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Traditions Catering & Events

Traditions Catering & Events

Chesapeake, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 207 Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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    Jordyn S. Sent on 03/30/2024
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    The Perfect Brightman Wedding !

    Absolute perfection!
    I cannot rave about this experience enough, we had traditions cater for our wedding 3/23/24. When we did our tasting my husband and I both said this is something that we would order out at a restaurant but expected the food to be not as good when it was made for 135 people. Well, we were wrong it was absolutely perfect. We have had so many people tell us that it was the best food at wedding they have ever had. When feeding 135+ people you know it isn't going to be cheap and to say our money was well spent would be an understatement!
    Now for the staff!!! WOW WOW WOW
    Zanny and Caroline went above and beyond communicating with me before the event. there were multiple changes I had to make and sooo many emails i sent them and they never made me feel like i was bothering them.
    The staff at the wedding was amazing as well! There was not a single time a staff member wasn't around and asking me, my husband, or close family if they needed anything.
    A special shout out to jimmy !!! My day of coordinator couldn't stop talking about how amazing he was!

    I cannot thank traditions and their staff enough for being a part of the team and going above and beyond for us on our big day!!!
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    Sharyn R. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Fabulous Caterer all around

    We did a 50th wedding anniversary party. It was like a wedding reception without the wedding ceremony. Traditions did the catering for us. The communication and attention to detail was amazing. The team who did the actual event were so great. They cooked and cleaned and left the venue better than when they arrived. The food was so delicious and a great value. I would absolutely work with them again.
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    Kaitlyn W. Sent on 11/13/2023
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    Food that was out of the World!

    Traditions Catering are so accommodating! We had guests that had special dietaries and they were very accommodating to meet those needs. They even included our son's opinion on the kid's meal of what to be served (of course it was nuggets and fries). They also are very detail oriented to be sure that their staff knows the type of desserts you have to the napkin fold. Response time for this catering is basically instant! We loved working with them and couldn't ask for better food from anywhere else!
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    Lydia B. Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Absolutely amazing

    Working with Traditions was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. The planning process was comprehensive and easy, and the cost was very reasonable. The food was AMAZING! All of my guests raved and said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The servers and bartenders were so kind and attentive and made the whole day so easy and enjoyable. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would, I 100% recommend working with them.
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    Rachael M. Sent on 12/16/2022
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    Truly the best!!

    Traditions catered our wedding this past November and it was such an incredible experience. The food and drinks were perfect, and our guests raved about how delicious everything was (especially the mashed potato bar). The staff were so friendly and helpful and worked hard to make sure that everything went smoothly. It was so nice to be able to work with a company who did so much to make my wedding day a success.
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    Lindsey D. Sent on 02/26/2022
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    Flores wedding

    Zanny and Brandi are amazing! They helped us pick out an amazing meal for our wedding. They were friendly, professional, and flexible. The food was nothing short of fabulous. All of our good sat were so happy with the meal. We loved this vendor and would use them again !
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    Alexandra Sent on 11/11/2021
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    Beyond expectations

    Highly recommend! From initial inquiry to execution of the event, every interaction has been such a positive experience. Traditions clearly prides themselves on providing quality customer service and it shows. We hired them for our wedding and the service, food quality, and coordination with other vendors was exceptional. Our guests spoke highly of the hors doeuvres & food portions were generous enough to leave guests full. I recommend the chicken cordon blue & beef brisket soup.
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    Toymeka R. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    Wonderful Experience!

    Traditions Catering were so attentive and addressed all our questions and needs. It was such a great experience and the planning was stress free. The tasting was amazing, the food was wonderful, and the staff that serviced the event were so friendly and professional! Our guests had a wonderful time and our event turned out amazing. We were more than pleased from the beginning with planning all the way to the end!
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    Laura M. Sent on 04/27/2021
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    Great Experience

    Very responsive. Food was amazing! Staff was so helpful before during and after the ceremony and reception. We had to postpone a year due to Covid and Zanny and Rev were determined to provide the best celebration possible.
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    Jane P. Sent on 03/07/2022
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    100% pleased

    Traditions did a great job catering our daughter's wedding. They were easy to work with and the food was delicious. We received many complements on the food from our guests.
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    Brianna W. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Peace of mind

    I am doing a review of this venue beforehand because Caitlin has been very helpful. We enjoyed touring this venue. She is helping us bring our dream wedding together. Im excited to see a end result.
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    Denis N. Sent on 11/27/2019
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    Outstanding Service

    Excellent reception . Food was outstanding, staff very helpful.We would use Traditions again.

    Traditions Catering & Events's reply:

    Thank you for this wonderful review, Denis! We loved being a part of your daughter's special day and wish you all the best!!
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    Carl A. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    I didn't have to worry about a thing!

    Traditions created and presented the perfect food spread for a brunch at my house on the morning after my wedding. I knew I would be very limited in what I could do to prepare and host that morning, but it was no problem for Zanny and her staff. I didn't have to worry about a thing! They allowed me to spend precious time with out-of-town friends and family, which is one of the biggest gifts a bride can ask for! Thank you Zanny, and I highly recommend your company.
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    Stefanie Sent on 09/30/2019
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    Amzing Venue

    Couldn't ask for a better place to have our night. The food was excellent, the staff spot on, the setting was amazing. We had some much fun and were delighted to have the ceremony outside and the reception follow soon after. The gazebo area was gorgeous, the course was ideal for photos, and the reception hall was perfect for an intimate and fun night with everyone that came out.
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    Celeste Sent on 10/19/2019
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    Something for everyone!

    This venue was perfect for our wedding. We wanted a blend of indoors and out, and this place has it all. Outdoor wedding and indoor reception, with a beautiful gazeebo and already decorated ballroom, it was perfect! All we needed was the trim which we did ourselves. And the food was epic! There's something for everyone, and they were even able to make things vegan AND gluten free for those hard to feed guests. There was not a single person who wasn't pleased, wasn't fed, or wasn't happy. Book here, and you'll be happy too!
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    Linda O. Sent on 06/30/2019
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    The Best Day Ever!

    Having our daughter's wedding at this venue was a great decision. Nicole was readily available to answer questions and help us make decisions. The setting was beautiful and we received many compliments from our guests. The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful. To be able to have the ceremony and reception within a few feet of each other was so convenient for everyone!
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    Kionna Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Outstanding Venue!

    This venue made my wedding and reception a dream come true. Nicole was a God-send! She accommodated our every request, gave us recommendations for vendors regarding service that they did not provide, and was available day or night and weekends for each and every questions, comment or concern. She practically bent over backwards to help make our day very special. Staff were very polite and professional as well as helpful. Food was great and our families were thrilled. The reception was awesome. Very affordable packages. Gave us leeway with the payment plan and with last minute changes up to 5 days prior. Amazing venue!!
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    Marie Sent on 01/03/2019
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    Amazing and Highly Recommend!

    Traditions has been amazing with planning our reception! The prices were the most affordable and the quality of service is beyond compare!
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    Summer Sent on 02/22/2019
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    Great Experience

    This venue and company is great! Awesome service. From the beginning stages to the final stages everything was smooth. The food was delicious! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the taco bar was! Thank you so much for making our day so special and great!
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    Eve G. Sent on 01/07/2019
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    Simply The BEST

    Zanny, Rev and the Traditions crew were one of the BEST parts fo the day. Working with them was nothing less than a dream. They were responsive, flexible, knowledgeable, professional and did an amazing job at creating an experience for our guests that they will never forget. We HIGHLY recommend them to all of our friends and family and if you are looking for a great catering team with affordable options and 5 star service, look no further!
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    Jill Sent on 08/19/2019
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    Our Dream Come True!!!!!!

    This venue was everything I imagined both our rehearsal, wedding ceremony and reception could ever be. Nicole was an angel and helped us with any little thing as this was a destination wedding. Making plans long distance Nicole and the staff did not miss a beat. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. Food and drink were phenomenal. All our family and friends raved about the food, drink and the venue. What an amazing venue

    Traditions Catering & Events's reply:

    Jill, thank you so much for the kind words! You and Greg were amazing to work with and Traditions was thrilled to be a part of your special day!
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    Latoya Sent on 07/31/2018
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    We had our Daughter's Sweet 16 at the Chesapeake Golf Club and Nicole and the Traditions Staff was amazing. Their attention to detail was outstanding. The day of setup Nicole provided us with last minute items that helped to bring our Daughters Special Day all together. I will recommend them to everyone. Thank You Nicole for helping bring the vision of our Daughter's Special Day to life.

    Traditions Catering & Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are so happy to have been able to make Alyssa's birthday special!
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    Jacey Sent on 07/20/2018
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    Rev and his team of food pros made total peace in our family of omnivores and vegetarians. From the moment he showed up at 8 am to start roasting the pig, to the very last rinsing of the very last dish at 11pm, Traditions Catering staff was friendly, welcoming, professional and seamless. The vegetarians were thrilled to have so many good looking great tasting options—the Gouda Mac cheese was a particular hit. Rev listened to our ideas for a southern barbecue and made everything happen right on time. This must be the result of 10000 hours of expertise in a tough business. Truly a team of winners in every way!!
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    Katherine Sent on 06/05/2018
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    I love, love, love this company. Zanny Brickner was my point-of-contact up until the day of my wedding, and she is incredible. She is funny, smart, and honest. She guided me on headcount details, design details, and even walked me through options for the bar at our wedding (cash v open v deposit then cash). If you end up with her as your catering guru, you are lucky! I swear she is my sister from another life, we got along so well. She created a detailed timeline for the day-of, and it was incredibly helpful as the details start to pile up at the end and can feel overwhelming if, like my husband and I, you can't afford a coordinator to help plan the whole thing. Sean was the on-site manager during our wedding, and he was awesome. The entire Traditions staff at our wedding was polite, thoughtful, and helpful! There was a leak in a bathroom at our venue, and the venue didn't have a manager or coordinator on-site, so the catering staff helped us clean it up so guests wouldn't slip or get wet. They thoughtfully plated food for my husband and me, as we had a buffet, and they didn't want to make us walk through the line. They asked us if they should cut up our entire cake or leave the top tier. They helped us clean up our own items at the end of the night. I feel it's a company that goes above and beyond for their employees. I don't plan on planning a wedding again, but if there is ever an event where I need catering services, I am hiring Traditions.
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