Zest Atlanta Catering

llrooms 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!!! ❤️

llrooms 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!!! ❤️

ly 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!

nted 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!

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!!

pressed 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.

t 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.

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!!

s 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!

, 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!!

g was perfect and I had no worries on my wedding day! I highly recommend Zest to anyone looking for a perfect wedding caterer!!

d always seem to be smiling. And their food is delicious. Would highly recommend to any couples in search of a caterer!

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he 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!!!

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!

onna 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.

rity 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.

ewing 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!

e. 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!!!

as 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.

ng people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She understood our vision of Breakfast for Dinner right away and put together a menu that needed no edits. We just kept adding more! The initial tasting exceeded expectations and the meeting with our coordinator, LaDonna, made me feel at ease and comforted going into the big day. LaDonna made sure everything happened on time and how I wanted it from months in advance to rehearsal to the sparkler exit. She set up, tore down and helped my parents by loading up their car at the end of the night - she was incredible. These people take pride in making your event the most special, and we believe it was. Jon and I are so grateful. Our guests are still talking about their "Brinner" experience, my parents were over the moon with the flow of the night, and the leftovers were a true highlight the next day. Everything was perfectly planned from the cocktail hour charcuterie table to the snack plate they put together for Jon and I during the reception flip, to the cake cutting and the bar service. THANK YOU, ZEST!

food recommendations based on my desired themed stations. What really blew me away was the food tasting. Wow! We tried so many dishes and they were all amazing! It was hard to choose which ones were our favorites. I also love that the buffet station decor was included in their pricing. Their price, presentation, & taste really sets them above the rest. Plus, Donna was very quick to respond to my emails and requests. She was great with me while I kept tweaking my proposal and requested new items for the night. Food is one thing that you just have to have right at your wedding, and all of my guests kept coming up to me to say how great the food was throughout the night. I'm so glad I went with Zest!

m and then had plenty of communication from the start of our wedding planning to the big day. The food was delicious (many guests complimented it), including probably the best mac & cheese I've ever had! The displays were lovely and the event staff were all friendly. Zest is a great company with yummy food and reasonable prices. Should I throw another big party I will definitely keep them in mind.

we had found our caterer. Garrett and Dana were a joy to work with. Dana understood we had a budget and did a wonderful job of working with us to stay within that budget. Garrett was quick to understand our vision and made suggestions that worked perfectly with the vibe we were going for on our wedding day. When I saw the food displayed on our wedding day, I was in awe. Zest did such a beautiful job decorating the buffet table to where, in all honesty, I noticed their beautiful decorations before I even noticed the food! They also did our simple centerpieces, which tied in beautifully with how they had decorated the buffet table. In fact, our florist told us to have Zest do our buffet table and centerpieces, stating they would do an absolutely beautiful job for less than the florist could. Speaking of the food, our guests absolutely loved it! Luckily, Zest does a great job at always preparing more food than needed – which was great for us since many of our guests went back for seconds (and thirds)! Much to our relief, Zest also offered and did take care of cutting and serving our wedding cake. If you’re searching for delicious food, excellent service, and a caterer who goes above and beyond to make your visions come to life, Zest Atlanta Catering is your answer!

was quick to send a quote with pricing structures per person and per style (family, served, buffet), along with sample menus, costs for desserts, glassware and tablecloth rental options, etc. Hannah and Dana also invited my fiance and I to drop by another wedding Zest was setting up at CWG so we could check out the lay of the venue and how everything could be set up. From the start we knew that Zest was the only company that we'd like to cater our big day, to the extent that we didn't even feel the need to reach out to any other food vendors for quotes or have even a tasting (although Zest did offer to do one for us!). Hannah adjusted menu options and serving style to come in within the budget my dad had set aside for catering, and I really appreciated all of her tips and ideas that helped us stick to his budget and be respectful of my Dad's gift to us. Hannah was also super straight-forward about her experiences with some of my newbie ideas and gave me loads of honest advice that helped me avoid some troubles other brides had run into in their forays into DIY - from the perils of unlabeled tablecloths to forgotten cases of Mason Jar favors to our crazy idea (that she made happen) to have King of Pops as a dessert option instead of wedding cake. She tells it like it is and come your wedding weekend, you will be eternally grateful for her honesty and words of wisdom. And the food? Everyone raved. And raved. And raved. We kicked off the night with a charcuterie board at cocktail hour, and it was overflowing with meats, cheeses, and breads atop stacked wine boxes and greenery Zest had grabbed to fit in with our Provencal theme (Yep! They decorate their food arrangements based on your wedding theme and colors). The buffet was beautiful: A special salad packed with quinoa, berries, and avocado (which we requested after dying over it on a trip we took a month before the wedding - Hannah worked with us and made it happen for just a couple dollars more per guest!), Creole shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and the most phenomenal roasted root vegetables - parsnips, beets, brussel sprouts. The only thing people raved about more were the fabulous bartenders, who somehow remembered people's favorite drinks at a 150 person wedding. Hannah was patient, detailed, thoughtful, generous, and kept the train on the tracks at our crazy wedding. Her crew even sent us home with boxed meals, which we devoured the next day after being totally exhausted from all the wedding fun. We love Zest!

grits, biscuits, peaches salad, and tons of other delicious foods. They were so easy throughout this process. We signed the contract that day and they specified that day that if our taste or decisions changed to just let them know and they would work with us. About a month or so away from the wedding I began to freak out about my choices. Dana and Hannah were so nice and scheduled a second tasting. It solidified that I made the best choice! The day of the wedding the food was delicious. They had our own plates brought to my husband and I's "private dinner." They boxed up all of our food and gave us a to go box for when we were starving and needing a 2am snack! I would use them again in a heart beat. Cannot say enough good things about them. So professional and high quality ingredients and food.

ood was delicious. Guests loved the selections of the different stations. Servers and bartenders were very personable. Greeting guests with smiles all throughout the night. I would recommend them to all my friends and family!

commented on how great and creative the food was and I could not agree more. Dana was also very helpful when it came to putting together our menu, I wanted a southern style menu and my husband to be also insisted on BBQ. Together we compiled a fabulous menu and everyone was blown away by our Chicken n Waffles :) Food was one the most important aspects of the wedding to me and I think Zest went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied as well as our guest bellies.

and make adjustments as necessary while still keeping our budget in mind. They were so kind to make my husband and I a few plates of food during the reception, so we were lucky enough to get to sample everything. The hors d'oeuvres, sides, and meats were all so delicious (and tasted like they did at the tasting!). Planning brides, if Zest is on your short list for caterers, I would say definitely book with Dana and Hannah at Zest. You and your guests will not be sorry!

nal. Dana, the owner, was extremely helpful and accommodating. The cost was very reasonable.

a bag of leftovers in our getaway car so that when we got back to the hotel room we could eat more of their delicious food! The only negative was that some of the serving staff were a little young and unprofessional in the sense that they were out on the dance floor with some of my guests at the end of the night. Overall it was a fantastic experience working with Zest Atlanta.

catering companies in Atlanta is the quality of service and their attention to detail. They decorate all the food tables at no additional cost with whatever type of decor you may have in mind. And I'm not talking your cheesy tealight candles with scrunced taffeta table clothes, I mean vintage wine boxes, silver platters, antique cake servers, anything you may have in mind to give your reception that little bit extra you were looking for. Zest also provided our bartenders and linens, both which were fabulous! Did I mention their food was AMAZING? I had so so so many compliments on how great the food was. I can promise no one left our wedding hungry. Dana also did a walkthrough with the event coordinator at my venue and worked out all the details of table arrangements, flow of service, timing, and lots of other stuff that a bride may not think about (or want to think about) for their big day. I had 100% trust in Dana and the Zest staff that our wedding would be perfect, and it absolutely was!