weeks before. On the day of, all of the staff were kind, helpful and organized; Crystal was so nice, and we can’t say enough about her and the other staff.They definitely went above and beyond in every aspect, and made our day easy and enjoyable. We can’t recommend Tasteful Occasions highly enough!
Kayla M
5.0
6/22/2022
I can't say enough good things about Tasteful Occasions. They were simply amazing from start to finish. The food was FANTASTIC and everyone at the wedding was raving about it. They offer a HUGE variety of menu items to make your wedding dreams come true. Kim was nothing but amazing the entire time and helped me every step of the way. I would recommend Tasteful Occasions a million times over. They are the preferred caterer!
Allie D
2.0
6/14/2022
We did not have a good experience with Tasteful Occasions and ultimately went with another caterer for our wedding because of the amount of pushback we were getting during the planning process. I was told multiple times that my vision didn't "make sense" and they "knew what I wanted better than I did". We went back and forth with emails and phone calls trying to work out a menu and then when I finally thought we were getting somewhere, they said "nevermind, we are booked for your date. Good luck". Communications were rude and unprofessional. It all worked out in the end though because the caterer we ended up going with instead of Tasteful Occasions was absolutely amazing.
Lauren Z
5.0
5/15/2022
Tasteful Occasions was absolutely incredible. They communicated well and were very organized. Kim and Crystal were so supportive and transparent throughout the process and gave great advice. But, most importantly, the food was delicious! We got so many compliments from our guests. Wonderful service who didn't have us lift a finger for food or a drink. High recommend! Thank you for being a part of our wedding day!
Allie R
5.0
5/08/2022
We are so happy we chose Tasteful Occasions for our wedding! We utilized their catering, coordinator, and bartending services. This included a clean up and set up service. We did not have to lift a finger all day - Crystal, our coordinator, along with her team, took care of everything!! The staff was all very pleasant and attentive to our guests. The food is incredible and we had no issues setting up our tasting and menu choices. Crystal and Kim were easily accessible for any questions or concerns that came up along the planning process. The forms they provided to assist in planning were incredibly helpful and detailed, which ensured clear communication when it came to event timeline and decorations. Those reasons alone would be enough to make TOC a great choice for any wedding. But on top of all it, TOC cares about their customers. When food prices exploded during COVID, TOC reached out to us and let us know they would use the prices we agreed on when we signed our contract and absorb the extra cost. Again, we are SO happy we chose TOC for our wedding, and we highly recommend them!!!
Samantha Q
5.0
4/25/2022
AMAZING! We used Tasteful Occasions for our October 2021 wedding and we still have wedding guests raving to us about the food. T.O. was nothing short of incredible to work with from the very start through the execution on the day of. My husband and I were on a strict budget so we knew we needed to price out and make menu selections in the beginning without a tasting and the staff at T.O. was so helpful in pricing out a number of options and working within our needs. They understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered on every element--including my husband's crazy request to design our wedding cake to look like the NHL Stanley Cup. My venue also required a day of coordinator as part of the contract so we had the pleasure of working with Crystal before and day-of. As someone who plans events and is VERY Type-A, I did not feel the need to have a DOC, but let me tell you fellow brides--you NEED Crystal! From executing my design vision for decor, to ushering in guests in the pouring rain (not to mention keeping a bride calm when it pours on her wedding day) to rolling with the punches as seating charts changed, having Crystal allowed me to 100% disconnect from the details and enjoy the moments of my day and I know our wedding day would not have been the dream it was without her. As a Marylander who relocated to PA, she knew how important our cocktail hour crab cakes were to me and my husband, and she made sure we had as many as we wanted in our bridal suite for my husband and I while we took a break before the reception. It's the small things like this that truly show how much T.O. listens and cares about their couples. 11 out of 10 recommend Tasteful Occasions!
Jennifer G
5.0
1/24/2022
Tasteful Occasions Catering is amazing! We chose them about 3 months prior to our wedding day due to our previous caterer falling through, and they were more than helpful and flexible! Their food is delicious, staff were amazing, and we highly recommend them for all of your catering needs!
Karley I
5.0
12/31/2021
I would highly recommend Tasteful Occasions! We had them cater our Nov 2021 wedding. Kim was so easy to work with throughout the preparation process - very responsive, transparent, and professional. On the day of, everything went so smoothly. We loved the food personally and received high praise from our guests too! All of the staff working our day were great, both the servers and bartenders! Thank you, Tasteful Occasions, for being a huge part of our great day!
Sandy P
5.0
12/26/2021
We recently held a postponed wedding reception for our daughter and son-in-law that was originally scheduled to be held in December 2020. Because of the pandemic it was necessary to reschedule the reception which was instead held as a one-year anniversary celebration. Kim H. of Tasteful Occasions was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the entire planning process, and we could count on her to respond to all emails and calls in a timely manner. The reception was wonderful......the food, including appetizers, entrees, and ending with desserts was exceptional, and we were extremely happy with both the quality and quantity of the offerings. The catering staff was very efficient and courteous, and the evening turned out to be beyond our expectations. Kudos also to the bartending staff!
Megan & Andrew G
5.0
11/28/2021
The food from Tasteful Occasions was absolutely delicious! Our wedding guests were blown away at all of the food and how delicious everything was. The staff was absolutely wonderful too. An amazing vendor for sure and we are so happy we booked with them! Thank you, Kim!
Rachel Y
5.0
11/10/2021
Finding a solid wedding caterer can sometimes feel difficult, but we can honestly say that we made a fantastic choice. From start to finish, Tasteful Occasions went above and beyond to make sure our day went off without a hitch. Every detail was well organized, and when it didn’t go according to plan, they improvised and we were none the wiser. Also, we can honestly say that the food and drinks were absolutely delicious. When guests are going up for seconds (and thirds!), you know it’s good 😊 We were so pleased with how everything turned out.
We were also so incredibly pleased with our reception manager and day of coordinator. Both individuals went above and beyond to make the day seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable. Our day of coordinator especially (Crystal) was such an angel. She was there every step of the way (leading up to and at the event) executing the details, cheering us on, and putting out fires. Crystal was also down for any crazy idea we had, we loved it! We cannot thank her enough for everything that she did. We are so appreciative to her for making our wedding dreams come true!
So much gratitude for the Tasteful Occasions team, we will never forget the amazing work you all did for us. Worth every single penny, we certainly got what we paid for. Highly recommend!!
Samantha D
5.0
11/05/2021
From the start of the catering process to the actual event, Tasteful Occasions was the best caterer we could have ever asked for! Kim, Crystal and their team are extremely detail-oriented, and are willing to do anything they need to in order to make your wedding day perfect. On top of that, the food was so much better than we ever could have asked for! You usually expect OK food at a wedding, but we were floored at how delicious everything was the day of. From the appetizers, to the entrees, and the dessert display, everything was yummy! Our guests (and us) raved about how delicious the food was and how great the service was! The Tasteful Occasions team always made sure my husband and I had drinks in our hand to maximize our fun on the day of the wedding. Thank you, Tasteful Occasions!
Eva H
5.0
10/13/2021
In early September we had the pleasure of having TOC cater our wedding. Kim was very organized and accommodating throughout the planning process. Crystal was absolutely amazing as well. I could not have wished for a better day of coordinator. She kept everything in check throughout the planning process and our special day to make sure it was all seamless. The staff the day of the wedding (servers, butlers, bartenders, etc) also deserve a shoutout. Great crew! Our guests raved about the food- it was all delicious! Highly recommend to use Tasteful Occasions for your catering needs.
Megan M
5.0
9/28/2021
I couldn't agree more with the review that says STOP SEARCHING! This is your caterer. We priced out and met with a handful of caterers for our wedding and decided to go with Tasteful Occasions based on their professionalism, pricing and expansive menu. We were able to completely customize our options - going with all passed appetizers for COVID reasons as well as a served buffet. From the beginning Tasteful Occasions made the wedding planning process easy. They even supply an awesome Google Doc that helps you plan the catering portion of your day but has prompts to fill in all of the rest of your details - this quickly became my go-to document when meeting with all of my other vendors as well. The food is excellent, the staff and service is prompt and to be honest if there were any issues or hiccups on the day of I never heard about them which is the best thing ever as a bride hosting a wedding.
Anne F
5.0
9/28/2021
Tasteful Occasions did a phenomenal job! They were recommended by our venue and for good reason! They were absolutely critical in the planning of our day from set up to clean up, they helped me organize my entire wedding from start to finish. AND THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! Their selections for appetizers, entrees and deserts are plentiful unmatched and the quality is so great. Kim was so helpful and accommodating during the entire process. All of our guests were blown away by how great the food was. 10/10 would recommend Tasteful Occasions for every couple planning their wedding.
Brittni J
5.0
9/27/2021
My husband and I got married in Lancaster, PA in September. We are both from the Philadelphia area so we were unsure of vendors in the area. I could not write enough good things about Kim and the Tasteful Occasions team. My vision on how I wanted the tables to look, to how I wanted cocktail hour to be and the dinner came together perfectly. The food was insanely delicious and we still have guests raving over the cocktail hour (the oysters!) and the dinner. I am so happy that I went with tasteful occasions for my wedding day.
Riley H
5.0
9/21/2021
We absolutely loved working with Tasteful Occasions for our wedding! All of our food was so delicious- I only wish we were able to eat more of our dinner and especially of our desserts!! The staff during the wedding was also so attentive to us and our guests and definitely helped make our wedding day one of the best nights of our lives!
Erin F
5.0
9/06/2021
We could not have been happier with Kim and the entire team from Tasteful Occasions on our wedding day! Kim and her team made the planning process stress-free, even allowing us to make last minute changes when we had some guests cancel the week of our wedding. Kim personally made sure my husband and I were greeted with a drink and appetizers immediately after the ceremony, checked in on us throughout the evening (she literally discretely took a card out of my hand that a guest had handed to me on the dance floor as I was searching for the card box!) and was all around such a calming and professional presence! Our guests were raving about the food and the wonderful service all night - we did a buffet and the assorted desserts and couldn't recommend this set up enough! Look no further for your wedding caterer!
Julia N
5.0
5/17/2021
Coming from a big Italian family - food is always the main priority at family events, especially a wedding! Tasteful Occasions exceeded all expectations from cocktail hour to dessert and everything in between. From the day we signed our contract, they were beyond helpful and such a pleasure to work with. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Kim was so responsive and helpful and Crystal (day of) made our day SO special. She was always checking in, making sure we were fed, had a drink in hand and that everything was running smoothly. Thank you so so much!!!
Shanley S
5.0
4/27/2021
I can’t thank Tasteful Occasions enough for everything they did to make my wedding perfect! They weren’t just a catering company, they helped with every aspect of my wedding day: wedding timeline, food, Bartending, etc. Before choosing them for our wedding, we got to do a tasting with them and we knew right then and there we wanted to hire them. The food was amazing, there were so many options to choose from, and they accommodate to whatever we wanted! We got so many compliments the day of our wedding and still getting them about how good the food was and the awesome job of the wait staff. I want to specifically thank Kim for all her hard work!! I worked with her since Day 1 and she knows exactly what she is doing and is there for questions along the planning process. The day of the wedding Kim and her staff made sure my husband and I and our families were taking care of by getting us food, asking if we need any drinks, and just being efficient with every aspect of their services! I would HIGHLY recommend them for your catering service, Bartending, and dessert for your wedding, one stop shop which makes everything so much easier and flow on your wedding day!
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