Hao Wah Reviews
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Katherine C. Sent on 03/20/20245 out of 5 rating
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Amazing food and vendor
Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly endorse Hao Wah for wedding catering! We're not kidding when we say that numerous guests approached us throughout the evening telling us it was the best meal they’d ever had at a wedding.
Hao Wah's approach of serving family-style dishes, meant for sharing among the entire table, was a massive hit. Portions were generous, and the taste? Simply amazing! What's more, the food gets served hot and fresh, a result of their on-location cooking.
The service team was professional and on point. As for Ben, the owner, he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, making the whole process a breeze.
In addition to providing linens and tableware, Hao Wah offers the option of supplying bartenders. We opted to use their bartending service, providing our own alcohol, which helped us significantly trim costs from our overall budget.
In every aspect, Hao Wah exceeded our expectations. If you're in search of a wedding catering company that delivers exceptional food and service, Hao Wah is the one. Trust us, you won't be disappointed!Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly endorse Hao Wah for wedding catering! We're not kidding when we say that numerous guests approached us throughout the evening telling us it was the best meal they’d ever had at a wedding.
Hao Wah's approach of serving family-style dishes, meant for sharing among the entire table, was a massive hit. Portions were generous, and the taste? Simply amazing! What's more, the food gets served hot and fresh, a result of their on-location cooking.
The service team was professional and on point. As for Ben, the owner, he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, making the whole process a breeze.
In addition to providing linens and tableware, Hao Wah offers the option of supplying bartenders. We opted to use their bartending service, providing our own alcohol, which helped us significantly trim costs from our overall budget.
In every aspect, Hao Wah exceeded our expectations. If you're in search of a wedding catering company that delivers exceptional food and service, Hao Wah is the one. Trust us, you won't be disappointed! -
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Emmy T. Sent on 10/12/20225 out of 5 rating
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Hao Wah made our wedding a hit with the guests!
We booked Hao Wah for our wedding at the Orlando Science Center on 8/6/2022. Every guest we spoke to said it was one of the best (if not THE best!) wedding dinners they’ve ever had! Our menu included hor d’vores during cocktail hour (chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallop, and veggie spring rolls), which was great since our timeline was tight, but we didn’t have to worry that people were getting hungry before dinner. Dinner included eight courses served family style: crab meat and fish maw soup, honey walnut shrimp, steamed sea bass, lobster with ginger and scallions, steak, roasted duck and buns, seafood birds nest (crunchy noodles), and fried rice. A few veggies were served to complement each dish. We didn’t hear any complaints from those with dietary restrictions. We would recommend reaching out to Ben at least 4-6 months early to ensure he has availability for your date, and it’s usually easiest to reach him by phone. If possible, we would also recommend working with other vendors who have worked with Hao Wah/Ben before to help with logistics and expectations. Ben also provided us with all of our table linens and helped us choose the perfect shade of blue. Overall, we would definitely recommend Hao Wah’s catering services!We booked Hao Wah for our wedding at the Orlando Science Center on 8/6/2022. Every guest we spoke to said it was one of the best (if not THE best!) wedding dinners they’ve ever had! Our menu included hor d’vores during cocktail hour (chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallop, and veggie spring rolls), which was great since our timeline was tight, but we didn’t have to worry that people were getting hungry before dinner. Dinner included eight courses served family style: crab meat and fish maw soup, honey walnut shrimp, steamed sea bass, lobster with ginger and scallions, steak, roasted duck and buns, seafood birds nest (crunchy noodles), and fried rice. A few veggies were served to complement each dish. We didn’t hear any complaints from those with dietary restrictions. We would recommend reaching out to Ben at least 4-6 months early to ensure he has availability for your date, and it’s usually easiest to reach him by phone. If possible, we would also recommend working with other vendors who have worked with Hao Wah/Ben before to help with logistics and expectations. Ben also provided us with all of our table linens and helped us choose the perfect shade of blue. Overall, we would definitely recommend Hao Wah’s catering services! -
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Jessiann B. Sent on 03/23/20225 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Food
I highly recommend them for wedding catering. Not only was their food amazing but their servers were great and everyone loved the linen they picked for our tables. All my guests raved about our food, some even saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The caterer has pre-planned menus but you are able to customize and add to the menus if you need to. They are highly accommodating to requests and took care of everything during the day of my wedding without any problems. The best thing of all is you do not have to worry about wasting food because they give all the guests leftovers boxes.I highly recommend them for wedding catering. Not only was their food amazing but their servers were great and everyone loved the linen they picked for our tables. All my guests raved about our food, some even saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The caterer has pre-planned menus but you are able to customize and add to the menus if you need to. They are highly accommodating to requests and took care of everything during the day of my wedding without any problems. The best thing of all is you do not have to worry about wasting food because they give all the guests leftovers boxes. -
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Andrea L. Sent on 12/27/20215 out of 5 rating
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The most perfect day
We cannot recommend hao wah enough. The food was amazing, they decorated far beyond my expectations, and streamlined the process making it so enjoyable.We cannot recommend hao wah enough. The food was amazing, they decorated far beyond my expectations, and streamlined the process making it so enjoyable.-
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Emily R. Sent on 11/23/20215 out of 5 rating
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One of our best decisions!
Hao Wah was everything we dreamed of for catering and more. Ben is so nice and accommodating to guests of all types. We had a Vietnamese-American wedding and he provided a mix of dishes everyone would love -- even my picky dad! We had 7 rounds of food plus hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour and everything was a hit. Good food was important to us and our guests raved about the catering. We had 2 vegan guests and Ben provided several rounds of food special for them.
I am absolutely a worrier, but Ben made usfeel much more at ease. He and his team are true professionals and took care of everything -- we needed last-minute vases and he had some; he provided everything we needed for the bar including bartenders; the team packed up all the leftover food in to-go boxes for the guests to bring home (which made me feel so much better that none of the food got wasted!) 10/10 recommend, you won't regret it.Hao Wah was everything we dreamed of for catering and more. Ben is so nice and accommodating to guests of all types. We had a Vietnamese-American wedding and he provided a mix of dishes everyone would love -- even my picky dad! We had 7 rounds of food plus hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour and everything was a hit. Good food was important to us and our guests raved about the catering. We had 2 vegan guests and Ben provided several rounds of food special for them.
I am absolutely a worrier, but Ben made usfeel much more at ease. He and his team are true professionals and took care of everything -- we needed last-minute vases and he had some; he provided everything we needed for the bar including bartenders; the team packed up all the leftover food in to-go boxes for the guests to bring home (which made me feel so much better that none of the food got wasted!) 10/10 recommend, you won't regret it. -
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Anna Sent on 12/08/20205 out of 5 rating
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Five star quality!
They are so professional and handle EVERYTHING. They know what they’re doing when it comes to great service and were on top of everything the whole night. I was shocked at how attentive they were and worked with my other vendors very well. They accommodated my smaller wedding and still have amazing service.They are so professional and handle EVERYTHING. They know what they’re doing when it comes to great service and were on top of everything the whole night. I was shocked at how attentive they were and worked with my other vendors very well. They accommodated my smaller wedding and still have amazing service. -
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David Sent on 01/13/20205 out of 5 rating
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Guests loved the quality and quantity of the food
I just hired Hao Wah for my wedding and it's the third wedding in which I've enjoyed their food. Each time does not disappoint. Ben worked with us on changing up the menu based on our previous attendances and we made a few awesome substitutions. I highly recommend substituting pork spareribs in for something else.
The best part about them is the family style wedding. If guests end up not showing last minute, the rest of the guests at the table have more food to eat. At the end of the dinner, guests are given boxes so leftovers aren't wasted.I just hired Hao Wah for my wedding and it's the third wedding in which I've enjoyed their food. Each time does not disappoint. Ben worked with us on changing up the menu based on our previous attendances and we made a few awesome substitutions. I highly recommend substituting pork spareribs in for something else.
The best part about them is the family style wedding. If guests end up not showing last minute, the rest of the guests at the table have more food to eat. At the end of the dinner, guests are given boxes so leftovers aren't wasted. -
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Michael K. Sent on 08/14/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Food!
This is the 2nd wedding he has done for us within the family. He's food never ceases to amaze at this point. Been to other events where he has also catered! Highly recommend him.This is the 2nd wedding he has done for us within the family. He's food never ceases to amaze at this point. Been to other events where he has also catered! Highly recommend him. -
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Queanh Sent on 03/11/20185 out of 5 rating
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I have been to 12 weddings that they have catered. Every time was delicious. I knew that I would have Hao Wah cater for my wedding of 300 guests. Owner Ben is very Professional, we met with him 2 months before the wedding to go over our menu, decor, prices and set up. They went above and beyond their service, they helped us decorate our whole venue. This saved us thousands of dollars. I am so happy with their service. Our American friends loved the delicious Vietnamese food and said they never had food that tasted this good at any other typical American weddings before. Thank you Hao Wah. -Queanh & DanI have been to 12 weddings that they have catered. Every time was delicious. I knew that I would have Hao Wah cater for my wedding of 300 guests. Owner Ben is very Professional, we met with him 2 months before the wedding to go over our menu, decor, prices and set up. They went above and beyond their service, they helped us decorate our whole venue. This saved us thousands of dollars. I am so happy with their service. Our American friends loved the delicious Vietnamese food and said they never had food that tasted this good at any other typical American weddings before. Thank you Hao Wah. -Queanh & Dan -
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Teresa Sent on 03/07/20175 out of 5 rating
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Thank you Hao Wah for the delicious wedding reception food! They also provided us with tables, chairs, table decor, and some venue decorations. Hao Wah catered wedding receptions are the best! Ben was very accommodating and responsive. Just let him know your vision and he'll make it happen. He has 3 different menu sets but you can mix and match.Thank you Hao Wah for the delicious wedding reception food! They also provided us with tables, chairs, table decor, and some venue decorations. Hao Wah catered wedding receptions are the best! Ben was very accommodating and responsive. Just let him know your vision and he'll make it happen. He has 3 different menu sets but you can mix and match. -
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Somer Sent on 12/26/20145 out of 5 rating
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Ben was my go to guy! Everything I wanted for my wedding, he made it happened! He provided a delicious 8 course for a reasonable price! They also did our centerpieces and floral decor, which saved me time and money! He even met us at our home to pick out our courses because we were so busy. Thanks for always working around us!Ben was my go to guy! Everything I wanted for my wedding, he made it happened! He provided a delicious 8 course for a reasonable price! They also did our centerpieces and floral decor, which saved me time and money! He even met us at our home to pick out our courses because we were so busy. Thanks for always working around us! -
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User1247331 Sent on 07/18/20135 out of 5 rating
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They were absolutely exceptional. Their manager always picked up the phone every time we called. We made multiple changes to the menu, centerpieces, table placements, etc throughout the duration of the wedding planning and they were with us every step of the way. They not only provided us with a full 7 courses including hors d'oerves, but they also provided the centerpieces, tables, chairs, chair coverings, set up and break down of hall and the champagne for our toasts. The caterer also provided someone to serve the beer and wine at no additional charge. The waiters were very professional and all food was hot and made fresh. The pricing was reasonable. Could not have asked for a better caterer.They were absolutely exceptional. Their manager always picked up the phone every time we called. We made multiple changes to the menu, centerpieces, table placements, etc throughout the duration of the wedding planning and they were with us every step of the way. They not only provided us with a full 7 courses including hors d'oerves, but they also provided the centerpieces, tables, chairs, chair coverings, set up and break down of hall and the champagne for our toasts. The caterer also provided someone to serve the beer and wine at no additional charge. The waiters were very professional and all food was hot and made fresh. The pricing was reasonable. Could not have asked for a better caterer. -
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Cassie Sent on 10/23/20125 out of 5 rating
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We cannot say enough positive things about Hao Wah catering company. They traveled from Tampa to Jensen Beach for our big day. Ben was so easy to work with us and our planner. The food was so plentiful and delicious that to-go boxes were brought out at the end for guests. Our guests are still talking about our food!We cannot say enough positive things about Hao Wah catering company. They traveled from Tampa to Jensen Beach for our big day. Ben was so easy to work with us and our planner. The food was so plentiful and delicious that to-go boxes were brought out at the end for guests. Our guests are still talking about our food! -
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Kim Sent on 08/02/20174.9 out of 5 rating
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Hao Wah has been in the business for years with a reputation in the Vietnamese community for their delicious wedding food and value and it was no exception for us. Friends and family have used them in the past. Communication with them left us wondering if the manager really got what we told him, but they pulled through in the end. It seems their food has gotten better, as the food we had was delicious with guests talking about it post-nuptials. They make event planning a breeze by taking care of the linens, tablecloths, champagne (with dry ice), cake cutting, bar tending, table setting, pipe & drape. The servers are quick and know what to do. Just be sure to stay on top of what is going on and lock down what you need about 1-2 weeks leading up to the event. The manager is more responsive during that time.Hao Wah has been in the business for years with a reputation in the Vietnamese community for their delicious wedding food and value and it was no exception for us. Friends and family have used them in the past. Communication with them left us wondering if the manager really got what we told him, but they pulled through in the end. It seems their food has gotten better, as the food we had was delicious with guests talking about it post-nuptials. They make event planning a breeze by taking care of the linens, tablecloths, champagne (with dry ice), cake cutting, bar tending, table setting, pipe & drape. The servers are quick and know what to do. Just be sure to stay on top of what is going on and lock down what you need about 1-2 weeks leading up to the event. The manager is more responsive during that time. -
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Sue Sent on 01/30/20194.8 out of 5 rating
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Very professional, highly recommended
If you are looking for a Chinese caterer in FL for your next event, Hao Wah is one of the best. Everyone on the team is very experienced and nice. They will work with you to make sure everything goes perfectly. The food was very good and fresh and portions were large, we had a lot of leftovers! They also provide linens, chair covers, silverware, and cake cutters if needed.
Make sure to book early! They are busy pretty much year round.If you are looking for a Chinese caterer in FL for your next event, Hao Wah is one of the best. Everyone on the team is very experienced and nice. They will work with you to make sure everything goes perfectly. The food was very good and fresh and portions were large, we had a lot of leftovers! They also provide linens, chair covers, silverware, and cake cutters if needed.
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User2064372 Sent on 03/11/20154.8 out of 5 rating
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Im definitely happy with Ben's company, everyone I talked to were very helpful on my wedding day, I got everything I asked for and more. All of my guest was super happy with their dish, and they still speak of it now. I was worried about how the day would turn out, because we only had one meet and great, as well I didn't do a tasting before hand. Im still very happy with the outcome. Thank you Ben.Im definitely happy with Ben's company, everyone I talked to were very helpful on my wedding day, I got everything I asked for and more. All of my guest was super happy with their dish, and they still speak of it now. I was worried about how the day would turn out, because we only had one meet and great, as well I didn't do a tasting before hand. Im still very happy with the outcome. Thank you Ben. -
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Never A. Sent on 07/01/20223 out of 5 rating
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Great for Others, Not Great for My Event
This was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. Everyone praised this vendor and they were even a preferred vendor of the venue. But they were impossible to get a hold of and didn't even follow some of the details in the contract we signed. We called multiple times to review details and was only contacted a few days before the wedding to confirm the details in minutes. Overall I was not very happy with the results but was limited with my options with this type of catering. The families seemed happy and that's what mattered but I would never go through this again.This was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. Everyone praised this vendor and they were even a preferred vendor of the venue. But they were impossible to get a hold of and didn't even follow some of the details in the contract we signed. We called multiple times to review details and was only contacted a few days before the wedding to confirm the details in minutes. Overall I was not very happy with the results but was limited with my options with this type of catering. The families seemed happy and that's what mattered but I would never go through this again. -
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User1332778 Sent on 09/16/20132.4 out of 5 rating
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Service was not great at all. At times, the waiter would drop drinks on the table and walk off. Lobster tasted like it got cooked the day before and very water down. Streak was extremely dried. Fried rice was worse than Chinese take out.Service was not great at all. At times, the waiter would drop drinks on the table and walk off. Lobster tasted like it got cooked the day before and very water down. Streak was extremely dried. Fried rice was worse than Chinese take out. -
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Tramie Sent on 08/29/20091.2 out of 5 rating
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We regret that we used this caterer for our wedding. There were many issues. Each of our guest tables did not get the same service. Some guests were served drinks tableside style while others complained that their server refused to bring drinks and made them go to the bar to fetch them. The food was cooked incorrectly. The filet mignon was overcooked and lobster tails were RAW! Can you imagine a chef that cannot differentiate between raw and cooked seafood? Please consider your options carefully before choosing this caterer.We regret that we used this caterer for our wedding. There were many issues. Each of our guest tables did not get the same service. Some guests were served drinks tableside style while others complained that their server refused to bring drinks and made them go to the bar to fetch them. The food was cooked incorrectly. The filet mignon was overcooked and lobster tails were RAW! Can you imagine a chef that cannot differentiate between raw and cooked seafood? Please consider your options carefully before choosing this caterer. -
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User1332787 Sent on 09/16/20131 out of 5 rating
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First and foremost, I am very disappointed with the unprofessionalism with the owner of this restaurant. His lack of responsiveness and communication is very upsetting. We tried his food for my cousin's wedding reception on August 3rd and let's say that the food was not appetizing at all. We waited for 2.5 hours for the food that was uncooked, dry and cold. The fried rice was very dry and no flavor. The lobster claws were uncooked and one of the tables had a cockroach in the dishes. Also, the waiters were very rude and did not show any kind of customer service.First and foremost, I am very disappointed with the unprofessionalism with the owner of this restaurant. His lack of responsiveness and communication is very upsetting. We tried his food for my cousin's wedding reception on August 3rd and let's say that the food was not appetizing at all. We waited for 2.5 hours for the food that was uncooked, dry and cold. The fried rice was very dry and no flavor. The lobster claws were uncooked and one of the tables had a cockroach in the dishes. Also, the waiters were very rude and did not show any kind of customer service. -
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