About this vendor
Virginia & Co. is a catering company serving weddings in Durham, NC. Crafting colorful spreads replete with delicious charcuterie and fruit, this team is sure to add a delicious edge to your special day. Enjoy a grazing table where you and your guests can break bread and celebrate your momentous occasion.
Virginia & Co. is proud to provide a contemporary twist on the traditional appetizer table. By focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce, they offer an environmentally conscious update. That doesn’t mean they compromise on flavor; each option laid out on their meticulously designed grazing tables is delicious, with choices to suit every palate. Their artful presentation is nothing short of breathtaking. These culinary artists create a true cornucopia of color at the center of your event, nourishing for both your eyes and mouth.
A standard grazing table from these cuisine curators includes selections of cheeses, from blue to vintage, seasonal fruits, crudites, and cured meats. You can also include a brie tower constructed of two or more wheels of creamy, rich brie cheese. Mindful of dietary restrictions, they can also provide vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options for your spread. For ease of dining, the table package comes complete with props and serving utensils, as well as napkins, plates, and flatware. Delivery, setup, and cleanup are managed by the company’s dedicated staff.
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Northeastern
- Seafood
- Southern
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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Great local business who did our wedding
We knew we would book Virginia & Co the moment we left our tasting. The food was amazing and Joy was kind and organized. It was clear from the start she knew what she was doing. All of the food on our wedding day was delicious and Virginia & co. went out of their way to ensure that all my family and friends with allergies and dietary restrictions were taken care of. She even worked with her team last minute to make sure that our gluten free guests (including mom of the bride) got a special dessert and that water was put out to hydrate our guests on the hot June day of our wedding. Would definitely recommend.
I came into the day expecting something better than what I received on the day of the wedding.
While the cocktail hour food we got was apparently good (I did not have a chance to taste as I was taking pictures with the photographer during this time), although we had paid for two dishes to be served, and only one was served. The servers did a good job at passing the one dish out though.
The reception was another story with dinner.
Dinner was supposed to start at 4pm, as we had sent them a detailed itinerary for the day beforehand. At 4pm the beverage station was still at another part of the venue where cocktail hour was held and not at the reception site. And the food was not ready either. We had to wait for them to put the food out so we could be served. We got the buffet, so you would’ve thought the food would have been set out and ready to be served. And the food that was served was mediocre at best. The spare ribs were so tough that it was a struggle to bite into, and they were pretty tasteless. And the chicken was not it. Some of the pieces I saw on my family's plates made me a little nauseous to look at. It was gray and looked unappetizing. Seemingly only the pieces of chicken on top were the freshest and looked like they had actually been grilled.
And the “salad” was definitely not a salad. We got the watermelon feta salad. It was supposed to include “mint, red onions and balsamic vinaigrette”. All that was served was maybe 3 small cubes of watermelon, a tiny amount of feta sprinkled on, and barely any mint on the plate. I wasn’t expecting a big salad or anything like that, but it was a pitiful amount on the plate.
And what really got under my skin the day of the wedding was the amount of staff that came. We were promised, per the invoice, that we would have 10 people there. That’s what I paid for. There most definitely was not 10 staff members there. Apparently there were 5 staff members there, but I personally only saw 3. And that’s when they weren’t stepping away frequently for a smoke break. What I heard from my wedding director is that they double booked the day of the wedding, so they split up the staff for the two events. That is baffling to me that they double booked, and then provided less staff than what we paid for.
And in the contract with catering it states “Leftover Policy: For the health and safety of our customers, and for liability reasons, we do not package leftover food for our clients. We do not provide to go containers. All food leftover at the scheduled pick-up time will be taken by the catering staff and discarded in an appropriate way.” However, the catering staff offered all the left over food to the venue owners, while we were not allowed to keep any leftovers when we were the ones who paid for it.
And we ended up having the staff cut up the cake to be served but they did it in the strangest way. Instead of slicing it into proper cake slices, it’s as though they cubed it up and served it in small barely bite sized pieces. And when they brought it out, they placed it on the opposite side of the reception area from where the cake originally was, and where the cupcakes were, so most people weren’t even aware that the cake had been served.
Overall it felt very underwhelming, when i was very excited for the food to only be disappointed. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
Amazing food and service!! I was referred to Joy’s business by the owner of the bartending service we hired, her name is Diesha with A Glass Above.
I was thankful for the referral. I had a phone consultation, reviewed their services and everything that is offered. I explained to Joy that this would be a small wedding under 50 attendees in my home. She helped me to come up with a delicious appetizer menu as we had evening ceremony with just appetizers and desserts.
After we made a set menu. She scheduled a time to actually bring s tasting to us. The food was amazing.
The day of the wedding she arrived with her staff member they created a beautiful display with menu provided for guests to glance at as they made their selections. Everything looked and tasted great!!!
I highly recommend their catering business! Oh follow them on IG too. Their page and everything they provide is incredible.
Terrible service. My fiancé called them prior to my reaching out via email and the person that he spoke with did not know any information about the business. I reached out via email and set up a phone consultation. I had that phone consultation and was promised that a full quote would be sent to me via email within one week. One week later that quote never came. I gave them a few more days to get back to me and then I called and left a detailed message asking why no one had gotten back to me. They continued to ghost me and never returned any of my calls. If they can’t do that, then how could I ever expect them to actually show up on my wedding day.
Food was so delicious!!!
Joy and her team are so creative and fun in everything they do. They made our taco bar and s'mores bar more amazing than we could have imagined!!! Joy put our personalities in everything but also brought true culinary excellence.
If you are looking for the highest quality food but also creativity, look for Virginia and Co!
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1613 Holly Hill Drive, Durham, NC
Virginia & Co.
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