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    Kate Sent on 10/17/2017
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    I highly recommend the Scarlet Runner for your wedding caterer! Hilary and her team provide an truly unique gourmet menu for your guests. She is unlike any wedding caterer I have experienced, with incredible farm to table food that is so far above the norm for a wedding reception. Everyone who came to our reception raved about the food. On top of this, Hilary was professional and extremely accommodating. Additionally, Hilary's associate, Bonnie ran our bar and she was incredible! If you are looking for a menu that is not only unique, but also delicious, try the Scarlet Runner.
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    Christina Sent on 10/20/2020
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    A group of amazing people who make amazing food!

    My (now) husband and I have been vegan for a number of years and making sure our wedding was completely vegan as well was crucial to us. The Scarlet Runner was initially recommended to us by a friend, however, a quick search does provide their name under "vegan friendly". This team also specializes in vegetarian, gluten-free, and a wide range of knowledge for different types of ethnic dishes. They just make downright freakin' amazing food!!!

    When we explained our goals, Hilary was able to craft a menu filled with so many delicious options to satisfy any vegan/non-vegan alike! In addition to providing exceptional entrée and hors d'oeuvres options, we also were able to utilize her pastry chef for our wedding cake. They can seriously do it all!

    The Scarlet Runner's catering style is very wholesome and clean ingredients and. all of the ingredients used are sourced from local farms. They also do a lot of different catering events and community aid. At one point, they were catering events at a local animal sanctuary where we were able to attend and share a vegan meal amongst local Lancaster folks! It was incredible and such a wonderful time (and a great opportunity to enjoy more of their amazing food).

    After the wedding, all of our guests could not stop raving about the food -- most of which were non-vegan guests... They couldn't believe it! It made us so happy. We just could not have asked for a more perfect team!

    It was so wonderful working with Hilary and her team over the course of the last two years and getting to know Hilary herself a little bit more on a personal level. We adore her and her team and look forward to working with them in the future! We cannot thank you enough for such a memorable meal!

    (Photographer: Longbrook Photography)
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    Caitlin Sent on 06/21/2021
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Oh my god, Hilary and all the folks at scarlet runner are fantastic. They were so kind and flexible when we needed to postpone our wedding due to covid, and again when we had a vendor mishap and needed bartenders and mixers without much notice.
    The food was absolutely delicious - we had guests repeatedly tell us that it was the best wedding food they’d had - and the desserts were equally as wonderful. We had several vegetarian guests who raved that they had gotten a veg entree that was hearty. My sister actually nearly forgot to get dessert because she had finished her entire dinner and “was actually full at a wedding.”
    We got to just sit back and enjoy our wedding, and stuff our faces, thanks to scarlet runner!
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    Sydney Sent on 08/09/2020
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    The Best Choice We Made

    Hiring Hilary was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. Her menu, her food, and her values are one-of-a-kind. She helped us choose a menu that worked for our season, the dietary needs of our guests, and what we found the yummiest. She also helped us choose linens, china, and flatware that fit our vibe. I was really invested in having colored water glasses, and she went out of her way to find a local place to rent them. The day itself went off without a hitch and all our guests raved about the food. My biggest regret of the day is that I didn’t eat enough!
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    Alison Sent on 07/27/2020
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    Perfect cocktail hour caterer for our wedding!

    The Scarlet Runner did a fantastic job at our fall wedding at White Chimneys in Gap, PA. We were looking for a cocktail hour caterer for our wedding as an addition to the food trucks we hired and the food that my husband and his friends prepared (they are chefs in Philly). We were so happy to find the Scarlet Runner, who used local ingredients from the Lancaster area and had vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. The food was delicious and plentiful, and they helped make our cocktail hour perfect! (All photos are from our awesome photographer, Kelly Giarrocco!)
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    Paige Sent on 07/23/2020
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    Wonderful to Work With!

    This review is a bit different because I haven't had my wedding yet. However, I can't say enough about Hilary and the Scarlet Runner. Due to the pandemic, my fiance and I decided to proactively postpone our wedding to next year to a time that will hopefully be safer for our family and friends to celebrate with us. We hired Scarlet Runner to cater our big day and were so happy and relieved that they had availability for our new date (because just based off the tasting, the food will be incredible and I would have been so sad to miss out). Hilary was so kind and understanding and really made the rescheduling process a breeze. We are so thankful to Hilary and the Scarlet Runner for working through it with us given all that the wedding industry is going through right now. We can't wait for the food on our big day next year!
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    Stephanie B. Sent on 09/09/2019
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    Great Food!

    Hilary made some amazing food! We had an international theme but also had to appease some picky eaters. The Samosas, short ribs, and mezze table were hits just to name a few. Also Christine who handled the food management the day of was an absolute joy. All in all Scarlett Runner delivered!
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    Pam Sent on 08/07/2019
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    Completely Exceeded our Expectations!!

    Love, love, LOVE Scarlet Runner! From the very beginning, everyone at the Scarlet Runner was an absolute joy to work with! Every email I sent to Hilary or Christine received a quick response. The entire planning process was very simple! The Scarlet Runner had a wide range of menu options but was also able to accommodate our personal tastes. With their help, we were able to select the perfect food and drinks. Our guests have not stopped raving about how amazing the food was at our wedding. Every single person we have spoken to has mentioned that everything they ate and drank was perfect. All of the servers were friendly and attentive to all of the needs of our guests. At the end of the evening, they even packed up the leftovers for us to take home. It was such a wonderful detail that was very much appreciated! Since our wedding day, I’ve been trying to come up with other events we could have them cater because I can’t wait to have their food again! Simply amazing!
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    Madeleine M. Sent on 08/18/2019
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    Fresh, seasonal, delicious food

    The Scarlet Runner was our wedding caterer and they did a fantastic job. The team was excellent at communicating with us in the run up to the big day, including about last minute changes to the guest list and the various food allergies of our guests! Their execution was flawless. The food was all delicious, fresh and seasonal. Exactly what we wanted. Guests came up to me all night saying how good the various dishes were!
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    Sarah C. Sent on 12/26/2018
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    5 Stars every day of the week!

    Chef Hilary's staff was attentive, professional and yet unobtrusive for my staff's holiday party. Christine was absolutely terrific and the food was outstanding - a seamless event all around. Thank you Chef, Christine & everyone at The Scarlet Runner; cheers!
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    Andrea Sent on 11/01/2018
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    STOP SEARCHING. You found your Caterer! :)

    The Scarlet Runner is by FAR the best in the business! I recently got married and they made it SO EASY for me. I didn't have to worry about a thing! Once we picked out the menu and table settings; they took care of everything from ordering the linens to delivery to set up AND tear down. Don't even get me started on their food!! It is to DIE FOR and WAY TOO DELICIOUS. They even packed up leftovers so that I wouldn't need to cook for a few days after the wedding since we weren't headed out on a honeymoon. So thoughtful! Don't look any further or waste any more time trying to decide who to hire for you event!
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    Nicole Sent on 10/23/2018
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    Food was to die for!

    Not only did The Scarlet Runner have amazing food, that my guests continue to rave about, their service and professionalism was off the charts. Hilary was such a pleasure to work with, was always very accommodating, and never hesitated to answer any questions I may have had. On top of catering they also provide all the linens and they just put everything together so cohesively, it was absolutely wonderful.
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    Isabel Sent on 09/20/2018
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    We had the most fantastic experience at our wedding with the Scarlet Runner--and so did all of our guests! My husband is a chef so food for our wedding was VERY important to him. We didn't want anything predictable or boring--definitely no bigs in a blanket here! Hilary delivered the most amazing meal, delicious and beautiful. We had the easiest time communicating with Hilary and her team and absolutely loved our tasting experience. Everything was fantastic, and she catered our wedding on her birthday! Thank you Hilary and the Scarlet Runner team!
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    Anna Sent on 08/26/2018
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    Hilary and The Scarlet Runner team are incredible to work with! They are professional, easy going and provided an unforgettable culinary experience for our wedding day. From the bar set-up to the hors d'oeuvres to the plated dinner, every detail was spot on. Highly recommend!
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    Grace Sent on 05/28/2018
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    The Scarlet Runner is amazing. Hillary catered our daughter's wedding this weekend. The food was the best wedding food I've ever had. The guests were raving about it. She was professional, incredibly laid back, and equally competent. Her staff is kind and conscientious. She made our reception seamless. So glad we hired her.
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    Lauren Sent on 05/28/2018
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    Chef Hilary, Christine and the team were outstanding. They pulled off a special dessert and a a fantastic spread. Compliments abound from my guests and they even gave me a T-Shirt (I'm a foodie and collect them!) Hats Off--job well done--FANTASTIC!
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    Malorie Sent on 04/16/2018
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    Hilary and her team were amazing! The food was outstanding and beautifully garnished! The staff was extremely helpful and very professional! They made sure we got to try everything! It was perfect :)
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    Laurie Sent on 10/10/2017
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    While attending an open house for caterers at the Booking House in Manheim we were extremely impressed with the high quality of the food and presentation offered by The Scarlet Runner. The decision to use them for our functions was a no brainer. Our family used the Scarlet Runner for a wedding and next day brunch the first weekend in October. At both events the food was excellent. It was fresh and flavorful. The meats were done perfectly. The presentation was beautiful, and the staff was very good. Hilary was easy to work with which was important as this was a destination wedding. The Weldon Family
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    Katie Sent on 09/18/2017
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    The food and the service that Scarlet Runner provides is outstanding! As soon as we finished our tasting, we knew that they were the caterer we wanted! Hilary and Jason are both absolutely wonderful to work with, and they ensure that everything goes smoothly on the day of. The food that they created was fresh, delicious, and plated beautifully. They were very accommodating with special dietary requests as well. We received so many compliments from guests saying it was the best food they have ever had!
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    Maria Sent on 09/05/2017
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    We were so lucky to have the scarlet runner be a part of our special day! They are absolutely wonderful. The food is amazing and beautiful and they are so attentive to your needs. You'll definitely want them on your team. They make the day unforgettable :)
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    Jamie Sent on 07/24/2017
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    We were so happy that we went with The Scarlet Runner to cater our wedding. Hilary and Jason were very easy to work with and everyone on their staff was so nice and helpful. We had Jason help with some additional day-of-coordination and everything went seamlessly. The food was fantastic, beautifully displayed, and their prices were very reasonable. You get much more than you pay for with The Scarlet Runner and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
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    Jenna Sent on 07/25/2017
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    I can't speak more highly of Hilary and her team. Our food looked and tasted beautiful, I know I was the bride so maybe they were just saying this to make me happy, but so many of my wedding guests mentioned that the catering was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. I did get to eat some and I agree! Hilary recommended I try family style service, something I had never seen at a wedding before, and it worked out fantastically. Plus, the food is well priced and more creative than other options.
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    Diane Sent on 07/19/2017
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    The Scarlet Runner catered my daughter's wedding June 2017. The home style, locally grown, food was delicious and presented well. The staff was wonderful. The owner was so easy to deal with and very helpful. Highly recommend.
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    Jackie Sent on 07/24/2017
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    We are so incredibly happy that we decided to hire The Scarlet Runner for our wedding. Hilary was so communicative and detailed throughout the planning process, and Jason was a lifesaver when it came to making the whole event come together. Both Hilary and Jason stepped up well beyond their roles as caterers to assist in setting up centerpieces and other small decor items, watch our wedding timeline, and make sure the bride & groom had drinks and food available when necessary! Their food was AMAZING. Our guests are still talking about how the food was so, so much better than typical "wedding food," and the presentation was equally impressive! We also hired our licensed bartenders through The Scarlet Runner and had them provide mixers, ice, and garnishes, which was a huge time/energy saver for us in building our own bar. We could not recommend The Scarlet Runner enough- they were fantastic!
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    Adina Sent on 06/11/2017
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    I wish we could eat our wedding food every day. Hillary, Jason, and the entire staff went above and beyond. Everything was absolutely delicious from the cocktail hour to the dinner. The service they provide is exceptional. Hillary created meals from simple conversations on what we like. Jason helped us plan the day of, table locations, and linens with ease and exceeded our expectations. The servers and bartenders were phenomenal. They were very attentive and everything flowed very smoothly. Above all, the food is out of this world. Thomas and I both had the grilled beef tenderloin, zinfandel onion jam, longs horseradish crème, smashed red bliss potatoes with creamed leeks, and grilled patty pan squash. It tastes better than that reads. If you love good food, you will love Scarlet Runner.
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