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12th Street Catering

12th Street Catering

Philadelphia, PA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 29 Reviews
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    Roisin F. Sent on 09/06/2023
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    Loved by all

    Everyone raved about the food especially the ribs! So tasty and so professional!
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    Emily M. Sent on 01/02/2024
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    Best wedding food ever!

    12th Street Catering was hands down one of the best vendors I worked with in my entire wedding planning process.
    Initially, I was going to book a different caterer, but that catering company was very challenging to get in touch with and had me waiting 2 weeks past their promised date, just for a quote. With those challenges, I decided to put in an inquiry with 12th Street, and I got a call from the lovely Peter a mere 2 hours later. Within a few days, I had a detailed estimate. We booked them then and there!
    We worked with Peter to finalize the details of our catering set-up and menu, and I can't sing his praises enough. We changed our mind a few times, and Peter was so incredible at being flexible, patiently explaining the different options, and was always so kind and lovely to work with. Planning a wedding can be really stressful, but I was never stressed when working with Peter (and 12th Street in general), because they make it a point to provide excellent customer service.
    I know they must be really busy, but Peter always got back to me so quickly, and made me and my partner feel like a priority. Plus, the food is absolutely delicious! Numerous people specifically commented on how amazing the food was during and after the wedding, and multiple people said it was "the best food I've ever had at a wedding." They have so many delectable options, it's easy to make your vision into a reality.
    I'd whole heartedly recommend 12th Street Catering for anyone planning a wedding, or an event in general!
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    Amrita S. Sent on 11/23/2022
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    Unbelievably elegant, incredibly thorough

    Incredibly wonderful experience. The food quality was excellent and the selection was extremely vast. We absolutely loved our tasting beforehand to round out our menu, and Harry was incredibly gracious in being accessible (even doing our walk through with our event planner!). The day of, all the staff were so generous and kind, and raved about the offering. No notes!
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    Laura M. Sent on 08/30/2022
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    Beyond incredible

    I can’t say enough great things about Harry and the team at 12th St. From the moment we booked them, Harry made himself available to help us via phone, email and even meetings at the venue. He is insanely organized and really helped move the whole planning process forward, beyond just the catering segment! My mother, who felt the brunt of the stress, completely trusted him and would frequently tell me to “ask Harry about that” because that’s just who he is—the guy with the answers. Midway through planning, our contact at the venue left—Harry totally stepped into that role, making him not just the catering lead but also, effectively, the venue lead too. Despite this, nothing slipped through the cracks. On the day of, Harry continually checked in on my husband and I to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. His positive energy really made us feel calm and present. His team adapted extremely well to a minor timeline issue (which was our family's fault, not theirs!) during the reception. And, of course, the food itself was phenomenal! We appreciated how many vegan options were available to choose from. Several guests specifically mentioned how delicious their meal was, including a cousin who is a restaurant owner. I cannot recommend 12th St. enough. I wish Google had a special 6th star I could give out.
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    Ron P. Sent on 08/13/2022
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    Amazing, mouthwatering dishes and drinks!

    12th Street Catering were the perfect caterers for our special day! We worked with them for our Sangeet at Vue on 50 and it was perfect. The dishes (Indian and American mixed) were cooked to perfection! We were especially impressed with how well the prepared all the Indian dishes, in a way full of flavor but with not too much spice! The staff and bartenders were excellent, making the perfect cocktails all night. They even helped us come up with a wonderful custom cocktail. Victoria was a breeze to work with - so responsive and on top of it. We can't recommend them highly enough!
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    Kate M. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Exceptional! Outstanding! Incomparable!

    My husband and I used 12th Street catering for our wedding day at PAFA and we couldn’t be happier that we did. We are beyond thankful to Harry, 12th Street’s wonderful coordinator, who was absolutely amazing to work with. Our original event date changed several times because of COVID and Harry didn’t miss a beat. Harry kept everything organized through the chaos of rescheduling and was so wonderful throughout everything. The entire 12th Street team did an exceptional job the night of our wedding. We are still hearing from our friends and family how amazing the food was and how attentive the staff was. The food was so fresh and every meal looked like it was prepared with care. 12th Street is the whole package- amazing food and amazing people.
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    Kaitlin M. Sent on 07/31/2022
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    Great Wedding at PAFA

    Harry Pierson and 12th St. Catering really made our wedding special! The food was amazing but 12th St. did so much more than just feed us. Harry helped us organize our schedule and even ceremony, and went through details with us that we may not have even considered. 12th St. was happy to make any changes / substitutions to their selections that we requested, and they worked with us to customize the bar so we had exactly what we wanted to serve our guests. Harry was so accommodating with all of our questions and concerns, we would absolutely recommend him and 12th St. in the future!
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    Tim S. Sent on 06/04/2022
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    Great Team

    We picked 12th Street to cater our wedding at PAFA, and it was a great experience. Harry is a true professional, and he expertly guided us through the process. The food was phenomenal, and the staff were all extremely kind. We would definitely recommend working with them!
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    Lise C. Sent on 04/25/2022
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    12th St. Catering

    Harry Pierson & his team went above and beyond from the fun bartenders to the attentive wait staff at the table to the crew in the kitchen, it was seamless and delicious!! Harry is a gem of a person, he attended the rehearsal at the venue, his attention to detail and commitment to the event showed from start to finish. We were told that the food was amazing (it was) , the best they've had a wedding. We loved working with them and will extoll their virtues to anyone considering 12th St. Catering.
    From the heart,
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    Jamie B. Sent on 04/19/2022
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    Delicious food and great staff

    It was a pleasure working with 12th Street Catering for our wedding, especially Harry Pierson. Harry is incredibly organized, creative, and kind. All of our food preferences and dietary restrictions were taken into consideration. Everything ran smoothly and it was all thanks to Harry and his team. No detail was overlooked. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! Our guests are still raving about everything from the appetizers to the dessert. I would highly recommend 12th Street for any wedding or large event.
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    Jennifer S. Sent on 11/23/2021
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    12th Street was amazing

    Working with Harry and the 12th Street Catering team was wonderful. We were originally scheduled to have our large wedding in June 2020, but ended up rescheduling (not once, but twice!) to November 2021. Harry navigated the changes to our date, menu, and guest count with grace, poise, and professionalism.

    Throughout the planning process, Harry was thoughtful and attentive. We put our trust in his expertise and recommendations and we are so glad we did.

    The food - and particularly the cocktail hour - was one aspect of our wedding that we wanted to get right. We can safely say that, in working with 12th Street, we did. The food was absolutely delicious, unique, and memorable. The waitstaff was courteous, personable, and fun. Thank you to the team for making our wedding an amazing dining experience for friends and family!
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    Jessica S. Sent on 12/08/2021
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    Dream Wedding Menu

    Harry at 12th St Catering is the best!!! We recently got married at PAFA and 12th St was our wedding caterer.
    We requested a fully customized menu and Harry absolutely delivered. We had a seasonal welcome drink, a hot first course of risotto instead of salad, Philly themed late night snacks, and (most importantly) our menu was fully plant-based besides one sustainable fish option at dinner. The ability to customize our menu and 12th St's shared commitment to sustainability were exactly why we chose them. Many people in our crowd are more the "meat and potatoes" type so they came skeptical about a plant-based menu, but left very happy. One month later, we are still hearing about how good the food was.
    The staff were beyond professional, kind, and efficient. Seated dinner service was so fast and the staff were smiling and upbeat all night.
    The best part was that the chef packaged up to-go containers of each type of food for us so we had a few meals worth to live off of as we unpacked and reorganized after we got home.
    Lastly, Harry was the absolute sweetest to work with. He was so responsive to emails despite being very busy, he met my parents Sunday after the wedding so that we could pick up some larger decor items, and he personally delivered us our choice of drinks and multiple rounds of hors d'oeuvres right after the ceremony was over.
    Thank you 12th St and Harry for helping us throw the best party ever!
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    Olivia P. Sent on 09/16/2021
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    Detail was perfect

    Harry was super accommodating! He walked me through everything, I felt very comfortable! Was a delight!
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    Katie Z. Sent on 04/15/2020
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    Wonderful food, very flexible.

    We had a wonderful experience with 12th Street Catering at our wedding; we initially had a contract with another caterer, but due to shifting preferred vendors at our venue, we ended up switching to 12th St. Harry was incredibly understanding, and made us feel very comfortable- and the food was AMAZING. He made sure that we were taken care of during the reception- bringing us our own tray of appetizers and making sure our glasses were full. Additionally, we had some last minute changes in the guest list, which Harry was very generous to accomodate, which made the evening even more special. We had several guest with allergies, and Harry made sure to adjust the menu accordingly so that there would not be any cross-contamination. He also worked seamlessly with our band to coordinate clearing and serving dishes, so that our speeches were not interrupted by clanging dishes and everything went smoothly. Highly recommended!
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    Cathy Z. Sent on 03/04/2020
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    First Class

    12th Street Catering did a fantastic job at our daughter's wedding reception this past weekend - everything was perfect - outstanding food, impeccable service, and a touch of "First Class" to every part of the process. I especially want to give a very special shout out to Harry who was at the very center of this successful event. Harry was amazing in every way - professional, responsive, very thorough, and just a great guy and an absolute pleasure to work with. I had complete confidence the evening would be flawless because I trusted Harry and knew he had our backs. He is a gem along with his wonderful staff. My guests could not stop raving about how wonderful the evening was so thank you Harry and 12th Street!

    12th Street Catering's reply:

    Cathy, we really appreciate the stellar feedback. It was such a joy helping bring Katie and Alex’s vision to life! We’re delighted to read the feeling was mutual. You were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Your thorough questions and unwavering trust in our recommendations really made for a wonderful experience. We hope we have the chance to help you with future celebrations! Wishing you and the family all the best!!
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    Liz B. Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Cannot recommend them highly enough!

    My husband and I were transferred to 12th Street Catering after another caterer fell short in their duties. Harry was a consummate professional, and the quality of the planning and cuisine was superb.

    We never worried about them dropping the ball; they were extremely flexible -- going above and beyond to meet our needs. Harry is also as responsive--if not more--than any vendor we've ever worked with. There was thorough documentation, understanding of our concern areas, and a willingness to make sure we were happy that came across in all our interactions. At the end of the wedding we were sad to see Harry and his team go!

    You will not be disappointed!!!

    12th Street Catering's reply:

    Liz, thank you so much for allowing 12th Street Catering to be part of your special day! You and Mike were amazing to work with. I know a transition like that is never easy. It was truly our pleasure to help bring your vision to life! We would love the opportunity to work with you again in the future. Wishing you both all the best!
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    Alexandra N. Sent on 02/22/2020
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    PAFA Wedding 12th St. Catering

    I cannot rave more about 12th St. and particularly Harry who turned family. From the moment my husband and parents met with Harry for our food tasting and consultation we knew we were in good hands.

    Harry made himself available for every email, phone call, and walk through to make sure we were comfortable.

    Can I just say the food was PHENOMENAL and I am VERY picky! My guests even raved about cocktail hour and main course selections.

    During our wedding Harry always made sure he was close enough to us (with a tray of food) to ensure we had everything we needed at all times.

    Couldn't ask for better.

    12th Street Catering's reply:

    Alexandra, thank you for the kind words! You and Jeremy are practically part of our 12th Street family now!! It was an honor getting to be a part of your big day. So glad all your friends and family had such a lovely time celebrating the two of you. We look forward to the opportunity to team up together again in the future!
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    Jane S. Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Amazing food & above-and-beyond service!

    We had looked at a few other packages and were incredibly excited to see that 12th Street seemed to provide a great set of sophisticated yet crowd-pleasing menu options at a much more affordable price than the other vendors we were looking at. As we went through the process, Harry Pierson was absolutely amazing, from initially talking us through our options before getting ready for the tasting itself. He talked us through a lot of the questions we had to help figure out the best menu options for our guests. We definitely have some friends who are beer snobs, and Harry also helped us make sure we had the right package for them. As we went through the process, Harry was also super helpful in providing feedback on how the entire reception would flow, working closely with our venue to make sure everything worked well for the timeline of the party. He was always super responsive and helpful. Once we were at the reception, everything was great - our friends and families all commented on how delicious the food was and how smooth the service was. Overall would strongly recommend and cannot imagine our day without 12th Street!

    12th Street Catering's reply:

    Jane, thank you for such thoughtful feedback. It was a pleasure being part of your and Brendan's special day! We're glad you and your guests enjoyed everything. It was a wonderful wedding!! We hope to work with you on another event soon!
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    Not only was this the best wedding food I've ever had, but it was probably in my top 10 meals and that's coming from two people who are OBSESSED with food! All of our guests said how amazing the food was and it was truly unbelievable. For appetizers we had: grilled lambchops with a lavender dipping sauce, ahi tuna sesame cones, olive oil sweet cakes with goat cheese, and jumbo shrimp cocktail. We cut out the cheese display because of the price, but because Marianne was such an amazing vendor and host, she threw it in as a surprise for us all! The main course was a buffet style of pumpkin raviolis in sage butter sauce, pecan crusted chicken with a rum jungle glaze, and espresso steak with sides of roasted garlic broccoli, fall vegetables, and brown rice pilaf. So many of our guests told us how they went up to seconds and thirds, and one cousin told me the pumpkin ravioli was, "revolutionary!" Beyond amazing staff and beyond amazing food, even when produced for 120 guests! Thank you to 12th Street catering and Marianne in particular! They left our hearts and bellies full.
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    Mary Sent on 09/26/2017
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    Genna and the team at 12th Street Catering did a fantastic job. They were flexible, worked with our budget, and professional. They pay attention to the details, are happy to answer questions and provide you all the options and alternate scenarios, and their food is delicious. Our tiramisu-inspired cutting cake especially was phenomenal. They also did a great job of keeping track of the bride and groom on our wedding day - making sure that we ate and that things went according to plan. I can't speak highly enough of them!
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    I would highly recommend 12th Street Catering for any event you may be planning. Our event planner, Maryann, was professional, helpful, flexible and guided us through the entire process of planning a reception. Maryann saw to every detail to make our day special and to make it flow smoothly. The catering staff was efficient , friendly and hard working. Our friends and family loved the food and presentation. Thank you 12th Street Catering!
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    Gail Sent on 08/02/2016
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    I can't say enough good things about 12th Street Catering. Our event planner, Kelli, worked with me by email and telephone over a few months as our plans evolved for a pre-wedding celebration. She was prompt and helpful through every step and we chose a menu that was perfect for the hot summer evening and the casual atmosphere we wanted. The catering staff were also spectacular...efficient and friendly and hard-working. Our friends and relatives loved the food and we got many compliments about how beautiful it looked and how delicious it was. Thank you, 12th Street Catering!!!!
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    I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Food and music were the 2 most important things to us when it came to the reception - the food was fantastic! We had so many guests tell us the food was delicious. The staff was also friendly and responsive, which helped me feel relaxed and confident on my wedding day.
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    Leonid Sent on 12/27/2015
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    We used 12th street catering for our wedding in October 2015 and they were amazing. We worked closely with Estie, the catering event planner, for months before the wedding and she was amazing. She answered all our questions and worked out all the details with us. The staff was very nice and professional during the wedding as well. We didn't have a wedding planner or coordinator, so they helped out whenever we felt lost about what happens next. I mention all this before I even mentioned the food which was awesome. We could only try some of the entree and appetizer choices during the official tasting and we had to base out final choices on the limited tasting. However, all the food at the tasting was awesome and the tasting itself was a lot of fun. The food at the wedding was perfect and it was enjoyed by all, even our picky eater relatives. I would highly recommend, specifically Estie, and in general 12th street for any catered event.
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    Drew Sent on 07/21/2014
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    Simply put, 12th Street Catering blows my freaking mind.

    The level of service this company provides is unrivaled. I have never had such a pleasant experience working with a group of people. Michele and her staff are all so very kind, professional and accommodating. I guarantee you will not find a company more capable of making your event an exceptional experience.

    Oh, and did I mention the food? Because holy crap, their food is out of this world. I won't claim to be familiar with the catering business, but preparing a hot and delicious meal made with love for hundreds of people seems a Herculean task to me. 12th Street makes it seems like a breeze.

    Choose 12th Street Catering for your event and you will not be disappointed. They are a huge part of the reason me and my wife's wedding day was as magical as it was.

    I cannot recommend this company enough.
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