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Zest Atlanta Catering is a wedding and event catering service based in Avondale Estates, Georgia. This culinary team is known for creating a refined, sophisticated dining experience for a couple's big day. Whether you're planning an intimate micro-wedding or large reception, they will make sure you have an unforgettable evening.
Owners Dana and Hannah Harris have over 50 years of combined experience working with events. They first began their catering career in 1989 and never looked back. They love working with soon-to-be-weds and always strive to make their special day unique and personal.
Zest Atlanta Catering happily serves at venues throughout the Atlanta Metro area. You will have a variety of dishes to choose from, with cuisine options including Greek, Middle Eastern, and Italian creations. The team can accommodate a variety of serving styles, including buffet, family-style, and seated meals. Vegetarian, nut-free, and dairy-free options are available to ensure all of your guests enjoy your reception to the fullest.
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- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- Eastern European
- French
- Fusion
- Greek
- Indian
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
- Seated Meal
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My mother planned my wedding in Decatur, GA, from her home in Arkansas, and she raved about how easy Garrett and his team were to work with. Everyone said the food was delicious, there were no hidden fees or costs, they accommodated ur vegetarian and vegan guests, and all servers were professional. We were so pleased with their work and highly recommend them to other couples looking for a caterer for their wedding.
I can’t express enough how grateful I am to Dana and the entire team at Zest Catering for making our wedding reception absolutely unforgettable. From our very first conversation, Dana's professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for food put me at ease. He took the time to listen to our vision and worked closely with us to craft a menu that was not only delicious but unique and special to our vision for our wedding.
The food was nothing short of spectacular – each dish was a masterpiece. Our guests are still raving about the flavors, the presentation, and how the dishes truly reflected the care and attention to detail that Zest Catering puts into every plate. From appetizers to the main course to the desserts, everything was executed flawlessly and left everyone wanting more.
What truly set this experience apart was Dana and his team's impeccable service. They were professional, efficient, and so attentive to every detail, ensuring the whole event ran seamlessly. Dana went above and beyond to make sure every element of the catering was perfect, and it was clear he was committed to making our special day as smooth and extraordinary as possible.
If you're looking for catering that will wow your guests and elevate your event, Zest Catering is the way to go. I can’t thank Dana and his team enough for their exceptional work in making our wedding day absolutely perfect! It was an absolute dream to work with him and his team.
The food was a hit at our wedding thanks to Zest! Dana is great.
We had a long list of caterers to choose from and it became apparent quickly that Zest would go over and above for my daughter's wedding. Elizabeth was amazing to deal with and fun to boot. She quickly had an estimate to us based on our needs and suggested things we had not considered. Our food tasting was fantastic and she made some good suggestions to pivot on a couple of food items. The team that served the day of the wedding were amazing - from servers to bartenders every single person was pleasant and accommodating. Finally the food - every single item was delicious and we still have guests reaching out saying how amazing the food was. The beef tenderloin and the cajun turkey were spectacular and I just don't have words for the scallop potatos. The passed apps came out hot and beautifully presented. I will be using Zest in the future for other events. Don't hesitate - hire them for your wedding!!!
We absolutely loved loved loved having Zest as our wedding caterer. Garrett was an absolute delight to work with, from the very beginning! Zest and Garrett demonstrated the ability to pivot and think quickly and DELIVER from the start. For our tasting, I unexpected got COVID, so they were able to pack everything up for us to take home and taste test there. It was so fun trying to choose between all the delicious options, but they made it easy by being super flexible with so many last minute questions and changes. We also had custom drinks, mine being a bubble tea drink, and the bartenders were so easy to work with in adjusting for that as well. Everyone was so professional, and ran with all our little last minute details day of with ease. and of course, most importantly, all of our food was delicious!!
Elizabeth and her team absolutely killed It! We used zest for my June wedding and from the first consultation to the wedding day, they were incredible. Elizabeth went above and beyond for me and made all my crazy ideas come to life! She was SO SO helpful and was always willing to answer my many questions! Highly highly recommend using zest!
Truly can’t say enough good things about my Zest catering experience for my wedding. Every part of the planning process was easy and fun thanks to Elizabeth. Every crazy idea we had, she made it happen! They are a family owned business & treat you like family. On top of this, the food is amazing. We had multiple guests tell us that the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding. I would recommend them to anyone looking for catering for an event, big or small.
Disappointing - the same weekend I was working through my ideal menu with Zest, they told me they no longer had availability for me.
Zest was amazing to work with! We worked mainly with Garrett for my wedding. He had such an attention to detail, helped out so much when questions came up and was overall a joy to work with! The food was delicious and we got so many compliments!
Zest worked with us to create exactly what we wanted. The food at our event was as delicious as what we experienced at the tasting. All our guests were blown away by the food served.
Loved working with Zest for our wedding! They helped me pick a custom menu that was perfect for all our guests and accommodated all the dietary restrictions there were. Highly recommend 😊
We used Zest as our caterer and were extremely pleased! We opted for a buffet style dinner and bartending services. The display was beautiful and the food was delicious! We have received many compliments on the quality of the food since our wedding day. Hannah and Garrett were excellent about replying to all of my questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Zest to anyone hosting a catered event!
Zest was so amazing to work with! From the very beginning I knew I could mark anything to do with food and drinks off of my wedding planning list because Garrett had it handled!
We had never worked with a caterer before and they were so amazing at helping us pick out what we wanted to match our vision, and they even made us a stunning wedding cake! All of the food tasted amazing. Plus, our charcuterie table and bar setup blended in perfectly with all of our wedding decor. Garrett knew exactly what our vision was and honestly the charcuterie table decor he curated was one of the biggest showstoppers at our wedding! They are the best!
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We loved Zest! They were easy to communicate with, and everyone absolutely raved about the food. They also handled all of our guest dietary restrictions with ease. Would absolutely recommend!
I could not imagine a more amazing catering team if I tried. From the first time we met Garrett at the tasting (which was incredible), I knew that we were in the best of hands. He was creative, patient, professional, and on top of all things catering.
From the passed appetizers (the bacon wrapped dates were to die for) to the main course (don’t snooze on the bourbon glazed salmon), Zest just blew us away. They provided their own staff of bartenders and servers who were friendly and professional, and Garrett was on site the whole time to ensure that everything ran smoothly.
Wedding planning can be so stressful and having a team like Zest made the catering aspect feel so manageable. I truly cannot recommend them enough. Thanks for everything!
Delicious food and flawless service, Zest exceeded all our expectations. Garrett hosted our taste panel where he patiently worked with the Bride and Groom (both vegetarians) to accommodate their dietary needs with a menu that satisfied everyone. Pro Tip: Go with the glazed salmon!!
Zest is the best in the catering business. I had the pleasure of working alongside Dana over the past two years, due to COVID wedding postponements. He was so professional and streamlined the entire process for us.
Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the food was, and the late night taco & churro bar was a huge hit. While I was too nervous to eat much during the wedding, we were pleasantly surprised to find a packed bag from Zest of leftover food in our getaway car. The team truly went above and beyond. I couldn’t not thank Dana enough for everything he did to make our day absolute perfection! Just looking at the photos below is making my mouth water again. Whatever you do, don’t hesitate to book this vendor!
Where to begin?! We were probably a caterer's worst nightmare: A switched wedding date due to COVID-19, a switch from stations to plated dinner for safety, a complete reworking of the menu (...twice), differing food opinions between parents and the couple --- you name it, we had it.
And through it all, Hannah was an absolute rock. She adjusted and readjusted, made an absolutely perfect menu, and, the night of (and beyond!), everyone was absolutely raving about the food. (Get the grits; seriously. You won't regret it.) She provided an additional appetizer because she knew it was my husband's favorite, she created our own specialty drink at the last minute, she modeled a menu based on our favorite restaurant, and so much more. She went above and beyond with everything, and the end product was absolute perfection.
And, a final note: I'm not a bride who loved planning -- I found it incredibly stressful and difficult. Hannah provided so much more than food; she was a calming, collected presence who I'm personally so glad could be a part of our wedding day. My husband and I will sing Zest's (and Hannah's!) praises from the rooftops!
Zest was everything we wanted and more! The food was delicious- highly recommend the mac n cheese! We loved working with Elizabeth. She was so helpful and organized. She also came out to say hi prior to the wedding starting which I thought was so sweet. Additionally, the rest of the staff was great too! If you’re looking for a caterer with a variety of yummy food options, Zest is your place.
The Zest team did a great job catering our wedding. The food was delicious, and there was plenty of it! All staff on-site was super friendly and professional. My personal favorite touch was the popcorn machine - I was thrilled to find out that Zest could provide their own. We loved the extra touch of sending us home with a bag of leftovers.
My one lament is that we missed out on in-person planning and tasting with Zest thanks to the pandemic. We ended up having to do a take-home tasting, which was quite well done. All of our food was packaged up neatly and included instructions for heating up and preparing. Even though we couldn't do the tasting in person, Zest made the experience special and easy for us.
Thanks to the entire Zest team!
Zest is so delicious and amazing!! We booked Hannah and her team in January 2020 and ended up having a small backyard wedding before our big celebration in April of 2021. Hannah catered my birthday, backyard wedding, big celebration in April and brunch the next day! We will continue to use Zest for every big celebration we have because they were truly a joy to work with!! The food is amazing (of course) and Hannah even came up with the name of our punch! They truly care so much about their couples and I would highly recommend them to anyone!
First things first, our food was DELICIOUS. We went with a plated dual entree with chicken, beef medallions and vegetables; it was the best chicken I’ve ever had at an event and our guests agreed. Garrett was such a pleasure to work with, even with several revisions to our plans (guests counts, buffet vs plated, glassware, etc.); he never missed a beat and we felt total confidence in the Zest team. I would not hesitate to recommend Zest for your next event or upcoming wedding, they really knocked it out of the park. And they even sent us home with a goodie bag of take home food.
Zest is AMAZING! We used Zest for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and they blew us away at both events. Of course the food was incredible (we ate our weight in buffalo chicken paninis and edamame pot stickers after the wedding), but the level of customer service they demonstrated was above and beyond. We both agreed that Elizabeth was the best communicator out of all our vendors (and all our vendors were amazing!). She was quick to respond (sometimes within seconds) and always helpful (offering to assist with items that weren’t included in our contract). The Zest team even agreed to make and serve a family pie recipe as a surprise for my fiancé’s grandmother. They nailed it and helped to make our entire weekend so special. Thank you, Elizabeth, Hannah, and team!
Zest was so easy to work with! I worked mostly with Elizabeth and she was so nice and easy to talk to. Sometimes with vendors they can feel kind of distant and too stern but this was not the case. I felt like I could email her any time I had a question and she would get back to me so quickly. Payment was also a breeze and they were very transparent and detailed. Her and Dana ran the show at my reception and even when people decided to switch seats and get out of order, everyone was served pretty quickly. The food was great and I was full. I didn’t see lines at our bars and everyone was up dancing so the bartenders must have done their job well! We had many compliments on how great our appetizers were! Best of all, when we got to our hotel our chauffeur handed us a bag and we didn’t know what it was but to our surprise it was food! Appetizers and a meal for each of us! And it was all still so good! These people were so easy to work with and accommodating I can’t recommend them enough. But good luck picking your food...they have so many GREAT choices! You cannot go wrong hiring Zest.
Zest is amazing! They are very accommodating for different types of diets (vegan, gluten free, etc.) and the food is delicious!!! Garrett is also great to work with. I highly recommend the Zest team!
I cannot recommend Zest enough! The food was incredible and everything went off without a hitch! Even more so, they went above and beyond to make the day easy for my husband and me - had appetizers and cocktails set aside for us so we could have a break before the reception, set out dinner for us while we were chatting with guests, and generally made sure we were taken care of while running around during the reception. Thank you to Elizabeth and Hannah for everything!
Working with Zest for my wedding was a great experience from start to finish. Garrett and his team did an amazing job with everything on our wedding day. The food, decor, and service was exceptional. I highly recommend Zest catering and look forward to using them in the future.
Four-weeks later and people are STILL talking about how great the food was at our wedding reception. Garrett and staff knocked it out of the park. We had a wide range of food to choose from and the tasting was phenomenal. I especially appreciated their flexibility when it came down to my indecisiveness. The week of our wedding I ended up changing the menu last minute. They were super cool about it and I must say, FRIED CHICKEN is the way to go!
Where do I begin? I just recently got married at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and I could not thank Elizabeth and Hannah enough for their excellent service. If you are considering Zest for your event, I encourage you to go in for a tasting. You will quickly see how professional they are in their work and how amazing their food tastes. I could go on and on about this company. They dress professional and even coordinate with your wedding colors. They happily accommodate any food allergies and preferences and go the extra mile to give you 1st class service. Elizabeth and her team were the reason I had no stress on the day of my wedding. They ensured that my guests would have a wonderful experience and they kept their promise. A lot my guests came up to me telling me how amazing the food was and how everything looked so nice. Thank you Elizabeth and Hannah for making my wedding an amazing experience!
Truly exceptional! Hannah and her team are so professional and we’re a dream to work with! Everyone was raving about the food and exceptional service. From day one of the tasting right to the end of the reception, Zest was there to address all my concerns and worked with my other vendors seamlessly. I highly recommend Zest for your catering needs. You won’t be disappointed!
Truly, truly amazing. Hannah and her team were amazing from beginning to end. Such a pleasure to work with. Not only was her team professional but they were truly kind and had a good time with our guests. My guests could not stop talking about the amazing service by them. They went above and beyond and I am forever grateful. If I could go back and choose a vendor again I’d choose them a million times. They’re awesome!!
I can’t even begin to adequately thank Garret and the Zest team enough for making Robbie and my wedding day the best ever. Garret was so sweet and enthusiastic from the very first time we communicated about a menu and organizing the big day - it made me feel totally taken care of and incredibly excited for the food! And OMG THE FOOD. It was DELICIOUS and even better than I could have imagined. Not only was it beautifully set up, but friends and family are still raving about how amazing it was. I have some still in my freezer and I’m literally rationing it out because I’m not ready for it to be gone!
Aside from the amazing catering, Garret and his staff were literally sweeping water out from under the outdoor tent and bar during the tropical storm that graced our big day with its presence. If that isn’t commitment and service to the millionth degree to ensure clients are well taken care of, I don’t know what is. Garret also made plates for Robbie and I so we were actually able to eat, and set them up with candles in a private area to enjoy with each other during all the excitement. It was such a wonderful bit of calm during the hustle and bustle and I will remember it forever.
Zest is incredible, bottom line. It would be regretful to not hire them!! Thank you forever for everything!
Zest's culinary creations are 5 star. Hannah, owner of Zest, is so talented, professional, and knowledgeable. She is so much more than a caterer! Zest was hired to cater my wedding including a cocktail hour following the ceremony. I held a plated dinner for a guest count of 175. Hannah made it possible to seat and feed my guest in a timely manner and tight space for my guest count. Her staff is very professional as well and were all attentive to my guest. The food and service are exceptional!
Our experience with Zest was incredible! Everyone was raving about the food, which is not something that happens often at weddings. Hannah was so professional and incredibly easy to work with throughout the process. Honestly, you should book Zest first and then just find a venue that's available the same date as them. They are that good!
Hannah, Dana, and the Zest team are absolutely wonderful! Their food and customer service were exemplary! Since our wedding was held on a Sunday, we wanted to honor our family's Sunday dinner tradition of fried chicken, sweet potato souffle, baked mac n' cheese, collards, etc. Literally, EVERYONE raved about how AMAZING our food was -- even the toughest of critics! We are eternally grateful to Zest Atlanta for helping us create such wonderful memories of our wedding.
Hannah Harris is an amazing person to work with and someone you want with you on your wedding day. Yes - her food is also amazing and incredible, but so is she! Her knowledge and experience is what makes you feel comfortable! We only did two food tastings and we visited Hannah first, and my whole family looked at me and said "Do we even have to go to the other place?"
We had three very different food stations at our wedding and they were all great! She understood our vision and theme from the beginning. Everyone loved the food and loved that we had traditional and fun food to choose from!
Hannah and her team did an amazing job! We loved the food and everything went so smoothly. I’m especially grateful we were fed so early on that we actually got to eat at the wedding!! Would definitely recommend Zest to future brides.
Oh where do I even start with Zest?! Hannah and Dana were the best people for our wedding! Zest came recommended by a friend who used them at her wedding a couple years prior and also by my wedding planner. We had our wedding at the Biltmore Ballrooms and boy oh boy, Zest knows how to cater for every occasion no matter how fancy you want it! How I decided on Zest: I scheduled 2 tastings (one was a company that my venue recommended and the other one was Zest). Both of their prices seemed comparable. Zest won us over with their incredible food, beautiful decor, and genuine ability to care for our needs and to (no pun intended) cater to us, the bride and groom. Once selected, emails were seamless and quick, communication was on point. Whenever we added something an invoice was sent over immediately so we could be very clear about our payment. There was no guessing or feeling like you don’t know what you’re paying for with Zest! The day of the wedding was fabulous! They brought their own presence to each station and EXTREMELY professional (and professionally dressed) team. The food was amazing and all our guests loved the different options! Not only did they do the catering but they also cared so much about the experience as a whole that they helped make sure our cake was delivered and set up beautifully! They are a true family team and a family company that will work with you and make you feel like you’re the only couple getting married! I loved working with them and we wouldn’t ask for any other company! They will be recommended to all my friends and family! Thank you so much Hannah and Dana!!! ❤️
Oh where do I even start with Zest?! Hannah and Dana were the best people for our wedding! Zest came recommended by a friend who used them at her wedding a couple years prior and also by my wedding planner. We had our wedding at the Biltmore Ballrooms and boy oh boy, Zest knows how to cater for every occasion no matter how fancy you want it! How I decided on Zest: I scheduled 2 tastings (one was a company that my venue recommended and the other one was Zest). Both of their prices seemed comparable. Zest won us over with their incredible food, beautiful decor, and genuine ability to care for our needs and to (no pun intended) cater to us, the bride and groom. Once selected, emails were seamless and quick, communication was on point. Whenever we added something an invoice was sent over immediately so we could be very clear about our payment. There was no guessing or feeling like you don’t know what you’re paying for with Zest! The day of the wedding was fabulous! They brought their own presence to each station and EXTREMELY professional (and professionally dressed) team. The food was amazing and all our guests loved the different options! Not only did they do the catering but they also cared so much about the experience as a whole that they helped make sure our cake was delivered and set up beautifully! They are a true family team and a family company that will work with you and make you feel like you’re the only couple getting married! I loved working with them and we wouldn’t ask for any other company! They will be recommended to all my friends and family! Thank you so much Hannah and Dana!!! ❤️
Hannah and the Zest team were incredible! Organized and professional. We had an American-Peruvian wedding with paella, pisco sours, ceviche, and a vegetarian station. We got so many compliments on our food. It was fresh and hot, which I've rarely had at a wedding. The team also did our bartending and event set up and break down. Staff was so friendly and did an amazing job. The day could not have been more perfect! Thank you!
If you want to work with folks who have it together, then choose Zest! I loved working with Hannah, especially since she knew our venue so well (Callanwolde Fine Arts Center) and was so eager to accommodate our vision from the very start. We wanted family style Southern food, and she and her team delivered, working so well with our planner and the florist to create an overall tablescape that would work with our mix of round and estate tables! I can't say enough good things about Hannah and her team---they made our day feel so special! We'd highly recommend the shrimp and grits, bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, and mac n' cheese!
Zest did an excellent job with the food at our wedding. The presentation was great and the food was delicious. Hannah was great to work with throughout our planning process. Highly recommend!!!
Hannah and the Zest team were absolutely incredible!! Our guests thoroughly raved about the food during cocktail hour and the dinner reception. They had a tall order bartending our group :) but they managed to do it flawlessly and quickly! We planned this wedding from out of state, and it was fantastic how easy it was to work with Zest and craft the menu we dreamed about on our day. We had looked at several vendors, but Zest was the only one that really seemed to WANT to accommodate our special additions (i.e. instead of a wedding cake, having donuts and ice cream). They also made sure my husband and I had enough to eat during the night and afterwards, which we thoroughly appreciated (and needed). If you want the quality and service with great value, Zest is definitely our recommendation!!! On top of everything, our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were held all in the same venue, and at times in the same room! Zest flipped the room and handled the setup of the tables, decor, etc something we NEVER even saw! They worked directly with our linens vendor, so we never even touched the table clothes. We just entered it a gorgeously laid out room. They were efficient and super kind to work with. Thank you again!!
I cannot say enough about how great Dana and Zest Catering were for my wedding. Dana and his team far surpassed my expectations. Our wedding food was incredible!!! It tasted the exact same as it did at our tasting 3 months later which really impressed me. Dana always made himself available for a phone call or emails. Trust me, you will not regret using Zest for any catering needs. Thank you Zest!! My guests all LOVED the food and the presentation.
I could write a book on how great Zest is. Dana and his staff did an incredible job catering my daughter’s wedding last weekend. We had appetizers passed during cocktail hour and everything was delicious. During the reception we had stations set up and there were so many food items to select from. Not only is the food delicious, but the presentation of the food is incredible. Dana kept asking me if he could fix me a plate- he was not only attentive to me but to everyone. His staff hustled the entire time- making sure food was replenished and bussing the tables when people finished their plates. You get so many extras when you hire Zest. Dana is delightful to work with and really eases your mind about the details (I definitely needed that). Our guests raved over the food and thought everything was delicious. I highly recommend Zest for any of your catering needs. A big thank you to Zest Atlanta Catering for providing wonderful food and service for my daughter’s wedding.
Zest's food is definitely delicious and it's a great value for your money (and we compared a lot of caterers)! Presentation was great (though admittedly we never saw the room with the buffet because we were served our dinner)! Organization and communication could be improved a little - I had to repeatedly answer the same questions throughout the planning process. The top tier of cake was not served even though I repeatedly said we were not saving it. It would have served another 15 guests. And were a little disappointed getting to taste only 2 entrees at our tasting for our 2-entree buffet. But other than that, Zest was great the day of, everything went smooth, and everyone loved the food!!
I cannot say enough good things about Zest! We worked with Garrett and it was an absolute pleasure. He was very prompt to respond to emails and answer any questions we had. He made our day PERFECT! It was exactly what we envisioned. The food was amazing! All of my guests raved about it. They have so may options to choose from that they can make any vision come true. You seriously cannot go wrong using Zest for your big day. I will hands down use them again for events I need catered. Thanks again Garrett and the entire Zest team!
Zest was so wonderful for our daughter's wedding reception. They had lots of selections and were very accommodating about changing little items to meet our requests. Zest had worked at our venue many times and made the many details of set-up, serving and clean-up just so easy and seamless. We highly recommend Zest! Their expertise and experience will allow you to relax and just enjoy your event! Thanks Zest!!
Zest did an amazing job with catering my wedding!! The food was amazing and our guest couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was!!! Garrett Cook did an outstanding job as my event producer. He went above and beyond making sure everything was perfect and I had no worries on my wedding day! I highly recommend Zest to anyone looking for a perfect wedding caterer!!
I am a wedding planner and work with many caterers, and Zest is one of the best! I recently worked on a Callanwolde wedding with them, and it was evident that they truly care about the quality of their service. Their staff is super attentive and always seem to be smiling. And their food is delicious. Would highly recommend to any couples in search of a caterer!
Great food and reasonable prices! Our coordinator wasn’t the most pleasant throughout the process, but Zest got the job done and we were more than pleased with the food, presentation and service at our wedding! Our guests are still raving about their meals...and we are too!
A great big thank you to Garrett and Zest for a wonderful array of delicious foods at my daughter's wedding! Everything was displayed to coordinate with the wedding decor and the guests raved on the food. Garrett and staff were so easy to work with and made the evening go so smoothly.
Zest was incredible to work with. They were so kind, responsive and helpful. Food was great - got many compliments from guests. Setup was gorgeous! Loved them!!!
I absolutely adore Hannah and the Zest team. From the first time we sat down for a tasting I was not only floored by how amazing their food was, but my planning stress was put to ease because Hannah always had all the right answers. They made the most amazing fall menu for our end of September wedding. Our guests raved about the candied bacon at cocktail hour, their Cajun fried turkey is the best thing I’ve had in my life and I think I could eat their chicken quesadilla appetizer every day and feel happy. The team was so professional, the food spread looked gorgeous and the bar tenders executed our signature cocktail flawlessly. They even stopped serving drinks in glassware (started serving in plastic cups) when the dance floor opened to avoid shattered glass accidents. Zest is top notch when it comes to professional, delicious catering at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!!!
Hannah and Zest Catering are top notch! They really are the best and if you don't take my word for it as described below, know that another caterer didn't even try to win my business because they knew I was also going to a tasting with Zest. No joke that happened! As for my experience with Zest, I immediately clicked with Hannah during the tasting and was blown away by the chef's presentation, food and attention to detail. They take their work seriously and it was evident during the tasting. The table was set beautifully, food presentation superb and the chef could tell me everything about the dish and ingredients. This is important - I went to another tasting that had no clue what was in their food. At the end of the tasting, Hannah even sent me home with my favorite dessert (tiramisu) because she remembered from my email that it was my favorite. Needless to say, it was a no-brainer to hire Zest! Leading up to the wedding, Hannah was incredibly engaged and eager to help ensure I had everything I needed (or didn't know I needed). She has a kind, warm heart and is beyond talented at what she does. When I saw the buffet set-up and decor, I was speechless at how beautiful she made it. Every detail was breathtakingly stunning. I never knew how much a caterer could do and Hannah and team blew it out of the park! Every Zest bartender, server and staff member was incredibly nice and attentive. Zest really rolls out the red carpet for their events. Hannah even referred us to other vendors that we absolutely loved. There are no words to truly express how thankful I am to Hannah and team for making the wedding day so special. Food (meaning DELICIOUS food) was one of my non-negotiable must-haves and my guests still are telling me how much they loved the spread! If you want top notch service, melt-in-your-mouth food, beautiful food presentation, and an amazing caterer that will bend over backwards to make the day all it should be, look no further than Hannah and Zest!
I am so happy we chose to work with Zest for our wedding at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse! Donna and her team are experts on the space and were a dream to work with from planning the menu to executing on the day of. I have a food allergy and Donna worked with me to create a menu that was safe for me and enjoyable for our guests. Our friends and family still rave about the food. And how can you not rave about homemade pimento cheese mashed potatoes?! I can’t say enough good things about Donna and about Zest! The quality, professionalism and service of the entire Zest team made for a stress-free experience for my husband and myself, and a wonderful time for our guests.
If I could give more than five stars, I would! Garrett and the Zest team were the most amazing team a bride could ask for. Garrett answered all of my million questions and created the perfect menu for my September wedding. Food was our top priority for our guests and Zest exceeded expectations. ALL of our guests commented on how amazing the food was and how they never ate so many amazing things at a wedding! Garrett also took the time to make sure my husband and I got to eat on our wedding day! He had apps and our food waiting for us with a big smile and a huge congrats! It made our entire wedding experience SO memorable. Garrett truly went above and beyond to make us feel like we were such a special couple to him and our wedding was a priority. On top of that, the food was literally out of this world.
I am glad that my husband and I chose Zest Atlanta Catering. We initially found out about Zest from our venue management (Callanwolde Fine Arts Center), for they were on their preferred caterer list. After doing a little bit of research and viewing their website we has a feeling that Zest was the perfect fit for us. After meeting with Hannah and Dana for our first tasting, they explained to us their extensive menu list which could be customized to our tastes. The food was important to my husband and I and we just didn't want boring chicken and green beans. We had the opportunity to sample a variety of oeur d'euvres, entree selections and even had a second tasting closer to our wedding date to finalize our menu. Dana took the lead during our special day and was able to substitute and add certain foods to our stationed menu and even decorated the food tables beautifully. We were able to bring our own alcohol to our venue and Zest also supplied us with their bartenders. Our wedding guests LOVED the food during the reception and kept asking who the amazing caterers were! Zest provided us with variety of food selections that everyone enjoyed. We even got to take home all of the leftover food! They were a huge hit!! The only negative comment that I have is that we noticed that their were some bottles of alcohol missing at the end of the night. We had supplied more than enough bottles for our 150 guest and felt as though some alcohol should have been returned to us. Other than that, would highly recommend and would definitely used them again!
Zest was AMAZING!!!! We loved our experience of working with them and SO VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!! they were very open to our ideas and created masterpieces from our vision! Many commented that it was the best wedding food they had ever taste. 160 guests, 160 very happy well fed people! Kudos to Dana--he is so wonderful to work with it and makes it all a pleasure!!!
The food was just ok. The station menus sounded fabulous, and the biscuit station would have been my favorite, but the biscuits were cold :( We were able to provide our own alcohol at our venue and Zest did the bar-tending, and once the event was over, my dad came to get the leftover alcohol and the waitstaff acted surprised that they did not get to keep it. Finally, they also forgot to put out our highboy tables in the main area after the cocktail reception, and no one got to see the arrangements that we had on them. Food is my favorite thing, so my husband and I were disappointed. They did have the most affordable prices though, so they could have been our fault for picking based on price rather than service.
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