Talk of the Town Tampa Bay Reviews
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3.7 out of 5 rating
3.7 out of 5 rating
11 Reviews
75% recommend it
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Holly A. Sent on 03/05/2024More than I could have hoped for!
Savannah, Dawnmarie and Jason went above and beyond our vision. My flowers were stunning and hand made by Dawn Dawnmarie. Savannah took the time to clarify every single detail over the 9 months we spent planning our wedding. Jason was our day of coordinator and he handled everything to a tee! He even complimented us on our ceremony, which was 40 minutes. He told ys during our reception, that all the years he's been in the industry, he had never seen a ceremony so personable, touching, moving. That most people don't really care about the ceremony anymore they're just there for the party. He said how heartfelt ours was and that was very, very touching to us. -
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Julie C. Sent on 10/29/2023Amazing food and communcation!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Talk of the Town Catering for our wedding, and the experience was nothing short of culinary magic. From start to finish, their communication and attention to detail were outstanding, making our special day a true feast for the senses.
The communication with Savanah, and Talk of the Town was seamless and reassuring. They were responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. The collaborative planning process felt like a partnership, and it was clear that they were committed to making our wedding day as delicious and memorable as possible.
Now, let's talk about the food! Oh, the food—every bite was a celebration of flavor. The New Orleans-inspired menu was a delightful twist that added a touch of soul to our celebration. From the savory etouffee to the perfectly seasoned steak, each dish transported us to the heart of the Big Easy. It wasn't just a meal; it was a culinary journey that left our taste buds dancing with joy.
But it didn't stop there. The customized drinks were a highlight of the evening. The mixologists at Talk of The Town crafted cocktails that perfectly complemented the richness of the cuisine. We especially loved the staff who worked our event, who ensured we had a glass of our his & hers cocktail as soon as we finished the ceremony. Our bartender, Paulina, was so fun and so personable - we loved her!
What truly stood out was the dedication of the team to ensuring that every guest had a memorable dining experience. The presentation was as impressive as the taste—each dish was a work of art on the plate. It's clear that Talk of The Town takes pride in not only serving delicious food but also in creating an immersive culinary experience.
Talk of the Town exceeded our expectations and played a significant role in making our wedding day a delicious success! -
Coreen M. Sent on 05/28/2021
60th Birthday Party
They planned my 60th Birthday party. We had around 75 people and they provided the tent, food, staff, dessert, and the entertainment. We had a live band, carnival rides, and lots of laughter. They stuck to the budget and created lots of fun for our guest. Coreen -
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Curtis P. Sent on 05/28/2021
Anniversary event
We had them do a anniversary event for us. Everything was amazing. The food, decorations and entertainment. The keep it in our budget and responded to all our questions. I would really recommend Talk of the Town. -
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Daryl H. Sent on 04/25/2023Botched 1 stop shop
Our wedding was a beautiful day but there were many things that did not go as planned. For the majority of the time that we worked with TOTT, the teams within the company were not sharing information very well so we would have to provide an update multiple times. Also it felt like we were always pushing the coordination (based on a random online checklist) versus being guided through the process. We even paid to go to 1 of their hosted events just to catch up with the crew.
Although we had so many doubts leading up to the day, I remained hopeful that it would all come together in the end. Unfortunately it did not.
The good: Decor worked out really well with the photo booth being a hit (though backdrop is small), champagne wall a nice touch, and table decor looking sharp. The food was good from what we tasted and guests told me about.
The bad: ToTT outsourced the coordination with less than 2 weeks and not sharing information made us scramble to recall what felt like 100's of decisions over the months of planning. With so many handoffs and none of the people we worked with actually coming to our event, details were missed. The layout wasn't made, the specialty cocktail sign that was promised never showed and therefore nobody knew about our drinks, the appetizer sign stated CRAP cakes, the aisle runner was narrow and due to the breeze was being held with the lanterns so barely room for 1 person to walk (so decided to go without), the liquor was the cheapest available (Classic Club), and the cake table was 2 tables put together to make room for a lot of desserts which caused the wedding cake to sit tilted and in the end the desserts were just on a small tiered tray off to one side so we could barely even reach the tipping cake.
On top of all that, we made monthly payments leading up to the event for a higher headcount than the final numbers. It's been 1.5 months since and they still haven't reimbursed the difference. Apparently the 30 day after event policy has now changed to 90 days. Note that this policy change occurred almost a year after signing the contract and after our event. -
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Melissa M. Sent on 04/23/2023Shady Practices - avoid
We unfortunately the “Guinea pigs” of a new company- from the owners mouth himself.
Huge issue with transparency. My best advice is to get everything in writing before you start to pay. Promising you think and completely underperforming.
Floral and decor was terrible to work with we ended up having to drop another grand to not get cheap fake florals. Third party company who is very unorganized. Our photographer was good and the chef was good. DJ was fine. Savannah should find a better position- you were great.
My biggest issue is the lies with floral decor and zero desire to make anything right unless you hire them again as well as their questionable integrity. We won’t not hire again.
They also sent me small, VERY distorted photo booth pics! They said they “deleted the originals” so we were screwed, no way of recovering.
All of my guests were devastated. Take head on the bad reviews- they are all accurate!!! The company posts fake reviews- I’ve looked into them. Shame shame. Not a good way to conduct a start up business and yes- sunbiz.org will tell you it’s a start up.Talk of the Town Tampa Bay's reply:
PEOPLE THAT WANT EVERYTHING FREE ARE NEVER HAPPY WITH ANYTHING YOU DO!
This client paid $6000 for $15,000 worth of services! Look out for people who will do anything to get you to do it for FREE! And then tell you if you don't give me my money back, I'm going to write a bad review! You got us for over $9000 in free services, your not going to get us for more!
Hello Mellissa, I wanted to take a moment to update our readers on your agreement and all the FREE things you received from Talk of the Town. I also wanted to correct many of the statements you have made. You said this company is a new company and you were the "guinea pig." Talk of the the Town is owned by a family who has lived in Tampa Bay for over 120 years. This family is made of Pastors, Police offers, Business owners, Teachers and Non Profit organization's in the Tampa Bay area. This family owns business all over Tampa Bay. This year alone they have give away over 1 million dollars in FREE and discounted services LIKE YOURS. Talk of the Town preforms over 300 weddings a year. Every once in a while we get a client who wants everything for FREE and who complains about everything.
You see, she only paid 50% of the overall cost of her catering service. When she came to us her budget was so small we had to find a way to help you. In fact the over all estimate of your event should have been over $12,000.00. However when you over spend on all your other pieces and then come to us and ask us to do everything else for only $6000.00. Due to your small budget it put us in a very difficult spot.
This is why we hate giving things away! No thank you! Just complaining.
Here is the proposal you agreed to:
Saturday, October 1, 2022
100 Guests
Melissa M.
Occasion: Wedding
Belleair Beach Community Center
444 Causeway Blvd Belleaire Beach FL, 33786 Staff Contact:
Custom Catered 2 Entrees, 3 Apps, 4 Sides
We charge $100 per person. You paid $40.00
Hors - Spicy Tuna Poke Cone - Cold - S
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare topped with pickled carrot, fried onion, kewpie mayo in a sesame seed crispy cone
Hors D - Grilled Shrimp Bites - Cold - S
Grilled and Chilled Shrimp served on toast Points with fresh guacamole, cilantro and cherry tomato. Side of limes provided
Hors'd - Sliders - BBQ Pulled Pork- Hot- S Hawaiian Buns, Pickles, BBQ, Cole Slaw
App - Charcuterie Board - Medium - M
Entree- Whole Grilled Beef Tenderloin- Hot- CS
Tender, Juicy Beef Tenderloin in a Rosemary Butter Au Jus (Carved)
Entree- Roasted Chicken- Hot- S Side - Cilantro Lime Rice - Hot - S
Side - Vegetable Medley- *specify style - Hot - S May contain any or all of the following items:
Roasted Fennel, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onion Wheels, Red Pepper, Japanese Eggplant, Brussels, Green Beans, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Corn Wheels marinated in Balsamic vinaigrette and Italian Herbs, rosemary and Garlic. Roasted
Side - Single Choice Bread - Warm - B
Single Choice Bread with choice of seasoned Oil or Salted Butter. {Popular Choices: Parker House, Ciabatta, Foccacia, Cuban, French, SourDough, Boule, Hawaiian Sweet
Normal price is $20 per person, you paid -0- FREE
Dessert - Assort/Dessert Bar- Cold- S Assorted Petit Fours, Macaroons, Mini Cupcakes
Beverage - Normal price $20 per person. You paid $10 1/2 OFF
Signature Drink Moscow Mule (get ginger beer)
Supply Water, and Tea
Bar Services included Well Drinks, Beer and Wine
Normal price $1500.00 you paid -0-FREE
Inventory Decorations
--linens- white / napkins white pops of color tropical coral orange ets. Silver chargers
Silver Flatware
Normally $1,500, you paid $750, 50% OFF
Music Dj with uplighting Joe fruanri
Normally priciest at $1500 and you paid $750 or 50% OFF
Photographer $750 Budget Amy nasrahhal
Normally $1500 but you paid -0- FREE
Talk of the Town Inventory Decorations
Talk of the Town Inventory Pieces including Photo Booths, Champaign Walls and more Plates, Flatware, Glasses
Linens and Table Decorations
Floral Event Director
Culinary Director Chef and Cook Serving Staff Bartenders
Set up & Clean Up
Charges: 7% Sales Tax: Post-Tax Subtotal: 21% Service Charge: Payments: Balance Due: 25% Deposit Amount:
$6,000.00 $420.00 $6,420.00
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Traci P. Sent on 05/28/2021Unresponsive
Would not advise using this vendor. They must have other jobs because the planning is not a priority and I was stood up for a scheduled meeting with an event planner.
Don't waste your time.
Talk of the Town Tampa Bay's reply:
Hello Traci. My name is Steven Morgan the owner of Talk of the Town. I am very sorry for your experience. I did see your appointment on the schedule and I thought Haley was meeting with you. Every client is very important to us and we value your time and business. Please let me know how we can help with your celebrations. I will comp our services for your event. I can be reached at 813-394-9264. Thank you for your business.
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