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Becky H. Sent on 10/29/20195 out of 5 rating
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Stop looking. This is the one. Everything was more than perfect!! They also did the wedding the next day that was just as greatStop looking. This is the one. Everything was more than perfect!! They also did the wedding the next day that was just as great -
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Judy Sent on 11/20/20175 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional staff and food. Kudos to all of them. We have used for 2 annual dinners and have planned a 3rd.Exceptional staff and food. Kudos to all of them. We have used for 2 annual dinners and have planned a 3rd. -
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Ally Sent on 10/26/20175 out of 5 rating
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I absolutely loved working with Debbie and team. Her staff is incredible and the food is out of this world. Our guests were raving about how delicious everything was and we were too! Debbie made the whole process a breeze and her food, staff, and service is worth every penny!I absolutely loved working with Debbie and team. Her staff is incredible and the food is out of this world. Our guests were raving about how delicious everything was and we were too! Debbie made the whole process a breeze and her food, staff, and service is worth every penny! -
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Ally Sent on 10/26/20175 out of 5 rating
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I absolutely loved working with Debbie and team. Her staff is incredible and the food is out of this world. Our guests were raving about how delicious everything was and we were too! Debbie made the whole process a breeze and her food, staff, and service is worth every penny!I absolutely loved working with Debbie and team. Her staff is incredible and the food is out of this world. Our guests were raving about how delicious everything was and we were too! Debbie made the whole process a breeze and her food, staff, and service is worth every penny! -
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Maria Sent on 10/09/20175 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional catering came through!
If you are looking to plan your own wedding as we did..... then, Exceptional Catering is the company for you.
We had 60 people come from all over the US, and from as far away as Asia. We had to pull this off. Average was not what we were after. Exceptional was what we received. They earned their name.
Every aspect was pitch perfect. Debbie, the owner, made every aspect smooth. I can tell you that planning a wedding is highly stressful. We had a multitude of questions. She answered all of our questions while she calmed our worries.
We were sticklers for certain things. We wanted the food to be served hot. We wanted the coffee to be served exactly at the same time the cake was. We wanted a menu that was different. She and her staff honored all those requests!
Debbie , the owner, came out to look at our venue, and we formulated our plan together.
There was never a “NO”. That was reassuring to us, because we had exact ideas on what we were expecting. She and the company EXCEEDED our expectations.
Exceptional Catering, had delicious entrees to choose from. They also resurrected a meal and helped us formulate a winning menu just for us. The food was a HIT! There was no catered food taste. It was great! Many people complimented us on how delicious everything was ...as well as how incredible the quality was.
The servers were on their game too! All were completely courteous. All were professional.
I highly recommend exceptional catering for any types of affairs. This is no overly large operation. It’s classic “mom and pop”... with all the positives that come with such an operation. Attention to detail!
Larger places hear what you say... and it’s like they go into automatic.... and forget your wishes. Not with Exceptional Catering.
I worked as a youth in a large catering facility, so I knew what to look for... no flags here.
Well done
Dr Christopher and Maria S.Exceptional catering came through!
If you are looking to plan your own wedding as we did..... then, Exceptional Catering is the company for you.
We had 60 people come from all over the US, and from as far away as Asia. We had to pull this off. Average was not what we were after. Exceptional was what we received. They earned their name.
Every aspect was pitch perfect. Debbie, the owner, made every aspect smooth. I can tell you that planning a wedding is highly stressful. We had a multitude of questions. She answered all of our questions while she calmed our worries.
We were sticklers for certain things. We wanted the food to be served hot. We wanted the coffee to be served exactly at the same time the cake was. We wanted a menu that was different. She and her staff honored all those requests!
Debbie , the owner, came out to look at our venue, and we formulated our plan together.
There was never a “NO”. That was reassuring to us, because we had exact ideas on what we were expecting. She and the company EXCEEDED our expectations.
Exceptional Catering, had delicious entrees to choose from. They also resurrected a meal and helped us formulate a winning menu just for us. The food was a HIT! There was no catered food taste. It was great! Many people complimented us on how delicious everything was ...as well as how incredible the quality was.
The servers were on their game too! All were completely courteous. All were professional.
I highly recommend exceptional catering for any types of affairs. This is no overly large operation. It’s classic “mom and pop”... with all the positives that come with such an operation. Attention to detail!
Larger places hear what you say... and it’s like they go into automatic.... and forget your wishes. Not with Exceptional Catering.
I worked as a youth in a large catering facility, so I knew what to look for... no flags here.
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Sherri Sent on 10/01/20175 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional Catering is the only way to go if you are putting together a wedding where you provide your own caterer. The entire Exceptional Catering staff was absolutely PHENOMENAL - personally, professionally and as foodies!! But their expertise does not stop at just the food. They help with everything - from giving suggestions to other fabulous vendors, to helping me (the Bride) on the wedding day! Our guests raved about how delicious, fresh, and flavorful it all was - from appetizers to the dinner plate! We chose southern fried chicken bites and caramelized onion tarts for our appetizers. We chose the Sherry chicken, chopped sirloin steak, herb-roasted potatoes, buttered green beans, lemonade, iced tea, water, and rolls with butter for our dinner plates. Debbie Knight and Chef Terrell Johnson are the best – they are both hands on and helped to ensure that my husband and I had a wonderful wedding day. We wanted for nothing during our reception – Debbie Knight was absolutely fab is every way. I was so comfortable with this catering service and I felt that I my husband and I were the treated like royalty. Also, their prices are great! We had great food and we did not “break the bank”. This catering company so competitive - in Atlanta, where everything tends to be overprices. Exceptional Catering is honest and works with you to make sure you are getting the best you can possible get for fair prices per guest. The day of and days after, guests have complimented, posted, emailed and texting using words/phrases such as "EPIC", "BEST WEDDING EVER" and "WEDDING OF THE CENTURY"...we could not have achieved that level of enjoyment, sophistication and deliciousness with our guests if it weren't Exceptional Catering! To all ATL. bride to be's and groom to be's, go with Exceptional Catering and you will have the best night!Exceptional Catering is the only way to go if you are putting together a wedding where you provide your own caterer. The entire Exceptional Catering staff was absolutely PHENOMENAL - personally, professionally and as foodies!! But their expertise does not stop at just the food. They help with everything - from giving suggestions to other fabulous vendors, to helping me (the Bride) on the wedding day! Our guests raved about how delicious, fresh, and flavorful it all was - from appetizers to the dinner plate! We chose southern fried chicken bites and caramelized onion tarts for our appetizers. We chose the Sherry chicken, chopped sirloin steak, herb-roasted potatoes, buttered green beans, lemonade, iced tea, water, and rolls with butter for our dinner plates. Debbie Knight and Chef Terrell Johnson are the best – they are both hands on and helped to ensure that my husband and I had a wonderful wedding day. We wanted for nothing during our reception – Debbie Knight was absolutely fab is every way. I was so comfortable with this catering service and I felt that I my husband and I were the treated like royalty. Also, their prices are great! We had great food and we did not “break the bank”. This catering company so competitive - in Atlanta, where everything tends to be overprices. Exceptional Catering is honest and works with you to make sure you are getting the best you can possible get for fair prices per guest. The day of and days after, guests have complimented, posted, emailed and texting using words/phrases such as "EPIC", "BEST WEDDING EVER" and "WEDDING OF THE CENTURY"...we could not have achieved that level of enjoyment, sophistication and deliciousness with our guests if it weren't Exceptional Catering! To all ATL. bride to be's and groom to be's, go with Exceptional Catering and you will have the best night! -
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Jackie Sent on 09/27/20165 out of 5 rating
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I would recommend this Caterer to anyone. They were very professional and very responsive to all our needs. The food was unbelievable as well. All of our guests kept commenting all night on how great the food was. Wonderful experience all around.I would recommend this Caterer to anyone. They were very professional and very responsive to all our needs. The food was unbelievable as well. All of our guests kept commenting all night on how great the food was. Wonderful experience all around. -
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Virginia Sent on 12/16/20155 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional Catering did an AMAZING job for my wedding's food and drinks. It was so difficult pairing down what I wanted served because everything at the tasting was so good! We had plates of food ready made up for us when we arrived at our table, and they even made me and my husband to-go containers to take with us after the wedding. I really can't say enough. I highly recommend their catering services for your party's food and drink needs (regardless of purpose).Exceptional Catering did an AMAZING job for my wedding's food and drinks. It was so difficult pairing down what I wanted served because everything at the tasting was so good! We had plates of food ready made up for us when we arrived at our table, and they even made me and my husband to-go containers to take with us after the wedding. I really can't say enough. I highly recommend their catering services for your party's food and drink needs (regardless of purpose). -
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User2368500 Sent on 10/15/20155 out of 5 rating
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Debbie Knights the owner Exceptional Catering and Events and her staff. They catered my husband's 60th birthday party. Guests raved about the food. The servers were extremely attentive to the needs of my guests.It was an absolute pleasure to work with Debbie Knights the owner Exceptional Catering and Events and her staff. They catered my husband's 60th birthday party. Guests raved about the food. The servers were extremely attentive to the needs of my guests. -
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User2368683 Sent on 10/15/20155 out of 5 rating
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Loved the food!! So good! Everyone was so kind.Loved the food!! So good! Everyone was so kind. -
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User2470936 Sent on 12/16/20155 out of 5 rating
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The food at our wedding was awesome! Thank you Exceptional Catering. My wife and I still talk about how great the service and food was. They took their time with us and were able to offer us exactly what we wanted, and MORE!! The chef is so patient and the serving staff are second to none. If you're in the market for a catering company, this is the one!! You'll be happy you chose them.The food at our wedding was awesome! Thank you Exceptional Catering. My wife and I still talk about how great the service and food was. They took their time with us and were able to offer us exactly what we wanted, and MORE!! The chef is so patient and the serving staff are second to none. If you're in the market for a catering company, this is the one!! You'll be happy you chose them. -
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Janice Sent on 12/16/20155 out of 5 rating
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My daughter recently got married and Exceptional catering did all of the food and drinks for the wedding. Their name says it all.... They were "Exceptional".. They are amazing and the food was to die for!! We loved everything, from hors d'oeuvres to cocktail hour, to entrees! ..My daughter recently got married and Exceptional catering did all of the food and drinks for the wedding. Their name says it all.... They were "Exceptional".. They are amazing and the food was to die for!! We loved everything, from hors d'oeuvres to cocktail hour, to entrees! .. -
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Brandi Sent on 12/16/20155 out of 5 rating
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I would recommend this catering company to everyone!! They go above and beyond and pay attention to all details. I would give them 10 out of 5 if I could. From the moment I met them, they were very professional and accomodating. My guests are STILL raving over the food at our wedding, and the wedding was 3 months ago. They will forever be my "go-to" caterer for all of my future events. I'm SO glad that I chose them.I would recommend this catering company to everyone!! They go above and beyond and pay attention to all details. I would give them 10 out of 5 if I could. From the moment I met them, they were very professional and accomodating. My guests are STILL raving over the food at our wedding, and the wedding was 3 months ago. They will forever be my "go-to" caterer for all of my future events. I'm SO glad that I chose them. -
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Dede Sent on 07/17/20145 out of 5 rating
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The Bradford House and Gardens. Beautiful facility. Excellent fare choices cooked and served in a beautiful buffet self serve style so that our guests had PLENTY to eat. Wait staff were well trained courteous, clean and unnoticeable (excellent service without being intrusive). They had all the details I asked for pre determined in a pre-arranged client meeting so that the night of the rehearsal dinner, EVERYTHING went as I had requested. The owner in our consultation had suggestions for me that helped make the evening seamless. All I had to do was show up like our guests and be served. They had quality AV equipment as well. Would use them again and highly recommend them.The Bradford House and Gardens. Beautiful facility. Excellent fare choices cooked and served in a beautiful buffet self serve style so that our guests had PLENTY to eat. Wait staff were well trained courteous, clean and unnoticeable (excellent service without being intrusive). They had all the details I asked for pre determined in a pre-arranged client meeting so that the night of the rehearsal dinner, EVERYTHING went as I had requested. The owner in our consultation had suggestions for me that helped make the evening seamless. All I had to do was show up like our guests and be served. They had quality AV equipment as well. Would use them again and highly recommend them. -
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Kimberlee Sent on 07/14/20145 out of 5 rating
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I met Debbie through a business class. As a business owner and as a customer, I expect a lot when it comes to customer service and performance. It is hard for me to relax and let someone else take care of everything. But having met Debbie and heard her business story, I could tell she had passion for her business and for her customers and their needs. I remember being told "just relax and let us handle it". For a Type-A bride planning a summer outdoor wedding, that is very hard. But this group did just that. Her team was phenomenal. They came in and moved like a cohesive team and quickly set-up and were ready to serve on-time. The food was wonderful, the presentation was beautiful and the staff were so nice and helped to keep us on track in terms of our schedule. The staff also helped us in working with our photographer and getting our cake cutting poses and the correct position of our hands on the cutting utensils. The staff even helped bustle my gown! Oh and I learned after-the-fact, that the staff worked to get our cake topper to sit correctly on the wedding cake. It was a HOT day and the heat was affecting the icing. With some ingenuity and strategic use of some fresh hydrangeas, crisis averted and all without my knowledge....that what makes it so awesome! They really did take care of us and our guests.
With every event, I think it's natural to mentally review and question what could have been better. I can't say anything negative with the services we received. My needs were so completely met and I would without ANY HESITATION recommend this group for your onsite catering needs.
Thank you Debbie and thank you for your staff.I met Debbie through a business class. As a business owner and as a customer, I expect a lot when it comes to customer service and performance. It is hard for me to relax and let someone else take care of everything. But having met Debbie and heard her business story, I could tell she had passion for her business and for her customers and their needs. I remember being told "just relax and let us handle it". For a Type-A bride planning a summer outdoor wedding, that is very hard. But this group did just that. Her team was phenomenal. They came in and moved like a cohesive team and quickly set-up and were ready to serve on-time. The food was wonderful, the presentation was beautiful and the staff were so nice and helped to keep us on track in terms of our schedule. The staff also helped us in working with our photographer and getting our cake cutting poses and the correct position of our hands on the cutting utensils. The staff even helped bustle my gown! Oh and I learned after-the-fact, that the staff worked to get our cake topper to sit correctly on the wedding cake. It was a HOT day and the heat was affecting the icing. With some ingenuity and strategic use of some fresh hydrangeas, crisis averted and all without my knowledge....that what makes it so awesome! They really did take care of us and our guests.
With every event, I think it's natural to mentally review and question what could have been better. I can't say anything negative with the services we received. My needs were so completely met and I would without ANY HESITATION recommend this group for your onsite catering needs.
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User2368644 Sent on 10/15/20154.9 out of 5 rating
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Oh my goodness!! I looooved there food the moment i had a sample at the Bridal Show. Everyone who works in this company is so kind and so nice and truly make it your day. Me and my husband could not have been happier with our choice and catering. When I asked my guests how they enjoyed the wedding the majority commented on the food and how good it was. Debbie is the sweetest lady and she coordinated my day to run flawlessly with AMAZING food!!Oh my goodness!! I looooved there food the moment i had a sample at the Bridal Show. Everyone who works in this company is so kind and so nice and truly make it your day. Me and my husband could not have been happier with our choice and catering. When I asked my guests how they enjoyed the wedding the majority commented on the food and how good it was. Debbie is the sweetest lady and she coordinated my day to run flawlessly with AMAZING food!! -
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Elise Sent on 08/06/20184.7 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional Catering did an absolutely delicious buffet for our daughter's wedding this past Saturday night. There was plenty of food and almost everyone went back for seconds....and thirds. They cut our cake and served it which was so nice. They served the couple first while the rest of us went to the buffet which gave the couple time to get a bite before being inundated with good wishes. They also made sure the couple got plenty of the appetizers. They made a to-go box for the couple and even for the parents...which really came in handy the next day as we didn't feel like cooking! My only complaint is that it was sometimes difficult to get a timely response, and I was not reminded of upcoming deadlines which would have been helpful....as I missed a deadline and my husband had to take off work to get a check to them.Exceptional Catering did an absolutely delicious buffet for our daughter's wedding this past Saturday night. There was plenty of food and almost everyone went back for seconds....and thirds. They cut our cake and served it which was so nice. They served the couple first while the rest of us went to the buffet which gave the couple time to get a bite before being inundated with good wishes. They also made sure the couple got plenty of the appetizers. They made a to-go box for the couple and even for the parents...which really came in handy the next day as we didn't feel like cooking! My only complaint is that it was sometimes difficult to get a timely response, and I was not reminded of upcoming deadlines which would have been helpful....as I missed a deadline and my husband had to take off work to get a check to them. -
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Marcey W. Sent on 09/27/20192.2 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional Catering and Events, Flowery Branch, GA
In my opinion and the opinion of many of my guests:
-the food was not the same as the food during our taste testing (new chef perhaps)
-the quality of the food was poor and was served to guests barely at room temperature
-they stated they knew how to cut a wedding cake but did not...they butchered the wedding cake
-the mixed vegetables had no flavor and were swimming in water (very little to no seasoning)
-the yellow rice seemed to have come out of a box and had no taste
-there were way too many chicken legs and not enough breast and thigh pieces
-an important meeting was set up 1 month in advance for them to attend to discuss details but the owner decided it was more important to meet with a "new client" vs an existing one. This was unacceptable to me and she did not even offer to send a representative on her behalf.
my guests did not enjoy the meal at all...the one thing that can make or break a wedding is the food...the taste and quality was poor at best
It is my opinion and the opinion of many of many of my guests that there was nothing exceptional about the food that they prepared and served on such a special day.
On a positive note...I can say that the servers were dressed appropriately and were professional.
Overall we were very disappointed in the food and would never recommend Exceptional Catering and Events.
In my opinion and the opinion of many of my guests:
-the food was not the same as the food during our taste testing (new chef perhaps)
-the quality of the food was poor and was served to guests barely at room temperature
-they stated they knew how to cut a wedding cake but did not...they butchered the wedding cake
-the mixed vegetables had no flavor and were swimming in water (very little to no seasoning)
-the yellow rice seemed to have come out of a box and had no taste
-there were way too many chicken legs and not enough breast and thigh pieces
-an important meeting was set up 1 month in advance for them to attend to discuss details but the owner decided it was more important to meet with a "new client" vs an existing one. This was unacceptable to me and she did not even offer to send a representative on her behalf.
my guests did not enjoy the meal at all...the one thing that can make or break a wedding is the food...the taste and quality was poor at best
It is my opinion and the opinion of many of many of my guests that there was nothing exceptional about the food that they prepared and served on such a special day.
On a positive note...I can say that the servers were dressed appropriately and were professional.
Overall we were very disappointed in the food and would never recommend Exceptional Catering and Events.
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