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    Muriel W. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Wonderful Catering Experience

    The Caribbean Caterer staff was extremely knowledgeable, courteous while catering our wedding. We received so many compliments from the guests about the food that was served.
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    Ashley H. Sent on 02/14/2021
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    Looking for amazing food and service? Look no further than Caribbean Caterers!

    It was important for my wife and I to have a wedding ceremony and reception that reflected both of us, and Caribbean Caterers (CC) played a pivotal role in helping us achieve what we set out to do. From the first call we had with Gillian at CC in October 2019 through the last call announced at our reception in October 2020 (and beyond!), Gillian and CC were an absolute pleasure to work with. Gillian and the CC team were so professional and friendly throughout the entire process.

    When we first talked to Gillian about our vision, she provided insight and suggestions we had not considered or thought were 'on the table'. My family is from Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda and my wife's family is from Colombia, and CC were able to incorporate dishes and cocktails from both countries flawlessly. While the food and service were amazing, having a catering company that can also handle linens, table/chair rentals, and place settings was icing on the (wedding) cake!

    After COVID-19 hit, our plans fluctuated as we drew near to the wedding date. CC were flexible and patient as we sorted out venue and guest count changes. Thanks in part to CC, we didn’t have to worry about anything but limin’ on our wedding day!
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    Amazing Service and Fabulous Food!!

    Just a quick note to thank Caribbean Caterers for my event on October 12th.  Gilliand and her team were awesome during the planning phase and made my night a success.  The food was amazing and my guests loved it!  The catering team was impeccable in all aspects.  I was very happy with everything and I am very happy I chose Caribbean Caterers!  
    Thank you!

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Paulette. We were honored to be a part of your celebration. Thanks for your review on our food and services; we appreciate it. Best wishes!
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    Kristina Sent on 11/17/2019
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    Perfect in all areas

    One of the best decisions we made about the wedding. Jillian was so helpful throughout the entire process, we could not have done it without her. We did a backyard wedding and she thought of things we never would have. I still have people raving to me about the food from our wedding. Numerous people have told us it's the best wedding food they've ever had. Could not recommend enough for any event!
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    Eileen B. Sent on 03/23/2019
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    Delicious food, incredible service!

    Candace and Gillian are the best! So service oriented, and really helped us figure out our vision and turn that into a reality for our wedding. The food was delicious and they really went above and beyond with beautiful table decor and all-around helpful attitudes throughout the entire planning process. The venue allowed us to provide our own alcohol and Caribbean Caterers brought friendly bar staff to serve it which really helped us keep a reasonable food and alcohol budget for 115 guests.

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Eileen and Stephen...Congratulations to you again. What a beautiful event. We were honored to be a part of your celebration. Thanks for your review on our food and services; we appreciate it. Best wishes to you both always.
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    Michele B. Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Great Food and Service

    I booked Caribbean Caterers for my father's memorial. Candance and the entire team were very helpful and professional. Communications with Candance was transparent and she very responsive and helpful in terms of helping out with my food selections and decor. On the day of the event, they were prompt, the setup and food presentation was perfect and the wait staff was very accommodating. I will definitely call on them again for my next event.

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Michele,

    Thank you for your kind words and excellent review. We love Candace being on our team! It was a pleasure serving you and your family. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

    Caribbean Caterers Team
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    Aeme Sent on 11/02/2018
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    WOW!! Caribbean Caterers World Class Service

    What a world class service provided by Caribbean Caterers for the University of Guyana’s Gathering of Alumni and Friends (UGGAF) Gala and Fundraiser at the UDC Student Center Ballroom and Heritage hall on Friday October 26, 2018 . The creative table setting, ambience and decor —not to mention the exquisite menu and seamless service — made for a fine dinning experience for our over 300 patrons . It was the WOW factor that created a buzz and contributed to the unique elegance of a memorable occasion for this sold out event. Highest commendations to Gillian deSouza CEO and her amazing team

    Local Organizing Committee, (UGGAF) c/o Bazilio Cobb Associates PC (uggaf.org)
    November 2, 2018

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Aeme,

    Thank you so much for the kind words and detailed review. We love being part of events that bring communities together! Gillian sends her love. We look forward to being involved again soon!

    Caribbean Caterers Team
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    Uchenna O. Sent on 11/14/2018
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    Amazing Food and Service!

    The team of ladies at Caribbean Caterers helped make my wedding amazing! From beginning to end, they remained in constant communication via phone and email and made us feel so comfortable during what would normally be a hectic time. Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing all the food was. We will definitely be using Caribbean Caterers again in the future.

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Hi Uchenna!

    Thank you very much for your kind words. We had such a great time serving you and your guests! We look forward to hearing from you again.

    Caribbean Caterers Team
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    April Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Great experience

    I enjoyed working with Caribbean Caterers . Gillian was incredibly flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. Food was delicious and service was excellent.

    Caribbean Caterers's reply:

    Hi April!

    Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure serving you and we hope to hear from you again soon.

    Caribbean Caterers Team
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    Jeannette Sent on 04/30/2018
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    We booked Caribbean Caterers for our wedding, and I am SO glad we did. They were incredibly helpful leading up to the day with keeping everything on track and communicating with us very promptly and transparently. The day of, we got so many compliments from our guests on the food, service, and decorations! Every step of the way, they were incredibly professional, friendly, and responsive. Would most definitely recommend!
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    Tashica Sent on 10/05/2017
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    Have you ever been to Disney? If so, you know the feeling of smiling all day. You know that all the cares in the world have disappeared for a few hours. 16 September 2017, Caribbean Caterers was our Disney. The Team, Christina Burkeholder, Candace Spencer, and Gillian de Souza, were everything in the catering world that Disney is for children and adults.
    I first came across Caribbean Caterers when I attended one of those wedding events with my cousin's friend; she was preparing for her wedding and Caribbean Caterers were one of the venders at the event. I tried the jerk chicken, Keisha had the bread pudding, and I had another sample of the jerk chicken with the bread pudding. Once the date was set for our wedding I contacted them...I did not contact any other company because I was set on having CARIBBEAN CATERERS! Christina was my original point of contact and was welcoming, accommodating, and had an ear to listen when I changed from the first venue and was having a meltdown.Ms. Gillian, was with us the entire time she made me feel as if I was the only wedding that was taking place. She has a warm heart, patient, has a listening ear, and remained professional at all times. When suggestions were needed she was always full of ideas. I was a DIY bride and didn't really have a budget for food but knew I didn't want to spend every single dollar that was in my savings account, and she didn't take advantage of me not knowing the exact amount of money we wanted to spend. Ms. Gillian is also had to deal with the groom whom is very cautious of what money is being spent and where.Candace! Candace! Candace! I'm sure there are other people within the company that can do exactly what Candace did for our wedding to yours but there is only Candace. Candace hit the ground running. She is friendly, was knowledgeable about my event, and on the day of she nailed everything that she was supposed to! Every hiccup thrown her way she managed. Full review on yelp
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    Michelle Sent on 10/02/2017
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    I wish I had enough words to talk about how amazing my experience was working with Ms. Gillian and Caribbean Caterers. From the very first time I met them, I was completely sold and choosing this business was the best thing my husband and I did for our wedding! When we met Ms. Gillian she was doing a wedding close to where we lived and invited us to check out the decor. We were inmediately impressed and booked before even tasting the food! My husband and I have since talked about how crazy we were for doing that, but when you know, you just know. During the tasting, we were so impressed with the food that we changed our initial menu to make sure it matched our experience. EVERYONE raved about the food! EVERYONE loved the linens and decor! Working with Ms. Gillian was like working with an aunt. She was loving, honest, clear and organized - but always made us laugh! I honestly can't say enough about Caribbean Caterers. I'm sad my year with them has ended and hoping they offfer cooking classes so I can learn to make those delicious dishes soon! Folks will be talking about the food at your wedding for years- it's just that great!
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    My Fiancée's parents and I met with Gillian and Christina this past Saturday. We had trouble locating a reliable and professional caterer to assist us in our quest to offer fusion cuisine at our upcoming wedding. Gillian and Christina were a breathe of fresh air. They were both very professional, kind and understanding to our needs. Gillian was very culturally inclined and made me feel comfortable with her understanding of Puerto Rican and Pakistani cuisine. Christina is very sweet and attentive. She was assisted Gillian with notating all our needs. They both gave their undivided attention for over two hours as we discussed our menu with them. During this time they offered us some pineapple/guava juice, bread pudding rum sauce, Caribbean styled rice and meat patties. Everything was absolutely delicious!! We are waiting on a price quote and official food tasting with them in the coming weeks. I will update my review as we progress along. So far my Fiancée's parents and I are very pleased with their service!
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    Ava Sent on 06/06/2016
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    Caribbean Caterers were amazing. The food is great and Gillian DeSouza is very professional and extremely enjoyable to work with. Gillian did an amazing job of making sure all the details of the wedding came together perfectly and I am so happy that we choose them to cater our wedding day. I highly recommend them and will definitely use their services in the future. Thank you Gillian and Caribbean Caterers!
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    Meghan Sent on 01/24/2018
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    Thank You So much For Everything definitely I recommend my family and friends !!!
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    Alicia Sent on 12/04/2015
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    We could not have selected a better caterer for our wedding than Caribbean Caterers. Upon meeting Gillian and her assistant Roger for the first time, I was struck by how warm and inviting she and her team were and how comfortable she made my husband and I feel at the start of our planning process. We felt that Gillian and Roger were as personally invested in and excited about the success of our event as we were. As our plans evolved, Gillian and Roger provided us with the highest level of service and attention and used the breadth of their experience to advise us through our key decisions on food, décor, budget, setup, and scheduling.

    Our wedding ceremony and reception were breathtaking, truly the best day of our lives. Working within our budget, Gillian captured our vision for simplicity and elegance and set up the ceremony and reception spaces to complement the natural beauty of the lawn and the natural elegance of the reception hall with its warm wood floors, high ceilings, and exposed brick walls. To this day, our guests are still raving about the how delicious and memorable the food was, which is especially meaningful to me as we chose the menu to honor my deceased Jamaican father.

    Because we held our ceremony and reception in the same venue, a lot of coordination had to go into set-up, breakdown, and the movement of our guests, but Gillian and her team pulled it all off seamlessly and effortlessly. Knowing that the day’s details were in expert hands, my husband and I were able to relax and focus on taking in our beautiful, unforgettable day. My husband and I will be eternally grateful to Gillian and her team for making our day so perfect.
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    Jon Sent on 04/17/2019
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    Best food and professional service!

    You can tell Caribbean Caters puts so much effort into their dishes and service! They are of the highest quality and would highly recommend. Everyone on staff is accommodating and friendly! 10/10 would recommend to any wedding or event.
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    I used TFS for my wedding. They were very helpful and always professional.
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    I couldn't have asked for more! I showed Andrea a few pictures, she asked me all about my colors, my dress, etc. What she put together was more beautiful that what I imagined! And she did it all to meet my tight budget. She answered my questions super fast. I was able to view everything the day prior to make sure it was perfect and it was. I got a lot of compliments on our flowers.
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    Alicia Sent on 10/07/2012
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    I will never forget the one question I was asked by Gillian during my consultation. "What is the one thing I want my guest to walk away from receptions saying?" I told her I wanted them to say the food was fabulous. Well I got that and more. I am still getting emails and text messages on how great the food was. I had the best wedding ever. Caribbean Caterers has a customer for life. Thanks again Gillian for keeping it stress free and professional. Love you guys.......
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    Elle Sent on 10/06/2012
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    We did not want your typical run-of-the-mill wedding food and we couldn't have selected a better vendor than Caribbean Caterers (CC) to deliver on that vision! CC paid meticulous attention to detail, offered a beautiful display and a gracious and flexible staff. The food was scrumptious and they were a complete joy all the way around to work with.
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    After our first caterer fell through, a friend recommended Caribbean Caterers and we were relieved they were able to accommodate us on short notice. The first phone call put us completely at ease, and we were pleasantly surprised by the continued level of attention and responsiveness. Gillian and the team took care of everything, from calling the venue to ensure they had everything we needed, to making menu suggestions to arranging the room set up, complete with lovely linens and place settings. All we had to do was show up! And the food – our guests are still talking about it. We designed our own brunch menu with Gillian’s help. It was delightfully arranged and even better tasting. Our personal favorites were the Hawaiian meatballs, gourmet bread basket, the spicy cod fish balls and a specially prepared brunch casserole. And you absolutely have to have the calypso punch! We highly recommend Caribbean Caterers and they will now be the first we call for our next special event.”

    Rhea and Douglas
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    In a word.......FABULOUS!!!!! Gillian is the absolute best!!! She really worked with me & my budget...I know at times she must've been ready to kill me BUT she was nothing less than respectful & professional. Everything they said they would do, they did it & went above and beyond!!

    The set up was absolutely breathtaking!!! David Tutura who??? I couldn't have asked for anything more. They took my vision & brought it to life. It was so beautiful, I almost didn't want anyone to enter the reception hall!

    The food was spectacular; it was cooked perfectly! Everyone enjoyed the dinner and the champagne toast presentation.

    Gillian had a couple of surprises for me, which I truly speechless & appreciative!!!

    I don't think anyone could've pulled it off better...I'm sooo glad I stuck to my guns & booked this caterer!
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    What can I say, the team worked "magic" even with the 2' of snow and entire city closed down. Selecting you was a true connection that can only be explained as destined. From being one of the preferred caterer's a the reception venue and the welcome, presentation, and staff consultations for putting together the wedding, we could not have picked anyone else. It was a match made in heaven. Your staff was professional, furnishings provided, setup of the event was picture perfect. Programs and menu's were printed with listing Caribbean Caterer even before the contract was signed or tasting scheduled. Our 11yr old son gave a thumbs up on the menu before we could even desert service and so the deal was sealed. Working with my other vendors was seamless considering the whopping 6wks putting this affair together. Once I shared my vision of the day with the consultant it seemed as if she was expecting me and had choices ready at our first meeting, and the rest fell into place as we counted down the days. In the end even the blizzard of the decade did not stop Caribbean Caterer's coming through as the city lay in complete surrender to the mounting snow and gave us a "Beautiful wedding day memory" that has evoke ripple sentiments of beauty, love and sheer happiness of those in attendance from photographs as they span the globe from merry wishers. Thank you to the Dec. 19 Caribbean Caterer Team that made our day "one of a kind"....Bravo and I am sure to gush about you for your part in our special day for a long time to come! Thank you!
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    Every bride/groom knows time is of the essence when it comes to your wedding day. However, as much as you plan, something goes wrong. On my wedding day the deacon was 90 minutes late! Him being late threw the entire schedule for the evening off. The staff of Caribbean Caterers was very diligent in keeping my guests happy under the circumstances. The decor was beautiful, the food was superb and everyone was very impressed with the staff. Did I mention in the midst of the cocktail hour (for approx 175 ppl) they were able to set up the reception area in about 25 minutes! I must say, Caribbean Caterers truly was a breath of fresh air as far as vendors go. They listen to what you want and create a vision around it without compromising your vision which is more than many catering vendors would do. Their professionalism is impeccable, their attention to detail is great they are always a step ahead which is refreshing. They were able to turn a potential disaster into a beautiful night. Their diligence is what helped the evening flow and till this day my husband and I are BEYOND grateful for that. Thank you Caribbean Caterers!!!
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